Passing Notes

     So here's the funny story from my week I promised. Although, to tell it I'll have to jump back to the beginning of my stay at KGU. I was sitting in the CIE (center for international education) Lounge with my friends when I saw a really truly attractive Japanese student walking by. She was probably hands down the most beautiful person I had seen since getting to Japan. I later explained to my friends that I didn't just do a double-take because a triple was required.
     Anyway, I had dismissed her appearance thinking I probably wouldn't see her again. But surprise, she showed up in the lounge on Monday. Of course I was a little excited and so I pointed her out to the friends I was sitting with. My friends, being the kind of people they are, suggested I walk over and introduce myself, which I decided just wasn't going to happen that day.
     The introduction wasn't left up to me however, since my friends Luis, Kana, and Yuko decided to wright a love letter from me. What was surprising was that they bothered to deliver the note, much to my chagrin. Here's a rough translation of the note:

     To the Princess,
          I think you are pretty. Please Tell me your name. Would you
     like to eat lunch with me tomorrow? I will wait for you in front of
     McDonald's tomorrow at noon.
          Daniel

     I felt it would be awkward to just let her have a mysterious note, so, goaded by my friends, I walked over and introduced myself. I found out her name is Ayaka, and she's quite a nice person. Our conversation was rather brief and kind of funny. She was rather surprised at receiving a note. I explained that in high school kids passed notes to each other during class. Though slightly awkward, it was a good introduction, and I decided to leave before I embarrassed myself too much.
     Well the next day, I waited in front of McDonald's like it said in the note. Honestly I didn't expect to meet her, but to my surprise she showed up. We ate lunch with my friends and I at least had a good time. So I guess we're friends now. Yep, that's basically the whole story... for now.