Morning, Shinobu.
Good morning.
It's been a few weeks since I arrived in Japan.
I've got pretty used to living here.
Japan is a very easy place to live in.
That's hilarious!
Anyway, then she...
There are lots of foreigners.
Everyone around me is so nice.
Alice, it's not summer.
Don't water the plants.
I love Japan.
mondai nanka nani mo nai yo
問題なんか何もないよ
There's nothing wrong
kekkou kekkou ikerumon ne?
ケッコー 結構 いけるもんネ?
Everything is pretty, pretty good
shippai datte egao de saa
失敗だって 笑顔で さぁ
Even if we fail, with you here
kimi to issho norikoete yukou!
キミと一緒 乗り越えて行こう!
I can make it through with a smile
(surii tsuu wan jaanpu!)
(スリー・ツー・ワン ジャーンプ!)
Three Two One Jump!
(uu hai!)
(ウー ハイッ!)
Ooh Yeah!
mabushii asahi atarashii hi ga hajimaru ne
眩しい朝日 新しい日が始まるね
The bright morning sun shines on the beginning of a new day
neboketa kao de “ohayou” no hitokoto kawasu
寝ぼけた顔で 「おはよう」の一言交わす
With sleepy looks on our faces, we say "Good morning" to each other
mainichi no naka ni kira kira shita kakeratachi ga
毎日の中に キラキラした欠片たちが
There are sparkling fragments scattered
mada mada aru no sagashite miyou yo issho ni
まだまだあるの 探してみようよー 一緒に
Through our days, so let's look for them together
chiisana mizutamari mo nayanderu kyou no koto mo
小さな水溜りも 悩んでる今日の事も
The small puddles and the things you worry about today
sei no de tobikoeyou yo egao ga ichiban
せーので飛び越えようよ 笑顔がイチバン
Let's jump over them with a one-two! A smile is the best
(janpu!)
(ジャンプッ!)
Jump!
iei! iei! kitto daijoubu sa
イェイ! イェイ! きっとだいじょうぶさ
Yay! Yay! It will surely be all right
kekkou kekkou tanoshii ne!
ケッコー 結構 楽しいネ!
It's pretty, pretty fun!
gyutto tojita sono me wo saa
ぎゅっと閉じた その目を さぁ
Those eyes you have squeezed shut
hiraku toki da ima
開く 時だ 今
It is time to open them
(uu iei!)
(ウー イエイッ!)
Ooh, yay!
mondai nanka kowakunai yo
問題なんか 恐くないよ
I'm not afraid of problems
Let’s go!! Let’s go!! ikerumon ne?
Let's go!! Let's go!! いけるもんネ?
Let's go!! Let's go!! We can do it!
shippai datte egao de saa
失敗だって 笑顔で さぁ
Even if we fail, with you here
kimi to issho norikoete yukou!
キミと 一緒 乗り越えて行こう!
I can make it through with a smile
(surii tsuu wan goo!)
(スリー・ツー・ワン ゴー!)
Three Two One Go!
Even If I'm Small
Oomiya Shinobu.
Shinobu is ladylike and kind.
She's the very image of Japanese womanly virtue.
What beautiful white skin you have.
Isami, good morning.
Good morning.
Onee-chan, do you have work today?
Yeah, in the afternoon.
Isami's a model.
The two of them are sisters, but they're nothing alike.
Sort of like these two!
See you later.
Hooray!
Good morning.
Good morning, Shinobu-chan, Alice-chan.
Hello.
You're so shy.
Speaking to adults still makes me a little nervous.
So does that dog!
Alice, you have to greet him first.
I'm scared.
Good morning, Aya-chan.
Good morning, Aya.
Mornin'.
Where's Youko-chan?
She's on duty, so she went on ahead.
Sorry for making you wait.
We should hurry, or we'll be late.
Komichi Aya.
Aya is intelligent and reliable.
But sometimes...
Aya-chan, you forgot to put tights on!
What?!
Y-You can wear my socks...
But then, you'll have bare feet!
Hm, I'm sure I...
There they are!
She's a scatterbrain.
Good morning.
Inokuma Youko.
Youko is cheerful and energetic.
Mornin'.
Good morning.
You didn't eat breakfast before coming to school this morning?
What?
Yeah, I did...
Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about!
It's good to eat lots of food.
Stand.
Bow.
Good morning.
Alice Cartelet.
I plan to enjoy my Japanese high school life to the fullest again today!
Alice, how old will you be on your birthday this year?
What?
I'm a first year in high school, just like you guys.
We're in the same class, aren't we?
Oh, right.
But you're rather short for your age.
I'm 155 cm tall, so...
...that'd make you around 50 cm.
I'm not that short.
Are you sensitive about your height?
Yeah.
Why?
Small girls are cute.
That's right.
Don't worry.
You'll grow taller.
But I've only grown about three centimetres since elementary school...
Well, in that case...
Yes...
Maybe you won't...
No!
Don't say that!
Is that really so depressing?
Youko...
What?
Will your chest be small because you're short?
Yeah.
Your height has nothing to do with that.
Yeah.
That's one thing you don't need to worry about.
There's a perfect example right here.
Well, I'm sorry for being flat-chested!
I'm kidding!
It was only a joke!
Come on, class is starting.
All right.
First period is English.
Shinobu, you like English?
She likes Karasu-chan.
Hello, hello.
Karasu?
Karasuma-sensei.
Hello, hello.
Our homeroom teacher.
Oh, the lady with the glasses.
That's the one.
She's kind, beautiful, fluent in English, mature, wears tracksuits...
I want to be like her when I grow up.
You like her tracksuits?!
And that's how you do it.
I feel so nervous having a native speaker in the class.
How's my English?
Your English is the best in Japan, Sensei.
Why, thank you.
A-A rival!
Yes!
Alice-san.
Miss Karasuma, your English sounds a little awkward.
She spoke in English!
Amazing!
Impressive, Alice-san.
Everyone, Alice-san will show you how to speak properly.
What?
Let's start at the top of page 40.
O-Okay.
How did this happen?
That was amazing when you raised your hand, Alice.
Proper English is something else, isn't it?
Sensei was so happy.
Shino, do you have your textbook?
Yes.
Shino, where's your pencil case?
Shino...
I'm sorry.
What's "Shino"?
It's a nickname.
It's a name friends call each other.
Friends...
Oh, it's Sensei!
That's it.
All their faces layer together...
Sensei!
I will call Shinobu "Shino"!
You must be good friends.
I'm so happy.
Why are they reacting like this?
Alice, you're so moe!
What?!
What does "moe" mean?
It means you're so cute, you're on fire!
Wrong kanji, you idiot.
Moe!
What?
That doesn't look right.
The longer I stare at them, the more confused I get.
Moe
This character was applied as a phonetic symbol.
Moe
Really?
Yes.
It originally comes from a "whoosh" sound effect.
Whoosh
You're teaching them obvious lies again...
Actually, it originally comes from the noise you make when you see something cute.
I see.
That sound effect evolved into the word "moe".
Who came up with that?
I did.
Sorry I'm late.
You're late!
Only by ten minutes.
Only?
What do you mean, only?!
Standing Still for 1 Hour
I've been here for an hour!
They're late...
You're way too serious...
They're late...
Shino and Alice still aren't here yet.
I know.
I'm kind of worried.
What if they got into an accident on the way?
Why does she treat them so differently?
I'm sorry we're late.
They're here.
What the heck is that?!
Shino, are those your clothes?
Yes.
How do I look?
Shino's dressed up as someone.
Ah, so it's a cosplay, is it?
Um, are you a maid?
A gothic lolita?
Wrong.
Wrong
The correct answer is: A foreigner!
Over-generalisation!
All right.
Hm?
There's a foreign couple over there.
Are they travelling?
They seem to be having trouble.
I'll go check it out.
What?
Wait, Shino!
Hello.
Alice!
What?
O-Okay.
Why did she even bother going over?
Shino's interest in foreigners has crossed into the realm of obsessive lately.
She liked them enough to do a homestay, after all.
Maybe she'll learn to speak English properly someday.
Wait, an English newspaper?!
But her face says she's not understanding any of it!
Shino, do you like Europe?
Europe? I like England and France...
So, Europe, right?
What?
Europe... England...
I'm getting all mixed up.
I'll try to draw it.
We live on the planet Earth.
You're starting there?!
Sensei, goodbye.
Goodbye.
I'm thinking of dyeing my hair when I graduate.
Really?
What colour?
Blonde.
I don't know if blonde would work...
Well, not blonde, but a very blondish brown.
That's no different.
It might actually look good on you, though.
Aya, don't tell me you really believe that!
Shino, you're going to dye your hair blonde?
Yes, then we'll match.
It won't look good on you!
Blunt!
So like her!
Blonde hair would look strange, wouldn't it?
Shino, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to...
If I dyed my hair blonde,
it could look so awful, I'd have to be blurred out.
Huh?
What are you talking about?
Now, now.
How you'd look is a matter of opinion.
That's right.
Shino, that outfit you wore yesterday looked really good on you.
What?
Really?
It did?
Yes.
No one else would have looked as adorable in it as you did.
Thank you.
I think blonde hair would really go with that outfit, so I...
No blonde hair!
Alice, your blonde hair is so beautiful.
Thank you.
But mine is even more beautiful.
No!
What's wrong, Alice?
Did you have a bad dream?
Why don't you look at Shino's face to calm you down?
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Sensei, can I ask a question?
What is it, Oomiya-san?
Why did you decide to become a teacher?
Well, let's see... I had become one before I even knew it.
That's not very helpful.
But nothing's more fun than being a student.
The toughest thing about being a student is trying not to get too sleepy.
She looks sleepy now...
Sensei, look this way!
Okay.
I've never thought about what I want to do in the future.
Don't worry about it too much.
Just think about what kind of person you want to become.
Shino's amazing.
I don't have a clear plan,
but I'd like to become someone who helps others.
I see.
Can I see that?
What?
S-Sure.
Someone.
In other words, you want to be this.
You left out the important part!
Are you done?
Well...
I love you all!
I guess I'd like to become an idol and perform at the Budokan!
Just kidding.
That's amazing!
I'm sure you can make that happen, Youko.
I'm behind you all the way!
What?
I was kidding.
It was just a Japanese joke.
Shino, are you done?
Yes, all finished.
That was quick.
I've known what I want to be since I was little.
What did you write?
Interpreter
An interpreter.
Interpreter
Oh, for aliens?
For foreigners!
Alice has been teaching me English lately.
Really?
Try translating Alice's English, then.
Very well.
It's been a few weeks since I arrived in Japan,
and I am getting used to the life here.
Um, "I"... "Japan"... uh...
It's great I could come to Japan.
Japan is such a suitable place for living,
and everyone is just so kind.
Please don't continue before I've finished translating!
What?!
Next time, I'll say it one word at a time.
TL Note: ichi-go meaning "one word" and ichigo meaning "strawberry".
Did you say strawberries?
I like to eat strawberries plain!
She's got a long way to go.
Aya, you seem like the type of person who'd write "Bride".
I-I'd never put that!
You're erasing something...
Of course I'm erasing!
It's an eraser!
It's a tool for erasing mistakes!
Bride
Oh, come on!
What am I supposed to write, then?!
She's getting defiant!
I wouldn't have any trouble writing my ideal marriage proposal.
Uh-oh.
She's in full-on maiden mode now.
I think it's best to say it directly, like a man.
What do I do?
I don't know how to respond...
For example...
"Be my wife."
Like that?
Stop it, you stupid-head!
Ow! Ow! Ow!
Stupid-head, stupid-head, stupid-head!
Alice is deep in thought.
I wonder if she's worried about her future.
No, she's looking in the direction of...
England?
Is she homesick?
I'm so sleepy.
She's so small, but she's living in a foreign country all by herself.
Of course she'd get homesick.
We have to protect her.
I'll get it!
"The beginning... of spring..."
That's too difficult for Alice!
Allow me to answer!
Alice, where are you going?
We'll go with you.
I'm just going to the faculty office!
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Sensei, my journal...
Alice-san, you came at the perfect time.
Do you like cats or rabbits better?
What?
R-Rabbits?
I knew it.
It's gotta be rabbits!
What is this?
Yes, perfect.
Your handwriting is beautiful, Alice-san.
T-Thank you.
I'm glad you've got used to Japanese schools.
You seem to have made lots of friends.
Friends?
Yes.
Huh...
Alice, how old will you be on your birthday this year?
Huh...
That was amazing when you raised your hand, Alice.
That's too difficult for Alice!
Am I wrong?
I wonder what they think of me.
I vote for hamster.
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Kitten
Rabbit
Hamster
What?
Not rabbit?
Oh, you're back.
We were talking about going somewhere on the way home.
We're all going to the pet shop again...
Shino!
Yes?
Answer me honestly!
What do you think of me, Shino?
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Is she confessing her love for me?
I don't know what to say to such a sudden confession.
disappointment
But you're a very important friend to me.
Really?
Yes.
More than rabbits or hamsters?
Of course.
Good.
That's great.
What is?
Does this mean she's not homesick anymore?
Alice, why did you come to study abroad in Japan?
Because I wanted to go to school with Shino, of course!
Is that really enough of a reason?
She must really love you, Shino.
I've missed you too, Alice.
I was thinking about going back to England when I'm older.
But since you came to see me, my wish came true.
It's a vapour trail.
I wonder if that plane's heading for England.
It's probably going to Tokyo, judging by its direction.
What?
C'mon, read the mood here!
arifureta hibi no
ありふれた日々の
Until we recognised
subarashisa ni kizuku made ni
素晴らしさに 気づくまでに
The wonderful things present in ordinary days
futari wa tada itazura ni toki wo kasanete sugoshita ne
ふたりはただ いたずらに時を重ねて過ごしたね
We were simply passing time in vain
maru de sora no you ni
まるで空のように
Like the sky
ookina yume tsumugu koto mo
大きな夢 紡ぐことも
And having big dreams
michi no hata ni saku na mo nai hana ni wa totemo kanawanai
道の端に 咲く名もない花にはとてもかなわない
The nameless flower blooming by the path is something amazing
namida no hitotsubu ga mizutama no you ni hajikete mo
涙のひと粒が水玉のようにはじけても
Even if a single tear falls like a drop of water
kimi no waraigoe dake wa
君の笑い声だけは
Your laughing voice
itsumo boku no soba de kagayaite mieru
いつも僕のそばで輝いてみえる
Always seems to shine out next to me
sono mama no iro de
そのままの色で
In that colour
Please gimme your voice! kimi to boku ga
Please Gimme Your Voice! 君と僕が
Please gimme your voice! The fact that
ima koko ni deaeta koto
いまここに出会えたこと
We met here and now
chiisana shiawase ga ookina
小さな幸せは大きな
Is a small bit of happiness
ai ni tsutsumareteru
愛につつまれてる
Filled with a lot of love
ai suru kimi no tame ni
愛する君のために
Just for you, my love
I'll hand back your quizzes now.
Alice-san.
Yes.
Very impressive, Alice-san.
You got a perfect score.
Look at this.
I gave you a flower.
It's even got a flag.
Homeroom teacher, Miss Karasuma.
She always treats me like a child.
Alice, do you have any interest in dyeing your hair?
There are so many colours.
It sounds like fun!
I hear black hair is pretty popular among foreigners.
Aya-chan!
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Stop... Please stop...
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She's actually crying!
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See you next time.