Haha, thanks for the honourable mention, Jake! I am sad to hear that higher education in Japan is experiencing a drop in quality, similarly like in other countries around the world. I myself would like to do a M.A. sometime in the future, although finding a good study program in a trustworthy university is becoming increasingly harder; given that one can afford it in the first place! I hope that you will walk the plank with pride and if you ever decide to move elsewhere, Madeira is a lovely place to stay! Bring your Kyoto made sandals though, they fill fit right in! Be well, Merry Christmas, peace. :)