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Mb | Oct 7, 2023 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
In this episode, the Yuzuki family is introduced, consisting of four brothers who have been living alone since the death of their parents several years ago. The eldest, Hayato, is a 23-year-old high school teacher. Mikoto, the second son, is 13 years old and in his first year of middle school. Minato, the third son, is also 12 years old and in his first year of middle school. The youngest son, Gakuto, is 6 years old and in his first year of elementary school.
The episode begins with a typical morning in the Yuzuki household. Hayato is worried that everyone will be late for school, while Minato is less concerned about time. Mikoto helps with the laundry, and Gakuto is excited for school. Minato feels overshadowed by his brothers, especially Mikoto, who seems more responsible and reliable.
Later at school, Minato learns that Mikoto was late because he was helping with the laundry. Minato feels inferior to Mikoto, who is only 11 months older but seems more mature. Meanwhile, Hayato struggles with his responsibilities as a teacher and substitute parent for his younger brothers.
Minato decides to take Gakuto to a local fireworks festival to prove that he, too, can be a responsible brother. They enjoy the various activities at the festival, but Minato grows increasingly worried that he might run out of money for the tram ride home. Meanwhile, Hayato and Mikoto notice that Minato and Gakuto are missing and set out to find them.
As the fireworks begin, Minato feels guilty for not being a better brother and worries about what Hayato will think. At that very moment, Hayato finds the two. Instead of scolding Minato, Hayato cleans a small wound on Gakuto’s foot, and they watch the fireworks together. Gakuto thanks Minato for taking him to the festival, and Minato feels validated.
The episode ends with the brothers peacefully having breakfast together, and Minato volunteers to help with the laundry, signaling his willingness to do more for the family. The underlying theme is that, despite their individual shortcomings and frequent quarrels, the Yuzuki brothers are bound together by love and mutual support.
The episode begins with a typical morning in the Yuzuki household. Hayato is worried that everyone will be late for school, while Minato is less concerned about time. Mikoto helps with the laundry, and Gakuto is excited for school. Minato feels overshadowed by his brothers, especially Mikoto, who seems more responsible and reliable.
Later at school, Minato learns that Mikoto was late because he was helping with the laundry. Minato feels inferior to Mikoto, who is only 11 months older but seems more mature. Meanwhile, Hayato struggles with his responsibilities as a teacher and substitute parent for his younger brothers.
Minato decides to take Gakuto to a local fireworks festival to prove that he, too, can be a responsible brother. They enjoy the various activities at the festival, but Minato grows increasingly worried that he might run out of money for the tram ride home. Meanwhile, Hayato and Mikoto notice that Minato and Gakuto are missing and set out to find them.
As the fireworks begin, Minato feels guilty for not being a better brother and worries about what Hayato will think. At that very moment, Hayato finds the two. Instead of scolding Minato, Hayato cleans a small wound on Gakuto’s foot, and they watch the fireworks together. Gakuto thanks Minato for taking him to the festival, and Minato feels validated.
The episode ends with the brothers peacefully having breakfast together, and Minato volunteers to help with the laundry, signaling his willingness to do more for the family. The underlying theme is that, despite their individual shortcomings and frequent quarrels, the Yuzuki brothers are bound together by love and mutual support.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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