Hey guys!
All of the stories in this new series, Best Birthday Ever will be taking place in a small town, Durham, New Hampshire. Note that all couples celebrating in the stories are homosexual. The couples are as follows, TK/Cody, Yolei/Kari, Joe/Izzy, Daisuke/Ken, and finally, Sora/Mimi. The next one up on the list is of course, TK's birthday, on November 6th! Expect this next book on the 5th of November! Also, Yamato is used as a nickname instead of his first name. His first name in this series is Matthew.
Here's a list of phrases used in this book compiled into a short Glossary
Japanese
Itadakimasu: Bon appetit!
-Chan: an honorific in Japan used for lovers, close friends, babies, young children, teenage girls, or any youthful woman. Can be used for males if directed towards young children, babies, close friends or lovers.
Senpai: Senior
Moshi moshi?: Hello? (Used when answering the telephone in Japan.)
Spanish
¡De nada!: You're welcome!
Tu novio: Your boyfriend
¡Muchas gracias!: Thank you very much!
Muy guapo: Very handsome
El senior: Your senior
Béatriz: A common Spanish first name
Francesca*: A common name used in Spanish or Italian usually meaning Frances.
*Also applies to Italian
French: Mais oui!: Of course!
Mademoiselle: Miss
Marie: A common French first name
C'est destinée!: It's destiny!
C'est pas un surpris si nous assister à votre marriage!: It's no surprise we'll be attending your wedding!
Une famille: A family
Italian: Mamma mia!: An expression used to say things such as: My goodness!
Un aventura: An adventure
Un grande aventura: A big adventure
Credimi, Taichi Yusei Kamiya: Believe in me, Taichi Yusei Kamiya
Io credo in me e io credo in te pure: I believe in myself and I believe in you as well
Andrà tutto bene: It'll be alright
Farò il dolore diventano piacere: I'll make the pain into pleasure.
Non si preoccupi, va bene Taichi?: Don't worry, okay Taichi?
Hebrew: Mazel tov!: Congratulations!