“The Famous Shooter” “Meishashu” (名射手)

Summer vacation begins, and Konata, the Hiiragi twins and Miyuki go to a summer festival, dressed in yukata. Yui Narumi, Konata’s cousin, is introduced, currently on patrol at the festival. Konata and Nanako chat over an MMORPG, and later, Konata and the twins meet to do homework together. Back at her house, Konata finds a rare item drop on the game and celebrates it with her online friends.

“A Question of Motivation” “Yaruki no Mondai” (やる気の問題)

Summer vacation is almost here, and Konata is still staying up late playing online video games, reading manga, and watching anime, instead of studying. It is revealed that her homeroom teacher, Nanako Kuroi, plays the same game as Konata. Kagami and Tsukasa’s birthday is around the corner, and Konata and Miyuki celebrate with them. Konata reveals to the sisters how she came to like manga and anime.

“Various People” “Iroiro na Hitotachi” (いろいろな人たち)

The girls discuss various facts and myths about twins, and how, according to changes in classification, Kagami and Tsukasa might be identical, instead of fraternal. Then, Konata, Tsukasa and Miyuki compare notes on marriage. Later, when Konata, Tsukasa, and Kagami are hanging out together, they each pull their hair into a ponytail to see how it would look.

“Efforts and Results” “Doryoku to Kekka” (努力と結果)

Throughout Golden Week, Kagami and Tsukasa have been playing together, however, Tsukasa does not know her sister has actually been waking up earlier and going to bed later, in order to study and finish homework. After the break, Konata pulls an all-nighter and manages to obtain an above-average score, despite doing no studying during the short vacation. To fund her otaku desires, Konata decides to get a part-time job, with the position greatly surprising her friends and it suits her perfectly.

“The Girl who Dashes Off” “Tsuppashiru Onna” (つっぱしる女)

The four main characters are introduced, going about everyday life, as they attend their second year at Ryōō High School. The first discussion of chocolate cornet begins. One of Konata’s friends, Kagami Hiiragi, is sick, and her friends come over to see how she is doing.