Title: dear Drama CD
Original Creator: 藤原ここあ
Release Date: 4/24/04
Catalog No.: ENCA-1901
Rating: 3/4

This drama CD is unique in that the author of the manga did the script and scenario. Usually, it's done by another person. This story takes place right after the last volume of the manga, #4, but isn't really related to the main story (is there a main story?) as it's a lot more wacky than the manga. Unlike the Ichigo 100% drama CD and Mahoraba, the soundtrack here is very uninteresting.

The cast includes some familiar names including Kuwatani Natsuko (Kanako), Yuki Matsuoka (Kuriko), and Fumiko Orikasa (Regen). Carol is also voiced by someone who sounds a lot like the voice for "Tenken" from Kenshin, but they're not the same person.

1. それぞれの朝 (These Mornings): The captain, Kein, gets a call from his mother.

2. 悩める隊長 (The Captain Who Can Worry): Chiruha does narration as she introduces the different characters. The captain tells the gang, but leaves out Prino from the news that his mother wants to come and have a o-miai (choosing out a bride). The captain already has his eyes set on Prino, but he seems like an obedient child who wouldn't disobey his mother.

3. お母さん襲来 (The Mother's Attack): Kein's mother arrives and she's about as eccentric about beauty as his is (like mother like son, I guess). Kein introduces Subaru, Komomo, Kurenai, Carol, Chiruha, and Kisara.

4. キャロルの作戦 (Carol's Plan): Carol tries to interrupt the o-miai by acting and breaking down in tears in front of Kein's mom. She tells her that she's a product of an o-miai where her parents didn't really love each other but were set up. As a result, she has had a troubled life. However, this plan fails.

5. 妃杈決意する (Kisara's Determination): The plan now is just to come clean with her mom and introduce Prino. However, they know that Prino probably isn't up to the task, so they decide to have one of them pretend to Prino. Carol can't do it as she's already had a long interaction with her. Remembering back to the party from vol. 4 of the manga, they have Kisara cross dress as he did a pretty good job back then.

6. 散葉頑張る (Chiruha Does Her Best): As Chiruha and Kisara are about to execute their plan, Chiruha goes ahead and has a talk with the mother. The mom tells her that she just wants Kein to be happy as she doesn't think she has enough time to see her grandchild. This makes her get all emotion and convince the captain to properly introduce Prino.

7. 子の心、視知らず (A Child's Heart, Wisdom Teeth): Kein nervously introduces Prino and to his surprise, she accepts him.

8. おまけ劇場　プリノの憂鬱 (Bonus Drama, Prino's Depression): Carol has prepared a meal for all of them, but Prino doesn't eat any as she's worried about her weight.

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