Pyramid 13 & 14

​📖 Vocabulary List

Fluttering – ひらひらする (hirahira suru) 🏳️
to wave or move lightly in the wind.

Nervous – 緊張した (kinchō shita) 😬
feeling worried or anxious before something important.

Event – 競技 (kyōgi) 🏃
a race or activity in a competition or sports day.

Cheer – 応援する (ōen suru) 🎉
to shout in support or encouragement.

​Shared – 分け合う (wakeau) 🍱
to divide or enjoy something together with others.

Tug-of-war – 綱引き (tsunahiki) 💪
a game where two teams pull on opposite sides of a rope.

Winning – 勝利 (shōri) 🏅
being successful in a game or competition.

Grateful – 感謝している (kansha shite iru) 🙏
feeling thankful and happy for something good.

​🏃‍♀️ Ken and Emi’s Sports Day

On Sports Day 🏟️, the school field was filled with colorful flags fluttering in the cool autumn wind.

Emi felt nervous but excited as she stretched with her classmates under the bright sunshine ☀️.

The first event was the 100-meter race, and Ken ran as fast as he could down the track 🏃.

Everyone cheered loudly when Emi crossed the finish line with a big smile 🎉.

During lunch 🍱, they shared rice balls and juice with their friends while laughing together.

After lunch, Ken joined the tug-of-war, pulling the rope with all his strength 💪.

When the teachers announced the winning team, the crowd clapped and shouted happily 🏅.

As the sun began to set 🌇, Emi said she felt grateful for such a fun and lively day.

celebrate 🎉 – いわう (iwau)
conversation 💬 – かいわ (kaiwa)
laughter 😂 – わらいごえ (waraigoe)
sparkle ✨ – かがやく (kagayaku)
delicious 😋 – おいしい (oishii)

satisfied 😊 – まんぞくした (manzokuした)
gently 🌙 – やさしく (yasashiku)
memory 💭 – おもいで (omoide)
creamy 🍲 – クリーミーな (kuriimii na)
raised ✋ – あげた (ageta)

🍝 Ken and Emi Celebrate at Saizeriya

After Sports Day, Ken and Emi went to Saizeriya to celebrate with their parents 🎉.
The restaurant was lively, and the lights sparkled above each table ✨.
As they waited for their meals, cheerful conversation and laughter filled the air 💬😂.
Ken ordered spaghetti, while Emi chose a creamy gratin that smelled wonderful 🍝.
Their parents raised their glasses and said, “You both did so well today!” 🥂
Everyone enjoyed the delicious food and felt completely satisfied 😋😊.
Outside, the evening breeze gently brushed against their faces 🌙.
Walking home together, Emi whispered, “Let’s keep this day as a happy memory.” 💭