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Yumi: (1) You look tired.
Jason: (1) Yeah, I am.
Yumi: Why, what's up?
Jason: (2) I haven't been getting much sleep.
Yumi: What? Don't tell me you actually stayed up doing homework.
Jason: Nah . . . it's just that . . . well, something's been bothering me and when I start thinking about it I can't sleep. It's been like this for the past few weeks.
Yumi: Oh. . . . is it serious?
Jason: To me it is.
Yumi: Anything I can do?
Jason: Um . . . well . . . any chance you can ask Naoko if (3) she's going out with anyone right now?
Yumi: OH! I seeeeee! .Well, why don't you just ask her yourself? She's sittin' right in front of you in class.
Jason: Look, didn't it occur to you that I would if I could?
Yumi: Oops, silly me!
Jason: Hey . . . do you really want to help me out or are you just making fun of me?
Yumi: OK, I'm sorry. No problem! I can take care of it. And what if Naoko is unattached?
Jason: Let's worry about that later. And PLEASE don't make it too obvious. You know, just make it sound like a "by-the-way" kinda question.
Yumi: No worries. She won't have a clue.
Jason: Thanks. (4) I owe you one.
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