Originally posted @ tatsukida.pitas.com on July 11, 2012
Narration: “How come I’m attracted to him? I
always thought that it is inevitable that my grades are quite
outstanding because I’ve invested a lot of energy and effort in it.
Studying hard is actually a kind of method, the only way to enrich my
heart. My path is quite straight. *image of Shizuku’s mother* I only
need to look ahead and that’s it. Really. Fundamentally, I only need
this and I’m satisfied.”
Title: Shizuku. All dressed and made-up,
Shizuku goes out of the salon and calls out to Haru. She apologizes for
the wait because the beautician did a lot of things, and these
eyelashes are quite difficult to bear with. Puzzled, she asks Haru
what’s up for he looks surprised and he kept staring at her. Haru says
that it is nothing, let’s go. He quickly walks away. Shizuku thinks that
it took 2 hours to change and the birthday party at Haru’s house is..
Then, she notices how she looks at a glass window. She starts to turn to
the side and look at herself. To her surprise, Haru is quietly watching
her. Embarrassed, Shizuku exclaims that it isn’t so, it is just because
she is a bit like an ojousama [/milady] and it is only the clothes.
Haru smiles. Holding out his hand to her, he says that he also think
that way. Shizuku blushes and takes his hand. Smoking while waiting at
the car, Andou exclaims that this is really. Holding Shizuku’s hand,
Andou exclaims that this is perfect, this is what they say as ‘clothes
make the man’. “Like this, you can add some radiance to Mr. Yuuzan’s
birthday party. Then, Miss Shizuku, please get in the car!!” Haru is
surprised by Andou’s remark. After Haru [seems to] punch Andou and goes
in front of Shizuku [to protect her], Andou apologizes for talking too
much and he’ll be depending on Haru not to be easily provoked [during
the party]. While driving the two in the car, Andou says, “Today, after
this ends, young master, you will be able to attain your freedom!!”
Soon, at a posh ballroom, Taizou thanks the guests, from the bottom
of his heart, for coming to his son, Yuuzan’s party. Yuuzan just smiles
while standing behind his father. At the back of the room, Shizuku looks
aghast while Haru is all slit-eyes. Shizuku nervously tells Haru that
it seems that she has always seen his father especially on the news.
Sipping his bubbly drink, Haru says that she is just mistaken. Shizuku
thinks that she didn’t think that man is actually Haru’s father though
she can generally understand why Haru wants to hide it. Then, it is
Yuuzan’s turn to speak. Yuuzan introduces himself and thanks everyone
for this opportunity and he’ll do his best to meet everyone’s
expectations. While Yuuzan continues his speech, Haru tells Shizuku that
Yuuzan always does his best to get that person’s approval so he [Haru]
had become Yuuzan’s hindrance. “My relationship with my father has
always been bad.” Shizuku comments that she also thinks that Haru
doesn’t suit his father’s job. Haru says that he also thinks that he
doesn’t have that kind of acting..and although that is the truth, she
would even say it [out loud]. Shizuku says that for Haru, there are
still a lot of things that he can do. Haru looks at her in surprise. He
asks who does she thinks decides a person’s value. Shizuku says that she
thinks that it is oneself and that is why people will strive hard. Haru
says that it is such a Shizuku-like answer but he thinks that it is
others because if one doesn’t get the others’ approval, even if one has
all sorts of value, it is also meaningless. Shizuku thinks that it also
something that Haru would say because if one doesn’t approve of oneself,
who would then approve of oneself. Then, Yuuzan goes to the two and
tells Haru that they should go for the president is calling them. He
looks surprised to see Haru pouring a drink to Shizuku while sipping his
drink. As Yuuzan looks surprised, Shizuku thanks him for his treat.
After recovering from his surprise, Yuuzan says that it is Shizuku,
thank you for coming, and this outfit really suits her. While gulping
her drink, Shizuku says that after she washed it, she’s going to give it
back to him. While Haru is quietly looking at them, Shizuku says that
this juice is delicious.
Haru tells Yuuzan that at the start, in front of Shizuku, he is too
cautious. Yuuzan asks him what foolishness is he talking about, and
compared to that, he ought to have properly practiced. Putting on his
best fake smile, Haru says, “It’s the first time we have met, I’m Haru,
the younger brother.” Shizuku is surprised for he looks quite the same
as Yuuzan. Getting ready to leave with Haru, Yuuzan says that expression
is okay, keep it still. While Haru keeps his smile frozen, Yuuzan tells
Shizuku that he’ll borrow Haru for a moment and if he meets with
Mitsuyoshi, he is going to throw balls at him. [<- I think Yuuzan
doesn’t like that Micchan taught Haru to smile like Yuuzan. =P] Then,
Shizuku looks nervous. She is surprised when someone asks her what’s up.
She looks at the side to see Andou bending down on the floor and
eating. Shizuku asks if it is okay for the person beside the host to eat
in this kind of place. While wolfing down his food, Andou says that his
daily schedule is quite busy and he has no money so if there is an
opportunity to eat, he’ll heartily eat. Giving Shizuku a plateful of
food, Andou tells her to please eat a lot and eat as much as she pleases
for it is all free. “Don’t worry. Mr. Yuuzan told me to accompany you
throughout the day.” Shizuku tensely says is that so. While eating,
Shizuku says that this is amazing and is it always like this when there
is a birthday party at Haru’s place. She thinks that when Haru went to
the birthday party at her place, he seems to felt that it is a miracle.
Andou says no, usually it isn’t like this. He tells her that this is the
first time when Yuuzan is in charge of his own birthday party and his
enthusiasm has gone overboard that it is quite demanding for the
servants. He comments that this is really a ‘self-directed self-acted’
thing, not only in name but also in reality. Shizuku says that is
complete enthusiasm. Andou says that perhaps, there is some special
guests who would come to attend.
Then, there is some ruckus. Some people are saying that it has been a
long time and how his father is. Wearing some flashy clothes, Mabo
exclaims okay, okay, thank you, thank you, and those who wants to give
him a business card, please line up. Scowling, Shizuku mutters, “Huh?”
Taking out a business card, Andou exclaims that if it isn’t young master
Mabo and they’ve met during the summer vacation. Mabo exclaims that it
is Haru’s subordinate, sorry about last time. While Andou is holding out
his business card to Mabo, Mabo says that if it isn’t a girl, come and
introduce her to him. While chewing her food, Shizuku greets Mabo. Mabo
takes off his sunglasses and shouts in surprise that it is Bookworm.
Shizuku comments that in an unexpected place, she meets an unexpected
person. Then, at the side, a sexy woman passes by and complains over
that representative [/congressman] would dare strike [down] her idea.
“Next time we meet, I’ll straightforwardly break his nose, that sex
maniac.” The beard guy nervously says that it isn’t good, Mizutani-san,
to say such things to today’s host. [<- Hehe, it is Shizuku’s mother
and I think she’s talking about Haru’s father. =P] While Andou takes his
and Shizuku’s plates, Mabo exclaims what is this, there is simply no
difference between her and the other people there, and she would
unexpectedly wear this kind of clothes. Shizuku comments that he is so
stupid that it is beyond reason. Mabo exclaims that in the end, it is
the Bookworm inside. “Let me say, do you want to go on a date with me?”
Appearing behind her, Haru asks how come Mabo would suddenly strike a
conversation [/flirt] with Shizuku. Mabo happily greets Haru. Shizuku
asks if it is over. Haru says yes, and they should go. Shizuku is a bit
puzzled over Haru.
Mabo protests to Haru not to leave yet, and stay for a while because
it is just old geezers there and it’s boring. Haru says that if they
continue to stay there, something not good would definitely happen.
Then, Mabo asks that they take a picture together with him. Mabo leans
beside the couple and takes their picture on his cellphone. Mabo starts
laughing over what that guy will say upon seeing this. Haru asks to whom
did he just sent that picture. [Hehe, it starts with a Y =P] Shizuku
thinks that it will be long [for Haru and Mabo to fuss about] that she
told Andou that she is going to the toilet. She thinks that for some
reason, she felt tired. Later on, Yuuzan rubs his shoulder and thinks
that there are people everywhere. Then, Shizuku passes by him. Upon
seeing her, he realizes that Haru is still there. He asks her if she had
fun at the party. Shizuku says about that..she ought to say that their
world isn’t quite the same. Then, Taizou calls out to Yuuzan and asks
what he is doing there, come over here. To Shizuku’s surprise, Yuuzan
tells his father that this is Miss Shizuku, who is currently going
steady with Haru. Taizou glances at Shizuku who nervously greets him. To
Shizuku’s surprise and Yuuzan’s speechlessness, Taizou says that she is
too young. He smiles and says that if one is going to wait for 10
years, she can come back again. Looking aghast, Yuuzan says that it
seems that Shizuku is quite satisfactory and his father would only talk
like that with females. A bit tense, Shizuku says that she thought that
he will intensely oppose. While Taizou is talking with some other
people, Yuuzan tells Shizuku that his father isn’t interested in other
people and for him, whatever they [siblings] do, he lets them be.
“Haru’s mood isn’t quite good, right? Just now, father and those people
around said a lot of things to him. Haru doesn’t realize, for one bit,
his own value. Moreover, he doesn’t realize how much influence he can
give to the people around him.” Shizuku thinks, “Ah, is that so.” She
mutters if their father had also placed high expectations on Haru. While
Yuuzan glances at her, Shizuku thinks that Haru has something that he
said that he doesn’t need. “He has something that I’ve always wanted.”
Then, Shizuku takes out a small package from her bag and gives it to
Yuuzan, his birthday gift. She tells him that it is just a notebook for
she thought that it is an ordinary birthday party. “Happy birthday,
Yuuzan-san.” While walking away, Yuuzan remembers that it is his
birthday today. He thinks that it is quite Shizuku’s style since it is a
notebook. Then, a gorgeous black-haired woman passes by. He turns
around and calls out to his mother. The woman glances back at him.
Meanwhile, Mabo and others are chatting, Haru glances around the place.
He slightly smiles as he remembers how happy he was before, when young
Yuuzan celebrated his birthday. Then, a light haired glasses man calls
out that if it isn’t Haru. This made Haru scowl. Then, Shizuku notices
that irritated Haru is talking with the glasses guy. She wonders who
that guy is. While eating some more food, Andou says that she has been
in the toile for a long time that he planned to go and check on her.
Pointing towards Haru, Shizuku asks who that person is, whom Haru
doesn’t seem to want to talk with. Andou tells her that it is Professor
Kirigaya [guesswork name from 桐谷] and he seems to be a friend of Kyouko
at the university. “He seems to have completely taken a liking on young
master.” Shizuku looks ‘lost in thought’ over that. Kirigaya says that
Haru unexpectedly didn’t write him a return letter, even once when he
obviously told Haru to come and find him for some fun. Haru says who
would go to a person who only knows of taking advantage of others.
Kirigaya laughs and says that is quite harsh when he obviously just
wants to have a good relationship with him. “And, didn’t Kyouko properly
take advantage of you as well?” Haru darkly tells him that he better be
grateful that today is Yuuzan’s birthday or else, he would have beaten
him up earlier.. Andou apologizes for interrupting Haru’s conversation,
for it seems that Shizuku wants to go home so can he drive her home
first. Haru asks what he is talking about for he thought that Shizuku
has been in the toilet for such a long time. Haru says that he’ll also
go home. Andou says that he’ll go get the car. Before Haru can leave,
smiling Kirigaya gives him his business card and says that it is great
that his brother [Yuuzan] was able to attain his wish. Haru just frowns
at him.
Sitting by the hallway, Yuuzan remembers his encounter with his
mother. Flashback: His mother said, “Birthday party? Invitation? ..I’ve
come here today to drink tea..” End flashback. Then, Haru passes by
Yuuzan. Haru is surprised then he tries to greet his brother a happy
birthday. Yuuzan interrupts by asking how come he is there when he isn’t
need here anymore. “Quickly, go home.” Flustered Haru says that he is
right. Just when Haru is about to leave, Yuuzan remembers his mother
asking what else does he wants. “Oh, that’s right, is that child doing
well? That dirty brat, Haru.” End flashback. Yuuzan says,
“..Shizuku-chan and I are the same, Haru. *looking dark* We feel
disgusted towards your lack of self-awareness.” Narration: “At first, it
is only because I want her to turn around and look back. *Shizuku sits
by the garden* If I do my best on behalf of my father, mother will be
happy and then, she’ll come back. Then, she will also smile more. Right
now, if I were to think of it, nothing has changed since that time. What
..the same situation of not holding [on to anything?] Now that I think
about it, how come I had unexpectedly weren’t able to grab anything. Was
Haru able to attain the thing that he wants? Right now, it seems that
that he is getting along with his class quite well. No, he is definitely
getting along very well.” She is surprised when Haru calls out to her
from behind. As he approaches Shizuku, Haru asks what she is doing
there, they are going and he’s hungry so they should go eat some
takoyaki. He holds out his hand to her but Shizuku doesn’t take it. Haru
asks what is it, could it be that she has a stomachache. [<- because
she stayed in the toilet for such a long time?] Shizuku thinks that she
has always been pondering over why she is attracted to Haru.
Shizuku says that she thinks that he is unexpectedly a hardworking
person. Haru asks that isn’t she also. Shizuku tells him that he will
directly go in front and if he is mistaken, he would very sincerely
correct it. Haru says that in his eyes, Shizuku is also like that.
Shizuku says that even if she doesn’t want to admit it, but there are
times when he is quite stubborn and would recklessly do things. Haru
tells her that he doesn’t want to be told that by her. Shizuku says,
“..the people I met today also, everyone really needs Haru.” Haru tells
her that no matter who, those people only think of themselves. Shizuku
thinks that she always thought that there is one point wherein she and
Haru could possibly be the same. “I thought that if it’s Haru, he ought
to be able to understand my feelings.” To Haru’s surprise, Shizuku says,
“I’m not the same with Haru. Haru, you also don’t understand my
feelings a bit.” Haru replies, “Then how about you, do you understand my
feelings? *Shizuku looks at him in surprise* ..you ..Yuuzan ..everyone
in this party, too *sad smile* everyone just deserves each other**”
[**Note: According to the Chinese translator, the Japanese phrase is a
bit difficult to understand as to what it meant because there is no
continuation. But temporarily, that is the translation, and according to
the blurb in the preview, it can also mean, ‘Everyone just go away/fuck
off’, sorry.. End Note. I did try to search the Japanese words which
seem to be like this, ‘クソくらえだ’ which seems to mean ‘everyone, go to
hell’.] Blurb: “Something that mustn’t be touched until now, has been
touched. What spreads out is only loneliness. Where will the two go from
here on? Do not miss the unfolding of the story in the next chapter.”
Scans by 離境漢化組.
