Random Curiosity

「入っちゃったかも……」 (Icchatta Kamo……)
“It Might Have Gone In…….”

Oh screw you Yuuto. You already have Haruka; you don’t have to win over Shiina as well. I don’t care how nice Yuuto is. His kindness is just toying with a young girl’s maiden heart! Also, Biribiri (Satou Rina) is mine!

「身体が、熱いんです……」 (Shintai ga, Atsuin Desu……)
“My Body is Hot……”

All this talk about Gentou and Akiho kissing on the legendary rendevous cape (ouse-misaki 逢瀬岬) during the first sunrise of the new year, and all we get from Yuuto and Haruka is a peck on the cheek. It was the perfect moment with the perfect setting. Can you say, weak sauce? -_-;

「…いい…」 (…Ii…)
“…Good…”

Forget Shiina, Haruka better watch out for her maids — they’re going to steal Yuuto if she’s not careful. He’s just too smooth with the ladies. As such, this week gave me flashbacks of season one when Yuuto could do or say no wrong.

「裕人さんのにおい…」 (Yuuto-san no Nioi…)
“Yuuto’s Scent…”

With the help of the Christmas season, Yuuto and Haruka have managed to get back to their lovey-dovey ways. However, that doesn’t mean they’ve let up on the service shots, including several of Haruka up top.

「あっ，痛……」 (Aa, Ita……)
“Ah, Ow…”

What the hell is Sanzenin Nagi doing in Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu? Did she jump series after Hayate no Gotoku! ended? What’s with all the panty shots too? In comparison, Kampfer, SoraOto, and 11eyes can barely even be considered fan-service anymore.

「入れてください……」 (Irete Kudasai…)
“Please Put It In…”

Haruka and Yuuto head to a mini comiket to sell some “clean” Nocturne High School Lacrosse doujinshi. I could just sense the piercing glares from otaku as they wonder why a “normal” guy like Yuuto would bring a school idol to their holy ground.

「一緒に，いきたいです……」 (Issho ni, Ikitai Desu……)
“I Want to Go with You…”

The continuation of Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu turns up the fan-service by starting off with a hot spring episode. Too bad they have a run in with the ultimate enemy of hot spring episodes… STEAM!

* Steam problem solved. Screencaps updated with more fan-service and overall clarity.

「秘密です！」 (Himitsu Desu!)
“It’s a Secret!”

Episode at a Glance:
After making her grand appearance with her parents, Haruka notices that Yuuto isn’t among the guests yet.

「…お待たせしました♪」 (…Omataseshimashita ♪)
“…Sorry For Making You Wait ♪”

Episode at a Glance:
On the phone with Mika, Yuuto learns that Haruka’s birthday is on October 20th and is asked to keep that evening open for a party.

「一緒に，いたいです…」 (Issho ni, Itai Desu)
“I Want to Be… Together”

Episode at a Glance:
Prior to Haruka’s arrival, Shiina tells Yuuto what a great guy he is, having helped her with the swimming relay and executive committee work.

「嬉しかったです…」 (Ureshikatta Desu…)
“It Made Me Happy…”

Episode at a Glance:
After Shiina and Yuuto take suggestions for the school festival, the class decides on a cosplay cafe, which Nobunaga suggested even though he’s not in their class.

「…おに～さん☆」 (…Oni~san☆)
“…Big Brother☆”

Episode at a Glance:
Upon being asked about dates by her friends, Mika reveals a little too much information and overwhelms everyone with her explicit depiction.

「…大好きなんです！」 (…Daisuki Nan Desu!)
“…I Love You!”

Episode at a Glance:
Having discovered Haruka’s attendance at the comike and all the anime, manga, and games in her room, her father, Gentou, is repulsed by his daughter’s interest in such a vulgar and foolish hobby and dispatches his personal Hell Hound army to find her.