Do you know about Season Fairies?
They make the rain fall. They make the wind blow...
They make clouds.
They're little fairies who govern the seasons.
But... can you believe it?
It tumbled into my room, of all places!
Are you listening to me, Sugar?
Yeah, I heard you. Just a little bit.
Sugar Baby Love
On my lips
The rouge of tears
Sugar Baby Love
I don't want to know such a thing as love.
Sugar Baby Love
On my lips
The rouge of tears
On Thursdays
I buy roses and
add a letter.
Sugar Baby Love
When I see you in my dreams,
you're so caring.
Good morning, everyone!
Bringing dreams to children from town to town,
we are The Hammond Theater Troupe.
Today we've come to Muhlenburg on a special provincial tour!
Tomorrow in the town's theater
we will be having a public performance!
The musical program you will be viewing is entitled,
"The Bear Pianist,"
a story guaranteed to have your heart awash with tears.
A fairy tale of love and deep emotion!
Waffo!
We are The Hammond Theater Troupe, and we've come to Muhlenburg today...
What? What? Hey, what's going on?
...on a special provincial tour. Tomorrow in the town's theater...
What is it? How did you get this big?
And here we have... Was it some kind of spell?
And here we have... Hey, hey, hey!
The Forest Fairy.
Hello!
And this is the mysterious boy pianist!
Hello, everyone!
Come and see it, everyone. Here you go! Here!
Such a heart-breaking story. Come and see it, everyone. Here you go! Here!
Such a heart-breaking story. Here you go!
Hey, hey, hey, Forest Fairy!
Don't forget, everyone. Hey, hey, hey, Forest Fairy!
We'll put a twinkle in your hearts!
A "Twinkle"?
What's wrong with Norma?
It must be this.
Huh?
She's been this way since she got this flyer this morning.
Grandma said it's been a long time
since a theater troupe came to town.
It looks interesting. Should we go?
Yeah.
-Oh, I'm going! Me! Me! Me!
-All right. Just calm down, Norma. -Oh, I'm going! Me! Me! Me!
What about you, Anne?
-Let's go! Let's go! -All right, let's go.
Yay! Anne, I love you!
Ok, ok.
Ok, then should we make plans?
-We've been waiting! -We've been waiting!
The participants will be Norma, of course,
Anne, of course,
me, of course, and then...
Phil!
Huh?
Hey, do you want to come with us tomorrow to see a play?
A play?
Don't be silly.
We don't have time for little things like that.
We're busy with our scientific research, right?
Y-Yeah...
Right?
Uh, yeah.
So then we'll use this for our next experiment.
It seems boys have their problems, too.
Oh!
Hey, Greta, we're going to see a play tomorrow.
Do you want to go with us?
Oh, Miss Saga,
how plebeian of you to get excited over a little play like that.
As for me...
Look! I have tickets to next summer's performance of the...
...Guten Morgen Royal Opera Company!
I asked Father to reserve them for me.
Next summer Father and I are going to see it.
Of course, they're "S" seats!
Greta's not coming.
W-Wait 'til I'm finished talking!
So, what?
Are you going or not?
I'm going!
But don't get me wrong.
It's not that I really want to see that play or anything.
I just want to see what third rate is like before I see first rate.
That's all! Got it?
Ok, ok, I get it.
What a pain.
We'll go around once more this afternoon.
Take care of the fliers for me, Sam.
Yes, Chairman.
They went inside.
I wonder if there's a "Twinkle" in there.
Let's take a look.
Waffo!
Oh, nobody is here.
I wonder if there's really a "Twinkle" here...
What's that?
A piano-playing bear?
It's true, I'm telling you.
It was a bear this big.
No one else was there, and it was playing the piano.
Then the bear went...
ROAR!
-ROAR! ROAR! ROAR!
You guys went to the theater, didn't you?
Theater?
Starting tomorrow there's going to be a play called "The Bear Pianist."
You guys must have seen one of the actors.
Hey, hey! What's a play?
A play is, well...
when actors get on stage and act out various stories.
What are actors?
What is acting?
Hmm, how can I explain it?
Hey, what is it? Huh, Saga, huh? What's an actor? What's acting? Hey! Hmm, how can I explain it?
Hey, what is it? Huh, Saga, huh? What's an actor? What's acting? Hey!
At any rate, it seems to have nothing to a with a "Twinkle".
Hey, what is it? Huh, Saga, huh? What's an actor? What's acting? Hey! Hmph! Then what did he mean when he said they would put a "Twinkle" in our heart?
Oh, man! We've been tricked!
Welcome.
Can I drink coffee here?
Yes. Have a seat.
Hmm, well, hmm...
Here.
Oh, thanks.
Wow, there are so many. Um...
-There's supposed to be a play tomorrow. -Really?
Hey, what's with this guy?
Hasn't he decided yet?
I can't stand it! Hurry up and decide!
Yay, Salt's in trouble. Yay! What're you doing?
Yay, Salt's in trouble. Yay! Let me go. I didn't do anything wrong!
You can do it!
Just one more!
One more! One more! One more!
Oh, have you decided yet?
Huh? Ah, um...
I'm back.
Welcome back.
Oh. Welcome.
Thank you.
Saga, you can go home now.
I'll take care of the rest.
I have ten minutes left.
I haven't cleaned out the roaster yet, either.
I can do that tomorrow.
No, that's the plan for today.
Besides,
last time you cleaned up,
it didn't come out very clean.
I've washed and dried all the dusters.
Oh, and I replenished the beans, too.
Oh, have you decided yet?
Huh?
Uh...
well... the blend.
Ok, coming right up!
Hey, hey, Saga.
Let's go see Mr. Bear. Mr. Bear! Come on!
Shh! Be quiet.
Hey, Saga, I'll be quiet.
I'll be a good girl.
So please, please, Saga.
Thank you for waiting. Here you are.
Thank you.
Oh, no fair!
I want some, too.
How does it taste?
Huh? Oh, yeah.
Yeah, it's not bad... but...
But?
It's sort of...
a little bit stiff-tasting.
Hey, what do you mean "stiff"!
He's a poser. Hey, what do you mean "stiff"!
This is ridiculous! Why do I have to stand in line?
Isn't it time yet? I'm so excited. This is ridiculous! Why do I have to stand in line?
Saga! This is ridiculous! Why do I have to stand in line?
Be good.
I only let you come because you promised you'd be good.
Hey, hey, Saga. Is this a play?
It's not very interesting.
I'm bored.
Not yet.
We'll be seeing the play soon.
It's Jan.
What are you doing here?
I-I, nothing really... I mean...
Let's watch it together.
Alan!
What are you doing here?
My little brothers wanted to see it, so I had to bring them.
Little brothers?
Ooh! They look just like Alan, don't they!
What about you, Jan?
I, well...
It doesn't matter. Let's all watch it together.
These seats are empty, aren't they?
By the way, what about Phil?
Hmm, Alan and Jan sure are late.
Ooh, it's about to start.
It's so exciting, isn't it?
How childish,
getting all excited about a little play.
Hey, your elbow's touching me!
Move over.
Be quiet!
Ok!
Thank you all for coming to see The Hammond Theater Troupe's special performance today.
Wh-What! It got all dark!
Thank you all for coming to see The Hammond Theater Troupe's special performance today. I can't see anything, Saga!
They will now perform "The Bear Pianist." Hey, be quiet!
They will now perform "The Bear Pianist."
Grandma, what is that piano sound?
The Bear Pianist is playing.
Bear Pianist?
Yes. That was...
I'm so lonely...
Won't anyone be my friend?
Saga! That's him! The bear from yesterday!
Shh! Be quiet.
Oh, my! There's a bear playing the piano.
How unusual.
It's sure to make a good exhibit!
Oh, it's him!
The "Twinkle" guy from yesterday!
Hey, bear!
You're going to come with me.
You'll make lots of friends.
Really?
Will I really make friends?
Yes, really!
Yay, I'll go!
Friends! Friends! Yay!
That went well. Yay, I'll go! Friends! Friends! Yay!
This will make me rich. Yay, I'll go! Friends! Friends! Yay!
Oh, the bear!
He's a bad guy! I knew it!
He tricked the bear by saying he'd make friends.
He tricked us yesterday, too, saying he'd give us a "Twinkle".
Ok, let's save the bear!
Be quiet!
Now bear witness to one of the wonders of the world: A bear pianist!
Pay on your way out,
but first take a look!
This wasn't supposed to happen...
I just wanted some friends...
Oh, what a beauty!
Will you be friends with me?
Now for one of the wonders of the world: A bear pianist!
Pay on your way out.
Oh, no farther!
Although it plays the piano, a bear is still a bear. Any closer is dangerous!
No, that's not true!
I just want to be your friend!
Hey!
You can't just stop!
Play the piano! The piano!
How sad.
A bear is exploited, yet falls in love with a human girl.
What an obvious development!
It's just as I thought.
No one wants to be friends with a bear like me.
Oh, how wonderful it would be if only I could become human...
You want to be human that badly?
If that's what you really want,
I'll grant it...
Good evening, bear pianist.
Who are you?
I'm a fairy who grants beautiful wishes.
I'll grant that beautiful wish of yours. Oh, it's the fairy from yesterday!
I'll grant that beautiful wish of yours. But why is she so big?
Wh-What happened?
Please go wherever you wish.
But you can only remain in human form at night.
When dawn comes, you must return to your cage.
Oh, this loneliness...
Though it may disappear in the daytime, when night comes...
...it feels as though this small heart will be torn apart.
Dear Lord... What can I do?
Oh... What beautiful music...
If only I might dispel your loneliness at night...
Thank you.
Your piano playing is a light in my heart.
It always brightens my heart
as I wander in the darkness.
Today I have something to tell you...
What is it?
I... I have always...
Oh, my dear!
Wherefore art thou, my beloved!
Oh, my dear! There you are!
Dear!
Oh... Let me introduce you.
This is my fiancé.
He's just returned from a long journey!
N-No way!
Who are you!
Dear, it's not like that!
This kind man encouraged me with his piano playing
while I awaited your return.
Oh, please forgive me.
You must play at our wedding!
Regrettably, I am unable to do so.
Oh, why not?
I can only stay in this human form at night.
When morning comes, I turn back into a bear.
What a pleasant fellow!
Now bear witness to one of the wonders of the world: A bear pianist!
Pay on your way out, but first take a look.
Today is her wedding ceremony. I wonder what she's doing now. Pay on your way out, but first take a look.
I want to see her.
Even if it's just a glimpse!
Get out of my way!
Let me go!
I want to see her!
This is dangerous! You leave me no choice!
I want to see her!
Oh, this song is...
If only I might dispel your loneliness at night...
It was you, wasn't it?
Thank you, Bear...
Oh, that was good!
I cried. Plays are wonderful, aren't they?
Especially when the bear transformed. He was just... ooh!
So, this is a play. What do you think?
Did Mr. Bear die?
Huh, Saga?
It's too much! He was such a nice bear!
I-I won't forgive him.
I'll never forgive that evildoer!
I told you, this is just a play.
Greta...
W-What?
I'm telling you, Saga, I'm not crying.
I'm not moved. It's dust. Dust! I got dust in my eye. That's all!
Hey, Greta.
What?
Bear.
Piano.
Heaven.
It sure looks like she's moved.
I know.
What?
Why are they being nice to that evildoer?
Mr. Bear!
Waffo!
Mr. Bear, you're all right!
Oh, it's the guy from yesterday!
Hey, Saga? Why? Why?
Why was Mr. Bear alive?
Why is he that strange guy from yesterday?
You're too noisy!
What? Why can't you just tell me? Meanie Saga!
Meanie, meanie, meanie Saga!
I had no idea he was the bear...
What is it, Saga? Are you listening?
It's just, ooh...
Wishes upon the Moon
Melting in the water
I found a street lined with trees
Songs of stardust
The breeze crossing over the Bridge of Rainbows
You already knew...
the happiness of connecting our hearts
Sugar Snow
When powdery snow whirls in town
the season of flower blossoms is near...
and, I think of you.
The love that melts our hearts and...
the dreams are in your heart
Preview of Next Episode
Waffo! Mr. Bear was a good piano player. Right, Saga?
I told you it wasn't real.
It was just a costume. Vincent was inside!
What? A costume can play the piano?
I wonder how it moves.
Is it a spell after all?
Hmm... Plays are strange.
I don't think a Season Fairy can talk about strange...
"A Little Snow Fairy Sugar" The Next Episode Is "A Backstage Happening."
What did you mean by stiff-tasting?