Closing Ceremony
We had our second semester closing ceremony,
and winter break started.
Now it's already the end of the year.
Are you in charge of the rabbits over winter break, Nee-nee?
No, people from around town are taking care of them,
but everyone's busy around New Year's...
Rabbits don't hibernate?
Apparently not.
Well, we'd better head home and get ready for New Year's.
We'll be back soon, rabbits.
It's cold...
Natsumi, what are you doing?
At least clean your own room.
Can't I do it tomorrow?
It'll already be the new year then.
Happy New Year
It's done!
The New Year's version!
This is great.
Koma-plushies are great.
Hotaru, help me shell these peas.
Okay!
Nee-chan!
Renge!
What?
Mum's still making the osechi,
so she said to go ahead and eat the New Year's soba.
Nee-chan, are you listening?
She's asleep.
What?
Nee-chan!
New Year's soba!
Later...
The year's gonna end, you know.
I won't sleep... until it's time to eat...
sakana ni natte sora wa umi
魚になって空は海
We become fish and the sky is the sea
tonderu you ni oyoideru
飛んでるように泳いでる
Where we swim like we were flying
ano yama wo hitotsu koetara miete kuru
あの山をヒトツ越えたら見えてくる
You can see if you just pass over the mountains
massugu ni nobita azemichi ni
真っ直ぐに伸びたあぜ道に
On a footpath stretching between the rice fields
dareka no chiccha na wasuremono
だれかの小っちゃな忘れ物
Somebody has forgotten something:
katappo ni natta kutsu ga shimesu wa hare
片っぽになったクツが示すは晴れ
The lone shoe means fine weather
yuruyaka ni tsuzuiteku hibi wa kotae nado nai
ゆるやかに続いてく日々は答えなどない
There's no answer in the laid-back days we spend
kisetsu ga mizu wo somete nanairo ni hikaru yo
季節が水を染めて七色に光るよ
The season colours the water, shining in many colours,
ikitsugi shitara kieta
息継ぎしたら消えた
Disappearing when we have a breather
taema naku furisosoideru waraigoe ga tooku de
絶え間なく降り注いでる笑い声が遠くで
The laughter which surrounds us without a pause
utau you ni hibiiteru
歌うように響いてる
Echoes far away like a song
Episode 10
We Watched the First Sunrise of the Year
We've gotta get moving.
Yeah.
Think the weather will be okay?
It's supposed to be clear.
Senpai, did you get the tea and hand warmers?
Uh...
Oops.
I think I forgot the hand warmers.
Hurry it up.
We'll miss the first sunrise.
Yeah, yeah.
Just a sec, I'll get them.
Oh, Ren-chon...
When did you wake up?
I'm going, too.
I'm going to watch the first sunrise.
But it's still late.
You should go back to sleep.
I slept enough.
I'm going to watch the first sunrise, too!
Renge, we'll be climbing a mountain.
You should stay home this time.
I don't want to stay home.
You're going to watch it, too, Candy Store?
Well, I'm the one who invited Senpai, so yeah.
I wanna go watch the first sunrise, too!
I'll do what I'm told.
I'll eat foods I don't like.
First sunrise...
You won't be picky?
You'll even eat your carrots?
Yes!
And spinach?
Yes!
What about peppers?
Yes.
You paused that time.
I will!
Senpai, Renge says she'll eat her peppers.
Oh, really?
All right, then.
Go get yourself some clothes.
I'll change right now!
There's no time, so just change in the car.
We can drive part of the way.
Okay!
Watch for Deer
Okay, we'll have to walk from here.
Hikage, open the door for her.
'Kay.
It's so dark.
I've never seen such a dark mountain before.
Yeah, it's not even 4:00 AM yet.
Well, we have two flashlights.
Who's carrying them?
Me!
I'll carry a flashlight!
Okay, Ren-chon can take one,
and I guess I'll take the other one.
Okay, Renge and Hikage will carry the flashlights.
Okay.
Not nice.
Ignoring me is not nice.
Don't do that.
Uh, what's with that mask?
Our grandpa used to use this for working the fields in winter.
It's really warm.
You should probably leave your hair down when you wear that.
Your head looks like an alien.
It does?
Hey, don't try to go up alone.
We have to hurry or the sun will come up!
I know.
We'll go together.
Hey, how long do we have to climb?
About one hour.
One-
S-Seriously?
Nee-nee, it's okay.
If you sing while you walk, it'll give you energy.
Sing, huh?
Yes, sing.
A quack doctor, in the depths of despair,
walked into a bamboo grove,
suddenly, out of the blue,
with a torn-up love letter in hand...
A quack doctor, in the depths of despair,
That's one harsh song.
walked into a bamboo grove,
She's trying her hardest to keep walking, though.
suddenly, out of the blue,
with a torn-up love letter in hand...
Five years ago, she was still just a baby...
Oh, that's right, when our family was busy with the farm,
A quack doctor, in the depths of despair,
we used to have you watch Renge.
walked into a bamboo grove,
Yeah.
I think she was one when I first watched her.
suddenly, out of the blue,
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It's time for "My Prize Cow!"
A hit! It's a big one!
It's going, going...
Gone!
A three-run home run to take the lead!
I'm so bored.
It's finally Sunday, and here I am just watching TV.
Maybe I should ask someone to...
Yeah, yeah, I'm coming.
Hello?
This is Miyauchi.
Oh, Hikage?
Perfect timing.
I was really bored.
Really?
That's perfect!
Are you bored, too?
Well, to cut right to the chase...
Could you come watch Renge?
Huh?
What do you mean?
Well, exactly what I said.
Our parents are out working the fields,
and Nee-chan is staying in a house closer to her college.
And our neighbour who usually watches Renge isn't home...
So could you just keep an eye on her for a little bit?
Our parents said they'd pay you.
Aren't you still home?
Well, I've got something to do, too...
What?
I'm not really good with babies.
Can't you ask Konomi?
She seems to like kids.
Well... I'm going to town with Konomi.
Why couldn't you invite me for that?!
By the way, how much will they pay?
Get ready to be surprised.
5000 yen.
Hey.
I can't believe how fast that got you here.
It's true I came for the money, but that kind of ticked me off.
Easy, easy...
Okay, I'm going out.
Renge's all yours.
Oh... Yeah.
Um, is there anything I should know?
There's a note on the living room table
with instructions for heating her bottle and stuff.
Oh, okay.
If anything comes up, our parents are in the fields.
Later, then.
Renge, look.
A vapour trail.
What? What's wrong?
Hey, chill out!
Are you upset because Hikage left?
She'll be right back.
It's okay.
Oh, I know! Look!
You're way up high!
Ow!
Is that too high for you?
Here, how about this?
No? Then...
You're way down low!
Why the heck...
If you liked being way down low, why'd you cry in the first place?
Is this the note Hikage was talking about?
Let's see...
"1. Renge likes her rattle."
This one?
Look, it's your rattle.
Here. You like this, right?
Hey!
What are you mad about?
What's your problem?
You like this, don't you?
Okay, fine.
And here I was trying to play with you...
This is why I don't like babies.
I don't know what they're thinking.
Guess I should read the note again.
"2. Milk should match your body temperature.
Start on low heat and then turn it up.
Don't start crying, even if the baby does." What?!
"3. You can evade her binky bomb if you watch for the signs."
Binky bomb?
That thing turns into a bomb?
"4. For some reason, fur seal calls make her stop crying.
5. If you approach with her rattle when she's playing with something else,
she'll think you're picking on her and get mad, so be careful."
You should've made that number one!
Is this the right heat?
It'll be ready soon, okay?
Renge?
Oh, there you are.
Don't wander around like that.
Whoa! Kitty punch!
Renge, are you okay?
Don't cry.
Ah, don't cry! Don't cry!
Don't cry!
Oh, yeah, the milk!
Crap! The bottle-
Ow!
Just wait a second!
Childcare... is hard...
I didn't know just giving a kid milk was this hard...
Parents sure have it rough.
Geez.
It wasn't easy getting that milk to match my body temperature, you know.
You better appreciate it.
Don't make yourself at home on my lap.
You're heavy.
Get off.
Hey, you hear me?
I don't know what you're saying.
Come on, get off.
Mama!
No, I'm not Mama... I'm, uh...
CATTLE CROSSING
I'm home.
Sorry I'm a little late.
How'd it go, Candy Store?
Was Renge okay?
Huh?
Where'd they go?
Hey, are you in here?
Cand-
Peach Boy
Hey.
Is Renge here?
Yeah, but why?
We have people here to watch her today,
so you won't get 5000 yen.
I didn't come for that.
Or is this like, calling someone out behind the school?
As if...
Hang on.
I brought her a snack.
Milky Biscuits
Renge can eat these, right?
Yeah, she can eat biscuits.
There were some leftover at the store.
It seemed like a waste to throw them out, so I brought them.
Whoa, we can't give expired snacks to a baby.
I never said they were expired!
They just came in!
Huh?
How can they be leftover, then?
Shut up!
They're new, but these were extra!
That's fine, right?
I'm coming in!
What are those ribbons?
Oh, Konomi recommended new hair ties for me yesterday,
so I don't need them any more.
If you don't need them, can I have them?
Sure, but what for?
Hey, Nee-chan's gone!
I'm gonna look for her.
That's weird...
I've been singing, but I'm tired...
Well, considering the song...
Was that thing about how singing gives you energy a lie?
Don't worry.
It's not a lie, Renge.
The one who wasn't singing is even worse off.
This looks bad.
It looks like she's trying to say something, but I can't hear a word.
Senpai, it won't be much longer, so hang in there.
Hear that? We're almost there.
You okay, Renge?
If you're tired, we can take a break.
I'm okay.
I wanna watch the first sunrise.
A quack doctor, in the depths of despair...
Renge.
You're walking on the way back, got it?
You sure are heavy...
This is much easier!
That so?
Ca-
What? I can't hear you.
Carry me.
Idiot!
Just walk!
We made it.
Okay, get down.
I won't do that on the way back.
Okay. Thank you.
This is the place?
It does look like a good vantage point,
but it's pretty drab scenery.
What does it matter if it's drab?
What we're here to look at will be far away.
Candy Store, can we climb up there?
Well, we can see the sunrise fine from down here, but...
We still have time.
Let's have some tea.
Here.
The sky is getting brighter.
Is the sun coming up?
If you look away, you'll miss the moment it comes up.
Oh, looks like the sun's coming.
Where?!
I won't miss it!
The sun came up!
It came up! The sun!
Happy New Year!
Yeah, Happy New Year.
Hey, the sun's up.
Hika-nee!
Yeah?
The sun's up!
It sure is.
You awake?
I'm awake.
Well, we've seen the first sunrise of the year.
What now?
Time for our New Year's allowance!
Nope.
I wanna eat ozouni!
Yeah.
Let's head back home and eat ozouni.
I'll eat as many mochi as years in my age!
How old are you again, Renge?
I'm seven now.
Seven?
Wait, isn't seven mochi too much?
It's fine!
I'll eat my ozouni!
And I'll eat seven mochi!
I'm telling you, that's too much.
Hey, where's Candy Store?
Did she go home?
No, she's still here.
That's all for today
taiyou ga shizumisouna non
太陽が沈みそうなのん
The sun seems to feel down
sunda kawa nozoite
澄んだ川 覗いて
Peeking into the clear river,
chiisana sakana mitsuketa
小さな魚みつけた
We found a little fish
namae mo shiranai hana wo tsunde
名前も知らない花を摘んで
Picking flowers which we don't even know the name of,
choppiri
ちょっぴり
Just a little bit,
mizu no nioi
水の匂い
It smells like water
a, arette hakubishin?
あ、あれってハクビシン?
Hey, is that a civet?
tanuki nanon
タヌキなのんっ
It's a raccoon dog!
araiguma desho
アライグマでしょ
I think it's a raccoon
itachi desu yo
イタチですよ
No, it's a weasel
doubutsu ni eshaku suru odanhodou
動物に会釈する横断歩道
We greet animals at the pedestrian crossing
sora to jimen wa to oku hito to hito wa chikaku
空と地面は遠く 人と人は近く
The sky and the earth are far apart, but people are close to each other
hosoi suiro wo hasande
細い水路を 挟んで
Right on the other side of a narrow ditch
mushi no koe karutetto
虫の声カルテット
There's an orchestra of bug sounds
mainichi ga jiyuukenkyuu hiraketa shikai de
毎日が自由研究 ひらけた視界で
Every day we're doing a research project in our widening horizons
doko wo mite mo
どこをみても
Wherever we look
azayaka na midori moyou
鮮やかな緑模様
There are vivid green patterns
nonbiri to utau kara nonki na kaze ga fuita
のんびりと歌うから のんきな風が吹いた
As we sing in a carefree manner, a carefree wind blowing blew for us
My arm! My arm!
Hotarun is running through the hallway at night alone!
Senpai!
Hold out your hand!
Wham bang boom! Wham bang boom!
Wham bang boom boom boom!
Episode 11
We Made Snow Houses
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