I recommend a high-spec CPU.
You'll need at the very least 2GB of memory.
A 500GB hard disk will be plenty.
Switch-kun, thank you for the advice...
Huh? Did someone come?
Yes. Yuuki-san crawled in.
Huh?
Episode 21: Otaku and Occult
What a coincidence!
What're you doin' here, lookin' all lonely like?
Same to you!
What're you gettin' all embarrassed for? Get lost already.
T-That's my line! I don't wanna have to see your ugly mug on the weekends, either!
You leave.
No, how about you?
You go.
No, you go.
You go!
Fine, I'm outta here.
Hey, isn't that...
Did I make you wait, Switch-kun?
No, not in particular.
I see.
So, shall we go?
Let us go.
What the heck?
Did you just see that?
I saw that.
What just happened?
What do you think?
Enough already!
You don't think those two are dating, do you?
Such a wonderful place...
This is a famous spot for wayward spirits...
Ooh... The EM waves around here seem quite strong...
No, no... Those are the spirits...
No way, no how... Not happening.
No kidding.
But, just maybe...
They went into a department store.
A department store?
What I am trying to say is that your thinking just comes from a different perspective.
My occultism and your blind faith in science are fundamentally one and the same.
You have no right to repudiate me.
Rather, your inability to acknowledge the realm of the mysterious
bespeaks your lack of dreams and your meager imagination.
The point at which you mentioned "belief" and "dreams" is where the conversation takes a wrong turn.
Science is governed by laws, it is not something you believe in.
Your special interest in the "supernatural" has no scientific proof,
and in fact consists of nothing more than false, made-up rumors.
This isn't getting us anywhere, is it?
It's the unexplainable phenomena that stir the soul, after all!
For me, the important thing is the mechanism.
There is something wrong with believing in things
that don't have a satisfactory explanation of how they work.
Why do they always start arguing?
Please stop it, I'm beggin' ya! You're embarrassing yourselves!
Maybe we should take the escalator.
True...
What are they doing?
Switch-kun, why did you take me to a department store instead of a big-box electronics store?
We'll go there after we check things here first.
We won't buy it here?
No. We'll go around to all the stores in town and buy it at the cheapest one.
Although by rights, we should shop around the entire city.
I never imagined you would go to all this trouble just for me...
It is nothing more than my own fixation.
Don't get the wrong idea.
Oh yes, you mentioned that you are buying the computer to create a homepage?
Yes. I'm going to lay out my interest in the occult to the public.
I've already got it planned out. Everything from supernatural phenomena to occult videos...
Yuuki Reiko's Spirit Toll House
I have plans on uploading a great wealth of content.
No, you needn't explain, as I have zero intention of visiting such a site.
If you'll be primarily using it for the internet, then the notebooks around here would fit the bill.
Thank you for coming shopping with me today, Switch-kun.
No need for thanks. I am merely fulfilling a request as a member of the Sket-dan.
Huh? Request?
Oh yeah, he said something about that yesterday...
Huh? Did someone come?
Yes, Yuuki-san crawled in.
Huh?
She was looking for someone to help her buy a notebook computer.
And so she came to you?
It seems all her friends were busy, and she came to me as a last resort.
Just as I thought...
With nothing else to be done about it, I told her everything I know about computers!
That's annoying her on purpose!
I see. So he ended up going with her to buy a computer.
Honestly, I can't tell if he's teasing her or being nice...
But it's rare that Switch would do all this for his perennial sparring partner...
I don't really understand, but I'll go with your opinion.
We'll head to Bicandid Camera near the east exit next.
They do sale prices instead of a point-based rewards system.
But, we can't just claim there's nothing there, right?
It just doesn't feel right.
But... what's this pang I feel?
Would you like a complimentary skin check?
Oh, you can't neglect it just because you're young!
For rough skin, try this moisturizer!
I don't need it!
You aren't interested in making yourself up like other high school girls these days?
You're at the age where it's usual to get a boyfriend and start dressing up.
Jeez, there he goes pickin' fights again.
What the heck does he think he's saying to a girl?
Such was never my fate in the past, nor does it seem for the future.
It is not that you are uninterested in love or fashion,
you simply tell yourself that someone as plain as you could never find love.
I would appreciate it if you minded your own business.
She's cursing Switch!
Watch out!
If you tell me to mind my own business, then I'll just share how boys in general see you.
I don't think you have a bad figure or face at all.
If you appropriately apply some eye makeup, you can change your look considerably.
Your scary look might have its roots in the bags under your eyes and your thin eyebrows.
You can cover up your thin eyebrows with an eyebrow pencil.
Add some color around your eyebrows with a powdered tip,
then draw along your eyebrow with a thin tip.
For the bags under your eyes, you should use concealer.
It's best to use a color slightly lighter than your own skin...
Why does he know so much about makeup? Ew.
I feel as if I've been awakened to the truth...
When you say that, it's quite frightful.
I'm actually a beautiful girl, aren't I?
No, I never said that.
Perhaps you're in love with me, Switch-kun?
No, I am not.
And what shall I do if I fall in love with you, Switch-kun?
Is this some new kind of curse?
Why have we come to the food market floor?
Through here is an underground passage which is a shortcut to Bicandid Camera.
You're quite familiar with the place...
Also, this is a good place to lose your tail.
Don't turn around.
It's those two...
Let's give them the slip!
Where'd they go all of a sudden?
Did they notice us?
Crap, we lost them!
Sket Dance!
Crap, we lost them!
Would you like one, good sir?
Shinzou!
What? We're kinda busy right now...
What's with the getup, Shinzou?
I hath taken a part-time job here!
Shinzou-chan, you handle this!
Coming right up!
I must return to work.
Apologies!
Sword Draw Technique!
What a help you've been!
Great job there, Samurai!
This really utilizes your special skills, Shinzou.
So, why the job?
My cellphone is already outdated.
I wisheth for a smartphone!
What kind of reason is that? That's not samurai-ish at all!
Your character is so half-assed...
I-I apologize...
Sheesh... We were distracted by Shinzou and now I lost track of them.
Searching for someone? If it's Captain, I saw her earlier.
Captain?
There 'tis some event they are holding on the roof...
Look at this.
Let's search for Switch, anyway.
Right.
Later, Shinzou.
Good luck!
Those two really get along. Are they dating, perhaps?
They likely ran into each other wandering around town on the weekend with nothing else to do,
then, noticing us by sheer chance,
they started trailing us to kill time.
Oh, so that's it.
But that flyer sparks my interest...
Oh? This might get interesting.
Shall we go ourselves?
Wait a second. What about my computer?
They ain't over here, either.
Oh, I'm sorry.
It's Pelolin!
You like it?
Yeah! It looks just like Mom!
Oh? It looks like your mom?
What, you couldn't be...
Oh! Bossun and Himeko-chan!
Captain!
So this is your little brother!
Sis!
Yup, that's him!
Come on, greet them properly.
It's thanks to them that you got that doll.
Thank you very much!
Thanks to you two, I was able to get this doll that looks just like Mom!
Aw, we didn't really do anything.
Captain, why'd you come here today?
Right... I'm bringing my little brother to the event on the roof!
What is that?
Oh yeah, the one from before...
It's a Pelolin show!
Let's Play Together with Pelolin!
Okay, it's handshake time now!
Anyone who wants to shake hands, line up in front!
Come on, wanna shake hands?
Yeah!
Himeko, you're not going?
But, I...
Hey, let's go together!
Huh? But, I'm okay, really...
This is so awesome!
I know! I know, so just...
What'll we do now? We totally lost sight of Switch...
I'm so happy I've worked up an appetite!
Should we get something to eat?
Sure! Treat me to something!
Why do I have to pay for your food?
Well, that went precisely as I figured, which is boring.
I thought it would be amusing to see her make a big fuss over Pelolin, but...
But, they seem like they're having a lot of fun.
Let us go to purchase a computer.
Yes.
Hey, is that you, Yuuki-san?
Hold it a sec.
What? Huh?
There they are.
Who's that they're talking with?
As I thought! You doin' okay?
Yes.
Kobayashi-kun?
It's been so long! Not since the graduation ceremony?
It has truly been a long time.
You know, you...
Who's this creepy looking girl?
She was in my class in middle school.
But you never change, Yuuki-san.
I could tell just from seeing your back...
Your hair and stuff are all like "Buwah!"
You got this aura about you... This black aura...
And you haven't changed either, Kobayashi-kun.
Seriously? The same? The same easygoing guy?
And who's this good-looking fellow? Don't tell me he's your boyfriend...
Naw, couldn't be.
No. He is simply a friend helping me buy a computer.
I see! Yeah, that makes sense.
Yeah, anyway, I'm sorry I had to turn you down back then.
I know you always had a thing for me.
That happened long ago... I wouldn't pay it much heed.
What do you mean, back then?
Don't sweat it. You know that I've always been a popular guy.
Anyway, you're in high school now, Yuuki-san.
Don't you think you should try and look a little cooler?
Thank you for your concern. I will try.
Come on, let's go! The movie's gonna start!
Sorry, my bad. Later, Yuuki-san!
After the movie, let's get something to eat at a restaurant near the park with the fountain!
Fine, fine...
It happened a long time ago...
In middle school I was not as obsessed about the occult as I am now,
but I was a melancholic girl with few friends.
I wanted to fall in love, so I confessed to a boy I liked that was popular with the girls...
Sure, but I just can't.
'Cause... you look scary, Yuuki-san!
It was over in a flash... A not uncommon story.
Come on! Let's find that guy and get him good!
Why?!
When I remember it now, it's a mystery why I ever started liking him.
I probably noticed some small changes to myself,
and through love, tried to become a normal girl.
But in the end my spookiness caused me to become like this.
It's strange for me to talk about this, isn't it?
Thankfully, this is a department store.
There are plenty of clothing shops, as well as a salon,
and you can have makeup applied in the cosmetics section.
What are you talking about?
S-Switch-kun?
What just happened?
He's so assertive!
Damn that girl... I was so close, but she went home.
Well, she ain't bad at all...
I can't let this fish swim by, can I?
Hey there, you're lookin' mighty fine.
Alone? How about you and me get something to drink?
Sorry, I am waiting for someone.
Oh, I see. Yeah, makes sense.
Damn it.
Were you waiting, Reiko?
H-Huh? Weren't you...?
No, I haven't been here long.
Oh, look at this! If it isn't Kobayashi-kun!
No way! Then, "Reiko" is...
It's the Great Rapid 180 Makeover Plan!
The grand mission to change her into a super popular gal...
...starts now!
Brown eye makeup and long type mascara around her eyes to bring out her fair white skin!
Color her slightly damaged black hair with a caramélisée beige,
and soften it with a semi-long fairy wave.
To bring out her long legs and slim figure,
we've matched an elegant one-piece with sexy boots!
Ta-da!
Hey, Yuuki-san... Maybe you'd like to get a bite to eat?
Kobayashi-kun...
I see you having trouble later today with water!
Yuuki-san!
Now that's the power of the occult right there!
Man, we didn't even have to do a thing.
Let's get something to eat and head home.
Sure! Treat me to something!
Again, why should I have to pay?!
Why not?
I used the money I planned on buying the computer with...
But perhaps I'd like to dress up like this occasionally.
It suits you better than I had imagined. I'm quite shocked.
But I think the way your were before is more you, Yuuki-san.
Because I'm not a normal girl?
If you're not normal, I'm even more not normal.
I'm here because you told me you were creating a niche hobby website.
If it weren't for that, do you think I'd waste my precious weekend?
That's very like you, Switch-kun.
Could it be you're actually in love with me?
Most definitely not.
You say that, yes, but you're coming with me tomorrow again to buy a computer, yes?
I can't see that happening.
Just after this one day, my body reeks of the occult.
Reeks of the occult?
But if you buy a computer, then you'll step into the light as a fellow man of science!
I will drag you into the world of the occult!
Extra Special: Resort Dance!
This is sudden.
A little something special to mark the end of summer vacation.
Summer vacation was over like, a long time ago!
Get with the program, sister!
It's the First Annual "Summer! Oopsie I'm in Trouble Girls-only Shiritori Contest!"
What the hell?!
The theme is: Words that have to do with summer!
And of course, if the word ends in "n" you're out!
Now how long can we keep it going, I wonder?
You're the announcer? That's pushing it.
Now then, Asahina-san, say whatever word you'd like!
UOA!
I swam in the ocean and my legs are tired!
Umi de oyoide ashitsuRE
What the hell is she saying off the bat?
Re! Next up, start with re!
Hey, wait! That passed muster?
That counts as a summer word?
Yagi-san, go ahead with re!
Chilled noodles.
ReimeN
She's trying to lose!
That's no good, Yagi-chan! You can't just end it because you don't care...
Fine, I'll change how I said it.
Cooled buckwheat noodles.
Reisei soBA
What's the deal?
Ba! Next up is ba!
Unyuu-san, if you please!
What's with the pencil sketch peeps?
This is what the video looks like prior to coloring, "filmed in-betweened footage".
For this segment, who cares about the male characters?
What the heck? What's it mean?
Bust: 89 centimeters. Cup size: G.
basuto hachijuukyuu senchi, kappu wa JI
What the hell are you saying?
Oh, my! Unyuu-san has suddenly revealed her profile!
The lowbrow shouts of the guys rise up!
They're excited, sure, but it's even rougher than it was before...
That's just layout footage now, not even in-betweened footage.
I'm asking you what the heck that means!
Now, continuing with the full-fledged starring voice actress, Kibitsu Momoka-san!
Ji, if you please!
Ji... Ji...
Jiyuu wo motomete, Maji sanjoU!
Seeking freedom, Maji is here!
Liberty Maji is here!
Thank you very much!
Thank you, as a single anime fan!
Next up is Captain, Takahashi Chiaki-san! U, if you please!
U... U...
Hand fan.
UchiWa
I can't say anything other than "oooh"!
Now that's how you play shiritori! Nice one, Captain!
Indeed, she is Sket Dance's oasis of normality! The everyday girl, Captain!
Nice going, Captain!
I don't even recognize you anymore!
They could care so little it's reverted to storyboards.
Slacking off a little too much, are we?
Now continuing... The Romantic Bomber, Saotome Roman! Wa, if you please
I'm Natsuko!
Watashi Natsuko...
Who is that? What is she saying?
You ain't named Natsuko!
This shiritori is seriously messed up!
I love the sparkling sun!
Please stop talking like that!
To be the first person to run out on the beach that day...
Enough already!
Who'll be the one to catch me?
...tsukamaeru no wa da-a-RE
How long are you going to keep yakking?!
Next is re!
What? You mean that whole thing counted?
Now, thanks for waiting! Help us out a little today, Comeback Queen Onizuka Hime!
Cold noodles.
ReimeN
Once upon a time there was a 3-person group known as the Sket-dan.
One day they were called upon by the principal to put on a picture play.
Rejected!
That was a wise decision.
No one is going to be entertained by a picture play these days.
What?
You've done plenty, so just leave me alone...
Rejected!
Next time: Inside the Park Home Run (Revised).
Okay, let's head outside and play!
We're...
Sket Dance!