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Yamato Nadeshiko! is a Japanese girl

who is graceful,

full of strength and intelligence;

a real woman!

(Yamato Nadeshiko Contest)

Well then, those who want to be today's Yamato Nadeshiko,

those who are true women,

come forward!

(One month earlier)

(Yamato Nadeshi-Con Voting Box)

Asakawa-san.

(Who will be this year's princess?)

Matsura-san.

- Wow, that's really terrible. - Koike-san.

You're in big trouble, huh?

Okay, I'll transfer some money to you.

What's your bank account number?

Wait. Who the hell are you?!

You keep saying, "It's me, me, me!" Are we in the J-League?

[Note: Ore, ore! - phone fraud where you pretend to be someone's relative by starting conversation with "ore ore." Also what Japanese soccers players shout to get the ball.]

I hate chalk. It makes me sick!

Look, there is only one vote left.

It's been decided.

This year's participant in the Nadeshi-Con will be

(Yamato Nadeshiko Contest candidates)

Miyakozuka Ryo-san.

(Miyakozuka - 17 votes)

If it's Miyakozuka-san, then we have a chance of winning this year.

Yeah. It's as if the word "Yamato Nadeshiko" was made to describe Miyakozuka-san.

Hey, you guys!

Yamashita joined this high school because it's her dream to win the Nadeshi-Con!

That's right. Be more considerate of her feelings!

But isn't she actually a guy?

Break, break, break!

Both fighters, back to your respective corners.

Excuse me,

what is this Nadeshi-Con?

Oh, right. You're a transfer student, so you don't know about it.

We have to go back to the late Heian era

and the beginning of the fourth year of Juei.

[Note: Heian Era (794-1192); the fourth year of Juei is fictional, since the Juei Period lasted 3 years only (1182-84)]

During the fierce battle between the Heishi and Genji armies at the frosty lands of Yashima,

there was a girl, who had nothing to do with the battle, living in the outskirts of the capital.

She was the daughter of a noble family.

She was known as the most beautiful girl in the capital, and was also modest.

She loved flowers, read poetry, and was good at cooking.

She was known to be perfectly accomplished as a woman.

That girl loved the Nadeshiko flower,

[Note: Nadeshiko are pink dianthus.]

so Japanese women who were beautiful and graceful as she was

were called Yamato Nadeshiko after her.

It is said that a lot of men fought each other to win her heart.

Princess, would you please become my wife?

Wait a minute!

I knew we were destined to be together from the moment I saw you!

We couldn't talk much today, but

please let's start with being friends!

Please ma-ma-ma...

Please become my first and last lover.

Let's run together after the stray cat that ate the fish!

The noble girl was confused by so much love.

Finally, she selected two of the samurai.

The one whose arrow pierces this fan will become my husband.

Well then, shoot!

The two samurai had to compete for the girl's love in an archery contest.

One samurai trusted fate and closed his eyes.

The fan and arrow which bonded them were sacrificed at a temple.

Then the both of them were married and lived happily ever after.

At our high school, we select one representative from each year

and have a contest to prove they possess the qualities of a true woman.

That's the Nadeshi-Con.

A girl who is graceful, dignified and has a superior quality of behavior...

So that's Yamato Nadeshiko.

With her graceful appearance

I can clearly see the true essence of Yamato Nadeshiko inside Miyakozuka-san.

Welcome to the preparation room.

Why are you here, Kitora-kun?

For the Nadeshi-Con.

I have to participate in this contest because it's connected to flowers.

Flowers are real diamonds.

This contest is the greatest chance to tell people how wonderful they are.

I see.

And why are you here?

Just let me be, okay?

The four Nadeshi-Con disciplines are

dressing in a kimono, tea ceremony, flower arrangement, and cooking.

Right?

So it's the art of being a woman.

Exactly.

Meaning the girl who wins will be the "King of Girls."

She will be recognized as a representative of all women

and will sacrifice the arrow and a nadeshiko flower at the shrine to honor Yamato Nadeshiko.

Actually, I'm only good at things like breaking tiles with my bare hands.

That's right.

By the way, have you decided who will be your attendant?

What is an attendant?

Attendants support the contestants during the Nadeshi-Con.

They give advice to the contestants and help them.

One who supports Miyakozuka-san?

Isn't that a job that's perfect for me?

Kitora, would it be alright for a guy to do it?

Actually, it has to be a guy.

It would be unfair if they were too skilled,

so girls are forbidden as attendants.

Miyakozuka-san?

Yes?

I'm not sure if I can be of much help, but

would you let me be your attendant?

Asuka-san?

I will support you.

Miyakozuka-san,

I will turn you into Yamato Nadeshiko.

They are drawn to each other like a bee to a flower.

Tachibana-kun, are they datin...

Oh, what did I do?

Aren't you third year's Oharida-senpai?

Wow, you're cute!

You won the Nadeshi-Con last year, right?

And I won the year before that as well.

Oharida-senpai

leads the Tea Ceremony Club and the Flower Arrangement Club.

And she's the ace of our Archery Club!

She's qualified as a sommelier and patissier of vegetable meals, and has a license for preparing fugu.

[Note: fugu - blowfish and can be poisonous if not prepared correctly.]

I'm the third year's Nadeshi-Con representative this year as well.

I wanted to take it slowly this year,

but I'm afraid I can't because I was selected again.

Miyakozuka-san, are you the second year's representative?

Yes. I'm looking forward to it.

Too bad you won't win this year. But you still have next year, so don't feel sad.

Speaking of which, Masamune-kun,

are you really planning on being her attendant?

Yes.

Really?

Miyakozuka-san,

let's compete fairly and give it all we've got.

Okay.

How does it look?

Juta, your side is too high.

And now?

Okay!

What's next?

- Now, put some nadeshiko flower stickers on it. - Hello.

What?!

I'm the first year's representative?

Isn't that great? You seem to have got the most votes.

What?

But it's a girls' contest. Why did they choose me?

Stop complaining. It's already been decided!

Show your manly side and create a new type of Yamato Nadeshiko!

I really think that's impossible.

You opened my eyes.

What?

I was about to leave the path I'm meant to walk on yet again.

Thank you, Kuriko-chan!

Alright, I'm going to win this!

She made him accept it completely.

A girls' contest? How stupid.

Look, Asuka-san is her attendant!

Well, since it's Miyakozuka-san, even Asuka-san can't ruin her chances.

Senpai, who will you choose as your attendant?

I don't need one.

Hey, woman.

Oh?

What's wrong with this rude guy?

Unbelievable. You don't even know my name.

You must have been overwhelmed by my beauty, so you can't move anymore.

That happens a lot.

Feel blessed! I, Tonomine Hajime, will humbly act as your attendant.

I understand your desire to become close to me, but I don't mingle with common people.

This way your victory is certain. You should thank me.

Can't you see I'm unreachable for you?

Though they talk of different things, the conversation goes on.

A bad omen!

Here.

I understand you're happy about partnering with me,

but there's no need to go crazy about it.

When you're begging me on your knees, I guess I have no choice.

Obedience is a woman's virtue.

Wow, they actually communicated.

The cooking task is different every year.

Let's learn how to make chirashi sushi so you have something that fits any task.

Okay.

Chirashi sushi is something you eat on special occasions.

But you can also make it on normal days so it acts as a wild card.

Then, let's begin.

Okay.

Let's start with the omelet slices.

I hereby would like to start the Yamato Nadeshiko-Contest!

I'm your host for today, Tachibana Kuriko!

You're so cute, Kuriko...

(Yamato Nadeshiko Contest)

Let me first introduce the judges.

The director of Ginyuri High, Masamune Kiyomi-sama.

The priest of the Nadeshiko Shrine, Nakano Akira-sama.

The head of the PTA, Emori Toshio-sama.

Now, let me introduce our contestants for today.

(Yamato Nadeshiko-Contest)

First is the third year representative, Oharida Miyabi-san.

Oharida-senpai!

Here comes the defending champion!

She won the last two times.

And this will be the third time!

I'm sorry.

Next is the second year representative, Miyakozuka Ryo-san.

Let's get this contest fired up!

PPPH. Yeah!

Next is the first year representative, Ariake Yamato-san.

What?

What?

No way.

I'm Ariake Yamato, a real man.

And I will show you how I turn into a real woman!

You there!

Boys are not allowed to enter the competition.

- Didn't you know that? - What?

Why are men forbidden here?

Why did you choose me in the first place?

Why did the fireflies die?

[Note: Allusion to the movie "Grave of the Fireflies"]

Next, let me introduce the attendants who will support our wonderful contestants.

The third year representative's attendant, Tonomine Hajime-san.

And the second year representative's attendant, Masamune Asuka-san.

Asuka! Asuka-sama!

It's nice to see your son participating.

He's not good at things like this so I'm a bit embarrassed.

There's no such thing.

Tonomine, why are you here?

Of course it's to defeat you, Masamune Asuka, my arch rival.

The first task is to dress in a kimono!

Contestants together with their attendants will choose a kimono, and have 10 minutes to dress.

Start!

I'm done!

If you're going to dress yourself, then do it perfectly.

I see you're charmed by me. It happens a lot to men.

There is no one in this world who can keep up with my perfection!

Leave it all to me.

All girls are flowers.

I will make you bloom.

I'm ready!

Miyakozuka-san, sorry, but

could you turn around for a bit?

I'm done.

What's this?

This style of binding is called "Fukurasuzume" and creates a soft impression.

The vividness of the kimono is underlined by the hairstyle,

while the graceful eye-make up keeps everything from being too flashy.

A great job as to be expected from you,Tonomine.

While the colors create a fresh image of vitality,

the Fukurasuzume sash also accentuates her cuteness.

Even though you're my rival, I have to admit this is really well done, Masamune.

The collar. The tail. The waist.

Both girls' arrangements...

Judges, please give us the results.

The score is even.

(Nadeshi-Con Score Table) (Oharida Miyabi 3, Miyakozuka Ryo 3)

It's all thanks to me because I'm beautiful no matter what I wear.

It's all thanks to me because I can make anyone look beautiful.

They are both really pretty!

You're right.

This year the level is really high.

The contestants will make tea and the attendants will drink it.

Start!

So-so fast!

It's done.

It's like jelly?

Because of the high speed, the tea is all sludgy.

This is really delicious.

Thank you.

This is...

...really delicious.

Judges, please give us the results.

Oharida-san wins.

Miyakozuka-san, we still have a chance.

Let's do our best.

Yes.

Please use these everyday-life objects to make a flower arrangement.

The attendants have to assess your work when it's done.

Start!

There is nothing to criticize, right?

Exactly.

A really original piece.

Absolutely.

Now, may I ask the attendants to speak.

Masamune-san, please start.

Th-this is a sad work displaying how a warrior, defeated in battle,

dies and becomes one with the earth.

At the same time, it symbolizes the vitality of nature,

showing how mushrooms start to grow out of his helmet, which is all that's left of him.

You certainly found a good way to express this.

Next is Tonomine-san.

The warm red of the maple leaves complements the white peonies above it.

These two colors are prominent.

It's a fusion of daring and delicacy.

But by greedily aiming at exactly this impression to win this competition,

she caused the flowers to lose their souls and hearts.

Miyakozuka-san won!

Tonomine, why did you say those unnecessary things. You idiot!

I can only speak illustratively about things that are truly beautiful.

How are you?

(Break show: The school doctor injects everyone with the "Nadeshiko spirit"!)

Come on!

Come here!

Let's do this!

A girl?

It'll hurt!

So you really want it?

I will take you down any time!

Let's go, with the spirit!

The last task is cooking.

Please make something from the ingredients we prepared in front.

For this task, attendants are not allowed to help.

Please take your seats in the audience.

This year's task is

"Bento of Love"!

"Bento of Love"?

This year's task is

"Bento of Love"!

"Bento of Love"?

Start!

She's as good as a professional.

Gosh, she's so careless!

I want to see the face of her parents.

(The face of her parent)

That's way too much.

She has to put it in differently!

And the oil has to come last.

Tachibana.

Yes?

Could you distract the others for a while?

Why?

I'm going to cook my own meal and then exchange it with hers.

- Are you serious? - Please!

At this rate, Miyakozuka-san won't be able to win.

Okay, Asuka-chan.

Miyakozuka-san, wait for me.

I'll help...

What am I trying to do?

Wait, Tachibana!

It would be rude towards Miyakozuka-san who's trying so hard.

I was wrong.

Miyakozuka-san,

calm down.

From now on, please follow my instructions.

First, make rice in the pot.

This way the rice becomes grainy and has a nice smell.

The water is boiling in the pot, right?

Put dried bonito flakes in there and then lower the heat immediately.

Leave it like this for 15 minutes.

Next, you need

bean paste,

ginger,

green perilla,

white sesame

and scallions.

Cut the ginger, the green perilla and the scallions.

Hold it down so you don't smash it.

Her skills improved suddenly, didn't they?

Don't you think she's being assisted by someone whose skills are better than hers?

What?

Cut the mackerel with the kitchen knife.

No, chop it.

A bit more lightly so the pieces are smaller.

Even though they're apart, they're connected.

Great, Asuka-chan.

You're really "oishii."

[Note: "Oishii" can mean "nice" or "delicious."]

Let's start with Oharida-san. What is this?

It's a Shokado-style bento with vegetables from Kyoto and fish from Setochi.

[Note: Shokado-style bento - square bento box containing cross-shaped separators.]

What is your theme?

"Autumn in Kyoto."

To deliberately let you enjoy the taste of the seasonal vegetables, they are mild-tasting.

And to vary the taste, I used pepper for the broth, making the taste stronger.

That's really thoughtful of you!

Next is Miyakozuka-san. What is this?

It's a rice dish with topping.

You can put broth in it if you like and eat it as ochazuke as well.

[Note: Ochazuke - traditional simple dish with rice in broth or tea]

This was carelessly put together just like that.

This can never taste good.

The rice is burnt.

I can smell the salt!

I can hear the waves!

These things are so fresh they feel alive!

Definitely

this is what real fishermen eat!

Miyakozuka-san,

for whom did you make this bento?

For my father.

For a man who's working hard for his family,

I wanted to make something simple that he would enjoy and feel satisfied after eating.

Judges, please give us the results.

The score is even!

Even?

Since the score is even after the last task,

we'll have a final deciding contest!

But it's really embarrassing.

What?

I didn't mind it until now.

But I realized that, as a girl, I need to have good manners and know how to cook.

You don't have to think like that.

What?

Even if you're bad at cooking and etiquette, I'll be there for you.

W-what? Didn't that sound like a proposal?!

What am I doing?

You mean I should concentrate right now on defeating the rival I face. Right?

Yes, exactly.

That's right. That's exactly what Miyakozuka-san is like.

Let's do our best.

Yeah!

Takeshi-san?

Well then, those who want to be today's Yamato Nadeshiko

those who are true women,

come forward!

Following the legend of Yamato Nadeshiko,

the final decision will be made through an archery competition!

Miyakozuka-san!

Aren't you Kiyomi-san?

Long time no see.

It really has been a long time.

How are you doing?

Good.

Is Miyakozuka Ryo-san your...

Yes, she's my daughter.

I see.

She's a wonderful young lady.

Yes.

But I raised her alone so I guess I didn't teach her all she needs to know.

No, don't worry.

Asuka...

My Asuka seems to be getting along with her really well.

What?

He's my son.

Mondonosuke's son?

I see.

Now I understand.

He has the same skills as his father's.

Skills?

Asuka is really clumsy and can't do anything.

He's completely different from him.

If you'll excuse me.

Each contestant has one arrow,

and the one who pierces this fan will be declared the winner.

Contestants, please get ready.

Miyakozuka-san.

Yes?

How about the loser gives up?

What?

Let's make this a competition over Masamune-kun.

What do you mean?

You're really stupid if you have to ask that question.

I understand.

I'll take up your challenge.

The first one is Oharida-san.

The wind is getting stronger.

The fragrance of flowers is in the air.

Yeah.

Miyakozuka-san,

the wind,

read the wind.

The wind...

I can see

the path of the wind.

In the 21st year of Heisei

the winner of the Yamato Nadeshiko Contest is

second year representative, Miyakozuka Ryo-san!

It's all thanks to you, Asuka-san.

That's not true.

The way you give your best is what charms people.

I think it was wonderful.

Thank you.

You are

the perfect Yamato Nadeshiko to me, Miyakozuka-san.

The arrow stands for bravery that is straight forward and without hesitation.

The fan stands for silent, accepting trust.

When these two are bound to each other,

a fateful love begins, so the legend says.

After that, the girl and the young samurai

are said to have lived a long, happy life together.

But that's another story.

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(Sixth Part - Yamato Nadeshi-Con!)

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