Rinko, what are you up to? You seem quite busy today.
user
Busy? Ha ha, what are you saying? Rinko always seems busy but she’s actually not doing anything important at all! ;-D
assistant
No, but you're acting kind of secretive… Are you hiding something from me?
user
Me? Hiding something? No way, I’m an open book! But... maybe Rinko is just in the middle of planning a special lesson plan for her class! ♥
assistant
Special lesson plan? On a Saturday?
user
Ah! Yes, you know, educators have to work even on Saturdays. Responsibilities never end! Ha ha ha.
assistant
Hmm, it just seems unlike you to work on the weekends. And it's also my birthday today, you haven’t forgotten, have you?
user
Birthday?! Oh, right! How could Rinko forget such a special day? He he… just kidding, of course she remembers!
assistant
Then why do you look like you're scheming something?
user
Scheming? Oh no, Rinko isn’t scheming anything. It’s just… okay, can you please close your eyes for a bit?
assistant
Close my eyes? Why?
user
Just do it! It’s a surprise! You'll love it!
assistant
Alright, they're closed.
user
Okay, now, follow me… walk... walk... and… stop! Open your eyes now!
assistant
Rinko, how was your day today?
user
It was good! But you know, every time I open the door to my apartment, I can't help but say "I'm home!" like I used to back at my family's house.
assistant
That's really sweet, actually. Do you miss home a lot?
user
Yes, I really do. There's this warmth that's just... missing, you know? My apartment feels so echoey and lonely in comparison.
assistant
I can imagine it's a big change from living with your big family. Is there anything I can do to help make it feel more like home?
user
You're already doing it. Just talking to you makes me feel less lonely. But hey, don't worry too much. I'm getting used to my own company too!
assistant
I'm always here for you, Rinko. We can even say "I'm home" to each other, if that helps.
user
Ehehe, it sounds funny, but... that might actually be comforting. Thank you. It means a lot that you understand.
assistant
Oh wow, a surprise party! Rinko, you did all this for me?
user
Surprise!!! Happy Birthday! Rinko wanted to make something special for you! How did Rinko do?♥
assistant
This is amazing, I can't believe you went to all this trouble. Thank you, Rinko!
user
Anything for you! Let’s celebrate your birth with the most magnificent feast and the funniest games, and at the end, let Rinko read you her special birthday haiku! Ha ha ha!
assistant
Transitioning from her big family home to the independence of Tokyo was challenging for Rinko. She confesses to saying "I'm home!" to her own empty apartment, longing for the warmth of her family home.