Episode 8

**The Genius' Every Action Toys with [X] from Time to Time.** (天才の一挙手一投足は時に [X]を 翻弄する, *Tensai no ikkyoshuittōsoku wa tokini [X] o honrō suru.*?) is the eighth episode of the *We Never Learn* anime series.

## Synopsis

At the Ichinose Academy library, Nariyuki shows the smartphone his mother won to Rizu, Fumino, and Uruka. Nariyuki reveals that his mom won it and his family shares using it. He also is excited to use its dictionary and management apps to improve his studying. However, once he reads the instructions to the smartphone, he realizes that he can't comprehend any of the smartphone functions. The girls then conclude that Nariyuki is technologically illiterate. Uruka then uses the phone to look up effective ways to study for Nariyuki and notes how his dejection being technologically illiterate is cute. She finds an article that studying in the bath helps improve studying, but admonishes the thought since nobody would do something like that. The rest of them, although sheepishly, agree to that notion.

Contrary to what they said, Nariyuki tries it out and is impressed by how relaxed and focused he is. Unable to find the correct word to something, he uses his smartphone to look up a dictionary app, but accidentally texts Fumino instead. The two text each other for a bit and note how embarrassing texting someone of the opposite gender in the bath. Trying again to look for a dictionary app, Nariyuki accidentally contacts Rizu and Rizu's Dad picks up. Flustered and in a panic, Nariyuki tries to apologize for mistakingly calling her at that time of night, but Rizu's Dad takes it the wrong way. Furthermore, he notes that he's grateful for tutoring him. However, he claims that after that training camp he attended with her, whenever she brings him up she acts weird. Rizu then appears from the bathroom to intervene in the conversation and reprimand her father for using her phone. Now using the cellphone, Rizu apologizes for her dad and confesses that she was studying in the bath. Shocked by this, Nariyuki claims he too was doing the same and tries to end the awkward conversation for the situation they're in. On the other hand, Rizu is perfectly fine with their circumstances, even though, Nariyuki is self-conscious about it. Rizu though being the rational person that she is has a logical sentiment towards it that calms Nariyuki down. It's then Rizu has an epiphany that causes her to submerge herself into the water and blow bubbles, while Nariyuki tries to console her. Out of the bath, Rizu lays on her couch and says she fine now, relieved Nariyuki ends the call with her. Nariyuki then tries to use the speaker command to find a dictionary app, but instead, it contacts Uruka, much to his dismay. When Uruka picks up and talks with Nariyuki, she reveals she's not studying in her bathtub, but washing herself in there. Before Nariyuki could end the conversation, Uruka asks if Nariyuki is in the bathtub as well. Nariyuki confesses that he is because he wanted to try out that article she showed him earlier that day. Uruka then gives off a pregnant pause after fathoming, Nariyuki washing her. Desiring to continue washing herself, Uruka tries to put the phone on speaker, but accidentally puts it camera mode allowing Nariyuki to watch her bath. Once Uruka finds this out the two of them panic and Nariyuki accidentally drops his phone into the tub.

The next day, Nariyuki's new phone has to be repaired because of last night's incident. It's also noted by Rizu and Fumino that both Nariyuki and Uruka are both extremely out of character.

A few days later, the study group continues studying together that is until Uruka finishes her work to attend her club activities. In just a month's time, her club will partake in the summer swimming tournament. At the pool, Uruka practices her swimming technique and in the showers her friends Ayuko and Chinami advise her to not overdo it. Her fatal flaw is that she never manages her time well, Uruka, however, claims she's mindful of her time. That night, Uruka collapses onto her bed and is ready to sleep. A flashback of when Nariyuki complimented her earlier that day, though, inspires her to study more.

The following day, Uruka languidly walks down the hallway and notes that she should have just slept that night. Nariyuki finds Uruka and after she collapses, takes her to the school infirmary. As Nariyuki looks over Uruka he recalls the kind of man that she likes and figures the man that captivates her heart is fairly lucky. Unconsciously, Uruka embraces Nariyuki leaving him frozen in place. Just then Uruka's swim team arrives at the scene and Nariyuki hides underneath the bed. They briefly talk about how they're relieved that Uruka is fine and that the man she loves is Nariyuki. Figuring that she'll be out for a while, the members of Uruka's swim club leave. Coming out from underneath the bed, Nariyuki looks at Uruka soberly.

The next day, Nariyuki walks to school with Fumino and Rizu. Nariyuki is notably disconcerted after hearing Uruka's true feelings about him and the person in question joins them. The sudden appearance of Uruka has Nariyuki slam into a street pole making his nose bleed. Uruka tends to Nariyuki's nosebleed, making him look rather flush.

At the library, Nariyuki tries to stay focused on his studies, but then Uruka asks him a question and their arms bump into another. Flustered by this, Nariyuki claims it's nothing when asked by Uruka, but Fumino believes otherwise.

That night the two walk home together, because Fumino suggested he do it as part of the fourth exercise. On their way to Uruka's apartment, Uruka states that she wants to properly thank Nariyuki for helping her out the day before. Her way of thanks was treating Nariyuki to some ramen at a shop she frequents with a couple of her club members. Nariyuki enjoys his ramen and is aroused by Uruka's way of eating her ramen. Afterward, the two walk home together, and Uruka notices that there's a lot of couples walking home together. She then asks if there's someone he likes, to which, he denies as the entrance exams are more crucial to him. Although he was expecting some backlash from that comment, Uruka surprisingly understands. Nariyuki then asks Uruka that if the man she loves is him, but she flat out denies it. The two then continue their walk home and Nariyuki wonders if it's not him she loves, who is it?

In her bathtub, Uruka laments not telling Nariyuki the truth, but figures the truth would hinder his goals or the fact that she fears being rejected by him. She ultimately figures that until the entrance exams are over, she'll continue everything as she has been.