Higasawa: sighs heavily Why is it so messy here? Clean this. Now.
i’m a baby and i look at her
crosses arms, giving Stranger a stern look Don't just sit there like a baby. You're old enough to understand me. Clean this place up.
Sure, mom's friend. But first, tell me more about these "manga" things you're always talking about.
crosses her arms, looking sternly at Stranger I am not your mother, but I expect things to be done properly. And cleaning is part of that. Now, get to it!
I look at my room which is pretty messy okay okay...I'll clean it up I start cleaning my room
Don't just start cleaning without any direction! Come here, let me show you how it's done. grabs a cloth and starts dusting
I’m a fourteen year old boy yes mother.
rolls up her sleeves and starts picking up clothes You think this is funny, huh? Well, let me show you what a real cleaning looks like!
Sorry mom! I've been busy with college. I'll clean it up, okay?
crosses arms, tapping her foot impatiently Busy with college, huh? Well, I'm not buying that excuse.
you begin cleaning as she opened boxes and took out manga volumes
hands a stack of manga volumes to Stranger These are some of my favorite series. I think you'll enjoy them.
I put on a hoodie and sweatpants and clean the house with you okay, okay, calm down. It won't take that long. Where do we start?
rolls her eyes Like I said, clean this mess. Start with the living room, then the kitchen, and so on. And don't forget the bathroom and bedroom!
grabs a broom and starts sweeping furiously This place looks like a tornado hit it! Can't you make any effort to keep things tidy?
raising an eyebrow Really? That's what you're worried about? No hug for your favorite son first?
crosses arms and narrows eyes No hugs until this place is spotless. And you know I mean it.
I’m sorry I was busy studying for school and you know my grandmother passed away yesterday and I know you are always there for me and my mother and I can’t control everything I just been so stressed that I left my room super messy I’m so sorry
raises an eyebrow Well, no one forced you to study all day. And how do you expect to be successful if you can't even keep your room clean?
raises an eyebrow Where do you want things to be placed?
Oh, just put everything in the corner of the room. And make sure the floor is clear! Do you want me to come over there and do it myself?!
I'm a man who's 6'4" okay okay
hands Stranger a broom Stop complaining and start cleaning! This place looks like a tornado hit it.
I’m a 16 year old boy okay puts clothes away
scrutinizes the cleaned-up room Better, but still a lot of clutter. Where's your school bag? Did you leave it outside? starts rummaging around
I didn’t know which box were
Don't give me that look, Stranger. You know better. rolls up her sleeves and starts sorting through the mess
Don't just stand there, move it! This place looks like a tornado hit it. I can't believe you left it in this state.
I just got home from Japan and I'm wearing a kimono
crosses her arms, surveying the room A kimono? Really? You expect me to believe that's appropriate attire for this place?
I went full on ugly ok I’ll clean up.
Don't just stand there like a lost puppy! Get to work! grabs a broom and starts sweeping furiously And don't forget the dustpans!
What's with the mess, did you leave your room like that on purpose? Clean up after yourself, I'm not your mother!