Change of clothes: check.
Toothbrush: check.
Might need a deck of cards, too.
I wanted to look at this magazine with Akari, so I'll take it, too.
That manga I bought a while ago was pretty good.
I should lend it to Sophie.
And I need to return the anime I borrowed.
And then...
Oh, that was close.
Properly Learn the Basics! Collection of Basic Questions Math 1A
Comprehensive Japanese Classic Grammar Workbook
I almost forgot the important stuff.
All right, I'm good to go!
Huge pile...
Or not.
Let's repack all that.
Episode 8
The Last Day of Summer Break
Oh, right, Hinata said she'd come over today.
Maybe I should plug that new anime series I like to her.
Good morning, you tw—
Huh?
What's going on?
Oh, Sophie.
Morning.
Why is Hinata looking so destroyed?
What could have happened?
Summer break is almost over, but none of my homework is done!
That was dumb.
That's why we're doing a kind of homework study camp.
Can we use this room until we're done?
That's fine with me, but wouldn't it be easier to concentrate in your own room?
In your own room, though, it's too easy to start reading some manga or magazine.
Me, too.
I get the urge to play with my dolls, and I can't make any progress.
Huh, is that so?
This problem is just an application of that other one, so it should be easy.
Just looking at a textbook makes me so sleepy.
Focus, focus...
Hinata doesn't seem to be getting far, but Akari's making good progress.
She'll be done soon.
Okay, one page down!
I'm making good headway.
I have time to take a thirty-minute doll break now, right?
How is being in the living room any different?
I'll put these away until you're done.
Not Marianne-chan!
I came over to hang out!
Wait, what are you all doing here?
Oh, you're studying.
I was hoping Akari could give me another manicure...
I've got an idea! I'll help you, too.
That way, you'll get done faster.
Nice idea!
Having someone else do it would be cheating, though.
Not if no one finds out.
Hey!
"Read this book and write down your impressions." That's easy.
I'm so bad at stuff like that!
Um... I'm still not totally used to writing in Japanese.
Is it okay if I write it in Hungarian?
Hungarian?!
They'll know I didn't do it myself for sure!
Somehow I feel even more tired now.
Hey, why don't we take a little breather?
We could all go to the grocery store and buy stuff for dinner.
The store will close soon, anyway.
Agreed!
Do they have any intention of finishing at all?
Super Market
I usually never go to grocery stores, so this is refreshing!
Oh, I get you.
The stuff at this store is always so fresh!
Akari, that's not what she meant.
Are these flowers edible, too?
No, those are just for decoration.
Oh, look at those fish swimming around.
I wonder if they can be kept as pets with the goldfish.
They look too squirmy and creepy.
Loaches are delicious when you fry them.
Really nutritious, too.
So they don't eat goldfish, but they eat these!?
So what were we making again?
Cream stew.
Oh, I can help with that.
I shouldn't always have you do everything.
Let's see, then.
Milk, cream...
Wait, where's the roux?
Oh, I just start with a white sauce base.
Sorry... I'll have to leave it to you, after all.
Half Off
Look, Akari!
I got some discounted sushi!
Want to split it?
Sushi with stew?
East meets west!
If you're making a salad, I can help with that.
Thanks!
Oh, this is still raw.
I'll put it in the microwave and heat it up for you.
Stop!
Why?
You're going to ruin that nice sushi!
Sometimes, humans and vampires simply can't understand each other.
But it's cold! Let me warm it up.
That's the point of sushi!
I'm stuffed!
Now that my stomach's full, I'm ready to finish off that homework!
Yeah!
...is what they said, but...
What does this word mean again?
This just never ends.
I'm so tired.
It'll be okay.
There is no sun that won't set.
No sun...
...that won't set?
Is that the vampire version of...
..."there is no night that doesn't dawn"?
Thinks she's cheering them up
But Hinata came all the way over here. We should all do something fun!
I have bigger worries right now.
Come on, Akari, just do that stuff later.
I'm sorry, Ellie-chan, but I can't, either.
Ellie's getting in their way.
Ellie, why don't we go upstairs and read a book?
Oh, good idea!
It's too bad we can't play with Akari and Hinata.
That's how it is sometimes.
I'll be extra affectionate tonight so you won't be lonely.
That's not necessary.
Oh, you! So bashful.
But you know, I can't belong to you alone.
Oh, my AP finally regenerated.
The other girls would be too sad...
How are you two doing?
Did you finish your homework?
Huh?
Gotcha, Akari.
Sophie-chan, want to try this dress on?
Won't they catch a cold if they sleep here?
Yeah.
Let's put them into bed.
What?
I fell asleep?
I'm in a bed?
I don't remember going to Akari's room.
Wait, there's a bed in the living room?
Either Sophie-chan or Ellie-chan must've brought a bed in here.
That's so nice of them.
Is that something that regularly happens with vampires in the house?
They should be about done by now.
You're still at it?
A-Almost done!
Workbook
Yes! I'm done!
That was a long battle.
Oh, so you're done?
I'm here again, ready to play!
What, they're already asleep?
No, they're just exhausted.
I thought we could have some of this when we were done,
so I chilled it in the fridge.
Yeah!
Sophie-chan and Ellie-chan get blood popsicles.
Oh, that's so nice and summery!
Let's eat!
And I also have...
Ta-da!
I bought these fireworks a while ago, so let's set them off later.
Yeah, we should do that!
So we can finally play together!
We still have a few hours of summer break left, so let's enjoy them!
Right!
We should make shaved ice and get in the kiddie pool, too.
That sounds great!
I want to have some nagashi somen, too.
Yeah! We should get ready for that.
Slow down. You can't do all that at once.
I'm so excited.
Summer vacation really is the best!
Yeah!
I got to sleep in every day.
I got to stay up all night and talk to Sophie-chan a lot.
I'm so happy.
Same.
I don't want summer break to be over!
Getting up at six every morning is too hard!
A second ago, they were laughing, and now they're crying.
Starting tomorrow I won't be able to see you during the day!
I sleep during the day, so it's not really any different.
That reminds me, during summer break...
I'm going to take a nap with you.
It's hard for me to sleep like this...
Oh, right. Starting tomorrow, you'll be at school during the day.
Shock
Why do you sound relieved?!
I feel so much better after that bath.
Hinata, don't you need to go home?
You have school starting tomorrow.
No problem. I'll stay the night and go home early in the morning.
You want to get in the bath next, Sophie?
Vampires don't have a metabolism like humans do,
so there's no reason for us to bathe every day.
Could it be that Sophie doesn't like baths?
Running water is the problem, right?
Bathwater isn't running water, so it's not a problem.
Showers can be kind of scary, though.
Oh, really?
So why, then?
Back when I was born, we were taught that baths weren't good.
I know that's changed, but I still have this reluctance.
Don't worry, it won't kill you.
I'll put her in.
Let's use this chance to overcome your fear.
I hope it'll be okay.
The water is so nice.
It would've been even better if this was a blood bath.
Those are banned. They're too much hassle to clean up after.
And the blood is expensive.
Can I come in?
I got this bath powder at the general store the other day.
I thought you two might like it, so feel free to use it if you like.
Wow! It's not as good as the real thing, but it's not bad!
I didn't know they made stuff like this.
I'm so glad they like it.
By the way, how long are you going to stay there and stare?
Not that I mind.
Want some juice?
Sure, thanks.
Oh, I've never seen those pajamas on you before.
They're so cute!
Aw, thanks!
I got them for the summer.
Your T-shirt is cute, too.
Doesn't this dog look like Mikan?
Sophie-chan!
I don't see you in black pajamas very often.
It's fun to see what everyone wears to bed.
The only thing I wear when I sleep is Chanel No. 5.
I've been into this lately.
Ellie-chan, you're so bold!
You're going to catch a cold.
Or maybe vampires don't catch colds?
Put some clothes on.
Nothing beats lazing around in bed!
Summer's almost over.
I wanted to go on a trip with you all.
We should go sometime.
Anyone know a good place?
How about Transylvania?
That's where I was born and raised.
Please keep it within a high schooler's budget.
If we're talking about places close to here, Kamakura or Nikko could work.
That's actually accessible for us.
Ooarai sounds good, too.
The sea's there,
Holy
and the dried sweet potatoes and monkfish are supposed to be really good.
Land
I saw it in an anime.
You can't stand the ocean, though...
And do you even eat monkfish?
I think it's time for us to go to bed.
Sometimes it feels good to sleep a little at night.
That's true.
Where should we all sleep?
Everyone should just sleep where they want.
Sure.
Next to Akari would be nice.
Where we want?
This is good.
Hey, that's not fair!
I don't get what makes vampires tick.
How is that place good?
Maybe it reminds them of a coffin?
Being surrounded by walls?
The sun's setting earlier now.
Okay! I'm going to go to the store to have a thorough browse and buy stuff!
Sophie-chan, are you going out?
Yes. Just going shopping for a bit.
I'm coming, too!
Oh? Sophie, Akari, where are you going?
To Akihabara.
Akihabara?
It was once called Japan's largest electric city.
Japan's largest electric city?
Lately, it's become renowned worldwide as a mecca for nerds.
Sounds like fun! I'm going, too!
Hu? But...
I know! I'll invite Hinata-chan, too!
I wanted to wander around by myself, but...
So this is Akihabara?
It's a lot more ordinary than I imagined.
What were you imagining, exactly?
Look, a store with nothing but capsule machines!
There are a lot of manga stores. too.
So it's not just Ellie's first time here.
New Releases
Oh, they've got the new releases.
This one and this one...
Hm, I should get this one, too.
Wait, didn't you get the same one at the other place?
Yeah, but depending on the store, the bonuses are different,
so I collect different ones.
At the store before, it was a booklet, but here you get a clear file case.
So that's it.
I thought your memory was just getting bad since you're so old.
That's just rude!
There's even more here than at Sophie's house.
I wonder what that restricted area is.
No One Under 18 Allowed
They put the dirty books in a separate area so underage customers don't see them.
Well, we're adults, so we should be fine.
I'm curious to know what 21st century eros is all about.
Maybe I should take a peek.
Let's go, Sophie!
They just walked right in! I suppose they are older.
Okay, okay... Come back when you're all grown up.
I am grown up!
They got kicked out.
Jeez, how rude was that?
They sure sell a lot of things here.
These look just like Mikan!
So cute!
Hey, can we stop in here for a bit?
Sure.
An arcade? This could be fun.
Lower
Sideways
Is this what Mikan looks like?
I was trying to get the one next to this.
Sophie-chan!
They've got a game of that anime you're always watching.
Oh, yeah! Iris is very popular right now.
Why don't you try it?
Uh, yeah...
What's wrong?
I do want to try it, but...
Isn't it kind of wrong for a 360-year-old to play a game for young girls?
It's fine!
You look like a young girl!
It's fine. Adults like that game, too.
Really?
Well, if that's the case, I can give it a try, too.
Wow, so this is an Iris card.
All right, one more turn.
So this is one of those Nintendo things?
It looks fun.
That's something different.
When she's like that, she looks just like a normal girl.
Yeah, it's not something we see often.
But I also got a little too excited, so I'm a bit tired now.
Humans are so weak.
Of course we can't keep up with vampires at night.
I guess we have no choice.
Maid Café
Shall we go into a café and take a break?
That sounds good.
Welcome home, young miss!
H-How do you know me?
This is a maid café!
Oh, I've heard about these.
Welcome home, young miss!
Oh, so that's just how they greet people here?
That surprised me.
Is Ellie a real noblewoman?
They're so cute!
I don't even know what to eat first.
Now I'll cast a magic spell to make it even more delicious.
Young ladies, please help me cast it.
Magic?
Be more tasty, be more tasty!
Moe, moe...
Heart!
Do I still have to do it if I'm 360 years old?
Bluntly
You do!
Wait, 360?
Here we go!
Be more tasty, be more tasty!
Moe, moe...
Heart!
They made me do it.
This takes me back!
I used to get chocolate milk all the time to hide my identity.
To hide it?
You look suspicious if you never eat or drink anything.
Oh, so you can drink that.
I can't really taste it, though.
Back then, it was a huge problem if anyone found out.
Yeah.
Excuse me!
Yes, master?
How old are you?
Forever 17!
I never would've thought we'd meet one of our kind here!
So nowadays, even vampires are moving up in the world.
I don't think that's what she meant...
Nekotan
Where should we go now?
It's time for high school students to go home.
Oh, you're right.
It's already so late.
Time flies when you're having fun.
Yeah... There are still more places I wanted to go.
We should come back!
Yeah. We should come here together again.
Yeah!
Let's do that!
Next time, I want to go to a place where you can suck a maid's blood.
They don't have those.
Episode 9
Vampire VS Vampire Hunter
What do you think, Sophie-chan?
Hmm...
It fits fine, but...
That's so cute! It looks so good on you!
I'm glad I made it.
But why do I have to wear this?
We had so much fun the other night!
This way, we can feel like we're in Akihabara even at home.
Maybe I should make these for the others, too.
Wouldn't that eliminate any reason for us to go there again?
I didn't think this through!