Stopped in KiddyLand

Last Friday, I went out shopping for omiyage and souvenirs for those back home in Harajuku, and I was stopped by this Japanese girl and her friend. The conversation started out with her asking me if I was a "ryuugakusei" (study abroad student) to which I applied in the affirmative. She then asked me what types of gifts should she buy for her friends abroad that were not Nihonjin (Japanese). I gave her a few ideas and then we got to talking about the usual things (e.g. where I was from, how long I had been in Japan, what my major was etc.). It was really fun considering she was also a University student. When she asked me if I did any sports, I told her about dance, and then for the next fifteen minutes we talked about dance! She even invited me to come to some of her hip hop classes (though I did tell her I was leaving within the week). Eventually, she introduced me to her friend, who was a freshman in college. Her friend even called me "sempai," a respectful term used by underclassmen when talking to upperclassmen. Kawaii!! Towards the end, we exchanged phone numbers and we parted ways. Despite the fact that I may never see either of them again, it made me happy enough that a) she came up to me and initiated conversation, b) I could adequately reply, respond, and converse, and c) that it was fun. Oh Japan, how I will miss you when I leave (though I can't wait to go home soon).