Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

When it's cold, you can always put on more layers of clothes,

but when it's hot, there's only so much you can take off.

Therefore, the only thing you can do is go to the pool.

Come on!

Wait!

Wait up!

Though I can't swim.

What'd you say?!

Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless

Episode 10

Tanaka-kun's Summer

I didn't know you couldn't swim.

So why did you want to come here, then?

I was surprised when you invited me, too, since you rarely do.

I'll be fine.

I brought my partner along.

I can just cool down in the water.

That's enough for me.

I see. That inner tube looks good on you.

Ohta...

No.

Don't give me that "I just had a great idea" look.

Okay... I guess I'll just go with this, then.

Wait, Tanaka!

You need to warm up before you get in the pool.

Loosen up your wrists and ankles,

and stretch out the muscles in your body.

What if your leg cramps up in the pool?

Especially when you can't swim.

I see your point.

Okay, I'll get nice and warmed u—

Cramp... Cramp...

Are you okay, Tanaka?

It's dangerous to suddenly move muscles that are normally idle.

Guess I should stick to lifeguard duty today. I hope nothing happens.

Hey, there, you two!

No jumping in!

You think this is a hot spring? You forgot your inner tube.

This is heaven...

I could spend the whole summer drifting on the water like this...

He's older than us, and he's using a inner tube!

You can't swim? How lame!

Yep, I can't swim.

But it's okay.

It takes less effort to just go with the flow.

Yes, just like my life itself.

I don't get it!

What are you talking about?

Let's just take it!

Yeah!

No... Stop...

Hey!

Rum ble

Don't ever do that to someone who really can't swim.

I'm sorry.

Why are you apologizing too, Tanaka?

My partner...

Did it get punctured?

Oh, no! What should we do?!

Mom! Dad! Help us!

Oh, this guy may look scary, but he's as nice as an angel, so don't worry.

You can relax.

Ohta, those goggles look scary. Take them off.

Oh, right. Sorry about that.

Please, spare my life!

I'll do anything you want!

Shock

Public Pool

It's completely deflated...

We're sorry.

These things happen. Don't worry about it.

It was very good of you to apologize.

But I guess you can't play in the pool anymore, Tanaka.

What'll you do now?

It's no problem.

I'll just stand in the pool, or walk around.

Splish splash...

Wh-What the?

Tanaka can't swim, yet he's floating.

And so smoothly, at that!

Could it be...

Of course!

Tanaka is listless beyond imagination.

Listless

He's naturally floating without even thinking about it

Buoyant

because he doesn't have an ounce of strength in his entire body!

Amazing!

I've never seen anyone float so perfectly!

He's a pro floater! I wanna try!

You're amazing, Tanaka!

I'm getting all kinds of praise, even though I can't swim.

So hot...

Maybe working both at Wac and as a lifeguard was too much.

I wish I could swim, too.

Hey, teach me how to do that!

Me, too!

A high school kid teaching grade schoolers how to swim?

How heartwarming...

Wait, it's you two again?

Are you trying to be ducks?

Swim normally, would you?

That was fun!

Hey, Coach, when are you coming back? Teach us again!

You're fine. You kids are already pro floaters.

There's nothing more I can teach you.

Coach!

We will work hard and continue to live up to the title of pro floater!

Thank you very much!

Good luck.

Avoiding an annoying task without hurting their feelings...

You have improved, Tanaka.

Bye-bye!

Bye-bye.

Tanaka...

My body feels unbelievably tired,

and I'm incredibly sleepy.

What a coincidence. So am I.

Let's go rest.

I can't move a muscle, and I don't want to do anything.

I feel like I've turned into Tanaka.

Huh? Then who's going to carry me home today?

There's nothing you can do but wait for a new me to appear.

Mister pro floater!

Coach!

Oh, the kids from before...

We meet again.

Hey, guess what! That thing is really popular at our school right now!

Everyone says it's super fun!

That thing?

You guys are doing that during your swim class?

See ya!

Ohta, maybe I did something I shouldn't have...

I'm worried about the future of competitive swimming.

You never know what will catch on these days.

I seek your guidance, Master!

Milk

I wish to grow at least ten centimeters taller within five days!

I must ask you to leave. You're beyond unreasonable.

Miyano, just calm down.

What brought this on all of a sudden?

Well, Ecchan invited me

to go see the fireworks show in yukatas next Saturday.

Let's go, Myaano!

Hey!

Ecchan in a yukata...

Hey there...

I'm sure she'll look very mature and beautiful!

I know I don't need to act more mature than I really am to be with her anymore,

but since I'll be standing next to her,

I would like to look somewhat sexy, too.

But at my height,

I think I'll only look good in a children's yukata with cartoon characters on it...

Yay! I wanna scoop goldfish!

I feel bad for thinking it, but she'd probably look perfect in that.

I'd be a far cry from sexy...

But thinking about it realistically,

it's not going to be easy to grow ten centimeters in five days.

I see...

I thought we humans could do anything we wanted if we tried hard enough.

How about asking Echizen to wear a cartoon character yukata, too?

She likes cute stuff, after all.

It'd be nice to match, but that option is out of the question!

We'd look like a pair of weirdos!

I don't think you need to worry so much. There's a very simple solution.

What is it, Master? Please tell me!

Don't go to the fireworks show.

That's something you should watch live on TV, in an air-conditioned room.

That's true! If I don't go in the first place, I won't need to wear a yukata.

You're a genius, Master!

You'll make Echizen cry.

Shouldn't you start by looking for

a yukata that'll look good on you, regardless of your height?

There are plenty of sizes to choose from nowadays,

so you'll probably find yukatas both big and small.

You have a point!

Now that you mention it, I haven't actually checked out any yukatas yet.

If I go to a specialty shop,

they might have a mature-looking yukata for me, too.

Okay! I must strike while the iron is hot!

I'll go to the kimono shop after school today!

Will you two come with me, please?!

Me, too?

I don't mind, but are you sure you want two guys along?

I'm not sure how much help we can be.

D-Do you think people will see me as a two-timing harlot?

The scent of a dangerous woman...

No, we don't smell it at all.

There's no need for you to worry about that.

Oh, yeah! Shiraishi-san!

Miyano-san? What is it?

If you'd like, would you come with us, too?