A Christmas party?
Yes.
I wanted to have fun with everyone.
I thought we could have it at my place.
Good morning.
Good mo- Youko?!
Huh?
What?
Hey, everyone!
Youko's clothes!
She's wearing clothes!
Don't act like I don't usually wear them!
It's winter.
Even Youko tries to keep out the cold.
But it's true that she doesn't often wear heavy clothing.
In elementary school, she wore shorts even in winter.
I'm not wearing shorts...
Speaking from experience, you can get used to the cold.
If you don't get cold easily, you won't catch colds even in winter.
Really?
It sounds convincing coming from you, since you're always healthy.
That's amazing.
I want to become stronger, too.
I don't need a coat!
Don't, Alice!
Youko's just an idiot!
Hey!
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!
Try and Guess How Much I Like You
I'm so excited for Christmas!
Christmas in Japan is pretty unique.
What's Christmas like in England?
In my house, we go to church every year and spend it together as a family.
England's Christmas is kind of like Japan's New Year's.
Lots of people in Japan seem to think it's a holiday for couples.
It was originally to celebrate Jesus Christ's birth...
Er...
Sorry for making light of it.
Merry Christmas!
What's wrong, everyone?
It's almost Christmas.
You should be more festive!
Maybe you're more Japanese than English, after all.
Both Japanese and English people get excited at Christmas.
But the most festive person of all is...
Santa Claus!
He's even got a red outfit.
So do you!
Shino, do you like Christmas?
Yes, very much so.
I love spending it with everyone.
I'm especially happy that I get to spend it with you this year.
Shino...
A Japanese Christmas is a day to spend with Shino!
How wonderful!
Christmas is all about presents.
I already asked for mine.
What did you ask for?
I have a feeling it's something way out there.
It could only be...
...love, of course.
She surpassed...
...our expectations.
I think you already receive plenty of love.
No, I'm asking for more of a "hyper love".
Why are you making such an unreasonable demand?!
In England, they say love falls with the snow.
What?
Really?!
I've never seen that happen!
Hey, Local!
She's kidding, she's kidding!
How wonderful.
This is far more romantic than an increased allowance.
I want love for Christmas this year, too!
Yes!
What is this?
Sensei, are you spending Christmas with your boyfriend?
What?
For me, Christmas is a day of prayer.
Sensei is amazing...
She's going to attend Mass.
How very English.
It's so cold.
Maybe it's because I'm only wearing a tracksuit.
Alice.
Wait, Shino!
This area is famous for its Christmas decorations.
Aren't they beautiful?
Amazing.
It's like a wonderland.
Puns are difficult.
Will you explain them to me?
Well, let's see...
Karen found a pretty flower,
TL note: Both the "pretty" and "wilt" are being pronounced as "karen" along with her name.
and this flower doesn't wilt.
Like that?
Huh?
What does that mean?
Could you say it again?
Puns aren't supposed to mean anything...
Amazing.
You really worked hard.
It's beautiful.
Welcome.
Isa-nee, you're a model. Why aren't you wearing a Santa costume?
That has nothing to do with being a model.
Youko-chan, look at me.
Lookie, lookie.
I'm used to seeing you in weird clothes.
Aya'd look great in one, but she refuses to wear it.
Karen's dressed up like Santa, too.
Merry Christmas!
I already saw that.
Aya, what's wrong?
Have a good holiday, Mum.
Alice, are you calling England?
Yes.
They actually asked me if I could come home for Christmas.
What?
Shouldn't you have gone?
But the rule of a Japanese Christmas is to spend it with you.
There's no rule like that...
I'm so happy I got to experience a Japanese Christmas this year.
Alice...
Oh, yeah...
I wonder if it will snow.
It's still a little early.
But I'm sure love is falling.
It's cold.
Later.
Take care.
Thank you.
I had fun.
So did I.
Have a wonderful Holy Night.
Thanks for having us.
I'm having a party with my family after this.
We might have one, too.
Celebrating with your family sounds so English.
Spending a romantic Christmas with the person you love is so old-fashioned.
Aya, is that what you'd prefer?
What?
I can't even imagine it.
You'll have to wait until tomorrow for your present.
Aww...
Shino, can we open them yet?
Alice, it's still dark out.
It's finally present time.
It's so cute.
Shino, what is this?
It's a rock I picked up in England.
It's my greatest treasure.
What should I do?
I don't want it.
But it's a present from Shino...
T-Thanks...
Alice.
Want these photos of Shinobu in her costume from yesterday?
Yes, please!
Isami, thank you!
Huh?
Thank you for that wonderful song.
Next up is Team White with an opening theme from a drama.
You've been listening to that non-stop, Alice.
Yeah.
Listening to the New Year's Eve bells in person is so moving.
It's almost the new year.
What was that scream?!
What happened here?
Alice, what's wrong?
I had... a nightmare...
A dream?
Oh, come on.
Don't scare me like that.
Do you remember your first dream of the new year?
I always forget as soon as I wake up.
You were in mine.
Really?
You appear in my dreams a lot.
What's wrong?
You seem down.
You always look more beautiful in my dreams.
You should be grateful.
That's probably not me...
Happy New Year!
Ta-da!
You can't wear a kimono to school, Karen.
I'm surprised no one caught you.
I'll change later.
Speaking of first dreams, I had one, too.
Something terrible happened to Alice in my dream...
Good morning... everyone.
What's wrong, Shino?
You seem down.
The truth is, Alice... Alice...
Huh?
Good morning.
What's wrong, Alice?
You're dressed in English fashion today.
Your uniform is different, too.
D-Did my dream come true?!
In my dream,
Alice lost her memory and forgot how to speak Japanese!
That's right.
Seriously?!
But she just responded to Japanese.
You're just teasing us, aren't you?
The wind through London Bridge during winter was cold.
The breeze brings the spring to my hometown in the Cotswolds.
Crystal water streams through the small rivers along my gold-as-honey town.
When the wisteria blooms,
I would dance across the hill together with Poppy.
This is nothing like our listening practice in class...
I can't believe I'd experience a language barrier here...
Alice, did you really forget how to speak Japanese?
Call me Youko!
I think it's probably because she had a nightmare for her first dream.
Even though Alice loves Japan,
she seemed really deflated on New Year's Day.
Alice, how many pieces of mochi would you like in your ozoni?
Two.
Shino!
Be careful!
Mochi sticks in your throat!
That was in Japanese!
You're just teasing us, aren't you?
N-No!
Maybe she's testing how much your English has improved.
It doesn't seem like it.
I do love Alice when she wears cute clothes,
but I can't talk to her like this.
I'm being tested!
I'm really being tested!
Alice.
My favourite food is my mum's Yorkshire pudding.
Um...
Hello.
It was always the best part of a Sunday roast,
and I always have it with honey.
H-Hello.
It is very difficult to find such a fluffy yet sticky taste from other dishes.
Is "hello" not enough to have a conversation?!
That's nothing new...
Karen, you can understand Alice, can't you?
Okay, come on.
Leave it to me.
Let me help, too.
But now, I always have natto for my breakfast.
Perhaps I've completely blended into the life here in Japan.
So, she's now into a more British girl.
I see.
What did Alice say?
Yes.
This is your fault, Shino.
What?!
Indeed.
Why?!
Cheating is very bad.
I know.
I don't remember doing anything like that.
Sensei, please tell me the answer.
What?
I'm a teacher. I don't think I can do that.
But...
Shino, this must be a trial that has been imposed on you.
A trial?
I understand!
I will do my best to translate!
That's the spirit!
Poppy wraps around me with his fur like a warm blanket.
After every time we wash Poppy, his ears become so fluffy.
I don't understand any of it.
Alice, do you not like me anymore?
I like you!
Oh, I heard that one.
I'm sorry, Shino.
I was the one who thought you didn't like me anymore.
You shouldn't step on the threshold.
Really?
You know everything, don't you?
I realised I had become more Japanese than even Japanese people since coming to Japan.
And then, the incident occurred...
What's with this narration?
I look forward to another year with you, Shino.
Yes.
By the way, Alice...
You've grown too Japanese. I'm sick of it.
I'm into a different British girl now.
It was such a terrible omen to start the new year with...
As soon as I woke up, I sent a picture of a treasure boat down a river!
You did what?
It's to protect myself from the omen.
I understand the situation now.
You're amazing, Alice.
I'll study harder so we can speak to each other in English.
No matter how Japanese you become...
Even if you become a samurai...
You'll always be Alice.
Shino...
I know it's a little late now,
but I look forward to spending this year with you, too.
So do I.
Good for you two.
If you become Japanese, you can become a samurai?
I will become more Japanese.
Karen, you're already pretty Japanese.
What?
Really?
But the way I speak...
Can't you speak normally by now?
It's difficult.
It's a habit.
You know how Ayaya is always saying, "Youko this, Youko that"?
It's the same thing.
What are you talking about?!
Graduation Ceremony
How fast time flies,
I can't believe how quickly the moments have passed.
It's a little sad, isn't it?
We've still got a long way to go, though.
Now is the time to say farewell...
How fast time flies...
Karen, don't run.
We'll all be onee-san's soon.
With an eternally grateful heart.
What?
We'll be second years this spring!
That's right.
We're moving up a year!
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
It's got warmer.
Huh?
Alice...
She fell asleep.
Good morning, Mum.
Good morning, Shino.
Good morning.
Good morning, Dad.
What are you talking about, Shino?
Your father disappeared three years ago.
Right, Grandpa?
Harsh!
Daughter
Mother
Grandfather
No, I'm not...
Daughter
That makes me Shino's little sister, right?
Alice, good morning.
Daughter
It's time for breakfast.
Hooray!
Here.
Pet
This is too much!
Good morning, family.
Mother
Grandfather
Oh, you're up late.
Daughter 2
What a huge daughter.
English Quiz
Hey, Onee-sama... I achieved a perfect score on my most recent test.
Wow, that's amazing.
Shino.
Later, Alice. You're in the way.
You're awake.
Turns out it was a dream.
What colour is love?
Red.
Pink!
The colour of hearts.
You're all wrong.
I can see the colour of Alice's heart.
It's a beautiful golden colour!
It must be hard as a rock!
Golden Moment
Ready, and...
Golden Moment
See you next time!
Golden Moment