I want to show you the love that is not fake
Isn't it normal to be concerned about...
...something so small that even makes me laugh?
Although I declared that is my character...
But the spirit is freer than that
Listen to me as I sing my song
As long as we can stay together
To simply believe that we will be happy
That the world goes around in a logical way
Don't say that I dream too much or that I'm too childish
I want to show you the love that is not fake
After Summer Holidays
Buzz, buzz...
Wow, I can't believe it's still so hot!
Oh, no.
I'm so used to the air conditioning that being out in the sun...
... is too healthy for me.
Mika-Sensei...
Oh, Matsumoto-Sensei!
Wow!
You look incredible!
You think?
I'm just wearing this because it's so hot.
Oh, sure. Of course!
How did your summer go, Mika-Sensei?
Anything interesting happen?
Well, nothing much really.
Oh, actually, I did lose some weight!
Oh? Is that right?
Mika-Sensei!
Good morning!
Okitsu High School Good morning, Mika-Sensei.
Okitsu High School
Oh.
It looks like you've...
Sensei, I think you've gotten shorter.
What?!
Episode 5: Summer Ends and Artistic Autumn Arrives
First day of fall semester
Wow, I can't believe how dark you got!
Totally dark
You sure did get a tan, Suetake!
That's because I was outside playing sports all summer.
So I just kept getting darker!
Meanwhile, there's someone who got paler over the summer.
Didn't the summer manga festival end a long time ago?
He's been going to a lot of events like that.
But with a tan like that, doesn't your skin start to peel off?
Peeling it off is the fun part.
Right, Kudo?
Kudo!
Don't you be getting another one of your nosebleeds here!
I-I can handle it!
Lucky you.
I'm afraid of tanning because I don't want to get age spots.
I don't care about that at all.
Here, check this out.
See the difference?
Huh?
What happened to Kudo?
Oh, just the usual.
Old man, you got a pretty dark tan as well.
Yeah. That's because all summer I was...
You don't have to tell us.
Construction Site You were working at some construction site, right?
Well, actually...
That's just the kind of job that suits you.
There's no way I can beat that tan!
Uh, right...
It doesn't seem like the right time to tell them...
Treats from the South Seas ... I went down south for my vacation.
You've got a tan as well, Kobayashi.
You must've spent time at the beach!
Huh?
Well, yes. I just happened to go to a private beach in Hawaii!
All the boys just couldn't stop staring at me!
Looks like a tan from a summer job.
Will you just shut up.
Were you working the whole summer?
If you're a high school student, summer is the time to make money!
Whether I decide to work fifty hours a week or a hundred...
... no one is going to complain about it!
But that's against labor standards.
I know you like to work hard...
... but you mustn't forget your studies.
I'll study hard if you buy me a Gucci handbag!
Hi!
Good morning!
There's Seki, in his usual...
Check it out!
This summer I made the transformation into a girl!
Girl, huh...?
But you still look like the same old Seki.
Too much sun in the summer...
...seems to have gotten you brain damage.
Um, I'm not sure that the skirt is appropriate, Seki.
But a skirt is so nice and cool!
And is that a bra strap I see under your shirt?
Oh, there's no need to worry.
You can be assured my underwear matches!
That's not exactly what I was worried about.
Matching underwear?
Don't tell me Seki is...
Matching
Buzz, buzz...
I'd like to collect the homework you were assigned for the summer...
Mika-Sensei!
It's been so long!
K-Kitagawa!
Oh, you're still round and pudgy!
And your skin's still so soft!
Mika-Sensei, you haven't changed...
Did you get shorter?
I wish you would drop that.
Buzz, buzz...
Okay, now that we're all here...
I want everyone to turn in that summer homework I...
Now it's time for Summer Memories Playback!
Huh?
I'm sure everyone wants to know how we all spent our...
...summer vacations!
Right? Right?
Um, about the homework I asked for...
Now let's hear all those summer memories!
You're up, Watabe!
Huh?
Watabe's summer...
What? You just drew manga.
It's not really a surprise.
You shouldn't have picked Watabe first.
Come on.
You could've done something different on your vacation!
What did you do, Kobayashi?
Me?
Well, of course...
... I spent all my time at that fancy hotel swimming pool.
Kobayashi's summer... ... I spent all my time at that fancy hotel swimming pool.
Kobayashi's summer...
You were just working there.
No different from what Watabe did.
Fine, who's next!
Kudo!
Okay.
Here are my memories!
Kudo's summer...
Hey, wait up! You!
Come and get me, Kudo!
It was amazing!
It's a true memory of love!
What?
Did I do anything like that with you?
I had no idea Kudo and Suetake were such good friends.
You've got it all wrong!
That wasn't a memory! It was a fantasy!
It was a total fiction!
Like when the characters bear no relationship to real people?
But I can't believe what boring summer vacations everyone had.
Why don't we try Iincho next.
Me?
Other than homework...
... I spent a lot of time listening to Koro's CDs.
What about you, Tominaga?
You really want to know?
You must be brave.
Huh?
I can't be responsible for your reaction.
But, if you really want to know...
Oh, that's okay. Never mind.
Well, that's no fun.
Was she serious?
It didn't seem like a joke to me.
Well, it sounds like none of your vacations were very exciting.
I don't know if you're one to talk.
You were probably just lying around at home.
Hey, that's not true!
I bet he's right.
I guess I'll have to tell you about my beautiful, gorgeous summer!
It doesn't look like I can expect too much from you though...
You underestimate me.
Let me show you some true excitement that can't be beat!
...Jyoji Seki's Summer Memories and his step toward adulthood!
Seki's summer...
Wow! Incredible!
A step toward adulthood?
Th-That can't be Seki?
I, Jyoji Seki, went with a distinctly adult style this summer.
A daring bikini!
Huh? What's the matter?
You must all be captivated by the sight of me in my bikini.
Buzz, buzz...
Don't show us creepy stuff like that!
Okay, everyone.
Let's say we finally get down to business.
I want to collect that summer homework from everyone.
Waffle, waffle... I want to collect that summer homework from everyone.
Waffle, waffle...
Wh-What's the matter, Kobayashi?
Waffle, waffle...
I'm sorry, Mika-Sensei.
Waffle, waffle... I've fallen victim to a bad case of the summer blahs.
Hang on, Kobayashi!
Huh?
Mika-Sensei...
At least hand in your homework, will you?
You're mean!
I'm sure Suetake's forgotten to do his homework.
If I were to lend him my notebook...
Kudo's fantasy...
Thank you, Kudo!
But...
... I've got nothing to offer you in return.
It's okay, Suetake.
It's between you and me, right?
No worries.
That's it!
Suetake!
Suetake's already doing 10 laps around the track...
...as punishment for not doing his homework.
Bong!
Those who have forgotten your homework...
... have until the day after tomorrow.
Th-That's impossible!
There's no way!
Can't we just hand it in whenever?
Come on. You've got to do it.
I did say that there was going to be a test after the vacation!
That just isn't fair.
You don't have any homework.
Actually, that's not true.
There was a lot of stuff I had to do...
Oh, no! I forgot to write up the test!
That was the teacher's homework...
Going into the second half of September...
Huh?
It's Kobayashi!
I see!
Since it's cooled off a bit, it's a lot more comfortable to sit and read.
I'm glad to see that Kobayashi's showing an interest in books!
Hi, Kobayashi!
What are you reading?
Uh, Mika-Sensei!
I'm so happy to see you reading a book!
Yeah, well, you see...
So? Come on! What is it?!
Is it Stendhal? Or Akutagawa? It could unexpectedly be Dazai?
Or could it be...
Easy Diet Lose Weight Fast!
You gain weight when it gets colder...
...so I thought I'd start my diet now!
I want all of you to be reading!
It's for your own benefit to explore many different types of literature now.
What are we supposed to read?
You must have some works in mind.
Like the literary masterpieces!
Then I highly recommend this!
What's that?
The Masterpiece (Expected) Of Takumi Watabe My (anticipated) masterpiece!
Space Love, Fantasy, and Romantic comedy! (Expected) (Anticipated) Space love, fantasy, and romantic comedy!
Tentatively titled, War of the Cat Eared Maids! And "Cat Ear Maid Wars! (Tentative)
Episode 1 through Episode 1000 (Expected) Episode 1 through Episode 1000 (Expected).
I present 8,325 pages of draft plots for all episodes...
...comprising this great (expected) Masterpiece to you!
Um, I'm not sure about that.
There seems to be a lot of "expected"s in there.
(Expected) There seems to be a lot of "expected"s in there.
And they're only draft plots.
Zero chance And there's zero chance of it becoming a literary masterpiece.
Well, anyway...
... rather than future masterpieces...
... I'm hoping we can all become familiar with past masterpieces.
Mika-Sensei finally sounds like a teacher.
Come on!
Let's just forget about books!
You see...
... books are nourishment for the soul!
You need them as much as your body needs food!
Oh! But I'm in the middle of a diet!
I think you're missing my point.
Because you see...
... books can sooth the soul...
...and can transform you into bigger people.
You're probably not the best person to tell us that.
The soul! I'm talking about the soul!
Library
So she wants us to read, huh?
Maybe a book where you can lose weight by reading it.
Kobayashi, you've got such a one-track mind.
They say that using your brain is supposed to burn calories.
Why don't you try it.
Oh, you mean the "Reading Diet"?
Then what about Mika-Sensei?
What's the matter?
I can't say I expect much.
Hey, Suetake.
What're you reading there?
Manga!
Manga?
Let's try reading books.
But this is really funny!
There's a real story there and it's more exciting than any novel!
You want to borrow some?
No!
No, that's okay. I don't really...
Just give in and let him bring you some.
Then, would you please?
Iincho, is that a photo book?
Yes!
I'm happy just looking at photos of Koro-chan and reading his essays!
Wow! He really is cool!
Oh? Have you been struck by Koro-chan's appeal?
It's seriously amazing!
Now, I see.
So, Seki finally understands.
Huh? You want to know how to get started with self-publishing?
Yes. "Jyoji Seki's Photos and Essays".
Photos and Essay Yes. "Jyoji Seki's Photos and Essays".
Bonus DVD Included With a fancy DVD included!
Sensei, would you like to read this?
I've been looking for that!
I'm amazed that you found it!
I searched all over for it, just for you.
Want to borrow it?
Please! Please! Please! Come on!
Kitagawa's at it again.
Here.
Huh? That's unusual for Kitagawa.
Kitagawa!
Thank you!
That night...
Isn't tomorrow your art field trip?
That night... You'd better get to sleep...
...or you won't wake up.
Just a bit more. I'm getting to a really good part.
Come on, just leave her alone.
Don't blame me if you're late!
Don't worry, don't worry!
Glitter
I'm late!
Dad! Can you drive me?!
Art Field Trip Okitsu High School
Sensei, you have huge bags under your eyes.
You look like a mess.
I didn't get any sleep last night.
It was so good I couldn't put it down.
But I feel wonderful.
That's what this is about.
Oh! Oh! She just looks so cute when she's all disheveled like that!
Just sketch whatever you want, okay?
Right!
Why are you looking at me?
Um, Kudo... We're not doing portraits today.
We're drawing landscapes.
Beam...
Um, Kitagawa...
You told us to sketch whatever we wanted, right?
Please just focus on the scenery.
I'm just not getting into this.
Landscapes are boring to draw.
I know. How about we go all out and sketch some nudes?
But models can cost a lot.
No.
I'll get naked, and then you can sketch me.
No.
There's something missing.
Something that can stir my passions...
Hey, Kudo!
That's it!
That's what I was looking for!
Suetake!
Burst!
Huh?
Were there red flowers in the trees?
Uh, a few.
Hey, look. Those two look good together.
Iincho...
You're pretty good.
Thanks.
I'm really getting into it.
You're pretty good, too.
It makes me feel really good to hear you say that.
But it gets so tiring to keep staring at the same spot all day.
A-Are they going to...?!
Perhaps they are...?
Iincho, without your glasses on...
You have big marks around your eyes.
I know.
What?
Wow, that's Watabe for you.
Yeah. Drawing is one thing he's good at.
Hey, let me see. Let me see!
Um...
We're supposed to be doing landscapes.
But I captured this scene with the eye of my soul.
That may be so, but...
Art is not just what you see with your eyes.
True art is what you see with your soul!
He's right!
What you see with your soul is what art really is!
I can see it! The image within my soul!
Money! Money! I'm playing in money!
I'm rich!
Yay! Money! Now I can buy anything I want!
K-Kobayashi...
I get it now.
She is the type who'll be bewitched by a fox.
All right.
I suppose I should sketch something.
- Kudo! Do I look cool?! - Yes, you do!
Maybe I should sketch the fountain.
Someone! Please sketch me!
Mika-Sensei, aren't you going to draw?
I've been trying...
... but I can't find the right scene.
Then, try using the eye of your soul.
That's easy to say, but...
Now, close your eyes.
The trees gently blowing in the breeze...
The warmth of the sun...
The chirping of a little bird...
Oh, this feels so good.
Huh?
Looks like-Sensei fell asleep.
Good morning, Mika-Sensei!
Did I fall asleep?!
The art field trip's just about over now.
What?!
Don't tell me, Kitagawa...
... have I been lying on your lap all this time?!
It's okay.
I was enjoying myself.
I'm really sorry!
You probably didn't have time to sketch!
No.
I sketched something.
The sleeping face of my adorable Mika-Sensei!
I can't believe it!
The art field trip ended safely...
Staff Room
All this summer homework.
And I'm nowhere near finished grading it yet!
End of Episode 5
Running up a steep hill of frozen asphalt
I can barely catch my breath
I feel like I'm about to fall apart LONELINESS
Let's listen to Rock'n'Roll If I feel like I'm about to be jilted
I put on my headphones and crank up the VOLUME
Dance like crazy and strut along in M IDNIGHT
I don't need anything
The night is harsh
But neither tears nor lies flow
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
Let me hear the cool numbers
It's only ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
It is indeed ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
I laugh away the silly romance put to the rhythm
I smile as I lay down low
I am dynamite
Next time... Episode 6: The Culture Festival is the Festival of Culture