A Summer Solstice Story (夏至物語)

7:20 a.m. Tōru left in a hurry as usual.

Tōru, who always eats breakfast no matter how late he'll be getting to the office.

"I can't start the day without Yūko's home cooking."

Tōru, who says such nice things.

In the room after Tōru leaves, a joyful breeze blows.

And in the Tōru's empty rice bowl, a joyful breeze.

It's our first summer together.

SUMMER SOLSTICE STORY

Back and forth.

Back and forth.

Back and forth, back and forth.

Back and forth, back and forth.

Why does Tōru go to work in this heat?

Back and forth. He goes diligently back and forth.

Sales, sales.

8:43 a.m.

Water temperature: 26°.

Air temperature...

31°.

Tōru, who only hits me the same number of times as he gets scolded for not bringing in a contract.

But it's alright if it makes you feel better, Tōru.

It's proof that we love each other.

I want to be loved as much as the number of bruises.

I love you as much as the number of bruises, you know?

The cigarette burns on my thighs will never disappear.

They're permanent proof of our love.

Saturday, August 1st. A high school student in Kōtō commits suicide because of bullying.

Sunday, August 2nd. A police officer in Arakawa is arrested for stealing 3,000 yen.

Monday, August 3rd. A human wrist is found in a park in Setagaya.

Monday, August 3rd. A pachinko parlor manager in Sumida strangles his bedridden mother.

10:17. Tōru should be walking around Ōimachi right about now,

wiping the sweat off his brow since he hasn't yet brought in the contract.

Poor Tōru.

He's not suited to be a salesman.

He's always been tongue-tied.

That's the thing I've always liked about Tōru.

When he gave the science class research presentation in high school...

When he participated in the class qualifier for the speech contest in middle school...

When he made a speech for the student council election in elementary school...

Be careful when smoking in bed. Please walk quietly in the corridor. -Manager

10:23.

11:54...55.

Don't leave water on the floor. Be careful with fire.

12:08.

Numerous water-related incidents.