What do you like about Fujioka-kun?
Sorry, Keiko.
It's just, I didn't expect you'd to ask such a thing.
I see.
Maybe it was too unexpected.
What do I like about him, you ask? Well...
Oh, yeah.
It was during our school entrance ceremony when...
Crap! This might take a while.
Wait a second, Kana.
Yeah?
Aren't you forgetting something?
Huh?
You're on cleaning duty.
We'll be counting on you.
Whaa?
I feel a bit dizzy.
I might have caught a cold.
Minami, are you all right?
No, I'm not feeling well.
I'll leave the cleaning to you guys.
What does that mean?
That Frasco or Francisco thing or whatever it's called.
It's Elastico.
Well...
It doesn't matter what it's called.
The Elastico is a feint technique that South American soccer players often use.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Who is it?
Minami.
How are you feeling?
Eh?
You caught a cold, right?
Ah, oh yeah. I remember now.
Yeah, yeah. The cold, right?
About that, I'm feeling much better and all cured.
But, well...
You might as well come in since you're already here.
Sure.
I'll take your offer.
W-Wait. Fujioka!
A girl's uniform.
How cute!
Anyway, it would be best if you get changed now.
Judging from Fujioka's reaction...
...for some reason he might be assuming that you're wearing Chiaki's uniform.
Are you sure he hasn't found out yet?
I'm not really sure.
Did you talk to Fujioka about the Shelastico and Elastico thing?
Well, about that...
I still don't have a clue what you're talking about.
I see.
Leave it to me, Touma!
I'll give him a good reason for why you're wearing a girl's uniform.
Really?
Really.
Hey, Fujioka!
Touma.
What're those two doing in Kana's room?
Beats me.
Spare me, please!
Come on, Fujioka!
It is your duty so put this on!
I'll never do it!
Today's the day when my guests dress to impress me!
I didn't hear anything about that!
Doesn't matter now. Wear it already!
I said no!
Learn from Touma's example!
I'm not going to!
Whatever, put it on!
Come on! Take off your clothes! It'll look good! Fujioka!
Minami! I can't do it!
Wait! I won't do it!
Give me a break!
I'm home.
Welcome home, Haruka-neesama.
I'm home, Chiaki.
Kana, wake up!
Welcome home.
You'll catch a cold if you sleep there.
Right.
Oh yeah...
We'll participate in the neighbourhood clean-up event tomorrow.
So I'll be counting on you two.
Okay.
Hmm?
A cold?
Well, I've been feeling a bit feverish since this morning.
Ugh. Looks like I did catch a cold.
That's for sleeping under the kotatsu.
That's right.
Hurry up and rest yourself in bed.
I'll cook some fish for you later.
O-Okay.
Sorry.
Looks like I won't be able to make it to the clean-up event.
Take the day off and rest yourself.
Sorry.
I really want to stay here with you, but...
I can't skip out on the clean-up event.
I understand, Haruka-neesama.
Chiaki will be staying here with you, so...
...if you need anything, just ask her.
Thanks.
Huh?
What's that for?
If you need anything, ring this bell.
Got it.
I'll be going now.
I might not come back until the afternoon.
Oh?
Oh yeah, maybe you shouldn't eat spicy or salty food.
Eh?
I'll eat it! I'll eat it!
If I don't eat properly, I won't get better!
You're right.
So what would you like for lunch?
I'll make whatever you like.
Really?
Let's see...
It's cold so, how about nabeyaki udon?
Note: Nabeyaki Udon, thick Japanese wheat noodles soaked in a broth.
Roger!
What is it?
Bring me some juice.
Eh?
So, what is it?
Um, I'm a bit thirsty, so...
If you could bring me something to drink.
I got it.
Here's some juice.
Thanks.
What do you want?
I'm finished reading this, so bring me the next volume.
Here you go.
Thanks!
I'm home!
How're you feeling?
Sorry for being late.
I'll get your food ready, so wait a bit.
Okay!
Be careful with it.
Okay.
Oh.
It smells good.
Kana...
Huh?
Is nabeyaki udon boiled or grilled?
Who cares! Give it to me already!
Itadakimasu!
You're feigning illness, aren't you?
What are you saying!?
Are you doubting me!?
Are you saying that you don't believe what your older sister says?
Can I take your temperature?
Oh, I know.
I'll bring a thermometer.
Thermometer would be a lot more accurate.
W-Wait!
You traitor!
Just to avoid the clean-up event.
You tricked Haruka-neesama and me by playing sick?
It's not like that!
I really...
...caught a cold.
How long do you plan on sleeping?
It's Sunday. Let me sleep in.
Did you forget about our plans today?
We're leaving you behind, you idiot.
Oh yeah.
We're buying new clothes for springtime in the afternoon.
Note: Yakiniku Karubi, grilled beef ribs, also commonly known as Galbi in Korean BBQ.
And we're having an all-you-can-eat yakiniku karubi tonight.
It's really hot.
It can't be...
I feel so terribly cold.
Did I really catch a cold?
Who could have seen this coming?
What to do... What should I do!?
If I tell Chiaki I have a cold, there's no telling how she'll react.
Shopping aside, I must have my karubi!
If I recall correctly,
the karubi will be an unrestricted buffet.
If I miss this chance, I might never see another!
I've got to think of something.
Where's Kana?
I think she's getting ready.
Umm...
Hmm?
What's wrong?
If you don't hurry up and change, we'll leave without you.
Ah. Please do.
Eh?
Hmm?
The truth is, I've got a lot of homework piled up.
So...
In order to enjoy a night of karubi...
I'll have to finish it off first.
Is that so?
That's unusual.
You rarely ever worry about your homework.
Well...
Eh, you know.
I have to take things seriously once in a while...
And I want to enjoy some delicious karubi...
What about shopping?
About that... I'll leave it to you two.
All right.
I'll be taking care of homework until evening, so I'll leave shopping to--
That takes care of shopping.
If I can only get rid of this cold by the evening.
That's too bad.
Just when I thought the three of us could go shopping together.
Yeah.
Oh.
What's wrong?
Hmm?
Ah.
Good afternoon.
Are you out for shopping?
Yes.
Oh, Minami-san.
What?
Minami-san, you're on the athletic meet committee, right?
What about it?
I'm on the committee too.
We have something in common.
Well then, see you at school.
Goodbye.
See you later, Fuyuki-kun.
Eh? No one's home?
Kana-chan said she wasn't going shopping...
It's open!
Kana-chan?
There's a stag beetle under the kotatsu!
Kana-chan, what are you doing?
Oh, Uchida, it's just you.
What's wrong?
After spending everyday under the kotatsu I've suddenly...
...succumbed to the cold.
This isn't good.
Sleeping under the kotatsu isn't good for you!
You should sleep on your bed.
Um, well...
What do you mean it isn't good for me?
I probably caught this cold from yesterday, huh?
Eh?
You're feigning illness aren't you?
You traitor!
Just to avoid the clean-up event.
You tricked Haruka-neesama and me by playing sick?
Because of yesterday, there's no way I could have a cold today!
Uchida, got it?
Don't tell anyone I have a cold.
Are you okay?
Sorry, sorry.
I brought what you asked for.
Me too.
Thanks to you two, my preparations to defeat this cold are complete!
And now, Uchida!
Yes?
Bring me a blanket from my room!
Yes!
Mako-chan.
Yes?
I've got to take care of my throat.
Bring me hot water from the kitchen!
Got it!
So far, so good.
All that's left is setting the temperature under the kotatsu to maximum.
Is this enough to get rid of your cold?
Yeah, you should go sleep on your bed.
I can't do that.
I have no idea when Haruka and Chiaki are coming back.
I've got to act normal like nothing's wrong...
Kana-chan.
Focus...
We really made the most of our shopping, didn't we?
Yes.
We even bought Kana some cute clothes.
And next is...
I suppose you're hungry.
Yes.
I'm looking forward to eating karubi.
No harm in splurging once in a while.
I hope Kana's done with her homework though.
She'll be done with it for sure.
Yeah, you're right.
I think...
It's gotten worse.
If I tell Chiaki...
...I have a cold again...
She'll give me a harsh scolding.
It's terrifying.
So at the very least, I should act normal.
What do you mean by normal?
First off, I should relax and make myself comfortable.
And then, I'll hide under the kotatsu...
We're home!
Sorry for intruding!
Oh my. Welcome.
Hmm?
There's a stag beetle...
Kana, I told you to stop sleeping under the kotatsu or you'll catch a cold.
There's no way I'm going to catch a cold!
Your voice is a bit odd.
My throat is dry because I've been under the kotatsu for a while now.
The way you're talking is odd too.
That's because I've been under here for a long time, I'm starting to feel a bit woozy.
I feel woozy now after staying under the kotatsu for so long.
You caught a cold, didn't you?
You did, didn't you?
It's painful.
There, there. It's all right, just rest.
It's so agonizing!
Chiaki-sama! Chiaki-sama, are you here?
Hmm?
I knew you'd be here.
This is my home too, you know.
For a while, I've thought about settling things with Fujioka.
What's this all of a sudden?
It's for the sake of peace and friendliness.
Oh, that sounds nice.
I'm not sure where you're going with this, but...
You made quite a commotion with the Banchou incident.
I was starting to get annoyed by that crap.
Fujioka won't reveal his true colours in front of you or Haruka.
There's a trick in getting along with him then.
Don't fret, Fujioka.
Your voice will reach her one day...
I guess it's almost about time he started to lose interest in her.
I don't know how you plan to deal with him, but...
Just in case the situation does become awkward...
I shall teach you my final secret technique.
However...
It'd be best if you didn't have to use it.
Hey! Fujioka!
What is it, Minami?
Why do you call Haruka and Chiaki by their names...
...and only refer to me as Minami?
Eh?
We hold the Minami name in high esteem at my house!
So refer to me as Kana-chan!
Gah!
That's embarrassing.
Damn.
Did I upset him? I have no choice...
Burst out laughing!
This isn't working!
With that said, your secret technique was of no use.
It doesn't look like our relationship's gotten worse, but...
I was asked, "What are you doing?"
You actually did it?
Do you think shaving your beard will make it rougher?
It only looks rougher because after shaving you can see the stubs of the hairs.
But the hair seems thicker when it grows back.
According to scientific research, there isn't any indication of hair multiplication or increased pores after shaving a beard.
Therefore, fear not and keep shaving!