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Never in my wildest dreams did I expect to run into you again in a place like this.

“That is to say…” / “In a word…”

Just when we were almost there.

By the way, although it's late, happy birthday.

I never even dreamed that we would meet in a place like this!

According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, it has become easier for rain to fall in many places.

By the way, I’ve been wondering since earlier.

I never imagined that (I/one) would use it in a place like this.