THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. UNDERAGE DRINKING IS STRONGLY PROHIBITED AND ILLEGAL.
IN KEEPING WITH THE RECENT SOCIAL CLIMATE, THE BLACK CIRCLES HAVE BEEN INCREASED 5% IN SIZE.
GRAND BLUE DREAMING SEASON 3
In the summer of my first year in high school,
I lost my virginity.
Uh-huh.
What's with that reaction?
I mean, you know?
Nobody gives a shit about the dream you had last night.
ENGINEERING LAB #2 SUPPLEMENTARY CLASSES Who said I was talking about a dream?
I was being serious. It was my tutor, a college student named Elena-san.
Oh, come on, porn scenario?
Or porn game?
I'm telling you, it's true.
If only Elena-san were here. She'd back up my statement.
Oh, yeah?
That's too bad.
I've got something like that, too.
- What? - Spit it out.
Back in middle school, I was so popular that I even had a fan club.
Wha? Quit making up shit, asshole!
You're one to talk.
If only someone from my middle school were here. They'd back me up.
Pah! Anybody can just say things.
What? You guys don't have any past glories to speak of?
Your lives are so sad.
Don't be ridiculous!
Of course we do.
They used to call me a boy wonder back in grade school.
Everyone in my hometown knows me as a bad boy.
Oh, yeah? Really?
Smells like bullshit.
Say that again!
Quiet in here!
My lectures are sacred.
Prepare for them in silence.
But Assistant Professor!
These guys are lying their asses off!
I told you, I'm not lying.
Quit being green with envy.
Lies?
You numbskulls can't even see through those?
No, we know they're lying.
They just refuse to admit it.
In that case...
Prove yourselves through science!
Through science?
What the heck?
Grin.
LIE DETECTOR (1,980 YEN)
Uh, Assistant Professor?
This is just a toy.
How can we prove ourselves with this?
This is the problem with dolts.
Wha?
Do you know how these things work?
MECHANISM OF A (1,980 YEN) LIE DETECTOR It measures your blood pressure and pulse,
I DON'T CARE ABOUT ANIME and uses drastic changes in them to detect lies.
BZZT LIE and uses drastic changes in them to detect lies.
But it won't work on these guys.
They lie as easily as they breathe.
I'm well aware.
That's where engineering savvy comes in.
CHARPY IMPACT TEST-STYLE LIE DETECTOR
This way, we can amplify the stress felt when lying.
That's our professor!
Good luck lying with your manhood on the line!
Let's do a test run just in case.
Okay, Yamamoto, make up some random lie.
Me?
Anything goes.
Easy for you to say.
I've never lied once in my entire life.
Good. Everything seems to be in order.
Another impressive lab device, sir.
More than enough destructive power, too.
One of my many virtues is my standout honesty.
You can stop lying now.
Quit making the machine go off.
Okay, let's start with the most obvious lie.
Right. You're up, Nojima.
This is defamation!
Everyone keeps calling me a liar!
Screw this! I'm outta here!
– Not happening. – We need to verify the facts of the case.
- We need to verify the facts of the case. - Ugh!
I wasn't trying to run or anything!
Then what were you doing?
I was just pissed because you called it an "obvious lie"!
Got it.
Why don't you go first, then, Kohei?
I don't mind.
You sure about this?
This is nothing. I just have to tell the truth, right?
True that.
Try saying something.
Sure.
I was keeping quiet about this, but...
Why?
Because you weren't keeping quiet. You spoke.
That counts as a lie too?
At least let the intro slide!
Well, then. Fetch me once you've finished.
You're okay with that?!
Who's supervising?!
Screw you, Kitahara! You set me up!
How was that my fault?!
No excuses!
Boys, lock Kitahara in.
Yessir!
You assholes!
Whatever. I just have to tell the truth.
Actually, back in high school,
a girl—
Wake up!
A girl what? Finish that sentence before you die!
All right. Wanna do Mitarai next?
Agreed.
You said you had a fanclub in middle school?
Y-Yeah...
Then prove to us that you're telling the truth.
By putting your life on the line.
Fine.
Let me ask, then...
Sure.
Were you really popular in middle school?
Yes!
He's telling the truth.
What?!
Try being more specific!
Did multiple girls ask you out?
Yes.
Next! Did you really have a fan club?
Yes.
- No way! - It was true?
Sheesh. Are we done here?
I'd never lie about something like that.
They...
Kitahara?
Were...
Were they...
human women?
Hey, Mitarai.
Who or what were you popular with?
All right.
Well, then...
It's time for the main event, right?
Let me organize my thoughts.
Technically, this is not a machine that detects lies.
It only measures your blood pressure and pulse.
It reacts to things other than lies, too.
That means...
you can mask the truth as a lie, too.
There's no way he lost his virginity in his first year of high school.
What a silly bluff.
Just goes to show how pathetic Nojima is.
And, worst of all...
you guys besmirched my good name!
Get on with it, liar.
Say you lost your virginity.
And admit to your lies.
Okay.
To tell the truth...
the summer of my first year in high school...
my virginity...
was not lost!
You're that desperate to not admit you're a virgin?
He told the truth and still lost his marbles!
Professor, this thing's defective.
It also reacts to pulse changes when you hold your breath.
You can play the truth off as a lie, too.
Ah.
Duly noted.
Hello? Kitahara?
Nojima? What's up?
Let me copy your assignment for tomorrow.
You still haven't done it?
I thought it was due next week.
Anyway, I'll get to your place in a sec. Get your report ready.
What? My place?
Wait, Nojima. Now's not a good time.
Don't worry. I bet your room's filthy.
I don't ca...re?
Oh?
A friend of Iori-kun's?
Kitahara-kun?
I'll do anything, so please spare my life.
IZAKAYA MUMBO JUMBO
And so...
Kitahara set up this mixer for us.
Such friendship.
Bravo.
Yeah, after you tortured me for five hours.
Who's coming?
Nanaka-san said she'd bring people.
So, I should just invite some friends?
Yes, please.
Hello!
You're all here already?
Way to jump the gun!
Wait, that's my angel!
Your angel, my ass!
I met an angel.
Shucks. I haven't thought of a name for our kid yet.
Quit fantasizing about my wife.
No, mine.
Just so you guys know...
If you try anything funny with Nanaka-san, I swear I'll end you.
So be it.
It might be worth it to get to know a hottie like her.
I'd pay the price too.
Don't worry! I'll make her happy!
I'll never make her cry!
I'll be faithful for life!
You assholes...
Oh?
Am I late?
What happened to faithful for life?!
You invited Azusa-san?
Yep. And also...
JUNIOR Heya.
LITTLE SISTER
MITARAI'S GIRLFRIEND
Huh? Why her?
Aina-chan invited her.
This is Ohashi Rie-san. We became friends recently.
Good evening. I'll be joining you for a bit.
"For a bit"?
Yes. Until my prey falls into the trap.
Huh?
I heard there's a mixer tonight? I'm on my way!
You're not invited, and you really shouldn't come.
Screw that.
Your boy's on the hunt tonight!
Um, looks like he'll be here soon.
Thank you. Don't worry, I asked someone to fill in for me.
Sorry for the trouble.
THE FILL IN
SOB SOB Hey, quit with the waterworks.
Why the hell are you here?!
Right back at you, jerk.
I came for a mixer, but I already know everyone here.
Same here.
Huh?
ONLY KNOWS HER AS THAT Wait, I'm pretty sure I've never met this girl before.
Am I being hit on?
So, she's into me!
Your faithfulness goes three ways?
My chopsticks just broke!
Anyway, let's get drinking.
Cheers!
Didn't you guys come to our festival together?
You must be close.
Oh, please.
Friends with these idiots?
You're making me blush.
To help a friend... or sabotage... I'd put my life on the line.
Now, who should I go for?
Thoughtless!
Reckless!
I mean, I'd totally pick up either if I could,
but none of us here are smooth enough to pull that off.
Besides, I already know one girl's into me!
Uh...
What's up, Cakey?
SHIVER SHIVER Seriously, what's wrong?!
SHIVER SHIVER What did you see that destroyed your mind?!
I've shown my interest. Next up...
What do you think of me? Am I the best?
Say...
Yes?
Are you into virgins?
What is up with this guy?!
Why the hell would you open with that?
Way to kill the mood, moron!
Oh, virgins? I'm down for that.
A goddess!
Come to mama, boys.
How about the others?
I don't really know...
I wouldn't decide based on that either.
I don't care.
Hmm...
I'd rather die than hook up with an ugly virgin.
Brutal!
Don't mind her. That's just how she is.
I'm so glad I'm not ugly.
How optimistic are you guys?!
Can you tell us more about being down for virgins?
What's a good position for a first-timer?
– Any mood-setters you're into? – Easy there.
Some people aren't comfortable with that kinda talk.
Keep it family friendly, okay?
Sorry. How ungentlemanly of me!
Family friendly! Got it!
This new porno I saw the other day was great.
Oh, that one?
I thought it was great too.
We're sorry.
It's fine.
What a disastrous mixer.
You. Talk about something amusing.
Who died and made you queen?
Kohei, she wants to hear something amusing.
On it.
MAGICAL GIRL LALAKO Okay, let's not waste any oxygen here.
What would you prefer, then?
I know...
Tell us about your breakup.
God, you're such a piece of trash.
I bet you didn't take her anywhere nice for summer break or anything.
You'd be surprised.
They went to his family home and to Palau together.
Huh?
Wait, so you met the family and went on a pre-wedding trip?
Uh, not exactly...
- Huh? - What's wrong?!
You poor thing.
I didn't blackmail her or anything!
Kitahara, Kitahara.
What?
We can't keep a convo going.
Huh?
Figure something out.
Thirty pornos.
Okay, then! We've made enough small talk!
Why don't we play a game to get to know each other?
What's happening?
What kind of game?
We'll use this to have fun!
LIE DETECTOR A lie detector?
LIE DETECTOR How does it work?
It measures changes in your pulse.
If the needle swings all the way here,
it's a lie, and the liar gets shocked.
Does it hurt?
Nah, just a bit tingly.
And the question will be a mixer classic!
Is anyone here your type?
Good job, Kitahara!
Great question!
I'm so glad we're besties!
Is anyone here my type?
Sure.
Really?
Oh, wow.
Who could it be?
Next, Nanaka-san!
Er, is anyone here my type?
Totally.
For real? They both like someone here?!
Since Kitahara has a girl, and Imamura's in 2D land...
It has to be one of us!
And I'm the hottest one among us!
Welp.
What a beautiful day.
I'll remember it forever.
My type? Here?
Not a chance.
Ow!
Hey, we have a liar.
So you do like someone here?
No way! This thing must be broken!
She did try to pick up Imamura when she met him at the festival.
He was your type, right?
What are you talking about?
Yeah, this device can be trusted!
Um... yes.
HA HA HA She did hit on you at first.
HA HA HA Good times.
Nope.
Not even your boyfriend?!
This thing is fun.
Isn't it?
This is how mixers ought to be!
Thanks, Kitahara!
You got the party started!
That's my friend for life!
Glad to hear it.
You know, I've been hanging with these guys a lot,
but I've never seen them look this happy before.
Their faces make me wanna puke.
Kohei, let's get 'em already.
Where'd that come from?
HE HE HE I did promise to set up a mixer for them.
HE HE HE You sure did.
But I never said anything about letting them leave alive.
You have a point there.
I disagree.
Actually, nobody here's my type! Just kidding!
Oh, it does tingle a bit...
A lot!
Huh?
Nojima?
Oh, by the way...
DEATH X200: STRONG - MID - WEAK Guys who lie get shocked with 200 times the volts to make things interesting.
Hey!
All right.
Your turn, Fujiwara.
Screw that!
Just don't lie, man. Don't kill the vibe.
There is someone here who's my ty...
Azusa-san, you dropped your chopstick.
Huh? Where?
...pe.
You're up, Yamamoto.
Hell no!
I'm not doing this until you turn it down and promise not to make me
– lie on purp... – Actually, forget it. Just die.
That does it.
You really forced that. Not that I'm complaining.
Thanks for coming out tonight, ladies!
You can leave the trash to us.
Huh? We're done already?
You want more to drink? Different bar, then?
No, not that.
This thing.
You haven't had your turn yet.
Huh? There's no point. We already know the answer.
Right, you did say you think Nanaka and I are smoking hot.
I'll still do it, though.
Okay, uh... do I have...
Hold it. What?
It's no fun if we already know the answer.
So make it excluding those two.
Huh? That's not fair.
What's the big deal, Kitahara?
It's important to be realistic and not wish for the impossible.
You're the last guy I wanna hear that from.
It'd be easy to say I'm not attracted to any of them.
Who do you think you are, Kitahara?
But if I say I am...
I knew you had a thing for Kohei.
Really?!
That means I only have one answer!
Out of everyone here...
I'm attracted to multiple people!
Multiple?!
I mean, you're all attractive in your own way.
Huh.
Is that so?
I can't narrow it down to one person!
Okay, Kohei can finish...
Iori-kun?
Does that mean you like someone other than Chisa-chan?
Was it a good idea to leave those two alone?
Don't think about it.
All we can do for him now is pray that he survives.
What're they talking about?
Familial love.
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