Ep 17. End of Second Semester and Christmas

In Azumanga Daioh season 1 episode 17, titled "End of Second Semester and Christmas," the girls of class 3 as well as their homeroom teacher, Yukari, prepare for the end of the school year and the upcoming holiday season. The episode begins with the class taking their final exams, with some students feeling the pressure more than others. Sakaki struggles with her math test, while Tomo stays up late studying and Yomi tries to balance her schoolwork with her part-time job.

After the exams are finished, the girls participate in their school's annual sports festival, where they compete in various events such as a relay race and tug-of-war. The competition is fierce, with each girl determined to do her best for her respective team. However, amidst all the excitement, Sakaki is confronted with her fear of cats when a neighborhood feline makes an unexpected appearance on the field.

As the semester comes to a close, the girls begin to make their plans for Christmas. Chiyo invites her classmates to her family's villa to celebrate, while Tomo and Yomi decide to explore the city's Christmas market. Meanwhile, Osaka tries to figure out what to get her friends for the holiday and Kagura attempts to teach Sakaki how to do a backflip.

The episode concludes with the girls celebrating Christmas together, exchanging gifts and enjoying each other's company. The holiday spirit is alive and well as they reflect on the past year and look forward to what the future holds. Through their ups and downs, the girls of Azumanga Daioh have formed a strong bond that only grows stronger as they continue their journey through high school.