Final Exams!
Okay, everyone,
pencils down, please.
Second semester finals are now over,
but try not to slack off too much over break.
With that, everyone,
be careful not to catch any colds over break.
Okay!
All right!
So for announcements, we have the faculty's notice about counseling
and the student council's solicitation for donations to the year-end charity event.
And the new segment we started last week
has gotten all of this good feedback.
I guess
people want to hear heartwarming stories when it gets cold out.
Yeah...
I think I can understand that.
What should I do?
I'm really up against a fall.
Goodbye à la Mode
Did you all do well on your finals?
Try not to get sick now that the stress is off.
Well, that's all for today.
See you, bye-bye!
See you...
Chloe-san, what's wrong?
Yulia-san...
Did you not do well on your tests?
My tests?
No...
I'm not worried about the tests.
I know!
You're worried about Christmas, right?
Christmas?
It's hard to choose Christmas presents, isn't it?
Or maybe you can't decide what to wear for the Christmas party?
It'll be our first Christmas at Seiou.
I'm so excited!
Chloe-san?
What were you talking about?
Christmas.
Oh, yeah,
it's Christmas...
Chloe-san?
Huh?
Hey, Akiho-oneechan.
I heard it's good to eat pumpkin during winter.
But...
What does winter have to do with pumpkins?
Oh, apparently,
pumpkins help make up the nutrients your body tends to lack during winter.
That's why people in the past
associated pumpkins with winter, and decided to eat them then.
But why bring that up, Mei?
Chloe-san asked me yesterday, but I didn't know the answer.
Also, she wanted to know what the ceremonial hamaya were for...
You're the daughter of a priest. You should know that.
I mean, I have a general idea, but...
Oh, Chloe-san.
I found out the answer to your pumpkin question.
Chloe-san?
Kokomi-chan.
Mochizuki-senpai.
Hey!
So, did you think about what I asked you?
I already said I didn't want to do it.
Huh, really?
You haven't changed your mind?
No, I never will!
Huh?
What are you talking about?
Nude—
What?
Oh, Chloe-san.
Was that really Chloe-san?
I thought it was...
She looks down.
I wonder if she's worried about something.
What's wrong, Chloe-san?
N-Nothing is wrong.
But...
I told you, nothing's wrong.
Murakami-senpai.
Shiina-san.
Did Chloe-san tell you anything?
No...
It was more like she was trying to avoid talking to me.
I knew it.
You knew what?
Everyone's saying Chloe-san has been acting strangely.
Yeah...
That's worrying...
Oh, I know.
How about asking Sakurai-san?
Oh, there you are, Chloe-senpai.
Akane-san...
Tomo-san...
We came to interview you today.
Interview?
Yeah!
And we're on.
It's a new segment we started last month.
We have everyone talk freely on the subject of
words that left an impression on them.
Chloe-senpai, what words have left an impression on you?
It can be something happy, serious, anything...
Uh...
It can even be something you're worried about lately.
Are you worried about something right now?
Worried...
Please, tell us!
I'm sorry.
Huh?
I have nothing to talk about.
I'm sorry I wasn't able to help.
No, it's okay. Don't worry about it.
Um, I'll try asking her.
You will?
My way might be a little forceful,
but I think I can get it out of her.
Forceful?
Yes.
Mochizuki-senpai, could you help me out a bit?
Huh?
Me?
What's going on, Erena-san?
I don't feel like hanging out today.
Just come along. There's someone who wants to talk to you, just for a bit.
Huh?
Kokomi-san?
What's wrong?
Why did you have me come here?
Chloe-san, do you remember?
I found the picture you dropped here.
Oui.
You said you'd do something for me in return, right?
I'll do whatever you want, Kokomi.
I told you I'd think about it, right?
Oui.
Well then, here's what I'd like to ask...
Will you tell me what's worrying you?
I-I'm not worried about anything.
In Japan, if you lie, an ogre will pull out your tongue.
Non! I don't want that!
Please tell me the truth, then.
The truth is, my family told me to come back home.
Huh? For New Year's?
That's not really something to be so worried about...
Non, they want me to leave Seiou,
and never come back to Japan!
What?!
Huh?
I told them I didn't want to go, of course.
That I couldn't bear leaving.
But...
My family won't let me stay here.
Why not?
That's terrible.
They said it's too dangerous to let me live alone in Japan.
But you came here when you were in your first year.
I don't know why they decided to do this now, either.
Don't look so sad, everyone.
I didn't say anything because I didn't want to upset you.
But I made you all sad, after all.
Is it possible to convince your parents to change their minds?
Huh?
If they say it's dangerous for Chloe-san to live here by herself,
then we just need to show them it's safe.
In other words,
we convince them that Seiou Academy is a wonderful place.
I've got it!
Let's have the film research club help us.
Okay,
we're ready to roll.
Yuzuki Nozomi
I'd like to introduce you to Seiou Academy.
Students in our academy
take part in a variety of athletic clubs
including golf and billiards,
as well as many fine arts clubs, like music and art.
Seiou has both literary and physical education programs,
including several sports programs.
Our excellent facilities and equipment provide a perfect environment for practicing.
Japan also has a very proud cultural heritage...
As well as many things to see.
We teachers prioritize student safety and student livelihood above all else.
We stay in contact with our students' guardians,
maintaining relationships of mutual trust.
Okay, cut!
Murakami-senpai!
Yes?
Please teach us how to write a letter in French!
Um, why are you all here together?
Kitties 5
We are
members of Kitties 5!
Right...
We heard about Chloe-san!
Chloe-san comes to visit Erika a lot.
That's why we want to help Chloe-san!
But we don't know any French other than "oui" and "non"!
We might be able to write something simple if we use a dictionary.
We'll do it!
This might be one of the best movies that the film research club has ever put together.
We all worked hard on it.
Everyone...
Merci!
Maybe they'll change their minds when they see this.
Chloe-san?
Um...
It didn't work.
Huh?
Why can't Chloe-san's family understand?
I know how you all feel,
but I also understand how it feels to be a parent.
Huh?
They're not telling her to come home just to be mean.
Parents worry about their children because they love them.
But...
There might be
something going on with their family, as well.
You mustn't blame them.
Besides, I'm sure Chloe-san is the one who wishes she didn't have to go most of all.
Instead of trying to force her to stay
and making her feel even worse,
it might be better for you all to just give her a nice send-off.
So, it might be better if we tell her
that we can see each other again,
instead of telling her to stay.
That's true.
Nowadays, we can talk on the internet, too.
We'll only be apart for a little while.
You're right.
We can always go visit her in France, too.
Hey, I know!
Why don't we throw a farewell party for Chloe-san?
It's also Christmas, anyway.
We can do it at my café.
I'll take care of the entertainment!
I'll help with the shopping.
I can totally help carry stuff.
You'll all want to dress up, right?
Leave the hair and makeup to me!
I might be able to borrow a santa outfit from my work.
Oh, the arts and crafts club can help, too.
Let's make this a great party.
For Chloe-san.
All right.
Let's start getting ready!
Yeah!
Chloe-san's going home? I'll miss her...
Everybody! We're having a farewell and Christmas party at Sasahara-senpai's cafe for Chloe-senpai on Christmas Eve, starting at 5:30 P.M. Everyone should come.
Really?!
Got it. I'll be there!
I wouldn't miss it.
I'll be there with our club president.
Is there anything I can do? I want to help.
I can help with cooking, if anyone needs it.
Let's get some good food together for Chloe-san.
You plan to have cake, right? I'll bring a Stollen cake.
I'll try to come up with something I can help with, too.
I'll definitely be there!
Of course I'll come!
So she's definitely leaving? That's so sad...
It's sad, but we need to give her a nice send-off, right?
Neuron Cream Soft will be there to do a performance!
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Look forward to hearing our new song.
Be careful on your way home.
We will!
We should be going home, too.
Yeah, we've finished the preparations for all the food,
and we're all done decorating.
Now we just wait for—
Hi there.
I brought it.
Oh, très bien!
Chloe-senpai.
It wasn't cold out?
That's a beautiful tree.
Also,
it smells like butter in here.
It's such a pleasant smell.
We're going to bake croquembouche, panettone, and galette.
I guess I get to be the taste-tester.
You're so silly, Mochizuki-san.
Other countries have so many different kinds of sweets.
I guess Japan has ohagi.
I didn't like ohagi at first.
I couldn't get over the beans being sweet,
but I like them now.
Papa?
Hello,
Papa?
What's the matter?
I'm with my friends right now.
What?!
You're coming here?
Really?
Okay...
What's wrong?
My papa's coming here.
What?!
No way. Why?
Is he going to take you back home?!
When?
He's not going to take you back right away, right?
We want to have the party tomorrow for you.
What should we do?
Everyone, calm down.
Yeah, calm down.
We should talk to him first.
Y-You're right.
Even if it's awkward,
Chloe-san's dad will be a valued guest.
We should welcome him with all our hearts.
You always know what to do, Sasahara-senpai!
Hey, let's get him something special to drink to welcome him.
What should we do?
Do we have something?
Sasahara-senpai, could you stand near the door?
If you could greet him first...
Papa!
My sweet little girl.
Let me see you.
You look like you've been well.
Let me introduce you.
This is my father.
I appreciate you all taking care of Chloe.
Thank you for your letter and movie, as well.
Chloe has such good friends.
Um, why does Chloe-senpai have to go home?
S-Sakurai-san...
We want to stay with Chloe-chan!
Please let her stay!
Everyone, thank you for caring so much for Chloe.
But as her father,
I'm worried about Chloe living on her own.
With all due respect, she has us.
She won't be alone.
Kokomi-chan is right.
What is it that makes you worry?
Seiou Academy is a safe place, and a great environment.
I'm a transfer student, as well, but I'm safe here.
Being hit.
Huh?
I've never heard of corporal punishment at Seiou.
108 times.
When New Year's comes, they start selling weapons on the street corners.
You have to eat things that could kill you, too.
Did you tell your dad that, Chloe-senpai?
Oui, it's all true...
Wait, could you explain everything to us from the beginning?
What does he mean about being hit?
To eliminate wicked feelings...
Wait... 108 times?
You mean the Buddhist New Year's bells?
Huh?
Yes, that!
But you're not the one getting hit...
What's the weapon thing about, then?
Magical arrows to keep evil away!
You mean the hamaya?
And you put rope and bamboo spears in front of your homes to keep demons out!
You mean shimenawa and kadomatsu, the New Year's decorations, right?
Those aren't technically weapons...
And there's this "mochi" thing that could kill you if you eat it!
They're so good that no one would ever refuse one.
Do you understand now?
Of course her parents would be worried about her.
We understand.
May we clarify the information that Chloe-san has given you?
Café Cosmos
How can this be?!
Then, there's no danger?
That's right.
For example, this is a fève, a figurine that you put in a king cake.
Chloe lent it to me.
Just think of it as having Chloe
eat one of those cakes with this in it.
I see.
So what she said was not wrong, but not exactly right.
Everyone, it seems I didn't fully understand the situation.
Papa?
Chloe,
it seems that you have not yet fully grasped Japanese culture.
Oui...
You should stay here longer and study.
Papa...
So...
Does that mean Chloe-san doesn't have to leave?
Yes. In fact, I cannot take her away now.
Yay!
Papa... I can stay in Japan?!
Oui.
Papa!
Café Cosmos
Okay, everyone look forward to the party tomorrow.
Remember, no being late.
Of course.
Everyone, make sure you dress up.
Right!
Oui!
Sneg!
It's snowing!
Preview
Kokomi-san, did you write your New Year's cards?
Yes, I've finished them.
Très bien!
Everyone, the next episode is the last.
One, two...
Episode 12: Girlfriend xxx
Girlfriend!