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Self-introduction
I'm in my second year of working and I'm 26 years old. I started my career later than others because I attended graduate school. I work to pursue my passion for stage plays and musicals, and I wake up early on weekends to engage in ticket battles.
Until around my college years, I was an otaku who enjoyed playing otome games that transcended distant time and space, as well as hack-and-slash games set in the Warring States period. I haven't been as much of an otaku lately, but I play YumeKuro (a smartphone game).
Also, when I was doing my teaching practicum, I felt like I should know more than just Arashi (a Japanese boy band), so I started casually following Kis-My-Ft2 and their songs.
No Overseas Experience
I used to despise English classes since middle and high school.
One of my parents was an English teacher who employed strict teaching methods (which contributed to my dislike). Although my grades were good, I didn't like studying English grammar, and I disliked being part of a group that believed "we are good at English" because we all attended the same cram school. Therefore, I chose to specialize in Japanese literature in college.
However, my perception of English changed in university, which was a turning point for me.
The university I entered had a welcoming atmosphere for international students, so even while in Japan, I had more opportunities for international exchange. I have always had a strong curiosity for learning new things through books and television, so my motivation suddenly increased for English and international interaction. English went from being a bothersome subject that I had to study to becoming a tool for communication. Moreover, with friends, even if I made mistakes in English, they wouldn't get angry, so it made me feel more at ease.
In graduate school, I participated in an international exchange program organized by the Cabinet Office of Japan. The program involved interactions with China (with interpreters mainly using Japanese, but sometimes I would use English for personal conversations), and it sparked my interest in Chinese culture and its people.
Current Job
I currently work as a staff member in a nonprofit organization, involved in the management of international exchange projects. My daily tasks are in Japanese, but I also have opportunities to exchange emails in English with people living abroad.
However, I struggle a lot when it comes to answering English phone calls or meeting English-speaking clients! This frustration became the catalyst for me to decide to study abroad, utilizing the company's support.
Goals in Malaysia
For now, my goals are to focus on improving my conversational skills and to explore various places! I don't want to confine myself to the place I stay!
I've always been the type who can happily stay indoors for days, and once I start researching something in the library or in front of my computer, I can't stop. But since I'm going abroad, I want to walk outside and explore.
I still have the energy to handle a little bit of hardship, and I plan to challenge myself to visit places and have experiences that I can only do in Malaysia.
Since the actual travel is still far ahead, I will start by documenting my preparations and research before the trip in a relaxed manner.
Thank you in advance for your support!
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