One Week Friends (Isshuukan Friends)

Did everyone bring theirs?

Yeah.

I'm sure you know this, but we don't have much time left.

Let's finish all our summer homework today!

Yeah.

Okay.

The final day of summer vacation...

We decided to face what was left of our summer homework.

I already finished all mine.

Huh?

#9 Last Day with Friends.

There are ten pages of math handouts.

They assigned too much math this year...

Every year, you put it off until the very last day.

Listen, this is what most normal students do!

I'm sure you finished all yours on the first day again.

Doing them later is a hassle.

Fujimiya-san, what about you?

I did some every day, so I only have a bit left.

That's no surprise.

I knew an honor student like you would have nothing harsh to say.

Sorry for being such a harsh honor student.

I'm most worried about you, Yamagishi-san.

I've been waiting to hear that.

Ta-da!

I knew it...

When I called you yesterday,

you didn't even remember what had been assigned.

Actually, it's more like...

I forgot summer vacation was ending.

How did you manage your summer homework until now?

I copied someone else's.

You haven't changed at all.

Oh, yeah.

You two are childhood friends.

What?

We are?

Huh? Weren't you in elementary school together?

Were we?

Yeah.

Were we in the same class, too?

Yeah.

I make it a point to only remember fun things...

Oh, that's right!

Did you remember something?

Yeah, there's a TV show I wanted to watch.

It's starting soon.

Do you want to watch it downstairs?

All right.

Kaori-chan, watch it with me.

It's really interesting.

But our assignments...

It's only a little break. Come on, let's go.

A break?

We haven't even started yet...

Just to be sure,

you aren't getting annoyed with Yamagishi-san, are you?

This much doesn't bother me at all.

I've seen how she usually acts.

I know she doesn't mean any harm.

You're surprisingly observant.

Despite what you say, you worry about her.

You really are a busybody.

But you're starting to annoy me.

Huh?

Hase-kun, did you make any progress?

No, none...

If you don't understand something, just ask.

Okay.

You, too, Saki-chan.

Hooray.

Everyone should have reliable friends.

Especially you.

Everyone, I brought tea and snacks.

Thanks.

Sorry about the mess.

That's fine... You're doing your summer homework, right?

Thanks for the food.

Shall I help?

Huh?

I thought doing assignments with you might make me feel young again.

Um...

Oh, right. I baked some cakes today, too.

Come down later, and have some.

Hooray!

Make yourselves at home.

Your mom's so friendly.

You think so?

Well, good luck.

You should show some restraint.

I'm getting sleepy, too.

You, too?

What about your work?

Oh, yeah... I almost forgot.

Let's finish our assignments.

If we all work together, we'll be done soon.

I'm finished.

That was quick. You really did have only a little left.

Yeah. Can I help with anything?

No, I'll try a bit more on my own.

I really am terrible at math...

You're probably thinking about it too hard.

Huh?

Math is like a puzzle or a game.

There's a clear answer, and you're going on a journey to find it.

But there are many ways to reach that answer.

That's why it's so fulfilling when you find the solution.

There are ways to find an answer promptly, or more freely.

Even roundabout methods

can bring you to a definite solution.

The method may not be pretty,

but when the answer you worked hard to discover is right,

it makes you happy.

That's why I think the problem-solving process is important.

Sorry! I was rambling!

No, it's totally fine.

Kaori-chan, you really do like math.

Let's take a break.

These look delicious!

I heard you were coming over, so I started baking this morning.

Have all you like.

Is tea all right?

I'll help.

I'll help, too.

Could you take these to the other room?

Sure.

Saki-chan, there's a tea tin in the cabinets.

Could you get it?

Okay.

Is this it?

Yeah, thanks.

Was there a student this tall in my elementary school?

I don't think he was always that tall...

Those are pictures from when Kaori was in elementary school.

We took a family trip over summer vacation.

It feels like we've returned to that time.

Every day, Kaori seems so happy.

Now she says she can't wait for school to start.

Six months ago, I couldn't have imagined it...

That she would make friends and be smiling this way.

The power of friendship is amazing.

I haven't done anything.

Oh, are you more than friends?

Huh?

I'm kidding.

I wish I could be your little sister.

Then I'd get to eat delicious cakes like these every day.

Today is special.

Ah, there's more, so have all you like.

Okay.

These are so good, I could eat them forever.

If there are any leftover, can I take some home?

Of course.

All right.

Hase-kun...

Should I bring some more tea?

Uh... Okay.

How about you, Kiryu-kun?

Sure.

Give me a minute.

I'll go with you.

I wonder if I'm helping Fujimiya-san...

Huh?

Fujimiya-san's problem hasn't been resolved.

It may even be a problem that can't be solved.

But the process is important, right?

In Fujimiya-san's words,

the process is more important than the solution.

If that's true, then aren't things fine as they are?

Yeah.

Yeah, you're right...

What? What are you talking about?

Nothing.

I was just saying this cake is better than anything I've ever had.

You're exaggerating.

No, I mean it.

I should probably head home.

I said I'd be back by dinner.

Can you finish your assignments yourself?