02x02 - Brother

[bunniefuu]

Shiori?

Why're you agreeing to get married?
I'll never stand for it!

Nanaka-neesama.

Yes?

Chisa-neesama isn't the kind of person
to leave a book lying on the floor, is she?

Well, no.

They're both still dressed,

and it doesn't make sense that they'd stay
in bed, unconcerned about your return.

So, it's clear that you're mistaken if you
think anything happened between them.

You make a good point.

Am I right?

Y-Yeah...

You hit the nail on the head.

But how can you tell? It's like you
saw it all happen with your own eyes.

Simply elementary deduction, my dear brother.

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2

Oh, wow.

Iori's little sister, huh?

I'm Shiori Kitahara. Thank you
for looking out for my brother.

Likewise.

Nice to meetcha.

Very polite of you.

She's got a good head on her shoulders.

Anyway, why are you here?

To see how you're doing.

Was that letter I sent not enough?

I know what you wrote.

You said you had a clean lifestyle
and were focusing on your studies.

I'm here because I knew that
every last word of that was a lie.

You know perfectly well how much
I hate being irresponsible.

I see quite well the nonsense
you're trying to spout,

but it isn't very credible when you agreed
to marrying Chisa-neesama on a whim.

What's she mean, marrying on a whim?!

It's a long story.

Then you're here out of concern
for Iori's lifestyle?

Indeed, and also...

I figured some gratitude might be in order.

Oh, you shouldn't have!

She knows her manners.

Is she really your sister?

Rude!

Don't you see we're two peas in a pod?!

Yeah, you've got the same number of eyes.

Identical finger count, too.

That's the best you can do?!

Oh, I brought you something as well, Nii-sama.

What, food?

No, it's something you forgot back home.

Isn't this important to you?

To me, someday in the future
Iori's Compositions
[Middle School Days]

Don't you dare!

I'm glad I brought it.
You quite literally jumped for joy!

How the hell did you even find this?!

I spotted it when I broke open
the locked drawer on your desk.

You totally did that on purpose!

Tell me you didn’t read it.

I did, but I don't really
understand sheet music, so...

Phew.

...our family deciphered it together.

I also brought the recordings
of Father singing your songs.

What in the blue hell were you thinking?!

Smash

Oh yeah, how are your parents doing?

They're both in the pink of health.

They asked you to come visit sometime.

Why don't you all join us, too?

Our family runs a traditional ryokan.

Kitahara Ryokan

Whoa, that's cool.

I'd love to check it out.

Which means...

Are you gonna take over
the ryokan someday, Iori?

Nah, my dad said he wasn't
gonna pass it down to an idiot.

Makes sense.

A wise decision.

I don't really plan on taking over, either.

Yeah?

Idiots aren't suited to running
a business, after all.

Guess you know your own limitations.

Can we stop assuming that
it's because I'm an idiot?

I meant I don't want to.

Please don't say that, Nii-sama!

You can get smarter with hard work!

Again, don't assume!
Makes an a*s outta you and me!

Anyway, you're done here, right?

I'll take you to the station!

Isn't she gonna stay?

She came all the way, you know.

She has high school entrance
exams this year!

A day or two isn't gonna k*ll her.

Is your prep not going well?

I'd say I'm ahead of schedule.

You're being complacent!

You can't skip a single day of studies!

Look who's talking.

That statement has negative
credibility coming from you.

Okay, time to go home! Right this instant!

Nii-sama...

Are you that unhappy to see me?

Shiori...

I'm so unhappy, I could die!

He went and said it!

Where's the brotherly love?!

Is that so...

Hey, Iori!

How could you!

Ugh, have I no allies here?

Well, I see where Iori's coming from.

You feel me, Azusa-san?

Totally.

What's little sister times cute
times middle-school girl plus Kohei?

Little Sister x Cute x Middle-School Girl + Kohei = ?

A dead Iori.

Hurry, Shiori, before he appears!

Greetings, Kitahara.

Ow, ow, ow!

So, is that your little sister?

No...

I'm Shiori, his little sister.

Get a clue, girl!

Is that so?

K-Kohei?

The head can be fed to a stray dog...

Stop, Kohei! Calm down!

Quiet, you devil! Do you wish to
hoard all the world's treasure?!

I'm not entirely heartless, however.

What?

I'll spare you if my demands are met.

I, uh...

I want her to call me "Kohei-oniichan."

Bruh. How creepy can you get?

Then perish!

Wait! I didn't say I refuse!

Shiori, do as he says.

Huh?

Please! My life's riding on you!

E-Er...

I can't do it. It's too embarrassing.

Too bad, Kitahara!

Do you wanna see your brother die, Shiori?!

Instead...

Can we do "Kohei-niisama"?

Huh?

Kitahara...

What?

This is all I have.

What's with the cash, dude?!

I'd set it aside to spend on Lalako-tan.

I wasn't asking where it came from!

Lalako-tan?

Kohei's favorite anime.

Oh, Magic Girl Lalako?

You know of it?

In passing, yes.

I like Magic Girl Lalako, too.

Kitahara...

What now?

I don't have any more, I swear.

But what's the cash for, dude?!

You get it now, Shiori? You're in danger here!

I understand.

Then I'll make sure to stay close
to you at all times.

But that spells danger for me!

Just beat it!

Not happening!

Scram!

Nope!

I said, "get lost!"

Come on, don't fight.

No!

Like we always say,
you gotta settle things with a game.

Very well.

Team Shiori

Team Iori

Okay, team battle.

We'll be the judges.

What's with the numbers advantage?

Work with me here.

Not on your life.

Oh, really? If that's how you wanna play it...

I'll tell Shiori all sorts of
nasty things about you.

Wha? You scumbag!

Now... I won't be forced to choose...

He chose death instead.

Went out on his sword like a samurai.

But...

Iori's still telling her
nasty things about him.

Bugs are actually his staple diet.

What...

He's literally the devil.

Okay, so we're competing in...

Hanky Drop Paper Sumo Look the Other Way

Hanky drop?

That takes me back.

Whose suggestion was it?

Mine.

Let's set up.

I'll get the chairs.

That's your idea? You're such a child.

Nii-sama... this is my special
version of "hanky drop."

Huh?

Iori?

He said he was sleepy, all of a sudden.

He must've been really relieved
to see his sister again.

Hup we go.

I'll show you to your room.

One, two! One, two!

Thank you.

Let me help.

You know what?

What?

Shiori-chan and you might have a lot in common.

You think?

I mean, you love Chii-chan to death too.

I don't know. She may seem like
she loves her brother,

but I feel like that's not all there is to it.

I'll never let you run away from home,

you shitty excuse for a brother.

My name is Shiori Kitahara.

I'm a third-year in middle school,
an Aries, and my blood type is AB.

My family runs an old, traditional ryokan.

Now, allow me to reveal one of my secrets.

To be perfectly honest,

I'm not particularly fond of my brother.

My eyes...

Rise and shine, Nii-sama. It's morning.

Then why am I acting like
a doting wife, you may ask.

Kitahara Ryokan

It's simply because I want him
to take over the ryokan.

I'll even play a brother-obsessed
girl to make it happen.

Good morning.

Morning. You're up early today.

Shiori forced me up.

Listen to yourself.
Ryokan work starts even earlier.

That's none of my concern, though.

What? You think you can get a job elsewhere?

I still believe that you'll
come home to us one day.

Attaboy, Iori-kun. You got dressed.

I've realized that a man needs
his clothes every other day.

Give me a bit.
I'll have breakfast ready right away.

May I help, Nanaka-neesama?

Sure. Let's cook together.

Time to commence the operation.

Let's eat.

Shiori-chan made most of it herself.

I hope you like it.

This is great.

You're a good cook, huh?

I wouldn't say that.

The miso I brought from home,
the usual sweet egg rolls,

and my best work, the pickles.

Now, Nii-sama, let the homesickness
overtake over you.

I bet you miss home cooking
when it's this good.

My mom's cooking, huh...

I forgot how it tastes.

Hey now...

The memory of a goldfish.

What am I to do with this moron?

Fine. I'll take the brother
obsession to new highs

and make things awkward for him here.

sh**t!

Are you okay, Nii-sama?

Damn...

You should change.

Wanna take a bath?

I did skip taking one last night.

That's perfect, then!

I'll wash your back for you.

My, sounds good.

"Sounds good"?

You're okay with that?
Isn't it supposed to weird you out?

I hope at least one of them
is creeped out by this!

Yikes!

Not you! You don't matter!

Now I want to take a bath
with Chisa-chan too. It's been ages.

Nope. We'll get cramped in there.

I'm trying to weird those two out here!

Shiori, let me warn you.

Wh-What?

Be careful not to poke Nanaka-san.

What does that even mean?

All right.

I'll go get the bath ready.

Are we really doing this?

As long as you don't mind, of course.

Not on my watch!

Gah! Where'd he pop out from?!

That was a close call, but it's all right now.

U-Uh, pardon?

You need to value yourself more.

You are... Imamura-senpai?

That's not it, Shiori-chan.

I'm so sorry. How could I get your name wrong?

Right name, wrong usage, is all.

There was a more appropriate one, remember?

Er...

Bug Eater Imamura-senpai!

What the hell did you tell her?!

Okay, let's get prepping.

Are you doing something today?

Yep.

The rest of Iori's license course.

Used tanks

What?

You're really getting in the water?

Duh, we're a diving club.

I figured that was just an excuse
for your drinking group.

That's not... true?

Iori!

You gotta respond louder!

Can you swim, Shiori-chan?

A bit, yes.

Iori can't, though.

Lay off!

Lalako

Maybe you really aren't siblings.

Oh, shut up.

Nii-sama is definitely my dear brother.

Hmph! Then why don't you answer
these questions about Shiori-chan?

You just want information, don't you?

Question 1: What's her favorite food?

Japanese sweets, probably.

Question 2: What does she have trouble with?

All manner of electronics.

Question 3: What does she like to wear?

Kimonos, obviously.

Is he right?

That's my Nii-sama.

He didn't get a single one right.

My favorite food is donuts,
I'm a wizard with gadgets,

and I only wear kimonos
to make our parents happy.

I'm touched by how well you know me.

Glad to hear it.

By the way, how about
you join us if you're free?

Join you... in diving?

Why not, right?

It feels great, and it's lots of fun.

Approving of diving would just give
Nii-sama an excuse to stay here.

Uhm, I'm sorry, but I must refuse.

I don't have my swimsuit.

You can use my spare!

Mine too.

I appreciate the offer, but...

Oh, right.

Wrong size, huh?

What in heaven's name is wrong with this guy?

Hey, Iori!

What are you doing?!

Huh? Was that a problem?

sh**t. I need to keep up
my brother-obsessed act.

Sh-Sheesh, Nii-sama.

I'll k*ll you dead.

I let my mask slip!

But he's right. Your swimsuits
are a bit too big for me.

Yeah?

Please, Nanaka's are more like way too big.

Mine will probably fit you...

It's okay. You still got time.

Stop lying to make me feel better!

I'll watch Nii-sama do his thing from up here.

Really?

If you say so, I guess.

Hold it!

Gift from me!

Little Sis

Whoa! A wild policeman appeared!

Don't call the cops, Kitahara!

Little Sis

Relax. You've got the wrong idea.

It's brand-new and unused.

I'd be downright horrified if it was used.

Please don't worry about me.

I'm happy just getting to see Nii-sama dive.

Do you dislike the ocean, Shiori-chan?

Huh?

I tend to stay out,
but I can certainly see its appeal.

A clever answer. You try
not to hurt anyone's feelings.

I-It isn't like that.

But that's exactly why I want you,
more than anyone else, to try out diving.

What do you mean?

Clever people like you need a chance to
empty your mind in the midst of Mother Nature.

I guess you could try it out if you think
what they're doing looks like fun.

Diving?

I care more about bringing Nii-sama back home.

I wouldn't think it looks like fun, anyway...

I'd like to try, too.

Come dive with me, then.

Oh, no. I want to go with Nii-sama.

But I'm in the middle of my test.

I'll make sure we're near Iori, okay?

I understand.

I assure you, this isn't because
I thought it looked like fun.

That's not why, okay?

I'll handle our buoyancy, so don't worry.

Okay.

Oh, so this is what it looks like underwater.

The water isn't all that clear.
It must be because it rained recently.

But...

I'm with people, but I can't hear their voices.

I don't have to watch what I say...

He may be right. Maybe I do need this time.

Here's to welcoming Shiori-chan
and to celebrate Iori getting his license!

Cheers!

Now you're an open water diver for real!

I could've done this easy
if I hadn't caught a cold last time.

I saw you mess up adjusting
your neutral buoyancy, though.

What'd you think, Shiori-chan?

Um, it felt like swimming inside of miso soup.

With all that seaweed floating around, yeah.

It did rain recently.

It's normally a lot prettier.

But it was a very valuable experience.

That's so great to hear.

That oolong tea is flammable.

And he's half taken off
his pants without thinking.

I really should make sure
he comes home at once.

I'll search for his report card later
and snitch on him to our parents.

Good grief, Nii-sama.

What are you doing?

I came to change and saw
this mess. I had to clean it up.

Huh? The closet finally gave in?

What brings you here, though?

I was looking for you.
Something was bothering me.

Did he realize? Surely not.

Tell the truth.

There was somewhere else
you wanted to go today, right?

Sorry?

Oh, no, not at all.

If you say so.

That's my brother. Thick as a rock.

You worry too much, Nii-sama.

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Mio Musashino

Yeah?

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Ayano Hoshino

I'm not a child.

But, hey, you can never
bring yourself to say these things.

That's not true.

I don't think you've told our parents you
don't wanna take over the ryokan, either.

What's up?

What was that about me
not wanting to take over the ryokan?

Now look here.

I dunno what kind of fool you take
me for, but I can tell that much.

I may not know all about your
favorite foods, clothes, or whatever,

but I'm still your big bro, you know?

How did you know where I was?

That's easy.

I'm your big bro, you know?

O... Onii-chan.

Then you take over instead.

I humbly refuse.

Huh?

Hmph.

Say your goodbyes, Shiori.

See ya.

Next time, join us when the water's clear.

What's up?

Fine, I'll go home,
but I want you to come with me.

I know you'll just lock me up there.

I'll come visit sometime.
Be a good girl and go home.

Dunno, she really does seem the same as Nanaka.

What do you mean?

She came to see her big bro all by herself,

copied what he does, worried about
the environment he was in...

She's totally obsessed with her brother.

My name is Shiori Kitahara.

I'm not particularly fond of my brother.

But I don't particularly dislike him, either.

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