The Melancholy of Haruhi-chan Suzumiya (涼宮ハルヒちゃんの憂鬱)

Something's wrong... That's what it felt like anyway.

I didn't care about the baseball game on TV,

but I ended up watching it anyway.

And right about then,

I suddenly got the feeling Haruhi was gonna call.

Hm?

The bleachers behind third

are going nuts out there.

Hey Kyon, your cell phone's ringing.

Yeah I know; you don't have to tell me.

Hey, Kyon! You're free today, right?

Good. Meet us at 2:00 in front of the station.

And don't be late!

I didn't even have a chance to say anything.

-- --

Now what?

I forgot to tell you something.

Make sure and bring your swim trunks and some money, too.

Oh, and don't forget to bring--

Don't forget to bring my bike, I know.

Uh... Right! Yeah, bring it.

And if you're late, you're buying lunch!

Huh?

How did I know about the bike just now?

-- --

What a shot! It's a big, fat hit!

Look! I think that one's gonna make it over!

I knew it!

I wonder where I put my swim trunks.

Summer's almost over.

You're late, Kyon!

Yeah, yeah.

I'm sorry if I kept you guys waiting.

No worries. I just got here, too.

You have absolutely no motivation whatsoever.

Now that we're all present and accounted for, we can go!

Where are we going today?

To the public swimming pool! Where do you think?

That figures... considering the stuff I brought.

But, we've only got so much time because

once it's gone, it's gone for good!

So we're going to do everything we can

during our only summer as tenth graders.

Hey, Kyon? Are you listening?

Uh... Yeah.

For starters, we're gonna ride the bikes over to the pool!

Okay. Did everyone ride their bikes today?

Well, actually...

The only bikes we have are the ones you and I brought.

Huh?

In other words, you mean...

You gotta be kidding!

All right, Kyon, you can't let Koizumi beat you!

Come on! Full speed ahead!

You demon! You fiend!

What are you doing?

We're trying to have fun, so stop acting tired!

And whose fault is that?!

Wow! Look at all the people!

And can you smell the chlorine?

That really makes it feel like summer!

Come on, guys, it's perfect!

Let's find a place to dump our stuff and go swimming!

Okay.

Hey! Wait a se...cond...

Can't she see the "no diving" signs? They're everywhere.

Come on! The water's warm! It's perfect!

Mikuru! Yuki! Don't just stand there!

Guess you better go have fun.

We're never gonna hear the end of it, if you don't.

Oh! Okay!

Miss Suzumiya! Wait up, we're coming!

Slow poke!

In... you... go!

It's such a peaceful scene, isn't it?

What?

I was talkin' about Miss Suzumiya.

She's enjoying herself in a normal way.

It's rather charming, don't you think?

She called me and told me what to bring.

And then, she ordered me to meet her

without telling me what was going on.

--That's not charming or normal. --

If you ask me, none of what you mentioned

is anything to make a fuss over.

As long as Miss Suzumiya's having a good time,

we don't have to worry about any earth-shattering events.

I hope you're right.

Hmm?

Hm? Something wrong?

Nothing...

I guess it's just my imagination.

With everything that's happened since we met,

you could say I've become slightly paranoid.

Him too? Weird.

Now I know why they call it a "public" swimming pool.

Seems like everyone in town's here today.

Hm?

She's been over there this whole time?

Why's she sitting over there by herself?

What the...?

That's so weird!

It's like... I've seen this happen before.

Nagato... all alone...

Kyon!

Haruhi...

Yeah... That's right...

She shows up and says...

"These two guys are my brigade members. They do what I say.

So if you want something..."

...you can ask them!

It's time for some water soccer.

I need everyone in the pool!

Yuki!

Have I become like a psychic or something?

Heads up, Kyon!

Ugh!

...or not.

Oh, well. I guess déjà vu's happen sometimes.

That's all it was.

I've been thinking of some fun things to do!

What's that for?

I came up with this schedule of

how we're gonna spend the rest of our summer vacation!

We've only got two weeks...

Two weeks to do all that?!

Is there anything you wanna do, Mikuru?

Um... Maybe goldfish scooping?

Okay! Goldfish scooping, it is.

Um... Could I see that for a moment?

Hm.

Thank you.

We'll start the list tomorrow!

Does anyone know if there's a bon festival happening close by?

Or a firework show?

I can check around for them.

I'll give you a call if I find anything.

Don't forget about the goldfish scooping.

After all, it's Mikuru's only request.

I got stuck with the bill again.

Yeah, well, that's what happens when you're late!

That's it for today, guys! Okay? I'll see you tomorrow!

Well, I'm off, too.

I'll see you later!

Okay!

Nagato!

I... I was... It's nothing important or anything...

So, uh... How have you been?

Is everything going okay with you?

It is.

Okay, then. I guess that's a good thing.

Yes.

Ah! Well, uh, that's all I was wondering.

So yeah, I'm, uh... sorry to keep you.

What the heck?

What was that?

Why'd I talk to her?

The next morning, I got another call from Haruhi.

They found a bon festival.

It was happening at a park tonight.

Sorry, guys!

Well, it's about time--

The three of you look wonderful in those!

Well, of course we do!

I picked 'em out myself, y'know.

Especially Mikuru's! You're so cute! I'm a genius!

Oh, Miss Asahina! Yes! Yes!

Oh!

There's a lot goin on here,

but I wonder where all the things we wanna do are.

What the...?!

It feels like I was just here!

That tower... Those vendors... I remember them.

Look! Mikuru!

See? They have goldfish scooping, just like you wanted!

We're gonna catch a whole bunch!

Miss Suzumiya, don't pull so hard!

Do you wanna go scoop some fish, too?

Nah, I think I'll pass.

So how 'bout you, Nagato?

You wanna go grab some food or somethin'?

Huh?

Hm?

Are you actually into that stuff?

Okay! I got it!

No.

But--

That one.

It's yours for 800 yen!

I wish she would've let me buy that for her...

It's the least I could do after all she's done for us.

I caught thirteen!

But, I don't have enough room for all of 'em.

That's way too many fish.

So I kept one, and gave one to Mikuru!