Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

Okay... I think we'll make it.

Ohta, I have a bad feeling about this...

What was that?

I was able to dodge just in time, but it was close...

Sorry, are you okay?

Morning, Ohta-kun. Yeah, I'm fine.

You shouldn't run in the hallways, okay?

You know her?

She's our class representative, Shiraishi.

You really have no interest in your classmates, do you?

She gets top grades and is very courteous.

I heard she's worshiped by all the first-years, regardless of gender.

Also, she's rumored to have very devoted bodyguards.

Wrestling Team

Sumo Team

Judo Team

How dare you hurt our goddess?

You won't be going home alive!

Hold on, guys!

I'm just fine!

I got startled and fell on my own, that's all.

Oh, and I need those papers on the floor

for tomorrow's committee meeting.

Could you step aside a bit?

Sh-She touched me!

Indirect touch!

I can never bathe again!

Indirect touch!

What was that all about?

Giddy as little schoolgirls...

Yeah.

Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless

Episode 4

Shiraishi-san's Secret

Here, Shiraishi.

These, too.

Thanks, Ohta-kun and Tanaka-kun.

They got ripped...

Yeah...

I'll have to remake these handouts.

Sorry, Shiraishi.

Let me help you.

No, that's okay. It's not your fault, so don't worry.

I'll help, too.

You saved our lives, after all.

Don't exaggerate, Tanaka-kun.

I can take care of it on my own, really.

Yeah...

For someone who can drive off several ferocious beasts with a single touch,

I guess we're more useless than water fleas.

We're beneath water fleas, huh?

You're exaggerating again, Tanaka-kun!

All right, you can help me, okay?

Let's head to the copy room. Thanks again.

Shiraishi-san got the top grade in our year on the last test!

Isn't she amazing?

She's beautiful and intelligent.

She's so nice and thoughtful, too...

Walking next to you gives me

the delusion that I have admirers of my own.

I think you have plenty of admirers as it is, Ohta-kun.

By the way, why does Tanaka-kun look as though he's being taken away by the police?

I don't like being stared at...

I don't want to be seen...

I like to live quietly and attract as little attention as possible.

Oh, so that's why...

Shiraishi, there's a typo here.

Really? Where?

Here.

You're right...

Thanks, Ohta-kun.

Hang on a sec. I'll fix it.

Oh, you can fix it on the computer?

I only use it for the Internet,

but you use it to benefit your daily life.

I like using anything that makes things more convenient for me.

I know a convenient way to use a computer, too.

It's super useful in the treacherous modern society we live in.

You have computer skills too, Tanaka?

What is it? Tell us!

Bulletproof.

I think that's probably

the most demeaning way to use a computer...

Okay, the test pages look good!

You're pressing the button, Tanaka.

Sorry...

We need to make 20 copies of each page, staple them in order, and we're done.

It's warm...

I'll arrange them in order.

Then I'll be the checker.

This warmth...

I bet it would feel so good to use as a pillow...

Then I'll be the paperweight.

We don't want them blowing away.

Huh? There's no such thing as paperweight duty!

Let's take a little break.

I brought macarons in case I got hungry for a snack.

Have some if you like.

Macarons!

I will, thanks.

I've always loved baking.

You made these, huh?

Definitely girly.

Not only that, but Shiraishi, this...

is very good.

Really? I'm so glad.

A crispy texture and sophisticated sweetness...

The shape is beautiful, and the colors are like jewels.

The flavor rivals that of Pâtisserie Pierre De Mist Paris.

You've eaten the macarons from that famous store?

There's a three-month wait on orders from there!

You're more girly than I am!

This is the first time in my life that I've eaten a macaron.

Really?

I'm honored my macaron is your first.

I hope you like it...

It's like a stylish monaka.

Very good.

I see...

I get it, but I feel like that totally ruins it...

Hey, Tanaka. Wake up.

We're not done here.

Maybe he got sleepy after eating a snack.

These are almost done, so you two can go on home.

But...

Really, it's okay.

It looks like Tanaka-kun has reached his limit, anyway.

You're amazing, Shiraishi.

You're considerate, and you can make macarons.

Plus, you're very responsible, and you can make macarons.

I have nothing but respect for you.

Thanks...

Sounds like I've become the macaron girl.

All right, thanks. We'll head home, then.

Okay. Thanks for helping me today.

See you tomorrow.

Yes! Alone at last!

My eyes hurt so much, I can't stand it anymore!

I knew these contacts weren't right for me!

And this skirt is too short. It's so embarrassing!

Girls these days are shameless!

I style my hair like an idol, but honestly, it's such a pain!

Now I feel better.

I was awkward, too serious, and unfashionable.

I never fit in, so I was always alone in middle school.

I can't go on like this!

I'll change once I'm in high school! I'll definitely change!

Entrance Ceremony

I-I hope I look okay...

Whoa, she's really cute.

She is! I hope she's in my class...

My high school debut was a success, and I attracted everyone's attention.

But, in truth, the contacts hurt my eyes,

the idol-like hairstyle is embarrassing,

and I feel uncomfortable all day long in this short skirt.

I swore I would have a glamorous student life once I started high school,

but by sundown, I'm exhausted.

I'm not sure how long I can keep this up...

But I'm glad Tanaka-kun and Ohta-kun left before me.

I can't let my classmates see how much of a dweeb I am.

If they did, it'd be the end of my high school life.

I feel recharged, now that I can relax.

Okay, I'll take a little break and then resume...

Sorry, Shiraishi. Tanaka forgot his bag...

Sorry...

I need to buy an alarm clock.

Why?

He... saw me...

If everyone's already found out about how I looked yesterday,

then on the other side of this door...

Did you hear? Shiraishi-san is actually super lame.

I'm seriously disappointed.

No...

I'm too scared to open it...

Shiraishi-san.

Morning!

Why are you just standing there?