Yunocchi, morning!
Coming!
Good morning, Miya-chan!
Yunocchi, is that your sketchbook?
Yeah!
I brought it since we're drawing in class today.
Good morning!
Yuno-san, Miyako-san, good morning!
Good morning!
Morning!
Good morning!
Hiro-san, you don't look well.
Yeah, I didn't get much sleep.
You still have bed hair.
That part of my hair never settles down, okay!
Miyako-san, you still have bed hair too.
Oh.
You sort of have it too, Nori-chan!
What?!
This is embarrassing.
Hurry up. Class is about to start!
Okay!
youki ni kuchibue fuite
Whistling a cheerful tune
madobe no kotori to sesshon
I join the birds chirping by the window
suima ga yatte kite
When fatigue strikes
atama ga danshingu
My imagination runs wild
nan demo kan demo waraeru nichijou
Everything in life makes me smile
okimari na kishoutenketsu
Nothing really new takes place
demo demo tama ni wa piritto supaisu
But sometimes it's exciting to spice things up
aozora peintingu
Let's paint it on the blue sky
doko ikou
Where should we go?
koko ni iyou
Let's stay here
sore wa nani
What's that?
are yaritai
I wanna try that!
ima ni tokubetsu na shirushi
Let's make this moment count
tokeibari no mawashikata watashi shidai kamo
How fast my clock moves is all up to me
shiki oriori iro toridori
With a rich palette of colors from the four seasons
nonbiri na everyday
Our laid-back everyday lives can be
pasuteru bibiddo metoro
Any blend of pastel, vivid, and metro colors
jibun dake no karaaringu
Anyone can create their own coloring
sono tokidoki mune doki doki
So when your heart races in excitement
hachamecha na taiyou ni oegaki
Just draw a sun at the top
tobidasu aatishizumu
And let your inner artist take you from there
gyutto shite ii kana
Can I hold your hand tight?
suki suki suki wo sukecchi
I've been sketching everything I love
nijiiro ni somete iku yo
And painting them in rainbow colors
sore ja ittekimasu
All right, I'm off to have some more fun!
September 25th
Chatter Sketch
Yunocchi, you're funny-looking.
Don't look!
Subject for Today Free drawing using your hands and face as the motif
Are you having a hard time deciding what to draw?
Remember, they're objects you see all the time,
so you have to free yourself of preconceptions.
The key is to look and observe!
I can draw myself without looking, though!
Unreal!
Sensei, do you think you could draw Mashiko-sensei too?
Mashiko-sensei?
Mashiko-sensei...
It sucks.
I've been staring at it for so long that I'm getting Gestalt psychosis.
Ges...?
Like I'm...
disintegrating!
Wh-What's going on?
Drawing hands comes up often on art college entrance exams, don't they?
Yeah.
I practiced drawing hands a lot before the Yamabuki entrance exam.
You did?
They don't cost money, for one thing.
I drew tons of them!
I see!
When I wanted to draw a bottle, I went and bought a Ramune.
That sounds like a lot of trouble.
But I kept unconsciously breaking them to get to the marble inside.
The marble?
Huh?
This was back when you were in middle school?
I think this is the first time you've ever mentioned how you prepared for the entrance exam.
Is it?
Yeah!
We've talked about a whole bunch of things so far,
but I guess there are still things that haven't even come up!
Well, of course!
We have like 15 years' worth of stories to tell!
But no one remembers the first three years of their life.
Huh?
Memory
You're right.
I guess it's more like 12 years, then.
You looked surprised just now.
There are so many faces we haven't shown each other yet.
Huh?
Are there?
Sure there are!
For instance...
Yunocchi, try sneering.
Sneer...
Like mocking somebody?
Wow, that's so not it.
What?!
I wonder how well I know you right now.
Well, I'm not even sure how well I know myself, truth be told.
Memory
The other day, I was on a train,
Memory
and there was this little girl standing near the door.
Oh, and?
When I walked to the door to get off,
it turned out I was shorter than her!
Oh, wow.
Then I realized just how short I am, which was a surprise.
It took you that long?
All right, that's it for the composition.
Now it's time to start drawing!
I need to give each surface a rich palette of texture!
Palette
The palette of texture will give objects a sense of perspective!
Palette
Palette!
Palette
Palette!
Palate.
All right!
And it's time!
We won't be critiquing them this time, so please just turn them in to me!
I'm done!
Oh, Yunocchi, that's a bold composition!
I went a little wild for this one.
Miya-chan, yours is...
Oh, right!
She didn't say it had to be your hand.
I just drew what I saw in the mirror.
Yunocchi, my bad!
I was just kidding.
I can tell it's a picture of you just by looking.
It's cute, just like you!
C-Cu...
Huh?
Haven't I ever told you?
You're adorable, Yunocchi.
M-Miya-chan, you're way cuter!
You're beautiful!
What are you saying?
All right, I'll go turn in my drawing, then.
Oh, okay.
I'll be turning mine in soon too.
Huh, Miyako-san?
I don't think I've ever seen her make that face.
Hey, Miya-chan, do you want to sleep over in my room tonight?
Hm?
This might sound strange, since we talk plenty every day,
but I want to talk with you even more today.
Oh, I'll be coming over, then!
Great!
Maybe I'll make a conversation die and bring it over.
Sounds good!
But don't put "scary story" on one of the sides, okay?
Got it!
This reminds me...
The night I moved here, you came over to use the bath.
Oh, I remember that.
I was in the bath, then you suddenly opened the door and came inside.
I didn't know what kind of person you were yet, so I was so surprised.
You've always been you, Miya-chan.
Take that!
As I said,
Freshly cooked curry
curry aged for a day
Most memorable accident
from first semester
curry tastes better when you let it sit for a day to bring out the flavor.
But wouldn't you rather eat it right away?
I can't wait a whole day.
Come on. Why can't you wait?
I want fresh, piping-hot curry!
So you have to be patient
and leave it for a while for the curry to have more flavor.
September 25th
End
To Be Continued
I've always liked working on details since I was little.
Weather update.
The high-pressure system in the Pacific...
When I drew detailed pictures,
my parents and teachers complimented me.
That made me really happy, so I drew even more.
They agreed right away when I said I wanted to go to an art high school,
so I applied to Yamabuki High School.
Today, from the east of Japan to the west, a vast...
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September 29th-30th, Hiro-san
What should I do?!
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It's due tomorrow!
It's not like I have to go to a college to be able to write novels or draw pictures.
But I'm not popular enough to say I'll go pro instead of going to college.
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The individual counseling sessions are in a week.
Sae!
Don't let it get you down.
Hiro!
I want to eat something sweet.
What?
Jeez.
All right.
You'll be going to an art college, right?
Yeah, I suppose.
That's where most of the class is going,
so I can't help but hesitate,
but I'm thinking of going with a humanities program.
Hey, Miya-chan!
Could you eat the rest?
Hiro-san, didn't you say something like that last time too?
Huh, did I?
Yeah! I'll take you to the infirmary.
What?
Oh, right.
You're too heavy for me to carry,
so you'll have to walk.
Miya-chan!
And so Kuwahara-sensei, I'll let you handle the rest!
Got it! Thanks.
You should lie down for a bit.
But I'm not really...
You don't look well.
I don't look well, huh?
Be gentle!
Wh-Why are you here?
You see...
I thought I'd chat with Kuwahara-sensei during lunch break, but when I came here,
Kuwahara-sensei was occupied,
and I didn't see anyone resting on the bed,
so I sat down on the bed and waited.
But then...
The bed got bigger, sparkling in rainbow colors,
and swallowed me!
She fell fast asleep.
This is the infirmary, so keep it quiet.
So why are you here, Hiro-san?
I had no appetite, so wanted to rest a bit.
Are you worried about something?
Huh?
I'm here to listen!
It can be anything. Just tell me!
What?!
Kuwahara-sensei, one katsudon, please!
That's for police interrogations!
I wouldn't say I'm worried about it,
but thinking about my future is just overwhelming.
Oh, right, it's that time of the year when the third-years have to make the big decision.
I'm thinking I should to go to an art college,
and then become an art teacher.
Oh, great! You want to be a teacher?
Only for sick people
It's a wonderful job where you get to show your students how fun art is!
Only for sick people
Go for it!
Okay.
And maybe I'll get to teach at Yamabuki like you.
Even if you become a teacher,
there's very little chance you'll be assigned to Yamabuki.
Well... I just can't imagine myself being anywhere else.
So...
Teachers have a big influence on the students.
A single careless remark can be demoralize everyone.
Teachers interact with students when they're the most sensitive.
Teachers, as you can see, play an important role.
Hiro-san, do you really want to become a teacher?
Or do you just want to stay here?
Eh?
Even if you become a teacher and get assigned to Yamabuki,
Only for sick people
Sae-san and your current underclassmen won't be at Yamabuki.
Will you be fine with that?
Sae-san and your current underclassmen won't be at Yamabuki.
Will you be fine with that?
She saw through me.
I just don't want to change.
I love drawing,
but I love living at Hidamari Apartments with Sae and everyone else even more.
I don't want to graduate!
Kuwahara-sensei!
I think I said something too harsh.
She should be able to handle it.
I hope I didn't sound too negative.
I can't really say.
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You ended up talking about life beyond college.
It was sad that she was only looking back when talking about the future,
so I had to say something.
I think you're a good teacher.
Really?
Yep!
Just sometimes, though.
Sae-san!
Yuno, Miyako!
Huh? Where's Hiro-san?
Hiro left school early after fifth period.
What?!
Is she that sick?
Should we go see her?
Should we make porridge for her?
We'll go check in on her later, so it'd be nice if you made some.
Okay!
Yunocchi!
I'll help you make the porridge!
Thanks!
There isn't much to do since it's just rice porridge, though.
Oh, you could take out the seeds from pickled plums to make it easier for Hiro-san to eat.
I guess I should let Nazuna and Nori know about Hiro-san's condition too.
Yeah.
Mail received
OK
It's from Yuno-san.
Hiro-san is...
Well, she didn't look so well this morning.
Wh-What should we do?!
Nazuna, calm down.
But...
Listen.
Since Yuno-san sent us the message,
Sae-san and Miyako-san probably know about this already.
So let's think about what we can do for Hiro-san.
Yeah!
Nazuna!
What's up?
Um...
I heard from Yuno-san that Hiro-san's not doing well.
Oh, yeah, she's not.
Please...
give this to Hiro-san!
All right.
Thank you.
Hiro was asleep when I stopped by earlier,
so I'll give this to her when I visit her tonight.
Okay!
Hiro-san!
It's pitch dark!
Looks like she's still sleeping.
Sae-san, I'll leave the porridge on the stove.
That'd be great.
Then we'll leave the rest to you!
Okay.
Huh? I...
Oh, you're up, Hiro.
You were fast asleep, so I just came in.
Sae...
You left this on the chair, so I saw it.
Amami College of Art
Musashino College for the Arts
I want to go to a college where I can obtain a teaching certificate for art.
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No, th-that's not it!
That's...
Becoming a teacher sounds great!
Hiro, you're great at explaining.
You explain things from the other person's perspective,
so it's easy to understand.
You're kind, considerate, and open-minded.
I think you found a perfect dream for yourself.
Remember when I told you
I used to dislike drawing animals because of what an art teacher told me?
I wish I had you as a teacher.
Why are you crying?
Sae, thank you.
Huh?
Y-Yeah.
I'm sad that I'll have to graduate.
It means I'll leave Hidamari Apartments and won't get to see you as often.
I'm sad too, of course.
I really am.
But you know what? It'll be all right.
We'll be the same.
As long as we wish for it, everything will be okay.
I'm sure it'll be even better than things are now.
Okay.
Jeez!
You haven't eaten much recently, after all.
It just happened when I felt so relieved.
Oh, Yuno and Miyako made some rice porridge for you.
How nice of them!
Huh?
It's from Nori-chan!
Hm?
Hiro-san:
Are you doing all right? Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Yeah, everyone was worried about you when they heard you left school early.
This is from Nazuna.
Morning, everyone!
Good morning!
Are you feeling better, Hiro-san?
Yeah, I'm all right now!
Thanks for the porridge.
Me, me! I took the seeds out of the pickled plums!
It was very delicious!
Your cooling pad helped me too, Nazuna-chan!
That's a relief!
And thanks for the text, Nori-chan!
Oh, no problem.
Morning.
Good morning!
Morning, Sae!
Morning.
Hiro-san!
Today's lunch special is foie gras bowl!
What? Is it?
Hiro-san, would it be okay to eat that when you've just recovered?
Stock is limited, so we've got to hurry!
Is it? Then we'll have to get it before it's sold out!
I can tell the cafeteria will get chaotic.
I'll get it, no matter what!
That enthusiasm!
That's the Hiro-san I know!
Jeez!
Are you saying I'm just a glutton?
Yoshinoya-sensei, good morning!
Hiro-san, good morning!
Sorry about yesterday.
I suddenly stopped responding and cut the conversation.
Oh, don't worry about that!
I probably sounded too mean. I'm so sorry!
I'll apply to art colleges to become an art teacher!
Oh, did you make up your mind?
I did!
Someone who knows me better than I do reassured me.
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To Be Continued
suikomaresou na gurai harebare shita asa no hi
The bright morning sun lifts my soul up to the sky
mezamashi no beru naru
When my alarm clock rings
furisosogu hikari ukete
Soaking in the sunshine
kokoro no kyoukaisen wo
I once again cross
saa kyou mo tobikoeyou
My mental boundaries
hikoukigumo sora ni mau
With vapor trails behind me
egaiteru tabi no tochuu
I find myself in the middle of a journey
omoide wa tsuzuiteru
Carrying on memories in the sky
machiawase wa mada saki e
I'm still a long way from you
mada mada mienai mukou
We'll meet far beyond the horizon
ruuru wa nai
No rules here
jiyuu ni hanatsu kyanbasu
I can let it all out on this canvas
kokoro to karada no baransu
The balance between mind and body
tenbin no ue de yureru
Keeps shifting between the two
atarashii aozora de donna yume wo miru
I can dream of anything in a clean blue sky
ima no kono basho wa
From where I am at present
mirai e tsunagaru kara
I should be able to find a way to the future
sagashiteru yumegumo
And so I continue searching for my dream cloud
doko ni aru no kana
I wonder where it could be
Next Episode
Let's turn "Hidamari Apartments" into English!
Sunshine-something Apartments?
That's already complicated!
It means the apartments are a sunny place, so...
I got it!
"Sun-rich Soy Sauce House"!
How did you come up with that?
It means the place where there's rich exposure to the sun!
Then, wouldn't just "Sunny Place House" work?
Hiro-san, bravo!
Next time: "October 5th-6th, Pamphlet Compepe."
"October 6th-8th, A Secret Date."
We'll be waiting at Yamabuki High School, so come visit us!