My friend's two daughters used to tag along everywhere with us back when they were in elementary school. Ten years and one move later, I saw them again last night and could hardly believe my eyes — those little girls have grown into strikingly beautiful women of twenty-five. Watching a child grow up really shows you how fast time moves.
| お嬢さん | おじょうさん | daughter |
| ついてくる | ついてくる | to tag along |
| 見かける | みかける | to happen to see |
| 成長する | せいちょうする | to grow up |
| 言い聞かせる | いいきかせる | to tell oneself |
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