GROW UP SHOW -Sunflower Circus- (グロウアップショウ ～ひまわりのサーカス団～)

Ouch, ouch.

Stand up!

Oh, no...

CLOSING AT THE END OF JULY ASUNARO GARDEN

Those two are twin sisters.

Is there any way that you can arrange for them to stay together?

Yes. Yes.

They won't let me be with Akane anymore.

I don't want that.

It's really coming down, huh?

Oh, it's so chilly. I want to eat something warm.

All right.

SUNFLOWER CIRCUS

We're so sorry. We'll be going now!

What? Oh, just hold on a second. Maria!

What's this?

It smells so good.

It's called stew. It's delicious!

All right, put your hands together.

Be careful, it's hot.

Thank you for this meal.

Thank you for this meal.

ABSOLUTE AUSTERITY JUST ONE SECOND HELPING OF RICE PUT ALL EQUIPMENT BACK AFTER USE

You can have up to one extra serving of rice, okay?

So what are you two going to do now?

I don't know, going somewhere that I can be with Akane.

Do those interest you?

What are they?

They're juggling clubs. We use them in the circus.

I'll catch it, so want to try tossing one to me?

Nice and easy.

There!

Do you two have any interest in the circus?

Big Sis!

Sorry. I messed up again.

Oh, who cares about that?

You have a bump. Are you okay? Does it hurt?

For the millionth time, Isuzu. I can still see your body.

You shut up. I'm still trying to figure out the timing.

I don't need to hear your excuses.

What did you say? Huh?!

One more time, from the top.

What did you say?

You need to put some ice on that. Wait here.

One more time, from the top!

What did you say? Hey!

DESIGNATED PRACTICE SITE #26 JAPAN CIRCUS COLLECTION ASSOCIATION

Widen your stance more, and make sure you don't lose balance.

Okay.

All right, let's see you try it.

Hey, good timing.

What're you doing?

Get away from my sister!

Oh. Sorry.

Don't apologize to Mizuka, Big Sis!

I'm the one who asked her to show me.

We're almost done, so wait for me.

- Please. - All right.

Should we put the rope up higher?

Yes. But that would change the timing, wouldn't it?

It's getting a little chilly.

Yeah. Looks like it's going to rain.

You're still looking in the wrong direction.

Try to catch them without looking at your hands.

Okay.

I did it.

Thanks.

Right, practice that everyday so you'll be able to do it every time.

All right, your turn, Ms. Akane.

I have some good advice that you're in need of.

You can keep it to yourself.

Hey, come back here!

Listen, at 50 yen per lesson, I'll never be able to pay you back, Ms. Maria.

Hey, you're eating something.

It's kuzumochi that we received as a gift.

Would you like some?

So sweet!

Make sure you leave some for the others.

No! That's not why I'm here.

Increase my rate, please.

My total debt's way too high.

Isn't that why I'm giving you this special chance to earn some money?

I call it, "Mission: Mizuka's Hands-on Guidance."

Act now, and you can receive Mizuka's dedicated tutelage for 50 yen per hour.

I'll be right back, so don't move an inch from there.

Ms. Maria, please give me a job. I'll do anything.

Oh, I know, there's a circus nearby that uses animals,

and I might be able to steal their techniques,

so would it be all right if I went to observe them?

You're talking super fast.

Do whatever you want.

Mizuka!

Akane?

I'm coming in, Akane.

You sure looked like you were having fun.

Yeah. I was finally able to catch four.

Good for you.

Akane, I'd like to practice more with Mizuka.

Why? You have me, Big Sis.

Right now, I need Mizuka's help.

Are you saying I can't be the one?

Mhm.

She only trained me for a short time, and I improved.

I want to get better at this.

Who cares about that, anyway?

Isn't it enough just to be together?

That's how it's always been, remember?

That's not enough to get by anymore.

You're a traitor.

Akane.

Excuse me, coming in.

There are no signs of commotion in town.

Which means we should assume Francois has fled into the mountains.

Silence.

I don't blame you for being anxious.

I myself am absolutely worried sick about Francois.

If I could, I'd rush out to search for him right now.

Ringmaster!

But it would be too dangerous to launch a search in these unfamiliar mountains.

If any of you were to get hurt, I wouldn't be able to stand it.

And so I will bring Francois home myself, without fail.

I've already asked the locals for their cooperation.

I'm also offering some reward money.

Reward money?

Who's there?

Oh, it was just an apple.

I'd like to practice more with Mizuka.

Dummy, you dummy!

Who's there?

She's so late. Mizuka would never miss mealtime.

And where the heck are Aoi and Akane?

Hey, Aoi.

What's wrong?

Akane's gone off somewhere.

What?

I looked for her, but I couldn't find her.

Everyone, we're going to search for her.

Mizuka's not back yet, either.

Mizuka's probably fine.

Francois!

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Who are you?

What are you doing here?

Hey, hold up.

It's so dark, I can't see anything.

Okay. Gotcha.

Jumbo?

It's not what you think, all right?

I wasn't making fun of you. It just slipped out.

That's not what I meant, okay?

So what are you doing here?

Where did you come from?

Francois!

Reward money!

I see. What a horrible owner.

Does this hurt?

No? Thank goodness.

He says that he saw a girl who looked like Akane head into the mountains.

It'll get dark soon.

It's too dangerous to look for her if we split up.

Let's head into the mountains together.

Akane!

Aoi, don't worry, all right? Let's go home together.

Maybe Mizuka's also...

She's probably fine.

No.

This is an offering for the gods. You can't take it.

Yeah, but I'm getting hungry, too.

So scary.

Francois!

Hey. Francois.

You've got to be Francois, right?

Huh? Ms. Akane?

What are you doing here?

You beat me.

Huh?

I never thought someone would beat me to it.

Ms. Akane.

What do you want?

Please give me a share.

What are you talking about?

I'm talking about the reward money being offered for that elephant.

What do you mean, reward money?

The definition of reward money is when

money is given as a token of appreciation to someone

in return for their cooperation on a task.

Why is there a reward out for him?

Because he escaped from the circus.

Isn't that why you were looking for him, too?

Because of the reward money?

Don't lump me in with you.

Are you telling me to hand him over for money to his horrible owner?

I won't let you have him, got that?

Take this! Water pistol!

Gotcha.

Hey, don't worry, she can take it. Do it again.

Hey, wait, Ms. Akane...

Come on.