Original subtitles

kawaii nante sonna koto ittcha dame desu

You mustn't call us cute!

fuwa fuwa

Fluffy and lighthearted

ichigotachi ga yattekuru

The strawberry girls are coming

urusai koe ga chikazuite kuru

Loud voices are coming closer

fuwa fuwa

Fluffy and lighthearted

ichigo tachi ga yattekuru

The strawberry girls are coming

amakute suppai kaori ga suru

They smell sweet and sour

chiguhagu na iro de iimon

It doesn't matter if the colors are mixed up

rakugaki shichao

Let's draw some graffiti

shippai mo atarimae dayone

It's only natural that we'll make mistakes

watashitachi wo yurushite agenasai!

So you'd better forgive us!

okoranaidene, okoranaide

Don't get mad, don't get mad

suki ni sasete ne

Just let us do what we want

otona niwa wakaranai

Adults can't understand this

suteki! kiseki! kanpeki!

Amazing! Miracle! Perfect!

kawaii nante sonna koto ittcha dame desu

You mustn't say we're cute!

totetsumonai egao

Dazzling smiles

mashimaro na onnanoko

Marshmallow-y sweet girls!

I-C-H-I-G-O Girl!

S-T-R-A-W-B-E-R-R-Y Girl!

Go, go, girl! "Ichigo" LOVE!

Go, go, girl! "Strawberry" LOVE

Stand...

...and bow!

Bye-bye!

See you later!

Oh, you're spending summer vacation at your Grandpa's house, Matsuri-chan?

Yes! But I'll only be staying for the first week of vacation.

Are you and your family going anywhere?

I'm going with my family to our summer home in Karuizawa.

Our relatives from England are coming to visit, too.

Wow, that's cool!

What about you, Chika-chan?

My family?

I don't think there'll be any exciting events this summer vacation.

It's always like that, though.

Stop, you three!

What are you doing with all that stuff?

Sensei said to slowly bring our stuff home...

...by the end of the school term, remember?

Okay, Ana-chan, you take this.

Huh?!

Matsuri-chan, you take this.

What?

And since you're the big sister of the group, Chi-chan, you get the big one!

Well, let's go!

Okay.

Don't leave me and my stuff behind!

Beach Trip

Onee-chan, we got a postcard from Matsuri-chan!

Note: Don't touch! Chika's independent research

This is so like Matsuri-chan!

Note: Hello! This is a photo of when I visited my aunt's farm!

Aren't you gonna drink your buckwheat tea?

Yeah, I'll have it.

I noticed it's been really quiet...

Miu hasn't been around lately, has she?

Yeah, she said she was going to do all of her summer homework in one week.

I see.

We know how that one will turn out.

What are you doing?

Independent research.

Huh?

Close the window or it's gonna get hot!

This is Itou Nobue.

The crow's-feet at the corner of her eyes have become noticeable of late.

What?!

Let's zoom in a little more!

What kind of independent research is this anyway, filming us all of a sudden?

Observation diary of the Itou sisters!

Observation diary of the Itou sisters

Don't say it like we're animals!

Alright, roll film!

Listen...

C'mon! Don't be self-conscious about the camera.

Just behave like your usual selves.

Okay. Fine.

Hey, these are pretty good!

Well, I made a whole lot, so I wanted to give some to Matsuri-chan and Ana-chan. But...

When are they coming back?

I think they said next week.

Next week, huh?

We'll be so bored until then.

They'll be back soon.

Boring.

Huh?

Hey, I'm taking the time to observe you!

Do something interesting!

But, you said to act like we always do!

There's a limit to that too, you know!

Then show us an example of what to do.

For example, you eat this cookie.

Th-The murderer...

...used reishi mushrooms...

Like that.

That's the usual you, not us.

And it's not normal at all.

Then outside! Let's go somewhere!

Nah. It's too hot.

Why don't you just give up?

You won't be able to film anything interesting here.

You'd better remember this!

Remember what?

Note: Don't touch! Chika's independent research.

Excuse me!

Oh, Matsuri-chan! How was the country?

It looks like you had fun!

Yes, it was a lot of fun!

My Grandpa cut me a piece of watermelon this big!

I ate so much I couldn't eat dinner!

So Mom got mad at me.

Hey, are you still up to that?

You did a good job of finding me out.

Huh?

Miu-chan...?

An experiment!

Huh?

What will happen if I take Onee-chan's cigarettes away?

Nothing, I expect.

Then gimme.

There you go.

Okay, rolling!

Hey! Give them back to me.

Matsuri-chan! Take it!

H-Huh?!

It's an experiment, so you can't give them back to her!

Okay.

Hey, Matsuri-chan.

W-What?

How was your report card?

Um... I got one more 4.

Wow! That's amazing!

Good going, Matsuri-chan!

It must be because you study every day!

The results of persistent effort.

What a good girl!

But I also got another 2.

Really?

But, knowing you, next time you'll get all 4s!

Oh, can I have those cigarettes?

Sure.

Thank you.

Onee-chan, you sure are good at manipulating Matsuri-chan!

Huh?

Hello!

Chika's Room

Oh, a video letter, huh.

How trendy!

Oh, no, no!

Actually, I was planning to send it to you while I was there.

But, as we were filming all these things it was already time to come back!

Are you the one narrating on the video?

Of course!

Oh, really.

Okay, I'm gonna play it.

I-It's Ana-chan!

H-Hello!

My name is Ana!

So cute!

She looks like a doll!

Oh, you're all too kind!

Hello, Chika and Nobue.

This is a video letter.

Thank you.

I...

...am at...

...second house in Karuizawa.

With Papa and Mama and...

...uh... ...my relatives.

Every day, English...

...is what everybody speaks, so...

I'm...

...forget...

...memory...

...Japan...

...Japanese language. Thank you!

Everybody speaks English here, everyday...

...so I feel like I'm going to forget my Japanese. That's what I said.

Yes, we understood.

I'm pretty sure it was mostly in Japanese.

Wow, that was amazing!

Hey, Ana-chan?

Yes?

What were you reading in the middle there?

I wasn't reading anything!

Huh? But...?

What?

Oh!

It's still playing.

Huh?

We're finally having some Japanese food.

We've been eating bread all day!

Not bread, bagels!

Ana certainly loves her rice!

Yes!

Can you pass me that seaweed roll?

Th-That's the end!

Ana-chan, I don't really understand, but it must have been difficult for you.

What are you talking about?

It's been ages since I've been able to really enjoy the English way of life!

It was a relief!

It didn't seem that way at all.

Well, let's not say anything.

I'm next!

Hm?

I just filmed an exclusive story!

An exclusive story?

Play

This is...

That's me!

Shock.

Chika boobs!

What do you think you're doing?

Well, it's just an exclusive story.

It sure is hot again today!

Um... This is the street that goes to school.

We're presently on our way to the school swimming pool.

You're still doing that?

Yes.

'Cause my portion of summer homework is independent research only.

What do you mean by portion?

Let me copy the portion of homework that you're in charge of later, okay?

I haven't done it yet.

What?

You said you were going to finish it in one week!

You're the one who decided that! Not me!

Besides, we didn't divide it.

Man!

How can you say such irresponsible things?

Watch out!

That was close!

What are you doing, talking to yourself?

Looks like it's going to rain.

School Zone

Oh no! It's raining!

I should have brought my umbrella.

Um...

I have one, but...

This is a tight squeeze.

Everyone, stop crowding under it and move out a bit!

Then why don't you get out, Micchan?

Really, Ana-chan, why didn't you bring a bigger umbrella?

Huh? How can you say that?

You know the old saying, "Be prepared and you'll be happy."

Ouch! You just stepped on my foot!

Are you okay?

Stop thrashing around!

Hey!

Micchan, you're the one that's thrashing!

It doesn't look like it's gonna stop, so we'll have to cancel our pool trip.

I'm gonna go look for an umbrella.

I'm going too!

Matsuri-chan, your belly button!

Huh?

We have to hide our belly buttons quickly!

They say that the thunder spirits will steal away belly buttons!

Huh? O-Okay.

You sure know a lot about Japan, don't you, Ana-chan?

Oh! Well, that's because...

...there's an old saying, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."

Oh yeah, my Grandma in the country said that too.

But what do the thunder spirits do with the belly buttons after they take them?

Well... Um...

It's Onee-sama!

The thunder spirits?

Yes, I was wondering what they do with the belly buttons they've taken.

They probably turn them into electricity.

Really?

I wonder if it tingles and zaps when they take your belly button away.

Maybe.

Really?

Forget about that!

Let's go to the pool! The pool!

We can't in the rain.

What? Then let's film "Final Blow! Chika's boobs are fake!"

Cut it out, will ya?!

But, I have to film something interesting for my independent research.

If you can film it, will you stop?

Huh?

Well, if the weather is good next week...

Let's all go to the beach.

The beach!

You'll really take us there, Onee-chan?

Yes. But in exchange...

...you have to promise to finish your research there, Miu.

Yes, yes!

It's decided then!

Let's go to the beach!

It's the ocean!

I can smell the ocean!

There aren't many people here. It's perfect!

Yes.

So, Miu.

Where's your video camera?

Huh? Why would I bring something like that to the beach?

She forgot. Completely.

I feared she might, but I never thought she'd actually...

Don't forget, it is Micchan.

Come on! Let's go swimming already!

Okay.

Hey, Chi-chan, why are you wearing your school swimsuit to the beach?

And you too, Matsuri-chan?

It's fine.

Besides, I don't have another one.

You're an older student, so you should be sexy like me!

What's so sexy?

You don't even have breasts!

On the other hand, Ana-chan...

...compared to Miu, she's...

You don't have much to brag about either!

Now I can finally relax!

Yeah, really.

Hey, don't just lounge around there!

You! You...!

...no-booby sisters.

Since we're here, we might as well have some fun and play!

Ana-chan, to your right!

Straight ahead!

Um, but...

Right there!

Um...?

I'm sorry. I was wrong!

Oh, Miu-san!

Please, let me play!

Are you REALLY sorry?

Yeah! Yeah!

Oh! I can't see anything!

Okay, now spin. One. Two.

Three. Four. Five.

Matsuri-chan!

Are you okay?

Yes.

Straighter!

I have to go further?

I feel like I've walked a long way.

I don't remember it being this far.

Not yet! Not yet!

Okay!

Okay, stop!

Turn left!

This way?

Note: Grilled Corn

Now, say you want one grilled corn.

What?

Are you feeling better now?

Yes.

Here I go!

Here, Ana-chan!

Matsuri-chan...

Hey, stop splashing!

...do you want to try swimming a little bit?

Here I come!

B-But...

After all, we did come all the way to the beach.

And you're wearing your bathing suit.

I'll go with you!

Okay?

Okay...

That's right. Keep your body straight.

Is that Matsuri-chan?

Does this count as swimming?

It looks like she's drowning to me.

Help her out if she needs it.

I said, "Help her"!

Huh? Where's Onee-chan?

Where is she?

I'm over here.

How did that happen?

Matsuri-chan, you swam there all by yourself.

All the way here?

See? If you practice, you'll learn how to swim!

Really?

Teach me, too!

You already know how to swim.

So?

Fine.

Okay, try swimming.

Okay! Here I go!

Huh? Where's Onee-chan?

Feel free to swim as long as you like.

Hey! What do you think you're doing!

Note: Frusciante

The waves are getting higher.

That's because the mid-summer tide is almost here.

Summer is almost over.

You sure know a lot of things, Ana-chan.

No, no. You see...

Hey! We're gonna go soon.

Okay!

Onee-chan! Ana-chan is amazing!

I-I told you! It was nothing!

You know the saying, "He that toucheth pitch shall be defiled."

She sure is an expert on Japan!

Like I said...

She's got the spirit of "wasabizuke."

You mean "wabisabi," right?

That was fun!

Yeah.

What?

Independent research.

School starts tomorrow. Will it be done on time?

Nah, I don't even have my shocking footage yet.

Oh, really.

Hey, Chi-chan?

What?

Can I copy your homework book?

No!

Why? It's your responsibility, right?

Then, what are you responsible for?

Independent research!

Mine.

Can I use your desk, Onee-chan?

What are you going to do?

My homework.

Oh, okay.

That reminds me, what happened to Miu's independent research?

I don't know.

No, it can't be.

You did this, Micchan?

Note: Sixth Grade Independent Research MIU: General News.

What? I only got a silver ribbon?

Note: Silver Prize She focused on the uniqueness of each of her friends. It was very good.

"She focused on the uniqueness of each of her friends. It was very good."

During summer holidays...

...my friend's sister who lives next door...

...said she had to become a Parisienne to quit smoking, and travelled to Italy.

Note:

My crybaby friend made friends with the water spirits in the country.

My English friend, who's bad at speaking English...

...played detective at her summer house.

My friend with no personality...

...went to the big ocean in search of romance, treasure and bigger breasts.

This is all nonsense!

If I'd submitted this, I might have gotten first place!

Huh?

Final blow! Chika's boobs!

I said, stop it!

What are we gonna do about that?

wasurekaketa yume wo omoidashitara

When I remembered my forgotten dream

fui ni kimi no egao ga ukandekitayo

Suddenly your smile came to mind

ashita sae mada shiranai

Without even thinking about tomorrow

nee asonde bakari ita ano hi

We used to play all day

kyuuna sakamichi demo

Even when there was a steep downhill

nee heiki na furi shite hashitta

We ran as we pretended to have no fear

isoide isoide

Hurry! Hurry!

mimimoto de sasayaku itazura kageboshi

A naughty shadow whispers in your ear

sukaato yurameki

Our skirts fluttered

suzukaze ga hiza wo tataita

As a cool breeze tapped our knees

anone kimi wa ima doko ni imasuka?

Where are you right now?

Woo hoo! It's festival time!

I'm a little nervous, 'cause I've never worn a yukata before.

There's goldfish scooping, cotton candy, and lots of food stands!

Let's go watch the fireworks later. Hey, where's Micchan?

Welcome! Welcome!

It looks like she set up a shop.

She's a stranger.

Just pretend we don't know her.

Hey, Nobue-oneechan! Over here!

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Festival

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