Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble? (クジマ歌えば家ほろろ)

Arata.

Arata.

Arata! Arata!

How long are you going to sleep?

Wake up. Wake up!

Ugh, it's cold.

It's Sunday, so I don't have to wake up just yet.

Look outside.

It's incredible!

What?

There's snow on the ground!

You sure your feet aren't cold?

They won't fit in my shoes.

Yeah, I'm fine.

I didn't know Japan could also look like this.

So this is snow in Japan.

Take this!

Ouch!

One more!

Why would you do something so horrible?

What? N-No, this is just a snowball fight.

You've never heard of it? Is this your first time?

So what did you do in Russia when it snowed?

Let's see...

When I said I wanted to play outside,

Maksim said it would be too dangerous alone, and he'd pull a sled I was on.

Давай!

Let's go!

Ага!

Yeah!

Еще раз! Еще раз!

One more time! One more time!

Sledding?

That sounds super fun!

Yes! It was a lot of fun.

It might not top that,

but I'll make sure playing in the snow in Japan is a fun memory, too.

Behold! An adorable snow bunny!

S-So cute!

So cold!

Are we making a snowman?

I'm glad today's a day off.

Yeah, let's make a snowman!

Do this first, then that...

So, just like this?

That's right.

Oh, and...

Well, the kids are having fun.

Wow, you're so good at this, Kujima.

Roll, roll, roll.

Oh, I should ask if they want cream stew or udon noodles for dinner.

Yup, roll, roll.

So big!

They did a good job.

Huh?

Hold on.

Snow?

It's snow.

For a second, I thought Kujima was buried.

A spitting image.

They used pebbles for the black parts.

This is a masterpiece.

Oh, I thought I heard a yell, but it's just you, Mom.

My bad.

I was shocked by this Kujima.

I thought I'd send the photo to your dad.

Speaking of which, I haven't seen Father around lately.

He left two days ago on a week-long business trip.

It feels like he's here when he's not, but also like he's not here when he is.

Please don't tell him that. You'll hurt his feelings.

Oh, do you want cream stew or udon noodles for dinner?

What?! It's so hard to choose!

Kujima?

Wh-What's wrong?

Whoa! I didn't see you there, Kujima.

You see, Suguru came down.

He said something, and now this.

Huh? Wh-What did he say?

"Failed all the private ones."

"Grief isn't the ocean, so you can drink it all up"

He failed... all the private ones?

Will he... Will he be okay?

He'll be fine.

They weren't his top choice.

Oh no!

It's all right!

Don't worry.

I'll make you a new cup of coffee.

They don't seem all right.

Arata?

I'm sorry.

Somehow, I thought you'd be okay.

That you'd pass the exams.

I didn't even consider your feelings,

I just kept being loud and having fun with Kujima.

I only thought about myself.

I shouldn't...

Maybe I shouldn't have brought Kujima home.

For real?!

Well, when Kujima makes lunch and stuff, they always bring me a serving.

One udon, order up!

Because of Kujima, I started going outside in the morning,

and I started waking up around the same time every day.

So I think I'm more focused on my studies than before.

What?

I'm thankful.

I knew it!

Kujima!

Suguru needs me because he's nothing without me!

So be grateful!