Oh, you stupid rainy season, you!
I knew I should have looked at the weather forecast!
I'm such a klutz, tee-hee!
I'm Saotome Roman, 17 years old!
*splish*
What? Why am I suddenly introducing myself?
And who am I talking to anyway, you ask?
Nonsense!
Just don't think too much about it!
Anyway, I feel like something good's gonna happen to me today!
Although it's already evening...
My, look at how dirty you've gotten...
*thump*
Hey, stop it... Enough already.
*kathump*
I see... You're all by yourself, too.
*pang*
I've found you, my prince!
Caution: This anime is Sket Dance.
Here's your ugly-ass towel back.
Episode 4: Romantic! Finding the Hilltop Pelolin!
Hey, what'd you just call it?
You're the one who forgot an umbrella yesterday and borrowed it!
As if one little towel's gonna help.
And who has such bad taste they carry around something with a purple and brown logo?!
It's a Pelocan special prize!
Purple and brown is eggplant and grilled miso-flavored!
You mean each flavor has its own colors?
That's a lotta effort for that crap.
Hey, it's a little dirty!
You got it dirty, didn't you?
I kinda dropped it in a puddle...
But I made sure to wash it!
Oh, you did, did you?
I washed it, for real!
*kya*
Ow...
Owwy!
Oh, sorry 'bout that.
You okay?
Oh, don't worry about me...
*kya*
D-Don't look!
*ehe*
Sorry!
This is... old-school.
And what happened next?
So, uh... What's your name?
I'm Saotome Roman!
Uh, not like that.
Wait, that's awesome! How do you do that?
I can also do this!
17 years old!
What's with this girl? Is she puttin' on a show?!
What the hell did you come here for, anyway?
You got a request or what?
Yes.
You see, there's someone I'd like you to find for me.
I think he's someone from this school, but...
In that case, Switch can search for him in his database, no problem.
What's his name?
The Hilltop Prince.
Let's see here... Hilltop...
W-What?
You've never heard of the Hilltop Prince?
Hell no, I haven't!
We got a real case here, all right.
Let me explain.
"Hilltop Prince" is a character who appears in the classic shoujo manga "Galando Galando".
Also, this girl is a member of the Girls' Manga Club next door,
aspires to be a manga artist, and has even contributed to magazines.
My favorite genre is slightly older shoujo manga!
Especially the ones that are real classics!
No wonder...
Sheesh, all the characters in this anime are so old-school.
Hey, stop.
You can't say that out loud, seriously.
I see.
So you met a guy you ain't never seen before in the rain...
...and fell in love at first sight!
Yes! But I don't know his name or what school he goes to...
Even the way you fall in love is cliché!
Don't make fun of being cliché!
Don't make fun of me!
Why'd you do it again?
She's cute, but annoying.
All girls can't help but get excited at clichéd turns of events!
And when I get into clichéd situations,
I always look at things as if they were shoujo manga...
I call that my "Otome Filter".
*sparkle*
Please stop doing that!
We're not getting anywhere!
Anyway, if we don't have any clues about this prince, we don't know where to start.
Do you remember any special features about him?
Let me think...
I'd say his body was pretty much thin overall.
Otome Filter
A delicate sharp,
but so pointed at times, almost dangerous!
Yes! If I had to compare, I'd say it was like a Zebyura maru-pen!
Maru?
No...
He also needs to have that strength at the same time...
So in that case, it's gotta be a G pen!
G?
His hands are big and tough,
like they could even draw an urchin flash just like that!
Urchin!?
What? And how do you know what he could draw?
And he's so incredibly sensitive, to me he's...
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
Hold it, sister!
I don't know what the hell you're talking about!
What in the world is "maru" or "G"?
Some kind of manga tools?
Oh, I'm sorry.
A brand new G-pen, see...
It can draw even finer lines than a maru-pen.
Maybe that was a little hard to understand.
Uh, no!
I mean, yes, that was hard to understand, but that's not what I meant!
We're up against a tough one here.
My comebacks aren't enough...
I'll help you out today. We'll tag-team her!
A-And...
Actually, I drew his face.
Oh, there you go!
You're in the Manga Club, so I bet you're good at drawing.
However, would it be wise to place our trust in the image she saw through her Otome Filter?
Idiot! Shut up, you dolt.
She aims to be a manga artist.
I'm sure she drew 'im fine.
Yeah, I think it's gonna go that way.
You know, where she's actually really terrible.
No, no, no! No way.
There's no way we're gonna use such a lame gag!
That wouldn't be funny in the slightest!
Um...
Well, maybe you could just take a look at it?
R-Right...
I knew it!
What's with the big reveal?!
I'm sorry... My drawings are so old-fashioned...
Uh... Not exactly old-fashioned...
You are such a pain!
Anyway, old-school shoujo manga is more like...
Oh yeah, you're good at drawing Bossun.
Like this, right?
Damn, you're good!
This is great!
You're amazing! Why don't you draw?
Huh? Everybody can draw something like this...
Hell no, they can't!
What planet are you on?!
Okay, next draw a cat! Try drawing a cat!
Huh? Why?
We're searchin' for a Prince...
Whatever!
Get that pen a-movin' on the double!
L-Let me draw one, too!
I have my pride, at least!
That's the spirit!
I'll draw, too!
Fine with you, Bossun?
Fine, fine...
So, what breed?
Breed?
O-Oh, you can draw different kinds?
How about that one?! You know, a Scottish Fold!
What?! That one's kind of complicated...
If I remember right, it's got ears that hang down...
What a pain...
Otome Filter
He's gruff and rude,
but maybe he's actually a very skilled and delicate person?
He kind of looks like...
No! Stupid Roman, you!
You've got to shut off your Otome Filter now!
*ehe*
Something like this?
Damn, you're good!
It's like, I see you in a whole new light...
Hey, don't say that!
I'm the main character!
Having the main character's special skill being "good at drawing" is so lame...
Shut up, you!
Besides, you're supposed to be the straight man, but you're turnin' into the goofy one!
And all the guest characters are weirdos!
My... My place is...
I-I've finished drawing!
Yup, you suck!
The ears are all floppy!
Damn it... Am I even needed?
And hey, you suck, too!
I told you. I can't draw no pictures.
Switch, huh?
You drew it okay, I guess.
It's half-assed!
And who invited you, anyway?!
Argh! What the hell have we been doing?
Weren't we searchin' for this prince?
Oh, yeah!
I know. Why don't we first search for clues?
But at this rate, we're gonna come up with nothin'.
I'm sorry.
Then, maybe I'll give up...
That being said...
Why don't we try going to where you met this prince?
Maybe there'll be a hint or something.
Sure!
I saw him around here yesterday evening.
Oh? I walked down this street, too.
He picked up a puppy around here.
In that case, we should search for that dog.
What kind of dog was it?
It was raining, so I couldn't see it very well...
And I'm not sure of the breed...
But it was purple!
Purple?!
B-B...
There's such a thing as a purple dog?
Yup! It was purple with brown spots!
What the hell kind of creature is that?
There's no such thing as a dog with...
Purple and... brown?
Crap, I dropped it.
And this is Himeko's towel, too...
Ugh, it's filthy...
I have to wash it or she'll murder me.
Otome Filter
My, look at how dirty you've gotten!
Eww!
Dang, it smells like a mop...
Otome Filter
Hey, stop it... Enough already.
It was me?!
Come on, let's search for this purple dog.
I'll check on the Net.
But purple?
That's one weird dog.
Maybe it's poisonous?
What is it, Bossun?
You look like an idiot.
Uh, see, Roman-chan...
That guy, he's...
Watch out!
Are you two okay?
You okay?
Otome Filter
Are you all right?
Whoa, that was scary!
Watch the road, you damn truck!
Otome Filter
I'm so glad you are safe...
*kathump*
It was you!
My prince!
Uh, no...
I mean, yes, but no!
Um...
I believed in my heart we would meet again!
Mmm.
Hey, hey, what's goin' on here?
So you're the prince?
I'm not, sheesh!
It was a towel! Not a dog, a towel!
Ha ha ha. What is this child of ours saying, Mother?
It's true... Our little Bossun has finally blossomed...
No, that's not...
It brings tears to my eyes!
This is such a pain!
The show continues after the break!
Although your role is over.
Let's close out the bottom of the 4th!
*thump* *thump*
All right!
I got it! I won!
My horoscope says that Virgo is at its strongest today!
So luck is finally goin' my way...
I won!
Hey, hey, hey!
Don't go steppin' over a man's oasis...
I'm sorry!
I'm in a hurry to the rear gate...
Well, fine then...
Although, I have a Band-Aid if you'd...
I'm really sorry!
I hope he likes it!
Suck it! I ain't won, even once!
What are the odds anyway, sheesh?
What is she talking about?
The wrappers for Pelollipop candies are a contest,
and if you win, you can get a doll of their mascot character, Pelolin.
They got dolls as well as towels?
Anyway, everyone eats 'em, we win the thing, and you hand it over!
Suck it!
No thanks.
I'm afraid I can't handle your grotesque palate.
Ooh, you've gone and said it now!
As a reward, you get this entrails-flavored one!
And this one's soft-roe ponzu!
It's a rare one, so take it!
Get them away from me!
Thank goodness, you're all here!
What's the matter?
You see, I have a favor to ask!
Wait, you're saying you won the Pelocan contest?
Yeah. From a mackerel miso-flavored one.
And I was so overjoyed, I think I dropped it on my way home!
Oh, jeez...
What've you done, man?!
How could you lose something so important?!
We gotta find it, and fast!
But man, argh... I wish I had it...
Uh, sorry to bring you down from your sugar high,
but it's basically just trash, right?
It's not trash!
Yeah! It's a winning Pelolin ticket!
But it's candy with flavors like...
You get a doll like that and your tongue'll be cursed...
Printed on that slip of paper is something more valuable than old man Yukichi's face!
Note: A portrait of Fukuzawa Yukichi is on the current 10,000 yen bill.
Isn't that right, Captain?
Yeah...
But, Himeko-chan...
It's actually not me who wants the Pelolin...
It's my little brother.
Little brother?
Our mother passed away when we were young,
so my little brother can get very lonely sometimes...
Look, sis!
This doll looks kind of like that picture of our mom!
Win a Pelolin!
Yeah, it does.
Sis, let's buy a whole bunch!
Then we can win a Pelolin!
Then I can see Mom again, you know?
Better luck next time
Y-Yum... Y-Yum...
At first he was like that, but he continued to eat them day after day...
I did my best and ate them once in a while, too.
And finally, today, I won!
Finally, I can give my brother a Pelolin...
The Pelolin that looks like our mother!
Please, stop! No more!
We'll find it! We'll find that Pelolin if it's the last thing we do!
Thanks, everyone!
Do you have any idea where you might have dropped the winning wrapper?
Maybe near the back fields. I ran into a person there earlier.
What's this?
You win
I dunno what, but looks like I won!
Lady Luck's seriously with me today!
Well, honestly, I'm not that happy, but maybe I'll make a little prayer to this kami!
Note: Kami can mean god (神) or paper (紙).
I wish I could meet that girl again!
Okay, we're gonna find that Pelolin!
Yeah!
We'll split up and search!
It's you guys!
Wait, you don't remember me?
You know, the paint guy!
Oh! Uh...
J-Joe Kisaragi!
What?!
What's with the kinda cool name? It's Jougasaki!
Oh right, that.
It was kinda too common, so I couldn't remember.
W-What?
Don't worry about it. Even if you're boringly common, I'm sure good things are ahead for you.
For both of us!
Whatever, just get outta here.
We're lookin' for something real important here!
In fact, why don't you help?
Hell, no!
Why would I help you guys?
Himeko-chan, any luck over there?
It's the person I ran into before!
Why am I doing this?
I'm sorry, it's my fault, so...
Uh, i-it's fine!
I'm kinda good at this stuff...
Luck is totally with me today.
If I play my cards right, then...
Thank you very much!
So anyway, what are we looking for?
You didn't know?!
A winning ticket.
A candy is holding a contest where the wrapper is the ticket.
Winning wrapper?
You've been here the whole time, right?
See anything?
In that case...
FYI, the prize is a Pelolin doll,
which can sell for over 100,000 yen auctioned on the Net.
Is that so?
Huh? What're you sweatin' for?
You're makin' a really weird face...
N-No... What?
He's drenched in sweat.
You're hiding something, aren't you, Joe Kisaragi?!
Joe Kisaragi!
Who the hell is that?
Man...
1-100,000 yen?
Luck's definitely with me, today!
Sure is hot out today...
Hey Joe, that ain't a handkerchief.
Yeah, right. It's a wrapper from a something miso-flavored...
W-Wait! I bought it myself!
I really like these candies!
Don't screw with us, you bastard!
Those ain't things someone inexperienced should be handling!
Do you have any idea how many times I've puked?
You thought you were just gonna walk away with it, huh?
Damn it...
Brought down by the Sket-dan again...?
Now, be a good boy and hand it over!
Joe Kisarazu!
Don't move!
Come a step closer and I burn it!
What the...
W-W-Wait a sec... Calm down!
Yeah, yeah! Don't be so hasty!
Stop this pointless resistance! You'll make your mother cry!
Shut up! I'm really gonna do it!
Wait... They're reacting better than I figured...
Okay! Then just do exactly as I say.
First thing, Onihime... Bow down before me!
That's low, dude!
Bow down to you? There's no way!
What should we do?
So are you gonna do it, or not?
Hey, Bossun... Use that. Your slingshot.
You can hit it from here, right?
Sure, I can.
But...
I left all my ammo...
...in the clubroom.
Aww, how cute!
Now's not the time!
You ain't cute at all!
Every damn time you could come in handy, you drop the ball!
Yeah, well... It's not like anybody expects me to help, anyway...
I was like, "whatevers".
Givin' up? Game Over?!
H-Hey, you guys!
We got no other choice! Himeko, bow down to him!
Please, Miss!
No! Anything but that!
Then at the least, lick his shoes.
Please, Miss!
That's raisin' the bar even higher!
What's wrong?
Himeko, this is an order from your leader.
Stop complaining and get down on your knees.
W-Why should I...
Believe in me!
That Onihime has gotten on her knees in front of me!
I can't stop laughing!
That's enough.
A Pelocan?
Just keep laughing like an idiot for me.
Here I go! Pelocan Shot!
Soft-roe in bitter orange juice flavor!
It's a rare one!
D-Damn you...
Guess today ain't your lucky day!
I found it!
Thank you!
It's because everyone helped me look for it!
Huh? What's this mean?
Then, what's the one that Jougasaki picked up?
Now that I look at it, it's not mackerel miso, it's crab miso!
It seems he picked up a different winning wrapper, coincidentally.
Hey, uh... Can I have this?
Knock yourself out.
Pelolin!
Onihime's got a good side to her, I guess.
Giving me all these as an apology...
Vinegar miso flavor...
I guess that's almost a normal flavor...
Oh, my! Good luck, Jougasaki-kun!
I'm sure something good will happen to you before long!
Oh? No one is here...
Hey, let's play shiritori!
Shiritori: A game where you say words starting with the last letter of the previous word.
Next Episode: The Ghost of the Incinerator
Here we go!
Liver skewer (rebasashi), salted fish guts (shiokara),
egg whites (ranhaku), salted fish (kusaya),
roasted clam (yakihamaguri), rib roast (riburousu)...
Su...
I love you (suki)!
The taste of youth, always invigorating!
Hey everyone, let's have a Pelocan!
50 winners selected each week!*
*The Pelolin Contest is a lie
You can win a Pelolin doll now!