Unhappy Go Lucky! (あんハピ♪)

Ever since the moment we met, she's shone brilliantly.

Back then, I couldn't even look back at those eyes that looked straight at me.

This is for you.

Why, thank you.

Hibiki, this is Ekoda-san. She's our new neighbor.

We just moved in today.

It's nice to meet you, Hibiki-chan.

We have three children,

but my sons are out shopping with their dad.

Ren, go on and say hello.

Ekoda Ren.

Nice to meet you.

Hibiki...

I'm sorry. There aren't many girls her age around here.

I think she's just a little nervous.

You'll be attending kindergarten together.

Make sure you show her around.

A dream?

That brought back memories...

Ren! Ren!

Wake up!

I've walked to school alone for the past month because I had no choice,

and something bad has happened every single time!

I'm begging you! Please walk to school with me!

Fine! I'll go alone again today.

I'm really going.

Ren, you idiot!

Episode 5

May 9

Getting Lost on the Way to School

Damn that Ren.

She has no idea how uneasy I've felt every morning.

Doesn't she worry about me?

Crying about it won't get me anywhere.

Today I'll get to school without getting lost!

Where am I?

That's...

Know thy enemy.

We haven't been able to spend much time together lately.

A few minutes won't hurt, right?

Th-There he is.

Every time I see him, he's always so handsome.

He's dirty.

No one's here since it's early morning, so...

What are you doing over there?

Huh? Hagyu-san?

Why are you sneaking around?

Is someone there?

Th-There's no one else here.

I thought you said there was no one here.

Th-That's right.

What's wrong with you?

If there's nothing there, why would you try to hide it?

I-I'm not! No reason!

Oh, no!

Oh... There really isn't anyone here.

How boring.

Y-You're too close!

Huh? To what?

N-Nothing...

You're weird.

Hagyu-san, what are you doing here so early in the morning?

It's still only 6:30.

I always go to school at this time.

Y-You do?

It's Ren's fault for always sleeping in until the last minute.

I need at least three hours if I'm walking to school alone.

Three hours? Wh-Why?

I see. I'm sorry.

Mind your own business!

Sheesh...

People have always told me that I have no sense of direction,

but it's really not that bad.

Oh, right.

I wanted to thank you for the other day.

I mean for helping with our homework.

You knew about the flower of happiness, didn't you?

Thanks, Hagyu-san.

Y-You should be thanking Ren, not me.

Ren's the one who got the old woman to tell you

where the botanical garden was.

Is she the reason the old woman's attitude suddenly changed?

Of course.

Ren... Ren is, well...

She's extremely popular with women.

W-Well, she certainly does seem like the cool, androgynous type.

It's not that simple!

You saw it. She attracts humans, of course,

but also dogs, cats, birds, cows, tigers, and rabbits.

For some reason, females of all species are drawn to Ren.

As Ren's closest childhood friend,

I've put up with it for years.

I see...

Ren's appeal transcends species!

It's no wonder I'm in love— I mean, consider her a dear friend.

Considering how strange everyone else in Class 7 is,

I can't say it's impossible.

It's a trait that also causes her a great deal of trouble.

You'd better not ever fall in love with her.

D-Don't worry about me. I already...

Already?

Oh, uh... It's nothing.

Oh? What's this? You're already in love with someone?

N-No! Wh-What about you?

Don't you like anyone?

What? Me?

I-I don't have a-anyone like that.

Then let's both stop talking about this.

We'll get there pretty early,

but do you want to go to school now?

With you?

If you get lost easily, it's probably for the best.

There's no way I'd go with you!

What's gotten into you?

Don't you remember what happened back then?

Huh? When?

I'll show you! I'll get to school on my own!

Hey, wait!

School is the other way...

Good work today.

Where am I?

Hey, that's...

What's she doing in that alley?

Meow, meow!

A cat alley?

Let me pet you just once today...

I have no regrets.

Silly kitties. You're so shy.

That goes beyond being shy!

This is my thousandth time coming down this kitty alley.

Do they at least recognize me?

I sure hope so.

All right! Time to go to school!

Is she in love with those cats?

What a troubled girl.

Super Ultra Kitty Punch, meow!

My pinky toe!

I feel... anemic...

This is that same construction site!

Today's been a disaster, too!

This is all Hibarigaoka's fault!

She nearly swayed me earlier, but...

Just thinking about it makes my blood boil.

I'll never forget the day of the entrance exam.

I'm going to arrive first!

I left home early that day, too.

She happened to pass by when I was just a little lost,

but when I worked up the courage

It's that way.

to ask for directions, my fate was sealed.

All right!

She dealt the finishing blow and got me completely lost.

I was nearly late to the exam.

If I had failed that exam,

Ren and I would've gone to different high schools.

Just thinking about it terrifies me.

I can't forgive her!

I'll never forgive you, Hibarigaoka!

Is this Hibarigaoka's?

What a perfect bow.

Good morning.

Good m—

What happened?

Don't worry about me.

Good morning, girls!

Oh, my!

You're injured, too?

Now we match.

What?

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Shall we go?

Oh, it's Ren-chan.

Hey!

Oh... Good morning.

Good morning.

Huh? I heard you normally get here at the last minute,

but you're early today.