02x03 - Association

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Nii-sama... Onii-chan!

Our family runs a ryokan.

Nii-sama's girlfriend?

Then please take over the ryokan and...

Ryokan... girlfriend...

Proprietress...

Back inside, you two.

Man, she was so cute.

Still can't believe she's related to Iori.

Why'd she show up out of the blue, though?

She mentioned that yesterday.

She rushed here 'cause she got the feeling
Chi-chan and Iori were gonna get married.

Must've been family telepathy or something.

Created by a strong sibling connection, eh?

What're you doing?

I'm Shiori-chan's dear Nii-sama.

Which means...

I should be able to connect with her too!

I could k*ll for some booze.

Not you!

Ryokan... girlfriend... heir...

If Iori and I hit on all the ifs,
buts, and maybes,

we'd take over the ryokan, and I...

I'd be the proprietress.

Not me?!

Why would she be worried about
Chisa-chan and Iori, though?

I know they live together and all, but...

She's quite the worrywart.

Yeah, right?

Sure, they're not blood-related
and all, but surely not.

What?

Grand Blue Dreaming Season 2

All right.

I need to go take care of some stuff.
You two go ahead.

Okay.

Got it.

At last, the evil is defeated.

She's your precious little sister.

Hey, you know I can't get
naked drunk with her around.

You shouldn't with anyone around.

Yeah?

I kinda assumed you were a nudity ally.

I've just given up fighting it!

And Aina yells at you guys for both of us now.

Cakey, huh?

She should give it a shot
before complaining about it.

Listen to yourself.

Aina gets shy even wearing a swimsuit.

She would never—

Azusa-san, you're still in yer undies?
Take 'em off already!

Them's fighting words, Aina!
That means we gotta duel!

Huh? What's up?

This feels so wrong.

What're you even talking about?

Yeah!

It beggars belief!

Right? What the heck happened
while we were out?

Your guess is as good as mine. Anyway,
we should go get some coffee or something.

You mean to k*ll time?

Cakey in that state is nothing but bad news.

Can't say I disagree.

Okay, got any cafes you recommend?

Where're you two thinking of hoppin' off to?

N-Nowhere! Right, Chisa?

R-Right.

Hurry up and get inside, then.

Our games of strip RPS
are really poppin' off right now.

Guys, the two of them are back!

Yeah!

Dunno what went down,
but this is all very yikes.

Maybe she drank some strong alcohol by mistake.

Iori and Chisa aren't
related by blood? Is that true?!

Yep. Have we not mentioned it before?

Wow.

No... It can't be!

What's wrong?

Why all the panic?

All this time, I wasn't worried
because they're cousins,

but now we find out they're not blood-related?

He may have knocked her up
already for all we know!

Okay, calm down now.

Why would they have a child out of nowhere?

I wouldn't put it past those two!

Uh, should I be worried?

Oh, it's fine.

Think about what you're saying.
Their dad-slash-uncle is right here.

Blood is irrelevant.
What matters is how they feel.

Well, yeah...

But those two are so hard to read.

I really don't think
they're hiding anything from us.

See? You've already fallen for their schemes!

Hmph.

If that's how it is...

I'll help you hear it straight
from the horse's mouth.

Huh? You'd do that, Kohei?

I can't very well overlook this.

Okay, let's work together
and get those two to spill the beans!

Yeah!

Can I ask what for, exactly?

So our club doesn't fall into depravity.

Welcome back, you two.

Y-Yeah.

Thanks.

Okay, then.

Do you want Spirytus first?

Or strip RPS?

Drop the newlywed act.
And the illusion of free choice.

Something wrong, Aina? It doesn't look like
you're doing this cause you're drunk.

I-It's nothing.

I know these two won't be forthcoming,

so I'll get them drunk and have them
spit out their honest feelings.

Dunno, seemed like a fun change of pace.

Sounds fishy.

Perish the thought.

Drink and play strip RPS with you?

I'm down.

Really?!

Huh?

But...

Only if you can handle it
in your natural state.

So that's a no, then.

I don't know what you
were plotting, but give it up.

O...

O?

Okay, let's begin.

What?!

What is driving you to such lengths?!

M-Meh, I'm just wearing a swimsuit.
Who'd feel embarrassed by that?

Maybe she hit her head?

Makeup overdose?

Ugh, they're onto me.

Kohei!

Roger that.

So, Kitahara. I have a question for you.

What?

The other day, I was playing
a romance visual novel at home.

And it turned out that the cutest heroine
in it was related to the protagonist.

Broaching the topic by saying
it's about a game? Way to go, Kohei!

And?

I want to know what you think
about blood-relations and romance.

Kitahara, how do you truly feel...

about Shiori-chan?!

She's my sister.

Not her!

You know she's his actual little sister!

That may be what ignites his passion!

Shut up! A normal person would never...

Nor

mal

Maybe we should check, just in case.

Mhm.

All yours, Azusa-san!

Gotcha.

A game of Association?

Yep. A game where we all point at the
person we associate with a particular trait.

That's pretty simple.

Well, it is a drinking game.

It works because you can play
even when you're drunk out of your mind.

It'd be nice to change it up for once.

Can't keep playing strip RPS forever.

True.

Okay, let's begin!

Association!

Yeah!

"Looks good in blue!"

Yeah!

One, two...

Huh? You think I look good in blue?

Totally.

I remember your blue hoodies and shirts.

And I beat you black and blue.

That means Iori loses and has to pay the price.

Yeesh, fine.

What am I drinking? Beer or c*ck?

Nah, that's not what we're doing today.

You'll drink this water.

Water?

Water.

Trust me. It really is water.

Y-Yeah?

Water

You okay? Want some water?

The nonflammable kind, sure.

You lost, Iori. You choose the next topic.

Got it.

It can even be something that
just seems likely, right?

Yep, yep.

Perfect.

Association!

Yeah!

"Probably takes long baths!"

One, two...

Huh?

Really?

Y-You seem like you would.

Yeah, like you'd be super wasteful in there.

Might be.

Okay, drink up.

Urk. Okay.

Guh. I need to avoid three in a row.

I'll play dirty if I have to

and target one specific person!

Association!

Yeah!

The topic...

"The one among us most likely to be an otaku!"

One, two!

But why?!

That guy's right there!
It doesn't make any sense!

It does, in a way.

Believe it or not, I used to be an otaku.

You're still rolling with that?

You messed up by saying "most likely."

He's not just likely. He literally is.

Hm? Literally?

Gah, is that how it works?

Okay, drink up.

You're on! To the next one we go!

You're getting into this.

That's our Iori.

I'll choose a topic that screams anyone but me!

Association!

Yeah!

Hey! I haven't even said anything yet!

Oops, he didn't?

My arm moved on instinct.

Is this game even working as intended anymore?!

Aw, don't sweat it.

Complaining because you lost? Pure trash.

I hate to admit it, but he has a point.

Don't think he does, actually.

Fine! I'll beat you at your own game!

That's the way, Iori!

Truly a man among men!

Got him.

Woohoo! Way to go!

Now we just wait until Iori gets wasted.

Drink up!

Say, Iori.

Why do you look fine?

Oh, you didn't notice?

Huh? Notice what?

This really is just water.

Huh?!

No way! I'm pretty sure I...

Just kidding.

I pretended to drink and basically
just spilled it all over myself.

Signs of Evaporation

Phew, that's that.

Good job.

Sure wore me out, though.

What was that all about, anyway?

Oh, you see...

What, that's it?

My dad was adopted, is all.

So, how do you actually see Chisa-chan?

Well, I don't really know how to express it...

She's like a friend, a peer.

Take 'em off!

Not happening!

Come on!

Knock it off!

So it's not really clear to me.

Yeah? Is it different
with Azusa and Nanaka-san?

Nah.

I do see those two as friends, too.

But the thing with them

is that they fall under
the "older lady" category.

And?

So, honestly, even though
Nanaka-san's my cousin too...

I'm h*...

I think she's smoking hot.

...me?

Wait, Nanaka-san, I can explain.

U-Uhm...

Sorry, Iori-kun. I, uh...

I need to phone a friend!

I can explain!

Listen, Nanaka. That's just how young men are.

I meant compared to Chisa!

You don't have to cry about it.

She'll go back to acting normal
with you eventually.

I can explain!

It's really not what you think!

Yoshiwara

Your fever's going down.

Thanks.

That's what you get
for falling asleep in your swimsuit.

Ugh. I'm ashamed of myself.

Sorry, I know you had a work shift.
Your dad's away right now, isn't he?

It's fine. Onee-chan's there,
and Dad will be back soon.

And I did have Iori stay,
for whatever he's worth.

Oh.

I'm sure that idiot's enjoying
being alone with Nanaka-san.

It's perfect weather, huh, Nanaka-san?

Sure is.

The sun's so bright. It must be
hot outside, huh, Nanaka-san?

Must be.

Uh, Nanaka-san?

What is it, Iori-kun?

Can't you sit a bit closer?

I've taken a real liking to this couch lately.

Is that so?

Damn, I never expected that comment
to have such a detrimental effect.

I think she's smoking hot.

I think she's smoking hot.

I need to do something about
all this awkwardness.

Q. How do I hold a convo with someone I'm on awkward terms with?
A. Talk about something they like and make it fun.

This is it!

And what does Nanaka-san like?

A. Talk about something they like and make it fun.

Nanaka-san.

You know what I've realized?

Chisa's really cute.

She's smart, she's a good cook,

she seems cold but is actually super nice,
she knows a lot about the ocean,

and she has a spectacular a*s, just like you!

Achoo!

Did I get you sick?

Nah, I don't think so.

I sure hope not.

If you're bored, feel free to read a book.

Sounds good. Thanks.

Actually, Chisa, maybe don't...

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Welp, we're even farther apart now,

but I'd like to explain myself if possible.

I want to tell her
it wasn't what it sounded like,

but there's a big issue with that.

I do actually think she's smoking hot!

If I lie about that,
I'm sure she'll notice immediately.

I shouldn't try to talk my way
out of that part.

What I should focus on...

Oh, okay. I guess I can't blame you
for seeing me that way.

I'm glad you understand.

...is convincing her it's okay.

Which means I just need to tell it like it is!

Hear me out, Nanaka-san!

Y-Yeah?

I'll be perfectly honest.

You do have a smoking hot bod!

What the? Where did I go wrong?

Nanaka-san.

Wh-What?

I'll go grab the wetsuits outside.

Oh, I'll help.

Nah, I can handle this.

Now then.

That last attempt didn't go as I'd hoped.

Maybe I should be more of a gentleman instead.

You don't want to catch a cold, milady.

My.

I'm done.

Thanks. Lunch will be ready soon.

Somen

It's already lunchtime?

Hot, hot.

Are you okay, Nanaka-san?

Huh?

You seem uncomfortable.

No, I'm fine, really.

Please don't force yourself.

Let's take this off, shall we?

Nanaka

Calling

Whaddup, Nanaka?

Say, Azusa...

Do you think Iori-kun will take responsibility?

What the heck is going on over there?

I should sort out the mess in my brain.

People fear isolation and solitude.

It's an instinctive fear for any social animal.

Being seen in a special light, too,
can be a form of isolation and cause for fear.

Given that, there is something
I must tell Nanaka-san right away.

Nanaka-san.

I-I'm not undressing!

Let's forget about that for a second.

Just for a second?

If nothing else, I want you to know this...

Y-Yeah?

I think Azusa-san has a smoking hot bod, too!

I never knew Iori was perving on me!

I mean, I do, but that's not the point!

I was trying to reassure Nanaka-san that
she wasn't the only one I saw in that way!

Oh, is that it?

Nanaka really can't handle that kinda talk.

I'm fine when it doesn't concern me.

Is that how it works?

You need to get used to it already.

Easier said than done.

Listen, Nanaka, Iori's a guy too.

We should let him have his horny moments.

Azusa-san! You're trying to fix this for me!

But starting off with a guy
might be a tall order.

So how about you and
I sexperiment a little first?

Wait, no, she's doing this for her!

Azusa-san! That's problematic too!

Huh? It is?

It is! Super problematic!

Let's go out drinking, then.

Sorry? Where'd that come from?

When things get awkward,
booze is the best remedy.

While we're at it...

What?

Let's get Nanaka drunk and double-team her.

Of all the dastardly ideas!

No?

Of course not!

But why?!

I mean, sure, Nanaka-san's
a very attractive woman,

but I think of her as a big sis!

So I'm not about to make a move on her.

Huh... So you love Nanaka like a big sis?

Yeah, I guess.

I see, I see. Good job.

Huh?

Nanaka

Calling

Now there's an unusual combo.

Oh, so you came out drinking
'cause the boss is home?

And you know what?
Iori-kun said I was his big sis.

Good to hear.

You got me good, Azusa-san.

Should I not have?

Nah, you really saved my a*s.

Don't mention it.

I know the others are useless
when it comes to boy-girl stuff.

Hooray, hooray!

True.

I can't even imagine dating talk
when it comes to those three.

Tokki never talks about his girlfriend, either.

You sure have it tough.

Now you're getting it.

It's hard to make any progress
in a perfected relationship,

so make your move while you can!

Got that, lad?!

Ow... While I can?

Bukki, make me another.

Whoa, look at you drink, Nanaka!

Can't let her outdo us!

I guess those four went through a lot
before settling into their current dynamic.

I'll get a refill too, then.

Wow, you really are going to town!

Let her for tonight.

Chisa...

I'm not interested in those books, okay?

Nah, forget about that for a sec.

Just for a sec?

Do you ever feel like you want a boyfriend?

Where's this coming from?

I mean, the Iori thing is just
a front for college, right?

Stops guys from hitting on me.
It's all I really need.

What about you, Aina?

Huh?

I dunno...

Am I the only one in that club
worrying about these things?

Hooray!

Back to Grand Blue, and back to drinking!

Hooray!

Let's call Kohei too!

Hooray!

Yoshiwara

So...

Not borrowing 'em?

You sure?

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Damn, this is thick.

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