A wise philosopher once said...
A Field Trip means "to go far afield".
This is the story of the burning souls of certain high school girls who set off...
...on a field trip deep into the mountains of Chichibu in Saitama Prefecture!
Flowing Journey "Soaring"
Field Trip to Chichibu
Flowing Journey "Soaring"
Field Trip to Chichibu
Field Trip to Chichibu - Flowing Journey "Soaring"
Train! Train! Speeding along the rails!
A field trip to Chichibu, chug-chug-chug-chug-chug!
Yay!
Eriko...
How the hell can you make such a commotion dressed like this?
We're in high school now! We have to wear our gym clothes from home!
Who cares, who cares?
It's a field trip.
You should enjoy being dressed differently or you're just gonna miss out!
Yes, she's right.
You two really know how to adapt, don't you?
Well, some would say that you don't think at all.
I know you skipped breakfast, but eating rice with raw egg right on the train...
...don't you think that's a little questionable, too?
Viva! My friends!
Everybody's idol, the superstar Akari Kouda has just returned!
Hey, Kouda. Where the heck have you been?
Since they had the fortune of being on the same train...
...I just went to show the people in the next car my star quality!
In other words, you just made a fool of yourself, right?
Anyway, the closer we get to Saitama, the less they can hide...
...the fact that it's the boondocks!
You call it the boondocks, but there's so much nature, it's a really great place!
That's right, your family's from Saitama. Was it on the Tohbu Tohjo Line?
Yup! The exact location is...
Around here!
I see! Although I have no idea where that is.
Anyway, I'd like to know why the annual field trip's gotta be Chichibu.
If we have to go anyway, they might as well pick somewhere more FUN.
Somewhere more fun? Like where?
You know, like an arcade or a dating party!
It wouldn't be a field trip...
If I could just be with Shimotakatani... I wouldn't care where we went!
The...the water's perfect...Ayano...
Um...yes, it's perfect, isn't it, Shimotakatani!
It's a fine bath of alkali spring water!
Suitable for both bathing and drinking!
Good for treating neuralgia, back pain, and shoulder pain...
...bruises, poor circulation, and arterial hardening!
Cuts, abrasions, burns and respiratory problems!
High blood pressure and the relief of fatigue...fatigue...fatigue...
Oh, boy! Shimotakatani!
I know it's supposed to be good for you, but you better not soak too much longer!
Now I can't tell if she's really got a field trip on her mind or not.
And why is she bringing her boyfriend along, for God's sake?
But there really aren't a lot of places that are good for field trips.
Theme parks are so overdone... we'd be really bored.
I think I'd be happy just hanging out at the diner in front of the train station.
We're getting farther and farther off the topic of field trips!
We'll be arriving at Tokorozawa, Tokorozawa...last stop.
Oh, man! I guess we can settle down now.
We'll transfer to the express train going to Seibu Chichibu from this platform.
The express will be here in 10 minutes.
Then I think I'll go get myself something to drink!
Me, too!
Don't be late, you two!
Grapefruit juice and frozen oranges, and some chips...
I'm gonna get Gummi Gum and lychee candy, and lemon cream juice!
Ogawa! Didn't he just say "Seibu Chichibu-bound"?
We'd better hurry! He said the No. 2 platform!
Anyway, it's weird that they're making us show up onsite when it's a field trip.
A lot of private schools do that because the students live all over the place.
But this is the first time I've come to Tokorozawa...
...and it doesn't seem like a terminal station.
It runs through Shinjuku too, doesn't it?
That's what I heard.
It's a little far, but it might be convenient, since you can still...
...get to Shinjuku or Ikebukuro from here.
But really, what's taking Eriko and Ogawa so long?
How far did they go to get their drinks...
Huh?
Eriko and Ogawa were on that train!
What? But that one's going to Shinjuku!
They got on that train by mistake!
What do they think they're doing, anyway? I mean really!
Well, they made a mistake, so it can't be helped.
We've got to tell them to get off at the next stop, and head back here.
It's a freakin' cell phone - take it with you!
What's the point, for God's sake?
I can't reach Ogawa, either. Her mom just picked up.
She must've left her cell phone at home, then.
At this point, our only hope is to believe in those two and wait for them here.
But then we'll be so late!
Even if they get back on the right track, it'll take at least 40 minutes.
40 minutes, huh?
Oh, come on! We're talking about keeping Odagiri waiting...40 minutes is nothing!
You're right. I guess we don't need to stress about it!
All right, then, why don't we just relax and wait for Eri and Ogawa?
The only thing is...
I just hope those two realize that they got on the wrong train!
Eriko, don't you think this train is really crowded for a Chichibu-bound train?
I guess you're right. No way are we all going on a field trip...
But anyway, what happened to Yuma and the others?
I hope they didn't miss this train!
It's possible. I hope they didn't miss this train!
Both Koudacchi and Hime are little spacey when it comes to crucial things!
Oh, well. I guess if we just wait for them at the last stop...
...they'll catch up on the next train out.
I hope they'll remember to bring my backpack with them.
Ogawa, this is Pepe, right?
Yes...it's Pepe all right.
What the hell? You're in Shinjuku now?
Oh, hey...we're not sure what happened, either.
Looks like the train took a big U-turn on our way to Chichibu!
They were so late I had a feeling this is what happened, but...
Oh, man! We're going on ahead, so you two make sure you get to Chichibu!
Hey...wait a minute, Yuma!
Want some?
Let's get on this one. This is the fastest way to get to Chichibu.
Akari Kouda!
Mari Saionji!
Look at you, dressed like that and running late all by yourself, how lame is that!
Oh, shut up! I'm on executive hours!
The real executives would be shocked to hear that!
You couldn't even get on the express, you faux-bourgeois!
You're riding the same train yourself!
But I've got a legitimate reason!
This bites...this really bites.
I've had it with this lame field trip!
Now, now...
Ogawa, I wonder where we are.
Looks like we got on the wrong train again.
I wonder if we're ever going to make it!
Ah...what are you going to do? What's going to happen to the Moron Corps?
Are they ever going to be reunited in this lifetime?
The story will continue in the next turbulent episode!
bokura wa mucha mo suru kedo
We may fight but I never cried, chuck it all out
naki tai toki ni wa nai chatte all right
It's all right even if my base of thoughts fall apart
konkyo no nai jishin demo
That is so
toriaezu 'cos I'm included in your life
cuz i'm included in your life
sonna koto o dare ka ni iwa re ta wake ja nai noni
I didn't mean to say those words to that someone
jibun de katte ni kakeru ni shi ta
I decided it myself, but what did I do
atama de wakaru koto ga kokoro de wa deki te nai
The things my head understands, my heart fails to do
minna to onaji sokudo ja nai kara
Because you don't respond the same way as others
shiawase no mihon toka deforuto no imi ni
Though you're happy, but is that really
madowasa re teru uchi wa kitto surechigau
The meaning behind victory that bewildered me
bokura wa mucha mo suru kedo
Will surely see you o ne day
naki tai toki ni wa nai chatte all right
We may fight but I never cried, chuck it all out
konkyo no nai jishin demo
It's all right even if my base of thoughts fall apart
toriaezu 'cos you're included in my I'm included in your life
That is so, 'cuz you're included in my life