Jeez, I hate the rain!
My hair gets super frizzy
When it's humid out...
Huh? But your hair looks nice like always.
It's not too bad yet.
I've got it under control
For the time being.
Are you serious?
What happens when it gets out of control?
How'd you do that?!
Well, I guess I can't blame you for hating the rain...
You wanna hear a story that might make you like it instead?
It's one of the Seven Wonders of Karai High School: "The Umbrella of Love."
They say that if you walk home with someone under the same umbrella on a rainy day,
you'll be together forever.
Whatcha think? You like the rain now?
Oh, I love the rain!
After all, my skin feels soft
When it's humid out!
Sorry, Nanako-chan... I just wanted to see you smile...
I made the whole thing up.
Gentle words
Soft feelings
Precious memories
They're dyed with love
When I'm with you, even getting caught in the rain turns into something new
What words can I string together
To keep this color from fading away?
I know
What the two of us will become on that far-off day
Isn't that right, God?
Waiting for the train, the water droplets beading up
I really wish this moment
Could somehow last forever
Is that too much to ask?
Poem 7: Nanako and the Seven Wonders of the Rain
Whoa, Busujima-kun's soaking wet!
Didn't you know? Thugs like him don't use umbrellas.
Wait, for real?
Oh my gosh, Ei-chan!
You're going to catch a cold!
Here, use my towel!
Thank you!
I have an umbrella in my bag, but I don't bother unless it starts comin' down hard.
It is coming down hard...
An umbrella?
If you both bring one, just pretend you forgot yours or lost it or whatever.
Then you can share his!
What's wrong, Nanako?
I was just thinking...
We should walk home together.
That okay with you?
Huh? Sure.
Oh good, the rain finally let up!
What's the matter, Nanako?
Oh no, it's nothing!
Just thinking about some stuff...
Laundry and all that!
Huh? What are you talking about?
Hey, Yukishiro!
You're on the Clean-up Committee, aren't you?
It looks like yesterday's typhoon made a mess of the rabbit hutch.
You mind helping with the repairs?
Only problem is, several students are claiming that
a "monster" has taken up residence near the hutch...
Whaddya want?!
Come to help me fix this thing?
You know what, Ei-chan?
Taking care of animals
Suits you pretty well!
Think so? Well, I do like 'em...
Isn't this awful?
I managed to move all the rabbits somewhere safe though, so they should be okay.
Those ears remind me
Of all the fun we had at
The amusement park!
I-I don't know what you're talking about!
I'm just trying to blend in!
The rabbits get scared and take off runnin' whenever they see me.
I wear these so they don't freak out.
But man, we pretty much gotta rebuild the whole thing...
What are you two love birds-
What are you doing?
Hey, Tao. Just takin' care of some committee stuff.
Oh, that reminds me!
Are you on a committee
Of some sort, Tao-chan?
I'm kind of on the Newspaper Committee...
Great! You can run a story about the new hutch!
Sure, not a problem. As for the headline...
Local man ruins everything!!!!
This is my prediction.
Don't use fortune telling as a basis for journalism!
And how did I manage to screw it up that badly?!
See you later.
Y-you can't just leave! Help us keep your prediction from coming true!
I guess I've got no choice...
Cooperating with the boy in the bunny ears will bring good fortune...
I see. How about we start by moving the broken branches?
Yeah!
Next patient, please!
Crap, she's here!
Oh my, it's Eiji!
What's the matter? In need of some sex education?
God, no! Please don't!
I just need you to pull out some splinters!
Ooh! "Pull out," hm?
Okie-dokie! Go ahead and lie down on the bed.
How would I even do that?!
Kino?
Kino-chan is on
The Clean-up Committee, too.
She's here to help out!
Hiya!
Glad to have you!
Let's get started!
What kinda avant-garde monstrosity is that?!
Heh-heh!
Our job is to keep
The campus grounds looking nice,
But this is too much!
You really think so?
I'm not sure the rabbits will be very comfortable in there...
Probably not...
Hare House
Whew... Finally done!
We really did it.
Come to think of it,
It's actually pretty fun
Building stuff outdoors!
Yup!
They're makin' themselves right at home, too.
Wow, it's finished!
You guys actually built this? It's amazing!
Well, it's not that big a deal. Take a look inside.
I'd say THAT'S a pretty big deal!
No way! The door fell off its hinges?!
Just as I thought. My prediction wasn't off at all.
C'mon, we gotta catch 'em quick!
This is an announcement from the Student Broadcasting Committee.
Ten rabbits have escaped from the outdoor rabbit hutch.
We ask for your cooperation in their capture.
In the event you catch one, we request that you bring it back to
H-how'd they find out so fast...?
Wait a second, I know that voice...!
the rabbit hutch as soon as possible.
That is all. This has been an announcement from the Student Broadcasting Committee.
President?!
Hare House
Thanks!
Well then, I'll be on my way.
Later!
Yeah, thanks a ton!
I'm gonna feed these little guys before headin' out!
What's wrong, Nanako?
Don't you remember?!
You promised me that we would
Walk home together...
Oh, right! Sorry 'bout that!
How about you gimme a hand?
Yes...!
Oh man... It started raining again...
We're pretty much done with everything, so... we should probably head home.
This is terrible!
I forgot my umbrella.
I can't believe it...
You wanna use mine?
My bad... Looks like I didn't bring it with me after all.
Wanna use this instead?
Should keep you dry enough.
Jeez, did you BOTH forget your umbrellas today?
Oh, President! Thanks for makin' that announcement earlier.
Here, you can borrow mine.
But if we do that,
You won't have an umbrella.
You're gonna get wet!
No worries! I carry a spare just in case something like this happens.
Good luck!
I guess there's no choice...
We only have the one, so...
We'll have to share it.
Y-yeah...
W-wait... Isn't there a word for this...?
Well... doesn't matter.
You're more invested in their love lives than your own, aren't you?
Nah... Well, maybe just a little bit.
You just can't help but want to cheer them on, huh?
It's almost funny how different we are
Down to our reflections in the shop window
When you smile as brightly as the sun
A peaceful feeling washes over me
Even my trivial, everyday life
Begins to shine when I'm with you
Even if something happened
Even if we hurt each other sometimes
Believe in our ordinary days
On the next epi-
-sode of Senryu Girl:
If Nanako Wore...
...a Swimsuit!
Next Time, Poem 8 "If Nanako Wore a Swimsuit"