Aw, jeez.
Nothing's coming to mind.
I should have never written a novel.
I just can't right now. So instead...
Now...
Could you get off?
My body's loosening up, but my mind's still blank.
Are you working?
Well, I am working, but this isn't work.
Are you working?
My notebook.
Sorry, sorry.
I jot down ideas for my novels in this notebook.
What did I even write in here?
With You and the Rain
Episode 7 It's Nothing
I can't write
It's hard to write on the back of a flier with a mechanical pencil, huh?
I need to go buy supplies.
Hello.
Welcome.
I'm looking for some paper and a pen.
Is it for home use?
Yes.
My little one lies down on the floor to draw.
So a notebook with a sturdy cover would be ideal.
It feels weird
Hairy
Also, the pen should be totally smooth,
with no silicone or rubber grip or else hair will get all over it.
Yes, I understand.
Hair
On the floor? Hair?
We have a selection of desks and chairs.
And there's a salon that does hair removal down the street.
Huh? Uh, no, I just need some paper and a pen.
Okay.
Oh, how cute!
We allow pets in here so feel free to let it play with our dog.
Now, let's see...
What do you think of this notebook and pen?
What do you think?
Seems like a yes.
So cute!
Thank you so much for your help.
I don't usually buy these things.
Ah, I see.
If it's a gift, I can wrap it for you for free.
Oh, it's just for my pet, so that's okay.
All righty then.
For her pet?
Thank you. Please come again.
For her pet?
What did she mean?
It writes gr8!
Good for you.
Here.
It's really hot today, so be sure to drink.
You're not drinking?
Are you not feeling well?
Open your mouth. Say "ah."
Seven-spotted ladybug
I'm gonna nap with it
It's really cute, but we should let it go.
What's this? A lady who seems to be a novelist with time on her hands,
and a dog that looks like it's always starving?
I know. I'll give you something good.
A cute piece of cheese. It's safe for dogs, too.
Ah, the chick!
It ran away.
Don't worry.
You, the lady with the dreamy look. May I borrow your hand?
Sure.
Here you go.
And when you open this hand...
Ta-da!
That was a success, huh?
Sure was.
That was impressive, Kii-chan.
Did someone teach you that trick?
Yup. I learned it from a friend from school.
We're into riddles right now, too.
Wow.
I don't know any magic, but I know a few riddles.
Who's the one person in the world you can't fool?
The one person you can't fool?
With riddles, the usual trick is to look for hidden clues in the words.
You?
Can't?
Fool?
One?
You?
Hm, is it a name you get by removing certain letters?
Or maybe it's a name that doesn't use those letters?
That was a bit tricky, wasn't it?
The answer is:
Yourself.
That's...
That's not really a riddle.
It isn't?
I'm home.
There.
I didn't buy any snacks today.
What's up with the leaf?
Oh, the hat? I haven't been wearing one recently.
I wanna wear it
I can't wash this. And the fur...
I wanna wear it
Anyway, you look stylish with that leaf on your head.
That's not true
Huh? It isn't?
Still, it'll be too big on you.
It's cute!
Why don't you go look in the mirror?
Want some carrots?
Thanks.
I guess there's no need to wake it up to carry it to bed.
Will this be all right?
Huh?
Soft and easy to eat
Chicken Jerky
Chicken
Was it good?
You're not getting any snacks tomorrow.
Can I use this for my novel?
I'm not giving you any.
Want a snack?
Bad manners
You're right.
Right?
But...
It's fun to have bad manners sometimes.
Right?
Dried Sweet Potato
Isn't this the best?
Right?
You're heavy. Get off.
There you go.
Are you mad?
I'm not mad
You're mad.
I'm sorry for calling you heavy.
Tell me I'm light
No, you're heavy.
For robots and monsters, bigger and heavier is way cooler, right?
Watermelons and cantaloupes, too. Heavier equals better.
You'd rather have a heavier and bigger sweet potato, wouldn't you?
See?
That's a different story
You saw right through me.
Waking up
It was already past two
in the afternoon
See ya!
Bye-bye!
Impressed?
Climbing on my desk is a no-go.
There's a lot of important things on it.
Wh-What is it?
Impressed?
Th-Thanks for waking me up.
You 'eed 'o 'ush your 'eeth, 'oo.
Bear with me for a sec.
What did you think of the toothbrush?
If it's not your thing, we can try gum or dental wipes.
I'm hooked
Oh, okay.
Here. I bought you a new toy.
Hashigami (Editor)
Yes, Fuji here.
Ah, Fuji-sensei. How are you?
I'm good. Did you get my file okay?
Yes! But there should be one more...
I'll send that one over later.
Thanks so much.
Seems to like it.
By the way, Fuji-sensei, how's your doggy?
It's doing well.
I have a cat at home, too, but I never dreamed I'd become such a cat-lover!
You never know until you get one.
It's true. I can't help but spoil it to death.
Do you find your doggy really cute, too, Fuji-sensei?
Yes.
It came apart
Actually, no. I don't find it cute.
Fuji-sensei? Oh, you kidder.
I'm going out.
Will you be lonely?
So cold.
It's actually got a pretty catlike side to it.
They say there are cats that are like dogs, too.
Maybe it actually likes being alone?
I guess I don't really need to go out.
That was fast!
So you were lonely.
Hello!
Eating rice balls outside? That's nice.
Yup. Just plain ones with salt.
Is that good?
When busy days keep piling up, I just don't feel like doing anything.
Nothing whatsoever.
So I make these salty rice balls.
I put the salt in the rice, then make it into balls.
They turn out great once they've cooled.
I, uh, see.
Yup.
The key is to use a lot of salt and to always use Koshihikari rice.
You're really tired, aren't you?
Yup.
You should go home, finish your work, and rest as soon as possible for today.
Yeah.
You're exactly right.
Let's go home together!
Please take one. Please take one.
Please take one.
Thank you so much.
Oh, the last one.
The last one tends to stick around the longest, though.
Please take—
I want one
Huh?
Wh-What is that?
I want one
A-A dog?
I want one
Seriously, what the heck is it?
I want one
An unusual doll?
Pack of tissues
No way.
Pack of tissues
Thanks
Time to go home.
Got a sharp eye, huh?
Wait.
What?
Those notes were no help at all.
If a day is super ordinary,
it can't be mined for drama.
Nothing's happened.
What, uh, are you doing?
It's nothing
"It's nothing."
It's nothing, huh?
Hey. Which do you like more? Apple or strawberry?
Is it that hard of a decision?
Was today a good day?
Huh? Not particularly.
Today was an ordinary day.
Was today a good day?
Please do the same tomorrow
But no two days are the same.
I wonder if a truly ordinary day even exists.
Yeah, I can't write a thing.
I'm going to bed.