One Day in December
Christmas.
Since Santa stopped coming,
it just became a holiday for picking at a cake as a family.
Merry Christmas.
Today, I'm on an important mission to acquire something.
And that is...
A Christmas present for Hirose!
Hirose, I've brought you a present today.
Wow. For me?
Thanks, Nakamura.
It's no big deal.
I'd do anything for you.
Just you wait, Hirose. I'll get you the best present ever!
I'll send this to Hirose-kun later.
Grab It! The Presents Scramble!!
I already know what Hirose wants.
Bonus T-Shirt With CD Purchase
Front
Back
This bonus Aquapet T-shirt!
Hirose-kun, did you see what comes with the album?
You mean the limited edition T-shirt?
I want it so bad.
T-Shirt With CD Purchase
Front
Back
This is it.
I bet Hirose would be surprised if I gave him this T-shirt.
Service Desk
It's you.
I-It's this guy.
You go to Hirose-kun's school.
Nakamura-kun.
The pervy Hirose fanboy.
What a coincidence. Are you here shopping, too?
Y-Yeah, I guess.
So am I.
I'm actually shopping for a Christmas present.
Hey, wait.
I, uh, I'm getting that T-shirt, too.
Oh, I see.
But I'm giving this to Hirose-kun, so you'll have to let this one go.
What?
Wait!
I'm...
I'm giving it to Hirose, too.
What? What did you just say?
I-I said I'm giving that T-shirt to Hirose.
What? Could you not copy me?
What?! I'm not copying you!
Plus, I found it first.
No, I did.
No, it was definitely me.
Well, I heard Hirose say he wants that T-shirt with my own ears!
What?
W-Well, I have my own reliable sources...
Actually...
Did Hirose-kun ask you to buy this for him?
Yikes!
Oh, yeah? Well, did he ask you?
In any case, it's mine. Give it up.
No, you! I'm buying this!
No, you give up!
You're just a pretty face!
Looks like we don't have any more left.
What?
N-Not even one?
They're the most popular band around right now.
Sold Out
T-Shirt
This is his fault.
That T-shirt was mine.
Oh, but this other store is getting more this afternoon.
Where is it?!
U-Uh...
Right here.
I have to do it.
I have to beat him.
Now is the time...
to use my legs!
I'll get that T-shirt before him!
Why are there so many people here?
While I'm stuck here...
D-Damn it!
What?!
Under Construction
Do Not Approach
We are sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation
Is there another escalator?
Damn. Was this a trap?
They say haste makes waste.
Hello!
Here you go. Merry Christmas.
Don't rush. Merry Christmas.
Be good. Merry Christmas.
E-Excuse me.
Crud. I should've taken the elevator in the back.
Reindeer, deer, deer!
Merry Christmas.
Uh-oh.
Wh-What is this?
The store's already packed!
No fair!
Traditional Music
Western Music
Traditional Music
Western Music
I decided I'd give him this T-shirt a long time ago.
Why don't you give him something else?
No way. I want to give Hirose this T-shirt he wants,
and see his delight when he wears it.
Well, so do I.
I want to see Hirose-kun living in the T-shirt I gave him!
I want to see Hirose-kun pop by the store in it!
I don't even wish for that much! Wearing it at home is fine!
Or even sleeping in it.
We're sold out of the bonus merch.
Aw, what?
Sales Counter
Sold Out
Buy their new CD and get a limited edition T-shirt!
Sold Out
Color: Navy Blue Sizes: S, M, L, XL
You!
I've had enough!
Stop getting in my way!
Hey!
I heard another shop just got more!
On the far end of the second floor?
We'd better hurry.
There are two routes to the CD shop from here.
Both take about the same amount of time.
This is plain and simply...
Do Not Enter
...a contest of physical ability!
He's probably just waiting for his parents.
There aren't too many customers here yet.
If I keep walking...
A-Are you okay?
Wh-Where are your parents?
I-I see.
Ah!
No, wait! Wh-Wh-What...
What am I supposed to do?!
There, there.
It's all right.
Let's go find your mom together.
Let's take this boy to the lost child center on the first floor.
O-Okay.
Y-You can have this.
Ken-chan!
Mom!
I am so, so sorry.
You're okay now.
Thank you so much.
Well, that's just how it goes.
Buy their new CD and get a limited edition T-shirt!
Sold Out
Color: Navy Blue Sizes: S, M, L, XL
I'll look for a better present on my own.
I doubt a T-shirt is the only thing Hirose-kun wants.
Th-Thanks for earlier.
I'm glad that boy found his mom right away.
See you later.
What am I going to get him?
Closing Ceremony
Today marks the end of second semester,
but buckle down and focus on your studies even more next year.
Also—
Later.
Have a good end of the year.
For our first temple visit...
I-I bought these because they're so cute.
Later, Hirose.
Yeah. See you next year.
But there's no way he'd like them.
They're totally just what I like.
Is this yours?
Huh? Uh, yeah.
I knew right away because it's an octopus.
Y-You can have it.
What?
I accidentally bought two and was wondering what to do with it.
I can only use one, so it'd be a waste otherwise.
What am I saying?
It sounds like I'm dumping something I don't want onto him.
Huh.
Okay, I'll take it.
What?
This is great. It's really cute.
I couldn't give him the T-shirt, but I'm glad he likes it.
Huh?
H-Hirose, that T-shirt...
Oh, this?
It's the limited edition Aquapet T-shirt.
I preordered it.
Isn't it great?
Y-Yeah. It looks good on you.
I wasn't sure if I should open it, but nothing beats wearing it, you know?
That was close!
Next year, I'll do more research and try again.
Saitama
1/4 (Thurs)
Makeover? The Haircut Challenge!!
Good morning.
We're four days into the new year.
I imagine a lot of people are heading back to work today.
And for students still on winter break,
be sure to switch out of holiday mode and start the new semester the right way.
Here's today's news.
Kana, how many mochi do you want?
Mochi for breakfast again? One is fine.
What about you, Okuto?
How many mochi?
Kana, go ask him how many he wants.
What? What does it matter?
Chop-chop.
It's gotten pretty long.
It's starting to obscure my vision.
Hey, how many pieces of mochi do you want?
You... You...
My bad!
You little turd!
L
O
L
Happy New Year
Good morning.
We're four days into the new year.
I imagine a lot of people are heading back to work today.
And for students still on winter break,
be sure to switch out of holiday mode—
Second Ave
This sucks.
I'll never forgive Kana for this.
Home for the holidays. Closed today.
Barbershop
Ugh! Seriously?
What should I do?
Should I go back home and get Mom to cut it?
CACKLE
Oh, sorry
Oh, sorry.
No, that's not an option.
Is anywhere else open?
New Customers
Oh, this place is open.
Uh, guess I'll take a look.
It, um, seems kinda trendy.
Well, one time can't hurt.
And...
Welcome.
FREEZE
Do you have an appointment?
N-No.
We'll get a chair ready for you.
One moment, please.
BA-DUMP
That freaked me out.
I'm so nervous.
Wh-What should I ask for?
Nakamura-sama.
Thank you for waiting.
I-I think I'd like to go home now.
Welcome.
I'm sure a lot of people are still on winter break,
but as you can tell, we're not.
Right? We're working.
But we did get some time off.
Motorcycles
What would you like today?
Could you trim my bangs a little?
What?
C-Could you trim my bangs and neck?
Sure thing. Take a seat at the shampoo station.
You're a student, right? Are you on winter break?
Yes.
That's nice. You're freshening up over break, huh?
Did you go anywhere for the new year?
I visited Taiwan with my friends on a four-day, three-night tour.
Have you ever been?
It's slipping. I can't say anything.
This is from the "Eternal Baby," a 30-year-old woman.
"Hello, Bun-san and Kayo-chan."
Hello.
"My daughter is turning three this year, and—"
This way.
Okay.
Orange Juice
Apple Juice
Oolong Tea
Coffee
Black Tea
Choose whatever you'd like.
What?
Apple Juice
Oolong Tea
Coffee
What is this? Is this free?
I don't have that kind of money!
Uh, I-I-I'm all right.
It's free.
Oh, it's free?
Th-Th-Then, I'll have a coffee.
Here you go.
Man, this is exhausting.
Okay, I'm going to get started.
Are you going out after this?
N-No.
Are you going on a date?
No.
Then, I'll style your hair so you get all the attention.
J-Just normal is fine.
Please stop talking to me.
Anyway, I envy you.
I wish I could go back to high school.
If you're buying a car, check out Vroom Vroom Motors.
Apply easily online. No annoying paperwork.
Anyway, Taiwan was great.
Apple News
Special Spring Issue
Combined Issue
Hot Aquariums and Zoos!
We're going again over our next break.
I wanna grab the magazine in front of me,
but I can't because that'd require moving.
Do you have any hobbies?
I like snowboarding. I always go during winter.
Snowboarding is great.
Huh? What?
Is she cutting off a ton of hair?
Is it just my imagination?
She'd say something if she was doing that, right?
She would, right?
Actually, maybe this is just right.
But snowboarding's still popular.
It's always so crowded.
But there's barely any snow.
We've got an announcement. Take it away, Kayo-chan.
Sure thing.
I'm so, so sorry!
I thought you'd left it up to me!
Uh, it's fine.
I really am so sorry.
Don't worry about paying.
Right.
But you look good. I mean it.
PANIC
I-I'll put some wax in your hair.
Thank you.
I'm home.
What the...
Wait, what? What's gotten into you?
My, don't you look handsome?
Maybe he started dating someone.
What? No way.
Happy New Year.
Oops. Sorry.
I-It's okay.
Who was that?