I've had enough!
I can't study for the test any longer!
Let's go to the arcade.
If you say so, I guess we have to.
Hey, let's go, Nishikata.
You'll get stupid if you study too much.
No, I'll study.
I see!
See ya!
Let's go play!
Which bishoujo figure are you getting?
Damn it... I'm jealous.
But! I have to get a good grade on my next test!
Hey, can I sit here?
Studying for the test?
Ah, yeah...
Studying for the Test
"Studying for the Test."
I passed by Takao-kun and the others just now.
Yeah. We were all studying together.
Night on the Galactic Railroad
They were running out of here yelling, "Let's go play!"
You aren't going with them?
I don't have time to play.
If I don't score within the top fifty of my grade,
my parents are gonna confiscate my video games.
Hmm, I see.
Oh, no! Why am I telling her everything?!
If I give her that info, she'll definitely interfere with my studying!
J-Just kidding...
About what?
It's nothing.
A-Anyway, no interruptions...
That's mean. You say that like I'm always getting in your way or something.
Y-You are!
That's because...
it's fun to tease you, Nishikata.
Should I study somewhere else?
No, if I do that, it'll be like I've let Takagi-san win.
You're not studying, Takagi-san?
Yeah. I have a rule about studying only two hours a day.
I see.
I didn't expect anything less from Takagi-san.
She can easily score in the top ten of our grade.
But... what is she thinking?
This is Takagi-san we're talking about,
I'm sure she's gonna do something to get in my way.
There's no way she won't.
Because she's Takagi-san!
What?
Ah, it's nothing.
I guess it's nothing.
I was just looking. It's not like—
Oh, that one is wrong.
Huh?
Problem six, where it says "Solve for x over (-2 + 3y)."
Huh? I got this wrong?
Yeah.
How?
Where? This is, uhh...
Here we go.
Takagi-san?
It's easier for me to teach you this way.
So, x equals -16 and y equals -1, right?
Takagi-san is teaching me?!
First, just substitute them as-is.
What is she planning?!
Write out the formula.
Ah, okay...
This will be a negative number times a negative number,
so pay attention to the order of operations.
Oh! Then, the answer is...
five.
Yep, that's right.
Oh, and this...
Takagi-san is amazing. She can figure it out at just a quick glance.
Th-Thanks... I wasn't really getting this.
Okay, I'll just teach you from the beginning, then.
T-Takagi-san is gonna teach me? I'm saved!
No, something's fishy!
Why is she being so nice?! It's odd!
T-Takagi-san, why are you being so nice to me today?
What do you mean?
Well, you're kinda being unusually nice today, so...
Yeah... I'm always teasing you during class,
so I'd feel bad if your grades go down because of me.
Nishikata...
I'm sorry for teasing you every day.
Let's make sure you do well on the next test.
Takagi-san...
You've finally changed your ways!
All right! I'll do my best!
Thanks for the juice.
No, thank you.
I made huge progress on math today, thanks to you.
I have a better chance of not getting my games confiscated.
Maybe Takagi-san is actually a good person.
Seriously, thanks for today, Takagi-san.
You don't need to thank me.
After all, what I taught you today
won't be on the test.
H-Hey, wait!
You've mastered substitution, right?
I did, but still! Give me back that juice!
Oh, I opened it already.
You just opened it now!
Test
"Test."
Pass the answer sheets forward.
I think I did well. I should've gotten a ninety, at least.
Good, good.
Yukari-chan...
Can you teach this to me?
English is not my cup of tea.
Huh? You make it sound as though you're good at everything else.
I meant it's my worst subject!
Anyway, the translation for this—
Sorry, but I want to review as well.
Huh?! But you always help me study!
If I get ninety percent or above on all the tests this time,
my parents will buy any video game I want!
How do I turn this into a negative sentence?
Were you listening?!
In any case, I don't have the time to teach you guys!
Meanie!
Which is more important? A video game or friends?!
Yeah, yeah.
You can play video games, but but you can't teach a video game!
Right, right.
Now that those nuisances are gone, I should review.
All right, I'm handing out the test now.
Pass it back.
Okay, I've thoroughly reviewed the subject before the test.
Everyone got one?
I'll score above ninety percent on this English test as well!
First-year End of Term Test Math
Math?!
Test Results
"Test Results."
Here.
Did you study at all?
Next, Saitou.
You look worried.
Not really...
Takagi.
Yes, sir.
You did well, as usual.
Takagi-chan, what did you get?
Can I see the answers later?
Y-You got a good score?
Yeah, but not a hundred percent.
That's Takagi-san for you. But I should—
Next, Nishikata!
Yes, sir!
Do a little better next time, will ya?
Was it bad?
As if you're so concerned!
You're the one who taught me stuff not covered on the test.
You say that so casually only because you got a good score!
Hey. I said, hey.
Let's try to guess each other's score.
Whoever guesses closer wins.
You always do stuff like this out of the blue.
I guess I don't mind.
Umm... About fifty percent?
You underestimate me too much, Takagi-san.
I see.
Then, did you get above sixty percent?
So it's below that.
How did she know?!
Give her your poker face!
Confuse her with your poker face!
Did you get above fifty-five percent?
It is.
Why?!
So it's between fifty-five to fifty-nine.
I have to stop her from guessing the exact score.
Okay, then...
Fifty-six.
Fifty-seven?
Fifty-eight?
Fifty-nine?
Hmm, I got it.
It's fifty-six percent.
Is that your answer, Takagi-san?
Yep.
My test score is...
fifty-nine percent!
Sucks for you! You were close, though.
The only thing that sucks is your test score.
You're right, sir.
Aww, I was off by three?
You guess my score now.
If you're off within two percent, you win.
Okay! I'm gonna figure it out based on Takagi-san's reaction!
The teacher praised her, so it must be above ninety percent.
Then, is it around ninety-two percent?
What was that reaction?
Is it above ninety-five?
Ninety?
Ninety-two?
She's faking it! I'm not gonna fall for it!
Takagi-san would never make her reaction so obvious!
Damn, she's mocking me.
I'm gonna do everything within my power to win this!
Focus more on her expression.
Wh-What?
Oh, it's nothing. It's just that
we've been staring at each other for a while now.
Why are you turning away?
That's a cheap shot, Takagi-san! I can't look at you after you said that!
Think... Just think... A hint of some sort...
To make such a fake reaction,
it must mean Takagi-san wants me to think she got ninety-two percent!
That also means it won't be between ninety and ninety-four,
since they're within a two-percent difference!
Furthermore, the teacher praised her, so it's above ninety percent.
And it's not a hundred percent, so...
it's between ninety-five and ninety-nine!
It's flawless! Perfect victory!
Takagi-san, you scored...
ninety-seven percent!
Wrong. I got ninety-two percent.
Wh-What?!
You don't trust me enough.
I gave you a three-point handicap on purpose for nothing.
Bookstore
"Bookstore."
100% Unrequited Love
Fierce!!
Ultimate Soccer!!
Books
No one's coming. No one's coming.
Welcome.
It'll be 420 yen, ple—
Exactly 420 yen.
Would you like a cover—
No, thank you.
Would you like a bag—
No, thank you.
A rece—
No, thank you.
I got it!
Now, all I have to do is take this home and read it—
Morning, Nishikata.
T-Takagi-san? Why is she here?!
I'm taking a walk.
Did she just read my mind?!
What are you doing, Nishikata?
Crap... If she sees this...
I have to play dumb no matter what.
Well, uh... I wanted to buy a book, but they were all out—
Wait, wait! Maybe she saw me at the register!
I-I bought volume eleven of Fierce!! Ultimate Soccer!!
How's that?
It's popular among boys, but girls aren't interested in that series at all.
It's a perfect answer!
I'm on a roll today—
Fierce-Soccer? Let me see. Let me see!
Huh?
Uh, but... I haven't read it yet.
Can I at least see the cover?
No, no! Definitely no!
I haven't had the chance to look at it, either.
Then, let's look at it together.
I like to look at it alone!
Aww...
I had no idea she'd be this interested. Such a dangerous person...
I better get away from her quick.
See you later, Takagi-san.
Um...
We coincidentally ran into each other. Why don't we walk together for a bit?
"Coincidentally"?
You don't always run into someone at a bookstore
this far from home so early in the morning.
But to think there's something in this backpack I can't let her see,
it's as though my heart's in my mouth.
I wish I were home already.
Hey, Nishikata.
Are you lying to me?
Are you lying?
Uh, um...
You didn't buy Fierce-Soccer, did you?
You bought something so embarrassing you had to lie about it?
No... Uh...
It's just a girl's manga, right?
100% Unrequited Love?
No, I mean, that is what I got...
But how did you know?!
Well, I just happened to be passing by
when I saw you at the register, and I saw the title as well.
She knew it all along and was playing with me.
Is it because you like the anime?
I didn't know you read that kind of stuff.
Uh, Takagi-san!
Please don't tell anyone.
Watching it on TV is one thing, but if people found out I'm actually
buying and reading the manga, I'll be a laughingstock.
Hmm, should I? I mean, you did lie to me.
I've never lied to you, you know.
All right, I won't tell.
Huh?
That easily?
What?
I'm serious. Seriously, don't tell anyone.
Okay.
Seriously?! That was too easy, Takagi-san!
You're so persistent...
Oh, then how about this?
I'll tell you my secret.
You'll be somewhat at ease knowing my secret, too, right?
Huh? Uh, yeah...
Then, lean closer.
Uh, okay.
I like you, Nishikata.
Huh?
Huh?! Takagi-san? Huh?!
You're bright red!
You blush so quickly, Nishikata.
Since you lied to me, I lied to you as payback.
Oh, a lie... You startled me.
Yep, a lie.
Of course I'm lying.
I'm going this way, so see you.
Right. Bye-bye, see you.
A lie, huh?
Oh, Nishikata.
I want to read 100% Unrequited Love too, so can I borrow it next time?
Don't say it out loud, Takagi-san!
Shelter from the Rain
"Shelter from the Rain."
It started raining so suddenly.
I wonder if it's going to stop soon.
Hmm, I don't know...
Aww, even my socks got wet.
How about you, Nishikata?
I-I can kinda see through, Takagi-san!
Are you listening?
Uh, yeah, right...
Keep calm! Keep calm!
If she realizes I'm panicking, I'll be branded as a pervert!
Yeah, I hope it'll stop soon.
I wanna go home soon because there's an anime I wanna watch past five.
It's Fierce-Soccer, by the way.
The one you bought at the bookstore?
Oh, wait. That was 100% Unrequited Love.
Y-You promised you wouldn't say anything!
But I can talk to you about it, right? You're the person in question, after all.
I hope it stops soon.
Uhh, yeah...
Aww, it's a little wet.
Hey, Nishikata. Do you have your P.E. shirt?
Huh? Uh, yeah...
Can I borrow it? I'll wash it and return it to you.
I want to change out of this.
Change out of it? To my P.E. shirt? Here?
Yeah. My shirt's wet. I feel gross.
But...
Besides, it seems like you're having trouble deciding where to look.
She noticed.
Can you turn the other way?
Y-Yeah...
You managed to stay pretty dry, huh?
Yeah.
How?
Oh, you used your bag as an umbrella?
Y-Yeah...
I see. I had to hold my bike.
Right...
You can look if you want.
Uh, Takagi-san? What are you say—
I'm done changing.
Why are you flustered?
She's toying with me!
Hey, you want to make a bet
on whether or not the rain will stop by the time the town clock strikes five?
The loser has to do anything the winner wants.
Okay.
What's your bet?
The rain won't stop.
Then, I'll bet the rain will stop.
If the rain stops, I can go home and watch Fierce-Soccer.
If the rain doesn't stop, I get to order Takagi-san around.
I win either way!
I feel better now that I've changed my shirt.
Thanks, Nishikata.
Don't mention it.
It smells kinda sweaty, though.
It's summer. Of course it does!
The fabric that was on my body is touching Takagi-san's.
No! What am I thinking?!
A cat...
Oh, hey.
Are you here to take shelter?
Come here.
He's cute, but be careful.
He scratches.
You want your shirt back?
No, I'm fine.
Why don't you wear my P.E. shirt?
Huh?
It's a little wet, but it's better than what you're wearing.
The fabric that was touching Takagi-san's body will be...
You done changing?
Don't look! Jeez!
I feel as if I'm doing something naughty.
It smells good.
I guess I win.
What should I make you do?
Oh, well. Fierce-Soccer will be waiting for me when I get home.
Let's just get this over with and run home.
Hey, Nishikata.
It stopped raining, so let's go somewhere before we go home.
But Takagi-san, I...
You promised the loser would obey, right? Let's go!
Aww...