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Clerk

Welcome. Hello.

Customer

Hello. Um, I'd like to order.

Clerk

Yes. Will you be dining in, or would you like it to go?

Customer

Huh? Sorry. I don't really understand the word “omeshiagari.”

Clerk

My apologies. Would you like to drink it here, or take it to go?

Customer

Oh, you mean whether I'll drink it here or take it home. What does “omeshiagari” mean?

Clerk

“Meshiagaru” is a polite way to say “eat” or “drink.” Here, it means “Will you drink it in this café?”

Customer

I see. Then I'll drink it here.

Clerk

Yes. When you're having it here, saying “For here, please” is perfectly fine.

Customer

For here, please. I think I'll be able to say that right away next time.

Clerk

Yes, you'll be having it here. Have you decided what you would like to order?

Customer

I'm still deciding. Which drink isn't too sweet?

Clerk

How about a café latte? It contains milk, but no sugar.

Customer

Then I'll have one café latte, please.

Clerk

Would you like it hot or iced?

Customer

Um... It's hot today, so I'll have it iced, please.

Clerk

What size would you like? We have small, medium, and large.

Customer

Which one is the regular size?

Clerk

At our café, medium is the most commonly chosen. I don't think it will be too much.

Customer

Then a medium, please.

Clerk

Certainly. Would you like anything else?

Customer

Sorry. I'm still not used to Japanese, and I get a little nervous when the questions keep coming. Could you speak a little more slowly?

Clerk

Of course. It's fine to take your time. From here on, I'll check one thing at a time.

Customer

That really helps. Thank you.

Clerk

The question I just asked means, “Is there anything else you would like to order?”

Customer

Oh, you were asking whether I wanted to order anything else. I understand that.

Clerk

Yes. There's no need to hurry, so please take your time choosing.

Customer

Before that, can I change the milk in the café latte to soy milk?

Clerk

Yes. You can change it to soy milk for an additional fifty yen.

Customer

Does the flavor change a lot if I choose soy milk?

Clerk

It adds the aroma of soy milk and gives it a slightly smoother flavor.

Customer

Then soy milk, please. I'd like to try a new flavor.

Clerk

Certainly. Let me ask you once more. Would you like anything else?

Customer

Yes. I'm curious about the matcha roll cake in that display case. Is it sweet?

Clerk

This item is available today only and is mildly sweet. You can really enjoy the aroma of the matcha.

Customer

That sounds delicious. Then I'll have one of those too.

Clerk

Would it be all right if we prepare the roll cake together with your café latte?

Customer

Yes, together, please.

Clerk

Certainly. Will that be everything?

Customer

Yes, that's everything. Thank you for checking everything slowly. That really helped.

Clerk

Let me confirm your order. One medium iced café latte, changed to soy milk. And one matcha roll cake. You'll have both here, correct?

Customer

Oh, I understood “omeshiagari” that time. It means eating and drinking here, right?

Clerk

Yes, exactly. Is everything in this order correct?

Customer

Yes, everything is correct.

Clerk

Do you have our café's app? If you show your membership card, you'll earn points.

Customer

Yes, I installed the app yesterday, but I still don't know where to display the membership card.

Clerk

Tap “Membership Card” at the bottom of the screen, and a barcode will appear.

Customer

Oh, there it is. Is this the right screen?

Clerk

Yes, that screen is fine. I'll scan it here.

Customer

Can I use this coupon too?

Clerk

Yes, you can. I'll scan this as well and apply a fifty-yen discount.

Customer

I'm glad I installed the app in advance.

Clerk

After applying the coupon, your total is 1,160 yen. How would you like to pay?

Customer

By credit card, please.

Clerk

Please insert your card into this terminal.

Customer

Should I insert it this way?

Clerk

Yes, that way is fine. Next, please enter your PIN.

Customer

Okay... I've entered it.

Clerk

Your payment is complete. Please take your card.

Customer

Thank you.

Clerk

Would you like your receipt?

Customer

Excuse me. Does “goiriyō” mean “Do you need it?”

Clerk

Yes, exactly. Do you need the receipt?

Customer

Yes, please. I'll make a note of “goiriyō” later too.

Clerk

Certainly. Here is your receipt. It says number twenty-three, so we'll call your number when your drink and cake are ready.

Customer

I understand. Where should I wait?

Clerk

Please wait near the pickup counter. It's in front of the counter on your right.

Customer

Okay. Thank you for speaking slowly for me.

Clerk

Not at all. Please wait near the pickup counter for a moment.

Clerk

Customer waiting on number twenty-three, thank you for waiting. Here is your medium iced soy latte and matcha roll cake. Please take your time and enjoy them.

Customer

Thank you.

Customer

All right... I understood “omeshiagari,” and I managed to order all the way to the end. Maybe I've gained a little confidence.

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