Really, I'm not interested.
Oh, come on! Now where was I? Oh, right...
So Nakatani-san from Class A was incredibly successful!
I just happen to be passing by.
It's not like I came over to visit!
Um... What do you think about these storyboards?
No good! The main character's behavior is inconsistent.
Don't contrive her actions to fit the story,
but let your main character act freely.
That's what it means when we say a character is alive!
I wonder if there's a secret to success...
Alright!
What do you think?
Switch, say something!
Specifically, if your main character is in love with an alien,
you need to at least have her perform cattle mutilations!
That's love that's consistent!
Huh? Koma-chan, what's wrong?
Episode 53: A Graceful Melody for Koma-chan
It's about Morishita Koma-chan...
Is she a friend of yours, Fumi-chan?
She seems to have some problem that she wants to consult the Sket-dan about...
...but she's extremely shy around people, so I'm asking on her behalf.
You really care about your friend, huh?
Got it! No matter what's troubling her, she's in good hands with us!
Thank you very much! They said okay, Koma-chan!
Not a big talker, is she?
Bet her body'll be just as small...
She's kind of... a big girl... here, and there!
Well, I'll let you guys do your thing!
H-Hmph! I'll have mercy on them today and won't drop by the club.
So first off, how about a self-introduction?
Yeah, good idea. Like your hobbies or skills...
Let's start with a little conversation!
... .... .. ..... ........... .. ....... ...........
Your voice is so soft!
What was that? What'd you say?
C-Could you say it once more, but a little louder?
..m g... .. ..ing ..pre.....s .. .....ku ......der..
No good. I couldn't catch a word.
Did you really say something?
You're not just moving your mouth?
I'm ...d at ..ing .....ssions of ...goku .....nders.
It's back! The "Switch, You're Awesome!" corner!
What are you springing that on us for?
At a time like this, you need this.
Surprise Remote Control Light!
If you turn up the volume like this...
I'm good at doing impressions of sengoku commanders.
Oh, I could hear that!
That deserves a Nobel Prize!
Switch, you're awesome!
Dammit, that's too loud!
The one flaw with the device is that it boosts all the sounds in the area.
Let's go to a yakiniku restaurant!
Enough already!
Um, I'm sorry... I'm just so nervous...
I'll do my best to speak in a normal voice...
Hey, come on, don't serve our guests with old cups!
The handle just snapped right off!
That was a new cup!
Get off your high horse, dumbass! Insect!
Insect...
I'm sorry...
It's alright. You can use this one.
S-Sorry...
That's odd. Two in a row...
I'm sorry.
I'm really strong.
I don't believe it!
Incredible! The teacup handle snapped like a piece of candy!
Is this what you've come to see us about?
I see...
It's about a boy... You say his name is Uehara-kun?
A boy confessed his love to you for the first time,
which made you really happy, but you don't have confidence in yourself,
so you put off answering him.
You're scared that if you go out with him,
and he finds out about your amazing strength,
he'll be totally turned off by it?
Normally, I keep my strength in check...
So it doesn't usually interfere in my day-to-day life...
But when I get nervous or embarrassed...
...my true self comes out and I lose control of my strength, too.
At this rate, I won't even be able to get a boyfriend...
Well, having somebody confess their feelings and responding to that,
that kinda stuff makes anybody nervous.
It's a dangerous situation.
Nah, I think you're making too much of it.
The guy's not gonna suddenly stop liking you just 'cause you're a powerhouse.
For sure, you're big, but... How big, by the by?
181 centimeters...
And my weight is in line with that...
Hmm...
He's insensitive when it comes to girls.
That's our Bossun...
You look girly enough to me...
R-Really?
There's sort of an overall softness about you, y'know?
You've got a lot of meat on your bones, but you can't tell it's muscle,
and you look like you're about to burst outta that uniform,
but the guys probably go for that!
What's that noise?
Bossun!
Sounds like the Sket-dan is having another lively day.
He's buried under all this!
We've gotta get him outta there!
I'm sorry!
Are you alright?
Hang in there!
I'm really, really sorry!
I-I-It's okay, I-I-I'm f-f-f-fine!
He's shaking like a leaf!
Oh, no! He's overcome with fear!
Now I get it.
Your strength really is dangerous.
However, it's not your strength itself that's the root of the problem,
but your emotions.
If you could cure your habit
of losing control of yourself whenever you get nervous...
But cure how?
Let's practice a little!
Practice?
We'll run a simulation, where you have a conversation with a boy.
Then I'll take this off to be comfortable...
How many kilos does that vest weigh?!
Okay, Bossun, you play the boy.
Say something cool.
Oh, come on, I had to do the same kind of thing with Saaya last time,
so isn't it Switch's turn?
We can't let Switch take on a dangerous role like this!
What are you being so overprotective for?!
Just hurry up and do it!
Alright already!
Okay, Koma-chan, you're gonna hold back, right?
Even if you get embarrassed, don't send me flying!
I understand. Please, go ahead.
I love your heart, Koma-chan...
...and also how big your body, bust, and butt are.
Bossun!
That man doesn't have a scrap of delicacy.
The Sket-dan is so energetic.
We can't let them beat us! Let's draw-draw-draw our hearts out!
O-Okay...
Let's stop with the role-playing, okay?
I-I'm really sorry.
There's no way you'd be able to keep your strength under wraps forever,
so you've got no choice but to let him see the real you.
In fact, if you don't, I don't think there's any point.
Yeah. You're right, Bossun-san.
I'm glad I came here for advice.
It's given me a little confidence.
I'm going to talk to him right now.
Well, whatever happens is gonna happen.
Yep.
Bossun...
I've been looking into Uehara, the student who confessed to her,
and it looks like he doesn't have a good reputation.
Um, sorry. Could you repeat that, but a little louder...?
There they are!
Oh, no! Let's stop her!
No, wait...
Um, what I want to say is...
It made me very happy to hear how you feel about me, Uehara-kun...
B-But I've got a big body... and I'm abnormally strong...
I'm not the slightest bit feminine...
Are... Are you sure you're interested in a girl like that?
You're strong?
What? Is she trying to warn me?
A girl's strength... She was worried about that getting out?
How cute of her.
Oh, it doesn't matter to me how big or strong you are.
Morishita-san, you may not know it,
but you're actually pretty popular with the boys.
N-No way...
It's true!
I guess it goes to show there are plenty of guys out there
who like girls with some volume like you, Morishita-san.
No...
Look out!
Hey, she stopped it!
Koma-chan is makin' a real effort!
Th-Th-Thank you...
I'm embarrassed, but... that's nice to hear.
And not only that, I spotted you doing an impression
of a sengoku military commander for your friends before!
The enemy is in Honno-ji Temple.
That was hilarious!
It hit me how funny you are.
Hey, get outta there, man!
I-I'm so embarrassed!
Koma-chan, I witnessed your effort with my own eyes!
Bossun-san!
Bossun!
Bossun-san...
He changed his mind...
Yeah. That's too bad...
But you're better off not getting involved with a guy like that... I guess...
Tono! I warmed your sandals up with my bosom.
Life is beautiful, century 1/2...
So please listen to his problem, Sket-dan!
S-Sure...
What is it this time?
I dunno! Well, I'm going shopping with Yagi-chan, so...
Lucky! What are you gonna buy?
Um...
Yagi-chan is into that?!
Shhh! Not so loud!
That's like an unknown world to me! I'd love to see it! Can I tag along?
Cut it out, Himeko!
Don't try and escape!
So, what's the trouble this time?
Fall in love...
Fall in love?
Well, well! Look at this guy!
He's got a new crush! Hubba-hubba!
This dude falls in love at the drop of a hat! Huzzah!
It's probably just a mere fancy characteristic of boys his age!
N-No violence! No violence!
So what's she like?
There's no use resisting. Spill.
I told you to talk!
Michael...
Michael?
Michael is one of the archangels.
I see, an archangel, huh?
He usually says "angel", but this time he wants to express "archangel", so...
That must mean his love for her is huge, right?
Yeah.
Wrong?!
As always, decoding his words is a pain.
Massive angel...
Massive?
Archangel Massive?
No, there's no angel with that name.
"Massive". He must be referring to a large body.
I see...
In other words... a tall girl!
We got a hit!
What kind of conversation is this?!
What, do you have a height fetish?!
What else do you like about her?!
Talk! Talk, I said!
N-No violence! No violence!
Sweet scent...
Elegant features...
Voluptuous body...
He's painting a pretty vivid picture for us!
Tall with an elegant face...
That's...
Um, there's something on my mind...
There's a boy that I like... He's got this visual-kei look...
This has turned out to be like an omiai situation,
but since we know you two like one another already
and happened to run into each other here,
it'd be nice if you chatted a bit, y'know?!
Right! As fate would have it, you two met up like this.
I mean, I'm hoping that an arrangement can be made here...
What are you, an old matchmaker?!
Well, maybe they're holding back with us hanging over their shoulders... right?
Indeed. So let's excuse ourselves here...
Stray sheep!
Say what?!
"Stray sheep." Translation: "Don't abandon me."
Owowowowowowow!
"Please don't go!"
Alright, alright! We were just kidding!
We know you two both suck at communicating.
We'll be right by your sides interpreting, okay?
That's cool, right?
So, we're having really nice weather today, aren't we?
And it looks like clear skies for you two as well.
You could say the sun is shining down on you!
That wasn't really clever, you know.
Whatever, just get the show on the road, old lady!
Nobody cares about your opening remarks!
Okay, then. First, I'll be escorting Dante-kun, who's one year ahead.
Isn't there something you'd like to ask Koma-chan?
I'll translate for you.
He takes his own sweet time, Koma-chan.
Forbidden fruit...
It was eaten by Adam and Eve, who then became aware of what good and evil was,
and thus humans from that point on were born with a variety of personalities
mixed with beautiful and ugly elements...
That was long!
That sure was a long one!
It was a question?
Let's hurry up and decipher it! Switch, a little help!
Roger!
Deciphering
Um... He seems to be asking, "What type of guy do you like?"
......e ..o .. ...l ..d ... . ...d .....t.
What was that?
That's soft! Her voice is too soft!
What'd you say?! I didn't get a word of it!
Man, her voice disappears every time she feels shy...
.....ne ..o .s ..ol .nd ..s . ..nd ...rit.
Somebody who's a fool, but has a quick wit?!
..meone .ho is .ool and .as a ..nd ..irit!
Somebody who broods and has a cute spirit?!
Someone who is cool and has a kind spirit!
Somebody who's a cicada-chirping ifrit?!
What the hell kind of man is that?!
Someone who's cool and has a kind spirit!
Oh! Someone who's cool and has a kind spirit?!
Don't say it that loudly!
Bossun!
I wonder if that's Koma-chan again...
I-I-I'm sorry!
You were close to the wall, so the Koma cannon was especially scary this time!
Hey, are all my body parts in place?
Nothing looks out of order?
Listen, Fumi-chan.
For example, if you wanted to redo an entire face,
it's really hard to erase with correction fluid.
So instead, at a time like this, just paste paper on top and redraw it.
But what about the difference in the thickness?
No problem. That'll disappear during the plate-making process,
so it won't be visible when it's printed.
That's why you're the expert! I'm always learning!
Okay, why don't we ask Koma-chan about her interests?
Why?! We already know what Koma's interested in!
Doing impersonations of sengoku military commanders!
Please don't bring that up!
Bossun!
I-I-I-I'm sorry!
That one was kind of funny.
It's like you became a dinosaur fossil, Bossun!
In the first place...
Um, you passed each other in the hall, was it?
And just like that, it was love at first sight, for real?
Indeed, Bossunsaurus (fossilized) has a point.
Who you callin' a fossil?!
Why don't you two share what it is you like about each other?
Oh, that's a good idea!
Just come right out and say it!
Um, with an embarrassing question like that... won't my life be in danger?
Come on, let's start with Koma-chan!
Wait a second!
Th-That was close!
H-Have him go first!
Don't suddenly call on her! Scared the crap outta me!
Look at this! The Koma cannon is aimed right at me!
You really wanna make me into a fossil?!
Oh, yeah... Sorry.
Then we'll start with Dante.
What do you like about Koma-chan? Come on, let's have it!
Fukuyokana kaori...
Sign: fukuyokana kaori = full-bodied scent
Fukuyokana kao?!
Sign: fukuyokana kao = chubby (full-bodied) face
That's a rude thing to say to a girl!
M-Mistake!
"You've got the wrong idea."
What's the wrong idea?!
Kura-chan here!
When he said "fukuyoka", he meant his chest became filled with her scent.
F-Full... chest...
Full... chest?
What the hell are you saying, Dante?! Knock it off!
Mistake, mistake!
So all you're after is her well-developed body?!
Mistake!
For sure, Koma-chan's gotta trunk full o' junk but that ain't...
Silence, please!
S-So Koma-chan, what about you?
What's your impression after talking to Dante?
I don't like boys with dirty minds. And also...
I'd prefer someone who doesn't pay undue attention to my big body.
Graceful melody...
Oh... graceful melody...
That's a nice expression!
Now that's what you'd expect to hear from the member of a band, right, Bossun?!
Don't try an' stir things up!
The next time I get hit by the Koma cannon, it'll put me through the wall!
Thank you!
Huh? A piece of paper?
"Kyoku"?
"Graceful melody" or... "Massive figure"?
"Graceful Giant."
Mistake! Mistake!
He didn't mean it like that, Koma-chan!
Bosun!!
Oh, Prince! You're bouncing off the walls today, huh?
Roman-senpai, there's a hole in the wall...
That's all right! Recall the manga technique I told you about!
Glue the paper right on top...
...and just redraw it!
See?
That's why you're the expert, Roman-senpai!
Thank you for today.
Mistaken angel...
"It was just a passing fancy."
Kura-chan here.
It's too bad Dante-kun's love didn't bear fruit.
This hot water feels just right, doesn't it, Hoosuke?