# Illuminating Confidence: Haruki's Journey to Self-Belief

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Podcast: [Fluent Fiction - Japanese](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-japanese-6002547)
Published: 2026-08-26T07:52:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-ja
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Fluent Fiction - Japanese : Illuminating Confidence: Haruki's Journey to Self-Belief Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript: Ja: 秘密の研究所の扉を開けると、様々な化学薬品の匂いが漂ってきた。 En: When Himitsu Research Lab's door was opened, the scent of various chemicals wafted through the air. Ja: ハルキはため息をつきながら、机に向かった。 En: Haruki sighed as he approached his desk. Ja: 夏の暑い日差しが窓から差し込み、ラボを明るく照らしていた。 En: The bright summer sunlight streamed through the window, brightly illuminating the lab. Ja: 高校の科学フェアがもうすぐだった。 En: The high school science fair would be soon. Ja: ハルキは自分のプロジェクトについて考えていた。 En: Haruki was contemplating his project. Ja: 彼は科学が大好きだが、いつも自分に自信がなかった。 En: He loved science, but never had confidence in himself. Ja: 負けたくない、優勝したい。 En: He didn't want to lose; he wanted to win. Ja: でも、どうやって？ En: But how? Ja: 隣のデスクでは、マサトが最新のロボットを組み立てていた。 En: At the neighboring desk, Masato was assembling his latest robot. Ja: マサトはいつも自信満々だった。 En: Masato was always brimming with confidence. Ja: その自信にハルキは圧倒されてしまう。 En: Haruki felt overwhelmed by that confidence. Ja: 「すごいなぁ」と心の中でつぶやきながら、それでも目をそらした。 En: "Amazing," he muttered to himself, but still averted his eyes. Ja: 「大丈夫か？」とユミが優しく声をかけた。 En: "Are you okay?" Yumi asked gently. Ja: 彼女はハルキの友達で、彼をいつも応援していた。 En: She was Haruki's friend and always supported him. Ja: 「うん、でもマサトのプロジェクトを見たかい？」とハルキは言った。 En: "Yeah, but did you see Masato's project?" Haruki replied. Ja: 「見たよ。でも、あなたのアイデアはあなたらしいものを作ればいいんじゃない？」とユミは笑顔で答えた。 En: "I saw it. But maybe you should just create something that's uniquely yours?" replied Yumi with a smile. Ja: ハルキは少し考えた。 En: Haruki pondered for a moment. Ja: オボンのことを思い出した。 En: He remembered Obon. Ja: 先週、家族と一緒に先祖を迎える祭りを楽しんだ。 En: Last week, he had enjoyed the festival welcoming an…

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