Originally posted @ tatsukida.pitas.com on August 11, 2012
Cover page: “The time, when the 3 are
together, is most important.” Volume 9 is out on August 10, cover is
Sou. And, they are currently holding a popularity poll for the series.
In Anna’s room, while holding Coco, aghast Hinata says, “Don’t want to. I
absolutely don’t want to go on a double date with Aso-chan.” Anna looks
flustered and quiet. She tells him that she had anticipated that he
will tell her that and at first, she did plan to turn her down. Hinata
says that it is okay for her to just refuse and how come she didn’t.
Flashback: Aya told Anna that she always longed to have a double date
with friends so can Anna free a day for her. “I’ll also help you in
describing accurately the preparations for the cultural festival
*smiles* so that it won’t be exposed to Sou and others.” End flashback.
Aghast Anna thinks that for Aya to say it that way, she couldn’t refuse.
Anna cries and tells Hinata that she could have said that she refuses
but she has a reason why she couldn’t do it. Glancing at her, Hinata
sighs and finally agrees. Anna is really happy over this and thanks him.
Hinata says that Sou might refuse for he thinks that Sou won’t approve
of it or rather, he hopes that Sou refuses. Anna agrees that there is a
possibility of that. Then, Anna’s cellphone rings. They read a message
from Aya regarding the double date, “I’ve just ask Sou and he said OK.
^o^*sparkles* How about Hinata??” Hinata becomes gloomy. Anna tensely
asks Hinata if it is okay to tell Aya that it is okay with him, too.
Hinata sighs deeply and says, ya. Anna writes back that it is also okay
with Hinata. While Hinata is looking at her, Anna thinks that she
doesn’t know whether or not, Sou is with Aya, and since Hinata said
that, what could Sou be thinking when he heard about the double date.
“Even if I really want to ask him, but I couldn’t ask it. Such things
are always happening lately.”
At the train station, Hinata says that he really wants to quickly go
home. Anna tells him that right now, they haven’t even arrived at the
meeting place. Hinata replies that he is just saying that. Anna tells
Hinata that she isn’t going to ask him again to properly get along with
Aya but for today, can he be a bit nice.. Hinata interrupts by saying
that it is Sou. By the train platform, Sou is sighing. To Sou’s
surprise, Hinata says, “See, Sou also doesn’t want to go.” Anna can’t
quite refute it. She just says that it is a coincidence that they’ve met
on the way. Sou says that it is because the place where they are
leaving from and the meeting place is the same. Hinata says that this
double date gives one heavy feelings. Sou tells him not to confuse
things for he is completely enthusiastic about it. Anna sadly glances at
Sou. Then, as they arrive at the meeting place, Aya greets the three
and says that they came together. Anna nervously says that they just
bump into each other. Sou says that it is because they are leaving from
the same place (omitting the rest about going to the same meeting
place), just like what he said a while ago. Aya smiles and says that
they should go. Hinata asks go where. Anna exclaims that she forgot to
tell him that they are going to the aquarium. Looking at the fishes,
Anna says that it is very beautiful. Hinata says that the devil fish is
very cute. Anna says so that’s the face. Hinata asks if it is, he can’t
be sure. Looking at some sea turtles, Sou says that there are Tirtouga.
Aya asks if these are called Tirtouga. Sou says no, it looks like
Pokemon’s Tirtouga. Aya laughs over this. Anna looks at them and thinks
that it seems that if Aya is with Sou, she can smile more, compared to
the usual. “For her face to show that kind of expression, she likes
Sou.”
Sou turns to them which surprised Anna. Hinata also notices that Sou
is looking at them. Sou asks if they can watch the dolphin show which
starts at 1130. Hinata says okay. Aya asks if Sou likes dophins. Sou
says that it isn’t about liking dolphins, there is a dolphin there who
has been named by Hinata. Aya exclaims if that is true. Sou says that
before, there is a young dolphin born and they have publicized about
collecting names [to choose] for it. Anna exclaims that is right, there
is such a thing. Hinata sweatdrops and says that Sou really remembered
it clearly for he has forgotten about it. Anna dreamily says that she
had remembered that the three of them submitted entries but only
Hinata’s was taken and used so at that time, she is quite frustrated.
Hinata says that it isn’t possible for Anna’s name for the dolphin be
chosen. Young Anna has named it, ‘Rilakkuma’ [Japanese character
designed by Aki Kondo literally means relax bear]. Aya asks what name
Hinata gave it. Thinking, Sou wonders what it is. At the dophin show,
the announcer shouts that bottle nosed HinatA [written as 陽向 but sounds
the same as HINATA] has jumped through the big loop. Hinata looks aghast
over this while Sou and Anna are clapping. After a pause, Aya says that
it is the same name. The announcer says that next is for HinatA to
catch a Frisbee. Start! Sou and Anna look dumbfound as HinatA fails to
catch it for three straight times. While Hinata looks gloomy over this,
the announcer laughs and says, “Gambatte- Ah- Could it be that you are
already tired today, HinatA? HinatA? Ah, no, not that side-” At the food
court, someone exclaims that it is such an interesting dolphin show.
Looking at Hinata, Anna says that HinatA is quite lively and still is
lively even if he failed. Also looking at Hinata, Sou says that HinatA
is unexpectedly concentrating too much that it caused the opposite
result to happen. Hinata tells them that it feels like he is the loser
so quit this way of joking around. Anna says that it is because it is
HinatA. Sou says that he was the one who gave the name.
Aya asks Hinata why he wrote the same [sounding] name for the
dolphin. Hinata says that at that time, he doesn’t know how to write a
submission postcard that he made a mistaken in writing his name on the
column where the dolphin’s name should be. He doesn’t know how come it
was used. Anna says that for him to make such a mistake, was it when he
was in grade 2 or 1. Hinata says grade 1. Sou says that it is because
Hinata’s development is comparatively slow that he has to totally
concentrate just to write. Hinata says that it isn’t so, at that time,
it is already quite normal. Sou comments that Hinata is an
absent-minded[/lost in thought] kid then, and he would always look blank
and sleepy but then, right now, he is still like that. Hinata asks if
it so, right now. Anna laughs over this. Aya just quietly looks at the
three then, she suddenly stands up to excuse herself for she is going to
the washroom. As she walks away, Aya takes another glance at the three
childhood friends happily talking with each other. Opening the brochure,
someone asks where they are going next. Blushing Hinata says that he
wants to see penguins. Anna tells him that is a good proposal. Sou gets a
message on his cellphone and he is surprised for it is from Aya
apologizing that she’ll go home first. Someone asks what Sou thinks but
they notice that Sou looked surprised. Anna asks what the matter is.
Standing up, Sou apologizes and says that he is also going to the
washroom. He tells them that he might be long so they should go ahead
and walk around. Surprised Anna asks what about Aya. Sou says that he is
going to get Aya. Near the exit, Aya is already walking out when Sou
suddenly grabs her arm and calls her name. Aya turns to me and looks
surprised. Sou angrily tells her to answer the phone and it was ringing.
Letting her arm go, Sou asks if she is really leaving when she was the
one who proposed that they go out today. “What’s up?”
Looking sad, Aya says that it is nothing special anyway, this is
still within her expectation. “I also know that even if I’m Sou’s
girlfriend, I’m not Sou’s number one[/first priority] but I hate the
same outcome like before. In the end, what the best thing to do? *covers
eyes;crying?* I..” Sou looks sad. Anna wonders what had happened to Aya
and she has been in the washroom for such a long time. Watching the
penguins with Hinata, Anna looks sad-thoughtful. Hinata tells her that
Sou sent him a message. Anna asks what Sou wrote. Sou’s message says
sorry, he and Aya are going ahead so the two of them can slowly take
their time and have fun. Hinata tells Anna that Sou is going ahead with
Aya. Anna looks surprised. Then, she says, “..is that so. They are
going.. The two of them..” Hinata is observing Anna. Anna suddenly
exclaims what’s up and what had happened. Hinata says that he doesn’t
know. “Generally, Aso-chan is not feeling well midway, right? It is
because her plan isn’t progressing as planned.” Anna says that there he
goes again, she already told him that there’s no need to force himself
to get along with Aya. Hinata retorts back that today, he wasn’t vicious
in front of Aya. Anna asks if it is alright if Aya isn’t here and by
the way, what this Aya’s plan-something is. Hinata explains, “Basically,
she wants to show Sou and Anna that right now, you are going steady
with me, and Sou is going steady with Aso-chan. There is no gap in
between to mutually interfere with each other. It’s really amazing.
Doing it up to this extent [in order] to be satisfied over totally
eliminating the possibility of Anna and Sou going steady. Striving hard
that it made her unhappy[/upset].” Anna looks surprised at Hinata.
She tensely says that what Hinata said is quite profound that after
finish listening to it, she seems a bit distracted[/lost] somewhere.
“Aya said that she always really anticipate a double date, right?
*Hinata looks at Anna who is nervously smiling* Suppose that what you’ve
said is true, Ayane is also worrying too much- How is it possible for
something to happen between me and Sou!” Hinata replies, “Really? I
would occasionally think about whether or not you like Sou.” Anna is
stunned. She says, “..why would you say that? *looks as if she is going
to cry* Why..” After glancing at her, Hinata pats Anna’s head and
apologizes for saying something strange. “Forget what I’ve just said,
since it isn’t that, or it is better if it isn’t [like] that.” While Sou
is accompanying Aya in the bus, Hinata continues to comfort Anna.
Narration: “I felt that the tears are going to quickly fall down that
I’m striving hard to restrain them. The two who had went home first.
Hinata’s words. The hand that is gently caressing my head. Everything,
wraps tightly around my heart, making it hurt endlessly.” [PS. This
scanlation group is currently seriously thinking if they will continue
to do this series or not since they don’t like the plot’s progress =
Hinata becoming a ‘cannon fodder’(going to be dumped?). According to
their representative, it depends on the next chapter if they will still
continue or not. That is for your information in case there is no
Chinese scans next month from this group.]
Scans by all★wink汉化组.
