Summer Vacation
That's a good boy, Vajra Mark II.
You sure love melon rinds, don't ya?
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Where'd you go in this inferno?
Nowhere.
Oh, okay.
You never get tired of watching that thing day after day, huh?
Day after day?
Oh crap, Chiaki.
I just had a terrifying epiphany.
What?
You ready?
In one week, summer vacation will be over.
How could you not have realized that sooner, you moron?
Aren't there things that should be done before summer ends?
Like that neat pile of homework that's been sitting undisturbed on your desk since the start of summer?
I bet you finished all your homework already. Good for you.
I bet you did every single thing on your assignment list as soon as summer vaction started.
Personal Goal:
Back hip circle
That's enough about homework! No more!
Chiaki, if there's one place we still need to go this summer, it's...
The beach!
Uchida!
Yes, ma'am!
When I say "blue sea," you say...
Blue sky!
When I say "blue sky," you say...
The sun!
When I say "the sun," you say...
Space!
Oh man, we even made it to space?
We can go anywhere!
Yay!
It may be the end of August, but this is perfect beach weather.
Guess the beach's been waiting for us.
What's wrong, Chiaki?
We're going in!
This was the one thing we had left.
Shouldn't you look more excited?
Aren't you having fun?
No, that's not it.
I can't swim very well,
so I need great resolve to enter the water.
That's why I'm focusing my thoughts.
I see.
But, Chiaki,
if you just stand there frowning, people are gonna wonder what's up.
That'd be bad.
What should I do?
Form before function.
We'll make it look like you're excited to be at the beach.
All right. You look way more excited for the beach now.
I guess so.
Now to focus my thoughts.
What're you doing, Chiaki?
Huh?
You can't do that.
Someone who's so excited to be at the beach shouldn't just stand around doing nothing.
You need to dive into the water right away!
Let go!
I need to steel myself!
Kana, they misunderstood.
My appearance was too at odds with my intentions.
What a pickle.
Let's make it look like you're not ready to hop in yet.
There we go.
If you're sitting down with clothes on—
Hey, Chiaki, what're you doing?
Take that off and get in the water already!
Come on, let's go!
No, no, no.
They got even more concerned and took it off me right away.
A real briny one.
I got it.
If you're focusing your thoughts, you should strike a pose to show it.
Oh!
Kana, they're staring at me.
They're probably wondering what you're doing.
Knowing I'm being stared at is too distracting.
I can't focus my thoughts like this.
I'll keep them busy, so work up that resolve quick.
Okay.
Aren't you going to hop in, Chiaki?
Haruka-neesama.
I'll go in a bit.
Is that so?
Well, I'm going to hop in now.
I must hop in.
That's...
the someone-who's-ready-to-hop-in pose!
Sheesh, it's salty.
Why don't we balance it out with something sweet?
I want shaved ice!
Me too!
Why don't we hop out for some?
Shaved ice!
Would you like to have some shaved ice with us?
That's the someone-who-wants-shaved-ice pose...
Tide-o-dis
Haruka, what kind of pose is that?
The someone-with-a-shaved-ice-brain-freeze pose...
The someone-who's-totally-full pose...
The someone-who-hates-you pose?
No,
I just wanted you to tell me if my tongue had changed colors from the syrup.
Oh, right.
As far as hating you goes, we can answer that some other day.
Can't you just say you like me?!
What's wrong?
Oh, I got it!
That's the someone-who-wants-seconds pose!
No!
This is the someone-who-just-wishes- their-homework-was-done pose!
Here's the someone-who- doesn't-want-to-be-reminded pose!
Oh, you guys haven't finished your homework yet?
Chiaki finished hers a long time ago.
Seriously, Chiaki?
You finished it all?
Including your personal goal?
Personal goal?
If I recall correctly, your personal goal was...
Personal Goal:
Back hip circle
Back hip circle.
Tide-o-dis
Man, still no end in sight...
And I've only got three days left too.
I need a plan.
This is all because you wanted to spend the rest of your summer having fun.
You moron.
What about you?
Can you do a back hip circle yet?
If you can't do a back hip circle, then you can't say you've finished your homework.
Chiaki, could you run an errand for me?
Of course, Haruka-neesama.
I'll do it.
I need a change of pace every so often.
A change of pace?
If you want a change, try studying for a bit.
Thanks, Chiaki.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
Thanks.
Hm?
What's up, Chiaki?
Nothing.
Hey, Chiaki, where'd you put Vajra Mark II?
Huh? I didn't do anything.
It ran away on its own.
Are you saying that Vajra Mark II flipped the lid and flew off by himself?!
I never taught him that trick!
Like I care!
I bet it got sick of only getting melon rinds from you!
What'd you say?!
I bet it got picked up by a rich family and is eating proper, juicy melons as we speak!
Hey, I put some of that melon syrup they use for shaved ice on the rinds sometimes!
Now I know just how desperate Vajra Mark II was to get away from you!
Where'd you go, Vajra Mark II?
Chiaki! You'll pay for this!
I'm never gonna talk to you again!
What? You dare doubt me?!
Like I'd believe that he could just flip up the lid and fly off! He's a rhino beetle!
Hey now, Kana, Chiaki. No fighting.
Haruka-neesama...
Vajra Mark II...
Kana, I really didn't do it.
Hmph.
What's wrong, Chiaki?
I didn't let it loose.
I know.
Minami
Hey, what's that black thing?
I caught a rhino beetle!
We can keep it, right?
No.
Who'll take care of it when you lose interest?
I won't lose interest!
I even gave it a name!
Don't you want to live here, Natsuki?
Who are you talking to?
I'm over here.
Oh, hey, Natsuki, you hungry?
Oh, right. I forgot.
Today's snack is a melon we got as a present.
Huh? There's a piece missing from mine.
That piece is right here.
Hey! Why do you have it?
It's for that rhino beetle.
Caring for a living creature means feeding it from your own—
I was gonna do that anyway!
You like that, Natsuki?
Hiya! I'm here to hang out!
Oh, Mako-chan.
You look relaxed.
What do you mean?
If you're still taking it easy at this time of year,
then you must be all done with your homework, right?
Homework?
You're not?
Don't think you're better than me just 'cause you're doing your homework!
Hey, I didn't mean it like—
I bet you're thinking I can't do my homework!
No, I'm not really—
Just you watch!
They say I can do things if I try!
What'd he come here to do?
Kana, don't just guess.
Huh? You saying your answer's right?
I think so.
If you're that sure, I'll check your answer for you!
Huh?
Kana, if you want her to show you, ask properly.
This is the someone-who's- begging-you-to-let-them-see pose.
I guess I could.
Don't spoil Kana.
Oh, Chiaki-chan, are you done with your homework?
Of course.
Don't let her fool you, Fujioka.
She's still got homework left.
Huh?
Don't listen to that dead weight, Fujioka.
They say I can do things if I try, Fujioka.
Y-Yeah...
I think you can do things if you try.
Right?
If you've got any questions, just ask this go-getter right here!
I'll give you answers you can take to the bank!
Okay, can I ask a question, then?
Is there anything in here?
It's still there in my heart.
Maybe I shouldn't have asked?
You can ask anything but that.
Just forget about it and get back to your homework.
You look kinda down, Haruka.
Summer worn you out?
No, I'm okay.
Did something happen?
I was just thinking that Kana and Chiaki don't look like their usual selves.
They look like the type that'd perk right up if they had something nice to eat.
Oh! This parfait looks good!
If only everyone in the world were as simple as you, Maki-senpai.
What'd you say?!
Something nice, huh?
Atsuko-senpai, you still haven't decided?
Minami
Huh?
I took my eyes off him for one second, and now Natsuki's gone!
Maybe it escaped?
Did you lock the lid?
Maybe it didn't like being cramped up in there?
Natsuki!
Take care of yourself!
Quiet!
I'm already doing that.
Not you!
Huh?
You're getting there!
I think you need to pull your body a little closer to the bar.
My hands hurt...
Let's call it a day.
You worked really hard.
But summer vacation ends tomorrow...
Don't worry.
You're almost there.
You'll do one tomorrow. I know it.
Okay.
Kana?
Still asleep?
Morning...
Is that you, Vajra Mark II?
Vajra Mark II!
I was able to do a back hip circle!
That's great, Chiaki!
I wish you could've seen me defy gravity like a crazed carp!
Chiaki.
Vajra Mark II?
I'm sorry, Chiaki.
You didn't let him loose.
I shouldn't have doubted you.
W-Well, I'm in a good mood today from achieving my goal,
so I'll forgive you.
Oh, right! Chiaki, you said you can do a back hip circle now?
Yeah. I'm sad you didn't get to see it.
Okay! Let's go to the park, and you can show me!
You got it, you moron!
I did it once, and I can do it again!
Watch me as I defy gravity like a slender salmon!
I want to go see too,
but I should get ready to celebrate.
Huh? Celebrate?
All right! Let's throw a party to commemorate your back hip circle!
No, it's not that big of a—
Kana, take the camera with you.
You got it, Haruka!
Today'll be Back Hip Circle Day.
Back Hip Circle Day?! It's not that big—
We'll need to call Chiaki's friends over every year for a huge party!
Don't! That's embarrassing!
Th-This is horrible.
Now, let's see you defy gravity like a daring dragon!
Hey, Kana, if I can't do a back hip circle now,
does that make me a liar who deserves no celebration?
Huh?
Of course.
You can kiss your party goodbye.
Wait, does that mean I'd have to kiss my dinner goodbye too?!
Don't ask me!
Chiaki, you gotta do it!
You can do it!
You can do it in one try!
In one try?
I didn't hear about this rule!
One try, Chiaki!
It's all in your hands!
You can do it!
I believe in you!
Congratulations, Chiaki!
Congratulations!
Good job, Chiaki!
It's Back Hip Circle Day!
It's party time!
Good job! You worked really hard!
Congratulations! I brought deluxe sushi!
Congratulations, Chiaki!
So... she failed.
Naturally, that means no party.
But I've already started making dinner...
It's because you laid on the pressure.
Man, you just can't handle pressure.
I did it!
I did it just like Fujioka said!
Wait a second...
Maybe the time you pulled it off was just a dream?
Don't say that!
Now I'm doubting myself!
Please, give me one more chance!
You'll do it this time!
So let's make dinner a pre-party!
Oh, I see!
That's a great idea!
It's party time!
This delicious meal is bringing strength back to my body.
Me too!
I feel like I can do it now!
All right! Let's go!
What's wrong, Chiaki?
My stomach's too full. I can't lift myself.
Oh, my.
All right! Let's go jog it down!
Yeah!
Have fun.
What's wrong, Chiaki?
I'm too tired to lift myself.
Oh dear.
How about a quick rest?
Looks like it's not going to be Back Hip Circle Day.
But it'll be We Made Up Day, and isn't that enough?
I hope she can do it tomorrow.
That way, we can have a party tomorrow too!
hikari no frame ni
All our memories
osamari kirenai
Can't fit inside
omoide tachi ga
Any glittering frame
hashagu kara setsunakute
They run around so fast, it's a shame
daiji na kimochi wo
The night sky, so beautiful
kakishirusu you ni
Almost like it's trying to show
miageta yozora kirei
What feelings really matter
hoshi no matataki
So I wished upon a star
negai nokkaseta
As it twinkled in the sky
kirakira yume wo terashiteku
Lighting the way to reach our dreams
todoku yasashisa wa
The kindness you show me
itsumo yuuki wo kureta
Always gives me so much strength
kudaranai hanashi mo motto shitai
Even talking about random things is so much fun
kyou mo ashita mo zutto sannin de
Today, tomorrow, always, the three of us
osoroi no egao de sugoseta nara
If we can spend our days smiling together
kakegae no nai kono basho ga
This place will be the only place for us
takaramono ni natteyuku
And something that we always hold dear
If only everyone in the world were as simple as you, Maki-senpai.
What'd you say?!
Atsuko-senpai, you still haven't decided?
Oh, sorry.
Atsuko's really indecisive.
She usually just orders whatever Haruka or I get.
Really?
You can't do that!
You gotta make up your own mind,
and stick with it!
Y-Yeah. I need to decide things for myself...
Now, now, Hitomi. Don't rush her—
You wanna know what they ordered?
Next thing, you'll wanna know what their boyfriends are like,
and then if they start hitting on you, you'll be like,
"Huh? Maybe I'll go with him."
"I know this is wrong, but I'll go with him."
That's bound to happen! I know it!
No way! That can't happen!
Well, we don't have any right now...
Excuse me! We'd like to order!
Wait! I haven't decided yet!
Well, decide before the waiter gets here, then!
U-Uh...
T minus five meters.
Four meters.
Three meters.
Two meters.
One meter.
He's here!
I'd like this, please!
One big steak meal?
Y-Yes!
You went big there.
She just pointed at something random, didn't she?
I made a decision...
all by myself!
Hitomi!
Atsuko-senpai!
What on Earth's this?
But guys have to be decisive, right?
What about patience, though?
That's important too!
There's a lot to think about, huh?
And what about tolerance?
That's important too!
Huh? Atsuko-senpai, that's not what you ordered, is it?
Yeah, looks like they got it wrong.
But I was thinking maybe this is okay.
You can't do that!
If you give in that easily, the next time someone you don't care for starts hitting on you, you'll be like,
"Huh? Maybe I'll go with him."
"He's not what I wanted, but I'll go with him."
That's bound to happen! I can see it now!
Excuse me! Waiter!
How can I be of service?
Here he is!
Now, stick to your decision!
O-Okay...
Um...
I'm okay with this, but...
I mean, I really am happy with this, but...
But still...
I decided to have a big steak meal!
I want to eat a steak meal!
Hitomi!
Atsuko-senpai!
Thank you.
You okay?
Yeah. It was my decision to eat it.
Burgers
Right away, sir!
What would you like to drink with that meal?
A soda.
No, wait.
Yes, a soda.