Watching the affectionate American couple, I ponder.
Is this a cultural gap?
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Ango seems a bit embarrassed as he says this.
Is, is that okay?
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Thinking about it, when do families with children find the time for baby-making activities? Probably earlier than when work ends, maybe on weekendsâ¦
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Donât talk about that in front of the kids!
I want to interject, but since only adults are present, well⦠itâs fine.
But really, they donât seem to find discussions about baby-making or related topics âsensitiveâ.
Iâm not sure if âsensitiveâ is the right term, but somehow, I feel like I understand why Japan is experiencing a declining birthrates.
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Thatâs another cultural gap. In Japan, itâs considered good for parents and children to sleep side by side.
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Independence or attachment, both have their pros and cons.
Maybe the high rate of homelessness in America and the high rate of social withdrawal in Japan⦠perhaps, these differences are coming from here.
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I see, itâs legal here. As a Japanese person, just the name âdrugsâ makes me feel terribly frightened.
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Indeed, if taken to the extreme, it could be harmful.
Yeah, everything is best in moderation!
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America is really big.
Hearing that, indeed, Papa-san and Mama-san seem like rare cases.
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Hearing such a conversation, I had an epiphany.
I see. Obviously, not every American is adept at handling guns.
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I thought of the shooting range as part of my âhobbies,â but apparently, itâs not just that.
It seems to be a kind of rehearsal for self-defense.
In Japan, we prepare anti-crime goods and conduct evacuation drills in preparation for earthquakes.
Similarly, in America, they prepare guns and conduct shooting practices to resist robbery.
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I realize Iâve been invited.
Come to think of it, Iâve never tried shooting in America.