Boy from big apple

Диалог на английском с аудио «Broke in the Big Apple»

Kevin: Yes. I have been broke a number of times. Anything in particular that you would like to hear? I’ve got quite a bunch.

Todd: So tell me when was the first time you were really broke?

Kevin: The first time I was really broke was, I was 19, and I moved to New York City. I followed a girl that I met in Glacier National Park, I was working out there as a singing waiter.

Went out to New York, followed her, and I ended up living in an apartment with three other people and the share of my rent was $500 a month. Now that was 20 years ago, and $500 a month 20 years ago to a 19 year old kid with no education, no experience… that was a lot.

So I worked three jobs. I worked from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the George Washington Street Bus Terminal and subway station handing out flyers, American Express Moneygram flyers, then I would take the subway to Midtown, to FAO Schwartz, you know the big toy store…

Todd: Oh yeah, right.

Kevin: …from the movie, “Big”…

Todd: Yeah, it’s really famous.

Kevin: …where he dances on the piano. Yeah, and I was… I would wrap presents there. And then I would work there from 11 to 4, and then I would take the subway back down to The Village where I was living, and I would work from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. as a waiter and bus boy.

Todd: That’s brutal. That’s pretty harsh.

Kevin: Yeah, it’s really brutal. Well, how I ended up being broke was, the restaurant was a New Orleans style restaurant, and I got fired for talking to the customers too much. Truth is, the customers were interested in the fact that I was from New Orleans and it was a New Orleans style restaurant. And for… I lasted two more months. And I only had enough money everyday to buy a slice of cheese pizza and a pack of cigarettes. And…

Todd: That’s it?

Kevin: That’s it.

Todd: One slice of pizza and a pack of cigarettes.

Kevin: Well, and a Hostess Fruit Pie lunch. But one time, during lunchtime at FAO Schwartz, I went down to the vending machine and I got my Hostess Fruit Pie and I took a bite in it and it was hollow. There was no fruit in it and I really had a small panic attack, and I called the toll free number on it, and I complained, “You just don’t understand how much of my daily nutritional intake that pie represented”, and all he did was apologize and I was hoping they would send me a case of pies, but they didn’t.

Todd: No such luck.

Kevin: That’s right. When I went home, I was probably about 30 pounds lighter than before I left. And I was really poor. So that’s the first time I was really broke.

• broke (to be broke)

Example: You have many stories about being broke.

When you are broke, you have no money. You are very poor. Notice the following examples:
I can’t come to the movies with you because I am broke at the moment.
I am a little broke now. Can I borrow ten dollars?

Example: I’ve got quite a bunch.

A bunch means many. We often use bunch for things that are grouped together like a bunch of bananas. Here are some sample sentences.
I have a bunch of old records I want to give away.
My father gave me a bunch of his old shirts.

• ended up (to end up)

Example: I ended up living in an apartment

When you end up somewhere, you eventually stop at some place, often with no planning. This can refer to a place or action. Notice the following sentences:
Last night we ended up just staying home. It was too cold to go out.
After hiking for three days, I ended up lost, hungry and thirsty.

• hand out flyers

Example: I was handing out flyers at the subway station.

A flyer is a piece of paper with information on it, usually as an advertisement. When you hand out flyers, you give them to people, often without them asking for it. You often see people handing out flyers in public places like subway stations and so on. Notice the following:
I hate it when people hand me flyers. They are a waste of paper.
The worst job I ever had was handing out flyers at the bus terminal.

Example: I took the subway back down to the Village.

The Village is a part of New York. The Village is short for Greenwich Village. It is one of many areas in Manhattan, the main island of New York City. Other areas include Chelsea, SoHo, Chinatown, and Little Italy. The famous TV show Friends is set in the Village.

Example: That’s brutal. That’s harsh.

The word brutal means to be very hard and uncomfortable. When something is brutal it is not fun or enjoyable. We often use the word to show sympathy when someone talks about a bad experience. ‘Harsh’ is similar in meaning. Notice the following.

Ann: How was your test?
Joe: Brutal! I am sure I failed.

Tim: My boss told me I have to work Saturday.
Moe: That’s brutal. Now you will miss the party.

Example: I was fired for talking to customers. Truth is, the customers wanted to talk to me.

The phrase ‘truth is’ is used to show a contradiction or surprise. Notice the following sample sentences.
My girlfriend broke up with me. Truth is, I wanted to break up anyway.
My boss asked me to work overtime. Truth is, I needed the extra money.

Example: I had a small panic attack.

A panic attack is when someone has a lot of stress or worry at one time and they lose control of themself. When someone has a panic attack, they cannot think clearly or act normally. When people have a panic attack, friends or family might try to get the person to calm down. Notice the following sentences:
The mother had a panic attack when she could not find her child at the park.
The man had a panic attack when he realized his life savings was lost in the stock market crash.

• toll free number

Example: I called the toll free number.

A toll free number is a free phone call for a company or service. A toll is a price you pay to use something, like a ‘toll bridge’. In the Unites States, most toll free numbers start with number ‘800’. We often refer to toll free numbers as ‘an 800 number’. Notice the following:
I called the toll free number on the back of the box.
Whenever I use the toll free number, I am always put on hold.

• Daily nutritional intake

Example: You just don’t understand how much of my daily nutritional intake that pie represented.

The daily nutritional intake is the amount of food, vitamins, and minerals from different food groups you need every day for a healthy diet. On the back of most food packages there is a chart with the daily nutritional intake percentages that food supplies.

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Big Apple

빅 애플; The Big Apple

Status : Ongoing

Chapters: 46

Last update: 4 days ago

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«Warning: Yaoi content: This manga contains materials that might not be suitable to children under 17. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are 17 or older.»Joachim Hjerpe is the one and only sniper of the Secret Intelligence Agency, an organization of individuals with very special abilities. The life of a sniper is extremely stressful, but quitting is not an option, as doing so could mean his own death. His only reprieve is meeting with his seductive and handsome lover, Juergen Eisler, who knows exactly how to fulfill Joachim’s needs. But when the dangers of his professional life threaten to invade his personal life, Joachim decides to part ways with Juergen before it’s too late. Juergen has no idea why Joachim suddenly wants to break up, and he’d sooner keep Joachim in shackles than let him walk out of his life. Will Juergen be able to persuade Joachim to tell him the truth?

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The Big Apple

The Big Apple

• English Title Cover
• Part 2 Cover

Titles

Languages

Genres

Print

Chapters
26 (Season 1)

4+ (Specials)
12+ (Season 2)

Released

2021- (Specials)
2021- (Season 2)

Illustrator

Author/ Illustrator

Publisher

Seoul Media Comics (Original)
TappyToon (English)

The Big Apple is a manhwa written by Harusari and illustrated by Hodot. It has been originally published by Ridibooks and Seoul Media Comics with the English version published by TappyToon. An English release is in progress.

Contents

Synopsis [ ]

Johan, a Swedish gay office worker has moved to New York to work at a small company. Unbeknown to everybody, he’s actually an assassin who kills Wizards belonging to a secret society. What happens when he’s caught by his lover, Juergen when he fails an assignment?

Characters [ ]

Johan Yerpe [ ]

As the Federal Government’s secret intelligence service’s only sniper Johan wonders how much longer he will have to do this job. In a passionate relationship with Juergen he thinks it is the worst profession that someone could hide from their lover. Having earned as much money as his job is dangerous Johan considers how there were almost no cases where his life was at risk. Aware of sorcerers Johan can also recognize the Templar Knights that he is discovered by. If he is going to die anyway Johan resorts to drawing his handgun. Managing to escape Johan was assisted by colleagues, Esper and the Wind Sorcerer. Johan would think to himself how maybe he hid a lot of details about himself to Juergen but he would not want to break up.

Character Article: Johan Yerpe [ ]

Juergen Eisler [ ]

A German-American Manhattan banker who is well-known on Wall Street. He pulls Johan towards him when he arrives home. Juergen informs him he was sleeping, until awoken by Johan’s honest comment about how handsome he is. With Johan having a task Juergen raised how his company was ordering people around so early in the morning before stating that the company was such a mess. Embracing him Juergen tells Johan that having a good salary and having bad health are two different things then adds for him to not overwork himself. Wondering if something happened and whether Johan got scolded at work again Juergen reviews his tone at noticing the band aid on Johan’s face. Angered he questions who did this. In all seriousness Juergen asks if Johan would want to live with him in his house after all. Juergen finds it cute and obvious when Johan is lying.

Robert (Fire Sorcerer) [ ]

Joining Johan on the rooftop this colleague of the Templar Knights thought he would notice him and the other members he is with. With Johan’s troubled expression he offers to help and says if he comes with them quietly he will spare his life, of course it is fine if Johan rebels too. Wielding a supernatural power he can break a handgun in two. Considering Johan more uninteresting than he thought he wishes they could play in a manner a bit more amusing. When Johan escapes him he reflects how he will need to take back what was said. He alerts his comrades that Johan must have other colleagues nearby and to search thoroughly.

Razaliev Sergei [ ]

From the Russian mafia he holds a key position in Chechnya. In New York Razaliev glances towards Johan’s telescopic sight of his sniper rifle and grins.

Esper [ ]

Along with the Wind Sorcerer he has been instructed to defend Johan but does add that they really do not look out for him that much. Regarding the mission Esper comments that a failure is a failure and there are no excuses. As Johan trembles Esper questions whether he is going to keep looking so miserable. Since they can die whenever he feels there is nothing weird about it.

Wind Sorcerer [ ]

After helping Johan he enquires about the mission. Hearing it was a failure he suggests for the time being they talk about it later.

Story [ ]

Juergen knows nothing of Johan’s profession

Within New York at night Johan considers his job before returning to Juergen. [1] Somewhere in the city there are deals dirtier than a sewer and more valuable than gold being handled. Biochemical weapons and drugs are involved in some assignments Johan is sent to handle. After one, Johan receives a call from Juergen but decides to answer later. It is recalled how Johan was cornered by a fire sorcerer. [2] Three weeks ago Johan was preparing for work in his apartment with Juergen. Headquarters sends down a mission by having the assignment ready in Johan’s work locker. He sees one that concerns the Russian mafia. [3]

Johan is found and attacked by a fire sorcerer of the Templar Knights

It is raining as Yohan gains access to a rooftop with thirty minutes before a scheduled arrival being enough time. Although Johan thinks that Razaliev Sergei looked towards him he successfully eliminates him as the target. With others coming up the abandoned building stairway Johan processes that there should not be a sorcerer on the Chechnya side. Joined by members of the Templar Knights, Johan finds his gun broken. [4] The fire sorcerer draws a large sword and means to capture Johan. Thinking that he must be tremendously strong to be able to use fire magic when it is raining Johan is unable to overcome this threat. Using a smoke grenade and a blown off part of the railing against the fire sorcerer Johan then drops off the building. [5]

Returning with Esper and the Wind Sorcerer

Having been saved by Esper and the Wind Sorcerer they drive away as Johan considers what happened. It is recalled how Johan was against becoming the Secret Intelligence Service. [6] Returning to the New York branch of the organization Johan feels bad about the way other members are looking at him. The mission they had been clinging onto for the past three weeks was a failure. If they had intel that the Chechens had joined leagues with the Templar Knights they would have prepared accordingly. Johan is told to return home and thinks about his job. Missing Juergen he is concerned at evidence of the Templar Knights being in their home then prepares his gun. [7] Juergen returns and seeing Johan with a plaster he states if he knew something like this would happen he would have come earlier to be with him. Johan means to shower alone and was all the while hiding the Templar Knight’s jacket from Juergen. Having grown bored of sitting by himself Juergen joins Johan in the shower. [8]

In bed together Johan mentions how Juergen did not return his calls. It is recollected that Johan had to be ready to cut all ties at a moment’s notice when he was first beginning his career. Needing some space Johan went to a bar where he was introduced to Juergen. [9] As they were intimate in the wash room Johan found the pleasure came ahead of the pain. Juergen thought they were a good fit so they continued to meet one another. At some point they took each other’s apartment keys and naturally they became lovers, but that was all, they did not know anything about one another. [10]

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