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Hi! First of all, Happy New Year! I wish you lots of success and happiness in everything you want to achieve.

Do you have any resolutions or goals for this new year? And how did you celebrate?

Last year was honestly pretty exhausting for me. I traveled a lot, and when I came back to work, I felt completely drained and had zero motivation. Anyway, I hope you’ve been able to relax and spend time with your family.

Here in Paris, we finally got some snow, so we’re working from home because of the weather. It’s kind of crazy though: compared to Scandinavian countries, we only got around 5 cm, and yet traffic was totally paralyzed. It felt like the country was completely blocked. How’s the weather where you are?

And while I’m writing this, there’s also a big windstorm, so public transportation is basically not running at all.

Also, good to hear you’re back in Finland, even if it’s been a while haha. Do you plan to travel anywhere this year?

My trip around Europe was amazing. I went to Rome to run a half-marathon, my first one, and it felt really rewarding. Then I went to Cologne in Germany for the Christmas market, and I ended the year in Switzerland. It was magical.

This year, I’m planning to go to Oslo in February. I’m just a bit worried about the cold, but I’d love to do winter activities like sauna by the fjord, sledding, and ice skating. Are you planning to do winter activities too?

After that, I also want to run a marathon in Toronto, so I really need to prepare and get in good shape.

At this time of year, I see everyone going to Lapland to see the northern lights, so it feels like people only go to Finland for the magic winter. Then in summer they think there’s nothing to do. But what do young people usually do there during summer?

By the way, I think you’re right about exchange students: exams often feel easier for them, while regular students have tons of projects and exams. I feel like it’s partly on purpose. Studying abroad costs money, and the goal isn’t only academics. They know students will also go out, meet people, and discover the country.

So what’s your current situation these days? Are you still studying, taking it easy, or have you started working?

Not gonna lie: sometimes my company gives me work that’s supposed to take a week, but I finish it in two hours and end up spending most of my time chilling.

Also, in France we don’t need to write a thesis to graduate. We just write a report about our internship, and most people pass easily. Is writing a thesis really that hard in the end? It seems like a lot of stress for nothing.

For Victory in Europe Day, we commemorate the end of World War II and it’s a holiday. Actually, May is the month with the most public holidays in France, about four, and that’s when a lot of French workers use their vacation days to take a longer break.

I agree that nowadays young people, especially teenagers, have more issues with authority. I think phones play a big role too. In France there’s a new policy: students aged 4 to 18 can’t use their phones during class, and school time is supposed to be a break from screens. Have you been able to manage your screen time lately?

And about being financially responsible in my family, I’m probably the one haha. I’m really good at saving money, and I only spend when it’s necessary. When you have to buy something, do you think about it carefully first, or do you sometimes buy impulsively?

Now that I have a decent salary and don’t really need much, I share the same goals as you: I’d love to get an apartment close to Paris and travel a bit more. This year I’m really hoping to go to the US, Canada, Croatia, Bosnia, and Norway. It sounds expensive, but you only live once, so I think it’s all about finding a good balance between enjoying life and saving money.

And also, are you planning to watch any seasonal anime? I’ve seen a few that look really interesting, especially Frieren and JJK. But honestly, I’ve been a bit less into anime lately.

Take care!

Yo, fellow otaku! How's it going? You have an awesome profile and favorites list!

Hope you like it .

I have read few chapter but not smthign i would love to read .

I have seen first 3 ep and its just not good , it just looks .... not completed .

Thats true , actions scenes are better animated but the animation has to be good ... not like opm s3 ..

Ic , so the manga is better ?

How good is the manga ?

Are you watching dragon balls for first time ? or a rewatch type ?

Hi. I was on a short break, but I'm back.

Yes, you're right. I feel that way about anime as a whole. It's very rare for any show to consistently have my attention. I usually lose it after 3-4 episodes.

Yes, I almost exclusively watch English dubs. Her actress spoke in an unusually deep voice, which was okay in the first few episodes but I could tell that most women do not speak that way naturally. That, coupled with her inconsistent personality and vast knowledge about medicine, turned me off towards the show. But that's just me nitpicking. I am too particular about the stupidest of shit which forces me to not enjoy most shows. I wish I could turn that off :(

Hello!

No worries about your late reply — I’m sure you’ve been quite busy with life, and that’s normal. It’s been the same for me with my work and travels.
Lately, I’ve been trying to cut down on social media because it makes me so exhausted after work, and I wanted to give my brain a rest.
Have you been able to cut yourself off from social media during your stay in Japan?

Yes! I’ve been able to take a break from work. Right now, my company is closed for two weeks, so I’m just taking the time to relax at home and travel around Europe a little bit.
I’m heading to Prague in the Czech Republic tomorrow, then maybe to Dresden in Germany, and if I have time, to Wroclaw in Poland.
By the way, do you still have vacation? If so, what are your plans?

Wow, girl, if you think you’ll get used to work, you might be wrong. Not gonna lie — every day I just want to leave the office early and go back home as soon as possible.
Luckily, I have colleagues I can hang out with or have a coffee break with; otherwise, I’d probably feel quite lonely.
Do you think you could overwork yourself if pressured by your boss, or would you just handle it because, at some point, you need to earn money to feed yourself?
Yep, salary is important, but mental and physical health matter too.

I’ve never experienced a Finnish summer, to be honest, lol. Finland is mainly famous for Christmas time and its cold weather.
Well, I have a question about Finland: what do you think of the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, and Turku?
One of my plans for next year is to do a trip from Tallinn to Helsinki, Espoo, and Turku, and I think it would be cool to have the opinion of a Finn.

When I was in London, the weather was warm and it was nice to walk around, but I didn’t expect the city to be that huge. Paris feels so small in comparison — I can walk around Paris for two hours and see a lot, but in London, walking for the same amount of time doesn’t get you far unless you take public transportation in between.
During my stay there, I saw the main monuments like the London Eye, Big Ben, some museums, and I experienced a British breakfast.
When do you plan to go to London? I have to go back there to meet a friend I met when I was in Stockholm, lol. Maybe we could meet there haha.

In France, it’s been 25–35°C, lol, but I wouldn’t call that a heatwave — for me, it starts at 40°C.
I guess you’re back in Finland? How’s the weather there? I read somewhere that it’s unexpectedly hot — must be the effect of global warming.

Have you been able to fully experience Japan? I hope you’re enjoying every moment there — the people you’ve met, the different cities you’ve visited, and your school life.
And congrats on getting 96.5/100 on your final test! So you are a studious person after all.
What kind of exam did you have to pass? I’m also curious about how the academic system works in Japan.

Thinking about the future all the time — wow, are you in your dramatic era? You’re still young, so don’t stress too much about it.
Maybe you could start with a first job that guarantees you a stable income, and on the side, work as a freelancer — maybe as a translator, teacher, or in a Japan-related business.
I know the beginning might be hard, but as your work quality builds your reputation, you’ll become more popular. What do you think of the idea?

Personally, I don’t think I want to work in my current field forever. For now, I’m satisfied in the aerospace industry, but after a while, I’ll probably get bored. I’d like to switch to AI and robotics, or finance, later in my career.

It’s so mean to not have a graduation ceremony — it really marks the end of your school life.
Why do you need to write a thesis, and about what subject? It sounds like a lot of hard work.
In France, writing a thesis takes about 2–3 years on a specific subject, so maybe I have the wrong idea.
Paying off a student loan isn’t exciting, but at least you enjoyed your school life and were able to graduate.

France has a pretty rich mix of holidays — some tied to religion, some to history, and some just to food (because it’s France).
Here’s a quick tour of the main ones:
• New Year’s Day (Jour de l’An) – 1 January – Quiet family/friends celebration after New Year’s Eve parties.
• Easter (Pâques) – Dates vary – Big for churchgoers, plus lots of chocolate bells and eggs.
• Labour Day (Fête du Travail) – 1 May – People give lily-of-the-valley flowers (muguet) for good luck.
• Victory in Europe Day (Fête de la Victoire) – 8 May – End of WWII in Europe.
• Bastille Day (Fête Nationale) – 14 July – Military parade in Paris, fireworks everywhere.
• Assumption of Mary (Assomption) – 15 August – Religious feast, often linked with summer holidays.
• All Saints’ Day (La Toussaint) – 1 November – Visiting cemeteries with chrysanthemums.
• Armistice Day (Armistice de 1918) – 11 November – Commemorates the end of WWI.
• Christmas (Noël) – 25 December – Family meal with oysters, foie gras, and a bûche de Noël.

But lately our government has proposed eliminating two of France’s 11 national public holidays — specifically Easter Monday and May 8 (Victory in Europe Day).
The goal is to generate additional working days, boost productivity, and increase tax revenues to reduce France’s growing public deficit and debt. (But if that happens, we’ll protest, lol.)
Does Finland have a debt issue like France?

It’s funny that you hope the government treats men and women equally — I just saw news about an island called SuperShe Island in Finland, which is marketed as a women-only luxury retreat, lol. Have you heard about it?
The idea was to create a space where women could relax, focus on health, wellness, and networking — without men around.
It’s been a bit controversial in Finland — some critics see it as an exclusive “rich people’s bubble,” while supporters say it’s a refreshing idea for focused rest and female empowerment.

I struggle to figure out your natural hair colour — is it dark blonde?
It’s good that you’ve tried different hair colours. I’ve never dyed my hair and I’m not really interested in doing so — my parents wouldn’t like it anyway.
I prefer to play with hairstyles. Do you have short or long hair?
As for unnatural hair colours, I think it’s fine if the person feels it suits them, but personally, I find it a bit strange when someone has blue or pink hair, lol.
I think I’ve figured out why my hair falls out from time to time — probably stress. I do have thick hair because I’m Asian, but it’s annoying when people say I’m starting to go bald (even though it’s not serious yet).

I got my first smartphone when I was 15, but back then I didn’t have unlimited internet access — I mainly used it to play Clash of Clans and text people.
I wasn’t really into social media — I preferred spending time outside and texting from time to time.
What brand of phone do you have now? I’ve heard people say you can guess someone’s personality based on their phone brand, lol.

I’ve found hiking partners through my company’s Facebook page — I saw someone post about it and replied.
Lately, I’ve also been using apps to meet new people. I think it’s important to expand your network, especially if you ever want to find a new job.

I hope you earn a lot of money in your future job. I’m sure buying the amulet will be profitable for you!

At school we didn’t have a ranking list, but it was easy to guess the top 2–3 students by asking about their average grades.
I agree with you — school is important, and even if you fail there, it doesn’t mean you’ll fail in life.
But lately I feel that school doesn’t really teach you how to behave properly (which is obviously a parental role). I’ve seen many teenagers who are disrespectful to teachers and others, and who don’t see a purpose in being at school, except maybe for fun.
School teaches many subjects that I find interesting, but they should also teach financial management, self-confidence, and other life skills.

When it comes to housing, it’s either paying rent to live close to work or commuting 1.5 hours one way. You just choose what suits you better — saving money or having comfort after work. Which would you prefer?
Most people say they’re too exhausted after work to go out, but that’s not the case for me.
During my commute, I read books or manga, or watch interesting videos (I avoid Instagram — it’ll kill my brain, lol). When I get home, I do my sport.
By the way, do you have any sports goals? I’m preparing to run a half marathon in Rome in October.

About financial education — I agree, it’s hard to check for mistakes in your pay. You just trust that they’ve paid you the correct amount.
Wow, your sister borrows money from you? Poor you! Do all your siblings have jobs?
If so, I don’t get why they need to borrow from you all the time. You’re not rich (yet), and there’s always a way to earn money (legally, of course).
So are you the most financially responsible one in the family?
At work, I sometimes give financial advice to colleagues, but one of them has serious spending problems — he says he wants to enjoy life to the fullest and that money will come back eventually. But the problem is, he spends money on food every day even though he’s in the negative, and he’s planning a trip by using up all his savings.

I think people judge whether someone is “old” or “young” based on their age and life experience. I’ve even heard some say 35 is still young, though I already see it as old.
Palm reading isn’t something to take too seriously — I’m sure the person reading your palm also used your horoscope.
It’s hard to predict how long you’ll live, but I hope to reach at least 80.
I think I’m too young to worry about regrets — what’s done in the past can’t be changed. I still have my future ahead, so I’m trying to do my best and live without regrets.
Do you have goals you want to achieve before you die?

In South America, I’d like to see:
• Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in Colombia
• The Moai statues on Easter Island, Chile

I think these are monuments and landscapes worth seeing once in a lifetime.

I play piano and guitar myself, but as life got busier, I’ve had periods where I played anime songs intensely, and then times when I completely stopped and focused on other hobbies like chess.
Can you play anime songs?

Thanks for the recommendation for The Gazette — I’ll listen to it and tell you my opinion.
I mainly listen to English and Spanish songs, but occasionally to others as well.
Here are some I recommend:

Ciel by Maître Gims (currently a top track)

Feel Good by Charlotte Cardin

Imagine by Carbonne

Lately, I’ve been to many anime conventions in France and got a lot of goodies from My Hero Academia and Frieren :p

Wow, I didn’t know you like mystery and detective stuff too! I went to the Sherlock Museum and bought a book there with “solve it yourself” mysteries.
I recommend you go there if you have the time!

See you, and I wish you a great future ahead! Being fluent in Japanese is definitely something to brag about with foreigners, haha. :)

Hmm he is

Which anime helped you realize you can't keep on wasting your time on garbage shows?

Kusuriya is a decent show but I just couldn't make myself like the lead MC's heavy voice. IDK how it is in the sub. Also the way she underreacts in serious situations but overreacts like a child in front of her favourite foods or medicines seemed very inconsistent with her original nature. And let's not forget the fact that when she left her village, she was someone who was educated in medicine but once she reached the palace, she just magically became such an expert that she left behind the official court doctors in their knowledge. She has no learning curve - she knows everything medicine-related beforehand.

My fav has to be zoro , i like him a lot

Hmm , who is your fav in OP right now ?