It has been my experience that there are many handwritten signs in any given Japanese elementary school, placed throughout the campus for the benefit of students, faculty, and visitors. When I don’t understand a sign, or don’t want to take time to translate it, I like to give it my own meaning, based on context and fantasy.

PLEASE
Do not remove the soap from this bathroom! It is special soap! We have labeled it with a RED label to avoid confusion. If you take the soap, we will know.

Toilet paper is important. Using it sparingly is honorable. Only use TWO SQUARES, please.

Don’t touch the fucking dishes! I washed them! Don’t touch them! They are drying! Goddammit!

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