Ep. 12: Students forage for wild edibles at Asahigaoka Branch School in spring
Aired on December 24, 2013

Under the canopy of spring foliage with bush warblers singing nearby, the students of Asahigaoka Branch School venture out to gather wild edible plants. Komari instructs Hotaru, who is participating in this activity for the first time, on how to identify which varieties are safe to eat. As the group continues their search through the area, Renge begins to question again whether they truly reside in a rural setting. The scene captures the natural atmosphere of the season while the characters engage in this outdoor educational experience together.
Episodes
- Ep. 8 · Asahigaoka students create wood crafts while Koshigaya sisters recall a past tragedy
- Ep. 9 · Asahigaoka Branch School Plans Its First Cultural Festival
- Ep. 10 · The Koshigayas, Ichijous, and Miyauchis Prepare for New Year Before Kaede Watches the Sunrise
- Ep. 11 · A snowstorm strands the group at school, leaving them with insufficient bedding for the night.
- Ep. 12 · Students forage for wild edibles at Asahigaoka Branch School in spring