Both Imu and Joy Boy speak like children, but they do not sound exactly the same. Joy Boy sounds rougher and more casual, while Imu sounds more polite and well brought up. Joy Boy says “ōtō seyo,” which means “Respond” or “Come in.” This normally sounds formal and adult-like in Japanese. However, it is written in hiragana instead of kanji. This helps Japanese readers understand that the speaker is actually a child using grown-up words. Hmm.png









