01x03 - Himeko no, Produce

[bunniefuu]

Well, good evening, Kirishima-kun.

What a coincidence.

Yeah, it sure is.

Such a lovely young lady.

Eh?

Is this your girlfriend?

Eh...

Wait. You got the wrong idea!

Um, do you two know each other?

Why yes. We sit next
to each other in class.

But you sure do move
quickly, Kirishima-kun.

You've just transferred and you've
already picked up such a cute girlfriend?

Himeko, this is Haruki!

Haruki, this is Himeko.

- Huh?

- Huh?

- Haru-chan?

- Hime-chan?

- What?!

- What?!

OH BOY, WAS I WRONG ABOUT HER

- EPISODE 3 "PRODUCED BY HIMEKO"

- Are you okay, Nikaido-san?

- If something's wrong, you can tell us.

I'm all right.

I just couldn't fall asleep last night.

It's her fault.

Haru-chan, you've turned into
a really beautiful girl!

I had no idea it was you.

What a surprise!

My camouflage was
pretty convincing, right?

Yeah, you fooled me completely!

I always thought you
were a boy, Haru-chan!

And Hayato said you hadn't changed at all,

that if anything you'd only leveled up
and turned from a monkey into a gorilla!

Hayato?!

You owe me one for that, okay?

But it's just like Hayato said.

You're the same old Haru-chan!

Oh, Haru-chan!
Let's exchange contact info.

I've got my own cell phone,
unlike my brother.

Yeah, let's!
Hayato's so weird for not having one.

Even the food Hayato cooks is all the
type of stuff that Old Gen would like.

Yeah, yeah. Hayato's always been
kind of old-fashioned in weird ways.

Maybe you shouldn't have stayed up
all night chatting on your phone.

Oh.

She didn't sleep at all last night,

and now look at that smile.

Could it be...

Wait.

If you think about it,

isn't it stranger that she
didn't have someone until now?

Oh.

Um...

Damn it. You owe me for this.

Good morning, Nikaido.

You sure look happy there with your phone.

Did you get a girlfriend or something?

A g-girlfriend? No, I... Well...

Kirishima-kun, I don't...

Yes, I did!

See? Isn't she cute?

I hadn't seen her since we were kids,

and, well, last night we got carried
away talking about the past...

Oh, right. She... sure is cute.

How cute!

You two look really close!

Quiet down now. Take your seats.

Thanks.

Watch yourself, okay?

SUPPLY ROOM

Yeah, you saved my butt, Hayato!

Ouch! Go easy, will you?

And what are those things?

I found them at the 100 yen store.

They were 200 yen, though.

Here, this one's yours.

Huh? How could something at
a 100 yen store cost 200 yen?

Oh, I'll pay.

That's okay. You can owe me one.

Actually, I do have one favor to ask.

Look, I really want your...

M-My what?

Are you really...

going to make me say it out loud?

I-I was super late this morning
and didn't eat breakfast,

and I didn't even get
a chance to buy lunch!

Oh boy.

You owe me one.

I don't mind sharing, but I
don't have extra chopsticks.

All good.

I have a bunch of leftover ones from
the convenience store in my bag.

You do?

All she eats is frozen food
and convenience store meals.

Hamburg steak is so good
with all the veggies!

Did you make this too?

I made a bunch a while
back and froze them.

Enough for Himeko's lunch too?

Well, yeah. It's easier to
cook hers at the same time.

I bet. The things you miss out on
as an only child...

Hime-chan's got it good.

Himeko overslept this
morning and barely made it.

Man, what were you talking
about so late anyway?

All sorts of stuff.

Hime-chan knows all about
clothing brands and makeup.

I don't know anything about that stuff.

Oh. Come over to my place
after school today.

Hime-chan's coming too.

O-Okay. But that's a surprise.

Especially since you're so good
at maintaining your camouflage.

Well, that nice girl stuff is only an act.

One more thing...

Haruki.

Actually, never mind.

I don't know what her situation
is and don't think I can ask.

But still....

Hayato, what the hell are you doing?

Haruki.

You sure have changed, Hayato.

Have I?

Mm-hmm. You never used to be so c*ck.

Huh? What are you talking about?

Yeah, I dunno.

Hey, who's that girl?

Isn't that uniform from
the middle school nearby?

It's Himeko?!

Haru-chan!

Hime-chan?

Hurry up, let's go!

Unusual for someone to be
waiting for Nikaido-san.

Yeah, she doesn't seem like the
type to hang out with people.

It must be tough to be so popular.

It's too hot.

It's so damn hot!

Look, it's Hayato! Hayato's here now too!

Oh no!

Hayato, you'd better grab her!

Wh-What the hell?

Hayato, you traitor!

I don't know what's going
on, but quit struggling!

Calm down, Haruki!

Hayato, would you please escort
Haru-chan back into the house?

O-Okay.

Just k*ll me now!

Haru-chan, not only do your clothes
complete the triad of dark, dull, and dorky,

but most of them are all worn out.

Are these shirts even the right size?

You know what?

These aren't just grubby old clothes.

They also look exactly like the
clothes you wore when we were kids.

Your outfit at the store must
have been a rare anomaly.

Yeah, no kidding.

Huh? Am I really that screwed?

But don't worry.

Even if you're still using
the same disastrous wardrobe,

even if we can't bear to
be seen with you in public,

we know that's who you are, Haru-chan.

We won't abandon you.

So, what do you say?

All right, Sensei!

Hayato, can I borrow
Haru-chan this Saturday?

Yeah, I guess we can check
out cell phones on Sunday.

Clothes it is!

We're going to buy Haru-chan new clothes!

Yes, Himeko-sama?

But if we're actually gonna do this,
you'd better be prepared.

That's all for now.

I could use something to
drink after all that talking.

Oh. I haven't offered you anything yet.

Is black tea okay?

Yeah.

Hayato! She may be the same old Haru-chan,

but despite her looks, she's still a girl.

Despite her looks? What a thing to say.

Come on, go give her a hand.

Fine.

Haruki, let me help.

Haruki?

Uh... Ah, Hayato!

This is, well, you know.

It's just because of,
yeah, just, you know.

We're going, Haruki.

Huh?

Huh? Wait, Hayato. Where to?

Hayato? Haru-chan? What's wrong?

Himeko, let's hit the grocery
store, then head home.

Um, okay. I'll get my stuff.

H-Hime-chan too?

I'll be chopping the vegetables,

so you start grating the
garlic and ginger, Himeko.

Roger.

Haru-chan, would you take out
a bowl and grab the spices?

Uh, so even your guests have to help?

Only if it's you, Haruki.

Hayato seems really good at this.

- Thank you for the food!

- Thank you for the food!

- Thank you for the food!

Ah! Haat! I nee wataa!

What are you doing?

Don't you want any?

U-Uh, yeah!

It's hot! But it's so good!

It's been forever since I sat at
the dinner table with other people.

Stop and eat some rice too!

But I gotta keep up with Haru-chan!

Oh, wow.

I don't think I realized how emotionally
drained I've been recently.

So, listen.

At dinnertime, it's pretty
much always just me and Himeko.

So I was thinking, moving forward,

why don't you have dinner here with us?

Huh? But why?

Because you're Haruki.

We're friends, aren't we?

Okay. Because it's me.

That's right.

Sounds like I owe you another one then.

Nah, you don't owe me for this.

Okay, then. It's a promise.

All right.

Oh boy.

They really are best
friends, aren't they?

So if we hit all the shops
along the main drag,

then check the department store at the
end and loop around to the other side,

we should be able to cover
everything in one trip!

Oh my gosh!

There are so many buildings,

I'm surprised you can tell which is which!

Haru-chan, for all that hesitating,
you sure seem to be ready to go today.

Well, yeah! When I decide to do
something, I want to do it right!

And this way, we'll get to have
fun surprising Hayato too!

Yeah, I guess so.

Haru-chan looks great in
what she's wearing today.

Half is stuff I lent her,

but all of a sudden she's an actual girl.

And here I always thought she was a boy.

Back then, to me,

Haru-chan was like...

Oh! You're getting yourself
pumped up, Hime-chan!

Okay, let's hit up all the shops!

Yeah!

KIRISHIMA

Oh, Hayato!

Hi, Mom.

Do you want some?

Oh. Sure.

Isn't that kind of a lot?

Oh, it's fine. If there's any left over,

I'll give it to your father tonight.

Dad, huh?

Um, so does it look
like you'll be alright?

Well, the surgery was successful.

My fingertips do tingle a little, though.

Pretty soon, I'm going to be transferred
to the rehabilitation ward.

How has Himeko been?

Is she still crying?

She's doing well.

Today, she and Haru—

She's out with a friend today.

Okay.

Well, I'd better get going.

Already? Why not sit and rest a while?

Not today.

Oh.

Huh?

M-Mitake-san?

Kirishima-san?

So pretty.

Huh?

They look lovely bundled together.

Vegetable flowers look so
different outside of the garden.

Um, I was pruning!

I wanted to make good use of the
little fellows I chopped off!

Really? That's a great idea, Mitake-san!

Oh! Um...

Hm...

- There really is a resemblance.

- Baa! Baa!

Hyah!

You little punk!

What do you think you're
doing with my Minamo?!

Grandpa!

Huh?

Huh?

Hold it right there, punk.

What did you do to make Minamo cry?

No, I was just...

Are they actually related?

Oh yeah?

How dare you upset my
darling granddaughter?!

- Ouch! Ouch!

- Wait, Grandpa! He didn't!

I'm sorry, kid!

Uh-huh.

So you're the transfer student that's
been teaching Minamo about vegetables?

Grandpa!

Why did you first approach her?

Well, I just—

To hit on her? For a good time?

If you were...

Sh-She reminded me of a kid I used
to know in my old neighborhood!

An eight-year-old girl...

- Baa!

- BAA

Grandpa! Quit acting so
weird to Kirishima-san!

We should go!

Okay.

M-Minamo...

Minamo!

Hmph!

Minamo...

See ya next time, Minamo-chan.

Yeah. Her gramps sure gets
jealous easily for his age!

Minamo.

Mitake-san, um, my hand?

Huh?

Oh! I-I'm sorry!

I can tell your grandpa
is really fond of you.

Uh, yes, he is.

Sorry.

No, you have nothing to apologize for.

My grandpa, on the other hand...

Um... yeah. I guess so.

Yes.

Mitake-san's expression reminded
me of Himeko's when it happened.

Well then, Kirishima-san, good bye.

Um, Mitake-san?

Yes?

Um, well... The garden!

Can I visit the garden again?

Huh?

Yes!

See you soon.

I'm back.

Welcome home.

Huh? Where's Haruki?

She said she's too tired
to come today and would

throw something together at home.

I didn't know Haruki got tired.

What in the world were you doing?

Just shopping, I guess?

Oh, curry? Yes!
Let me know when it's done.

All right.

Today sure was fun.

Wouldn't it be hilarious to
put on something super girly

just to see how much you
can make Hayato squirm?

She's going all out, just for my brother.

TRANSLATION: MICHAEL ARNOLD

TIMING: HENRY LIN
EDITING: ZACHARY CARLYSLE

QUALITY CONTROL: S. BILYEU
TRANSLATION CHECK: ELIZABETH ELLIS

Oh!

Saki-chan!

Running errands?

Yes. I had to deliver the
neighborhood bulletin.

Good for you.

Here, have some
vegetables from my farm.

Oh! This many? Thank you very much.

Not at all.

HIMEKO: LONG TIME NO SEE,
HOW ARE THINGS THERE?

I FOUND HARU-CHAN AND
WE WERE HANGING OUT

KIRISHIMA HIMEKO

Oh, Saki-chan?

Now I wonder who that girl might be.

What do you mean? It's Haru-chan!

Remember? She and Hayato
used to be friends.

Oh, of course.

She sure is a pretty girl.

But what were you saying about
a gorilla? Were you lying to me?

No, she's the one.

Inside, she's just like she used to be.

Even when she's with Hayato.

J-Just like she used to be?

Saki-chan?

Hey, Himeko! Dinner's ready.

Coming!

Sorry, Saki-chan.
Dinner's ready, so I gotta go.

Ah! Hime-chan?

What...

What does this even mean?!