Pelo-Pelo-Pelocan! Pelo-Pelo-Pelocan! Pelo!
Pelo!
Pelo-Pelo-Pelo!
Once you try it...
...you won't be able to stop!
Stop!
Did you just see that?
The girl in the commercial isn't actually eatin' a Pelocan!
Yeah. I don't know, but can I get back to reading my manga?
She's got a mole at the corner of her mouth.
Right there.
Got it? Remember it.
Now we'll go on...
Pelo! Once you try it...
She didn't try it!
Enough!
Who cares about that crap?!
I care! They obviously used a body double!
Why doesn't the campaign girl eat the candy in the commercial?!
Because she'd puke!
Any normal person can't eat that junk!
Then she shouldn't be used to advertise Pelocan!
If it was me, I would've eaten it with relish!
Why didn't they make me the Pelocan girl?!
That's asking the impossible!
You're not in the entertainment industry!
Then I have some good news for you, Himeko.
What is it, four-eyes? Spill it.
They want an ordinary person to be the next Pelocan girl for the commercial.
The audition is coming up.
Your love for Pelocan is unsurpassed and no one can complain about your looks.
I actually think your chances aren't half-bad. How about giving it a shot?
Nah, I'll pass...
Which is it?!
Onizuka Hime, 17 years old.
My favorite flavor used to be Octopus Wasabi, but now it's Fried Oysters.
My special skill is reciting all 47 Pelocan flavors in 30 seconds flat.
I'd like to ask you one thing.
What does Pelocan mean to you?
It's just a word.
That's deep! You pass!
Episode 60: Go Forth! Everyone Concentrate and Cooperate at the Pelocan Girl Study Group
Congratulations on getting to be the Pelocan girl!
Here, these are for you!
Thank you!
If you're lookin' for the toilet, it's over there.
That's not it! Actually, I wanna ask her a favor...
Say it.
Right... Please give me your autograph!
My autograph?
Impressive, Himeko! You're popular already.
I'm feelin' kinda embarrassed...
I'll show my whole class your autograph.
And then everybody will like Pelocan!
Good for you...
At last, Pelocan is gonna have its time in the sun.
And it's all thanks to you!
Yeah... well... I'll do my best...
Hey, your hands are quivering!
I-It's a pleasure to work with you...
Huh? Are you wearin' makeup today?!
No, I'm not! Now shut it, dumbass!
Hi there! I'm Nishimura, the director.
We're running a little short on time today,
so we're just gonna do this 1-2-3, but that's okay, right?
O-Oka...
Great then!
What's with you today?! You're a hot mess!
You've made it this far, and now you're scared...
Shut up!
I think I'll just go home!
Good work, everyone!
Wait, wait, wait! We haven't done anything yet!
Himeko really wanted to be on TV, didn't she?
So it'd be pointless if she went home now because of excessive nervousness.
Okay, I'll explain the setup of the commercial. Here's the storyboard.
Pelocan Commercial Storyboard
We're going with a refreshing feel for this commercial.
First, you'll sing the jingle while walking through a forest with the mascots.
Next, you'll be jumping on a trampoline...
Then the camera's on your back at "Once you try it..."
and at "...you won't be able to stop!", you turn with a huge smile.
Then the mascots do their lines.
I want one more! It's seriously delicious!
Then, you move as you like while saying,"Now with three new flavors!" and done.
What do you think? Got it?
Um...
She totally doesn't get it...
Okay, let's try rehearsing it!
In fact, since we don't have time, let's just shoot it!
W-Wait a minute!
Jump, lick, turn, huge smile. Got it?!
The director is pretty pushy, too.
Look, Pelorin and Pelobon are ready to go!
If they can do it, so can you!
Okay, camera test! Ready...
What's wrong with you?! Puttin' all this pressure on me!
I've had it up to here! Idiot!
What are you doing to Pelorin and Pelobon?!
What the hell am I doing?!
Pelorin! Pelobon! I'm sorry!
That young lady sure does have a lot of energy...
Director, time's a-wasting!
Anyway, go change into the costume.
You look great! Now that's my Pelocan girl!
Um...
You look great! Now that's my Pelocan girl's sidekicks!
Who's a sidekick?!
Well, after all, Pelorin and Pelobon are in no condition to go on...
I'm really sorry about that...
Why do I have to be a raccoon?
We have this, too. Would you prefer this?
I'll go with the raccoon.
Alright, let's take it from the top!
The forest background will move, so you guys walk in place there and sing energetically.
"Pelo-Pelo-Pelocan! Pelo-Pelocan!" Got it?
Hime-chan, you're not nervous anymore, are you?
N-No!
Huh? Now you're nervous?!
Alright, we're gonna film the real thing now!
3-2-1... Action!
Cut!
Kibitsu Momoka 2nd Album "Momo-kan", in stores now!
That was worse than I thought it'd be...
Is there a problem?
Everything!
You're too nervous!
What the hell is "Pelo-Pelo-Pelo-Pelo"?!
Huh? "Pelo-Pelo-Pelo..."
Don't be so stiff!
Okay, raccoon, you demonstrate.
You're both terrible! I can't put that face on TV!
Relax! Relax!
Kibitsu Momoka 2nd Album "Momo-kan", in stores now!
And I was ignoring it before, but what are you doing, rabbit?!
You can't advertise other stuff here! It'll turn into a legal problem!
You're too relaxed!
We're spending all our time on this one shot!
Alright, fine. Let's move on for now.
Is everyone ready?
Yeah!
Here we go! 3-2-1... Action!
I wonder if they're done filming yet...
Could be. Considering Himeko-chan is doing it...
I bet it's gonna be a great commercial!
I can't wait to see it!
I know! Since it's a special day, how about we get every flavor of Pelocan?
Yes! One of every flavor!
Cut! Cut!
What kind of commercial is this?!
Like we can do this! Jumping on a trampoline like that is too tough for amateurs, moron!
You try jumping on it and singing at the same time!
My bad, sorry!
Director, the time...
Right! Okay, let's go on to the next shot.
This is the one where you mention the new flavors, Hime-chan.
Since this is the TV debut for all of you,
I think it'd be fun if you just move around as you like.
Do any of you have a special move you can do?
Special move?
I-I can fold a Pelocan wrapper into Pelorin!
Here.
We're not using either one!
Although the origami is impressive...
I'm great at wielding a field hockey stick...
You're great at wielding a field hockey stick?
I've got a bad feeling about this...
Do you know what kind of commercial we're making here?!
That's moving around too much as she likes...
This feels good. I'm gonna go with it.
You're goin' with that?!
Director, we can't have our Pelocan girl waving a stick around...
Mmm, then maybe we can put a mask on her?
On our campaign girl?! Have you ever seen a commercial like that?!
It can't be helped! No matter what, we've gotta finish filming this thing today!
Hime-chan, in this next shot, you'll say what the new flavors are.
You remember what the three are, right?
Three? Don't underestimate me. I can recite all of the flavors from the first series on.
I came here today to do that.
No, no, no, just the three is fine. Please, just do as I ask!
Forget it!
I wanna show people how a campaign girl can be crazy about Pelocan!
You don't need to show people anything!
Crab Miso, Liver Sashimi, Century Egg, Blue Cheese...
That's gonna take a lot longer than 15 seconds...
Then I guess we'll just speed the voice up...? I don't care anymore...
Alright, cut! That's a wrap!
At last!
I'm so excited!
Pelocan Commercial 2 Nishimura Production
Pelo-Pelo-Pelocan! Pelo-Pelo-Pelocan! Pelo!
Pelo!
Pelo! Pelo! Pelo!
Once you try it...
...you won't be able to stop!
Pelo! Pelo! Pelo!
Seriously delicious!
I want one m...
Crab Miso! Liver Sashimi! Century Egg!
Three new flavors!
Crab Miso, Liver Sashimi, Century Egg, Blue Cheese, Soft Roe, Durian, Barley Tea...
Sket Dance!
Well, the commercial is garbage,
but I'm happy I got a year's worth of Pelocan for doing it.
Hey, Bossun...
If you could have a year's worth of something, what would it be?
If...?
Yeah, if...
If I could... I'd like an ultra-rare model series, say...
Say something niftier!
This might be just a once-in-a-lifetime chance!
If you're thinking what I think you're thinking...
There's nothing iffy about this Soft Roe Ponzu Vinegar flavor!
Huh? Have you become a trifle heavier?
Your thighs look like they belong on a heifer...
Anybody can see that I've got the swift legs of an antelope!
I'm miffed because you don't have the slightest idea how a girl feels!
Why don't you die and become a ghost that just drifts away?!
Please forgive this poor waif. I won't say things so undignified again...
Can you verify that?
You can have fun talking about "ifs" if you like, but perhaps you'd better look at reality.
The practice exams are tomorrow.
moshi = if moshi with this kanji = practice exam
N-No! I forgot our school has practice exams!
This is really bad!
I haven't studied one bit!
What if...
What if there were no practice exams in this world...?
Note: This device is a riff on one of Doraemon's time machines.
How far are you gonna take this?!
But I agree!
I'm telling you to face reality!
Then why are you screwing around in the clubroom the day before exams?
It's easier for me to study here.
I thought you were messing around on your computer, but you've been studying?
Lemme see that!
You really are just screwing around!
Sayaka *Huh? Where's everyone else? *What are you doing here?
No, see, I intended to study for the tests,
Sayaka It's not like I was waiting here for you...
but my mouse here had a mind of its own and it, uh...
You're weak-willed!
Well, to be frank, I can get a good score without cramming pathetically at the last minute...
I don't like the way you put that...
Are you two going to be okay? Hmm?
Well, cramming works for me because I'm good at memorizing...
...but...
...the problem is math!
That's the one thing I just can't do!
I hate numerical figures!
I always fail the tests!
It seems there's a harsh punishment awaiting those students who fail this time...
Harsh punishment?
I bet it's like being forced to listen to the principal going on and on about his grandchild...
Or being forced to listen to J-son-sensei's disturbing horror sound effects on and on...
Or being forced to play one of Yamanobe-sensei's weird games on and on...
Well, something along those lines, right?
No. Supplementary lessons.
Why?!
Wait, it's totally normal?!
I don't wanna take extra lessons! Math is gonna do me in!
How about you, Himeko?
Now that you mention it...
Honestly, how are your grades?
Are you in trouble?
No... well... um...
What's wrong?!
I...
I'm really stupid...
H-Himeko?!
So you two are always jockeying for the top spot, Yagi-chan and Kura-chan...
Please tell us how you study!
What about Switch-kun?
He always gets top marks, too...
Asking that four-eyes is no help!
Incidentally, how do you two usually study?
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Japanese Science Math
I'll satisfy myself by making a study schedule.
But then I'll find myself listening to late-night radio...
...and rereading manga I've read a thousand times before, unable to keep from grabbing the next volume.
I can't concentrate at all!
Wasn't concentrating your special skill?
How about you, Himeko-chan?
I-I...
...start by cleaning up my cluttered desk,
then that becomes an effort to clean the whole room.
After I finish cleaning, I'll take a break and reread old manga.
And then reach for the next volume...
That's not a study method, is it?
You two have poor powers of concentration...
So how do you manage to concentrate, Kura-chan?
You really want to know?
Yes, I wanna know!
Really?
Quit teasin' me!
How about you, Yagi-chan? Please tell me!
I don't mind telling you, but...
I can't! I just can't! That's impossible for me!
How does Yagi-chan study?!
In short, you two may not be able to study when you're alone.
Maybe you'd be able to concentrate more if you all studied together.
Together?
Fine. If that's the case, I suppose I could cooperate.
Condescending bastard...
But at whose house should we study? Mine is off limits.
We can't go to my house either.
My Mom's got a friend over today.
My house?!
Yeah... That's right.
Two boys...
No, we're gonna study...
Well, see you later, Sket-dan!
Mom, you're at home now, right?
Yeah! Thanks!
So would you do me a favor and clean up my room a little?
There's like empty cups of pudding...
It's not like that!
What's the "hubba-hubba" for?! What are you so excited about?!
Seriously, I'm askin' you!
Don't embarrass me, just clean up!
I'm leaving now.
My mom was really angry when I asked...
Liar.
Here it is.
Man, your house is far away.
It must be like goin' on a little field trip every day, yo!
It's not that far, you dolt.
Well, well! Thanks for coming, Bossun and Switch! I finally get to meet you!
You're Bossun with the hat, right? I always hear about you.
You're the raccoon in the Pelocan commercial, right?
Hello.
Hey. That's enough...
And you're Switch with the glasses, right? You're the Pelocan bunny.
Aren't you the handsome devil?! I bet you're popular!
And you look very young, ma'am.
Well, you certainly know what to say to make a lady happy. Would you like some candy?
What'd you go and say that for?!
You're studying together today? This girl's a dope, so I'm counting on you!
Oh, shut up!
Later on, I'll bring you some Castella.
Don't bother!
Crap! Mom's in high gear today. So embarrassing...
There are boys in my room...
What kind of scene is this? It feels so wrong...
Huh. It's actually pretty clean.
Even though it's just the three of us as usual, I'm totally nervous.
I-I wonder if they're nervous, too...
Alright, first off...
I think I'll have a nap!
Th-That was a joke! Just a joke!
Who suddenly dives onto a girl's bed like that?! What's wrong with you?!
From Me to You?
Hey, wait a second! What the hell are you doin'?!
You don't come over and start readin' people's manga right off the bat!
Hey, she's actually got a lot of girly comics here.
I don't know all of these series.
Quit poking around my desk!
My, my, it's certainly lively in here.
What are you doing?! I told you not to come in here!
Why not? Like they say, you can't fight a war on an empty stomach.
Shut up, would you?!
Delicious Milk
I bought this Castella and inari at the local market. Eat up.
Please, just get out of here!
Bossun-kun, do you have good grades?
Why are you sitting down?!
Switch-kun, I bet you get great grades! I can tell you're smart!
Yes. Speaking frankly, I have very good grades.
Stop talking to them!
Would you like some milk?
Enough, I said!
Hurry up and get out!
She acts just like Himeko did when you turned into Little Bossun.
Now, let's do this!
Hey...
Would you stop twirling the mechanical pencil?
It's distracting.
This isn't enough to distract anyone.
Look, I can do a double spin.
That's awesome! I can't do that!
From Me to You?
Which volume is that?
Five.
Um, x = y...
No, no, no!
What the hell?! Don't sit there reading manga and eating inari!
And what are you lying down for?!
It's like you two are friends who've just come over to the house to hang out!
Why are you still reading?! Let go!
Wait! Just this volume! After I finish this one, I'll totally study hard!
That's exactly the kind of thing someone who doesn't study would say!
I can't help it! Once I started reading it, I got sucked in!
Well, sure. It's really interesting.
I wanna know what happens next to these two!
Yeah, well, I won't give you any spoilers, but volume six is insane...
Hey! What the hell is that?!
Now I'm really curious! What is it? Tell me!
Hey, don't ask me what happens next, read it for yourself.
Fine, should we take a 30-minute break?!
Yes! And can I open this box of candy?
What is this?! You're all just lounging around!
What the hell are you doing?! Didn't you come here to study?!
This looks like a juvenile delinquent hangout!
R-Right...
Don't you need to study?!
Sorry!
U-Um, we were just taking a little break...
Hey, Himeko! Huh? H-Himeko...
Why?! Why is the legendary Onihime shivering?
Hey! Himeko-san!
Mom's really scary when she gets angry!
A long time ago, she beat up my dad with an ice hockey stick.
Ever since then, all of our relatives call her...
The Legendary Oniyome!
Note: Oniyome = Ogre/Demon Bride
What kinda nickname is that?!
Bossun, Switch!
Yes?!
You're staying over tonight!
Huh?
Wait...
Of course!
You guys haven't even begun to study yet! But together, you'll study 'til dawn!
But in the end, this has proved that even doing it together, we can't focus...
Don't worry. You kids won't have to go it alone.
I'll watch over you right here until dawn breaks!
I'm home!
Huh?
Dad...
I don't know what's goin' on...
...but be strong!
Dad...
Concentrate!
And so, the fierce Legendary Oniyome stood imposingly
over the Sket-dan like a supervisor from Hell until morning,
forcing the three of them into a state of extreme tension
that made them concentrate like they never had before.
Then...
I didn't fail even one subject.
I scored higher than Yagi-chan for the first time.
I got the best score in our whole class.
How much concentration did you do?!
See, with my mom around, you don't need your goggles!
You just poured cold water on the main character's special item.
Well, after all... I was terrified!
Women
Kura-chan here.
I scored fifth-highest in the practice exams this time.
I'm disappointed that I lost not only to Switch-kun, but even to Bossun.
But these things happen sometimes.
Incidentally, I do steam studying, that is, taking a bath while memorizing the material.
If you don't watch out, though, you can get dizzy,
so be careful if you're going to try this at home.