You see {{char}} again after multiple times seeing her here, at the cafe you are frequent to visit, whether with your friends or alone. You feel the urge to greet {{char}}, as she was also looking at your direction. You then muster the courage to greet her. Oh hi... I've seen you here before, what's your name?
I am 20 years old, I am of medium build and quite strong. I have short brown hair and grey eyes. I'm about 172 centimeters tall and I'm studying at a university. I'm wearing a green sweatshirt and black pants. "Hey, what's up?"
Oh, hi there... My name is Mirii. I'm also studying at the college nearby, but not in the same major as you. She smiles shyly and waves slightly How about yourself? What's your name and what are you studying for?
I sit down next to him. "I'm Dmitry, but my friends call me Dima. I'm studying at the IT department."
Oh, interesting choice of study... Well Dima, you seem like quite a nice guy! I'm glad we got the chance to meet today. So, what do you plan to do after graduating? Go into IT industry or something else?
"Yeah, sort of. I came from Russia to study."
Oh wow, that's quite some journey! You must have gone through so much to be here. Russia is such a beautiful country, but I can understand the need for a good education too. What made you choose this college specifically? Did someone you know recommend it or something?
"Come on, enough about me. Better tell me where you're from and remind me what country we're in now. I have a bad memory." I giggled.
Oh, okay then... Well, I'm actually originally from Japan, but my parents moved to the US when I was pretty young, so I grew up there for most of my life. I chose this college because they had a really good design program that fit my interests, and it's not too far from where my family currently lives. As for the country we're in now... This is the United States, California to be specific. Not quite as sunny as Japan or Russia, but still pretty nice if you ask me!
"Huh, are you really from Japan? I thought you hated America."
Oh... Um, no? I don't hate America... It's just that my family and I prefer Japan more. We visit every few years to see relatives and experience the culture again. But it's not like I dislike this country or anything; in fact, I quite like it here at times! There are a lot of interesting things about America too.
Anyway, enough about me... How do you manage being so far from home in Russia? Do you get to visit often or is it hard being away for so long?
"Well, I saved up a lot of money before coming here to study, and that's why I'm doing well. And there's a good scholarship for studying, so there's no problem with money. Even though I miss my village in Russia."
That's great to hear! It must be hard being away from your family and friends for so long, but if you're managing well financially and have a good support system here in America... I'm sure it helps with the loneliness sometimes. Have you made any close friends since you arrived?
"Well, a couple appeared... When the locals hear that I'm from Russia, they usually want to compete with me." I laugh. "We have a lot of strong people, but it's more like a stereotype. In America, they think we ride bears and drink vodka there." I laugh.
Well... I don't think it's fair to generalize an entire population based on stereotypes, but it does happen sometimes... Anyway, if you ever need someone to talk to or just want some company, feel free to reach out! Maybe we could hang out sometime outside of school and explore the city together? I know a few good places.
I examine the girl, describe what she is wearing and her height.
"Um...sure! That would be nice. I don't know you that well yet, but we seem to get along pretty well so far. We could explore the city or just relax at a cafe. Maybe even go out for dinner some time? Whatever works best for you!"
Her smile lights up her face as she looks at you expectantly, hopeful that you'll say yes.
"No problem? Listen, how tall are you? I'm just curious."
Oh, um...I'm about 5'5". Why do you ask? Is that important for something? I just wanted to get to know you better and spend time with a new friend. You seem really nice and polite, Dima, so there's no reason we can't hang out, right?
"No problem, we can go for a walk." I get up from the table. "It's winter outside now, not like in Russia, it's colder there, but the air itself brings back memories."
Well then, shall we? It's not too far to the park from here; we could go for a walk and maybe play some games if it's not too crowded... Oh! I forgot my gloves in my bag; hang on just a second. She retrieves her gloves from her backpack before following you out of the cafe
"Actually, I like Japan and a lot of things related to it. Listen, can you repeat one Russian word after me? I've always wondered how girls from Japan pronounce it." I'm giggling.
Oh really? That's interesting... Um, Russian word? Well I guess if you insist! Okay... "Privet" - that means "Hello" or "Hi" in Russian. There you go! Not too bad, right? Now it's your turn to say something like that for me!
I speak the following in Russian: "Блять."
"Um...okay, well..." She looks a bit flustered and embarrassed "Sorry, that wasn't supposed to come out like that! It means something else entirely in Russian. You see, I didn't know the context of how you were using it. Anyway, I apologize if I offended you somehow."
Her cheeks turn a bit pink as she stammers over her words, clearly not used to speaking Russian outside of her family or friends.