…I’m chasing after you so we can make our own.
Whoo whoo!
Breezy dreams that flow high in the sky - Happy Glider!
Yeah yeah!
Whoo whoo!
Receive my feelings I’ve been hinting to you.
Yeah yeah!
Whoo whoo!
A-yu-Mee!
My wishes are sparkling…
Ah, it’s snowing again!
It’s been happening every day since Christmas Eve!
I’m sorry I didn’t come to the Christmas party.
It’s alright. Is your cold all better now?
Yeah, I’m fine now.
So how did the Christmas party go?
Well it’s like this: someone suddenly became sick, and me and Zaitsu-kun took him to the hospital!
Is that really something to get excited about?
Oh, I’m sorry, Kei-chan, for leaving you alone with Kusuda-kun.
So what happened after that?
So you were all alone with him?
We… We just ate something and went home after that.
Hey, look! The park!
It is!
Look, look! It totally piled up!
Check it out! It really piled up!
Alright!
Snow angels!
How can they play when it’s this cold?
Honestly, they’re just a couple of kids.
Looks like something good did happen, Enomoto.
Uh…
Wha-what do you mean “looks like?”
That’s supposed to be my question.
I mean, I’m like “is eating something the only thing she did?”
Oshikura Manjuu!
Great idea!
And what about you, Dobashi?
Who exactly is that glasses boy?
Oshikura Manjuu! Oshikura Manjuu! Oshikura Manjuu!
“Glasses boy?”
You went home with him the other day!
Oh yeah.
I’ve been wondering about that ever since.
Could it be that he’s your…
Yep. Boyfriend.
How come she has one but I have none!
Oh, so that’s what it was.
Then you were on a date with Glasses Boy on Christmas Eve, right?
That’s right.
So you two went to a fancy restaurant with a gorgeous nighttime view, huh?
Yeah right. I’m not like you, Enomoto.
Hmm?
Hey, what do you mean by that?
I meant exactly what I said.
Yeah, well…
Glasses Boy must be having it bad dealing with you.
Gotcha!
Huh? What do you mean?
I’m just saying you’re always putting up walls.
Walls?
Hmm-hmm.
Look, you’re not the type to cling to people.
You always take the lead on things.
When it comes to guys, though, that doesn’t sit right with them.
And plus Glasses Boy is too much of a shrinking violet.
I bet he’s been holding it in for quite some time now.
You two won’t be getting anywhere if you don’t ease up with him.
Yeah…
And all this is coming from no-man-having Enomoto.
Eleven…
Twelve… Thirteen…
Fourteen… Fifteen…
Sixteen…
Seventeen… Eighteen…
Nineteen…
Twenty… Twenty-one…
Twenty-two…
Terai, Dobashi is looking straight at you.
If you don’t straighten up, she’ll be on your ass again.
Dude, I swear there’s nothing cute about that girl.
She looks pretty enough, but I wouldn’t go out with her, right Terai?
Chyeah…
Looks like no one really knows…
…what’s really going on between me and Dobashi.
Shame isn’t it?
The last club meeting of the year, and we couldn’t practice outside.
Yeah.
Next year, I want to get even better.
Don’t sweat it.
You really worked your butt off today.
Glasses Boy must be having it bad.
I’m just saying you’re always putting up walls.
Walls, huh?
Huh?
I’ll see ya. We’ve made it to my place.
Uh… right.
Well, bye.
We still haven’t held hands.
Not even on Christmas Eve.
In the end, the courage just wasn’t there.
I know for a fact that you’re giving it your all.
So…
I’m starting to wonder if what we have now and that “A for effort” she gave me was even real.
Nah, I guess all those private lessons were just illusions too.
Terai! What’s with that gimpy stance of yours?
And I only gave you two areas of the court to cover!
On the other hand, that eighth-grade girl is having a good year.
Dobashi was placed 4th at the Kanto Tournament the other day.
And once a star is born we’ll have more people sign up for this club, which lets the ninth-graders leave with no worries.
Hey, you’re thinking about quitting the club, aren’t you?
Eh-
What?!
Huh, that little noise you just made means I’m right on target.
If you’re cool with it, what if I take you under my wings for a while?
Uh… but…
Great idea! Don’t you dare go easy on him, Dobashi!
Up until the other day my focus was on the Kanto Tournament.
From now on, you are going to be my only focus.
Just to let you know, I’m gonna be brutal.
Uh… okay.
Again!
Come on, again!
Watch the ball!
Come on, come on! Here I come again!
God… I’m hopeless.
Since I thought of this myself, I will see you through this.
All right, let’s go!
Here we go!
Alright, again!
Again!
Come on, hit the ball!
Again!
You’re finally able to get a rally going.
Uh… yeah, I’d say I’ve definitely improved!
Yeah.
It should be alright for you to go back to regular training.
Terai, you’ve been doing really good.
Maybe I shouldn’t have tried so hard.
What?
That way, I can keep on practicing with you.
I know you’re only with me now out of pity.
But the way you’ve taught me everything you know… well…
Dobashi-san, I… um…
What the heck am I saying?
Alright, how about we go out for real?
You’re kidding…
If you think I’m joking, then be that way.
I hope this works out.
Well, today’s the end of the crash course.
I wanted to know what she meant by that grin.
I wanted to know if she was just joking when she said that.
But I wasn’t able to confirm anything.
After all, I’m just extra baggage to the tennis club.
Dobashi-san is our ace and our hope.
Maybe if I get a little better at tennis, she’ll let me hold her hand.
Maybe if I start being more of a man, we can even go out on a date.
But I couldn’t even reach those standards I’ve set for myself.
I thought I’d at least look cool for her during the sports festival.
For Dobashi-san.
Get set!
So this is all I ended up getting?
This is what I am.
Hey, you’re going home now? Aren’t you late?
Huh?
Dobashi-san!
I got third place.
Did you see it?
And after all the work I said I put in.
You who won first place in everything would never-
Terai.
Eh?
You’re always putting yourself down.
I know all about how you finished dead last in the 100-meter dash last year.
You getting third is an amazing feat.
But…
Even if you refuse to admit it yourself
I know for a fact that you’re giving it your all.
So…
…I’m giving you an A… an A for effort.
But…
Up till now we never held hands.
Can I even say we’re going out?
I take it all back.
Huh?
You’re slow.
You’re a chump.
And you’re half-retarded.
I even gave you that “A for effort” but you haven’t changed a bit!
You and I simply don’t belong together!
Now wait…
Shaddup!
Dobashi-sa-a-a-a-n…
N-No!
I… I… even now, I really like you, Dobashi-san!
I have to do something.
Enomoto, huh? Hmph.
That’s what she got to say for the new year?
It’s pretty crowded.
Empty shrines aren’t my thing.
T-They aren’t, huh?
Do you have to play that game right here?
This is the final boss, and I want to clear this level now.
Please let me hold hands with Dobashi-san, Amen.
Taste my Thunder of Doom!
Yay!
After sixty hours of pure will, Koyoi the Heroine has brought peace back to all the lands!
Fine, fine, you did good.
Anyways, let Koyoi fall for someone else this year, Amen.
Uh… after that, if you can… how about me with Yamamoto-san?
I’m very happy since I get to make the temple visit with my Big Brother this year too.
So in order for this happiness to continue - forever and ever…
I wish for world peace, Amen!
What did you just pray for?
Alright. Let’s draw our fortunes, Big Brother!
Hey, if we tie it over there and go home, we’ll be fine!
Just because you got a Great Curse doesn’t mean you’ll have absolutely no luck at all!
Uh… okay.
It’s actually kinda cool that you got a shocker.
I got a Near Blessing. Pretty boring, huh?
Oh… kay…
Let’s have some fine dining to change my mood.
And how are we supposed to pay for that?
We’ve already wasted our money from before.
Look, when we get home, I’ll cook up those rice cakes that you like.
That’s why I love you so much, Big Brother!
Crap. Why must this happen again at the start of the new year?
I may be a girl with a Great Curse,
but the way you’ve been so sweet to me makes me feel like I received a Great Blessing.
Besides, I’m the Heroine that overcame numerous trials and tribulations.
Last year I confirmed that Big Brother likes a girl.
My fortune’s the worst I could get.
I have to be careful.
I can’t lose!
You’re still plugged into that game, aren’t you?
You really are simple-minded.
Oh, is that you, Bessho-kun?
Happy New Year!
Y-Yamamoto-san! Happy New Year!
Are you coming back from the shrine? Is it crowded?
On this New Year’s Day…
Yeah, a little.
the first of January of all things…
The Great Demon Queen has arrived!
I have to face her head on. But…
Her looks…
Her exquisite breasts…
And her long statuesque legs…
I have none of those great assets.
Koyoi? Hey, at least say hello to her!
I gotta say you’re doing good for yourself, Bessho-kun.
Who knew you had such a cute girlfriend?
Y-You’re wrong!
This here is my little sister!
Just my sister!
See, I don’t have a girlfriend!
This is exasperating! What did you mean by “this here?”
Oh, please no!
I can’t stand seeing Big Brother blushing over other girls!
So she’s your little sister?
I envy you, since I’m an only child.
So it’s Koyoi-chan, huh? What grade are you in?
Ei-Eighth grade.
She really is a beautiful woman.
I’ve always wanted a sister of my own.
Someone to talk to and go shopping with.
Hey, Koyoi-chan, why don’t we get together next time?
But… um…
…right now you’re my rival.
Oh-my gosh! The way you became speechless is too cute!
Yamamoto-san’s breasts are soo soft!
And on top of that… that pleasant smell…
Wha… Why is my heart racing?
Oh, I forgot! I have to go do an errand!
You’re still up for discussing Arihara again, right?
Uh… yeah…
I should have prayed for bigger breasts.
Alright, I’ll see you later.
Bye, Koyoi-chan.
What was I thinking with that “world peace” nonsense!
I’m so stupid! A complete airhead!
We haven’t held hands today.
No, this time I can’t be a coward.
Yeah. I need to man up.
Say, do you want to get a hot drink from a vending machine?
No thanks.
How about a nikuman?
I’m not hungry.
Well… um… then…
Here we are. My place.
Well, I managed to man up this time.
A lot of good that did.
How did your winter vacation go?
It sucked big time!
That guy was there when I went to visit the shrine.
And I wanted to meet Zaitsu-kun too.
Yeah, whatever.
I started an exercise that will make my breasts larger.
Huh? I wanna do it too! Show me! Show me!
You put your arms together like this.
Conquer the Demon Queen!
Uh, just who is this “Demon Queen?”
Huh?
Conquer the Demon Queen!
Now that you mentioned it,
Yamamoto-san said she’s in love with Arihara.
Morning! Uh, what are you guys doing?
…the Demon Queen!
…the De… mon… Queen…
Good morning!
Why are you wearing your gloves in the classroom?
Huh?
Uh, today’s kinda chilly.
Hey.
…Demon Queen!
Wassup, Zaitsu!
Huh? Seeing you in a muffler is a rare sight.
Augh! Today’s kinda chilly!
Oooh…
What the heck!
Oh nothing.
Club meetings are starting up again tomorrow.
This year I’ll knuckle down in a way that won’t hold you back.
Dobashi-san?
There’s a vending machine over there. Let’s get some hot drinks.
Just like I was trying to do last time.
Do you want coffee too, Terai?
Uh, I’ll just have cocoa.
Aren’t canned coffee kinda bitter?
Huh?
Dobashi-san’s hand is…
Oh yeah, she’s holding a coffee can.
No. No more trying to sneak in.
I have to be up-front this time.
Do…
Dobashi-san!
Hmm?
Please hold hands with me!
Alright!
Right. Your glasses are in the way.
Do-Dobashi-san…
Thank you. For giving it your all.
I should start doing what it takes too.
I was too embarrassed to do that beforehand.
Hey, wait!
Dobashi-san! Dobashi-san!
Are you in love right now?
Now I’m not sure how exactly to give Arihara the Valentine chocolates.
Along the way, I found out Mamoru’s and Bessho-kun’s true feelings.
I guess I shouldn’t go through with giving Arihara those chocolates.