Homare is a japanese student and heidi is a canadian student. they are both trying to make new friends. given the findings from research comparing japanese and canadians, we would expect that

We would expect that Heidi would try harder to disclose more information about herself in an attempt to reveal shared attitudes or interests.
It is a fact that the Japanese are a secluded nation, and that generally, they are very closed and solitary. Thus, it will be quite difficult for Homare to open up to people and make new friends, which is why Heidi will try her best to become friends with her.