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Party Preparation

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1. The two friends are in a living room, getting everything ready for tonight's birthday party.

2. Friend (Yuki)

   ねえ、音楽をかけながら飾り付けしない?そのほうが楽しいよ。

   Hey, why don't we decorate while playing music? It'll be more fun that way.

3. You

   いいね!じゃあスマホで音楽流しながら風船膨らませるよ。

   Sounds good! I'll play music on my phone while blowing up balloons.

4. Friend (Yuki)

   私は料理を作りながらテーブルの飾りも考えるね。

   I'll think about the table decorations while cooking.

5. You

   料理、何品くらい作るつもり?

   About how many dishes are you planning to make?

6. Friend (Yuki)

   うーん、五品くらいかな。レシピを見ながら作るから時間かかるかも。

   Hmm, maybe about five. Since I'll be checking the recipe while cooking, it might take a while.

7. You

   大丈夫、僕も手伝うよ。風船を膨らませながら盛り付けの準備もできるし。

   Don't worry, I'll help too. I can prepare the plating while blowing up balloons.

8. Friend (Yuki)

   ありがとう!じゃあスマホでチェックリスト見ながら確認してくれる?

   Thanks! Then could you check things off while looking at the checklist on your phone?

9. You

   うん、任せて。リストを確認しながら足りないもの探すね。

   Sure, leave it to me. I'll look for missing items while checking the list.

10. Friend (Yuki)

    はあ、なんか疲れてきたね。休みながらやろうか。

    Ugh, I'm getting kind of tired. Let's take breaks while we work.

11. You

    そうだね。お茶でも飲みながら少し休憩しよう。

    Yeah, let's rest a bit while drinking some tea.

12. Friend (Yuki)

    うん、それがいい。休んだら、また元気出てきそう。

    Yeah, that's good. I think I'll feel energized again after resting.

13. You

    きっとみんな喜ぶよ、こんなに頑張って準備してるんだから。

    Everyone's definitely going to be happy, since we're putting in so much effort to prepare.

14. Friend (Yuki)

    そうだといいな。よし、休憩終わったらまた頑張ろう!

    I hope so. Okay, once the break's over, let's keep going!