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Hello everyone. Do you know what day it is today?
Its the 11th of April, I know. But, whats even more special about today?
Yes, that's right! Ryoko's coming to Melbourne
I know! I can't believe it! I don't know why she chose to come to Melbourne but she has
and i'm so looking forward to it. And do you know what is even more special about today is that
she chose me to be her special chauffeur
and i've got a special evening planned for her tonight
so, I heard that she's arrived so we must hurry so let’s not keep her waiting
so lets go!
I'm really excited
Wah! I'm just so excited
I can't believe that she's here!
So many questions to ask.
I wonder what her fans are thinking
I heard that they're waiting
at the city at 7pm tonight for her arrival
this is really exciting! anyway, better get going
since I was short on time
I had to race to her private arrival terminal to avoid being swamped by her fans
Here we are at tiger airways
because we know she only flies the best
and after five minutes, she finally appeared
wait, I think I can see her
Oh yes, Oh yes it's her! Oh my god it’s her! Oh my god it’s her!
Ryoko - Hello!! Stefan – It’s her. She's arrived, the famous Ryoko
Ryoko - Why are you taking this? Stefan - Because it’s your final time
Its not my final time. I said it might be.
So, how are you? And why are you wearing a hat!?
because I'm growing my hair long
huh...!?
she was immediately on the phone to her associates to inform them of her arrival
for it was tonight
that she would introduce me
to the dizzing heights of Melbourne glamour
Melbourne, yeah! Progressive, Modern, Sophisticated
Culture, feel it!!
Arrivng at QV to meet her fans,
Ryoko was disappointed to find nobody there
Apparently there had been a mix up and that nothing had been planned
She called the Victorian Culture Minister to lodge a complaint
but before that, she contacted her friends to organize a second event
Of course, she was a little bit stressed
Soon, her associates and old friends began to arrive one by one
and she decided to take everyone out for an elegant meal
Tonight, she was going to treat everyone like royalty by taking us out to Hofbrauhaus
one of Melbourne's finest restaurants
after everyone got seated
Ryoko used her celebrity status to ensure that no expense was spared
entertaining her guests tonight
She immediately ordered a round of drinks to ensure everyone's lips were wet
for good table conversation
Not everyone may know this
Ryoko's huge popularity here has created an explosion in the number of people
learning Japanese
even the Japanese here are learning Japanese
Stefan - Are you excited that Ryoko is here? Arron - Yes Stefan - How long have you been waiting for?
It’s been over a year now? It’s just that I missed her in Sydney though.
The dinner arrived
and the atmosphere was absolutely glowing
Everyone was having the time of their lives
Ryoko is a master of conversation and she ensured that everyone's minds stimulated
she would also dabble in her hobby
of amateur photography
much to the delight of her friends
Allison - My name is Allison Ward, and I am Ryoko's PR rep. Stefan - PR rep? She needs one. She’s a bit of a celebrity around here
Definately a celebrity. A lot of work to take care of her.
yeah?
Very high maintenance
As you can see, she is very loud and very opinionated
But we love her. She pays well. We love her.
Stefan - I heard this is her final tour
Yes, unfortunately she has to go back to Japan
bring her back to that market
but we hope to bring her back out eventually
we are looking at a 2 year forecast
but for now, we are returning back to Japan
back to her home soil
Stefan - definately got a strong fan base here
definately. as you can see from the strong turn out tonight. these are all associates
we couldn't bring all the fans in.
but hopefully we can bring the fans in sometime soon.
as the night drew on
guests became tired.
Ryoko generously paid for the whole meal
and took us out onto the street for more continued celebrations
Next, she would take us out to equinox bar
where we continued to party the night away
making sure that her guests never spent a cent
she continued to shout rounds of the finest beverages for everyone
Ikue- Good luck, Ryoko. Stefan - Were you excited that she was coming to Melbourne? Ikue - I guess so...
Stefan - This is her last time so...
Bowen - I don't think this will be her last time.
Stefan - What made you big fans of Ryoko? Ikue - Her quirkiness...?
Ryoko was not afraid to show her funnier side too
and she would often be kind enough to offer fans like me some of her famous
fan service
Ryoko, don't go!
I'm going to be lonely
Stefan - I heard this is her final tour
I know you are gonna come back!
Stefan - Are you a big fan of her?
I have a photo that I took of Ryoko and I together,
and I printed it out
and I keep it under my pillow. I love you Ryoko!!!
unfortunately, Ryoko's busy celebrity lifestyle meant that we
couldn't partying all night
it was time for us to say our goodbyes
we all fought back tears that night. It’s because we love her so much!
Remember Ryoko,
Melbourne loves you
let's hope that she can find time in her busy lifestyle to visit us again
(Japanese) Let's meet again!
Allison - Is that what you wanted? Stefan - Yep!