WEBVTT 00:11.130 --> 00:13.130 It's gotten really cold out! 00:14.160 --> 00:15.760 I'm Suzume. 00:16.200 --> 00:19.010 I'm a maid who serves at a mansion in the UK. 00:19.730 --> 00:21.020 However... 00:21.390 --> 00:24.270 Due to various circumstances, said mansion has collapsed. 00:28.330 --> 00:30.150 EEK 00:35.780 --> 00:37.840 Until it's repaired, 00:37.840 --> 00:41.480 I'll be staying here in Japan for the next year! 00:43.250 --> 00:44.380 Done! 00:51.050 --> 00:53.350 What shall I have today? 02:29.970 --> 02:31.490 It's delicious! 02:31.490 --> 02:33.190 I've never heard of it before. 02:33.190 --> 02:35.150 Really? It's got fruit... 02:35.400 --> 02:38.490 No doubt about it. That's her. 02:38.720 --> 02:39.940 It's really good! 02:39.940 --> 02:41.390 We have them here in Japan? 02:41.390 --> 02:44.980 It's so awkward running into a friend from behind like this. 02:45.790 --> 02:47.950 Do I say hi? 02:47.950 --> 02:50.650 I don't want to interrupt their conversation, though... 02:50.650 --> 02:51.700 You're right! 02:52.210 --> 02:53.370 Yeah. 02:53.370 --> 02:56.000 All right. I'll take a detour. 02:56.000 --> 02:58.020 Better than feeling awkward! 02:58.020 --> 02:59.640 Oh, Komatsu-san! 03:05.260 --> 03:07.230 Hey, isn't that... 03:09.910 --> 03:12.520 Don't you live in our building too? 03:12.520 --> 03:15.780 That's right! We've run into each other before. 03:15.780 --> 03:17.930 I'm tickled you remember me. 03:17.930 --> 03:19.080 The name's Anzu. 03:19.080 --> 03:21.280 So you two already know each other. 03:21.280 --> 03:25.540 Whenever I see you, I can't help admiring how tall and cool you are. 03:25.540 --> 03:27.530 I'm glad we get to talk like this! 03:28.150 --> 03:31.540 How do I respond to a compliment from a stylish social butterfly like her? 03:31.780 --> 03:35.210 Why did you have to go and say you think I'm cool? 03:36.360 --> 03:38.540 I just love what a straight shooter you are. 03:39.150 --> 03:40.620 I know, Suzume-san! 03:40.620 --> 03:43.440 Let's ask Komatsu-san if she knows that thing you just got! 03:43.750 --> 03:44.630 You mean this? 03:44.630 --> 03:45.510 Yup. 03:47.400 --> 03:50.060 Komatsu-san, do you know about stollen? 03:50.060 --> 03:52.820 It's a seasonal staple leading up to Christmas. 03:52.820 --> 03:55.270 What? Sto... Stollen? 03:55.270 --> 03:57.460 No, I have no clue what that is. 03:57.460 --> 03:58.350 See? 03:58.350 --> 03:59.530 Really? 03:59.810 --> 04:02.740 I'm headed over to Suzume-san's right now to check it out. 04:02.740 --> 04:04.250 Would you like to join us? 04:04.250 --> 04:07.430 Well, you've got me curious, so if that's okay... 04:07.430 --> 04:10.790 Woo-hoo! The more, the merrier! 04:11.740 --> 04:14.990 Wow, you have a kotatsu! 04:14.990 --> 04:18.290 Oh, my sleep-deprived body is loving this. 04:18.290 --> 04:20.580 Yeah, this is heaven. 04:20.580 --> 04:22.010 Thank you for waiting! 04:24.130 --> 04:27.060 I'm sure you'll recognize it once you see it. 04:27.060 --> 04:27.760 I present... 04:28.280 --> 04:29.420 Stollen! 04:29.420 --> 04:31.020 Bam! 04:29.530 --> 04:31.020 BAM 04:31.350 --> 04:33.200 What's this? 04:33.200 --> 04:36.540 Is it edible? There's white powder all over it. 04:36.540 --> 04:38.020 What gives? 04:38.270 --> 04:38.810 Chyun! 04:38.810 --> 04:41.540 Stollen is a traditional German treat 04:41.540 --> 04:44.170 that's a must-have during the Christmas season. 04:44.170 --> 04:45.650 THAT'S RIGHT 04:44.170 --> 04:45.650 That's right. 04:45.650 --> 04:50.070 Master loves it, so we have it every year back at the mansion. 04:50.070 --> 04:51.130 Really? 04:51.130 --> 04:52.600 That's nice. 04:52.600 --> 04:57.590 They're also sold in Japan, but they don't seem to be familiar. 04:58.040 --> 04:59.980 I know! Let's slice it. 04:59.980 --> 05:01.670 It looks better on the inside. 05:01.670 --> 05:03.150 I'll be right back! 05:03.150 --> 05:04.650 She's so excited. 05:09.010 --> 05:11.730 Wow! It looks like a pound cake. 05:11.730 --> 05:15.040 It's got a complex, delightful aroma from all the fruit. 05:15.040 --> 05:16.610 Looks delicious! 05:16.610 --> 05:17.610 What a relief. 05:17.610 --> 05:19.380 Please, give it a try! 05:19.380 --> 05:21.300 Let's eat! 05:22.240 --> 05:23.150 It's dense. 05:32.590 --> 05:36.190 The fruits and nuts come together so nicely! It's delightful! 05:36.190 --> 05:40.340 I'm into the bits of fig. They add a fun texture. 05:40.340 --> 05:43.630 It's customary to cut it into thin slices... 05:44.390 --> 05:46.380 But at home, when nobody's watching... 05:46.640 --> 05:48.090 That's a really thick slice. 05:48.090 --> 05:50.500 Thick enough to stand upright on the plate. 06:04.770 --> 06:07.650 Wow, that was so good. 06:07.650 --> 06:11.980 Oh, but isn't this supposed to be eaten on Christmas Day? 06:11.980 --> 06:13.160 Not to worry! 06:13.160 --> 06:16.660 It's traditionally eaten at the beginning of December. 06:17.180 --> 06:22.390 You enjoy it slice by slice every day leading up to Christmas. 06:23.000 --> 06:24.910 The sugar soaks in more and more, 06:24.910 --> 06:27.200 so the flavor changes every day. 06:27.200 --> 06:30.550 Really? I wonder how that last bite tastes! 06:30.550 --> 06:35.580 I have that last bite I'm supposed to save until the very end right here. 06:35.960 --> 06:37.250 Suzume-san? 06:39.310 --> 06:42.800 It's just so good! I couldn't help but polish it off! 06:42.800 --> 06:44.760 I had seconds, too. 06:44.760 --> 06:48.070 Same here. I couldn't stop at one slice. 06:48.330 --> 06:52.990 By the way, stollen isn't meant to be sliced from end to end. 06:52.990 --> 06:55.730 You cut from the middle, 06:55.730 --> 06:57.660 then push it back together to store it. 06:57.660 --> 06:59.150 This helps keep it from drying out, 06:59.150 --> 07:01.400 so you can enjoy it right to the very last bite! 07:01.790 --> 07:03.230 Although it's all gone now. 07:03.230 --> 07:04.220 Chyun! 07:06.460 --> 07:08.590 That sure was tasty. 07:09.120 --> 07:13.600 All right! I'm gonna go buy some for me and Suzume-san this instant. 07:13.600 --> 07:14.780 It'll be fun! 07:14.780 --> 07:17.210 I was thinking the same thing. 07:17.210 --> 07:21.100 Otherwise, I'll never get out from under this kotatsu. 07:23.170 --> 07:25.340 Why don't we all go together right now? 07:25.340 --> 07:27.460 Yeah, sure. Let's do it. 07:27.460 --> 07:29.740 Anzu-san! Komatsu-san! 07:30.570 --> 07:32.740 The store is close by! 07:32.740 --> 07:37.680 I bet the staff will be surprised to see you again today. 07:37.680 --> 07:39.790 I'll establish myself as a regular. 07:41.560 --> 07:44.170 I'll ask you how the flavor's changed next time I see you, 07:44.170 --> 07:45.760 so don't eat it all at once! 07:45.760 --> 07:47.990 That really was a thick slice. 07:47.990 --> 07:50.040 No wonder it disappeared so quickly. 07:50.040 --> 07:52.630 I know. So... 07:52.860 --> 07:54.180 I'll buy more this time! 07:54.180 --> 07:56.100 Is that the right strategy? 08:19.050 --> 08:20.700 What is that? 08:29.740 --> 08:31.000 Hello! 08:34.030 --> 08:35.610 Happy-san! 08:38.330 --> 08:40.180 You're as chipper as ever. 08:43.740 --> 08:44.810 I'm here! 08:45.360 --> 08:48.060 Oh, there you are, Suzume. 08:48.060 --> 08:50.310 Hello, Grandpa. 08:54.280 --> 08:56.050 Am I interrupting your work? 08:56.050 --> 09:01.330 Oh, this? These are New Year's greeting cards to arrive in the new year. 09:01.560 --> 09:03.190 New Year's? 09:02.760 --> 09:05.830 NEW YEAR'S? 09:06.160 --> 09:08.100 But it's not even Christmas yet. 09:09.130 --> 09:12.860 You're right. It feels way too early, doesn't it? 09:12.860 --> 09:15.960 If you want these to arrive on New Year's, 09:15.960 --> 09:18.730 they have to be sent out by Christmas. 09:18.730 --> 09:20.590 I see... 09:23.430 --> 09:24.980 Care to write some yourself? 09:26.510 --> 09:27.730 May I? 09:28.320 --> 09:29.480 All right! 09:29.920 --> 09:33.210 Grandpa, can they be delivered even if they don't have addresses? 09:33.210 --> 09:35.920 You need the addresses, so make sure you ask next time. 09:35.920 --> 09:36.990 Okay! 09:42.700 --> 09:46.260 I'm trying to resist the urge to draw a Christmas tree... 09:46.260 --> 09:47.650 I can understand that. 09:49.450 --> 09:50.810 That's right. 09:50.810 --> 09:53.310 I actually saw a Christmas tree on the way here. 09:53.310 --> 09:55.010 A Christmas tree? 09:55.230 --> 09:57.230 I don't remember one around here... 09:57.230 --> 10:00.560 It had a single orange star on top. It was a classy one. 10:00.560 --> 10:02.650 An orange star? 10:03.930 --> 10:09.270 Ah, I think you saw a kimori-gaki, not a Christmas tree. 10:09.270 --> 10:11.520 A kimori-gaki? 10:11.520 --> 10:13.590 When harvesting persimmons, 10:13.590 --> 10:18.170 you leave one behind to wish for another plentiful harvest next year. 10:17.840 --> 10:20.030 PERSIMMON GOD 10:18.750 --> 10:20.030 I see! 10:20.250 --> 10:20.970 Chyun! 10:20.970 --> 10:23.960 There's also a theory that the kimori-gaki is left 10:23.960 --> 10:27.160 as the birds' share to help them through the winter. 10:27.160 --> 10:29.710 Starlings in particular love persimmons. 10:27.810 --> 10:30.310 STARLING 10:29.710 --> 10:30.440 Chyun! 10:30.440 --> 10:31.810 SHRIEK 10:30.950 --> 10:32.540 Whoa, that scared me! 10:33.670 --> 10:34.980 Speaking of... 10:34.980 --> 10:37.540 Someone just gave us a load of persimmons. 10:37.540 --> 10:38.550 Would you like some? 10:40.550 --> 10:42.550 I should've known. 10:45.840 --> 10:48.350 Can you peel them, Suzume? 10:48.350 --> 10:50.910 I've never done it before, but I have a feeling I can! 10:51.260 --> 10:53.560 Having confidence is a good thing. 10:56.940 --> 10:59.080 What a brilliant orange color! 10:59.080 --> 11:01.570 It really stands out against the sky, doesn't it? 11:02.100 --> 11:03.340 Now then... 11:06.700 --> 11:08.100 It smells so good! 11:08.100 --> 11:09.220 Can I eat it? 11:09.220 --> 11:10.770 Wait, not yet. 11:10.770 --> 11:12.120 Oh, okay. 11:17.450 --> 11:19.640 Okay, now help yourself. 11:20.090 --> 11:22.180 Let's eat! 11:21.860 --> 11:23.090 LET'S EAT! 11:31.290 --> 11:33.480 SWOON 11:33.920 --> 11:35.880 AHH 11:36.730 --> 11:42.240 YOU'RE EATING SOMETHING WITHOUT ME AGAIN 11:44.530 --> 11:47.390 You can give Happy a little bit. 11:47.390 --> 11:49.340 Oh, really? 11:49.340 --> 11:50.750 Just a tiny bit. 11:51.340 --> 11:52.250 Here you go! 11:59.270 --> 12:03.260 MORE 12:00.310 --> 12:01.570 Oh, the pressure! 12:01.570 --> 12:03.260 That's it for you. 12:03.730 --> 12:05.740 Even Happy-san thinks it's good. 12:08.200 --> 12:12.260 The birds must be enjoying the kimori-gaki by now. 12:17.430 --> 12:22.010 It's got a rich sweetness that balances the melting-yet-firm texture. 12:23.120 --> 12:26.610 It's amazing to think persimmons are something for all creatures to enjoy! 12:26.610 --> 12:29.150 Yes, they truly are. 12:30.000 --> 12:32.390 Do you think Happy-san could sniff out the recipients 12:32.390 --> 12:35.300 and deliver the greeting cards to them? 12:35.300 --> 12:37.040 That sounds like... 12:37.920 --> 12:40.130 a little too much responsibility for Happy. 13:10.300 --> 13:14.500 My fingers were cold, but now I can feel the warmth spreading. 13:15.430 --> 13:17.480 It's like my body is melting into the hot water. 13:19.580 --> 13:22.500 Since today is the winter solstice, I've put... 13:23.180 --> 13:24.130 yuzu in the bath! 13:24.510 --> 13:26.050 Splash! 13:28.170 --> 13:28.940 Chyun! 13:28.940 --> 13:32.860 The winter solstice marks the longest night of the year. 13:32.860 --> 13:36.500 The cold weather sets in and really chills you! 13:36.500 --> 13:37.230 Chyun! 13:39.080 --> 13:41.460 On a night like this, a yuzu bath is perfect. 13:41.460 --> 13:44.540 It's said to help improve circulation. 13:44.540 --> 13:47.870 Take a soak in the hot bath with yuzu's uplifting aroma, 13:47.870 --> 13:50.000 and wish for a healthy body and mind! 13:50.000 --> 13:50.520 Chyun! 13:51.090 --> 13:52.510 How pretty! 13:57.550 --> 13:58.730 It smells so good. 13:59.640 --> 14:02.100 It's almost a shame it's just a fragrance. 14:04.410 --> 14:07.320 I just had a crazy idea. 14:07.320 --> 14:10.390 But it's probably overkill... 14:10.390 --> 14:14.490 No! Today is all about taking care of the body and mind! 14:14.490 --> 14:16.420 Body and mind! 14:21.750 --> 14:24.150 YUZU ICE CREAM 14:22.380 --> 14:24.150 Yuzu ice cream! 14:24.150 --> 14:26.150 In the bath! 14:27.580 --> 14:29.650 There, I did it! 14:27.670 --> 14:29.650 THERE, I DID IT! 14:30.090 --> 14:31.740 Eating ice cream in the bath... 14:32.200 --> 14:35.750 Now that I'm actually doing it, I feel so guilty. 14:36.380 --> 14:39.250 I'm sure I'm being all sorts of unmannerly right now. 14:45.200 --> 14:47.300 Suzume, you're too serious all the time. 14:47.850 --> 14:51.270 Make sure you challenge yourself with new things when you're in Japan. 14:51.800 --> 14:53.300 New things... 15:02.000 --> 15:02.940 CHOMP 15:07.440 --> 15:11.010 My whole body's warmed through, and my head feels light. 15:11.010 --> 15:13.450 So this cool, sweet, refreshing treat is just... 15:17.230 --> 15:21.830 After the sharp chill, warmth slowly starts to spread through me. 15:22.060 --> 15:24.690 All these sensations... 15:25.260 --> 15:27.430 I'm enjoying them with my whole being! 15:28.560 --> 15:29.630 This is... 15:30.240 --> 15:31.520 dangerously... 15:35.000 --> 15:37.600 delicious! 15:46.740 --> 15:50.080 There's no way I could get away with this at the mansion. 15:53.600 --> 15:55.280 I can't tell anyone about it... 15:55.280 --> 15:59.130 But it's nice to do something fun like this secretly from time to time. 16:04.750 --> 16:07.250 THE NEXT DAY 16:07.250 --> 16:11.260 Grandma! The yuzu bath and ice cream were both wonderful! 16:12.150 --> 16:14.850 You ate ice cream in the bath, didn't you? 16:14.850 --> 16:16.010 How did you know?! 16:16.240 --> 16:18.300 Your face gives you away. 16:18.030 --> 16:22.270 CAUGHT INSTANTLY 16:18.640 --> 16:21.850 What? What?! Whaaat?! 16:37.230 --> 16:39.000 Everything's just sparkling! 16:39.000 --> 16:41.620 The Christmas season is in full swing. 16:47.040 --> 16:50.100 I wonder if Ricotta-chan made it to the UK okay. 16:50.100 --> 16:50.960 Chyun! 16:50.960 --> 16:55.180 In the UK, it's common to spend Christmas with your family. 16:55.180 --> 16:59.130 Mom and Dad are busy during this time. 16:59.130 --> 17:01.610 And I hear things are fine at the mansion. 17:01.940 --> 17:05.340 I'll be going to Grandma's tomorrow. 17:05.340 --> 17:08.660 Both Anzu-san and Komatsu-san said they're busy, too. 17:09.510 --> 17:12.010 So what should I do today? 17:14.510 --> 17:17.950 GIFTS FOR YOURSELF 17:15.260 --> 17:17.500 "Gifts for yourself"? 17:18.350 --> 17:19.950 Sounds fun! 17:21.650 --> 17:23.110 Postcards! 17:25.050 --> 17:26.610 A teddy bear! 17:28.510 --> 17:29.810 Clothes! 17:54.510 --> 17:55.640 Ricotta-chan?! 17:55.980 --> 17:58.050 Really? But how?! 17:58.050 --> 17:59.090 Is that really you?! 17:59.090 --> 18:02.080 Weren't you going to spend Christmas back home? 18:05.510 --> 18:07.870 Well, there's a girl who would be lonely on their own. 18:07.870 --> 18:10.660 Sorry, I couldn't hear you. 18:10.660 --> 18:12.000 Could you say that again? 18:14.890 --> 18:16.630 Forget it! Just let me in! 18:16.630 --> 18:17.890 I'm freezing! 18:18.530 --> 18:19.750 Hurry up already! 18:19.750 --> 18:21.010 Okay! 18:24.590 --> 18:27.790 I see. So you were out shopping. 18:27.790 --> 18:29.140 Yeah, I was. 18:29.140 --> 18:31.370 Everything's decked out for Christmas, 18:31.370 --> 18:33.320 and there were people everywhere! 18:33.320 --> 18:36.400 So? Did you find a gift for yourself? 18:36.400 --> 18:39.400 Oh, of course! Speaking of... 18:41.650 --> 18:42.410 Here you go! 18:44.910 --> 18:47.410 You want me to open it for you? 18:47.410 --> 18:49.690 No, this one's for you. 18:53.110 --> 18:55.950 A gift... for me? 18:57.030 --> 19:01.840 I got overwhelmed looking at so many things that I couldn't make up my mind. 19:02.720 --> 19:06.270 But when I saw this, I knew I had to get it for you! 19:12.670 --> 19:14.580 How are you able to choose something for me 19:14.580 --> 19:16.610 when you can't choose anything for yourself? 19:17.700 --> 19:19.270 I wonder why. 19:19.270 --> 19:20.700 Come on, open it! 19:21.760 --> 19:24.490 CUTE 19:22.380 --> 19:23.560 Is this... 19:25.080 --> 19:26.050 An obi clasp? 19:26.050 --> 19:29.900 That's right! Since you always wear a kimono here. 19:31.600 --> 19:34.360 An obi clasp is an accessory that attaches to the obi-jime 19:34.360 --> 19:36.750 to help keep the obi in place. 19:44.640 --> 19:47.200 Thank you. I love it. 19:49.360 --> 19:52.300 I actually have a gift for you too. 19:53.580 --> 19:55.770 CHYUN 19:53.580 --> 19:54.420 Chyun! 19:58.040 --> 19:59.280 BAM 19:59.280 --> 20:01.070 It's a cake! 19:59.550 --> 19:59.800 CA 19:59.800 --> 20:00.170 CAK 20:00.170 --> 20:00.420 CAKE 20:00.420 --> 20:03.530 CAKE!! 20:02.090 --> 20:03.530 What a reaction! 20:03.940 --> 20:05.920 When I passed by the cake shop... 20:07.820 --> 20:10.290 There were all of these cakes on display. 20:10.660 --> 20:13.240 I knew it'd make the perfect gift for you, Suzume. 20:16.940 --> 20:20.730 We were thinking of the same thing on the same day, weren't we? 20:20.730 --> 20:23.050 Yes, it's true. 20:25.740 --> 20:28.180 How shall we cut it? In half? 20:28.180 --> 20:30.100 No, I'd like a normal slice. 20:33.390 --> 20:36.060 Wow! 20:46.200 --> 20:48.380 The sponge cake is so fluffy! 20:48.380 --> 20:52.200 The not-too-sweet cream and the tart strawberries go so well together! 21:02.100 --> 21:03.720 It's so good! 21:07.060 --> 21:09.790 She's saving her strawberry. 21:10.350 --> 21:14.240 Ricotta-chan, thank you for the best gift ever! 21:24.050 --> 21:28.520 But maybe I should've gone for something that would endure as a keepsake. 21:28.520 --> 21:31.150 The memory of us sharing it will last forever! 21:31.150 --> 21:32.900 That's a nice way of putting it. 21:32.900 --> 21:35.250 Yay! You praised me! 21:35.780 --> 21:39.050 Christmas is nice here in Japan too. 21:40.620 --> 21:44.510 Now, Ricotta-chan, how big of a slice would you like next? 21:44.900 --> 21:47.600 Um... I'm okay with just one slice. 21:47.600 --> 21:48.320 What?! 21:48.320 --> 21:50.890 Don't you want to make more good memories? 21:51.110 --> 21:53.970 No, I'd rather have one good one. 21:53.970 --> 21:56.650 But I want more! 23:30.810 --> 23:31.940 It's the end of the year! 23:31.940 --> 23:37.450 I got to make many new friends and enjoy many delicious meals this year. 23:37.450 --> 23:39.350 My heart's filled with warmth!