Beach trip!
Okay? Don't let us stop you.
Summer's just around the corner!
Our first long break in the human world!
Summer Memories
I already made the guidebook!
Someone's excited.
Please allow me to join you.
Of course!
A beach trip, you say?
How dare you exclude me from this conversation?!
What about my input on the trip?
When should we go?
I was thinking the start of the break would best.
How dare you decide the date without me?!
I'm afraid I don't have a swimsuit.
Shall we go shopping after school?
Excuse me, I don't have one, either!
Count me out.
The beach? What a drag.
Don't be like that, Gab. We're all going!
Hey!
You keep advancing the plans without me!
What's the big idea?!
Maybe they're being considerate because I'm always so busy?
Yeah, that's got to be it.
A rising morning star like myself always has a jam-packed schedule.
Closing Ceremony
Episode 4 Summer Vacation, Ho!
Okay, so...
Wow, I am so available.
It's almost summer vacation, but my schedule's pretty empty.
It's a miracle. I've got no plans.
It's the perfect chance to hang out with me.
It's hot, so a place where I could go for a dip would be great.
Like, I don't know, the beach.
Ah, I'm so free!
Wow, was she trying to be subtle just now?
That was sad. In more than one way.
I was going to invite her later, but, uh...
I'll go tell Satania about our beach plans.
Allow me to tell her.
Satania-san!
My invite!
D-Do you want something?
Actually, we're planning a trip to the beach.
Oh, really?
That's all.
I told her.
You're a monster!
Look at poor Satania! She's traumatized!
You were supposed to invite her!
Oh, dear. I didn't realize.
It's common sense!
Satania!
Hey, so, about the beach...
Huh? Wh-What?
I decided to go, after all. I'll have your share of fun, too, 'kay?
She went in for the kill!
Summer Memories
Here, Satania.
This guidebook is for you.
Come with us on our beach trip.
If you insist.
I suppose I can go with you. I hope you're grateful!
Are there any questions?
Me!
What is it, Satania?
Who's bringing the kitchen sink?
What kind of question is that?
Apparently, in the human world,
someone must ask this question before a trip.
That's stupid.
See page three of the guidebook.
You put that in?
I have a question, too.
What is it?
Is the beach fun if you can't swim?
Gabriel, you can't swim? How lame.
Aw, would widdle Gabwiel wike me to teach her?
Just imagining it makes me want to puke. Nope.
Why?!
Don't worry.
There's plenty to do out of the water where we're going.
There's even a highly-rated cabana café!
Page 25 has tips on different swimming styles
and instructions on what to do if someone drowns, so check it in advance.
What else is in that guidebook? Revelations?
Vigne-san! I found an error in this guidebook!
Huh? Sorry. Where?
The page with charts of our body measurements is missing!
There's no such page.
Well, I look forward to seeing it next time.
Prophecy for next time: not happening.
Operation: Summer Vacation Beach Trip! Splash
Moving on, let's decide on a day. When's good for you all?
The sooner, the better!
How does a weekday in the first week sound?
Sounds good. What time should we meet up?
Great! It's a date!
Thank you for arranging the trip. I can't wait to visit the beach.
The only hurdle left now is final exams.
Shoot, I forgot about those! What a pain.
Exams, schmexams. They can't stop me!
The beach is calling my name!
But if you fail your exams,
wouldn't you have remedial classes for the first half of vacation?
Are you ready for them?
I'll be fine.
Me, too.
Summer vacation!
The beach!
The station!
The beach!
Hey, what gives?! It's raining cats and dogs!
Yup... There was a 60% chance of rain.
Is there anything we can do?
Let me think...
All we can do is go home!
Why are you beaming like the sun?!
I didn't want to come in the first place.
You heartless angel!
What do I do with this disappointed dolphin?!
Deflate it.
Well, we can't change the weather.
What?!
Can't... Can't someone do something?
If I could have, I would have.
Yes. Thank you.
Raphi? What was that about?
Oh, just a quick phone call to an acquaintance.
Hey! Look at the sky!
The sky?
There's a break in the clouds!
Yes! It cleared up!
You pulled some strings up there, didn't you?
It seems that Heaven has heard our prayers.
Literally, thanks to you!
Come on, you slowpokes, let's go!
She doesn't suspect a thing.
Well, what's done is done. Shall we?
Well, this sucks.
Just when I thought it'd get canceled.
Changing Room
Showers
How long does it take to change, slowpokes?
You haven't changed yet, either.
Wet behind the ears already, are we?
Watch and learn.
Voila! I wore my swimsuit under my clothes!
The things you say can actually be useful!
Changing Room
Showers
First one out's a great archdemon!
Someone's hyper.
You didn't wear your swimsuit under yours?
No.
It's the beach!
It's so big!
Look! It's not all murky!
I know! And there aren't any terrifying or weird creatures around, either.
And you guys still visit your beaches?
Let's hit that water!
Huh? Where's Gabriel?
I'm staying right here in the shade of this parasol.
What?!
Are you out of your mind?! We're at the beach!
Come play with us!
The 'Net's more fun than the beach.
But it's our first trip to the beach!
You haven't even given it a chance!
Very well, Gabriel.
We shall educate you on the pleasures of the beach.
And once you've seen the light,
you will join us in the water!
Whatever floats your boat.
Yay!
But isn't it your guys' first time at a human beach, too?
I'll lead us off.
I'm going to teach you about...
Surfing!
Surfing?
I saw it on TV. It looked super fun!
It looks super hard, too!
Well, I'm gonna go hang ten.
Ah! She's getting on the dolphin!
She's up!
Way to go, Satania!
And she's down.
It's salty!
Guess I'll head home.
Okay! I'm up next!
You can have plenty of fun on the beach, even if you can't swim.
For instance, you can play with sand.
On that note...
I'll show you how to build a sand castle!
First, gather sand.
Use water and a mister bottle to keep it from collapsing.
Then, sculpt it into shape, little by little.
Boring.
Gasp!
Oh, my. Is it my turn now?
Please, Raphi, you're our last hope!
I'll do my best.
Satania-san, I'll need your assistance.
Me? Can't Vignette do it?
Only the noble and exalted archdemon Satania-san is fit for the task.
Okay! Leave it to me!
Huh?
Allow me to demonstrate watermelon-splitting.
Hey, wait a minute!
A game where you use a bat to split open a watermelon.
Okay, then why did you bury me?!
Hey, now, this actually looks kinda fun.
Hey! Get unexcited again!
Satania... You're even willing to put your life on the line?
Help me out here!
I'm beginning to see the light.
You guys win.
I'll play with you.
Okay, allow me to blindfold you.
I'm ready.
I'm not!
Now, then...
It's off! The blindfold's off!
Ready, start!
Don't start!
To the right. It's more to the right.
She can see! There's no point in shouting directions to her!
Keep going straight!
Stay away!
No!
Okay, what's next?
Hold on.
Other beach activities include...
Take this!
It's cold.
Take this!
It's slimy! What is this?
A sea cucumber.
Take this!
What if that stung me?!
Take this!
You started it!
Take this, and this, and this!
Ice
It's so cold.
It's delightful.
Hey, what's the big idea?
It's another human beach tradition.
Oh, please...
Huh? Wait.
Oh, shoot. This feels kinda nice.
Dude...
You look dreamy, Gab-chan.
Huh? What? What did you do to me?
Okay, that should do it.
Very sexy.
Camera, camera!
Huh? What? What'd you do for me?
Huh?! Wh-What are you doing here?!
No. No way. Not that!
Stop!
Relax. It's seawater.
I'll get you for this!
It's salty!
Good job, sweetie.
Changing Room
Showers
So you wore your swimsuit under
and forgot to bring underwear.
Saw that coming.
Oh, you poor thing.
You planned this! You demon!
You're the demon.
You angel!
Yes?
I bought you underthings.
Well done, slave. I commend you.
I'm sorry!
I'm beat. My muscles are going to kill me tomorrow.
How weak. I could keep playing for hours.
But aren't you glad you came, Gab?
It had its moments.
Take the squash and chop, chop.
Smash, smash, smash it up and make a lovely squash soup.
Summer vacation sure was fun.
Everything was so different and new.
Today's the last day.
I'm going to enjoy every second of it!
Vigne, lemme copy your homework! Can I come over?
I told you, call first. What is it now?
I didn't do my homework! Lemme copy yours!
Can I come over?
Copy my homework, no.
And you're already over, so stop asking.
Why do you assume I'll let you copy my homework?
Because that's the kind of person you are! Because I have faith!
In a demon?!
Besides, you more or less expected this, didn't you?
Well, I did think you wouldn't do your homework.
There you go, sweetie.
Now, hand over your homework, okay?
Since when am I the child throwing a tantrum?
You won't learn from copying someone else's homework.
Are you listening?
I called Raphiel, too. Three heads are better than two!
For keeping me stuck here at home!
Okay, fine. But only this once.
Faith moves Mount Vigne.
And you're doing half of it by yourself.
Come on...
Because I'll have to sit on another baby, too.
Vignette, lemme copy your homework! I forgot all about it!
I knew you would. So sit.
Satania-san,
this textbook is very helpful.
Is it? Let me see.
Oh, I'm sorry.
This is the demon exorcism textbook we used in Heaven.
It's not going to help me! I'm a demon! Get it away!
So if you use this formula...
Oh, I get it.
Hey, how did you two meet, anyway?
Huh?
It was before school started, right?
Oh, I would also like to know.
I'd rather not remember that.
Huh? Why?
Well...
Because it taught me that there are things in life
that you can't change, no matter how hard you try.
Wh-What happened?
Yeah, did something major happen?
Nothing special's coming to mind here.
No trauma here?!
Tell us. It sounds interesting.
Are you sure? It's really not.
Well, okay.
So, on my first day in the human world,
I got lost trying to find my apartment.
It should be somewhere around here...
Excuse me.
Huh?
Can I be of assistance?
Oh, what a cute girl!
Silky blonde hair, clear blue eyes.
She's like a doll.
Is there something on my face?
Um, no!
Actually, I think I'm a little lost.
Oh, dear. How awful.
If it wouldn't be a bother,
may I help you find your destination?
So that's how we first met.
Time out!
Met who?! Who is that?!
Like I said, that's Gabriel.
Yup.
Don't lie! No way in Hell that's her!
Oh, right. Satania doesn't know about that.
Know what?
In Heaven, Gab-chan was ever so lovely and kind.
She was a model student.
Not that Gab-chan isn't lovely now.
No way!
What?
So that's what "a shadow of oneself" means.
Shut up.
Anyway, she showed me the way.
Um... I believe it should be right down this street.
Thank you. You didn't have to take the time to show me the way.
Oh, it's nothing. As they say, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
Is there a reason why you moved here?
If you don't mind my asking.
I'm attending a nearby high school this spring.
What a coincidence! I am, too!
Really?
I'll be attending Maiten High School.
Maiten? Me, too!
How incredible! It must be fate that we met today!
There is no doubt in my mind that God brought us together!
Stop! Stop!
What?
I know I told you to tell us, but...
Sorry, it's creepy.
Should I stop?
No, I'll listen.
But how does Gabriel feel, hearing about her past?
Yeah, I was young and stupid.
It hasn't even been half a year!
She's making all this up, right?
It sounds exactly like the Gab-chan I knew.
For real?
So, thanks to Gab, I made it to my apartment.
Could this be it?
Yes! This is the place!
Here. I'm so glad we could find it.
Thank you so much.
I hope we both have a wonderful time in high school.
Yes, indeed.
Thank you so much again.
I guess I'll see you at school.
Y-Yes!
E-Excuse me!
Actually, I also just moved here,
a-and I don't have any friends yet...
So would you... um...
W-Would you...
Would you be my friend?
So, yeah, that's how we met.
We started hanging out together—
Why the face?
You know, you made me make this face.
That was so creepy.
I could never handle a Gabriel like that.
I think she was lovely.
I was so freaked out by that Gabriel
that the story went in one ear and out the other.
Can't be her.
Gab-chan was so cute.
She was such a good girl when we met.
Huh?
Wait, what about the "things in life that you can't change" thing?
Oh, that...
That would be later, in 2 Gabriel, "The Fall."
This was 1 Gabriel, "Meeting."
It's a series of books?!
That's enough, isn't it? Let's stop here.
No way! The next part's what I wanted to hear!
I want to remember the next part even less.
What?
Okay, if I finish this page all on my own, you have to tell me!
Well, if you think you can do it, it's okay with me.
All right!
Yeah, not happening.
At least try, would you?