Several observers suggest the slow rise of the dwarf nova SS Cyg, the finding being compatible with a rarely seen "anomalous" (slow) outburst. Recent observations: YYMMDD(UT) mag observer 970701.349 119 (G. Hanson) 970701.899 120 (L. Kiss) 970701.924 120 (A. Diepvens) 970702.100 124 (P. Schmeer) 970702.219 121 (G. Hanson) 970702.966 120 (A. Diepvens) 970703.188 116 (J. McKenna) 970703.364 119 (G. Hanson) 970703.869 115 (T. Lange) 970703.899 122 (P. Schmeer) 970703.903 120 (A. Diepvens) 970704.208 120 (G. Hanson) 970704.372 117 (R. J. Modic) 970704.526 117 (S. Takahashi) 970704.526 118 (H. Koyama) 970704.549 114 (H. Koyama) 970704.569 116 (H. Koyama) 970704.623 116 (H. Someya) 970704.849 113 (L. Kiss) 970704.960 111 (P. Schmeer) 970704.963 109 (A. Diepvens) 970705.213 106 (J. McKenna) Regards, Taichi Kato