There are afew students who have recently become obsessed with the phrase "I love you." Considering there is no Japanese equivalent, I don't imagine they can undertstand the possible depth of it's meaning, but they sure do like to say it. They leave notes on my desk, in my desk, on boards of my classrooms, all reading I love you, though some not always spelt correctly. They shout it out when they see me walking home, or riding around town. It would be embarassing, if anyone in this country spoke English, but they don't, so it's not. But if they keep it up, this may be the longest relationship I've ever had. In fact, give them a few more weeks, and it'll be a new official record.