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(Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!)

All right.

(Student Council Room)

The Next Day.

(Student Council Room)

All right, that's a breather!

Michinoku, what do you want for lunch?

Oh, right.

(Tosei Academy Student Council) (Lemon) (Thinking back, we've come a long way)

(Tosei Academy Student Council)

(Tosei Academy Student Council) (Its legs grow out of the middle of its body)

Onigiri.

Huh?

Have some.

(Episode 7: Komaro's Challenge)

Is this a prototype for the ones we're gonna sell at school?

Yeah.

Give it a taste.

(Suggestion Box)

We got a suggestion from Suggestion Box,

asking for some cheaper options.

I see.

Seriously,

our School Store and Cafeteria are going to hike up the prices.

The baseball club mentioned it, too.

That's true.

But, for a moment,

I thought it was a 'Homemade Lunch Like a Loving Wife' for you, Ume.

Huh!? No, no, no...!

I did think so.

But, Komaro,

how exactly are you planning to sell these?

Oh.

(Onigiri)

(Onigiri) I'll make them in the morning myself,

and set up a shop on the ground during the lunch break.

Yourself?!

That's a bit much...

Well, we could always ask a local vendor to make them.

Each one costs about 40 yen to make...

So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

(Huh...) So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

(Ingredient Cost: 40 yen, Selling Price: 40 yen,)

(Profit: 0 yen) That's a 100% cost ratio!

For now, let's not worry about the details.

Let's eat.

Sounds good!

Let's see if this can satisfy my refined palate!

There he goes again!

You talk a big game, but you've got the palate of a kid.

What are you talking about?

I'm very picky about what I eat!

(Bleh) I'm very picky about what I eat!

I'm very picky about what I eat!

Oh, by the way, do you have any mayo?

Fried chicken is pretty pricey, y'know

Sorry.

Such a kid’s palate.

(Today's Pattern)

Let's taste it.

This is delicious!

It really is!

The seasoning's just right.

But...

What's... this?

That's dried squid. I steamed it.

Dried squid?

I used some

that was lying around at the teacher's house to keep costs down.

Oh, so we still had some left.

Wait, is this even safe to eat...?

Thanks for the meal!

- Yeah, it was good, - To whet everyone's appetite,

- But, - To whet everyone's appetite,

- I'm not sure this is really sellable... - you need more fried chicken.

- Yeah, I agree. - I write it down.

Even if we outsource the cooking,

we'll still need to figure out the price and fillings.

Dried squid is probably a bit much...

So we need to come up with an affordable filling that'll be a hit.

How are we supposed to do that?

(Slide!)

Hey, everyone!

What's up?

What's with all the long faces?

Well, long story short.

Hmm, I see.

That has been an issue for a while.

(Hmm)

That's all the more reason I want to make this happen.

Why don't you come over to my place?

Why?

Oh, that reminds me...

Sorry,

I guess I never told you!

You know Kotobuki, that restaurant near the station?

(Kotobuki Restaurant) That's my family's place.

Eh?

We've got all the ingredients and equipment there,

so it'd be a good place to experiment and do some research, wouldn't it?

That's amazing!

Sounds great.

That's great, Komaro.

Thank you!

Do we get free staff meals?

Well, we'll take you up on that!

We'll all come by sometime soon.

Okay,

got it.

(Chatting)

- Kotobuki... Oh, I get it now. - I've been there a few times.

- I see. - It'll be my first time. - Do we get staff meals? Huh?

(Rumble...)

(Rumble...) Wait, does this mean

(Rumble...)

Mizunoe is coming over to my place, too?

What am I gonna do?

(Rumble...) Big Sis, you're so loud!

(I also tried salt candies and stuff)

I also tried salt candies and stuff.

Ugh.

They're good for preventing heatstroke.

Well, it's winter, though...

(Kotobuki Restaurant) And Then,

On the Day of the Onigiri Trial Run.

(Rustle, Clunk)

(Rustle, Clunk) All right!

That should be all the ingredients.

Next, we need to get a worktable and a knife ready for Komaro—

(Rustle, Clunk)

(President's Mother (38), Mayuki Kotobuki) What have you been up to this whole time, Mom?

(Thud! Clunk! Rattle)

(Thud! Clunk! Rattle) Well, your friends are coming over, right?

I thought I'd bring out some of my special treats for the occasion...

No, we don't have time for that! Save it for later!

We should focus on getting ready...

The yokan from Unrindo and the yokan from Kuraya...

They're all mixed together!

I need to sort them out!

Can it wait?!

Sorry, Hisako.

I'm getting worked up over the wrong things again.

Come on! Pull yourself together.

Today's important!

Right!

The customers have finally started complimenting me lately.

(Yes)

(Yes) Complimenting you?

(Busy, Well-endowed) That's right!

They say, 'Mayuki, you're quite something.'

(Busy, Well-endowed) Amazing! [Well-endowed]

That's definitely not what they meant.

You said you'd help, so take this seriously!

I want to help my underclassman.

Go wash the rice.

Okay!

Komaro's usually so shy, but she really wants to give this her best.

You really take after your father in that way, Hisako.

So cool.

He's always been like that.

- He really is so cool. So, so cool.

- I told you to keep your hands moving! - He really is so cool. So, so cool.

But there's another reason

you're getting so worked up, isn't there?

Ume Mizunoe.

How did you know?

Taiga told me.

Taiga!

Lately, my sister has been talking about this guy called Ume nonstop!

And that's not all...

It seems like

you two are pretty lovey-dovey.

Uh... No.

Huh?

Because I thought I heard something

about you being taken in...

(Busted) about you being taken in...

(Busted)

I knew it!

So that means...

- You two are together, right? - No, we're not!

You two... did it?

Let me explain!

And that's the whole story.

Oh.

So the whole 'being taken in' thing was just a joke.

Why are you so disappointed?

I got married when I was about your age, Hisako.

So I've always hoped you'd find someone special someday, too.

I just got so excited...

Sorry about that.

W-well, if you mean it that way, maybe a little?

That's wonderful!

I've been getting things ready,

hoping I could get to know Ume better!

Look!

The Best of Hisako Photo Album!

Stop it!

(Tug) I stayed up all night picking these out!

Your idea of cute is seriously messed up, Mom!

Oh, right!

(Sparkle) Oh, right!

(Sparkle) There's one more thing!

(Sparkle)

You don't have to go that far.

(Thud) You don't have to go that far.

You don't have to go that far.

I'm the only one who has feelings for him, anyway.

I figured if I wanted to blend in with the high schoolers,

a school uniform would be best.

I might be a little too old for it,

but I stayed up ironing it all night.

Please, stop...

Right,

(Sniff) Right,

(Sniff) I'm already 30, after all.

(Sniff)

I know.

You're 38!

(Mix) You're 38!

(Mix) No, I just feel a little embarrassed.

Anyway, shouldn't we get everything ready first?

Excuse me!

Everyone's here!

(Uh...)

(Uh...) Mom, hurry and go inside!

- Mom? - Come on in!

Why did you come out?!

How'd you bounce back so fast?!

Well...

But we can't keep your friends waiting!

Look down.

Your outfit!

I went to all this trouble to prepare it!

Let them see it just once!

It'd be a shame otherwise!

That one time could be your downfall!

- Do you even understand?! - Sorry to intrude!

N-No, that's not...

(Entrance Ceremony)

(Entrance Ceremony) Some Things Never Change.

(Kotobuki Restaurant)

Anyway...

(Komaro) I'm Hisako's mom, Mayuki!

(Komaro) It's nice to meet you all.

Nice to meet you.

I'm sorry for getting so carried away earlier.

I got a little too worked up when I heard everyone was coming.

It's fine. I don't mind at all.

I don't mind, either.

(The look on a high school girl's face when her friend)

(spotted her mother's cosplay costumes and bra) But the President...

Are you okay?

Sorry. Thanks.

Arisu.

Yes?

Are those two really a thing?

(Excited!) Well... How should I put it?

Well... How should I put it?

At that moment, Arisu thought...

Maybe Ms. Mayuki had gotten the wrong idea.

She must've misunderstood something.

So, that's what happened, but...

(Excited!) So, that's what happened, but...

(Excited!) Yeah, probably.

Yeah, probably.

It sounded fun, so I decided to play along.

Cooking begins.

I've gathered a bunch of ingredients we could use.

That's quite a lot!

Is this salmon?

Yep.

I got the salmon scraps to keep the cost down!

I see.

As expected of the President!

You're good at cooking, too.

I'm still no match for you, Mizunoe.

Arisu, look!

Yeah, just like a married couple.

Taste test.

This broth is great!

She's really got a knack for this!

Absolutely.

As expected of the President.

This tastes amazing!

This is delicious!

My little girl...

It's... good, isn't it?

(Whispering) It's... good, isn't it?

(Whispering) Yes!

(Whispering)

See? I told you!

Ume!

(Pulling) Got it!

Got it!

Careful!

(Startled!)

(Startled!) Arisu!

(Startled!) That girl is...

Yeah, just like a father and daughter.

A father and daughter?

Yes. That's Komaro.

Some people call them

(Only Arisu) Some people call them

(Only Arisu)

(Only Arisu) Hisako Mommy, Ume Daddy, and little Komaro.

(Only Arisu)

So

that makes her my granddaughter?

That's right!

(Hmm... Hmm...) That's right!

(Hmm... Hmm...) Komaro, how about cooking with me?

(Hmm... Hmm...) Okay!

(Shaping)

Komaro!

If you hold the rice like this, you can shape it into a nice, neat rice ball.

Like this?

You want to shape it at a right angle like this.

I see!

So this is what having a granddaughter feels like!

(1. Beef Tendon Stew 2. Salmon Trimmings)

(3. Chicken Breast Cutlet) It's done!

That looks great!

It looks delicious!

I'm glad!

All right, let's taste it!

Okay!

Let's eat!

It's delicious!

You did a perfect job!

Yay!

You've got rice stuck to your face.

Thanks.

Arisu, this...

Yeah.

That's a two-generation household.

I knew it! What should I do?

Thank you for all your help today.

Thanks to you two, we've made a lot of progress.

Not at all. We all made this happen.

Don't mention it.

And, Ms. Mayuki...

Next time, please...

let me try your cooking, Ms. Mayuki.

(He Means Restaurant) let me try your cooking, Ms. Mayuki.

Honey!

Today, I got a granddaughter,

and I also got a confession!

Stop it!

At 25, he married 18-year-old Mayuki,

quit his job, and took over her family's business.

All right!

(Affordable Rice Ball Proposal: ) It's done!

(Affordable Rice Ball Proposal:) The onigiri proposal is ready,

thanks to the president and Ms. Mayuki!

It all came together nicely!

And they're even willing to handle the production.

We can't thank them enough!

Leave it to me!

It's for Ume and my granddaughter, Komaro.

And it'll be good publicity, too!

Granddaughter?

It'll be 70 yen each, including labor costs.

That should make Michinoku's wish come true.

That's a bargain by anyone's standards!

Now we just have to figure out how to sell them.

(Administrative Office)

(Administrative Office) Ah, that's going to be a little difficult.

Ah, that's going to be a little difficult.

(Administration Staff, Yoshino Saegusa) Ah, that's going to be a little difficult.

Ah, that's going to be a little difficult.

W-Why?

The school store is run by an outside contractor,

so students aren't allowed to get involved.

Isn't our school's philosophy

to value student initiative

and support their efforts?

I don't think this goes against that.

We've already worked out a menu that's feasible.

I understand. I really do.

I appreciate how much effort you've put into this,

but what if people stop buying everything else because of the onigiri?

That would be a problem, right?

Business is tough everywhere right now,

so the contractor would probably be in a bind, too.

Well...

By the way,

the prices at our school store

are considerably higher than average.

How do you explain that?

Yes, I suppose they are a little pricey.

But prices depend on costs and location.

That's up to the contractor.

I don't know the details, either.

Well, anyway, sorry!

Goodbye.

Excuse me, about that file...

This is a tough one.

Yeah.

Is there really nothing we can do?

A win-win plan...

No, a brilliant strategy!

No, a game-changing plan!

We have to figure something out by the end of the school day.

(Squirm)

(Plop!)

(Plop!) Michinoku!

Yeah

Yeah?

When did you get here?

Anyway, what's with that cloth?

It's for the taste test.

The Baseball Club said Onigiri was delicious.

Oh... That's great, then.

Yeah!

I made about 30 of them.

That's a lot!

- Plain rice, and there's filling. - They were gone in 30 seconds.

- We can't thank you enough. - They must've been starving.

By the way,

Komaro, have you had lunch?

I forgot.

You made 30 Onigiri...

Alright then, have some of my lunch.

Ume, that problem you were having earlier...

The onigiri?

No... Well...

...Yeah.

It's nothing. We're still just in talks with Administration.

We've hit a bit of a snag.

But I'm going to do my best to convince them.

I'm sorry.

No.

What are you apologizing for?

It's only our first negotiation.

I may not look it,

but I'm actually pretty good at negotiating.

If we just talk things through, I'm sure it'll work out.

Right . As long as we explain ourselves properly.

So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

(Huh...) So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

(Ingredient Cost: 40 yen, Selling Price: 40 yen) So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

So I'm selling each one for 40 yen?

This is a request someone took the time to put in the suggestion box.

It's going to be fine. I promise!

Ume...

You're right.

Exactly. We can do this.

(Tan)

(Tan) Arisu? What's up?

Arisu? What's up?

Shall we pull off an Ultra-C move?!

(5-7-5-7-7)

(General Affairs Office)

Excuse us.

Yes?

(Creak) Yes?

Yes?

You guys again?

Could you spare us a little more of your time?

Do you all think the Administration staff have nothing to do?

I'm actually very busy.

You've been embezzling money from the school store vendors, haven't you?

(Dear Ms. Saegusa:)

(Student Council Room)

(Student Council Room) Embezzling money?

Yes. The bread sold at our school store

has always been a little overpriced.

And here's why.

Gift certificates?

Apparently, that staff member brought them in

and received gift certificates in exchange for signing the contract.

That's so tacky.

If we confront her with this...

(Mutter)

Ugh, you're annoying.

I thought you came charging in with something important.

Those were just coincidences! Coincidences!

I simply forgot to report the gift certificates.

There's absolutely nothing improper about it.

You're making yourselves look ridiculous!

Actually, you're pretty stupid.

(Tap) Actually, you're pretty stupid.

Actually, you're pretty stupid.

All the teachers love me, you know.

You didn't even know that...?

Wait a minute...

I don't know how you got your hands on this,

(Slide) Email hacking and attempted blackmail.

Email hacking and attempted blackmail.

I'll report it to the teachers.

How underhanded! If this keeps up...

I guess we have no choice.

I really want to ○ Mr. Tanaka.

Terui-senpai?

The principal's bald head is flawless. I worship it.

A monkey came to watch, so I squeezed my boobs together to make cleavage.

That felt amazing!

So excited, my little ○○!

High school is a perfect little ○○ wonderland.

She said most of those things late at night.

Maybe she got lonely after a few drinks?

Then, could it be...?

Where did you get those...?

You have to be careful.

Local brands are easy to trace.

But still...

Chicken... and so on...

Oh, my...

You're a beautiful woman, but you're so desperate.

So, what do you think? Are you going to go crying to the teachers?

(Pant, Boing, Oh!) N-No... there's no need for that...

(Pant, Boing, Oh!) Can we sell the Onigiri?

I'll do everything I can.

Will you do as we say from now on?

Yes.

Good grief.

Mizunoe realized he should never cross this woman.

Sorry for calling you over out of the blue.

What is it? Why'd you call me?

What's up?

There's too much stuff.

Be my step stool.

(School Store)

All right, finally...

(Kotobuki Restaurant: ) The Onigiri Display Shelf!

(Three Generations of Rice Balls) It's done!

Ms. Masaki's Three-Generation Onigiri.

It's a little unconventional, but I like it!

I made them!

Three-Generation Onigiri.

I was rooting for Komaro Onigiri, though.

And thanks to Ms. Saegusa for handling the register.

(Cashier) And thanks to Ms. Saegusa for handling the register.

(Cashier) You're such a pain.

At least show me some respect.

(Three Generations) Honestly, why do I have to...

Sorry, we're short-staffed.

Isn't there someone more qualified for this?

I did graduate from a national university, you know.

That's true.

But Ms. Saegusa might embezzle the money.

I wouldn't! Don't say that out loud!

Damn it, are these 10-yen coins enough to make change?

(Japanese Rice Balls) All right.

(Japanese Rice Balls) Think she'll do a good job?

(Thump, Thump, Thump, Thump)

(Thump, Thump, Thump, Thump) - Open. - All right!

(Thump, Thump, Thump, Thump) You're finally open! Let's show our support!

- Everyone from the Swimming Club! - The Student Council's always helped us out.

They're cheap, and they look delicious!

All right, everyone! Buy as many as you can!

Thanks for your purchase!

(Clink)

Want me to cover it for now?

- Hey! - Woohoo!

Hello!

What's going on here?

It's the Student Council's onigiri sale!

Then I'll take two.

Anyway, good luck!

Thank you! Come again!

She already bought some bread, though.

It's delicious!

She's just showing her support. She's just acting all cool.

Come on, don't be so cynical.

More and more people are gathering!

It's really picking up, Michinoku!

Hey, Ume!

Can I get three?

Batsunosuke.

You want three?

Thanks for buying so many!

I'm picking these up for the Robotics Club.

I really...

feel bad about this.

I guess buying them for people who aren't even here is kind of unfair.

And buying three at once is pretty greedy, too.

Thanks! That'll be 210 yen.

Three-Generation Onigiri...

Baseball Club.

Five, please!

Six!

Coming right up!

(Chomp!) Coming right up!

(Chomp!)

- They're a huge hit! - They're delicious!

The rice... It's so good...

I'm finally full...

Were they starving or something?

(Munch)

These are really good!

Miss!

I can't believe they're this cheap!

No wonder they're selling like crazy.

You even got the stubborn administration staff on board.

(Tingle!) You all really worked hard.

You all really worked hard.

- Miss, have you paid for yours yet? - I helped out too, you know, Michinoku.

Wow, they're almost sold out!

Yeah.

But I'm exhausted.

Yeah...

Michinoku, you can take a break now...

Onigiri?

Those look good. I'll take one.

Sure!

We're still selling! Come take a look!

Okay!

I'm glad we managed to make this project happen.

Yeah.

(Hmm...) Hey, about that bread...

(Hmm...) No thanks. Eat it yourself.

That's what you get for showing off.

I'm stuffed.

(Hahaha!) You still have another mouth down there.

(Hahaha!) You're so vulgar...

(Hahaha!)

(Enjoyed them immensely after this)

(Enjoyed them immensely after this) Want to eat with your other mouth?

(Enjoyed them immensely after this) Honestly... Fine, I'll help you.

I think I'll just take it home.

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