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It's mid-afternoon in the office break room. A colleague finds the user pouring coffee, looking tired.
Colleague
あ、田中さん、コーヒー飲んでるんですか?
Oh, Tanaka, are you having some coffee?
Office Worker
はい、ちょっと疲れているので、休憩しています。
Yeah, I'm a bit tired, so I'm taking a break.
Colleague
そうですか。今、何をしているんですか?あの資料の仕事ですか?
I see. What are you working on right now? Is it that document project?
Office Worker
はい、そうです。午前中からずっと資料を作っています。
Yes, that's right. I've been making the materials since this morning.
Colleague
大変ですね。部長も待っていますよね?
That sounds tough. The manager is waiting too, right?
Office Worker
はい、待っています。でも、まだ半分しかできていません。
Yes, he's waiting. But I've only finished about half of it.
Colleague
じゃあ、私も手伝いましょうか?今は暇していますから。
Then how about I help you? I'm free right now.
Office Worker
本当ですか?助かります!ありがとうございます。
Really? That would help so much! Thank you.
Colleague
いいえ、いいえ。田中さんはいつも頑張っていますから。
No problem at all. You're always working so hard, after all.
Office Worker
ありがとうございます。じゃあ、コーヒーを飲んでから、一緒にやりましょう。
Thank you. Well then, let's drink our coffee first, and then work on it together.
Colleague
いいですね!今、いいコーヒーを淹れていますよ。
Sounds good! I'm actually brewing some nice coffee right now.
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