Is my brother here?
What's up? I thought you were gonna take today off because you were exhausted.
Yeah. But first, I wanna hand out my school trip souvenirs.
Hey, thanks!
But y'know, this could've waited 'til tomorrow.
Yeesh. Don't you have anyone else to give to besides me?
What are you talking about?! What, are you stupid?!
Hurry up and get some rest!
Saaya is still a kid...
Agata Soujirou.
President of the Student Council, a 160-IQ genius.
But he's also a good big brother who thinks about his sister.
Episode 65: He's Interested in the Sister and the Brother's Interested in Him
Hey, Tsubaki-kun. How you doin'?
Oh, Agata Saaya-nya. I'm fine.
"Nya"?
A-Are you going somewhere?
No, not really. Why?
I heard that you've been visiting the Sket-dan frequently.
What business is that of yours, Tsubaki-kun?!
And why do you ask?!
It's because you're interested in Bossun, isn't it?
N-No, of course not!
What?!
Sit down over here.
I've been interested for a long time about you two brothers.
Tell me, how does it feel?
H-How does what feel?
Your families are different and you don't really speak much at school, right?
But even so, you're twins. That's an unusual relationship, huh?
Well, yeah...
Don't get the wrong idea! I-It's not like I'm interested!
So which is it?!
Are you on good terms?
No, we're not!
Although... I guess we've been talking more lately...
Fidget, fidget. Fidget, fidget.
What?! Why does everyone get so excited when I tell them that?!
Oh, my!
Tsubaki-kun and Saaya? It's unusual for just the two of them to be talking.
Well, it's good that they're so friendly now.
Student Council
Wow. Tsubaki-chan and Saaya-chan, huh?
Good for them. After all, they're both at that age...
I don't like the way you put that. Is that all you think about?
Oh, my!
So they said he was close with Saaya-chan.
I didn't know Tsubaki-chan had it in him, you know?
Tsubaki and Saaya are close?
If anything happens, they should consult me, the Love Master, and I'll solve the problem in a jiff...
What was that?!
Huh?
You look scary!
I-I was just curious, that's all!
You say that, but don't you really mean you're in love with me?
W-What are you, stupid?!
Come to think of it, her attitude then...
Saaya, you've been acting kind of odd recently.
What, Bro?
I say you've been acting strangely since coming back from the school trip.
Do you have a crush on a boy?
Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!
W-Where did that come from?! How rude! Of course not!
You can't hide the truth from me!
That reaction... Something did happen, didn't it?!
You should report everything to your big brother!
Why?! I'm not obligated to tell you anything!
Was it a confession?! Like a confession of love?!
Nothing happened! And why do I have to tell you?!
Talk!
Why?!
John, time to eat! Pedigree Chomp Chomp, for man's best friend.
Well... I don't know if I love him...
...but there is somebody I maybe kind of like...
Did you tell him that?
No, I didn't say that!
I may have said... that I was interested in him...
Who is he?!
I'm not telling you that! You don't need to know every single detail!
Talk!
Forget it!
Say it!
I don't wanna tell you his name!
Fine, then tell me about him! Just tell me a little about him!
What's he like?! What's he look like?! What's his personality?!
I guess his height is around 170 centimeters...
What else?
He has a normal build... Maybe kind of slim?
Uh-huh...
I'll explain.
To pinpoint the man who's closest to his cute little sister's heart,
the wheels that turn in the 160-IQ brain of Agata
have begun to rotate at high speed.
He's got messy hair and almond-shaped eyes, like a cat.
He's pretty smart, though sometimes dense...
But it's like, when the situation calls for it, he's really passionate...
Then it is Tsubaki...
Wrong.
A-Anyway, it has nothing to do with you, Bro!
So don't go sniffing around!
Tsubaki, huh?
That bastard!
Even though I've treated him like a little brother!
For him to make a play for my sister, of all things!
Bro, look at me!
Bro, wait up!
Bro, teach me how to do it!
I apologize for sending this at night.
There's something I would like to consult with you about tomorrow's meeting, President.
My name is Tsubaki Sasuke and I've been elected the new vice-president.
I'm looking forward to working with you.
I lost again. I don't think I'll ever beat you, President, for as long as I live.
President!
Yeesh. Both of 'em are more trouble than they're worth.
I'll test Tsubaki tomorrow.
If his feelings are true, I'll accept their relationship.
Student Council
P-President, you're not going home?
I still have some work to do...
...but everyone else... left...
You talked to Saaya recently, right?
Yeah. I guess you could say we talked... Right.
And she said she was "interested"?
I've been interested for a long time about you two brothers.
Brothers, huh?
Yes. She did say that. This is embarrassing...
There's nothing to be embarrassed about.
Relationships are perfectly natural.
Yes. You're right...
So... what?
Are you i-interested, too?
I'm talking about you-know-who.
To be honest, I am.
Oh, I see!
Man, that was pretty straightforward, but whatever...
But we were raised totally differently...
I still feel like we're perfect strangers.
Perfect strangers, huh? Well, that's to be expected.
Still, it's just... special to me.
I don't know if it's destiny... or chance...
Even though I said we're like perfect strangers, I don't really mean it.
Special is special.
Your destined soul mate, huh? What a way to put it.
Give it to me straight. What are your feelings?
Is it love?
No, it's nothing like that...
Don't hold back on me!
Don't hold back just 'cause I'm right here in front of you! Tell me how you really feel!
A-Alright!
Well, there was a lot between us before... but it's not like we hate each other now.
So he does love her...
My first impression was terrible.
We often got into arguments, which brought out my stubborn streak.
Yeah... I remember.
But it's different now.
Our relationship has definitely changed.
I'll let them be. Those two have an unshakable bond now.
Yeah, I see.
As the big brother here, I have to accept their relationship.
I'm going to be blunt here, Tsubaki.
Where do you see the two of you in the future?
Um... I think things are fine as they are.
Fine as they are?!
Yes. Although we've already had dinner together...
I hope to have more opportunities like that.
What are you, a middle school student?!
What?! Just dinner?! You're satisfied with that?!
Yeah... Well, sure. It's not like we can suddenly live together...
I didn't say to go that far! Don't get carried away here!
Tsubaki, it's just like you to hide your true feelings.
Don't you think you should open up a little more to me?
You know, I'm still in your corner.
You're a too-serious, inflexible guy who needs to get with the program.
But one thing you've got going for you is you're a true man.
President...
At this school, the only ones I'd ever say that about
are you and your brother.
I guess I can't fool you, President.
It seems like you could see the feelings I didn't even know I had.
Maybe I do want us to be closer.
But a little at a time...
Really, just a little at a time is fine.
Sorry for making you worry about me.
Maybe we can have dinner together tonight...
There you go.
Well, I'd better get going then.
Sure. Be careful going home.
I don't believe it. Those two, huh?
Come on, walk a little closer together!
Hey, you two! You're pretty chummy, huh?!
Shut up!
Anyway, dinner?! Don't suddenly spring that on me!
My mom doesn't have anything prepared!
In that case, you can come over to my place...
But why are you suddenly bringing this up?! It's creeping me out!
What do you mean, it's creeping you out?! Is that how you talk to me?!
Then fine! I won't ever invite you again!
I never said don't invite me...
Alright, come over for dinner.
Y-Yeah, are you sure? Th-Then I guess I'll come over...
O-Okay...
My heart's going pitter-pat!
Hey...
Why does everyone get so excited?!
Huh? Weren't you invited for dinner tonight?
Sket Dance!
Sket Dance...
There. That should take care of the last of your cat mannerisms.
Jeez, what a pain in the ass...
It's thanks to Saaya for telling us.
Yeah. Thanks.
It's not like I really did anything!
You've come to, huh? How do you feel?
Oh, Agata Saaya. I'm fine, but...
Seems like you're back to normal.
Huh? Look, Agata. It's the rumored couple and the Sket-dan.
I wonder what they're talking about.
I'm bothered by that dinner thing...
What happened with those two?!
They look like they're having a good time, huh?
Huh? You look scary!
Saaya...
B-Bro, don't scare me like that!
What happened with that guy? Have there been any developments with him?
Him...?
Don't tell me Bro realizes I've been thinking about Bossun?!
Well? Are you going out?
No, I'm not going out! What are you saying?!
Listen, Saaya. You're my little sister.
And I think of him as my little brother.
Him
That's how Bro thinks of Bossun?
Him
If it'd been some nobody, I would've beat the crap out of him,
but I trust you with him.
You should ask him out on a date.
Don't talk like it's that easy!
Besides... I'm sure he doesn't think of me like that...
That's not true.
He doesn't show it, but he really wants to get closer to you.
It is easy to just ask him out on a date.
You're overthinking it, is all.
Maybe you're right...
That's right. This is the way to do it.
The rest is up to them.
What's that? No, I wouldn't mind having some tea... wait, what?!
You're inviting me to have tea... Sure...
Now? Now, I'm at a t-toy store...
Yeah. I'm alone. The one in front of the station.
Okay, got it. I'll wait for you in front of the shop.
Yeah. Okay. See you then.
Why would Saaya call me so suddenly?
I'm suddenly embarrassed...
Is it really okay to spend my allowance on something like this?
Huh? Tsubaki?!
F-Fujisaki! What are you doing here?!
That's my line.
I never expected to see a stiff like you in a toy store...
Ride Like Hell!
You're gonna buy that game we played last time!
Well, well, you said you'd never played a video game before, but you're totally hooked!
Wrong! I was just looking at it!
Bossun! Tsubaki-kun...?
Well, Agata Saaya...
W-What are you doing here, Tsubaki-kun?
W-What?! Can't I like games, too?!
The question is, what are you doing here?
Oh, I get it.
You came to buy a video game too, huh?
He's like a little kid...
Well, what should we do now?
G-Good question...
I wanna have tea with just Bossun...
Tea with just Bossun...
Um...
With just Bossun...
Why don't the three of us get some tea?!
I'm such an idiot!
Me too?
Coffeehouses are a hangout for delinquents, so I'm not going to go.
Are you a little kid?!
Tsubaki-kun, please, come with us!
I see... Even though they're friends, it's just a boy and girl, Fujisaki and her...
It would probably be awkward, right?
Y-Yeah...
Alright then. One of the duties of the vice-president is to protect the students.
I'll go too!
What's he talking about?
Okay, so, Tsubaki is coming with us, right?
Y-Yeah...
Hold it!
A-Agata!
Bro, what are you doing here?!
President, go to see you!
Shut up! Don't talk at the same time!
Saaya, what's the meaning of this?
M-Meaning of what?
Why are the three of you together?! What's going on, Tsubaki?
Oh, I just happened to be here
and ran into Fujisaki... Is there a problem?
Fujisaki, you're a third wheel here! Can't you tell?!
Be considerate and go home!
Well, there's no point in standing around here all day.
Let's go to a cafe, huh?
Wait!!
Fujisaki! Why are you tagging along?!
Saaya invited me for cryin' out loud!
I see... I get it!
Saaya loves Tsubaki, but she's too embarrassed to go somewhere with just the two of them!
So she asked Fujisaki to go along!
Please come with!
Alright.
Half-right
Got it. If that's the case...
...I'm going, too!
Will that be all?
P-Please, take your time.
What is this situation? Why is this happening?
Agata is staring daggers at me...
This bastard really is in the way.
And I wanted to ask Saaya and Tsubaki how they really feel about each other...
Bro realizes that I'm interested in Bossun...
I'm positive he came by to meddle!
I wonder what the difference is between milk tea and royal milk tea...
Royal milk tea probably has a distinguished taste...
I should've ordered that.
You know, it's my first time in a place like this
and it looks like there are no delinquents around after all.
Do you often come here, President?
Do you have to ask me that now?!
N-No, not especially. I was just trying to make small talk...
Don't worry about me! Talk to Saaya!
I'm going to the bathroom...
Wait!
Okay, now that Fujisaki is out of the way, I'm gonna ask.
Are you two getting along?
"You two" means...?
Not me and Bossun?!
About Fujisaki and me?
No, I can't say we're at the point where we're getting along well.
Oh, is that right? Well, I guess it can't be helped, bastard...
He says that right in front of her!
I thought he was a late bloomer, but he's got brass nads to say that!
But the other day, we stayed up all night playing video games.
Stayed up all night?!
I died again!
You suck, Saaya. Here, I'll show you how it's done.
S-Saya! When did you...?!
L-Look at that straight face!
I was careless, thinking of her as a child all this time...
Since when has she had this look of nonchalance?
Saaya... Wait a second...
What the hell?! You two are getting along just fine!
Much better...
I'm going next.
Tsubaki says what he has to say, then goes to the bathroom.
The bastard has the confidence of an adult!
Alright!
Fujisaki...
Now that Tsubaki isn't around, I'm gonna come right out with it...
What do you think about Saaya?!
If I ask Saaya about her feelings for Tsubaki, she'll just act all innocent.
I want a bystander's opinion on this and you're just the guy, Fujisaki.
Bro, what are suddenly asking him that for?!
Well... um... I think she's tsundere.
That's not what I'm asking!
You've seen how Saaya has changed recently, right?
And it has to be because of Saaya's relationship with Tsubaki!
Yeah...
Well, at first, there was a lot going on...
She was a pain, and stubborn...
But she also tries really hard...
And these days, she's getting along better with everyone, smiling more...
Well, I think she's gotten kind of cute.
W-What are you saying?! What, are you stupid?!
What? What are you guys talking about?
I-It has nothing to do with you, Tsubaki-kun!
By the way, they were selling something interesting by the register.
Royal-kun, the prince of Milk Tea.
What?! Huh? But what is this...?
Feels like my heart is being tickled...
I-It is kind of cute...
Don't tell me...
The wheels in Agata's brain were turning, trying to put together the scattered pieces of the puzzle.
So that's what it is... I finally figured it out! Now I understand everything!
Fujisaki is in love with Saaya!
Bossun Saaya Tsubaki
Wrong.
Jeez! Don't ever follow me again!
Bossun...
A love triangle, huh?
I've got to...
...look out for her!
Agata Soujirou.
When it comes to his younger sister, his brain loses all sense of composure.
This 160-IQ genius is just spinning his wheels...
Let's go! Next time on...
Roaring Laughter Tsukkomi Battle!
That's not our title! It's "Sket Dance", remember?!
Nice quip, Ma'am. And since you have a talent for tsukkomi, I have a favor to ask.
Maybe it has to do with that new program you're going to be on, Momoka?
Yeah. Would you two lend an ear? Actually...
Dammit! There you go again ignorin' me!
Hey there, Bossun, your true feelings are dripping out of your head there.
Next time:
Seeking Out Tsukkomi!
What's the "Seeking Out" part?
Just wait until you see it!