Tokyo Tension: Haruto's High-Stakes Presentation Showdown

0:00Fruitfiction.org Welcome to Fluent Fiction Japanese, the podcast where we bring you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode we'll present a short story in both English and Japanese, with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension. Uncover how Herudo transforms anxiety into achievement with support, preparation, and a breathtaking Tokyo skyline as his backdrop. Right after this commercial break. At Fluent Fiction, we're not just telling stories, we're bringing the world together by learning to understand each other. By subscribing to Fluent Fiction Plus, at plus dot fluentfiction dot org, you do more than just remove ads. You support a platform bridging global language differences, one story at a time. Your subscription not only guarantees you an uninterrupted narrative,

1:01it also sustains our mission to bring stories in diverse languages to everyone. It's simple. Visit plus dot fluentfiction dot org and become a plus subscriber today. When you do, you become a champion for global language learning and enjoy an ad-free experience. So please join us at plus dot fluentfiction dot org. Let's transform the way we experience the power of stories. Your journey awaits at plus dot fluentfiction dot org. Together we can keep the world's stories flowing. This is Matt Rogers from Los Cultures, this is Matt Rogers in Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Los Cultures, this is Matt Rogers in Bowen Yang. You know when people try a new food and suddenly it's like, wait, that's the reaction. A lot of people are having when they first try QB mayo. It's the one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. You've probably seen it in the grocery store before. And if you've ever just walked past it, some people would say that's a huge mistake because this mayo is different.

2:03Most mayonnaise uses whole eggs. QB only uses egg yolks, which gives it this rich umami flavor. It's smoother, deeper, and almost buttery. Once people try it, they start putting it on everything. Egg sandwiches, fries, burgers, some fans even swear by dipping pizza crust in it. And once you notice it, you start seeing it everywhere. Chefs use it, restaurants use it. People who really care about flavor use it. Never try it. Grab the bottle with the red cap next time you're at the store. Put it on just about anything then you'll understand. QB, the original Japanese mayonnaise. This is Ashley Akinetti from the almost famous podcast. You ever notice you and your spouse keep saying, we need to get away, but you never actually plan anything. That was us until we did something fun and spontaneous. We went to resortpass.com. There are hundreds of hotel resorts, pools and spots and private beaches that you can enjoy. You can spend the day at a luxury resort, pool, spa, massage without booking an overnight stay. And listen, I may have only been like 15 minutes from

3:05home, but it felt like it was a whole different world. And I'm thinking this is exactly what I needed. So just go to resortpass.com, choose your resort, choose your day, luxury, resort day passes, start at just $25. Once you post your daycation, people are going to ask where you are. Go to resortpass.com, slash almost famous and use the promo code almost famous to get $20 off when you spend $100. That's code almost famous at resortpass.com slash almost famous. So just go to resortpass.com, slash almost famous.

4:24So just go to resortpass.com slash almost famous. So just go to resortpass.com slash almost famous.

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6:24So just go to resortpass.com slash almost famous. Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you may have missed. The Tokyo office was filled with a mixture of tension and anticipation.

7:25On an afternoon marking the end of mid-summer, Haruto sat at his desk making a final check of his presentation materials. He was a meticulous project manager with a strong desire for success, but recently he had been doubting his abilities. His supportive colleague, Ico, hadn't noticed his anxiety. Haruto, you're doing your best.

8:30His supportive colleague, Ico, hadn't noticed his anxiety. Hang in there, Haritokun. Our client, Ken San, is strict, but you'll do just fine. Ico encouraged him with a smile, which eased his mind a little. However, that day the public transportation was running late. Yosuke was in the hospital, but he was still in the hospital. He faced with this unexpected situation, Haruto panicked. At this rate, I might be late, rather than waiting for the train, he decided to take the crowded bus. He sacrificed comfort to prioritize arriving on time.

9:38With his heart pounding, Haruto arrived at the client's office. With his heart pounding, Haruto arrived at the client's office. The company's construction was completed and the 15th floor of the building was waiting for the building to be built. Leaving behind the Metropolitan Hustle and Bussell, he headed to the 15th floor of Nikoniko building, where a sleek and modern designed conference room awaited him. The view from the windows was spectacular, offering a panoramic view of Tokyo's skyline. Haruto took a deep breath and began the presentation.

10:41Canon's team sat in front of him. He remembered the motivational advice that Ico had previously shared. Trust the data you can do it. Her words gave him courage. The atmosphere in the conference room was tense. Haruto's voice gradually stabilized as he progressed through the materials. Haruto's voice gradually stabilized as he progressed through the materials. Canon's team sat in front of him.

11:49Canon listened intently, occasionally nodding. Haruto focused on the numbers and concluded his introduction as rehearsed. Presentation was completed. The moment the presentation ended, Haruto released his tension. Canon gave him a slight smile and nodded in satisfaction. From the corner of the room, he could see Ico smiling. Haruto realized the importance of preparation and support.

12:54Through this experience, Haruto realized the importance of preparation and support. He learned that they can banish doubts and provide the confidence to overcome stressful situations. He was ready to take another big step forward. Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. This is Matt Rogers from Los Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Los Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. You know when people try new food and suddenly it's like, wait.

13:54That's the reaction. A lot of people are having when they first try QB Mayo. It's the one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. You've probably seen it in the grocery store before. And if you've ever just walked past it, some people would say that's a huge mistake. Because this mayo is different. Most mayonnaise uses whole eggs. QB only uses egg yolks, which gives it this rich umami flavor. It's smoother, deeper, and almost buttery. Once people try it, they start putting it on everything. Examages, fries, burgers, some fans even swear by dipping pizza crust in it. And once you notice it, you start seeing it everywhere. Chefs use it, restaurants use it. People who really care about flavor use it. Never try it, grab the bottle with the red cap next time you're at the store. Put it on just about anything, then you'll understand. QB, the original Japanese mayonnaise. This is Ashley Akineti from the Almost Amused Podcast. You ever notice you and your spouse keep saying, we need to get away, but you never actually plan anything. That was us until we did something fun and spontaneous. We went to resortpass.com.

14:56There are hundreds of hotel resorts, pools and spots and private beaches that you can enjoy. You can spend the day at a luxury resort, pool, spa, massage, without booking an overnight stay. And listen, I may have only been like 15 minutes from home, but it felt like it was a whole different world. And I'm thinking, this is exactly what I needed. So just go to resortpass.com, choose your resort, choose your day, luxury resort day passes start at just $1,5. Once you post your daycation, people are going to ask where you are. Go to resortpass.com slash almost famous and use the promo code almost famous to get $20 off when you spend $100. That's code almost famous at resortpass.com slash almost famous. Here are today's vocabulary words first in Japanese, then in English. Kichoumenna

16:05Kichoumenna Metandalus Ex大家都 Unexpected 汗 汗 汗 汗 汗 汗 汗 汗 都会の

17:11都会の ICHI, spectacular. Ichibo, ichibo, Ichibo, panoramic. Motivation, motivation, motivation, motivational. KINCHO, KINCHO, tension. ANTE-SHI, ANTE-SHI, stabilized. UNAZUITE, UNAZUITE, UNAZUITE.

18:15NARREN, OEMASHA, OEMASHA, OEMASHA. TENCLUDED, TOKI HANASHIMASHA, TOKI HANASHIMASHA, TOKI HANASHIMASHA. RELEASE, MANZOC, MANZOC, MANZOC, Satisfaction, JIKKANSHIMASHA, JIKKANSHIMASHA, JIKKANSHIMASHA, RELEASED, FUSHOKU, FUSHOKU, FUSHOKU, BANNISH, NORIKOEL, NORIKOEL, NORIKOEL, OVERCOME, STORESS FULNA, STORESS FULNA, STORESS FULNA, STORESS FUL, JICIN, JICIN, confidence,

19:22SEIKO TENISHITA, SEIKO TENISHITA, SEIKO TENISHITA, Achieved, JUMBIE, JUMBIE, JUMBIE, PLEPORATION, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, GIMEN, GIMEN, GIMEN, DELTS. We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent Fiction Japanese. Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging content that will help you to reach your goals. But we can't do it alone. Your support is crucial in keeping our doors open and our content flowing. Please, consider becoming a premium subscriber today. We'll get more stories, no ads, custom episode requests, and more.

20:25Visit www.fluentfiction.org Premium Japanese. Thanks for listening. And now, a final word from our sponsors. This is Matt Rodgers from Los Cultures, test with Matt Rodgers and Bowen Yang. This is Bowen Yang from Los Cultures, test with Matt Rodgers and Bowen Yang. You know when people try a new food and suddenly it's like, wait, that's the reaction. A lot of people are having when they first try QB Mayo. It's the one with the red cap and the little baby on the bottle. You've probably seen it in the grocery store before. And if you've ever just walked past it, some people would say that's a huge mistake. Because this mayo is different. Most mayonnaise uses whole eggs. QB only uses egg yolks, which gives it this rich umami flavor. It's smoother, deeper, and almost buttery. Once people try it, they start putting it on everything. Egg sandwiches, fries, burgers, some fans even swear by dipping pizza crust in it. And once you notice it, you start seeing it everywhere. Chefs use it, restaurants use it, people who really care about flavor use it. Never try it, grab the bottle with the red cap next time you're at the store.

21:28Put it on just about anything, then you'll understand. QB, the original Japanese mayonnaise. This is Ashley Akinetti from the Almost Amused Podcast. You ever notice you and your spouse keep saying, we need to get away, but you never actually plan anything. That was us until we did something fun and spontaneous. We went to resort pass.com. There are hundreds of hotel resorts, pools and spots and private beaches that you can enjoy. You can spend the day at a luxury resort, pool, spa, massage without booking an overnight stay. And listen, I may have only been like 15 minutes from home, but it felt like it was a whole different world. And I'm thinking, this is exactly what I needed. So just go to resort pass.com, choose your resort, choose your day, luxury resort day passes start at just $1,5. Once you post your daycation, people are going to ask where you are. Go to resort pass.com slash almost famous and use the promo code almost famous to get $20 off when you spend $100.

22:28That's code almost famous at resort pass.com slash almost famous. This is Ashley Akinetti from the Almost Amused Podcast. You ever notice you and your spouse keep saying, we need to get away, but you never actually plan anything. That was us until we did something fun and spontaneous. We went to resort pass.com. There are hundreds of hotel resorts, pools and spots and private beaches that you can enjoy. You can spend the day at a luxury resort, pool, spa, massage without booking an overnight stay. And listen, I may have only been like 15 minutes from home, but it felt like it was a whole different world. And I'm thinking, this is exactly what I needed. So just go to resort pass.com, choose your resort, choose your day, luxury resort day passes start at just $1,5. Once you post your daycation, people are going to ask where you are. Go to resort pass.com slash almost famous and use the promo code almost famous to get $20 off when you spend $100.

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