Journal with Witch (違国日記)

Tips from Makio-chan

Vocab

Pick a main theme

Focus on what I want to say most

Write with the intent to kill

Sounds scary

What do I want to say?

I don't have anything to say...

Nothing to say

Have things settled down?

Yeah, for now.

Glad to hear it.

Kasamachi

Yeah, I guess.

Actually, can I vent for a bit?

That's rare for you.

I've learned it's not always bad to complain.

Go ahead.

I have to admit I was shocked when I first heard

that my stubborn old man was in the hospital.

But what's been the biggest headache

is his damn attitude toward the hospital staff.

That's a strong tone!

Are you good?

Isn't someone going to hear you?

It's fine. I'm outside right now.

But man, I hope I don't turn out like that.

With the nurse, he was all like, "Hey, you!"

Who knew he'd be this bad even on his sickness?

I seriously couldn't believe it.

I hear you.

Well, I suppose it means he's well enough to be rude.

Kasamachi-kun.

Yeah?

It might take time, but I hope you break free of that curse.

You and me both.

Although I'd say you're further along than I am.

Well, you learn to pass down the good and get rid of the bad.

Curse...

Curse

C-u-r...

Journal with Witch

Episode 10 Bind

Emiri, do you want soup too?

Yeah, but I don't need toast.

Here, take it to the table yourself.

You're a high schooler now.

Okay.

Put the paper down, darling.

Right.

Emiri, don't forget your lunch.

Okay.

Makio-san told me she was having a hard time making bento boxes.

Kojima-san is actually a scientist!

Someone that pretty works in science?

I wonder if novelists have to pull all-nighters.

I dunno.

It's funny, 'cause last time I went over there, she was day drinking.

Really? I wish I could do that too.

Her dress underneath the white coat is a nice sight.

What are you talking about?

That's considered sexual harassment in this day and age.

She's shared some other photos with us for our viewers.

Kojima-san is sharing her life as a woman in science on social media...

I'd say that comment itself is harassment.

Huh?

Always has been.

Oh... Right.

The same route to school as always.

Crowds of people. Children running.

White breath.

Vending machines with cocoa and...

Milk Cocoa

Milk Cocoa

A poster's smile.

Hey, let's go skiing.

Hey, let's go skiing.

Um... Bicycles. Trains.

"S" for... school field trip.

"P" for... puffs of cloud.

"D" for... dwarf flying squirrel?

"L" for lines of trees along traffic.

"C" for...

Curse.

How did that turn into a word chain game?

Emi—

Emiri!

Oh, Chicchi!

Hey, and Asa.

"Chicchi"?

Chiyo-chicchi and I have chemistry together.

Huh.

Emiri and I are gonna be pals in the science track next year.

Pals?

Wait, you're choosing the science track?

I guess so after all.

And the way she says your name...

Yeah, like the English "Emily."

I've been asking Chicchi for advice since she's doing science.

Yeah, I'm gonna be a doctor.

Wow.

Since both my parents are doctors and all.

Isn't that awesome?

Not sure how I feel about following in their footsteps, though.

Catch you later.

Morning, Sakura!

Morning!

Hey, did you hear about the pop quiz in math?

It's not a pop quiz. They told us last year.

What? I totally missed that!

Come on, first-years! Run like your life's on the line!

Yoshimura, pick up the pace!

Roger that!

Run for your life. Run, baseball team, run.

What? No way.

For how long?

Hey, there she is.

Get a load of this.

Apparently Shinozaki's going out with Hashiba!

Can you believe him?

Cool.

What's with that reaction?

Well, I don't really care.

But he tried so hard to get with you!

Don't you think it's way too soon?

It's fine. It's not like I like him.

Dang. She's too good for him.

Shut up.

Class is starting. Get in your seats.

"What happiness to sit in intimate conversation with someone of like mind,

warmed by candid discussion of the amusing and fleeting ways of this world...

But such a friend is hard to find, and instead you sit there doing your best

to fit in with whatever the other is saying, feeling deeply alone."

Take note from Morimoto and remember to review your exercises.

Great job.

We covered this in class.

We'll have end-of-term exams next month.

Okay, get your textbooks out.

Let's move on to today's lesson.

Starting on page 234...

Someone on the science track.

With a perfect score on her quiz.

Cloudy skies are a pest.

How did you do on the quiz?

Bombed it. I didn't study at all.

Neither did I.

November 27th

Juno-san

I want to become the person I want to be!

November 27th

Juno-san

I want to become the person I want to be!

I want to become the person I want to be! I want to become the person I want to be!

I want to become the pers—

What?

Really?

Oh... Wait, what day is it?

I'm home.

Oh. Right.

"Welcome home."

Never mind that.

So, what day will that be?

Huh? No, I don't remember.

I don't intend to.

All right. I'll ask her.

Yeah, she comes first.

Okay.

Mom

Hey, listen...

I'm home.

Oh, yeah, welcome back.

So, it's almost—

Wait, that reminds me.

Huh? What?

When's your birthday?

September 4th.

Sorry, I totally screwed that up.

Well, you didn't seem to celebrate yours either.

So I just figured birthdays weren't a thing here.

It's not like that's a rule or anything.

And never you mind about my birthday.

Adults have enough reasons to get together to eat and drink.

I'm sorry. We'll celebrate this year.

On both of our birthdays.

Oh, okay.

And to make up for missing your last birthday,

we'll have a little party to celebrate our first year together.

Wow! Okay.

Also, one more thing...

I meant to talk to you about this.

We're coming up on the anniversary of your parents' death.

If you want to do something for it, we'll fit that in too.

Do something for it?

Could be anything.

We can visit their grave or have a monk come over.

Something typical like that,

or, if you want, maybe talking to me or someone else.

Whatever you'd like.

Of course, doing nothing is also an option.

Just think about it.