Sanrio Danshi (Sanrio Boys)

Sanriio Military Academy

The prestigious Sanriio Military Academy.

Here, young people learn together and foster friendships that transcend nationalities.

However—

Shuun, Cinnaamoll Empire Knight Candidate

I've always wanted to fight you seriously, Yuucisus.

And I would've preferred to not have to deal with you when you're so serious.

Yuucisus, Kikiira Kingdom Knight Candidate

The premonition of war that spread through the various nations

also created rifts in the friendships of the students.

Sei! Riyon!

Please stop them!

Koural, Pomrin Duchy Nobleman

We may be from different countries, but we're friends, aren't we?!

Prince Sei, Cinnaamoll Empire

I'm sorry. As a prince of the empire, I cannot stop Yuucisus.

Prince Riyon, Kikiira Kingdom

I cannot either.

The dignity of the motherland rests on this duel.

No way! There are things more important than—

Don't say it, Koural!

Please, don't say anymore.

Sei, Riyon...

Let's put an end to this.

Right. I'll be the victor.

Nonsense.

Stop!

Koural!

Koural, why would you do something like that?!

You idiot...!

Hang in there! Please hang in there!

Hold on, I'll summon the doctor immediately!

Koural!

Koural!

Oh, I'm fine!

This is just a play.

You can look forward to seeing how things got to this point.

Hijirikawa High School Cultural Festival

Now, let's get started everyone.

Mizuno Yuu

Mizuno Yuu.

Yoshino Shunsuke

Yoshino Shunsuke.

Nishimiya Ryo

Nishimiya Ryo.

Minamoto Seiichirou

Minamoto Seiichirou.

And I'm the one who was just stabbed to death,

Hasegawa Kouta

Hasegawa Kouta.

This is...

...the story of how "I" became "us".

This was still before any of us had met.

Ow...

Kouta! Breakfast is ready!

Okay.

I'm off.

It All Started With Pompompurin

I, Hasegawa Kouta, am a completely normal and average second-year high school student,

even if I do say so myself.

Though when I started going here a year ago

I thought I was shining brightly.

But in front of the wall separating dreams and reality,

such a small sparkle winds up fading.

Good morning.

Morning.

Good morning, President Minamoto.

Yes, good morning.

You've got bags under your eyes.

If you keep studying too much, it will have the opposite effect on your grades.

Morning.

G-Good morning.

Try to fix your bed head before going to class.

It's not like I'm necessarily unhappy with my life right now.

But...

But when I look at those around me who are shining now...

I wonder if my youth is shining in the same way, too.

Or, so I thought.

I'm being totally serious.

It's probably hopeless for me after all.

Sorry for keeping you, Hase.

No worries. I hope you had a good baseball practice, Tsucchi.

What's the matter, Macchi?

Isn't that Mizuno from Class 4?! Damn it!

How is someone not in any clubs more popular than me in the light music club?!

Hey, he's just asking for a fight!

Smiling like that?

It's difficult for people to understand each other.

Damn it! What the heck!

Which reminds me, Hase, you seemed to be spacing out a bit,

I really hate good-looking guys!

something on your mind?

Oh, well, more than thinking—

Don't finish that thought.

I understand everything about you, my friend.

You want a girlfriend, right?

Amazing, Macchi is the only one who can make Hase,

who accepts just about anything, make that face.

Stop it, you're making me blush!

Which means we should all go out looking for girls this Sunday!

Sorry, I have a girlfriend.

You won't betray me, will you, Hase?!

You definitely, definitely, definitely won't betray me, right?!

So, the three of us will be hanging out, then.

We can meet up in front of the station at 11 o'clock, right?

I want a girlfriend!

I want a tanned gal girlfriend!

Was that...

Are you listening to me?! I really want one!

Sunday

Karaoke

I feel so much better!

Not surprising since you sang so loud.

What's the matter, Hase?

Well, uh, it's just her...

Mommy, where are you?

She must be lost.

Looks like it.

So what? Her parents will find her eventually.

Anyway, where should we go next?

Yeah...

Just forget it.

In this day and age, if you try to talk to her, you're just going to get reported.

That's true, it might wind up just being a huge mess.

Sorry, I'm going to go anyway!

Hey, Hase!

Will you vouch for me if I get caught?

Such a softy.

We get, if you're gonna go, go already.

Um...

Did you come here today with your mom?

Mommy!

Oh, this is really cute! So you like Pom—

Puppies, huh?

I like... Pompompurin...

Okay, so he's called Pompompurin.

He's all puffy and cute, isn't he?

His butt...

Factoid: Pompompurin's most attractive feature is his "butt hole".

You're right. It's his butt.

And poke, poke.

Poke, poke.

Poke, poke. Butt.

There?

I have tissues.

Oh, oops.

This is...

Lost Child Card Name: Satou Mana Guardian Contact Number:

Yes! This'll work...

Thank you so much.

Thank you, Onii-chan.

You're welcome.

I want to give you this!

A-Are you sure?

Yeah!

Well then, thank you.

Bye-bye, Onii-chan!

Jeez, you're such a nice guy.

Made it out without a criminal history, Hase.

Tsucchi, you would've vouched for me, right?

What did you she give you anyway?

Oh, this?

What's this? Some kind of new steamed bun?

Oh this, he's one of those Sanrio characters just like Hello Kitty.

That brings back memories.

I think I had something of it as a kid, what was its name again...

She said it was called Pompompurin.

Still, it'd be pretty weird for a high school guy to have something like that though.

Oh, yeah...

You're... right.

But it might make you pretty popular with little girls.

Police officer!

Wait, my friend! You're joking, right?!

What's the matter?

Didn't you hang out with your friends today? Did something happen?

Or is it a problem at school?

Huh?

No,