Original subtitles

I hate thunder...

Ibuki Tonami

I, um...

Do you mind if I come in?

Um, Miss RA...

Don't open that door!

It's inside right now!

I'm dealing with it in there!

Huh?

Wh-What's inside your room?

One of them.

A water bug!

WATER BU

Oh?

You're way too calm!

I've never come across one before.

A cockroa—

Don't say that word!

You don't get them in Nagano?

Maybe out in Matsumoto.

Anyway, I set off a bug bomb, so you can't go in.

What'd you want with—

That one was pretty clo—

U-Um...

Can I stay with you for the night?

Sure.

In exchange...

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk

Chin-Lan Chang

Yaeka Kitamori

Akane Yusa

Kanade Gujo

Botan Kamiina

Ibuki Tonami

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

Thanks a lot for letting me wear these, Kamiina-san.

I left all my sleepwear in my room.

Oh, not at all.

Sorry to keep you up like this.

Sniff...

Sniff...

It smells like Kamiina-san.

Pretty quiet, huh?

I-It sure is.

Since everyone else is away for Golden Week.

No.

I was talking about you, not the dorm.

Are you scared of thunder?

(Flashback)

(Flashback)

That's right.

Ever since I went to summer swim camp back in grade school...

AGE 10

Sitting through a thunderstorm all night in the mountains traumatized me.

Oh, I went to summer camp, too.

You did?!

My parents forced me into it, though.

I had an awful time.

I wonder if I'd find camping fun as an adult.

Cooking meals...

Drinking lots of booze...

Gazing at the stars...

I think I'd have fun with you there.

We should go someday.

Oh, speaking of booze, I'll be right back!

Voilà!

It's just the two of us here tonight, so how about a little nightcap?

Nightcap?

A drink to help you sleep.

The thunder won't bother you after a little alcohol.

iffy

Sounds iffy...

The bottle's so skinny and dark.

Is this a wine?

Absinthe, actually.

Wormwood

Absinthe is a kind of herbal liqueur, like Campari.

One essential ingredient is wormwood, and it's an age-old favorite of artists.

Why artists?

It was said to be highly addictive and cause hallucinations.

H-Hallucinations?!

Is it really safe to drink?!

You could very well call it dangerous.

This bottle of absinthe has an ABV of almost 80%.

Eighty percent?!

Isn't that basically like drinking rubbing alcohol?!

How rude of you.

It's perfectly respectable liquor.

Wait, we're drinking this neat?

Without any water or ice?

That works too, but you should try it on its own first.

This feels like a brand-new trauma waiting to happen...

Go on. Cheers.

It's not your average liquor, so take it easy.

My throat's burning!

This tastes like toothpaste!

Should have known...

That said, it gets better the more I drink.

It's hard to describe.

Absinthe sure is a thrilling drink!

Huh?

Did I say something funny?

Nah.

It's just that I thought the same thing my first time.

I knew we weren't so different.

Botan Kamiina

You're really okay sharing a bed?

It's the least I could do in return for the drink!

BEEP

On

Off

Looks like it stopped raining at some point.

Kamiina-san, are you asleep?

You know...

I really enjoy spending time with you.

Let's drink together again.

Good night.

Hurry up, Miss RA!

Let's get going!

Yeah, I heard you!

It's still plenty early.

You say that, but...

< Dorm Group Chat (5)

I'll be back at the dorm around lunch today.

I'm exhausted. So much luggage...

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Yaeka Kitamori

Good luck.

Botan Kamiina

We're actually right by the station,

so we can help carry everything!

Akane-san.

Glad to have you back!

That's a lot of stuff. What should I take?

Sorry to be a bother like this.

Kamiina-san and I were here already for lunch. Don't worry about it.

They sure have been hanging out a lot lately.

So, what'd you have for lunch?

Chichibu soba for me.

Waraji katsudon!

Oh, from the food court right by the station?

That's the one.

Bath

Didn't stop by the hot springs in the same building?

I bet Kamiina-chan's never been.

I suggested it, but Miss RA said no.

It's such a pain drying your hair after.

Making excuses because you're too shy to bathe with her?

Huh? Where'd you get that idea?

Well, don't you go to hot spring resorts alone all the time?

What?

Basically, she loves to booze it up in the bath.

Oh, right.

I forgot she's uncomfortable drinking with other people around.

If I booked a private bath, it'd be just the two of us,

so she'd have no reason to be shy...

Huh?

I meant she was too shy to get in a bath with Kamiina-chan...

She sure did spin that in a weird direction.

I'm back!

That was heavy!

Thanks a lot.

What's even in here? Rice?

A friend gave me some effect...

They're instruments.

So are these instruments as well, then?

Oh, those are...

Ta-dah!

Um...

Huh?

Oh, you don't know what this is?

Huh?

These are what you call vinyls.

Or records.

Well, I'll be.

Why'd you suddenly buy these records?

Didn't even need to buy 'em.

My dad's got loads of records.

I wanted some for the dorm, so he let me take some of his.

For the dorm?

How are you going to listen to them?

Actually, I just got a record player as a gift.

She sure gets a lot for free.

Do you wanna have a listen?

I sure would!

Common Room

Here we are.

Ooh

Hey, what's the big idea, Akane?

It's just a record player.

Not that!

A fitting selection for enjoying some music.

Since it's a Punk IPA?

"Punk"?

Is that some kind of alcohol?

Yeah. It's a beer from Scotland.

A bitter beer with forty times the hops compared to a normal lager.

SWEAT

Forty times?!

Don't worry. It's not forty times as bitter.

I think it's about twice as bitter as your standard lager.

I have no clue what the standard is.

Oh, right.

There, done setting the player up.

Kamiina-chan, wanna drop the needle?

Can I really?

The headshell, which holds the needle, has a grip for your finger.

Gently lower the needle onto the edge of the record.

I sure do love the way analog sounds.

You just can't beat it.

I need to step out real quick for a phone call.

Huh?

You two can drink those.

Are you sure?

Thank you!

Yusa-senpai's not here, which means you can drink.

That's true, but I feel kinda bad...

Here.

Well, cheers, I guess.

Uh-huh.

I brought some of my dad's records from home.

Yeah. I'll let you have a listen when you get back.

It's the best birthday gift I could have asked for.

Thanks, Yaeka.

That's bitter!

It's really bitter in a citrusy way!

Can you handle this kind of bitter taste?

I like how stylish the bottle design is!

That's why?

Still, that makes me happy.

I really love IPAs.

I was really hoping that you would too, and...

Lately, I've been thinking.

Miss RA.

How about we go to a private hot spring bath?

Just the two of us.

I always drink alone.

I used to be fine with that.

But now...

Yeah. Let's do it.

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

Botan Kamiina

Fully Blossoms

When Drunk

She's not here...

Gujo-senpai, are you looking for someone?

Yusa-san.

Have you seen Ibuki around?

Our resident assistant left early this morning.

Oh, did she?

Yes, with Kamiina-chan.

What?!

We're really here at a hot spring town.

Miss RA!

Look over there!

Look, it's the ocean!

Yeah, I can tell that much.

How dazzling!

Just us.

Dazzling's the right word.

There's still time until our reservation for the private bath.

Then how about we get some fresh seafood?

That sounds good.

All we had was a light snack on the sightseeing train here.

We should grab a late lunch.

Seaside Eatery

Seafood time!

It's not that big a deal.

No one who hails from Shinshu can resist the ocean's finest!

* This is solely her personal opinion.

* This is solely her personal opinion.

Gods of nozawana, don't get me wrong!

By no means am I turning my back on Shinshu!

I won't be led astray by spiny lobster!

I'm a model Shinshu citizen!

Get over here already.

Wait...

Large Spiny Lobster Meal

Ugh, seriously?

She's totally bummed.

Spiny lobster...

SPINY LOBSTER

SPINY LOBSTER

W-We can eat seafood by the train station after the bath.

Only Soft-Serve

Ice Cream Available

Kamiina-san, you're cutting too loose!

Wait up!

What?

There's ice cream on you.

All clean now.

Thank you...

Should we head over to the main event?

Kamiina-san?

Oh, right!

Welcome, Kamiina-sama.

It's a pleasure to have you here.

You'll be able to use the private bath for fifty minutes.

Do you have any questions?

Um, about the sake we discussed on the phone...

We've prepared a two-go bottle for you.

wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now wanna drink now

Wanna drink now. Wanna drink now.

I can see exactly what her companion is thinking!

Please enjoy your time.

They say you can see the ocean right in front of you!

Do you think the changing room is outdoors, too?

Suiten no Yu

Suiten no Yu

Here we are! The Suiten no Yu bath!

I was expecting it to be old-fashioned, but the building is really modern.

Their website looks really sleek as well.

Or well, there aren't many hot spring resorts that allow alcohol in the bath.

Yeah, usually they say not to drink before.

Okay, let's see what this ocean view is like!

What a view!

Wait, it's freezing!

I'm getting a full blast of the sea breeze!

Let's get in the bath now!

All righty, then.

bath

Cheers!

Yes!

Oops, I drank all of it!

You're no shy drinker.

Here, let me top you up.

I can do it myself!

No way.

I can't let the MVP who made this reservation pour her own drink.

Come on.

Fine...

It's so good!

I wonder if it's a local sake from around here.

I should ask for the name later.

The wind feels so nice!

Um...

I only realized this recently, but...

Oh...

What is it?

Realized what?

When I get drunk...

I become slightly uninhibited, don't I?

"Slightly" is an understatement...

But yes.

Do you mind if I use this alcohol to ask for a favor?

Hit me.

Huh? What?

Well!

Y-Yeah?

Can I call you by your name?

Like Gujo-senpai does!

Eh?

Fine by me...

Huh? What? That's all?!

Yes! I'm so happy!

In that case...

How about...

I call you Botan, too?

What? Yes, by all means!

Then can I say something as well?

Huh? What's this now?

A declaration of your love?

Thanks for being my drinking partner.

What?

Now it feels like something's missing when I drink alone.

It was never like this before.

Miss...

It's like I can't help but think, "It'd be a lot more fun with her."

"This alcohol would taste better if she were here."

That's why...

I want to drink lots more with you, Botan.

I can't believe you.

Miss... Ibuki-san...

Ibuki-san, you really don't play fair.

Your face is red.

That's the alcohol.

Translation: John K.

Editing & Typesetting: Geoff Mazzolini Subtitle Timing: Krzysztof Kunc

Quality Check: Alicia Ashby Translation Check: Sriram Gurunathan

One leek and whitebait pizza, grilled hokke, and...

Yaeka, they have fried ginkgo nuts.

Yes, please!

Standing Bar

Tsuioku Yokocho

A chicken skewer omakase set...

Plus some tofu salad. And stewed beef tendon.

Let's start with a toast.

To what?

What, indeed...

A-Anyway! Cheers, cheers!

By now, Ibuki and Kamiina-san must be at the hot springs,

tutoiement

having reached tutoiement.

What does that even mean?

Being on intimate terms with one another to the point of rudeness.

Does that really count as intimate?

Sounds more like a "rival you think of as a friend" kind of deal.

Ibuki and I, rivals...

who consider ourselves friends...

God, I wish!

To Be Continued

To Be Continued

You do, huh?