You were born in 1991, so you’re 13 years old. How old were you when you started playing the piano?
I started playing the piano in 3 years old.
Do you play other musical instruments?
No, I don’t.
Who is your favorite composer? For playing?
My favorite composer is BEETHOVEN for playing.
For listening?
My favorite composer is CHOPIN for listening.
Have you composed any music?
No, I haven’t.
Your mother is coming to California with you. I suppose she speaks English very well. Do you? Are you fluent?
Not so. My mother speaks soso.
Have you studied English in school?
Yes, I have now. And I take English lessons at GEOS.
Why did you learn to speak English?
Because I hope speak to many people.
Do many of your friends speak it?
No, they don’t.
Have you visited other countries?
Yes, I have. I visited France and Poland and Vienna.
It has been discovered that there’s a mental connection between early music studies and a talent (and liking) for mathematics:
Are you mathematical?
I think........ I don't know.
Do you have sisters and/or brothers?
No, I haven’t.
Do you like to read? Who are your favorite authors?
Yes, I do. My favorite author is Agatha Christie. I like Detective Story.
What are your interests other than music?
I like basketball. I like listening to music of J-pops. I like Historic.
Sashimi and sushi are very popular among some Americans now. Do you eat these foods yourself?
Yes, Of course. I very like these.
We have a Sushi restaurant in Nevada City. I wonder what you and your mother will think of it.
How often do you eat sashimi and sushi?
Once a week.
What’s your favorite dinner?
My favorite dinner is meat.
What do you like for breakfast?
I like all foods!
Do you cook? If so, what do you like to cook?
Yes, I do. I like omelet.
Does your family have a favorite recipe?
We aren’t particular about food.
