Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! (宇崎ちゃんは遊びたい！)

Hm?

Now, there's a sight for sore eyes.

Nothin' says "spring" quite like this.

Sakurai, sir!

Uh.

Oh, hey. Uzaki, right?

That's right! Hana Uzaki!

Ha! Hi!

I'm your under-classman! Again.

Wait.

Are you telling me that you don't swim for the college?

'Fraid not. I mean, they don't even have a swim club, so...

But you worked so hard at it in high school.

It's cool.

There's a ton of other awesome stuff to do in college.

I bet.

Well, guess I'll find out soon!

Little did I realize...

Is he...

...sleeping?

What the what...?

No, seriously, what?

What in the actual what?

Let's be real.

I kind of assumed the year might turn out like this.

Sakurai!

Whoa! I overshot ya! Ha, ha.

Oh, yeah, hi. Uzaki, right?

All alone again, I see.

I'll just have to hang out with you, then!

Your college-loner lifestyle is officially ending today!

What's up for lunch?

Uh. The Dining hall, I guess.

Hey, is it cool if we join?

Wow. Canceled. Guess my afternoon's wide open.

Sakurai!

No work today, either. What to do...?

What was with that glare?

He's scary.

Sakurai!

Maybe I'll just bum around on my own for once.

It's like I can't even get any quiet time

now that she shows up every five minutes.

Sakurai!

What am I always telling you?

There's no reason for you to yell--

Well, I called you over and over,

but you weren't hearing me!

So, what's up? Where are ya goin'?

Uzaki, seriously, what the hell is wrong with you?

Huh? Nothing!

Wait, are you headed to lunch?

Aw, man, that's too bad.

My friends and I actually already ate.

But if you insist, I could always come along

to keep you company and watch you eat. How's that sound?

I've got no classes this afternoon.

I was just taking a little stroll around campus.

Later.

Uzaki. Is there a reason you're following me?

Yikes, look at that face!

Well, as it turns out,

I'm suddenly available this afternoon, too!

Crazy, right?

Given half the chance,

I know you tend to default to being a loner.

But, c'mon, two has got to be way more fun than one!

Not your business.

Besides, I've told you a million times,

I happen to find quiet time alone much more relaxing.

Here we go again. Being a loner is no fun!

Don't call me that.

Hey, that's right!

You're actually not a loner, because I'm here with you now!

Quit tagging along, you damn pest!

Are ya nervous?

What? No!

Well, then. Where are we going?

Not telling.

Bowling? Karaoke?

Forget it.

Aw, c'mon, spill it!

No.

Ugh! What's with you?

Why're you being so rude today?

I'm in the mood.

In the mood?!

What's the deal? We've hung out before, so why not now?

Huh?

Treating me differently depending on your mood?

It must be so convenient that you can get with me

when you feel like it and otherwise it's bye-bye!

Can you please watch your phrasing

when there are other people around?

What a jerk!

Utter trash.

Dude.

Okay, fine, I suck! Come on, let's go.

Woo-hoo!

Hey, once we're done here,

what do you say we get some food?

I'd totally be down to join you for dinner if you want me to.

I'm not paying.

Freakin' cheapskate.

Why? You tryin' to mooch or what?

Wait, you're kidding me.

Were you really gonna see a movie by yourself today?

Sure. Why not?

Solo date!

Tsk! What's so funny?

Wow, you're that guy!

I mean, that's a prime loner move!

It's right up there with going solo at a water park

or a sushi buffet!

Ha! I can't!

Why don't you ever shut up?

You're gonna start making enemies everywhere you go.

At the very least, you could bring it down a notch.

Listen, this is the "live and let live " era.

We're all free to find time in our busy day

to see the movie we want the way we want.

Right. Sure.

Seriously, shouldn't we all spend our free time

however we choose to?

Don't laugh at other people's hobbies

just cuz they're not yours.

Yeah, 'kay.

Plenty of people treat movies just like any other pastime.

Not everyone makes a big deal about whether

someone's in the seat next to them.

That's just how it is.

Totally get it.

Spoken like a true loner!

Give me the strength to keep it together.

Going to a movie whenever one feels like it

doesn't make one a loner.

The scheduling alone is a hassle with more people in the mix.

Oh, that's a fair point.

The main bummer, though, is that you can't talk spoilers

with your friends really loudly afterwards when you go alone!

Okay, you know that's, like, one of the worst possible

things you can do as a human being, right?

Say no more. I get it. I do.

You're just determined to soldier on

despite your desperate loneliness.

Don't act like you've figured me out.

Honestly. I knew I shouldn't have brought you.

Well, it wouldn't have mattered,

cuz I'd follow you all sneaky-like, anyway.

You are so messed up.

I guess that's really your idea of fun?

Huh?

Think about it.

It'd be all kinds of hilarious if I spotted you

buying something embarrassing in some weird store!

I know I'd laugh myself silly if I saw you

picking out dirty DVDs or whatever!

Owie, that hurts, stop that!

Sakurai!

Uncle, uncle, uncle!

Uncle, uncle, uncle! Ugh!

College students are actual adults,

so no more mean-girl mocking of people's hobbies

or digging into their private lives!

I'm sorry!

Finally.

I haven't been able to pick which movie to see

with you all up in my business.

Hold on, you came without a movie in mind?

Well, it was a last-minute thing.

Besides, choosing here is one of the thrills of solo movies.

You sure about that?

Listen.

Yes?

If there's one you wanna see, I'll pay.

Really? What about your solo movie?

It's not, like, a rule that I have to go solo.

And actually, with you here,

maybe I'll see something different.

Anyway. I figure my reward points will cover the two of us.

Seriously?

Well, if you say so, then I'll totally let you treat! Thanks!

How about...

This! What a bargain!

I mean, it's heroes as far as the eye can see,

so we really can't lose!

Oh, yeah, that's a great one.

I saw it once, but I was thinking of seeing it again.

Oh, cool!

Two students, please. I'll use my points.

Yes, certainly. I'd be happy to help you.

Well, she has her moments,

but she still makes me crazy.

She seems happy, though, so I guess I can do this much.