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  • Blossoms of Friendship: A Kyoto Decision

    Blossoms of Friendship: A Kyoto Decision
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Blossoms of Friendship: A Kyoto Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の桜の名所は、今日も多くの人々で賑わっていた。En: The famous cherry blossom spots in Kyoto were bustling with many people today as well.Ja: 冬の終わり近く、ほんのりと桜が咲き始める中、ハルトはベンチに座って深呼吸をした。En: Nearing the end of winter, with the cherry blossoms gently starting to bloom, Haruto sat on a bench, taking a deep breath.Ja: 「どうしよう…」と心の中で呟く。En: "What should I do…" he murmured in his heart.Ja: ハルトは会社から転勤の話を受けて、どちらを選ぶべきか悩んでいた。En: Haruto was troubled about which option to choose, having been told about a transfer from his company.Ja: 向こうから同僚のミユキがやってきた。En: From the distance, his colleague Miyuki approached.Ja: 「おはよう、ハルト君！」彼女は微笑み、隣に座った。En: "Good morning, Haruto!" she smiled and sat down next to him.Ja: ミユキはハルトに密かに好意を持っていたが、それを言い出せずにいた。En: Miyuki secretly had feelings for Haruto but hadn't been able to express them.Ja: 「今日はいい天気ね。桜ももうすぐ満開になるわ。」En: "It's a nice day today. The cherry blossoms will be in full bloom soon."Ja: そこに、ソラが手を振りながら駆け寄ってくる。En: Then Sora came running over, waving her hand.Ja: 「久しぶり、ハルト！ミユキちゃんも元気？」En: "Long time no see, Haruto! How are things with you, Miyuki?"Ja: ソラは海外留学から戻ったばかりで、久々にハルトと再会したところだった。En: Sora had just returned from studying abroad and was reunited with Haruto after a long time.Ja: 「二人で花見なんて、いいね！」En: "It's nice, having a cherry blossom viewing with you two!"Ja: 三人はしばらく話しながら、桜を見上げていた。En: The three of them chatted for a while, looking up at the cherry blossoms.Ja: ハルトはリラックスしてきた。En: Haruto began to relax.Ja: 桜の美しさと友達との時間が、彼の心を少し和らげてくれた。En: The beauty of the cherry blossoms and the time spent with friends eased his troubled heart a little.Ja: 「でも、どうしようかな…」ハルトはふと言った。En: "But what should I do…" Haruto said suddenly.Ja: ミユキは彼を見つめる。En: Miyuki looked at him.Ja: 「ハルト君、何か悩んでるの？」En: "Are you worried about something, Haruto?"Ja: 彼女の優しい声に、ハルトは思わず本音を話し始めた。En: Her gentle voice prompted Haruto to start speaking honestly.Ja: 「転勤の話があって…どうするべきかわからないんだ。」En: "I got a transfer offer… and I don't know what to do."Ja: ソラは彼の肩に手を置いた。En: Sora placed a hand on his shoulder.Ja: 「新しい環境も悪くないよ。En: "A new environment isn't bad.Ja: でも、今の生活も大事だし、ミユキちゃんもいるしね。」En: But your current life is important, and Miyuki is here too."Ja: ハルトは続ける。「そう、友達や大切な人を置いていくのが怖いんだ。」En: Haruto continued, "Yes, leaving my friends and loved ones behind scares me."Ja: 「…私、ハルト君にいてほしい。」En: "...I want you to stay, Haruto."Ja: ミユキが小声で言った。En: Miyuki said in a small voice.Ja: ハルトは驚いて彼女を見つめた。En: Haruto looked at her in surprise.Ja: 「本当の気持ち、ずっと黙っててごめん。En: "I'm sorry for keeping my true feelings silent for so long.Ja: でも、あなたと一緒にいたい。」En: But I want to be with you."Ja: 桜の花びらがふわりと風に乗って舞い落ちてきた。En: Cherry blossom petals softly rode the wind and fluttered down.Ja: ハルトは深く考えた。En: Haruto thought deeply.Ja: キャリアも大事だが、何より彼に大切なのは、彼を応援してくれる人たちの存在だった。En: His career was important, but above all, what mattered most were the people who supported him.Ja: 「決めたよ、ミユキ。僕、ここにいる。」ハルトは笑顔で答えた。En: "I've decided, Miyuki. I'll stay here," Haruto answered with a smile.Ja: 「仲間と一緒に、桜のしたで笑っていたいんだ。」En: "I want to laugh together under the cherry blossoms with my friends."Ja: ミユキとソラは、ハルトの決断を聞いて喜び、彼を応援した。En: Miyuki and Sora were delighted to hear Haruto's decision and supported him.Ja: 花見の集まりの中、彼らの友情と愛情が一層深まった。En: Amidst the cherry...
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  • When Friendship Heals: A Hospital Visit's Revelations

    When Friendship Heals: A Hospital Visit's Revelations
    Feb 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: When Friendship Heals: A Hospital Visit's Revelations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 病院の部屋は明るく、柔らかい日差しが磨りガラスの窓から差し込み、武の休むベッドのシーツに模様を作っていた。En: The hospital room was bright, with soft sunlight streaming through the frosted glass window, casting patterns on the sheets of Takeshi's bed where he rested.Ja: 外では、冬の冷たい風が雪で覆われた木々を揺らしていた。En: Outside, the cold winter wind was swaying the snow-covered trees.Ja: ユイはドアの前で深呼吸をした。En: Yui took a deep breath in front of the door.Ja: 彼女の心は緊張でいっぱいだった。En: Her heart was filled with nervousness.Ja: 最近、仕事と個人的な責任に追われ、時間をうまく調整するのが難しかった。En: Lately, she had been overwhelmed with work and personal responsibilities, making it difficult to manage her time well.Ja: でも、今日は武を訪ねることを決意した。En: But today, she was determined to visit Takeshi.Ja: 彼女は大切な仕事の会議を飛ばして、病院に来たのだ。En: She had skipped an important work meeting to come to the hospital.Ja: 病室のドアを開けると、そこには微笑みを浮かべる武がいた。En: When she opened the door to the hospital room, there was Takeshi with a smile on his face.Ja: 彼は術後の回復中で、まだ体に痛みが残っていたが、それでも彼の顔には楽観的な表情が浮かんでいた。En: He was recovering post-surgery and still had pain in his body, yet there was an optimistic expression on his face.Ja: 「ユイちゃん、来てくれてありがとう。」武は嬉しそうに言った。En: "Yui-chan, thank you for coming," Takeshi said happily.Ja: 「もっと早く来るべきだった。ごめんね、遅くなっちゃって。」ユイは申し訳なさそうに言った。En: "I should have come sooner. I'm sorry for being late," Yui said apologetically.Ja: 「そんなことないさ。今こうして来てくれて嬉しいよ。」武は心からの言葉で答える。En: "Not at all. I'm just happy you came now," Takeshi responded with genuine words.Ja: ユイは椅子に座りながら、武が一人でいることがどれほど辛かったかを思った。En: As Yui sat in the chair, she thought about how difficult it must have been for Takeshi to be alone.Ja: 「助けが必要なときは、遠慮なく言ってね。大事な友達だから。」En: "If you need help, don't hesitate to let me know. You're an important friend," she said.Ja: 武の顔が少し考え込む。En: Takeshi's face showed a bit of contemplation.Ja: 「でも、ユイちゃんに負担をかけたくないんだ。」En: "But I don't want to burden you, Yui-chan."Ja: 二人の間に静けさが訪れたが、それは気まずさではなく、深い理解の瞬間だった。En: Silence fell between them, but it wasn't awkward; it was a moment of deep understanding.Ja: 武はついに答えた。「たしかに、時々は助けが必要だ。ありがとう、ユイちゃん。」En: Takeshi finally answered, "It's true, sometimes I do need help. Thank you, Yui-chan."Ja: ユイは微笑んだ。「それなら、これからはお互いに助け合おうね。」En: Yui smiled. "In that case, let's help each other from now on."Ja: その日、二人はずっと話を続け、互いの気持ちや今後の計画を共有した。En: That day, the two of them continued to talk, sharing their feelings and future plans with each other.Ja: ユイは、自分一人で全てを抱えようとするのではなく、助けを求めることが大切だと学んだ。En: Yui learned the importance of not trying to carry everything on her own but seeking help.Ja: 武もまた、時には友達に支えられることの大切さを理解した。En: Takeshi also came to understand the importance of being supported by friends at times.Ja: 病院の外では、冷たい風が吹いていたが、部屋の中には暖かい光が満ち溢れていた。En: Outside the hospital, the cold wind was blowing, but inside the room, there was a warm light overflowing.Ja: 二人の友情は一段と強くなり、それぞれ新たな一歩を踏み出す準備ができていた。En: Their friendship had grown stronger, and they were both ready to take a new step forward.Ja: ユイと武は、これからも困難を共に乗り越えていくことを心に誓った。En: Yui and Takeshi pledged in their hearts to overcome difficulties together from now on. Vocabulary Words:bright: 明るくstreaming: 差し込みfrosted: 磨りガラスpatterns: 模様swaying: 揺らしてnervousness: 緊張overwhelmed: 追われresponsibilities: ...
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  • Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid Kyoto's Bamboo

    Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid Kyoto's Bamboo
    Feb 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Sanctuary: Harto's Artful Revival Amid Kyoto's Bamboo Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-03-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 京都の冬の朝、嵐山の竹林はしんと静まり返っていた。En: On a winter morning in Kyoto, the bamboo grove of Arashiyama was enveloped in silence.Ja: 緑の竹が空に向かって真っ直ぐに伸び、その間を透けるような日の光が優しく地面を照らしていた。En: The green bamboo stretched straight up toward the sky, with gentle sunlight filtering through, softly illuminating the ground.Ja: 遅れて訪れる観光客の足音が時折響く中、一人の青年が歩いていた。En: Amidst the occasional echo of footsteps from late-arriving tourists, a young man walked alone.Ja: 彼の名前はハルトだった。En: His name was Harto.Ja: ハルトは絵を描くことが好きな芸術家だった。En: Harto was an artist who loved to paint.Ja: しかし、最近は描くことに迷いが生じていた。En: However, lately, he had been experiencing doubt in his ability to create.Ja: 友達から「また京都に行ってみたら？」と言われ、En: A friend suggested, "Why don't you visit Kyoto again?"Ja: 彼はインスピレーションを求めてこの地に戻ってきたのだ。En: So, he returned to this place, seeking inspiration.Ja: 竹林の中で進む彼は、過去のことを考えていた。En: As he walked through the bamboo grove, he pondered past events.Ja: 突然、懐かしい声が耳に入った。En: Suddenly, a familiar voice reached his ears.Ja: 「ハルト、久しぶり！」En: "It's been a while, Harto!"Ja: 声の主はサクラだった。En: The voice belonged to Sakura.Ja: サクラはハルトの昔の友達で、今は京都でガイドをしていた。En: Sakura was an old friend of Harto, and she was now working as a guide in Kyoto.Ja: いつもと変わらず優しさが溢れる笑顔を見せてくれた。En: She greeted him with the same kind smile as always.Ja: しかし、ハルトには彼女の笑顔の裏に何かが隠されているように見えた。En: However, to Harto, it seemed as though something was hidden behind her smile.Ja: 「本当に久しぶりだね。」ハルトは少し照れながら返事をした。En: "It really has been a long time," Harto replied, a bit shyly.Ja: その後、彼らは一緒に竹林を歩きながら話した。En: After that, they talked while walking through the bamboo grove together.Ja: 途中、写真に熱心なダイキが合流した。En: On the way, they were joined by Daiki, who was keen on taking photographs.Ja: ダイキはカメラを持ち、竹の間からこぼれる光を撮影していた。En: Daiki held a camera, capturing the light spilling through the bamboo.Ja: 彼は初対面のハルトにも挨拶し、写真の魅力を熱く語り始めた。En: He greeted Harto, whom he was meeting for the first time, and enthusiastically began discussing the allure of photography.Ja: 「今日は節分だね」とサクラが話題を変えた。En: "It's Setsubun today," Sakura changed the topic.Ja: 「みんなで豆まきに行こうよ。」En: "Let's go bean-throwing together."Ja: その提案に、ハルトもダイキも賛成した。En: Harto and Daiki both agreed to her suggestion.Ja: 節分の行事が始まり、賑やかな祭りの中で三人は笑顔で豆をまいた。En: The Setsubun event began, and amidst the lively festival, the three of them cheerfully threw beans.Ja: 悪いものを追い払うため「鬼は外！福は内！」と声を掛け合った。その時、ハルトはふと心が軽くなるのを感じた。En: Chanting "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" to ward off evil spirits, Harto suddenly felt a weight lift off his heart.Ja: そして、勇気を出して自分の悩みを打ち明けた。En: With newfound courage, he confessed his struggle.Ja: 「最近、絵を描くのが怖いんだ」と、ハルトは声を震わせて言った。En: "Recently, I've been afraid of painting," Harto said, his voice trembling.Ja: 「期待に応えるのも難しい。どうしていいかわからないんだ。」En: "It's hard to live up to expectations. I don't know what to do."Ja: 予想に反して、サクラとダイキは優しく彼を励ました。En: Contrary to his expectations, Sakura and Daiki kindly encouraged him.Ja: サクラは自分もガイドとしての日々が時に重くなることを告白し、En: Sakura admitted that her days as a guide could sometimes be overwhelming,Ja: ダイキは写真だけでなく人との交流が自分の喜びだと語った。En: and Daiki spoke about how interactions with people, not just photography, brought him joy.Ja: 「そのままのハルトでいいんだよ。」サクラの言葉は暖かかった。En: "Harto, it's okay to ...
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