Ep 4. Pool, Pool, Pool
- TV-PG
- April 22, 2002
- 24 min
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7.6 (74)
The show Azumanga Daioh follows a group of six high school girls as they navigate through their daily lives and go on various misadventures. In season 1 episode 4, titled "Pool, Pool, Pool," the girls prepare for their school's upcoming swim meet. The episode opens with the girls chatting excitedly about their plans for the weekend and the upcoming swim meet. It is revealed that Chiyo-chan, the youngest member of the group, is an excellent swimmer and the girls are thrilled to have her competing in the meet.
The next day at school, the girls are informed that they need to start training for the swim meet as soon as possible. They start to get nervous and realize that they have a lot of work to do in order to be ready for the competition. The group decides to head to the local pool to practice and get a feel for the water. As they arrive at the pool, they are surprised to see two of their male classmates there. One of them is a boy who has a crush on Sakaki, one of the girls in the group.
The girls quickly get to work practicing their swimming skills. Along the way, they encounter various mishaps and challenges. For example, Tomo keeps trying to show off and ends up belly flopping into the water multiple times. Meanwhile, Yomi struggles with her technique and becomes frustrated with herself. However, Chiyo-chan is able to coach her through it and help her improve her form.
As they continue practicing, the girls notice that their male classmates have been watching them from afar. At first, this makes them uncomfortable, but eventually, they decide to invite the boys to join them in the pool. This leads to a series of silly antics and games as the group enjoys their time together in the water.
Eventually, the group decides to call it a day and head home. As they do, they reflect on their day at the pool and how much fun they had together. They also vow to continue practicing and working hard for the upcoming swim meet.
Overall, "Pool, Pool, Pool" is a lighthearted and enjoyable episode of Azumanga Daioh that highlights the camaraderie and friendship between the show's main characters. While there isn't a ton of plot development or action in this episode, it's still a fun watch for fans of the show who want to see the characters interact and goof around in a new setting.