Grand Blue Dreaming (ぐらんぶる)

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We have a layover in Guam?

Yeah.

So we're entering American territory for a bit.

Don't break any porn laws, Kohei.

I hear they're strict over there.

Let me see that bag.

What are you trying to bring?

Hey, beats having it confiscated, man.

Good thing we noticed before we left.

We don't want any trouble, okay?

Oh? If you're saying that, you won't buy any porn you find in Guam, right?

Of course not.

Hand it over.

Saw that coming.

Palau

Whew, we're finally here.

Look at the time.

Going through Guam takes too long.

So, what do we do now?

I think someone's picking us up.

Is that them?

Dolphin

But man, a lot happened this summer.

Sure did.

We camped with Kaya-sama on a deserted island!

And went to visit Iori's family.

Those weirdos were hilarious.

Dolphin

The hot springs were so nice.

That sounds like a lot of fun.

Hey there.

It wasn't really all that, though.

No, it sounds like you had a great time.

While I wasn't around, that is.

C...

Cakey?!

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3

Why are you here?!

Weren't you with your folks?

I was until yesterday! Helping out on the farm day after day!

That was a total nightmare.

Step on it, will you?!

This is hard manual labor!

But it sounds like the seniors are busy with the job hunt and stuff.

They must be going through it.

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Iori Kitahara: Making plans to go camping on a deserted island tomorrow! Who's in?!

Grandpa.

What?

I can't work anymore today.

But why?

The Next Day

Make up for all the lost time yesterday!

They must be living it up on that island right now.

Cheers

But it's probably just the usual gang. Nothing to worry about.

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Azusa Hamaoka: Surprise guest on the uninhabited island!

Anyone but her!

Caution Bottomless Marsh

What in the world?!

You okay, Aina?

I'm fine, but...

My youth is turning into a disaster!

What I'm seeing is the real disaster!

This thing's distracting you from real work!

No! My phone!

It was pure suffering.

O-Oh...

I don't really get it, but sounds like you had it rough.

And when I finally got my phone back,

I saw you guys had a takoyaki party and went to Iori's family home!

They took your phone away?

No wonder we couldn't reach you.

And now, what's this about Palau?!

I told you not to make any fun memories without me.

Were they fun?

I feel like there were more hard times than fun.

When did you get here, Aina?

Two days ago. I flew via Taipei.

Have you gotten the hang of the gig—

Before that, Cakey...

I've been meaning to ask, too.

Oh, hold that thought.

Let's get going first.

This is John. He works at Dolphin.

Konnichiwa.

He speaks Japanese?

I was surprised, too.

Just a little, though.

Hey, Kohei.

What is it, Kitahara?

We haven't seen Cakey in a while, huh?

Yeah. What happened to her back home?

Yeah, it's bothering me too.

Seriously...

What happened?

Ask her, dude.

No, that's your job.

Does she want us to comment on it?

Maybe, but...

What? Why do you keep staring at my chest?

Don't tell me...

It's getting you hot and bothered?

What if she gets all smug on us?

Just thinking about it pisses me off.

Whatever. We just have to ignore it.

Right. We'll turn a blind...

They're falling out!

If you're stuffing your bra, do it right!

You dropped the ball!

Kotegawa's our only hope.

Having Chisa find out is our best bet, but...

I hear Japanese is pretty ingrained in Palau.

Nihongo's okay.

We say mata ashita for "See ya tomorrow," and samui ne for "It's cold."

I hear tsukarenaosu is used for "Cheers."

Huh... Do you?

Yeah, we do say that.

And then there's how...

they call bras "chichi bands."

Nice!

It was bothering you too, Chisa?

That was smooth as butter!

I had no idea.

She just brushed it off!

She's got nerves of steel!

But why is she doing this?

Hell if I know.

Is this the place, Aina?

Yep, this is our temporary dorm.

They're still building the dorm for the new branch.

For real?

This is awesome!

So, this is the living room.

Whoa!

It's like a sharehouse. There's even a loft and all.

Yep.

Only the bedrooms are private. Everything else is a common space.

I see.

Like the cottage we rented in Okinawa?

Do we have a pool?!

And a theater room?!

Don't just run off!

Worry not, Cakey!

We won't go in your room!

Ooh.

Ooh.

Uhh...

Cakey?

There's an explanation...

I thought I'd make something for you, but I kinda messed up a little.

Way to go!

You bought that for us?

How thoughtful!

U-Uh, yeah.

I figured you'd want to drink once you got here.

That's our Cakey!

You know us so well!

I-I do.

But the kitchen's kind of a mess...

"Kind of"?

Nothing new for you.

Heck, it feels just right.

Typical Cakey!

Our time apart hasn't made you any less rude!

Okay, let's get drinking!

Aye!

What's with them?

Nothing. Same old, same old.

Oh, okay.

Yeesh.

I'm really glad you could come, Aina.

Me too.

Okay, to Palau!

And to seeing Cakey again!

Cheers!

Palau's got some good beer!

Nothing like a cold one on a tropical island.

You do this everywhere, though.

So, what do we do tomorrow?

They want us at the shop by six.

That's an early start.

Is it nearby?

Yeah, just a five-minute walk away.

But I'm a little worried.

Huh?

About what?

I'm not a morning person. I don't know if I'll be up.

Oh, right. I remember.

I don't know if I can wake up either.

Same. We're wiped after the journey.

Since it's gonna be our first day on the job...

Yeah, we should go to bed and make sure we don't end up late.

Right.

Worst morning ever.

The seniors taught me this trick.

Just sleep at the meet-up spot, and you'll never be late.

That's so stupid, it's stupid!