Originally posted @ tatsukida.pitas.com on August 30, 2012
With a really creepy face, Kotori carries
the orders of the customers. “..Sorry..for..making you wait~~.. Here are
your orders, a curry that will make a devil tremble, and the popular
dessert that can make one’s blood become cold~~ *serves the food*
Please, take~ your time *trembling* to enjoy it~~” The two customer look
tense. Giving her a thumbs up, Abe shouts that Kotori did well. “After
seeing a ghost, you’re no longer the same! The effect is so lifelike!
Truly frightening! Very well done!” Kotori gloomily thanks him and even
if there is some sense for her to see a ghost, she still doesn’t feel
happy about it. Abe says that if he can be like her after seeing a
ghost, then he would be able to do better in serving the customers.
“Where did you see it?” Yukito says that their conversation is becoming
really baffling. Yukito asks Kotori if she has really seen it, and isn’t
she just mistaken over some decoration as a ghost on the ceiling.
Kotori tells him that it is true for there seems to be a face covered
with hair that has appeared on the ceiling and it had such a sinister
smile on it. Yukito just says that maybe she is mistaken. He is quite
relieved that she wasn’t talking about his nose hair earlier. Kotori
begins to wonder if she was just mistaken but then, a lot of people are
saying that they have seen it and just when she thought that they have
only mistaken her to be one, because of her cosplay. Kotori says that
Harada also mentioned before that a girl died before the cultural
festival and it might not necessarily baseless. Yukito tells her that
she is too worried about it but it is okay, he’s here. “Don’t be afraid!
Even if there’s no basis but when you are afraid, no matter when, just
come unrestricted to my embrace. Let’s tightly hug each other~~ This
isn’t bad, right? Come on~~” Kotori is speechless over Yukito’s devious
motive. Masaya interrupts by commenting that the decoration of their
desserts is awful. “And thanks to me! Look! Isn’t this a beautiful
creation. *he is wearing a waiter’s uniform and holding a
delicious-looking parfait* Besides, there is no such thing as ghosts in
this world, okay? Even if you saw one, it is just a fake. It is just an
illusion of one’s inner feelings. No, I should say that it is an
illusion of one’s mind, right?”
Yukito exclaims that includes his brain for who told him to make
ordinary desserts on his own will when their selling point is being
terrifying. Ignoring Yukito, Masaya asks Kotori if lately she is quite
tired, especially things that involves Yukito. “Think well, something
really important has already happened and it involves Yukito, right?
Wasn’t it before the summer season? Wasn’t it before the summer season?
Wasn’t it before the summer season? And it has to be because of that-”
[<- brainwashing her? =P] Kotori timidly says, ah. Yukito exclaims
what the heck is Masaya saying and Kotori should also not recklessly
think[/imagine] things. “By the way, why are you stirring things up when
we are quite busy!” Masaya replies that it is because Yukito went to
goof around some place that he was asked to help out. Yukito shouts that
is nonsense and about sending that duel challenge to that Kouda guy.
“Were you the one who set that up!” Masaya asks him what’s with that
reaction and he just made Haruna put that in that guy’s shoe box. They
were interrupted when a customer calls out and asks if she can order.
The brothers smile and say, of course. Masaya tells Kotori again that
there is no such thing as a ghost in this world. Yukito agrees with him.
Kotori sweatdrops and thinks that their opinions are quite consistent
and no wonder they are brothers. Then, their homeroom teacher says that
there is since he had heard of the ghost appearing. Kotori is surprised
that their teacher is also cosplaying [as a samurai]. The teacher says
that he hasn’t seen it himself but a few years ago, there is a rumor
going on among the students. “An insightful person said that during some
activity, it will appear but it won’t harm anyone. *Kotori says is that
so* And speaking of that, there is also someone who said that upon
seeing the ghost, something good will happen. *Kotori doesn’t quite
believe him* It’s true, it’s true and it is said that one’s love life
will go smoothly.” The teacher bids her goodbye and says that he still
has to go inspect around and encourage everyone for their hard work.
Pouting, Kotori wonders out loud if the teacher is just comforting her
or it seems like he is just pulling her leg when she was obviously quite
afraid. Natsume tells her that it cannot be helped if she has seen a
ghost but it is better for her not to mind it too much.
Kotori is surprised to see a shimenawa* on Natsume’s head. [*it is
believed to act as a ward against evil spirits. Source wiki] Natsume
tells her that she is cosplaying as an exorcist. Kotori asks her if she
is also afraid of ghosts. Natsume shouts for her to cut it out for that
Kaji brother will take advantage of this. Kotori timidly protests that
it doesn’t suit Natsume’s style and didn’t she criticize her cosplay
before, that she [Kotori] couldn’t say anything about it. “But seeing
you like this now..the Natsume in my heart isn’t like this at all!”
Natsume asks if that is so. Kotori says it is. Pulling the shimenawa
off, Kotori exclaims for her to remove it since it ruins the vampire
image and also destroys her illusion. Natsume asks if that is the
reason. Then, three girls come in the store. One of the girls asks if
that the model Luka is there. A girl with a hat says it is true for she
heard it from her lover and she ought to be in this class. Natsume
looks surprised at the girl with a hat. The girl with a hat wonders out
loud where Luka is for she ought to recognize her with one look. Wavy
haired girl says that it is quite amazing to have a model friend. The
girl with a hat says that she’ll introduce them to Luka if she is here.
Natsume remembers the girl with a hat who told her before that she isn’t
really Natsume’s friend for she only wanted to be with her because she
is pretty, a model and famous, and yet, Natsume never noticed it. Masaya
notices Natsume’s [sad?] expression. The girl with a hat asks Kotori if
Ibuki Natsume is there and if she is, can she help her out. Kotori
turns to see that Natsume is quietly leaving. Kotori tells the girl that
currently, Natsume isn’t here. The girl with a hat exclaims in
disbelief for she specially came to see her. Masaya interrupts and
welcomes the girl. “How many are you? *hooking Yukito around his arm*
Sorry, That girl Ibuki is currently not here, if it is possible, how
about we give you girls some service?” While Yukito asks why also him,
the three girls were captivated. They exclaim that they look handsome
and alike, are they brothers. The brothers invite them inside. The girls
are thrilled over being entertained by such good-looking brothers.
After the brothers lead the girls away, Natsume tells Kotori that
those was her classmate during junior high and because of a
misunderstanding, there was a trust crisis and they drifted apart.
“Saying.. we are friends-something, turns out that I’m the only one who
thought that way. ..this really sucks, I fundamentally no longer thought
about it.” To Natsume’s surprise, Kotori clings tightly on her cape [as
if to give her a hug]. Kotori tells her, “I really like you, Natsume.
No matter what happens, I’ll forever stand by your side!” This made
Natsume happy that she kisses Kotori’s cheek and thanks her. Holding a
tray of food, Yukito is shouting what the heck Natsume is doing. To his
surprise, Natsume takes the tray of food and happily apologizes for the
wait to the girls. “Your orders are- Spaghetti that has been soaking for
a night in poison, and resentment in a day. And, bone soup, right?”
Blushing over Natsume, the girls say yes and ask if ‘he’ is also a
handsome guy there. Natsume says that there’s no need for compliments.
Masaya looks happy for Natsume. Holding a camera, girl with a hat asks
if she can take a picture together with the handsome guy. Natsume smiles
and says of course. Pointing to Masaya, Natsume says that if it is a
picture, why not taking a picture with this handsome guy who is so idle
that he’s agitated. The girls are thrilled over it. Then, Natsume takes a
picture of the three girls with Masaya..and something behind them.
Natsume’s eyes widen over this but she acts normally by giving back the
camera and says that it seems that she has taken a picture of something
good. The girl thanks her. While Natsume quietly leave, the girls are
exclaiming that it seems that they have taken a picture of something and
what is that. Later on, Kotori comments that there are a lot of
customers. Natsume agrees and it will be more tiring for them. “But,
it’s quite interesting!” Kotori agrees with her for it is totally not
like junior high school, and this is more fun. Yukito tells Kotori that
her shift will be over soon, as well as his, so how about they walk
around together. Kotori says okay. Yukito tells her that he’ll wait for
her at the corridor.
Then, Kotori overhears some female students talking about a
confession program being held at the night festival during the bonfire,
and it was said that the success rate is quite high. One of them says
that her senpai said so, and she would want to try it. Kotori says that
there is also such a kind of rumor. Natsume asks her if she wants to try
it. Kotori says that isn’t that specially, for single people who had
secret crushes. Natsume asks if she didn’t know about the rumor about
lovers’ neckties and exchanging vows. “If during the bonfire, lovers
will exchange neckties, they will be together forever.” Kotori asks if
that is true. Natsume tells her that there’s no harm in trying. Kotori
says that is true. Natsume tells her to be more honest. After changing
into her uniform, Kotori comes out of the classroom and apologizes for
making Yukito wait. She sees Yukito being bugged by some girls to take a
picture with him. Yukito refuses and says that it is annoying. Kotori
thinks that Yukito is surrounded by girls and he is popular no matter
where he is. Yukito sees her and says that she’s too slow. While Yukito
ignores the girls who keep on pestering him, Kotori asks him if is okay.
Yukito asks her what is okay, is it okay for him to take a picture with
some other girl. This made Kotori blush and she says no. Yukito smiles
at her and says, then, it is a no. He takes her hand and says, “Let’s
go.” They walk around the school. Yukito is happy over hugging Kotori
who was scared at the haunted house. They got their fortunes told at a
fortune teller booth. They happily eat together. Later on, Kotori tells
him that they go eat some takoyaki [octopus in batter balls]. Yukito
asks if she is still going to eat. Kotori says that it is because she
worked hard today, that is why she is a bit hungry now. Yukito pinches
her love handle [waist’s fat] and teases her that if she eats, it will
go here. Laughing because it is ticklish, Kotori exclaims why he is
suddenly grabbing her. Suddenly, he accidentally touches her chest.
Blushing Yukito quickly lets go and apologizes. Also blushing, Kotori
says that it is alright. Kotori has remembered that after the cultural
festival, they’ll.. Kotori starts to become nervous for she starts to
feel strange just because of that.
Yukito comes back with a tray of takoyaki. He says that she wanted to
eat it, right? Kotori thanks him. She comments that it is already quite
dark. Yukito says that the cultural festival is going to end soon.
Kotori is mentally telling herself not to think of it too much so in
order for Yukito not to think in that direction, it is better to change
the topic. Kotori asks him if she knows about the cultural festival’s
exchange vows. Yukito doesn’t know what it is. Kotori tells him that it
is something related to love wherein if one confesses during the
bonfire, things will go smoothly between lovers. Yukito comments that
girls really like those kind of stuff. Thinking that he isn’t
interested, Kotori just laughs it off and says, yes, [we] really like.
Then, Yukito says that if it is about the bonfire, he has something
urgent to do. He apologizes and tells her to wait for him at school.
This surprises Kotori. Preparing to leave, Yukito tells her that he’ll
quickly come back and she should absolutely stay in the school. Kotori
just mutters that he really left. Soon, the bonfire is lit. Kotori
mutters that Yukito is so slow. “Even if he said that I should wait in
the school, but.. *looks around* I feel that the lovers are increasing
around here. If Yukito isn’t around, then there’s no way of exchanging
neckties. *surprise* Agh, it turns out that I’m really anticipating that
exchange of vows!” At the stage, an announcer says that this year’s
cultural festival has ended. “And, now, we are going to have the night
festival’s party! Then, those who are participating for the vows, let’s
heat up the mood- First participant, 1-F’s Kaji Yukito-kun.” Kotori
looks surprised at Yukito who is standing onstage. Holding the
microphone, Yukito says, “At first, I thought of doing some rock n’ roll
to look cool in front of my girlfriend. Regrettably, my singing is
amateurish and I have no sense of music at all. So, I won’t force it.
*Kotori is still surprised over what Yukito is doing. The audience are
laughing and cheering Yukito* Listen up, Kaji Kotori! *Kotori is
surprised that he is addressing her* I want you to listen well to what
I’m going to say next. *Kotori blushing* I’ll keep this short- Up until
now, I have made you feel uneasy so many times. But, here, I’ll say it
once again, I like you. And I still want to be with you from today on.
So, I solemnly request that we go steady-”
Scans by 依蓮扫漫組.
