Onii-chan~!
Last night, the first snow was observed in Sapporo♪ (≧∇≦)
What… already…?
Onii-chan, you look so unwilling (´∪`)
Winter’s here~
Noooo…
5 Days Earlier Than Average Year
You know, I looked it up a bit…
Last night (night of 10/23) the first snow was observed in Sapporo!
5 days earlier than average
3 days later than last year
Average first snow: October 28
Last year’s first snow: October 20
It’s pretty early first snow (´∀`)
It’s early… it’s still October…
True~ (´∪`)
But with this, winter has officially begun♪
Onii-chan’s Gloom: “Trains Will Stop…”
Once it starts snowing for real, the trains will stop too…
Ah… Onii-chan, you commute by train right (´∪`)
Winter trains have lots of delays and cancellations…
Exactly. When snow accumulates, there are delays, and during blizzards there are even cancellations…
Commuting becomes really tough.
Hmm, that is definitely gloomy (´∪`)
Even if you leave home early, if the train’s delayed there’s no point…
Need to Change Tires Soon…
Also, I need to change the tires…
Ah! You need to switch to studless tires right!
The first snow already fell, so it’s dangerous if you don’t hurry (ﾟ∀ﾟ)
Yeah…
I need to make a reservation, and I have to go early before it gets crowded…
What a hassle…
Onii-chan, you’re in full exhausted mode (´∪`)
Tire changes are hard work…
Are you taking it to a gas station or repair shop?
Yeah, I’ll make a reservation and take it there.
This time of year gets busy, so if I don’t book early I’ll have to wait weeks…
Whoa… really (´∪`)
When the first snow falls, everyone rushes to change tires at once…
Onii-chan, you should book early!
But Netsuki Says “Snow Is Nice Too♪”
But you know, Onii-chan (´∀`)
I’m looking forward to the snowy scenery too♪
…Right, you like snow.
Yeah♪
When it snows, the landscape turns pure white, and it’s quiet and beautiful (≧∇≦)
Birdwatching is fun in winter too!
Winter birds migrate here, so I might meet new birds♪
Come to think of it, mallards are winter birds too.
Exactly! (≧∇≦)
Mallards are arriving more and more this time of year~
In winter, I can see lots of birds that came from Siberia, so I’m excited♪
Birds sitting still in the snow are so cute (〃´∪｀〃)
You love birds.
Ehehe~♪
Also, when it snows the air gets crisp, and the night sky looks beautiful (´∀`)
The stars sparkle, it’s so magical~
Enjoying the Difference (´∀`)
But you know, I totally understand how you feel, Onii-chan (´∪`)
I’m thinking about romantic stuff like scenery and birds…
But Onii-chan has tough practical things like daily commuting and tire changes.
Yeah…
It’d be nice if I could enjoy snow like you, but I can’t help worrying about “trains will be delayed…” “hope there are no accidents…”
That makes sense (´∪`)
Onii-chan drives a car and takes trains, so snow is a real-life issue for you.
I’m just looking at the scenery, so I can say carefree things…
But it’s tough for you (´∪`)
Well, it happens every year so I’m used to it.
But I still think “this sucks…” every year.
Ehehe~, honest♪
But I think that’s fine (´∀`)
The same first snow looks totally different depending on perspective.
Onii-chan: Practicality focus (trains, tires, safety)
Netsuki: Romance focus (scenery, birds, atmosphere)
Both are valid♪
True.
Seeing you enjoy the snow is nice in its own way.
Wow~♪ Thanks Onii-chan (〃´∪｀〃)
So anyway, winter has begun with last night’s first snow~ (´∀`)
Onii-chan is in full gloomy mode saying “noooo,” while I’m excited saying “wow~♪”…
The same first snow looks totally different depending on who’s viewing it (≧∇≦)
Onii-chan, book that tire change early~♪
Don’t lose to train delays!
I’ll be enjoying winter snowy scenery and birdwatching (〃´∪｀〃)
Let’s enjoy our own versions of winter together~♪