Tsubomi
It's already this late. Well...it's been a while since I've connected. I suppose I'll look at my new relative's face.
Tsubomi's Mother
Oh, Tsubomi! It's been a while, how are you?
Tsubomi's Father
We were worried since you haven't been in touch much.
Tsubomi
Long time no see. ...Sorry I haven't been able to contact you much. I'm doing well as always.
Tsubomi's Mother
Really? Oh, speaking of which! I saw a bit of a feature on your troupe on TV the other day! Wasn't that you on screen?
Tsubomi
Yeah, just by chance. I was on screen for a little bit.
Tsubomi's Father
You were facing forward and standing tall. That was just like you, Tsubomi.
Tsubomi
I-Is that so? That's embarrassing. I don't really watch those kinds of things myself...
Tsubomi's Mother
You know, Mum felt a bit relieved. Even though we're apart, I realised you're properly walking your own path.
Tsubomi
Thank you. But I'm still not there yet. I'm planning to work even harder from now on.
Baby
Baa!
Tsubomi
Oh, the baby...! So cute...
Baby
Mm, mma, mmaa!
Tsubomi's Mother
That's cousin Shiori-chan's child. A girl. Shiori-chan is greeting other relatives, so I'm looking after her, but this child is just so full of energy...
Baby
Daa!
Tsubomi
Wow, she really is. So energetic. I wonder if the camera is that interesting to her?
Baby
Abuu! Baa, baa!
Tsubomi
Whoa, so close...! Ahaha, can you see me? I'm Tsubomi onee-chan, okay?
Tsubomi's Mother
She's been curious about everything lately. A bundle of curiosity.
Tsubomi's Mother
Now now, that's not good. If you touch that, it'll break. Come on, it's time to go back to your mother.
Tsubomi
That child is cute. I feel healed too somehow.
Tsubomi's Father
It reminds me. When you were little, at Christmas you ran around the house clutching a present box.
Tsubomi
Huh...did that really happen?
Tsubomi's Father
Yes, it did. You kept holding it tight and ran around happily with energy.
Tsubomi's Father
I'm so glad you got a present, Tsubomi!
Tsubomi
Yeah! This is my most precious treasure!
Tsubomi
...!? What's that...geez, I don't remember that at all...
Tsubomi's Father
Heh, I see. But you know, Dad will always remember.
Tsubomi
...
Tsubomi's Father
It's about that time. Everyone must be tired, so shall we call it a night?
Tsubomi
...Right. Thank you for connecting today.
Tsubomi's Father
I was happy to see Tsubomi's face after so long. I'm glad you seem well. Isn't every day difficult with school and stage work?
Tsubomi
No, I'm fine. I'm properly balancing both, and thanks to that, every day is fulfilling.
Tsubomi's Father
That's good then...oh, also, it's a cold season, so don't catch a cold.
Tsubomi
Okay. You too, don't push yourself. Tell Mom to stay warm too.
Tsubomi's Father
Yeah, I'll tell her. ...Well then, see you again, Tsubomi. If anything happens, call right away.
Tsubomi
Yeah, thank you. ...See you later.
Tsubomi
Both Mom and Dad seemed well. That's good. ...I've been so busy lately, I haven't been able to keep in touch much.
Tsubomi
(I've been protected too...and made it this far.)
Tsubomi
Then, to not let go of the precious treasure I hold in these hands...I need to aim for even greater heights and devote myself.
Tsubomi
(To have lots of good news to report to them both...)