Hakumei and Mikochi (ハクメイとミコチ)

There.

Whoa, over there, too...

What is that?

An egg... house?

Welcome, there.

Who're you?!

I am Jada.

That is my home and my shop.

Welcome to Salon Jade Egg.

Episode 12

The Egg Beautician

A beautician... Are you really?

Whether you believe it or not is up to you.

Well, it looks interesting...

Can you give me a cut?

Oh? Really?

I had planned on taking a day off today, but... oh well.

One guest, coming through!

Why's this necessary?

Wow...

I'm going to straighten up a bit, so please wait.

Are these your tools for work?

That's right. I cut hair and stuff.

Hm...

I guess it does look like a real salon somehow.

You're kind of rude, aren't you?

Okay, this chair is open. Sit down.

Okay.

What kind of egg is this?

An ostrich egg or something, maybe?

Why doesn't it fall over?

Okay, that's enough questions from you.

It's my turn next. What kind of cut do you want?

Oh... I'll let you decide.

Oh...

You're brave, aren't you?

Oh really?

Then, I choose a Mohawk. I'll prepare the razor!

Sorry. I'll decide after all.

What?

But as for a hairstyle... hmm...

I think a Mohawk would look good, though...

A Mohawk would be great...

Make it short.

Huh?

I want it drastic, just like yours.

Dear me, are you sure?

It looks really light and I think that's cute.

Oh, oh my.

This kid is too much! Your compliments won't work on me, though!

What's with that tone?

Here have a candy.

I think they just worked...

Well, first of all, I'll dampen your hair.

Okie dokes.

Ms. Chestnut.

That's "Hakumei."

Hakumei, you have such nice curls.

They poof out on rainy days, though.

It's the same for me.

But they're fine like a child's and such a pretty color.

You're kind of embarrassing me...

What do you usually do about a cut?

I get my roommate to cut it.

What kind of hair does your roommate have?

Her hair is smooth and black.

I wonder if she likes Mohawks...

I have no idea...

The Sewing Scissor Stylist

Hey, Jada...

Have you been doing this for a long time?

Let me see...

I opened my store three years ago...

But from the time I was in my hometown, I always played with hair.

I knew it. That totally explains it.

The moment you started to work, something about you changed.

Hm? Jada?

Give me a minute.... I'm going to make preparations for a Mohawk after all!

I'm sorry... Please don't.

Hey, Miss, I'm done.

Here comes the Mohawk!

How is it?

Wow! It's not bad!

Right?

You really are a beautician, huh?

Yes, I'm actually a beautician...

I'm gonna bring my roommate here with me next time!

Since I take irregular holidays, come by with no expectations, okay?

Oh yeah. Jada?

What?

Can I come back again even if my hair hasn't grown?

Hakumei, come here for a second.

I'll tell you a secret about my house. Keep it confidential, okay?

A screw?

That's why it doesn't roll away.

Ah, I see.

Come over any time. I'll take out the screw and wait for you.

Isn't that how you change your location?

I'm home.

Welcome back.

Wow, you look neat and clean!

Hey, Hakumei! How's it lookin' over there?

There's no problems with the reinforced part.

Alright, then we're done.

Here's the hand towel.

The joint filler on the third windmill is gettin' a bit worn down.

We should fix it while it's still warm.

Well, we're done fer the day. Good job.

Hey, Iwashi!

Let's go for a drink!

Huh?

I'll pass. I'm gonna go home and sleep.

What?

You always say that and never come with me to drink.

I'm so tired I'll fall asleep straight away if I go drink after work.

Then how about on our day off?

If we don't get a move on the bus'll leave.

Huh?

Mikochi.

Oh my, Hakumei. Master.

Sure has been awhile. On the way home from shoppin'?

Yes. I stopped on the way to develop new products for the tea shop.

Hm...

Mikochi, let's hang out in the city all day tomorrow...

together with Iwashi.

Huh?!

That sounds nice.

Then we'll have lunch at that shop...

No, I...

Is there any other place you want to go to?

I'll see ya tomorrow.

We're meeting at the grand staircase before noon, okay?

Thanks, Mikochi! That made things easier.

Episode 13 A Day Off

Oh, there he is!

Whoa whoa whoa...

Sorry, I was sleepin'...

You're forgiven if you pay for lunch.

I don't remember you ever payin' cuz you were late.

It's a joke. I'm hungry, so let's hurry and go.

So, what're we gonna eat?

Food from the Toni region at Poppy Park.

Hey, Iwashi...

Where do you usually go shopping?

At the store in front of my home.

What about for clothes?

I have one article of clothing so I won't buy more.

Master?

Next time, let me measure your clothing size, okay?

O-okay...

I found it. Here it is.

Sure is different. Lots o' large guests here.

I hear the shopkeeper is a stoat.

Hup.

It's nice that the seats are wide.

Three beers and...

Didja even find Poppy Park?

Yeah, that's this place here.

It's just the name of the place.

Oh? Was it demolished?

Twenty years ago.

You really don't come to the city, do you?

You really don't come to the city, do you? Pickles.

Iwashi. Do you want anything else?

Alcohol and something to eat.

Ultra-spicy chili potatoes.

Sorry for the wait!

Okay, here goes...

To Iwashi's city debut...!

And the completion of the windmill inspections.

Cheers!

Ah, this is delicious.

It tastes kind of strange.

There's some sort of herb in this beer, isn't there?

Hey, I wouldn't really call this ultra-spicy...

Another beer!

Okay!

I'm not used to eatin' all this, but everythin's delicious.

Right? That's because today is the "Iwashi probably wouldn't come here" tour!

First I'm hearin' of that...

It's okay, you have to try the mustard pickles.

Okay...

You can put that in the burrito, you know.

Like this?

Hm, I think I'll buy this and take it home.

I'm glad it suits your tastes.

Oh yeah, Hakumei...

Will you change the bond joint for the windmill?

What the heck... You wanna talk work even in a place like this?

It just came to me...

Well, then...

About the ratio of sand...

Yeah.

Just one bit higher might help...

I am so stuffed!

That was a bit much for lunch.

But there's a clothing store somewhere around here, right?

This might be a second hand clothing store.

Want to take a little peek inside?

Hey, come on in.