Plus, sometimes I just feel like going out and having something nice to eat.
Aren't we a bit too busy for that right now?
I feel horrible just going between school and home.
What do you want to get, anyway?
Italian...
Or maybe Italian!
Can't you just go to a family restaurant?
I don't mean like that!
I want to go to the kind of place where they write the menu in Italian on the tablecloth!
I know what you mean, but tomorrow's going to be busy too.
We should get some sleep.
You're right, but let's keep going a little longer.
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
One!
Two!
Three!
Four!
Five!
Six...
Hiro?
What's up, Hiro?
I just woke up.
Wow, you look sleepy.
I'm amazed you're up this early.
Yeah.
Want to try?
Maybe I will... Hold on a second...
July 12th
"Three Stars×Lycopene"
"Three Stars×
One!
Two!
Three!
Four...
Five!
Six!
Wow, it's hot out.
This feels better than I expected.
It woke me right up.
Why don't we do it every day?
If you can wake up early enough, that is.
Sure. If I can wake up that early.
What are you guys doing today?
Let's pick tomatoes!
It's tomato weather!
Fresh-picked tomatoes are great!
If we don't pick them today, they'll get too ripe.
Yes, now's the time to harvest them.
Let's all make something with them once they're picked.
That sounds fun!
Let me go get my phone, then.
Your phone?
I thought I'd take pictures...
Me too!
I'll take some too!
I'll get my sketchbook.
These are about ripe, aren't they.
One, two, three...
Look at all the tomatoes!
Miya and tomatoes.
They came out great.
Yeah. Everyone worked so hard on them.
We made props and tied them up with string.
Yeah. Nori got mad when I tied them all up tight.
I wasn't mad! I just read that the stalks get bigger as they grow.
That was around when we saw the first few green tomatoes, right?
Yeah. They were so cute.
I'm amazed they got this big.
There's plenty more, too!
Tomatoes are pretty hard to get off the vine.
Is this the right way to pick them?
Press your finger right at the stem.
They come off easy if you twist.
Wow, you're right!
The harvest is finished!
Two, four, six, eight... 36.
Wow, we picked a lot.
They're such a pretty colour.
Then, esteemed gentlemen, let us commence the Tomato Summit immediately!
Tomato... Summit?
It's where we debate the fate of the tomatoes!
The fate of the tomatoes?
Why don't we talk it over at my place?
Sure.
Oh, there's the landlady.
Yo.
I'm here about the new recycling days.
Good morning!
Wow, did you just pick those tomatoes? They look great.
Yeah, thanks for the idea.
Good work.
Tomatoes have a lot of lycopene and stuff.
They're great for your figure, and they taste great raw or cooked.
We're going to cook these, would you like to come over and have some later?
Really?
I'll pick up something on my way over.
You don't have to worry about it.
I don't know how long we're going to take, so I'll give you a call later.
Sure thing.
Tomato!
Tomato, tomato!
Tomatoooo!
Here, I thought we'd sample them.
Yay!
They're tasty!
The flavor's so intense!
They're sweet!
Nice and tangy, too.
Yeah.
What's the best thing to make!
I know!
Tomato spaghetti! Tomato pizza! Tomato rice! Tomato-don!
That's a bit much...
If we make tomato sauce, we can use it for pasta and pizza.
How about an Insalata Caprese?
What's that, Nori?
Caprese?
What, you don't know?
I thought it was the most popular salad in Italy.
What else goes in it?
Mozzarella cheese and basil.
Oh, that!
Well, Signor Yuno.
That's not in my dictionary!
Then we need basil and mozzarella!
Who's going to run and get them?
Mozzarella, laurier, olive oil...
The cart is full of European languages!
I don't think I've ever used olive oil.
I probably have some at home.
It's great on bread instead of butter.
Nori, were you born in Italy?
Oh, wow! Yuno, Nori, and Nazuna!
Miss Yoshinoya?
Hello!
Hi everyone. Are you all shopping together?
Yeah.
I've got to go back to school and get to work.
You have to finish grading the exams?
It must be so tough.
Yes, but I get to see how hard you all worked!
If I don't keep up with that...
Thanks for grading them.
Thank you.
Miss Yoshinoya seemed so tired.
While we've got time off after exams, the teachers have to work hard grading them.
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I wonder how I did on the test.
What are you so worried about?
We studied together, right?
You'll be fine.
I'm still worried about my English and Math...
I'm more worried about art history.
Well, let's keep on heading back.
Okay!
Bikes/Pedestrians
Only
Hey, Sae, about how many hours a day do you spend working?
It varies from day to day.
Sometimes I can't get anything done even when I'm sitting at my desk.
You're so tense when that happens.
Sorry, I try not to be... I guess it doesn't work, though.
Yeah, I just try not to bother you too much then.
Sorry! Don't worry about it!
Anyway, changing the subject, there are also times when everything goes smoothly.
Must be tough.
Miyako, what do you do in your room?
When you're not working on anything.
Nothin'.
Nothing?
I have fun not doing anything.
Miya must have drawn this.
Ristorante Hidamari?
Hidamari
Ristorante?
That's Italian for "restaurant".
They must have decided to name it.
We're back.
Welcome back!
Sorry we took so long.
Thanks.
I know you just got back, but I'm going to put you to work again.
Okay.
Just say it.
I can go get my apron.
I'll go write that we're preparing.
Wouldn't want the customers getting confused and wandering in early.
Have you already decided on a menu?
I'm still wondering about dessert.
Can you think of any desserts that use tomato?
Why don't I look something up online?
Sure, go ahead.
No problem.
Mind if I help out?
Thanks.
Sae, can you make the tomato sauce?
Will do.
I'll take the ingredients and make it at my place.
Thanks.
There we go.
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Ingredients (Serves 6-8) Four Tomates One Lemon Four tbsp gomme syrup Mint leaves
Tomato Sherbet
1. Remove leaves, dip the tomatoes in hot water, then chill in water. Peel from the leafy end. Holding them over the burner with a flame also helps. 2. Slice in half, remove the seeds, and puree in a mixer. 3. Add the gum syrup and fresh-squeezed lemon juice, pour into a dish, and freeze. Chill for 30 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally. * Stir every ten minutes, but be careful it doesn't freeze over. Thinner trays will freeze quicker. 4. Serve garnished with mint leaves.
Perfect for summer! A brisk and refreshing sherbet.
Preparation
Wow, that was fast.
The internet is great for this.
You can do anything, can't you, Nori.
Not really.
Why don't you give the computer a try?
It seems tough.
It isn't really.
Maybe you'll find out you're good at it if you give it a try.
I'll give you a hand anytime.
Thanks.
We're working on it in three different rooms.
The kitchen in here really isn't big enough.
It's great that everyone's helping out.
It's from Nori. They've started on the dessert.
What are they making?
She says it's a secret.
Chopping is fun!
’
Hmm, saute the garlic and onion, then add the sliced tomatoes...
Isn't that enough, Miyako? You're making me cry.
You should wear goggles too, Sae!
It's too late for that, isn't it?
All right, chopping complete!
Miyako...
The soup's done!
Grading these tests is really wearing me down.
Miss Yoshinoya
This sucks
Grading these tests is really wearing me down. I want to go eat something tasty.
Yoshinoya
I want to go eat something tasty.
Miss Kuwahara
Keep trying.
Kuwahara
Keep trying.
Now that I mention it, doesn't it sound kind of like kaiten?
Miss Yoshinoya
Now that I think of it, doesn't it sound kind of like kaiten?
Yoshinoya
Yeah, sure.
Don't get stuck on a conveyor belt of bad puns.
Miss Kuwahara
Don't get stuck on a conveyor belt of bad puns.
Kuwahara
Miss Yoshinoya? Is something wrong?
It's nothing...
You're working hard.
At this rate, you'll be done today.
It's no good! I can't work my way around to it!
Is there something wrong with Miss Yoshinoya?
I guess.
I'm hungry.
Hold on, Miya!
The longer we wait the better it'll taste.
It'll only take a little longer.
Sorry to make you season it.
It's great that you even did this much.
Thanks, Sae.
You're always cooking for me, from time to time I...
How about me, Hiro?
Thanks, Miya.
Eat as hard as you worked.
It's not like you have to tell her. She will anyway.
It's done.
I really wanted some yakisoba the other night.
I couldn't decide whether to have some cup noodles.
Yeah, I've had that happen.
But I got so involved in chatting that I fell asleep.
Is that chilled enough?
Not quite.
Everyone come over!
Inbox
Hiro
Announcement
Everyone come over!
Sorry we're late. Mind if we put dessert in the fridge?
Go right ahead.
It's tasty!
To make Caprese, you layer the tomato, the mozzarella, and the basil like this.
The red of the tomato looks pretty on the green of the basil.
These are the colors of the Italian flag. Red, green, and white.
Wow, you're right.
Hiro, have you called the landlady?
No Smoking
Hi?
This is Hiro.
We're finally done. Sorry it took so long.
So, what did you make?
You guys go ahead and dig in.
I'll be over in a little bit.
Let's go.
It's done.
What a feast!
Let's eat!
Wait, Miya!
Let's take pictures to remember by.
Now let's eat.
It's so tasty I could cry.
We were really hungry.
Hiro, you sure made a lot.
I'm impressed at how well you all did.
That's Hiro for ya.
Everyone helped out.
We really managed to make a full course dinner of tomatoes.
It's enough to make a tomato-hater cry.
It's probably too late to ask, but you all like tomatoes, right?
Love 'em.
Me too.
Yeah! I love them!
Miya, are there any foods you don't like?
I can't think of any.
It really is a great day for lots of tomatoes.
I've been thinking of them every day since we planted them.
I've noticed you paying a lot of attention to them.
Yeah. I've talked to them, and lent them my umbrella.
Your umbrella?
Yeah. After they turn red, they can split if they're rained on.
Oh, that was you?
I was wondering why someone put umbrellas up over tomatoes.
You treated them like your children.
You sure were worth your salt.
Yeah, tomatoes are good with just salt.
Hello?
Hey, I brought a present.
It's just some sweets from the store.
Thanks. Come right in.
All right.
Hey.
Hi.
Wow, look at it all.
You guys made all this yourselves?
Yeah, everyone chipped in.
Man, I really should've brought some wine...
Now for the dolce, made special by us freshmen!
Tomato sherbet!
Tomato sherbet?
I wonder how it came out.
This is wonderful.
It came out really well.
Yeah. Nazuna helped out.
It was so easy.
I'm amazed you guys put so much work in.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about it.
You guys get along really well.
That's great.
Well, we are the same age.
How do you like living alone?
I'm doing my best.
Man, this is great.
I'm not that good at cooking yet.
Everyone's like that at first.
How about you, Nazuna?
Sometimes I have dinner with Nori.
It's great that you're getting along and have things to talk about.
They seem so tense.
It's like a sneak interview.
Look at her fuss over them.
Amazing, isn't it?
You guys had better keep learning from the older girls.
Okay.
Keep learning... how to cook?
This hurts to listen to.
That was great. Really, really tasty.
Come back anytime.
Thanks. See you later!
Goodbye!
Wow, you're all out here?
Ms. Yoshinoya?
Here, you can make pasta with this tomato sauce.
Wow, thanks!
Did you make this yourself, Hiro?
Sae made it.
No, Hiro seasoned it.
I get it. You all worked on it.
We did!
Thanks!
Just seeing you all cheered me up.
See you at school, okay?
Goodbye!
Goodbye, teacher!
That was fun.
I'm stuffed.
We'll sleep well tonight.
Wasn't that so much fun?
Yeah.
Yeah!
I hate to break up the party, but isn't it about time to go home?
All right, as of today, Ristorante Hidamari is closed.
Any regrets?
I wish every day was a tomato day.
That would be horrible for our weight.
It's fine if we keep it seasonal, right?
Yeah.
Um...
What?
Is there anything else?
I want to remember today's menu, not just have pictures.
Why not come over to my place and use my computer?
We can put the recipes and pictures in too.
Okay!
Okay, I'll go get the sign!
What's taking you so long, Yuno?
Oh, Miya!
What are you looking at?
That star's so pretty.
Everyone should see it.
Hey guys!
Look, the first star!
That's the evening star.
It's pretty...
Isn't it?
Tomorrow will be sunny too.
Yeah.
I feel so happy for some reason.
Good food, and great conversation.
Being able to smile every day with my friends.
Hidamari Apartments is a wonderful place.
I wonder what tomorrow will be like?
July 12th
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