Long Riders! (ろんぐらいだぁす!)

Say, have you picked a club?

You seem pretty athletic!

Want to try tennis?

Not for me, thanks.

Sorry to make you wait!

It's okay.

Gee, Aoi, everyone's trying to recruit you.

Well, it's the enrollment season.

Are you thinking of joining, Ami?

I made it into college, so I'd like to try something, but...

Ami, are you okay?!

I-I'm okay.

Can you stand?

Thanks, Aoi.

- Aoi is so cool. - The bus won't be here yet.

Want to go somewhere?

What's wrong, Ami?

That girl...

You know her?

Is there something about that folding bike?

Ami?

So cute...

Long Riders! Episode 1 A Small Miracle

I never expected you to be interested in cycling.

I can't ride a bike like yours.

But maybe I could manage that one we just saw...

You on a bike makes me nervous, Ami. I think you'd fall.

You tripped just now too.

But... But you know...!

I've sorta been curious about cycling.

- Really? - Uh-huh!

Watching you ride your bike...

You seem to really enjoy it... like it feels good.

Why didn't you tell me?

Oh, I was afraid of falling, like you said.

So I couldn't make up my mind.

But I think I can give it a go on a cute bicycle like that!

You're scared of falling, right?

Well, yeah.

But...

I think I can manage that bicycle.

Want to go take a look?

I know a shop that might carry one.

Yes, please take me!

Thank you, Aoi!

I'm sure they sell them here.

That's it!

Yes! It's small and cute, and so cool!

They have all kinds.

Aoi?

What's up?

Some of the prices are unbelievable.

The extra digit's a mistake, right?

Actually, for models like these...

The prices aren't wrong.

That one's over 600,000 yen.

Six?

The one over there is close to a million.

Are you kidding me?

How can bikes cost so much?

I withdrew all my money.

My entire savings of 62,052 yen.

It doesn't even make a dent!

Who knew a bicycle is so expensive?!

S-Sorry, Aoi.

Ami...

There are other stores.

Want to go and see?

I think this shop's not that expensive.

But as far as performance...

Ami?

This bike is small, but solid..

It's so cute!

But I'll bet it's expensive and out of my reach...

It's cheap!

No, it's not cheap... but cheaper than the others!

What's the difference from the other one?

Yeah, so there's efficiency and performance...

Really?

But it's cute!

Yeah... I admit, it's cute, but...

You should take a look at others.

Nope, I want this one.

I've decided!

That was quick.

I just had to have it.

Like love at first sight.

Really?

By the way, Ami...

You wanted to ride a bike. So what's it for?

Are you going to ride the bike to school?

Actually, I haven't given it a thought.

I just...

was never good at anything.

So I think I want this to be a long-term commitment.

Riding on this bike and moving my body seems like fun.

If I can continue, I think it'll give me confidence.

Then I...might be able to change!

Is that so?

Then how about we go cycling during our free day?

That'll give you a reason to ride.

I'm starting to get nervous...

Cycling with him... Is this...

Is this...

Say, you don't have to force yourself.

It sounds like so much fun!

I'm going! I'm definitely going!

Definitely! Definitely! De-fi-nitely!

It's a promise, okay, Aoi?!

What great things are in store for you and me?

I can't wait!

You are sooo cute!

We'll always be together from now on!

Please be my friend!

Sis, what are you doing?

Huh?!

It's a perfect day for cycling!

I've gotta say...

Pontakun!

You are so cute!

The sun is shining on you and you sparkle!

I can't stay still!

What're you doing, Ami?

Oh... I'm just so happy.

Oh yeah?

Uh-huh. I was so excited last night, I didn't...

Your bike is really cool though.

Think so?

But...my Pontakun is just as cute as yours!

Pontakun?

That's his name.

Look!

Pontiankh?

Yup, Pontiankh... a.k.a. Pontakun.

I get it.

Short, sweet and cute! Isn't it the perfect name for this bike?