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Greece: Nh. So, to sum up, getting angry, um, it's like, hard… for you?
(Japan: Ah…)

Japan: Yyyesss… you couldn't tell but I was rather angry.

Greece: Huh… try it again for me. But raise the stakes. Hmm… hey, I know! You've blown a lot of money… haven't you?

Japan: Blown? Oh, money. Huh. Let me ask my thought bubble.
Hm.

Mr. UN: You're gonna have to cover that.

[Mr. United Nations]
["Repair cost"]

Thought Bubble Japan: How much is it?

Panda: A hundred million!

[1 Hundred Million]

Japan: Nnn…

Thought Bubble Japan: How could eggs go up 60 yen, they are one of the most best values! Pretty soon, putting a fried egg in your fried rice will only be for the rich and famous!!!

Japan: NNNNnnnnn… nnnnnnnNNNNNNN… nnn…NNNN….nnnn..nnn.nnnnNNNNNNN…

Turkey: Why you are wanting to borrow my camera, feta breath?! It's not like I suddenly started liking your ass!

Greece: But… Japan just got… mad!

Turkey: Say what?! Ok, if I lend you my camera you have to tag me in the pictures on Facebook! Friend me first!!

Japan: Only oranges.

Greece: Ok…? I don't get you.

Cat: Meehhw.

[When it comes to food, Japan shows no mercy!]

(Opening)

Finland's Narration: Hi! I'm Finland. Mr. Sweden and I were just doing a little… less than pleasant subservient labor over at Mr. Denmark's house together. My colleague, Mr. Sweden, has quite a strong rebellious spirit. That means he doesn't do what he's told and, so he got yelled at a lot by Mr. Denmark. One day, Mr. Sweden snapped big time, and threw a massive temper tantrum, storming out of Mr. Denmark's house and running away! I figured, "why not?" and decided to join him. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to be free, it's just… I'm surrounded by all these big, strong, kind of mean-looking countries, like the United Kingdom of Poland and Lithuania, and… creepy Mr. Russia. He's so creepy! I'm more like a delicate flower. Ok, that's the real reason I'm sticking with Mr. Sweden.

[Running Away with Su-san]

Finland: Uh, this is fun, joo? I'm glad that we ran away from Mr. Denmark, and stuff. So, um, what are we going to do now? We've got all these mean countries around us. It's kinda scary, isn't it? To be honest with you, I'm a little worried. Ah! Well, I mean, not you! I'm not worried about you of course!

Sweden: Nn…

Finland: Yeah, because worrying won't get me anywhere! Ahahaha…! So we should go to sleep now. Right…?

Sweden: I guess, ja.

Finland: Ah!

Sweden: If you want to go to sleep we can.

Finland: Yes! I do want to. Well, goodnight then! Hah…!

Finland's thoughts: Holy Martin Luther, is he scary!! Maybe I was too hasty and should have stayed with Mr. Denmark. Stupid spontaneity! Calm down, Finny; we'll be fine! After all, he doesn't seem like he's one of the bad guys.

Sweden: (DUN)

Finland: HYAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!! You're… right there! Moon! Pretty! Don't you think?

Sweden: Ja, sure.

Finland: Um, are… you… cold? At all??

Sweden: Not really.

Finland's thoughts: Don't wet yourself, Finny; get it together…! Why does he have to be so scary?! I can't live with this guy!

Finland: Oh, ok, well, maybe it's just me then…

[Pressuring]

Finland's thoughts: This is what I get for living in the moment! Maybe I can run away! I'll wait 'til he falls asleep and then make my escape!

Finland: E-!

Sweden: Is that warmer?

Finland: Yes-thank-you.
Hehhhhh…

Narrator: "It's not like he's a bad person; he just doesn't communicate very well, that's all." Ok. Yeah, I'm sure you're right, Finland. Just keep telling yourself that. You'll be fine.
(Finland: Hhhh…. Hhhehhh…)

(Hatafutte Parade, zooms on Russia)

Translations

• Japan has blown money: The repair costs that Mr. UN is referring to is the money that Japan had to pay to China, America, et al., following his surrender in WWII. The Treaty of San Francisco stated that Japan needed to pay over ¥1 trillion ($3 trillion 2011 dollars) to the countries it affected and occupied. However, the treaty also said that Japan's payments were to be handled in a way that would not destroy the Japanese economy. America contributed $1.9 billion to Japan's reconstruction. Around this time, food and other basic necessities skyrocketed in price. For many Japanese citizens, it was hard to even get some food.
• Only oranges: The oranges he's referring to is the mandarin orange. Japan has a lot of unique citrus fruits to try! Following overproduction in the 1970s, the quantitative amount of domestic fruits available dropped drastically, however. In 1988, due to trade talks with America, Japanese mikan (mandarin oranges) became twice as expensive as imported ones. The two decided to change this recently, but the Japanese mikan industry was in danger for a fair amount of time. Mikan oranges are a staple ingredient for many Japanese desserts, and are also a common kotatsu snack.
• Sweden throws a temper tantrum and runs away with Finland: Before running away, Sweden and Finland were part of the Kalmar Union, which consisted of modern-day Denmark, Norway and his overseas dependencies (including Iceland and Greenland), and the then-populated areas of Sweden and Finland, and lasted from 1397-1523. Legally, they were all different states, but they all answered to Denmark's monarch in terms of policy. Sweden and his nobility grew angry with Denmark's dominant position, castle-hogging, and general treatment of his friends like his colonies. Rebellions started as early as 1438, and ended with the Swedish War of Liberation (1521-23). After proud and self-reliant Sweden's 85-year temper tantrum, Gustav Vasa was elected King of Sweden, and a short while later, Finland was also in support of the new king. Sweden officially moved out on September 1, 1524.
By the way, Norway remained in a union with Denmark, until they got divorced in 1814. Norway and Denmark had custody issues over Iceland, but with the divorce, Denmark won the battle.
• Joo: Yes (Finnish)
• Ja: Yes (Swedish)
Note: Joo sounds a lot like ja in this, but to be honest joo is almost indistinguishable from the Swedish pronunciation of "ja" to me, so I think it's safe to say Finland said joo.