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[fuzei]

[ There's a very quiet 'uwah' followed by a moment of silence. This is followed by another sound of admiration, but since this is audio, it's hard to say who the voice might belong to, much less what it is that is so intriguing. Thankfully, the person responsible is about to provide some commentary. ]

How curious… [ Here she starts to fade in and out a little. ] Such a thing… it makes one feel like a princess. [ When she gets closer, the sound of fabric rustling can be heard. ] Is this being spirited away? I have never experienced such a thing! [ Now she sounds like she's getting more excited. ] Is it that I am the heroine now? [ Now she seems to be moving away, because the sound is getting more muffled again. She can still be heard talking to herself every so often though, and further 'uwah!'s and 'aaa's can be heard intermittently. ] ... so beautiful...

Aa! Am I addressing someone? Please excuse my rudeness. My name is Japan. [ More rustling can be heard, because it's just like her to bow even when she can't be seen. ] May I ask... to whom I am speaking...?

Comments

[fuzei]

Truly? Everything? [ She tilts her head to the side. ]

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Everything!

[fuzei]

The cuisine and clothing? The history? The landscapes? Everything?

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But of course!

[fuzei]

It is quite true that there is a lot to explore, China-san is quite diverse.

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There's no other country that even comes close!

[fuzei]

That is true... in a manner of speaking.

she's really proud of being chinese okay...

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I knew you'd agree!

go her!! Japan's just being Japan....

[fuzei]

Eh, truly? Such a thing was suspected?

you mean moe

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Heh, it's only natural.

that... may be part of it!

[fuzei]

Natural to appreciate China-san? [ Does not compute. ]

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I'm right, I know I am!

[fuzei]

It is certainly admirable to have pride in one's country. Hong Meiling-san... I do not mean to say anything rude, of course. China-san... is certainly someone who should inspire her people.

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It always has, for as long as I can remember!

[fuzei]

I am certain she would be very happy to hear that. She would say, 'aiyaa! See, Japan? China is best!'

Or... or something like that.

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Heh, it's as you say!

[fuzei]

Hong Meiling-san is a bit like China-san.

[ The... charming parts, she means. She does have affection for her, it's just... it's Complicated, that's all! ]

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Am I really?

[fuzei]

Indeed, I believe so. [ There's a sort of pause here. ] Yes, I believe there are many similarities.

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Hearing those words from you...

Thank you very much!

[fuzei]

Th-there is no need to thank me, truly! It is merely my observation, of course...!