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Choosing Movies

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1. Two friends are scrolling through a movie app on the couch, trying to pick something to watch tonight.

2. Friend (Yuki)

   ねえ、今日何の映画見たい？

   Hey, what movie do you want to watch today?

3. You

   うーん、ホラー映画見たいな。

   Hmm, I kind of want to watch a horror movie.

4. Friend (Yuki)

   えー、怖いのはちょっと苦手…。コメディが見たいんだけど。

   Ugh, I'm not really into scary stuff... I want to watch a comedy.

5. You

   コメディか。じゃあ、面白い映画探そうよ。

   A comedy, huh. Okay, let's look for a funny movie then.

6. Friend (Yuki)

   これどう？新しいコメディ映画だよ。すごく笑いたい気分なんだ。

   How about this one? It's a new comedy movie. I'm really in the mood to laugh.

7. You

   うーん、でもちょっと短すぎない？もっと長い映画が見たいなあ。

   Hmm, but isn't it a bit too short? I kind of want to watch a longer movie.

8. Friend (Yuki)

   じゃあ、アクション映画はどう？あれも面白そうだよ。

   Then how about an action movie? That one looks interesting too.

9. You

   いいね！アクション映画、見たかったんだ！

   Nice! I've actually been wanting to watch an action movie!

10. Friend (Yuki)

    決まりだね！チケット、今買っちゃおう。

    It's decided then! Let's go ahead and buy the tickets now.

11. You

    うん！ポップコームも食べたいから、買いに行こう。

    Yeah! I want to get popcorn too, so let's go buy some.

12. Friend (Yuki)

    了解！私は甘いポップコーンが食べたいな。

    Got it! I want the sweet popcorn.

13. You

    じゃあ、二種類買おうよ。楽しみだね！

    Then let's buy both kinds. I can't wait!