Charo episode5 - Friends

Charo and margherita are walking down the streets of New York. Soon,the tow dogs are in front of a store.

Margherita: So,here we are. Now stay right beside me and don't let get lost!
(very slowly)Stay... with me.

charo:Okay,I understand.I ... stay with ... you.
Margherita:Arf,arf!
John:Hey,Margherita. You came shopping for Rosa again. Good dog, good dog!
Margherita: Art.
Margherita:He's john.He's one of my best friends.But the day I met him,wow,he seemed so mean!
Charo:Really?
John: Now let's see. Basil...shrimp...cheese...okay.It's the usual cheese,right?
Margherita:Arf,arf!
John: Oh yeah,got it.
John picks up one thing after another,comes back and puts them into Margherita's basket.
John: I know it's a bit heavy but you can carry it,right? You're such a strong girl.
Margherita:Arf!Thanks,John. See you!
John opens the door and the two dongs are out on the streets again. Charo looks back and sees John still waving at them.

Charo: How did you become friends?
Margherita:Well,it's a long story. You see, Rosa once caught a terrible cold. She was runnning a hight fever but we had to keep the restaurant open. She checked the stock of food and there were several things missing.So, I took of to the store with Rosa's small note in my basket. It was pouring outside. At first, John just kicked me out into the rain.

Charo: Did he really?
Margherita: Oh, yes. Still, I didn't give up. I waited and waited , until finally John came out, noticed my basket and the note,and apologized. That was when we made friends.

Charo: That's great!
Margherita: Yes, friends are great. They care for you and support you, not because they want something in return, but because they love you.
Charo: Yes. Right.
Margherita: And it was Rosa who taught this to me. She was the one who took me in, you know.
Charo: Took...you...in? Then you were...?
Margherita: Yes. I was abandoned. But Rosa found me, brought me to her place, and fed me. She really, really cares for me. That's why I always want to help her.
Charo:...I was abandoned,too.
Margherita: Oh, I thought you were just lost.
Charo: No... at the begining. I was left in the park. Shota saved me.
Margherita: Oh, then we're in the same boat. Friends.
Charo: Yes, friends.
Just then, Margherita spots a wonderfully charming puppy.

Margherita: Wow. Look at her. Isn't she something!!

Charo sees the cute little dog held in the arms of a slender boy. Charo: Her ears...so pretty.

At this time, Charo has no idea that this charming dog would become one of his very best friends.

Charo episode4 - Merry Margherita

It's a bright, sunny morning. A loud voice echoes from inside the Italian restaurant.

Margherita: Okay,okay. Oh, don't you worry. Everything is going to be just fine.

Dread:Here comes the noisy one.

Charo:Who?

Dread:Margherita. She lives here, at the restaurant. Sh's got a big mouth, and she sticks her nose into everything.

Charo: Margherita... Sounds like pizza.

Dread:(lightly laughs)

Margherita comes out with a shopping basket hanging around her neck. She sees Dread.

Margherita: Hey, Dread, I haven't seen you for quit a while. How've you been?
(She winks but Dread turns aside, not waiting to be involved.)
Margherita: Oh don't act like that. I thought we were friends, no? Come on, why don't you give me a nice smile and talk for a change?

Dread:Never thought you were my friend.

Margherita: So you do hear me. Good! Anyway, what a wonderful day! Look at the beautiful... Oh my oh my! Who is this little one, he's so cute! Hey, what's your name? Never seen you before, have I?

Charo:あ。。。。あん？

Margherita: Yes I'm talking to you, little price. Oh, what a sweet thing!

Charo just stares at her, with hiou mouth open. Finally he say...
Charo: Ahhh....おばさん？

Margherita: What's that? What did you say? (to nobody) well,what ever. I'm Margherita. Call me that ,Okay?

Charo: Uhm...Could you speak more slowly...please?

Dread: He just came from Japan. Your machine-gun talk is too fast for him.

Margherita: Oh, my. you came all the way from Japan? Un-be-leee-vable. O-kie-do-kie. My name is Margherita. Mar-ghehe-ree-tah. And what's you name, darling?

Charo: Charo,my name is Charo.

Margherita: That's a nice name...Charo. And may I ask you something, Charo? Whatever happened to you owner family?

Charo: Uhm... They went back. To Japan.

Margherita: What!? Oh, poor thing! Charo, you were abandoned.

Charo:A...ban...doned?

Margherita: You know, bye-bye. Sayonara.

Charo: No! I'm just lost.

Margherita: Whatever it is , it's terrible.But don't you worry. You've got Margherita here. You see? I'm your friend!!!

Dread is getting tired of Margherita's talk. He lies down and sighs.

Margherita: I've got an idea. I'm going shopping. How would you like to come with me?

Charo: Shopping? Dogs...shop?

Margherita: Of course! Dogs can shop, easy.

Charo:へぇ。。。

Margherita:If you're going to live here you should know the way around.So come on, Charo, follow me.(Starts walking.)

Charo quickly asks Dread for advice.

Charo: What do you think?

Dread: Why not? You'll get to see the City. Good chance to learn.

Charo:...Okay.

Margherita: New York, New York
Crowds of people rushing around
New York, New York
It's the world's most fascinating town
Walk along the Broadway, watch today's matinee
Go inside a flower shop and buy a big bouquet
There's nothing you can't get, in Manhattan cafes
Pizza,sushi,kebab,sherbet,escargot and steak

New York, New York
Taxicabs are honking around
New York, New York
It's everybody's drem town

Charo episode3 - Sweet sausage blues

The next morning, Charo wakes up in a back alley. No, he's not in a dream. Just then something hits the ground right in front of Charo. It's a bagle.

Dread:Eat.
Charo:おじさん
Dreat:What? You called me?
Charo:うん
Dread:Dread. My name is Dread.
Charo:(in a small voice) Dread...Thank you, Dread.

Charo jumps right to the bagel and muches. He hasn't eaten anything for such a long time.

Dread: And you?
Charo:?
Dread: What's your name?
Charo:(munching) Charo. I'm Charo.
Dread:Charo,huh? Okay,Charo, you feel strong enough to walk now?
Charo:Yes.
Dread:Come on,then.
Charo:Where?
Dread:You've got to live by yourself,right?
Charo:Yes...
Dread:Then there's a lot to learn. Come with me.

Charo follows Dread,wondering where they're going. Soon they come to the door of a restaurant kitchen.

(A woman comes out.)

Rosa: Dread!! I almost thought you weren't coming. And hey,you've got company!

Rosa is the person who runs the restaurant. Charo is struck by the charming way she looks.

Rosa: So, you're still a little puppy.Wait,I'll bring something special for you.
Dread:She always does this, you know.
Sharo:She's kind.
Dread:Humph.

Rosa comes back from the kitchen and tosses a sausage to Charo.

Rosa:You like it? I'm glad,baby. It's all yours. A nice-to-meet-you gift. Ciao!

(Charo suddenly seems sad and sits in front of the sausage. Dread is watching him, while eating his share of leftovers.)

Dread:What's the matter? You don't like sausage?
Charo: I love them.
Drean: Then eat.
Charo:Yes.

Charo brings his mouth to the sausage, but he can't see it well. His eyes are filled with tears.

Dread: Now what?
Charo:Sausage. Shota gave me sausage, too. when we first met.
Dread: Who's Sota?
Charo: My owner. I was just born. I thought I was dying, I was so hungry. Shota came and took me in. He fed me and saved my life.

Suddenly Charo starts to cry. Dread seems embarrassed. He isn't really good around sad, crying puppies. Finally Charo sheds his last tear.

Dread: Feeling better?
Charo: Yes. Thank you.
Dread: Then, eat.

But Charo just looks at the sausage. He then takes it in his mouth, walks over and drops it beside Dread.

Dread:What?
Charo:Let's eat together!
Dread:Thanks but no thanks. It's yours, boy. Eat whenever you can,whatever you can. That's rule number one in this city.

Dread goes back to his own plate. At this moment, Charo realizes that somehow being close Dread makes him feel safe.

Charo episode2 - Far from Japan

Charo is wandering around town. He feels so tired that he squats down by a fence.

Parking lot attendant:Hey! Where'd you come from? This isn't place to rest.
Charo:Woof!
Parking lot attendant: This is the gate of a parking lot. You're blocking the way.
Charo: Woof woof!
Manhattan is no longer a friendly town to Charo. he moves, but his legs feel so heavy.
Charo: I'm hungy...(whimper)
Yes, Charo is hungrier than ever. But when he reaches the next crossing, he stops and looks up in amazement. The tall building are all being lit up. And one of them seems familiar.

Charo: あ、あの高い日ビル。翔太ととまってホテルの近くにあったやつだ。翔太が探しにくるかも。いってみよう。

Down the street, the Chrysler Building is shining. Charo gets to 42nd St. and sees the hotel. He happily runs ahead but...

Doorman: Hey, you can't come in here. Shoo! Shoo!!
Gharo: Let me in. I was here before. Arf!
Doorman: Go! Get going.

Again Charo is kicked out. He now sees that a dog can't get in palces like this, unless hi is with a human. He's all alone now. What can he do? He stumbles into the back alley of the hotel and lies down.

Charo:イタッ！

There, a great big boxer.

Charo: Big dog...
Dread: Hey, who do you think you are? This is my territory.

Charo: I'm sorry.
Dread: You'd better be.
Charo: Errr....sir..?
Dread:...Huh?
Charo:Which way is Japan?
Dread:Japan?
Charo:How long does it take to Japan?
Dread:What?
Charo:If I walk, how long?

The big dog can't believe what he's just heard.

Dread:Japan is ...far.
Charo:It takes days?
Dread:....
Charo:Months?
Dread:...You came from Japan?
Charo:Yes. I got lost. At the airport. I was going back to Japan.
Dread:But now you can't. Not any more.
Charo:Why?
Dread:Dogs can't get on the airplanes,not by themselves,you understand?
Charo:Arf!
Dread:Japan is far far far away.For you,it'll take more than a lifetime.
Charo:Life...time?
Dread:Yeah. That means you'll be dead. Listen,you've got to learn to live here. Forget about Japan and get used to it here.

The big boxer starts to walk again.

Charo:うそだ、うそだ。Shota...Shota...(whine)

But at that moment...

Dread:Okay,okay. I'll help you,but only for today.

Dread,big boxer,carries Charo gently in his mouth and moves on. Charo sees the city lights moving back and forth,until comfortably,he feels himself pass out.

Charo episode1 - Lost in the Airport

This is JFK airport in NY. It's one of the world's largest and busiest airport. It' a calm spring afternoon. Today, something unusual is about to happen.

Old lady: What's taking my girl so long to come out?
Airport staff: Is your pet a dog?
Old lady: A dog? You must be joking! I hate dogs. They bark too much. My shirley is a beautiful snake, with very beautiful stripes indeed!
Airport staff: Oh, I see.
Old lady: That's it! That yellow pet cage over there! I wonder what's wrong...
Old lady: Oh, my! There's a dog in my cage!

Hello,friends. You have just met the hero of our story. The name of this little white dong is Charo.

Old lady: Heavens! Shirley! Shirley, my dear girl! Where are you?

The guards come after Charo.
Guards: Hey! Wait, you doggie!!!
Charo: あぶなかった。ここどこだろう。何がどうなってるの？
Charo is a Japanese dog. He came to the US on a vacation trip with his owner Shota and his father. But something went wrong. At that very moment they were on an airplane, heading back home. On the other hand, Charo has found himself alone in a big, big airport...

Lady dog: Hey, what's the matter? Are you in trouble?
Charo: yes... help...please.
Lady dog:Sure, but first, tell me. What's wrong?
Charo: I don't know... I was... in the airplane. But suddenly I'm here. What happened?
Lady dog:Where were you supposed to go?
Charo:To... to Japan. With Shota. He loves me.
Lady dog: Sounds like there was a big mix-up. Hey, you're completely lost.
Charo:Lost?
Lady dog: This is NY, little doggie. And doggies aren't allowed on airplane just by themselves. Poor thing. you'll never get back to Japan.
Charo:Never? What...What sould I do?
Lady dog: I really don't know. There's nothing I can do for you.
Charo: Please don't say that.

(running footsteps)
The guards come back again, still looking for Charo.

Lady dog:Hey, it's dangerous here. You'd better run. There should be some kind of a car outside. Jump into one of them, and you'll be safe. At least, safter than this place.
Charo:Okay. Thank you! Arf!
Charo finds a small pickup truck that's just about to leave.
After a while, Charo sees the Manhattan skyscrapers approaching.

Charo:うわーーー、なんて大きいんだろうー
And this is the begining of Charo's wonderful adventures.

Kogoshima #1

Hi! How are you? I am fine although I didn't upload my blog.... Why? Because, my laptop was finally broken.... So I can't access the internt in my home... And I had to release the programs and I had been busy... Anyway, I am free now. If you know where I am , you must be surprised. I am in south of Japan ”Kagoshima”.(We called it "Kyusyu". If you want to know about that, look at this web site.). I will upload my brog after the trip.

I can't eat!!!!

Hi,folk!

How are you? I am fine. Now, I have to check about OpenSocial API Blog.

By the way, I went to the pub "HUB" of Shinjyuku on Friday of last week alone. I had often gone there. It was first time after the trip of UK.

I ordered fish&chips and beer.



But....

Fish&Chips of "HUB" wasn't delicious. Before going to the trip of UK, I felt it was delicious.

But I can't feel it is delicious....

Mike is right.

All of Japanese restaurant aren't good. I think fish & chips that we ate in UK was best and delicious...

I miss fish& chips of UK.

My trip of England #10 Apple rooftop & the real pub!!!

After having a lunch and seeing a nice landscape, we got on the tube again because I 'd like to go to one place.
Yes, Apple rooftop!!!





Mike took us to there again.hahaha. Mike,thank you so much!!!



I watched the video of the live of the Beatles in this building on TV again and again. I think that people who could see their live in the real were lucky!!! I was very impressed when I saw Apple roof top.

Then Mike guided us around London. My mother loves shopping. So her walking was faster than us.hahaha. Anyway, Mike,thank you for guiding us around London. After shopping, we came back to the hotel because my mother was so tired. (She fastly walked to enter many stores....) So we took a rest in the hotel. After taking a rest, I went to the pub "The Worlds End" of Camden Town with Mike!!! I was so excited because I wanted to go to the pub of UK!!!! If you want to go to there, check this.









This pub is so huge and nice. I was so surprised because one woman sat down on the pub. I asked Mike about it. The pub is popular in UK. So people goes to there alone. Wow.

If I lived in UK, I will go to there every nights!

Anyway, we drank beer,cider,port.



The beer of UK is so different from Japanese. But it is more delicious. Of course, cider & port too. We talked about a lot of things while drinking beer. For example, about tax of UK. Japanese tax is 0.5%. But UK's tax is 17% except foods and books. I heard that UK's health system and welfare system are better than Japan and America.

Especially, Japanese pension system is destroyed. You may know about it....

Anyway, I can understand about tax of UK. I think Japanese government have to try the system of UK.

When I went to the rest room, I found the poster!!!



Wow. I love madonna & Guns and roses. If I go to UK again, I'd like to go to this pub!Mike, thank you! I could enjoy with you in the pub!!!! I will write about the next day of my trip later!!!

My trip of England #9 Fish& chips and wonderful landscape

After going to Abbey Road, we went to the store of "The beatles".


Of course, Mike took us to there. If I had a lot of money and I were rich, I would bought many goods.

When I bought some goods, I was so surprised. Because clerks behind the counters were Japanese. They stays in London to study English.
I really envy you.

Oh, I forgot the most important thing. When I had met Mike, he gave me to the stamp of The beatles and his CD!!! They are my treasure.

Then I left the store, Mike found the store of Elvis. My mother loves him. So we entered there. She was so glad! Of course, me too!

Then we went to the South bank centre to have a lunch. We got on the tube and got off at Charing Cross station. This place was so nice and huge. Mike said that concerts or opera are hold on there. Then we had a lunch!!! The restaurant is "Canteen". What did I eat???

Of couse, Fish & Chips!!!! And Cider!!!!

- Fish and chips


- Organic cider


They were so delicious!!!!
Especially, The vinegar of UK is better than Japanese vinegar.It is more delicious. (I will looking for the vinegar of UK in Japan.) And the service of the restaurant was so fantastic. If you go to there, you must have a lunch or a supper.

Some people says that the food of UK is not good. But it isn't true. I ate fish&chips and English breakfast,chinese,pizza. They are so delicous. While eating, we enjoyed talking together.

After lunch, he said that the view of this hall's top was so good. So we took the stairs and arrived at the top floor.

Yes, Mike is right.

The landscape was so beautiful.

I could see Thames and classical buildings,the brige etc.






We saw the nice view for a while. Then my mother wanted to go to shopping. I will write about it later.

Volver

I have to write about one movie.

What movie?

It is "Volver".



I love the director "Pedro Almodvar" for a long time. So I watched his movies many times.

But this movie "Volver" is most wonderful. I watch this movie 2 times on the theater. I was really impressed.

I recommend it! I will buy the DVD of "Volver".

A right brain left brain diagnosis

Hi,folk!!! How are you? I am fine and I can use my pc. Because the keyboard is still broken, I bought a new keyboard. Anyway, I will keep updating my blog!
By the way, I found an interesting website.
You may know this website.



After checking this test, my brain is SA-SA woman....
Yes, that is right.
I think the left part of my brain keeps working.



If you try it, please tell me your brain's type.

My trip of England #8 Feeling the Beatles!!!

I wrote about the live. we enjoyed the good live until 2 am. Then we came back to the hotel. The next day, Mike guided my mother and me around London. Before the trip, I checked one place.

Where????

Abbey Road Studios!!!!

I love the beatles and John Lennon. So we got on the tube and got of St.John's Wood Station . After walking for 10 mins, there is an abbey road!!! I was so excited.

Mike knew it.hahaha

Then I took some photos.



Do you want to walk on the Abbey Road???

My trip of England #7 Going to the live!!!

I forgot to write about going to the live with Mike.

After dinner, Mike and I went to the live!!!

Yes, I looked forward to going to the live of UK before the trip.

Although my mother went back to the hotel because she was tired.

Anyway, it was so fantastic!!!
While drinking beer, we enjoyed listening to the music!!!!

Mike,thank you for searching a good live show!!!

If you come to Tokyo, let's go to the live of Roppongi!!!

How was your Christmas of last year?

Did you have a great time?





I had a great time although I couldn't spend a time with my family...

I met my friends and had a dinner at Thai restaurant "baankirao".
This restaurant is one of my favorite restaurants of Tokyo. The food are so delicious and the price is reasonable.





Of course, we ordered a lot of dishes and drank beer!!! The price per a person was only 3000 yen. Do you belive it??? My friends gave me a beautiful flower!!!! Anyway, we enjoyed talking together and eating. I hope we'll meet again.

About going abroad & trading

Hi,floks? How are you?

I am fine. But my PC doesn't work yet...

I need to go to the store to fix my pc???? It is hard to access internet. I can't see other friend's blog or websites.
I can't buy something on the net. I need internet!!!

By the way,
in this morning, I waked up at 7 am. But I couldn't sleep until 3 am. So I slept again. It was 7:40 am when I waked up again!!!

Oh, my god...

I thought I took a day off. But I left my apartment at once. Fortunately, I could arrived at my office until 9 am.
Now,
I am thinking about going abroad for 1 year and becoming a trader of my favorite food. So I have to quit my company before going abroad. Because I don't want to regret.
I may publicize on my blog that I will start trading one thing in the future.

Be careful while drinking coffee!

How are you? I am upset....

Why????

At the night of Friday,
I spilled coffee on the keyboard...
And my laptop doesn't work at all now...

I am writing this email in the net cafe...
I hope my laptop will work at soon.

My trip of England #6 wonderful present of my mother

I forgot to write about my best trip of UK! I want to say to thank for Mike because he reminded it of me!

After that,we took a rest and drank coffee in the hotel. we took a rest and drank coffee in the hotel.

The day was my mother's birthday. Before arriving at Uk, Mike taught me about UK and etc.

In addition, he booked the hotel while we were staying in London and he suggested that he presented the dinner as my mother's birthday.

Actually, that day was first time that we met although we had chatted in Skype many times.

Yes, it changed from Cyber world to real world. haha

Anyway, Mike is my best friend before we met in real world because he is so gentle and smart, kind. Of course, he is interesting!!! I could understand about UK and Uk's culture etc because of him.

To change the subject of meeting Mike, we promised to meet in the hotel where we were staying at 6 pm!!! Then the times came and we left our room and went to the lobby of our hotel.

Yes, we finally met Mike!!! I think I was so excited when we finally met.I can't express my joy of meeting Mike in English. haha. (I have to study English more.)

We talked with Mike in the hotel for about 30min and we went to Italian restaurant "demartino".

My mother can't speak English well. But we could eat delicious meals and enjoy talking with Mike for hours!!!! That day was final cup of rugby and the game of Uk vs south africa started. So people was enjoying seeing the game while having a dinner.

I ate these
-ceasar salad
-pappardelle with wild mushroom sauce





Of course, wine too.hahaha

The service and foods were so wonderful. I really would like to go to there again when I will visit in London. And the most important thing was Mike's kindness and hospitality for us. I would like to say thank Mike many times. My mother too. Because of him, my mother and I could have a best dinner in Uk on my mother's birthday. Mike, if you visit in Japan, I would like to go to the places where you would like to go and have a good time with you together! Of course, I want to enjoy eating Japanese food with you. At that time, I will invite you to the dinner. Because I thank you and you are my best friend.

So please try to eating fresh nattou when you will go to Japan. hahaha

Anyway, my mother & I don't forget this day. Of course, next day etc.

I will write about next days later.

Hyogo castle!!!

Hi,folks!!! How are you? I am fine. Tokyo is cold. So I don't want to leave my bed when I wake up at the early morning. haha By the way, I had gone to Hyogo prefecture of Japan to attend the wedding of my cousin. Hyogo is famous as the beautiful castle.



At this time, I used the highway bus of the night.

Why???

The reasons are here.

- I wanted to save money.
The fee of bus is about 8000yen.
It is a half price of express trains.

- I wanted to arrive at there while sleeping.
The express trains 'Shinkansen' don't work at the midnight. If I get on express trains to attend the wedding at 11 am , I had to get up at 5 am!!! Yes, I was afraid that I might not wake up at 4 am....

So I got on the bus at 11 pm and I arrived at Himeji city at 8 am of next day.
You may know that The movie 'The last samurai' was made in Hyogo castle. So foreigners come to see Hyogo castle.

I was born in Himeji city of Hyogo. Althought himeji city isn't bigger than Tokyo, there are many shops etc. So I played with friends in the departments & game shops when I was child.

I often had gone to see and play in Hyogo castle. Although I saw the castles of Japan(Osaka,Odawara etc), I think Hyogo castle is most beautiful and biggest. There are a big park and a zoo in Hyogo castle.

Of course, you can enter the castle. The rooms of castle are so wonderful. Hyogo is far from Tokyo. But I think if you have a chance, you have to see hyogo castle! You may feel the samurai's culture.

what is most important of your life?

Now, it is 1 am. The day that I can't sleep are continued. I can't recover from his death. I know that I need the time to accept his death. He was one of the best friends for me. For example, when I had the thing that I worried about , I called him whether it was midnight. Whether he slept or he was working, he heard about my talk when I called him. On monday, I went to the mental hospital with other friend because she told me that my condition was not good. It is so important to spend the time with him for me. To tell the truth, I didn't slept at all and I couldn't breathe at night alone from the day I had heard about his death. While I stay with other, I can be calm. But I can't stop crying when I am alone or spend the time in the parks. I just know that we have to try to spending the time without any regrets. I wonder whether he was satisfied with his life because his live was only work... I believe that he will watch us in the heaven. Everyone, please try to spend the time without any regret and think about your life again. what is most important of your life?

I want to meet my friend again.

I am shedding tears now. Why do the humans have to be died ? I know my question is stupid. Today, I got a call from my friend's brother. He said that my friend was died on 11th of this month in the company. I knew that he was busy for a long time. We sometimes talked by the phone. The last email from him is 3days before he was died. I am sorry because I wrote sad thing. But he was an important friend for me. He was so kind & interesting. Everyone loves him. After hearing his death, I can't believe at all. I can't forget his talking,smile,joke etc. I know that it is impossible. But I want to meet him again.