Ep. 17: Osaka's Scary Story, Feeling Different, Running Teacher, Incredible Santa, and Christmas Meeting
Aired on July 30, 2002
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Chiyo invites Osaka to a bookstore for a panda album, prompting Osaka to question fur colors before sharing a scary flatulence story. The next day, teacher Yukari, tired of language arts, leads an impromptu gym class that shifts from soccer to dodgeball, where Tomo teases Chiyo. In the lounge, Yukari eyes luxury items like Matsusaka beef. Classmates argue over Santa Claus logistics until Chiyo claims her father is Santa, flustering Sakaki. Yomi requests money, while Chiyo wants a station square tree star. The group debates reindeer existence and identifies the upcoming Chinese zodiac sign as the Dragon. Despite Chiyo’s academic seriousness, Tomo lacks future focus. On Christmas Eve, the girls visit a karaoke bar to sing for one another.
Episodes
- Ep. 13 · Tomo and friends study for grammar exams while discussing martial artists and sharing notes.
- Ep. 14 · Summer gathering at Chiyo's house with beach activities and festival events
- Ep. 15 · Kimura's Family, Ya See Ya See, An Unexpected Mother, Hardness, Results
- Ep. 16 · Class prepares stuffed animal cafe while Chiyo’s penguin costume draws unexpected crowds
- Ep. 17 · Osaka's Scary Story, Feeling Different, Running Teacher, Incredible Santa, and Christmas Meeting
- Ep. 18 · Yomi shares Hokkaido trip tales while Tomo seeks revenge for her boasting
- Ep. 19 · Nyamo faces arranged marriage pressure while classmates suffer fatigue and sleep in gym class.
- Ep. 20 · Seniors face academic challenges while navigating birthdays, career dreams, and class dynamics.
- Ep. 21 · The class travels to Okinawa for a field trip featuring sightseeing, diving, and a rare cat encounter.