24 July, sunny.
Today, Keiichiro-san went out unusually early in the morning.
See ya, Flower.
I'm going to an interview for a part-time job.
Okay!
I'll also buy some things on the way, so I won't be back until evening.
Are you fine being alone in the house?
Yes! Leave it to me.
I'm counting on you.
My body's aching all over. It must be the summer heat.
It really isn't good eating omelette rice all the time.
Keiichiro-san seems very tired. This is bad.
Look over here!
A special stamina menu to beat fatigue.
Speaking of summer, the symbolic vegetable has to be the bitter gourd.
Rich in vitamin C and minerals, it's especially good at getting rid of fatigue.
B-Bitter gourd.
Being cheap this season, it helps cut down costs.
Today we'll introduce a stamina menu using a bitter gourd...
This is...
I see, the vegetable stall has a reliable ally.
I must buy it.
I've succeeded in buying things alone, so this shouldn't be a problem.
Uncle, I want some bitter gourd-
Welcome!
It's extremely cheap, you know!
What would you like?
Erm... bitter... gourd-
Ah, bitter gourd?
We don't have it. It's sold out for today.
Oh, aren't you and I friends?
I'm Ichimaru; Yotsuba Fruits and Vegetables watch girl.
I became a member of this family yesterday. Nice to meet you.
What's your name?
F-Flower-
I see! You're Flower, right?
Well, you're a flower model to begin with.
Could it be that we were manufactured at the same time?
Shakes, shakes, shakes.
Hugs, hugs, hugs.
So, what do you want?
Um...
Please give me some bitter gourds, local and pesticide free.
Why does every single one of you want bitter gourd, BITTER gourd, BITTER GOURD!
Is Sugimiya holding a bitter gourd festival today?
Actually, on the television yesterday-
How about tomatoes?
Tomatoes; rich in vitamins A, C, E, lycopene and potash...
...prevents entry of sugars, and moderates fat content.
How knowledgeable!
Cucumbers; low calorific value, rich in potash, prevents summer heat fatigue and hangovers.
You're looking for alternatives.
Pumpkins; rich in vitamins B1, B2, C, E and dietary fibre.
Green peppers; rich in vitamins A, C, E and prevents cancer and hypertension.
Zucchini; low in calories, smoothens the skin, and when deep-fried-
You don't have to be that specific!
Also, what do you want?
Erm, I know it as well.
Eh, tomatoes are...
What about tomatoes?
Erm..
They are red...
Red~ red~ red~
T-That's true. It is indeed red, isn't it?
So, what do you want?
One heap of okra, and green pepper.
Coming right up!
Two green vegetables.
That would be-
A total of 250 Yen.
Yeah, right, 250 Yen.
Buying things is really difficult, but...
You're really accurate. Thanks for coming.
Erm!
Please sell me some fresh summer vegetables.
Of course, I will sell them.
However, the bitter gourds are sold out. What sort of vegetable...
What sort of vegetable...
...would turn the tired Keiichiro-san back to his energetic self?
Back to his energetic self...
Hey Flower, do you know how to cook?
Erm...
I guess...
...I can't.
You can, right?
All right.
That's... erm...
Use tomatoes and cucumbers with chicken to make "ban-ban chicken".
This, and this.
If you add eggplant, you'll still be able to whip up a similar Chinese dish.
Sweet and Spicy eggplant Szechuan style side dish.
This, this, and this.
Curry is the most popular, since it goes with many vegetables.
Example; tomato curry.
Beef and okra curry.
Pumpkin and okra.
This.
Okra and green pepper.
This and this.
Okra and corn.
Tell me, Flower. Which one?
Please select the vegetables you wish to buy.
Okay, thank you very much.
Well, I'll take this one.
Keiichiro-san, it's time for dinner!
Why is today's omelette rice sticky and slimy?
I added okra.
I didn't think it would taste this good.
Really?
Hello! Delivery!
It's finally here.
This way, buying things will be more convenient.
Let's practise by the river tomorrow.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, let go of me.
24 July, sunny.
The bitter gourd was sold out, but I seem to have made some reliable allies.
I'll definitely go back and find them next time, on a bike.
Shining days kyou yori
Shining days 今日より
Shining days; from today onwards...
Shining eyes kagayaku no
Shining eyes 輝くの
Shining eyes; are sparkling...
Shining heart shiroi chizu wo motto egai te
Shining heart 白い地図をもっと描いて
Shining hearts; depicted passionately on a blank map.
itsudemo yume ippai
何時でも夢一杯
I'm always full of dreams.
yaritai koto awakore
やりたい事あわこれ
There are too many things I want to do.
yubiori kazoete
指折り数えて
Counting them eagerly,
chiisana mune no naka
小さな胸の中
Within that small heart,
hachikire sowa kurai
はちきれそわくらい
It's as if it's going to burst.
machi kirenai yo
待ち切れないよ
I can't wait anymore.
hiroge taeni ikkini suteki wo tsumenukonde
広げた絵に一気に素敵を詰ぬ込んで
Putting fantasy at once onto canvas,
wakuwaku suru youna koto wo sagasou
ワクワクするような事を探そう
Let's go find exciting things.
taiyou ni yureteru himawari no tonneru wo kuguri nuketara
太陽に揺れてる 向日葵のトンネルを潜り抜けたら
After passing warmly under the sun in the swaying sunflower tunnel,
dokoni tsunagaru ka na
どこに繋がるかな
Where will it take us to?
mada shiranai sekai kirakira hikatte runo
まだ知らない世界 キラキラ光ってるの
An unknown world is being illuminated.
kyou mo ashita mo kitto motto zutto issho
今日も明日も きっともっとずっと一緒
Today and tomorrow, we will definitely be together.
Shining days kyou yori
Shining days 今日より
Shining days; from today onwards...
Shining eyes kagayaku no
Shining eyes 輝くの
Shining eyes; are sparkling...
Shining heart shiroi chizu womotto egai te
Shining heart 白い地図をもっと描いて
Shining hearts; depicted passionately on a blank map.