Ep. 9: Asahigaoka Branch School Plans Its First Cultural Festival
Aired on December 3, 2013

Natsumi expresses a desire to host a cultural festival, prompting the Asahigaoka Branch School to begin planning. The students face a tight deadline, as the event is scheduled for the coming weekend. During preparations, they realize they have not yet determined their guest list. To address this, they decide to extend invitations to several specific individuals. Their initial targets include their friend Konomi, who is currently visiting the school. They also plan to invite Renge's sister, Hikage, and Kaede, the owner of the local candy store. The group moves forward with these invitations while managing the rapid timeline for the school's inaugural celebration.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Renge and Natsumi Swim While Komari Watches the Ocean and Hotaru Arrives in a Bold Bikini
- Ep. 6 · Natsumi and Hotaru spend time alone in the school garden during end-of-term cleanup
- Ep. 7 · Hotaru feels nostalgia from Tokyo while Hikage shows Renge photos of Tokyo Tower
- 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