Morning, Ren-chon.
Why are you standing here staring into space?
The plum trees are in bloom.
Oh, so they are.
It'll be spring soon.
Okay, you need to get ready to go to school.
Natsumi's brother's graduation is today.
See you at school.
Okay.
See ya.
Let's go, Nii-chan.
See you later.
A graduation ceremony...
Wow, Kazu-nee, you're dressed up today.
Well, it's a graduation, after all.
So it's finally Suguru's time...
Don't goof anything up today.
Y-You'll jinx me if you say things like that...
Congratulations on Graduating
It looks different today!
Yeah. It's not like our usual classroom.
Well, shall we get started?
We will now begin the graduation ceremony.
Would the graduate please enter?
The presentation of your graduation certificate.
Koshigaya Suguru-dono,
Certificate of Graduation Koshigaya Suguru This document certifies that you have completed all courses at Asahigaoka Branch School. Asahigaoka Branch School
this document certifies that you have completed
all courses at Asahigaoka Branch School.
Congratulations.
Next, the remaining students will sing the school song for our graduate.
Wait, I'm fine with singing, but who's playing the piano?
Dunno.
Last time, I think it was...
He's playing his own graduation song?
Among the mountains ablaze in green,
We can hear echoes of laughter
Our voices now ring out in song:
Asahigaoka, our dear friend
Our school, bathed in gentle sunlight,
We will never forget you
Even after we fledge to the vast skies
The ceremony's over.
Let's go home.
Asahigaoka, our dear friend
You know, we called it a graduation ceremony, but I didn't get emotional at all.
Well, Onii-chan's not moving away or anything, so nothing will change.
It's kind of weird, though,
to think he won't be coming to our school anymore.
Still...
We should thank him.
Thank you for everything!
Thank you for all you've done for us, Onii-san.
Good job.
Yeah... I guess it does feel kinda weird.
Well, let's go home.
See you later.
Okay.
See you.
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Episode 12
The Cherry Blossoms Bloomed Again
Shiori-chan.
Renge-chan!
Were you going somewhere?
Yeah. I was taking a walk.
I'm going home to eat now, so let's play after that.
Okay. See you later, then.
See you later!
Oh, so Glasses-kun had his graduation today?
Yeah.
Konomi-senpai!
There she is.
Sorry!
Did I keep you waiting?
Don't worry about it.
Well, ready to head to my place?
Senpai, thank you for inviting me over again when you're so busy.
Actually, I've been pretty bored since the school term ended.
Uh...
Something wrong?
Your graduation was just the other day,
but it feels like it was ages ago.
Akane-chan gave me this as a graduation gift.
U-Um...
She made it herself.
What's this stick?
Hey! It's a flute!
A flute?
I'm sorry it didn't turn out well...
No, I like it a lot.
Really? Thank you!
Oh, I know!
Look...
The store's closed today.
But we wanted to buy some snacks for Glasses-kun to congratulate him on graduating.
You couldn't get him something nicer?
Should you be saying that?
And, Hikage, don't you have school?
Our closing ceremony was a few days ago, so I came home.
Huh...
That's fine and all, but...
When are you going to introduce us?
Wait, didn't I do that earlier?
No, you didn't.
This is Akane-chan from my club.
She's your age, Hikage-chan.
H-Hello.
Nice to meet you.
And you, as well.
Akane-chan, she's your age. You don't have to be polite.
Oh, okay.
So you two go to the same high school?
Yeah.
Oh, well, I go to high school in Tokyo.
Tokyo?! That's amazing!
Sh-She latched on!
Yeah, Tokyo.
Wow... What's Tokyo like?
Well, it's awesome, obviously!
So it really is amazing?
Uh, why don't we talk about it inside?
I just told you, we're closed today!
Well, if you just raise the shutter, it opens!
Hey! This isn't a tea house!
Come on, this way.
Oh, sure.
Sheesh... You'd better at least buy something.
Huh, those two hit it off better than I expected.
Ren-chon, let's play.
I already made plans to play with Shiori-chan.
Really?
Hey, we can all play together!
Shiori-chan's the police officer's daughter, right?
Yeah.
Should we head to the police box, then?
Sure.
Let's go!
Shiori-chan, I'm here to play.
Coming!
There are a bunch of you!
I brought my friends.
Heya.
Shiori, you can go play, but don't be out too late.
'Kay!
Wow, her belly's so big!
That's my baby sister.
That's so cool! You're gonna be a big sister!
The police officer man isn't here?
Daddy's outside.
Wandering around outside is part of his job.
It's calling "patrolling," Shiori.
You in there, Candy Store?
What do you want? I'm off today.
You're open, though.
Someone opened it on me.
So, you need something?
We need some cardboard.
Cardboard? Well, sure, I can spare some.
Hey, Nacchan. You're all here, too?
Wow, that's an unusual combination.
Here to buy something?
No, we wanted to borrow cardboard to play with outside.
Oh... Maybe we'll tag along with you, then.
That okay with you two?
What's up? We're going somewhere?
That's fine with me.
You should come, too, Kaede-chan.
I told you, today's my day off.
I know! So you can close up the store!
Hey, Nattsun...
What are we doing with this cardboard?
Well, if we have hills and cardboard...
What else could it be?
Here I go. Watch me!
Wow!
Shiori-chan, race with me!
Okay!
Whoa, wait a second.
It's too dangerous for kids. Slide with the older girls.
Then play with us, Candy Store!
Uh... Sure, I guess...
Shiori-chan, right? Want to slide with—
Onee-chan, let's slide together.
Okay, sure.
Yay!
Komari-chan, want to slide with me?
Sure.
What're you smiling about?
Are you plotting something?
Hey! I don't "plot" things.
Huh?
I just... I don't know...
I think about how you went off to Tokyo,
Renge-chan started first grade,
and it's been a year since I met Akane-chan...
It feels like it's been so long, but also no time at all.
What's that mean?
Aren't you kinda young to get all sentimental like that?
Actually, I've been feeling like that more than you'd think.
Whew, I'm exhausted.
We played for a pretty long time.
Shiori-chan, we'll walk you home.
Okay. Thanks.
Okay, we'll keep going with Shiori-chan.
Got it.
See you later.
Mommy, I'm home.
Mommy?
Your mom's not home?
I heard a noise from the room in the back...
Nonstop
Mommy, where are you?
Mommy!
Mommy, are you okay?
Shiori... and Renge-chan...
What's wrong?
You look pale.
I... I think the baby's coming...
The baby?!
A-A-Are you okay?!
The police officer man isn't back yet?
Th-The hospital! We gotta call a taxi!
The number is written on the board on the wall in the police box.
I'd appreciate it if you could call them.
Natsumi, go!
G-Got it!
We'll watch Shiori-chan until your husband comes home.
I'm sorry to put you all through this.
Mommy...
I'm sorry, Shiori.
Be a good girl for a little while, okay?
Ren-chon.
It's almost time for school.
What're you looking at?
The cherry blossoms.
Oh, they sure are pretty.
Actually, Nee-nee, I'm surprised you're awake for once.
Well, you're in second grade now.
I need to keep my act together, too.
Come on, Ren-chon. Let's have breakfast and head to school.
'Kay.
Oh, Nii-chan, you're heading out already?
It's so early.
I guess you do have to take the train to school now.
I'm still not used to seeing you in that uniform.
I'm going now.
Okay. Be careful.
Ren-chon?
It's spring again.
It sure is.
Heya.
Morning, Renge.
Good morning, Sensei.
Oh, you're all together, I see.
No, wait.
This isn't all of us yet.
I know.
Let's all go and meet her.
Coming!
Oh, good morning, all of you.
Good morning.
Shiori-chan—
It's the baby!
It is! She's so cute!
Hi there, girls.
Thank you for all you did that night. You were a big help.
Not at all.
We really didn't do anything that special.
What's her name?
It's Kasumi.
Oh, that's a nice name.
She's so tiny.
You know, it's still a little early...
but when Kasumi is old enough to go to school,
I hope you'll look out for her, Renge-chan.
School...
That's right. When she starts elementary school,
you'll be in middle school, Ren-chon.
You two will be going to school together.
Then...
When you're older, we'll go to school together.
I promise.
We made a promise!
Renge-chan!
Morning!
Meowning.
Meowning!
Okay, we're all together now. Ready to head to the bus stop?
Shiori-chan, I'll teach you all the secrets to dodgeball today.
Okay!
You'll even be able to hold your own against Koma-chan.
Even I wouldn't lose to someone that much younger.
Oh...
Come to think of it, I forgot to do my homework.
I'm impressed you can say that right in front of your teacher.
W-Well, I guess she might just be honest...
Hotarun! Shiori-chan!
Hurry before the bus gets here!
We still have time.
You know when the bus comes.
This is the same route we take every day,
but you always have so much fun with it, Ren-chon.
It's not the same route every day.
When it's rainy or cloudy,
it's a little bit different. That's what's fun.
It's different today, too! It's a sunny day!
Grade 8 Class 1
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