Staff Office
Hmm... Uchimaki Subaru-kun.
Class 2-4, seat 3,
Leo, blood type AB.
There!
Uchimaki Subaru Class 2-4 Seat 3 Leo, Blood Type AB
Reason for applying: The evening anime I used to watch ended, so I was bored.
Yes!
Okay, next, the president...
Yumeko-sensei.
Um, um...
Yumeko-sensei.
Koyama-sensei!
I'm sorry! I wasn't paying attention!
I'll stand in the hallway as punishment!
You don't need to do that.
Okay.
So, Yumeko-sensei,
I'm counting on you to take care of the Art Club starting today.
R-Right!
S-Sorry.
As I said in the transition meeting yesterday,
you can just act natural.
I-I'll do my best.
This Art Club Has a Problem!
Welcome to the Art Club
My name is Tachibana Yumeko.
I'm just starting out as a teacher, and I have a lot to learn.
Koyama-sensei just transferred to the Newspaper Club,
so I've been assigned to take on a club as an advisor.
Art Club
Art Club...
Here I am.
I'm so nervous.
I have to do my best, though.
Roll, roll, roll...
Stop!
What are you doing?
That's what I'd like to ask!
Did you need something from the club room?
Oh, um...
I don't exactly need anything...
Wait, you're Colette-san, right?
Huh?
Oh, I'm not anyone suspicious.
I'm the Art Club advisor, Tachibana Yumeko.
Advisor?
But isn't the advisor...
Is something wrong?
You're not...
Sh-She's trying to trick me!
I'm sorry to call unannounced,
but I've abducted your child.
I ask that you prepare 100 million yen in ransom.
What? Me?
Oh, I'm sorry. I'm the Art Club advisor, Tachibana Yumeko.
She's trying to get me to trust her so she can abduct me!
C-Colette-san?
No!
Help me!
You're not...
Did that mean she doesn't accept me as the advisor?
I understand.
It can't be that easy.
No, no! Chin up, Yumeko!
Yes?
P-Pardon me.
Wait, no, I'm not anyone suspicious.
You must be...
Tachibana-sensei, right?
Y-Yes, I'm Tachibana-sensei!
Sorry, I'm just so nervous...
Koyama-sensei told us everything.
That's a relief.
I'm not good at explaining things.
Did he say something?
Sheesh...
He told us there would be a new advisor, remember?
Oh, something about a surprise?
Wait, President, you're not supposed to say that.
I wasn't?
So...
Okay, then will you observe our club activities for today, Sensei?
That sounds good!
It's a chance for me to learn, too.
Okay, everyone, do what you always do, please.
Okay.
I think that was kind of teacher-ish.
I have just one piece of advice.
Stay put and watch over the students quietly.
That's it?
You don't need to do anything complicated on your first day.
You might get in their way if you wander around.
That makes sense.
Stay put and watch over them,
quietly...
I can't believe he slacks off so openly like this all the time.
Is the president actually...
a delinquent?
Yo, yo, yo!
I-I'm so scared!
These two over here
are working very intently.
According to my files, Uchimaki Subaru-kun is
an outstanding member who's even won an award.
It's definitely true that as he works, there's a sincerity
in his expression that speaks even to a layperson like me.
Thank goodness there's someone who takes the club seriously, too.
There.
What the heck is that?
The bookstore gave it to me a while ago.
Don't leave that thing in the club room.
N-No!
He's just a boy in puberty.
I can't judge him as a pervert for a single anime swimsuit picture!
Oh, I'll introduce her to you, too, Sensei.
This is my waifu.
Miiko
He's a pervert!
A delinquent and a pervert...
Can I really handle this?
E-Excuse me...
I'm going to get some fresh air.
She seemed a bit down.
Because of the weird stuff you said.
What? She said to do what I always do.
Maybe try to realize that what you always do is the problem?
That aside, we need Sensei here.
I can't move on without her.
Let's have the president get her back.
How?
Operation: Water Cooler Gossip.
President...
Wake up, President!
We need your help.
One more hour...
This is no good.
I can't lose my confidence so easily.
Sensei, are you ready to come back?
Wh-What happened to you?!
Oh, don't worry about this.
I'm counting on you.
Yeah.
I got this.
Operation: Water Cooler Gossip involves
the president bringing up some appropriate topics to keep her from leaving.
Man, the weather's so nice.
It is.
A nap would feel nice on a day like this.
No sleeping!
Those two always tell me not to nap during club time,
but I was just doing something like napping.
I wasn't really napping.
Is that so?
Something like napping is, in fact, not the same as napping.
R-Right...
And finally, my blanket is...
Done.
You finished your drawings?
Yes.
May I have a look?
Of course.
I'm kind of excited!
I wonder what you both drew...
Once again, welcome to the Art Club, Tachibana-sensei.
Surprise! Right?
You guys...
Is this what you were drawing the whole time?
Yes.
Stay put and watch over the students quietly.
W-Was Koyama-sensei actually in on this surprise, too?
Yes.
It's a Koyama-sensei production.
Koyama-sensei...
Thank you so much.
Uh, Koyama-sensei is still alive.
Okay, how about a word from you before we wrap up, Sensei?
Sounds good.
No, I...
Here, your microphone.
I'm not good at...
Just say anything.
U-Um....
I-I'll work hard not to be, um...
o-outdone by K-Koyama-sensei.
So I... I...
I look forward to working with you!
I did it again...
Sensei's so cute.
So salutes get you going, huh?
You shouldn't tease grown-ups like that...
And that was the end of
my first day as the Art Club advisor.
The club members are such good kids.
I can't wait to come back tomorrow.
Huh? I feel like I'm forgetting something.
What?
She's a real teacher?
Yes.
Stay calm, everyone!
She's a real teacher!
Huh...?
Colette's Walk
What are you doing?
Praying?
I'm mourning him.
Mourning?
See, look.
He's walking in the sunlight.
He's done for. He's out.
That's the rule.
Hey...
Haven't we met somewhere a long time ago?
Maybe it's just me...
Never mind.
Be careful of the sunlight.
Bye-bye.
Sorry for the wait, Moeka.
Ready to go?
Yeah.
You were a good girl, waiting for me.
So what do you want for dinner tonight?
Let's see...
We had curry yesterday, so how about Hamburg steak today?
Ochazuke.
You're so sophisticated!
What's wrong, Moeka?
Mommy, you're out.
Huh?
Ah, I wasn't supposed to leave the shade?
Yep, that's the rule.
Mommy will have to be careful, then.
Yeah.
Oh, right, Moeka...
Do you have your gift for Grandpa?
Yep, I've got it.
A round rock.
I see!
I drew Grandpa, too.
I love Grandpa
Wow, that's a good drawing.
I know Grandpa will like it.
You're so good at drawing.
Are you going to be an artist when you grow up?
Art club.
When I grow up, I'm going to be an art club.
Art club?
Oh!
You mean join an art club?
Yeah.
Come to think of it, I think Grandpa said
he was teaching an art club until recently.
Grandpa's an art club?
How about we have him teach us some things?
Yeah!
Moeka...
You're out.
P-President?!
What's up with you?
Little by Little, Bit by Bit
Why is the urge to fall asleep
so powerful after a bath?
Oh, come on, Uchimaki-kun...
You have rice on your face.
Really?
Would you take it off?
Oh, all right.
Mizuki.
Hey.
What?
Wake up, Mizuki.
Mom!
You're finally awake.
Jeez, at least knock!
I did. You were asleep.
No way! What time is it?
8:30.
That was close! I haven't finished my homework yet.
Oh, sorry... What did you need?
Oh, right.
There's a call for you.
It's Uchimaki-kun.
Connected
H-Hello? Uchimaki-kun?
Sorry, I didn't think you'd be sleeping.
Oh, I was just dozing off a little...
Anyway, why'd you call so late at night?
Is something wrong?
Yeah.
No, not yet.
Hang on a second, Uchimaki-kun.
Get out!
Oh, don't mind me.
I do mind!
You two still haven't exchanged cell phone numbers?
Leave me alone!
If it were that easy, I wouldn't have this problem.
I see.
Hello?
Yeah, I'm okay now.
So?
Something about the homework printouts?
Yeah.
I just looked in my bag, and I have your printouts.
Huh? Really?
You're right. I don't have them.
It must have been during that magic show Colette-san did today.
Oh, yeah, I remember her doing that the whole time.
Okay!
These papers will now disappear into another dimension.
Ready, and...
Hi-yah!
F-For my next trick...
Okay, after you clean this up.
What should I do?
So I was thinking...
I'll bring them over to your place now.
What? Now?!
Yes, now.
B-But it's so sudden...
I'm not ready...
Ready?
I'm just giving you your printouts.
I know that, but...
Okay, see you soon.
Okay, see you.
Now for tomorrow's weather.
A high-pressure system from the north will bring
good weather throughout the country.
Wait, Mizuki.
Are you going out?
Huh? I'm not going out. Why?
Then why are you dressed like that?
Is it weird?
I wouldn't call it "weird," but...
Oh, Uchimaki-kun?
Well, the thing is...
I'm not trying to look good for him or anything.
I'm just trying to uphold my dignity...
Oops, speak of the devil...
Okay, I gotta go.
Mizuki.
It's not weird.
You don't look weird.
Thanks, Mom.
H-Hi.
Good evening.
Why are you being so formal?
You can just be normal.
But...
Staaaare...
Don't mind me.
I do mind!
Ugh, let's talk outside. Outside!
You really can't let your guard down around her.
Well...
Here's your printout.
Thanks.
Sorry to make you come over so late.
Don't worry about it.
I'm sorry, too, for waking you up when you were resting.
You can forget about that.
I didn't think you'd be asleep at this hour.
Stop it! Don't make me out to be a lazy person!
I just got drowsy after I took my bath.
I wasn't slacking off or anything...
Are you even listening, Uchimaki-kun?
Oh, I see.
You just took a bath.
What? Is that a problem?
No, that's not it.
I was just thinking, you smell really nice.
It's not fair.
He says it so easily.
Okay, I'll be going now.
Wait, Uchimaki-kun.
I have a suggestion.
Did you bring your cell phone?
Yeah, just in case.
Then, um...
I-I just had an idea.
So that we can contact each other
more effectively if something like this happens again...
Uh...
Well...
Please exchange cell phone numbers with me!
Sure.
I'm not forcing you, of course.
I know you don't like doing stuff like this.
But I think we'd be better off knowing each other's—
Oh... Wait, really?
Of course.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
O-Okay... I'll be going now.
Why are you being all formal again?
But...
Don't mind me.
I said I do mind!
Jeez, Mom!
Uchimaki Subaru
Preview
Colette-san, you're in the way.
If there's anything you want, I'll buy it.
Sensei?
Um, um...
What am I supposed to do in this situation?
I think it was in this manga...
Sensei...
This is bad. She's unconscious.
Her life may be in danger if I don't do something.
I'll have to... perform mouth-to-mouth?!
I thought Koyama-sensei had bad luck with draws like those...
But you're pale, too, Usami-san.
Why are you asking me?
If we get in trouble, we'll just apologize!
Episode 5
Dove Train
On the next This Art Club Has a Problem!
"Dove Train."
See you then.