Amanchu! (あまんちゅ!)

The five-step checklist:

the final checks a diver is supposed to perform before entering the water.

Bag.

Appearance.

Uniform.

And zipper.

Step one, "Preparation," all clear!

Step two, "Location,"

front door of my home,

all clear!

Step three, "Time,"

7:30 AM,

all clear!

Step four, "Air"...

All clear!

Step five, "Action"...

Perfect weather!

All clear!

I'm Kohinata Hikari, fifteen,

and I'm making my entry into another fun-filled school day!

Amanchu!

Bus Stop

Tokai Bus

"The Story of Doing Something Bad With Hikari"

Tokai Bus Pass Student From 4/1 to 6/30 Kohinata Hikari

The scent of freshness.

It's a close call as to which is better, this or a new textbook.

Good morning!

Good morning.

Can't sit anywhere but here,

the deluxe special seat!

Alarm

No New Messages

I have to go...

To an unfamiliar school in an unfamiliar town.

Beam

Huh?

It's almost like I...

Whoop!

This feels really good!

Next stop: Yumegaoka Shopping Street.

Next Stop:

Yumegaoka Shopping Street

Yumegaoka Shopping Street.

Stop

Please press this button if you wish to alight.

Stop

Kohinata.

Katori-sensei?

Good morning!

Morning.

Wait! Were you on that bus?

Yeah. I was sitting right behind you.

I didn't notice at all.

That aside, why didn't you take the bus until the stop in front of school?

I managed to wake up early today,

so I figured I could take the scenic route to school.

"Scenic route"?

That's right.

A route where I can take in all of morning's glory.

Yeah, I hear you.

Did you have the same idea?

I'm impressed you know this route.

Whoop!

Do you take this route every day?

Nah, only when I have time.

It's perfect for a leisurely stroll, isn't it?

Yeah. It lets you indulge in some morning healing time.

Race!

Inbox From: Chizuru-chan Sub: Morning! Good morning! Don't be late, Futaba! Also, ride safely on your way to school! From Chizuru

Compose To: Chizuru-chan Sub: RE: Morning! I'm off!

Sending

Yeah, I'm off.

I have the lead!

Here we are!

This is the most scenic point in this route!

But running down this slope would require skills akin to a master scuba diver.

Obstacles like these...

must be overcome with youthful energy!

I'll overcome it with adult charm, then.

No fair!

Smell ya later!

You seem to be in a hurry today, Sensei.

Is something happening?

Not really, no.

Just...

I may have gotten a little too heated

first thing in the morning.

Surface...

All clear!

Hey, Kohinata! You okay?

My legs have gone numb

Look, I have no idea what you're saying.

I'm sorry.

The water surface wasn't all clear at all.

Please, never do a giant stride from that high up again.

Okay.

Huh?

"Giant stride"?

Katori-sensei, don't tell me...

You're a diver?

Whoop!

Busted, eh?

I'm glad we found out we're dive buddies,

but don't you ever do anything that reckless again, Kohinata Hikari.

Please, call me Pikari!

Are we clear, Pikari?

Kohinata-san...

is a total weirdo.

Amanchu!

Well, that's all for today.

Starting Monday, there'll be six periods, and school will last the whole day,

so you'd best be prepared.

Also,

you can find info on all the clubs, where they operate,

and their advisors on the bulletin board by the shoe lockers.

Be sure to take a look,

and check out all the clubs you're interested in

during the trial period starting next week.

Okay!

Clubs?

Meh.

I think I'll spend my next three years in the Going Home Club.

There're all sorts of clubs.

I kind of feel like playing a sport.

I hear you!

But I don't want anything too vigorous.

True.

It's so pretty.

Kohinata-san?

Where is she going?

That's the opposite direction from the front gate.

Uh...

Teko?

That nickname is denied!

Is this...

the pool area?

Why did she drag me here?

My hobby is scuba diving!

You're a diver?

Busted, eh?

Diving Club

Um, Katori-sensei said the trial period for clubs starts next week—

It's all good.

Denied!