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Kyou no Kira-kun [Chapter 9] Teaser
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Hehe, so it is out while I’m going. ^^; So for a brief summary: After the kiss, Nino is shock. And, Yabe is equally shock by what he has done. =P That night, Sensei wants revenge. Then, he asks Nino if she wants to be the ‘other woman’. Nino doesn’t want to think of it that she ends up knitting. Then, Kira and Nino are walking to school in the rain. Kira apologizes about yesterday and tells her about Mio. Kira admits that they weren’t going steady but he knows that Mio only calls him when she is lonely. Kira is stunned when Nino asks him if that is the so-called ‘like’[/love] that he is teaching her. They were interrupted by Nino’s mother who told Nino she forget her lunch. While Nino isn’t there, Sensei asks Kira what is his answer. Recalling Mio crying, Kira says that definitely it is, it couldn’t be anything else except like. In school, Yabe is absent. That night, she couldn’t figure out what is the most delicious food in the world and she plans to sell her birthday gifts. She decides to go over to Kira and finds him sleeping. She puts the blanket over him. Then, she lay next to him to watch him. And, she fell asleep. Kira wakes up and is shock to see her beside him. He tries to take the hair that she is eating in her sleep, but she holds his hand. He bends down to her and stops. He falls on the bed, wondering if he is an idiot. Soon, Nino wakes up and finds Kira sleeping on the floor. Embarrassed, she apologizes to him. After Nino crosses the other side, Kira asks what’s up that she came over. Nino tells him about selling her birthday gifts so that she can have money for his wish. Kira refuses to accept that and his father won in gambling. Kira suggests that she buys him clothes to be worn while eating because their birthday is on the same day. Then, they decided to celebrate it together. Nino happily thinks that for the first time, she anticipates her birthday. At school, Kira sees Yabe pulling out Nino from class. Kira makes a really elaborate excuse for that kiss but Nino is a bit apathetic to it. While touching his pointing finger, Nino says that she thinks he is a kind person because except for Kira, he is the first one to talk to her. After she left, Kira asks what Yabe is doing and if he makes Nino cry, he is going to hit him. This irritates Yabe and asks whom is he saying that to, what is his goal for staying at Nino’s side, and Kira should have no complaints if he falls for Nino. Ya~ confrontation time happening soon. ^^ Hopefully, I didn’t make any mistakes, I’m rushing this. =P Okay, I’m going to get ready to leave for the airport. Enjoy the rest of the week ^^
So, I’m going to the previously postponed vacation trip to Singapore with my brother’s family tomorrow. I’ll be back on the 20th but that will be in the evening so summaries will continue probably on the 21th. ^^ I’ll be activating the CAPTCHA for the tagboard to minimize the spam bots from posting. Anyway, have a nice week and great weekend ^^ Hopefully, the other series that we are waiting for will be out when I come back. ^-^
To Iriya’s surprise, Yusa exclaims that he will go to Iriya’s house to study. Iriya tells him to wait for how can he decide that on his own. Yusa says that it is okay, and lately, he hasn’t gone to visit. Uki exclaims that Yusa is too cunning, she wants to go to his [Iriya] house, too. “Makoto and Shiroyuki also want to go right?!” This surprises Makoto. Nanami asks why her, too. Uki tells her that the more teachers, the better. Makoto is conflicted for she wanted to go but it seems that Iriya is troubled. She tries to tell the others not to be like that but everyone else saw from her expression that she wants to go. So, Iriya relents and agrees with that plan. While calling on the phone, Iriya says that even if he said that they can come but it is strictly just for studying, especially Yusa. Uki and Yusa rejoice. Makoto is really happy over this development. Soon, they arrive at a two story white house. Makoto is amazed by it and thinks that it is like a temple. She whispers to Nanami if Iriya is a young master. Nanami tells her that it seems that his father is a doctor. Then, Makoto looks aghast over depending on Nanami again. Then, a beautiful woman claps her hands and happily greets everyone. She thanks them for always taking care of Iriya. Iriya introduces everyone properly except for Yusa. Makoto thinks that Iriya’s mother is so cute and maybe they are very alike. Holding the hand of Iriya’s mother, Yusa says that she is still beautiful like before. She laughs and says that Yusa hasn’t come and play for such a long time. Iriya has to remind them that they are not to have fun there, they are studying. Iriya’s mother comments that it is the first time for Iriya to bring home his female friends. Makoto thinks that is quite unexpected. Iriya’s mother asks them how is Iriya at school, is everything going smoothly. Uki tells her that Iriya is popular with both guys and girls. His mother is delighted to hear about that because Iriya doesn’t tell her about school, so he is quite popular. Slightly embarrassed Iriya tells his mother that is enough questions and she shouldn’t totally mind them [while they are there]. He also tells the others to go with him. Makoto finds this scene of a guy and his mother interesting because in her family, they are only sisters.
Then, Iriya brings them to a room with a small table, and cushions for seats. [It is something like where tea ceremonies are being held] Yusa asks if they aren’t going to his room. Iriya says that if it is in his room, they will rummage over his things and just play around. He reminds them that for today, the goal is to study. Yusa whines over wanting to go to his room. Makoto thinks that this is bad for she is disappointed like Yusa and if she isn’t careful, she’ll be too excited. While Yusa keeps on pestering Iriya, Makoto tries to tell him to stop it for today, they have to study. They just look at her for Makoto’s expression says that she wants to go to Iriya’s room. So, she just covers her face and tells them that they should study. Soon, Iriya threatens them that anyone who isn’t seriously studying will be quickly driven out of the house. After two hours, Yusa starts chatting about mistaking Iriya’s name [which literally means ‘enter the valley’], and he thought it is like some mountain field thing when he was in elementary, that is why he always calls his name. Nostalgic Yusa says that elementary kid Iriya is so cute. Iriya tries to tell him to quit talking about unrelated things and also Makoto to stop listening. Makoto’s eyes are already in sparkles over how Iriya looked like then. Nanami also says that her name ‘Shiroyuki’[/Snow White] is also always being mistaken. Uki says that it is possible. Soon, they are talking about their names when Iriya’s mother comes in and asks if they are hungry. She brought in some curry and rice for their dinner. Yusa tells Iriya to let them rest for they’ve studied for two whole hours. Iriya tells his mother that they’ll get the food themselves for isn’t it heavy. His mother asks if that is so, well, she is going to bring some tea for them too. Makoto gives Iriya a plate of curry which has fewer carrots. Iriya praises her and this made Yusa angry. He plans to spill water on her but he ends up tripping and spilling the curry on Makoto’s head. Makoto and the others are stunned by that. Iriya angrily calls out Yusa who tries to tell him that it is an accident..it should be [the water].. Uki promptly puts Yusa in a head grip that made Yusa admits that it is his fault. =P
Nanami tells Makoto that they have to clean her blouse quickly or else, the curry will stain. To Makoto’s surprise, Iriya’s mother tells her to go take a shower in the bathroom. Uki urges her to go. Soon, Makoto takes a shower and thinks that she smells of curry but then, what is she doing at the house of the guy she likes. Yusa is an idiot. Then, she uses some shampoo and realizes that it is the same as Iriya’s scent. Taking note of the brand, she wonders if it is disgusting if she buys the same one. Bunny says that it is a little bit disgusting. After she comes out, Iriya’s mother asks if the clothes fit and no one has wear that yet. Thinking that she is really nice, Makoto says yes, and thank you. Iriya’s mother says that she is cleaning her blouse so please use this new towel. Iriya checks on Makoto if she is finished. He apologizes for Yusa’s behavior and punished him by making him answer the practice questions first before he can eat. Makoto just quietly smiles over that. Iriya’s mother tells him to lend the hair blower to Makoto while she goes check on the blouse. Iriya says that it is in his room so he’ll go and get it. Iriya notices that Makoto is looking at him so he asks her if she wants to see his room but don’t tell the others. Then, Makoto goes in his room and thinks that it is the first time that she is in a guy’s room. Iriya gestures for her to come and sit on a chair at his study table. She did as told and soon, she is blushing because Iriya is blow-drying and touching her hair. To conceal her delight over this development, Makoto starts to chat with him about how nice and attentive his mother is. Blushing a bit Iriya says that it is ordinary. She says that it feels that their relationship is quite good and having a son like Iriya, as a mother, one would definitely feel proud. Iriya says who knows about that, and isn’t her mother the same. Makoto says no, for in her family, she feels that her parents think that her sister is cuter. Though it isn’t an exaggeration, like they don’t like her but in the photo albums, her sister has 15 times more pictures than hers, and it seems that they are happier when going out to buy clothes for her sister. She laughs it off that in the end, the first child is the special one and they are both girls so it is inevitable that it is biased.
Iriya closes the hair blower and tells her how can that be. “[They] definitely think that you are very cute because you are their own [/born from them] important daughter.” Makoto looks surprised over Iriya’s expression and what he said. Iriya snaps out of it and says nothing, the fact is he thinks that she is also very cute. This made Makoto blush that she quickly stands up. She says that it is almost time for them to go back for the others are waiting. She ends up tripping on the wire of the hair blower and falls on Iriya who falls on the bed. Blushing Makoto holds his shoulder and apologizes. She tries to sit up but to her surprise, Iriya gently touches her hair and looks at her. And, that’s it. I’ll say Makoto is one lucky girl in this chapter. She wouldn’t have reached the situation if it weren’t for her friends, Yusa and of course, her own clumsiness. =P Unfortunately, I’m not too hopeful over something happening like a confession or things like that because I think someone will interrupt. Well, if someone did, who will it be? =P From what Iriya said to Makoto about being natural born, I somewhat feel that Iriya is adopted or something. As for Yusa, it seems that he won’t be a love rival. Actually, he is like Nanoka of Stardust Wink who is overly protective of one’s friend and get jealous with any person, the friend is romantically interested in. And from how he is arguing with Uki, it is like a flag that they might be a couple later on. =P Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Word of the day:
If you know that God's hand is in everything, you can leave everything in God's hand. ~ Our Daily Bread
Kent starts to lecture them about courting and Moki takes notes. Ayane asks Kent if what he said that to other girls, ‘what do you think of me’. Kent tells her that he can’t say it to her. Ayane thinks that it’s no good. Soon, after they’ve all ate and drink, they started the exchange gift. Sawako is jealous that some other guy got Shouta’s gift. When Ayane asked her what’s the matter, Sawako shakes her head and mentions about a beast in her heart. Then, Chizuru starts to become nervous over her gift which is now going to be exchanged. They sang karaoke and pass the gift. To Chizuru’s shock, Ryu passes the gift to Moki. Just when Moki is opening it, Chizuru snatches it away and says he can’t. Everyone is shock. Chizuru blushes really red and runs away. Ryu tells Sawako that he’ll go after her. He takes her coat and goes out. While Moki is crying, Ayane gets her gift from the box that Shouta is carrying and gave it to Moki. It is a stone to pray to, to have a girlfriend. He asks her to be his girlfriend and Ayane immediately refuses. Kent quietly looks on. Sawako thinks that Chizuru’s gift is.. Chizuru runs out of the karaoke bar but is surprised at how cold it is outside. To her surprise, Ryu puts her coat on her and holds her hand. Inside, they look at each other while he holds her hand. Okay, at least one of the couples had progress. Will Ryu and Chizuru become a couple in the next few chapters? Or, it will be a ‘let’s be friends’ and this gift is a ‘friend type of gift’. ^^; As for Sawako-Shouta, something must happen soon between them for she is starting to feel that they have a relationship only in name but not in action/reality. They still have a communication problem. For Ayane, I guess it seems like an ‘I’m not worthy of you’ type. Moki seems to be a catalyst for something to happen between the three couples or maybe just for the comedy = he’s an idiot. ^^;; Scans by 君届同好会
Word of the day:
When you’re weary in life’s struggles, find strength in the Lord. ~ Our Daily Bread
From Five to Nine [Chapter 23]
Monday, May 14, 2012
Flashback: Young Arthur is kissing Nina on a canopy bed. Narration: “When I was 16 years old, at a party, I met a beautiful Japanese girl studying abroad. That was my beloved Nina. My first kiss. My first love making. I and Nina were captivated with each other. But Nina only comes here during summer vacation and I don’t see her during those other times. So, I really wanted to go to Japan to see her. And it is no good if I can’t see her. Because I’ve missed her so much that I couldn’t control it, upon entering college, I quickly go on a journey to Japan. I want to give her a pleasant surprise by proposing to her. I want to bring Nina back with me. I thought that Nina would definitely be very happy with me.” With his luggage, Arthur rang the door bell and he is surprised to see a man with completely unbuttoned shirt answering the door. Standing behind the man, Nina looked surprised to see him. Somewhat flustered Nina told Arthur, “..how troublesome, Arthur. How come you are in Japan? *touches crying Arthur’s face* You are.. You only belong to me when I’m studying abroad. Shining brightly like a treasure, a boyfriend that I can be proud of. You are a golden haired prince that can make everyone become green with envy. I thought that you definitely also understand this reason so you went steady with me.” Apparently, Nina already has a fiance. Crying Arthur said, “Don’t. Don’t abandon[/dump] me. I love you. *crying down in front of the closed door* I love you.” End flashback. Flustered Arthur thinks, “I won’t say those humiliating words ever again. Then, I won’t get hurt again.” At the staff room, Momoe clenches her fist on her table and mutters that she has been had. Trembling in anger, Momoe thinks, “This is fundamentally not teaching materials, Arthur-sama~~~~~ But, it is also my fault for not immediately checking if it is right!!” She calls out to the manager and tells her that about the teaching materials, it seems that Arthur made a mistake and has given her the wrong ones. The manager tells her that is too bad, for there are no longer any back copies, the teachers had already left and Arthur carelessly made a mistake.
Furious Momoe thinks, “Ughhhh Are you certain that he didn’t deliberately do it!? *remembering smiling Arthur saying that he wants to give these to her* It’s because I’ve provoke him to anger because of the things I’ve said in the elevator, right!? ..sigh-- I won’t intervene in other people’s love problems again. *teary eyed* ..but, that expression before.. *thinking* How he is just now.. it is truly COMPARATIVELY LIKE the normal mean Arthur. COMPARATIVELY LIKE and.. But.. there is also a possibility that he just got such a huge shock that he was mistaken about the teaching materials..? Ahahaha..I really don’t understand!! Wrongwrongwrongwrong, this isn’t something that I should be worrying about. Right now, this is really meddling in other people’s business.” The manager suggests to Momoe about giving a call to Arthur to ask about it. A couple of female staff members raise their hands and offer to be the one to call Arthur. Then, Momoe’s cellphone rings. She looks surprised upon reading the message. “Arthur P. Lange. This is Arthur. If you want these teaching materials,..” The second message is about a new BL manga that is out. After a long pause, nervous Momoe says, “..about that manager..” The manager asks what it is. Momoe says that Arthur had contacted her. The message: “If you want these teaching materials, then come and fully pay me back the favor.” In a club bar, a couple of girls are looking at Arthur. Holding the folder with her teaching materials, Arthur tells Momoe that it is great that she was able to come to this place in accordance to what he said. “I wanted to say that if you are embarrassed, I can go and meet up with you at the door.” Slightly aghast Momoe says, “Haha, no way. I’m also an adult!! But then, this is a club and this isn’t my first time to go [in this kind of place] either.!! (Actually, I’ve only went to an Akihabara cosplay activity! And even took care of someone)” Arthur smiles and apologizes to her for being careless in taking her teaching materials. Momoe wonders if he is saying that that it isn’t deliberate and that it is because he was rattled by that thing about Nina. “In a glance, he looks like the mean Arthur. And how he dressed up like this, he looks like a foreign model..ah, this kind of thing doesn’t really matter [to me].” Momeo says okay, but how did he know her email address. Arthur tells her that while he took care of her cellphone, he made the manager tell him of the emergency back-up way to contact [her]. Momoe nervously says that this time around, she really is under his care [/ for helping her on this].
Holding the folder up front, Arthur tells her, “That’s right so after a while, just like what I’ve told you, I want you to pay back in whole the favors that you owed me until now. Using your body.” Holding her hand to her ear, surprised Momoe thinks, “Eh!? What did he just say?” Arthur tells her that Nina will arrive here soon. “From now on, you will act as my sweetheart. Help me get that endlessly clingy Nina out of my life. Towards Nina, this is the method that is the most effective. Do you understand what I’m saying? I truly don’t put that thing, constantly in my mind. I’m going to prove to you everything that I have said. I already do not want to see Nina at the school again. *Momoe looks surprised* Anyway, please sit down first. It is alright even if you don’t do anything. It is okay that you only stay at my side, DON’T MAKE A SOUND and keep on smiling. You only have to smile and BE SILENT, NOT MAKING A SOUND for this is a completely mysterious type of beauty. Please be sure NOT TO MAKE A SOUND. Afterwards, I will appropriately fabricate a brilliant reason and you only have to coordinate with me. With only this, all the favors until now are going to be settled and I’ll also give you the teaching materials.” Momoe asks him if he really want this. Puzzled Arthur asks, what? Momoe tells him that it seems that he is forcing himself. Touching his hat, Arthur denies it. Momoe says that it seems like wanting to have revenge on someone he likes, as if it is an elementary kid doing a mischief. “The..the teaching materials is also because your heart had gotten a huge shock that is why you fundamentally had mistakenly give that to me.” Arthur says, “It isn’t that. It is because you and that middle-aged..” Momoe looks surprised at him and says, “Me..? Ah yes! It’s because I’ve said unnecessary things at the elevator.” Arthur says no, it isn’t because of that.. “..Forget it, it’s because I wanted this. To make everything thoroughly become the past.” Momoe thinks that she totally doesn’t understand what he is saying. Frowning, Momoe says, “Goodbye, the favor that I owe you, let me keeping on owing you for this time. When Miss Nina comes, it would be better if the two of you would sit together and properly talk with each other!” Arthur tries to tell her to wait but Momoe has already started walking away. She thinks, “Ah- geez, why did I even come here. My worry is fundamentally unnecessary. I’ve already decided not to blab about your affairs. At that time, it is only.. because for the first time, I saw his helpless expression. So on my own, I felt that there is no way that I can just let him be without a care.”
Then, someone calls out to her. She turns around to see Nina. Nina says, “So, it turns out to be you, sensei. Actually, it is such a coincidence. Ah.. could it be that.. you followed Arthur, that you even came here. Don’t do that. Don’t hinder us again.” With a raised eyebrow, Momoe tells her that no, she isn’t. Nina continues to say, “Even if I’m very sorry to say this, but Arthur cannot like a woman who is older than him and it is even 5 years older. (laugh) That is impossible so you should give it up. Because tonight, Arthur took the initiative to invite me here and he told me that he wanted to see me. When he was obviously, quite cold towards me at school. He is really so cute-♡ *blush* Oh ya, anyway, currently I don’t have a boyfriend. And isn’t this just- right [timing]? Ah, of course, husband and boyfriend are two separate things.” This irks Momoe. She holds Nina’s wrist and starts to pull her. Nina asks what it is, where is she taking her? Momoe tells her that she’ll bring him to Arthur. Momoe thinks, “Ah yes, it’s more than one, the reason why I can’t help, but want to aid him. Even if I do not want to intervene into their affairs *frowning* but, this person is actually too awful.” At the bar, Nina greets Arthur and tells him that she is very happy that he invited her to come. A bit tense Arthur calls out Momoe and says that Nina had come. Going to Arthur, Momoe whispers, “..in the end, I still hate owing favors. I’m going to return it to you now. Stand up.” Arthur is a bit puzzled but he did stand up. To his surprise, Momoe smiles and put her hands around his neck. She whispers to him, “I will smile! ..I’ll leave the rest up to you.” Momoe puts on her best smile and looks toward Nina. Surprised and flustered Nina says, “Hey.. wait a.. what are you doing?” Momoe says, “Sorry, the one hindering us is you. Isn’t that right, Arthur?” Looking a bit flustered, Arthur let out a sigh and says, “..Yes, Miss Momoe.” Blurb: “Next chapter, conclusion!!”
What a feel good chapter wherein the adulterous and full-of-herself Nina gets what she just deserve but then, I wonder if they are able to convince her with just that. Will Nina leave Arthur alone after this? Somehow, it seems that Arthur cannot totally free himself from Nina because of their previous relationship, that he even needed Momoe’s help. It seems that Nina can still seduce him. This is probably why Momoe isn’t too convinced when he told her that he is no longer thinking of that. It is nice that Momoe isn’t really doing this just to pay back the favors she owes him. Interestingly though, Arthur specified on wanting Momoe to smile. Hehe, I guess unconsciously, he wanted her to smile at him even though it is probably faked. He didn’t notice that he is starting, to really like Momoe but I don’t think he would let himself fall for anyone easily after that disastrous first love. Even if he does, I don’t think he easily would admit it either so it leads to some misunderstandings. As for Momoe, Arthur is starting to occupy her thoughts more than before. Maybe Nogami can help clear some things out for he already realized that the one whom Momoe is talking about is Arthur. It would be amusing if Nogami turns out to be Nina’s father-in-law. So, this is like a love story between guy who had a major love trauma and woman who isn’t interested in love. =P Anyway, Momoe’s acting in the last part is pretty good but Arthur’s isn’t quite that convincing. Anyway, maybe their relationship will progress in the next chapter since it is the conclusion of this arc. And..I guess after that, it will be back to Junko. Scans by 深雪汉化组
Quote of the day:
Talking about a past relationship doesnt mean you’ re still stuck on it, sometimes its a reminder not to screw up again. ~ Author Unknown
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun [Chapter 37]
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Title: Yuuzan-kun’s words[/view]. Flashback: At a party, young Haru said, “Hey, Yuuzan. Do you see that uncle at that side? Why is he dressed up like a peacock? It seems like an idiot.” Young Yuuzan replied, “Haha, Haru, that isn’t an uncle, that’s auntie [wife of father’s younger brother].” [Lol, over the implication of what Haru said. =P] Haru sadly said that he want to go back to Tone’s house. Yuuzan just looked at him. Blurb: “..This is Yuuzan’s memory..” Yuuzan answered, “..don’t worry, Haru. For you, I will definitely create a place where you’ll belong [/can go back to].” Narration: “Those are absolutely not empty words, but they are merely a small tiny wish in my heart when we were still kids.” At Yamaguchi General Hospital, Yuuzan walks in from the back exit. A light colored hair nurse tries to tell him that people are not allowed to go through there. A dark colored hair nurse said that it is okay if it is this guy, he is the son of the sick person in the special ward. Yuuzan smiles and apologizes for disturbing them because there are a lot of reporters at the front gate. Light colored hair girl exclaims that he’s so handsome, Yoshida-san’s son is also quite handsome. Yuuzan laughs and says that she is praising him too much, and well, he’s going ahead. The nurse is broken hearted for Yuuzan got away. Walking away, blushing Yuuzan thinks that is dangerous for he almost liked being praised that way and how come girls can easily say those kind of words. “They definitely don’t know how much guys would mind those kinds of words. How scary. Women are snakes. And, she most definitely already has a boyfriend.” In the special ward with a sign of ‘no visitors’, a stern-looking man angrily tells Yuuzan that he’s late. Yuuzan looks totally aghast to see the man holding the waist of a slightly undressed nurse. Putting her glasses and clothes on, the nurse tells Yoshida-san that she is going to call the doctor. Taizou [Haru’s father] calls out to Nurse Muuko [guesswork name from 夢子] to come back again. Sweating and aghast, Yuuzan says, “..father..do you even realize why are you here?” Taizou says that it is because of a lover problem scandal, right and this morning, the media are still investigating by breaking in the 14th ward. Blurb: “New school term. Newly back in school. New all sorts of situation in entering society.” Looking away, blushing Yuuzan says that since he himself knew, so please self-regulate himself a bit and it is even such a young girl like that. “It’s because of you that the people around you are in great confusion.” Reading the newspaper, Taizou tells Yuuzan to sit down. Yuuzan glances at his father and thinks that even if his father doesn’t directly look at him, he won’t even dare do any deep breathe[/relax] kind of thing.
After sitting down, Taizou tells him about the birthday party to celebrate Yuuzan’s coming of age as an adult. [I think that is age 20]. Yuuzan asks if it is okay to do this at this time. Taizou says that he’ll only invite intimate people and the president is really annoying. Thinking that it is a comeback for a discussion meeting, Yuuzan says that he understands. Then, Taizou tosses away the newspapers and curses a certain Sougo [guesswork from 三河] for being such a detestable guy, especially for playing up this nonsense thing, just because he is more popular with girls. Yuuzan sweatdrops and thinks that for this father, there are only two types of people, ‘enemy’ or ‘right now is still not yet an enemy’. Taizou asks what Haru said, does he plan on coming back. Yuuzan says how he can say it, anyway, that side is progressing smoothly. Munching on an apple, Taizou tells Yuuzan to quickly bring Haru back for continuing the severed relationship can make the situation worse. “And the president will be too annoying that I can’t stand it. That old geezer also likes to butt in the business of other people’s families. He’s a hypocrite who is only pretending to be highly esteemed with integrity. Go die.” Sweatdropping Yuuzan asks if it is okay to say those kinds of things when the president is also his supporter. Taizou says that it would be good if only there is a person that has both Yuuzan and Haru’s good points. Yuuzan just looks thoughtful. Taizou tells him to forget it, and it is up to Yuuzan to figure things out regarding the birthday party. “It’s alright as long as you don’t make me lose face.” Standing up, Yuuzan says okay. As Yuuzan goes out of the door, he meets up with Dr. Yamaguchi. After Yuuzan greeted him and left, Dr. Yamaguchi asks Taizou how he is. Taizou complains that Dr. Yamaguchi is late, and why is it that the nurses there are outrageously idle[/slow]. Dr. Yamaguchi says that he is the one who’s outrageous and his daughter won’t be coming [here]. Narration: “When I was 10 years old, I and Haru came to the Yoshida residence.” Flashback: Holding a Little Prince book, young Yuuzan thought that if he strived hard here, he can be acknowledged at this house. Narration: “Even if I vaguely remember my father, I also thought that parents, are just like those in children stories [/fairy tales] who would always think of their children. That is my truly childish fantasy. *Reading a book in the garden, Yuuzan blushed upon seeing his father looking at him. He father just passed by with his bodyguards.* After a month, at the latest time when I was able to meet my father again, in a flash, it was quickly smashed into pieces.” Waving at Haru, Yuuzan told him that it is impossible [for Haru to see him] because their father looked really scary, and he looked scary for him [Yuuzan] at times, too. Haru asked if that is true for he also wanted to see their father.
Narration: “But, at this house, there are a lot of enticing sweet snacks.” Yuuzan told Haru, “Since it is like this, time to go for plan B. Accumulate strength and wait until I become an adult, then I’ll seize this house. It’s called coup d'etat. Holding a much thicker book than the one Yuuzan is reading, Haru said that is a romantic plan. Glancing at Haru, Yuuzan said, “But, this plan is very realistic.” Narration: “No matter what is said, I still have my younger brother to accompany me. Pitiful Haru, he definitely doesn’t even remember father’s face.” The scene changes to Taizou asking, “..Are you Haru? Don’t do this strange kind of thing. Are you an idiot. Properly go to school and study.” With clenched fist, Haru just pouted at his father. Yuuzan looked at them. Narration: “-On the day when Haru first met father. Rather than having care for my younger brother who was told off harshly, thinking of [Haru being] ‘too cunning’ had earlier on, appeared in my heart. Because I was never being told any words by our father.” At the courtyard, Haru is standing near the bushes. He told Yuuzan that he hated it there. “The people in this house would only tell me don’t do this, don’t do that. It’s so annoying. Much more than at [maternal] auntie’s.” Yuuzan said that it can’t be helped and in order to continue staying at this house, they must endure it. Haru happily holds out his hand to show a caterpillar. He laughingly told Yuuzan, “Just now, I put one of this in dad’s bag. That stinky father apparently really hates this guy. He would most probably throw his bag away immediately after opening it. Hahaha.” Yuuzan looked surprised and then, he burst into laughter. “Hahaha, what are you doing. Be careful for you might be driven away from this house at any time.” Haru says, “It doesn’t matter to me. On contrary, it is a bit more fun at auntie’s. And I feel really bored at school.” Yuuzan smiled and said that he really doesn’t know what to do with Haru. “Okay, Haru, you just do whatever it is that you like. I will do my best so that [we] can stay at this house. Let us promise to definitely create a place where we will belong to.” End flashback [Long time no see] Yamaken is walking at the hallway. Light colored hair nurse exclaims that it is Kenji. Dark colored hair nurse happily asked what it is, is he going anywhere, is he coming in or going out. Yamaken smiles and says that he doesn’t know where his younger sister went. [= subtle way of asking if he is lost?] Light colored hair nurse happily tells him that he is super handsome today. Yamaken laughs and thanks her. While she says that he had escaped, Yamaken thinks that of course he is [handsome]. He glances at the side and gets a shock for he has seen Yuuzan. Blurb: “Yamaguchi General Hospital..is a hospital established by Yamaken’s grandfather.” Yuuzan glances at freaking out Yamaken then, he walks away. Yamaken angrily shouts that he has been unexpectedly being snubbed. Unhappy Yuuzan glances back and says, “..Tsk I wondered who it is. If it isn’t Yamaguchi family’s Kenji. What’s up?” Irritated, aghast and tense Yamaken says that it is nothing. <-Because he felt threatened, his brain had stopped working. Yuuzan asks if Haru also came. Yuuzan said how it is possible, that Haru would come here. Yamaken says that before, they were always inseparable and he would even specially go to his younger brother’s camping place. Yuuzan says camping?, that time he didn’t specially go there to see Haru. After thinking for a while, Yuuzan says, “By the way, how is Shizuku-chan lately?” This surprises Yamaken. Looking away, Yamaken says, “...who knows? After the start of summer vacation, I didn’t get to meet with her.”
To Yamaken’s surprise, Yuuzan lets out a laugh and says, “You were obviously already been dumped. *smiles* It is really quite unexpected for you, someone who has a lot of self-confidence, that I thought that you would keep on pressing on towards her. Could it be that it is because you are afraid of attaining a more serious injury? *Yamaken glances at him* Ah, but luckily, you have helpful good friends to hinder you. Cheer up for people, anyone would have once, twice or thrice times of being dispirited.” Iyo angrily comes out from the side. “Ah, geez, brother!! Didn’t I tell you that while Iyo goes to call out the car, you are not to recklessly move around! I’ve obviously really emphasize it! *Yuuzan and Iyo look surprised upon seeing each other.* Hi..! Yuuzan-sama..!!” Nervously looking away and thinking ‘hi?’, Yuuzan greets her and apologizes about before because he didn’t know that he is the daughter of the Yamaguchi family. He is puzzled when Iyo blushes. She tells him that she has always wanted to see him again. Shy Yuuzan says then..if she doesn’t mind..they can go and have tea at a nearby delicious crepe shop. Hitting Iyo’s head, Yamaken exclaims that wasn’t she always saying ‘want to see Haru-senpai’ some time ago. Yuuzan goes into shock-aghast. Holding her head, Iyo tells Yamaken to forgive her for even if she likes Haru-senpai, she also likes Yuuzan-sama and she is serious with both of them. Yamaken angrily shouts that she’s really disappointing to be shilly-shallying[/waver] like this, and she better quickly stop that. Dragging Iyo away, Yamaken bids Yuuzan goodbye. Yamaken looks thoughtful about what Yuuzan said that he is afraid of getting a more serious injury. Yuuzan didn’t notice because he is too shock for compared to his younger brother, he had unexpectedly blindly believed the words of a girl younger than him. Walking in the streets, Yuuzan calls up Andou and tells him that he is getting ready to go home. “There’s no need for you to come and pick me up. By chance, there is something that I have to think about. I want to go to an appropriate place where I can stroll around. Ha? Going for a spin together with Haru and Natsume? Preparation for the cultural festival? Why you, have you forgotten all about your work. Ah, that’s right. It has been decided to hold a birthday party for me. I don’t know whether to borrow a place [for the meeting] or not. A hotel that has a platform[/speaking area?].. Yes, yes..that’s it. Then, I’ll leave it up to you.” While thinking that he should first send his greetings to the president, Yuuzan notices that his cellphone is ringing. He comments that it is Miss Nazuka [guesswork from 名家]. Blurb: “The one who called Yuuzan is Miss Nazuka. His father’s wife. 28 years old, very pesky [/wordy].” Yuuzan answers the phone, “..Hello, this is Yuuzan. Father? Ah, he is currently going into a deep soul searching. He seems to say that if there’s no you, he would lose the hope of his life. No, no, I’m telling you the truth. Yes, yes. ..huh? *surprised over what Nazuka is screaming* ..I’m really sorry but I coincidentally have something urgent to do that I even took a leave of absence from college. *aghast and tense* Yes, then, goodbye.” Yuuzan sighs and hangs up the phone. “No matter what is said, right now, I want to be alone.”
At a movie theater, Yuuzan buys a lovers seat ticket even if he is alone. He also bought caramel pop corn, drinks and chips [I think]. While Yuuzan watches the movie, a boy behind him says, “Sister, I want to eat some hot udon soup.” The sister replies that he just ate an American hotdog. “Takaya, is this regarded as romantic love’s fantasy?” Takaya tells his sister that it is frightening. Blurb: “Movie’s caramel popcorn.. really like it if the caramel is thoroughly spread and it would seem like tea-colored popcorn.” Meanwhile, while eating, Yuuzan thinks that he would first greet the president then arrange the family in accordance to the female line, but before that, he still has to determine the guest list. “..by the way, this movie is really boring. *yawn* And, the people behind me are really noisy. This female actress is quite similar with Ms. Nazuka. Arms and legs are very long like an insect. Speaking of that, there is a children story about an ant and the grasshopper. Ah, forget it, I’m going to take a nap.. Ah, what’s the ending of that story? In the end, the trifling grasshopper has been saved by the hardworking ant but still, it died all alone by itself.” Then, he hears someone calling out to him. He opens his eyes to see Shizuku telling him that the movie is already over. He quickly sits up and looks surprised. Shizuku says that it is really such a chance encounter and he even got a favorable ticket. Shizuku bids him goodbye and starts walking away with Takaya. Takaya asks her who that man is. Shizuku tells him that it is Haru’s brother. Yuuzan looks at Shizuku and calls out to her. Later on at some outdoor food court[?], Shizuku asks Yuuzan if he always sleep in that place. Yuuzan laughs and says that she saw him in such an uncouth manner, so eat up and do not hesitate for this is expenses to shut their mouths. Looking at the food laid out on the table, Shizuku drops the topic and says that since he said it that way, then she won’t refuse it. Takaya stands up and tells Yuuzan that he wants bacon sandwich, manga jelly ice cream, and chocolate frappuccino. Yuuzan says that he can have those. Exclaiming that this is awesome, Takaya runs off. Shizuku asks Yuuzan if he always watches movies. Yuuzan says that he watches occasionally. “I really like endings. Aren’t these things called stories for consoling people’s hearts?” While munching on a pretzel, Shizuku thinks that even if he said that but wasn’t he always sleeping but then, it truly does calm one down. Finish eating a pastry, Yuuzan says that speaking of that, it seems that Haru went shopping together with their Andou. Blurb: “Our Andou..as expected, his hand is hovering around Natsume-chan’s shoulder.” Shizuku says that she knows for she and Asako are in charge of the publicity of the class for the next month’s cultural festival. Feeling uneasy and eating a pie, Shizuku says that if it goes on, she might only just receive a shock for Haru is together with Asako in buying the clothes. Getting ready to eat a sundae, Yuuzan excitedly says what she is talking about, don’t provoke[/excite] others for wasn’t her ‘being not shock [over anything]’ nature, her charisma. “You absolutely can’t fool me! Women these days are quite vicious!” Shizuku tells him that it is useless even if he praised her like that but she will still thank him for it.”
Drinking some juice, Shizuku looks at him and tells Yuuzan that she heard from Andou the whole story on why he and Haru moved in with that family, but Haru told her that the connection between that family and him is only Yuuzan. Taking to eat a sandwich, Shizuku asks if the reason why Haru won’t go back home has a definite relation to Yuuzan. Yuuzan says that Andou is quite talkative. Shizuku says that apparently Haru doesn’t have plans to go to college when he obviously can choose so many schools, and yet he doesn’t plan on taking exams to go in. “I really felt that it is such a waste.” Yuuzan looks thoughtful then he says that since he was young, Haru is a very intelligent child. “No matter how much I’ve strive hard, he would quickly shake me off so I chose to escape[/avoid]. That time when he ran away, I can say that I can sigh in relief. *smiles and holds his coffee* Whether or not Haru wants to go to college, that is Haru’s freedom. The people around shouldn’t intervene.” As Takaya returns with his food, Shizuku looks surprised at Yuuzan. Takaya tells his sister that he got fresh cream because he was told that he is cute. Shizuku tells him to remember to properly say thank you. Blushing, Takaya says that she is really such a beautiful sister. Yuuzan observes that Shizuku and Takaya’s relationship is quite good. Then, he smiles. Later on, the siblings thank Takaya for treating them. Yuuzan calls out to Shizuku and thanks her for worrying about Haru. As the wind blows, Shizuku says, “..when Haru said that he didn’t want to go to college. Somewhere in my heart, I thought, ‘I can’t forgive’. Even if I don’t know why that is, but that time, I’m actually jealous of Haru.” Yuuzan’s eyes become blank. Flashback: It is raining, Yuuzan told Haru that Haru is quite good. “You definitely cannot imagine as to what kind of feelings I have as I look upon you. You definitely won’t understand a bit. My feelings.. never understood.” Haru looked surprised then gets angry but he stops to look really sad. He muttered, “..is that so?” Later on, Taizou was told that Haru got in trouble again. Taizou told his aid to forget it, just send Haru to Kyouko. Yuuzan thought that Taizou’s expression didn’t even change. “This way, he [Haru] is simply given up on. Pitiful Haru. You are not suited to this place. I will continue to survive in this place, at this house. My body quickly felt relaxed [/lighter]. From that day on, I only need to think of my own affairs and that’s it. Create a place where I belong. *Someone saying, ‘let’s make a promise that we will definitely make a place where we belong’* In the end, that promise is for whom?” Yuuzan calls out to Shizuku and says, “Do you still remember what I’ve told you during camping? At that time, I told you, ‘The choice which you don’t regret is the right one.’ There is still a follow-up to that. No matter what the choice is, a person can only continue on the path that one had imagined oneself to have chosen. *smiles* ..goodbye, Shizuku-chan. I’ll leave Haru up to you.” After a pause, Shizuku says, okay. Narration: “Generally, I’m always drowning. For someone who wants to depend on me, who is drowning, I will take that hand away [from me]. What’s wrong with that? This is [what] a person [is]. A person named me.” Meanwhile, Haru and Asako are buying cosplay clothes that are in sale. Holding a cheerleader and sailor outfit, Asako scolds Haru that’s wrong, totally not right. Holding a huge caterpillar outfit, Haru calls Asako stupid for no matter how he looks at it, this is it. Andou tells a female passerby that she is very cute so how about go out together for a cup of tea. Blurb: “The effect of this opportune encounter is..!?”
So, we finally know Yuuzan’s side of the story. It does seem that he did try to be a good brother but he ended up being selfish and jealous of Haru. Or, maybe he tried to appear to be a good brother. In a way, Haru is a threat for him because he wants to be ‘somebody’ or he’s ambitious. Actually, at the back of my mind, it seems that Yuuzan exchange ‘the house of sweets’ for Haru. ^^;; With Haru around, his accomplishments are easily dimmed if they are compared. It can be infuriating since Haru isn’t even serious at it and Yuuzan is even encouraging Haru to just do whatever he wants, fully knowing that Haru isn’t that interested in the things that he wants. I guess he is thinking that he is the ant and Haru is the grasshopper but unfortunately, life doesn’t really imitate the story because Haru is still ‘winning’ even if he is like that. I’m not quite sure if what he said to Haru was deliberate or not, to make Haru leave, but it did made Haru intolerable to Taizou. I guess it can be a blessing in disguise because Haru did got sent to people who care about him and just like their promise, Haru somewhat found a place where he can belong in. I think that people who aren’t ambitious or cares so much about grades would get along with Haru because they won’t be jealous of Haru’s taken-for-granted talent. So, I think it is very important as to how Shizuku get over this jealousy because it can make or break their relationship. She might end up like Yuuzan. This makes me wonder if this is the reason why Haru doesn’t seem to think that his relationship with Shizuku is a permanent thing. Before, I thought that it is just because Haru knows Shizuku’s personality so he thought that way. But given this kind of past, I wonder if he also unconsciously think that relationships may be good right now but it doesn’t mean that it will last forever like what happened with Yuuzan. And, Yamaken made his appearance. I wonder if he will pursue Shizuku again because of what Yuuzan said. In a way, it is kind of a payback that Haru first got the girls, that Yamaken and Yuuzan likes/kinda likes. =P Yamaken might have a chance since the others seem determined to get Haru back. Well, I think Yuuzan is delaying bringing Haru back since he might lose his place. I wonder if Yuuzan will fulfill what he said before about that coup since he is going to become an adult soon and his father is in this kind of trouble. This time is a good opportunity to do that. His father is really such a womanizer. I guess the sons got their genes of being ‘women magnets’ from him. Curiously, it seems that Andou and Iyo are the same type of people though they aren’t very lucky/good at it. =P Also, I wonder what Haru is thinking about that caterpillar costume. Is he going to wear it or Shizuku? For some reason, I thought he might want it as a ward against his father who is afraid of caterpillars. He might even cause a ruckus by dressing up as a caterpillar at Yuuzan’s birthday party if he ever gets to attend. =P Scans by 離境漢化組.
Word of the day:
People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.
~ Kent M. Keith
Walking together with Shun, Saaya tells Shun that lately, he has been looking at Chitose. Shun says ya, that is right. Saaya thinks that Shun had unexpectedly admitted it. Shun tells her that he has unconsciously been looking at Chitose. “And, I’m also a bit jealous of Yuki’s happiness... What’s going on?” Surprised Saaya exclaims, “..what!! –that is, you like Chitose, right!?” With wide-eyes Shun replies, “Like!? How could I! It’s impossible, it’s impossible. I obviously have you! It is that, right. The feeling when a younger sister or perhaps a daughter is getting married. Obviously, one would want to quickly free oneself from her [/marry her off] but during the crucial moment, one would feel very lonely, and would come to hate that other guy. Even if we are at the same age, but that girl is like a younger sister, right? In fact, she is a younger sister, and I feel that I must take care of her.” After a pause, Saaya says that if it is truly like that, then he wouldn’t have always been looking at Chitose. “I feel uneasy..” Shun apologizes and says, okay, he’ll pay attention to that [next time]. He holds Saaya’s shoulder and nervously tells her not to be unhappy so how about they go eat something. “I’ll treat you!” Saaya says that there is a new rice [flour] donut store at Nishiguchi. Shun says, okay, rice..then he becomes puzzled about it. [I don’t know if it is a joke or he is surprised that donuts can be made from rice flour] Back in school, Yuki manages to spike the volleyball and his teammates praise him for it. Chitose and the others are cheering. After the game, Chitose greets him. Yuki asks if she is watching. Smiling Chitose tells him that she only saw the last part, thought it feels quite fresh since it is the first time that she saw him playing ball. Blushing, she also tells him that he looks cool when he jumped for the ball. Yuki thanks her and asks if she is in basketball. Chitose says yes, she was forced to but she isn’t good at it. He asks her when it starts but she tells him not to go see it. He says that he wants to see it but Chitose insists that he shouldn’t. Someone calls out to Yuki about a referee so Yuki bids Chitose goodbye and tells her again that he’ll go watch the basketball. Embarrassed Chitose exclaims that she told him not to come. Going out of the gym, Chitose thinks that she really isn’t good with contact sports and volleyball is much better because there is a net to separate the opponents. She concedes that it isn’t an ordinary sports meet, and having a balls competition is not quite bad at all for a sports festival.
Then, Chitose notices Shun by the outdoor sink. She happily greets him and asks how was his first soccer match against section 3. He says that it is 0-2 and they’ve lost. Chitose exclaims that wasn’t he in a soccer club when he was in junior high. Shun angrily says that the opponents have three current active members of the soccer club so how can they win. Chitose says is that so. After a pause, Shun turns around and says that he’s leaving. Chitose tells him to wait. She catches up to him and says that lately, he’s attitude has been quite cold as if he has been avoiding her. “And earlier, you were always looking at me. It’s a bit strange right?” Shun thinks that he never imagined that she would be conscious of it when she is obviously very slow-witted. Shun tells her that it is nothing, it just feels like he lost a younger sister. Puzzled Chitose asks if he has a younger sister. ^^; Midoriko calls out to the two and tells them that the score board[/card] is broken so can they go to the storage room to get the one they’ve prepared. In the storage room, the two look around for the prepared score board, and it shouldn’t have been taken away. Shun is surprised when Chitose suddenly turns around and bumps into his chest. Holding her nose, Chitose apologizes and says that it is because the place is too small. Shun looks a bit tense. “Previously, I couldn’t control myself in wanting to have Saaya, and this feeling hasn’t changed when I was going steady with Kaneshiro. But, right now, Saaya is my girlfriend and Kaneshiro is like my younger sister. Even if I say that, but right now, I can’t do it anymore. *looks at Chitose* Even if I don’t want to admit it, but one would absolutely not do this kind of thing to one’s younger sister.” Chitose is surprised when Shun suddenly hugs her tight from behind. Hehe, Shun thinks Chitose is slow-witted but it turns out that he is, too. Unfortunately for him, it is already quite late when he realized his feelings for her. It doesn’t help that it seems that he has been in denial for a long time. Well, Saaya had already noticed it but no one else did. ^^; I’m wondering though if this is for real for Shun or he would be fickle again when someone else attracts him. It is a bit hard to assess the relationships in this series because the author is breezing though it and it felt a bit shallow at times = I don’t feel anything. I don’t know if it is deliberate because the couples aren’t set in stone yet..well, if it is, and with no formidable rival in sight, shouldn’t this series end already? I feel that this is a plot-driven series and strangely enough, I tend to understand Shun more than Yuki because he has monologues on what he feels and thinks. I don’t quite recall if Yuki has them and if there there, I guess it didn’t quite make an impact for I forgot about it. ^^; I did come to like Shun ever since there was a side story about his past. =P Scans by defer for jmydm.com
Quote of the day:
There is an immeasurable distance between late and too late. ~ Og Mandino
From Five to Nine [Chapter 22]
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Puzzled Momoe whispers to him as to what’s going on for she totally hasn’t heard anything about this. “Also, I have something to do this Sunday. (There will be a new book being sold this Sunday).” With innocent eyes, Arthur says, “What? You are really quite nice, Ms. Momoe! You totally don’t have to MIND THAT DEBT OF GRATITUDE THAT YOU OWE ME. *Momoe looks aghast-shock* You unexpectedly said that AS A RETURN FAVOR, if I’m in trouble, you’ll agree to help in substituting, right!? This is quite proper. *Momoe gloomy for she owes him a debt of gratitude* This Saturday, I and SOME female college friends will be going to stay overnight at an onsen [hot spring] in Yugawara- And this is a Japanese style of ‘intimacy’ [/nothing gets in between]. Did I use the word right?” Stunned Momoe looks at him and thinks, “SOME!?..what’s the meaning of that!!” Waving goodbye to the smiling women, smiling Arthur says, “Then-- I still have a class so I’ll be going ahead. *turns around and walks away* (Geez *irritated* I really can’t bear it that I wanted to bully her. That day, too.)” Flashback: Upon arriving at the station, Momoe said, “We have arrived, Arthur-sama. This is the station. *pulled hand away from Arthur’s grasp* After two stations, please remember to change trains. Then, I’ll be going ahead. Thank you for today.” Speechless Arthur looked at Momoe who quickly left. Sweatdropping, he looked at his hand. <- First time to be abandoned without a care by a woman. <- First time a woman pulled away her hand from his grasp. <- First time being alone with a woman at night and yet she didn’t invite him. End flashback. He thinks, “I’ve obviously gave her a chance to kiss me. *gets angry upon remembering that he was patted on the head by Momoe* Am I a kid.” He suddenly turns around and bumps into someone. As he apologizes, the woman calls out his name. Arthur looks surprised then he looks down. He calls her, Nina [guesswork name from 仁奈]. Meanwhile, Momoe has been cornered by Arthur’s ‘students’ and she tries to tell them that it is time for her class soon. They tell her to please tell them the truth today. Masako just watches the scene and thinks that it is quite frighteningly scary.
The women say that they’ve heard that Momoe is going steady with Arthur, is this a rumor or is it true? “You better not say that it isn’t so. To get into his favor, you are even ready to substitute for his class.” Aghast Momoe says no, she will also be troubled in substituting for that Sunday class. They tell her to quit pretending for didn’t she drag him out to eat lunch before. Momoe says no, she was impulsively invited by him for lunch. They accuse her of abusing her power. Then, Momoe shudders when Arthur calls out her name. Almost crying, Momoe asks him what it is this time, please forgive her already. Arthur asks her to please entertaining this client who is interested in applying for the children experience program. He tells her to accompany the client first, before the teacher-in-charge arrives. Momoe is surprised that Arthur is making her entertain this newly arrived client. Nina asks if Arthur won’t be the one entertaining her. Arthur says that he has a class to attend to. He kisses Nina on the forehead and apologizes to her. As the other women are screaming in shock, Momoe just looks surprised. Soon, through a glass window, Momoe and Nina watch some children, playing with teachers and their parents[?] watching inside the room. Nina says that the mood is quite good and it seems very fun. “If she knew early on, I would have brought my child with me here. Fundamentally, I have been hesitating whether it would be in Platinum[/Shirakane 白金] children school or in this place, but it seems that it would be best if I chooses this place. And, I can occasionally bump into Arthur. This is definitely fate ♡ So, I’ve decided on this place.” Momoe just sweatdrops and thinks, “What fate are you talking about. You’re exaggerating too much. Shijou [guesswork from 四條] Nina is really such a beautiful woman and she’s a 23 year old young mother- But, from the situation earlier, is she also a member of Arthur’s supporters? Ah, but if she has a child, then she’s someone’s wife—(sweatdrop)”
Nina asks if Momoe’s child is also studying there. Shaking her head, Momoe says that she doesn’t have a child and she’s also not married. Nina says is that so, and may she asks her age. Momoe says that she’s 28 years old. Nina says that Momoe is older than her by 5 years and she must quickly find someone. Momoe just laughs it off and tells her to fill the form up regarding her preferred date for the class. But to Momoe’s dismay, Nina didn’t listen to her and keep on talking about Arthur being a very popular teacher in this school for didn’t it cause a great uproar when he kissed her. “When I was going steady with Arthur, it is also always like this. It really puts me in a happy[/cheerful] mood.” With raised eyebrows, Momoe thinks that she would even say happy mood but then, he also can get the ‘rich division’, geez. Later on, returning to the staff room, Momoe thinks that for the time being it is some female college friends, but one shouldn’t make a move on someone’s wife, right? “So in the end, he’s an unacceptable guy...” In the room, she finds Arthur berating a glasses man. Arthur asks what this is about, it is the wrong teaching materials[/printed lecture] when he already told him about it so many times but he totally didn’t write the corrections. The glasses guy apologizes to him for it is because he was careless. Arthur angrily says that is right, he should apologize for his carelessness but it shouldn’t be towards him but towards the students who will be hassled by this. “Please quickly make the corrections, ok?” A couple of female staff is whispering that Arthur suddenly got angry and this is the first time, but it can’t be helped because the manager is very careless. “But then, his angry face is really amazing ♡♡” Momoe looks down when Arthur passes by her. She looks sideways at him and wonders if this is okay since he did that in front of everyone and Black Arthur getting angry is probably seen [by others]. She thinks that it isn’t quite the same when he is being mean [腹黒い to her]. To her surprise, Arthur suddenly grabs her arm and pulls her backwards to him, out the room.
Outside, Arthur mutters, “From Nina..” Momoe asks what. He asks if she heard anything from Nina. After realizing that he is referring to Shijou, Momoe says that she has already left. Blushing and tense, Arthur says that Nina tend to exaggerate the things she say. “So, even if she told you something about me, it’s definitely half truth and half lie so don’t believe all of it. And, I also totally don’t think about it [/bothered by it] anymore.” Momoe tells him that Nina didn’t say much and she only mentioned something about the two of you seems to be going steady. With crossed arms, uneasy Arthur says that he went steady with Nina when he was in high school. “I was only just a brat then, and only making a tearful scene on.. ..ah..she only said those stuff?” Momoe says yes, those are the only stuff she heard. Somewhat embarrassed, Arthur turns to the side and tells Momoe to act like she didn’t hear what he said just now. Turning to leave, he tells her that he is going ahead. Momoe looks a bit worried about him. Then, the timid manager comes out of the staff room and asks if Arthur has already left. He tells Momoe that he had mistakenly exchanged hers and Arthur’s course teaching materials. Momoe exclaims in surprise. He says that it was because Arthur looked scary so he was nervous that is why.. He laments over what to do if he would once again incur Arthur’s anger and this is bad. Momoe says that the bad thing is on her side. While walking out to find Arthur, Momoe thinks that she’s wrong, he wasn’t angry and it isn’t because he’s being mean, it felt like.. “How should I say it.. Normally, he’ll always handling the butcher’s cleaver with ease*, a calm person. Suddenly, he isn’t smiling and it seems like he is messed up[/confused]. It isn’t a bit like his style at all.” [*it is an idiom meaning do things skillfully and easily] Downstairs, Nina calls out to Arthur. She tells him that she has been waiting for him. “It’s not easy to see you again so I want to properly chat with you. Let me say Arthur, I didn’t know that you were actually always in Japan.. After breaking up, I’ve always been worried about you.” Momoe thinks that this is bad for it seems that she came to eavesdrop on them.
Arthur smiles and says, “I don’t need you to worry [about me].” Momoe goes ‘eh’, he returned to his calm face. Arthur says that he came to Japan purely because he’s studying abroad and it is just a coincidence. He tells her that it isn’t influenced at all by what had happened when he was young. “I won’t do things that will disturb your family *smiles* Don’t look at me that way. I am someone who already has a girlfriend.” Momoe sweatdrops and thinks that just now, he was simply very angry and just by talking with a woman, he would change back to his normal fully smiling angel face. “No good- *turns to leave* the teaching materials will be used tomorrow ..so I should go back.” She stops when she heard Nina saying, “Liar. Don’t show off as if you’re strong. *puts her arms around Arthur* You were obviously crying and saying that you want to go back with me to London. Actually, I.. at that time, I would also want to give up on my fiance and go back with you.” Frowning Momoe looks tense and thinks that it ought to be good if they did that [get together] at that time (trying to be a tsukkomi). Remembering Nina saying that it puts her in a happy mood, Momoe thinks that isn’t Nina speaking her mind too much. “This person--” Momoe suddenly goes out to the two and says, “Sorry for interrupting! Arthur-sensei, the manager had [mistaken] the teaching..” Momoe freezes when the two look at her. She thinks, “This is bad. In passing.. wahhh, I’ll provoke his anger~~” Momoe is surprised to see slightly flustered timid [kinda puppy look] expression of Arthur. Arthur says, “Is that so. I’m really sorry that you specially came [for that]. It turns out that I still have work that isn’t finished!! *Nina calls out his name* It’s like that so I’m sorry. I still have work today, let’s talk next time, Nina. *grabs Momoe’s arm* Let us go now, Ms. Momoe.” Momoe says okay and glances at Nina who is looking at her. As the elevator door closes, smiling Arthur waves goodbye to Nina.
In the elevator, relieved Arthur leans on the wall and asks her what’s up. Momoe goes, ‘huh!?’, for didn’t he bring her there because he wants something. Momoe got irritated when Arthur accuses her of going there to peep on him. “You were thinking of spreading gossip everywhere about me and Nina as revenge for the bullying I usually do to you, right?” A bit tense and looking at the side, Momoe thinks that Arthur has not gone back to his attitude of handling the butcher’s cleaver with ease. Momoe tells him that it seems that the teaching materials that he is holding are hers, and it seems that the manager was mistaken. “There’s..there is no need for you to be in jitters, uneasy and be easily angered..” Arthur denies that he is uneasy and jittering. He claims to be in his normal self. Thinking that she can’t look straight at him or else, she can’t say it, Momoe tells him that he is only like that when he was talking with Nina. “When you were at the staff room, you were also quite ill-mannered towards everyone.” Arthur denies it and tells her that he is already an adult. “A mature man won’t always.. because of being jilted when he is young, would brood about it until now. That would be truly ridiculous!” Momoe thinks for a while and says, “..it’s okay if it’s a virgin, or even if it’s not a virgin, whichever it is, one would be jealous either way. So for a person who can say that there is no distinction, I think he is definitely a deeply sentimental man.. I think this kind of person has been hurt because of love that it is inevitable that he would always unable to move on [/forget].. *Arthur frowns and looks flustered* Based on that, it would be quite odd if he doesn’t take a bit of offense by that.” Arthur denies that he can’t move on. “You obviously don’t have any experience in love so please don’t talk much about such things as if you understand it. The BL manga you like, and reality isn’t the same.” Arthur goes out of the elevator and it closes.
Momoe is shock since the door already closed, and it is already going down. She sighs and looks up. “That’s right, just like what he said, my experience in love is zero. What he said is right-- But, what I’ve said a while ago, I’m not talking about [/basing it from] BL.” The elevator door opens and Nogami comes in. Nogami greets her first in Japanese, then greets her again with ‘hello’. Surprised and flustered Momoe greets him back. Nogami asks her if she is going up. Momoe says that she is, sorry, but she was careless and the elevator went down. After pressing the floor button, Nogami comments that she looks a bit down today, is it because she’s quite tired. Momoe says no, but rather, she thinks that she pretty much did some unnecessary things. “Getting involved.. in some other man and woman’s relationship.. it provoked the other into anger.” Nogami laughs and says that it is really such a headache. While Momoe wonders about telling this to her student, Nogami asks if her friend is the man or the woman. Momoe tells her that it is the man. She tries to drop the subject by apologizing to him for talking too much and they will reach the 4F soon. Nogami says, “A so-called man is a combination of ego [/self-esteem] and vanity. If he is poked at a crucial point by a woman, he would be ashamed and won’t be able to show his face. Unconsciously, he would say sarcastic words. He’s really a natural idiot.” Meanwhile, somewhat downcast Arthur wonders if he was a bit too mean about what he said a while ago. The manager sees him. He approaches Arthur and keeps on apologizing to him. The manager says that not only does he has to make corrections, but he is really VERY SORRY about the teaching materials. Arthur tells him that there’s no need for him to apologize like that. Then, he remembers Momoe telling him that he was quite impatient with everyone in the staff room. Arthur apologizes to him for he was quite rude to him, his boss, so please forgive him. Arthur looks away and thinks that he must apologize [to Momoe]. Arthur apologizes again and says that he’ll go ahead and give the teaching materials to Momoe. Then, the elevator opens and Arthur sees Momoe talking with Nogami. Momoe says that’s quite right. Nogami[?/Momoe] laughs and says [that a man] always keep on making the same mistake. Arthur looks stunned upon seeing Momoe laughing over what Nogami is saying. Blurb: “Seeing the two like that, stunned Arthur will..!?”
I’m really pleasantly surprised by this one. It really made me think that the author should drop Junko being the main lead and change it to Momoe =P This is my favorite couple in the series and much to my delight, it is delivering. ^^ Hope the author doesn’t ruin it later on. This series does seem a bit like of a josei than a shoujo. I like the ‘depth’ that the author made to make Arthur more interesting than just a typical playboy. This guy is really hurt badly by Nina and he pretty much lost his cool since she appeared. Nogami is right about his observations because Arthur’s pride is badly hurt by Nina and now, he doesn’t want to lose face to Momoe, the woman who isn’t fazed by his looks unlike his supporters. It is amusing though that he was the one who told her about crying when Nina broke up with him. ^^; I guess Arthur is conflicted on Nina advancing towards him, and not wanting to do anything with her because she did dumped him before = pride. I guess Nina is like the other unlikable female characters that the author likes to write about. She is trying to wrap Arthur around her little finger again and unfortunately for her, Momoe came to his rescue. Unfortunately, Momoe steps on his landmine while trying to analyze things out loud. ^^; Somehow, I get a feeling that even if Arthur seems to be a playboy, I kind he hasn’t really love anyone else after Nina. Hm..it seems that Momoe is caught between an older man and a younger man. Well, it is love square if we count Nina in. =P It is kind of interesting how different the two men are in terms of how they behave because of their age. =P Scans by 深雪汉化组
Quote of the day:
Speak when you are angry - and you'll make the best speech you'll ever regret. ~ Dr. Laurence J. Peter
At the hallway, underlings call out to Ren and asks about the Queen’s condition. Ren says that there’s no problem and he’ll guard her tonight. One of the underlings asks why he won’t immediately kill her. “Could it be that towards the Queen, you..” Ren sternly looks at him and says that he will be the one who’ll decide when to kill her. Then, Ren starts practicing at the firing range and he hits the bulleye many times. He thinks that for things to reach up to today, what is he hesitating for? Later on, Ren is sleeping while guarding Mitsuki. Mitsuki couldn’t sleep because she is quite thirsty. “Water..? No.. it’s that kind of thirst.. just like before *closes eyes* Don’t! Don’t come out..!” Then, she is surprised to hear Ren moaning. She wonders if Ren is having a nightmare. Ren is perspiring as he dreams of his parents. Then, he wakes up when someone calls out his name. He is surprised to see that Mitsuki is sitting in front of him. She is asking if he is okay. Ren looks flustered and he quickly pushes her away. He points his gun to her and says that she’s not allowed to get close to him. Mitsuki looks at him and asks if he dreamt of his parents for she heard him calling out to them and he looked in pain. Ren lowers his gun and says that his parents were killed by a vampire. There is a scene of the police investigating the room and stunned young Ren is sitting on the sofa. He tells her that at that time, he was the only one alive and from that time, he promised himself that he will definitely avenge his parents using his own hands. “Annihilating all vampires is the meaning of my life!” There is a scene of Ren with a gun and dead vampires on the floor.
Mitsuki thinks, “Ah, so Ren.. wanted to kill me.. *cries* because I’m a vampire.. if that is how it is..” Mitsuki stands up and holds up Ren’s gun towards her. This surprises Ren. Mitsuki says, “Ren.. kill me... Kill me.. and you’ll feel better, right? *Ren is surprised and she puts her fingers around the trigger* I’m sorry.. I.. *trembling* From before until now.. I always like you, Ren.. *crying and smiles* I really celebrate this life for I was able to meet you, love you.. if there is a next life.. I hope.. that I can still be with you.. *pulls trigger* (Farewell)..” Bang! Lying on the floor, Mitsuki is surprised that Ren had stopped her by throwing away the gun and he is on top of her. Mitsuki asks him why. Ren says, “I also don’t want you, to awaken.. *flashbacks* I also.. ever since from the start! I also always really like you..!” As Ren helps her sit up, Mitsuki thinks no way. She asks if he is deceiving her again. She is surprised when Ren puts the rose pendant necklace back on her neck. He tells her that isn’t this, her most precious thing. Crying Mitsuki thinks that it is the Ren of before. She exclaims, “Idiot!” They look at each other. They hold on to each other and kisses. Narration: “I like you, Ren.. Even if I know.. that this is a forbidden love..” Hehe, so love conquers over revenge or grudge over a race that killed one’s parents. Too similar with Vampire Knight and this is a possible ending if it is a Zero x Yuuki ending. Anyway, I’m curious how this is going to end. Hopefully, it is wrapped up nicely. Scans by defer for jmydm.
Anna mutters that is right. She thinkss the way Ayane said things is a bit mean but then, Nanoka said those kind of mean things, too. She remembers Nanoka shouting at Sou that he’s an idiot and Poophead Nagase shouldn’t come close to her Aya-chan. Anna wonders if this is a problem wherein she can’t be of help, no matter what she does. After they got out of the train, Anna tells Hinata that there is a photography club meeting tomorrow after school, so it is also okay if Hinata goes home first. Hinata says okay. Then, he asks if Suzui and the others are also in the photography club. Anna says that she doesn’t know when, but Hime and Rui had quit the club. Hinata laughs over this. Anna smiles and thinks that pain that has coiled around her heart is gone. “It’s really great that I’ve talked [about this] with Hinata.” The next day, while Hinata writes on the blackboard, Anna says that their class will do a stage performance on the cultural festival day. “Does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of play[/show] we will do?” Someone raises his hand and says, “Yes.” Sparkling Sou says, “Action play. Let us perform a ‘13 Assassins*’ type of play. With blood coming out from the floor!!!” [*That is a samurai epic movie. Check out wiki if you want to know the story.] Anna says okay, then she’ll put it as a period play but the blood thing is impossible. The girls imagine Sou as a samurai and they really like the idea because Sou would look handsome in a kimono. To Sou’s surprise, Tokiwa says, “I suggest that we make Sou-kun act as a prince in a Snow White play-” Sou angrily shouts at Tokiwa for being a scoundrel-idiot for who would act as some kind of prince. The girls are excited over this because Princess Snow White will get a kiss from the prince and who would be Snow White. Then, someone says that if they think about it carefully, it will just be a fake kiss. Another girl says who cares, she still wants a fake kiss. Nanoka looks totally aghast over the reaction of the other girls. Hinata thinks that Sou is really popular. Sweatdrop-smiling Anna asks if there are any other proposals. Nanoka raises up her hand and says that their class don’t have any drama club members so she thinks that even if they seriously act, it won’t turn out well. Anna and the others are speechlessly over that. Hinata tells Nanoka to be a bit mindful of the situation [/read the mood] for it has already been decided that they are going to do a play. Nanoka continues to say, “Please don’t misunderstand! Nanoka really approves of acting out Snow White and having Nagase-kun who is popular among the girls to become the lead in the play!” Somewhat scowling Sou doesn’t look pleased over that. Tokiwa thinks Nanoka is interesting. Looking a bit dark, Nanoka smiles and says, “But! I think we should put in some comedy.”
At the photography club, Chiaki exclaims, “A reversed gender play?” While Anna looks at her, Nanoka happily says that the girls will dress up as guys and perform the male roles while boys will dress up as girls and perform the female roles♪ Chiaki says that is quite interesting. With a dark look, Nanoka says, “Princess Snow White will definitely be Nagase-kun. Dressed up in a disgusting female outfit, appearing in front of the whole school, it would be good if he is made into a laughingstock. Fufufufu..” Anna says no, the roles has not yet been decided. “Speaking of that- it is because you are quite hostile with Sou [/treating him like an enemy] that is why Ayane-chan..” Nanoka looks at her and asks what about Ayane-chan. Anna freaks out over her slip of the tongue. Grabbing Anna’s arms, Nanoka exclaims why she would mention Aya’s name along with Nagase’s. “Could it be that those two are indeed going steady!? Anna, did you hear that from Aya-chan!?” Looking away, Anna denies it and says that she didn’t hear it from her. Nanoka lets Anna go and says, is that so. Anna looks really uneasy and wonders if she shouldn’t have lied. Interested Chiaki asks what it is, does Aso-chan has a boyfriend. Nanoka says that it is basically just her guessing if Aya has a boyfriend or not, and she hasn’t heard of it from Aya. Chiaki asks why she doesn’t ask Aya herself. Nanoka says that she won’t go and ask for it has no meaning if she just forces Aya to say it. Chikai comments that Nanoka is really sensible[/thoughtful]. Anna looks really tense. Nanoka angrily says that even if there are times when she can’t read the mood but that doesn’t mean that she doesn’t know how to read the mood. “Even if Nanoka really likes Aya-chan, Nanoka also knows that Aya-chan doesn’t plan on letting Nanoka pry in too deeply in her business[/domain]. If [I] force her to say it, there is a possibility that she’ll sever ties with Nanoka. ..that way, I’ll be more hated. *Anna looks surprised by that* Speaking of that, Aya-chan is so slow. Even if she said that she is in cleaning duty..” Then, Aya arrives and apologizes for being late because cleaning up took quite some time. Nanoka happily calls out her name.
Chiaki says that everyone is present so they are now going to start the meeting regarding the cultural festival. Nanoka asks if the photography club is also going to do something. Aya asks if she didn’t know, but she [Aya] has a proposal. Chiaki says that is very good, so what is it. Aya says that it is a purikura [/photo sticker booth] wherein they’ll take pictures of the visitors then print them into stickers. Chiaki and Nanoka are delighted over this proposal and say that she’s really amazing. Aya says that it is fun to have a purikura in school. Nanoka tells her that they take a picture together. Anna just looks at the two and thinks that no wonder it’s Nanoka, it is pretty like what she thinks of Ayane-chan. “She also understands Ayane-chan very, very much. But of course, because ever since they were young, they’ve always been together..” Later on, after the club meeting, Nanoka laments over not being able to go home together with Aya. Aya says that it is because she is a committee member so she has to go back to class to work especially since the display[/activity] will be in their classroom. Nanoka whines that she still doesn’t have any work to do. Anna sheepishly smiles and says that it is because she forgot to hand over the topic. So, Nanoka waves goodbye and says that she’ll see them tomorrow. While walking together with Anna, Aya laughs and says that Nanoka really hasn’t change a bit since from the start and perhaps she’ll change if she has a boyfriend. Looking serious-sad, Anna stops walking and calls out to her. “About that thing with Sou.. why don’t you talk about it with Nanoka? Although you’ve said that ‘even if I tell Nanoka, she will still not understand’, of course I also know the meaning of what you’ve said. *holds head* But, I think that if you can properly talk about it with Nanoka, she’ll definitely understand you. How could you say something like giving up when you guys are childhood friends and you were always together, right? *Aya has a blank expression* It will be such a waste if you don’t properly treasure it..”
Aya breaks into a smile and says, “..Haha You’re really troublesome, Anna-chan. Just because I didn’t tell her the secret, it doesn’t mean that I don’t care about Nanoka, okay? It’s only just a little bit of maintaining distance from Nanoka so that we can smoothly have a relationship[/friendship]. Even if we started to be together ever since we were young, we would still meet a lot of new people while we are growing up. Establishing relationships and there are so many things that will bring about change. In return, there will be a distance between childhood friends which I think is a very natural thing. Being bonded[/restricted] by it can actually be quite painful. Sou definitely also think that way.” Anna looks at her in surprise and asks, huh, Sou? Aya says, “..don’t you know?” Aya starts saying something which surprises Anna. Sitting on the floor by the shoe lockers, Hinata calls out to Anna and greets her ‘good job’. “I thought that you’ll be a bit late but you were unexpectedly early.” Surprised Anna exclaims, “Hinata!? Ah, could it be that you were waiting for me!?” Hinata says, “To be told, ‘you go home first’, a man’s heart would want to continue on waiting.. Then, the next question is, *sparkles* if I’m told, ‘wait for me’, what do you think I’ll do?” This made Anna tense and says that it such a sudden question. “Ah— That.. ‘I’m going home first’?” Hinata says, “Wrong-- No matter what you’ll say, I’ll wait for you *v-sign*” Anna is speechless then she says, “Thank you.” As Hinata stands up, Anna says, “Geez- what’s up with that question?” Hinata tells her, “It’s because I’m very worried. *looks at her* I’m worried of whether or not that person would tell something to you again--” Hinata looks surprised when Anna says, “...it appeared again. *covers eyes* Hinata’s super power. How come you knew?” Flashback: Aya told Anna, “..Don’t you know? If you normally think about it about you and Hinata.. If the person one previously likes is going steady with one’s intimate friend, it is impossible for that person to feel happy with them, right? But, to be bonded by this frame of ‘childhood friends’ that he has to be together [with you guys], Sou ought to be quite pitiful, right?” Comforting her, Hinata hugs Anna and says, “..How come [I know]? It’s pretty much because I like you, right?” Hinata holds her face and kisses her. Looking at him, Anna somewhat smiles and says, “Thank you.”
Sigh.. Sou’s samurai fighting play got replaced to a typical fairy tale play. It is quite odd though that Tokiwa would suggest it. Is he teasing Sou? Oh well..I guess it is because Snow White can progress the plot further rather than a samurai play but it would be fun though. Maybe there will be some sort of swordfight to make Sou happy. For amusement, I’m hoping for Hinata and Nanoka to be the lead characters of the play. For irony, I’m hoping for Sou and Nanoka for leads. =P I’m not quite sure if Anna and Hinata will be in it because they would be like the ‘directors’. Hehe, but then, they are already getting lovey-dovey action ‘behind the scenes’. ^^ I’m really amazed at how the author somewhat makes me feel like what Anna is feeling. Before, it is apprehension though it is more on the possibility of her being fickle rather than being bothered by what Aya said. Now, it is at ease because Hinata pretty much showed his stuff here and it reminded me why I liked him for Anna before. I do wonder though if Hinata just knows what Aya is capable of and she would most likely say things to Anna or, he knows that Anna would try to help with the things between Aya and Nanoka hence, Aya would most likely give her a tongue-lashing. I somewhat think that it is the latter one because the emphasis is Hinata knows Anna really well that even if he suggested that she doesn’t interfere with those two’s problem, Anna would still want to help. I guess it is somewhat her nature to do that because from the start, she puts a very high priority with friends over love. Of course, it is different with Aya who can sever friendships if the person is presumed to be hindering with one’s love life. Aya really knows how to use her opportunities to her advantage and she can be a bit subtle about it. What Anna is telling her is obviously not that related to Sou but Aya managed to make Anna go on some sort of guilt trip in a subtle way of making her and Hinata back off from Sou. Aya does has a point though I’m thinking that she is saying those things not really because she feels sorry for Sou but rather, because she wants the two to break off their ‘childhood friend bonds’ with Sou. Regarding Anna’s reaction, I guess she is really sad about being told that wanting to be ‘friends forever’ with Sou, is hurting poor Sou..and that is probably the last thing she wants to happen. Even if it does seem to be already resolved, I wonder though if Sou is indeed feeling what Aya presumed that he is feeling when he’s with the other two. If it is, Sou is pretty good at hiding it because I got the impression things are already okay with the three of them. What Aya said can also be a bit risky because if Hinata and Anna talked about this with Sou..won’t it be game over for Aya? Well, that probably depends on Sou’s reaction. Anyway, after this, I’m curious over how Anna would react with them later on. She doesn’t seem to be good in hiding things and if Nanoka is only really observant, she would have easily known that Anna is hiding something. Well, even if she knew, it seems that Nanoka still wants to know about it from Aya’s own mouth. After that encounter, would Anna let those two be or will she continue to intervene even if she’ll end up hurt again? Lastly, I wonder if Hinata can still join the photography club or the application is over, and he is a new transfer student. It does seem a bit odd that Chiaki didn’t immediately get him to their club especially since he is part of the group that won second prize in the Photo Koshien. Scans by all★wink汉化组.
Quote of the day:
We are not put on earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are there always for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you. ~ Jeff Warner
Then, Mei seems to have resolved on something. She says, “..but, I think that it is impossible. I think you have no way of winning against Shibata and Rihito-san.” Xiang says that they are already dead. Mei exclaims that they are still alive and right now, they probably got information about the unknown whereabouts of that plane. “With that, this island will soon be discovered and then, they will immediately come and rescue me. You can’t win if you are all alone by yourself.” Xiang says that if one doesn’t try, one won’t know the outcome. He notices that Mei is looking at him. With a serious look, Mei says, “If it is me, we can win against them. *Xiang sweatdrops and mutters, what?* Always thought..ya..I always thought that this will do. *clenches fist* Can win! I can definitely win against Rihito-san and the others! First of all, let us go first to..*whispers to Xiang*” Xiang exclaims but that place is.. Mei says that if it is that place, even if it is Rihito, he also won’t be able to think of it. Xiang admits that it is possible. All fired up, Mei exclaims, “Okay! Then, according to plan, we’ll run away for 5 days!” Looking at Mei, Xiang asks her what she is thinking. Mei says that she will assist him, so he mustn’t easily say words like die or kill, and it is also forbidden to force someone to die. After a pause, Mei says okay, they have to quickly depart and they mustn’t let Rihito and the others notice them. Xiang says okay. While the chopper flies off, Mei asks if the fuel is enough. Xiang says that it is barely enough. Mei tells him that she is going to sleep for a moment so she’ll leave the rest to him. Xiang sweatdrops and says okay. Somewhat sleepy Mei thinks that things are becoming more and more strange..but this is the only way to stop Xiang from losing control. “I think ‘Rishu’.. no matter how I think of it, she must be the one whom Xiang likes.. It’s good if they can see each other.. *remembers Shibata brothers* if can see..” Then, Mei has fallen asleep. Meanwhile, Rihito and others had ridden a fishing boat to the island. Kento says that according to the news from Nezu’s friend’s girlfriend P, there is a lost communication with a couple of reporters who went there on a chopper.
Kento comments that it turns out that there is an islet there. Rihito clarifies that it is a sea fortress, a man-made island made during the Meiji era. Rihito calls Kento useless for not even knowing about that. Kento is irritated over how Rihito is flaunting himself. Fujiko says that about this, didn’t the Hongo family suppress the news from leaking outside so could it be their work that chopper had disappeared. Kanzaki says that it is possible but then, it might not be since he can only think of.. He looks at Fei. Tami exclaims that it is to forcefully take back this guy. Fujiko asks if it is Xiang. Nezu says that the possibility is quite high. Fei mutters Xiang’s name and Kento exclaims that surely Mei is alright. At the islet, the reporter says that they were suddenly being attacked by someone but they weren’t able to see the face, so who are they. The younger reporter tells him that is why he told him that they should have stopped investigating. Someone tells the reporters that for their safety, it would be better if they forget about seeing them. Looking at the burned out bonfire, Tami says that this is something that s/he and Mei had learned from Kanzaki. Then, Fujiko asks Kanzaki and Rihito who were approaching if they found Mei. Kanzaki says no for the plane and Mei are no longer here. Kento happily says that since it is ‘no longer’, then that means Mei was there. Kanzaki says yes, and they don’t know the whereabouts but what is left here is..Mei’s uniform. Kento becomes tense and asks if that guy had.. Rihito tells Kento that the thing between them is postpone for now.. Kento continues it by saying that they must get rid of that guy. Side story: Rihito has prepared some breakfast for Mei but she is sick. After diagnosing it as a cold, he tells her to rest and he’ll always be with her. Mei tells him that he cannot for she’ll infect her. Rihito assures her that butlers don’t get sick because of their training. So, Mei sleeps while holding Rihito’s hand. That night, Mei is drenched in sweat so Rihito wants to change her clothes. In her sleep, Mei calls for him to come. Rihito says okay. After a while, he comes out and sighs that Mei is still developing. Somewhere else, Izumi got sick but no worries, Kiba has a special medicine that made her become better quickly. But for some unknown reason she had a stomachache afterwards so she still has to get well for a week. Kiba looks at a scroll and wonders what he did wrong. Elsewhere, Aoyama thinks that he is a failure since Rika got sick. Rika asks for some hot milk but he made ginger tea instead, since it is better than milk when one has a cold. He comments that it is always given by his grandma when he was sick. Rika says that it is rare for him to talk about his past. He apologizes. Rika blushes and says that in exchange for the hot milk, she wants to hear about his childhood.
Somewhere, Daimon comments that in this era of many advances in medicine, the cure for cold is still not discovered. Then, he scolds Miruku to stop playing games. Miruku says that in exchange for that, Daimon has to perform by singing to her. Daimon obliges and sings for her to sleep. He wonders if it is because the cure for cold can’t be made or is it because it isn’t necessary. In another place, Nezu reprimands Fujiko for wearing thin clothes when it is currently winter. He tells her that she isn’t young anymore. Fujiko is already 22 years old. Wearing thick clothes, Fujiko laments that he is mean when she is doing her best everyday so that he’ll tell her that she’s cute. Giving her hot lemon juice, Nezu says that a furry Fujiko is also so moe[/fascinating]. Then, Fujiko starts to shout about her love for him. At some other place, Leon says that it is rare that Claris gets a cold. Claris says that Kraus will always get a cold and if she knew earlier, she would have treated him nicely but now, it is too late. Then, she asks why Leon is smiling. Leon says that it is nothing but weak Claris is quite cute, but then, not weak Claris is also cute. Claris tensely tells him not to casually say cute. As for Tami, s/he doesn’t catch colds and even wear short sleeves in winter. Unexpectedly, Sister Rose is also sick so Sakuraba won’t give her any wine even if she wants it. Later on, Kento asks Mei what happened while he was gone. Kento went to Hongo residence for an errand. Mei says that it is very serious, the whole class has been sealed off. Mei also says that it is a good thing that butlers don’t get sick. To their surprise, Rihito suddenly faints. Wearing a nurse uniform, Mei tells Kento that she’ll take care of Rihito because Kento’s body is weak. Kento is jealous over what kind of treatment Mei is giving Rihito. The nurse uniform is borrowed from Fujiko. She checks Rihito’s forehead for fever. This wakes Rihito up and tells her not to mind him. Mei asks what he is saying when she had infected him. She says that occasionally, she also wants to do this for him. Rihito looks at her and says that she looks so moe and he’ll die [from this]. Mei says that he is sweating and that means, he is getting better. She tries to change his clothes but he protests. Since she is moping, Rihito finally to let her. Soon, Mei is having a hard time unbuttoning his pajamas. Just when Mei finally manages to do it, Rihito can’t take it anymore and faints down on her. She tries to tell him to stop or else, his cold will get worse. He has already fallen asleep. Mei decides to let him be and use her own body to warm him. While she hugs him, Kento goes in with a medicine from Kiba. He is shock to see the uncompromising position of the two that he angrily shouts Rihito’s name and tells him to quit pretending to be sick. Mei scolds him that Rihito is sick. Kento reprimands her for wearing that kind of uniform. Then, they will give Kiba’s medicine to him which is said to be very effective. End Side Story
What Xiang is doing is one of the oldest trick in the book to force someone who commit. Honestly, one would want to have someone’s blood on one’s hands but then, would one sacrifice one’s happiness? It is a difficult question, life or happiness? For now, it seems that Mei is going to go Xiang’s way and probably make him change his mind or something. And as usual, the unexpected happens since Mei is going to help him run away from the brothers. If ever Mei does get married to Xiang, it will be one of the most unexpected ending in a shoujo manga = for the lead girl to end up with the someone else from the love triangle. The side story is amusing and it is pretty much for everyone’s antics on what if they have a cold. It seems that the scenario between Mei and the brothers will always be the same like that. ^^; Hm..until the end? Scans by 17kkmh.com
Quote of the day:
A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ. ~ John Steinbeck
The next day, Glenn went to see the photo shoot upon learning that Anji has agreed to collaborate. While the two models were posing, Lele didn’t know if Glenn is satisfied by her because he didn’t say anything and he has a smug expression. Later on, Diego shows the pictures to Glenn and says that he’ll be finished with one more working day. Lele winces in pain over the blisters on her shoulder. She plans to bear with it for one more day and hopes that Glenn won’t notice that she is injured. She is thankful that the clothes lately weren’t the ones that will expose her shoulder. While changing, Anji asks if her injury is hurting but Lele denies it. Lele thinks that her and Anji understanding of each other turns out to be quite good. She also finds him interesting and cute. Anji calls out to Lele and tells her that he has something good to show her. Anji takes off his skirt and shows his bottom front. Lele looks at it and is amazed at how flat it is and wonders if it hurts. He tells her that it is a special underwear to make his thing become relaxed. Lele exclaims if it is unhealthy and he better be careful or else, he can’t have kids later on. Anji says that it can’t be helped because it’s for work. He boasts that this year, he lived 70% of his life as a woman but it is no big deal for him. Then, Lele touches his legs and comments over how smooth it is. Anji touches her chest and says that the size is quite right and felt nice, too. This made Lele a bit uneasy as she wonders what kind of conversation is this and what is this guy’s hand doing. She knows that he is a guy but it felt like that they are sisters and she isn’t quite defensive. She thinks that this felt like how it is with Leo. She holds Anji’s hand and tells her that next time, she is going to introduce him to someone she knows and they’ll definitely get along.
At his office, Glenn looks at Lele’s data which includes the time when she is going for an androgynous look. On the last day of the photo shoot, Anji notices that Lele’s face looks reddish. He asks if she has a fever. Lele assures him that she is fine for this will soon finish. Lele is looking unwell. Soon, with a pose of Lele slightly leaning down and Anji holding her, Diego shouts that it is a wrap. Anji is surprised when Lele suddenly grabs on to him tightly. She tells him to help her. As she hugs Anji, Lele tells him to help her hide from Glenn that she is disappointing and not dedicated to her work because she is injured. This is her come back so she must pass the test. While holding on to Anji, Lele greets Glenn and says that she was successful. She asks if the pictures are okay. Glenn compliments her for being able to work with Anji for such a short period of time. Holding Lele’s previous androgynous look in a magazine, Glenn says that but, he isn’t fully satisfied and he wants her to go back to that kind of look and work with Anji again. He would prefer if she would have more masculine image than this one. He wants her and Anji to be on stage together and if she can deceive the audience there, then, he would really admit that she has truly passed the test. The models are shock and Lele is furious that Glenn isn’t keeping his word. In the car, Lele is whining to Anji over Glenn when they already had a deal. She is also furious over having to go back to the boyish look when it wasn’t easy for her to become a charming girl-type. Anji somewhat sympathizes with Lele then he lets out a laugh for he didn’t expect that she used to be androgynous, too. Lele tries to boast that she is a ‘transvestite’ when he is still drinking milk. Then, she feels dizzy that Anji says that she is quite feverish when he touched her. Lele leans on Anji’s shoulder to rest and tells him that she will be fine after going to the doctor and get some medicine.
Anji thinks that Lele is really thinking of him as some female companion. Then, Lele’s cellphone rings. She answers it and Eros scolds her for being stupid since she is unaccounted for this past two days. Lele is happy to hear Eros’s voice that she says that she’s very busy. Eros shouts that even if she is busy, she should send a message. “Do you want me to worry, okay?” Missing him, Lele apologizes to him. “I..” Then Eros is puzzled when Lele didn’t say anything more. He starts shouting hello, what happened, are you still there. Lele has already fainted in Anji’s arms. Anji takes the cellphone and apologizes to Eros. He tells her that Lele has fainted and he is going to bring her to hospital. Eros is shock that Lele fainted. Soon, Lele is resting at the hospital. The doctor tells Anji why they’ve delayed it this long in treating the injury so now, it is infected that is why Lele has developed a fever. She will be confined for 2-3 days. Looking over Lele, Anji apologizes to Lele for it is his fault that she got injured. He remembers Lele hugging him a while ago during the photo shoot. He holds Lele’s hand and thinks, “Do you know? At that moment when you hugged me, it is the first time in my whole life when I have a desire to go and protect a girl!” The next day, Lele wakes up and wonders where she is. Someone says that she is finally awake. Lele is surprised that Anji is lying beside her on the bed. Anji tells her that they are in the hospital and she slept for 24 hours. Anji yawns and says that she really slept well and he’s tired. She has been talking in her sleep and even grabbed him tightly. Since she won’t let go, he accompanied her to sleep. Surprised Lele quickly let go of his arm. Anji laments over having eyebags. With sparkles, Lele says that Anji is like an angel. “Thank you for protecting me the whole night~” Someone says that God really treats her well. Lele happily says yes. Then, she recognizes the voice and looks surprised. Eros says that anywhere she goes, there is always a helping guardian angel arranged for her. “It seems that from your side, you’re not a bit lonely~” A note writes, Silver-eyed angel. Lele freaks out to see Eros. Next chapter will be out on June 5th in Taiwan. Blurb for the next/upcoming chapter: “Because of what Anji told Eros, he immediately fly to Paris to visit sick Lele. Eros always felt[/intuition] that there is some indescribable hostility from Anji towards him! And, since Lele is concentrating on work, she deliberately treats Eros coldly. Their relationship has become strained..”
So it seems that the author is indeed going for a love triangle with these three. I actually thought that it would be interesting if it is Eros who’ll direct the show with these two. There might be some amusing scenes there. Maybe later on because from that blurb, it seems that they are going to play some sort of love game. Maybe make Eros jealous and realize what he made Lele gone through? Maybe to make him cherish her more since he has a rival now? Since Eros isn’t stupid, I think he’ll soon figure out Anji’s feelings for Lele though I doubt Lele would realize it. =P Usually in this kind of scenarios, it works if someone is clueless. Eros can’t exactly be mean to her anymore because Anji is there to take the opportunity. =P The coming chapters will be interesting. Also, it seems that Lele is going back to her androgynous look before. Would that be her image? It does make me wonder if that image was okay before, why fix/change it? Maybe because of Anji, being androgynous is an ‘in’ thing. Scans by Icy_Chrisy for baidu.
Word of the day:
Bestowed with benefits daily, sent from the Father above; Mercies and blessings abounding, Gifts of His marvelous love. ~ Anon. from Our Daily Bread
Ojousama wa Oyomesama [Chapter 95-97]
Friday, May 4, 2012
Soon, the couple had finished working at the restaurant and greets the others ‘good work’. Yuuga comments on how fast Towako was able to know everyone. Himeno arrives and greets them. He asks if the Gokurakuin is okay and they can live at his house. Towako asks how he knew. Himeno says that Yuuga told him. It seems that Yuuga is still keeping in touch with Himeno because he is concerned over what’s going on his side. Towako is a bit puzzled but Himeno tells her not to worry and it is already okay. “Right, Rina!” Himeno pulls out blushing Rina. The couple is surprised to see her. Rina becomes embarrassed and exclaims that she is going home but Himeno stops her that she can’t since she has something to tell them. This immediately put Towako on the defensive that she angrily shouts what else does Rina has to say after all the things that had happened, and that thing with Yuuga is already over. Himeno tells Towako to listen and it is true that Rina did such really cruel things but that is because she has been coerced by that glasses guy to cooperate or else, he’ll tell Rina’s friends about her original looks. Towako realizes that they are talking about Kyousuke. Yuuga is angry about this. Rina exclaims no, it is true that she has been threatened but she also have thoughts of wanting to extract revenge on Yuuga so.. Yuuga tells her that there’s no need to apologize for didn’t he tell her before, he had also done a really cruel thing so, it is alright. Towako sweatdrops for Yuuga is saying really nice things when Rina really did such cruel things. She is surprised when Rina thanks Yuuga and Yuuga just smiles. She remembers the sad expressions of Yuuga before. Later on, Himeno asks Towako if she is still angry. Towako says no, for those two were always in pain, and like this, Yuuga won’t have that kind of pained expression again, as well as Himeno. This made Himeno smile. He tells her that he still cannot forgive that glasses guy. Yuuga asks Rina if this is okay for her former self to be exposed. Rina says yes. She smiles and says that it is no longer important because Yuuga and Himeno approve of her former self. This made the three smile. Himeno sparklingly tells her to leave things to him and he’ll protect her. This made Rina blush. Rina exclaims how he could just say those things out loud and that will make it unbelievable. Himeno exclaims why, when she said that she believes in him. Blushing Rina says that they shouldn’t talk first about her, because the important thing is Yuuga and others. “Be careful of that guy called Kyousuke. That guy really.. wants to tear you guys apart! *Yuuga and Towako look surprised* Using whatever kind of method..!”
At Katagiri General Hospital, the nurses sees Kyousuke and says that it is the director’s son. [Reminder: Kyousuke’s surname is Katagiri.] Holding a cup of drink, Kyousuke is walking at the hallway. The nurses gossip that they’ve heard he is studying medicine in Teito University, and no wonder he is an elite. Kyousuke passes by a nurse then he quickly spills his drink which catches the nurse by surprise. The nurse immediately apologizes to him. Holding a flash drive, Kyousuke says that it is now all wet. He asks her what will happen to her now, since it was given to him by the director. It contains the data for the director’s speech[/lecture] and there’s no back up. “Ha! Miss Takatou.” The nurse looks tense and her name tag reads, ‘Takatou Miyuki’. [Note: The ‘mi’ of Miyuki is the same kanji as the ‘mi’ of Miju, and the ‘yu’ of Miyuki is the same kanji as ‘yuu’ of Yuuga’. ^^]. Meanwhile, the couple is walking home. They talk about the wind becoming cooler and it is already November. Yuuga asks if she is cold. Towako says that she isn’t and she doesn’t know why but today, her chest feels quite warm. This surprises Yuuga especially since her chest is moving. It turns out that Sawatari the Monkey is hiding inside. Towako tells it that it has been a long time and did it come to see them. Sawatari asks if they forgot about him. Yuuga shouts that they don’t have extra money to feed a monkey. While Sawatari kisses Towako’s cheek, Yuuga laments over not being able to do lewd stuff [with it around]. Towako asks Yuuga why he looks a bit depressed. Yuuga says that it is nothing. Then, they were surprised when a couple of girls exclaims in disbelief about the news regarding Miju, that is shown at a store’s television. In the show, it mentions about exposing 16 year old Miju’s love life. A couple of tv hosts are saying that it is quite shocking for that genius shoujo [young female] model to be with this kind of ‘uncle’ though he is quite manly. They wonder out loud if it is a crime. Towako exclaims that it is Miju and her uncle Sadao. The picture shown is just the two walking with Miju looking at Sadao. The host says that whether it is true or not, it would definitely ruin Miju’s image, and currently, all of her activities had already been limited. Towako is surprised when Yuuga starts running off. Towako shouts for him to wait because she’s coming, too. She wonders how come Miju and her uncle are [alone] together by chance.
Upon arriving at his house, Yuuga is shock to see a lot of reporters outside the door of his apartment. Towako tensely asks if Miju is a superstar. Yuuga asks how can that be, for she is only a model and the other party is only a photographer. If she used to be always on the television, that is because of a television drama but it had already ended. The couple goes to the door. Yuuga tries to tell them to leave but they started asking him if he is related to Miju. This irritates Yuuga that he uses his Super Shiny Eye and tells them to leave. Everyone immediately left. =P Yuuga grabs hold of Towako who is also charmed, and tells her not to go. Yuuga is surprised when Miju calls out to him. She happily asks if he was worried about her so he came, well, please come in. Yuuga says that of course, he is. He asks her if she really is with that uncle. Miju says that is impossible for during that time, she is with her manager. Yuuga asks her, then, what is this all about. Miju says that she also doesn’t know and she can’t imagine that everyone would pay a lot of attention to her. “Let’s not talk about me first, brother, you..” Then, someone exclaims in surprise and says, “Yuuga! Welcome home--” Yuuga exclaims, “Mother!” Charmed Towako processes this thought – ‘mother’ -> ‘mama’ -> ‘Yuuga’s mama’ -> It’s ‘mother-in-law’-sama! Just when Yuuga tries to tell Towako to go inside first, he is surprised to see Towako looking very shock. Trembling really badly, Towako greets her, “Moth—mother—in—in—la—law—sa—sama! I..I..I..am..Gogogokurakukuin Towakokokoko Pleeeasse to mmmeet..” Holding her steady, Yuuga exclaims that she is shaking badly. Then, he realizes that it is the first time Towako has met his mother. Miju happily assures Towako that her mother isn’t scary. Yuuga’s mother looks dark and scarily tells Towako, “Are you that unfaithful kitten?” This totally freaks out Towako. Then, Yuuga’s mother breaks into a smile and tells her that she is just kidding and Towako is so cute. The siblings sweatdrop and thinks that their mother is a super S[adist], and what’s with that unfaithful kitten stuff. Yuuga’s mother introduces herself as Miyuki and greets her yoroshiku [/nice to meet you]. Towako sighs in relief that Yuuga’s mother is quite nice though she isn’t like how she imagined her to be and she doesn’t look quite like Yuuga.
While Miyuki invites Towako in, Miju calls Yuuga and pulls him aside. In Miju’s room, she tells him that their mother has been fired from her job. Yuuga asks why. Miju says that their mother didn’t tell her the specifics of the situation and their mother even told her not to tell him. “Actually, I felt that it is quite strange! It is very sudden, and did something happen.. she would only say, don’t worry.” Yuuga says is that so. He thanks Miju for informing him and he’ll ask their mother again later on but then, since their mother said not to worry, things ought to be alright. Worried Miju says okay. Yuuga asks if she will be okay. Miju says yes, and even if she is currently frozen, but at least, it’s not totally without any leeway. She tells him that it isn’t only modeling which she can go to and speaking of that, very soon, she will have a reader[/s?] who will come looking for her. Giving him a shiny eye, she assures him that it is alright. Yuuga gloomily thinks that he felt like a fool for worrying about her and she’s really optimistic. Miju says that compared to her, Sadao would be more troubled by this. She smiles and assures her brother again that it’s not big deal. Yuuga smiles over this. Then, his cellphone rings. He looks at it and it is from an unknown number. Yuuga answers it. He is surprised when Kyousuke says that it has been a long time since Yuuga returned home so how does it feels, and the media can really flock up to there. Yuuga tensely exclaims if it is all his doing. Miju looks puzzled at her brother’s outburst. Kyousuke laughs and says that he thinks that Yuuga is also aware of it. “If you don’t want this kind of scenario to happen again, break up with Gokurakuin Towako! *Yuuga asks why, when they already..* This has nothing to do with the Gokurakuin family. This is for Ritsuki!” Miju worried calls out to her brother as he slowly holds down his cellphone. Later on, Towako happily thanks Miyuki and Miju and bids them goodbye. Yuuga just stands quietly by her side. He looks a bit flustered as he looks at his smiling family. While walking in the streets, Towako happily says that is fun and she even met her mother-in-law. She also says that it is great that Miju is quite cheerful. Towako starts to become puzzled since Yuuga isn’t reacting. She wonders if he is angry or depressed so maybe he had a shock over what happened to Miju. Yuuga remembers what Kyousuke told him. Kyousuke had threaten him that if he doesn’t break up with Towako right now, he will continue to pressure down the people around him. “Next will be the Gokurakuin family, and afterwards, I will destroy the Kanmitsuki family.”
He snaps out of it when Towako happily calls out to him and tells him to come to her. She tells him that it is red autumn leaves and it is like the place is burning. Looking at the trees, Yuuga smiles and says that it is beautiful, that he never noticed it. Towako exclaims that it is great that he smiled and is it because of that thing with Miju that he is feeling listless. Yuuga denies it. Towako tells him that it is okay for when Setsuna had a miai [marriage proposal date], her feelings were also quite complicated. Yuuga exclaims that he’s saying that isn’t it. Towako smiles and says, “But, it is alright! I will be with you forever!” Yuuga looks surprised then becomes flustered. To Towako’s surprise, Yuuga suddenly hugs her tightly. Towako is puzzled especially since Yuuga isn’t reacting when she called his name. Then, something moved between them. Sawatari jumps up from Towako’s chest and tail-whips Yuuga’s face. While furious Yuuga holds his face, Towako apologizes to Sawatari for choking it. When Towako tries to pacify Sawatari, Yuuga asks her if she wants to go out with him on Saturday. Towako happily asks if they are going out on a date. Yuuga says that it can be considered as that. Towako twirls around in delight and happily exclaims it is okay so where are they going. Yuuga somewhat smiles and says that they’ll go to whatever place Towako wants to go. Towako says okay, she’ll think about it. Yuuga picks up their bags and says okay. Towako watches Yuuga and wonders why he has that kind of expression. Back in the Takatou’s apartment, Miju watches a television show while the reporters are still standing outside the door asking for her comment on the issue. Miju closes the television and felt quite bored. She wonders what Setsuna would think about all of this. Sitting up, she sighs and says forget it for he doesn’t watch television and this program is really of poor taste. She is surprised when she hears some ruckus outside and someone shouts not to cut the line, what is he doing. Miju opens the door and is surprised to see Setsuna. Setsuna tells the reporters to please immediately get lost and stop disturbing Miju’s life. This made Miju blush and call out to Setsuna. The reporters notice that Miju has came out. They start to ask her comment on the issue. “Also, what’s your relationship with this person?”
Miju tells Setsuna that it would better for him to go or else, they’ll also recklessly write things about him. Setsuna introduces himself as Kanmitsuki Setsuna and tells them to remember the title Kanmitsuki for it is quite influential. He threatens that if they continue to force Miju like this, he won’t be lenient and he can strip them off their position in society. “Because, Takatou Miju’s lover is me.” This made Miju blush and it surprises the reporters. Holding out his hand to Miju, Setsuna says, “Come, Miju.” Miju takes his hand and they run off. The reporters quickly shout for their photographer to take a picture and the current news topic is model and the prestigious young master. Someone asks if it is really true. Somewhere else, Setsuna is catching his breath from running. Miju exclaims what nonsense was he talking about a while ago and he is just randomly saying that. Setsuna says that there is no other way because if she can’t smoothly live her life, he would be perplexed. Miju asks what. Setsuna says that it is because his sister won’t be at ease. Miju looks surprised and asks if he really was only thinking of his sister. Puzzled Setsuna says of course. He is surprised when Miju looks flustered and tells him that he doesn’t even consider her feelings a bit. This made Setsuna tense that he asks what’s up with that expression. “Could it be that you and Sadao are..” Miju angrily shouts how can that be. Setsuna asks if it is really not so. Miju shouts that he’s annoying. Setsuna smiles and says is that so, then that’s good. This made Miju blush really red and she asks him what he meant by that. Puzzled Setsuna wonders why he felt good about that when it has nothing to do with him if she and Sadao are going steady. Miju is speechless when Setsuna wonders what’s going on. Miju angrily says that he really makes her angry. Setsuna exclaims, what, for no matter what is said, he helped her a lot. Miju says ya, ya, thank you. Pulling Setsuna’s sleeve, Miju says that he cannot just go back like this, right? “Because, you are my boyfriend, right?” Setsuna looks at her in surprise. While they walk together, Setsuna asks her what kind of theory is that, but then, forget it. Miju replies that here it is again, that way of talking that angers her. Setsuna tells her that is his normal way of talking. While they talk, Utsugi happily watches the two from the corner of the building.
At Sima Zoo, Towako happily looks at the animals and exclaims that they are all cute. Yuuga is glad to see Towako looking very happy. Then, he is speechless when Towako dressed up in a horse costume. Yuuga immediately stops her from buying it. Towako says that she knows already, she can’t recklessly spend money. Yuuga sweatdrops and says that it isn’t really that. While Towako is still thinking of it, Yuuga quickly tells her that they go to some other attractions. Soon, they buy tickets to feed and pet some animals. Towako is really happy for today is their date at the zoo. While petting some rabbits, Yuuga asks why she chose to go to the zoo. Towako says that it is because she hasn’t come here before, even if there are large animals in her house. Yuuga says is that so. Towako thinks that it is great that they’ve come here because she can see this kind of beautiful scene –> Yuuga carrying a rabbit. Yuuga is puzzled when Towako is happily looking at him. Towako happily takes his picture on her cellphone and this made Yuuga smile. She thinks that Yuuga is also quite happy today. She thinks that Yuuga is so cute when he is admiring the lion. She begins to think that she is just overly sensitive over that gloomy expression on Yuuga before. Then, when they got to the place where there are a lot of monkeys, Towako tells Sawatari to look for he has a lot of friends. Then, Yuuga gets an email. He is surprised to get a message from Kyousuke that Miju and Setsuna is now the current news item. Kyousuke had attached a picture of Miju together with Setsuna. Yuuga becomes tense and worried as he remembers Kyousuke’s threat if he doesn’t break up with Towako. Towako calls out to Yuuga and tells him that Sawatari is being difficult with. Sawatari is hugging tightly on to Towako. Towako says that is right. She apologizes to it for its family isn’t there and it must be very lonely. “But, look, you still have us, so cheer up.. *smiles* Right, Yuuga.” Towako is surprised to see Yuuga’s flustered-sad expression while looking at her. Then, he turns around and says, ya. Towako thinks, “I have an ominous premonition. Yuuga, could it be that he-- I obviously don’t want to think of that.”
And, Kyousuke starts to put Yuuga into the corner to make him give up on Towako. I guess Yuuga must have thought that he could spare Towako from the trouble or something that he didn’t bother telling her about the threat. Could it be that he thinks that Towako can’t do anything about it either? I am extremely curious about Kyousuke and Ritsuki’s relationship and what kind of past had happened between them. Even if Kyousuke does seem cold and unfeeling wherein he claims to be doing all this stuff because he is bored, he did still got out of his way to help Ritsuki get the girl he likes. I think he could have controlled the economy, etc even without Ritsuki so why is there some sort of special consideration for Ritsuki? It turns out that Kyousuke isn’t exactly a poor average guy. He is well-educated and well-off so I’m also curious what made him into what he is now. Genius who is just bored? Is it also because of his family? Well, so far, he is really such an interesting villain since he is really good at it. I wonder if he also has some sort of sob story like Ritsuki. Well, I wonder if Yuuga is now regretting that he and Tsubaki didn’t thoroughly deal with Kyousuke before when they had a chance. Finally, we get to see what Miyuki looks like. I think that her children inherited their looks from the father since she looks quite plain. It makes me think that her love story could be like Yuuga and Rina when Rina hasn’t had the plastic surgery yet. Actually, because of this, I think Yuuga isn’t that peculiar about looks. It has been a long time but I think his parents divorced so I wonder what the reason is. It is really such bad luck that Miyuki turns out to be working at that guy’s hospital and she got ‘framed’. Hm..it seems that she and Yuuga are the same wherein they tend to keep their problems to themselves and tries to resolve it on their own. I do like how she named her children wherein it is a bit part of her name. I wonder if the other parts of the name are from their father. As for Miju, well, she is getting there but it seems that Setsuna is still a bit clueless. At least, she can get him to play as her ‘boyfriend’. =P Lastly, I find Yuuga's Super Shiny Eye amusing as if it is some sort of power. Too bad he can't used it to solve his major problems. Scans by 17kkmh.com
Word of the day:
For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. ~ James 3:16 NIV
Bokutachi wa Shitte Shimatta [Chapter 57]
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Kotori is happily saying that it is quite similar to a love triangle scene in Doki Memo and Yukito really looks like Hikaru. Then, Kotori asks him if she can take another picture with her camera so that she’ll have a high definition photo and this time around, he should remove his coat then unbutton the first three buttons of his shirt. She wants to use it as her computer’s wallpaper. Gloomy Yukito takes her camera and shouts that she isn’t satisfied with small gains [/win an inch, want a foot]. Kotori gloomily mutters that is quite regretfully, when he obviously looked alike..and so handsome..and for it to be so easy for him. Blushing, Yukito turns around and says, okay, he can’t refuse her so for a little while.. Then, Yukito freaks out over seeing Kotori’s cleavage which is peeking a bit. He grabs her arm and says that how she is dressed up is quite dangerous, that chest. This made Kotori blush. She tells him that it is Natsume who lend that maid uniform to her and Natsume told her that when Yukito sees her in it, he will definitely be happy. This surprises Yukito. He thinks that Natsume is really such a good person and she is quite considerate after that thing. She didn’t turn out to be that arrogant girl with nose held up high and who looks at him with disdain. Kotori asks if this is a bit too gutsy and she also thought that dressing up this way doesn’t suit her. Yukito repeatedly tells her no, it doesn’t. Kotori says that it is because his reaction a while a go is a bit strange. Yukito explains that it is because she is so cute that he is troubled for he would feel unhappy if other guys see it. “Any..anyway, it really suits you! This kind of outfit, ..I think..it’s really cute.” This made the two Kaji-s blush. Yukito mutters what he is saying. Kotori smiles and thanks him. She tells him that he’s also quite handsome and the uniform suits him also with all the blood stuff. Blushing Yukito says is that so but then, that match up is very queer. [He meant the fake arrow on her head with the waitress’ headdress] Pointing to her head, Kotori asks if it is strange, shouldn’t it be scary. She tells him that it would be scarier if there’s a lot. Yukito says don’t put too much for it won’t be cute and it would seem like she is particularly seducing people and will make them pay more attention to her chest. Blushing Kotori asks what he meant by seducing. Yukito says no, that isn’t what he meant..
They were interrupted when someone calls out, “Silly lovers~~..” They scream in shock to see blood shot Abe in shorts, sitting underneath a table. Crawling out, Abe says that this is a horror café and yet, their hearts and minds are into flirting. The two Kaji-s deny it. Yukito asks what Abe is doing and is this a cosplay. Abe gloomily says that he is.. Crawing back under the table and sits below it, Abe says, “Ju-on’s Toshio..”. [Ju-on is also known in the name of ‘The Grudge’, a horror movie] The two Kaji-s say ah, is that so. After Abe comes out again, Yukito says that this kind of cosplay really doesn’t cost any money but isn’t he cold. Abe shouts that it is cold and could Yukito at least look a bit frightened. Abe starts to stare at Yukito that Yukito exclaims what’s up, that he would suddenly stare at him, and it is creepy. Abe says that it’s very alike. “This cosplay looks very much like your brother. No wonder you two are brothers-” Yukito looks aghast and gloomily thinks about looking alike with his brother and he also thought that way but then, he wanted to make Kotori happy yet he has mixed feelings about it. Then, someone with vampire fangs says, “‘Similar to Hikaru’ and ‘Similar to [your] brother’ have the same meaning..” Yukito turns to look to see Natsume cosplaying a vampire. Fangirls are saying that Natsume is really amazing, and looks more handsome than guys. They ask her to call them ojousama/milady and please suck their blood. Others say that Natsume really suits becoming a vampire and please let them take a picture with her. Holding her rose, Natsume says of course, they can. She tells them to go into the cafe and drink something so that she can chat together with them. Natsume starts telling them of the cake and tea that are available and how much they costs. The fangirls are more than happy to go in the café with her. Kotori says that Natsume is really amazing for she was able to attract a lot of customers. Yukito says that isn’t she like a host[/gigolo] but if she didn’t talk, it wouldn’t be known so they should write on her back that she’s a vampire. Natsume looks at Yukito. Posing with ‘I love you’ hand signs, Natsume says, “‘Similar to Hikaru’ and ‘Similar to [your] brother’ have the same meaning. Because it’s important, it has to be mentioned twice.” Yukito angrily shouts for her to shut up and don’t pose that way. While Yukito sweatdrops over what’s up with her, the fangirls are already following Natsume as she tells them that she won’t leave them, just go with her. Yukito is surprised when Kotori says that she’ll take a picture with Natsume later on, and when she goes home, she is going to play some vampire shoujo [girl/ dating] game. Yukito grips her head and says that she’s so mean.
While the two are playing around, the guy [from last chapter’s end page] arrive in front of the café with male identical twins. The twins tell the guy, Kouda [guesswork name from 廣田] that this is Yukito’s class. Kouda says finally, he has found him and his 8 months & 15 days grudge can now finally be.. Yukito and Kotori bump into him and they quickly apologize to him. Then, the couple continues to lovey-dovey by saying that was dangerous and they shouldn’t be too noisy but rather, they should go to work. Soon, the two are tickling each other. Kouda looks at the back of those two and mutters that it is a couple of idiots. Abe arrives and tells the couple that there isn’t enough hot water so can they go and get a couple of thermos of hot water back. Yukito offers to go and get them. As Kotori tells Yukito to quickly go, the twins tell Kouda that they can’t tell who is who in this place. Kouda says that they should just go and try to get some information. He exclaims in surprise upon seeing a skeleton-Death holding a scythe. Death asks Kouda if he is looking for someone. Kouda says it is Kaji Yukito. Death snickers. While wondering what that reaction is, Kouda asks if he knows Yukito and if he does, can he help him. While trembling [in laughter], Death says that Yukito got a grave ‘hemorrhoid’ and has been brought to the hospital. Surprised Kouda asks, hemorrhoid. Death nods and says, but, Yukito will come back soon. Kouda mutters hemorrhoid again then starts laughing out loud that is good news and he has found Yukito’s weakness. Death says that is right, and speaking of weakness, Yukito also has a girlfriend, and his girlfriend should be in the class. Kouda is stunned over this. While the twins wonder about this, Kouda says that he specially came there, and that pervert has a girl. Death says that is right, he’s a pervert who would always frivolously be affectionate. Pointing in the classroom, Death says that girl is Yukito’s girlfriend, the maid wearing a black apron. Kouda looks in and is surprised to see Kotori. Then, he looks at a bit of her legs that are peeking out from her long stockings. Kouda is filled with jealousy, envy and hatred. Clenching his fist, Kouda says that Yukito is a scoundrel, and actually, this is too much that he is being affectionate with that kind of girl. Death tells Kouda to get rid of Yukito even if he [Death] doesn’t know what this is all about. The twins tell Kouda that isn’t it good that Yukito isn’t around so how about they go and straight-forwardly hit on someone for they did go to other school’s cultural festival to hit on someone. Kouda tells them that is impossible for he came here because of a grudge with Yukito. The twins ask him what Yukito did to him. After looking gloomy, Kouda says that it isn’t that big. “It started 8 months & 16 days ago.. that graduation day of junior high--”
Flashback: In their school, there are two factions in their school. One is the Kaji faction wherein he attracted the attention of the girls. And, there is Kouda who is always fighting everyday. Probably, Yukito thinks that he is dominating the school and thought that he is an eyesore so on the day of the graduation, that guy gave him a challenge letter. It is a leader vs leader so coming out to the fight is a must. The letter is put inside Kouda’s shoe locker. A note says that letter is Masaya’s mischief. =P But on the day when they are going to learn who is truly manly, that guy didn’t show up and he is probably afraid of him. And then..after waiting for two hours, he saw his beloved Miki [guesswork name from 美樹] confessing to Yukito at the courtyard. Scratching his head, Yukito said not to say that he still doesn’t know her for even if he did, he won’t go steady with her. Looking away, Yukito told her that it is useless even if she cries. And so, that is how Yukito cold-heartedly rejected his beloved Miki. Stabbing his heart right then and there, his heart broke upon seeing Miki cry. End flashback. Kouda proudly tells Death that is the story even if it isn’t really necessary to say it and it isn’t really a big deal. So, when Yukito sees him, he will definitely be shock. Death is quite speechless. The twins say that it has really nothing to do with Yukito and he is just entangling himself with him so this isn’t really a grudge for honestly speaking, he was just stood up and jilted. Embarrassed Kouda shouts for them to shut up. Kotori calls out to him and invites him in to sit. Smiling, she recommends that he go look at their menu. Kouda says no, he is waiting for someone. Holding a drink, Kotori tells him to try out their recommended drink, and if he likes it, he can come back and she’ll happily serve him. Holding the drink, Kouda blushes and says okay. Then, he notices Kotori’s cleavage. Kouda turns around and is infuriated that Yukito is affection with this kind of chest. Walking away, Kouda exclaims that they are going to a battle meeting. The twins ask if they are going to hit on someone. Kotori laments that she isn’t like Natsume who can easily pull in customers. Death quietly giggles. Pulling out his death mask, Ryosuke says that things are becoming more interesting. At the courtyard, Natsume takes off her cape. After massaging a bit her stiff shoulders, she sits down to drink. Then, she overhears a girl saying that Luka is there. Another girl asks which class. Someone says that she knows Luka for she is her classmate during junior high. Natsume turns around and sees that no one is there. Natsume laughs by herself and says that it is impossible for those girls to be there. Then, she felt a shadowed figure looking at her from behind. She quickly turns to look when someone taps her shoulder. Startled Natsume turns around again to see Masaya. Back in class, Kotori complains that Yukito is too slow and what is he doing since they don’t have hot water anymore. Kotori tells another girl that until now, Yukito hasn’t come back so she’ll go and check on him. Cat girl says okay for it isn’t busy now. Kotori apologizes and says that she’ll come back quickly. Walking at the hallway, Kotori wonders what’s up with Yukito when it will be noon soon. Suddenly a hand reaches out to her and covers her mouth. The person tells her not to scream.
So, the author is going for a comedic grudge type of scenario. Kouda is really an idiot-loser type. ^^; I feel sorry for the guy. It seems that Ryosuke also has some sort of grudge with Yukito. It is most probably because Yukito got Kotori. Hehe, that was a bit funny though, about the hemorrhoids and how he easily tricked Kouda. But then, this guy really knows how to blend in. Also, the silly lovers are really at their best in the early part of the chapter. Ah, Yukito is really so nice to give in to Kotori’s whims. It is just funny how he looks when Kotori is really overjoyed in taking his pictures. It is indeed a mixed feelings type of scenario since it would seem that Kotori likes whom he is similar with rather than for himself. =P Natsume is quite funny too on how she teases Yukito. Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
Quote of the day:
People often grudge others what they cannot enjoy themselves. ~ Aesop
