Please Excuse My Younger Brothers (うちの弟どもがすみません)

And go!

Oh, I got it.

Hey, did you know you break the watermelon open so we can eat it?

Sorry, Megu-chan.

After you went through the trouble to get some.

It's fine.

We've got a bunch more cold ones.

I'm currently back in my hometown.

Since it's summer break,

my brothers brought me here as a family gesture.

I'm so glad we could come here!

Though this morning I really thought I was being abducted.

We're going out, so you have ten seconds to get ready!

Huh?

Today, you're sticking with us, no buts!

These familial gestures...

They're the best!

Please Excuse My Younger Brothers

You told us some stories about them,

but they really are a fun bunch.

Episode 7: My Younger Brother Is a Prince?

Right?

Your vibe has changed a little.

Guess 'cause you're an older sister now.

I don't think so.

There's so many things I still don't know.

I haven't grown at all.

I know!

Is it because you're in love?

No?

But I mean, it's not like it's impossible?

You're living under a roof with all boys.

And they're all kind and handsome.

If anything, it would be weirder if you weren't head over heels!

And you're not related by blood,

so I think it's totally viable.

I forgot that Megu-chan's always been like this.

Did you read this month's issue?

My heart won't stop pounding!

I guess she did grow up in the vicinity of romance.

If I had to pick one of them to be your boyfriend,

I guess it'd be the oldest brother.

I'm going to go ask him how he feels!

Wait, wait, wait, wait, stop!

First, we haven't even established that I feel that way myself.

Oh, sorry... You're right.

But now I'm curious, so I'll just go ask anyway.

Megu-chan!

Hey!

Why are you only talking about other guys?

Stupid Megu.

Outa!

Gen?

As a treat, I can show you this cool secret spot.

At any rate, I've got to get him away from Megu-chan.

Where's the spot?

Almost there. Almost there.

Once we climb over this...

What is it?

Keep moving already.

N-N-Nothing!

Hey.

You're not going to suggest we jump down from here, right?

Of course not.

We're just going to slide down there,

from the side.

Yeah, gonna pass on that, too.

This place is nice.

You like it?

I think Rui likes it the most.

Maybe we can come with you every year.

That would be great!

I hope next year, Mom and Dad can come with us too.

Then we could make a bunch of new memories as a family.

You get to see your childhood friends, too.

So you don't have to miss them.

Why is he smiling so sweetly like that?

Just because we're changed the backdrop,

suddenly it looks like a special smile.

Right.

You're not thinking of moving back here, are you?

Of course not.

Anyway, you guys aren't here.

I thought I'd be fine being alone with him, but I feel all antsy.

That makes sense.

Plus, I've really gotten used to you in the house.

Maybe this is just because it's summer.

If you ever did try to move back though,

I'd just bring you back. No discussion.

I can't think of any other reason.

Don't you forget it.

My little brother looks all sparkly.

That's because...

You're the one who has to watch out.

End this.

If you do this kind of extreme family gesture thing for me...

Hurry up and end it.

I'll be so overly happy,

and I'll be even nicer to everyone starting tomorrow.

You...

Hey, your face is kinda really red.

Are you okay?

Just leave me alone!

I need this summer to hurry and be over already.

Otherwise I feel like something might begin...

As I worried about all sorts of things,

summer was over before I knew it.

Cultural Festival

All right! Let's nail some things down for the cultural festival.

First, would anyone like to be on the action committee?

I would!

This chance won't come again.

Megu-chan said so herself.

You don't know if you're in love?

I mean, it's not like I've ever been in love before.

Gen's really important to me,

but he's my little brother, so of course he is.

Then you should try with someone else.

Huh?

You've only ever paid attention to what's inside your house.

Maybe it's time to expand your horizons?

Being on the action committee is the epitome of expanding your horizons.

Thanks for volunteering.

Now, regarding our program...

The survey we took before determined we're doing a play.

Um, this is where the committee meets, right?

Hey, hey.

Did you also pull the short straw?

I'm sorry?

Being on the action committee means being everyone's gopher,

so nobody wants to do it.

Gopher...

I'm Udagawa Mafuyu. I'm a third-year.

And you?

It's nice to meet you!

I'm Narita Ito from Class 2-3.

Ito-chan, is it?

Right, right.

You seem just as serious as I thought.

Right! Come take a seat next to me.

So, here's my notebook.

Welp, I'm gonna take a nap,

so wake me up when the meeting's done.

We will now start the meeting.

Wh-What just happened?!

I'm a little confused,

but this senpai seems a little too free.

Here are the notes for today.

Dang, you really took notes for me!

Thanks.

Just one thing.

I'm saying this as a fellow committee member,

Even if you are exhausted,

I found it quite rude of you to sleep openly

when everyone is having a discussion.

You're so right, my bad.

Next time, I'll be more careful.

Also, we got assigned to build the sign for the main gate.

We're meeting tomorrow for that, so please show up.

Got it.

If I feel like it, I'll be there.

Definitely show up, please!

Well, maybe I will if you come pick me up, Ito-chan.

The audacity!

Gen?!

Quiet!

Prince!

Maybe he doesn't like this costume?

I'm gonna make him wear it.

Hey!

Prince!

Hey.

This is really uncomfortable.

Oh. My bad.

You really don't want to play the prince?

I thought it was pretty amazing that you got a lead role.

What's so amazing about it?

I had no say in it. They decided while I was asleep.

Is this what you're doing?

Yeah.

Looks tough.

Just don't push yourself too hard again.

I'll go easy on the housework starting tomorrow, so don't worry.

What kind of festival fanatic signs up for the action committee?

It's just something I wanted to do this year.

This year?

Until now, I didn't have anyone who could come see me at school events.

I couldn't ask my mom to come,

when I knew she was always working so hard for me.

But this year is different, so I think I'm allowed to be motivated.

Or am I not?

If you put it that way,

it makes it sound like I'm horrible for not wanting to do this.

That's not why I said it.

Fine. Then I'll be the prince or whatever.

I mean, I don't want you to complain that I ruined the festival afterwards.

And there it is.

He's always complaining the loudest,

but in the end, he wants to keep his family happy.

That's the Gen I lo—