Private Comms Making the Move

Juniper Lockton · Nov 8, 2022

It'd been a few weeks since their initial meeting, and Juni was good about texting people daily. She'd been nervous at first due to the girl's cold mannerisms that maybe it was all to be polite, but she'd found a rather good friend in her. She was a little short, sometimes, but that wasn't a detriment really. It'd just taken a little more doing to try to get the other girl to talk a little more, and she had to start on topics when she wanted to know something specific. They'd done a good bit of talking regarding the steps for her to get a passport and get the other necessary paperwork for moving across the world, but she still hadn't really told her parents everything.

All they had to know was that she was moving to get a job there as an English teacher, hearing the pitch she'd practiced for days to sell them on the idea. Of course, they were against it at first, but eventually her dad came around, and then her mom. It was clearly something she really wanted, and they'd always known she was into Japan in general. At worst, she figured, they hoped that she didn't like it and came crawling back to them. If only they knew...

"Hey! Hope you're havin' a good day!" She texted on one line, keeping to her speech pattern even in text, "I think I've just about got everything sorted out on my end. You ready to plan for me to be there?" Even though they'd been decent friends for a bit now, she still felt nervous, like there was a pit in her stomach. What if something went wrong? What if it wasn't going to happen at the last minute?

@Alice

Alice · Nov 12, 2022

[ Juniper Lockton ]

Hey! Hope you're havin' a good day!

I think I've just about got everything sorted out on my end. You ready to plan for me to be there?

It is currently 0213. But I am doing well, nonetheless.

Thank you for asking.

I have found several tutoring services which offer reasonable pay. If you have obtained a Bachelor's degree, more permanent positions are available. A Working Holiday Visa only permits 'a holiday' and part-time positions.

Also, my mother is eager to meet you.

I apologize for her in advance. She can be overwhelming at times.

@Juniper Lockton

Juniper Lockton · Nov 25, 2022

Of course! She'd forgotten about the time zone difference! Mentally kicking herself, she responded,

"ohhh thats right i forgot sorry"
"i saw that there is an english teacher thing of some kind? Maybe i can do that while i work on going to university there?"
"also im sure your mom is great, im just going to be really grateful to you both so i can put up with anything. cant be as bad as my parents and ive lived with them a long time soooo, you know lol"

Alice · Nov 30, 2022

[ Juniper Lockton ]

I apologize for her in advance. She can be overwhelming at times.

ohhh thats right i forgot sorry

i saw that there is an english teacher thing of some kind? Maybe i can do that while i work on going to university there?

also im sure your mom is great, im just going to be really grateful to you both so i can put up with anything. cant be as bad as my parents and ive lived with them a long time soooo, you know lol

No need to apologize. I do not require a significant amount of rest.

And yes, there are English teaching positions, however tutoring may be more attainable at the moment. There would be no harm in applying to both.

I am sure she will be pleased to have another soul in our home.

She asked what your favorite meal is. We will request our housekeeper to make it for you on the night of your arrival.

@Juniper Lockton

Juniper Lockton · Dec 1, 2022

"yea, may as well try to apply to both, but you're probably right about tutoring being more attainable!"

"i'm glad, and be sure to tell her that i can be taught to do chores her way if she needs any help around the house at any point, i certainly don't mind." she responded, missing the part about housekeepers who would likely be doing all of that anyway,

"fav meal? hmmm...i really like sushi? pizza, too. what's your fav meal?"

Alice · Dec 2, 2022

[ Juniper Lockton ]

fav meal? hmmm...i really like sushi? pizza, too. what's your fav meal?

I fear I may have accidently mislead you when we first met. I apologize. Miss Nishinoya will attend to most of the houseleeping duties. My mother likes it when she and I attend to the dining table, and dishes however. She believes Miss Nishinoya deserves a brief respite during the day, especially when she takes such good care of us. I agree with her.

If it is agreeable with you, you may assist me with the dishes in the evening.

Also, I will ensure Miss Nishinoya creates sushi for us upon your arrival. As they say, "When in Rome." Or Japan, as it would be.

I, however, do not have a favorite meal.

@Juniper Lockton

Juniper Lockton · Feb 14, 2023

"Ohhhhh, gotcha gotcha. Yea that sounds great! Can't wait! and i hope you like sushi, then :3 anyway, i'm gonna get goin i just wanted to touch base with you about stuff. talk to you again soon!"