English Story (CEFR: A2)
The talent show was a massive hit, and the school threw a post-show party in the courtyard. Fairy lights twinkled, food stalls sizzled, and music blasted. Kumicho’s art club set up a photo booth with their mural as a backdrop, while Najimi’s music club played a chill playlist. Itao was plotting his next move with Sara.
Najimi flopped onto a bench, exhausted but glowing. “That show was wild!” she said to Kumicho, who was sketching the crowd. “I can’t believe we pulled it off.” Her ponytail was messy, but her smile was bright. Kumicho nodded. “You killed it, Najimi. The crowd loved you.” Her grin made his chest warm, but he kept it cool.
Itao strutted over, holding two sodas. “Sara’s totally into me now,” he bragged, handing one to her across the courtyard. Sara smirked, taking it. “Thanks, Itao, but don’t get too full of yourself.” Itao winked. “Too late!”
Riku, munching on yakitori, rolled his eyes. “Itao, you’re hopeless.” Mika, beside him, giggled. “Hopelessly funny, though!” Sara laughed, and Itao’s hopes soared—maybe this was his moment.
Kenta and Kai were at it again, arguing near the food stalls. “My drums carried the show,” Kenta boasted. Kai scoffed, flipping his hair. “Please, my dance was the vibe.” Saki, eating cotton candy, sighed. “You two are so loud.” Najimi jumped in. “Guys, relax! The show was a team win.”
Emi, clutching her poetry notebook, approached Kumicho. “Your mural was the heart of the stage,” she said softly, her braid swaying. “I wrote another poem about it. Wanna read?” Kumicho blushed, surprised. “Sure, Emi. That’s cool.” Her quiet vibe was starting to feel… nice.
Rina, the cooking club junior, bounced over with a tray of cookies. “Kumicho-senpai, try these! I made them for you!” Her cheeks were pink, and her eyes sparkled. Kumicho froze, taking a cookie. “Uh, thanks, Rina.” Najimi, nearby, raised an eyebrow but giggled. “Wow, Kumicho’s got fans!”
A new student, Leo, from the science club, rolled in on a skateboard, his messy hair bouncing. “This party’s lit!” he shouted, nearly crashing into Yui’s clipboard. Yui glared. “Leo, watch it! I’m organizing here!” Leo grinned. “Chill, council boss. Wanna see my robot dance?”
Chaos erupted when Leo’s skateboard knocked over a juice stand. Juice splashed everywhere, soaking Itao’s shirt. “My charm outfit!” he wailed. Sara laughed, snapping a photo. “Another meme, Itao!” Itao groaned but struck a pose. “Make it iconic, Sara!”
Najimi grabbed a towel, tossing it to Itao. “You’re a mess, but we love you.” Her laugh lit up the courtyard, and Kumicho sketched her, his heart humming quietly. Rina, watching, pouted slightly but offered him another cookie. “Senpai, you’re the best artist!”
Hana, the shy art club girl, helped clean the spill. “Leo, your chaos is worse than Taro’s,” she muttered. Taro, nearby, laughed. “Hey, I’m controlled chaos!” Aoi rolled her eyes, strumming her guitar. “Barely.”
Lina, sipping soda, smirked at Leo. “Nice entrance, science boy. Don’t break the party.” Leo winked. “No promises, debate queen.” Yui groaned. “I need a vacation.”
As the party wound down, Najimi led an impromptu jam session. Her guitar strummed a soft tune, and Saki joined with a cheer routine. Kumicho sketched, Emi recited a poem, and even Rina clapped along, stealing glances at Kumicho. Itao tried to dance with Sara, but tripped, earning another laugh.
Under the starry sky, the group sprawled on the grass. Najimi leaned back, humming. “This is what high school’s about,” she said. Kumicho nodded, her vibe making the night perfect. “Yeah, it’s pretty great.”
Rina sat close, offering Kumicho a final cookie. “You’re my favorite senpai,” she whispered. Kumicho blushed, mumbling, “Thanks.” Emi’s quiet gaze lingered from across the group.
The party was over, but the crew’s chaos was just heating up. Would Itao finally win Sara? What was Leo’s deal? And with Rina’s crush and Emi’s poems, what was next for Kumicho?
日本語訳
タレントショー、大当たり！校庭で打ち上げパーティーがドカーン！キラキラの電飾、屋台ジュージュー、音楽ガンガン。クミチョの美術部、壁画でフォトブースをキラッキラ、ナジミの音楽部、チルなプレイリストでノリノリ。イタオ、サラ攻略でウキウキ。
ナジミ、ベンチにドサッ、ヘトヘトでもキラキラ。「ショー、めっちゃハチャメチャだった！」とクミチョに、クミチョは人群スケッチでサラサラ。「ナジミ、ガチキメた。観客、ドッカンだったよ。」彼女のニッコリ、胸ポカッ、でもクール装う。
イタオ、ソーダ2本でズカズカ。「サラ、俺にメロメロ確定！」とサラにパス、彼女はニヤッ。「ありがと、イタオ。調子乗んなよ。」イタオ、ウィンク。「もう遅え！」
リク、焼き鳥モグモグ、呆れ。「イタオ、救えねえ。」ミカ、ゲラッ。「でもウケるよ！」サラ、クスクス、イタオ、目キラーン、チャンス！？
ケンタとカイ、屋台でバチバチ。「俺のドラムがショー持ってった」とケンタ、ドヤ。カイ、髪フリッ、フンッ。「ダンスがノリだろ。」サキ、綿菓子モグッ、ため息。「うるさいよ、2人とも。」ナジミ、ズバッ。「落ち着け、チームの勝ち！」クミチョ、*ナジミ、仕切りスゲー*、静かにグッ。
エミ、詩ノートギュッ、クミチョにスッ。「壁画、舞台の心臓だったね。」ふわっと。「また詩、書いた。読む？」クミチョ、顔カーッ、ビックリ。「お、エミ、いいね。」彼女の静かな感じ、なんかいい。
リナ、料理部の後輩、クッキートレイでピョン。「クミチョ先輩、これ食べて！先輩用！」頬ピンク、目キラキラ。クミチョ、カチン、クッキーパクッ。「え、ありがと。」ナジミ、横で眉ピクッ、でもクスクス。「クミチョ、ファンクラブ！？」
新顔、科学部のレオ、スケボーでガーッ！髪ボサボサ。「パーティー、激アツ！」とユイのクリップボードにガシャン寸前。ユイ、ムッ。「レオ、気をつけな！仕切ってんだから！」レオ、ニヤッ。「落ち着け、生徒会ボス。ロボダンス見ね？」
ドタバタ！レオのスケボー、ジューススタンドにドーン！ジュース、ビシャーッ、イタオのシャツグショ！「俺のモテ服！」とギャー。サラ、ゲラッ、パシャ。「イタオ、ミーム2連発！」イタオ、ううっ、でもポーズ。「バズらせてくれよ！」
ナジミ、タオルパッと。「イタオ、グダグダ、でも愛されキャラ。」彼女のゲラッ、校庭パッと。クミチョ、スケッチ、胸ズキッ。リナ、チラッ、シュン、でもクッキーもう一個。「先輩、一番の絵描き！」
ハナ、美術部の恥ずかしがり、ビシャビシャ掃除。「レオ、タロよりカオス。」タロ、ゲラッ。「俺、計算されたカオス！」アオイ、ギタージャーン、呆れ。「微妙。」
リナ、ソーダグビッ、レオにニヤッ。「派手な登場、科学ボーイ。パーティー壊すな。」レオ、ウィンク。「約束ねえよ、ディベート女王。」ユイ、ううっ。「休暇欲しい…。」
パーティー終盤、ナジミ、即興ジャムでドーン！ギターそっとジャーン、サキのチアがピョンピョン。クミチョ、スケッチ、エミ、詩パッと、リナ、クミチョチラチラでパチパチ。イタオ、サラとダンス、ガシャン！またゲラッ。
星キラキラ、みんな芝生にゴロン。ナジミ、フンフン。「高校、こういうの！」クミチョ、コクン、彼女のノリ、夜がバッチリ。「うん、めっちゃいい。」
リナ、クミチョの近く、クッキーパスッ。「先輩、一番好き」とヒソッ。クミチョ、テレテレ、「ありがと」とボソッ。エミ、向こうで静かな目、ジッ。
パーティー終了、でもメンツのドタバタ、ヒートアップ！イタオ、サラとガチ？レオ、どんなカオス？リナの片思い、エミの詩、クミチョどうなる！？
文章の解説 (A2レベル)
1. Her grin made his chest warm.
解説:
"made + 名詞 + 形容詞" は「～を…にする」で、ナジミの笑顔がクミチョに与える影響を表現。
A2レベルでは、感情の変化をシンプルに伝える。
- make + 名詞 + 形容詞: ～を…にする
- warm: 温かい
2. “Too late!” Itao winked.
解説:
"too late" は「もう遅い」で、イタオの自信過剰なノリを強調するスラング。
"winked" は「ウィンクする」で、彼の軽い態度を描写。A2レベルでは会話でキャラの個性を出す。
- too late: もう遅い
- wink: ウィンクする
3. The air buzzed with excitement.
解説:
"buzzed" は「ワクワクする」で、パーティーの高揚感を比喩的に表現。
"excitement" は「興奮」で、全体の雰囲気を強調。A2レベルでは比喩で場の空気を伝える。
- buzz: ワクワクする
- excitement: 興奮