(Intentionally added ... after See)
Did you see it last night?
I did, I did! It was so interesting, I can't believe it!
The secret lies within the midriff-baring outfit
The heart-shaped pendant is a secret item
Clumsy Girl Aki-chan, huh?
Yuuto-san!
Good morning, Yuuto-san!
G-Good morning, Nogizaka—
Er... Um...
Haruka...
Yes, good morning!
So, you walk to school...
I was sure you went by car.
No, I don't because I live nearby.
Besides, walking is good for your health.
Well, that's true...
Who the hell is that?
Who the heck?
Ayase Yuuto!
Dammit...
Unforgivable. Unforgivable. Unforgivable...
Hey, Yuuto-san, what were you looking at on your phone before?
Oh, here...
It's the official Clusmy Girl Aki-chan website!
I wanted to know more about the anime you like.
Really?!
That makes me glad!
Oh, this is Useless Girl Megu-chan. She’s Aki-chan’s rival.
Haruka!
Ayase Yuuto, unforgivable...
A-Anyway, run for it!
Y-Yes!
They're getting away!
No! Nogizaka-san!
Get them!
「It's My First Time...」
T-That was close...
I'm sorry... I got a bit too excited.
It's a secret that you're into Akiba culture, right?
Yes, that’s a secret between you and me.
Hey, Yuuto-san?
E-Er... Um...
Are you free this Sunday?
I don't really have anything planned...
I-In that case...
W-W-Would you...
Would you like to go out with me?
D-Do you mean like ad-date?
Nooo! That's not it!
I-It's not really a date!
I-I just have something that I'd like to buy!
I'd be really glad if you could come with me!
Er... Um...
I think that's exactly what a date is...
Okay, I'll go.
R-Really?
Th-Thank you!
Since it’s my first time, I wouldn't feel safe going there alone.
I wasn't sure what to do if you had declined…
By yourself? Does that mean you’re shopping at…
Yes! At Akihabara!
A-Akihabara… That place is…
It's heavy...
All right, Yuuto, I'm going to check out a few more stores!
W-Wait a minute, Nobunaga! What about all this?
There are some really rare books in there!
Be careful taking it back home!
I-I'm never coming to this Akihabara place again!
I haven’t come back since then.
Oh, Yuuto-san!
Hey.
I’m sorry, did I keep you waiting?
Nope, I just got here.
Really? That's great.
Akihabara Station is very confusing, isn't it?
Yuuto-san?
I-If you keep staring at me like that, it makes me...
O-Oh, S-Sorry...
It's just that...
What wrong with that guy?
They don't match at all.
Isn't she a voice actress?
E-Er… Should we go buy your stuff?
Okay!
Let's go shopping!
What's this?
It’s a shopping guide.
Guide?
Yes! This shows our destination and the path I want to take there!
It took me three hours to make!
Let’s go here, then here… and then here…
And here, too!
And here’s our final objective!
PDS?
Yes, it's the Portable Dream Station, a new portable game console that I really, really want.
I see.
By the way, what's this? A bear?
That's not it.
It's a cat.
What? Hey, yeah!
It's a cat, isn't it! A cat!
Um… What do you think of my cat?
Although I’m ashamed to be so proud of it, this is some of my best work!
Well...
Yeah, I think the drawing has some great impact.
Really?! Yay, I'm so happy!
This is the first time I’ve shown this to anyone!
R-Really?
And here I was, thinking that Haruka is amazingly perfect at everything…
But it seems she's not so good at drawing, huh?
Clumsy, clumsy!
What?
Who’s more reliable between Clumsy Girl and Hopeless Girl?
You aren't going to buy the PDS first?
No, because if I were to buy it now, this trip would come to an end.
It would be such a waste when we're out to go shopping.
Besides, I’d like to leave the best for last.
Then, first up is this store, Tora no Ana.
Sign: Akihabara Main store
This is the first time I’ve seen so many doujinshi in one place!
Doujinshi?
Yes.
Like this one, some fans take anime and manga characters as a starting point…
New
Adults only
…and use them to create their own manga.
Ah... Ah...
Ah...
Uh Urgh...
Oh my...
Hey, are you all right?
Y-Yes...
H-Hold on a second, Yuuto-san.
This place is called Animate.
Wow... There are so many anime goods here!
I've always wanted to come here at least once.
This is so cute!
So is this!
And this too!
Well then, let's head to our next stop.
What? You aren't buying anything?
Nope.
It should be just ahead...
That's—
So cute!
So good...
Sign: Starts Summer 2008.
Take a look, Yuuto-san. Aren't they cute?
Just looking at this cute stuff makes you feel happy, doesn't it?
Y-Yeah... Why don't you buy it if you like it so much?
I'd like to, but I don’t have enough money.
My dad is really strict...
I don’t get any pocket money for this sort of thing.
I brought all of the money that I’ve saved up, just for this day.
Thanks to that, my piggy was taken up to the heavens.
Piggy?
Sign: Starts Summer 2008.
But it's okay. I'm happy just being able to look at them.
I see.
Hey, Haruka… What got you interested in Akiba culture in the first place?
Well...
It's been about five or six years since then...
My dad had scolded me, so I ran to the park and cried.
Then, I was given a book by a boy I didn't know.
By any chance, was that book...
Yes, it was the first issue of Innocent Smile.
I’d never read anything like that book before...
...and before I knew it, I was hooked.
Before long, I forgot all about being scolded by my father.
I see.
Manga and anime are great, aren't they?
Hey, Yuuto!
Hey!
N-Nobunaga?!
Sign: Starts Summer 2008.
This is bad!
Sorry, Haruka. Can you hide here for a moment?
Hey.
Yuuto in Akihabara? This is a rare sight.
Have you finally embraced your otaku spirit?
Don’t you know! It’s all your fault that I…
Wait, talking about that now won’t help…
Anyway, what are you doing here?
What a stupid question! If you talk about Akiba, you talk about me—
And if you talk about me, you talk about Akiba!
There's gonna be a DVD release event over at Soft One later today.
R-Really?!
Then don't waste time chatting here. You should go!
Yeah, but I still have time.
No, no! If you waste your time here, you won’t find yourself a good spot!
Hurry up, go!
Yeah, that's true. Later!
Say hello to your girlfriend for me.
Okay! Huh?
Sorry. Did I keep you waiting, Haruka?
Haruka?
Huh, Haruka?! She's gone?!
Haruka?!
Haruka...
Where did Haruka go?
That hurt...
Hey! What are you doing?
Er, I’m trying to find someone.
Um... Are you okay?
What's the matter?
Jeez! There isn't anyone down there, you idiot!
Running through a crowd, that’s just ridiculous.
I-It's not like I meant to.
Well... Sorry. My bad.
Um… I’m looking for a girl who looks pretty well-off.
What's that? You lost your girlfriend?
T-That's not it!
We're friends! Just friends!
Really now?
But, do you perhaps wish that she was your girlfriend?
I-It's not like that.
Come on, don't be shy.
I saw a girl who fits that description just now.
Really?
Yeah, just over there in that alley.
Got it! Thanks!
Working hard, aren't you?
Haru—!
Damn it!
Haruka!
Oh, Yuuto-san.
Are you all right, Haruka?
What's with these guys?
Wait, you've misunderstood, Yuuto-san.
These people seem to be lost.
They were having trouble because they don’t speak Japanese, so I’m helping them find their way.
Hey, Miss, could this guy be your boyfriend?
No, we're just friends.
Looks like he thought you guys were thugs or something.
Looks like it. Bye, boy.
Thank you, young lady.
Thank you.
You’re welcome. Nice meeting you all.
As expected from Haruka... So amazing...
I'm sorry, Yuuto. I didn't say anything before I left.
It's fine.
Anyway, where are we headed next?
Actually, we're already here!
Akihabara GACHAPON Hall
The Gachapon Hall?
Akihabara GACHAPON Hall
Wow... This is amazing!
Yeah.
It's Aki-chan!
Want to try it?
Try it?
Yeah, capsules are cheap.
But... Well...
It's my first time...
Well, if it's Haruka...
Um... It's my first time...
...seeing them... and touching them...
So, how would I put it...
It would be my first time doing it?
F-Fir—
W-W-Well, that's true, but...
Anyway, give it a try.
Don't worry, it's easy! Don't be afraid!
You're probably right.
I got it! I'll give it a try.
I'll get it this time!
No good again.
Once more!
I'm just not getting the one I want...
Lost again...
It's definitely this one!
Aw, it's the same one.
Come on, I have to get this one right!
Hey, Haruka-san?
I know.
For capsules only.
Please do not put empty cans and bottles in here.
I'll get it this time!
Well, capsule toys are really based on sheer luck.
Moving along, we're going to the @home Café for lunch, right?
Yes, that's right. That's the next place.
Yes, yes! Let’s cheer up and get going!
It looks like a really normal store...
Yuuto-san, the menu is really cute, have a look!
I see, that's quite cute indeed.
Master, Milady, may I take your order?
Yeah, just a moment please.
Could this place be...?
Is something wrong, Master?
Master?
Just as I thought...
Why didn't I notice anything when I went inside?
Huh? Haruka? Haruka?
Wow! That's unbelievable!
It's so cute!
Come on, your boyfriend is waiting!
Haruka? W-Why?
U-Um...
The maids wanted me to try it on no matter what...
Don't stare at me like that...
It's embarrassing...
S-Sorry...
Come on now, boyfriend, you have to praise her in times like these — tell her how cute she looks!
Y-You're cute... Hang on, I'm not her boyfriend!
Don't be scared! Come on, get closer!
All right, I'm taking a picture!
Okay, look right here!
Ready? Moe moe smile!
These are really nice and pretty.
It was embarrassing.
But, actually, it was really fun...
We were even able to get some pictures.
I guess you're right.
Um, Yuuto-san?
Right, let's start today's main event.
Yes! The Portable Dream Station!
Let's go!
Next shipment unknown.
Sold out for today
It's sold out?
Yes... I'm sorry, but they were all gone before noon.
Everywhere?
Yes, you'll need to wait until we restock.
I didn't see that coming. We can't do anything about that.
Haruka?!
Are you okay, Haruka?
I...
Can you stand up?
Yes, I'm okay...
Thank goodness.
Haruka?
Huh? I...
Haruka, hold on for a second.
Y—
Y-Yuuto-san?
Let's go.
Yuuto-san...
Man, it's so hot...
I really am hopeless, aren't I...
I didn’t achieve what I set out to do today, and I brought so much trouble to Yuuto-san…
I'm useless, just as useless as Useless Girl Megu-chan...
I shouldn't have even come if it were going to turn out like this.
You’re probably thinking the same thing too, right?
No way!
I had a lot of fun!
I got to hang out with you for the whole day,
I got to see a lot of stuff. It was really fun!
Yuuto-san...
Besides, here...
This can be another secret between the two of us.
Yuuto-san...
T–Thank you...
I-I had a lot of fun too.
I was able to hang out with you, and I had a really great time.
But, I dragged you around everywhere...
That's why...
Come on, enough crying.
Yes...
Wait... I feel like something like this happened before.
Seriously, who could it be?
Ruko Ayase
Come back right now!
I'm starving!
I want to eat crab!
Sorry, but I've been ordered to return home.
It's all right.
And, thank you.
I feel much better, thanks to you.
Really?
Yes, let’s go back to the train station now.
Hey, Haru—
I-It...
It hurts...
Sign: Beware of Suspicious People
T-That's mean!
How can you laugh at other people’s misfortune?
N-No...
I'm not laughing... I'm not...
You are! You’re laughing really hard, too!
No, but wait... Haruka...
You meanie, you meanie!
Sorry, sorry!
Come on, stop laughing!
Hey, Haruka. Look at that.
Want to give it one last try?
I’ll pay for it to apologize for laughing at you.
Really?
T-This! This pose!
It's Clusmy Girl Aki-chan's signature pose!
That?
I'll make sure to treasure this!
This?
This pose is so cute! I love it!
Besides, Yuuto-san bought it for me.
That alone makes it a really, really important treasure for me!
Er... Um...
How should I put it...
L-Let’s come back next time to get the PDS!
Really?
Okay! Absolutely!
Let's return again... to Akihabara!
Next Time
「I'm Finished...」
Ayase Yuuto visits the Nogizaka residence...
Is this the farewell song to everyday life...
Or is it a new era, born in light of being played with by maids?
Next episode, "I'm Finished".
You will see the tears of time.
W-What? What about my line?!