Little Runa Sasaki...
is a young girl who, thanks to her
overprotective mother and gentle father...
and her older brother, who's always
a step ahead in looking after her...
was brought up like a princess.
She loves the chocolate doughnuts from
the venerable neighborhood doughnut shop,
the online games she excels at...
and her gamer friends,
who always treat her so kindly.
As for unfamiliar places,
unfamiliar things, and unfamiliar people,
she hates them.
Little Runa Sasaki
was a coddled child growing up,
and since she tends to believe
that if she keeps quiet and puts on airs,
HAUGHTY
someone will show her kindness...
HAUGHTY
her classmates
don't really know what to make of her.
YOU KNOW,
THAT GIRL...
SHE'S HARD TO
TALK TO, HUH?
Before, the older students
would sometimes bully her,
YOU'RE SO CHEEKY
CAN THOSE RIBBONS
BE ANY BIGGER?
I got bullied.
But since she has 300 online friends,
it doesn't really bother her.
Scary.
Scary.
Let's just be shut-ins.
Scary.
Let's just be shut-ins.
Poor Runa.
Even if the girls
who'd been her classmates
for all three years of middle school...
Ms. Sasaki? You're on duty today, right?
Shouldn't you erase the blackboard?
Oh, right.
...still call her by her last name,
it doesn't really bother Runa.
By the way, since little Runa Sasaki has
always been a breathtakingly pretty girl,
many of the boys
secretly have a crush on her.
But as her everyday clothes,
which can sometimes be seen
during school expeditions,
is of the hardcore gothic Lolita variety
and because her hair color is slightly
different than the other girls,
I DON'T KNOW...
THERE'S SOMETHING
OFF ABOUT HER...
she tends to make the boys cringe a bit.
On top of that,
Runa's older brother is good-looking,
and his friend, who she's known
since childhood, is a knockout...
so they're basically the standard
for all guys in her eyes,
meaning that the boys in her class
look like this to her.
Hey, look, you guys!
I recorded a new video!
Hey, that's adorable!
I was dancing with Yukachi!
Hey, you try it, too!
First you go like this, and...
What's up with that?
The girls are doing
this weird dance
in the classroom.
Looks fun!
Looks fun!
Hey, I bet you're watching it alone
because you're socially challenged.
Looks fun!
Hey, I bet you're watching it alone
because you're socially challenged.
Just say, "Can I join you?"
and go play with them.
Looks fun!
Hey, I bet you're watching it alone
because you're socially challenged.
Just say, "Can I join you?"
and go play with them.
These happy characters scare me.
Uh-oh! I'm going to be late!
Acchan, Makolin, see you!
See you, Micchan!
Bye-bye!
Hey, see you, Ms. Sasaki!
Good luck!
You bet!
Little Runa Sasaki...
Bye-bye.
...is a lion at home
and a mouse outside, spoiled,
Episode 6:
I Personally Would Prefer
a Love Comedy Ending
and extremely cowardly.
Coming!
Recently, Runa...
Runa! Thanks for coming!
...made a new friend
who's a slightly older girl.
I've got some of that new pudding
from the convenience store for you!
WANTS TO PLAY
Since Akane is slightly more grown-up
than the girls in her class...
Akane!
I saw this weird dance at school today!
What? Show me what it's like!
...she's nice to Runa even when she's mean
or acts like a spoiled child.
That's why Runa is somewhat aware
that they're not friends on equal footing.
LIKE THIS
LIKE AN EEL
And you know what else?
Hey, hold up a sec.
I got a text from a friend.
HMMM
LET'S SEE
But since Akane is neither family
nor a childhood friend,
it's not like she'll act
the way Runa wants.
Another friend...
You can text her later, you know.
You're with me now!
And it's not like she'll take the time
to comfort her when she's sulking.
Actually, she doesn't
even notice her sulking.
Hey, Runa! Check this out!
HAUGHTY
They're sh**ting a TV show
in front of the station,
and that actor Satoh is there!
Want to take a look?
You're such a fangirl, you know that?
YOU LOVE CELEBRITIES
Right! I sure am!
YOU LOVE NEW PRODUCTS
But...
Hey, hurry up!
Wait a minute!
...it's different than when she's
with her brother and friends.
FAST
There's a new kind of excitement.
Even though she supposedly doesn't like
unfamiliar things or unfamiliar people.
Ah...
Even from afar, Satoh was so hot!
Really?
Yamada is better-looking.
Sure he is, but Yamada's Yamada, you know?
True.
Hey! Would you look at that? Over there!
They're dancing!
Looks fun!
Runa doesn't understand why anyone
would dance in the street.
Why don't we jump in
with that weird dance?
Not on your life!
Was it like this?
No, like this!
But lately...
she's starting to think
that if she had more friends
who'd do this weird dance with her...
it might be fun. Just a little!
I'd like to fall in love.
According to my life plan...
I should be getting married
as soon as I graduate college.
My mom had me when she was 20,
so I've always wanted to get married
as young as possible.
But first I'd need a husband, right?
And to get a husband,
I need a boyfriend first, don't I?
That's why I want to fall in love—
Hey, wait, let the damage dealer finish it off.
Right, you're almost there.
I did it! Quest cleared!
TONKOTSU
No one heard a word I just said,
am I right?
Huh? Oh, sorry!
Listen, Momo,
I've gone up to Level 50 in just a week!
Not interested!
If you do as Runa says,
you can max out your stats
by the end of the month.
Akane, we're free this afternoon.
Are you sure you should be
spending all day on an online game
with a runaway middle-school kid?
She's not a runaway!
But, hey, she and her brother
aren't speaking right now,
so it's awkward for her at home, you know?
Even still, what does it say about us,
playing online games with a child?
I'M NOT A CHILD
If this is boring for you,
why don't you go home?
You did come here for no reason.
You shut up.
Don't mess with me, little girl.
You don't know how lucky you are, Akane,
meeting a handsome young guy.
You mean Yamada?
Hey, it's not what you think.
Well, but we did
get a little closer lately,
and he let me add him as a friend.
Friend request?
Sure.
He's as surly as ever, and he
still won't go hunting with me.
ALWAYS TURNING ME DOWN
WHEN I ASK HIM
That's because your levels
are too far apart,
so it wouldn't be profitable for Yamada.
But if I ask him about equipment,
he gives me all kinds of advice.
He's surprisingly helpful, you know!
Surprisingly?
Yamada's never been anything but helpful.
Even though he's studying for his own
entrance exams, he still tutors me, too.
HEY, I LEVELED UP AGAIN
What? Then he must be beyond popular!
He was beyond popular.
But maybe he's awkward with girls,
since I've never
seen him with a girlfriend.
What? That's such a waste!
Maybe I'll volunteer for the job!
Hey...
SYSTEM: YAMADA IS ONLINE.
Speak of the devil.
Hey! Yamada!
Hey.
It's been a while
since I've seen you online!
I guess. I've been busy lately.
Hey, listen!
I upgraded my shoes
like you taught me the other day!
Yup!
Yamada > Isn't that
the wrong type of upgrade material?
What? But I'm supposed
to use Int gems, right?
INT: MAGIC POWER-UP
I just copied what you did.
I'm a Wizard,
so I use Ints,
but a Paladin
would use Vits first.
Huh? I can't use
these gems, then?
VIT: VITALITY POWER-UP
ONLY A SINGLE GEM
FOR 999 SHARDS...
But I worked so hard to collect them.
Do you want to use
my spare pair of shoes?
They're meant for tanking, and I've
already fully upgraded them.
Hmm...
No. It's all right.
I have to collect
those things called Vits, right?
I'm going hunting again to collect them!
It's not like I don't know
where they're going to drop!
Akane > I already remembered
the location where they drop,
so I'm going to go hunt again
and collect them.
You're right.
Sorry. I was out of line.
Good luck upgrading.
A smiley face?
That never happens!
You're screaming to yourself.
Did you finally break down?
Sounds fun.
I'm so bored!
All you did is play that game!
I want to go outside!
I want to go on a group date!
Want to give it a try, Momo?
It's actually pretty fun.
Games are beyond Momo!
Come on, just try!
But I'm clueless about computers!
Once you get the hang of it,
they're easy to operate.
Huh?
Okay, I'm going on a hunt now,
so just watch me.
Momo doesn't know much about computers,
but it's a bad sign
if there's smoke coming out, right?
Akanecchi's computer broke down?
Yeah. It exploded
while she was playing FOS.
EXPLODED?
I hear the last update
really bogged down FOS.
Maybe it was too much of a strain.
She says she can't play again
until she saves up enough for a new one.
SPEAKING WITHOUT
MAKING EYE CONTACT
DUE TO ONGOING TENSION
She was really depressed.
HMMM...
Hmm.
Coming!
Who is it—
Hey.
I brought over a repairman.
See?
EITA SASAKI
IGNORING
EITA SASAKI
Yes?
Morning, Yamada!
Hey.
What's going on?
You don't have a used computer, do you?
Like an old spare?
No, I don't.
I hear that Akanecchi's computer
broke down.
Huh.
That it was smoking and everything.
Smoke? From where?
I haven't seen it, so I don't know!
Could you take a look at Akanecchi's
computer when you have time?
Me?
You might be able to fix it
by just swapping out a part.
Wouldn't it be better if you went, Eita?
I wouldn't mind going,
but what if there was a misunderstanding?
FRIENDS...
You know, a healthy guy going
into a sweet college girl's apartment?
That would be risky.
What exactly do you think I am?
A new breed.
Runa said she was
really depressed about it.
Akanecchi's been grinding really hard
in FOS lately, so I feel bad for her.
Stop by after Runa's tutoring session,
will you?
I'll have Runa take you over
to her apartment, okay?
Please?
No. It's all right.
I just have to collect those things
called Vits, right?
I'm going hunting again to collect them!
You came to fix my computer, Yamada?
GOD...
That's right! I brought him over!
I'm only here to take a look.
Try not to get your hopes up.
I brought him!
JESUS...
Please don't look at me like that.
Seriously, I don't know if I can fix it.
It was me!
OUT OF ORDER
So it's a laptop?
Hey, make yourselves at home!
Do you two want some snacks?
- Please don't trouble—
- I'll have some!
Yamada's a good guy!
Akane? Akane?
Listen, over there in that room...
Are you sure...
it's okay?
Thank goodness.
He didn't notice.
THANKS, RUNA
Well, it's Yamada,
so he wouldn't care anyway.
It feels a little strange,
having Yamada in the house,
but remember what Runa said...
...awkward with girls.
I shouldn't be too self-conscious
around him, or he'll get uncomfortable.
Just act natural!
Hey, have you two had lunch yet?
I'll whip something up if you haven't!
I can eat!
How about you, Yamada?
Yes. I'll have some.
Well, well! How rare!
WHAT I
EXPECTED
I'M NOT
HUNGRY
No, thanks.
I forgot to tell you this before.
That curry you gave me,
it was really good.
Sorry. I just remembered now,
so I forgot to bring the containers back
I'm so happy!
CURRY?
I'm going to pour my heart and soul
into lunch, so have lots, okay?
Listen, a new girl just joined our guild.
What?
She's a really sweet-natured girl
and cute.
RURIHIME
Rurihime!
A STRANGER YELLED
AT ME IN THE
DUNGEON AGAIN...
A stranger yelled at me
in the dungeon again!
I'M AGAINST
BULLYING
NEWBIES!
I'm against
bullying newbies!
She totally wears
her heart on her sleeve.
Or should I say she doesn't
really hide who she is?
I think a straightforward girl like her
would be a good match for you, Akito.
Runa refuses to accept a stranger like that!
What are you, his sister-in-law?
I'm not interested.
The adapter pin's all melted.
ADAPTER?
When did you buy this laptop?
Back when I started college, so, um...
YOU HAVE A MESSAGE FROM RUNA
They look cute together
ENJOY ENERGY
Kyururu!
They're starting to have a moment,
but there's still some distance
Do what you can
to help then grow closer
Help?
I personally would prefer
a love comedy ending
Love comedy? I think...
RUNNING INTO
EACH OTHER
IN THE BATH
OH, NO!
LUCKY PERV
OH, NO!
RUNNING LATE
WITH BREAD
IN MY MOUTH
OH, NO!
Like this?
You've never cleaned
your keyboard once, have you?
What, you're supposed to?
There are traces of a spill.
Stop! Don't look!
It's another lovely day!
Akane?
What's up? It's almost ready.
Listen...
RUNNING INTO
EACH OTHER
IN THE BATH
OH, NO!
Will you be taking a bath right now?
No, I'm not.
I'm cooking right now,
so I'll be taking a bath at night.
Yamada, are you going to take a bath?
No, I'm not.
Huh?
I don't really get it, so whatever.
Akane! Can I have a slice of bread?
Be my guest!
Won't you get full, eating all that?
I'm making omurice now.
Don't worry.
I'm not the one who'll be eating it.
Huh?
BAFFLED BY THE SUDDEN
TURN OF EVENTS
SHE MADE HER EAT IT,
BUT IS EATING TOAST
WHILE RUNNING LATE
REALLY A LOVE COMEDY?
BAFFLED BY NOT KNOWING
IF IT'S A LOVE COMEDY
Why did you eat it all?
Why did you make me eat it?
Hey, come over here!
Hold up! Hold up!
- Get a little closer...
- Come on.
- ...or no lucky perv moment!
- It's dangerous! Stop pushing!
What do you mean?
Huh? Now what am I supposed to do?
Hey...
you need to stop right now!
Ouch...
Yamada? What's wrong?
Your hair hit my eyeball.
No way! Sorry!
Are you okay? It got in your eye?
Ouch.
Let me see it.
Which eye?
I'm fine.
Huh? Oh, crap!
I panicked and grabbed his hair
without thinking!
Did he really hate that, I wonder?
I'm sorry, Yamada!
You apologize, too, Runa!
I'm... sorry.
I'll tie my hair up, okay?
- Um...
- Yes?
I'm heading back home for now.
What?
Because I didn't bring over
any of the tools I need.
Oh, but—
I'll be right back.
Isn't it a hassle going back and forth?
- I really feel bad now.
- It's all right.
I live nearby.
It was like he was escaping.
So you think so, too?
He really must have been uncomfortable.
So it's true that he's awkward with women.
I wish I hadn't done that to him.
Girls who have less hair...
AKANE
can use this kind of pin...
TYPE: THIN
to tie their hair back simply.
AMOUNT: NOT TOO MUCH
Girls who have lots of hair...
RUNA
AMOUNT: A LOT
TYPE: THICK
turn out like this.
MY ARMS ARE TIRED
Girls who have lots of hair
have a hard time with ponytails.
I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE
You don't have a lot of hair, Akane.
That makes me jealous.
Isn't it better to have more hair?
No, not really.
There's no end
to a young girl's anxieties.
Ah.