Ep. 4: Konata’s late-night gaming habits clash with summer studies while celebrating friends' birthdays
Aired on April 30, 2007

With summer vacation approaching, Konata continues her habit of staying up late to play online video games, read manga, and watch anime rather than preparing for school. Her homeroom teacher, Nanako Kuroi, is revealed to play the same game as Konata. Meanwhile, Kagami and Tsukasa’s upcoming birthday prompts Konata and Miyuki to organize a celebration. During this event, Konata shares the personal story of how she developed her love for manga and anime. In a separate segment, Akira expresses gratitude to viewers for their engagement with the "Akira Fashion Project." She then complains about men’s preference for girls with long hair, adding a humorous commentary to the episode’s events.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Introduction of main characters at Ryouou High School and Lucky Channel debut
- Ep. 2 · Kagami studies secretly while Konata works and Akira helps Minoru
- Ep. 3 · The girls explore twin myths and compare marriage notes while trying ponytails.
- Ep. 4 · Konata’s late-night gaming habits clash with summer studies while celebrating friends' birthdays
- Ep. 5 · Konata and friends attend a summer festival while Yui patrols and Akira discusses online gaming history.
- Ep. 6 · Summer beach trip, inn stay, and various character mishaps
- Ep. 7 · Girls return to school where Konata is influenced by Marimite and faces homework struggles.
- Ep. 8 · Athletic Festival Events and Afternoon Activities for the Girls