Recap of 'Morning Drama Mood': Leaving the island she was used to, Hiromi finally begins her life in a university dormitory. From the very first day, she receives her first-ever lecture from the dormitory manager.

[Short Drama] 34: 'Morning Drama Mood' (8)

[Characters]

Female Protagonist: Hiromi Kishimoto, 18-20 years old
Believes in a fated engagement, honest and cheerful.
Generally liked by everyone, but disliked by introverts.
(Too dazzling) Raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea,
pure and innocent. Her smile is her weapon.
Strong against indecisive men. Meddlesome,
sometimes annoying. Was in the brass band in high school.

Male Protagonist: Wataru Oshima, 18-20 years old
Kind to everyone. Strong sense of justice.
Cannot leave people in trouble alone.
Stylish and handsome. Good at both academics and sports.
Weak against women.

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Chapter 5: Hiromi Gets Cold Feet (University Arc)

Scene 2: First University Class

The first day of class. The lecture hall is lined with
students aspiring to be veterinarians from all over the country.

'Wow... everyone looks so smart...'
'It's okay, Hiromi has guts.'

'I wonder if I can keep up with the class just with guts...'
'I'll be right next to you when that happens.'
'Yeah, I'm counting on you, Wataru.'

That evening. Hiromi went out to the meadow behind the dormitory
and took out her trumpet.
'Phew...'
In the sunset, Hiromi's tone resonates quietly.
'It's different from the Seto Inland wind, but... this place,
might not be so bad.'

Chapter 6: The Weight of Life, The Meadow of Tears

Scene: Horse Birth Practical Training

One day in the third year of university.
'Today's practical training is observing in the delivery room.'
The classroom buzzed at the professor's voice.

'A real birth...'
Hiromi was shaking with nervousness.
'It's okay, I'm right next to you,'
Wataru says softly.

The delivery room.
A large horse is lying down, groaning in pain.

'The umbilical cord is wrapped around the foal's neck.'
The assistant's voice echoes.
'If it stays like this... the foal will...'

The professor said quietly.
'Both mother and child might not survive.
There's no choice, let's give up on the foal.'

'What... no way...'
Tears well up in Hiromi's eyes.
'Why... why can't we save it...!?'
'Hiromi...'
Wataru pulls her into a hug.
'This is the reality of life.'
The foal was euthanized inside the mother horse.

That night.
Hiromi didn't return to the dorm and was walking to the station
while crying.
(It's impossible... I can't...)
Clutching her smartphone, just as she was about to call home—
'Hiromi!'


Wataru came running.'Are you running away!?'
'...Because, I'm scared...'
'I'm scared too. But, I thought if I was with
Hiromi, I could overcome it.''


Wataru...''Let's go back together. We pinky-promised, didn't we?''Yeah.'

The next morning.
Hiromi stood in the meadow and played her trumpet.
The sound resonated a little stronger and gentler than yesterday.
'Life can be sad sometimes, but...
even so, I've decided to face it.'

To be continued