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An office worker is waiting for the elevator in the lobby when a passerby strikes up a friendly chat about the weather.
Passerby
こんにちは。今日は本当に暑いですね。
Hello. It's really hot today, isn't it.
Office Worker
こんにちは。そうですね、朝からすごく暑いです。
Hi. Yeah, it's been really hot since this morning.
Passerby
昨日は涼しかったのに、今日は全然違いますね。
It was cool yesterday, but today is totally different.
Office Worker
本当ですね。会社まで歩くのが大変でした。
Really. It was tough just walking to the office.
Passerby
それは大変でしたね。水分はちゃんと取っていますか。
That sounds rough. Are you drinking enough water?
Office Worker
はい、さっきも冷たいお茶を飲みました。
Yes, I just had some cold tea a moment ago.
Passerby
それは良かったです。明日は少し涼しくなるらしいですよ。
That's good to hear. I heard tomorrow will get a bit cooler.
Office Worker
それは嬉しいニュースですね。今日みたいな暑さは正直つらいです。
That's happy news. Honestly, heat like today's is rough.
Passerby
分かります。でも夕方から雨が降るかもしれないので、傘を持って行った方がいいですよ。
I know what you mean. But it might rain in the evening, so you should bring an umbrella.
Office Worker
教えてくれてありがとうございます。今から傘を用意しますね。
Thanks for the heads-up. I'll get an umbrella ready now.
Passerby
どういたしまして。今日も一日お疲れ様です。
You're welcome. Have a good day at work.
Office Worker
ありがとうございます。そちらも良い一日を。
Thank you. You have a great day too.
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