Hanamaru Kindergarten (はなまる幼稚園)

This late already?

Oh no, oh no, oh no!

If my first year as a working member of society is going to be like this...

...I'm worried about my future.

What is she doing here by herself?

Excuse me, miss.

What are you doing here?

Miss?

You're...

...hitting on me!

Hitting on you?

You're hitting on me!

I saw it on TV!

Men try to pick up cute girls.

It's the beginning of a relationship.

Someone hit on me!

But on TV, the girl didn't fall in love with the guy who hit on her.

She fell in love with someone else.

I'm sorry! We're not meant to be together.

What's wrong with this girl?

Hey, is your name Anzu?

Anzu, where are your mommy and daddy?

Daddy's working.

Mommy went to get something she forgot at home...

...so I'm waiting here.

I see.

Mommy's here!

There she is.

Look at the time!

Well, I've got to get going.

Okay.

See you later.

Later.

Watch out for cars.

Thanks for waiting.

Anzu, who were you waving to?

A man hit on me!

Hit on you?

Wow, Anzu. You're popular just like mommy.

Gold Star Kindergarten Entrance Ceremony

Gold Star Kindergarten

A Gold Star Entrance Ceremony

Starting today, you'll be attending Gold Star Kindergarten, Anzu.

Wow!

Wait, Anzu!

What is this?

What?

It's a water fountain.

There's lots of places for water to come out.

What's this?

These might be towel hooks.

Towel hooks?

There's one hundred times as many as our house.

That's an exaggeration.

What's this?

It's a jungle gym.

You climb and play on it.

Climb it?

Think you can climb up here?

Kindergarten is fun!

Faculty Office

Late on the day of the entrance ceremony.

Tsuchida, you must think you're a big shot.

I'm sorry.

The truth is, I was so nervous last night I couldn't sleep.

The entrance ceremony reception has already started.

Ms Yamamoto is taking care of everything herself.

Ms Yamamoto?

Here you go. You're in the Sakura Class, Anzu.

Here's your badge and souvenir.

Thank you.

Let's go, Anzu.

Excuse me. My name is Tsuchida, and I'm starting work today.

Sorry for being late.

You're the fabulous Mr Tsuchida, right?

I've heard about you.

Wait, fabulous? Me?

You don't need to address me like that. I'm not that great.

I'm Yamamoto. It's nice to meet you.

Oh, excuse me.

See you later.

Bye-bye.

Here are your badge and souvenir.

Good morning.

Good...

Good morning.

Good morning.

She's so beautiful.

I made the right choice becoming a kindergarten teacher.

We'd like to begin the entrance ceremony.

Please divide yourselves into the Sakura and Peach Classes and line up.

It'll start any minute now.

Yes.

I'm a little nervous.

It'll be fine.

Let's work hard together.

That's very encouraging, Yamamoto.

That shirt is a wonderful colour.

It looks great on you.

Really?

She blew me off...

Starting today, you will be spending your days with your friends at this kindergarten.

She's so pretty.

Hey, I'm Anzu.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Hey...

You should listen quietly when the teacher is speaking.

Those are adult manners.

Manners?

She's cute.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

I hope we can be friends.

Please speak up if you have any questions or concerns.

Nice to meet all of you.

Next is Sakura Class' Mr Tsuchida.

It's that guy from earlier.

He's a kindergarten teacher.

Hello, everyone.

My name is Tsuchida.

I graduated this spring and have started working here.

So he's Mr Tsuchida.

It's a pleasure to meet all of you.

I heard a male teacher started working this year, but I didn't know he'd be teaching my child.

A male teacher? How unusual.

He was a still a student not long ago. Is he really reliable?

I didn't think people would respond this badly to a male kindergarten teacher.

I can't embarrass myself in front of Ms Yamamoto.

I've got to finish strong.

I don't have much experience as a teacher...

...but I've always loved kids.

I wish we had that female teacher.

Me too.

But Mr Tsuchida really does love kids.

How do you know that?

That little girl...

Because...

...she's a student here.

How do you know?

Because Mr Tsuchida hit on me!

What?

Mr Tsuchida hit on you?

He hit on her?

A teacher hit on a kindergarten student?

It's because I'm so cute.

She's a flirt.

What does that mean?

What are you saying?

I didn't hit on you!

I never hit on you!

No!

There's no reason for me to hit on her!

That's not what I meant when I said I like children.

I like adult women, just like a normal person...

...preferably someone with big breasts.

What am I saying?

He's unreliable, but he doesn't seem like a bad guy.

Wait, that's not what I meant to say!

You're probably right.

Mr Tsuchida, you're so funny!

Thank you.

But wait, I'm not trying to entertain you!

So that's the guy that hit on Anzu.

Huh?

No, that's impossible.

I'm Anzu.

Sorry we couldn't have a proper conversation earlier.

I'm Hiiragi.

H-Hiiragi? That's a difficult name.

You can call me Hii.

What's your name?

Koume.

What? I can't hear you.

You probably shouldn't force it.

This is terrible.

That was rough.

Explaining myself to the kids and their parents took all my energy.

Your explanation was incoherent, but I think they saw your sincerity.

Incoherent...

That's not what I meant...

I'm worried about my future.

You'll be fine.

Everyone makes mistakes at first.

I thought adding a male teacher would be fun...

...but maybe it's a little too fun.

Not at all. He'll be worth training.

What's wrong?

My ribbon...

Your ribbon?

My brother gave it to me.

It's my precious ribbon.

That's too high up. We can't get it.

We can get it.

Really?

Leave it to me.

It's dangerous. You shouldn't do this.

I'm fine.