Tanaka-kun is Always Listless

Noodle Corner

Lunch Corner

Curry Corner

I got you today's special, same as mine. Is that okay?

Yeah. Thanks for choosing my lunch.

Bon appétit.

Tanaka...

Is there something in the meal you don't like?

No, it's fine. I can basically eat anything.

There aren't many foods I don't like, surprisingly.

Good for you.

Young people nowadays are very picky, so it's impressive that you can eat anything.

Ohta, it's a pain to debone the fish, so you can have it.

Most people would call that "being picky."

I see...

Then I guess there are lots of foods I don't like because they're bothersome.

What foods are bothersome, for example?

Small things, like beans and corn, that are hard to pick up with chopsticks.

Also, fruits you have to peel yourself.

If it has seeds in it, that's even worse.

I see...

Wouldn't that mean today's lunch menu couldn't be any worse for you?

I didn't know, but still, I apologize for picking that meal, Tanaka.

Why don't you let me debone the fish for you, at least?

You don't have to do that, Ohta.

Then again, if most of his dislikes are concentrated in this meal,

it's a chance to overcome his food aversions.

Do your best

I need to just watch, and resist the urge to help him.

There. I took it out.

But is this really all the meat fish have on them?

I made you debone it after all... Sorry.

It's okay. If I hadn't, then you, the fish,

and I would all be unhappy.

Thanks for the meal.

That was good.

He was able to squeeze out the grapes without peeling them,

and he ate the beans and corn with a spoon.

It's been a while since I've felt this full.

Good, good. I'm glad to hear it.

Tanaka?!

Hey, Tanaka! Are you okay?!

Did I make him eat something he's allergic to?

O-Ohta...

Tanaka!

I'm so full,

I'm deathly tired...

I always get tired easily,

but this is crazy...

I've never experienced...

this level...

of sleepiness...

Tanaka!

Hey, Tanaka!

I've learned something.

Tanaka runs on power-saving mode to begin with,

so if he consumes the same amount of food as an average high school boy,

his battery will overcharge.

Come on, rest here for a bit.

I'm fine.

I think the food is starting to digest.

Good.

By the way, what happened to that thing?

What thing?

The letter of challenge in your shoe locker.

What are you talking about?

You found it this morning.

The thing that said "Letter of Challenge" in such forceful handwriting?

Letter of Challenge

I didn't see anything.

I see. He's pretending it didn't happen.

There you are, damn it!

So you're Tanaka from 1-F?

I'm Echizen from 1-E!

Fight me, Tanaka!

Don't fall asleep!

Tanaka...

Tanaka...

Tanaka...

Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless

Episode 3

Girl of Contrast, Echizen-san

Don't ignore me, Tanaka!

I wrote on the letter to meet me behind the gym!

Why didn't you come?!

Oh, it was you who wrote that letter of challenge?

Ohta! Why are you with Tanaka?

Because we're classmates.

What?

You two know each other?

Yeah, kinda...

We used to hang out in the same gang.

Best Regards

This is Ecchan, my next-door neighbor.

We've known each other since kindergarten.

I told you to stop calling me that, Ohta!

By the way, my mom said, "Ecchan used to love the sweet donuts I make,

but I'm sad she doesn't come visit anymore."

Don't start talking about heartwarming mom stories!

At any rate, she doesn't seem to be a bad person.

That's not the reason I came here.

I came here for you, Tanaka!

Fight me!

Why do you want to fight me?

For certain reasons, I need to find out what kind of person you are.

Hmm, I see...

Well, it won't be much of a fight, so I advise against it.

What?!

I'm confident that I'll lose horribly in any type of fight.

I lack motivation.

What the heck? You should try harder...

I can't.

I just ate, and I'm tired...

Uh... Then how about cards, or a board game?

I guess I can manage that...

Listlessness that even diminishes the opponent's will to fight...

I'd expect no less from you, Tanaka.

We'll fight with this!

I'll be black.

I'll be white.

Pass.

Pass.

You sure pass a lot...

Game complete

For all that time you spent thinking, you lost pretty easily.

Game complete Echizen x40

Game complete Echizen x40 Tanaka x24

Yeah...

But I'm satisfied.

Satisfied? Even though you lost?

White

Invasion successful.

I won the match, but why do I feel like I lost?!

Amazing, Tanaka! But how did you do it?

He looks so lazy,

but he might actually be very capable...

Echizen, you haven't had lunch yet?

Here, have this bread I bought for dessert.

Thanks.

New this month

Bunny Chocolate Cream Bread

Bunny's face is filled with lots of chocolate cream!

Are you messing with me, Ohta?!

There's no way I can eat this!

S-Sorry, Echizen. Did I put a damper on your fight?

You want me take a bite out of this cute little bunny's face? You're a monster!

I forgot you're the type that can't eat chick-shaped manju

or dove cookies because they're too cute.

Sorry.

O-Our next match is cards!

You're pretty good at shuffling. Not bad.

Yeah.

I can do this, too.

Sorry, I got a little carried away.

It's pretty windy on the rooftop.

That's dangerous. Maybe you should shorten it.

Shut up! This skirt is my identity!

I can't just shorten it!

Tanaka's right, Echizen.

I heard those maxi skirts

are prone to getting caught in escalators.

Don't compare my skirt to those trendy things!

No matter how many times we count them, we're still missing one...

Jeez...

When we play a board game, you deviate from the goal.

When we play cards, you lose them before we even start.

My best friend said she respects you,

so I thought you had a backbone...

But you're seriously so damn weak, Tanaka!

I actually tried to believe

that you were someone remarkable pretending to be listless!

Where'd you get that annoying fantasy?

You know what my friend said? She wants to be like you!

What are you gonna do if she turns into a coward due to your influence?!

I have no clue what you're talking about...

Echizen, that's enough...

No clue?! How are you gonna take responsibility for this, Tanaka?!

Ecchan!

Oh, you're here, too, Master!

Swoooon

Myaano!

You're cute as usual, Myaano!

Put me down, Ecchan! I'm not a kid!

Those two are actually friends?

It is true that Miyano respects you...

Sheesh, Ecchan...

Sorry, sorry.

You were looking for Echizen, Miyano?

Yes! I was following Ecchan's scent, and it brought me to the rooftop!

I'm so proud of you, Myaano.

You knew by her scent?

Echizen-san, you don't need to worry about Miyano-san.

She has no talent for being lazy.

Plus, I excommunicated her.

Th-That's not true!

If I try hard, I can be lazy, too!

That's true...

Unlike Tanaka, Myaano is a hard worker.

Come to think of it, there's no way Tanaka can influence her.