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

What is that?

It's freezing.

That was cold!

You're finally awake, Chi-chan!

It's snow! Snow!

Snow?

Give me a break...

It's freezing!

Today is Christmas Eve!

Present

It's too heavy!

This is a guy's job, isn't it?

That snowman looks like he's upside down.

Try doing a head-stand and looking at it.

Yeah, whatever.

Chi and Miu, come and help me shovel snow.

Satake!

Can you hear me?

Satake!

Ana-chan, help me!

I can't! This is impossible!

I'm slipping!

How many hours will it take them to get here?

I can't make it.

Should I help them? Should I not help them?

Matsuri-chan!

There.

How so?

It's a New Year's Mochi!

Oh, I see.

Cut it out! It's Christmas, not New Years.

That's so pretty.

It looks like a Christmas tree.

Yes, it does!

It's called "heavenly bamboo."

Heavenly bamboo?

Come to think of it, I've seen it in a flower shop before.

You hang it up during New Years.

That's right!

Can you eat the red berries?

If anyone can eat them, it would be you, Micchan.

Thanks, I'll take some!

What did you mean by that?

It doesn't feel like Christmas at all in our house.

We don't even have a tree to decorate.

At Ana-chan's house, they have decorative lights outside.

The tree is really big. It's so beautiful!

I'm jealous.

Is that so?

It's my Mom's hobby to put them up every year.

It's so showy that it's kind of embarrassing.

I'm exhausted.

Nobue-oneesama!

Onee-chan, there's steam coming off of you.

Let's all get warm!

Does my head look like a kettle to you?

I just shoveled all the snow, so I'm boiling hot!

Chi, why don't you stop playing so much...

...and help with the year-end cleaning?

It's gonna be New Years in just a few sleeps.

But it's Christmas before that.

Bah. Who cares about Christmas.

There.

Let me guess... Santa Claus?

Yes.

What kind of Christmas presents did you all ask Santa-san for?

Um?

I'm getting new clothes bought for me!

Huh? Bought?

Oh, that's right.

Matsuri-chan still thinks Santa's...

Oh, I'm sorry. I slipped and lost my footing.

Miu-chan, are you okay?

What did you ask for, Matsuri-chan?

I want a Harry Potter book.

Oh, a Harry Botter book, huh?

Not Harry Botter, Harry Potter.

Hey!

I'm putting up with the freezing cold, so at least play the straight man!

Ana-chan, do you want to come inside and drink hot chocolate?

I'd love some!

Invite me to drink hot chocolate, too!

Oh, you were here too?

That's the oldest line in the book!

Go on ahead upstairs.

Okay.

Hey, Chi?

What are you guys doing?

I haven't seen a Riko-chan dollhouse in a long time!

I-I'm just playing along with Matsuri-chan.

Micchan brought it up from downstairs.

We're in the middle of tidying.

Why'd you have to bring it out again?

Thanks for taking care of my Riko.

Fine. Fine.

Riko-chan, dinner is ready.

Oh! It looks so good!

I'm home!

Today is Christmas Eve, isn't it?

Yes, Papa.

It's a good thing that our house has a chimney, Riko.

If there's no chimney, Santa can't get in.

By the way, is it true that your friend Matsuri-chan's house doesn't have a chimney?

Oh! Papa!

Then Santa won't be going there!

I heard that if you keep your window unlocked, it'll be okay.

Santa-san will come through the window!

That's not Santa, that's...

Dear, why don't you go have a bath!

Anyhow, Santa's not...

I give up! I give up!

Um...

What?

I hate to ask this, but... is Santa-san not going to go to Miu-chan's house?

Well, at my house...

I...

I won against Santa when I was six years old.

Won?

What do you mean?

The first time was when I was three.

I asked for a traffic light.

He delivered three flashlights.

When I was four...

...I asked for a hot spring.

I got a Secret Hot Spring Tour set of bath salts.

When I was five...

Note: Sumo wrestler

Then on my sixth Christmas...

Note: A huge mountain

Santa gave up.

To Miu

Dear Miu-chan, your wishes are too big for me to grant.

From now on your mother and father will give you your Christmas presents.

Miu-chan, try to go easy on them.

From Santa.

That Santa was a huge let-down.

You wanted a traffic light for Christmas?

I feel bad for Santa.

Poor Miu-chan.

How old was I when Santa stopped coming here?

I'm home!

Onee-chan, is it true that Santa isn't real?

It's a lie, right? There really is a Santa, right?

I bet Chi doesn't even remember that.

School Zone

Hey, Nobue-oneechan?

Huh?

Does all this have a point?

We're going to show Matsuri-chan the real Santa!

But I'm a fake.

I'm so sleepy...

Hang in there. It won't take long.

Let's go!

Santa aside, is it really necessary for us to dress up like this?

Actually, why do you even have this costume set, Micchan?

Why are you being so shy?

Onee-chan, someone is coming!

Because...

What do you mean, because?

Oh, you're so mean!

Lovey-dovey couple approaching!

Why are you so worried? It's not like we're doing anything wrong.

Stop it. It's embarassing!

Monsters!

What are they?

Oh! So cute! Are you Santa Claus?

Is this for a special event or something?

Actually, we're giving away a vacation in Hawaii to the best couple in the city.

Really?

No, no, it's not true.

So, what are you guys doing in a place like this?

Nothing.

It's a part-time job, isn't it?

How much do you get paid per hour?

It must be awful, having to work on Christmas.

Shut up.

It's none of your business.

Whoa, scary!

I was just asking a question. You don't have to get mad.

Let's go. Single people get bitter so easily.

Uh-oh, he shouldn't have said that.

Huh?

Toshihiko-chan!

Why don't you just break up already, you stupid couple.

Let's go.

Onee-chan, you shouldn't take your frustration out on other people.

Sakuragi

The window is open a little bit.

She really made sure Santa-san could get in.

She's sleeping. Soundly.

Onee-chan, the present.

Santa, hand it over.

Sure thing!

No dumb jokes allowed.

Which of these two squeaky hammers did you drop?

The iron one, or the copper?

Neither.

Let me see. Harry Potter. Harry Potter.

Hey, Onee-chan! There's already a Harry Potter book there.

The same one.

Now that I think about it, Matsuri-chan said she asked Santa-san for it.

That's right.

Of course this would happen.

So, this was a waste of time?

Shut...

Santa-san?

Go, Santa!

Okay!

Merry Christmas!

C-Cold.

Um...

Um, that...

That book that you wanted...

It's your present.

Thanks!

Sorry to wake you.

Well, we're going now.

We still have work to do.

Okay.

Keep up the good work, Santa-san.

Yes.

Good night.

What in the world did I think I was doing?

Yeah, really, Nobue-oneechan!

If the reindeer talks that much then there's nothing for Santa to say.

We didn't even get to give her the present.

Just be quiet.

I'm a bad Santa anyway.

But Matsuri-chan looked happy.

And she was half-asleep.

At least we kept her dream of Santa alive.

What are you saying?

You guys just stood back and watched.

Why are you in such a bad mood?

She'll find out one day.

So, what was the use of doing all this and drawing it out?

Ana-chan, how long did you keep believing that Santa brought you presents?

Me? Um...

You can't remember?

No, it's not that.

A long time ago, my English grandmother...

Was Santa?

Keep quiet, you.

When I was very little, I asked my grandmother...

I asked, "Is Santa real?"

She asked me, "What do you think?"

When I said I thought he was real...

...my grandma smiled.

And said, "Whether he's real or not..."

"...if you believe he's real, he'll come."

So? Does that mean he's real or not?

D-Don't ask me!

I didn't really understand at the time...

But, I don't think it's about whether he's real or not.

I think the act of believing in Santa... brings him to life.

It's a little lacking. I'm not convinced.

What are you trying to do, Miu-san?

In other words, Santa comes to those who believe in him, right?

Yes, he comes, he comes.

Or rather, he goes.

What happened to you, Onee-chan?

She's snapped.

Come on, let's get home before we catch a cold.

Hey, hey! Wait!

Give me a piggy-back ride!

That was dangerous!

Get off me, you idiot!

Go, reindeer!

So cold!

The snow's piled up again.

Come on, Chi, help me shovel snow!

Chi!

She's already gone.

Why do I have to be the one to do everything all the time?

Huh? Where's the shovel?

Those girls.

I can't get my bike out now.

What lovely weather!

Hey there!

Good morning! You're up early, Onee-chan.

I'm off!

Have a good day at school!

Hey, hey, Chi-chan!

What are you doing, Micchan? You'll be late!

Wait a second! I'll come out the front door.

I keep telling her not to come in through the window.

Good morning!

Good morning!

Good morning!

Come on! Just let me copy your homework.

I said, "no"!

Hey!

Huh?

Where are you going, Nobue-oneechan?

To school, of course.

It's unusual to see her up so early.

Is something going on?

Actually, the other morning, I think she said she spotted a good-looking guy.

What?

A potential boyfriend?

No way. That's impossible.

Ah... And so...

...as though nothing has happened...

The seasons repeat themselves...

Not even glancing up, Sasazuka?

Go stand in the hallway.

Huh?

I don't want to.

The English picture book I borrowed from you is really interesting.

Really?

It's all Greek to me.

I mean, it just didn't have much to it.

Hmm... Really?

But, the book you lent me is so interesting!

"I was a cat."

You mean, "am a cat"?

Is that right?

I wonder what Nobue-oneesama is doing right now?

Yes. I wonder what kind of guy he is?

Nah, forget it.

Hey, do you want to eat candy at Meibundo on the way home today?

We're not supposed to eat on the way home.

Besides, haven't you already spent all of this month's allowance?

Oh! That's okay.

It'll be your treat!

What? Why?! No way will I treat you!

Sensei!

Chi-chan won't let me copy her homework!

And she won't treat me to candy on the way home! She's stingy!

You sure have a lot of nerve, Matsuoka.

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?