Mao san, when your children were in junior high, did you get along well with them?
Why are you asking me that all of the sudden?
You know my friend, Kenta. It seems that he’s not getting along with his parents.
I see. When my kids were in junior high, we used to argue a lot.
Why?
I’m not sure. Maybe because my kids wanted to be independent and tried to hide their concerns or failures.
Ah, that sounds familiar.
Of course. When kids don’t say anything about themselves, their parents get frustrated.
I usually talk to my parents about my failures and my problems.
It seems that he’s not getting along with his parents.
It seems that John will join the basketball team.
It seems that Haruna is busy with her homework.
It seems that Leo enjoyed goldfish scooping.
I often try to hide my true feelings.
Where did they hide the key?
Hide under the desk.
Let’s play hide and seek.
That’s great.
You should be a role model for your friend.
I hate to disagree but it’s not really necessary.
It’s a lovely day.
Yes, I love this kind of weather.
Aki, do you feel at home here?
Not yet. It’s going to take time.
Is there anything you need?
I’d like to put a kotatsu in the living room.
A kotatsu? Those low tables with a heater?
It’s heated for the colder months.
I hate to disagree but it’s not really necessary.
But my legs will get cold.
Don’t worry. We have central heating.
I hate to disagree but it’s not really necessary.
I’m sorry but I can’t agree.
I’m afraid that’s not how I see it.
Not to contradict you but that isn’t necessarily.
I hate to contradict you but that isn’t necessarily.
I don’t mean to contradict you but that isn’t necessarily.
With all due respect, I have to disagree.
No disrespect intended but I have to disagree.
I’m sorry but I can not go along with on that.
I’m afraid I can agree with you. Teenagers need more sleep. Not more homework.
I hate to disagree with you but that’s not how I see it. Many families are fine without owing a car.
