This is just a plain depiction of the days of the lives of the three Minami sisters.
Please don't expect too much.
Also, brighten your room, and keep at least 3 meters from the TV.
So, what's this?
Obviously, this is what you wear during New Year's Day.
Incidentally, the men's clothing belongs to Makoto.
Yup!
The kimono is Uchida's.
Whenever you talk about being Japanese, the traditional Japanese clothing comes to mind.
And New Year's Day is about the kimono.
That's common knowledge in Japan.
And so, today we shall hold a rehearsal for the upcoming New Year's Day.
Rehearsal?
Come, wear this.
There's no way I could wear such flamboyant clothes! {note: I'm meaning bright and showy here, but it has the second meaning for lulz. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gay}
Even with a kimono like this, I can't hide my manly Japanese spirit!
It suits you!
Okay! Touma is next!
Yeah. Is this okay?
Can you not see this cherry blossom storm?
Hey, Touma.
I understand your enthusiasm,
But there is something you need more of right now.
A sense of shame.
What do you think, Uchida?
Yes, it'd be regretful if it were my first time meeting her.
In a good sense.
Same sentiments.
Then, what about this here?
Yes, it'd be regretful if it were my first time meeting him.
In a bad sense.
Same sentiments.
In the bad sense?
But rest assured.
I'm sure Haruka will tell you that you're cute.
Eh? Haruka-san will?
At the very least, with these we're ready for New Year.
Hello!
Oh, Yoshino! You're late.
We're already in New Year mood here.
The clothes suit the two of you!
Yep!
You can depend on me!
When a girl wears a kimono, she should take off her underwear, if I remember correctly?
That's what my mother told me.
She said that's the customary way of wearing a kimono.
I'm sure Haruka will tell you that you're cute.
...Tell you that you're cute.
...That you're cute.
So cute!
No!
Don't stop me, Uchida!
That's right. Taking off the underwear is the customary way!
You can't do that even it's the customary way!
So Mako-chan's kimono belongs to Uchida!
I can't believe that one sentence could cause this interesting turn of events!
Way to go, Yoshino.
Minami-ke!
How about calling him now?
Give Fujioka-kun a call.
I need to be mentally prepared...
You're inviting him to a New Year shrine visit, aren't you?
If you don't get a confirmation from him soon, he might have other plans.
Other plans?
Kana...
No! Not Kana!
Like her family, or soccer club members, right?
You-You're right.
Yes. Look, this is Fujioka-kun's phone number.
Excuse me. That's mine.
Hello. Kana?
What's the matter?
Fujioka-kun.
Minami's talking to someone else?
Let me practice one more time.
Hello, my name is Fujioka. Is Minami-san...
Aren't Haruka-san and Chiaki-chan called Minami as well?
My name is Fujioka. Is Kana-san...
Is -san a bit too formal?
League champion.
Champion.
Chan.
Ka... Ka-Ka-Ka-Ka... Kana!... -chan.
Let's go with Kana-san.
Which means, because you got a hundred marks for your test,
They bought you a cell phone?
Yeah, that's right.
I was wrong about you, Keiko.
I thought you'd be the last person to do this sort of thing.
Eh? What do you...
It's true that you're better at studying than others.
Everytime you're asked how many points you got,
You always say "a hundred points" with a smile on your face.
I don't think I always smile when doing that.
Oh? Which means you don't deny the part about the "hundred points"?
Look, Keiko, what does a hundred points mean?
Isn't a hundred points to us students an honor that can't be replaced with anything else?
I don't think it's such a big deal...
But Keiko, you got a cell phone in return for getting a hundred points.
Which means to say...
Because you want the cell phone, the honor of getting a hundred points...
...You sold your soul as a student!
Your hundred points are filthy!
I wonder who Keiko is talking to.
I should be able to get through now.
He's still using the phone.
She's still using the phone?
One more time!
Could she have hung up the receiver?
Wow...
A cell phone really is convenient.
Yup. But if you don't keep track, your phone bill will skyrocket.
A cell phone's phone bill...
Is that expensive?
It won't be if you don't use it for a long time.
Speaking of which, we have been talking for a long time now.
Ah, yeah.
It's already 4pm, so we've been talking for two hours now.
Two hours?
Isn't that hard on the phone bill?
Since you called me, the phone bill's on you.
Stop screwing with me!
You filthy hundred-point monster!
Filthy... hundred-point...
I can't get through...
Which means I'm the only one who can't get connected...
He has my number blacklisted. {to editor: he's put me on auto-ignore. You know what I mean. I don't know how to say this in the phone sense}
Perhaps I should have invited her before the winter vacation started.
For the shrine visit.
If I go to the shrine, I might run into her, right?
Oh, that's right, Kana.
You were on the phone the whole day, weren't you?
You shouldn't use the phone too much.
Exactly. Don't put any more stress on Haruka-neesama, who's keeping track of the house expenses.
Give the phone bill to Keiko!
This is the billing address!
Thanks for the food.
I came to be by your side.
One order for handmade buckwheat noodles!
This is mine!
Instant noodles are good enough for you!
The bells for New Year haven't rung yet, my daughters.
Hey, Natsuki-kun.
Yes?
The part-timer Hosaka-kun who you brought along today...
Why is he making soba noodles on his own?
He's doing it for the woman he loves.
No, that's not what I meant...
Does he need any other reason for doing so?
No...
You're doing well, Senpai.
Natsuki, huh? I give you my thanks.
You've introduced me to a good shop.
Not at all. I'm glad to be of help to you.
So, were you able to make something you're happy with?
Yeah. Try it.
I'm digging in.
This rich and invigorating aroma that's wafting through my nostrils.
With one mouthful, I can picture in my mind Senpai preparing this.
What a wonderful taste!
But...
How do you find it?
Wonderful as I'd expect.
I see.
But I don't understand.
60 percent, no, it's 80, isn't it?
Besides buckwheat flour, you've also added wheat flour.
With your skills, you should be able to use 100 percent buckwheat flour.
Indeed.
May I know the reason?
It's obvious that by using only buckwheat flour, I achieve the true flavor of buckwheat noodles.
Noodles of utmost perfection.
But because of that, the person tasting it would become needlessly tensed up.
I believe that a meal should be something that brings peace to the heart.
And I believe the girls feel the same way too.
Am I being too naive?
Not at all.
That's not naive.
It's tenderness.
Well then, I'll get going now.
I wish you a good year ahead.
Where's he going?
Senpai, I wish you the best of luck.
Farewell, Sensei!
Please forget me!
What nonsense are you talking about? Ninomiya-kun!
Come over here, Ninomiya-kun.
Don't come any closer, Sensei!
Great, the car's gone.
Ninomiya-
Nooooo!
Ninomiya-kun!
Ah, that's a doll.
Begin with a rock, Rock, Paper, Scissors!
Damn it!
Yo!
Oh! Good evening!
These are presents.
Thank you, thank you!
It's heavy!
These are imported top-grade juices.
Let's drink the night away!
No alcohol for minors.
Yo!
Hayami-senpai! Welcome!
You're watching Ninomiya-kun?
Let's watch "The Macho Hunks" instead.
What time are you going for the New Year shrine visit?
Let's decide that after Mako and the rest arrive.
All these juices look suspicious.
Chiaki should be fine with carbonated ones.
Alright, shall we begin?
Okay!
Then, everyone, congratulations on all your hard work this year!
Congratulations!
Water, water!
Hey, what's wrong with this juice?
It's imported.
Imported? What's this taste?
Haruka-neesama, there's a mountain of suspicious and poisonous-looking juice in the kitchen.
Let's play a game.
He's running, he's running! The Loincloth Man!
There he goes!
Go! Deal the final blow!
In one shot! Yes, that's right!
Oh! The Loincloth Man on the red side used foul play!
Using the loincloth to strangle the opponent? A cowardly act!
What are you doing?!
Run away, run away!
Run away!
That's the end of Round One.
Next. Haruka-chan, put your left hand on a blue spot.
My left hand...
On a blue spot...
Yay! Both of you lose!
That's because Kana just...
Oh! Sorry~!
Don't apologize in English!
Okay, okay! Since the two of you lost, strip!
Or else, have some juice!
Kana, what are you doing with that camera?
I'm thinking about leaving behind some fun memories.
Come, the game has just begun!
The official rule states five three-minute rounds!
No way!
The two sides never give up and the battle has finally entered the last round.
This fight's getting more intense.
Go, go!
Left! More to the left!
Use more power on the left!
All of you.
It's already this late, so you'd better keep quiet.
Haruka-neesama's scary!
Who the hell are you two?
Huh? I'm... scary?
Like a demon!
No way! You're mean!
She fell asleep.
Neesama... Neesama, where are you?
She's on the opposite side.
Neesama... Neesama!
I can't believe Haruka and Chiaki are this broken.
Does it really taste good?
It's top-grade, after all.
Good evening.
Let the two sleeping dogs lie.
Master, give these two the twister game, and this as well!
Yes sir!
Is it really, really tasty?
It's juice after all.
Let's go visit the shrine!
Everyone's unconscious.
Is that so?
I guess we went a bit too far!
Let's go somewhere nice, just the two of us.
This person is the most broken of them all!
Senpai! That juice is actually nasty, isn't it?
It's imported goods, after all.
You've been forcing yourself to drink it, haven't you?
It's top-grade, after all.
You don't have to force yourself to drink it!
I paid for it myself, after all!
We're finally married, Ninomiya-kun.
Sensei!
No!
Save me!
Haruka, Haruka!
Chia... Chiaki!
Where is the Minami Residence?
Minami Haruka.
You're somewhere among those lights, listening to the ringing of the New Year Bells, aren't you?
That's good enough for me.
Laughing with your family in a cozy room, awaiting the arrival of the New Year.
That's what happiness is about.
Come! New Year's Eve noodles for four!
What? It's over? Not enough!
Normally it should be, but it won't make you full.
What should I do at time like this?
Think about it on your own.
Please help me with the answer! With your princess brain!
"A second helping", you dumbass!