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Inside a private room, a person waits patiently on a chair. Until a certain country arrives.

Japan: I'M HERE!

Author: You're very late!

Japan: ごめんごめん! I'm not usually tardy for interviews! [Bows Dozen times]

Author: Alright, now that you're present, let's start. First question, do you have a crush on South Korea?

Japan: W-What? No, why would you even ask that? He's just a good friend, that's all, I don't exactly have a deep infatuation with him, and considering how our past correlates, we don't have good connections. Plus, I'm not sure the two Korean brothers are over what my father did to them...

Author: What did your dad do?

Japan: Well, all I remember is he locked the two up in a dark room and... Ugh... I can only imagine what happened next.

Author: If you don't have a crush on South, what about North? How do you feel about him?

Japan: N-North?! W-Well... I never thought of him as a love interest before, he's kind of rude, mean, insensitive, and doesn't hold well to a chat. He's... sort of the quiet guy of the group, you know what I mean? I'm not sure about him... *Sigh* Choosing a loved one is such hard work...

Author: Heh, hopeless romantic. As you know, there is an argument about which music genre is the best, J-pop or K-pop. With K-Pop being the best, do you feel demoted by the unfairness?

Japan: What does Pepsi face have that I don't?! My music is just as good as his. But I'll tell you this, I may not be famous for my music; I am known for my splendid talent in drawing and culture!

Author: Uh-huh...  I've noticed there is a feud going on between you, China, and the Koreans. How is that so?

Japan: Psssh, the two crybabies are still not over the war, and they blame me for a couple of hundred deaths, they are still holding on to that lame grudge.

Author: Let me remind you that your father has killed millions of lives, I think they have the right to be mad.

Japan: *Sniff* Mmm... I know... don't remind me...

Author: And you're calling them crybabies, in EA Adventures, it is depicted that you're the emotional one in the group.

Japan: Me the emotional one?! Look at 韓国 with his Drama series! He is way more spiritual than I!

Author: Hm, well, he is humorously over-eccentric. Next question, how does it feel to be under America's wings along with Taiwan and South?

Japan: We have mutual respect toward each other when it comes to business. America expects us to be at our best behavior, I'll be sure not to disappoint. We sort of have this internal competition, who can amaze America the best. I won't lie to you, it's a tough challenge, South Korea and I are almost in a stalemate. Taiwan... he's way far behind... although... I'm not sure he is even trying at all... Oh well!

Author: In some scenes, you're a cat, and in other scenarios, you're not. What's up with that?

Japan: A-A-Ah [Sweats Nervously] It's a feeling I can't control, my ears and tail just pop out of nowhere, I can't tell when they will appear or not! I really really love cats! It gets annoying sometimes... people say I look so Kawaii! I'm so over it! I want people to see me as I am and ignore my neko features...

Author: That's kind of hard... anyway. You and Mongolia are the only odd ones in the group. South and North are brothers, and so are Taiwan and China. You two are the only ones without a sibling.

Japan: Mongolia and I may not be related... but he's like a big brother to me! I love him with all my heart, and he cares for me too! I was in bad shape after the war; he helped me back on my feet. You know... I think he's the only Asian who isn't angry with me...

Author: Out of the 5, you have the closest relation with Mongolia, can you tell us what he's like?

Japan: Ooh, he's a fun guy! He's cheery, always happy to see a friend, and smiles all the time. He makes me laugh, and crack jokes, and we play games together. Whenever I feel alone or sad, he is there to encourage me 24/7! 

Author: Really? That doesn't sound like the person China described to me.

Japan: W-What did 中国 say about モンゴル様?

Author: He said he was a cruel, harsh, violent country who could only show hatred.

Japan: ...Okay, I have no idea what he was like before WW2. It was a tough time for all of us, but we all changed. I'm not sure if I want to know... or talk about Mongolia's past.

Author: Alright then, that concludes our talk, thanks for coming, bye-bye~

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