Mary-san Comes on Foot

“The summer rays make for a harsh season, but how are you holding up? It is a pleasure to meet you. I am called Mary, and I am something of an urban legend in training. I understand that I am making a sudden, discourteous request, but if you would be so kind, could you please answer the phone? Of course, I have no intention of using up your time, and I am not considering anything as brazen as requesting you to play the part of a conversation partner. That being said- mind you- if you refuse to hear out my initial utterance, then to someone who aims to be Mary-san such as myself, it is a considerable jolt to my mentality and…

(Omitted)

… So you see, I thought I would try my best and give it a go! When it comes to Mary-san, she’s an urban legend with a bit of a name in this industry. So personally, I’d rather not remain a trainee; I think I’d quite like to become the real Mary-san. Therefore, um, if it isn’t too troubling, could you please answer the phone…?”

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