It's finally been over a week...
It's not a good idea to think too much
about my date with Hasebe-san...
Keep calm, keep calm.
Are you all right, Chihaya-san?
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'm at the climax of making my cosplay outfits,
so I've been sleeping on the floor the past few days, and still feel tired.
Huh? You're sleeping on the floor? Why?
Because I'll sleep soundly on my bed with my pillow,
and I won't be able to wake up.
I miss my pillow.
Must be rough...
My fluffy pillow...
Chihaya-san, that's not a pillow.
So that's what's going on...
Yes.
Wait a Moment, Being Accustomed and Being Unprepared Are Life Threatening
I'm sorry. You're already so busy and
then making my outfit on top of that...
No, I love cosplaying myself,
but I love making outfits and making others wear them even more!
Is that so...
It is.
I love making outfits and making others wear them even more!
Sounds like fun...
I just haven't made an outfit for you yet, Miyoshi-san.
I have a bad feeling about this, so I decline!
Chihaya-kun.
Aren't you going to make me an outf—
I have no interest in clothes for stuffed animals.
Let me finish!
S-So, Chihaya-san, is that event soon?
It's not that soon, but I'd like to get the shape done
as soon as possible so I can make adjustments
and have it all done by the event date.
And so, I will be taking three days off starting tomorrow.
Three days?!
I've finished all the work that could be done beforehand...
I'm sorry.
It'll be fine! Please do your best!
As for the necessary forms...
Hey!
What is it, sir?
It appears that Chihaya-kun is taking three days off, starting tomorrow,
so she can make clothes.
I'm jealous. I want some time off.
It already looks like you're taking time off all year round.
Three days off, huh...
Ichimiya-san.
Are you relieved that you won't have to deal with me at the
office for three days?
Th-That's not true...
It seemed like you were working too hard, so I was just worried.
Well, thanks.
I want to concentrate, so please don't text or call me
and definitely don't come over to my house these days.
Wow, the blatant, "please be concerned about me" sign...
Okay. I got it. I won't.
Senpai!
All right, that's it.
I wonder if he really hasn't contacted her since...
I've been thinking this for a while,
but maybe Senpai doesn't really like Chihaya-chan...
About this entry—
Oh, is Chihaya off today, too?
Yes. She's taken three days off in a row which ends today.
She's apparently trying to make clothes...
Chihaya really likes to make clothes, doesn't she?
She's Come to the Ward Office 3 Days in a Row
And you really like the ward office, don't you?
Oh, Toko.
Onii— Aniki!
You're late. Are you finally done with work?
Yeah...
She likes her brother even more, doesn't she?
Yes...
So what about what I told you this morning?
Huh? Oh, about going shopping with you on our way home?
Yeah, that. So let's get going.
Senpai, are you really okay with this?
Sorry. I'm going drinking with Hasebe tonight, so I won't be able to go with you.
What?!
You didn't say anything about that before!
He apparently has a lot he wants to talk about... right?
Huh?
Oh, I see...
Uh, yeah, that's right.
I-I see... Do what you want.
Man, Toko-chan is scary.
Chihaya
She probably has no energy left to try and chase me away by now...
There's no way she's not home, right?
The door's unlocked...
Pardon the intrusion...
Sh-She's dead...
Here.
Thanks...
I'm glad you're alive.
I told you not to come. I want to concentrate.
My skin's irritated and I have dark circles around my eyes, too.
Huh? You don't look any different than usual.
I don't want to waste any energy getting mad, either...
I'm sorry...
So, are you done?
Almost.
Then keep it up.
I can't assist with your work,
but I can at least clean the room and make you some food.
What's wrong?
I'm yawning.
It's done.
You can celebrate tomorrow.
Why don't you go to sleep?
Yes.
I really was pushing myself to the limit this time.
Even though it's my hobby, overdoing it isn't a good idea, is it?
By the way, this is sort of a sequel from before...
When people realize that they are nearing their end,
they instinctively try to reproduce...
Just go to sleep!
Thank goodness. She went to sleep.
She's so cute when she's working hard making things or sleeping.
Pillow...
Now I can't go home!
Thankfully, I was able to finish a stage of my work.
Good job.
Thank you.
Ichimiya-san is wearing the same clothes as yesterday...
He looks really tired.
Thank you for your hard work.
You've got the wrong idea!
I'm sorry...
It ended up not being done until the last minute.
Here's the outfit. Please take a look.
Thank you.
That's amazing... it's just like the one at the store.
Actually, it's prettier than the one at the sto—
Isn't it shorter than the one that was in the store?
Is it?
It is! It's shorter!
The one at the store was almost too short already...
This is really short...
I may have mistaken the length because I was so tired.
I-I'm sorry! It wasn't on purpose, right?
You went through all the trouble of making this and I'm complaining...
Well, the date's tomorrow, so I won't be able to fix it.
It was on purpose!
Anyway, more importantly, be careful on tomorrow's date.
You're already so unguarded...
Meeting with a man while dressed like that really is dangerous
What were you thinking, for crying out loud.
You're the one who made this outfit, right, Chihaya-san?
I've said this before, but judging from Hasebe-san's personality,
it's very likely that he just asked you out to mess around with you.
R-Right...
You need to watch him and see what kind of person he really is.
To see if he's a decent guy or not.
A decent guy...
What kind of guy is that?
Well, a decent guy is someone who can properly care for a woman.
If you're tired, you should have just stayed home to rest.
Oh, why don't we go that way?
It's getting a bit dark...
Should we head home?
Etc... So he's no good if he's someone that
doesn't understand your feelings...
That's really hard!
Actually, Chihaya-san, are you mad?
The relationship between men and women is difficult.
Anyway, Hasebe-san is gaudy!
Be on your guard!
That is all!
R-Right...
Putting that aside, would you try on the outfit?
I'm worried that the chest area may not fit right.
Oh, okay.
I-Is this okay?
Very good.
I can't...
That's amazing, Yamagami-san!
I can't!
This is a lot more embarrassing than I thought it'd be!
I can't do this!
Even if I can't decline,
I'll have him wait until I actually have the courage to wear this!
What's the matter?
We never exchanged numbers!
What am I going to do?!
He even prepared for her sudden cancellation.
He's quite the tactician.
*Not True
Ten minutes early... I got here too early.
Well, whatever. I'll wait.
10 Minutes Later
20 Minutes Later
Huh?
I'm pretty sure that Lucy's not the type to ever be late...
Did she get sick?
No, she was fine yesterday...
I didn't get her email address so I can't contact her...
Could she have been in an accident?
Or...
Please wear this tomorrow...
I can't wear something that indecent!
Something like that...
I can't!
Did she flake on me?!
No, I don't think Lucy's that kind of girl... but then...
Chihaya-chan is a master strategist!
*Not True
I just sort of wanted to see it,
and it was more of a plan to deal with Chihaya-chan,
but maybe that was too much for Lucy...
I-I'm sorry!
S-Sorry to keep you waiting!
I didn't think it'd be so hard to walk in heels.
Y-You look cute.
Huh?!
That's scary!
You look so cute.
I thought that since I sort of forced the skirt on you,
it'd be a lot more plain.
Th-That's what I wanted to do, but Chihaya-san was really into this...
And why the contacts?
I-I had them made...
Chihaya-san told me to get them made.
Apparently Chihaya-chan really loves me... in a like kind of way.
Oh, can I stop in the general store?
Sure.
Thank you very much!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
What did you buy?
Are these fashion glasses?
Perfect.
What are you doing?
I really like glasses!
Please stop it!
Jeez... Please stop teasing me about how I'm dressed!
Sorry, sorry.
I want to go home.
Want to go to a used book store next?
I do!
Ha, I knew it.
Then let's go.
Okay!
There really are a lot of people on the weekends.
Indeed.
I'm so bored.
Hey, why don't we go somewhere?
Oh, then I'll stay home.
You two go ahead and go somewhere.
He totally should have come, too.
So, what should we do?
A diversion...
Huh?
It's nothing.
I didn't know this store existed.
My friend in the literary club said it was a hole in the wall.
Don't mind me, go have a look.
Thank you very much!
I say that, but what if she really forgets about the date...
Oh right, Chihaya-san said that
I need to see what kind of guy Hasebe-san really is!
Hasebe-san.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
That was fast. What did you buy? Let me see.
They had a book I was looking for.
I need to see through him!
Well, I'm sure you're tired, so let's take a break.
Yes!
You were really that tired?
So good!
I've tried so many times to tell Toko-san about Ichimiya-san and me...
Um...
So good!
Where is this cake from?!
Oh, by the way, there's a cake shop that I'd really recommend...
I guess now's not the time...
By the way, do you think Aniki has a girlfriend?
A-Are you okay?
I'm fine, but where did that come from all of a sudden?
Well... He's been acting really sneaky lately, so, well...
At this rate, I may be able to tell her about us!
This place looks good.
Let's go in here.
Okay.
Are you really okay?
I-I'm fine...
What horrible timing...
It'd actually be rather awkward if Toko-san
saw them on their date and got in their way.
Toko-san, it's rather noisy here, so let's go somewhere else.
What? Why? It's not noisy at all.
Oh, nothing.
What?
Are your shoes hurting you?
I'm fine.
Speaking of shoes...
I'm walking really slowly today and he's keeping pace with me.
As an adult, I need to get more accustomed to heels.
Here you go.
And while I've been thinking about all this,
he's been looking out for me.
And I just realized he's holding my things for me.
Thank you very much.
It's difficult for me to say that I'll hold my things now...
I-I'm sorry...
About what?
Huh?
Without thinking?!
He's doing it without thinking?!
He's so used to girls...
Lucy! If you run in those shoes you'll... fall...
S-So, about what you were saying earlier...
Huh? Oh, right...
Well, um... I guess I don't mind him having a girlfriend...
And it's not like I don't feel a bit relieved as his sister...
if he has someone like that.
For Aniki to be free, I need to be independent.
So I need to work really hard on this test.
Since I'm causing him so much trouble,
I want him to not have to hold back...
So Toko-san really is thinking about all this.
I need to reflect on some things, too...
And yet, that man...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I bought some first-aid supplies.
I'm so sorry...
Why did you suddenly start running anyway?
I got a little confused...
I got the feeling that he wasn't the usual Hasebe-san, so I panicked...
Oh...
I can almost see up your skirt...
I shouldn't have said that...
He's the same old Hasebe-san.
The same as usual. The same as usual.
Now that I think about it, Hasebe-san being nice is normal.
Hey, Lucy.
Want some candy?
Oh, sure.
Oh, no!
This is the usual Hasebe-san, too!
U-Um...
Hey, Lucy. I've got something serious to talk about.
Wh-What would that be?
Go out with me.
H-He's serious!
I-I've said this before, but my name...
Don't care.
I care!
It doesn't bother me.
If you were in my shoes, what would you do?!
I'd punch the person responsible.
See! So first I have to...
Lucy...
Y-Yes?
Aren't you using your name as an excuse?
I-I-I-I-I am not!
Putting your name aside for a second, what do you think about me?
U-U-Um...
Oh! Your phone is ringing, Hasebe-san!
It's fine, I'll ignore it.
But you can't! It's your phone!
I see... All right. Yeah. Bye.
What's wrong?
Well, my sister's getting married, right?
Today's the day the guy she's marrying is meeting our family...
What?!
What are you doing here on an important day like that, Hasebe-san?!
Well, I made plans with you first. And my sister also...
A date with Lucy?!
Then you can't help it!
...said that, so...
Kaoru-san...
Not to mention, my future bride is more important than my sister's husband.
Wh-Who are you calling your future bwide?!
That was the case, but, apparently, my dad told her to call me over.
Of course he would! Please go!
Let's redo this date another time.
Really?!
Y-Yes...
You really mean it?!
Yes...
If you lie, I'm going to make you swallow a thousand needles!
Will you please just go?
Yes?
It's Chihaya.
What's wrong?
I wanted to get in the way...
I mean, I was worried.
Hasebe-san had urgent business come up, so we're already done.
Thank goodness. So, how was it?
N-N-N-N-Nothing happened!
So something did happen.
It's sort of hard to face Hasebe-san...
H-Hasebe-san!
G-Good morning...
Oh, Lucy. Mornin'.
He's totally normal.
Thanks for the date yesterday.
S-Sure...
See ya...
Eh?
Nothing less from Hasebe-san...
Unlike me, he's not at all flustered about something like that...
Something like that, huh...
Why am I all depressed?!
Senpai, could you check these documents?
Sure...
Hasebe...
The entries on this form are all off by one again.
Oh, sorry.
You've made this mistake five times today...
Sorry...
Hasebe-san, please take care of this.
Okay.
Oh, Hasebe-san, about this...
Sure thing.
Um, Hasebe-san...
Hasebe-san's been at his desk this whole time without slacking off?!
Meeting Room
There's something wrong with Hasebe-san?
Yeah. Do you know anything about it, Chihaya-san?
He went on a date with Yamagami-san on our day off, but...
It's not like Yamagami-san would do anything to him.
This is annoying, so I just brought him.
Hasebe... what's wrong? Did something happen?
Are you not feeling well?
Spill it, please.
You know about the civil servant that approved Lucy's name?
Yeah, the one Yamagami-san is holding a grudge against.
That put her through hell.
The one that works at city hall.
What about them?
It was...
my dad.
May I?
Hah.
This Week's Servant Quiz
The ever so popular Servant Quiz is ending today.
In next week's final episode,
who will say the last line and what is it?
The answer will be in next week's episode.
That actually seemed like an actual preview...