Please Classmate Episode 6 Recap
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Li He approached Lin Chuan for help with his "Error Analysis" lab report, admitting his previous experimental data was messy. Lin Chuan wasn't sure how to help. Yuan Caixi and Han Yayi then entered; seeing Li He's struggle, Yuan Caixi offered assistance. Li He quickly moved to the seat in front of her, asking her to look over his work.
Yuan Caixi diligently explained the proper format and chemical equations, but Li He was too distracted by her presence to truly listen. Meanwhile, Han Yayi sat in the hallway watching "Gintama." Lin Chuan joined her, and they bonded over their shared love for the animation, lamenting the end of the manga and hoping it was a "fake news." Han Yayi, currently re-watching the "Gintama Benizakura" arc, wondered if such profound friendships could exist in reality.
Lin Chuan reassured her that it could, likening it to their own group and promising to support her. Han Yayi was touched, noting that others usually dismissed her thoughts as unrealistic. Lin Chuan then jokingly compared his mouth to Honekawa Suneo before inviting her back to class to help him with some lab report questions. In class, Li He was caught sneaking a snack by Miss Luo, who called him up to read an English dialogue.
She then assigned Lin Chuan to read Part B with him, but their clumsy pronunciation drew muffled laughter from their classmates. Miss Luo, exasperated, called on Ning Zeyu, who read the passage fluently. Afterwards, Miss Luo corrected the class on the pronunciation of "island," emphasizing the silent "is," and then assigned different basic exercises to the "academic students" and "PE students," noting that the PE students needed to build up from the fundamentals.
After class, Yuan Caixi asked Huang Yuan for her discount card back. Huang Yuan searched her bag, then suddenly remembered placing the card in a "plastic bag with the books" that she had already thrown into the "garbage station." Yuan Caixi rushed to the "garbage station" to search for it. Ning Zeyu, having learned about the situation from Huang Yuan, also arrived and tried to dissuade Yuan Caixi from searching, offering to get her a new card.
However, Yuan Caixi refused, emphasizing that "That card is so important to me. Another one won’t do." Just then, Li He passed by, saw them at the garbage bins, and realized Yuan Caixi was searching for the card he had given her. He forcefully pulled her away, insisting he would get her a new one.
Yuan Caixi explained that she had only lent the card to Huang Yuan, who then accidentally discarded it, and that Ning Zeyu had merely "happened to pass by." Li He warned her that if she ever gave away something he had given her again, he would drag her. Yuan Caixi retorted, accusing him of being "sick."
She then asked him to let her go home, but he insisted on walking her, saying it would be unsafe for her to walk alone after dark. Yuan Caixi, however, adamantly stated she would be safer without him. The next day, Yuan Caixi approached Huang Yuan, advising her to be more careful with borrowed items, as what might seem insignificant to one person could be very important to another. Huang Yuan apologized.
Ning Zeyu then presented Yuan Caixi with the recovered discount card. Yuan Caixi's face lit up, and she happily thanked him, offering him a bottle of drink. Ning Zeyu enigmatically replied that the location of the card was a "secret." Li He, observing their interaction from the classroom doorway, felt a pang of jealousy and muttered that he had plenty of cards and could easily get Yuan Caixi a new one whenever she lost one.
Later, the dean, Mr. Ma, addressed the class. To prevent further incidents like the recent chemistry lab accident, "PE students" would have to complete an extra chemistry worksheet daily for a week. Additionally, "academic students" would participate in a "relay race for our grade" in the next two weeks. To improve their "physical fitness," the school had changed the rules to include "academic students" in the race. The students expressed their concerns about the race interfering with their upcoming exams.
Mr. Ma clarified that the event was "edutainment," designed to promote "class honor" and encourage participation. Yun Xiang confidently declared that with Li He, their class's "class honor" was secured. Li He, however, cautioned against overconfidence, reminding them, "We can’t underestimate the enemy." At the supermarket, Li He was with Lin Chuan, Jiang Yuan, and Yun Xiang when Zhang Ye approached, taunting Li He and questioning his running abilities.
Li He retorted by listing his past athletic achievements, noting Zhang Ye's absence from any award lists. Zhang Ye then escalated his challenge, proposing a bet on the upcoming "relay race for our grade" between their two classes. If Class 2 won, he would call Li He "Dad" in front of everyone. If Class 1 won, Li He would have to dress as a turtle and serve him food for a week.
Li He readily accepted, confident in his class's victory. Yun Xiang voiced his concerns about the "academic students'" performance, but Li He assured him he could "win the competition" regardless of their speed. Zhang Ye, equally confident, believed Class 1 would "win" against Class 2, dismissing their academic students as "weak" and incapable of running fast.
During tryouts for the "relay race for our grade," Mr. Bai explained the rules: the race is 800 meters total, with four members per class, each running 200 meters. The team must comprise two "academic students," two "PE students," and two boys and two girls. Li He, Jiang Yuan, Lin Chuan, and Yun Xiang were asked to demonstrate. Yuan Caixi couldn't participate due to her recently sprained ankle.
Li He sat with her, and she asked him why he loved running so much. He explained that it made him feel "free," much like how she enjoyed reading. Yuan Caixi shared that she pursued reading to gain admission to a good "finance" university. Li He, in contrast, aimed to be an athlete, allowing him to "run and win honor for the country," and hadn't yet considered specific university plans.
Yuan Caixi emphasized the importance of planning his future as a senior. Li He thanked her for her concern, playfully teasing her about worrying for him. After the tryouts, Mr. Bai announced the chosen team: Huang Yuan, Dai Qing, Lin Chuan, and Li He, urging them to strive for "class honor." Lin Chuan joked with Mr. Bai about the academic students' slow running, which Mr. Bai humorously dismissed as them all being "one class."
Mr. Bai was then called away by Mr. Ma. Li He took charge, proposing the running order: Lin Chuan first, Dai Qing second, Huang Yuan third, and himself last. Dai Qing objected, suggesting a group discussion for the order. Li He defended his decision by explaining the importance of considering "explosive power," "balance force when turning," and "improvisational power" for each leg. His explanation swayed Dai Qing, and the order was finalized.
Li He assured his teammates that he would "catch up with them" no matter how far they fell behind. On race day, the participants felt nervous yet motivated by the prospect of reduced homework. At check-in, Huang Yuan was nowhere to be found. Speculation arose that she had "got cold feet" or experienced a "cramp in her leg." Despite her unhealed ankle, Yuan Caixi bravely volunteered to replace Huang Yuan.
Both her classmates and Miss Luo expressed concern for her well-being, but with no other options and time running short, they agreed. Li He reassured her to "Just try your best" and promised to "catch up with them" regardless of their position. The announcer's words filled the air, emphasizing teamwork, friendship, and trust. As the race was about to begin, Zhang Ye taunted Li He to admit defeat. The race started, but during her turn, Yuan Caixi's leg injury flared up, significantly hindering her performance and ultimately leading to their class's defeat.
