[He does appreciate all of the gifts.... even if he's not particularly practiced in gift giving himself, like. What does he do............... should he give gifts for the new year....
But how do you give gifts...... hm.
Ah well.]
And I am aware that Japan is slowly accepting Western influence. I do not see the need to dismiss it or pretend as though it isn't happening. But even so... it is not a tradition I am familiar with.
[1878 is the really awkward transition period, he's trying, but.... there's really no happy medium here.]
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[He does appreciate all of the gifts.... even if he's not particularly practiced in gift giving himself, like. What does he do............... should he give gifts for the new year....
But how do you give gifts...... hm.
Ah well.]
And I am aware that Japan is slowly accepting Western influence. I do not see the need to dismiss it or pretend as though it isn't happening. But even so... it is not a tradition I am familiar with.
[1878 is the really awkward transition period, he's trying, but.... there's really no happy medium here.]