Scripts for lesson 21

In this beach photo all three friends are reveling in the sea spray, raising both of their hands in unison.
Backlit by the sun, only their silhouettes are visible.
A woman in a red bikini is at the center, flanked by two men.
The guy on the left skillfully tosses water, creating a transparent curtain in the sunlight.
Meanwhile, the guy on the right energetically scoops up seawater with both hands, sending droplets splashing toward the camera.
Right in front of the lens, you can see those water droplets gracefully returning to the sea, forming a lively and bubbly reaction on the water's surface.
They seem to be thoroughly relishing in their playful time in the sea.

The explanation will be long, so I'll break.

(125 words)

In my previous video, I covered the details of the three friends in the sea.
Now, let's shift our focus to the background.

It looks like the sun is setting, indicating that it's probably turning into evening.
The waves are remarkably calm and soothing, making it a perfect day for a swim.
Upon closer inspection, we spot two tiny figures probably swimmers, in between the guy on the left and the woman, with only their floating heads visible.
In the background on the left side, we can see a mountain range.
Heading toward the mountains would probably give you a picturesque ocean view.

(103 words)

The photo captures a woman lounging on a wooden bed, juggling a smartphone in one hand and a bowl of nearly overflowing popcorn in the other.
Leaning against the wooden headboard, her head rests on it, and her back is comfortably settled into a thick white pillow.
One leg is casually stretched out on the bed, while the other, in a slightly bent-knee position, supports the popcorn.
A closer look reveals a ripped jeans area just above her left knee.
Additionally, she is wearing a shiny ring on her right hand ring finger as she holds the phone.
Incidentally, on her left, there's a side table with a white coffee cup sitting on top.

I'll pause here since there's more to explain.

(122 words)

In my last video I talked about the woman posing in this picture.
Now, let me add my observations.

It's likely she's wearing the hijab for religious reasons, but what struck me is how casually she's dressed.
That surprised me because my idea was that a hijab is used with formal clothing.
Additionally, in the picture, she pauses from using her smartphone, offering a relaxed smile to the photographer.
However, she appears to be simply posing as the subject.
In reality, with both hands occupied, it seems like she won't be able to indulge in that popcorn.
If she decides to toss her phone on the bed for a popcorn break, having some wet wipes or napkins around would be a smart move.

(123 words)

The photo captures a man performing tire flips.

It's uncertain whether he's inside a gym or a garage, but it is very bare as there is no decoration in the area.
The indoor space has foggy glass, so there's no sunlight streaming in.
It's also challenging to figure out what time of day it is.

The man in the photo is lifting one side of the tire and is just about to flip it.
He is shirtless, wearing knee-length black shorts.
His hands and chin rest on the tire, left foot forward, and right foot stretched back, supporting the weight of the tire with his entire body.
His well-defined muscles, developed through tire flipping, are noticeable.

The explanation will be long, so I'll pause here.

(125 words)

In my last video, I mentioned the man working out with tire flips.
Now, let me add to my observations.

This exercise isn't very common in Japan, and personally, I wasn't familiar with it.
Lifting the tire from the floor to that position looks incredibly tough, the shine of his perspiration emphasizes its intensity.
Moreover, I feel like attempting this workout without a well-conditioned body could be risky.

Back in my student days at the Judo club, being smaller and not naturally athletic, I never got into strength training.
As more of an indoor person, I've realized sticking to my physical limits is safer and a better option for me as I've aged.
Hence, I prefer lower impact exercises like walking or hiking.

(123 words)