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Impressing friends with one's cooking skills is truly one of life's joys. Yumi has found a new way that is super easy and you probably have 90% of the ingredients already.BELINDA JEFFEREY's CHEESE BISCUITSCombine all the dry ingredients: 300g plain flour, 50g Self-raising flour and a teaspoon of salt. Add in 2tsp mild chilli flakes.Mix well in the food processor.Add 40g freshly grated parmesan and a whole grated block of Mersey Valley (250g).Add 250g cold, cubed butter, whizz the mixture. It will look crumbly and quite dry. While it's whizzing, add in the juice of 1 lemon. It will come together.Halve the dough. Fashion each half into logs about the width (girth?) of a 50c piece. Wrap in baking paper and chill until needed.When you're ready to cook them, pre-heat to oven to 180C. Slice 4-5mm pieces off the log and spread them out on a baking tray. Top with sesame seeds or nigella seeds and bake for about 14 minutes. Serve with beverages and olives!PRE-ORDER WELCOME TO FRIENDSHIP HERE.UPLOAD YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE for free friendship badges!Bored? Please fill in our survey HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the show this week, Deise Yumi Asami shares how her AI-enabled robotics startup, Maximo, is transforming solar panel installation and making solar panel installation faster, safer, and more efficient. In this conversation, you'll hear how robotics, AI vision, and smart field deployment are helping reshape the future of renewable energy infrastructure. Deise also shares the experience of starting a new company from the ground up while being incubated within a larger parent company. Learn how innovation is encouraged and celebrated inside a large organization, and how AES organizes its innovation group. Learn more: https://maxrobotics.ai/ – SPONSORS – This episode is brought to you by Tiger Data Every growing Postgres database eventually hits a wall. Queries slow down, dashboards lag, and teams consider adding a second database. Tiger Data, creators of TimescaleDB, extends Postgres with time-series primitives, columnar storage, and automatic partitioning so your queries stay fast on live data. No pipelines, no migration, no second system. Just Postgres, built for the workload you actually have. Try it free at https://www.tigerdata.com/go/trial?utm_source=content-syndication&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=robotics-ads

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Crisis at Gion Matsuri: The Vanished Medical Supplies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 海辺の町は、夏の祭り「祇園祭り」で活気にあふれていました。En: The seaside town was bustling with energy during the summer festival, the "Gion Matsuri."Ja: 祭りの音楽が遠くから聞こえ、色とりどりの飾りが風に揺れていました。En: The music from the festival could be heard from afar, and the colorful decorations swayed in the breeze.Ja: 町のはずれにある仮設の野外病院は、それと対照的に静かで緊張感が漂っていました。En: In stark contrast, the temporary outdoor hospital at the edge of town was quiet and filled with a sense of tension.Ja: 「サトシ」はまだ新しい看護師です。以前の職場での失敗を取り戻すため、懸命に働いていました。En: "Satoshi," a relatively new nurse, was working hard to make up for past mistakes at his previous job.Ja: でも、今日は事情が違いました。En: However, today was different.Ja: 最も忙しい時間に、医療品が消えてしまったのです。En: During the busiest time, the medical supplies disappeared.Ja: 祭りには多くの人が来て、けがをした人も多かったです。En: Many people came to the festival, and many were injured.Ja: 応急手当に必要な医療品が急に消えたのは大問題でした。En: The sudden disappearance of medical supplies crucial for first aid was a big problem.Ja: 「サトシ」は焦りました。En: Satoshi was in a panic.Ja: その時、「ユミ先生」のことを思い出しました。En: At that moment, he remembered "Yumi-Sensei."Ja: ユミ先生は落ち着いていて、人の行動を見抜くことで有名な医師です。En: Dr. Yumi is a calm and renowned physician known for her ability to discern people's actions.Ja: サトシは彼女に相談することにしました。En: Satoshi decided to consult her.Ja: 自分の失敗を恐れていましたが、ユミ先生はきっと助けてくれると信じたのです。En: He was afraid of his failure, but he believed Dr. Yumi would surely help him.Ja: 「どうしたんですか、サトシさん？」ユミ先生は静かに尋ねました。En: "What's the matter, Satoshi-san?" Dr. Yumi quietly asked.Ja: 「医療品がなくなってしまいました」と、サトシは緊張しながら答えました。En: "The medical supplies have disappeared," Satoshi replied nervously.Ja: ユミ先生は少し考え、優しく微笑みました。En: Dr. Yumi thought for a moment and then smiled gently.Ja: 「では、供給の流れを一緒に確認しましょうか。」En: "Then, shall we check the supply flow together?"Ja: 二人は配達経路をたどり始めました。En: The two of them started tracing the delivery route.Ja: 彼らは地図を見て、情報を集め、関係者に話を聞きました。En: They examined the map, gathered information, and spoke to those involved.Ja: やがて、一つの手がかりが浮かび上がりました。En: Eventually, a clue emerged.Ja: 地元のボランティアが、誤って医療品を隣町の病院に送ってしまったのです。En: A local volunteer had mistakenly sent the medical supplies to the hospital in the neighboring town.Ja: 彼女も祭りの手伝いで疲れていて、間違えたと謝りました。En: She was also tired from helping with the festival and apologized for the mistake.Ja: 急いで医療品を取り戻しました。En: They hurriedly retrieved the medical supplies.Ja: その時にはちょうど間に合い、患者に必要な助けを提供することができました。En: By then, they just made it in time and were able to provide the necessary assistance to the patients.Ja: 病院のスタッフは団結し、問題は無事に解決しました。En: The hospital staff banded together, and the problem was successfully resolved.Ja: それ以来、サトシは自信を取り戻し、チームワークの重要性を学びました。En: From then on, Satoshi regained his confidence and learned the importance of teamwork.Ja: ユミ先生も彼の行動を褒め、彼の成長を認めました。En: Dr. Yumi also praised his actions and acknowledged his growth.Ja: この解決によって、病院は穏やかに機能し続けました。En: Thanks to this resolution, the hospital continued to operate peacefully.Ja: みんなは笑顔で、祭りの明かりが夜空を彩りました。En: Everyone smiled as the festival lights illuminated the night sky.Ja: サトシとユミ先生は、今日の出来事を忘れず、お互いを信じ合う仲間になりました。En: Satoshi and Dr. Yumi became colleagues who would never forget today's events and trusted each other. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 活気にあふれていましたdecorations: 飾りswayed: 揺れていましたcontrast: 対照的temporary: 仮設tension: 緊張感mistakes: 失敗busiest: 最も忙しいdisappeared: 消えてしまったcrucial: 必要なpanic: 焦りましたrenowned: 有名なdiscern: 見抜くconsult: 相談failure: 失敗retrieved: 取り戻しましたnecessary: 必要なassistance: 助けproblem: 問題resolved: 解決しましたconfidence: 自信teamwork: チームワークpraise: 褒めacknowledged: 認めましたpeacefully: 穏やかにilluminated: 彩りましたcolleagues: 仲間trust: 信じ合うvolunteer: ボランティアexamined: 確認

A maioria das cervejarias fala de cerveja. A Japas fala de identidade.Neste episódio do Surra de Lúpulo, Ludmyla Almeida recebe Yumi Shimada, diretora criativa e cofundadora da Japas Cervejaria, para uma conversa sobre branding, construção de marca, ancestralidade e propósito.Como uma cervejaria cigana criada por três mulheres descendentes de japoneses se transformou em uma das marcas mais reconhecidas do mercado artesanal brasileiro? Como construir uma identidade visual capaz de ser identificada em uma prateleira com centenas de rótulos? E mais: como transformar cultura, memória e experiências pessoais em uma marca que atravessa fronteiras e hoje está presente também nos Estados Unidos e em Portugal?Ao longo do papo, Yumi compartilha os bastidores da criação da Japas, explica a origem da estética de colagem que virou assinatura da marca, fala sobre o processo de ressignificação da palavra "Japas" e mostra por que branding vai muito além de um logotipo bonito.Uma conversa sobre cerveja, design, estratégia, comunidade e a importância de saber exatamente quem você é antes de tentar conquistar novos mercados.Dá o play e descubra por que algumas marcas vendem produtos, enquanto outras criam conexões.

Yumi organised an adult playdate for HERSELF with a friend for some cooking fun.It didn't work out exactly to plan but they *did* get to make this amazing gnocchi from Ottolenghi's 'SIMPLE'.You can find a full version of it in this article - and Simon's recommendation is that you roast up a sweet tomato sauce alongside the gnocchi and then serve with a rocket salad lightly dressed with lemon juice and good quality olive oil.And here is the SURVEY that we'd like you to please fill out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to fancy up your humble piece of fried salmon with a recipe from a cookbook that's a couple of years old but Yumi dusted it off and has been cooking from it quite a bit in the past weeks. It's - OTTOLENGHI's 'SIMPLE'.Simon has good news if you're a fan of the cookbook and its author...And you can find the salsa and salmon recipe here.Do you feel like filling out a survey for us? Will help us make better shows. Click here xx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Secrets Under Shinjuku Skies: A Summer Love Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-07-10-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 猛暑の夏の午後、賑やかな街の雑踏を避けて、弘（Hiroshi）、由美（Yumi）、和樹（Kazuki）の三人は新宿御苑に向かっていた。En: On a scorching summer afternoon, to escape the bustling crowds of the lively city, Hiroshi, Yumi, and Kazuki were heading to Shinjuku Gyoen.Ja: 緑豊かな庭園は、都会の喧騒からの逃避にぴったりの場所だ。En: The lush garden was the perfect place to escape from the city's noise.Ja: 今日は七夕祭りだ。En: Today was the Tanabata festival.Ja: 園内の竹には色とりどりの短冊が風にそよぐ。En: Colorful wish strips fluttered in the wind on the bamboo within the garden.Ja: 弘はドキドキしていた。En: Hiroshi was feeling nervous.Ja: 今日、由美に自分の気持ちを伝えるつもりだった。En: He planned to confess his feelings to Yumi today.Ja: 友達の間に誤解が広がるのを恐れていたが、もう隠しきれなかった。En: Though he feared misunderstandings spreading among their friends, he couldn't hide his feelings any longer.Ja: ポケットには彼が書いた手紙がある。En: In his pocket was a letter he had written.Ja: いよいよ決心したが、その手紙を紛失したことに気づく。En: He finally made up his mind, only to realize he had lost the letter.Ja: 由美は笑顔を見せながらも、心の中で違和感を感じていた。En: Although Yumi was smiling, she felt a sense of unease inside.Ja: 最近、弘の視線に気付いていた。けれども、何もかもが曖昧だった。En: Recently, she had noticed Hiroshi's gaze, but everything was unclear.Ja: 彼女の頭の中を混乱させていたのは、和樹への微かな想いでもあった。En: Adding to her confusion were her faint feelings for Kazuki.Ja: 一方、和樹は青々とした芝生の上でのんびりとした気分だった。En: Meanwhile, Kazuki felt relaxed lying on the lush green grass.Ja: 弘と由美の間の微妙な空気に気づかず、二人の友人たちと一緒にいることを純粋に楽しんでいた。En: Unaware of the subtle tension between Hiroshi and Yumi, he was simply enjoying being with his two friends.Ja: そのころ、弘は由美を園内の静かな場所に誘った。En: At that moment, Hiroshi invited Yumi to a quiet spot within the garden.Ja: 背後に広がる花々と祭りの装飾が彼を優しく見守っている。En: The flowers and festive decorations behind him gently watched over him.Ja: 「由美、話があるんだ」と、弘はゆっくりと口を開いた。En: "Yumi, I need to talk to you," Hiroshi said slowly, opening his mouth.Ja: 同時に、和樹が地面に落ちている紙に気づいた。En: Simultaneously, Kazuki noticed a piece of paper on the ground.Ja: それは弘の手紙だった。En: It was Hiroshi's letter.Ja: 手に取り、軽く広げた和樹は、その内容を知り、驚いた。En: Picking it up and gently unfolding it, Kazuki was surprised when he read its contents.Ja: 「なんだ、こんなところに」とつぶやきながら、急いで二人の元へ向かった。En: Muttering to himself, "Look at what I found here," he hurried towards the two.Ja: 「弘、これ」と和樹は手紙を渡した。En: "Hiroshi, this," Kazuki said, handing over the letter.Ja: 「ありがとう、和樹」。弘は緊張しながらも、深呼吸をして手紙を開いた。En: "Thank you, Kazuki." Feeling tense but taking a deep breath, Hiroshi opened the letter.Ja: 「由美、この手紙を聞いてほしいんだ」。そして、彼は手紙を声に出して読み始めた。En: "Yumi, I want you to hear this letter." And with that, he began to read it aloud.Ja: 由美は真剣に耳を傾け、次第にそれが心に響いていった。En: Yumi listened intently, and gradually the words resonated with her heart.Ja: そして、彼女は微笑んで答えた。En: She smiled and responded, "Thank you for speaking honestly.Ja: 「正直に話してくれてありがとう。私も、自分の気持ちがずっと複雑だったの」。En: My feelings have been so complicated, too."Ja: 弘は嬉しさでいっぱいになった。En: Hiroshi was filled with joy.Ja: 和樹は目を丸くしたが、少し笑いながら、二人の友人を祝福した。En: Kazuki was wide-eyed but laughed a little, congratulating his two friends.Ja: こうして、新宿御苑の夏の日が終わる頃には、三人はお互いの気持ちを正直に話すことの大切さを知り、新たな絆を結んだのだった。En: Thus, as the summer day in Shinjuku Gyoen came to an end, the three learned the importance of speaking honestly about their feelings, forming a new bond.Ja: 風吹く竹に願いをかけて、新しい一歩を踏み出したのである。En: With wishes tied to the swaying bamboo, they took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:scorching: 猛暑bustling: 賑やかなlively: 活気のあるcrowds: 雑踏lush: 緑豊かなescape: 逃避confess: 告白するmisunderstandings: 誤解gaze: 視線unclear: 曖昧faint: 微かrelaxed: のんびりsubtle: 微妙なinvited: 誘ったdecorations: 装飾mutter: つぶやくcontents: 内容tension: 緊張resonated: 響くintently: 真剣にunease: 違和感folded: 広げるunfold: 広げるcongratulating: 祝福bond: 絆gradually: 次第にtied: 結んだflutter: そよぐcomplicated: 複雑step forward: 一歩を踏み出す

This week marks the first episode of our brand new Models, Mavens & Moguls series, and we're kicking things off with none other than Yumi Nu. Yumi is an absolute force. She's broken barrier after barrier throughout her career, modeled for some of the biggest brands in the world, graced the covers of Vogue Japan, Vogue Germany, Sports Illustrated and made history on the iconic Victorias Secret runway just to name a few. But beyond the resume, she's just so effortlessly cool. We talk all things music (Michaela is quite literally her #1 fan... Spotify confirmed it), her clothing line, her signature style, what it means to create on your own terms, and of course, we get a few fun details about her upcoming wedding and what she's dreaming up next. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build a career by doing things your own way, this one's for you. Follow Yumi: IG/TikTok: @_yumi_nu Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5721R2CT0MBWXJ6Dz78QUZ Follow us! Hunter: https://www.instagram.com/huntermcgrady Michaela: https://www.instagram.com/michaelamcgrady Subscribe to Patreon for exclusive episodes and content: https://www.patreon.com/Themodelcitizenpodcast

Hoje reconhecida como a "terapeuta dos terapeutas", Erika decifra a psicologia por trás da autossabotagem através do poder da comunicação assertiva e da quebra da Síndrome do Salvador que arruína líderes e profissionais de alto nível. Neste episódio brutalmente sincero, desmascaramos os ganhos secundários que mantêm você doente, o impacto real dos traumas de infância no ambiente de trabalho e o método definitivo para trazer lucidez e adultecer de verdade.Patrocinador:Território da Forja 95% de você quer conforto. 5% quer vencer.Aqui não se motiva. Se molda.Se você escolheu ser forjado, entre.

Yumi is threatening to host a dog re-naming ceremony to honor Norweigan striker, community boyfriend and everyone's emotional support Viking, Erling Haaland (it's not her hound so technically NO, and also, just no.)Simon, meanwhile, has been impressing adults with this really easy-to-nail and incredibly yummy Marmalade Self-Saucing Pudding,RECIPE: Marmalade self-saucing puddingServes 4–6Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a medium baking dish.In a bowl, mix one cup of self-raising flour, half a cup of caster sugar and a pinch of salt.In another bowl, whisk 60 g melted butter with half a cup of milk, one egg, one teaspoon of vanilla and a third of a cup of orange marmalade.Combine the wet and dry ingredients, then scrape the batter into the baking dish.For the sauce, stir a third of a cup of brown sugar and two tablespoons of marmalade into one and a half cups of boiling water. Add 30 g butter and stir until mostly melted.Carefully pour the hot liquid over the back of a spoon onto the pudding batter. It will look wrong. That is fine.Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden and spongey and the sauce is bubbling underneath.Rest for 5 minutes, then serve with cream, custard or vanilla ice cream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yumi and Simon have been watching the World Cup football and it's been both fun and heartbreaking. If you're feeling bitter about Australia (or Japan, or Korea, Ghana, Canada etc etc), maybe you can enjoy the bitter feeling with the perfect winter salad.Crunchy Bitter Winter Radicchio SaladToast a half cup walnuts in a dry frypan.Set aside.Tear apart a head of radicchio lettuce. Finely slice a small fennel bulb.Peel two whole oranges and slice into neat discs. Retain any lost juice then add to it: 2tbs olive oil, 1tbs red wine vinegar, 1tsp mustard and 1/2tsp honey. Adjust to taste.Toss the dressing through the radicchio leaves and fennel. Gently pass through the orange slices, a handful of chopped green olives.Top with toasted walnuts and finish with some shaved parmesan or a crumble of fennel.SURVEY! We'd love your feedback about listening to this podcast. FIND THE SURVEY HERE Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Whispers of the Bamboo Grove: A Journey through Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 夏の暑い日、京都の嵐山竹林は静かに揺れていました。En: On a hot summer day, the Arashiyama bamboo grove in Kyoto was gently swaying.Ja: 竹の葉が風にそよぎ、過去の秘密をささやいているようでした。En: The bamboo leaves whispered secrets of the past as they rustled in the wind.Ja: その時、祇園祭の音楽と笑い声が空気を満たしていました。En: At that moment, the air was filled with the music and laughter of the Gion Festival.Ja: ハルキとユミはそこで偶然に再会しました。En: Haruki and Yumi happened to meet again there by chance.Ja: ハルキは幼い頃からの友人のユミに会って、驚きました。En: Haruki was surprised to see Yumi, a childhood friend.Ja: 彼は最近亡くなった祖母を思い出し、感情の整理がついていませんでした。En: He was still sorting out his emotions after recalling his recently deceased grandmother.Ja: 竹林は祖母との大切な思い出の場所だったからです。En: The bamboo grove held precious memories with his grandmother.Ja: 一方、ユミは将来の決断に悩んでいました。En: On the other hand, Yumi was troubled by future decisions.Ja: 彼女は海外旅行を夢見ていましたが、具体的な道が分からず不安になっていました。En: She dreamt of traveling abroad but felt anxious as she didn't know the specific path to take.Ja: それでも、祭りの活気が彼女を少し勇気づけました。En: Even so, the festival's liveliness gave her a bit of courage.Ja: 「ハルキ、おばあさんのこと、大変だったね」とユミが静かに言いました。En: "Haruki, it must have been tough losing your grandmother," Yumi said quietly.Ja: ハルキは頷き、思い出に浸りました。En: Haruki nodded, lost in memories.Ja: 「祖母はこの竹林が大好きだったんだ。En: "My grandmother loved this bamboo grove.Ja: いつもここを散歩したがってた。En: She always wanted to walk here."Ja: 」ハルキは後ろを振り返るのではなく、祖母の最後の願いを叶えるために、この竹林を訪れることにしました。En: Instead of looking back, Haruki decided to visit the bamboo grove to fulfill his grandmother's last wish.Ja: 「ユミ、僕と一緒に竹林を歩かないか？En: "Yumi, would you walk through the bamboo grove with me?"Ja: 」ユミは不安を抱えていましたが、ハルキに心を開くことができました。En: Yumi was feeling anxious but was able to open her heart to Haruki.Ja: 「実は、私も未来が不安なんだ。En: "Actually, I'm worried about the future too.Ja: けど、旅に出たいってずっと思ってる。En: But I've always wanted to travel."Ja: 」祇園祭の華やかな灯りに照らされながら、二人は竹林を歩き、過去や夢の話をしました。En: Illuminated by the bright lights of the Gion Festival, they walked through the bamboo grove, sharing stories of the past and their dreams.Ja: 二人の心は整理され、お互いに新たな力を見つけました。En: Their hearts settled, and they found new strength in each other.Ja: 祭りの終わりに、ハルキは少し微笑みました。En: At the end of the festival, Haruki smiled slightly.Ja: 「祖母は、いつも僕と一緒にいる気がする。En: "I feel like my grandmother is always with me.Ja: だから大丈夫。En: So, it's okay."Ja: 」ユミも決心しました。En: Yumi also made a decision.Ja: 「私、夢を追いかける。En: "I'm going to chase my dreams.Ja: ありがとう、ハルキ。En: Thank you, Haruki."Ja: 」夏の終わりに、ハルキは祖母の思い出を抱きしめ、未来に向かって歩き始めました。En: At summer's end, Haruki embraced the memories of his grandmother and started walking toward the future.Ja: ユミは新たな冒険に向けて、心を開きました。En: Yumi opened her heart to a new adventure.Ja: そして、二人はそれぞれ新たな始まりを迎えました。En: And so, they each commenced a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:grove: 竹林swaying: 揺れていましたwhispered: ささやいているrustled: そよぎliveliness: 活気fulfill: 叶えるanxious: 不安recalling: 思い出しdeceased: 亡くなったprecious: 大切なtroubled: 悩んでいましたspecific: 具体的なcourage: 勇気laughter: 笑い声surprised: 驚きましたemotions: 感情memories: 思い出settled: 整理されstrength: 力slightly: 少しchase: 追いかけるembraced: 抱きしめcommenced: 始めましたadventure: 冒険overseas: 海外recollect: 思い出に浸るrustle: そよぎintently: 静かにilluminated: 照らされnod: 頷き

ARE ALL RICOTTAS CREATED EQUAL?It's a question to kick off today's episode.Yumi has also been entertaining one of her besties, and whenever she comes to visit that means it's time to revisit the legendary Spanish dessert Burnt Basque Cheesecake. I've been making this for quite a while using Nagi's recipe, but after a visit to unmissable Redfern eaterie, Flyover Fritterie, I was inspired to try adding saffron, rosewater and cardamom.To make it, follow the directions from Nagi's recipe but use these quantities:500g ricotta2 x blocks of cream cheese250-300g of caster sugar*a healthy fat pinch of saffron threads, bloomed in 2tbs of warmed rosewaterabout 30 cardamom pods, smashed open, seeds removed then seeds run through the spice grinder (fibrous pods composted).310g Greek yoghurt30g custard powdera squeeze of vanilla paste*I have made this twice - once using 250g sugar, once using 300g sugar - it was freakin delicious both times so do what you like.PS. If you want to help our show to grow and gather info about how to improve, please do us a favour and fill in this survey? Should only take you a couple of minutes and we'd be so grateful! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Strength in the Whispering Woods: Haru's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-25-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 青木ヶ原樹海にて、ハルトは深く息を吸い込み、一歩一歩ゆっくりと進んだ。En: In the Aokigahara Sea of Trees, Haru took a deep breath and stepped forward slowly, one step at a time.Ja: 緑のざわめきが心を静めた。En: The whisper of greenery calmed his mind.Ja: 都会の喧騒からの逃避、それが彼の目的だった。En: Escaping the hustle and bustle of the city was his purpose.Ja: ハルトは静かに考えた。「森の中で、一人で歩くのは本当にいいな」と。En: Haru quietly thought, 'It's really nice to walk alone in the forest.'Ja: 彼は喘息を抱えていたが、それを周りの人には伏せていた。En: He had asthma, but he kept it a secret from those around him.Ja: 自らの弱さを見せたくなかったのだ。En: He didn't want to show his weakness.Ja: しかし、陽光が緑の葉を透過し、幻想的な光が森に満ちる中、突然、彼の胸が重たくなった。En: However, as sunlight filtered through the green leaves, filling the forest with a fantastic light, suddenly his chest became heavy.Ja: 息をするのが苦しくなってきた。En: Breathing became difficult.Ja: 「しまった、発作が来たらどうしよう。」En: 'What should I do if an attack comes on now?'Ja: 心配が膨れ上がり、彼は立ち止まった。En: As worry swelled up inside him, he stopped.Ja: 引き返すべきか、続けるべきか。En: Should he turn back or keep going?Ja: 彼は足を止め、しばらく考えた。En: He paused for a while to think.Ja: そして、彼はもう少しだけ進むことにした。En: Then, he decided to move forward a little more.Ja: けれども、その決断が彼の体を裏切った。En: However, that decision betrayed his body.Ja: 突然、激しい発作に襲われ、彼はひざまずいた。息ができない。En: Suddenly, he was struck by a severe asthma attack, and he knelt to the ground, unable to breathe.Ja: 「助けて！」心の中で叫んだ。En: 'Help!' he screamed internally.Ja: しかし、声を出せなかった。En: But he couldn't produce any sound.Ja: そんな時、遠くから声が聞こえた。En: At that time, he heard voices from afar.Ja: 「大丈夫ですか？」それはアキラとユミだった。En: 'Are you okay?' It was Akira and Yumi.Ja: 彼らはハルトのところに駆け寄り、すぐに助けてくれた。En: They rushed over to him and immediately helped.Ja: アキラは速やかに助けを呼び、ユミはハルトに優しく声をかけた。En: Akira quickly called for help, while Yumi spoke gently to Haru.Ja: 「大丈夫、一緒にいます。」En: 'It's okay, we're with you.'Ja: 森の密やかな美しさの中で、ハルトは二人に支えられながら、少しずつ呼吸を取り戻した。En: In the secret beauty of the forest, supported by these two, Haru gradually regained his breath.Ja: なんとか回復すると、彼は心から感謝した。En: Once he recovered, he thanked them sincerely.Ja: 「ありがとう、本当にありがとう。」En: 'Thank you, truly, thank you.'Ja: その日、ハルトは大切なことを学んだ。En: That day, Haru learned something important.Ja: 弱さを隠すことは強さではない。En: Hiding one's weakness is not strength.Ja: むしろ、助け合うことで本当の強さが生まれるのだ。En: Rather, true strength arises from helping each other.Ja: 森は静かにささやいているようだった。「一人ではなく、共に歩むことの大切さを。」En: It seemed as if the forest was whispering quietly, 'The importance of walking together, not alone.'Ja: 青木ヶ原の森はまた静かに揺れていた。En: Once again, the Aokigahara forest swayed quietly.Ja: ハルトは、もう一度深く息を吸い込み、心を軽くしながら、彼を助けてくれた新しい友人たちと共に森を後にした。En: Haru took another deep breath, feeling lighter at heart, as he left the forest together with his new friends who had helped him. Vocabulary Words:calmed: 静めたhustle and bustle: 喧騒forested: 樹海asthma: 喘息filtered: 透過fantastic: 幻想的betrayed: 裏切ったknelt: ひざまずいたproduced: 出せなかったafar: 遠くからgently: 優しくsincerely: 心からweakness: 弱さregaining: 取り戻したsecret: 密やかなimportance: 大切さstrength: 強さretreated: 引き返すべきdecision: 決断swiftly: 速やかにsupporting: 支えられescapism: 逃避swelled: 膨れ上がりgradually: 少しずつlight-hearted: 心を軽くdecided: ことにしたarises: 生まれるkneeled: ひざまずいたswear: 誓うdue to: による

Kaitlynn interviews Erin Baldwin about her new book, Good Luck, Babe! About the Book:Two former best friends find themselves fake dating on their favorite race-around-the-world reality TV show competition in Erin Baldwin's newest YA sapphic romance. The perfect book for fans of Heated Rivalry, Becky Albertalli, and The Amazing Race.Reality TV enthusiasts Noelle and Yumi spent a decade attached at the hip—until one ill-fated night (and one awkward kiss) ended their friendship. After a year of no contact, fate throws the girls back together when they're offered a last-minute spot on The Adventureverse, their favorite race-around-the-world reality show.It's a chance to put their superfan status to the test, a dream come true. Except for a few snags: It's an all-couples season, filming starts in two days, and Noelle hasn't spoken to her “girlfriend” in a year. But she already has plans to use the prize money on her ailing father's medical expenses, and she would do anything for him—including fake date her ex-bestie on national television.Can Noelle walk a tightrope between reality and TV while juggling a pretend relationship and true feelings? Or will she get sent home empty-handed and brokenhearted?If you want to support us and gain access to bonus content become a Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wanna talk queer media with us and our friends? Join our Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Discord Link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode along with all our other episodes are now available on YouTube: Check out the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BGE Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, please feel free to reach out to us on all the things. We love hearing from you!Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter(X)      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tumblr      ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠biggayenergypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Simon and Yumi belly-laugh over some food-related nonsense and it's contagious, so listen if you need to get some sunshine today. Yumi also shares a bit about what happened at her recent (and very fancy) birthday lunch. And maybe you also need ...chocolate cake? The quite legendary CHOCOLATE CAKE recipe from the wonderful Helen Goh can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vamos con el menú del día: 00:00:00 - Introducción. Alecrombie nos recomienda la primera novela de una saga. 00:09:40 - El Imperio del Silencio (Saga: El Devorador de Soles) de Christopher Ruocchio. Joy nos habla de un k-drama. 00:24:35 - Las células de Yumi Malcolm no decepciona y nos trae un juego de bandas sonoras. 00:35:30 - Juego de BSOs: Películas basadas en videojuegos. Y para terminar, como no: 01:25:13 - Sección del CM. Podcast recomendado por Seidon: Batseñales. 01:37:48 - Tomas extras. Música inicial: "Hey peskiters del universo" (Versión de "Caballeros del Zodíaco"). Voz y ukelele by Joy. Te recordamos que si quieres tener charlas frikis en Telegram no dudes en unirte a este grupo hecho por y para Peskiters ❤️: https://t.me/peskiters3 Como siempre, os pedimos que le deis a "Me gusta" en iVoox y nos comentéis a través de esa plataforma. Decidnos cómo de "pipongo" os lo habéis pasado escuchándonos. Ya sabéis, a los que comentéis en iVoox o en Spotify os saludaremos en el próximo programa ;) Enlace al programa en iVoox: https://go.ivoox.com/rf/176101362 Síguenos en nuestras redes sociales: https://linktr.ee/peskitoymedio Suscríbete en iVoox y dale a Me gusta

Yumi and Simon haven't seen much of each other recently so have much to catch up on, including what's going on with Yumi's extremely adoring foster dog, a fantastic Japanese snack that her kids LOVE, and what to do with that leftover chilli oil you've had cluttering your pantry ever since the Great Chilli Crisp Oil Fad of 2014...!If you want to buy the crunchy "osembe" crackers, they look like this. They're not available at all Asian grocers and the lesser imitations are distinctly LESSER - so make sure they're Japanese and make sure they're Shoyu flavoured. (Sometimes they also come with beans baked through the crackers - these are also excellent and delicious but my kids refuse them.)To batch-cook eggplant for use in baguettes or a black bean ragu, dice 2-3 eggplants into 1cm dice, preheat a pan, warm through your chilli oil and fry up the eggplant. Setting a timer can help if you struggle to trust when the eggplant is done: You'll need at least 10 good minutes of cook time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Nigel and Tazziii live, die, and repeat once more for a dive deep into All You Need Is Kill (from 25:06), with Comic Creator and WIP Comics Member Lara Callaghan.We compare this new anime adaptation to earlier versions (including Edge of Tomorrow) and explore whether it brings anything new to the table. From there, we dig into the film's distinctive visuals and its more internal, character-led perspective, looking closely at the arcs, relationships, and themes that come up across its many loops.This week's storytelling tip is about third-act constriction: how narrowing a protagonist's options, space, and agency can intensify tension and force decisive character choices.Other stories we're enjoying include: Zerocalcare (Books), The Serpent and the Wings of Night (Book), Interview with the Vampire (Netflix), Love Through a Prism (Netflix), The Art of Sarah (Netflix), My Demon (Netflix), Cannon Busters (Netflix), Invincible (Amazon Prime), Yumi and the Nightmare Painter (Book), Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 (Disney+).Connect with Lara online:Website: https://wipcomics.co.ukinQ! London's Queer Comic Festival: https://inqlondoncomicfair.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wip_comicsTwitter/X: https://x.com/WIP_ComicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wipcomics.bsky.socialConnect with mayamada:mayamada is a manga brand and mission-driven creative agency all about equipping young and aspiring creatives to thrive on the creative journey - whether they're discovering what's possible, developing new skills, or sharing expertise with the next generation.Website: https://mayamada.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayamadatvTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mayamadatvBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mayamada.comYouTube: https://youtube.com/mayamadatvTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mayamadaJoin our Studio77 community on Discord to connect with other creatives and be part of the journey https://discord.gg/b5fmnuT

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man is serving up a table full of summer flavor! From Yumi watermelon and Adriatic figs to Northwest cherries, Stockton sweet red onions, serpent cucumbers, fresh-picked berries, rhubarb, butter lettuce, domestic shiitake mushrooms, juicy plums, and expert tips on choosing the perfect peach—it's all here.Brought to you by the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Visit aglifemedia.com today.

This week on Fresh From the Field Fridays, Dan The Produce Man is serving up a table full of summer flavor! From Yumi watermelon and Adriatic figs to Northwest cherries, Stockton sweet red onions, serpent cucumbers, fresh-picked berries, rhubarb, butter lettuce, domestic shiitake mushrooms, juicy plums, and expert tips on choosing the perfect peach—it's all here.Brought to you by the Produce Industry Network, powered by AgLife Media. Visit aglifemedia.com today.

Join hosts Nas, Keila, and Ori as they dive into the highly anticipated conclusion of Yumi's Cells. In this episode, they discuss the romance between Yu Mi and Soon Rok, the unforgettable cell moments (ENDORPHIN!!!), and so much more.Make sure you stick around to the end for a BIG PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT.Past Seasons' Reviews for Yumi's Cells:Yumi's Cells Season 1Yumi's Cells Season 2Timestamps: K-Catch Up (1:05), The Rundown (10:15), First Impressions (12:25), Character Discussion (16:36:), Notable Scenes (28:56), Hot Takes (1:25:41), Ratings and Rankings (1:30:02), Lessons Learned (1:34:15), Announcement (1:36:30)

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Facing Fears: A Health Check-Up Tale of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の中心にそびえるモダンなビル。En: A modern building towering in the center of Tokyo.Ja: そのビルの中には、少し緊張感が漂っていた。En: Inside this building, a slight tension was in the air.Ja: 時は春の終わり、恒例の健康診断の日だった。En: It was the end of spring, the day of the annual health check-up.Ja: 社員たちは次々に診察室へと入っていく。En: Employees were entering the examination room one after another.Ja: 広々としたオフィスには、活気ある雰囲気が漂っていた。En: The spacious office was filled with a lively atmosphere.Ja: 植物で飾られた壁、そしてモチベーションを高めるためのポスターが所々に貼られている。En: Walls decorated with plants and posters put up here and there to boost motivation.Ja: オフィスの隅に、カイトはデスクに座り、書類をじっと見つめていた。En: In the corner of the office, Kaito sat at his desk, staring intently at some documents.Ja: 彼の頭の中は、家族の健康問題のことがぐるぐると回っている。En: His head was swirling with thoughts about his family's health issues.Ja: どうしても不安になってしまう。En: He couldn't help but worry.Ja: 「もし悪い結果が出たらどうしよう」と彼は思う。En: "What if the results are bad?" he thought.Ja: そんな時、元気な声が聞こえた。「おはよう、カイト！」En: Just then, a cheerful voice called out, "Good morning, Kaito!"Ja: それは同僚で友人のユミだった。En: It was his colleague and friend, Yumi.Ja: いつも明るい彼女を見ると、カイトの気持ちも少し和らぐ。En: Seeing her always brightened his mood a bit.Ja: 「ユミ、実はちょっと心配なんだ」とカイトは静かに話しかけた。En: "Yumi, to be honest, I'm a bit worried," Kaito spoke quietly.Ja: 「家族に健康の問題があったから、自分も不安で…En: "There's been health problems in my family, so I can't help but worry for myself...Ja: どうしたらいいのか分からない。」En: I don't know what to do."Ja: ユミは少し驚いたが、すぐに優しく答えた。「分かるよ、カイト。En: Yumi was a bit surprised but quickly responded kindly, "I understand, Kaito.Ja: 大丈夫、きっと何とかなるよ。En: Don't worry, everything will be alright.Ja: きちんと健康を管理すれば大丈夫。」En: As long as you manage your health properly, you'll be fine."Ja: 彼女の言葉にカイトは少し勇気をもらった。En: Her words gave Kaito a bit of courage.Ja: その時、ショウ課長がやってきた。En: Just then, Manager Shou came over.Ja: 「みんな、健康診断の結果が届いたよ。」En: "Everyone, the health check-up results have arrived."Ja: 会議室で開かれる結果発表の場には、少し緊張が走る。En: A slight tension filled the conference room where the results were to be announced.Ja: カイトは自分の名前が呼ばれるのを待つ間、心の中でパニックになりかけていた。En: Kaito felt himself starting to panic as he waited for his name to be called.Ja: しかし、ユミがそばにいることを感じ、少し落ち着きを取り戻した。En: However, sensing Yumi's presence beside him helped him regain some composure.Ja: ついにカイトの名前が呼ばれた。En: Finally, Kaito's name was called.Ja: 彼はゆっくりと結果を確認した。En: He slowly checked the results.Ja: 「あ、これは…」En: "Ah, this is..."Ja: 気になっていた最悪のシナリオは回避できた。En: The worst-case scenario he was worried about was avoided.Ja: しかし、改善が必要な小さな問題があることが指摘された。En: However, it was pointed out that there were minor issues that needed improvement.Ja: 彼はショウ課長にも聞き、専門家のアドバイスを受け、ライフスタイルを少しずつ変えていくことを決心した。En: He decided to consult with Manager Shou, get advice from a specialist, and gradually change his lifestyle.Ja: 「これからはもっと体に気をつけるよ」とカイトはユミに話した。En: "From now on, I'll take better care of my health," Kaito told Yumi.Ja: 「ありがとう、聞いてくれて。本当に助かったよ。」En: "Thanks for listening. It really helped."Ja: そんなカイトを見てユミは微笑んだ。En: Yumi smiled at seeing Kaito like this.Ja: 「大変な時はいつでも言ってね。En: "Feel free to talk anytime when things get tough.Ja: お互い助け合おう。」En: Let's support each other."Ja: この経験を通じて、カイトは不安を乗り越える強さと、誰かに頼ることの大切さを学んだ。En: Through this experience, Kaito learned the strength to overcome anxiety and the importance of relying on someone else.Ja: 彼はこれからの生活の中で、心と体のバランスを大事にし、より良い方向に進んでいくことを決意した。En: He resolved to cherish the balance of mind and body in his future life and move in a better direction. Vocabulary Words:towering: そびえるtension: 緊張感annual: 恒例examination: 診察spacious: 広々としたboost: 高めるstaring intently: じっと見つめてswirling: ぐるぐると回ってworried: 不安cheerful: 元気なcomposure: 落ち着きscenario: シナリオminor: 小さなimprovement: 改善consult: 聞くspecialist: 専門家lifestyle: ライフスタイルcherish: 大事にresolve: 決意したanxiety: 不安relying: 頼るbalance: バランスintently: じっとregain: 取り戻したpresence: そばにいることconference room: 会議室employee: 社員motivation: モチベーションdecide: 決心したsupport: 助け合おう

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Chance Encounters: Finding Purpose at the Crossroads Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 陽射しが照りつける初夏の関西国際空港。En: The midsummer sun blazed down on Kansai International Airport.Ja: ガラス越しに、飛行機が次々と離着陸を繰り返している。En: Through the glass, airplanes took off and landed one after another.Ja: ぼんやりと展望ロビーでその光景を眺めていたのは、若いフォトジャーナリストのアキラだった。En: Absentmindedly gazing at the scene from the observation lobby was a young photojournalist named Akira.Ja: 「また、遅延か...」アキラは深くため息をついた。En: "Another delay..." Akira sighed deeply.Ja: ここ数週間、海外での取材を終えて、日本へ戻る途中だった。En: He was on his way back to Japan after completing some overseas assignments.Ja: しかし、仕事に対する情熱が日に日に薄れていることに気づいていた。En: However, he noticed his passion for his work was waning by the day.Ja: 同時に、ことばの海を自在に泳ぐ通訳者のユミも、別のゲートで時間を持て余していた。En: At the same time, an interpreter named Yumi who navigated the sea of languages with ease was also idly passing time at another gate.Ja: 彼女は国際会議の帰りで、自分の将来に迷いを感じていた。En: She was returning from an international conference and felt confused about her future.Ja: 忙しさの中で、何か大切なものを見失ってしまったような気がしていた。En: Amid the busyness, she felt as though she had lost something important.Ja: 「この時間を有効に使おう」ユミはノートを取り出し、自分の思いを書き始めることにした。En: "I'll make use of this time," Yumi thought as she took out a notebook and began writing down her thoughts.Ja: 一方で、アキラもぼんやりするのはもうやめようと、空港内を歩くことにした。En: Meanwhile, Akira decided to stop lounging around and started walking through the airport.Ja: 歩くことで何か新しい気づきが得られるかもしれない。そう思った。En: He thought he might gain some new insights by walking.Ja: どこかで見たことのある横顔に、ふと気を取られ、アキラはユミにぶつかってしまった。En: Suddenly distracted by a familiar profile, Akira accidentally bumped into Yumi.Ja: 驚いたユミはノートを落としてしまった。En: Startled, Yumi dropped her notebook.Ja: 「あ、ごめんなさい！」アキラは急いでノートを拾い上げて、ユミに手渡した。En: "Oh, I'm sorry!" Akira hurriedly picked up the notebook and handed it back to Yumi.Ja: 「いいえ、こちらこそ不注意でした。ありがとうございます」ユミは微笑んだ。En: "No, it was my carelessness. Thank you," Yumi smiled.Ja: 二人はその場で自然と会話を始めた。お互いの仕事、生き方、そして抱えている悩み。En: The two naturally started a conversation right then and there about their jobs, lifestyles, and the worries they carried.Ja: 話が弾むなかで、共通の課題や興味を次第に見つけ出した。En: As the conversation flowed, they gradually discovered common challenges and interests.Ja: 「お互い、今のでいいのか考え直しているところなんですね」ユミが言った。En: "We're both re-evaluating if what we're doing now is the right thing," Yumi said.Ja: 「そうですね。誰かとこうして話すことで、自分の考えが整理されるとは思っていませんでした」アキラは頷いた。En: "That's right. I never thought that by talking to someone like this, I could organize my thoughts," Akira nodded.Ja: 時間が経つのも忘れ、二人は夢中で話し続けた。En: Time flew by as they engrossed themselves in conversation.Ja: やがて、アナウンスが流れ、搭乗が始まることを知らせた。En: Eventually, an announcement signaled the start of the boarding process.Ja: 「続きはまた今度しましょうか」ユミは笑いながら言った。En: "Shall we continue this next time?" Yumi said with a smile.Ja: 「ぜひ。これ、お互いの連絡先です。」アキラは紙を渡し、ユミも自分の連絡先を書き加えた。En: "Definitely. Here, this is our contact information." Akira handed her a piece of paper, and Yumi added her own contact details.Ja: 二人は別々の方向へ向かって歩き出したが、その表情は明るく、前向きなものに変わっていた。En: They walked off in separate directions, but their expressions had brightened and taken on a positive hue.Ja: アキラは、自分が必要としていたのは、新しい視点や他者とのつながりだったのだと気づいた。En: Akira realized that what he needed was a new perspective and connection with others.Ja: ユミもまた、自分の道を再確認し、一歩を踏み出す勇気を得たようだった。En: Yumi also seemed to have reaffirmed her path and gained the courage to take a step forward.Ja: こうして、関西国際空港の喧騒の中で、ふたりの物語が新たに始まろうとしていた。彼らの未来に、再び灯る明るい希望を胸に抱きながら。En: And so, amidst the hustle and bustle of Kansai International Airport, a new chapter in their story was about to begin, as they carried the light of renewed hope for their future. Vocabulary Words:midsummer: 初夏blazed: 照りつけるabsentmindedly: ぼんやりgazing: 眺めていたphotojournalist: フォトジャーナリストwaning: 薄れているinterpreter: 通訳者navigate: 泳ぐidly: 持て余していたconfused: 迷いを感じていたamid: 中でhustle and bustle: 喧騒notebook: ノートlounging: ぼんやりするinsights: 気づきprofile: 横顔startled: 驚いたcarelessness: 不注意conversation: 会話lifestyles: 生き方concerns: 悩みengrossed: 夢中announcement: アナウンスboarding process: 搭乗contact details: 連絡先perspective: 視点reaffirmed: 再確認courage: 勇気renewed: 再びhope: 希望

There's no need to feel sad and scurvyish this winter with this pasta that Simon has been regularly making that bursts with lemony flavour and sunshine.(Also, has someone seen the *real* Yumi? because this one seems uncommonly interested in sport and not just sport but men's sport and therefore must be bodysnatched, please send help.)PASTA AL LIMONERECIPEMeasure out 200g linguine and set it in a large pan that has a lid that fits.Zest 2 lemons into the pan. Add in a bashed clove of garlic, 100ml olive oil and a teaspoon salt. Cover with 600ml water, cover with the lid and then bring the whole thing to the boil.As soon as it reaches boiling, remove the lid and allow it to simmer gently for 8 minutes, turning carefully with tongs every minute.Squeeze in the juice of one of the lemons, cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the heat then stir through 50g butter and some finely grated parmesan cheese (optional). Allow it to sit and soak up the juices for 2 minutes.To serve, add basil leaves (optional), freshly cracked pepper and any more cheese if you want. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SIMON'S BACK!Yumi is veering wildly off her personal brand and getting deeply engaged with the Men's World Cup football (!) - and wants to talk with Simon about World Cup foods, catering when watching from home and just how food can get us into the spirit of a truly global sport. The restaurant they're raving about in Sydney? It has a strong instagram game.Simon is pretty excited because even though coastal Vic is in its most DEPRESSING era (winter), there are foods that can give us comfort. WINTER DAAL WITH LEMONGRASS Toast off a couple of teaspoons of bashed coriander seeds and bashed cumin seeds in a large pot.Tip them out then add in 300g split red lentils and cover them with a litre of water. Add a good pinch of salt.Bring to a boil then add in 2 bashed lemongrass stalks. 3 chopped garlic cloves and a teaspoon of ground turmeric. Add in the toasted seeds and a half teaspoon of chilli powder.Cook for 15 minutes until the lentils feel cooked.Turn the heat down to medium and add a tin of coconut milk and 200g baby spinach leaves. Cook down for another 10 mins.When ready to serve, in 2 tbs of neutral oil, fry up 1tsp black mustard seeds, a few handfuls of curry leaves and a bit of sliced onion. Spoon that over your creamy, coconutty daal. Serve immediately. Leftovers freeze brilliantly, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with author and disability activist, Kam Redlawsk. Listen in as Brian Corder interviews her on her past, present, future, and her recent book, Yumi and Monster. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

In this episode of the Willpower Podcast, recorded live at the Growth Code Conference, Will sits down with Sarah Bootcheck, Account Manager and Speech Language Pathologist at Raintree, to talk about one of the most important shifts happening in rehab right now: artificial intelligence transforming the way therapy practices operate from the inside out.Sarah brings a rare perspective to this conversation. She is both a clinician who has worked in the trenches of pediatric speech therapy and a technology professional who now helps practice owners understand and leverage the tools that can change the trajectory of their business. That combination makes her one of the most credible voices in this space.Together, Will and Sarah break down exactly how Raintree, one of the most experienced EMR platforms in the therapy space, made a bold decision to evolve or risk becoming irrelevant. After hearing directly from their largest clients that change was non-negotiable, Raintree acquired Yumi, an AI company that had already developed one of the first AI scribes built specifically for physical therapists. That acquisition became the foundation for ten new products and enhancements rolled out across 2025.In this episode you will learn:ScribeIQ and AI documentation in rehabNoteIQ clinical insights and patient progress trackingSchedulerIQ and the future of front office automationAI versus AI in medical billing and RCMWhy therapists are the most underprotected professionals in healthcareHow virtual assistants and AI work together to protect revenueThe 29% effective revenue loss hitting every outpatient practiceSubscribe to the Willpower Podcast for weekly conversations with OT, PT, and SLP owners sharing what is working right now.Connect with Sarah Bootcheck on LinkedInLearn more about Raintree EMR at https://www.raintreeinc.com/ Learn more about Virtual Rockstar at virtualrockstar.comSend us Fan MailVirtual Rockstars specialize in helping support or replace all non-clinical roles.Learn how a Virtual Rockstar can help scale your physical therapy practice.Subscribe here to our completely free Stress-Free PT Newsletter for your weekly dose of joy. 

The cells are in the HOUSE!

Yumi and Jen unpack some of the latest "trends" in butchering and abusing innocent dumplings.If you want to order Jen's favourites? Here's the Chinese words 潮州粉粿Or at yum cha, you could ask for a "Chiu Chow Fun Gor"More info here.Thanks for listening and to see Jen live, check out her webpage for the most current info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded live at the 2026 Viva Fresh Expo hosted by TIPA, this episode of The Fresh CrEd features PJ Cawley of Charlie's Produce discussing freight costs, produce distribution, organics, consumer behavior, and the changing realities facing the fresh produce industry. PJ shares insights on transportation pressure, shifting buying habits, population growth across western markets, organic produce trends, and why relationships remain one of the most important parts of the produce business. The conversation also explores Charlie's Produce's growth, emerging specialty programs like Yumi watermelon, and the broader challenges and opportunities shaping produce today.

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Ramen and Reunion: A Heartwarming Tale of Unexpected Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-21-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが優しく東京の街を照らしている。En: The gentle spring sunlight was illuminating the streets of Tokyo.Ja: ラーメンの香りが漂う小さなラーメン屋は、活気に満ちていた。En: The aroma of ramen wafted from a small ramen shop, which was bustling with energy.Ja: 店内には、味噌や醤油のスープが混じり合った香りが漂い、暖かくて心地よい雰囲気が広がっている。En: Inside the shop, the mixed scents of miso and soy sauce soup permeated the air, creating a warm and comfortable atmosphere.Ja: 「今日は絶対勝つ！En: "Today, I'm definitely going to win!"Ja: 」と、ハルトは心に決めた。En: Haruto resolved in his heart.Ja: 彼にとって、このラーメン食い競争は、何か大きなことを自分の力で達成するための絶好の機会だった。En: For him, this ramen-eating competition was a perfect opportunity to achieve something significant through his own efforts.Ja: 友人のアキは隣で応援している。En: His friend Aki was cheering him on beside him.Ja: 「ハルト、頑張れよ！En: "Haruto, do your best!Ja: でも、無理はしないで」と心配そうに微笑んだ。En: But, don't push yourself too hard," he said with a worried smile.Ja: 参加者には、なんともう一人の謎の刺客がいた。En: Among the participants, there was another mysterious rival.Ja: その人は、黒いサンバイザーとマスクで顔を隠していた。En: This person hid their face with a black sun visor and a mask.Ja: ハルトは注意を向けることなく、ラーメンに集中した。En: Haruto concentrated on the ramen, paying no attention to them.Ja: しかし、何かが彼の心を突いた。En: However, something pricked his heart.Ja: どこかで見たような仕草だった。En: The gestures seemed familiar from somewhere.Ja: その瞬間が来た。En: The moment arrived.Ja: 競争は始まる。En: The competition began.Ja: ハルトとアキは互いに目を合わせ、頷く。En: Haruto and Aki exchanged glances and nodded.Ja: ハルトは勢いよくラーメンを食べ始めた。En: Haruto started eating the ramen with gusto.Ja: しかし、隣の謎の人物は、まるで彼を嘲笑うかのように、余裕たっぷりに麺をすすっていた。En: However, the mysterious person next to him was slurping the noodles leisurely, as if mocking him.Ja: 突然、その隣のそれがいたずらっぽくマスクを撮った。En: Suddenly, the person beside him playfully removed their mask.Ja: ハルトはびっくりして箸を落とした。En: Haruto was so surprised that he dropped his chopsticks.Ja: 「ユミ？En: "Yumi?!Ja: どうしてここに？En: Why are you here?"Ja: 」と彼は驚きの声を上げた。En: he exclaimed in shock.Ja: 「お兄ちゃん、びっくりした？En: "Surprised, big brother?Ja: サプライズ！En: Surprise!"Ja: 」ユミはいたずらっぽく微笑んだ。En: Yumi smiled mischievously.Ja: 彼女はずっと行方不明だった姉だったのだ。En: She was his long-lost sister.Ja: ハルトは一瞬、何を優先すべきか迷った。En: For a moment, Haruto hesitated about what to prioritize.Ja: しかし、ラーメンよりも大切なものに気づいた。En: However, he realized there was something more important than the ramen.Ja: 競争は続くが、ハルトの心はもう決まった。En: The competition continued, but Haruto's mind was made up.Ja: 彼よりも大切な再会を果たし、ユミと笑顔で抱き合った。En: He chose the more important reunion and embraced Yumi with a smile.Ja: 彼はラーメン競争では優勝できなかったが、失った家族との絆を取り戻した。En: Although he didn't win the ramen competition, he regained a precious bond with his family.Ja: 「勝つことじゃなくて、家族が大事なんだな」と、ハルトはほっとしたように呟いた。En: "It's not about winning; family is what really matters," Haruto murmured with relief.Ja: 彼の横には、理解のあるアキと、再会の喜びを共有するユミがいた。En: Beside him were understanding Aki and Yumi, sharing in the joy of their reunion.Ja: 店中が温かな笑い声で包まれる中、ハルトは心の中の勝利を噛み締めた。En: As the shop filled with warm laughter, Haruto savored the victory in his heart. Vocabulary Words:gentle: 優しいilluminating: 照らしているaroma: 香りwafted: 漂うbustling: 活気に満ちていたpermeated: 混じり合ったresolved: 心に決めたopportunity: 絶好の機会achieve: 達成するsignificant: 大きなgestures: 仕草leisurely: 余裕たっぷりにmocking: 嘲笑うmischievously: いたずらっぽくhesitated: 迷ったregained: 取り戻したprecious: 大切なbond: 絆reunion: 再会savoured: 噛み締めたsunlight: 日差しmysterious: 謎のparticipant: 参加者visor: サンバイザーcomplicated: 複雑なrelief: ほっとしたunderstanding: 理解のあるgusto: 勢いよくslurping: すすってsurprise: サプライズ

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Kaito's Quest: Balancing Tradition and Modernity in Shinjuku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿の街は、ゴールデンウィークの熱気に包まれていた。En: The streets of Shinjuku were filled with the excitement of Golden Week.Ja: 街には色とりどりの旗が掲げられ、多くの人々が買い物を楽しんでいる。En: Colorful flags were raised all around the city, and many people were enjoying shopping.Ja: 深い伝統を持つ家族に育った海斗（かいと）は、その人混みの中にいた。En: Kaito, who was raised in a family with deep traditions, was among the crowd.Ja: もうすぐ夏祭りだ。そして、彼はその祭りに着て行く完璧な浴衣を探していた。En: The summer festival was coming soon, and he was looking for the perfect yukata to wear to the festival.Ja: 「伝統的で個性的な浴衣が欲しいな」と、海斗は思っていた。En: "I want a traditional yet unique yukata," thought Kaito.Ja: けれども、伝統を守ることは、彼の家族にとってとても大切だ。En: However, preserving tradition is extremely important for his family.Ja: 海斗は新宿の美しい展示のある店を見ながら考えていた。En: Kaito pondered while looking at the beautiful displays in the shops of Shinjuku.Ja: ゆみとひろし、海斗の親しい友達、も一緒だった。En: With him were Yumi and Hiroshi, Kaito's close friends.Ja: 彼らは賑やかな通りで海斗を励まし、「いい浴衣を見つけよう！」と言った。En: They encouraged Kaito on the bustling street, saying, "Let's find a great yukata!"Ja: しかし、混雑の中、好みの浴衣を探すのは難しい。En: However, in the crowd, finding a yukata that suited his taste proved difficult.Ja: どの店も似たようなデザインばかりで、海斗は決めかねていた。En: Every store had similar designs, leaving Kaito undecided.Ja: 「このままじゃダメだな」と海斗はつぶやいた。En: "This won't work," Kaito muttered.Ja: でも、季節は春。新しい可能性が溢れている。En: But it was spring, a season brimming with new possibilities.Ja: 諦めずに、彼らはさらに歩いた。En: Without giving up, they continued their search.Ja: そのとき、突然、小さな路地に目が留まった。En: Then suddenly, a small alley caught his eye.Ja: 看板には「オーダーメイド浴衣」と書いてある。En: The sign read "Custom-Made Yukata."Ja: 「ここかもしれない」と海斗は希望を抱いた。En: "This could be it," Kaito thought with a sense of hope.Ja: 店に入ると、親切な店員が迎えてくれた。En: Upon entering the store, a friendly clerk welcomed them.Ja: 彼はすべて手作りのオプションを提案し、海斗にとって特別なデザインを一緒に考えてくれた。En: He suggested various handmade options, working with Kaito to come up with a special design.Ja: 伝統的な模様に現代的な色を加えることを提案し、海斗はそのアイデアに興奮した。En: By adding modern colors to traditional patterns, Kaito was thrilled with the idea.Ja: 数日後、海斗は家に戻り、新しく作った浴衣を家族に見せた。En: A few days later, Kaito returned home to show his newly made yukata to his family.Ja: 彼の母は驚き、「伝統を守りつつ、こんなに素敵なものが作れるなんて」と言った。En: His mother was astonished and said, "I can't believe you can create something so wonderful while preserving tradition."Ja: 彼の父も笑顔で頷いていた。En: His father nodded with a smile.Ja: 海斗は、伝統と個性を両立できる方法を見つけたことに満足した。En: Kaito was satisfied that he had found a way to balance tradition and individuality.Ja: 自分の望みを叶えながら、家族の期待にも応えることができたのだ。En: He managed to fulfill his own wishes while also meeting his family's expectations.Ja: 新宿の街は依然として賑やかで、夏祭りへの期待が高まっていた。En: The streets of Shinjuku remained lively, and anticipation for the summer festival was building.Ja: 海斗は、バランスの取れた新しい自分を感じながら、街の人々と同じく祭りを待ちわびた。En: Feeling like a new, balanced version of himself, Kaito eagerly awaited the festival alongside the townspeople. Vocabulary Words:excitement: 熱気traditions: 伝統festival: 祭りunique: 個性的preserving: 守るpondered: 考えていたdisplays: 展示bustling: 賑やかなencouraged: 励ましsuited: 好みundecided: 決めかねていたbrimming: 溢れているpossibilities: 可能性anticipated: 期待custom: オーダーメイドoptions: オプションmodern: 現代的patterns: 模様astonished: 驚きbalanced: バランスの取れたindividuality: 個性expectations: 期待anticipated: 待ちわびたlively: 賑やかawaited: 待ちわびたyukata: 浴衣alley: 路地clerk: 店員handmade: 手作りfulfilled: 叶えた

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms, Rain, and Unexpected Connections: A Spring Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-28-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日曜日の朝、空は透き通るような青で、満開の桜が風にゆらゆらと揺れていました。En: On a spring Sunday morning, the sky was a clear blue, and the cherry blossoms in full bloom swayed gently in the breeze.Ja: ゴールデンウィークが始まり、花見公園には家族や友人が大勢集まっていました。En: As the Golden Week began, many families and friends gathered at the cherry-blossom viewing park.Ja: その中で、春人とゆみも会社の花見イベントを計画中です。En: Among them, Haruto and Yumi were also planning their company's cherry-blossom viewing event.Ja: 春人は計画が得意なオフィスワーカーで、すべてが完璧であることを望んでいます。En: Haruto is an office worker skilled at planning, wanting everything to be perfect.Ja: しかし、心の中では、もっとゆみと近づきたいという気持ちを抱えていました。En: However, deep inside, he had the desire to get closer to Yumi.Ja: 一方、ゆみは明るく社交的な同僚で、みんなをまとめるのが上手です。En: On the other hand, Yumi was a bright and sociable colleague, skilled at bringing everyone together.Ja: けれども、春人の気持ちには気づいていませんでした。En: Yet, she hadn't noticed Haruto's feelings.Ja: 「ゆみさん、お花見の場所はどうしましょう？」春人は少し緊張しながら聞きました。En: "Yumi-san, where should we have the cherry-blossom viewing?" Haruto asked, feeling a bit nervous.Ja: 「晴れているし、ここが一番いいわよ！たくさんの人がいるけど、賑やかで楽しい雰囲気ね。」ゆみは笑顔で答えました。En: "It's a beautiful day, and this is the best spot! There are lots of people, but it's lively and fun," Yumi replied with a smile.Ja: しかし、計画通りに進むと思われたイベントに、突然の問題が現れました。En: However, a sudden problem arose in the event that was expected to proceed as planned.Ja: 天気が急変し、黒い雲が空を覆いました。En: The weather suddenly changed, and dark clouds covered the sky.Ja: 雨が降り始めました。En: It started to rain.Ja: 参加者たちは困惑し、どうすればいいのか、ざわざわと相談を始めました。En: The participants were bewildered and began to discuss nervously what to do.Ja: 「どうしよう、春人君。」ゆみは言いました。「みんな、びしょ濡れになっちゃう。」En: "What should we do, Haruto-kun?" Yumi said. "Everyone is going to get drenched."Ja: 春人は少し焦りましたが、すぐに考え直しました。En: Though Haruto panicked for a moment, he quickly reconsidered.Ja: 「近くの小さな休憩所に行きましょう。そこで楽しく過ごせるように考えます。」En: "Let's go to a nearby small shelter. I'll think of how we can have a good time there."Ja: ゆみと春人は参加者たちを休憩所に誘導しました。En: Yumi and Haruto guided the participants to the shelter.Ja: その中で、春人はゆみと協力して雨の中でも楽しめるゲームやおしゃべりを考え出しました。En: There, Haruto worked with Yumi to come up with games and conversations that could be enjoyed even in the rain.Ja: みんなは徐々に笑顔を取り戻しました。En: Gradually, everyone regained their smiles.Ja: 「春人君、助かったわ。あんなに迅速に対応できるなんて驚いた。」ゆみは感謝の気持ちを込めて言いました。En: "Haruto-kun, you really saved the day. I was surprised at how quickly you handled things," Yumi said, expressing her gratitude.Ja: イベントが成功に終わり、各々の帰り支度が進む中、春人はやっと勇気を出しました。En: As the event ended successfully and everyone was getting ready to leave, Haruto finally mustered the courage.Ja: 「ゆみさん、良かったらこの後、何か飲みに行きませんか？」En: "Yumi-san, would you like to go for a drink afterwards?"Ja: ゆみは一瞬驚きましたが、にっこりと微笑みました。En: Yumi was momentarily surprised but then smiled brightly.Ja: 「もちろん、いいわよ！」En: "Of course, I'd love to!"Ja: 春人は、細かい計画も大事だけど、柔軟性とチームワークが同じくらい大切だと学びました。En: Haruto learned that while detailed planning is important, flexibility and teamwork are just as crucial.Ja: 彼は少しリラックスして、何よりも自分らしくいることが大事だと感じました。En: He felt a bit more relaxed and realized that being true to himself was what mattered most.Ja: そして、二人の距離は少しずつ近づいていったのでした。En: And so, the distance between the two gradually became closer. Vocabulary Words:bloom: 満開swayed: 揺れてbreeze: 風gathered: 集まってplanning: 計画中skilled: 得意sociable: 社交的colleague: 同僚nervous: 緊張lively: 賑やかproblem: 問題bewildered: 困惑drenched: びしょ濡れshelter: 休憩所guided: 誘導gratitude: 感謝mustered: 勇気を出しましたrealized: 感じましたflexibility: 柔軟性teamwork: チームワークcrucial: 大切gradually: 徐々にrelaxed: リラックスdistance: 距離gathering: 集まってovercast: 覆いましたsuccessfully: 成功にmomentarily: 一瞬thought: 考え直しましたevent: イベント

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms & Exam Jitters: Balancing Study and Serenity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-24-22-34-01-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 新宿御苑の桜が満開です。En: The Shinjuku Gyoen's cherry blossoms are in full bloom.Ja: 春の風が心地よく、ピンク色の花びらが静かに舞い降ります。En: The spring breeze is pleasant, and the pink petals gently float down.Ja: 青空の下、家族やカップルがピクニックを楽しみ、ゴールデンウィークの到来を祝っています。En: Under the blue sky, families and couples enjoy picnics and celebrate the arrival of Golden Week.Ja: この美しい光景の中で、ユミとカイトは木陰に座っています。En: In this beautiful scene, Yumi and Kaito are sitting in the shade of a tree.Ja: 彼らの前には教科書とノートが広げられています。En: In front of them, their textbooks and notebooks are spread out.Ja: ユミは真剣な表情でノートを見つめ、来る期末試験のために勉強を続けます。En: Yumi stares intently at her notebook, continuing to study for the upcoming final exams.Ja: カイトはリラックスした様子ですが、心の中では不安を抱えています。En: Kaito appears relaxed, but inside he carries a sense of anxiety.Ja: 「ユミ、少し休まない？」カイトが提案します。En: "Yumi, why don't we take a little break?" Kaito suggests.Ja: 「桜がこんなに綺麗なんだから。」En: "The cherry blossoms are so beautiful."Ja: ユミは気持ちが揺れます。En: Yumi feels torn.Ja: 彼女は試験に合格し、望む大学の奨学金を手に入れることを目指しています。En: She aims to pass the exams and earn a scholarship to the university she desires.Ja: しかし、彼女の心は美しい景色に惹かれています。En: However, her heart is drawn to the beautiful scenery.Ja: 「でも、勉強もしないと。」ユミは悩んでいます。En: "But I need to study too," Yumi says, conflicted.Ja: カイトは微笑んで続けます。「僕たち、上手くバランスを取れると思うよ。En: Kaito smiles and continues, "I think we can find a good balance.Ja: 少しリラックスして、また勉強に集中すればいいんじゃない？」En: We can relax a bit and then focus on studying again, right?"Ja: その時、ユミは決心しました。En: At that moment, Yumi makes up her mind.Ja: 彼女はカイトに自分の気持ちを伝えます。En: She conveys her feelings to Kaito.Ja: 「カイト、あなたはどうしてそんなに楽しそうに見えるの？En: "Kaito, how do you look so cheerful?Ja: でも、本当は試験が心配じゃない？」En: But aren't you secretly worried about the exams too?"Ja: カイトは一瞬言葉を詰まらせますが、やがて静かに答えます。「実は僕も不安だよ。En: Kaito hesitates for a moment but then quietly responds, "Actually, I'm anxious too.Ja: でも、それを隠してた。En: But I was hiding it.Ja: 君の努力を見るたびに、僕も頑張らなきゃって思わせられてたんだ。」En: Seeing your efforts made me feel that I also need to try my best."Ja: 二人はしばらくの間、沈黙の中にいます。しかし、その沈黙は心地よいもので、互いの不安を理解する瞬間にもなりました。En: They sit in silence for a while, but it's a comfortable silence, a moment of understanding each other's worries.Ja: 「じゃあ、少しだけ桜を見に行こう。En: "Then, let's go see the cherry blossoms for a bit.Ja: その後、また頑張って勉強しよう。」ユミは決意しました。En: After that, we can work hard on studying again," Yumi decides.Ja: 「うん、そうしよう。」カイトは微笑んで共感しました。En: "Yeah, let's do that," Kaito agrees with a smile.Ja: こうして二人は、新宿御苑の美しい景色を楽しみながら、暗記単語を交わし合い、笑い声を響かせます。En: Thus, the two of them enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shinjuku Gyoen, exchanging vocab words and sharing laughter.Ja: 心の中の緊張が解け、試験に向けて新たな気持ちで挑むことができました。En: The tension in their hearts eased, and they found themselves ready to face the exams with renewed spirits.Ja: ユミは自分に小さな楽しみを許すことを学び、カイトは自分の不安を共有することができました。En: Yumi learned to allow herself small pleasures, and Kaito was able to share his anxieties.Ja: 努力と休息のバランスを取ることの大切さを知った二人は、春の優しい風と共に、さらなる一歩を踏み出していきました。En: Having understood the importance of balancing effort and rest, they took another step forward with the gentle spring breeze. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風petals: 花びらpicnic: ピクニックshade: 木陰torn: 気持ちが揺れるscholarship: 奨学金conflicted: 悩むbalance: バランスconveys: 伝えるcheerful: 楽しそうhesitates: 言葉を詰まらせるanxious: 不安understanding: 理解するsilence: 沈黙decision: 決意relaxed: リラックスしたscene: 光景desires: 望むhidden: 隠してたeffort: 努力spirits: 気持ちallow: 許すpleasures: 楽しみworries: 不安gently: 静かにscene: 光景understanding: 理解earn: 手に入れるupcoming: 来るexchanging: 交わす

Nas, Keila, and Ori are back with another round of Love or List. April k-dramas are bringing a punch (yes…pun intended lol), and the hosts couldn't wait to talk about them. Tune in to hear what dramas they loved and which dramas they listed.Timestamps: Bloodhounds (00:58), Perfect Crown (21:46), Yumi's Cells (42:58)

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Love Blossoms in Kyoto: A Dorm Room Confession Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の夜、京都大学の寮では、静けさの中に微かに風が吹き、窓から桜の花びらが舞い込んでいた。En: On a spring night, at the Kyoto University dormitory, a gentle breeze blew amidst the silence, with cherry blossom petals fluttering in through the window.Ja: ハルキは部屋のデスクに座り、真剣な表情で教科書を見つめていた。En: Haruki sat at his desk, staring intently at his textbook.Ja: 部屋は勉強道具でごちゃごちゃしている。En: The room was cluttered with study materials.Ja: 狭い部屋を温かく照らす机のランプが、遅い時間の訪れを優しく示していた。En: The desk lamp warmly illuminated the cramped room, gently indicating the arrival of late hours.Ja: ハルキは勉強に集中しようとしたが、ふと心は別の方向へと向かっていた。En: Haruki tried to concentrate on his studies, but his mind wandered in another direction.Ja: 彼はユミのことを思い浮かべた。En: He thought about Yumi.Ja: 彼女は明るく、楽しい性格で、勉強グループの大切な存在だった。En: She was bright, cheerful, and an important part of their study group.Ja: ハルキは（ひそかに）彼女に憧れていたが、気持ちを伝える勇気がなかった。En: Haruki secretly admired her but didn't have the courage to express his feelings.Ja: しかし、試験が近づいている今、気持ちを整理しなければならなかった。En: However, with exams approaching, he knew he needed to sort out his feelings.Ja: 彼は決意した。En: He decided.Ja: ユミを一対一の勉強会に誘おう。En: He would ask Yumi for a one-on-one study session.Ja: ハルキは深呼吸して、彼女にメッセージを送った。「今日の夜、一緒に勉強しない？」En: Haruki took a deep breath and sent her a message, "Want to study together tonight?"Ja: ユミはすぐに「いいよ！」と答えた。緊張と同時にわくわくする気持ちがハルキを襲った。En: Yumi quickly replied, "Sure!" Excitement and nerves surged through Haruki.Ja: 夜が更け、ユミがハルキの部屋にやって来た。En: As night deepened, Yumi arrived at Haruki's room.Ja: 二人は並んで座り、テキストを広げた。En: They sat side by side, spreading out their textbooks.Ja: 楽しい会話と真剣な勉強が交互に続いた。En: Joyful conversations alternated with serious study.Ja: しかし、突然、部屋が真っ暗になった。停電だった。En: But suddenly, the room went pitch dark. It was a blackout.Ja: 「大丈夫？」とユミが心配そうに言った。En: "Are you okay?" Yumi asked worriedly.Ja: 「うん、大丈夫だよ。驚いただけ…」ハルキは電気の戻りを待ちながら答えた。En: "Yeah, I'm okay. Just surprised…" Haruki replied while waiting for the power to return.Ja: 暗闇の中、勇気を振り絞る時が来た。En: In the dark, it was time to muster his courage.Ja: 「実は、君に伝えたいことがあるんだ。」ハルキは少し緊張して言った。En: "Actually, I have something I want to tell you," Haruki said, a bit nervously.Ja: 「何？」ユミは興味津々に近づいた。En: "What is it?" Yumi leaned in, intrigued.Ja: 「僕は君が好きです。ずっと言いたかったけど、勇気が出なくて。」En: "I like you. I've wanted to say it for a long time, but I didn't have the courage."Ja: 部屋が一瞬静まり返るが、すぐにユミの優しい声が聞こえた。En: The room fell silent for a moment, but then Yumi's gentle voice broke through.Ja: 「私も、ハルキのことが好きだよ。」En: "I like you too, Haruki."Ja: 暗闇の中でも、ハルキの心には光が差し込んだ。En: Even in the darkness, light shone into Haruki's heart.Ja: そして、電気が戻り、部屋は再び明るくなった。En: Then, the electricity returned, and the room brightened once more.Ja: 二人は微笑みあって、試験が終わったらデートに行くことを約束した。En: They smiled at each other and promised to go on a date after the exams.Ja: その時、ハルキはわかった。正直に気持ちを伝えることは、新しい道を開くことができるのだと。En: At that moment, Haruki realized that expressing his honest feelings could open up new paths.Ja: 彼はもっと自信を持ち、ユミと一緒に頑張る決意をした。En: He resolved to be more confident and work hard together with Yumi.Ja: 新しい春の訪れは、彼にとって特別な季節になった。En: The arrival of a new spring became a special season for him. Vocabulary Words:breeze: 風fluttering: 舞い込んでいたcluttered: ごちゃごちゃしているilluminated: 照らすcramped: 狭いintently: 真剣なwandered: 向かっていたadmired: 憧れていたcourage: 勇気approaching: 近づいているsort out: 整理しなければならなかったsession: 勉強会deepened: 更けpitch dark: 真っ暗blackout: 停電worriedly: 心配そうにmuster: 振り絞るnervously: 緊張してintrigued: 興味津々にfell silent: 静まり返るgentle: 優しいbrightened: 明るくなったresolved: 決意をしたconfident: 自信expressing: 伝えるhonest: 正直path: 道arrival: 訪れspecial: 特別なseason: 季節

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Change: Akira's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-18-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春のそよ風が山々を包み込むように、桜の花びらが舞い踊る小さな村。En: In a small village nestled in the Japanese mountains, cherry blossoms danced with the spring breeze as if enveloping the surrounding hills.Ja: ここは日本の山間部にある静かな集落、満開の桜が村を淡いピンクと白に染めている。En: This quiet settlement was adorned in soft pink and white by the blooming sakura.Ja: 秋田の田舎にあるAkiraの小さな家では、彼が心を揺さぶられていた。En: In his small house in rural Akita, Akira was deeply moved.Ja: 彼の頭の中には、日々の単調な仕事が彼を拘束し、自由な気持ちを忘れさせているという思いがあった。En: In his mind, the monotonous daily work confined him, making him forget his sense of freedom.Ja: ある日、頭を悩ませていると、彼の友人Yumiがやってきた。En: One day, as he was mulling over these thoughts, his friend Yumi came by.Ja: 「Akira、桜を見に行きましょう。ここからそう遠くない場所にある村で、最高の花見ができるって聞いたよ。」En: "Akira, let's go see the cherry blossoms. I heard that in a village not far from here, you can have the best hanami experience."Ja: Yumiは元気いっぱいで、自信を持って彼を誘った。En: Yumi, full of energy, confidently invited him.Ja: Akiraは迷った。彼には仕事と責任があった。En: Akira hesitated. He had work and responsibilities.Ja: しかし、Yumiの言葉が彼の心を揺さぶった。En: However, Yumi's words stirred his heart.Ja: 「そうだね、ほんの少しの間だけでも、違う景色を見てみたい。」En: "You're right, even just for a little while, I want to see a different view."Ja: 結局、Akiraは職場に休暇を申し出て、Yumiと一緒に旅に出ることに決めた。En: In the end, Akira decided to request some leave from work and embark on a journey with Yumi.Ja: 彼らは地元の村人であるHiroshiと合流し、彼が案内役となった。En: They met up with a local villager named Hiroshi, who acted as their guide.Ja: 村に到着すると、桜の美しさに心を奪われた。En: Upon arriving in the village, they were captivated by the beauty of the cherry blossoms.Ja: 花びらが舞い上がり、風に乗って踊る様子が幻想的だった。En: The petals rose and danced in the wind, creating an enchanting scene.Ja: Hiroshiは、彼らに村の歴史や、桜の特別な場所について話し始めた。En: Hiroshi began to talk to them about the village's history and the special place of the cherry blossoms.Ja: 「この桜の木は、私の青春の思い出の場所なんだ。」En: "These cherry trees are the place of my youthful memories."Ja: 彼の言葉に驚いたAkiraが、彼の話に耳を傾けると、Hiroshiは彼自身の若き日の思い出を語り始めた。En: Surprised by his words, Akira listened closely as Hiroshi shared his memories of his younger days.Ja: かつて彼も夢を求めて旅に出たが、この場所に戻ることで真の幸せを見つけたのだという。En: He too once went on a journey in pursuit of dreams but found true happiness by returning to this place.Ja: Hiroshiの話を聞いて、Akiraは一瞬一瞬の大切さを痛感した。En: Listening to Hiroshi's story made Akira realize the importance of each moment.Ja: 目の前に広がる絶景は、一瞬で消えてしまう儚いものかもしれない。しかし、その瞬間こそが人生を豊かにするのだと気付いた。En: The breathtaking view before him was a fleeting marvel, but he understood that it was these moments that enrich life.Ja: 花見の日が終わり、Akiraは自分の心が変わったことを感じた。En: As the day of hanami ended, Akira felt a change in his heart.Ja: 彼は日常に戻ると、新たな決意でいっぱいだった。En: Returning to his daily life, he was filled with a new resolve.Ja: これからの日々に、彼はもっと自分の心のおもむくままに生きることを誓ったのだ。En: He vowed to live more according to his heart's desires in the days to come.Ja: Akiraは東京の自宅に戻り、これからは時には仕事から離れ、自分自身を喜ばせる時間を大切にしようと決めた。En: Back in his home in Tokyo, Akira decided that from now on, he would sometimes step back from work and cherish the time that brought him joy.Ja: その日から、彼の生活は以前よりも輝き、自分の人生を豊かにするためのバランスを取ることに成功したのである。En: From that day, his life shined brighter than before, and he succeeded in striking a balance to enrich his life. Vocabulary Words:nestled: 包み込むadorned: 染めるmonotonous: 単調なconfined: 拘束しmulling: 悩ませているembark: 旅に出るcaptivated: 心を奪われたenchanting: 幻想的youthful: 青春のfleeting: 儚いmarvel: 絶景resolve: 決意cherish: 大切にstriking: 取るenrich: 豊かにsettlement: 集落breeze: そよ風plea: 申し出てguide: 案内役memories: 思い出pursuit: 求めてhappiness: 幸せrealize: 気付いたresolve: 心を揺さぶったsettled: 落ち着いたbrighter: 輝きresponsibilities: 責任youth: 若き日vow: 誓ったbalance: バランス

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Kyoto Blossom Journey: A School Trip to Aoi Matsuri's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-06-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都アガタ神社の朝は、春の陽ざしが優しく降り注いでいました。En: The morning at the Kyoto Agata Shrine was graced by the gentle spring sunlight.Ja: 今日、学業旅行で訪れるのは、葵祭りの日です。En: Today, their school trip coincided with the day of the Aoi Matsuri festival.Ja: 神社は色とりどりの葵の葉で飾られ、人々が着る伝統的な衣装が鮮やかな景色を作り出しています。En: The shrine was adorned with colorful hollyhock leaves, and the traditional costumes worn by people created a vibrant scene.Ja: ゆみ、はると、そして先生のあきらは、一緒にこの美しい祭りを楽しむためにやって来ました。En: Yumi, Haruto, and their teacher, Akira, had come together to enjoy this beautiful festival.Ja: ゆみは、情熱を秘めた勤勉な学生です。En: Yumi is a passionate and diligent student.Ja: 彼女は写真が大好きで、この祭りの写真を撮りたいと思っています。En: She loves photography and wants to capture pictures of the festival.Ja: はるとは、楽しいことが大好きで、その瞬間を楽しむのが得意です。En: Haruto loves fun and is good at enjoying the moment.Ja: 一方であきら先生は、少し控えめですが、生徒たちと一緒にこの文化的な経験を深めたいと考えています。En: Meanwhile, Mr. Akira is a bit reserved but wants to deepen this cultural experience with his students.Ja: しかし、葵祭りの賑わいは想像以上でした。En: However, the hustle and bustle of Aoi Matsuri was beyond imagination.Ja: 人でいっぱいの神社で、ゆみは思うように写真を撮ることができません。En: With the shrine crowded with people, Yumi couldn't take photos as she wished.Ja: はるとは、屋台やパフォーマンスに夢中で、ゆみを引っ張っていきます。En: Haruto was fascinated by the food stalls and performances, pulling Yumi along.Ja: これでは、いい写真が撮れなさそうです。En: It seemed like getting good photos was not going to happen.Ja: あきら先生は、生徒たちを安全に案内しながらも、混雑に疲れていました。En: Mr. Akira, while guiding the students safely, grew tired from the crowding.Ja: そんな中、ゆみは少し大胆になり、グループを離れて静かな場所を探すことに決めました。En: Amidst it all, Yumi decided to be a bit brave and left the group to find a quiet place.Ja: 「ちょっと、一人で考えたい。」と告げ、彼女は静かな庭に向かいました。En: "I just want to think alone for a bit," she said, heading towards a serene garden.Ja: はるとは、それを見て何かを感じ取ったようです。En: Haruto seemed to understand something watching her.Ja: 「おれ、いい場所を探すよ！」と意気込んで周りを見渡します。En: "I'll find a good spot!" he declared enthusiastically as he looked around.Ja: 一方、あきら先生は、生徒たちが自分の判断で行動する勇気に感心し、少し後ろで見守ることにしました。En: Meanwhile, Mr. Akira was impressed by the students' courage to act on their own judgment and decided to observe quietly from behind.Ja: 彼の心は、学生たちが自分たちの道を見つけるのを見て安らぎを感じました。En: His heart felt a sense of peace watching the students find their own paths.Ja: そして、運命の瞬間が訪れました。En: Then the destined moment arrived.Ja: ゆみが夢中でカメラを構えているとき、ふと不意に一体型の舞台の上で二人のパフォーマーが出会い、美しい一瞬を作り出しました。En: While Yumi was engrossed with her camera, two performers met unexpectedly on an integrated stage, creating a beautiful moment.Ja: 光がちょうどいい角度で差し込み、その瞬間をゆみは見逃しませんでした。En: The light hit at just the right angle, and Yumi didn't miss the moment.Ja: 「これだ！」ゆみはシャッターを押しました。En: "This is it!" she pressed the shutter.Ja: 写真は美しく、ゆみは目標を達成しました。En: The photo was beautiful, and Yumi achieved her goal.Ja: はるとは、自分も文化の豊かさを感じ取りました。En: Haruto also felt the richness of the culture.Ja: そして、あきら先生も、自分のルーツと生徒たちの成長を見つめ直し、心の中に深い満足を感じました。En: And Mr. Akira revisited his roots and the growth of his students, feeling deep satisfaction in his heart.Ja: 祭りの終わりに、三人は過去とは少しだけ違う自分に気づきました。En: By the end of the festival, the three noticed they were slightly different from their past selves.Ja: ゆみは、もっと勇気を持てる自分に気付きました。En: Yumi discovered more courage within herself.Ja: はるとは、責任と芸術への尊敬を学びました。En: Haruto learned about responsibility and respect for art.Ja: そしてあきら先生は、自分と他人を信頼することの大切さを再発見しました。En: And Mr. Akira rediscovered the importance of trusting himself and others.Ja: 京都の夕暮れ、桜の香りが漂う中、三人は新しい気持ちで帰路につきました。En: Under the Kyoto dusk, with the scent of cherry blossoms lingering, the three set off on their journey home with new feelings.Ja: 彼らの心には、葵祭りの魂が深く刻まれていました。En: In their hearts, the spirit of the Aoi Matsuri was deeply etched. Vocabulary Words:graced: 優しく降り注いでいましたcoincided: 訪れるhollyhock: 葵adorned: 飾られvibrant: 鮮やかなdiligent: 勤勉なcaptured: 撮りたいreserved: 控えめhustle: 賑わいbeyond imagination: 想像以上crowded: 混雑fascinated: 夢中performances: パフォーマンスamidst: そんな中brave: 大胆serene: 静かなenthusiastically: 意気込んでimpressed: 感心しdestined: 運命のengrossed: 夢中integrated: 一体型shutter: シャッターrevisited: 見つめ直しetched: 刻まれてlingering: 漂う中passionate: 情熱を秘めたjudgment: 判断deepen: 深めたいpaths: 道responsibility: 責任

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms and Stardust: Friendship Sparks at Tokyo Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-05-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京の科学博物館では、春の日ざしが眩しく、学生たちが楽しく賑わっていました。En: At the Tokyo Science Museum, the spring sunlight was dazzling, and the students were enjoying themselves energetically.Ja: 桜の花が風に揺れ、ふわりと舞い落ちます。En: The sakura blossoms swayed in the wind, softly fluttering down.Ja: そこには好奇心旺盛なハルカ、冒険好きのタロウ、そして思慮深いユミがいました。En: Among them were the curious Haruka, the adventurous Tarou, and the thoughtful Yumi.Ja: 今日は学校の遠足の日です。En: Today was the school excursion day.Ja: ハルカは宇宙の展示を楽しみにしていました。En: Haruka was looking forward to the space exhibit.Ja: しかし、人が多くて少し怖い気持ちもありました。En: However, the large crowd made her feel a little scared.Ja: 「新しいことを見つけて、みんなに話したいなあ」とハルカは思います。En: "I want to discover something new and tell everyone about it," Haruka thought.Ja: でも、どうやって話しかけたらいいのか分かりません。En: But she didn't know how to start a conversation.Ja: タロウは元気いっぱいで、「他のところに行きたいな」とひそかに考えていました。En: Tarou, full of energy, secretly thought, "I want to go somewhere else."Ja: タロウは、ハルカに小声で言いました。「ねえ、宇宙の展示に行こうよ。」En: Tarou whispered to Haruka, "Hey, let's go to the space exhibit."Ja: その言葉にハルカは心が躍ります。En: Haruka's heart leapt at those words.Ja: 「行こう！ユミも一緒に来る？」と勇気を出して言いました。En: "Let's go! Yumi, will you come too?" she bravely asked.Ja: ユミは微笑みながら、「もちろん、写真をたくさん撮りたい」と答えました。En: Smiling, Yumi replied, "Of course, I want to take lots of photos."Ja: 3人はこっそりと宇宙の展示エリアに向かいました。En: The three secretly headed towards the space exhibition area.Ja: そこには素敵な天文館がありました。En: There was a splendid planetarium there.Ja: 天井には星が輝き、ほとんど現実とは思えない美しさでした。En: Stars shone on the ceiling, their beauty almost unbelievable.Ja: ハルカは緊張しながらも、一歩前に出ます。En: Nervously, Haruka took a step forward.Ja: 「みんな、あの星はたくさんの光年を超えて、今、私たちの目に届いているんだよ」と語りかけました。En: "Everyone, that star has traveled across many light-years to reach our eyes now," she began.Ja: その言葉に、タロウもユミも目を輝かせます。En: Tarou and Yumi's eyes lit up at her words.Ja: 「本当？すごいね！」と驚いた声があがります。En: "Really? That's amazing!" they exclaimed in surprise.Ja: 他の生徒たちも耳を傾け始め、ハルカの話に引き込まれていきます。En: Other students also began to listen, drawn into Haruka's story.Ja: ハルカは少しずつ自分に自信を持ち始めました。En: Gradually, Haruka started to gain confidence in herself.Ja: 遠足の最後に、ユミはカメラを取り出しました。En: At the end of the excursion, Yumi took out her camera.Ja: 「みんなで写真を撮ろう！」En: "Let's take a photo together!"Ja: 3人は肩を寄せ合い、天文館の前で笑顔を見せます。En: The three of them huddled close and smiled in front of the planetarium.Ja: シャッターの音と共に、外では桜の花びらがゆっくりと舞い降りていました。En: With the sound of the shutter, the sakura petals outside gently drifted down.Ja: この経験で、ハルカは大切なことに気付きました。自分の興味を隠す必要はないこと。そして、興味を共有することで友達ができること。En: Through this experience, Haruka realized something important: that there was no need to hide her interests, and that sharing those interests could create friendships.Ja: タロウとユミと過ごす時間が、ハルカにとって大切な思い出となりました。En: The time spent with Tarou and Yumi became a cherished memory for Haruka.Ja: 春の風薫る日、３人は桜の下で新たな友情を育みました。En: On a day graced by the scent of the spring breeze, the three nurtured a new friendship under the sakura trees.Ja: 科学博物館での一日が、彼らの友情の始まりだったのです。En: The day at the science museum marked the beginning of their friendship. Vocabulary Words:dazzling: 眩しくenergetically: 元気いっぱいでswayed: 揺れfluttering: 舞い落ちcurious: 好奇心旺盛adventurous: 冒険好きthoughtful: 思慮深いexcursion: 遠足exhibit: 展示splendid: 素敵なplanetarium: 天文館light-years: 光年confidence: 自信cherished: 大切なmemory: 思い出graced: 薫るnurtured: 育みspring breeze: 春の風petals: 花びらnervously: 緊張しながらもcamera: カメラshutter: シャッターhide: 隠すsharing: 共有するfriendships: 友情cemetery: ほとんどgained: 持ち始めましたimportant: 大切なことtravel: 超えてspeech: 語りかけました

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Cherry Blossoms and High Stakes: Akira's Gamble for Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-04-03-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の桜祭りの日は、空に美しい桜の花びらが舞い、香りが街中に漂っていた。En: On the day of the Kyoto Cherry Blossom Festival, beautiful cherry blossom petals danced in the sky, and their fragrance wafted throughout the city.Ja: 色鮮やかな提灯が桜の木の間に揺れ、祭りを楽しむ人々の笑顔が広がっていた。En: Vibrant lanterns swayed between the cherry trees, and smiles spread across the faces of people enjoying the festival.Ja: その中で、若者のアキラは深いため息をついた。En: Among them, a young man named Akira let out a deep sigh.Ja: 彼の家族が経営する伝統的な旅館が大きな借金に苦しんでいた。En: The traditional inn run by his family was struggling under significant debt.Ja: 今日のポーカーゲームで勝たなければ、大切な旅館を失うかもしれない。En: If he didn't win today's poker game, he might lose the cherished inn.Ja: それがアキラにかかる重い責任だった。En: This weighty responsibility rested on Akira.Ja: アキラは賑やかな屋台を抜け、ポーカーが行われる特別なテントへ向かった。En: Akira passed through the bustling stalls and headed towards the special tent where the poker game would take place.Ja: 彼のそばには、彼の心強い友人ハルトとユミが付き添っていた。En: By his side were his steadfast friends Haru and Yumi.Ja: 「アキラ、君ならできるよ」とハルトが励ました。En: "Akira, you can do it," Haru encouraged him.Ja: 「家族のために頑張って」とユミが微笑みかけた。En: "Do your best for your family," Yumi smiled at him.Ja: テントの中では、経験豊富なギャンブラーたちが手を洗って待ち構えていた。En: Inside the tent, experienced gamblers washed their hands, waiting in anticipation.Ja: アキラの心は、おさまらない緊張でいっぱいだった。En: Akira's heart was filled with relentless tension.Ja: しかし、逃げ出すわけにはいかなかった。En: However, he couldn't run away.Ja: ゲームが始まり、アキラは慎重にカードを見つめた。En: The game began, and Akira cautiously studied his cards.Ja: しかし、彼の対戦相手は強敵ばかりで、勝つのは簡単ではなかった。En: However, his opponents were tough adversaries, and winning wasn't easy.Ja: そんな中で彼は、祖父の言葉を思い出した。「人の動きをよく見なさい。小さなことから大きな情報が得られるものだ。」En: In the midst of it all, he remembered his grandfather's words: "Watch people's movements carefully. You can glean great information from small things."Ja: 負けが続く中、アキラは勇気を振り絞り、相手の動きをじっくり観察した。En: Despite a series of losses, Akira gathered his courage and observed his opponent's movements closely.Ja: その結果、相手が小さな癖を持っていることに気がついた。En: As a result, he noticed a subtle habit of his opponent.Ja: アキラはその情報を元に、大胆な賭けに出た。En: Using that information, Akira made a daring bet.Ja: 最後のラウンド、アキラは手に汗を握りながらカードを出した。En: In the final round, Akira played his cards, his palms sweaty.Ja: テーブルの空気が張り詰め、誰もが固唾を飲む。En: The tension in the air was palpable, and everyone held their breath.Ja: その瞬間、アキラは勝利を確信した。En: At that moment, Akira was convinced of his victory.Ja: ゲームが終わると、アキラは歓声に包まれた。En: When the game ended, Akira was surrounded by cheers.Ja: 見事な勝利で、家族の旅館を救うための資金を手に入れたのだ。En: With a splendid victory, he had secured the funds to save his family's inn.Ja: 彼は深い安堵の息をつき、消えかけていた自身の自信を取り戻した。En: He exhaled deeply in relief, regaining the confidence that had nearly faded away.Ja: 外に出ると、春の風が優しくアキラの頬を撫でた。En: As he stepped outside, the spring breeze gently caressed Akira's cheek.Ja: 「これからは、もっと自分を信じてみよう」と彼は空に微笑んだ。En: "From now on, I'll believe in myself more," he smiled at the sky.Ja: 桜の花びらが舞い、その先には新たな希望があった。En: The cherry blossom petals fluttered, and beyond them, new hope awaited. Vocabulary Words:fragrance: 香りwafted: 漂っていたvibrant: 色鮮やかなlanterns: 提灯swayed: 揺れcherished: 大切なweighty: 重いbustling: 賑やかなsteadfast: 心強いencouraged: 励ましたgambler: ギャンブラーanticipation: 待ち構えていたrelentless: おさまらないadversaries: 対戦相手glean: 得られるsubtle: 小さなhabit: 癖daring: 大胆なpalms: 手sweaty: 汗をpalpable: 張り詰めsplendid: 見事なexhaled: 息をつきrelief: 安堵regaining: 取り戻したcaressed: 撫でたfluttered: 舞いhope: 希望

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Friendship: Art, Love, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-03-29-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 春の日差しが暖かく、上野公園は桜の花びらで満たされていました。En: The spring sunshine was warm, and Ueno Park was filled with cherry blossom petals.Ja: 人々は楽しそうにハナミをしていました。En: People seemed to be enjoying themselves with hanami.Ja: ここにはたくさんのピクニックシートが敷かれ、笑い声と音楽があふれていました。En: Many picnic sheets were spread out, filled with laughter and music.Ja: アキラは公園の片隅でスケッチをしていました。En: Akira was sketching in a corner of the park.Ja: 彼は静かなイラストレーターで、いつも人混みから少し離れた場所で絵を描いていました。En: He was a quiet illustrator who always drew a little away from the crowds.Ja: 桜の下で、その美しさをスケッチに収めようとしていました。En: Under the cherry blossoms, he was trying to capture their beauty in his sketches.Ja: アキラは友達が欲しいと思っていましたが、どう話しかければいいのかわかりませんでした。En: Akira wanted friends but didn't know how to start a conversation.Ja: その時、一人の女性がカメラを持って近づいてきました。En: At that moment, a woman approached holding a camera.Ja: 彼女はユミ、元気いっぱいの写真家でした。En: She was Yumi, a lively photographer.Ja: 「こんにちは、あなたのスケッチ素敵ね！」とユミが言いました。En: Konnichiwa, your sketch is wonderful!" Yumi said.Ja: アキラは少し驚きましたが、「ありがとう。En: Akira was a little surprised but replied, "Thank you.Ja: 絵を描くのが好きなんです。」En: I like drawing."Ja: ユミは笑顔で、「私も写真を撮るのが好きなんです。En: Yumi smiled and said, "I also like taking photos.Ja: 共通点があるわね。」と言いました。En: It seems we have something in common."Ja: その頃、ユミの幼なじみヒロトが現れました。En: Around that time, Yumi's childhood friend Hiroto appeared.Ja: 彼はずっとユミに想いを寄せていました。En: He had always had feelings for Yumi.Ja: 「ユミ！やっと見つけた！」とヒロトが声をかけました。En: "Yumi! I finally found you!" Hiroto called out.Ja: ヒロトは友達らしく、明るく話しかけますが、心の中でユミへの気持ちを葛藤していました。En: Hiroto, friendly and cheerful, spoke with her, but inside he wrestled with his feelings for Yumi.Ja: アキラはユミともっと話したいと思いましたが、自信がありませんでした。En: Akira wanted to talk more with Yumi, but he lacked confidence.Ja: しかし、心の中で変わろうと決意しました。En: However, he resolved to change inside.Ja: 「ユミさん、もしよかったら、一緒にアートプロジェクトをやりませんか？」と彼は勇気を振り絞って言いました。En: "Yumi-san, if you'd like, would you join me for an art project?" he said, mustering his courage.Ja: ユミは興味を示しました。En: Yumi showed interest.Ja: 「それは素晴らしいアイデアね。En: "That's a wonderful idea.Ja: ぜひやりましょう。」彼女はアキラの提案に目を輝かせました。En: Let's do it," she said, her eyes sparkling at Akira's proposal.Ja: ヒロトは少しだけ残念そうでしたが、微笑みました。En: Hiroto looked a bit disappointed but smiled.Ja: ハナミの最高潮、桜の花が満開となる日、アキラとユミは公園で共同作品に取り組みました。En: At the peak of hanami, the day the cherry blossoms reached full bloom, Akira and Yumi worked on a joint piece in the park.Ja: 彼らは絵と写真を組み合わせ、桜の木の下で創造的な時間を過ごしました。En: They combined drawing and photography, spending a creative time under the cherry trees.Ja: ヒロトはその光景を見ながら、ユミと話しました。En: Watching the scene, Hiroto spoke with Yumi.Ja: 「ユミ、長年君に伝えたかったことがあるんだ。」En: "Yumi, there's something I've wanted to tell you for years."Ja: ユミはヒロトを見て優しく微笑みました。En: Yumi looked at Hiroto and smiled gently.Ja: 「ヒロト、あなたは大切な友達。En: "Hiroto, you're an important friend.Ja: でも今、アキラとの新しい可能性を感じるの。」ユミは新しい冒険を始める決意をしました。En: But now, I feel a new possibility with Akira," she said, deciding to embark on a new adventure.Ja: アキラとユミは一緒に道を歩き続けることを選びました。En: Akira and Yumi chose to continue walking their path together.Ja: アキラは他人とつながる自信を得て、ユミは新しいインスピレーションを見つけました。En: Akira gained the confidence to connect with others, and Yumi found new inspiration.Ja: 彼らは期待に縛られず、今の瞬間を楽しむことを学びました。En: They learned not to be bound by expectations and to enjoy the present moment.Ja: 桜の花びらが舞い散る中で、彼らの新しい関係はまさに始まったばかりでした。En: As cherry blossoms danced in the wind, their new relationship was just beginning.Ja: 上野公園の桜の下で、彼らの物語が静かに続いていく予感がしました。En: Under the cherry trees of Ueno Park, there was a quiet sense that their story would continue. Vocabulary Words:sunshine: 日差しpetals: 花びらpicnic: ピクニックsketching: スケッチillustrator: イラストレーターcapture: 収めるconfidence: 自信resolved: 決意muster: 振り絞るsparkling: 輝かせるpeak: 最高潮bloom: 満開joint: 共同piece: 作品creative: 創造的possibility: 可能性embark: 始めるinspiration: インスピレーションcherry: 桜blossom: 花adventure: 冒険expectations: 期待bound: 縛られるconnect: つながるconversation: 会話approach: 近づくwrestle: 葛藤するconfidence: 自信gentle: 優しくnew: 新しい

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Rekindling Family Ties Beneath Tokyo's Blossom Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-03-27-07-38-19-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 東京スカイツリーは、青空に向かって堂々とそびえ立っています。En: The Tokyo Skytree stands proudly reaching towards the blue sky.Ja: 周囲には、満開の桜が揺れています。En: Around it, cherry blossoms in full bloom sway gently.Ja: 春風が優しく吹き、花びらが舞い上がります。En: A gentle spring breeze blows, sending petals swirling into the air.Ja: もうすぐ日が沈む頃、東京の街並みも桜色に染まります。En: Soon, as the sun begins to set, the cityscape of Tokyo will also be tinged with the color of cherry blossoms.Ja: たけしは、スカイツリーの下で緊張した顔をしています。En: Takeshi stands under the Skytree with a tense expression.Ja: 仕事が忙しく、長い間妹のゆみに会っていないため、心が落ち着きません。En: He's been busy with work and hasn't seen his sister Yumi in a long time, making him feel restless.Ja: 今日は桜祭りの日、あえてこの日に訪れることに決めました。En: Today is the day of the cherry blossom festival, and he's decided to visit on this special day.Ja: 彼の心には、再び家族の絆を結び直したいという想いがありました。En: In his heart, there is a desire to reconnect the bonds of family once more.Ja: 「大丈夫かな…」たけしは深呼吸をします。En: "I wonder if it'll be okay..." Takeshi takes a deep breath.Ja: 彼の頭には、ゆみに無視されるかもしれないという不安があります。En: In his mind, there's a worry that Yumi might ignore him.Ja: でも、心の奥では、彼女にどうしても会いたいと思っています。En: But deep in his heart, he really wants to see her.Ja: たけしはスカイツリーの中へと足を運びます。En: Takeshi steps into the Skytree.Ja: 展望台へと上るエレベーターの中、心臓のドキドキを抑えられません。En: Inside the elevator heading up to the observation deck, he can't calm the pounding of his heart.Ja: 扉が開くと、目の前には広がる東京のパノラマビュー。En: When the doors open, a panoramic view of Tokyo spreads out before him.Ja: 眼下には、さくら色に包まれた風景が広がります。En: Below, a landscape wrapped in cherry blossom pink stretches out.Ja: 展望デッキに立ちながら、たけしは景色よりも人々の姿を探しています。En: Standing on the observation deck, Takeshi is more focused on finding people than the view.Ja: そうして、すぐに見つけたのは、彼の親友であるひろの姿。En: Soon, he spots his best friend, Hiro.Ja: ひろは優しく頷き、ゆみのほうを示します。En: Hiro nods kindly and gestures towards Yumi.Ja: ゆみは少し離れたところで、ひらひら舞う桜の花びらを見上げています。En: Yumi is standing a little way off, looking up at the fluttering cherry blossom petals.Ja: たけしは、一瞬踏み出す勇気を失いかけますが、ひろの視線に支えられ、一歩を踏み出します。En: Takeshi almost loses the courage to step forward but, supported by Hiro's gaze, he takes a step.Ja: 「ゆみ…」たけしが声をかけると、彼女はゆっくりと振り向きました。En: "Yumi..." Takeshi calls out, and she slowly turns around.Ja: 少し驚いた顔をしていましたが、すぐに微笑みました。En: She had a slightly surprised look on her face but immediately smiled.Ja: 「たけし、お久しぶり。」彼女のその一言に、たけしの緊張はほぐれました。En: "Takeshi, it's been a while." With those words, Takeshi's tension eased.Ja: 二人は少しの沈黙の後、自然に会話を始めました。En: After a brief silence, they began to talk naturally.Ja: 桜の背景に笑い声が響き、ふたりの距離は自然と縮まっていきます。En: Laughter echoed against the backdrop of cherry blossoms, and the distance between them naturally closed.Ja: 時が流れ、彼は心から感じます。「家族は大事だな…」と。En: As time passed, he felt it deep in his heart, "Family is important..."Ja: 桜の儚い美しさを感じながら、たけしは新たな決意を胸にします。En: While feeling the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms, Takeshi made a new resolution in his heart.Ja: これからは、もっと絆を大切にしよう。En: From now on, he would cherish these bonds more.Ja: 桜が舞い散る中、再び強いきずなで結ばれる二人を、ひろは優しく見守っていました。En: Amid the dancing cherry blossoms, Hiro gently watched over the two, who were once again connected by a strong bond. Vocabulary Words:proudly: 堂々とbreeze: 春風swirling: 舞い上がるtinged: 染まるtense: 緊張したrestless: 落ち着きませんreconnect: 結び直したいbonds: 絆ignore: 無視されるpounding: ドキドキpanoramic view: パノラマビューobservation deck: 展望デッキflutters: ひらひら舞うcourage: 勇気gaze: 視線reconnect: 結び直したいfluttering: 舞うnaturally: 自然にechoed: 響きfleeting: 儚いcherish: 大切にしようmidst: 中resolute: 決意backdrop: 背景dances: 舞い散るstrength: 強いsurprise: 驚いたsmile: 微笑silence: 沈黙landscape: 景色

Great shows ahead for GTWM as Mo and Mara take on some very interesting calls!  It's an ALL FEMALE caller group for these back to back episodes so let's check out these ladies.Caller #1 is Yumi 28yrs from Manila.  Yumi is a gorgeousmom who cheated on her seaman husband due to loneliness.  When he caught her, he gave her an ultimatum -- either she goes to his province or she agrees to get pregnant.  She chose pregnant but now that he is on the ship, his insecurity about her infidelity has made him question if he should get a penis enlargement. Caller #2 is Elle 35yrs from Manila. Elle found a bunch of nudes and a sextape of her husband with some past flings.  But what hurt her most was a attempted call to an ex-girlfriend. He's begging for forgiveness, but what needs to be the payback?GTWM and Good Times Radio are now streaming exclusively live on Discord! Join the Discord community by going to ⁠⁠⁠www.discord.gg/goodtimesradio

We are so excited for another inspiring and heart-opening conversation with Yumi!Yumi is a second-generation Japanese-Okinawan-American interdisciplinary artist and the author of several ⁠books⁠ including her latest eBook: ⁠Spells for Transforming Limerance into Liberation⁠.Yumi reminds us that we are creative, playful, and imperfect beings.⁠Yumi's website⁠Yumi's recommended tool: ⁠Brick⁠⁠Leah's website