Aharen-san wa Hakarenai (阿波連さんははかれない)

Everyone, we'll be deciding what to do for the cultural festival tomorrow,

so start thinking about it.

Okay!

The cultural festival...

Oh, our exchange diary. Thanks.

We have to turn in our career path surveys next week.

Yeah.

Do you have a dream for the future, Raido-kun?

I... want to see what you do and support that.

That's my dream.

What do you think?

That makes me happy, but...

You're always thinking about things like that.

It makes me wonder, outside of helping me,

what kind of dream...

you have for yourself.

My dream?

Episode Eleven A Cultural Festival, Huh?

A dream of my own... What would that even be?

Get a grip, Raido!

Don't lose sight of yourself!

It's times like this...

Hakukaren Kindergarten Album My Future Self

you need to return to your roots!

Aharen-san.

I want to look back over my childhood dreams and see if I have a knack for any of them.

Will you help me out?

Of course.

Thanks.

My Dreams for the Future 1 Baker

Baker

First up is baker.

The finishing touch...

Voilà!

Okay, next.

2 Manga Artist

Manga Artist

Idea Notebook

To start, you need charming characters.

Like a cute heroine.

Next.

Shirorin!

Calligrapher

Calligrapher.

Make-Up Artist

Make-up artist.

Ama Diver

Ama diver.

Nothing I try seems to work out.

You worked hard today.

Aharen-san...

Chataka

I've realized something.

There's... nothing to me, is there?

You've got plenty, Raido-kun.

I only realized I want to be an art teacher because of you.

You're always so considerate and sweet to me. Knowledgeable, too.

You explain things to me and help me with stuff...

You really see me that way?

I came to realize I want to be a teacher who acts like you.

You've already done so much for me.

So I don't think you should rush this for yourself.

Thanks.

You're right. I don't need to rush.

And so, for our cultural festival project...

Monjayaki II A Play II Optical Illusion Art Showcase III Maze IIII Escape Room IIII Haunted House IIII III Chic Café IIII IIII

We're going to do a chic café!

I'm looking forward to the cultural festival!

Yeah.

Okay, the next order of business is dividing the work.

First, let's see... Who can cook and make desserts?

Next, who can make costumes?

Who can make the signs and interior decorations?

Aharen-san can do anything, huh?

And she's practically a cooking pro.

We can't have Aharen-san handle everything, though...

I know!

Why don't you act as director and oversee the whole operation?

No, I couldn't possibly.

I don't think anyone wants me in charge.

If Aharen-san really wants to be a teacher,

this should be a great experience for her.

I think it's a good idea.

Part of teaching people is being able to guide them.

Give it a try if you're up to it.

If you want to do it, you should give it a shot.

Don't you worry about the rest of us!

You guys... But...

What's important here is how you feel.

What does your heart say?

I...

want to be the director.

That settles it, then.

We'll give you all the support you need!

Shirorin!

Chic

Café

Aharen-san's working hard.

I'm sure this will be a small but important first step

toward her teaching dreams.

And then there's me... What do I want to do?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Aharen-san.

What do you think of this text for the flyer?

It looks good.

Aharen-san, how about these colors?

Chic Café

Chic Café

Should we make them flashier?

Yeah. Good idea.

How about these, Aharen-san?

I'm worried.

They turned out okay!

Wow! Those look tasty!

They're pretty. You did good.

That's just like Aharen-san.

She's grasped the trick to teaching people in no time.

Is there anything we can help with, Reina-chan?

Well, the decorations for the chic café aren't done yet...

Then why don't we work on them while enjoying these?

Thanks.

Y-You mean it?

This is basically a girl's night! Having a girl's night at a friend's house...

This may be my first and only one! It'll never happen again!

Shirorin!

Say, I was wondering... You and Raido-kun haven't been talking lately, have you?

I noticed that, too. Did you have a fight?

No.

You've been so busy, I guess you just haven't had the time.

But after the cultural festival, things'll be back to normal.

Thanks.

Not walking home with Aharen-san again, huh?

Kinda weird, right?

Yeah. I guess it is.

You don't miss her?

At some point, I realized everything I do revolves around Aharen-san.

And I'm starting to think I need more than that.

So I thought I'd keep my distance...

Figure out what I want to do for my career. For myself.

I get you. But I don't think you have to keep your distance.

You can stay by her side, where she's a good influence,

and still think about your own dreams. I can imagine that pretty easy.

I see. Yeah, I suppose you've got a point.

Thanks.

Aharen-san said she wants to be like me.

But I...

She looks busy.

It'd just be more to take care of, so I won't give it to her now.

Black Tea

Milk Latte

Banana Juice

The cultural festival is tomorrow.

I'm sorry we had to stay late.

Nah, it's all good.

Staying late at school to get ready for the cultural festival with friends...

It's more fun than I hoped!

I hope we never run out of work to do!

Are you okay?!

Come to think of it, we're gonna have to get serious about studying after this.

Kinda feels like... the end of something, y'know?

I know what you mean.

I don't ever want to finish preparing!

Hey.

About tomorrow...

There was something I want to show you all.

Is that okay?

Oh, I'm looking forward to this!

Thanks.

It's done.