Yoshimizu Kagami Theater
Year 3, Class B?
Kuroi Sensei!
Yeah, yeah...
You've been fiddling with them for a while, but can you really tell?
They're pretty much the same.
Isn't this common knowledge?
If you don't do this, it won't matter how much money you have to spend!
Sounds like an incredibly obscure form of common knowledge...
At the very least, it's not common knowledge for normal folks.
Ways to Spend the Summer
Aside from the figures,
there's people who aim for the cards, too.
How can someone tell apart something like cards?
They all weigh the same.
There's been legends and rumors about it for a long time.
Like spots to find good cards,
or certain markers,
or a specific pattern to find them.
As for me, I can pick out any prize card from this particular snack!
As long as it's a just-opened case, since there's a pattern to them!
*strut*
That's amazing if you stop and think about it,
but I really don't feel like praising her!
If you can really tell,
don't the rare ones get taken really quickly?
That's right.
When you live in a region with experts,
rare cards and secret figures vanish so quickly.
When I go to a shop and see the cases are full of holes,
I get a sense of despair, even!
But I also think, "What if?" and get a faint glimmer of hope...
It's such a bother.
What a troublesome personality.
And I hear there's collectors who go and buy a big batch of those things at once?
Yeah, there are.
If you buy them all at once, you can complete a set quicker,
and it's easier to figure out any distribution patterns.
That so?
It relies on your financial resources, so they call it "a grown-up's purchase."
Gotta pay for it with part-time jobs.
A grown-up's purchase...
They may call it that,
but what you're doing is childish, isn't it?
Like wanting to possess something, or keeping it for themselves.
Maybe "a child's big purchase" is appropriate?
Don't you think spending effort on other things would be more meaningful,
or is that just me?
Lately...
It seems Akihabara's being picked up by the media more often.
Yeah, and they focus on the pitiful stuff.
It's okay if they cover it,
but I don't see them doing it in a positive way.
I'm sure they exaggerate some things,
but don't you think what they're covering is at fault, too?
But even then, they have dramas and songs
that originated from the otaku culture and became popular!
And the news and other shows always use anime and game music!
Well, isn't that because they think the common people wouldn't recognize it?
Speaking of otakus...
All the male otakus say,
they want an otaku who shares their interests as a girlfriend,
or so they say on the message boards.
But you never hear female otakus wanting to date an otaku, you know?
I wonder why?
Do the girls become more obsessed with 2D than guys do once they get into it?
Maybe they're worried about a future with those guys?
I'm sure many of them are employed, but--
Wait, don't ask me.
They showed up as soon as it got hot.
They're loud and quick, so I hate them!
They're dirty, too.
As for Miyamoto Musashi,
they say that he caught a fly with his chopsticks!
Whoa, is that for real?
I'm surprised he decided to use something that he eats with.
Gross.
So that's what bothers you...
Though I get what you mean.
Abeshi.
That's amazing!
I can't slap a mosquito.
Huh? Why?
When they get smushed and blood gets on my hand, it feels gross...
That's true...
That's my blood, you know...
But what do you do if a mosquito lands on your arm?
I say, "Go away! Go away!"
Or I blow at it, like this.
Did you know?
If you put strength into your arms when a mosquito lands on it,
it can't pull itself out.
No way!
Watch this...
You are already dead.
You are already bitten.
If you put even more strength,
the mosquito will explode!
Stop, stop!
Oh, it itches!
Should've just smacked it in the first place...
Itchy, itchy, itchy...
Are you going to travel abroad again this summer, Miyuki-san?
No, not this year...
But I imagine we'll go home to the countryside.
I would often go to our town's summer festival together with our neighbor's girl.
She's like my little sister, after all.
Wow, so you're going to a summer festival, Iwasaki-san?
You look like a yukata would fit you well.
yukata: traditional Japanese summer attire
No...
Zooooooon
I know you're being nice,
but I can't honestly be happy...
It's like you're saying I don't have any...
Izumi
I'll be right out...
Hey, morning...
You just woke up!?
You're so sloppy.
There's something that's been bothering me lately...
What's that?
Like, "Did the alarm ring?"
Or, "Someone else didn't turn it off, right?"
That happens to me, too!
When you first realize it, the alarm's already turned off!
Then again, it gets hot in the afternoon so it's not like I can keep sleeping...
It's already afternoon.
Kona-chan, it's morning.
Wake up!
Izumi-kun,
let's eat lunch together!
I was thinking I'd walk home with you, Konata-kun!
Hey, Konata.
Hmm?
Why are the main characters of those games always popular without question?
Dunno.
Probably 'cuz it won't be a game if they're not popular enough.
Gosh, you have to do your homework!
I-It's not like I'm worried about you or anything.
Alright.
If you say so, Konata, I'll do it.
Hey, Konata.
Hmm?
How come the heroines of those games look so cute,
and have such great personalities, yet never have a boyfriend?
They're all there for your picking.
Dunno.
Probably 'cuz it won't be a game if they had boyfriends.
What's up, Konata!
I'm here to hang out,
now that I've checked up on Yutaka.
Oh, Sis, good evening.
Konata?
Uncle's calling.
Okay.
Yutaka started her homework, so let me borrow your manga--
Don't you have to study too, Konata?
Haven't you been having fun all this time?
No, it's not what it looks like!
Whenever I take a break, you happen to enter at a bad time...
*grin*
Oh yeah?
But that still means you take a lot of breaks, doesn't it?
...and so, since I'm kinda worried about my reputation in the house,
I try to stay at my desk,
but I end up taking breaks...
Geez.
It happens because you're don't study on a daily basis!
That said,
it's not that I don't understand what you're saying...
Does it sound familiar to you, Kagami?
Well, if I try to read just a small part of a book during my break,
as soon as I resume studying, I get an urge to take a break...!
You can't stop those things in the middle, huh?
Like manga, when you think you'll stop with just one more volume,
but you end up reading the whole series at once!
Or when you borrow the DVDs of the drama you missed,
and you can't resist watching the next episode!
Then the next episode turns out to be pretty boring!
I see.
Sis, do you mind if I change the channel?
Director, so there's this doll...
Go ahead.
I was just watching this randomly.
And what surprised you about it?
Is there something you want to watch?
In the room, there's a lot of figures...
They're gonna have a special on the sweets from around the country!
Actually, I believe that may have a connection to recent events...
Oh, you like sweets, too, Yuu-chan.
I bet Kagami's family is watching, too.
It's like the Hare Hare Dance of sweets!
That looks good!
But you know, in these shows...
Even if there's something that looks good,
the shop that sells it is usually far away and it's disappointing, right?
We live in Saitama, so if they say Nagoya..
That always happens, but I can't help watching...
It's too bad.
Summer Classes
Doyoooon
Morning, Yuki-chan.
...what happened?
I had a dentist's visit yesterday...
You were still going?
I ran away in the middle...
If it hurts, please say so.
It'll be over quickly.
...and so it went.
I know!
They won't stop for you!
It hurts just to hear about it!
We already have summer classes, but for them to assign homework...
I can't deal with this, ya know?
It's summer break.
You don't even do your own work.
Besides, unlike grade school and middle school,
you don't get self-study projects and book reports to work on,
so shouldn't it be easier?
You just have to solve problems.
We had craft projects and posters, too.
Did you ever have your parents help you on those,
and they get so engaged that they end up finishing all of it?
That happened to me, and I even won an award for one!
It was for a poster.
Oh yeah, I remember that.
I said, "It's thanks to you, Dad!
I've got a better opinion of you now."
and Dad looked happy!
Wouldn't a parent be angry about it...?
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Whenever I see this commercial,
I always feel so envious!
Like when I was little,
and I read the fairy tale with the candy house,
and I wished I could eat a lot of candy, too!
I get what you mean,
but when you actually get a large amount of what you want,
you suddenly lose interest in it, don't you think?
I see!
That's right,
it stinks throughout the entire year!
So I was thinking...
Summer homework is a hassle...
'Cuz I always plan to do all of it in the second half of summer!
That came out of nowhere.
Besides, you're stating the obvious.
If I work diligently at it little by little,
I figure I wouldn't have to rush at the end...
You finally realized it at your age?
You're a third year already,
just do it without burning out.
So anyway, I'll be visiting tomorrow, so see you then.
I'll bring what I've got.
That's what you meant with little-by-little...
Are you planning on coming to my place all summer?
Every other week, maybe.
Shut up!
'Sup, it sure is hot.
Yo. Yeah, really.
The cooler's on in my room.
Comfortable, so comfortable!
You're really making yourself at home there...
It feels like this every year...
Having no urge to do anything, summer just passing me by...
Before I know it, summer vacation's over...
Stop sounding so lazy,
set a daily quota this year,
and at least get some homework done.
Oh, but before summer begins, I always think I'll work hard!
Are you serious...
In manga,
you see plot points like, "I haven't done my homework!" often...
Especially during this season.
Yeah.
When you look at that,
don't you think that's the norm,
and conclude that we don't need to do the work?
If you assume everyone's acting like that...
Of course not!
Do it.
If you're gonna act like that, don't come copying from me!
I'm thirsty.
Guess I'll get some barley tea.
Oh, Sis!
Sorry, could you also grab the math problem set from my room?
Please.
Yeah, yeah.
Whoa, hot!
You don't want to leave an air conditioned room, so you ask for favors from whoever's leaving,
but they don't seem to leave the room, either!
And in the winter, you don't want to get out of the kotatsu,
kotatsu: table with a heater attached underneath
so you ask for favors then, too!
Hey...
Yo. Hot, isn't it?
Yo.
Welcome.
I brought some ice pops.
Go ahead and take whichever one you like!
I can't be of much help with the homework.
And you know the eyes on a Marimokkori...
Marimokkori: A creature character based on green algae balls
I see.
In times like this,
I wonder why you suddenly want to eat the ones that other people picked?
I'm reading a manga about entering Tokyo University...
Oh, that one.
When you read that,
don't you start to think, "Perhaps I can get into Tokyo Uni too?"
If ya try hard enough, like them.
That sure sounds like a simple plan.
Even if you assume that you can get into Tokyo Uni like that...
Friends who would abandon their regular courses to join with you,
teachers who would teach like that,
a head instructor who would direct the project,
don't you need to gather all of them, among others?
You're right...
I guess it ain't easy.
There sure are people like this...
Affected by manga and dramas, believing they can easily change themselves.
Well, I do think about trying hard and studying...
But I just get sleepy!
I wonder if there's some good remedies for sleepiness.
I hear it's better to take a light nap instead of trying hard to stay awake.
Oh, really?
I heard that too and I actually tried it...
But a nap would always turn into deep sleep...
...ya know?
You're too weak...
Good afternoon!
Yutaka-chan, afternoon!
Afternoon.
Um, do you have a moment?
What's up, Yuu-chan?
Ask us girls whatever you want.
It seems a friend from middle school is in a relationship,
and I was asked what kind of a gift they should give for a birthday.
But I had no idea...
What should I do...
It got really awkward...
W-Well, Yuu-chan,
they've got places where you can ask those things on the net,
so you should check that out.
There might be a thread about it,
and you can use my computer!
Y-Yeah, I'll do that!
I know there's Den*** Otoko,
but I didn't think you could actually ask stuff like that.
It's become pretty typical these days.
Anything goes now, huh?
Yup.
I bet there's solutions to math drills and stuff floating around,
that makes me think how young kids have it good these days!
As the technology and community continue to develop,
it seems the users' thought processes and nature are worsening...
...considering this girl.
T-This is strange...
It's just copying homework,
but when there's a crowd around me, there's suddenly something that feels like pride...!
Oh yeah, what's up with the festival in your town, Kagami?
What are you talking about?
It's over already.
Just like last year.
Why didn't you tell me!?
We have to study for exams,
and if we told you, you'd definitely want to go...
Even we didn't participate!
Doesn't have to be ours.
Why don't you just go to your local festival?
Or is it over already?
My local one? Oh yeah, I wonder when it takes place?
Oh, great...
People who show up to other town festivals,
but are indifferent about their local ones.
Are you the type who doesn't want to see their hometown friends?
Test-prepping students won't last if all they do is study.
By the way,
a fireworks contest is going to be held near my house tomorrow.
That's it!
Let's hang out together for once!
Guess you're right.
Sounds good for a break.
By the way,
I heard there's going to be a fireworks contest near your house tomorrow, Minami-chan.
I'd like to see some Japanese fireworks.
Then let's all go see it together, Minami!
Are you free tomorrow, Minami-chan?
I'm fine.
It's decided then, Minami!
Guess we're going, Iwasaki-san!
What? Iwasaki-san?
I hear it's a pretty famous fireworks festival, Mi--
Iwasaki-san.
It's hard to change what you call people when it's settled for a while!
But the place is far,
and since it's famous, it'll be crowded, huh?
Will you be okay, Yuu-chan?
You were sick until recently, right?
They say it'll be hot tomorrow, so would you like to wait until next time?
No, you don't have to worry about me.
It's typical for me.
I'm a health monitor and I'm coming, so...
It's going to be okay,
Yutaka...
Oh, yeah.
That's right!
Thanks, Minami-chan!
...and so we decided to go see the fireworks,
but otherwise it's "I'm a test-prepping student!" and "Gotta study!"
so there's less fun-time and it's boring.
'Cuz Kagami's so serious.
I see their point.
But you can do what you want to do, Konata.
I used to drag Kanata around everywhere,
and made plenty of memories myself.
I got yelled at,
but our youthful days can't wait for us!
Then maybe I should find a boyfriend and make some memories of my own...
That is definitely out!
I'm not going to approve any boyfriend!
Dad, you're not making sense...
Hey, wanna come with us to the fireworks, Yuu-chan?
I'm actually going already.
We're meeting up at Minami-chan's place.
Oh really?
We're heading out.
Have a good trip.
The train's here!
Saitama-ken Miyashiro-machi
You're late.
Thanks for waiting!
Yutaka-chan came, too.
Umm...
Hey!
Over here!
Hello.
Hey there.
Oh, Patricia-san.
Are you guys here for the fireworks too, Konata-san?
The yukata fits you well.
The heck is this!?
Iwasaki
Huh?
So you meant Minami-chan when you were talking about your neighbor, Miyuki-san.
What a coincidence!
It was surprising!
Welcome.
Here you go.
Thank you so much.
Oh?
There's not enough?
There's enough, right?
Mom, did you count yourself...?
Oh dear, you're right!
I see...
Thanks for letting us visit!
Wow, and this is Minami-chan's house!
Whoa, that's a big dog...
Scary.
It's okay.
She doesn't bark, and she's friendly with people!
Oh, I see.
When they're like that when they're big, it's actually kinda cute--
What!?
She's growling...
I guess she's the type that gets barked at...
When I was little,
I wondered if fireworks still looked round when you saw 'em from the side.
Huh? What?
So they don't look flat?
Come on...
They show fireworks contests on TV sometimes,
but it's definitely better to experience it in person!
Yeah.
But I've been thinking since this started...
Whenever they launch a big one and they say,
"This was sponsored by Some Business,"
and they announce the sponsor's name,
doesn't that ruin the mood?
T-That's true...
Yuu-chan, you don't look so well.
I'm okay...
It's okay, so you guys can go watch.
But...
I'll...
...be staying with her.
Minami-chan.
Balsa- -mic Vinegar
That was fantastic!
It made me think, "This is summer, alright!"
However...
Guess we can't end with just a nice memory, like in a manga!
Got a bunch of mosquito bites.
Itchy!
They say it'll itch more if you scratch it.
And when you take off a yukata, it itches underneath the belt, too!
Yeah, I know.
Pretty.
That sure was pretty.
But I'm sorry for causing you trouble.
Oh, there you are!
Hi!
Did you guys get bug bites, too?
We didn't get bit at all.
There's people who get bit easily and those who don't.
You're so lucky.
Nah, I bet the mosquitoes understood the situation here.
Lucky Channel!
Oha-lucky!
I'm your navigator, Kogami Akira!
And I'm the assistant,
Ono Daisuke.
Lucky Channel is already on episode twenty!
You're not a crow today.
And you're not a dog today.
Picco.
Might as well take a look at the live feed.
Studio Forest
I wonder where he's walking around right now...
Shiroishi-kun.
Mount Fuji's so pretty!
Whatever.
Bye-nee!
Bye-nee.
Shiraishi-kun?
Picco picco...
Shiraishi-kun!?
Missus!
This is what you wanted, right?
Hello, this is Shiraishi Minoru.
Reporter Spiritual Counselor Game Voices A-F Commentator Cherry Suzumiya Haruhi
Tachiki Fumihiko Tachiki Fumihiko Kujira Kujira Kujira Hirano Aya
Please listen to my song.
"Bridegroom Rumba"
One, two, three, four
Kogami Akira Ono Daisuke
Konno Hiromi Ono Daisuke
Joyful voices rang loudly
Throughout the church on this June day.
If you want to find the peak of my happiness,
That moment would truly be it.
Oh, if it was going to turn out this way,
I shouldn't have bought that damn house!
Getting ditched by your bride,
It sounds like a manga situation!
Confused and doin' the Bridegroom Rumba
Ending Credits: "Bridegroom Rumba" Lyrics, Music, and Song: Shiraishi Minoru Cast: Shiraishi Minoru (Shiraishi Minoru) Hiiragi Tsukasa (Fukuhara Kaori) Planning: Shiraishi Minoru (Shiraishi Minoru)
Someone please help me
Oh my god!
What am I gonna do from now on!?
My boss is here too!
One two three,
Special Thanks Sugawara Keisuke (Oligoclase) Kasukabe Kyoei Senior High School SOS-dan Shonen Ace Editorial Staff GOTT Navel Gundam Ace Editorial Staff Fujimi Books
Two two three,
Bridegroom Rumba
Chara!
Charara!
Cha!
Next Episode
Well then, on the next Lucky Star...
This is Misao.
This is Ayano.
Hey, Ayano, isn't Hiiragi so cold?
She always goes to that shorty's class...
Now, now...
Doesn't our love reach Hiiragi!?
Next time -- "Pandora's Box"
Ayano's cold too...