Yoshimizu Kagami Theater
Year 3, Class B?
Kuroi Sensei!
Yeah, yeah...
Morning, Kagami!
Hey, you're in a good mood. What's up?
I got a new cell phone.
Oh, it's about time.
That means you can customize your ringtones and wallpaper now.
I already plugged in my favorite.
Talk about a choice of song...
But, you know...
You've gotta answer the phone before the chorus.
Not only is that a shame, isn't it stressful?
After all, they'll hang up if you don't pick up.
It doesn't really bother me, but I guess so?
Ring
I'd say Kagami is...
An orc!
What, why!? I'm the only one who's a beast?
Hello, this is Hiiragi.
Oh, sorry, just a habit from home.
She was just releasing her anger at me...
How can women switch their attitude so quickly?
Actually, my mother recently...
I'm home.
Ow! Hello!? You want Miyuki?
Oh, Miyuki, phone! It's Konata-chan!
D-Did I make a faux pas?
Not at all! Mother is honest, so she'll just answer as she's angry.
It seems she bumped her foot on the edge of the table.
I think that's a little different from being an honest person...
She acts just like she looks.
I'm glad you're around, you know so much!
I can just ask you anything I don't know.
I like to be praised by you, Mother,
so researching things became a habit for me.
Miyuki-chan is more knowledgable than Mama!
But now, it's because knowing things is fun.
So I suppose that means I've raised you well!
...she said.
What an innocent conversation.
I see without a doubt that you're just like that lady, Miyuki-san.
Are we that alike?
Incredibly. At the genetic level.
But you're not simply good at studying,
you really know a lot of stuff.
There are lots of sources of information these days,
so I'm glad that I'm able to learn so much!
That's definitely not for me.
Can't get motivated.
Wanting to play.
Begging for help when I'm stuck.
They say that only childs and eldest siblings grow up spoiled...
Hey, aren't you an only child too, Miyuki?
I guess it all depends on the person.
Well, I have an example, or someone who acts like an eldest sister at our home...
Cleaning is too much work!
Laundry is tiring!
Do you mind if our food's delivered?
We have two older sisters,
so we have to fight for our food.
It made us assertive.
Wow, sukiyaki!
Be sure to eat plenty.
And then Kona-chan told me,
the reason cell phones show up as roaming is because the something-particles are too dense.
Is that right.
And when the battery's dead, she calls it "total silence!"
Kids these days use such strange words.
Hey, let's save some for Tsukasa.
Oh.
Tsukasa, I'll give you my portion.
Thanks.
You say that, Kagami, but you ate a lot already.
So there's good and bad points to having many siblings.
Being an only child has its own set of issues, too.
That's right!
There's times when you just zone out, Yuki-chan.
Zone out?
Remember that time...
You've gotta feel sorry for the guy whose name is Bafuni!
What's the matter?
I was thinking about something while walking,
when I bumped into the door!
You've got great concentration skills, Miyuki-san.
It happens to you a lot, doesn't it?
It's so embarrassing...
Wait a minute.
But if you're thinking about something different while doing something else,
maybe you're lacking in concentration?
Huh?
Which could it be?
That sure sounds like Miyuki.
You're right.
Last time, I was warming up a drink...
Oh, I forgot!
Now I need to reheat it.
Tens of minutes later
And again...
Yet again!
Miyuki, you forgot again, didn't you?
I'm sorry, I just...
Oh well. Mother will bring it to you when it's done.
Thank you.
Tens of minutes later
I forgot!
You guys sure are legendary.
It's so embarrassing.
Since when have you worn glasses, Miyuki-san?
I think I started during my last years of grade school.
So you didn't have poor eyesight since birth.
When I was little...
I really enjoyed the bedtime stories that my mother read to me.
...but my mother always fell asleep first,
and I wanted to know the rest of the story.
So I would read the book in the dark,
and my eyesight gradually...
It's nice that Miyuki's family has a good parent-child relationship.
They say one reason kids these days are indifferent and dry
is the parent's lack of love, or "skinship" with their child.
Come to think of it,
I wonder when's the last time I got a nice, tight hug from Mom?
You were pampered,
so you were really close to Mom up until your first year of middle school, remember?
Really?
Maybe that's why you're such a good kid.
In our house, Dad hangs around me to this day!
Maybe that's why you haven't grown at all.
Speaking of children, there's been a lot of kidnapping and confinement crimes lately.
You're pretty sharp about those things for some reason.
I'm kinda worried about my dad.
Don't say such scary things so matter-of-factly.
Well, he's already under the influence of games and stuff...
I wish he'd stop since it gives the other users a bad rep.
Scenarios like that don't show up in games that I play, at least.
Hey, it's almost the one year anniversary.
Of what?
My part-time employment!
My co-workers said they'll help celebrate.
Say, we haven't even visited you on the job yet.
Maybe we'll go take a peek sometime?
As a revenge for what you did to us on New Year's.
Sure!
Really? People usually say no, you know.
Being watched is half the job, after all.
It's called a "cosplay cafe," right?
Yep!
Just give me a call before you come, it can get crowded.
We'll do that.
Hey, folks.
Class already started, you know?
Akihabara Station
Hobby / Figures Buy-Back
Hello? We just came out of the station.
What?
Alright, we'll buy it for you.
Okay.
Did Kona-chan say okay?
Yeah, but she wants us to buy this month's Comptiq and a Lelou** comic over there.
I wonder if we can find it quickly.
She also wants a stamp on the receipt from the cashier.
Sounds like a hassle.
Excuse me, do you mind?
Just one photo, please.
What?
I-I'm not Kamigishi. I'm H-Hiiragi.
Wait a minute!
What do you think you're doing?
One photo for me, too!
Don't!
Well, then...
Could you say, "Hiroyuki-chan?"
H-Hiroyuki...chan?
Let's go!
It's my first time at a store like this.
It's so big, I'm getting nervous.
She said it'll be easy to find once we got here...
I guess it's easy for Kona-chan.
I think I'll be lost if I came here alone.
Oh, so this is it.
Now we have to find the comic called Lelou**.
Doesn't look like it's here.
I can't find it, either.
Excuse me.
Where's the comic Lelou** located?
That would be this one.
Code **ass. At least tell us the proper title.
Could we give you the point card on our next visit?
In that case, please bring this receipt with you.
Okay.
Thank you!
Now all we have to do is to go to Konata's place.
Sis, I'm hungry!
My shift's almost over, so wait just a bit.
How does she expect us to find our way with this?
Gamers
Here
I researched it, so...
I think it's this way!
Yuki-chan, just like we expected!
Miyuki's always the reliable one.
It must be here.
That's right, on the third floor.
Welcome home, Master!
Please have a seat here.
The first hour costs 800 yen and comes with all-you-can-drink soda,
all-you-can-play games,
and all-you-can-eat snacks!
Could I please have the unajuu?
Not available at the moment.
What?
The shrimp pilaf, then.
Can't be made at the moment.
Seriously?
I guess the meat spaghetti's fine.
The necessary time for preparation is fifteen minutes.
I need permission.
Alright, do it.
They're able to run a business like that?
Hey, you all!
Huh?
What do you want to drink?
W-wait a minute.
Let's hurry it up! If you're too slow, you'll be fined, you know!
Is that the attitude you have for your customers?
It's how it works around here.
You're done deciding, right?
A melon soda for me!
I'm not interested in stuff off of the free menu!
Huh?
I'd like a milk tea, please.
And what do you want?
Can't you see I'm deciding right now?
You're way too slow for a brigade member!
Since when am I a member of a brigade?
That's just the setting.
You've got 100 years before you can disobey the brigade leader!
This is so complicated.
I'll have the iced coffee, then.
This an order from the leader -- wait here!
Geez.
It's been a while, but it smelled...
We're going to do a stage show right now, so be sure to watch!
Wow!
You're all very talented.
This girl's an international student. She's a first year at our school.
My name is Patricia Martin.
Pleased to meet you!
Mikuru
We even released a CD. Look!
Konata and Patty: Cosplay It! Oh My Honey
Should something like that even be made?
Excuse me, could I please have some tea?
Would you like it warm?
Yes, I'd like it hot.
I want a melon soda, please.
Okay.
What's in this "Omakase Mix Jui-chu?"
I'm not at liberty to say.
Remember how it works around here!
What a strangely tiring cafe...
Health Room
M-my height...
Don't worry. I'm sure you'll continue to grow taller.
You're right!
Sis!
Oh, Yuu-chan!
Such a poor example who destroys my hopes... so closeby!
Wha?
How much did you grow after entering high school, Sis?
I've gotta admit, no growth upwards or forwards!
You should prepare for the worst, Yuu-chan.
Really!?
*touch* *touch*
Don't worry, there's a demand somewhere!
Have either of you gone to a reunion before?
I've yet to attend one.
Me neither.
Why do you ask all of a sudden?
You know how they say, "You haven't changed a bit!"
and they mean it in a good way?
But the only people who are happy to be told that,
are those who actually changed, don't you think?
So you were a little worried about that.
Alright, Golden Week's about to start, but listen up.
Not only do we have a test right after the break,
be aware that you're test-prepping students
and spend your vacation by acting in moderation!
And...
Don't forget we still have school in between!
I'm not gonna approve of any plans to be sick during those days!
Kumchatka!
That aura which flows out from her entire body...
No doubt about it.
It's the legendary Girl A.
Is today's target that new release? Or could it be goods?
Think about it!
We're currently holding our Spring AV parenthesis-audio-visual-close-parenthesis Festival...
Don't forget that.
Not yet! Lure her real close.
and when she's at her most vulnerable, assault her with product recs.
That's it! Wait until she gets close, then slowly...
Yes!
Stare.
Now! Go speak to her!
Appear!
Welcome!
Check out these recently acquired items!
Oh, Kagami, you there already?
Be right there.
She was just killing time!?
When you're going to simmer something,
you've gotta cut slantwise, in an arbitrary way.
Oh, really!
That way, you get more surface area for the flavor to seep in.
Once you skim off the foam, it takes about ten minutes on medium heat.
If you overcook it, it falls apart,
so once you can poke a stick through it, it's-A-okay!
I see!
It's strange how Miyuki appears sub-par when we're in Home Ec.
Now I know how Kagami really sees us!
Hiiragi-chan, would you like to work together
and study in the library for our next test?
Sure.
Whenever tests roll around, all the clubs suddenly stop their activities
so there's nothing left to do.
That's why you should be studying!
It's for that reason, after all.
Yeah, well, I know that.
But you get a different perspective from spending all your free time
you had on whatever club activity you wanted, ya know?
And once you think like that, it's kinda hard to study!
It's such a waste of time.
I get so restless and anxious.
At least realize that a study group is partly for your own good.
So tired.
That was quick!
Let's take a little break.
Maybe you can't concentrate because you have no goals in mind?
Don't you have a dream for your future?
A dream...
Not necessarily for my future, but during test season,
Dontcha wish you'd win the lottery and be able to live an easy life?
'Cause life's so exhausting.
Minegishi. Do something about her.
When ya gotta use your head, sweet snacks are a necessity!
When we go home, I'll bring you the cookies that I baked last time.
So let's just work through this.
You bake, Minegishi?
I'm not as good as Ajiyoshi Boy.
No, they're tastier than Ajiyoshi's!
Studying's a hassle!
Sis, I tried to make madeleine!
What's the matter?
Oh, um...
I don't consider you guys the same,
but maybe similar groups of friends just naturally come together?
Are you...
thinking that it's just a canker sore
and neglecting it?
There's a lot of medical shows like this these days.
That's true.
It's scary when the problems are so common.
Especially for me...
Watching these shows, I can't help but think, "It's about time for me to die!"
You know? There's so many symptoms that match up...
Let's stop this negative talk...
Please, just-keep-on-living!
Hey, Sis! Help me out with this!
Let's see. "Curses, like chickens, come home to roost"...?
This says, "Kazu likes chicken. When he comes home, there is roast chicken." I think?
Oh, Sis! Could you translate the next part of this?
Hmm?
Let's see. "When you make the contract?"
Did we ever learn this?
A while ago, I was working as a shrine maiden,
torii = Shinto shrine gate
and this foreign visitor was talking about toriis!
What did they say?
In the past, people thought the birds carried away the dead
and the toriis were said to be the place where the birds rested.
So that's why they call it a tori-i ("bird-place").
He knew more about Japanese tradition than both of us!
Maybe it would've been faster to just ask Kagami...
As the piercing cold blows across the Sea of Japan
The man whom she loves, where could he be?
A Lucky Channel Production
Kogami Akira
Big Show!!
She swims, alone, through the rough seas of the entertainment industry
Let's listen to her song.
Kogami Akira-san, with "Misoji Misaki" (The Cape of Age Thirty)
What the hell is this? How is this a live concert!?
This was the limit of the show's budget!
Listen, the song's starting!
Just who do you think I--
"Do you mind if I
talk by myself for a while?"
I muttered softly to a sea gull.
I'm a single-minded woman carrying a sincere heart
By the wind of the northern sea, I froze
I'm lost, my love scattered
The drinks are taking a while to arrive...
Even these words of bitterness
Yes?
Here are the drinks that you ordered.
won't reach you so far away
Oh, thanks.
Standing still, t--
Hey, wait a minute! That brown one's for me.
At the Cape of Age Thirty
Tastes great!
In an inn, only the two of us
Now where can I find "Kentai Life Returns"...
I collapsed in tears
Regretting the night that we loved each other
Men, all they make are selfish promises
This life'll be over with no wish fulfilled
Into the waves, I'll throw this body of mine
Hello? Oh, yes. A time extension...
Yeah, it's not necessary.
Thanks.
Five minutes left.
To you, so far away...
Let us a clean-clean...
I want to offer these words to longing
I wish I could release a song myself.
At the Cape of Age Thirty
Wa-wa-wa-wasuremono...
"Do you mind if I
talk by myself for a while?"
I muttered softly to a sea gull.
I'm a single-minded woman carrying a sincere heart
By the wind of the northern sea, I froze
I'm lost, my love scattered
Even these words of bitterness
won't reach you so far away
Standing still, wet with tears
At the Cape of Age Thirty
Well then, on the next Lucky Star...
So dark! Nagato, no one will watch with that.
Do it like that friendly guy that's on Sunday nights at six-thirty,
like you're talking to the audience.
Let's try it again.
Well then, on the next Lucky Star...
You didn't change at all!
Whatever.
Next time -- "Under the Sun God"
Look forward to next time.
Tsumottotto... I mean, rock, paper, scissors!