01x04 - Venus

[bunniefuu]

[bugs chirping]

[wind blowing]

[Ganta]

First open the aperture

Then the ISO

I guess this is good.

And then maybe 20 seconds

for the shutter speed?

Switch the focus to manual

[shutter click echoes]

[opening theme]

[all] Cheers!

[upbeat music]

Delish!

There's nothing like the

taste of bubble tea

after finishing a test.

Yes, ma'am!

Hmm? What's wrong?

Yours looks so much tastier.

Give me a sip?

You're always wanting

stuff that isn't yours, Kani.

Uh, excuse me?

You act like

I'm such a little jerk.

Ooh, she's not denying it.

Huh?

Here, don't just stop at one.

Take two or three sips

if you want.

Well, you are being

awfully generous today.

Feeling confident

about the test?

[chuckles]

Nothing good ever comes

from fretting about something

that's over and done with.

It's better to just

keep moving forward.

[Isaki] Bubble tea rocks!

[Kanikawa] So I'm not the

only one who struggled.

That's what you say,

but you always end up

with good scores.

10 more minutes.

Even five minutes

would've been enough

to solve the problem,

but I got distracted.

[upbeat music continues]

[Kanikawa groans]

[soft gasp]

[Ganta yawns]

[growling]

[Hakui] All right, time's up.

Pass your papers to the front.

[upbeat music continues]

[soft gasp]

[Kanikawa] What is his deal?

It drives me nuts!

No amount of studying

can beat that genius!

But whatever!

I've got more charm and beauty!

-Yep!

-And a better personality too!

Sure.

Oh, speaking of Ganta,

I should tell you I

joined the Astronomy Club.

I thought the Astronomy Club

at our school was shut down.

It was, but it made a comeback!

Ganta is the club president

and I'm a member.

Nurse Kurashiki is our advisor

and we have an alumna

helping out.

Wow. So you do star

gazing and stuff like that?

[Isaki] That's right.

And we're gonna have

a meteor shower

viewing party in August!

You guys should all come!

It's gonna be held

at school at night.

[all] A night event at school?

[both] Count me in!

I have no interest in stars

and stuff,

but being in the school

at night sounds crazy.

I'm totally in!

Too bad the club president

totally sucks.

[Anamizu] You're a broken

record, Kani.

[Nono] I mean,

she is a little jerk.

[Kanikawa] Not you too, Nono!

[all laugh]

[Kanikawa] Aw, jeez!

[NANAO PORT FESTIVAL]

[pensive music]

[cicada chirping]

-[Nono] So, hey.

-[both] Hmm?

Have you guys ever heard of

the "Seven Fateful Bridges"?

A ghost story? Let's hear it.

Tell us!

Oh, it's nothing spooky.

Just a legend that's been

passed down at school.

Legend says that if

you take your crush

across the seven bridges over

the Misogi River in silence,

the two of you will

be bound together

-by mutual love forever.

-[Isaki] Huh

[Anamizu] Well, if

you're spending the time

to cross seven bridges together,

then you're already a couple.

[Kanikawa] Totally.

It doesn't make sense.

Yeah, but

[all] Sounds dreamy.

[Kanikawa] Hey.

Um, what?

I need practice holding hands

for a date at the fireworks.

That's just sad.

Whatever, hold it tight!

Oh jeez, that's way too tight!

You're such a gorilla lady,

I swear!

[Anamizu] What did you say?

At last year's Port Festival,

I volunteered to

help out with

the paper lantern march

for little kids

and walked with them up and

down the river three times.

Oh wow, I was

watching during that part.

There were a ton of

really pretty lanterns.

[fireworks booming]

A fireworks date is so romantic.

I'm sure it would be a

memory that lasts a lifetime.

You dream of it too,

don't you, Isaki?

[sighs] Yeah.

Except I don't know if fireworks

would actually hold

his attention.

It almost sounds like

you have someone in mind.

[Isaki stammers]

Hmm

You want to take a camera

on the school's camp trip?

I bet that's against

the rules though.

[Ganta] Can I get special

permission

through the student council?

-I'll look into it.

-Thanks, man.

You can take pictures

of the stars?

I've been practicing, but I

haven't quite gotten it down.

I'm gonna visit our mentor

again tomorrow and learn more.

Do you think I can

come with you?

Well

My job hasn't started yet.

Hmm

Hey, hold on!

You're too late.

[Ukegawa groans]

You see, when I lose my bishop,

I do not wanna play anymore.

[moans]

By the way, Ganta,

what's been going on with

you and Isaki lately?

What do you mean?

Like I said before, we're

in Astronomy Club together.

I'm the president and

Isaki's a regular member.

Well, Isaki's a sweet girl

who's always bubbly, right?

Not to mention

a total hottie.

I mean, she's not really

the type I go for,

but you two are always

together doing club stuff.

Don't you feel

a little something?

[upbeat music]

[Ganta groans]

Just think about

the fireworks show.

It'd be awesome to go on

a date as a couple, right?

Yeah, well,

fireworks are nothing more

than a chemical reaction.

I think they're boring.

[Ukegawa laughs]

What's funny?

My plan to rattle you worked.

Oh crap!

And now it looks

like we're even.

You want to bet

something on this, Ganta?

[Ganta] Fine, a large

serving at Hachiban Ramen.

[Ukegawa] You're on.

[Ganta moans]

[SIGNAL FOR PEDESTRIANS

AND CYCLISTS]

Dang, it's hot.

I probably should have gotten

chilled noodles instead,

but the ramen was good.

Hey, man. Don't complain

about a free meal, okay?

[Kanikawa] Wait, isn't

that Ganta over there?

Uh

[light pensive music]

Mm

[crossing sign beeps]

[Isaki grunts]

Yeah. Smooth.

[mouse clicks]

[items shuffling]

You've been taking

a ton of pictures.

I can't get through all of them.

[Ganta] Well, all I

can say is that

I'm really good

at staying up late.

[Yui] Hmm?

Wow. These are beautiful shots.

You took these

at Kamariyama Park?

[screams] Who the hell are you?!

My name is Ukegawa.

[Ganta] Uh, he's

a friend of mine.

What a load of crap!

I don't believe for a second

that Ganta has friends!

Hmm?

[GAMING ARCADE]

[mellow music]

Pretty solid job for it

being your first time tenting.

Okay, now try dismantling it.

What do you think

of my pictures?

Hmm

This one was exposed

for too long,

which made it bright enough

to look like daytime.

This one has some noise.

You have to consider light

pollution from the city,

by adjusting your ISO

settings at each location.

Oh, that has nice composition.

We call this "looks

good on the surface."

But after you enlarge it,

you notice all the

stars are blurry.

So it was never

properly in focus.

Whoa. Talk about

a strict teacher.

[mellow music continues]

Ganta's feeling a

little down right now.

That's how it goes for

everyone at the start.

[Ganta groaning]

I've gotta open the shop now.

You can wait at my place.

Roger.

Hmm, actually, I need to

get ready for my shift,

so I should probably go.

[door opens, closes]

Huh?

[mellow music continues]

[footsteps approach]

[tent shuffling]

[Ganta] Hey, quit it!

[zipper opening]

Didn't you hear me?

I told you to cut

it out, Ukegaw-

[Isaki laughs]

[Ukegawa] Third wheels

should just roll out.

[door opens]

[AC beeps]

[Isaki sighs] Nice and cool.

[Ganta] Yui said she'd join us

after finishing all the

prep for opening the arcade.

Yeah?

Hmm.

Hmm

What kind of notes

are you keeping?

Uh, well, the camera

settings that I used

and all the photography

stuff that Yui taught us.

Really? Let me see, let me see!

[ASTRONOMY CLUB]

[yelps]

It's a giant wall of text!

Just reading a little

bit made my head spin.

With that much effort, you'll

be an ace at this in no time.

It's not that simple.

-[Isaki] Oh, why is that?

-[Ganta] Even if she teaches me

the best settings for pictures

of the sky I've already taken,

the next sky I see is going

to be totally different.

Developing a good intuition

for it is difficult.

There will never be another sky

exactly like today

It's frustrating.

All my pictures are failures.

I hope I can do

better next time.

Uh [chuckles]

-Right. I gotta do my part too.

-[Ganta] Hmm?

We still need a poster

to help advertise

for the meteor shower

viewing party.

[bright music]

[markers squeaking]

There, it's done.

Ta-da!

[Ganta] Huh? Are those eggs?

It's the Perseid meteor

shower, obvi!

If you're gonna complain,

then show me something better!

Huh

[bright music continues]

[Ganta sighs]

-Here.

-[Isaki] So tiny!

[Ganta] Can't we just

make a poster

that only has the

information written on it

with no pictures?

It has to be something that

will draw people's attention

and get them excited.

Ah, this is totally hopeless

if neither of us

has any drawing skills.

We're gonna need to

call in some backup.

Hey, is that computer yours?

[Ganta] It's a

hand-me-down from Yui.

She told me to download the

data of my pictures on it.

Oh? Let's see.

Oh

[Isaki] Wow!

This looks really pretty!

It's utter garbage.

No, it's good.

Oh, I know this!

It's where they hold

the fireworks show.

Yeah, the Nanao Port Festival.

[Ganta gasps softly]

[bright music continues]

Huh?

[Ganta gasps]

Hey!

Don't stare at my hair!

It makes me self-conscious!

[Ganta] Uh, sorry

[bright music continues]

I was just thinking

we should go see

the fireworks together.

-Huh?

-Oh!

It's just 'cause Yui

told me that

taking pictures of fireworks

would be good practice!

That's fine with me!

[Ganta] Ah, really? Thank you.

[Isaki stammers]

Right back at you!

[Ganta] Shucks, I gotta make

sure not to forget the camera.

[Rollo meows]

[Isaki] Yeah!

Since this is

for practice and all

[Ganta] I mean, we'll

watch the fireworks,

but only for practice.

[Yui groans] I need to go in,

but I don't wanna interrupt.

[bright music ends]

[EPISODE 4: VENUS]

[school bell rings]

[Isaki] Wow! This cover

drawing you did is awesome!

[Hakui] I'm going to explain

the seaside camp

schedule now.

[Nono laughs]

It'll be a two-night,

three-day trip.

The first day we'll

meet here at school

and board the bus at 7:45.

At 10:00 AM, we'll arrive

at the Chirihama lodge.

11:30, each group will

prepare their campsite.

Dinner at six,

each group will steam

their own rice and cook curry.

Mr. Hakui, how are

you deciding the groups?

[Hakui] By alphabetical order.

[both] Ugh.

That means we're in

the same group!

Hooray!

[both laugh]

I'm gonna hang out

with your group, Haida.

Hell yeah. Party!

It'll be sick, my dude!

[Ganta] Rui Haida

Oh, hope we get along,

Nakamicchi.

Yeah, right.

This blows. I can't believe

I have to spend three whole

days

in the same group

as this buffoon.

We're camping near

the ocean, right?

Our group should go fishing

and make some k*ller

seafood curry!

It would be epic if

somebody caught a crab!

Days two and three,

you'll all be going for

an early morning jog

on the beach.

[all] What?!

[students groan]

[Hakui] So don't

wear yourselves out

by staying up too late.

[student 1] Oh, God.

[student 2 sighs]

So much for having fun.

[pensive music]

[EVACUATION AREA]

[SAKURAMACHIJIDO PARK]

[kickstand clanks]

[phone buzzing]

[Ganta] Huh?

[phone buzzing]

Ukegawa.

[INCOMING CALL, UKEGAWA]

[Ganta] Hey, what's up?

[Ukegawa] Huh? Are you outside?

[Ganta] Yeah. I was going to

try and take more pictures,

but there are too many

clouds out tonight.

I'm headed home.

[Ukegawa] Well, I just

called to apologize.

Sorry, we couldn't get

permission for you

to bring a camera

to the seaside camp.

It's okay. I figured

that's how it would go.

We're working in groups anyway,

so it makes sense that

I wouldn't be allowed

to go off and do

astronomy stuff.

[Ukegawa] Just make sure

none of the teachers find out

if you try anyway.

Yeah. Right now

the forecast says

it's going to be cloudy every

day during the seaside camp.

[Ukegawa] You can't take

any pictures when it's cloudy?

[Ganta] Nope.

They get in the way.

I haven't been able to

take any shots this week

-because of the clouds.

-[Ukegawa] Hold up.

You've gone outside at

night every day this week?

Yep.

[Ukegawa] Gotta say,

you've been doing

some gutsy stuff lately.

Yeah, I guess so.

Maybe I haven't been

myself lately.

[Ukegawa]

Don't celebrate too hard

just because you scored

a date with Isaki.

[gasps] It's not a date!

She's just coming with me to

take pictures of the fireworks.

It's good practice for

astrophotography.

[Ukegawa scoffs] Yeah, right.

Goodnight, man.

[Ganta] Uh, hey!

[bike gears clicking]

[Haida] Huh?

Was that Nakamicchi?

[gentle music]

[rain pouring]

Ah, why is my hair so stiff?

I flat ironed it and everything!

[yawns] Days like this

always make me feel sleepy.

I heard it's 'cause of

a drop in pressure.

That's what they say.

You must be the most

carefree people on the planet.

How do you do it?

Dang, can't sleep through

next period since it's home ec.

So the weather is supposed

to be like this all week.

Ah, I wonder if the seaside camp

will end up getting canceled.

I sure hope so.

[Anamizu] They said it's

happening rain or shine.

[Kanikawa] I don't wanna

go camping in this!

-[Anamizu] Ugh, what a pain.

-[Nono] Good morning!

Good morning.

You're pretty late

getting here, Non-

Sorry. Do I know you?

Gosh, the rain always

makes my hair stiff

and such a frizzy mess.

[Kanikawa] I'd say that's

more than just frizzy!

[Anamizu] It's like a

bird nest on your head!

[Isaki] Can I touch it?

[Nono] Sure!

[girls laugh]

[rain pouring]

[teacher] Those of you who

have finished your aprons

should consider

making something else

from the leftover scraps

of cloth.

[pensive music]

[Ganta yawns]

[Kanikawa] Looks like

he's about 80% finished.

[pensive music continues]

[sewing machine whirring]

I'm gonna beat him!

Today is the day I leave

Ganta in the dust!

I'm done! I finished mine!

Huh?!

[Kanikawa whimpering]

I'm finished.

[Kanikawa yells]

[rain pouring]

[Haida] So, like, I swear

that's where it was.

That's where I saw it last.

But when I looked

it was already gone.

[friend] Dang. Hey, I gotta pee.

[Haida scatting]

[Ganta groans]

Just making my own white noise

like the girls' toilets

with buttons that'll play the

sound of a waterfall

for privacy. You feel me?

[zipper zips]

News to me.

You're an honors student,

right, Nakamicchi?

[Ganta] Hm?

[pensive music]

I saw you the other day.

Loitering in the

middle of the night

is total delinquent behavior.

Where were you rushing

off to on your bike

with a filled backpack, dude?

It was sus AF.

[Ganta] Are you going

to tell on me?

Are you dumb?

I'd get in trouble

with the teachers

just as much as you

for being out.

Screw that.

[toilet flushes]

Uh

That was an interesting

conversation.

Uh, hi, Mr. Hakui.

[Hakui] Let's have a

little chat in my office.

But first

wash your hands.

[pensive music continues]

All right, since both of you

seem sincerely remorseful,

I'm willing to let you off

with just a warning this time.

-[Ganta] I'm sorry, sir.

-[Haida] Sorry.

If you can't sleep at night,

then spend part of

your day working out.

Exercising leaves

your body feeling tired,

which puts you to sleep.

-Yes, sir.

-[Hakui] I get it.

Some days you just

can't fall asleep,

but if you get in bed and relax,

you will eventually fall asleep.

So learn to stick it out.

[Haida] Yes, sir.

[Ganta sighs]

[Hakui] Any healthy person

should get a good night's rest.

Otherwise it's a sign

they're messed up.

-YOU as*h*le!

-[Hakui] Huh?

[awkward groan]

[Hakui stammers]

[rain pouring]

[gentle piano music]

[Isaki] And done.

With this many charms, the

weather is sure to clear up.

[piano music continues]

Isaki, you can stop doing that.

The seaside camp will be

cloudy all three days.

There's just no way we're

getting any pictures.

Plus, I went and got on

Mr. Hakui's bad side.

We're screwed.

Absolutely nothing

is going well.

[piano music continues]

Enough with the doomsaying.

Let's make a promise.

If the weather

clears up at night,

we'll meet each other on

the beach under the stars.

[piano music continues]

Oh, hey, you should make a

teru teru bozu charm too!

[Isaki giggles]

[Ganta] Please

Please

let the weather clear up.

[rain pouring]

[Twosie meows]

[Isaki moans]

[shuffling]

Hey

[light sigh]

[rain pouring]

[heart beating]

[Isaki breathing softly]

[Isaki] The sound of

Ganta's heartbeat

really is the best.

[heartbeat continues]

[ending theme]