As one encounter led to a double romance...
...three beating hearts...
...played gentle melodies.
I, Kasuga Kyosuke, 15 years old...
...am living the best years of my youth!
That's the accelerator screamin', as the tires are squealin'...
...takin' you along, a girl I hardly knew, in my speedin' coupe.
You slammed the door, evadin' the shadows that followed...
...sayin' "Take me anywhere, Just go!"
An encounter is like a highway junction...
I've fallen in love with you - that I realized...
...by the time the seaport was in sight...
"Take me to Summer Side"
Sayin' that you desire tenderness over a caress...
"Night of Summer Side"
...the way you avoided me, usin' that naive look, wasn't so innocent.
"Take me to Summer Side"
Sayin' that you desire a caress over loneliness...
"Night of Summer Side"
...the way you looked into my eyes as you turned back wasn't so innocent.
Madoka's Private Life?! A Spark-Colored Kiss.
Let's clean up! Splash, splash!
Don't move, Jingoro!
Hey, Jingoro! Hold it right there!
No! Gee...
There!
Kurumi!
'Cuz! 'Cuz! It's all Jingoro's fault!
What with all the exams, I haven't had the time to bathe him.
So I wanted to clean him up, you know.
Yes! I'll be right there!
Oh, Hikaru!
Howdy! Is Kasuga-sempai around?
Oh... He went out somewhere.
Oh... I see...
He might be at Komatsu's!
Oh, really?! Thank you!
Hey you! You're not to go outside, 'cuz you'll get dirty!
Hikaru!
Wh...?
What the?! What do you want?!
H... Hikaru... Please go out with me from now on!
Do you have enough spending money to take me out?
What? Oh, sure!
Lemmesee now... I think I've got plenty for today...
Lemmesee... Oh! Hikaru!
Cool...!
What do you mean "Cool?!"
How many times did I ask you to bring Kurumi and Manami along?!
Right, Hatta?
Surely!
'Cause, otherwise there's no point in coming here!
Say what?
Huh?
Geez!
I'm amazed at how much you've got!
No wonder you're a fanclub member!
Don't you have any favorite singers, Kasuga?
He's got a girl he likes within arm's reach anyway. Right?
Oh, yeah? But, I don't get it! What's so great about that weird girl?
A "weird girl?!" She's not the kind of "weird girl" you think, Komatsu!
Not true! She's definitely weird!
I mean, she's hanging out with Ayukawa, when she's only a freshman!
Huh?! Oh... You're talking about Hikaru?
Oh? Do you like somebody else besides her?
Er... no! Not really.
Still, despite what everybody thinks, I'm not really going with Hikaru.
There ya go again! Don't hide it, dude!
But, you know, Kasuga...
...you should try to make her steer clear of Ayukawa a bit.
What? Why is that?
See, Ayukawa may be quiet now...
...but, a while ago she was something else!
She was into a lot of degenerate stuff, supposedly!
"D... Degenerate?!"
Yeah!
Just like this room! Yup!
I'm not as degenerate as you are! You filthy, conniving ass!
What the?! Ow!
Degeneracy is dynamite!
Now that I think about it...
...I know almost nothing about Ayukawa's past.
"Say..."
"Just for tonight... can you let me stay over?"
"What?!"
I wonder if... that didn't just happen to me.
Maybe she's asked a lot of other guys!
Kasuga!
Huh?
I... I had no idea that I'd walked to Ayukawa's house!
What is it? What's up?
Er, say... you're not working at ABCB?
Master said that something came up, so it's closed for the day.
And, what are you up to, Kasuga?
Oh, er, well, now that the exams are over...
...I figured that I'd just hang out and kill time.
How in the world did I end up over here?
Honestly, I'm totally clueless!
Oh! Er... Are we going in here?
Kids aren't supposed to go in here, eh?
Well...
If you don't want to, then we won't go in.
Hey, you two, are you or aren't you coming in? What's the deal?
Oh! Madoka!
What do we do?!
You d... dummy! Don't act like you don't have a clue!
But, this isn't good!
M... Madoka, long time no see!
I was wondering, because I hadn't seen you for a while... Well, this explains it!
This is totally unexpected!
You were known for not letting a guy get close to you, but look at you now!
I'm flabbergasted to see you as part of a couple!
Aha... This kid, eh?
The little boy's cute, don't you think?
L... Little boy?!
Little boy, be sure to learn plenty of good things from Madoka, okay?
Definitely. I mean, Madoka knows all sorts of great things!
There's THAT... and there's THAT...
And, then... there's THAT... and THAT... and THAT!
Knock it off!
You think you can mouth off, just 'cause she's not defending herself?!
How dare you be so rude?!
What's wrong with stating the truth? Eh, Madoka?
Why you... Apologize to her!
Say what?!
Kasuga... let's go!
What?
Come on!
H... Hey, wait a sec!
What's up with her?
Maybe hanging out with a little boy...
...has made her a little brat!
I'm not a "little boy!"
That's enough!
You gotta be kidding me, Ayukawa!
Doesn't hearing stuff like that piss you off?!
Why didn't you give him something back?!
'Cause, Kasuga, you said enough for me...
...so, it's okay now.
At that moment, I was...
There's no better place than here at times like these!
...feeling how I looked like a pathetic little brat...
...having gotten upset about something so trivial.
The way Ayukawa handled it was so...
I am so ashamed.
Here you go. The usual.
Thank you.
D... Don't tell me... this is...
Don't worry! There's only a little bit in there.
Oh! Look what time it is!
Gosh, where's Oniichan?!
You said it! You said it! Jingoro, kids shouldn't be out late, right?
Oh! You're so cute!
Are you all right?
Whatcha talkin' about?!
I'm not a kid, y'know!
Pull yourself together!
Sheesh! Leave me alone.
Like, what's up with everyone...
...treating me like some little brat?
Bet that's what you think of me, isn't it, Ayukawa!
Oh, come on...
ShiShiShit!
Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm not some kid who gets drunk after having 5 or 6 baby drinks, I tell you!
But you only had two...
It doesn't matter how many I had!
I'm not drunk, I'm telling you.
You're drunk when you start "seeing triple," you know.
Whwhwhat...? Since when are there three of you, Ayukawa?
Look at yourself!
I bet you're looking down on me!
Obviously, you're used to doing all sorts of "fun" things.
Compared to you, I've got a long way to go.
S... Sorry...
The truth is, I didn't really mean that.
It's okay.
No, it's not okay!
I don't believe any of the things they're saying about you!
Ayukawa...
Ow!
Is this for real?!
Are you awake?
I'm... in my room?!
Golly, don't you remember anything, Oniichan?
I'm not surprised. Coming home as drunk as that!
It's amazing how you were able to get home by yourself though.
That isn't something to be impressed about!
Papa was furious! He said Jr. High students shouldn't drink alcohol.
Alcohol...?
Oh, shit...
You better get ready, or you'll be late for school!
Don't be playing hooky now! Let's go.
Yup.
It ain't good...!
Yo!
Yikes...!
M... Morning, Ayukawa...
Oh, shit...
Say, where were you yesterday?
Hikaru was looking for you.
Huh?! What?! WhatWhatWhat?!
All rise!
Bow!
Ayukawa!
Er... About last night...
I... I...
Oh! W... Wait!
C'mon, Kasuga! Move! The legendary Cutlet-Sandwiches will all be gone!
H... Hold on...
Off we go... to that inexpensive, tasty, ultimate gourmet delight!
Ayukawa!
The Cutlet-Sandwich!
Nice, isn't it? All sold out, though.
Cutlet-Sandwich, I hate you!
Kasuga-sempai! I missed you!
'Cause, 'cause... I was looking for you everywhere all day yesterday!
-You show-off! -Whatta stud!
Listen, Hikaru...
What is it?
N... Now might not be the best time.
Why is that?
Well, everyone's watching, so...
Pretty cool, don't you think?
But, you know... Well... how do I put it? Oh, I know!
Well, why not go somewhere where we can be alone and talk quietly?
Oh! Good idea!
So, I'll see you after school, at you-know-where.
"You-know-where?"
I'll be waiting for you at ABCB!
ABCB?! I can't possibly meet her there, of all places!
Oh? I thought I ordered an iced tea.
I thought I did... didn't I?
Sorry about that. I'll make you one right away!
It's okay... But, that sure is unusual.
'Cause, you got an order wrong... Did something happen to upset you?
N... Nothing happened! Everything's fine! It never went anywhere!
What?!
"lt never went anywhere...?!" What do you mean?
Oh, my! How awful! I broke a cup! Master, I'm sorry!
You know you did it on purpose!
Oh? Look what time it is! Where is Darling?! He's so late!
Now that you mention it, Kasuga hasn't been here all day.
O... Ouch!
Well, then, Master, good night.
Oh, er, Madoka...
Yes?
I know I shouldn't butt into other people's business...
...but, it's not good to stew over things too much.
What?
When you're young, all kinds of things happen, you know.
Oh!
The fact that she slapped me could be interpreted...
...as meaning that Ayukawa isn't the kind of girl...
...that everybody's saying that she is, or so it seems.
I got interested in her past just because of rumors. I'm...
I'm a...
Could I have a minute?
Yes! What can I do for you?
Here might be a little, er...
Huh? Oh, right...
Kasuga! The bakery folks are here!
C'mon! C'mon! We're gonna miss the legendary Cutlet-Sandwich again!
C'mon, get with it!
H... Hey! Hey! Wait a sec!
-Cutlet-Sandwich, here we come! -Ayukawa! See you later, okay?
At a time like this...!
Knock it off!
I was first!
Don't push!
That hurts!
Move it! Move it! Move it! MOVE!
How spineless I was. I was unable to say no to Komatsu's invitation.
I... I almost ended up becoming a Cutlet-Sandwich!
Here.
K... Kasuga, my bud, you've got guts!
Sempai! You're cruel!
What the...?! This again...?!
I was waiting for you at ABCB!
Here you go! Say "Ah!"
I still think that something must've happened to Madoka!
'Cause, she's so unlike herself, so absent-minded!
She won't even tell me, of all people, what happened.
I bet something really shocking must've happened to her!
I tell ya, the legendary Cutlet- Sandwich is so good!
Say, have you seen Kasuga around?
I... I believe he went up to the roof.
Oh...
Here you go! Say "Ahh!"
I wonder if I'll make a good wife?
W... Well...
At a time of crisis like this, this is what I'm doing...?
This is so disgraceful!
Here you go! Ahh!
Oh!
Huh? What happened?
Oh! Look! What's that?!
Huh?
That! That! What the heck is that?!
What?! Where is it?!
See, it's near the sun! Is it a UFO or something?!
I can't see very well, it's too bright!
Where is it?
Sorry about that... Hikaru...
Ayukawa!
Dammit, it's all or nothing!
There!
At a time like this, what should I say? This feels so awkward.
-I... I... -I...
Y'know, alcohol... er, well... we have to be careful with it, eh?
Was it... because of the alcohol?!
What?!
What happened, I mean.
W... Well, it's not the only thing to blame, but... how can I put it...
...it's true that I got a little boost from the alcohol...
...but that didn't mean that it didn't matter who I was with, or...
Just what the hell am I saying?!
Same here.
What?!
Drinking alcohol isn't that great of a thing, it seems.
I too... got drunk, after work, and asked you if I could...
It's not that great of a thing after all.
Ayukawa!
But, that was the only time...
I bet you thought that I was quite the delinquent, huh?
Oh! No, not at all!
Ah... I'm starving!
I didn't have lunch today!
Would you like... to have this?
Is that a "Legendary" whatever?
The Cutlet-Sandwich!
Darling? Where is it... The UFO, that is?
Darling?
D... Oh?
Darling? Darling!
I dream of casting a spell that captures your heart...
...and makes you crazy about me.
Love is deja vu; an unfamiliar memory. I feel our lips pressing together.
Love me... tenderly... Golden Summer Mirage...
Someday... Someday... Please let my body feel your lips...
...on that morning I'll be called your lover.
Someday, someday... I'll be waiting for that moment.
I'm at the beach right now.
The dazzling sunshine... the splashing spray of seawater...
Hikaru is looking so sparkling... and Ayukawa's smiles are...
...well... simply awesome!
If only time could stand still.
Next time: "You're Smiling! A 'Shutter- Chance' at the Beach."
I'm... speechless!