Wadaiko Girls (藍に響け)

Translation by fatema (mydramalist) fatemasubs (tumblr)

Dear Lord,

Only to You, I submit myself day and night.

May my prayers reach Your presence.

Listen to my screams.

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Amen.

Amen.

May grace and peace from God our Father,

and from the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

Accompanied by Sister too.

A few years ago, the novel "Kani Kousen" started to gain popularity again.

You know about it?

No.

You must think your life is far away,

from the lives of the poor and destitute in a harsh working environment, right?

We don't think so.

Is it true?

At the moment,

the world is faced with a very serious problem of social inequality.

I hope you all think about this too.

Coffee shop after school?

It's delicious.

What's everyone's winter break plan?

Ikuko?

I'm going to Dubai with my mother ;)

Dubai!

That's nice.

Hikari, you're going to England, right?

Yes, I think it's the third time.

Uh, you don't remember?

I know right.

Tamaki, you'll keep practicing, right?

Yes.

When's the recital, huh?

Ballet classes makes you really busy.

Yes, I hear that too.

I feel like I can eat as many as I want, don't you agree?

Yes, it's delicious.

All together 1,683 yen.

I'll pay with this card.

First, scan the card.

Then press this and enter the amount.

And lastly, hit this.

Thank you very much. - Thank you very much.

The plastic bag.

Thank you very much.

Welcome~

Welcome~

I'm home.

Yes?

Tamaki, I'm home.

Hey, what about dinner?

I already ate.

I see.

There's still food downstairs, eat up.

Thanks.

Want to go eat pancakes?

Don't want to eat it with strawberries.

Hey, where's Tamaki?

A ballet lesson or something?

Looks like someone is popular.

Oh, can't wait.

No, I'm not here for this.

What?

Good work.

Matsuzawa-san?

Tamaki-chan, you may go home now, good work.

Good work.

Mom, I'm home.

Nene, welcome back.

Why you are here?

Uh, you know her?

Yes, same class.

Ah, so that's how it is.

But Matsuzawa-san, having a part-time job..

Dinner is ready, hurry up and go eat!

Fine, but is this really okay?

Go fast!

Alright.

Tamaki.

Where have you been just coming back now?

It's no big deal.

Uh, what?

She is inviting you to come with us.

Me?

Have a look! What's that?

A festival?

Does it look like a festival?

Wadaiko*

*Large Japanese Drum Show

Why her?

Who knows?

You're interested in taiko* lately, right?

*Drums

That's not true.

How could I play drums?

That's right, there's no way she'd be interested.

If you have free time, come.

Maria, Arisu, let's go!

Hey, wait!

What's up with them?

What is going on?

I don't know.

I want a front row seat! *-*

Why did you come here?

Can't I come?

Your friend?

No.

We're just in the same class.

Then she is your friend.

I'm Tsukasa ✩彡 Kotoho's older brother.

Thank you for coming today.

Do you like taiko?

Not really.

ru~de

Senpai!

Good work. You were so cool.

Good work.

That's great.

Honestly,

I am very sorry.

No, it's my daughter's fault.

Breaking the school rules.

That's not true.

When she arrives, please tell her to come home.

Tamaki-chan is really thinking about you...

Tamaki-chan?

Why are you here?

Quit your job today.

Why do you need to work part-time?

I am sorry.

It's not Hoshino-san's fault.

Wait, Tamaki!

Say something!

What's the meaning of this?

I also want her to join.

You're serious?

Nothing wrong with that, right?

After all, we are short on members.

Yes, right?

I agree.

Okay.

But under one condition,

compete with me!

If you win, I'll let you join.

What do you want to compete with?

We're going to play the eighth note rhythm for 30 minutes.

Very difficult. - Isn't 30 minutes too long?

Take it or leave it?

I will do it.

Kanno, teach her how.

You are sure?

Yes.

Bring the drumsticks.

Alright.

Everyone get ready!

Okay.

First, open your feet shoulder-width apart and bend your knees.

This is the basic posture in wadaiko.

This is how the drum beats for the rhythm of the eighth note.

Do it continuously like this.

Okay, let's get started.

Nene, watch the time.

5 more minutes.

Are you alright?

Leave already.

She lost, no complaints, right?

Didn't you say we're short on people for the long (Nagado) drum?

That's right.

Tamaki.

I'm sorry about your part time job.

Your consideration made me happy.

You even quit ballet practice..

Mother.

I'm fine.

Great, great!

Wait for me!

Ko-chan, don't run here!

Start from here.

All right, from the top!

Yes!

Sorry for the wait.

Place this towel around your neck.

Be careful, it might be a bit hot.

How is it? Okay?

Hold it like that and take a deep breath.

Inhale.

Exhale.

Inhale slowly.

Exhale.

Again, take a breath.

Relax.

OK.

How are you lately? Is school fun?

The taiko practice? Good?

Oh, I see.

Next time, let me hear you play too.

Give me the towel.

It should be easier to talk now.