Delicious Fried Eggs.
Amami-san did?
Yeah.
What's everyone talking about?
Ah, Inoue-san!
What, what?
You're not gonna believe this. You won't believe it!
Our own Amami-san...
has bought a cell phone!
What?!
Wait, what's so shocking about that?
Well, Amami-san seems like she came out of the Meiji era.
I pictured her doing laundry by hand on a washboard.
Don't insult people so casually!
It's my first time. I'm kind of nervous.
A pwe-paid... pur-pay...
Ur?
Urchin!
Urchin?
Sorry, I'm not used to saying the word.
How did she get "urchin"?
You know, Amami-san's more suited to a rotary phone
than a cell.
The kind with the dial you turn.
How retro do you think she is?
So why'd you get a cell phone, anyway?
My dad gave it to me to help keep me safe.
He's always been a worrywart.
Amami Hibiki: Elementary School Days
Hibiki, be careful!
Remember, if the current sweeps you away, yell for help!
Okay!
See you later.
Amami Hibiki: Middle School Days
Hibiki, be careful out in the dark!
Remember, they're always after you!
Okay!
Really, he's such a worrier.
He has every right to be worried!
How's a cell phone gonna keep her safe from them?
Hey, have you bought a strap for it?
No, not yet...
Here, you can have one of mine!
Aren't they cute?
How about this one?
This one's great, too!
Oh, and I'll teach you how to take a selfie.
Thank you.
Hold it up like this...
Okay, say "cheese!"
It worked!
And... save...
What happened? What's in the picture, Ogawa?
No one will blame you for deleting that one, Ogawa-san!
She's posting it to her blog.
There really is something in that picture, isn't there?!
Just adding Amami to my contacts will probably get me some great shots!
Don't sound so happy about that!
Um...
Inoue-san.
Y-Yes?
Um... Your number...
Never mind!
Want to take a picture together?
Caution! Slasher Murder Site
With me?
You don't want to?
I don't mind, but...
Tinkle, tinkle...
Kitty!
Hey, girlie, looks like ya got somethin' neat there.
Yes...
I'll take a picture with ya.
Really?
In return, show me your pant—
What'd ya do that for?!
The wind just blew it over.
You were tryin' to interfere with my chance to see some panties!
I had heard rumors of a cat like you, but I didn't expect you to be this vulgar.
Can it, buzzkill!
What's wrong with liking panties?
Oh, there's the wind picking up again!
Please, stop it!
Whaaaa—
It sure is hot today.
And the wet season only just ended.
This heat definitely feels like summer.
I'm so drained...
And she's melting!
Inoue-san!
What's with you? Snap out of it!
There's a tyrant staying at my house.
A tyrant?
My little cousin. He's in elementary school,
and he's an absolute nightmare.
But at heart, he loves his family.
I have no idea where he gets it from.
Clearly he gets the hot-cold nature from you.
Is he really that rambunctious?
Well, see...
His name is Yuuki.
Apparently fried eggs are his favorite food,
so I've been making them for him every day.
But...
Gross! What is this stuff?! These aren't real fried eggs!
He says they're gross and throws them back at me!
I don't want this!
All these eggs are gonna make me fat...
You can have some of my fish.
No.
Beginner Egg Recipes
I decided I'm gonna do whatever it takes to get him to like what I cook.
Time to research.
She's really into this.
I wish I could help, since you're so determined,
but I don't have any free time.
I've got work.
Me, too...
Um, I'm free.
Huh?
This is my first time coming to a friend's house since I transferred.
I-It was unavoidable.
You're finally home, octopus?
Darn it, Yuuki, I told you to use my name!
Hello.
I'm Amami Hibiki.
Nice to meet you.
Sorry about that.
He's a little monster, isn't he?
It's all right.
Wow, you've got good technique.
Thank you.
Let me try...
That's good!
I'm so glad.
How about these?
Wrong.
They're gross! All wrong!
What are you talking about? I hate to admit it, but these are delicious!
Nope, they're gross!
Why, you...
I said they're all wrong!
Now, now...
How dare you insult
Amami-dono's
home cooking?!
Inconceivable!
Sorry you went to all that trouble.
N-No, I should be apologizing to you.
I'm looking after him
because his dad was in a terrible accident.
They just had the funeral recently...
And his mom's in the hospital, about to have a baby.
That's why I'd at least like give him one little indulgence.
I-I'll keep trying to help!
I'll do better next time!
Let's...
Let's make the best fried eggs ever!
Wh-What're you getting all worked up over?
This has nothing to do with you.
You're... You're right.
I'm sorry for sticking my nose where it doesn't belong.
Hey, Inoue.
Uehara.
What have we here?
Are you proposing to someone?
It's a get-well gift!
My cousin's mom is in the hospital up the street,
about to have a baby.
Oh, right, the kid you mentioned.
So, how did Amami's fried eggs turn out yesterday?
Hmm...
Good. She really is a great cook.
She seems like the type whose mom has been teaching her
very thoroughly, ever since she was little.
Actually, I doubt that.
Why?
Yesterday, when we were talking about her cell phone...
My mother passed away just after I was born.
It's always been just my dad and me,
and over the years, he's turned into a real worrier.
That's what she told us.
If it's just her and her dad,
she's probably been doing most of the cooking for a while now.
Then she's been through the same thing Yuuki's going through.
That's why she...
And then I...
What? What happened?!
It'll be okay for me to just learn about frying eggs, right?
Central City Library
Everyday Cooking Series
Egg Recipes
The shelves on that side have good stuff, too.
Thank you.
Huh?
Cooking Tonight: Omelets
Fertilized Eggs
Cabbage Fertilized Eggs
We're in here.
We're in here!
Twins?!
Hey, what'cha doin'?
Kitty!
I've been told I can research recipes on something called the Internet,
so I'm looking for a really delicious way to fry eggs.
I may know a thing or two about frying eggs.
Huh?
Then would you consider teaching me?
Well, now...
All right.
I'll do it for one flash
of your panties a day, in a wide variety of outfits—
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I see.
So that's why you want to make delicious fried eggs.
Yes.
But are you sure deliciousness is what this child truly wants?
Huh? Well, he said they were gross...
But he also said they were wrong.
Yes...
Then maybe he's comparing them to something?
Something that's no longer there...
I'm sorry about this, Narumi-chan.
Yuuki's probably driving you crazy.
He has trouble listening.
Not really. Nothing I can't handle.
Nice try. I can see the exhaustion on your face.
The truth is, no matter how hard I try,
he calls my fried eggs gross.
Ah, so that's the problem?
It's not your fault, Narumi-chan.
Yuuki really loved the fried eggs his dad made.
So that's it...
And did you know this?
My husband learned how to make them from your Nana when he was little.
Narumi-chan, can you do me a favor?
I have to tell her.
Inoue
But...
This has nothing to do with you.
Nothing to do with me...
Hello? This is Amami.
I-It's Inoue...
H-How?
We haven't exchanged numbers—
I got your number from Uehara.
I'm sorry I was so mean last night.
I shouldn't have said it had nothing to do with you.
It's okay.
Inoue-san, there's something that I
think you should know.
Yuuki-kun might not just want his eggs to be tasty.
There may be a certain type he wants.
You were still thinking
about Yuuki, even after I was so mean?
W-Well... I just couldn't get it out of my mind...
About that... I was hoping you'd do me a favor.
Huh?
She's here, right?
Yes.
Listen, Nana.
What Yuuki really wants is fried eggs the way you made them.
So I need you to teach me how to make them.
I see. Keep the seasoning light.
You're supposed to scramble the eggs very gently.
Wouldn't this go faster if you did it?
I think your grandma wants you to learn.
I feel a little bad now.
When she was still with us,
I was too embarrassed to let her teach me
cooking and all that other girly stuff.
I should have just let her teach me...
Um...
Inoue-san!
You're not gonna complain this time.
This is way too much, octopus!
Shut up and eat!
Daddy...
Narumi-chan, can you do me a favor?
If Yuuki should start crying, just let him cry it out.
After his father died, he said...
"I can't cry. I'm gonna be a big brother."
He's been holding it in, all this time.
A Few Days Later
Thanks for everything.
You're such a brat.
Thank you, too, Amami-san.
Oh, no, I didn't do anything.
Narumi!
I'm gonna be a big, strong man one day!
Yes, yes, do your best.
Later!
Amami.
Yes?
Um, thanks a bunch, for everything.
You're very welcome...
Inoue... Narumi-san.
Why're you using my full name?
Using your first name is so new to me.
Just because you normally don't.
I got my name from Nana.
That's wonderful!
Yeah, yeah, all right, already.
Inoue-san?
Yeah?
Um... Is this how you write "Narumi"?
Yep, that's it.
Your first name's Hibiki, right?
Yes.
There are so many bonds, in so many places...
And more will be formed tomorrow.
Preview
Hey! I'm Yamada Kenta!
The only guy in the middle of all these girls!
This summer at the beach,
I'll have all these babes in swimsuits to myself!
Uehara-san, I brought everyone's bags!
Esumi-san, I reserved the train seats.
Ogawa-san, you want this raft inflated, right?
Whew, it's tough being the man everyone counts on.
Next time on Re-Kan!: "Summer Means the Beach."
Ah, I was buying food and now the train's leaving!
Wait, guys! Don't ditch me!