Trust
Hey.
Apparently they have good squid ink paella there.
We should go sometime.
No way.
We can't eat here.
You never know who could see us.
Come on. Walk ahead of me a little more.
Okay.
Man, she has short legs.
The Great Passage
On a quiet dreamlike morning
The crimson sky shines through the window and reflects off my pen
In the vivid clatter of the night, I wander between cities like a cat
Deep thoughts
A flexible conception
Foreseeable aspirations
Distant memories
Unruly hair
A narrow mind
A large circle of friends
A long silence
A short greeting
Tone of voice
The light in our eyes that slightly differs
Traces of friendship that's not in the treaty
In the ocean that sweeps the sand of eternity
Swept and sunk in the waves with sparse opposites and similarities
Clashing and exact opposites become resolved and connected
Reference
Conclusion
I'll gather words
that have
scattered
over
many
months and years
With the fragrant sea breeze, the connection that rests on the seashore becomes one
We appreciate your continued contribution.
Yes.
Of course.
Yes.
Well, have a good day.
What's the matter, Majime?
Lately, I've been having difficulty grasping things.
Seriously? You've lost your fingerprints already?
And I've been here five years.
I still have mine.
It's hard to flip the pages. It's very inconvenient.
Hey, you'll be able to rob a bank without gloves on now.
Well, well. That's quite a disturbing conversation you're having.
Hey, you're the same too.
Nishioka, it's here.
Finally!
Thank you very much.
Oh boy...
It seems like this manuscript will require some significant work.
I thought so.
To Genbu Publishing's Dictionary Editorial Department
And so many exceed the set length limit.
What about the writing guideline?
Of course I give him a copy.
But it seems like he didn't read it.
Has he been informed about revisions?
Yes, I've let him know.
But this Professor Oda is really touchy.
I guess I'll cover my bases and let him know what we'll be changing.
What about this entry on Saigyou?
To start with, I think there are a lot of unnecessary words.
Yeah. He has a lot of his own personal opinions in here.
"Every Japanese person will be moved by Saigyou's poems."
Every Japanese person knows of his poems. When they read him, they will surely be moved like he was.
We shouldn't be using definitive words like "every person."
Also this part about his reasons for entering the priesthood.
When he was 23 years old, he gave up his crying child and entered the priesthood.
I don't know where to start.
Yes.
There are varying opinions on why Saigyou joined the priesthood.
This section is far too vague, so let's lose it all.
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Do we need this poem here?
Let me die in spring under the blossoming trees Let it be around that full moon of Kisaragi month
I believe we'll need to examine it more closely later.
But we could probably eliminate it at this stage.
It's finally coming together.
Although I'm not sure just an explanation of the person for Saigyou's entry is sufficient for the dictionary.
Does it have another meaning?
Yes.
From Saigyou's travels around Japan,
we sometimes refer to wanderers or people who travel around as "saigyous."
Also...
There's more?!
Yes.
There is a Noh play called Saigyou and the Cherry Tree.
Wearing a conical hat with crossed strings is called "wearing a Saigyou."
Also, a cloth worn diagonally across your chest is called a "Saigyou strap."
Whoa.
Do you have multiple dictionaries memorized or something?
I wish I could.
In any case, it doesn't seem like there's enough room to list them all.
What definition do you think we should include in The Great Passage, Nishioka?
Let me think.
If I have to choose, I'd say the wanderer or person who travels.
Why is that?
Well...
You can kind of imagine the other meanings from context.
I see.
But for example...
Let's say a real-world wanderer looked over a dictionary.
And in the entry for Saigyou,
Saigyou
they found out that it also means wanderers or people who travel because of Saigyou's travels,
Meaning "wanderer" or "person who travels" from the historical Saigyou, who traveled across Japan
they might think, "Oh, there were people just like me back then who couldn't stay in one place."
They might feel pretty encouraged about that.
What is it?
I've never thought of it that way!
I mean, it might be wrong from a dictionary's standpoint.
No, I wouldn't say that.
Mr. Matsumoto, are you okay on time?
Oh, thank you for reminding me.
Nishioka, Majime.
Yes?
You two make such a fantastic team.
You respect each other's strengths and complement each other.
It's a wonderful trust you have.
Well, please, excuse me.
Have a good night.
Good Lord, it's chilly out here.
I should've worn a jacket.
Nishioka.
I think it's very unfortunate that you'll be transferring.
In order to make The Great Passage a warm and understanding dictionary,
I know that you're absolutely necessary.
Majime.
I might be transferring away soon, but I'm proud of the work I did on The Great Passage with you.
But that doesn't mean this is the end.
No matter how far we're separated,
no matter the obstacles,
I'll be there to support you.
Besides, there's still Mr. Matsumoto and everyone else at the Dictionary Department.
So even when you're by yourself, you're not alone.
Thank you very much!
Let us do everything in our power
to complete The Great Passage.
Yeah.
Recipient
Kobun University - Professor Oda
Recipient
Sending...
All right.
You're heading home already? That's rare.
Yes.
Kaguya will be in charge of her first dish at Apricot tonight.
Would you like to come as well?
Oh, I know you'd rather go alone.
N-Not at all...
I still have stuff to do anyway.
I'll pass this time.
I see.
Go on, get out of here.
Okay. Have a nice night.
Have fun.
Comments
Professor Oda tends to ignore our style sheets.
For internal use only
Let's see. Professor Oda...
All right.
Whoa, he has a girlfriend?
Oh, I didn't mention that before?
Nope.
I wonder if it's his first girlfriend.
Yeah.
He can finally say goodbye to that virginity of his.
Well, that's nice for him.
So, what's his girlfriend like?
She's really got everything together, and she's super beautiful.
I think I'll go take a bath.
"A dictionary is a ship that navigates an ocean of words," huh?
Even when we're separated, my feelings are the same.
You sure took a long bath.
Ugly as always.
Meany.
You've been coming home late these days.
I've got a lot I need to do with my transfer coming up.
Don't push yourself too hard.
Yeah.
Good morning.
Oh, good morning.
My eyes have been so itchy.
Oh, that's right. You have allergies.
Yes.
Good morning.
Oh, Araki, your eyes are red.
With all this talk of allergies, I definitely feel that spring is just around the corner.
It is March already.
Which means we're down to our last month with Nishioka.
Hey, don't make it sound like I'm dying.
Our PR Department is a real hell.
I know so many people who got abused by them and quit.
Nishioka, don't die on me.
Hold on.
Don't scare me like that with those red eyes of yours.
Sorry.
Come on.
Don't "achoo" me.
Yes, this is Genbu Publishing's Dictionary Editorial Department.
Yes.
Yes. Please hold.
Nishioka, it's Professor Oda from Kobun University.
Okay, thank you.
Hello, Professor. This is—
What is the meaning of this, Nishioka?!
Teach me!
The Dictionaries!
Our existence is a contradiction.
Yes. We don't need personal opinions in our definitions.
But such objectiveness means we lose personality.
What should we do, then?!
But that's also what makes it interesting.
I like that it isn't just straightforward.
It's a difficult path. But that also makes it fun.
That's so contradictory!
What in the world...
...are we?!
We're dictionaries.
Indeed.
Yes, we are.
In the end, we're dictionaries.
Yes. Understood.
We'll be in contact.
Yes.
Please excuse me.
Okay.
I need to step out for a moment.
Is something wrong?
No, it's not a big deal.
I'm sure knowing him, he just wants someone to talk to.
Oh, all right.
I'm off, then.
This is Nishioka from Genbu Publishing.
I'm coming in.
Professor, I—
Like I said earlier, this is the first time I've had my manuscript revised so much.
I'm very sor—
Never in my life has it happened before!
I'm very sorry.
However, a dictionary needs a unified standard.
Please, we would appreciate your blessing.
Were you the one who wrote those revisions?
No, I brought it to the attention of one of our editors named Majime.
Really?
Oh, that reminds me, Nishioka.
I understand you're being transferred.
I was planning on informing you about that in the near future.
I will be transferring at the end of the month.
I don't want someone who would abandon our work fiddling with my manuscript.
I have no intention of abandoning anything.
It's true that I will be transferring,
but Majime will be working with you from now on.
He's a man who can be trusted.
Then this "Majime" can write all the manuscripts himself.
I will be washing my hands of this.
Well, Majime and I are very appreciative of your work.
Well, that's...
Yes.
I shouldn't be telling you this, but other writers require even more revision work on our end.
Oh?
Thanks to your manuscript, we only had to adjust it to fit the standard guideline.
Thank you so much for your work!
I see.
Yes.
Well, I am willing to accept these revisions, seeing your display of apology here.
Thank you very much.
Although, it's not quite kneeling.
Huh?
Kneeling, sir?
I see.
I understand.
The Great Passage has more pride than that.
That's a very good joke, sir.
What are you talking about?
Let's suppose that you have a mistress.
Wha—
This is all hypothetical.
Even if you did, I would never use that to force you to accept these revisions.
That's because I hate the idea of testing people.
We both understand what character and integrity are.
Nishioka, are you transferring to the tabloids and writing about celebrity affairs?
You can keep your meaningless metaphors!
She's such a good cook for being so young.
And I also hear her grades are quite stellar.
What do you think—
Such a worthy recipient of your personal guidance.
I hope that we understand each other now.
Thank you very much.
Sir.
Our editorial team's resolve is harder than the Earth's core and hotter than magma.
Majime will create a dictionary that will be trusted and loved for many years to come.
Therefore...
We look forward to your continued support!
Yes, this is Genbu Publishing's Dictionary Editorial Department.
That you, Majime?
Oh, Nishioka.
How is Professor Oda?
No problem at all.
We'll go with your manuscript.
I see.
I'm glad to hear that.
You don't seem that surprised.
Knowing you, I had a feeling it would all work out.
Oh, right.
I see.
You're someone we can all rely on.
Oh, right. That relying on each other you spoke of.
Yes.
Well, that's all I wanted to tell you.
Later.
Composing new message
Miyoshi Remi
You free tonight? Let's go eat that squid ink paella you mentioned.
Composing new message
Miyoshi Remi
Sending
Inbox
Miyoshi Remi
I'm free, but we might run into someone from work.
Composing new message
Miyoshi Remi
Who cares! See you at the restaurant at 7!
Okay. I'll try not to be late.
All right!
To-do list for the month of March. Next meeting is 3/18!
Professor Nagase (Tohto University)
Even when you're by yourself, you're not alone.
Trust
All right.
Trust
assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone "They trusted and supported each other"
Trust
assured reliance on the character, ability, strength, or truth of someone "They trusted and supported each other"
"Hey, it's a full moon tonight"
I tell you softly as you sleep
Your gestures, attitude, and way of life
Mean so much more to me than any word
So please stay the way you are
I & I = You & I feel it
Here with you, forever by your side
I've loved you
Since the day we met
You need more gravitas.
A pair of glasses can change everything.
I'll come help you pick out the perfect pair of new glasses!
No, this isn't it.
Do you have any that are more snappy?
Oh, I like that.
What about this?
Whoa, that's snappy!
I want to go home.