It was very dangerous that day. I was still remembering this situation when I drowned under the sea. The whole story began when we my parents planned to go to the beach accompaning my grandparents. I waded in the water with my brother and grandfather. Suddenly, the sand in the water started to dissolve under my feets. Being drowned for a while was a strange feeling. It was unbelievable since I could breath while drowning! Everyone who I told him didn't believe me. I managed through climbing on my grandfather body. However, my grandfather drowned instead of me and I realized that my brother also drowned. Eventually, my father rescued us all from drowning. It was like I escaped from death, then I ended up crying and wailing.

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When do you say this? How do you say it another way? I let him have it.

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Happy New Year. On New Year’s Day, I went to a shrine with my family in the morning and prayed for a good year. Waking up early was a little hard, but the cold air felt fresh and clean. It made me feel that a new year had really started. There were many people at the shrine, and everyone looked happy and calm. The lively mood was very New Year-like and left a strong impression on me. After praying, I drank amazake. It was warm and sweet, and it made my cold body feel relaxed and comfortable. After that, I went to my grandmother’s house and spent time with my relatives. Many family members gathered there, and the house felt very warm and cheerful. There was a lot of food, such as sushi and sukiyaki, on the table. Everything looked delicious, and it was hard to choose what to eat first. I enjoyed every dish, and I ate more than usual. While eating, we talked about recent events, school life, and old memories from the past. We laughed a lot, and time passed very quickly. Some relatives were people I do not see very often, so I was happy to talk with them and hear how they are doing. Spending time together with my family and laughing was very fun and meaningful. I felt once again that New Year is a special time. I was able to start the new year in a positive way, and it became a New Year I will remember for a long time.

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