That error yesterday was something, huh?
It was totally unbelievable. That's why you should put me in from the benc—
Oww!
What an idiot.
Calm down. Calm down.
Looks like he's a little thinner than before, don't you think?
I wonder if he's getting enough to eat.
If you're worried, why don't you take him in?
No way. If I take him home, I'll start to care for him.
So why not just care for him, then?
Caring for things brings a lot of trouble.
The words Kou said that day...
We're going to start negotiations. Come play with us in Barcelona.
He's laughing like he's having fun.
But maybe he doesn't really care about school or his friends?
What? Mabuchi-kun said that?
Apparently, he spends a lot of his nights walking around.
And he hangs out with people he doesn't seem to think of as friends.
Futaba-chan... you really know him, huh?
I happened to do some investigating recently.
I-Investigating?
He doesn't study, he just wanders around...
Did his midterms turn out okay, I wonder?
I don't think they did.
Earlier, I saw Mabuchi and Tanaka-sensei...
Hey! Kou!
That's Tanaka-sensei's voice...
What's with you? Your midterm results... they're all below average!
If you don't turn it around soon, you won't advance to the next grade level.
That's fine. I'll just quit school, then.
Quit school? Listen, you...
If you do that, you'll definitely regret it.
Will I...?
I'm kidding. Kidding.
I think people who want to quit should just quit.
But I don't like the way he makes Tanaka-sensei look.
That brat!
But even if he was kidding, I don't like him talking about quitting.
Mabuchi-kun...
The Leadership Workshop and the time he spent with all of us...
Doesn't he care about it, even a little?
I'm sure that Kou...
...has his own reasons for saying something so sad.
I'm certain of it!
We just have to get so involved in his life that he won't say things like that anymore.
I feel like, Futaba-chan... you've become really pretty lately.
You were always cute, but...
Oh, really? You're making me blush!
Actually, I put on makeup today!
Oh, you really did.
Yeah...
I don't think it's just the makeup, though...
The Four Great World Civilizations Mesopotamian Civilization Egyptian Civilization Indus Civilization Yellow River Valley Civilization Yellow River Valley Civilization Born 5000 years ago in the mid-stream Yellow River region Early -> Yangshao Culture (Painted Pottery Culture) Late -> Longshan Culture (Black Pottery Culture)
Next up, I'll explain about the Yellow River Valley civilization,
one of the civilizations of ancient China.
I know he'll have fun if he's with us.
Okay. Please open your textbooks to page 75.
I want Kou to feel that way.
The Yellow River Valley Civilization could be called one of the
How can we get Kou involved with us?
world's four great civilizations.
It was first born in the mid-stream Yellow River region around the year 5000 BC.
The Yellow River Valley Civilization can be divided into two main periods,
early and late,
What are you glaring at?
based on two distinct differences in their culture.
I'm not glaring.
Wha? You're glaring as hard as you can! Ugly!
I said I'm not glaring! Cuebaaaall!
I'm not a cueball! Peach is the cueball!!
Peach
Let me see that.
That's enough.
How did it go?
Idiot. It's your fault he got mad at me.
It's embarrassing.
Huh? My fault?
You're the one who wrote "Peach is the cueball!!"
But he's totally bald!
Still here
Even if he is bald!
Still here
Is there something different about your face?
I am wearing a little makeup...
Because of Kou
When someone who doesn't like to wear makeup starts wearing it, the reason is...
Love, right?
Bullseye, huh?
Kou. You say something, too.
Even though you're just Yoshioka, you're acting awfully high and mighty.
What's with that "Even though you're just Nobita" way of speaking?
You look like him, though.
I wonder if Futaba-chan doesn't want to eat lunch yet?
She does!
What?
You look like him.
Like who?
Nobita.
She seems a little preoccupied. Let's start eating without her.
Hey! That's so rude!
It's love, right?
What's that?
This? This is the CD I borrowed from Mabuchi-kun earlier!
Who'd fall for you? Even though you're just Yoshioka.
Shut up!
Even though you're just Yoshioka.
I told you—
Kou. I'm heading for the school store.
Right. I'll go with you.
You're running!
I'm hungry.
No comment about the makeup, then...
Kou? What's wrong?
It doesn't suit you.
Th-That's so mean!
Don't come all the way back just to say something like that!
Kou, are you a croquette bread enthusiast? A yakisoba bread enthusiast?
If I've got to choose... yakisoba?
Me, too! The sensation of soba between bread really moves me!
Mabuchi! It's been a while!
Hey.
Friends of yours?
Former classmates.
We haven't seen much of each other, have we?
I guess Mabuchi totally fits into the standard classes.
No sense that he's out of place.
Thanks for your support.
Oh! Are you in the advanced class?
That's right, Kou! You were in advanced classes last year, right?
I totally forgot about that! Wow!
Well, Mabuchi never fit in with the advanced classes, since he did so bad at tests.
Standard classes make more sense.
I spent all of our first year thinking, "Why's this kid in advanced classes?"
I know why, though!
You only got into advanced classes because you're related to Tanaka-sensei, right?
It stands to reason you couldn't keep up.
I bet he was relieved when you stepped down to normal classes, right?
I bet he was!
Hard for a teacher to save face when your little brother's flunking advanced classes.
You guys. Knock it off already.
You're persistent.
It was just a joke...
Then you've got bad taste in jokes!
Calm down already. Why are you so mad?
Huh?!
They're saying crap about my friend! Why wouldn't I be mad?
Let's go!
They're gone!
Damn. They ran away.
Those advanced class bas—
Those advanced class guys piss me off.
I seriously hate guys like that.
I think... already...
They're... already...
Makita?
Tanaka-sensei?
What's wrong?
Mabuchi-kun...
Did something happen to Kou?
I heard he got bad scores on his midterms. Is that true?
That's private information, okay?
Does that mean you're worried about him?
A little.
Kou's always been... a very stoic person.
But with me...
He'd always call out "Brother, Brother" and rely on me unconditionally.
Brother! Brother! It hurts!
You tried so hard!
Only with me...
But I guess he's got friends to worry about him now, huh?
I'm sure he'll try his hardest for all of you, too.
He'll be... fine.
You'd better get inside. Lunch break's almost over.
Okay...
Yuuri?
To: Futaba-chan From: Yuuri Do you think we could help Mabuchi-kun with his studies?
Do you think we could help Mabuchi-kun with his studies?
Mabuchi
Kominato-kun.
Yeah?
This Saturday. Are you free?
Who in the world...?
Oh, Kou? Where are you now?
Kominato? I'm at home...
Soft shredded squid
I see! That's great!
Should we buy this?
We're having a study meeting at your house today!
Yeah, let's buy it!
I love that kind, too.
We're heading over now!
Later.
What's with that guy?
Did he say... a study meeting at my house? Was that a dream?
The lock!
The lock... the lock... the lock...
Dun da-dun!
Good morning, Mabuchi-kun!
Kou's room is really big, huh?
Yes. And so organized!
Shall we begin?
You hid all your dubious items, right?
You didn't even give me time for that.
That's right. Here.
The CD you lent me. Thank you.
We're all going to teach you about the subject we know best!
Huh? Teach me?
Yeah! Then you can lord it over those advanced class jerks.
Then you'll repent to Tanaka-sensei.
He's been really worried about you.
No. Forget it.
So uncooperative!
Anyone Can Do Science I-II
Easy to Understand Math II Problems
If we do it together, even studying is fun!
Look! We brought potato chips, too!
Potato chips Lightly Salted
He's not getting lured in at all.
Mabuchi-kun only just woke up. Maybe we're too energetic for him?
Good point. Anyway, we're going to get started.
Once your brain's awake, join us, okay?
Okay, someone good at math?
Oh, I'm pretty good at it.
Well, there's this part I'd like you to explain to me...
Leave it to me! What part?
Umm, let's see...
This is bad. So annoying...
This part, for me...
The same part for me.
Where? Let me see, let me see...
This place, huh? Yeah.
How do you do this part?
This part? Let's see.
Here, you do this...
Kominato-kun, please! The potato chip crumbs are falling!
They're getting on my notebook, too!
Ah! Crap!
These aren't consommé flavored.
Mabuchi-kun woke up!
You can't eat if you don't study!
That's right! That's right!
Fine.
Kominato. Move over a little.
It's cramped.
Hey! Don't push me, Kou.
All right! Kou joined us!
Lured in by the snacks.
Yes! This is going great!
Mabuchi-kun. We have chocolate!
Oh. Thank you.
So? What's your specialty?
Science.
Oh? I wouldn't expect that.
I hear that a lot.
Well, teach me, Sensei.
I feel like he's making fun of me, but...
Hurry. Hurry.
Why does it tug at my heart?! Does this mean I'm a pervert?
I can start from the problems on the midterm, right?
I'm going to sleep if you don't hurry.
Wait a minute!
Um! Mabuchi-kun!
Could you bring glasses for everyone?
Tea
Oh. Sure.
I'll get them.
I'll look for some examples on that level while you're gone.
Are you okay? Can I help?
Oh, sorry. I haven't used these in a while, so I wanted to get them clean.
I'll dry, then.
Thanks.
Then here.
Okay.
Here.
Okay.
Here.
Okay.
Mabuchi-kun, listen...
About Futaba-chan...
Do you l—
What if...
Huh? What?
I couldn't hear you because of the water.
Say it again?
If he admits he likes Futaba-chan... what will I do?
Makita?
Sorry. It's nothing.
Well, I'll take these for now.
I'm sorry! I kicked the bag!
Clumsy.
I'll pick them right up!
You didn't hurt your foot?
No, I'm okay!
Honestly, who brought potatoes?
Those two are taking a while.
I'm going to check on them.
Have a good trip!
Murao-sama! Teach me English!
Fine.
Kou? Yuuri?
Oh, there you are.
What happened? You're taking so long.
But where's Yuuri?
We weren't doing anything.
Did something happen... with Kou?
Nothing at all.
That doesn't feel like... "nothing at all"...
Next Episode . . .
With most people, if you talk to them a certain amount,
then start to avoid them, they won't try to get involved anymore.
You're really something.