What should we make?
So, who are you giving it to?
All of my friends.
Thought so. I knew you'd say something like that.
Even between girls, exchanging chocolate is still fun.
Aztec civilization.
Coffee.
Cacao.
Haruka-neesama!
Hmm?
Yes, Chiaki?
Please teach me how to make chocolate.
Sure, why not?
What about you, Kana?
I'll pass.
I'm not really interested in Valentine's.
Someone like you would probably just...
...find a guy with lots of chocolate and take it from him.
What?
What's wrong?
I see!
It's an all-you-can-eat!
H-Hey. That's not what I meant.
Since we're doing it anyway, you should join in too.
Eh? I don't want to...
Receiving is better than giving.
You can't do that.
It's a Matsuri for girls, after all.
Note: Matsuri, means festival in Japanese.
Right, Chiaki?
Eh?
Yeah.
So you should join in, Kana.
Okay?
Omatsuri?
Note: Omatsuri, Great Festival.
Festival...
Festival!
Revenge!
During the Pyjama Festival, Haruka's hospitality was by far greater than mine.
You aren't planning to do something uncalled again, are you?
All right! Let's call everyone over!
It'll be a Valentine's festival!
H-Hey.
Is everyone ready?
Yeah!
Why am I doing this?
What are you saying? You're Mako-chan.
You're a girl aren't you? Valentine's is a festival for girls.
Therefore, you have to participate.
But I'm a...
Oh? So you're not a girl?
It was nice knowing you.
Eh?
Wait!
Wait up!
What is it?
By that you mean...
If I don't, I'm forbidden to come here ever again?
Okay, I'll do it!
I'll put all of my effort into helping out!
Haruka-san.
What should I do?
What kind of chocolate do you want to make?
Umm, let's see.
A cute one!
Okay, well then...
First, we'll break the chocolate down into smaller pieces.
And afterwards we'll make them even finer by chopping them.
Okay!
Say, why am I here?
Because it's a festival.
Are you going to make some for anyone?
Chocolate?
I'm not going to.
How about your brothers?
My brothers?
No way.
What a loner.
I'm...
...a loner?
Oh. She's here.
Oh! We've been waiting for you!
Come on, hurry up!
I'm coming in.
Welcome.
It's getting pretty lively.
Am I...
...really a loner?
Are things going well?
Well, we're managing.
Chiaki, who're you giving it to?
Uchida, who're you giving yours to?
Oh! I haven't really thought about it.
You have no sense of planning, do you?
Yoshino!
Who're you giving your chocolate to?
My father. I made mine yesterday.
What? How boring.
What about you, Kana-chan? Who are you giving yours to?
I'll be the one receiving.
Sorry for making you two help us out.
I don't mind!
Me too.
I have free time after all.
Thanks.
You're in the way. Get out!
What the hell?!
You're so stingy!
Kana-chan is as lively as ever, isn't she?
You've got that right.
Chuu~ Chuu~
Mako-chan, who're you giving your chocolate to?
Uh...
Well... Haruka-san.
No way.
But...
Well...
No freaking way.
Don't be so mean, Chiaki.
I appreciate the thought, but how about you give it to a boy?
Eh?
Do you have anyone like that?
Do you?
Oh? So you do have someone.
Umm... Well...
Ma...
Makoto-kun.
EH?!?!
Oh? So you've met Makoto-kun before?
Uh, yeah. I think so.
I don't mean to be impolite.
But you should just give up on him.
He's a stupid kid.
T-That can't be.
Chocolate sure is tasty.
Are you sure it's okay to eat these? Weren't they saving them?
It's fine, it's fine.
Hey.
Hmm?
Am I really a loner?
What? Were you saying something philosophical?
Well?
Is it going well?
It's all good. All good.
Wow!
Not bad if I say so myself.
Even though it's not mine, I can feel the tension.
Dummy, this is just the beginning.
Where're you going?
The bathroom.
What is this?
It's not melting very well at all.
Huh?
A little more heat.
Just a tiny bit more heat.
Melted chocolate is so tasty.
Hey! What are you doing!?
Kana.
You...
I've finished the taste test.
Get the hell out!
Hmm, well done.
Just continue stirring like that.
Mako-chan, that's amazing!
You'll be quite the bride in the future.
A bride...
Hey! It smells like it's burning.
Ah! What should I do?
Hold on, I'll be right there!
Oh?
Mako-chan?
Touma.
Touma!
Wake up!
What now?
We're out of chocolate.
So what about it?
Go buy some.
Right now.
Why me?
You ate some chocolate, didn't you?
Eh!?
Hurry up and go buy it, idiot!
U-Uh, all right.
Here.
What's up with them?
Geez.
Kana ate some chocolate too!
Hey, Touma!
Oh, Fujioka.
What's up? Going shopping?
Yeah. Kana told me to go buy some chocolate.
Minami did?
Why?
Well, uh, I'm helping them make chocolate.
So they need a guy's help?
In that case, I'll tag along.
No, you can't!
How come?
Because, you know...
She might be giving it to you.
So it wouldn't be good if she saw you, right?
S-See you!
Minami's chocolate...
I'm back from shopping!
You're late, Touma.
I went through a lot of trouble because of you.
Huh?
After they've hardened a bit, we can start adding the decorations.
Is it ready yet?
Not yet, not yet.
I said not yet.
Since we're waiting for it to cool off...
...shall we have some tea?
Yay!
Where's Touma?
Oh, looks like she went home after shopping.
She said she was tired.
She didn't make anything, did she?
Mako-chan went back too.
What a lazy bunch.
Although, I'm pretty lucky to get some of Mako-chan's chocolate.
In the end, was it okay not to give it to Makoto-kun?
Tasty!
She probably realized that he's an idiot.
Haruka, gimme some chocolate!
Sure, after they're ready.
Time for a second pot of tea!
Oh my. Sorry about that.
Are you okay with doing it yourself?
Yes!
By the way Chiaki, who are you giving your chocolate to?
Oh, it's him right?
Our next door neighbour, Fuyuki.
Huh!?
Oh my!
Oh, is that so?
I had no idea.
Like hell I am!
Don't be so shy.
Stop saying such ridiculous things.
Now, now. Who ever you give it to, I'm sure they'll be happy to receive it.
Well, well.
It sure is great to be young.
Yummy!
How is it? Tasty?
I made it especially for you.
Since you're shedding some tears...
You must really like it.
This isn't going so well.
Hey Chiaki, lend me a hand.
Quiet.
Don't talk.
But...
Here, I'll help you!
Umm, Haruka-neesama.
Sorry...
But having you watch me from there is...
Oh, I'm sorry Chiaki.
Take your time.
I'm done!
It looks really pretty.
It looks tasty.
I'm done.
Now, if only there was a boy I could give this to.
You're only an elementary student...
...and you're flirting with guys already.
I don't want to be told that by a chocolate eating idiot.
After he accepts all of the chocolates, he'll have plenty left over.
That leftover chocolate can be given to someone else to make them happy.
I can't wait for Valentine's Day.
Morning, Fujioka!
Morning!
Crap!
I shouldn't be accepting any Giri-Choko today.
Note: Giri-Choko, Obligatory Chocolate; the chocolate given to a boy by a girl on Valentine's Day.
I'll have to return these.
Who gave these to me, though?
Fujioka!
G-Good morning, Minami!
Hey Fujioka, did you get a lot of chocolate?
I didn't get a single one!
Eh?
O-Oh.
Once I see a chance, I'll give Fujioka-kun my chocolate.
I really hope he accepts it.
Huh?
Is she trying to stop anyone from giving Fujioka-kun chocolate?
She's in the way.
Hurry up and move!
How long is she going to stand there?
It seems like he really didn't receive any chocolate.
Hamu-chan!
Look.
It looks tasty doesn't it?
Does Hamu-chan want chocolate?
My chocolate!
It's your fault for giving it to him.
Touma, take this chocolate.
For me?
Yeah! Since you're cooler than the boys.
You really don't have to.
Hey, give me some too.
Here you go.
E-Eh?
I suppose this officially makes you a boy.
Haruka, let me try one of your chocolates.
Anything Haruka makes tastes delicious.
Hosaka-senpai, what are you doing?
I was wondering when would be a good time to give this to her.
What is that?
By using the highest quality chocolate from Belgium...
...I put all my effort into making this cake.
So, what is it for?
To return the favour to Minami Haruka on White Day, of course.
Note: White Day, takes place on March 14. It's the day where men return the favour to the women they receive chocolate from.
Return the favour? But I don't think she'll be giving you any chocolate though.
That might be so.
Today's Valentine's Day isn't going quite as planned.
Hmm...
All right.
Keiko!
Huh?
Who's the most popular person at our school?
Huh?
Hmm.
Probably Ishikawa-senpai.
I see...
I think.
All right! He must have a lot of chocolate, right?
But why do you... She left.
Now is my chance!
Eh?
Do you know where Fujioka-kun ran off to?
He was going around returning chocolates.
Eh?
Maybe he doesn't like chocolate?
No way!
I've brought the printouts for the next class.
Oh? This isn't even your class and you still brought them. Thanks a bunch.
It wasn't much. It was on the way anyway.
Thank you! Here, chocolate for you.
You really don't have to.
I'd like to give you some too.
Eh?
Come on now.
Here.
O-Oh. Okay.
Thank you very much.
Aren't you going to give him your chocolate, Chiaki?
Why should I?
Eh, you're not?
Of course not.
I finally returned all the chocolate, but...
...in the end I never received any from Minami.
Hey.
What is it?
You've got the face of someone who didn't get any chocolate.
Since I have so many, I'll share some with you.
O-Oh.
Thank you!
Here.
My Valentine gift for the two of you.
Oh? Sweet!
Thank you very much, Haruka-neesama.
So? Who did you end up giving your chocolate to, Chiaki?
Here.
Eh, for me?
Thank you, Chiaki.
Although, in the future it'd be nice to give your chocolate to someone other than me.
I only think of you, Haruka-neesama.
Hey, where's mine?
It'd be a waste to eat it.
I see.
Hey, hey. I guess I'll take it.
What the hell are you doing?!
I've had enough of these dark sweets.
Go lick on some salt!
T-That hurts! S-Stop it!
Do you know the difference between Zaru Soba and Mori Soba?
Note: Zaru Soba, noodles served on a bamboo draining basket with dipping sauce. Mori Soba, noodles served in a shallow steaming basket.
In the old days, the Dashi were different.
Note: Dashi, Japanese soup stock made from fish and kelp.
Zaru Soba used a higher grade Dashi, and Mori Soba used a lower grade Dashi.
However, today only the seaweed is different. Apart from that, there's no other way to tell.
Ah! Now I'm hungry for Soba.