Yoshimizu Kagami Theater
Year 3, Class B?
Kuroi Sensei!
Yeah, yeah...
Hey Kagami.
Do you like Warehouse Choco?
Yeah, I do.
Okay.
Then here,
have some!
Oh, thank you.
There's some more!
And there's even more so take as much as you want!
Hold on.
Why do you have so much?
Well, it's for the toys that come with the snacks.
But I never get the toy I want, so I just bought a whole bunch at once.
Oh, great...
You care all about the prizes and you ignore the snacks.
So Many Men, So Many Minds
(lit: Ten People, Ten Colors)
Fox.
Um...
Squirrel.
Dog.
What are you saying, all of a sudden?
I was thinking what we'd be if we were animals.
I'm a prankster so I'd be a fox.
Kon, kon!
I imagine Tsukasa as a dog.
Woof, woof
Yuu-chan is like a small animal, so a squirrel.
I see.
And you want to say that I'm a tiger or a wolf, right?
Nope.
You get lonely a lot, so maybe a bunny rabbit?
Plus, your pigtails look like bunny ears!
T-That's kinda embarrassing,
so let's drop it.
This is fun!
B-Bunny? I'm a bunny?
What about other people?
Sis Yui is pretty active, so I guess a leopard.
Iwasaki-san is cool and collected, so she's a hawk.
Yuki-chan seems soft and kinda fluffy,
so she'd be a sheep.
Fumoffu!
Nah, Miyuki-san's gotta be a cow!
Around this part...
You think like an old guy...
We went to Konata's place yesterday,
and looked at her writings from grade school.
Oh, really!
Konata looks pretty negligent,
but she actually kept stuff like that.
Dad told me to store it properly.
But what's more surprising...
...were her dreams for the future!
Like "vet" and "lawyer," and other regular jobs like that.
Is that so!
Then again, it was very Konata-ish that her dreams changed every year.
When you look at stuff like that,
you can tell what kinda games and mangas I was into at that time, you know?
...oh.
I get it.
That's what it's for.
Right.
And then there's people who put "bride" as their dream job...
It's not even a job.
That sounds cute!
Wait, Tsukasa.
I'm talking about you.
R-Really?
You're so naturally silly...
People who are naturals often don't realize it themselves.
That might be true.
Just so you know, you're one of them, Miyuki-san...
Hmm? Did you say something?
How's your eyesight without correction, Miyuki-san?
It's worse than a 20/200.
Really?
I heard somewhere that eating blueberries is good for your eyes.
I heard that too.
And carrots, which contain vitamin A,
yellow and green vegetables such as spinach,
pork, which contain B vitamins,
and sesame seeds and liver, which contain protein,
are foods that are supposedly good for your eyes.
Also, laser treatment is becoming a popular choice.
But I certainly lack the courage to try that option!
Oh, and you hear about eyesight exercises on TV.
You sure know a lot.
Well, it's only a few out of many.
But why hasn't your eyesight recovered if you know so much?
Although I'm aware of the methods, I don't actually execute them...
Why don't you execute them?
That's...
I wonder why?
You should try it out!
One of those eyesight training things.
Right now?
Let's see...
First, you close your eyes...
And you open it really quickly!
Further, while keeping your head still,
you shift your eyes to the sides and from top to bottom,
like so...
Miyuki-san! Your face!
You're moving your face!
T-That's strange...
Y-You can stop now...
I might have strained my eyes instead...
Your eyesight's gonna get worse, I think.
Hey, Kona-chan.
What does "moe" mean?
Hmm.
Now that you ask...
Wha?
It's definitely an expression for liking something,
but even I don't know the details...
What?
So you use the word without knowing what it means?
Let's just say that, in my opinion, someone who naturally gets the meaning is an otaku!
It's not even an important topic,
but I think I know what you mean...
We're gonna focus on doggies from around the world!
Daffunda!
Puppies are so cute!
Dad, let's get a dog, too!
Now, now, Tsukasa.
You might think it's easy,
but you've gotta train it, walk it, feed it, among other things.
Can you really take care of it?
And a puppy and an adult dog might be different!
Are you really prepared to handle a life, not just a thing?
I-I guess you're right...
I should really think things through, huh...
But you sure know a lot about raising dogs, Sis.
That's, um, because I'm pretty simple-minded, too.
So I went and looked it up...
Konata, look!
You like this artist, don't you?
Read this.
Fine. You're so pesky.
Your face is too close.
Stare..........
Um, do you need something...
Just wondering how far you read.
Did a guy named Osano show up already?
I've yet to reach that point...
Let's read faster!
There sure are a lot of elections this year.
It's so tiring.
Is that right?
What's with the gloomy face?
Students should go home already and study.
Oh, Sensei.
We were talking about how there's too many elections lately.
Why did you bring that up so suddenly?
Because of election coverage, they change the airtime of the regular shows!
Last time, the first airing of a show was pushed back four hours!
Not to mention the election reports in the middle of the show!
And the L-shaped news tickers on the side which make the screen smaller!
Yeah, but you know...
The election shows are educational in terms of current affairs,
and do you really have time for things like anime?
Besides, airtimes change regardless of elections.
Like K-1 fights that take over other time slots.
Didn't you like martial arts, Izumi?
Konata
I've participated, but I'm not interested in it!
Nanako
Animes air their own specials too, don't they?
My honey!
Konata
But they don't run long and cause trouble for the following show, so it's not a problem!
Nanako
Sheesh, a test-prepping student shouldn't worry about that,
they should study!!
Konata
It's always gotta be a power move at the end!
Thanks for waitin'.
Kona-chan says she doesn't have an umbrella.
At least check out the weather report.
Maybe I should be like the guys and go home, not caring about getting wet.
I wonder why the boys don't care about getting wet.
Probably 'cuz they don't need to worry about bras showing through.
That's true.
That may be the case, but don't say it so loudly!
Have some decency!
So anyway, let me borrow one of your umbrellas.
Well, we're both headed to the same place,
so I guess one will be just enough.
I'm so thankful!
Does that mean you don't leave an umbrella here?
Yet you leave all your textbooks here.
Well, I did leave one here for some time...
But I used it once, and now I keep forgetting to bring it back.
It's not like it's a daily routine.
So it needs to become a habit before you can remember it.
Suzume, just hang on!
You know, when you wear raincoats and rainboots,
you actually look pretty lame.
Yeah.
It feels a little too childish.
Yet when you look at a drawing of it, it's so moe...
Don't know what you're talking about.
Yo, Konata!
Mornin'...
...and what's the matter, Tsukasa?
I got scolded because my cell phone bill was so high this month!
I hardly ever use my cell phone,
so my bill's always at the base cost!
Ba
Base
Base co
Base cost
Base cost on
Base cost only
I see.
Economical, right?
You say it's economical,
but if you're not using it,
I'd think the monthly base cost alone is enough of a waste.
Let's not split hairs here, Kagamin!
It's a text message.
"Please buy eggs on your way home."
O-k-a-y
O-n m-y w-a-y h-o-m-e
w-i-t-h S-i-s
I w-i-l-l g-o b-u-y s-o-m-e
You're talking with your parents, right?
When you're speaking to them via text messages, don't you write more politely?
I kinda know what you mean.
But it'll change when you get used to it.
How long have you used this?
A year, I think?
How often do you usually replace it?
Doesn't two years sound about right?
It's when the batteries start to die out.
In that case, I'm gonna go for three times as long!
No matter what!
I'm not sure why you're trying.
I take good care of things.
I use things for a long time.
It's more like you don't even use them.
She's one of those people...
...who spend way too much money on their hobbies,
but are stingy when it comes to everything else.
Sorry, Sis!
Can I borrow your world history text?
Again?
I guess so...
Here.
And don't forget it from now on.
I'll come and return it later.
Your sis is pretty forgetful, Hiiragi.
I know.
That's why I have to be prepared.
But isn't that why?
Ya know, she's relaxed 'cuz she has someone to rely on.
Basically, your presence is enabling her!
You're actually very convincing...
Hiiragi, what time is it?
You've got an alarm clock right in front of you.
Oh, yeah.
T-The legendary violence of Hiiragi in the morning!
Zugyaaaaaan
Just so we're clear, it fell and broke off.
Lagoon Engine
Tsukasa.
Manga's okay, but try to read a newspaper sometime,
and be aware of what's going on in the world.
Umm...
N-Newspapers are hard to read, aren't they?
I can't tell where the next line is supposed to be.
I figured you'd say something like that.
Hey, you there!
Yeah, what do you want?
Can ya grab Kobayakawa from this class?
Izumi, the third year, is here for her.
Y-Yes!
Kobayakawa!
The third year Izumi-senpai is here for you!
What's up, Sis?
Oh, it's fun when they switch to polite speech once they know you're older!
It's so cute!
You're lucky that you're so tall, Iwasaki-san.
I wonder why there's such a difference between us.
I don't know,
but it might be because I drink a lot of milk.
I see!
So it's the fruit of your daily efforts!
No, life doesn't work out that easily...
*pat*
More than my height,
I wanted another part of me to grow.
It's raining, so we're going to play dodgeball in the gym today!
Iwasaki-san looks like someone who'd be the last person standing in games like this.
She seems pretty skilled.
I actually end up remaining if I'm in the infield, too.
I guess I'm hard to hit 'cause I'm so small?
They both survive to the end, but for such different reasons...
It's not like I'm any good at the game...
I'd feel bad if I were to hit Kobayakawa-san.
You should try. I can't really help you.
It's too bad we're on separate teams.
And we're on the same team.
Yep!
Iwasaki-san's athletic,
and she looks like she's not going to hold back, so it's scary!
Head -- out of the question
Upper body -- if she feels sick after being hit, that's a problem
Lower body -- if she trips and falls, that's a problem
But if I just let somebody else do it...
I got placed in the outfield, so don't worry!
I'm glad...
See, Iwasaki-san's really a good person!
So Kobayakawa-san is on offense?
Yup.
And Iwasaki-san's in the infield?
So I'm bottom--
I-I mean, I'm on defense!
I...I got attacked by the Health Monitor...
Are you okay?
You sure are amazing, Iwasaki-san.
You just keep hitting your targets.
Do you think so?
You've got precise aim and you're athletic.
Not really.
Oh no...
I wonder if she's mad because I made a big fuss.
No, she's actually being shy!
Really?
That's okay, then.
But it's hard to tell...
Oh, that's right.
So that's how it's like to be the easily misunderstood type.
People see her differently if they don't know her...
Did you go on any trips since you came here?
Yep, I went on a pilgrimage to the holy places!
Holy places?
Yes!
I made it to Japan's three main holy places, at least!
Do you mean Kamakura, Kyoto, and Nara?
Nope!
Akiba of Tokyo,
Nipponbashi of Osaka,
and Oosu of Nagoya!
Oh, and I visited some sights around here, too!
You mean the Tokyo Tower or Asakusa?
No way!
I mean like Nakano and Kichijoji!
Um...
What's wrong?
I think there's dust in my eyes...
Are you okay?
Yeah.
Tell me if you can't take it anymore.
I'm okay.
Good situation, right!?
No! I mustn't view my friends in this rotten way!
Hello!
Come on in!
I'm going to bring out the drinks.
Wow, so many books!
I only had this--
So Hiyorin had a phase like this too!
Kill me now.
Please, just kill me...
...and this is the present phase!
You can see the improvements!
Oh holy--
You're right, that looks good!
This picture looks a little bit like Iwasaki-san.
Yeah.
Oh! This is the Takarazuka Revue, isn't it?
Takarazuka -- all-female musical theater troupe
Huh? Is this me?
Is it like a fairy tale?
Sure.
Please show me when you're done!
No! I mustn't draw my friends in this rotten way!
Tamura-san, shall we go to Otome Road?
Yeah, that's the plan.
What kind of a place is Otome Road?
You don't know!?
Me neither.
Oh my.
Otome Road...
otome: "maiden"
Otome Road is the street to the west of the Sunshine 60 building in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
Otome Road
Lining the street are many stores that sell mangas, animes, and character goods!
It's where a large population of manias gather, just like Akiba.
But unlike Akiba, the clientele is largely female,
which led to the nickname Otome Road for the street.
In other words, it's a gathering place for the fujoshi!
fujoshi: female fans of yaoi
Fujoshi?
It's written "rotten-girl," and read as "fujoshi!"
They're rotten!?
Well, in a way, yes...
Gulp.
Y-You know, three-second rule, the three-second rule!
If it's within five seconds, no bacteria will stick!
Hey, I said nothing.
Meatball, my favorite...!
What about the three second rule?
If you would let me deal with it on a case-by-case basis...
*grin*
Lucky Channel!
Oha-lucky!
As always, we'll bring it to you with lots of energy today!
After all, this is the 18th episode of Lucky Channel!
Your navigator, whom you're all familiar with by now...
It's Kogami Akira!
And...
As usual, I'll be diligently working as Akira-sama's assistant,
this is Shiraishi Minoru!
Now, for today's theme...
All those new side characters that have appeared recently,
we're gonna introduce all of 'em today!
All of 'em!
Too many!
First, the new visitor to the Izumi house,
it's Konata-san's cousin, Kobayakawa Yutaka-san.
And her classmates,
Iwasaki Minami-san,
Tamura Hiyori-san,
and Patricia Martin-san!
There's more!
Kagami-san's classmates,
Kusakabe Misao-san,
and Minegishi Ayano-san!
It's become so lively!
You may have all noticed already,
It's in my way...
but these new members have appeared in the opening cred---
Hey...
I said it's in my way!
Whoa, it flies!
How much of them do you really need to show!?
It's already the 18th episode!
Where's my appearance!?
Speaking of you, Akira-sama,
you just had an appearance!
Wearing the raincoat and the rainboots,
what a cute outfit!
What can I say...
Last week,
when I had a chance to speak with our guest, Anizawa-san...
He told me that an actor needs grace!
And a strong presence!
Indeed!
Your appearance today, Akira-sama,
while brief, seemed to me like you declared,
"I am Kogami Akira, and here I stand!" and--
Hey.
Yes.
Hey!
Oh, this is nothing...
Oh no!
It's already time to go.
Anyway,
if you have any thoughts, encouragements, or opinions about the show,
Hey.
please continue to send them in!
Who are you---
We're accepting them via homepage and radio.
Bye-mee!
Turn that thing off!
Thanks for coming!
Text message?
What?
N-No--
Is it a text message?
No, no it isn't!
No, of course not!
Who's the message from?
Uh, it's from my parents...
What's it for?
Um, they said it's about time I come back and visit--
How did you respond?
That...
Say it.
Well, I mean---
I've been looking for a long time
For someone I can call the one and only
And I'm willing to bet that's you
Although I've got no proof of it.
When I look at your smile, it's so strange
That even my ordinary life
Danger! Be aware of increased water levels due to the water released from the dam
Can shine so brightly
It's like you cast a spell on me
Loving and longing, you're the one
Who taught me about both
And no matter how long the road might be
With you, I've got nothing to be scared of
The special time that we call today,
Ending Credits: "Kaorin's Theme" Lyrics, Music, and Song: Shiraishi Minoru Featuring Shiraishi Minoru (Shiraishi Minoru) and Hiiragi Tsukasa (Fukuhara Kaori) Planning: Shiraishi Minoru (Shiraishi Minoru)
I'm glad I could spend it with you.
With everything that I have
I'll protect you forever,
I promise you...
Special Thanks Sugawara Keisuke (Oligoclase) Kasukabe Kyoei Senior High School SOS-dan GOTT Navel Fujimi Books Banpresto Sugisaki Yukiru Sensei Monthly "Asuka" Editorial Staff Full Metal Panic! Film Partners
I screwed up the falsetto a bit.
Sorry.
That was touching.
I was moved!
Thanks.
I was moved!
Thanks!
Such an old phrase...
Next Episode
Che Guevara "Shoot, coward! You are only going to kill a man."
"The coolest man in the world" John Lennon
Well then, on the next Lucky Star...
I'm Hiyori.
I'm Patricia!
Patty, are you used to your job yet?
Yes! Totally!
When you're around, Patty,
I bet even first time customers are able to enjoy the experience without being nervous!
Nope, I don't deal with newbies.
Oh, really?
I only serve people who've visited lots of times and who've paid lots of money already!
It's store policy.
T-That's pretty harsh.
Next time -- "The Essence Lies in 2D"
Look forward to it!