Please Don't Go Anywhere (なっちゃんはまだ新宿)

You should have said something.

You were drinking.

Drinking from the bubbler.

What are you entering?

The 100m sprint.

Okay.

See you.

Since you entered high school, you've fallen in love.

Back in junior high, you had a boyfriend.

That older guy from the tennis club.

But on the 3rd day his ex-girlfriend whacked her head with a tennis racket.

Hey, Ai-chan!

Trying to be everybody's friend, you apologized to him and her.

Catch you later.

Then you never spoke to him again.

So this time is really your first love.

I saw Okada at the water fountain.

Did you speak to him?

Just a bit.

That's so sweet.

Drinking from the same tap? That's like kissing.

But no touching.

They're all encouraging the budding romance.

I can't drink from those water bubblers.

Anyone can.

But Okada has a girlfriend at another school.

You're a fast runner.

- I am. - How come?

I did track in junior high.

I did, too.

- I know. - Really?

Why did you quit?

I started managing the band.

They're all students here.

Is that a school-sanctioned activity?

You only get sanctioned if the club lasts the full 4 years.

But high school's only 3 years.

That's what I said. It's unfair!

She sees Okada at Monday/Friday class monitor meetings.

I bet you wish you had those meetings every day of the week.

I like girls who are active.

Seriously?

For sure.

Like Nat-chan?

Not at all. She carries a parasol.

She's not at all athletic.

But very fair skin and she's pretty.

Okada, let's start.

Is everyone here?

B and C aren't here yet.

Go get them.

Do you have a photo?

Of Nat-chan? Sure, but why?

I want to see if she's ugly or not.

Don't say that.

It's not her best photo.

That's okay.

No, I shouldn't.

Sorry I'm late.

What?

- Class meeting? - So what?

That's a joke.

- Did you two talk? - Let's practice.

I want to play live.

Me, too.

- Shall we? - Yes.

- When? - Over summer vacation.

Then we need to practice.

- Hire a drummer? - Yeah.

Don't get stage-fright like last time.

You're so strict.

- Let's go. - Wait.

Wish we had a multi-track recorder.

What did you say to Okada?

We talked about the track club.

Didn't you talk about that before?

I think he forgot.

That's terrible. You should forget him.

I wish I could.

Many other guys like you.

Many?

Many, many.

Nat-chan rocks around with a parasol.

What for? She's weird.

She sure is.

Poor Aki, all Okada ever talks about is Nat-chan.

Morning, Aki-chan.

Look, I stepped on a wad of gum.

Glad it wasn't dog poo.

Nothing worse than dog poo.

Your bass player's cool.

You mean, Suguru?

Seriously?

But you adore Okada.

I've known Suguru for too long.

- He plays bass. - That's cool.

We're putting on a show.

Playing a live gig?

When?

Haven't decided but most likely in early August.

I'll go if I can.

Me too, if I'm not busy.

That means you won't come.

I'll definitely be there.

You should both come.

I'll go.

- Finished your homework? - Not yet.

This juice sucks!

- It looks nasty. - Tastes like vomit.

Let me try it.

How is it?

It does taste like vomit.

Let me try.

It gets better.

There's an emergency meeting for monitors later today.

Really? Okay, thanks.

Lucky you.

What's that for?

You're so cute.

Nat-chan?

Hey.

You cut your own fringe? You do a great job.

Oh, yeah.

It looks really good.

It looks really good.

You think so?

I went to one of those cut-price hairdressers.

The ten-buck haircut?

Once they're finished, they vacuum the hair off you.

It feels weird on your head.

What's that?

But out on the street, it's obvious who's had a ten-buck-cut.

They're all over the place.

You can tell?

Mainly guys, not girls.

For sure.

I wish I could cut my own hair, like you.

You're so pretty and you're also quite bold.

I'm not at all pretty. You're far more beautiful.

I'm not at all pretty. You're far more beautiful.

Beautiful? Me?

You are.

No one's ever said that to me before.

You always try so hard.

I don't always see it, but I know you are.

You're sunburnt.

You're sunburnt.

I guess so.

That iced lolly looks good.

Should I go get you one?

No, if I eat them it hurts my teeth.

You know, when you bite it.

Especially with these buck teeth.

I'll buy you a tub of ice-cream.

I much prefer soft-serve ice-cream.

Okay. Vanilla?

Hey, Ai-chan.

You scared me.

Morning.

You're late today.

I slept in.

That's unusual for you.

Have you had breakfast?

No, I didn't have time.

I've got some bread here.

What is it?

My mom is big on baking bread.

Thanks.

Any good?

Yes, it's delicious.

Really? Isn't it tasteless?

Now that you mention it.

It always is.

Want a sip?

Thanks.

I forgot. Look, about a drummer.

You found one?

- No way! Really? - Sure.

That's great, I love those guys.

Excuse me.

Can we speak to Suguru?

What's up?

We've found a drummer.

Who is it?

Wow, he's good.

Aki scouted him.

With my charms.

We'll need to practice.

Okay, after school.

Oh no, Chemistry. I'll be late.

She can't run.

See you.

Hey there, Hayashi.

Hi, Okada.

See you.

Are you skipping class?

What about summer vacation?

I'm playing games.

- Nothing. - How come?

- It'll be too hot. - Okay.