Hey, Riri, where do you want to go when you're in college?
You first, Misato.
I think Tibet.
Then Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Turkey.
Egypt, Tunisia, Spain and Portugal.
And, um, uhh... Morocco!
I can't really afford it though.
Don't get so caught up in backpacking that you drop out.
You're going to Europe, right, Riri?
I'm going to Florence.
I want to experience the Italian Renaissance through their museums, see the cathedral's architecture, and attend an opera at La Scala.
... But I can't really afford it.
Such a lady of leisure, Riri!
Why "lady"?
Because of your ladylike calm.
All right, one boy and one girl.
What about a husband?
What, you want one?
Never said I didn't.
Hey, wanna go over some English later?
Yeah, sure.
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Once we graduate, let's go to Okinawa!
If we graduate.
We can't really afford it anyway.
shuwa- shuwa- nanairo morning shower
shuwa shuwa shuwa rainbow-colored morning shower
ohayou ohayou ookina koe dashite
Good morning! Good morning! Say it out loudly
enpitsu tatetara taoreta hou wo muite
Make a pencil stand and face the direction it falls
sozai wa kimi da ugokanaide
You'll be the subject; don't move!
kushami de wasureta poozu ga muri desu
After sneezing, I can't get back to the same pose
odotte komatta nande nande da
Dance! What a bother! Why, why, why?
nonki na kumo ni egaita mado wo aketa ato
After opening the window painted with lazy clouds
zenin de kimagure na rakugaki
Everyone draw as you like
nutte nutte painting
Paint it, paint it, painting
fukitoranaide
Don't wipe it off!
dakara kitto ima wa mitsuketanda yo
That's why we must have found it now
waratte rareru basho wa doko doko
Where oh where is the place where we can laugh?
dakara koko desu yo
Like I said, it's right here
hidamari biyori
A wonderful day of sunshine
mabushii hikari no naka ni
Bathed in dazzling light
hoshi mittsu ochita
Three stars fall out of the sky
kusha kusha kusha kusha
mayonaka shooting star
In the dead of the night; shooting star
oyasumi oyasumi
Good night! Good night!
negoto de me ga sameta
I woke up to the sound of sleep-talking
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December
I've gotta get up... and make... something for... Sae...
That smells nice.
Silly Misato.
Sesame seeds!?
Seeds!? Seeds!?
Good morning, Sae.
Good morning.
Did you see something scattered on your doorstep this morning?
Yeah. It has to be something-
Sae, Hiro, good morning.
Good morning, Riri.
Good morning.
Morning, everyone.
Good morning, Misato.
You did it again, didn't you, Misato?
Yeah.
What's your theme this time?
A visualization of time.
Or maybe something like a conceptualization of motion.
I've just got to look for all the possibilities art opens up!
I thought maybe it was a superstition.
You shouldn't waste food like that.
At least go and clean it up later.
Sure.
Art Dept.
We're sketching today.
Sketching
The theme is... Hmm, something in the classroom.
You'll be judged based on your selection of motif.
Of course, you're welcome to use me.
Yes, how about "A maiden gazing out the window in winter!" for your theme?
The word melancholy sounds so wonderful...
Don't you think this would be perfect as a theme today?
Hurry up and get back to teaching...
Miss Yoshinoya.
Can you please take the lessons more seriously?
But the sky today is so blue...
Sae?
What's wrong, Sae?
Nothing.
You've been dozing a lot in class lately.
Is something keeping you up at night?
It's not like that...
You're still only sixteen. You're growing, don't strain yourself.
I'll try to be more careful.
A lack of sleep is the enemy of beauty!
I have to be careful not to talk on the phone too long, too!
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Sae, did you get any sleep last night?
Yeah, I fell asleep at my desk.
You don't have to worry about me that much.
Come on.
I'm glad I got that rookie prize, but then they wanted me to write another one...
You're amazing.
I got all flustered writing it, and they rejected the one after that.
I don't know if I can keep this up...
You know your editor's only that harsh because she knows you can do better.
I'm really looking forward to your next story.
I don't think anyone else can match the tender, gentle atmosphere.
What's up?
Oh, Natsume.
I think she's just worn out.
Sorry!
I've gotta keep trying...
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Yeah, keep trying.
Tasty.
Come in!
Hiro, can I borrow some soy sauce?
I lied, I really need white-out.
White-Out
For oil and water- based inks
Smells good in here.
I'm making beef stew.
I wrote something wrong on the application form for the design concours.
There, is that enough?
Thanks, I'll bring it back later.
Sorry, I forgot.
I'm headed off to cram school.
Let's do the English later.
Yeah, yeah.
Guess there's no choice.
Sae, you alive in there?
It's so warm.
Sorry you had to make me dinner.
I don't mind. It's the same amount of work as if I only cooked for myself,
and it tastes better when you eat together.
So, how's it going? Think you'll be able to do it?
Yeah, I feel like I've got something.
That's great. You always try a little too hard.
Really?
Remember field day?
You had the mumps and even though your cheeks were all puffed up you kept insisting you had to go.
You probably would've gone if I hadn't stopped you.
Hmm, maybe I should move in next to you.
The leases here run a year, right?
Yeah, I think so.
That way I can check in on you just by tapping on the wall.
We have cell phones for that now, you know.
Plus, I already rely on you a lot. Well, a little too much...
That's why you're able to try as hard as you do.
Don't worry about it. We're friends, right?
Thanks.
Now that you mention it, Misato came by last night.
She sure is a strange one.
Always looking for ways to have fun.
It always gets me excited wondering what she'll do next.
Like this morning.
Hey, remember when she tried to do Hidamari Apartments up Arabian-style?
Yeah, she drew Os and Xs all over the doors in chalk.
The landlady was so mad at her.
Hello?
'Sup!
Got any more stew?
Why did you come to my room looking-
I smelled it.
Good evening, Misato.
There's still plenty of stew left.
Want to try some?
Can I?
Come right in.
Would you like a salad, too?
It's great to have younger people around.
You've gotten really good at cooking, Hiro.
Not really.
She'd make a great wife for you, you know.
What's that supposed to mean!?
Nothing wrong with that at all.
Everyone gets along so well at Hidamari.
I feel so lonely every time I think of how I'm going to be gone next year.
Well, at least if I manage to graduate.
Really? Riri's been talking about all the concours you've received awards at.
It's all spray and pray.
Plus, there's no keeping me from having fun with all those challenges.
That was great!
You're welcome.
I'm gonna make some coffee, want any?
I can't get this story out of my head...
I wonder if I'm really able to do this?
Won't know until you try, right?
Just do what you love.
You're still a freshman, right?
Never mind thinking, stick up an antenna and get to work!
An antenna?
Yeah, the antenna of your design sense.
That's what the art program is all about.
You're so serious, Sae.
You can't stand watching her like this either, can you, Hiro?
Uh, me? ... Yeah.
I don't really get why.
Riri always gets angry and says "It's not like I'm at Hidamari Apartments just to look after you!"
Really?
She's always smiling, and she seems so mature.
I really look up to her.
That's just Riri's pose. She looks almost like a guy when she does it.
Wonder what she'd do if you said that to her?
You there, Misato?
Don't go spreading rumors now.
Sure, she's here.
Sorry to bother you, Sae.
I came to get Misato.
Misato! Time to work on your English!
Sorry, coming.
That was great. I'm making curry later, you should come have some with me.
I'll make it nice and spicy for you.
Sure.
See you tomorrow.
Goodnight.
We talked so much.
I wonder if Sae's still awake writing?
She was so tired today, maybe she'll rest tonight.
I can't stop thinking of her, can I?
I need to worry about myself, too.
But I won't know until I try.
Misato said to get to work.
Maybe I'll get up early tomorrow and bring her some french toast.
With strawberry jam, maybe.
November 22nd "Seniors and Freshmen"
To be continued
The end
Yoshinoya
Happy morning!
One, two, three, four!
Five, six, seven, eight!
Ichi, ni, san, shi!
Go, roku, shichi, hachi!
Yi, er, san, si!
Wu, liu, qi, ba!
Chinese!?
May 21st
"The Weeping Woman"
The weather feels great!
Sorry, I got carried away and made too many sandwiches.
I wanted to have a picnic with you anyway, so I'm glad it's sunny.
I guess I should've worn pants if I wanted to do that, though...
Miss Yoshinoya, you're supposed to be teaching.
Oh, right.
Okay, today we're working on landscapes.
I'd like you to use objects in the park as your motif, and light and shadow as your theme.
We'll be going back to school in the afternoon for finishing work and a presentation,
so be sure to make plenty of sketches and work out some ideas this morning.
Okay, we'll assemble here at 11:30. Until then, you're free!
But even though you're free, take the lesson seriously.
She's talking to herself!?
Light and shadow... What should I use for a motif?
There's plenty of options.
Light lizard.
Yunocchi, you're such a punster.
I wasn't thinking that! Honest!
Look, Yunocchi! A playground!
Wow, you're right!
I'll start with this!
Come on, Miya, we have to draw.
Whoa, that was pretty tough.
Gosh, Miya.
A subject, a subject...
Oh! The slide's shadow looks pretty interesting.
Look over here, Miya! There's koi!
Fish!?
Look at their mouths flap!
I wonder why they're doing that?
They probably think they can get food since there's people here.
Miya!?
It's pretty tough to hit.
What are you doing?
Oh, Yuno!
We're aiming for the Weeping Woman.
Woman...?
You shouldn't be mean like that.
I can't see her, but... but...
It's not like that, Yuno.
Look at that.
That rock sticking up out of the water.
They say that if you hit it with a rock you'll get better at drawing.
It's because it looks like Picasso's "Weeping Woman".
Oh, so it's just throwing the rocks out with the bathwater.
Yeah. I guess.
Maybe.
I shouldn't have said that...
Yunocchi, let's give it a try!
Fine, but only once.
Aww man.
Wow!
Okay, let's go, Yunocchi.
Wait, you want do do it more now?
Got it!
I can't do it...
Maybe with a bigger stone-!
What are you all doing?
Well, Miss Yoshinoya,
They say that if we hit that rock with a stone, we'll get better at drawing!
I see.
All right, I'll try too!
That one's a little bit small...
That's just uncanny.
Okay, everyone, you're presenting at four, and that's what we'll be commenting on, so get to work.
Huh?
'Sup?
My hands...
Is this the curse of the Weeping Woman!?
Isn't that ironic.
All right, time's up.
Pass your work to the front.
Don't cry.
That's definitely light and dark.
Mine too...
I did something silly...
That's unfortunate.
Want to borrow my hot water bottle?
Nah, I don't need it.
The classes must be fun in the arts program.
Gen Ed sounds fun too.
You have lots of clubs we don't, like band.
Yuno, can I see your hand for a minute?
This is the pressure point on your hand.
Ow!
Did it hurt?
Yeah, but it worked.
The kanji for the pressure point in the hand is a combination of "pass" and "palm".
This is good for when your hands get tired...
How's that?
It feels a lot looser now.
Thanks, Nazuna.
Mom taught me how to do it.
Nazuna, do me too!
Me too!
You're going to have to take turns.
I'll be able to draw like normal again tomorrow.
May 21st
The end
To be continued
atarashii haru no hi kimi to deatta
I met you on a brand new day of spring
kokoro ni hana ga saku mankai no hana
A flower bloomed in my heart - a flower in full bloom
sakura ga mieru yo mado kara
I can see the cherry blossoms from my window
midori no haru ga suki kawaranai omoi
I love the green spring. My feelings haven't changed
chijimanakatta kyori arukidashite miyou
There's a constant distance between us; I'll try to get closer
guuzen wo yosootte kimi wo
Pretending to meet you by chance,
kaeri michi machibuse shita
I waited by the road you go home with
te no hira ni hanabira hirari
The flower petals in my palm swayed in the wind
kimi no egao me ni yakitsuketa keshiki
Your smile is a scenery burnt into my mind
sakura saku kimi ni aitai
Cherry blossoms flowered; I want to see you
kimi to zutto ireta nara sakura sakura
If I can always be with you; cherry blossoms
saiteru suki dayo
I love it when they bloom
koko ni aru kagayaita kisetsu wo
A season of light is right here
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Yunocchi, I'm leaving a towel and some clothes out for you.
Thanks!
Let's be brave and face reality!
What do I do!?
What's wrong? You look sick.
Is something bothering you?
I think this is the first time I've stayed over at your place like this.
... Huh?
We don't know if you don't tell us.
Well, um...
If there's anything I can do to help-
That's right! Don't just keep it bottled up!
Miya, how do you have a change of panties for me?
Oh, that.
I swallowed a plum pit. Am I going to be okay?
Next time, "May 28th~June 2nd, Sunshine Palette".
I just grabbed your laundry off your balcony.
Eh!?!
"May 28th~June 2nd Sunshine Palette"
We'll be waiting at Hidamari Apartments. Be sure to come see us!