Today I tested all of Shingo junior high on their English reading and speaking. One girl in the first grade, Wakana, said the word "very" as I would say it. None of this ve-rry. In fact I am sure she could say my name in a lovely way too. I had to express my excitement to Kamiyama sensei. The first grade are so good at English!
I had my last class with Kazuya before he graduates. We sang Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes for old times sake ( I remember he said no once when I asked him if he wanted to sing it one more time--love the honesty). He also wrote me a sweet letter in English. I was about to cry but had to pose for some pictures instead. Graduation day might not be so easy.