The wind of dreams flows in a distant sky.
You and I, who chase after it, will make it. Happy glider.
Accept these signs with my feelings inside.
A-yu-mi!
It's snowing again!
It's been snowing every day since Christmas eve, hasn't it?
Sorry I couldn't make it to the Christmas party!
It's okay. Is your cold gone now?
Yeah, I'm fine.
How was the party?
There was a sudden emergency because someone was sick,
so Zaitsu-kun and I went to the hospital!
Is that something you should be so happy about?
Oh, sorry Kei-chan for leaving you with only Kusuda-kun.
What did you do afterwards?
So it was just the two of you.
We had dinner and went home right after.
Look at the park!
You're right!
Look, look! A lot piled up!
Look! A bunch piled up!
Whee!
Snow angels!
Even though it's this cold, they sure can play.
Seriously.
Like children...
Seems like something good happened to you, Enomoto.
What do you mean by "something"?
No, that's why I'm asking...
I was just wondering if all you really did was have dinner.
You too, Dobashi.
Who's the guy with the glasses?
Glasses?
The guy you went home with the other day.
Oh...
I've been wondering about this, but by any chance is he your...
Yeah.
Boyfriend.
How can she have one when I don't even have one?!
R-Really? Is that so...
So on Christmas, you went on a date?
Yeah. And?
D-Did you go to a restaurant with a nice night view?
No way. I'm not you.
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!
Exactly what I said.
Well, he's probably having some trouble with you as his girlfriend.
Huh? Why's that?
After all, you don't leave any openings.
Openings?
Yeah.
Look, you aren't the type to fawn over people.
You can make your own decisions, too.
But I think that makes boys feel a bit lonely.
Plus, he seems like he's the kind of guy who'd be quite determined.
Maybe he's holding back or something?
You won't progress at all if you don't give him some chances.
To be told this by someone without a boyfriend...
Before the Snow Falls
Eleven.
Twelve.
Thirteen.
Fourteen.
Fifteen.
Sixteen.
Seventeen.
Eighteen.
Nineteen.
Twenty.
Twenty-one.
Twenty-two.
Terai, Dobashi's glaring at you.
You'd better toughen up, or she'll work you to death again.
But, man, Dobashi really isn't cute at all.
She has a pretty face,
but I wouldn't want her as my girlfriend.
Right, Terai?
Yeah...
No one probably knows...
About our real relationship.
It's too bad, wasn't it?
Our last day of club practice, and we couldn't hold it outside.
Yeah.
I hope I get much better next year.
You'll be fine.
You were working hard today too, Terai.
He's probably having some trouble.
After all, you don't leave any openings.
Openings, huh?
See you later.
We're already here.
Y-Yeah...
Okay.
Bye bye.
I couldn't hold hands with her again.
Just like on Christmas eve.
I wasn't able to gather up the courage in the end.
I know how hard you try.
So...
Looking at it now,
that reward for my efforts may have been just be a figment of my imagination...
No...
Those private lessons themselves must have been delusions.
Terai, what's with that terrible posture?
You're making me play in a court with only two corners!
Compared to that,
second year girls are great this year.
Dobashi placed fourth in the last Kanto tournament.
She's a star and they've got a full team.
The third years can move on without worrying.
You're thinking about quitting the club or something, aren't you?
Huh?!
The way your voice cracked just now proves it.
If you don't mind, want me to help you out for a bit?
B-But...
That's a great idea!
Work him to the pulp, Dobashi!
Until recently the Kanto tournament was my main focus,
but from now on my focus will be you.
Since we'll be working hard, I'm going to be strict!
O-Okay.
Next!
Here, next!
Look at the ball properly!
Come on! Here's next one!
This is impossible for me after all.
I'm the one who suggested the training,
so I'll make sure you properly get it!
Okay, here we go!
Here!
Ok, next!
Next!
Hit it properly!
Next!
You can finally keep a rally going.
I'm doing pretty well if I must say so myself.
Yeah.
Now you should be fine returning to regular practice.
Terai, you kept up well.
Maybe I shouldn't have worked so hard, then.
What?!
Then I would've been able to keep having practices with you like this.
You may just have been doing this out of sympathy,
but after you helped me improve so much...
Um...
I think I...
What am I saying?
Then do you want to just try going out like this?
You're kidding.
If you're going to say that, it might be a lie.
Uhhh... Yes, please!
Well, the lessons are over today.
I wanted to figure out what that smile meant.
Whenever I thought she was joking,
I had trouble figuring it out.
In all honesty, I'm like extra baggage for the tennis club.
Dobashi-san is the anticipated ace.
I want to at least hold her hand once I get better at tennis.
When I get a bit stronger,
I would ask her out on a date.
But I haven't been able to reach these goals at all.
That's why I wanted to prove myself to Dobashi-san at the athletic competition.
Ready!
In the end, is this all I can do?
Yo. Going home now?
It's gotten pretty late.
Dobashi-san...
I got third place.
Were you watching?
I tried and gave it my all, but...
Compared to you, who's always getting first, I'm-
Terai.
Huh?
You're always putting yourself down.
I know you were dead last in last year's 100 meter dash.
So isn't it pretty amazing that you got 3rd place after that?
But...
Terai, you might not be able to approve of yourself...
but I know how hard you try.
So...
Here's a reward for your effort.
But...
I haven't been able to hold her hand all this time.
Can this even be called dating?
I take back what I said.
What?
You're indecisive.
Slow. Dull.
I rewarded you for your effort, and you don't change at all.
You and I don't suit each other after all!
Wait a second, Dobashi-san!
I hate you
No, no!
I-I still love you, Dobashi-san!
I need to do something.
From: Enomoto Kei Subject: Happy New Years Happy New Years! Remember openings and chances!! Dobashi! From Kei
From Enomoto, huh?
Is this the first thing you'd normally say for New Years?
You've received 1 new mail.
From: Terai Haruto Subject: Happy New Years It's Terai. Happy New Years. If you don't mind, want to go visit the shrine together?
I-It's pretty crowded, isn't it?
I wouldn't want to be at a shrine that wasn't though.
T-True...
The Demon King appears!
We've come all the way here, so don't play games...
I'm at the last boss, so I want to clear it in one go!
Please let me be able to hold hands with Dobashi-san somehow!
Take that!
Final blow of thunder!
I did it!
Koyoi bought peace back to the world after 60 hours of hard work!
Okay, okay. Good job.
Please have Koyoi fall for someone else this year.
And if possible, Yamamoto-san for me.
I'm really happy that I could go to the first shrine visit of New Year with Onii-chan.
So, in hopes this happiness to continue forever and ever...
I wish for world peace!
What is she praying for?
Okay, Onii-chan! Lets go draw fortunes!
Uncertain Luck
Terrible Luck
Hey, it'll be fine if we go tie them over there.
They say that you need a considerable amount of luck to get terrible luck.
Y-Yeah.
Isn't it good to get one that has meaning?
My luck is uncertain!
Isn't that boring?
Then... Then...
Let's eat something yummy before we go home to lighten the mood.
Where can we get that kind of money from?
We wasted more money on stuff like that again.
When we get home, I'll grill you your favorite rice cakes.
That's why I love you Onii-chan!
Crap... This happens again right at the beginning of the year.
I have terrible luck,
but you've been so nice to me that I feel like I have excellent luck!
And I will overcome my countless trials.
Last year, I found out that Onii-chan likes someone.
I got the worst fortune too.
I have to be careful!
I won't lose!
Are you still thinking about that game?
Your brain is really simple, isn't it?
Oh, it's you, Bessho-kun.
Happy New Year.
H-Happy New Year, Yamamoto-san.
On your way home from the first shrine visit of the year?
Right on the first day of the new year...
The unbelievable Demon Lord appears!
I must stand up and fight against her...
But!
Her good looks...
Her beautiful breasts...
And her long slender legs...
I don't have any comparable assets...
Koyoi? You should at least greet her.
No response. Just like a skeleton.
But, wow, Bessho-kun, not bad.
I'm surprised you have such a cute girlfriend.
N-No, this is my little sister!
Little sister!
I've never had a girlfriend, so...
Onii-chan, what do you mean by "this"?!
I don't like this!
I don't want to see you drooling over some other girl, Onii-chan!
Your little sister?
I'm an only child, so I'm jealous.
Koyoi-chan, right?
What grade are you in?
I'm in 8th grade.
She really is pretty.
I've always wanted a sister.
Someone to talk and shop with.
Hey, Koyoi-chan, why don't we hang out sometime?
But...
She's my rival...
Ah, you got nervous! So cute!
Yamamoto-san's boobs are really soft!
And she smells good.
Wait, why is my heart pounding?!
Oh, I forgot I have something to do.
I wanted to talk to you about Arihara again...
O-Oh...
I should have prayed that my boobs would get bigger.
I'm free anytime during break, so give me a call.
Anyway, I'll see you later.
Bye bye, Koyoi-chan!
What about "world peace"?!
I'm so stupid! I can't stand it!
I couldn't hold hands with her today either...
No, my problem is that I'm always too afraid.
I know, I need to gather up my courage first.
Hey, do you want to get something warm to drink from a vending machine?
No, thanks.
What about pork meat buns?
I'm not hungry.
T-Then how about...
We're here, so...
I tried to show some courage...
But it wasn't enough.
How was your winter break?
It was terrible.
When we went to the first shrine visit, he was there...
Older Brother
I would have liked to see Zaitsu-kun there instead!
Younger Brother
Okay, okay.
I've started exercising to make my boobs bigger.
What?!
I want to do them too!
Teach me, teach me!
You put your wrists together like this, and then...
Defeat the Demon Lord!
Wait, who's this "lord" exactly?
Come to think of it, the Arihara that Yamamoto-san likes is...
Morning.
Demon... Lord...
What are they doing?
Morning.
Morning!
Why are you wearing gloves in the class room?
Oh, um, it's a bit chilly today, isn't it?
Hey.
Demon Lord...
'Sup, Zaitsu.
It's rare to see you wearing a scarf.
Hey, isn't it cold today?
Oh?
W-What?
Nothing~
Club activities start tomorrow, don't they?
This year, I'll try not hold you back again.
Dobashi-san?
Theres a vending machine over there, so let's get something warm to drink.
That's what I said before...
Terai, are you getting coffee too?
I'll get hot chocolate.
Isn't canned coffee a bit bitter?
Dobashi-san's hands...
Right. She's holding a can of coffee...
No, I can't be indecisive, but...
I'll be upfront!
D- Dobashi-san.
Hm?
Please hold hands with me!
Yes!
I forgot, your glasses are in the way.
D-Dobashi-san?
Thanks for working so hard.
That's why I'll try to work hard too.
That was embarassing for me too...
W-Wait, Dobashi-san!
Dobashi-san!
Have you ever fallen in love?
I've been contemplating whether to give Arihara chocolate for Valentine's Day.
But in the end, I'll hurt Mamoru-kun and Bessho's feelings.
Maybe it's really best if I don't give them chocolate.