These sure are heavy.
I suppose we did buy too many groceries.
It's all because Maki kept on buying stuff.
Don't worry about it.
Ah, that hurt.
Maki, are you okay?
I lost my balance.
Are you hurt anywhere?
I'm okay.
The eggs are all smashed.
Sorry.
It's okay, we'll just go back later and buy some more.
I'll be sure to pay you back.
It's fine.
That was a pretty strong gust of wind though.
Note: Spring and Haruka, both use the same kanji. Ichiban, means strongest or number 1.
Probably the strongest of all spring.
You mean Haruka is number 1?
That was pretty lame.
Mind paying me back for the eggs now?
Uh, that's...
Sorry.
Just talking about it makes me laugh.
I know, I know.
Just thinking about it makes you laugh.
Oh, really.
Atsuko, what do you usually watch?
I...
This girl, all she ever watches is the news.
What!?
What can we do with a serious girl like you?
First of all, what's so interesting about the news?
Um, it's...
For her, it's the world news that she finds interesting.
When you say "world news", do you mean like crimes and accidents?
Uh, not really...
More like, world events and sports.
I'm going to use the bathroom for a bit.
All right, but come back soon, so you can explain this ambition of yours to watch the news.
O-Okay...
Huh?
Oh, you came.
Did you buy a cat?
Nope, we didn't.
It just comes by once in a while.
This is the 4th floor.
How does it reach the balcony?
Maybe by using the elevator?
You're kidding!
Yeah, I am.
You must be.
You were pretty quick with the bathroom, Atsuko.
What kind of game is that supposed to be?
What do you mean, "game"?
What do you mean, "what"?
She's going under the kotatsu.
What's wrong?
Oh...
I think I forgot my handkerchief.
It's out!
Why is Atsuko so...
Why is she so lovable!?
Was she born to take Atsuko's place?
Atsuko isn't dead yet.
That's my mandarin!
Don't be so stingy.
Atsuko.
You called?
W-What is it?
Eh...
The reason I called you all over today...
Is because I have a very important announcement to make.
What is it?
Soon it will be spring, right?
Spring is the time when most of the idiots crop up.
Y-Yeah.
Who are you calling idiots?
Isn't she talking about you, Kana-chan?
Of course not, it must be you, Maki-chan.
So, in order to acheive victory over these idiots...
We must undergo riposte training.
I wonder what kind of instructor Chiaki-chan of the Minami family is like...
So now, please repeat after me.
Here we go.
Y-Yes.
Just a hundred million yen?
J-Just a hundred million yen?
Where would you use that kind of joke?
What the hell? You crazy fool.
Who made up that joke?
Hey, Maki-chan.
We're in trouble.
Chiaki has already begun her joke training.
Hmm?
Isn't that a good thing?
You're right! It must be a good thing.
No, wait a sec.
Are you okay with this, Maki-chan?
Since we're not invited to join the training session, that means we're the idiots.
Eh?
Is that how it is?
Yeah.
Chiaki makes separate folders for those who are idiots and those who are not.
You sure you don't mean family folder?
And she even has a shortcut to her Haruka folder!
Hey, Chiaki.
Lend me your computer.
I'm busy right now.
So anyway, Kana-chan...
About what Haruka bought...
Note: Yakizakana, Grilled fish.
Tonight's dinner will be yakizakana.
Meat...
I want to eat meat.
But, you had sukiyaki the other day, didn't you?
Yeah, we did.
Note: Yakiniku, barbecued meat.
Yakiniku. I wanna eat yakiniku!
Oh, yakiniku sounds good.
Mm, let's roast it a bit...
Barbecued food is so delicious!
Oh, let's see here.
Maki-chan, here, have some buffalo meat.
The buffalo is ready.
And after we have...
Note: Harami, skirt steak.
Harami! Let's add some harami to the mix.
Sure!
Note: Hanami, cherry blossom viewing.
Hanami sounds good.
Hanami?
That's not it.
Ha-ra-mi.
Sakura trees would only have buds at the time of year.
Oh, that's right.
It's harami!
You've become like a flower bud.
You're a flower bud.
I'm home!
Welcome home, Haruka.
Listen to this. Just now, Chiaki mixed up harami and...
Shut up, dumbass!
Kana, you're going to catch a cold.
So, what about Chiaki?
Earlier, Chiaki was talking about wanting to go view the cherry blossoms.
Cherry blossom viewing?
It'd be more like viewing flower buds than actual cherry blossoms.
Oh, that was a good one!
Oh, that sounds like fun.
It's still a bit cold outside, but want to go anyway?
Oh! Haruka-neesama.
Man, I just can't wait...
Harami.
Oh? I mean, hanami.
This is really tasty.
Since it's been a while, how about inviting over Fuyuki-kun.
Sounds good.
After I finish eating, I'll ask him.
Don't do anything to make him feel uncomfortable.
He probably won't go...
Hey.
Fuyuki says he'll go too.
Okay.
I'll find out who else is coming.
Also, the bath is ready.
So head on in first.
All right.
Hmm.
Sounds like fun! I'll go, I'll go for sure.
But, isn't it kinda early to go view the cherry blossoms?
Was it Kana-chan's idea again?
W-Well, I guess...
Something like that...
It does sound like something Kana-chan would suggest.
Like saying, "It's better to go sooner than later!"
What are you guys talking about?
We're going to view the cherry blossoms.
The sakura trees haven't even started to bloom.
Eh? Can you even call that cherry blossom viewing?
Sure, why not?
That's so silly.
I can't wait for yakiniku.
Eh?
Aren't we going to see the cherry blossoms?
Why not?
While looking at the cherry blossoms, why not eat yakiniku too?
Oh.
That sounds good too.
What are you guys discussing?
Oh! Hey!
Hey.
We're talking about viewing the cherry blossoms.
Viewing the cherry blossoms?
I suppose it's a little early.
Hmm?
With that said, come with us to observe the cherry blossoms.
I don't really understand, but...
I already have plans.
What the? Something more important than hanami?
Uh, mock exams...
You can take your precious mock exams with you to the grave.
Oh? Fujioka, are you free tomorrow?
Eh? Tomorrow?
Um, tomorrow...
Yeah, I'm free.
All right, then come.
Okay.
I don't really understand, but...
I suppose I'll come.
You sure are a good person.
What was that all about?
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.
I'm sure you all know...
We need to find a place to view the cherry blossoms.
And not to mention, we will need to do some shopping.
With that said, I will now separate you into groups.
Huh? Where's Makoto?
That's true, he still isn't here.
What is he doing?
He even said he was coming.
Excuse me?
If it's okay with you, I can do the location hunting.
I'll go location hunting too.
I-I'll go location hunting too.
Although, shopping might be more fun.
I suppose I'll do the shopping.
Eh?
I wonder what I should do.
I suppose I'll go shopping too.
All right.
The three boys will do the location hunting.
Eh? Three?
What's wrong? You're so slow at picking.
And Uchida, you'll be doing the shopping.
Okay!
Hey Kana-chan, should I buy a lot of chopsticks?
Excuse me.
We won't need that many, though.
I am looking forward to work with you.
Yeah, same here.
Really?
Yeah.
We shall now depart and meet at the sakura tree.
I look forward to your success!
Are we ready?
Roger!
Here we go!
Hey, you guys!
There they go.
Kana and Uchida sure are energetic about this.
I did say I didn't want to do this.
I could stay like this forever...
Haruka's house sure is relaxing.
It really is relaxing.
I'm starting to feel sleepy now.
Come on you two.
Huh?
What?
Don't "what" me and help me.
You were the one who said it would be boring without yakiniku.
Yes, yes. I'll help out.
Oh, sorry.
Here, aprons.
How do I look?
Does it look good on me?
I look awful in these clothes.
Well, it's Kana who told you to wear them, so it can't be helped.
That's true.
So, you only moved here recently?
Yes.
By the way...
How do you know Chiaki?
Eh?
These are all things that we don't need.
They were all really cheap!
As you can see, I am a great shopper.
Put them back.
Come now, we might need these.
Canned cat food? Are you going to eat that while viewing the cherry blossoms?
Hey!
Take a look at this!
Note: Box, House of Japan.
Look at this! If you collect them all, you can build a house.
Amazing, isn't it?
So there's only one part of the house per box, huh?
That really isn't much.
The two of you, cut the crap already!
Sorry.
Maki, are you okay?
You're not hurt, are you?
I'm okay.
Here, use this.
Thanks.
Huh? I wonder if that's Kana and the others.
Coming!
Hello.
Oh?
Yo!
Hayami-senpai.
You guys are going to see the cherry blossoms, right?
Let me join in too.
Here, drinks.
Would this place be okay?
It should be fine, I think.
The scenery is nice too.
There's even garbage bins around.
Hmm.
However, it's probably best to get a girl's opinion instead.
What do you think, Mako-chan?
Eh!? Uh...
Um...
I think it would be fine.
Probably.
Really? Then I guess we'll do it here.
Since guys don't know much about this sort of thing.
Right, Touma?
Yeah... I suppose so.
Huh? What's wrong?
You're a girl, right?
Sorry for asking such a weird question.
D-Do I look like a boy?
I suppose not.
Come on now! There's still plenty of juice!
We better hurry to where Kana and the other are, otherwise...
The bento are...
Now, now. It'll be all right.
But...
All right!
Note: Can, Matatabi, it means catnip, that's why there's a cat on the can.
Next on the list we have Matatabi Special!
The others sure are taking a while to get here.
That's for sure.
Note: TS refers to his handheld console that looks like a DS.
I should have brought my TS with me.
Yeah.
Hey.
Hmm?
What does TS stand for?
Tandem Screen.
Really?
Hey, Touma, Fujioka!
Oh! Over here!
You guys are late, Kana.
No way we could be late.
We're the first to claim it!
I doubt anyone would come, even if we waited all day.
Look! Look! If we collect them all, we'll be able to build a house.
Oh? What else did you buy?
Let's see...
This!
Note: Mon Petit, a line of cat food sold by Friskies in Japan.
Mon Petit?
By the way, where's Haruka-neesama?
What? She still isn't here?
Shouldn't she be here pretty soon?
You don't think she already started the yakiniku, do you?
There's no way that could be it.
I'll go check it out.
H-Hey!
Minami sure has a lot of energy.
That's for sure.
Hey, Haruka.
Everyone's waiting for you.
Welcome home, Kana-chan!
What's going on here?
You're late, Kana-chan.
We've been waiting for you.
Hurry up and drink with us.
So tasty...
Hey, Kana-chan...
Let's drink.
Uh... Excuse me?
There's some stuff going on at the other place...
Right now I have to go and meet up with them.
So, we'll drink later.
Ehhhhh? Okay.
Here, gifts for you.
Oh, oh. Thank you.
Three!
Five!
Hey!
Hmm?
Finally, she's back.
Here, drinks.
Huh? What did you go back for?
Where's Haruka-neesama?
Haruka is... About that...
I didn't make it in time.
I don't really understand what you mean.
Whatever.
I don't get your jokes.
I'll go check for myself.
Uh, here Yoshino.
Oh, okay.
Chiaki, wait for me.
It's juice.
Let's drink up.
Oh? What kind of juice is it?
Note: The lines Hosaka speaks here are from Sun-Tzu's Art of War.
A commander may be faced with five challenges.
Recklessness, which leads to destruction.
Cowardice, which leads to capture.
A hasty temper, which can be provoked by insults.
A delicacy of honour which is sensitive to shame.
Over-solicitude for his men, which exposes him to worry and trouble.
But first...
To obtain victory, you will require a horse!
Is he not cold?
Haruka-neesama.
Haruka-neesama, we're about to start the hanami...
Oh?
Oh! It's Chiaki-chan!
What is this?
Cheers for a great month!
Thank you.
Huh?
And then... It was really funny... Legs were...
And that...
That's how it happened!
This can't be! It's too weird! It's too weird!
Chiaki!
Chiaki...
It's too weird... Chiaki...
I can't take this anymore. Someone please save me.
It's raining really hard.
And now, it's time for the world's longest but most awaited three minutes.
I bought you with my own pocket change, after all.
I'm home.
Damn it, it started raining out of nowhere.
What happened? You're soaked.
The weather forecast said it was going to rain, didn't it?
I forgot to bring my umbrella.
Hurry up and get changed.
I'll get the bath ready for you.
Okay.
Hmm?
You must die here.
You aren't someone who should be alive.
Now...
If you're going to kill me, do it.
I am your ex-fiancée, after all.
Why?
Why did you betray the organization?
Answer me!
Hey, it'll be ready in another 10 minutes.
Thanks for the food...
...and setting up the bath.
After you're done eating, go take your bath.
Chiaki?
Hmm?
What is it?
Which...
...would you prefer?
Is it tasty!?
It's tasty!
I'm home.
Oh! You guys are eating cup noodle!
And before dinner no less!
Uh, this is...
Haruka, would you like some too?
It's really delicious!
Honestly...
Well, I guess I'll have some too.
Here.
Yeah!
Have you ever hurt your nose when doing nose gargling?
That's because your body fluids and water are different.
Add some salt to the water and it'll be okay.
Then close one nostril, wash the other with the water, and spit out the water that ends up in your mouth.
Now you should feel much better.
Now practice and good luck.