忙しい方へ｜心に残る35の名言一覧
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それぞれの名言のシーン解説や感想は、この後の「心に残ったセリフ・名言集」の章で巻ごとに詳しく書いていますので、気になる名言があればそちらもあわせてご覧ください。
- （1巻）「あたし これが初めての賞状なんだ」
- （2巻）「何で泣くんや すごい 楽しかったが…」
- （2巻）「青春全部懸けたって強くなれない？ まつげくん 懸けてから言いなさい」
- （3巻）「仲間にするなら ”かるたの天才”より 畳の上で努力し続けられるやつがいい」
- （4巻）（生きがいは娘の活躍のスクラップ！！）
- （4巻）「校長室前のケースのいちばんいいところに飾りましょう 大事なトロフィーなんだから」
- （5巻）「悔しい 悔しいよな じゅ…準優勝がいちばん悔しい…」
- （7巻）「やりたいことを思いっきりやるためには やりたくないことも思いっきりやんなきゃいけないんだ」
- （8巻）（ユーミンのかるたは他の選手よりすこしだけ丁寧ですこしだけ正確）
- （9巻）（強欲 こんな欲深い人間見たことねえー）
- （9巻）「ずうっとずうっとわからない わからないから やるんだよネ」
- （9巻）「もう一人部員がいてくれたたって毎日思ってた」
- （10巻）「おれもあるから……チャンスもらったことがあるから」
- （10巻）「すごいねえ 太一の強いとこはお母さんがつくったんだねえ」
- （10巻）「大将が大将と当たって… 副将が副将と当たって… それで勝たなくてどうすんですか」
- （11巻）「本当に高いプライドは人を地道にさせる 目線を上げたまま」
- （11巻）「ち は やぶる――」
- （11巻）（運命戦は 運命じゃない 運命じゃない）
- （11巻）「楽しかったねぇ いままでで一番楽しかったねぇ」
- （12巻）「この負けはかるたの負けだっ かるたで取り返します！」
- （18巻）（勝てなくっても力の限り削ってやった おれの仲間の誰かが勝つ 見てろよ‼）
- （21巻）「私は白波会のみんなに助けられて戦いたいんだ 助けられた方が強くなれるんだ‼」
- （23巻）「手に入れたいものほど手放すの 必ず取ると勝負に出るの」
- （25巻）（まあいい 誰か若い者が今日のことを役立ててくれるだろう）
- （25巻）「私くらいの歳になると 若い人の立ち止まりは種を埋めてるようなものだと思えるのよ」
- （26巻）「先輩も 好きな人に好きって言ってください 言ってください」
- （28巻）「勉強すればするほど 本は 言葉は 文字は こんなにはいらないなぁって…」
- （28巻）「言って欲しい言葉をくれる人間に 人は簡単に操作されるよ そんな簡単な人間になるな」
- （29巻）「『才能』があるやつは 火がつくまでが早い でも それだけ火の強さや燃え続けられる時間を保証はしない」
- （33巻）「肉まんくんの毎日は 瑞沢を強くしてくれる毎日だった きっと下の子たちに残る」
- （34巻）「須藤さんはどんなに性格が悪くても 卑怯なことしちゃダメなんです」
- （39巻）（なにひとつ実力の削られぬ綿谷新に勝ちたい 青春全部懸けてきた 本当の強さで）
- （40巻）「かるたを一緒にしてくれて ありがとな」
- （47巻）「40年まえに戻って あなたとかるたをしてみたかった」
- （48巻）（かるたをやめたくなるような強さがあるなら かるたを続けたくなるような強さだってあるはずだ）
Preface
I've been reading "Chihayafuru," a shojo manga about competitive karuta, for the past few days.
I started reading it because the first three volumes were free on the ebook site I always use.
As of March 2022, there are 48 volumes published, and it's not yet finished, plus there are so many volumes, so I honestly wondered what to do.
However, I thought I could just read the first three volumes, which were free, and then decide, so I started reading them with a light heart.
(Note: As of December 2022, the series is complete with 50 volumes.)
I had heard the title of this work several times before, and I knew that it had been adapted into an anime and a movie, so I thought it must be interesting.
I found it very interesting, and it made me want to keep reading, even though it's only about 50 books in total.
The "free up to volume XX" campaigns common on e-book websites often reveal a sales strategy: "If we get them to read up to this volume, we'll be able to hook them."
I think this approach is very helpful for readers.
The seller will let you read up to a point where they think, "If I read this far, they'll probably get hooked," so if you read that far and aren't particularly interested, you can verify whether it's not to your taste.
In my case, I tend to fall for that method more often than not, and I fell for it again with "Chihayafuru."
In this article, I'll give a brief overview of its content and what makes it interesting.
Synopsis of the work (early story)
"Chihayafuru" is a manga series that has been serialized in the women's magazine "BE・LOVE," published by Kodansha, since 2008.
According to Wikipedia, "BE・LOVE" had a large readership of women in their 30s and 40s in 2006, and as of 2020, it seems to have a large readership of women in their 40s and 50s.
Perhaps for this reason, the magazine is characterized by featuring many works that prioritize storytelling.
"Chihayafuru" is a work that uses the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (a collection of 100 classical Japanese poems) as its theme.
The story begins with the protagonist, Chihaya Ayase, during her elementary school years.
The story begins with childhood friend Taichi Mashima bullying Arata Wataya, a transfer student from Fukui.
Chihaya, who has a strong sense of justice and an upright personality, helps Arata and plays with him.
Arata suggests to Chihaya that they play karuta, and she witnesses firsthand how skilled he is at the game.
Arata's grandfather was a master of competitive karuta, and Arata himself dreamed of becoming a master.
Through playing karuta, Taichi ends up apologizing to Arata, and the three of them become good friends.
However, Shin has to return to Fukui as soon as he graduates from elementary school.
Chihaya, Arata, and Taichi form the team "Chihayafuru" and participate in the team competition of the tournament, but they suffer a bitter defeat (the opponents they face there include characters who will later become their rivals and friends).
After promising to meet again, saying, "If we continue playing competitive karuta, we'll meet again someday," Arata returns to Fukui.
Time passes, and Chihaya reunites with Taichi in high school.
The story begins with Taichi and the protagonist working together to establish a competitive karuta club.
Features and impressions of the work (no spoilers)
Although "Chihayafuru" is categorized as a shojo manga (girls' manga), I got the impression that it's a classic sports-themed coming-of-age story.
Indeed, the artwork features many handsome men and beautiful women typical of shojo manga, and the stage is set for a potential love triangle between the three main characters.
However, perhaps due to the protagonist Chihaya's personality, there are hardly any episodes involving romance.
The protagonist, Chihaya, is beautiful, but she's also a karuta fanatic (in a good way), and her actions are almost entirely driven by her desire to become better at karuta.
Even as a high school student, she remains as innocent as an elementary school student, and it seems unlikely that she would be able to think about something as complicated as romance.
Aside from Chihaya, not much space is dedicated to romance-related stories; the focus is purely on depicting competitive karuta.
However, upon closer reading, it seems that the songs recited during the climax and conclusion of the competition often hint at the current state of the romance.
I thought it was a clever device that allows you to enjoy the work even more if you know the meaning and background of the song.
While volume 23 marks a turning point and a temporary romantic element is introduced, the core of the work—depicting competitive karuta—remains unchanged.
Many people are familiar with Hyakunin Isshu (a collection of 100 classical Japanese poems), but may not know much about competitive karuta (a card game based on the Hyakunin Isshu).
While it's not as mainstream as baseball or soccer, I felt it was just as exciting and enjoyable.
The fact that the meaning of a poem written by someone over 1000 years ago can still be conveyed to us modern people, even if only vaguely, is simply amazing.
While the meaning and content of the songs are only discussed in this work, each and every song evokes a variety of scenes and imagery.
Why not take this opportunity to find your own favorite poem that somehow resonates with you?
"Chihayafuru Volume 1" (Amazon)
Memorable lines and quotes (Spoiler alert)
"Chihayafuru" features many memorable lines.
Especially during tournaments where everyone is competing seriously, you'll come across lines that are so memorable they could all be considered famous quotes, and that you'll want to share them.
There were many scenes where I couldn't help but shed tears while reading the lines.
I'll write about lines that particularly stuck with me, as well as my thoughts and impressions related to those scenes.
The content will be updated as you read through the volumes.
Volume 1
"This is my first ever certificate of achievement."
These are Chihaya's words when she received a certificate for her fighting spirit at a karuta tournament in elementary school.
Neither Arata nor Taichi seemed interested in the certificate, but for Chihaya, who was receiving one for the first time, it must have held special meaning.
It's striking how Chihaya displays such a pure smile, while Arata and Taichi have expressions that are hard to describe.
However, the scene afterward where everyone was only talking about the older sister and no one paid any attention to the certificate really hit me hard.
Volume 2
"Why are you crying? It was so much fun..."
This is what Arata said to Chihaya when she started crying because she was sad that their time playing karuta together as a trio had come to an end after they lost the team match.
I was struck by Arata's slightly embarrassed expression as he comforted Chihaya and Taichi, who had seriously dedicated themselves to karuta, a game he loves.
"You can't get stronger even if you dedicate your entire youth to it? Matsuge-kun, you should try it first before you say that."
These are the words that Professor Harada said to Taichi.
These are words that Taichi will recall many times in the future, suggesting they resonated deeply with him.
For Taichi, a man of great effort, these words could be considered a curse.
As it would later become clear, Professor Harada's words carry weight because they come from someone who has dedicated not just his youth, but 45 years to this endeavor.
Volume 3
"If I were to choose a teammate, I'd prefer someone who can keep working hard on the tatami mat rather than a 'karuta prodigy'."
This is a line Taichi said when he was trying to woo Komano-kun, also known as Desk-kun.
This is a line that only Taichi, who defeated the incredibly talented Chihaya through steady, diligent effort, could say.
They must have seen through Desk-kun's ability to quietly and diligently continue his efforts.
Watching him and his teammates grow and develop is one of the major highlights of this film.
Volume 4
(My reason for living is collecting scrapbooks of my daughter's achievements!!)
While the Ayase family tends to focus on the older sister, Chitose, their father also noticed Chihaya's achievements and secretly kept a scrapbook of them.
I remember feeling uneasy because I somehow thought my parents didn't really care about Chihaya that much, but I was relieved to find out that wasn't the case.
"Let's display it in the best spot in the case outside the principal's office. It's a very important trophy, after all."
This scene shows Mr. Miyauchi, who had previously thought of the karuta club as just a game, changing his mind after seeing the members practicing seriously.
One of Professor Miyauchi's good qualities is that he shows proper respect when he learns that the trophy was won through hard work.
Volume 5
"It's frustrating, it's really frustrating... Being the runner-up is the most frustrating thing..."
These were the words that Nishida, nicknamed "Meat Bun," squeezed out as he tried to convince himself that coming in second place was a good job, and was about to smile at his teammates.
Seeing everyone's disappointment as if it were their own, Taichi himself can no longer hide his own emotions and ends up crying.
Whenever I read this scene, I always end up crying.
Taichi's monologue immediately following that(Don't cry. I haven't risked enough to cry yet. Just feeling "frustrated" is enough.)That really resonates with me.
Volume 7
"In order to fully pursue what you want to do, you also have to fully pursue what you don't want to do."
These are the words that Desk-kun said to Chihaya when she snuck away from studying before a test.
Knowing that Taichi will be forced to quit the karuta club if he loses his top ranking in his grade is probably why he speaks so harshly to Chihaya.
Even Chihaya, usually so composed, is moved by Desk-kun's earnestness and becomes more subdued.
Volume 8
(Yuming's karuta is a little more careful and a little more accurate than the other players'.)
Everyone here knows how difficult it is to get that "little bit."
These are the thoughts of Nikuman-kun as he comments on former Queen Yumi Yamamoto.
Yumi Matsutoya may seem plain both in appearance and in her karuta playing, but those who continue to participate in the same sport will understand her well.
As is true in any sport, at the top level, where the gap in skill is narrowing, that "small" difference becomes incredibly significant.
Even in professional baseball, a batting average of .250 versus .300 only means getting 5 more hits in 100 at-bats, but every professional baseball player knows just how difficult it is to get those 5 hits.
Volume 9
(Greed. I've never seen such a greedy person.)
This scene shows everyone stunned when Chihaya, while stating that the most important thing right now is for Taichi to become an A-class player, declares that her goals are to win the team competition at the high school championships, win individual championships in each weight class, and also focus on training first-year students to become a karuta powerhouse like Hokuo Academy.
The scene had been filled with an unpleasant atmosphere, but Chihaya's innocent nature completely dispelled it.
Taichi's feelings that followed(I've never seen anyone so greedy, nor anyone who loves karuta this much—)That left a particularly strong impression on me.
"I'll never, ever understand it. I'll keep doing it because I don't understand it."
This is a line that Professor Harada said to Sumire.
It seems that the people who are striving to master their field are often the ones who say they don't understand their sport.
I think it's a universally applicable phrase that applies to everything.
"I thought every day that I wished we had one more member in the club. I thought that every day."
They finally came, and the two of them stayed behind. I'm definitely not going to leave them behind."
This is Chihaya's line after being told to just leave Sumire alone.
He must have always felt responsible for ending the karuta tournament that he loved so much.
However, rather than any sense of responsibility, it's probably simply that he's happy that a junior student has become interested in karuta, and he wants to make more friends.
Volume 10
"I have had that experience too... I've been given a chance before."
This is a line that Tsukue-kun says to Tsukuba-kun.
Once he becomes a senior, he develops into a mature character whose cool demeanor and words stand out.
It's because he's fundamentally a responsible and serious person that he's able to consider the feelings of his juniors.
"That's amazing! Taichi's strengths must have been cultivated by his mother."
(Chihaya, I'm made of all sorts of things. You're probably the same, right?)
These are the words I thought of after Chihaya said them to me, while being conscious of Hyoro-kun.
It really hits home that Taichi's strength comes not only from his mother, but also from Chihaya, Arata, and Hyoro, and many other people.
"The general faces off against the general... The vice-general faces off against the vice-general..."So what are you going to do if you don't win?"
Hyoro-kun was known for his comical and Suneo-like behavior, but from this point on, he begins to change and become more passionate.
Although not a main character, the unusual friendship between Taichi and her rival is also a highlight.
Volume 11
"Truly high pride makes people work diligently, keeping their sights raised."
This is the advisor teacher's assessment of Sudo-san, a strong character from Hokuo.
This might be the most accurate way to describe true "pride," something that applies to everything.
These words made me realize that mastering anything isn't about focusing on what's right in front of you, but rather like mountain climbing, where you steadily make your way to the summit while keeping your eyes on the destination above.
"Chihayaburu-"
(A scene where all four people took the shot)
This double-page spread scene conveys how each character has grown through various experiences and accumulated experiences.
The way the game takes a dramatic turn when the card bearing the title of the work, "Chihayafuru," is displayed is a brilliant touch.
(A fateful battle is not fate, it's not fate.)
This is the scene where Taichi, who has been plagued by bad luck many times, carves out his own destiny through his proactive approach.
It could be said that this victory was brought about by Taichi's never-give-up attitude.
"That was fun, wasn't it? It was the most fun I've ever had."
(This was the most fun I've ever had, and the most frustrating experience yet.)
Unlike her teammates who were disappointed after losing, Chihaya's lines suggest that she thoroughly enjoyed playing karuta until the very end.
However, after a delay, feelings of regret overwhelm me and I end up crying.
I feel this scene is a stark contrast to the one where she immediately burst into tears after losing her last elementary school tournament.
Volume 12
"This loss is a loss in karuta! I'll get my revenge in karuta!"
This is a line spoken by Nakayama-kun from the quiz club at Yamaguchi Mioka High School.
It was supposed to be just a way to practice for the quiz, but before we knew it, they were so engrossed in the game that they were shedding tears.
People don't shed tears of frustration over things that don't matter.
Volume 18
(Even if we couldn't win, we gave it our all. One of my teammates will win. Just you wait and see!!)
These are the thoughts of Nikuman-kun, who fought tenaciously against the superior Sudo until the very end.
As Professor Harada said, "Individual competition is team competition," and his determination to exhaust himself to the very end for the sake of his teammates is truly inspiring.
Sudo is actually having trouble dealing with his tenacity, which is different from last year.
Volume 21
"I want to fight with the help of everyone in the Shiraha-kai. I can become stronger when I'm helped!!"
These are the words of Professor Harada, who continues to take on challenges no matter how many years pass.
It's not just that Mr. Harada continued playing karuta alone; his strength lies in the fact that he has nurtured many students who look up to him.
I think those words come from the understanding that they are a part of everyone's strength.
Volume 23
"The more you want something, the more you're willing to let it go. You're determined to get it."
From Shin's lines that follow, the romantic elements finally begin to emerge.
I think Chihaya's line is simply about karuta, but it's easy to interpret it in a way that's too profound.
In other words, Chihaya may have felt that Arata, who was far away, was what she wanted to obtain, and that she would definitely get him.
It's possible that this led to Arata's line immediately following.
Volume 25
(Well, that's fine. Someone young.)者(This will be useful for them.)
These are the thoughts of Professor Harada, who came so close to becoming a master.
I often think to myself, "I wish I were younger," but I believe I've come this far precisely because I've grown older.
"When you reach my age, you start to think of young people pausing and not moving forward as planting seeds."
These are lines spoken by Kyoko Yamashiro to former Queen Inokuma.
She says that she'll be taking a break from karuta due to maternity and childcare leave, and that she's not sure if she'll be able to come back... but the above line encourages her to return.
I think this phrasing is profound and lovely.
From the individual's perspective, they may feel frustrated or discouraged because they feel they have stopped moving forward and haven't grown at all. However, from the perspective of those above them, it might appear as if they are preparing to take on another challenge.
Volume 26
"Senior, please tell the person you like that you like them. Please tell them."
This is a line that only Hanano, with her logical and principled approach to romance, could say.
Because you like that person, you'll probably support them even if they like someone else.
Who exactly is this person who can deliver lines like that with such a radiant smile?
The fact that she didn't show anyone the tears she shed immediately afterward is also heartbreaking.
Perhaps he is the first of the main characters to awaken to "love" rather than just "liking."
This work depicts the growth of many characters, and she is one of those characters who is shown to have grown significantly.
Volume 28
"The more I study, the more I realize that I don't need so many books, so many words, so many letters..."
This is a line spoken by Chihaya that reached a level of understanding that even surprised her teacher.
For Chihaya, who has dedicated herself to karuta, a game where the world can change with just a few syllables, the number of words written in books and other materials must feel like too much.
Those are words that really make you stop and think.
"People are easily manipulated by those who give them the words they want to hear. Don't become such an easily manipulated person."
These are the strict yet kind words that Tsukue-kun, who has completely settled into his role as a senior, said to Tamaru.
Everyone has a desire to be flattered to some extent, but this line felt like it was asking, "Do you really want such shallow words?"
Volume 29
"Those with 'talent' can get fired up quickly, but that's all."
We cannot guarantee the intensity of the fire or how long it will continue to burn."
This is a line that Suoh said to Taichi.
Because these words came from Suoh, a true genius, I think they resonated most deeply with Taichi, who is just an ordinary person.
It may sound cliché, but perhaps Taichi's true talent lies in his ability to persevere and keep striving.
Volume 33
"Nikuman-kun's daily life was one that made Mizusawa stronger, and I'm sure that will remain with the younger kids."
This is what Chihaya said to Nikuman-kun, who felt pathetic for only wanting to win when he was in front of Arata.
I certainly think it was thanks to him that I was able to give advice to younger colleagues and help them grow.
Even Tamaru, who has a difficult personality, gave a strong "Yes!" in affirmation, and I think he felt somewhat rewarded as well.
Volume 34
"No matter how bad Mr. Sudo's personality may be, he shouldn't do anything underhanded."
This is a line Chihaya said to Sudo, who usually acts somewhat maliciously.
Chihaya probably felt it wasn't fair to receive the audio data that Suou hadn't approved from someone else.
Ms. Sudo also respected that sentiment and decided not to give it to him.
Around this time, I get the feeling that Sudo is beginning to accept Chihaya and open up to her, seeing her as an equal.
I feel that his mentioning that he himself was aiming to become a master was a sign of that trust.
Because Chihaya is serious about becoming Queen, Sudo herself must have felt something about her.
Volume 39
(Not through distractions or petty tricks, but I want to defeat Arata Wataya without diminishing his true abilities in any way, with the real strength that he has dedicated his entire youth to.)
These are the thoughts of Taichi as he faces Arata in the final match for the right to challenge for the Meijin title.
Perhaps if Taichi had fully embraced the role of the "villain" and adopted a strategy of not being fixated on winning, he might have been able to defeat Arata.
However, perhaps he felt that such a fake victory was meaningless when facing someone he wanted to acknowledge and appreciate his efforts.
It's really touching to see Taichi, who was constantly told by the phantom of Professor Harada to "say it after you've put your all into it," finally confidently declare here that he has "put his entire youth into it."
The way he breaks free from his own self-imposed curse of "I can't beat Arata even if I dedicate my entire youth to him" is truly exciting.
Volume 40
"You were better than me at everything else, but you never did it...the thing I'm good at...you did it for so long and worked so hard to become this strong."
What kind of face could make you think that I'm a nuisance, Taichi...?
Thanks for playing karuta with me."
This is Arata's line after his match with Taichi is over.
This line expresses sincere gratitude to Taichi, who doesn't even particularly like karuta, for putting in the effort to play karuta with him to the point of beating him.
Upon hearing these words, Taichi's emotions begin to overflow.
(When I lined up the cards just now, I felt affection for the cards for the first time in my life.)
I cherished karuta, which gave me this time—the time I dedicated to my friends and teachers, the youth I should have staked everything on.
Perhaps he started playing karuta to get Chihaya's attention, or maybe out of rivalry with Arata.
However, it was at this point that I finally realized I had come to love karuta, and I felt that the feelings of the three of us had finally connected.
Volume 47
"I wish I could go back 40 years and play karuta with you."
These are words from Mr. Yamashiro to the Suo Meijin.
More than any words, his gruesome and defiant expression is incredibly striking.
This scene made it easy to imagine that he was probably much stronger than Suo during his prime.
Volume 48
(If there's a strength that makes you want to quit karuta, then there must also be a strength that makes you want to continue playing karuta.)
This appears to be Taichi's inner monologue.
If Suou's strength, stemming from her exceptional talent, is such that it makes those who face her want to give up, then Chihaya's strength is the opposite.
While Chihaya may appear to have natural talent, her strength is the result of countless hours of hard work.
That kind of strength is probably the kind that makes you think, "Maybe I can become like that someday."
"Chihayafuru Volume 1" (Amazon)
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