Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory
Episode 9
Sutea Reflects on the Kotatsu
So cold...
Everyone!
Gather around.
What's going on?
Is something the matter?
Ta-da!
K-Kotatsu...
Shiver
I've always wanted a kotatsu!
Is this your first one, Koushi?
Yeah!
Then go ahead and try it out.
It must've been freezing outside.
I want in on this, too!
Same here!
Come on, join us.
O-Okay!
I guess I'll sit next to Koushi.
Wh-Wh-Why on that side?!
Huh?
Where else would she sit?
There are six of us, which means at least two people on each side.
I-I suppose you're right...
Oh?
Were you perhaps hoping to sit next to Koushi, Atena?
Th-That's not it!
M-My bad, Koushi!
I didn't mean to invade your space.
I-It's fine.
Do you have enough room?
I know! You can do what my younger brother does
and sit in my lap.
Plop
Huh?!
What?!
My goodness, how adorable. Just like real siblings.
I-I really don't think this is appropriate, Miss Kiriya!
Once the kotatsu has you in its grasp, it's nearly impossible to break free.
Jeez. You're such a jerk, Koushi.
Speaking of common kotatsu tropes...
Someone always ends up bumping into you with their cold feet!
Wh-Wh-What on earth are you doing?!
It's not every day that we get to enjoy a kotatsu.
Shouldn't we make the most of it?
And our legs are practically defenseless underneath here.
H-Hey!
Whoops, sorry!
My foot must've accidentally slipped...
There, you see? At this rate, it's inevitable.
P-Please cut it out!
Feel free to stretch your legs out too, Koushi.
Come on! Don't be shy...
What the heck is wrong with you?!
Oh my... I refuse to be beaten.
The time is upon us!
Let the game of footsie begin!
All right! Here I come!
Take that!
Let's see... How about here?
Q-Quit it... That tickles!
Whose foot is that?!
Serene's.
Atena, that's a very sensitive spot!
You're going to make me quiver...
I'm sorry!
Hey, wait. Don't say it like that!
W-Wait, you guys...
It's so cold!
Oh jeez, Frey...
Here you go, Koushi.
This is... kind of nice.
It's cozy.
I've always wanted to do stuff like this.
Hanging out at the kotatsu with my family, I mean.
I almost forgot...
Koushi lost his home and his family.
Yeah, but now you have us.
This is your home, Koushi.
And we're your family.
Isn't that right, Koushi?
Yeah!
So we'd better get our fill of the kotatsu, don't you think?
Speaking of which, when I used to live at my parents' house,
I would watch my brother study at the kotatsu.
While he did his winter homework?
Yes.
Zzzzz...
When we couldn't resist the Kotatsu's charm any longer, we'd fall asleep underneath it.
Ah...
It happens to the best of us.
A big sister watching her brother do his homework.
That sounds nice...
Studying at the kotatsu...
And doing homework with my friends...
Come to think of it, I haven't done that in a while.
In that case, the two of us could--
Is it alright if I invite Sutea over sometime soon?
Of course!
We'll always welcome Sutea with open arms.
Homework at the Goddess Dormitory?
Yeah, since we just recently set up the kotatsu.
Kotatsu?
Shake
You moron...
Why the hell would I sit underneath something so hot and stuffy?!
I-Is that a no?
Did you only invite me as an excuse to use the stupid kotatsu?!
But come on. Think about it!
It'd be nice to do our winter homework under the kotatsu, right?
It's too Hot.
Then I won't turn it on! What if the kotatsu isn't even warm?!
Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
Yeah, I guess...
But still...
This is different than our summer vacation and the school festival...
Did I always have this much trouble inviting people over?
Fine, whatever.
I'll go.
Really?
On one condition. Where there's a kotatsu...
There must be ice cream.
Twinkle-
S-Sure...
Is she secretly like kotatsu too?
I'm home!
Huh?
That's unusual...
Nobody's using the kotatsu.
Is it really that popular?
Yeah.
Ever since we set it up, Miss Serene spends all of her time curled up underneath it.
Ah...
What a lazy person...
Well, with no one else around, we can do our homework in peace.
Should we get started?
Which color should I pick?
I wonder if Koushi and Sutea started on their homework yet.
If you're cold, just turn that thing on.
Sorry... I'll keep it on the lowest temperature setting.
What's wrong?
I-It's nothing!
J-Just let me know if you get too hot, okay?!
Your face is all red.
Are you sure you aren't too hot?
I-I said I'm fine!
I couldn't help myself...
That was close!
I nearly fell asleep...
The kotatsu is a formidable foe.
Meanwhile, Sutea...
has succumbed to temptation.
Neither of us are used to this thing.
The mighty kotatsu...
It's too powerful.
It's hot!
Damn it, I must've fallen asleep...
Wake up, Koushi.
He's out already...
Well, whatever.
I guess I can turn it off now.
I'm getting thirsty...
How much further did he get?
Looks like he's on the same one as before.
Koushi always did suck at math problems like these...
Snoring away without a care in the world.
H-Hey!
K-Koushi, your foot is under my...
C-Cut it out, moron!
N-No...
Not there!
W-Welcome?
The tabletop crushed him!
We're home!
Oh!
Hello there, Sutea!
Welcome back, you two.
Were you doing some shopping together?
I suddenly found myself in the mood for kimchi hot pot.
Hot pot at the kotatsu is the best!
Hot pot... It has a pleasing shape.
I'm home! And I'm starving!
On that note... Koushi, we have a dinner request!
Banned from
the kotatsu!
Uh, what's with the sign?
Gloom...
Today I learned that a kotatsu can be both warm...
and painful.
Right.
Episode 9
Koushi Tackles Spring Cleaning
Huh?
That's strange...
Well, I'll be on my way.
You're cosplaying at an event this early in the morning?
That must be exhausting.
I shall lead the way...
for a winter siege!
G-Good luck, Miss Frey.
See you later!
So long!
Speaking of which...
You're going to do some spring cleaning while I'm away, right?
That's right.
My room is a tad messy. But I promise to take care of it after I get home.
In that case, I don't mind tidying it up for you.
Oh, are you sure?! That'd be wonderful!
Like I said, it's a tad messy, but it's not as bad as it seems!
Twitch...
"Not as bad as it seems," eh?
I'll lend you a hand, Koushi.
Oh, Miss Atena! I'd really appreciate that.
After I tidy up in here, I'll start working on your room next.
M-My room is just fine, thanks!
Well, I guess you clean on a pretty regular basis,
so there's really no need for me to bother, right?
Y-Yeah, exactly...
Bulge...
Miss Serene?!
It looks like it's about to explode!
Quick, let's get the door open!
There has to be another way in!
Serene?!
Wh-What are you doing up there?!
The door was jammed, so the window was the next logical way.
Miss Serene!
A-Are you alright?
Yes. Thank you.
Are you sure it's jammed?
She's probably right.
I couldn't open it earlier, either.
There's a weird goop leaking out!
Let me give it another try!
But this isn't the optimal time...
It's as good a time as any!
Th-This spring cleaning is turning into a total nightmare.
Round 2
Sutea's
Goddess Dormitory
Caution Meter
Goddess Dormitory Inspection, Round 2: Year End Edition!
Prepare yourselves!
Oh, thank God!
Thanks for the help, Sutea.
Things were shaping up to be a real headache.
Why isn't anyone helping us?
Miss Frey is at a cosplay event,
Miss Kiriya is busy with her club's end of the year party.
And Miss Mineru normally stays holed up inside her room.
As for Miss Serene...
S
Well, you saw her.
Bulge...
If you hadn't shown up, I don't know what I'd do.
I'm so glad you came.
I'd rather be anywhere else.
What am I?
I told him from the very beginning that I'd lend him a hand, didn't I?
And thank you too, Miss Atena.
Nah, no worries.
I volunteered to help, remember?
I really appreciate it.
It's in quite a state, isn't it? Frey's room, I mean.
She's got stuff scattered all over the place.
Wow, this brings back memories.
Ah, I almost forgot.
I wish I'd been there!
I wore this one at the cosplay studio with Miss Frey.
And this one... I'd rather not think about.
How many times did she dress you up, exactly?
And this is...
Dangle
It might seem fancy, but this is my everyday underwear.
Did you find another costume, Koushi?
Huh?
Sutea's
Goddess Dormitory
Caution Meter
You bastard!
You actually agreed to wear that for the cosplay?
That's unfortunate...
No way!
Looks like we're finally finished.
Miss Frey's room alone took a really long time.
I'm fully exhausted...
Don't give up yet!
We haven't barely scratched the surface of this dorm!
I might have to call it a day...
I had hoped to make a little more progress on it.
Miss Atena...
Miss Atena?
Wh-What's up, Koushi?
Are you alright?
You're not tired, are you?
Nope!
NO ENTRY
Miss Serene still unwilling to let us in, so let's head to Miss Mineru's room first.
Silence...
Miss Mineru!
We're here to clean!
Huh?
She's not here...
Open it, Koushi!
Wh-What in the world?!
Did Miss Mineru's room always look like this?
What's going on?!
Are you guys okay--
Turn it off, already!
My bad, sorry.
I forgot to deactivate decontamination mode.
How long have you had this installed?
To avoid releasing toxic fumes into the dorm.
I outfitted my lab with various equipment!
Where'd she get that kind of money?!
But honestly, it's...
kinda neat!
Have you done maintenance recently?
The machines are so spotless that they practically sparkle...
Yeah!
Good point...
There's nothing in here that needs cleaning.
You can just take the trash out, Koushi.
Right...
Why do you sound so disappointed?
I'll give you the grand tour some other time.
Okay.
Guys seem to like that kind of stuff, don't they?
Come on! It's time to give Serene's room a good scrub--
Halt.
Any man foolish enough
to journey beyond this point shall meet an untimely demise.
If you insist, you must defeat me, Serene Hozumi, before moving forward.
Crab Moon Crackers
Kiriya's secret weapon: Full Moon Serene Fishing!
Onward!
Oh no!
I couldn't get the door open, so let's use our combined strength!
No, you mustn't!
This is...
W-Way worse than I imagined...
Trash.
It isn't trash.
There sure are a lot of New Year's decorations in here.
Osechi boxes, too.
Yay! I found some sake!
Serene, what's this all about?
It is Serene's way of showing gratitude for the past year.
Atena moved in,
then Koushi moved in,
and then Sutea started coming to visit.
The Goddess Dormitory has gotten livelier over the past year.
Rather than ignoring the eccentric Serene,
you looked after her.
Miss Serene...
Does that mean she's aware of how weird she is?
So you bought these and set them aside for us?
No. I dug them out from my segment collection.
I carelessly removed them from the bottom of the pile,
which caused the segments to slide against the door.
And here we are.
Precisely.
That was beautiful!
What a touching story!
Wobble
Wow, I'm tearing up over here!
That sake was meant for the New Year's celebration.
Ah, so the trash--
The door wasn't about to explode off its hinges
because your segment collection grew too big.
We'd better tidy up a little.
Hey, Atena...
Have a drinky drink with me!
Hic!
No, I need to help Koushi and Sutea.
Wait a minute, I'm still underaged!
Waft-
Her breath!
The Strong Stuff
Waft...
The Strong Stuff
That sake. I can tell how strong it is by the smell alone!
But our sweet Serene was kind enough to get us such a lovely bottle of sake.
The smell alone...
Koushi.
We're out of string for the magazines.
Oh, sorry.
I'll go grab a new roll.
Oh, it's Koushi!
What happened?
I-I should be the one asking you that question!
You reek of alcohol.
Now, now, now, now, now!
Whoa, Miss Mineru!
I feel sick.
Miss Mineru?!
Sleepy...
Lap pillow.
Um, Wh-Wh-What?
No fair.
Huh?!
No fair! Me, too...
E-Even you, Miss Atena?!
You're a jerk, Koushi.
M-Miss Atena, I can't breathe...
Why not me?
Why's it always gotta be Sutea?
Hey...
Wh-What?
You don't get it.
Huh?
You just don't get it, Koushi...
I also want to...
I... want to...
M-Miss Atena?
I think this is what they call a precarious situation.
I'll show you "Precarious"!
The Goddess Dormitory is far from perfect.
And the residents are a bunch of misfits.
But I found a place to belong here.
This dorm is my home, and its residents are my family.
So then why? Why, Koushi?!
Keep it up! Just hang in there!
The Moon is waning...
Don't worry. I've got your back, Koushi!
The Goddesses of the Goddess Dormitory