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Ouran High Host Club [Chapter 72]
Friday, July 3, 2009
While playing shouji, Honey’s father tells Mori’s father that he has heard that Mori has challenged his son to a duel. Mori’s father that it was reported to him that it seems Mori wanted to say something to Honey. Mori’s father asks why Mori don’t just say it rather than, having a duel. Maybe Mori is jealous of their Honey because he’s so cute that Mori wants to bully him. Mori’s father says that speaking of bullying, maybe it is Mori who is being bullied. Mori’s father asks him if he has forgotten during kindergarten, Honey gave Mori some kind of food [I think mochi] and told him to eat. Mori ate two. Then, at midnight, Mori had a stomachache that they have to call the emergency and bring him to the hospital. [Overeating?] Honey’s father says that is just a cute way of kids playing. Mori’s father says that during junior high second year, Honey said that he wants a Japanese beetle that isn’t store bought. Mori went to the mountains and got lost for two days that he has to mobilize 200 people to look for Mori. There is a scene of Mori’s father freaking out that Mori is covered with wounds and Mori saying that it can be found at the top of the mountain. Honey’s father says that it is just a kid’s stubbornness and if he didn’t want to do it, he should say so. Mori’s father says that it is in their blood to follow their [Honey’s] family. He thinks that Mori is planning to say something that Honey won’t agree to so he decided to think of a way that won’t go back against his loyalty [to Honey]. Mori’s father says that is probably why Mori decided on a duel for whoever wins will have the right to say it/power over the other. Honey’s father looks at his watch and says that it is 3 o’clock, time to eat some sweets. Mori’s father agrees with him. There is a scene of Mori writing something on a paper using ink.
At school, the duel is big news. The newspaper club is selling newspapers about the hot news. Haruhi thinks that even if they are graduating, they are still doing things for their club. Kaoru asks why is the duel being held on the day before graduation for isn’t it better to finish this quickly. Kyouya says that they are already second year and yet they still don’t understand. It turns out that Kyouya is taking bets as to who will win in the duel. Holding an accounting book, Kyouya says that it is better to delay it for a longer time so that the bets will become bigger. The trio thinks that as usual, Kyouya is earning money until the end. Tamaki is crying that they are quite cruel since they are that interested in such a duel. Hikaru calls Tamaki their number 1 emo boy who is quite troublesome. Kaoru tells him to calm down since he is the referee/judge of the match. Tamaki says that he will do his best. Hikaru says that after the declaration of the duel, Honey and Mori aren’t talking to each other. Kyouya informs them that Mori isn’t talking until night in order to temper himself through meditation. Kaoru is shock that Mori is writing [Buddhist] scriptures. Kyouya says that in Honey’s side, according to Yasuchika, Honey will go to his room in the middle of the night to sharpen a weapon since ju-ju sounds are heard. The others are freaking out about this. [I finally got the joke. ^^; It seems that Mori is preparing for his death so he is into meditation and writing while Honey is preparing to finish Mori for going against him.] The others are freaking out about this. Kaoru then says that he thinks that Mori can’t defeat Honey. He tells them to imagine how 162 cm Mori can throw down 148 cm Honey. They think that no matter how Mori does it, it seems like he is bullying Honey. [They must be thinking that Mori can’t do that to Honey.] Kyouya says that means Kaoru will bet on Honey. Hikaru exclaims that he will also bet on Honey. Tamaki shouts that they are quite rash and it will make Mori quite pitiful. Tamaki cries that if they are like that then, he will make 10 bets for Mori. Haruhi tells him to calm down for he is the one who’s rash here. The twins shout that they make 20 bets then. Then, Tamaki freaks out and tries to raise the stakes. Elsewhere, Honey is looking out the window and tells Mori who is coming in the room if he has seen how passionate everyone is about the fight. Mori says yes. Honey seems to comment about not having feelings of graduating [nostalgia] before the ceremony and the graduation party afterwards because of this. Mori says, you too. Noticing that Mori is looking at his bunny, Honey then says, graduation, huh.
Everyone looks tense and there is even a camera to film the event. Haruhi sweatdrops about doing this in a windy mountain area. Tamaki tells them the rules that they are going to do this according to the Mitsukuni way of fighting = anything goes. The winner will be who can make the opponent’s shoulder touch the ground for 20 seconds and they should stay within the assigned area. Start! Honey attacks first but Mori grabs him and kicks him away. Haruhi and twins are shock. Honey manages to land on the ground. Then, Honey looks serious and manages to throw Mori away. The twins are shock by the two’s strength. Then the two are clinging together, Haruhi sweatdrops because the girls are blushing [probably from thinking bl ^^;] Honey takes a stick from the ground. Mori also takes out his. Honey throw rabbit-styled throwing knives [like a ninja’s] Yasuchika realizes that is what Honey is sharpening at night. Mori uses his stick to block but the knives impact has destroyed/crack his stick. Honey manages to kick Mori’s stick away and kicks him away. Honey shouts, “You’re finished, Mori!” Haruhi and twins are shock and calls out to Mori. Honey jumps up and is about to kick him when Mori grabs him then puts him down at the other side. Mori says that the one who is finished is Honey. Honey is surprised then he realizes that he step over the line/assigned area. Tamaki shouts that Mori is the winner. Honey is stunned. Mori takes out an envelope and opens a long piece of paper. Mori reads from it, “First, before going to the college, you should not forget to brush your teeth. Second, in order for prevent disease [probably diabetes], you are to reduce your cake intake from the current nine. And one more condition,..Honey, you are already 18 years old. You are not to bring Bunny [toy] with you in college.”
With tears in his eyes, Honey shouts that he will absolutely not agree to that. Using his new authority, Mori holds down Honey’s head and says that he will not bring it. Honey cries and says if he can bring it once every three days. Mori seems to approve of this and pats Honey’s head. They realize that Mori wasn’t writing some scriptures but his requests to Honey. While Mori is following him behind, Honey happily goes to Kyouya and asks how the fight was. Kyouya says that thanks to them, they managed to earn money for the club. Taking the bunny toy from Haruhi who is caring for it, Honey asks if everyone is ‘agitated/excited’ about the fight. The twins say of course that Tamaki even resorted to praying on a shooting star for Honey and Mori to be in good terms again. Looking at the girls, Honey says that it seems that the girls are also quite happy about it. The girls are crying because they are moved by Mori who fought really hard for Honey’s well-being. The boys seem to plan to use/copy those moves they saw. The twins shout if it is all just to fool them and everything is just pretend. Honey tells them that the fight is real because he has already guessed what Mori wanted to say so he shouldn’t lose. Honey says that he guessed it because Mori is always looking at Bunny and not him. The twins are shock about this. Honey tells them that about it, they should also know that one day they will not be walking on the same road but they shouldn’t be troubled about it because honestly before, he never thought that his third year high school will be this much fun. “Tamaki-chan invited me to this club. I was able to eat cake everyday and do all sorts of strange things.” While Mori is carrying Honey behind him, Honey flashes a v-sign and says, “Thanks to everyone, I really had so much fun so it’s really great to be able to have fun with everyone, one last time...♥” Tamaki cries and hugs Honey while the twins cries and hugs Mori. Kyouya just sighs and Haruhi smiles at them.
At the graduation party, Honey’s father tells Mori’s father that it turns out that everything is all because of a stuffed doll, Mori really likes to make such a big deal. Mori’s father says that it is all because of Honey who won’t listen unless they have to fight. Honey’s father says that Honey has grown. Mori’s father says that he doesn’t seem any taller. Honey’s father says he meant inside, idiot. The two agree that it is such a good high school life. Honey’s father then decides to eat some desserts and Mori’s father accompanies him. Tamaki is crying and congratulates Honey. Honey then congratulates Nekozawa. Ritsu gives flowers to Mori. Honey shows to Hikaru his graduation certificate. Hikaru exclaims that it is really a high school graduation certificate and not an elementary’s. Kyouya tells Tamaki that he should stop crying already. Tamaki says that those are tears of happiness in congratulating them for graduating. Mori pats Kaoru who is also teary eyed. Kaoru says that he also wants to cry because even if they can still meet outside, they won’t be seeing each other in the third music room anymore. To the others’ shock, Honey tells them that they will still go to the club even if they graduated. And, even if it isn’t everyday but they will take some time from college and go there. Mori agrees to it. [I don’t understand the note but I guess from after class club, it has become an ordinary club. I don’t know what’s OB. ^^;] The twins say that if it is like that then they shouldn’t say words/things as if it will be their last time [at the club]. Honey says that it is because high school life is really over. He asks if Haruhi is still in the kitchen. Tamaki cries and hugs Honey while saying that he should have said about this sooner. Honey apologizes. The twins ask why Haruhi is in the kitchen. Honey happily says that to commemorate his graduation, he has asked Haruhi to make some ginger cookies for him. Hikaru? sweatdrops and says that if Haruhi knew that they will still be coming to the club, she wouldn’t have made the cookies.
Running at the hallway, Tamaki is happy that after April, he can still do all sorts of club activities with Honey and others. He plans to inform this quickly to Haruhi. At the other corner of the hallway, Haruhi is holding a basket of cookies. She thinks that it has been a long time she made it so she hopes that they are okay. The two ended up bumping to each other, causing Haruhi to spill the cookies. Tamaki apologizes to her then realizes that the cookies are all over the floor. Haruhi tells him that it is okay because there are still some left in the kitchen. Tamaki exclaims that he will eat all of the cookies that have fallen on the floor. Haruhi tells him that it is better if he didn’t. [Because it’s dirty, I guess.] With their backs away from each other, Haruhi and Tamaki start to pick up the cookies. Haruhi asks Tamaki how was the party and why he is there. Tamaki turns to face her and says that after he went to the toilet to wash his face, he went to find her. He tells her to be happy because Honey and Mori will still go to the club after April. Haruhi exclaims if that is true. She turns around to him and unintentionally, she kisses him on the lips. Haruhi apologizes and Tamaki apologizes, too. Pause. Tamaki stands up and says he is going back to the hall first. While still sitting and holding the basket of cookies, Haruhi tells him that she will quickly go there after getting the new batch of cookies. Tamaki says, see you. Haruhi says, okay. Tamaki is walking and walking. He touches his lips. Haruhi also touches her lips. Delayed reaction is over. The two suddenly blushes really red and freaking out over what happened. Narration: “After April, how are we going to see each other again? Will the club activities continue on like before? At that time, I was thinking of all sorts of things.” In some place, talking with three people, Tamaki’s grandmother says that she understands. “Tamaki will enter the main residence.” Blushing Haruhi is still touching her lips. Blushing Tamaki is still running around that a couple of girls wonder why his face is so red like that and he has already ran 20 laps. Narration: “But, it has no meaning to think about those things. Although April greets a new school term, the doors of the third music room will not open again.”
Just when I think that everything will be okay and things can go on like before, the author drops the bomb at the end. I guess the author doesn’t want to drag this series anymore and this will probably lead to the series evident end though maybe not that fast yet since the problem with Haruhi-Tamaki can easily be prolonged. The accidental kiss is cute especially the delayed reaction ^^ The duel is pretty good and how Mori won is quite unexpected. Hehe, they managed to fool everyone and had one last fun before graduation. I’m amused about the reason why Mori is doing all this..just because of a doll. I think Honey can get away with it because he looks like a kid but then, Mori doesn’t want that. I’m mentioning that because I have seen people carrying dolls in college..though they are girls. ^^; I wonder if they grow up, they would be like their fathers. =P Well, the next chapter will be interesting. I wonder what are the new changes and their reaction to what will happen soon, thanks to Tamaki’s grandmother. Scans by 天下第一肉丸子制作组.
Word of the day:
Although circumstances will change, God will never change. We can be confident that He will always be faithful. Therefore, we can be at peace. ~ David C. McCasland from Our Daily Bread
Kaichou wa Maid-sama! [Chapter 39]
Friday, July 3, 2009
At Miyabigaoka High School, in Tora’s office, there is a cup of tea on the table. Tora asks, “--Is that your answer at this time? Do you think that I will agree/approve to that?” Usui stands up and says, “Who knows? I never did..expect you to understand.” Usui then leaves the school. Misaki narrates that the elections is over and just like Usui’s style, he totally fulfilled their agreement for him to not go near her temporarily. It is glasses and suit day in Caf‚ Latte. Hinata is surprised by this so Misaki explains to him that they do this occasionally. Misaki asks about Hinata’s work. Hinata takes out an envelope and informs her that he got his wages. Using his wages, he is planning to drink tea with Misaki in that caf‚. Misaki tells him not to waste his precious wages there for shouldn’t there be other important things that he should use the money for. Blushing a bit, Hinata says, “For the current me, there’s nothing more important to me than to be able to see you.” Misaki looks flustered and tense. She tells him that next time after class, she has something to tell him. Hinata just says okay. [Oh..could it be..you know what..I guess Hinata knows based on his expression.] At the back, Satsuki mentions about Misaki’s 17th birthday party and maybe, they should wear cat ears for the event. Misaki seems flustered about it. Aoi comes in and exclaims that it seems that it is ‘obasan’ [aunt] birthday soon and Misaki’s girl side didn’t develop at all. Satsuki tease Aoi that if Misaki is an ‘obasan’, then Aoi is an ‘old grandma’. While they were quarreling, Misaki tries to ask why they have to wear cat ears. Hanoka explains that it is related to her birthday on 9/29. [I think it’s like a pun; just read the English scanlation for clarification.]
After the others left, Misaki is eating and asks Aoi if he is in a bad mood. Aoi says he isn’t. Misaki asks if he wants to eat but he refuses. Aoi asks her who that guy is – the guy at the caf‚ whom Misaki is happily chatting with. Misaki says that he is Hinata, her classmate. Aoi asks if Hinata is really only just her classmate. This surprises Misaki. Aoi says that it seems that Misaki knows how Hinata looks at her. [Basically, Misaki knows that Hinata likes her.] Misaki laughs and says that Aoi is quite sharp. Aoi says that it would be stranger if one doesn’t know the situation. “Are you going steady with that guy?” [He’s referring to Usui.] There’s an image of Usui’s back so I’m not sure if Misaki remembers him or Usui is there, eavesdropping. Misaki stammers and tries to say no, it isn’t like what he thinks it is. This made Aoi angry that he shouts that at this time, Misaki hasn’t say it clearly yet with him. Before he leaves, Aoi reprimands her that a customer who is waiting like an idiot is quite pitiful and she’s so stupid that it infuriates him. Misaki looks flustered and she scratches her head. She thinks that she can’t be like this anymore. At school, the girls’ PE class is over. Sakura is praising Misaki over her ball shooting [I guess basketball]. The guys’ PE isn’t over yet. Hinata sees Misaki and he happily waves at her when he saw her. Sakura says that Hinata is cute. Misaki just smiles at him. Shizuko comments that lately Hinata isn’t trying his best to get close to Misaki and could it be because Hinata fears Misaki will be troubled by him. Misaki sweatdrops. Shizuko says that it is natural to do that because Misaki doesn’t have any feeling towards him. Misaki looks sideways and sees Usui [looking great as usual with his hair tied halfway up] playing soccer with the other guys for PE. Then, some guys are praising Usui being cool. Sakura asks Misaki if that is true. Misaki turns her head and says that guy isn’t bad. Sakura says is that so. The two girls are puzzled when Misaki keeps on scratching her head as if she’s thinking what she should do about something.
After class, Misaki goes into the classroom where Hinata is waiting. Misaki tells him that what she wanted to tell him is. Then, she asks him to wait for she is thinking of a really good way to say it and yet, after thinking about it for many times, it is still quite complicated. Hinata tells her that it is okay for he already knows what she wanted to say. This slightly surprises Misaki. Hinata says, “Let me be the one to say it for you. Misaki..likes Usui. Usui also likes Misaki. For the current Misaki..she cannot accept my feelings. Am I right?” Misaki is flustered then apologizes to him. Holding his fist tight, Hinata tells her not to apologize for he hasn’t given up yet. He says that although right now, he won’t do but maybe in the future, there is a possibility for her feelings to change. He is already aware of the possibility of things not going smoothly before he came there. “I will wait, even if you get angry, I will still wait. There is only one question that I want to know clearly, are you two going steady?” Misaki is speechless. Hinata looks at her. [I can’t describe his expression ^^;] He then hugs her. He tells her that if she hates it then, she should drive him away else he won’t let go. Misaki pulls away from him and says that she can’t say that she ‘hates’. Hinata tells her then it is alright even if she just scolds him. This surprises Misaki. Holding her again, Hinata tells her to do it else he’ll always complicate things. Misaki asks what’s up with him today. Hinata looks as if he is forcing himself to do that or he knows the outcome. In the end, Misaki must have hit his head and shout, “Stop it!!” After a pause, Hinata just says, bu, or ouch. Misaki is puzzled and she sweatdrops. Hinata takes his bag and smiles at her. He apologizes and says that he is just teasing her. He left and Misaki decided to go home.
Misaki is walking in the hallway then stops at the stairs. She looks up then goes out the roof. Someone says hi to her. It is Usui, eating a lollipop. He is standing on top of that structure that leads out to the roof. [Argh, I still don’t know what that is called ^^;] Misaki heads up to that place to join Usui as they look at the sunset. [I’m presuming it’s a really pretty sunset ^^] Usui congratulates her for winning the elections. Misaki just says, ‘ah’ to acknowledge it. She looks at him and remembers Hinata asking if they are going steady. Misaki is about to tells Usui something but when he looks at her, she becomes embarrassed and looks away. Misaki becomes flustered when she remembers Aoi reprimanding her for not saying it clearly with Usui. Usui stands up and says that it is quite windy and it might become cold so maybe they should go inside. Usui is surprised when Misaki calls him and holds his sleeve. Misaki is blushing and wonders how she should say it – are they going steady, is this a situation wherein one would say they are going steady, etc. In the end, Misaki’s brain explodes. She lets go off his sleeve and Usui asks if she is alright. Misaki says that her brain just went blank. Usui smiles and says that she’s really like that. Misaki is walking ahead when Usui calls out and asks, “Can I go near you now?” Misaki looks away and blushes. She says, “...Yes...” Usui blushes. He approaches her and says, “..this..I give it to you..” She turns around and opens her mouth. Soon, she is eating his lollipop while Usui is hugging her from behind. [and, hopefully, looking at that beautiful sunset =P ] She has already dropped her bag. Blushing, Misaki says that he’s too near. Usui says that if she hates it, it is alright even if she tries to escape. This surprises Misaki. Misaki blushes and seems to use her hands to make him hold her tighter. [The teaser before probably means that Usui is holding Misaki’s chest ^^;] Blushing, Misaki says that she doesn’t hate it. Usui smiles, sighs and blushes. They hug tighter. Then, Usui has a serious expression. Usui exclaims, “..I also..don’t plan to let you escape, Ayuzawa!!”
Aw..as they say, actions speak louder than words. It hurts but then, it has to be done. I really feel sorry for Hinata. It seems to be Misaki’s bad habit of making the guys wait. I was thinking here is Hinata using his money to drink tea at the caf‚ just to be with her and she is eating inside. ^^; Maybe, she can’t face him or it is her break time. Well, it’s actually nice that she does know Hinata’s feelings and did try to tell him about it. Since I like Hinata, just reading those scenes is really breaking my heart. Ugh, I think that hug is to try to make Misaki realize her feelings for Usui especially since Misaki does seem surprised/realized something when Usui asked the same thing, or maybe, it is like Hianata’s farewell hug to her or both. I do hope that Hinata won’t wait or rather, if he does find some other girl or some other girl finds him, so that he can move on. Hehe, isn’t that what we always wish if we like the ‘other guy’ in a series? =P As for Usui, we didn’t know what he talked about with Tora and I’m no longer guessing since there aren’t much clues to go with. Is it blackmail? Is it regarding himself or Misaki? And, at the end, the lovey-dovey scenes are really nice ^^ So, next chapter has 40 pages concerning Misaki’s birthday. Hopefully, a nice colored spread, too ^^ Scans by gougouzhizuozu group.
Quote of the day:
Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above its strength, pleads no excuse of impossibility...It is therefore able to undertake all things ~ Thomas A. Kempis
