Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

Nakata-kun Is Always Listless

Well, I guess either way is fine.

I don't think this is something you should ignore.

Well, this sure is unusual...

I wonder what happened. Did he get sick for the first time ever?

Could be.

Tell us if you find find anything out.

See ya.

Have a good practice, you two.

Right.

You can count on that!

Echizen-san.

Perfect timing.

Ohta is absent today, and the teacher asked me to take this worksheet to him.

But you live next to him, right?

And you call yourself his friend?!

He takes care of you all the time!

Take it to him yourself, damn it!

Ouch...

Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless

Episode 8

Ohta-kun's Ordeal

Okay, I'll take it to him.

Then can you take me to his house?

What? Why should I? Go by yourself.

But I don't know where it is.

You accepted the worksheet without knowing where he lives?!

Jeez, you're hopeless...

I'm surprised you've never been to Ohta's place.

You guys are close.

No, I've been to his house a few times,

but for some reason, I'm always there before I even realize it.

He's spoiling you rotten.

If you consider him your friend, you should know about him.

If it were me, I could reach Myaano's house, even if no one told me where it was!

Ecchan, you're amazing!

Doesn't that just make you a stalker?

Well, I do want to know, and I should know,

but I'll have plenty of opportunities.

Considering we'll be friends for a long time,

we don't need to know everything about each other right this moment, do we?

Well... I guess you have a point.

So I won't be asking you questions that dig deeper into your character,

like, "why are you a delinquent?" and such.

Just so you know.

It's not like I expect you to do that.

Come to think of it, why do I have to leave school with you?

Don't get so close. Walk further away!

Don't walk so far away from me! Keep up or I'll leave you behind!

Which is it?

Hey, hey, hey, Echizen!

I think I owe you some payback.

Inokuma!

Why today, of all days?!

Tanaka, stay back!

Huh?

Just keep your distance!

Seriously, you saved my skin.

If you hadn't lent me that money then, I wouldn't have made it home.

Seriously, thanks!

N-No need to thank me...

Later.

Oh, it's you.

Thank you for carrying my things the other day.

Hey, It's Ecchan!

I got a new Golvanian Family, so let's play with them again!

Seriously, why do you respect delinquents?

If I asked now, I'd feel like I lost, so I won't.

Shut up!

Ohta

Here we are. Hurry up and go.

Thanks.

Yes?

Tanaka?!

I brought you your worksheet.

Alone?!

Tanaka did this...

For my sake...

No, Echize—

I didn't think you could make it here alone.

You can do it if you try, Tanaka.

I couldn't go to school today due to unexpected circumstances.

It sounds like you have a lot going on, so I'll go.

I just wanted to bring you the worksheet.

Yeah, thanks. I think I can be there tomorrow.

Okay. Take care.

Why did you throw your shoe at me?

You idiot! Ohta was happy to see you,

so just take the credit!

It wasn't my intention, but in the end, I've dug deeper into your character.

You're actually a really good person.

Huh?!

But I won't know how to act around you if you act like a good person at this point,

so I'd appreciate it if you could stay somewhat bad.

Don't make demands of my personality!

All right.

I completed my mission successfully, so I guess I'll head home.

Yeah.

There's no one to help you today, so go straight home.

See ya.

Ma, I'm home.

Welcome home.

I told you not to call me that.

It's not cute.

Why is she a delinquent?

That looks painful.

Are you okay to walk?

Yeah, it's a bit tough to walk, but it's not so bad.

But how did that happen?

You even missed school yesterday.

When I was walking to school in the morning,

I saw this old lady carrying some bags up the stairs...

I told her it wasn't a big deal,

but she was worried and took me to the hospital,

so I couldn't make it to school.

That's typical of you.

The doctor said it'll be healed in a week.

Hey, Ohta's hurt!

It'll take a whole week to heal?! No way...

Who will take care of Tanaka until then?

I wonder if I can carry him...

Maybe with two people...

No.

Ohta is always helping me out,

so I'll take care of him today.

Seriously, Tanaka?!

You're all grown up...

Sorry. It's just not possible.

I can't carry you with my feelings alone.

Nah, I wasn't expecting you to help me in that way, so it's fine.

You thought you could do it?

You don't need to copy what I do.

If you help me in your own way, it'll be more than enough.

In my own way...

Ohta always uses his strong physique to help me.

My best features and Ohta, who can't move right now...

I know.

I'll be immobile with you.

Sorry, let me rephrase that.

Help me in a way that lets me move, if possible.

It feels so far when you have difficulty walking.

It makes me think...

I wish we could make the hallway a moving walkway,

the stairs an escalator,

and all the doors automatic.

That is such a good idea.

I'll go negotiate with the principal now...

I went too far with my wishful thinking. Sorry.

Okay, let's begin with vocal exercises.

Stand up, everyone.

Sensei, Ohta sprained his ankle and standing is painful for him.

Can he remain seated?

Oh, really? If that's the case, you can remain seated, Ohta-kun.

Thanks, Tanaka.

Also, since I'm taking care of Ohta today,

I'm starting to feel somewhat tired, so can I sit, too?

Just do your best, Tanaka-kun.

All right. I'm off to buy bread for lunch.

You want something sweet, right, Ohta?

Yeah, please. The new flavor, if they have one.

Gooey Cream Bread and a cinnamon roll, please.

And a sandwich.

Coming right up.

I'm getting tired...

They say sweets are good when you're tired...

"Sweets are good

Cinnamon Roll

Gooey Cream Bread

"Sweets are good when you're tired."

I'm back.

Here's a sandwich.

What happened to the sweet bread?

Well, for various reasons, it's gone.

I see... Thanks, Tanaka.

Sure.

Tanaka, where's your bread?