So what do you like about Fujioka-kun?
I'm sorry, Keiko.
I was flustered by your sudden question.
You're right, it was too sudden.
What do I like about him, you say? Let's see...
For example, during our entrance ceremony...
Crap, this looks like it's going to take a while.
Wait, Kana!
Aren't you forgetting something?
Cleaning duty.
I'm counting on you!
Huh?
My body feels all sluggish.
I might've caught a cold.
Are you alright, Minami?
I'm not alright,
so I'll leave the rest to you guys.
So what is this Frasco or Fransisco or whatever you call it?
It's called Elastico!
Well, I don't really care about the name.
Elastico is the name of a feinting technique often used by soccer players from South America.
I understand it even less now.
Who's that?
Minami,
how are you feeling?
You caught a cold, right?
I remember!
Right, right, my cold!
It's gone already, so I'm a-okay!
But now that you're here, come on in!
Excuse me!
Ah! W-Wai- a- Fujioka!
A girl's uniform!
How cute, how cute.
Just change clothes for now.
Judging by Fujioka's reaction,
he probably thinks you were wearing Chiaki's clothes for some reason.
Really?
You don't think he knows?
I don't know for sure.
Do you think...
I can talk to Fujioka about the similarities between Churrasco and Elastico again?
I have no clue what those things are.
Right...
Leave it to me, Touma!
I'll help you by thinking of a reason why you were wearing a girl's uniform!
Really?
Really!
Hey, Fujioka!
Touma, what are Kana and Fujioka doing in the other room?
Beats me...
Gimme a break, please!
Come on, Fujioka!
Just give up already and wear this!
No way in hell!
Today is the day that I amuse myself by having my guests wear funny outfits!
I didn't hear anything about that!
So listen to me now!
I don't want to!
Do like Touma!
I can't!
Just wear it already!
It's just impossible for me!
Hey, I really don't want to!
Fujioka!
Gimme a break, please!
I'm home.
Welcome back, Haruka-neesama.
I'm home, Chiaki.
Kana, wake up.
Welcome back.
You're going to catch a cold if you sleep there.
Okay.
By the way,
tomorrow is neighborhood clean-up day,
so I'll be counting on your two, okay?
Okay.
A cold?
Actually, I've had a slight fever since morning.
I guess I did catch a cold after all.
It's because you were sleeping under the kotatsu.
Really!
Hurry up and go to bed.
I'll make some rice porridge for you later.
O-Okay...
I'm sorry,
it looks like I won't be able to join you for the clean-up.
Just be sure to rest today.
I'm sorry,
I really want to keep you company,
but I have to be present at the meeting.
I understand, Haruka-neesama.
Chiaki is going to stay with you,
so just ask if you need anything.
Thanks.
What's that for?
Ring this bell if you need something.
Okay.
I have to get going,
but I'll be back in the afternoon.
Ah right,
I guess you can only eat light food?
Yes! I can eat! I can eat!
I won't get better if I don't eat well!
Exactly!
So what do you want for lunch?
I'll make your favorite dish.
Really?!
Let's see...
It's cold out, so I'd really like nabeyaki udon!
Note: Nabeyaki udon is a sort of noodle hotpot, usually with seafood and vegetables.
Okay!
What's wrong?
Could you get me some juice?
Huh?
So... What's wrong?
I got a little thirsty, so...
I'd like a drink?
Okay.
Here's some juice.
Thank you.
What's that?
I finished reading it, so get me the next volume.
Note: Higashi-ke means 'East family', whereas the title of the show, Minami-ke, means 'South family'.
The next volume.
Thanks.
I'm home.
How are you feeling?
I'm sorry I'm late.
I'll get to it right away, so be patient.
Okay!
Be careful, okay?
Okay.
That smells good!
Kana.
About nabeyaki udon... is it fried or is it boiled? Which is it?
Note: The literal translation of 'nabeyaki' is 'pot-fried'. However, it's actually not fried, but boiled, hence the question.
I don't care, just hurry up and bring it to me!
Thanks for the meal!
You... are faking it, right?
What are you saying?!
Are you questioning me?!
Are you telling me you don't believe that your elder sister is telling the truth?!
Is it alright if I take your temperature?
Right, let me get a thermometer.
They are more accurate.
Wait!
You traitor!
You deceived Haruka-neesama and me,
all because you didn't want to help clean!
That's not true!
I really... caught a cold...
How long are you planning to sleep??
It's Sunday, let me get some sleep!
Did you forget about today's plans?
We're going to leave you behind, idiot.
That's right!
We were going to go shopping for spring clothes this afternoon,
and in the evening, we were going to all-you-can-eat grilled ribs!
I'm hot.
It can't be...
Something awful is giving me the chills!
Could I really have caught a cold?
Who could have predicted this unbelievable turn of events?
What should I do?
What should I do?!
If I tell Chiaki I caught a cold again, I don't know what she'll say to me!
I don't care about the shopping, but the all-you-can-eat grilled ribs...
I believe the offer only stands for a certain period of time.
If I miss this chance, I don't know how long I'll have to wait for the next time!
I have to do something.
Where's Kana?
I think she's getting ready.
Hey...
What's wrong?
If you don't get dressed soon, we're going to leave you behind.
Please do that.
Actually, I still have a lot of homework.
If I want to enjoy the grilled ribs, I'll have to do that first.
Is that so?
It sure is rare for you to care about your homework that much.
Well...
Sometimes you have to get serious,
and I do want to be able to really enjoy the food.
So... what about the shopping?
I'll leave that to you two.
I see...
I'll finish the homework before tonight, so have fun with the shopping.
Things worked out with the shopping, somehow.
Now I only need to get better before the evening.
That's a shame...
I thought we'd finally be able to go shopping, just the three of us.
Yes.
What's wrong?
Good afternoon.
Are you shopping?
Yes.
Ah, Minami-san?
What?
You're an executive member for the athletics meet, right?
What about it?
I became an executive member, too!
Now we're on the same team!
I'll see you again at school.
Please excuse me.
See you, Fuyuki-kun.
Huh?
I wonder if no one's home.
Kana told me to go shopping, so...
It's open...
Kana-chan?
There's a stag beetle inside the kotatsu!
Kana-chan, what are you doing?
Oh, it's you, Uchida?
What's the matter?
After dozing under the kotatsu day after day, I finally...
caught a cold.
This is bad.
You shouldn't sleep under the kotatsu!
You have to sleep in a bed.
What is bad... is that I did the cold thing yesterday.
You... are faking it, right?
You traitor!
You deceived Haruka-neesama and me,
all because you didn't want to help clean!
You don't get a cold like this overnight!
Listen up, Uchida!
Don't tell anyone about my co...
Are you okay?
Sorry, sorry.
I got what you wanted.
Me too!
Thanks to you two, I have fully replenished all of the necessary nutrients!
All that's left is... Uchida!
Yes!
Get a blanket from my room!
Okay!
Mako-chan!
Yes?
We need to increase the humidity to protect my throat.
Get some hot water from the kitchen.
Okay!
I should be okay with this.
Now all I have to do is set the kotatsu to max.
You really think you'll get better with this?
She's right, you have to sleep properly in a bed.
I can't do that.
I don't know when Haruka and Chiaki will get back.
I have to be able to get things back to normal in a moment's notice.
Kana-chan...
It takes guts...
Guts.
We sure managed to buy some nice things, didn't we?
Yes.
We got some cute things for Kana as well.
All that's left is...
I'm hungry.
Yes,
I'm really looking forward to the grilled ribs.
You have to permit yourself some luxury now and again.
I hope Kana was able to finish her homework.
She has finished it, no doubt.
Of course!
I kinda...
... feel worse than I did before.
Chiaki will get sarcastic with me if I tell her I caught a cold again.
I... fear... her.
I really have to get things back to normal.
"Normal?" In what way?
First, I have to relax and just lie down.
Then I'll probably want to dive under the kotatsu again.
We're home!
S-Sorry for bothering you!
Oh, welcome!
There's a stag beetle.
Kana, I told you you'll catch a cold if you slept under the kotatsu!
I won't catch a cold.
Your voice sounds weird.
That's because I've been under here for too long, so I got thirsty.
The way you're talking is weird, too.
That's because I've been under here too long, and I spaced out because of the heat.
I was in here too long, and fell asleep like thi-
You caught a cold, didn't you?
That's a cold, alright.
It hurts!
There, there, it's alright, just go and rest.
It hurts!
Chiaki-sama!
Where are you, Chiaki-sama?!
You were here after all.
Seeing as it's my room.
I'm thinking about settling things with Fujioka soon.
What's that all of a sudden?
Peacefully, so we can get along.
That's a good idea.
I don't understand what caused this, but...
... you always said that he's acting like a badass.
I got tired of it.
Fujioka doesn't show his fangs before you and Haruka.
I bet there's a hint to how we can become friends in there.
Poor Fujioka...
Will the time come when Kana finally understands Fujioka's pure love for her?
He might give up on her any time now.
I don't know how you plan to settle it,
but in case your relation takes a turn for the worst...
... let me bestow this finishing move upon you!
However,
make sure that you absolutely need it before execution!
Hey! Fujioka!
What, Minami?
Why do you call Haruka and Chiaki by their given names,
while you call me by my family name, Minami?
The percentage of “Minami” in that house is too high!
Address me as Kana-chan!
It's embarrassing!
Crap!
I must have upset him!
There's no other choice.
BACKDRAW!!!!
... and as such, I couldn't use your move.
It seems that our relationship wasn't damaged though...
He asked, “What are you doing?”
So you really used it?
Have you ever thought your mustache gets thicker after shaving?
That might be because you can see the roots of the hairs better after shaving.
However, when the hairs are growing,
it only feels as if the surface of all cross-sections is increasing,
and medically speaking, there is no change to the number of hairs, nor to the hairs themselves.
So you can shave without worry!