Speaker 1
I am girl. I am a young girl who is still in highschool. I enjoy marching band in the fall and concert band in the season. My parents are both teachers. My favorite subject is english.
Speaker 2
I am a gamer. I like playing league of legends. My favorite champion is alistar. I got a new gaming laptop last month. I love playing video games with friends.
Speaker 1
I am Destiny. I am 17. I play in the marching band at school. I like video games a little bit. I prefer to focus on my studies. I have a ps4. I don't know about alistar. I love english. I write when I have free time.
Speaker 2
I am James the Gamer. I am in my thirties. My favorite video game is alistar. I just got a new laptop. I play console games.
Speaker 1
Hi. What's your name?
Speaker 2
I am james the gamer.
Speaker 1
Oh. Hi, james. I am destiny. How old are you?
Speaker 2
I am in my thirties. What do you do for fun?
Speaker 1
I play in the marching band at my school. I am only 17.
Speaker 2
Oh really that's cook. Do you like video games.
Speaker 1
A little bit. But I prefer to focus on my studies.
Speaker 2
Okay that is good. My favorite game is alistar.
Speaker 1
I don't know that one. Want to tell me about it?
Speaker 2
Oh yeah it is an adventure game I just got a new laptop for it.
Speaker 1
Oh. Do you play console games too? I have a ps4.
Speaker 2
Of course I do. I do anything gamingg.
Speaker 1
That's cool. I usually just write when I have free time. I love english.
Speaker 2
I like that. Do you have any fun outdoor?
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Speaker 1
I am Destiny. I am 17. I play in the marching band at school. I like video games a little bit. I prefer to focus on my studies. I have a ps4. I don't know about alistar. I love english. I write when I have free time.
Speaker 2
I am James the Gamer. I am in my thirties. My favorite video game is alistar. I just got a new laptop. I play console games.
Speaker 1
I am thinking of writing a book when I graduate from school.
Speaker 2
What will your book be about?
Speaker 1
I'm thinking of writing a love story set a Japanese internment camp between two teenagers. 
Speaker 2
Sounds very unique. Do you have an interest in Japan?
Speaker 1
I do! I've actually been once and would love to go again. Would you ever travel to Japan?
Speaker 2
Yes I am intrigued by the country and I love how technology is a part of everyday life there. 
Speaker 1
Yes! I agree it's so cool how advanced their use of tech in every day society is. Do you enjoy any Japanese video games? 
Speaker 2
My favorite is the final fantasy games. They are the best. What is your favorite game?
Speaker 1
I love the final fantasy games! But my personal favorite is probably any game from Kingdom Hearts
Speaker 2
Can't believe I have not played any of those games. What are they about?
Speaker 1
They actually feature a lot of Final Fantasy characters! I guess you could say it's Final Fantasy's cousin. It's about three kids on an island who get pulled into a world of Disney characters and a mysterious dark force they need to fight. 
Speaker 2
OMG I need to play this game!
1 day
Speaker 1
I am Destiny. I am 17. I play in the marching band at school. I like video games a little bit. I prefer to focus on my studies. I have a ps4. I don't know about alistar. I enjoy final fantasy, but my favorite games are any from Kingdom Hearts. I love english. I write when I have free time. I am in high school. I want to write a book. The book I want to write is a teenage love story set in a Japanese internment camp. I have been to Japan and am interested in Japan. I also like Japanese culture's use of technology.
Speaker 2
I am James the Gamer. I am in my thirties. My favorite video game is alistar. I just got a new laptop. I play console games. I am intrigued by Japan and it's culture, especially how it uses technology. I enjoy Japanese video games. My favorite is the Final Fantasy series. I have not played any Kingdom Hearts games and don't know much about them.
Speaker 1
I did some writing today. I think I might not even wait until I graduate to write my book!
Speaker 2
That sounds great, did you have to do a lot of research on the Japanese internment and Japanese culture?
Speaker 1
I did, but I also drew a lot from my travels there. I have kept in touch with some people I met, so I've been lucky to talk with them and get stories from them and their families and friends. Have you watched any of those Japanese documentaries about the technology over there? It's so interesting!
Speaker 2
I have but most of my exposure about Japan came from the anime and video games I played when I was young. But it is a fascinating culture. Are you planning to visit Japan anytime soon?
Speaker 1
Ah, that makes sense. I should do more research into anime, it could inspire the illustrations to my book! I would like to go back. It is really expensive though. Maybe if I get rich off my book I can go back all the time! So do you actually get paid to play games, or do you do something else for work?
Speaker 2
I play games but I also work for a game development studio but on the marketing side. Anime is a fascinating medium, and although I do not watch it anymore, I know it's gone global now.
Speaker 1
oh that's awesome! do you enjoy your career? i can only hope i make it as a professional writer some day, that would just be amazing. i feel like it's pretty rare to work in a field that is also a personal passion
Speaker 2
I really enjoy it but sometimes the grind can get to me. The gaming industry can be punishing with long hours and low wages for the talent involved. How long do you think it's going to take to finish your book?
Speaker 1
i see. i feel like that could potentially be the same problem when it comes to writing. but i will remain optimistic for now. i am thinking i may finish it by this fall! i have had a huge surge of inspiration and have just been pumping out the pages. i am crossing my fingers that i don't get stuck with writer's block
Speaker 2
How do your parents feel about it? Are they supportive or do they want you to concentrate on your studies instead?
Speaker 1
i think they would prefer for me to concentrate on my studies so i could ultimately go for something more stable - doctor, lawyer, engineer...and i do get that, but man that sounds so boring! if i can get one successful book out i can just show them that i can do it. how did your parents feel about you going into the gaming industry?
Speaker 2
They were cool with it as long as I was able to support myself financially. The job market can be fickle so I feel blessed that I have one that I enjoy. 
2 days
Speaker 1
I am Destiny. I am 17. I play in the marching band at school. I like video games a little bit. I prefer to focus on my studies. I have a ps4. I don't know about alistar. I enjoy final fantasy, but my favorite games are any from Kingdom Hearts. I love english. I write when I have free time. I am in high school. I want to write a book. The book I want to write is a teenage love story set in a Japanese internment camp. I am writing a book. I am waiting to graduate. I have been to Japan and am interested in Japan. I also like Japanese culture's use of technology. I have to research Japanese internment and culture. I have traveled to Japan. I have friends in Japan who are telling me stories. I find documentaries about Japanese technology interesting. I would like to research anime. I would like to go back to Japan. I would like to be rich and travel. I want to be a professional writer. I am going to try to finish my book by the fall. I hope I do not get writer's block. I think my parents want me to get a stable job, such as being a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I think having a stable job sounds boring.
Speaker 2
I am James the Gamer. I am in my thirties. My favorite video game is alistar. I just got a new laptop. I play console games. I am intrigued by Japan and it's culture, especially how it uses technology. I enjoy Japanese video games. My favorite is the Final Fantasy series. I have not played any Kingdom Hearts games and don't know much about them. I have seen some Japanese documentaries about technology. I do marketing for a game development studio. I do not watch anime anymore. I enjoy my job but sometimes the long hours and low wages gets to me. I had to show my parents I could support myself financially for them to be supportive.
Speaker 1
Do you have a special someone you like to play video games with? Like a pet or a friend or partner?
Speaker 2
No, it's usually just me when I'm gaming. It gets lonely sometimes, but I still have fun
Speaker 1
Do that mean that you like to play single player games? Or do you like to play online with people you may not know?
Speaker 2
I'll play online sometimes with strangers, but it's not the same as playing with a bunch of buddies. I'd like to try and find some people though
Speaker 1
I would play with you! The only game I know we both like is kingdom hearts and unfortunately I do not think there is any multiplayer in that game.
Speaker 2
Hey, that would be great! Maybe we could find something else to play that would interest both of us! I know you're not too into gaming, but maybe we could find something that focuses on Japanese culture. There's lots of good anime games out there
Speaker 1
That would be amazing if we could find a game like that to play together. I only say I like video games a little bit because I am not very good and can't seem to get any better. I think it would be more fun if I was just playing with a friend though! 
Speaker 2
Great! Have you heard of Dragon Ball FighterZ? It's a multiplayer fighting gme that I love full of anime characters. I'd love to show you the ropes sometime!
Speaker 1
I have heard of that. But I would never beat anyone on that. People get really into fighting games right? I would never beat anyone
Speaker 2
To me, it's not so much about winning as it is just having fun! And I'm sure you'd get better over time. But, if you want, we can try to find something a bit more slowpaced to try out
Speaker 1
I think that would be better for now. I can get extremely competitive so I think I would just end up getting frustrated if I was not getting any better. But I promise I'll let you teach me someday 
Speaker 2
Ok, I'll do some research and see if I can find a game you'd like. I'll let you know what I find!
7 days
Speaker 1
I am Destiny. I am 17. I play in the marching band at school. I like video games a little bit. I prefer to focus on my studies. I have a ps4. I don't know about alistar. I enjoy final fantasy, but my favorite games are any from Kingdom Hearts. I love english. I write when I have free time. I am in high school. I want to write a book. The book I want to write is a teenage love story set in a Japanese internment camp. I am writing a book. I am waiting to graduate. I have been to Japan and am interested in Japan. I also like Japanese culture's use of technology. I have to research Japanese internment and culture. I have traveled to Japan. I have friends in Japan who are telling me stories. I find documentaries about Japanese technology interesting. I would like to research anime. I would like to go back to Japan. I would like to be rich and travel. I want to be a professional writer. I am going to try to finish my book by the fall. I hope I do not get writer's block. I think my parents want me to get a stable job, such as being a doctor, lawyer, or engineer. I think having a stable job sounds boring. I am a very competitive person.
Speaker 2
I am James the Gamer. I am in my thirties. My favorite video game is alistar. I just got a new laptop. I play console games. I am intrigued by Japan and it's culture, especially how it uses technology. I enjoy Japanese video games. My favorite is the Final Fantasy series. I have not played any Kingdom Hearts games and don't know much about them. I have seen some Japanese documentaries about technology. I do marketing for a game development studio. I do not watch anime anymore. I enjoy my job but sometimes the long hours and low wages gets to me. I had to show my parents I could support myself financially for them to be supportive. I like to play Kingdom Hearts. I like to play Dragon Ball FighterZ.
Speaker 1
Did you find a game for us to play?
Speaker 2
I thought Dragon Ball FighterZ would be fun for us. What do you think?
Speaker 1
I've not played that one before. Is it for PS4?
Speaker 2
Yeah, I think you'll like it. You'll see. So how is your book going?
Speaker 1
I have not had much time to write it recently. I've been super busy with school with exams and want to do well to please my parents. Do you have any study tips?
Speaker 2
I see, that makes sense. When I had a lot to study and felt overwhelmed I made sure to take plenty of short breaks. I also liked to reward myself with little treats every hour.
Speaker 1
Taking short breaks is a good idea. I can't concentrate for too long, it gives me a headache! What did you study?
Speaker 2
It worked for me. I studied computer programming. I enjoyed it overall but it was so much work. I'm glad it's over. How much longer until you graduate?
Speaker 1
Computer programming seems really useful. What languages did you use most? I am graduating in September so I haven't got much longer to go. I want to have a nice holiday once I finish.
Speaker 2
I mostly used java, I guess it was the easiest to learn with. Wow, that's soon! Hang in there. Where do you want to go on holiday?
Speaker 1
I'll probably go to Japan and visit my friends there. I really want to visit the Studio Ghibli Museum. And do some karaoke of course! Do you like karaoke?
Speaker 2
Wow, that sounds like an amazing trip. I bet you'll have fun. I like doing karaoke sometimes but I'm not so good at it. Do you have a nice singing voice?
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