Need the toothpicks?
Thanks.
See you later.
I started first grade this spring.
There are five students at our branch school.
I guess this really is the country.
But we still have fun every day.
Nonstop
Itsumo to onnaji michi no ue chotto zutsu demo chigau sora
Above the same road, a slightly changing sky
Nee kyou no egao wa donna nioi?
Each of our footsteps resonate
Ittari kitari no hibi no naka de
In the days of going back and forth
Sukoshi dake yume wo mite akubi wo shita
I dreamed about a little bit and yawned
Ashita mo mata koko de aou yubikiri nante iranai yo
Let's meet here again today, we don't need a pinky promise
Nankai datte hana wa sakutte oshietekureta kara
You taught me that flowers bloom over and over again
Tomaranai toki wo itsu made mo oyoideyukou
Let's swim through an unstopping time infinitely
Hanarenai youni hagurenai youni tsunaide
So that we don't get separated, let's hold hands
Episode 1
I Played the Frog Song
Morning, Renge-chan.
You're earlier than usual today.
Konomi-nee, what's that?
A flute.
Flute?
It's a musical instrument. Like a recorder, but you hold it horizontally.
Do you play it for one of your high school classes?
No, I'm in the school concert band.
We play all kinds of different instruments there.
I have music class today,
but I can't get "do" to come out right.
Want to practice together at my house next time?
Are you going anywhere over the long weekend?
Just shopping with my parents. Mama—
I mean, my mother has something she wants to buy.
Nee-chan, I wanna go shopping, too.
Didn't Mom tell you to clean your room first?
Ren-chon, you're here early.
You're practicing?
I want to be able to play this song right for someone.
Who?
It's a secret.
And I'm gonna practice with Konomi-nee soon.
Oh, right. Konomi-chan plays the flute at her high school.
Morning, everyone.
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Ren-chon, you've improved a lot, but that one note's a bit squeaky.
We'll be playing this same song next time we have music class.
Keep working at it.
Okay.
I'm starving!
Give me a bite of yours.
On Duty Hotarun | Koma-chan
Nee-chan, aren't you done with class duty stuff yet?
Don't rush with me. I only just got started.
Well, I'm bored. Get it done faster.
Get up and help, then.
I'm not on duty.
Ren-chon, what're the toothpicks for?
On Duty Hotarun | Koma-chan
I brought them so I could make a doll.
A doll? How?
First...
You wrap clear tape around them to make them thicker.
That's how you make the arms and legs.
Then you put them together in the shape you want, and...
It's done! The doll is done!
Huh, that's a pretty easy way to make a doll.
Maybe I'll try making one.
We can play with these until they're done with their class duties.
Grade Class 1
Weather
Sunny
Logkeeper
Ichijou Hotaru
Students on Duty
Ichijou Hotaru
Koshigaya Komari
Students Absent:
Students Late:
Left Early:
Period
Class
Teacher
Material Covered
Japanese
Miyauchi Kazuho
Kanji
Math
Miyauchi Kazuho
Multiplication of fractions
Science
Miyauchi Kazuho
How Objects Burn
Are you done yet?
Hey, what's that? A doll?
I made it out of tape.
I made the speech bubble out of tape, too.
Wow, that's pretty cool.
Make one with us when you're done working.
Sure, I'd love to.
Hey, hey, Nee-chan! Aren't you done yet?
Quite taking so long!
Get it done already and come play dolls with us!
That's not right!
I did the same thing Ren-chon did, but the reaction was totally different!
And you ripped off its torso! That's harsh!
Nattsun! I've got an extra torso!
Fix it with this!
Way to go, Ren-chon! You're always prepared!
All right! It looks even more like a dachshund now.
It's... not a bear?
Whatever.
Hotaru, were you filling out the class log?
Yes, but I'm not quite done yet.
What do you have left?
Well, I'm done with the class records and stuff,
but I still have the part about my thoughts and ideas for improvement.
Then let's wrap that up quick and be done with it.
Yeah. Was there anything about today that you think could be improved?
Hmm... Natsumi was annoying during music class.
Also, she ate three servings of curry during lunch,
and she was off playing around during the study period... and...
I object, dachs!
Kazu-nee was sleeping during the study period, dachs.
I don't think Natsumi-chan should shoulder all the blame, dachs.
So don't write about Natsumi-chan, dachs.
Write about Kazu-nee, dachs!
U-Um, Komari-senpai, what do I do now?
It's fine. Don't worry about it. Just make it all about Natsumi.
Don't, dachs! Don't, dachs!
When you write about me all the time, Mom hears about it, dachs!
Oh, all right, fine! You can give it a rest!
We'll write about Kazu-nee, so just shut up already!
Also, just making its torso longer doesn't make it look like a dachshund.
'Kay.
Let's play, Ren-chon.
'Kay.
Sheesh...
Okay, for things that could've been improved today,
we'll say the teacher fell asleep and should be more careful.
Okay.
Oh, put Sensei down for coming in late, too.
Oh, this part isn't just for students?
As for thoughts about today...
I don't know... I can't think of anything.
I guess we can just put that Natsumi ate too much curry—
You're writing about me anyway?!
So you were lying when you said you wouldn't?! That's dirty!
I never said we weren't going to.
I just said we'd write about Kazu-nee.
You're such a pain!
Nattsun, calm down!
I made a new doll! We'll play with this one!
Don't stop me, Ren-chon!
I can't be calm about—
Okay, now that Natsumi's frozen, let's finish the class log.
R-Right...
Faculty Room
That took way too long since Natsumi kept butting in.
Well, all that's left is to take the class log to the faculty room.
What should we do when we get home?
We still have time before the bus comes,
so we can keep playing with dolls.
How long until it gets here?
An hour.
Excuse us.
Hey, Kazu-nee's sleeping again!
I told you, Nee-chan! Kazu-nee's the one who needs to improve!
I wondered why she wasn't coming to the classroom...
We have time before the bus gets here, right?
So...
Oh, shoot! I fell asleep.
I need to finish organizing the print-outs...
Pathetic Wake up
Maaaa
Stop Sleeping
Awaken Now
Whoa. So many creepy-faced dolls here.
Nonstop
This isn't working. It's just not coming out right.
And playing in front of people makes me nervous, which makes it even worse,
and when I practice with other kids, I'm too embarrassed to ask for help...
Maybe someone who's so anxious with strangers isn't cut out for concert band.
Wait, no! I need to practice more so I can play in front of—
Oh, someone's still here?
You're... the new member, Shinoda Akane-chan, right?
Uh, yes...
I'm about to lock up the music room.
Oh, okay.
You were practicing on your own? That's impressive.
If you're having trouble with anything, feel free to ask for help, okay?
Then, um...
Since you offered...
I see. You're anxious around strangers,
so you get nervous in front of people and can't play well,
and you want to work on that?
Yeah...
Hmm... Yes, I see.
Then why don't you come practice at my house?
Huh?
The best way to get comfortable with strangers is to practice with someone, right?
Are you free this weekend?
Uh, y-yes...
Okay, then, get off at the station near my house this weekend.
I'll get someone to show you the way from there.
Huh? Show me the way? You're not coming yourself?
It'll be more practice to get over your anxiety with strangers.
So make friends with them when they bring you to my house, okay?
With a stranger?
But I guess it is a good opportunity. I should go for it.
Nyanpasu.
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Nice to meet you. My name's Renge.
Konomi-nee told me to take you to her house.
She said she'll help me practice with my recorder after I do.
So what's your name, anyway?
U-Uh... It's Akane.
Okay, got it. You're Aka-chan.
Aka-chan... means "baby"...
Okay, I'll show you the way now.
Uh, I'd prefer it if you called me Akane...
Are you Konomi-nee's friend, Akane-chan?
I-It's more like I'm her underclassman at school...
Oh, okay.
I don't even know what to talk to a little kid about...
This defeats the purpose of coming all the way... No, no!
I can't be like this! I have to try harder to talk to her!
Hey!
Wh-What's the matter?
I found my lifelong enemy over here!
Cockleburs! They always get stuck to my clothes!
You won't have your way today!
Prepare yourself!
Smack!
You can have this.
Huh? Oh, uh, thanks...
What am I supposed to do with this?
Wh-What is it? Did you find something else?
A frog!
A frog? Oh, yeah, frogs are cute, huh?
Want this toad?
N-No, I don't! Put it on the ground!
Okay, I'll put it down like this and pretend it can walk on two feet.
No, don't make it walk! Let it go!
His name is Fatty!
Cattle Crossing
It doesn't need a name!
Whoa, whoa! Don't walk it this way! Stop! Stop!
So Renge-chan chased you around with a frog, huh?
Yeah...
Sounds like a crazy time.
She's just a kid, though. You should cut her some slack.
I washed my hands.
Here's the recorder you left with me.
Thanks.
That's not the same as my recorder!
What's it sound like? Play it for me!
Uh, o-okay...
Wow! It made a sound!
And it has so many buttons! It's so cool! Like an octopus tentacle!
Couldn't you think of anything else to compare it to?
That octorecorder sure is cool, though.
I wanna play the octorecorder!
It's a flute, not an octorecorder.
Huh?
You said you were anxious around strangers, but you're talking with Renge-chan just fine.
Y-You think so?
Maybe having her chase you around with a frog actually loosened up your nerves.
I'm gonna practice the "do" sound.
Oh, Renge-chan, to play "do,"
cover the hole with the pad of your finger.
And try blowing with a little less force.
There you go! You got it!
That sounds perfect.
Why don't we all play something together?
Let's play the "Frog Song!"
Is that okay?
Sure. I know that one.
Okay.
Ready... go!
Thank you for all your help today.
Come by again sometime.
Sure.
U-Um...
Could you... practice with me again sometime?
Of course!
I wanna practice with you, too!
Promise, okay?
Sure! Thanks for everything today, Renge-chan!
Yes!
Non Non Biyori
Nonstop
You've gotten much better, Ren-chan.
But who was it that you wanted to play this for?
I heard cows make more milk when you play classical music for them.
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That's all for today!
Ima kusamura de kaeru ga haneta non
Just now, a frog jumped into the bush
Yureru zassou to oikake kko
I raced into the swaying grass
Mizumizushii keshiki orinasu hitoshizuku
A drew drop that reflects a refreshing scenery
Koko de wa ongaku mo kaze ni notte todoku
Even music is delivered by the wind here
(asobou) nanigenai omoide wa (kinou)
(Let’s play) memories so casual (yesterday)
Ashita ni (akete) maku tane (ima iku)
Tomorrow we're sowing the seeds (I'm coming now)
Hitoribocchi no toki saite
When you’re alone, each will bloom into a flower
Hikari no hanataba wo kureru mono
And grant you a bouquet of light
Atarimae na tadaima wo yawarakai egao ga demukaeta
When I get home I'm always welcomed by your gentle smile
Kanjou wa shiki mitai ni megutte sugoku kirei dattan da
Feelings revolve like the seasons, it was so beautiful
Modotte koreru nara kawatte ikeru kara
If I can come home, I can change
Kagirinaku sunda sora tomaranai toki wo kizamou
Beneath this endlessly clear sky, let's spend unstoppable time
Kyou mo yasashii midori no yoko de utau
I sing next to gentle greenery again today
Hey, why don't I introduce you to another neighbor of mine?
I'll do my best to overcome my anxiety with strangers!
Once the rain stops, how about we build a greenhouse?
I'll lend you my lap for a pillow! As a big sister!
Using your lap as a pillow is just too embarrassing!
Ichijou-san, it's a pleasure to meet you!
Next Time
Episode 2
Hotaru Looked Like a Grown-up?
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