Hare House
I'll come feed you guys over summer break, so don't worry.
Ugh... It's sweltering today...
It just gets hotter and hotter every year...
*They get cold easily
It doesn't seem that way to me.
I feel hot just looking at you!
You're making it look like I'M the crazy one!
Anyway, Amane-senpai, why did you call me here?
Swimsuits, of course! Swimsuits!
Can you predict whether or not a certain swimsuit will attract guys?!
I guess so, but...
Please, I'm begging you!
Come swimsuit shopping with me and help me pick one!
Sure, I suppose...
Speaking of swimsuits,
You just reminded me that
I don't own any.
What?! Not even one?!
Does that mean you always go skinny-dipping when you get in the pool?!
Looks like the heat finally drove her crazy.
To tell you the truth,
I haven't been to the pool
Since I was a kid.
But how come?
The way I see it,
Swimsuits are just underwear.
It's embarrassing...
I guess you could never go to the pool with Eiji-kun, huh?
But if you had a super cute swimsuit, wouldn't you wanna show it off?
Then again, he'd pretty much be seeing you in your underwear, right?
Personally, wearing a swimsuit in public has never really bothered me!
Oh. Speaking of which...
I heard a suspicious woman has been going around flashing people in this area lately...
Why are you bringing this up to ME?!
Alright, then how about we go shopping after the closing ceremony?
That's perfect! You wanna come, Nanako-chan?
Kotoba harari
Kimochi fuwari
Noseru omoitachi
Koi ni somatteku
Kimi to itara ame no naka mo chigatta shizuku ni naru
Donna moji o tsuzuttara
Iroasezuni nokoru no deshou?
Shitterun da
Ima no futari wa tooi ano hi ni naru koto
Sou desho kamisama
Marumaru mizu mo konai densha mo
Motto kono shunkan ga
Douka eien ni tsuzuite
Nante muri ka na?
Poem 8: "If Nanako Wore a Swimsuit"
Nanako, there's no club meeting today, right?
Wanna grab a bite on the way home?
What was that...?
Looks like we're all here now.
Sorry I'm late!
Kino, would you say
That you feel comfortable
Wearing a swimsuit?
I wouldn't exactly say "comfortable" in the ordinary sense of the word,
but the pool and the beach are a fundamental part of summer,
and I think in order to get a true summer experience and take advantage of the season,
you have to feel the sun on your skin and the wind in your hair.
Not to mention, swimwear fashion changes every year,
and as an artist, I think it's important to observe and analyze those sorts of trends
from an aesthetic standpoint. Don't you think?
You REALLY talk a lot...
Go for it, Tao-chan!
Okay, okay.
A swimsuit that will make you desirable, yes?
On that shelf. Fifth from the right...
and third from the top.
That swimsuit will bring you good luck in finding a man.
Whoa, it's just strings!
I don't think this one's gonna work...
But Miss President, weren't you complaining about wanting a boyfriend?
If something like this is the only way I can get a guy, I'm done for!
These are just too much!
You wanna look for something
A little cuter?
OK!
I'm home!
Oh, welcome home, Eiji.
Welcome home, Big Bro!
Koto-chan's here.
Said she's got somethin' she wants to show you.
Big Sis Koto? Where is she?
I had her go wait in your room.
Wha-?!
What's the matter? You got somethin' naughty lyin' around in there?
Big Bro's naughty!
Welcome home, Eiji!
What do you think of my swimsuit?
I don't think anything!
And what in the world are you doing here?!
I wanted to show you the new swimsuit I bought and get your opinion on it.
I refuse to look!
I am a MAN!
I don't give a flyin' fart about a woman's bare skin!
Not Interested!!
Oh! So THIS is the kind of stuff you're into, Eiji!
HUH?!
Wait, you're not even holding anything!
Where do you keep naughty stuff, Big Bro?
There really isn't any!
Aww... You're no fun at all, Eiji.
Later!
Don't gimme that!
Put on some clothes, would you?!
But I'd like to show your dad my new swimsuit, too.
God, anything but that!
Look at this one, guys!
What about a swimsuit that
Looks just like a dress?
Nice!
It's definitely your style. It suits you well.
Although, it kind of feels like a waste...
Nope, it's no good!
You have to pick something that'll make Eiji-kun's heart skip a beat!
What do I do now...?
I thought for sure that this one
Would win him over...
Nice!
No, no! You're young and beautiful! You gotta wear a bikini!
Excuse me.
Do you carry a swimsuit with extra padding about the size of melon buns?
Melon...?
Everyone buy something cute?
Since we're all together, we might as well hit the pool!
It'll be our grand unveiling!
Whoa, it's so crowded!
But man, this was a great idea!
Miss President.
I see you've managed to avoid both your untimely demise and attracting a man
by not wearing that other swimsuit.
Can't you predict a future where my demise isn't a given?!
How cute!
I guess someone's a little shy.
So it would seem.
Yup...
Speaking of which, Nanako-chan's taking a while.
Miss President.
You didn't happen to secretly invite Busujima-san or anything like that, did you?
I figured I shouldn't embarrass the poor girl like that.
Besides, Eiji-kun said he already has plans today.
Wait, so you DID try to invite him...
Oh! Come on out, Nanako-chan!
Oh wow, you look fantastic!
I can't help feeling totally envious...
That's a lot of fidgeting!
Are you THAT embarrassed?
I haven't ever
Shown this much skin in public
My entire life!
I guess it's a good thing Eiji-kun isn't here, huh?
If he were to see you in that...
N-Nanako?! What are you doing here?!
I should be asking YOU that!
Didn't you have other plans today?!
This IS my other plans!
Nanako!
Hanabi-chan said she wanted to go to the pool.
Along with you, Big Sister!
I gotcha...
But Nanako-chan can’t handle the stress of being seen naked. Now she won't come out!
Wait, naked...?
Th-then, we'll just have to keep our distance.
Sorry 'bout that, Nanako!
I... didn't mean to stare at your swimsuit!
What's the matter, Nanak-?!
I don't really mind
If you stare a little bit...
Just don't leave, okay?
I-I'm not gonna stare! Besides, I can't see anything like this!
W-wait!
Where was she keeping that tanzaku?
Note: "Tanzaku" are what Nanako writes her poems on.
Wha-?! Why does that girl have boobs that look exactly like melon buns?!
Ow, ow, ow! O-ow!
Nanako, your skin is so soft!
Huh?! Hanabi?! What are you doing?!
So soft! You smell so nice! So smooth and squishy!
Wh-what's soft?! Hold on! Whoa, whoa, whoa!
I-I told you not to invade her personal space!
This is my favorite part of Nanako!
Where are you touching her...?!
Waracchau kurai mattaku chigau watashitachi
Show window utsuru sugata sae
Taiyou mitai ni anata ga hohoemu to
Odayaka na kuuki ga nagareru
Arikitari na nichijou de sae mo
Anata to nara kagayakidasu
Tatoe nani ga okita toshitemo
Tamani kizutsuki kizutsuketemo
Nanigenai hi o shinjiteite
On the next epi-
-sode of Senryu Girl:
Eiji and Nana-
-ko's Dad!
Next Time, Poem 9 "Eiji and Nanako's Dad"