[JWEB] Kawashima Noel (Noemaru) - 14 June 2022 (Part 1)

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Happy Noemaru update week!

This week, Noemaru has a Q&A segment and Noel's usual essay; his theme this week is about striking a balance between trying to be the best, and knowing when to take a breather.

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Noemaru monthly update – 14 June 2022, 6pm JST

Well, well, the date has changed here in LA too, and so

We’re now living in the same 14th day of June; Kawashima Noel, here.

Ah~ no, no, hello~, it’s Noel here~ (*´꒳`*)

I’m grateful (to meet you)~ Ah, no, hello~✌️

I got a lot of questions last month too, so my happiness is at its peak~ Lulu, lalala~ (dance of happiness)

We’ll, I’d like to get on with my replies!

After the questions, I’ll also pen down my regular update for this month, so if it’s okay with you, please read all the way to the e~nd☺️

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Q. (Hinami)

Noel-kun, thank you so much for (your updates) every day! What is the one thing you are most looking forward to?

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A.

Thank you too, for every day!

Now, huhhh 🤔

I’d like to open up the English novel that I was finally able to buy, maybe!

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Q. (Matsu Kai)

I’m due to appear at an English speech content, but somehow I can’t shake the feeling of embarrassment, and I can’t pronounce (the words) in the way I’d like to. How do you think I can get rid of this embarrassment?

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A.

Other people are other people, and you are you, you know.

I guess you’d feel embarrassed if you start thinking about, what might happen if you fail, or if you can’t do it like you’d planned, right.

But, even if anyone laughs at you, you do you, you know.

There may be many reasons for it, but no matter what you do, in the end, well, that’s something that will help you improve yourself even further!

If you do well, then you’ll be able to think, “I was able to get a good result thanks to my own hard work!”,

And even if you fail, you’ll be able to make new discoveries by thinking, “What can I fix so it’ll go well the next time?”, you see.

At the start, leave the things around you be; what you should be facing is just your own self, I think that might be best 💡

Do your best:)

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Q. (Tonari no Kaki wa Kakikukeko)

Thank you very much for the hard work you put in until late every day.

Ever since you began writing down the time at which you write the Noemaru entries, I will look at the clock and think, “”He’s writing it at this kind of time, huh~”

You seem to be writing Noemaru at 1am or 2am, in the middle of the night, but how many hours of sleep do you get? I think that previously you did mention that you are a person who does not require much sleep, but there are times when I do wonder if you are properly getting enough sleep.

[ T/N: Just a note that this reader is writing using very formal Japanese. ]

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A.

I get around 5-6 hours a day, you know.

This amount of sleep is just barely sufficient to give me enough energy to face the day, so I’ll make sure that I don’t get any less than this😴

That’s why, I think I’m no longer kind of person who can survive on very little sleep, any more 🤔

Though, if I don’t fully utilise my time each day, I’ll feel like I lost out on something, so that’s something I’d like to work on fixing (´ｰ｀)

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Q. (Akane)

I’d like a photo of Noel-kun’s funny face!

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A.

I don’t wanna, puuu. If it’s a smiley photo, I’ll put one at the end, puuu.

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Q. (Moe)

Noel-kun, I’ve selfishly been calling you the “boyfriend of my heart”, but is it okay to keep on calling you that from now on?

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A.

Of course! Call me whatever you like~ ☺️

I’d be even happier if you called me the “lover of your heart”~!

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Q. (Iburigakko.)

I am regularly taking an English (proficiency) exam that tests my listening and reading ability. Whenever I take the listening test, my scores improve, but recently my scores in reading have been going down, and I’m a little anxious about that. Noel-san, how do you study English?

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A.

Wow, you’re ama~zing!

Just keep on going like that ✏️

Oh no, if the increase (in your score) is due to your ability rather than coincidence, then I think the drop (in your score) is just a coincidence.

The fact that the score keeps going up every time you take the test means that it’s thanks to your skill, so if you can maintain your focus for the reading portion too I think you’ll be okay!

How do I study, huhhh🤔

Well, right now, I’ve been placed in an English-speaking environment every day, which I’m thankful for, so I’m learning every day, you know.

I’ve heard that it’s good to say aloud in English things that you wouldn’t normally say, but which you are feeling or thinking of, so I’m putting that into practice.

Also, I don’t just stop at (reading) short passages, but I’m trying to become able to understand long and detailed explanatory passages right now; I think that’s about it!

I hope it helps ☺️

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Q. (Pazu)

What’s your preference for when you cook rice? (Like, do you prefer it cooked harder, or softer, etc…)

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A.

Softer~ ☺️

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Q. (Sappi)

What kind of cuisine would make you, Noel-kun, who’s good at cooking, think “If you can make this, you’re amazing!”?? I want you to think I’m amazing, so I’d like to become able to make that ♡ (lol)

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A.

A French course meal.

A Manchu-Han Imperial Feast*.

And also, cup noodles, I guess~

[ T/N: A style of Chinese grand banquet developed during the Qing Dynasty. It is said to require at least 108 dishes cooked over a total of three days. ]

I’m the type of guy who’ll think, “Might I actually be good at cooking?!” when I can fry a sausage without bursting (the skin). Hahaha.

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Q. (Mi- no nukegara)

When you take afternoon naps, are you the kind to properly!! sleep in the bed??

Or do you leisurely!! nap on the sofa??

I hope that you’ll be able to get a good amount of rest from now on, too, Noe-san~~~

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A.

I’ll properly sleep in the bed for 15 minutes!

(The way you wrote) “I hope~~~” is cute, you know.

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Q. (Noa)

Please say something to the Quiz Club members!

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A.

“I want to hurry and meet up with you guys~!” Please tell them that Noel says this~! (lol)

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Q. (Koru)

I recently bought a new washing machine to replace the one I’ve used for 10 years. It was starting to fall apart, so I thought I should before it breaks down…

The new washing machine has the unique smell of a new product, and I end up sniffing it every time (I use it) (lol).

Noel-kun, is there a particular smell of any new product that you like?

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A.

That’s a good decision~ ☺️

I like the smell of new tyres.

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Q. (Flannel Flower)

Noel-san, what kind of flower, and flower language, do you like?

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A.

Poinsettias! I like the flower language for all its colours! Try looking it up ☺️

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Q. (Ayana)

Is there something that you make a point of doing every day in order to keep your body in good health?

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A.

I’ll look at the condition of my nails!

From them, I can tell my recent state, you know!

Based on that, I’ll be able to supplement whatever is missing!

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Q. (Kacho)

This is not a question, but…

I’m always saved by Noel-kun’s essays.

Words spun by a warm person, they’re really precious, you know! They’re almost like my nourishment for living.

Really, thank you so much for everything!

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A.

Thank you for everything, from me, too!

I’m aiming to become a presence that will “be” (your nourishment) rather than “almost like” it ☺️

>> Part 2