Ep 8. High School Boys and Comics, Etc.

The episode titled "High School Boys and Comics, Etc." in the first season of Daily Lives of High School Boys follows the daily lives of three high school boys as they deal with various issues related to their love for comic books and other similar hobbies.

The episode begins with Tadakuni, one of the protagonists, learning about the art of drawing manga comics from a senior student, Tabata. Tadakuni is amazed by Tabata's skills and is stoked to learn that he can also enroll himself in a manga club where he could learn such skills. Meanwhile, another protagonist named Hidenori is seen in a bookstore buying a new comic book, but he realizes he doesn't have enough money to buy it. He then tries to make some money by selling off some of his old comics, but he doesn't get the price he was hoping for. He then tries to look for some other odd jobs to earn money, which leads him to discover a unique talent he never knew he had.

Meanwhile, the third protagonist, Yoshitake, is seen searching for some erotic comics (called "Ecchi" in Japanese) which he seems to be ashamed of buying publicly. He tries to buy them from a vending machine but is caught in the act by a group of girls from his school, who then have fun teasing him about his embarrassing purchase.

The episode then takes us through a series of hilarious incidents that these three high school boys face while they try to pursue their love for comics. From Tadakuni accidentally ruining Tabata's prized comic book, to Hidenori finding creative ways to make money to buy his favorite comics, the episode is full of funny moments.

Furthermore, the episode explores the concept of "Ecchi" comics in Japanese culture and how some people are ashamed of buying them publicly. Yoshitake's interactions with the girls from his school highlight this cultural phenomenon, and the episode provides a humorous take on this issue.

Overall, "High School Boys and Comics, Etc." is a fun-filled episode that explores the unique quirks and struggles of high school boys as they deal with their love for comics and other similar hobbies. The episode is full of humor and offers a lighthearted take on the various challenges these boys face, making it an entertaining watch for anyone interested in Japanese comic culture.