She's so cute...{She?}
Mio-chan, are you scared?
I'm not scared, but I don't quite find her cute yet.
But she's so cute!
Aren't you, Ton-chan?
Hey, she's looking at you.
Yeah.
She is.
Look over here.
Ton-chan!
Ton-chan!
Mio-chan, why don't you try?
Ton...chan...
She's cute.
Right? Right?
Yui-senpai, it's our responsibility to feed and care for her as well, you know?
We need to maintain a uniform water temperature and cycle it out periodically.
She's harder to manage than Gitah.
And we need to feed her every{\fscx200}-
Oh, if we run out of food, I'll bring some in.
I have a Chinese Pond Turtle, an Asian Yellow Pond Turtle, a Common Musk Turtle, and some others at home.
She's an expert.
That'll be a great help.
Ton-chan, we'll make sure you're well fed.
Yeah.
We can't suddenly grow tired of keeping her and throw her{\fscx200}-
I'm sick of this!
I'm sick of playing drums!
What's wrong, Ricchan?
-OP-
{TS,3.07}Drummer!
You're sick of playing drums?
Sorry.
I said too much.
However...
Look at this!
It's our history that the Student Council keeps.
Nodoka gave it to me.
It's from our freshman year.
Wow, this brings back memories.
I saw this.
Mio-senpai's...
No, stop!
No!
Take a look at the drums!
Ricchan, you're in the dark.
Well, your forehead isn't!
Shut up!
You're not getting enough light.
Well, it's the corner of the stage.
I'd have to agree that you can't see the drummer from the front.
That's not all.
Look at last year's orientation!
It's dark.
And this year too!
Oh, I see your legs.
You're unbelievably invisible.
Um...
So?
I want to play something else.
What?
Wait a minute.
If you won't play the drums, who'll play the drums?
I see she didn't think that far...
Besides, didn't you say all other instruments weren't flashy enough?
Well, yes, but...
Let's switch our instruments around from time to time.
You know?
That sounds like fun!
We should from time to time.
Then wanna play the guitar?
Can I?
Ta-da!
It looks good on you.
You're not half bad.
I can't get used to this.
Try playing something.
Why are you suddenly in tears?
Gitah's cheating on me.
You handed it to her with a smile.
Thank you.
It's been fun.
You're so complicated.
So Miss Yui, how do I do this?
{\i1}Miss{\i0} Yui?
Oh, sure, sure.
I'll teach you.
I'm going to have some tea.
I'm sure they'll grow out of this in no time.
Hold the chords with your left, and stroke the with your right.
Yes, I understand that much.
Then what am I supposed to teach you?
Fine, I'll help you.
Let's see you play Light and Fluffy Time.
Okay.
Oh, it might be easier if you sit.
Okay, so A's the first note,
so put your index finger on the first fret of the third chord.
And...
Your midle finger on the second fret of the fifth chord,
with your ring finger on the second fret of the fourth chord.
So...
Index finger here.
Middle finger here.
Like this.
Then move your right arm up and down.
Ricchan, make sure your arm's not stiff.
Turn your right arm into spaghetti.
And curl your left hand a little more.
Some of the chords are a little off.
Ricchan, you have to hold the pick softly.
Super soft.
It's starting to come together.
Ritsu-senpai, straighten your back a bit.
You should move your left wrist forward.
Okay, let's do the next chord.
And this one is hard.
I can't do guitar.
That was quick.
There are way too many things to do at once.
I seem to have underestimated you.
Oh, it's fine.
Gitah.
Welcome back.
There, there.
Good morning.
Good morning.
Ricchan, morning.
Sawa-chan, morni...
Sawa-chan looks... radiant!
Enjoy your lunch.
Nodoka-chan, your lunch always looks good.
Nodoka-chan's an amazing cook.
So is Ui-chan.
I'm so fortunate.
Mugi, you seem to have a lot to eat all the time.
Yeah.
I use a lot of energy.
On what?
Mio-chan, your lunch always looks cute.
Your mom probably thinks you're always a baby.
How about Ricchan?
Looks like she's looking for food.
Like the birds that migrate.
And in better terms, Cozy Powell.
She's always energetic,
or rather, she's moves on quickly.
Except for her drums.
I am back.
Welcome back.
Here, Ricchan.
It's Nodoka-chan's omelette.
Oh, thanks!
You took a bite out of it.
So, I'm going to try out the keyboard today.
What do you mean, "so"?
Are we still doing the "Ricchan in the Spotlight" series?
I think I need to actually be radiant!
You start to carry an air of radiance when you draw attention.
Look!
What did I do?
Recently, ever since she's become a homeroom teacher,
she's become full of youth with her bright skin and slick hair.
Could it be because I spend more time in front of students when I'm in charge of a class?
I want to sparkle too!
And that's why you're trying keyboard today?
It said "that's right"!
Senpai, can you read scores?
It said "I'll be fine"!
How can she decipher that?
Look, Mugi's also not too{\fscx200}-
Or she is...
My keyboard is talking!
Did it say "Mugi-chan"?!
It sure did!
My goodness...
Keyboard is a lot of fun with a lot of sounds.
My head's becoming full with ideas of new songs.
What sort of songs?
This is so fun.
That looks like fun.
Mugi, can I also try a...
Stop that!
Let's not do that, Ritsu.
Not that sound.
I'm sorry!
What's that for?
You... You...
Ricchan, aren't you gonna try the bass?
No bass!
Why not?
I'm the bass.
I don't want to do anything else,
and I only want to do bass.
The low and deep sound,
and how it supports everyone without standing out...
I also enjoy composing my part to match everyone else.
I always want to be the bassist who doesn't stand out, but still supports the band without being covered up by everyone's sound.
I know.
That's why I don't touch her bass.
I'm feeling jealous, Madam Tainaka.
Oh, don't go there.
I said too much.
Mio-chan?
Mio-chan?!
Oh no!
Mio's become an undead!
Wow.
Bass is like the exact personality of Mio-chan.
I love Mio-senpai's bass.
Yeah, me too.
Hey.
How long are you going to be a statue for?
Oh, hey Ricchan.
Leave it to me.
I can do it, Ricchan.
If you don't come back soon, the Death will come to pick you up.
Leave what to you?
Sis, what are you doing?
That's bad manners.
I'm forming a plan for operation Ricchan in the spotlight.
I'd like to wash the dishes, but...
I guess I can do it later.
{eye catch}
Okay, stay still.
We're not the last class, so don't take too long to line up, okay?
How should we line up?
Maybe your attendance order?
How about according to height?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Thanks.
It's my first time being a homeroom teacher,
so if you notice anything, feel free to speak up.
Miss Sawako's such a nice teacher.
She looks prettier by the day.
I want the edge.
I'll be right here.
Excuse me!
Can you scoot over a bit?
It's height order!
Matters not!
Ricchan, you got taller.
You're cheating.
We're all together.
Though it's not height order anymore.
Might as well be together.
Yeah.
It's going to be a great class photo.
Are you all ready?
Now, if you will.
Okay, ready?
Say cheese.
Wow, this is good!
What are you doing?
Ricchan!
I changed where the drums go.
Right in the middle!
I thought a lot about it.
We should change seats from time to time!
Hey, stop.
Now, how does it look?
It feels a bit embarrassing.
It has to go there, I think.
Yeah, so do I.
But Ricchan, don't worry!
I'll put you on my spotlight!
Hey, spot!
Sparking Ricchan!
That's enough, Yui!
Look at Risu?
She's dead.
Oh, no...
Ricchan, are you lonely by any chance?
Why do you ask?
Well, I thought maybe you were, being in the back all the time.
No, not really.
I also have another idea.
How about we communicate better during filming?
Like this...
Okay, let's try everyone.
Communicate with Ricchan feeling lonely in the back.
Ready?
Three, and!
I think this is perfect!
Yui, I didn't mean it like that, you know...
You shouldn't lie, Ricchan.
Your problems are our problems.
Don't try to shoulder it all alone!
No, I have no problem.
We'll get through this together.
No, you're not listening.
But I brought so much...
Please just give up and bring them all home.
Azu-nyan.
Yes?
If Ricchan quits the drums, I think I'll do it.
Why?
Well... Ricchan's carrying a problem, for sure!
You know, that...
word that sounds like "spike."
It's not strike...
Do you mean slump?
Yeah, that!
You were way off.
So she must be wanting to try new things.
Is that what you think?
Yeah, so I'll be the drummer.
I'll do the drums right behind you, Azu-nyan!
You can't!
I need you where I can see you.
Why?
You're overthinking.
Now I'll be even prettier!
{TS}{stuff}
Oh yeah...
I haven't touched the drums in the past few days...
Though it was originally my idea.
I used to practice every day ever since I started drumming...
Let's start a band, like seriously!
I'll be the drummer!
Why the drums?
It looks so cool when you're hitting with the drumsticks!
Ah...
Well, I could only buy the sticks at first.
Then I finally got a used set, and...
Every coming day...
I still get little blisters...
I put so much strength into it at first...
Sis, keep it down!
Why did you sleep in?
I was watching a video.
There was a horrendous custom in a small town, far away from civilization.
I'm kidding.
The Who.
Who what?
The Who.
Oh.
You liked the drummer in that band, didn't you.
Mio, we gotta run!
Please turn in the activity plans for the freetime at he field trip by tomorrow.
There's a lot to choose from, but...
plan accordingly so that you're not at one place for too long.
Ricchan! Mio-chan!
I thought you were absent today.
I'm sorry.
Okay, get to your seats.
Sawa-chan.
What's wrong, Sawa-chan?
You look like Golgo.{lit: you look scary.}
I was trying something new to look even younger...
Sawa-chan...
You went overboard.
Ta-da!
The drums are the only things for me!
I figured.
Since you said you were watching Keith Moon videos last night.
Who?
The drummer Ritsu admires.
Oh, the one who was known as a freak or a destroyer.
I heard he destroyed his own house with firecrackers or something.
Wait, I don't admire him for that.
But even if I don't get enough light, look like a shadow, or only my legs are visible,
I just can't stop enjoying drum{\fscx200}-
Yeah!
There's no one else but you for the drums.
Yui.
You know how you always give us the signal with your energetic face before we start?
You always give me some energy when you do that.
Also, I understand things better now, thanks to you.
Even if we're part of one band, we see different things and think different things.
We each have our own place and they're all different, but...
When we perform, we all become one!
Yeah!
You know...
I like smashing the drums...
looking at your backs...
and listening to your music.
I love it!
Oh, thanks to Ricchan, I've come up with a new song.
It's all thanks to you for making my keyboard talk.
Oh, that...?
What sort of song is it?
I'm really curious!
I like it.
How about you solo sing it?
That's a great idea.
Yeah, I agree.
Mio, you're in charge of the lyrics.
Well, you see...
I've come up with just the title for the song.
What is it?
Honey Sweet Tea Time.
Always tea, huh?
Hey, this tastes great with honey!
It's all about mixing together, or good combination...
Hey, it's all sticky around your mouth.
Can you wipe it off, Azu-nyan?
No thank you.
These two make a pretty good pair.
You're doing it yourself!
Gosh, you're so hopeless.
A honey-colored afternoon flows by...
Honey sweet tea time.
How about you repeat that line twice?
That could sound good.
I can't concentrate.
Shall we take a short break?
Yeah.
-ED-
{TS,23.51}Next Time
Kyoto. Kyoto.
Ricchan, what's that?
It looks like radish!
Hey, there's another one over here.
The northern... Denmang?{wtf?}
Is this place really famous?
Wow, what a view.
Wow!
Is this all Kyoto?
Huh?
How could this happen?
We're lost.
{TS,24.16}Field Trip!
Hey, just a little bit.
I also have some snacks.