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The Narita Airport to Nippori Station Keisei Limited Express Train’s English announcements have changed again. Not only does it sound as if the announcer has a thoroughly stuffed-up nose, but she also has the distinct inflections of someone speaking who just had braces put on their teeth and is still working out how to accommodate the new additions in their mouth. A touch of uncertainty lingers in her voice. I wonder how such a matter could slip past the producers of the announcement. Perhaps it was intentional, a strategy to subconsciously generate endearment. Regardless, I should wear a face mask so as not to catch her cold.