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Man, things got wild at karaoke yesterday.

My bangs are a mess.

Yoshida-senpai in third year has a super hot boyfriend!

Really? I'm so jelly.

I'm Takuya Seo, a first-year high school student.

I'm what you would call an otaku,

but I'm not your average anime otaku.

No point hiding it.

GLITTERY MONPETS

I'm an otaku who's totally into anime for girls!

I finally got my exclusive limited-edition Glittermon eraser!

GLITTERY MONPETS

Glittermon is...

an anime for little girls that airs on Sunday mornings at ten.

The full title is Glittery Monpets.

Despite its adorable characters and world, the story is extremely dark,

so people joke it's the "34:00" late-night slot.

Its unexpectedly deep story is interspersed with bizarrely surreal gags,

and it's captured the hearts of a loyal subset of fans.

The last season exploded in popularity,

but this season hasn't been as well-received.

Oh, crap. I forgot my eraser.

However, I regard it as the best in the series this far. I'll just borrow Otaku-kun's.

Hey, hey, Otaku-kun!

I'm, like, borrowing your eraser, okay?

Huh? Hey, w-wait!

Aw, come on. I'll give it back.

Yeah, b-but...

What's your deal?

N-Not that one.

Serious? Why not? Just for a minute.

That one's—

Whoa.

I-It's really special to me.

Special?

Oh, I know this! It's Pakémon, right?

No, it's actually Glittermon.

Glittery Monpets.

For reals? Looks the same, though.

I've never heard of this. Is it even popular?

This girl in front of me is Kotoko Ijichi.

She's an airhead. A typical gal.

I can't stand her.

She always hangs out with Kei Amane,

a more aloof gal who looks like a model.

I can't stand her either.

Gals are never kind to otaku.

Check it out, Amane. It's Pokachu.

It's not. That's Keppi, the lead character's partner.

He's a Glittermon who first appears in episode 4 and battles with green gems—

What are you even talking about, Otaku-kun?

Yeah, no kidding.

He first appears in episode 2.

Huh?!

Huh? Did you just... What?

So, like, is this a Glittermon too?

Oh, yeah. Th-That's a Glittermon named Sketchy.

When you push its bottom, the eyes pop out.

Hilarious!

I'm kinda getting into this!

What's Glittermon about, anyway?

Huh? U-U-Um...

That's the magic question every otaku longs to hear!

Not just my favorite characters, but the story itself?!

For an otaku starved for conversation,

an opportunity like this is...

beyond golden!

A deadly pass delivered so innocently...

She's a force to be reckoned with!

But I know this is a trap.

Nothing's more gross than an otaku rambling on

about stuff nobody wants to hear!

I want to speak yet I cannot!

O-Oh? Amane-san?

What's up, Amane?

I say something weird?

I'm proud to have such a great friend.

Whatcha mean?

It's best if you see for yourself.

I'll bring you the comic tomorrow.

Huh? Amane, you know all about it?

It's full of cute characters, so you might get hooked, Ijichi.

Er... Well, thanks.

Hmm?

What?

I-It's my sister!

My little sister is totally into it.

Oh, no kidding.

Oh...

Huh?

What?! She was right!

Keppi is in episode 2!

Don't tell me Amane-san is...

Now, on to the next topic.

Even I hadn't realized that was Keppi's first appearance.

In order to decipher this portion, you need to...

She couldn't possibly have known that if she wasn't a fan.

But it's an obscure anime for little girls.

I find this hard to believe.

I mean, Amane-san is one of the most popular kids in class.

There's no way...

Is there?

Amane, wanna hit karaoke after class?

Sorry, I gotta pass.

Huh? But why?

I wanted to sing harmony with you.

Maybe next time. I want to talk to her!

See you.

But an otaku like me's got no clue how to talk to girls.

Still, she might be the first person I've met that I can chat with about Glittermon!

U-Um... Whoa!

W-Wait a minute, Amane-san!

Don't get the wrong idea. It's not what you think.

S-So close!

That Glittermon stuff... It's all my sister.

My sister just watches it a lot.

It's not like I'm into it.

I-Is that so?

Yeah.

I apologize for making assumptions.

Then I suppose you wouldn't be interested in

this limited-edition keychain...

No way! The color variation you could get with the first run of the comic?

Oh, wow!

I bought it at three different stores and they only had the normal color!

I-I mean my sister did.

She was whining about it at home.

W-Want to take it out of the case?

What, really? Thanks.

Oh, sick! It's so cute!

Isn't it, like, wild that they did it in pink?

They're normally black, so this is so unique.

U-Um...

If you want, you can have it. I've got two.

Do you mean it?

Uh... Um...

Gulp.

Uh...

Thanks a bunch. My little sister will love it.

My little sister will!

Sh-She's insanely cute!

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

Otagal.

Good morning! How you guys doin'?

Let's blast through today!

Morning, Ijichi.

Morning!

Ooh, baseball team's hitting practice early!

Mayu! Morning!

Yeah, yeah. Good morning, Ijichi.

Oopsie!

The Ijichi UFO is beaming up Otaku-kun's eraser!

Whum, whum, whum, whum, whum...

If you forgot yours, just say so.

Y-You could tell?

It's been like this ever since she moved to the seat in front of me recently.

I'm glad that she'll talk to an otaku like me normally,

but I'd like some space.

Huh?

SQUIRRELLY

Is this a different one?

Hey, it's Squirrelly!

What?

Y-Y-You watched Glittermon?!

Just a little so far.

Amane lent me the manga, so...

The manga version?! Isn't it fantastic?!

It's hard to adapt an anime with big shifts in tone, but they pulled it off!

It stays faithful but probes into story elements

the anime had to cut for length!

And that results in the character dynamics coming across even better—

I-I apologize!

No, no, no! Now I've gone and done it!

She must be totally creeped out!

Hey, no need to rush.

I'm totally listening.

Ijichi-san...

Wait, don't you kinda look like Rocketman?

Huh? Rocketman?

Rocketman, as in the lead character's friend who is also Madoka's partner?

ROCKETMAN!

Yeah, yeah!

Rocketman's a reliable Glittermon who's always pulling Madoka out of her shell.

He and I have nothing in common.

Yeah. You've both got the same big, round eyes.

ROAR

And you both blush real easy!

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

WALKED THROUGH A PARK WITH SUNBATHING CROWS

Otaku-kun, do you use Minsta?

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Wh-Why do you ask?

No reason. Just curious.

I do have an account,

but I can't show anyone.

You do have it!

Whoa! Are these, like, all Glittermon?

Ew! Seo's account is full of anime stuff.

That's creepy as hell.

I can't look.

Yikes.

I'm finished.

Back to being bullied as a disgusting otaku...

This is, like, totally sick!

Did you draw these yourself, Otaku-kun?

They're really good!

You don't think it's weird?

What? Why would I? This rules!

You're a serious collector who's devoted to your hobby.

I can totally respect that!

She isn't grossed out.

But it'd be nice if you had more than pictures of stuff.

Y-You think so?

I know!

Ijichi-san?

Wha... Wh-Wh-Wh-Wh-What are you doing?

You should post pics like this once in a while.

MY CLASSMATE #SAMECLASS #FIRSTTWOFIE

Can gals be kind to otaku?

Patch was eliminated in yesterday's Glittermon episode.

Patch was an unlikable enemy Glittermon who was always saying nasty things.

But he could relate to Sachiko and sometimes gave really good advice.

He was a mysterious character. [PATCH] SEE YA.

And now his story has come to an end.

He died because he was protecting Sachiko.

Patch...

Why?!

I wish I could share my sorrow and shock with someone else!

But Glittermon is just an obscure anime for little girls.

Nobody I know watches it.

Oh! Amane-san.

That expression...

Her eyes are red.

What a massive sigh!

No question about it. That means...

She was crying for Patch!

Hey, don't you think Amane-san looks even sexier than usual today?

She in love?

Like in a soap opera or something. R-Right. There are any number of reasons she could've been crying.

Especially for a girl of her caliber.

Aw, crap.

What's wrong?

It bugged out and froze again.

I wish they'd hurry up and fix it with a patch.

Patch?!

P-Pardon me.

Do you play this too, Amane-san?

Wanna become friends?

There's this item I want...

A-A game? Oh, that's what you meant.

She really was crying for Patch.

Amane-san might actually be an otaku!

Amane.

I'd really like...

you to go out with me!

Whoo!

Oh my god, this is exciting!

Guess what I heard!

The basketball captain asked you out.

But you turned him down.

Oh. Yeah, I don't really know him.

The boys sure do like you.

How many does this make?

The always radiant, popular Amane-san is...

Well, look how pretty she is.

And your skin is glowing. No, I'm just making assumptions again.

Do you buy a lot of skincare products?

No. Sunscreen is pretty much it.

Seriously?

Then what do you spend all your money on?

I save it for Glitter—

For glittery accessories and stuff.

She was about to say Glittermon merch.

Not what I expected. No, no. I keep jumping to conclusions.

Accessories, huh?

The charm on your bag is really cute too.

My charm? O-Oh, you think?

Thanks.

Th-That has to be...

a pin of Sachiko's magical wand!

It was a limited-edition collab between Glittermon and an accessory shop.

But it was just way too girly for me.

I-I can't...

I'm so jealous!

The fact that she acquired such a rare item must mean...

That settles it! Amane-san really is a—

It's not what you think.

Wh-Wh-What are you talking about?

That thing on my bag. I know you saw it.

It wasn't my idea to buy it.

My sister begged me to buy one to match hers.

So you need to realize—

U-Um!

Patch died yesterday.

I cried all night long.

D-Do you really hate Glittermon, Amane-san?

Huh? You know the truth.

I've got it bad.

N-No, I mean my sister's so into it that I sorta got sucked in too!

You gotta understand...

Are you guys going out?

Ijichi!

Hang on! How much of that did you hear?

"I've got it bad" and "You gotta understand."

That was, uh...

Well, um, we were talking about the charm on my bag.

Isn't that right, Otak—

Otaku-kun?!

Otagal.

Huh? I don't have it.

It's not here! It's not here!

I left my textbook at home!

Open to page 56.

And today of all days,

when I have the scariest teacher in the whole school!

ENGLISH TEACHER (36), SWIM TEAM ADVISOR, NICKNAMED "MAFIA"

We're going over past perfect tense again from yesterday. I-I'm in for it if I don't have anything on my desk.

This will make or break you on the upcoming midterm test.

For now, I'll pull my math textbook out instead

It's important, so let's cover the key points.

and just try to make it through alive! Let's read the examples from the text.

We'll start with Kobayashi and go down the roster.

Y-Yes, sir! Um...

"The krill live under the sea..."

Wait, we're going by the roster?

Kobayashi, Saito, Shirakawa, Sudo...

KOBAYASHI

SAITO

SHIRAKAWA

SUDO

SEO

Are you kidding me?!

"The ice is melting and the krill are decreasing."

"And humans have a..."

Otaku-kun, got a red pen?

She noticed!

Look, look! Otaku-kun's trying to fool us with a math book! Isn't that wild?

If Ijichi-san outs me, even if she means no harm,

I'll be the laughingstock of the class.

Sensei, I forgot my textbook!

You forgot it again, Ijichi?

Oh boy. Get someone else to share, then.

The seat next to me is open.

Nah, I'm good.

Seo-kun will lemme use his.

Huh?

It's freaking hilarious that you tried to fool him with your math book!

What were you going to do when it got to your turn?

Her textbook? She was covering for me?

'Cause you're always letting me borrow stuff.

This is payback, okay?

So I'm using your red pen, you hear?

Seo! Ijichi! Eyes up here!

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

Otagal.

Time for club.

I'm pooped.

Hey, let's go do karaoke.

Dude, you just went yesterday.

How 'bout you, Amane? If it's fun, why not go every day?

Huh.

Nah, that would get boring fast.

Those two are so cute!

Yeah.

I heard that Amane-san used to be a model.

Really?

And Kotoko is as cute as an idol.

Ijichi is so easy to talk to.

It's true.

I think I want Amane-san to humiliate me.

TAKUYA SEO

It goes without saying,

but people like them and introverted otaku like me

basically live in different worlds.

Well, that's okay.

I still have something to look forward to.

And they just came out today! GLITTERY MONPETS: 12 VERSIONS TOTAL LIMIT ONE PER PERSON

The Glittermon blind boxes!

They're rare items, limited to one per customer.

I've got to get one no matter what!

Hey, bro!

Y-Yes?

Which way to city hall?

Huh?

I said city hall!

Eek!

I can't figure out where the hell it is!

Uh... N-No phone?

I got one...

Just don't know how to use it.

Phew. Took longer than I thought,

but I'm finally here!

And this is great! It isn't very crowded.

Kind of disappointing that it isn't more popular, though.

I'm so excited!

Heck yeah! I'm finally gonna get one!

It's not what you think!

M-My baby sister was really looking forward to this,

so I'm getting one for her.

Hey, it's Otaku-kun!

Of course we'd run into you at a place like this.

Y-Yeah.

Oh.

A Glittermon figurine?

Um, weren't you supposed to go to karaoke today?

Oh, that? They invited more boys and it felt like a group date, so we backed out.

Also, this came out today, so...

As for me, I saw the grin on Amane's face and thought it'd be fun to tag along.

I see.

So Amane-san really does like Glittermon?

I wish I could say, "Let's buy them together."

If we throw in together, GLITTERY MONPETS

we each have better chance of getting what we want.

And above all, it seems more fun that way! I mean, wow, it's real rare to see you lookin' so giddy!

I don't think I'm acting that giddy.

Did you know Taka-chan was all in tears?

"Why isn't Amane coming?"

Yeah. That guy's way too aggressive. I hate him.

Wow.

We live in different worlds.

Otakus and gals aren't compatible.

I'll sneak back here later to buy mine.

What?!

Listen, Otaku-kun... Listen, Otaku-kun...

You're buying a figure, right?

Let's buy 'em together!

I'm also getting one to help Amane out.

If you get Vamp the Great, will you trade with me?

He's my... my sister's favorite character.

Come on, let's go pick ours out!

O-Okay!

Yes! I got the Miss Luna I wanted!

Whoa! Whoa!

Good for you!

Congrats!

Maybe it's my reward for doing a good deed today.

All right, let's see what I get. Ta-da!

Whoa! Ijichi-san, that's the secret figure!

Is it? Go me!

I didn't get Lord Vamp...

I like Patch too, though!

Can gals be kind to otaku?

Maybe they can after all.

FIRST HOUR "OTAKU AND GALS AND GLITTERMON"

H-How did this happen?

Wow. Your room's actually pretty clean.

So, where are your drawings?

Two intense gals are here in my room with me!

What am I supposed to do?!