Hello, how are you? What are you doing right now as you read this letter? Where are you? Do you have cute children? Who is with you? Are you married? Do you still have acne? Ah, I have so many questions. In ten years, I will be 33 years old. For a 33-year-old woman, the days of youthful whims are probably over. I hope the frightening acne that scares me at 23 is gone by now. That would be a relief.
　At 18, I dreamed of going to Japan to see its beauty. After graduating high school, my strong fascination with Japan led me to major in Japanese. I smoothly entered a university specializing in Japanese. At 22, I graduated. After four years in college, the courage I had at 18 gradually diminished. Life’s path is long, and I was unsure how to proceed, whether to go to Japan or not. After much thought and consultation with my parents, I overcame my timidity and fears. After preparing, I arrived in Japan on March 22, 2017. Do you think this decision was right? Currently, my biggest worry is about finding a job. Where do you work? Have you found a job you love? At 18, I wanted to be a Japanese teacher, have you realized this dream?
　How is our family doing? Dad must have retired by now. Embarrassing as it is, I’m very curious: are you married now? Is your husband the same person you’re with now? Are you happy? I plan to get married at 28, wanting to fully enjoy my freedom from 23 to 28, focusing on work without marrying. What do you think about this now? Which do you find more important, family or work? Or are you still pursuing freedom?
　Are you still straightforward and casual in nature? Ah, I’ve thought about so many things today.
　My Japanese level is still low now. How is your Japanese? You must have reached a proficient level by now. If so, congratulations.
　I am working hard on various things now and will carve out my path for the future. Please keep up your efforts in ten years.
　Take care, from your current self.