When the era name was changed to Seika,
in order to arrest the spread of negative influences which would harm the society,
Media Enhancement Act was enacted.
In order to protect the freedom of expression from the brutal inspection of the Media Enhancement Force,
libraries have adopted the military approach.
Conflicts between both parties intensified.
In Year 31 Seika,
perhaps something went wrong somewhere,
a klutz of a girl joined the war.
The girl who joined the war isn't a klutz!
Um- Umm...
You are my Prince Charming...
Tell me, please. Even if it's just your name.
Why?
Lt. Doujou?!
Are you an idiot? Get back to your work immediately!
NO!!!
Situation 09 Here Comes the Promotion Test
What's wrong with this fellow?
She's been like this since yesterday.
She wouldn't tell me no matter how much I pestered.
I can't say it.
The person I admired is Lt. Doujou.
I even talked about my Prince Charming right in front of the real person...!
You must be stressing over this, right?
Promotion Test Outline
Huh? Promotion Test?
It's a viewing and listening test since all of you are now First Class Librarians.
Your performance will be judged by a written and a practical test.
The passing rate is about 50%.
50%? The passing rate is only 50%?
It's passable even though it's 50%...
A piece of cake.
Only people like you who couldn't care less about the passing rate can say things like that!
That's right... I suppose Kasahara's weakness is the written test.
You'd do well in the test if you memorise everything in this book.
Memorise all of these?
Impossible.
Don't worry.
I will supervise your preparation for the written test.
Pai- Argh...
What are you doing?
Are you okay?
I'm okay!
How rare of you to have a discussion with me.
It's not really a discussion...
What is it then?
Well... That... In other words...
Just spill it.
You want me to teach you how to tackle the practical test, right?
You- You saw through me?
Why must the practical test this year be reading books to children?!
As if they already know I'm not good at handling children!
It will be a shame eh?
What if Kasahara makes it and you don't....
Superior
If that happens...
Don't say that!
It's okay, I can teach you.
Really?
Since I'm in the Affairs Department, I was always involved in children's activities.
In return, you'll treat me to this.
Cakes set meal or something like that?
A dinner treat. Full course.
Of course, drinks must be included too.
Wicked Woman. Miser. Return My watch.
The number of books one can borrow is limited to 10.
Audio visual materials are limited to 5 per person.
However, audio visual materials are limited to junior high students and individuals aged 15 and above.
Library card is required...
So close!
I'm so stupid.
Why didn't I notice when the person I admired was this close to me?
Not only that...
That was so embarrassing!
Are you listening to me?
No way. I can't look him straight in the face.
Are you okay, Kasahara? Your face is so red.
I- I'm okay.
Are you having a fever?
I'm okay!
I'm really okay.
I'll make some coffee. I feel thirsty somehow.
I wonder how is Lt. Doujou thinking.
I guess he's bothered because I worship him as my Prince Charming...
Regret
What the hell is this? How much sugar did you add?
Were you a Japanese rhinoceros beetle in your past life?
Huh? No way.
Sorry! My mind wandered away.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry!
I'll clean up right now.
What is this?
A letter?
This- This is-
This is the 20,000 Yen Tezuka's brother returned.
I was gonna return it to you.
What was written...
on that letter?
Did this letter make you act all weird today?
There- There isn't anything important written here.
Whatever. Just show it to me.
It's really none of your business...
You were involved in that incident.
I know this has something to do with Tezuka Satoshi!
Stop it, please!
Give it to me!
Lt. Doujou!
Give it to me.
STOP IT!!!
Lt. Doujou?
Argh- It was my reflex. No, answer me please. Don't die~!
How's Lt. Doujou?
He's okay. Just a mild concussion.
He'll be able to get up after lying down for an hour.
That's great...
However, to attack him in a place where he couldn't defend himself,
the situation must've been terrible, right?
That is...
Perhaps you can tell me what you can't tell Doujou.
Please don't tell Lt. Doujou at all, okay?
Of course I won't.
I've always compared Lt. Doujou to my Prince Charming.
If this goes on... I will definitely be hated, won't I?
Wait a second...
Why did you suddenly come to that conclusion?
That's because Lt. Doujou always put on that unpleasant face whenever I talked about my Prince Charming.
Unpleasant
At least he doesn't hate Kasahara-san as his subordinate.
It's better to say that he overprotects you.
But... Well, why does Lt. Doujou detest my Prince Charming so much?
I guess I must be hated by my Prince Charming... and Lt. Doujou.
Give it your best.
Calm down a bit.
You must be confused now that you suddenly learnt about the real identity of your Prince Charming.
How would you feel when you think about yourself 6 years ago?
Huh?
I'd be embarrassed.
If I say that we feel the same, will you feel a bit relieved?
Officers feel the same too?
Lt. Doujou!
I can't do it...
Although I understand it in my mind, I still can't look him in the face!
Tha- That's right! I still have things to-
About the letter...
Eh? Tha... That-
That isn't a big deal, please don't worry.
How can you say it's not a big deal?
I've already reflected on my actions for bringing my personal matters into my job.
It's no big deal, really. Please forget about it!
Argh...
Why did it become like this?
I'm back.
Welcome back. You're late.
How about your dinner?
I'm not eating.
I'm going to sleep.
Huh?
I'm being hated.
I'm really being hated this time.
Story Room
What's going to happen next?
Story telling time.
Come, you should help out too.
Let's play, big brother!
Wai- Wait. Calm down. Calm down please!
Here~ Story telling time is about to begin.
Take a seat, everyone. Who will be the last one to stand?
Snow White, take a look at this...
Whoa... Looks like a delicious apple.
I shall take a bite now.
Don't eat that!
It's poisonous!
My my! I wonder which child exposed the secret.
It can't be...
Is she the woman who easily traded my watch away?
How was it?
It was splendid. I don't think I can duplicate that.
It means that you still have a long way to go if you thought I was splendid.
However,
you've learnt to see from the children's perspective, haven't you?
Children's perspective?
What is this?
That must be the written test guidelines you prepared for Kasahara-san, isn't it?
I don't intend to give it to her.
It's... prepared just in case.
Isn't it great to give it to her?
I think she'll be really happy.
No... It seems that I'm being hated now.
Being hated? By Kasahara-san?
Yeah...
She's avoiding me recently too.
What's so funny?!
Nothing. I just think that both of you are very much alike.
I can't do it. I can't concentrate at all.
Loser
I guess it's better to pack my things and go home...
What are you doing in the middle of the night?
Quit Library Corps and go home.
Hmm?
I'm being serious!
Yeah, yeah. Have a pleasant journey.
Aren't you stopping me?
I said I'm quitting Library Corps, you know?
Send my regards to your mom.
Don't forget the souvenirs.
Cold-hearted Woman
Console me even though you have to lie, you idiot!
Wait!
What are you doing in the female dorm, you pervert?!
Argh! No! It's me. Me!
Dou- Lt. Doujou?
Why are you here?
That- That is...
What is this?
That is-
This is...
I've compiled the important points for the written test.
Don't tell me you did this for me?
Throw it away if you don't want it.
I don't want to force it upon you.
Thank you. I am really happy.
How should I put it...
I can't afford jokes about some newbie from our class dropping out.
What the hell,
I really wanted to slipped it through the door.
Why- Why are you crying?
I thought Lt. Doujou wouldn't talk to me anymore...
What kind of dramatic logic is that?
Because I thought you hated me.
That's my line!
Weren't you the one who's been avoiding me?
Kasahara,
do you know the reason why Chamomile is used on Library Corps's emblem?
Huh? Chamomile?
This emblem depicts a Chamomile?
It is called Chamomile too.
It's used to make herbal tea and essential oils.
It tastes sweet and gives out a refreshing aroma.
That's right.
Officer's insignia bears the Chamomile too, right?
The person who decided to use this flower on the emblem and the insignia
was Commander Inamine.
It is said that this is his late wife's favourite flower.
Commander Inamine's wife?
Its floral language is Strength Amidst Hardships.
Our job isn't all about fun.
There are painful times too.
I don't want to pursue what happened between you and Tezuka Satoshi.
Just that...
...you are my precious subordinate.
I will go all out to protect you when the need arises.
Lt. Doujou...
Do your best in the test.
The Day of the Promotion Test
The Promotion Test will be starting from now on.
Written Test
Practical Test
Candidate No. 156 Shibasaki Ayako
Who is the disobedient kid?
Hand over your ladle ...
That's right, story telling time is about to begin.
Marine Spirit, eh?
Marine Spirits (Funayuurei) are found in Japanese mythology. Wiki Funayuurei or Ehon Hyaku Monogatari.
She attracted the children's attention by going straight to the climax of the story. Well thought of.
Candidate No. 157 Tezuka Hikaru
The Fox and the Grapes
He's very tall, very tall!
Children's... perspective?
That's right.
No... They climbed on me because I'm tall.
That's why I told you about the children's perspective.
I see...
The climbed onto me because of the different perspective from my height.
Don't worry. You can do it.
The fox can't reach the grapes no matter how hard he tries to jump.
Won't the problem be solved if he brought a ladder?
Is the fox stupid?
The fox is not stupid.
All of you are good kids who know how to work hard.
You should become someone outstanding who doesn't give up on the grapes.
Candidate No. 165 Kasahara Iku
Everyone! Let's play some puzzles now.
You can open the box now. Take everything out!
Which one fits the leaf outline drawn on the paper?
Look for it okay?
This!
Okay! Look here, all of you.
The Oriental Plane looks like this.
The leaves over here is the Sakura's.
They are all planted around the library.
What do you think of your pupil?
Flawless.
She has her own originality and able to attract children's desire towards learning.
Very brilliant.
Results Release Day
I made it!
It's there! It's there!
Kasahara Iku
Tezuka Hikaru
Shibasaki Ayako
I did it!
Tezuka's and Shibasaki's names are there too!
Isn't it a given?
I aspire to become the first female Commander of the Library Base.
Are you serious?
It doesn't sound like she's joking...
First in History Female Library Base Commander.
Lt. Doujou!
Thanks a lot for the written test notes.
I would have failed if it wasn't for that.
It's true that you scraped through the written test,
but you were the top in the practical test.
You didn't have many chances to score 1st,
so be proud of yourself now.
Umm... Here you go.
My gift for you to show appreciation for the written test.
What is this?
It's the Chamomile essential oils.
Vaporise it and enjoy its aroma.
And I...
will leave my Prince Charming behind.
I will stop searching for him and put a stop to everything about him.
I want to be acknowledged by Lt. Doujou instead of my Prince Charming.
Perhaps someday, I want to obtain the same "Chamomile" as you.
Up to you.
What a pleasant aroma.
I like the fragrance too.
Oh yeah, you mentioned about Chamomile tea too.
Yes.
Can you bring me to the shop which sells Chamomile tea next time?
Huh?
If possible, I'd like to see it blossom.
Is- Is this...
How can we not know the real thing when we carry Chamomile on our shoulders?
It'll be great to learn from a teacher who loves flower.
Isn't this an invitation for a date?!
What's wrong?
So- Sorry! Excuse me now!
Oh no! My heart can't take it anymore!