It's done.
With You and the Rain
Hello.
Welcome.
Where's Hiura-kun?
Oh? He was just here.
He must've gone and hidden himself somewhere.
You're so cute.
Come on now.
It's really cute.
Hey, could you go find Hiura?
Now, go, Great Detective Dog! Begin the investigation!
Bit sloppy for an investigation.
Just watch.
It's determined to find him.
Ah, that's my snack.
Sorry about that.
It's okay.
Made in Australia
Let's try that again.
Begin the investigation once more!
Yeah, not happening.
Sorry for waking you.
That's okay.
Were you taking a nap?
We're looking for Hiura. Know where he is?
No idea.
Huh? What's this?
I'm sorry. This is my little one.
Hiura! There you are!
What are you doing?
I'm just so tired.
I didn't expect it to be this tough.
And seriously?
You wrote such a good screenplay.
Damn it. Thanks.
What was that? A complaint or a thank you?
Stop whining and get it done.
First time in an animation studio?
Yeah. It's really lively.
We've got a deadline coming up.
The video is made up of things you can't see on the screen.
You're saying good things, but not in a cool way.
When you make a rare good point, at least try to sound cool.
But seriously, you really helped us out with the screenplay.
Then, why'd you run away?
How modest of you. What happened?
It's pathetic.
Everyone's working so hard, and I can't seem to do anything right.
Well, yeah. You even ran away.
Compared to a novelist who shoulders everything alone, I have it easy as the director, right?
Not at all.
Because you're the one who takes all the responsibility, right, Hiura-kun?
Oh, the pressure.
All right. Good job, everyone.
Episode 11: New Things, Old Things
"Mountain of Storms" Test Screening
Thanks for coming when you're so busy.
No, I need to apologize to you, Hojo-san.
Why?
I'm only able to make it to the test screening.
Oh, it's fine. Don't worry about it.
"Mountain of Storms" Test Screening
Here's your seat.
Okay, thanks.
Mountain of Storms
It's a strange feeling seeing my grade school classmate become so accomplished.
You think so?
It doesn't feel like he's changed at all.
Well, I'll be heading off now.
Oh, okay.
Thanks so much for everything. We'll catch up again soon.
Thank you so much. I'll see you later.
Did she leave?
Yup.
She's not coming to the reception?
You know she doesn't like those things. It's a hassle.
Hey, don't call it a hassle.
Thanks for looking after it.
Did it behave?
Seems it turned out pretty well.
What?
It's written all over your face.
All that struggling paid off, huh?
Guess so.
Hey.
I've been meaning to ask.
How's it feel to see something you wrote in bookstores or turned into a film?
Why do you ask all of a sudden?
Well...
I remember being jealous when I first heard you were having a book published.
I've never done work where I get credited like that.
I...
I felt scared.
Scared?
Yup.
There are people who build roads, or deliver mail every day...
So many respectable jobs out there done by people whose names we don't even know.
Compared to those people,
I wonder if I've managed to create something I'm not ashamed of.
That always scares me.
I see. I get it now.
What?
Well, a young person at work was complaining to me.
"I wanna do some great work at a place where I can get my name out there."
Right.
But just now, what you said about "out there"...
There are so many respectable jobs out there, even if they don't make you known.
Yeah, that right there.
Those words just didn't come to me right away.
It's because you don't read.
Shut it.
Thanks for picking me up.
It's whatever. We're going shopping together, anyway.
Read
I'm so excited! Okay, good night!
Good night
Read
Today
Hey, where are you?
Read
Today
Hey, where are you?
She wants to drink so she's
dropping the car off and meeting us there
Fu-chan, you did it!
We'll be inside, browsing.
Right.
Special Recipe Potato Salad
Salad
Cheddar
Emmental
Gouda
Prosciutto
It's in full bloom.
Perfect timing!
3 Types of Mixed Nuts Large-Sized | Smoked
Cheers!
I'm really glad we got to do some flower viewing together again this year.
Yeah.
"When we get to heaven..."
What?
Isn't there a line about boasting over how many pretty cherry blossoms we got to see
before we died?
Or was it not cherry blossoms?
I hope we get to see the cherry blossoms together next year, too.
Spring is all about...
Graduation? Or maybe the entrance ceremony?
Meetings and partings.
Decluttering.
That's why you made us come over?
Why not keep this stuff instead of throwing it out? It's not like you want to, right?
Well, that'd be possible if I lived in my parents' big house like you.
Lives alone
Nowadays, there are e-books, and it's a waste to keep clothes I don't wear.
It's true. You can sell anything online now.
Lives alone
Well, yeah, but... Even so...
Lives with family
I get it's refreshing to throw stuff away,
but once it's gone, you can't take back the regret.
And even if it's useless, it's precious to me.
I don't want that regret!
You admit they're useless, though.
So heavy.
It'd be convenient if we only obtained stuff that's really important.
Right?
Then, I wouldn't have to throw anything away.
Oh, a bookmark.
That's true.
All good things, come to me.
What are you doing?
I want to be buried in books.
I want to travel the whole world!
All right.
Let's stop that nonsense.
If you want any books or clothes from the toss pile, take 'em.
Yay!
I have a few recommendations for books.
Oh, you chose some for me? How thoughtful.
This one. This one.
The Birth of Chocolate: A History
The World History of\h\hCoffee
And this one. And this one.
The Big Book of Trivia
An Illustrated Guide to Weeds and Poisonous Plants
The Big Dictionary of Fun Synonyms
Oh, I think you'll like this one too, Mimi.
The Birth of Chocolate: A History
The World History of\h\hCoffee
The Big Book of Trivia
An Illustrated Guide to Weeds and Poisonous Plants
The Big Dictionary of Fun Synonyms
A Contemporary Guide to Classical Rakugo
A History of French Dining
H-Hey.
Are you throwing away everything else? That's a lot of books.
No, I'm wondering if I can donate them to the nearby library.
Wait, wait, wait.
What? You want more?
There's no way I can read all these. You don't realize how little regular folk read.
It'll be good for you.
You'll be a bookworm starting tomorrow.
I don't want to become one.
So heavy.
And look at these titles.
Don't you have any famous ones?
Ones that won awards or whatever?
You have to read the books people don't read.
Oh, come on. What about ones that got adapted into films?
Or ones by super famous authors?
Read a lot and get smart.
Oh, come on.
Hey, are all the clothes here the ones you're tossing?
Yup. They're either stained or just old.
Can I borrow some scissors or a box cutter?
Will these do?
Thanks.
A Reference Book \h\h\h\hon Bees
Listen up, Mimi.
A Reference Book \h\h\h\hon Bees
Just trust me on this and read them.
That book on bees is really interesting.
Bees?
Yup, bees.
Bees are amazing.
They're smart, they help grass and trees to multiply, and they make honey.
They're far superior to humans.
I-Is that what happens if you read too many books?
I need to sort through this junk, too.
Hey, listen...
Keep looking through the books and clothes.
Your owner's a lost cause from reading too many books.
Hey.
What are you doing over there, Ren?
You'll see.
Let's go like this.
But wow, it's all the same kind of clothes.
Well, I guess I'm the same.
Hey.
It took it over there.
Don't throw it away!
I'm throwing it away.
It's stained, so it has to go.
What is it? Gosh.
It's not like you wear it.
You got it back.
Yeah. I wonder why it wanted it.
Who knows? Maybe it's like a comfort blanket or whatever.
Even if it looks like trash to others, there are plenty of things that are precious to someone.
I'm easy to keep!
It's the shirt I was wearing that day.
I didn't realize since all my clothes look the same.
It really cared about it.
Done!
Ta-da.
Oh? Was that in the toss pile?
Did I own something like that?
I threw a quick remake together.
Wow.
For the flared look, I cut the hem and let it fray into a fringe.
They were huge to begin with.
I bought them online, and they were too big.
With the knitwear, I cut off the sleeves to make a vest.
As for the shirt, I cut off the collar for that band collar look.
What do you think?
Wow.
It sounds fancy, but all I did was cut things.
If you're good at sewing, you can turn clothes into pillows and plushies and so on.
Oh, I know. How about making a toy with the clothes you're getting rid of?
Like a plushie.
That's a wonderful idea! I've seen lots of pet toys on Insta recently.
No, uh, I'm not good with my hands.
That's true.
Compared to that, bees are...
Bees?
Yup.
Bees can construct a beautiful honeycomb without learning from anyone.
Well, bees are born artists and architects, after all.
What? Mimi?
When I think about plants we eat, and flowers essential for celebrations,
it's hard to imagine them without bees.
If it weren't for bees, we might not have the variety of plants we have now.
Yeah, if bees didn't exist...
I don't even want to think about it. Because...
I'm going home.
Aw, we were just getting to the good part.
Anyway, thanks for the books.
I'll send you pics of the clothes if they come out good.
Okay.
Home Craft Supplies
Wish I had a needle threader.
I can't believe it remembered.
Maybe it remembers way more things than I do.
Wake up
What is it? Jeez.
I'm not getting up.
Spring is the sleepy season.