Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (阿波連さんははかれない)

Reina Aharen.

My classmate.

She sometimes gets close to people too fast.

She and I are also dating.

Hm?

Hm.

So, that's cool.

-So, Aharen. -Huh?

Can you believe we're already second-years?

And we're neighbors. We're lucky, huh?!

Hm.

EPISODE ONE A TRANSFER STUDENT, HUH?

But of course, we're in new lands.

What will our classmates be like?

There could be someone

who tries to lead the class through fear!

Or someone who can't stay out of the spotlight

and hogs it!

Or a bookworm who will force himself

to the top of the class through sabotage!

We just have no way of knowing.

But still...

Aharen, I promise to protect you!

Hey, Raido.

You two are still seatmates?

Hey, Ishikawa.

Hey, Sato.

Glad we're in the same class again!

- Hm. - Same here.

Let's make it a good year.

And this time, even Oshiro's in the same class as us!

Yeah. Looking forward to it!

It's nice.

But I am gonna miss you appearing out of random places.

It kept things interesting.

-That's a good point! -

Sorry!

-That's nice. -Huh?

The whole gang stayed together.

Hm.

Hello, class.

I will be your new homeroom teacher.

I'm Miss Tobaru.

I'm pleased to make each of your acquaintances.

My first homeroom class.

I can't let my guard down.

If I falter, they will show no mercy.

The most esteemed duo in the class!

They've brought me to ruin many times before.

I must stay wary!

To make matters worse,

I hear they've started dating.

Should I witness their relationship,

blossoming in the spring of youth.

Perish the thought!

I'm more sensitive to the esteem

of such things than most people.

If I let my imagination take over,

the future will be grim.

Stay strong! Do not give in!

For our first day...

I'd like to explain the year's overarching schedule.

Hm?

Would it be all right if I just sat with you

for the rest of class?

The guy in front of me is too big.

I can't see the blackboard anymore.

I don't see why not. Let's do the thing.

Uh.

-Is that high enough? -Hm.

We will have the athletics festival in June.

My esteem senses are tingling!

Um?

It was nothing. Interesting.

That was nice.

He moved when he realized you couldn't see.

Thanks for scooting.

Hey, Aharen.

We gotta change classrooms.

You'll be late if you don't get up.

Hmm.

You leave me no choice.

I will carry you.

Let's go.

This is odd.

She's always been sleepy,

but this is next level.

In nature, animals come out of hibernation

at the start of spring.

Maybe this is Aharen's season...

and she's preparing to enter a period of growth!

Those lethargic movements.

That quiet manner of speech.

She's been conserving her energy this whole time!

I've only known her for a year, now.

Who's to say that wasn't all hibernation?

Now, she'll be roused from her deep slumber,

and Ultimate Aharen will be born to this world anew!

FINAL FORM

I should support her as her boyfriend.

I must be reborn too!

You've awoken.

I understand completely.

I'll join you in evolution--

I'm sleepy today, so thanks for carrying me.

Oh.

It really wasn't a problem at all.

Look at them.

Still like two peas in a pod!

- - Esteem levels rising!

Would you mind if we join you for lunch?

No, that's fine. Feel free.

I had to wake up early today to make our lunch.

I wanted to make those meatballs you love so much.

That would explain why you were so tired.

Thanks for doing that, Aharen.

They look delicious.

Although, I'm afraid I made too many this time.

No problem.

I could never say no to your meatballs.

They're perfect.

-It's fine if you can't finish. -I can.

Rather, since you went through the trouble of making them,

I want to.

Hm.

Danger, red alert!

This is bad.

It's a thunderbolt of esteem!

Aw!

I guess it's safer to eat inside.

Ahhh.

-Hm? -

This is great, but could we try slowing down?

Shirorin!

Welcome back, class.

Time for the last homeroom of the day.

-You feeling cold? -Huh.

I guess it's a bit cooler than this morning.

Today was trying,

but I stayed strong in spite of the close calls.

Which means over break

those two learned to show restraint!

Uh?

-This should warm you up. -Huh.

What is this?

No.

They must be imagining they've been stranded for days

in a cabin on a snowy mountain!

It's too much.

Well...

that will conclude our teachings for the day.

Please travel safe.

I'll see you...

Are you okay?

Oh, cruel fate!

How cordial!

-Morning! -Uh?

And how are the two of you doing on this beautiful day?

-All right, I guess. -Did you hear?

Apparently, we're getting a new transfer student today!

Yeah?

I wonder what they're like.

Morning, class.

Please be seated.

You're free to come in now.

'Kay!

How's everybody holdin' up today?

I'm Riku Tamanaha!

I'm so stoked to meet you all!

- Great. -Uh.

Go ahead and take the open desk there.

'Kay!

That's cool.