Departure

A boy named Otonashi wakes up in the world of the afterlife with no memories of the time when he was still alive. Immediately after waking up, he meets a girl named Yuri pointing a sniper rifle at a girl in the distance named Angel. Yuri wants him to join her group the SSS—Shinda Sekai Sensen (Afterlife War Front)—in fighting against Angel, but Otonashi goes to talk to Angel instead. After Otonashi asks her to prove he cannot die, as he is already dead, Angel creates a blade out of thin air and stabs him through the heart. He wakes up the next day terrified by what happened and tries to find a way to escape the world he has come to leading him to the headquarters of the SSS. There, he meets many of the other SSS members and decides to join them for the time being. Yuri later explains things about the afterlife to Otonashi, such as the existence of numerous people Yuri deems “non-player characters” (NPCs) as they are not human, but look and act the part. That night, the SSS prepare for “Operation Tornado”, a plan to steal some meal tickets from the NPCs. A girls band named Girls Dead Monster in the SSS distracts the NPCs inside the cafeteria while other members engage in battle against Angel outside long enough for the plan to succeed. After the operation, everyone retreats back to the cafeteria to eat with the meal tickets they obtained.

“Live House!” “Raibu Hausu!” (ライブハウス!)

Ritsu’s old middle school friend invites the band to perform at a live house on New Year’s Eve. After viewing the place and distributing tickets to their friends, they soon get to know some of the other performing bands as they set up their routine. The girls become nervous while rehearsing, but the other bands encourage them to keep trying. They then perform to a packed room with great success, while Sawako meets one of her old friends. Afterward, everyone goes to Yui’s house to see the new year in, although only Mio and Ritsu manage to stay up until midnight. Yui wakes everyone up to see the first sunrise of the new year.

“The Student Council’s Discretion” “Seitokai no Ichizon” (生徒会の一存)

Continues off Mafuyu’s Confession leading Kurimu on the topic “Future Visions” asking each of the Student Council what are their plans. A new character comes making Mafuyu jump in joy which she tries to get Ken involved. Nakameguro was guided to the council being a transfer student asking Ken to assist him on his way home. Nakameguro goes on saying that Ken is amazing and he’s strong but Ken disapproves his point of view saying he is weak without the help of the student council. Ken goes on explaining how he was saved by each of the student council during his first year as the Seasons went by.

“The Fragmented Student Council” “Kakeru Seitokai” (欠ける生徒会)

In the beginning Ken talks to “Yuki” what he can do to change but gets teased rather than get a serious answer…yet. A flashback shows how Ken and Mafuyu “met”. In the student council Ken left due to cold as the Kurimu and Minatsu try to make a serious meeting with the topic about “Part-Time Jobs” also finishing up the paperwork. In the end Mafuyu suggest to go visit Ken which they decided to go. The Student Council run into Ken’s “classmates” who went with him during Junior High telling the story how he “Two-timed”. Kurimu fights back telling them he said “Yes” that the girls now are happy till they insulted him again making Mafuyu bashes one of them with her bag. The Student Council taught them a lesson as Lilicia makes an appearance stating “the journalism club is meant to make false stories of the Student council.” Ken is then nursed by everyone. Mafuyu finally confesses to Ken.

“Tidying Student Council” “Katazukeru Seitokai” (片付ける生徒会)

Its the day of the Hekiou Festival, the Student Council discuss how to make a “Tear Jerking Story” but in the end they thought it to be hard. Just as the festival ends they try to sort out the “lost and found” items to verify what belongs to who. In the end after Kurimu gives her grant speech Ken was just about to be left alone until everyone agreed to stay and help finish up the remaining work.

“My Student Council” “Watashi no Seitokai” (私の生徒会)

The Student Council begins their topic “Reading Books” as Ken asks what books the rest of the Student Council are reading. Chizuru jokes about the “book” that Ken assumes in despair telling him that she wanted to read instead the Love Fortune’s book. After Chizuru does a handshake fortune-telling Kurimu interrupts the fortune saying she wants the book. Chizuru informs everyone the first to react is jealous while leaving she thanks Ken leaving a letter for the Council to read.

“Student Council Envies” “Shitto suru Seitokai” (嫉妬する生徒会)

Ken causes a commotion when he shows up to the student council office with a mysterious girl. He explains that he is looking after Elise, Lilicia’s younger sister until she comes pick her up. String figures, Shiritori, and more child’s games, but for some reason Elise can turn these games into something much deeper.

“Student Council Steps Out” “Fumidasu Seitokai” (踏み出す生徒会)

The Student Council decides to go on a summer trip to Tokyo but because the president is convinced the lumps of metal can’t fly they take a train. Once in Tokyo they spend the night telling ghost stories and watching the sun rise.

“Student Council Reaches Out” “Sashinoberu Seitokai” (差し伸べる生徒会)

The student council is in the midst of deciding the theme for the school festival held during the fall season when Mafuyuu and Minatsu announce they will be transferring schools. Minatsu suggests fighting, Mafuyu “competition”, Chizuru pushes for “pain” and Ken pushes for “licentious”. To try to stop the sisters from transferring they suggest going with the fight theme.

“Student Council Rests” “Kyūkei suru Seitokai” (休憩する生徒会)

Summer, summer uniforms and swimsuits, those are enough to cause Ken Sugisaki to go out of control and was immediately locked into a locker. But this wasn’t enough to stop him from using his imagination solely based on the chatter he hear in the room. To make matters worst the air conditioner in the student council room is out of service, and slowly everyone in the room is taking off their clothes.

“Student Council Creates” “Sōsaku suru Seitokai” (創作する生徒会)

To improve the student council’s public image into something more positive, council president Kurimu Sakurano decides to create a novel about the student council. With each member requesting story lines that is pure chaos, the writer Ken Sugisaki loses it, writing a story solely based on his fantasy.

“Student Council Interviewed” “Shuzai sareru Seitokai” (取材される生徒会)

Lilicia Toudou, president of the news paper club constantly antagonize the student council, always looking for scandals. She attempts to bring the student council down for good as she interview its member. Though there seems to be a small group of students who questions the point of her actions while the student council is already known for its questionable conducts. Cameo of Enma Ai from Hell Girl.

“Student Council Studies” “Benkyō suru Seitokai” (勉強する生徒会)

There is a shadow lurking among the Hekikyo Academy Students, a monster called midterm exam. Will the student council member manage to improve council president, Kurimu Sakurano’s school grade into somewhat a norm? Or is this study group doomed before it even began?

“Student Council Chats” “Daberu Seitokai” (駄弁る生徒会)

Hekiyou Academy Student Council. Only those who are chosen may enter this sacred paradise. Ken Sugisaki is the only person chosen as a member for his academic excellence; miraculously recovering from having the lowest academic score in the academy. Just as any other day he attempts to create a harem for himself with the council members, who just ignore his attempts.

もうひとつの世界杏編 Mō Hitotsu no Sekai Kyō-hen Another World: Kyou Chapter

In one of the timelines (more akin to the Fujibayashi Twins’ route in the visual novel), Ryou confesses her love to Tomoya and they both begin dating. However, Tomoya soon notices that Kyou has been acting strange, and confronts her. Kyou admits that she is also in love with him, but never confessed because she was too scared to risk being rejected or hurting Ryou’s feelings. This creates an uneasy love triangle among Tomoya, Kyou, and Ryou, leading Tomoya to finally admit that he loves Kyou. Ryou, already knowing that Tomoya loves Kyou more, encourages Kyou to work up the courage to confess. Ryou breaks up with Tomoya with no hard feelings, wanting to cherish both the good and painful memories they had together. Tomoya and Kyou then officially become a couple.

“Winter Days!” “Fuyu no Hi!” (冬の日!)

As the cold winter weather moves in, Yui offers to have nabe with everyone, but the girls are drawn away from each other by various concerns and obligations. Mio retreats to the beach alone to get inspiration for her lyrics, Tsumugi gets a part-time job at a fast food restaurant, Ritsu goes to a movie with her little brother Satoshi, and Azusa looks after Jun’s pet kitten. However, Mio cannot think of any lyrics, Tsumugi buckles under the pressure of her first job, and Azusa is left panicked and uncertain what to do when the kitten seems to be ill. A random, silly text from Yui cheers up the others and she goes to help Azusa with the kitten, who was just coughing up a hairball. They all meet up for burgers at Tsumugi’s restaurant later, where Ritsu is shocked to learn that what she thought was a love letter addressed to her were actually song lyrics Mio wrote.

“Light Music!” “Keion!” (軽音!)

Yui is still sick from her cold, which is possibly attributed to her wearing a short yukata for too long. As the band tries to make do with Azusa as lead guitarist, Yui supposedly shows up over with her cold. However, her playing is too perfect and when she accidentally messes up her honorifics, it is revealed that she is actually Ui, who had managed to play after a few days practice. Yui appears, but is still in no condition to play, so Mio tells her to stay home and recuperate until the day of the live performance. Yui eventually makes it in time, but forgets her guitar at home, so Sawako fills in for her while she goes to get it. Yui returns in time for the second song and the performance goes well, and the band even does an encore.

“Crisis!” “Pinchi!” (ピンチ!)

When Ritsu is reminded by Nodoka to fill in the stage-use application form in advance, the band members notice they do not have a name yet. Azusa inspects the rust on Yui’s guitar strings, and it becomes apparent that Yui has never given her guitar maintenance before. They take it to the guitar shop, where Mio is entranced by rare left-handed bass guitars. After the guitar is repaired Yui realizes that she has to pay for the maintenance service, but has not brought any money with her. Though Tsumugi offers to pay instead, the shopkeeper, refusing to take money from her, tells her to consider it a free service. Later, Ritsu starts to become jealous of Mio spending time with Nodoka and begins to fall out with her. She ends up with a fever, so Mio visits and smooths things over, joined later by the other girls. Back at school, a recovered Ritsu gets in trouble for failing to turn in the application form on time, but Nodoka backs her up in front of the student council. Since the girls are unable to decide on a name for the band, Sawako makes an executive decision and assigns the name “After School Tea Time” to the band. Yui unfortunately ends up catching Ritsu’s cold.

“Another Training Camp!” “Mata Gasshuku!” (また合宿!)

Azusa and Ui hang out together for the first time for lunch, joined later by a stealthy Ritsu. Yui and Ritsu invite Sawako to join their next training camp, but she appears uninterested. The gang arrive at an even larger villa than last year, though Tsumugi apologetically points out that it is still not as large as the one she had desired. Yui and Ritsu want to play and Mio and Azusa want to practice, but Tsumugi casts the deciding vote in favor of playing. Although Azusa objects, she ends up having the most fun anyway, even getting sunburned in the process. After practice, dinner, and fireworks, Ritsu suggests a test of courage, and Mio and Azusa are shocked by the sudden appearance of Sawako. In the middle of the night, Azusa discovers Yui practicing the guitar, and they bond. Azusa meets up with Ui again, saying that despite not practicing much, she enjoyed the trip as she got to know more about the group.

“New Club Member!” “Shinnyū Buin!” (新入部員!)

Azusa officially joins the club, but is shocked to find everyone drinking tea and eating cake instead of practicing. She yells at them when Sawako tells her off for actually practicing, but Yui manages to calm her down with a surprising tactic. Despite her objections, Azusa finds herself weak against Tsumugi’s tea and cakes. Yui herself is rather shocked that Azusa plays guitar much better than herself. Sawako brings a pair of cat ears for Azusa to wear, much to Azusa’s discomfort, leading Yui to give her the nickname “Azu-nyan”, as “nyan” is the Japanese counterpart of “meow”. Noticing that Azusa is a bit upset, Mio encourages the band to practice more, but the group quickly reverts to its lazy state. Azusa then becomes frustrated, wondering as to why the band members she admired at the live performance behave as they do. After Azusa expresses her frustration, Mio explains to her that she stays in the band because they have fun performing together and because they like each other, thus convincing Azusa to stay.