Book: Comic Market 74 Catalog
Morning, Nobunaga.
Morning.
What's that you're reading so early? You're really into it...
It's the Summer Comiket catalog.
It's really important to get to know all the circles beforehand.
That alone determines 80% of your performance at Summer Comiket.
Is it really that important?
It's pretty much the biggest event for us.
You going, Yuuto?
No, I don't think—
Watch out!
That's why I'm running late.
Why aren't you bumping into anyone...
A-Are you okay?
O-Ouch...
Come on, don't just stop all of a sudden...
Huh?
Seriously, I never thought we would actually meet for a third time...
You must be doing it on purpose.
There's no way that's true!
Come to think of it, your uniform...
Oh, this?
Blackboard: Amamiya Shiina
My name is Amamiya Shiina.
I'm transferring here at this time due to my parents.
However, I'll try my best to make sure you guys don't forget me over the summer.
It's a chick!
It's a new age!
Exciting!
Pleasure!
Amamiya-san's seat is right there, next to Ayase-kun's.
Okay!
There really is some sort of destiny between us.
Anyway, nice to meet you, Ayase-kun!
Just call me Yuuto.
Yuuto, huh? Then, why don't you call me Shiina?
「If You Look At Me Like That...」
Yuuto-san, do you know Amamiya-san?
Well, it's not like we know each other...
Yuuto-san, what's wrong?
What? N-Nothing!
Amamiya-san, what are your hobbies and skills?!
What about your three sizes?!
Do you believe in fateful encounters?!
What's with these stupid questions all of a sudden?
But...
Sorry, Amamiya-san.
No, don't worry about it.
One of my hobbies is karaoke.
I'm good at piano and naginata.
And my three sizes are...
...a secret!
As for fateful encounters...
I wonder...
U-Um...
...but was soundly beaten miserably.
Amamiya-san, please translate this English passage.
Sure.
Mr. Watanabe spent a lot of money to hire some superior players,
But was soundly beaten in the end.
Yes, that is correct.
Bloomers...
Yeah, it must be bloomers...
It absolutely has to be bloomers...
What are you talking about?
Pass! Pass!
It's delicious!
You're good at everything!
You're amazing, Shiina-chan!
Not at all...
That's funny! And after that?
It just kept rising and rising!
It was pretty dangerous!
She's managed to get herself pretty used to the class.
No one will forget about Shiina over the summer break if she's like this.
I agree.
Really?!
Are you really the one and only Nogizaka Haruka-san?
Yes.
I can't believe it!
You know Haruka?
What do you mean, "Do I know her?"
There isn't a single pianist that doesn't know who Nogizaka Haruka is!
She was the Japanese representative for the Vienna International Piano contest,
and won two years in a row!
That means...
The best in the world is...
...Haruka?
I've idolized you ever since I heard you play in the competition!
I can't believe I've transferred into the same school as you, let alone the same class!
That has to be destiny, right?
I think so too!
It's a pleasure to meet you, Nogizaka-san.
Same here, nice to meet you.
So, our swimming tournament is next week.
Swimming festival
Let's all pick which events we'll participate in.
Everyone needs to take part in at least one event.
How can that be...
By the way, your teacher bought herself a new swimsuit!
If I wear that, it will be dangerous for you boys!
Misconduct...
Men's Freestyle 100m
Women's Freestyle 100m
Men's Breaststroke 100m
What should I do...
Shiina-chan!
We're going to swim in the relay, why don't you join us?
You're great at basketball, so you must be good at swimming!
We're going to win! Come on, let's do it!
All right then...
All right! It's decided!
Let's work on it!
You joined the relay even though you're not good at swimming?
Yeah... I'm okay with the other stuff...
But since I lived in Hokkaido, swimming isn't my forte...
But, we have to participate in at least one event...
So even if I can't swim, I still have be ready...
Being ready for it isn't enough...
Well, yeah...
It's not like I mind people laughing at my not being able to swim...
But if it causes trouble for the others, then I'd feel really bad...
In that case, why don't we ask the teacher to let you practice in the school's swimming pool?
Oh, yeah! Just say it's to practice for the swimming tournament.
Yes! We'll help too, let's work on it together!
It's fine, it's fine! Having you guys to take care of me is a bit too much...
Don't mention it, we're here to help after all.
We won't tell anyone else either, so let's practice together.
Yeah!
Yuuto... Nogizaka-san...
Thank you! I'll work hard!
I'll definitely try my best!
Sorry for the wait!
Please lend me your guidance, coach.
U-Um... If you look at me like that...
Sorry! Then, let's get started with the warm-ups first!
Yes!
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 ,7, 8.
But, isn't it great?
2, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
They're letting us use the pool, even though it's the weekend.
Yes, and the weather is perfect too!
Come on, stretch your legs out further.
You won't get yourself anywhere if you keep your knees bent.
Yes!
Yeah, that's it.
Yuu-kun, you guys working hard?
Yukari-sensei...
Since it's bad to leave students unattended,
your teacher's here to supervise you guys.
All right, lookie, lookie! It's a new swimsuit!
Do ~ You ~ Love ~ It?
Haruka-sama~! Yuuto-sama~!
Preparations for lunch are complete.
Nanami-san?
Hazuki-san!
Why are you here?
We heard you two were going out of your way to help a friend!
So we rushed over to help!
It looks to me like you are just trying to have fun though...
That's not it. Right, Hazuki-san?
It's our duty.
Well, well, does it even matter?
Don't worry about the details.
We won't get in your way anyway.
Mika?!
Go!
You're here to have fun after all.
You want some of this too, Yuuto?
Even Ruko...
I'm sorry that my sister and the others are such a bother...
Same goes for my stupid sister...
Nope, it's not a big deal.
But, you two are quite hilarious, don't you think?
W-Well, let's leave them alone and practice on our own.
Stretch out your arm further when you do the strokes.
Like this!
S-Sorry about that!
You're so mean, Onii-san...
Using pool accidents as an excuse for abusing my body...
I-I didn't mean to do that!
But... If it's you, Onii-san...
It's ~ Fine ~ With ~ Me ~
No! It's not fine!
It's just a joke.
But that's what makes you cute, Onee-chan!
Right, Onii-san?
Mika!
Yeah, tighten the gap like that.
Y-Yuuto-san!
Hazuki-san! Over here!
Like they said! It's not over here!
Yuu-kun... You should play with your teacher some time.
There's not enough meat and beer!
Hurry up and get me more, Yuuto!
They're calling you.
Ignore it.
This is nice.
You can practice like this, too.
Seriously, I don't care any more.
I'm having fun though, thanks everyone!
Isn't Amamiya-san a great person?
Yeah.
That's right! Keep it up!
All right! Here I go!
So, tomorrow's finally the big swimming competition!
Everyone, keep it up!
If you win, I'll reward with something that'll make you feel really good!
More misconduct!
Then, let's get started.
Ready, set...
Go!
All right, that looks good.
Go, go!
Keep it up!
Go for it!
Just a little further!
Keep going!
Amamiya-san!
Shiina!
All right!
Beautiful!
Yay! Yay! Yay!
I did it!
You got it, Shiina.
Congratulations.
Yuuto! Nogizaka-san!
Thank you!
Whoa!
Yuuto-san!
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Still, I didn't expect the two of you to fall in together.
Bye! Thanks for the help today!
I'll definitely do my best tomorrow!
Then, see you tomorrow!
Yes, see you tomorrow!
Come on, Onii-san...
You should be taking Onee-chan home...
Yeah...
Meanie...
Huh? But I can go home by myself.
That's not it!
Guys should take girls home at times like this.
Um...
Then isn't that why Yuuto-san is taking Amamiya-san home?
Forget it. You're such an airhead...
Everyone, give it your best!
Wow! So amazing!
Right there!
Go for it!
Shiina?
Yuuto...
What's the matter? You nervous?
Yeah... Although I was doing fine yesterday...
I'm not sure how I'll do in the real thing.
It's fine! Just swim the way you practiced!
It's just like riding a bike.
Once you're able to do it, you never forget.
If it's you, Shiina, then it'll be okay!
This is an announcement.
Students participating in the second year girl's relay, please gather immediately.
All right. I think I can do it now!
Thanks! I'll head back now!
Go for it.
Sure!
Ready...
Set...
Go! Go!
Ouch... My leg...
Shiina?!
Amamiya-san?
What's wrong?
Her leg cramped?
Shiina-san!
O-Oh no! W-What should I do?!
Y–Yuuto...
Yuu-kun!
Sensei! Get her to the nurse!
Yeah...
Shiina, hang in there!
Shiina! Shiina!
Thinking about it, it's kind of unfortunate.
After you trained so hard...
Yes...
It stopped hurting?
Yes.
Really? Then I'll go back and take a look at the pool.
You should hurry up and change so you don't catch a cold.
Yes...
Bye!
Sensei...
Her leg just cramped.
She didn't swallow any water either, so she'll be fine after a little rest.
But it seems to have been a shock to her, so you should comfort her.
But since it's just the two of you, try not to do anything weird in there.
L-Like I would!
Yo, Shii... na...
M-My bad!
H-Hold on! It's fine.
It doesn't matter...
Well, it's not like it hurts if you see it...
I screwed up... Even though I practiced so hard beforehand...
Even though you and Nogizaka-san were there practicing with me,
after all that, I didn't even get to finish.
Sorry...
Why are you apologizing?
It's not like you did anything wrong.
Yuuto...
But... But...
You already worked very hard, Shiina.
I...
I know that better than anyone else.
That's why... Don't worry about it.
Yuuto...
Amamiya-san!
Are you all right?
Amamiya-san!
It hurts right?
In that case, let us massage your poor leg until you feel better.
There's no need to thank us!
Nagai, Ogawa, Takenami! Get out of here, you three!
Nogizaka-san told us...
...that you practiced really hard because you weren't good at swimming.
We'll win all the remaining matches!
To avenge Amamiya-san!
She's not dead yet!
Thank you, everyone.
All right! Let's get to it, guys!
Nanami-san, I'll leave Amamiya-san to you.
Leave that to me~!
I'll be sure to carefully take her straight back home~!
Hey, it really is fine...
There's no need to worry so much...
Nope. It wouldn't be good if anything happened to you on your way home.
Well, just listen to Haruka today.
Okay...
Thanks...
Hey, Yuuto?
Yeah?
No... It's nothing...
All right, let's go!
I-Is it really okay, especially with Nanami-san's driving style...
Yes! She's really fast!
It's a great help when something comes up suddenly.
Ayase Yuuto...
There really is...
...some destiny between us.
The first semester is finally over.
It feels like a lot has happened.
Yes, but I still had fun.
I made friends with Yuuto.
Same goes here.
Oh, come to think of it, have you prepared for Summer Comiket?
I heard from Nobunaga that it's really tiresome.
Yes. There are a lot of participating circles.
Just checking all of them out is a lot of work.
But when I think about going there, I get really excited.
Oh, I'm going to make a Summer Comiket guide,
so I'll give you that next time.
Guide?!
I-I'm looking forward to it...
Okay!
Um...
Well, about today when you...
...when you saved Amamiya-san,
you looked really cool...
R-Really?
Um...
Haruka!
Yes?
I-If you were drowning, I'd definitely save you too.
Isn't that right?
Yes!
Next Time
「It’s... Summer Comiket」
Haruka is going, as if it's her destiny.
Yuuto lines up in front of the venue.
At the Big Sight, like a burning inferno in space.
It signals the start of Comiket.
Nanatsuiro Drops editor Okahara brings a new age of bishoujo anime.
Next episode, "It's... Summer Comiket"
Let's all watch it!