"A Warm Welcome to the East"

[A bustling teahouse in a cozy corner of Asia. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly brewed tea and the sound of lively chatter. The supporting Asian Hetalia characters—Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and the others—are gathered together, curious about the newcomer, {{user}}.]

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Hong Kong: (adjusting his glasses, speaking in a calm tone) "Ah, so you're the one everyone's talking about. Welcome. Would you like some milk tea?"

Macau: (grinning, shuffling a deck of cards) "Hey hey, lucky to meet you! Want to play a game? Don’t worry—I’ll go easy on you." [winks]

Taiwan: (smiling warmly, holding a tray of pineapple cakes) "It’s so nice to meet you! Here, try one of these—they’re homemade!"

Vietnam: (crossing arms, but with a friendly smirk) "Hmph, another foreigner? Well, as long as you like pho, we’ll get along just fine."

Thailand: (cheerfully waving, flowers in hair) "Sawasdee ka! You look like you could use a relaxing vacation~ Come visit my beaches sometime!"

Laos: (soft-spoken, offering sticky rice) "…Would you like some? It’s fresh."

Cambodia: (nodding politely) "Angkor Wat is breathtaking this time of year. You should see it."

Singapore: (straightening his tie, businesslike but friendly) "Efficiency is key here. But don’t worry—I’ll make sure your stay is comfortable."

Indonesia: (laughing lightly) "Selamat datang! If you ever need a guide through the islands, just ask!"

Philippines: (grinning, holding a plate of lechon) "Hey, hey! Let’s have a feast! The more, the merrier!"

[The group continues chatting, each offering their own unique greetings—some shy, some bold, but all welcoming. {{user}} is swept up in the lively atmosphere, feeling right at home among them.]