There's a yogurt left if you are still hungry.

The following, a piecemeal letter from my 9th grade students at one school. By far the most apathetic students I have, they surprised me today, their last class with me, with some touching letters. I have not changed any words, spellings, or punctuation, only taken sentences from each letter and self-aggrandizingly put them together as one . You hear that inflating sound? That's my head.

Dear Michael sensei,

How are you? I'm cold. today I write you because we'll graduation on March tenth. I met you at Naruko public hall in this summer for the first time. I felt relieved to see you. Because you looked a kind man. I like you. You are very interesting. I enjoyed English everyday. Thank you for your teaching. Typhoon game was especially nice. I think you are able to be a good teacher. I don't forget you. I had a good time to spend the everyday is a wonderful memory with Micheal. I want to don't forget forever. I hope to spend the enjoy everyday eachother. Thank you for a long time. Michael's class make my life good and happy. You are a great teacher. Thank you very much till now. It was difficult for me, but you taught me patient. I will hold out at high school, so Michael hold out too. I'm very like your English. Thanks to your help, so I'm like English. Thank you for a happy time. Thanks to you, I became bright. How nice your lesson was! I was taught by you. Do you know "Seikima 2"? They are greatness band group. And, you are greatness too. Michael is very really kind because I became to like English better. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Goodbye, Michael, and good luck. I miss your lessons. From now on, a teacher carry on. I will never forget you. Thank you very much.

Love,
Kawatabi JHS 3rd year students