- Japan’s last giant pandas, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are returning to China next week.
- Visitors are flocking to Ueno Zoological Gardens, with viewing access limited to lottery winners.
- Many people are expressing sadness and reminiscing about past pandas at the zoo.

A: Hey! Did you hear about the pandas?
B: No, what’s up?

A: They're going back to China! So sad!
B: Really? The ones at Ueno Zoo?

A: Yep! Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei. They’re leaving next Tuesday.
B: Oh no! People are probably sad.

A: Totally! Everyone’s trying to see them one last time.
B: How are they doing that?

A: It’s a lottery now! You have to win to get in on Sunday.
B: Wow, that’s intense!

A: I heard one lady travelled all the way from Sendai!
B: That’s dedication! She must really love pandas.

A: Apparently, she remembers seeing pandas here as a kid too.
B: That's so sweet! It’s a bit of history, isn't it?

A: It is! About 4,400 people will get to say goodbye on Sunday.
B: That’s a lot of people! I’ll miss them.