Originally posted @ tatsukida.pitas.com on October 2, 2012
Cover page: “Weak and also very cute(!?)
Everyone fully anticipate Makoto’s romance [/with everyone having added
confusion]♥ Volume 3 will be out on October 15!!” Narration: “When does
one have to smile, what do you say to people upon seeing them, things to
do at certain times. It all has to be done prudently and not make a
mistake. If [I] were to be detested, then everything will be over..”
Makoto sighs in relief for she had finally finished cleaning up her
room. She goes to the balcony and felt the wind quite comforting. She
wonders when her feelings start to feel carefree [/cheerful] and in the
end, cleaning up one’s room can also make one feel good. “Today, I woke
up early, made my own breakfast and did some morning exercises. And I
even did a new hairstyle though it took me 30 minutes. While I’m at it, I
might as well start preparing for the lesson for this coming second
term of school. *She imagines Iriya saying that she is amazing and he’s
changing his view about her.* That will be really awesome!! Then, I must
go and prepare some tea♬ And later on, eat some chocolate..” A note
mentions that Makoto is the type of person who is into
appearances..probably about having something to eat while studying. Just
as she is going out the door, her cellphone rings. She answers a phone
call from Uki. Uki asks if she is free today. Forgetting about studying,
Makoto says yes, and is something up. Uki tells her that the afternoon
club activity has been cancelled so she heard from friends that Iriya is
currently working at some store so does Makoto want to come along and
check it out. Makoto says eh. Uki asks if she knows where that store is.
Makoto stutters while trying to tell her that actually..generally it is
like this.. After Makoto explained, Uki exclaims that she is quite
cunning for she has gone there yesterday. Makoto says that it isn’t so,
her sister brought her along to that place so if they are going to have
fun, how about they go some place else. Uki insists that they go there
together today. “Aren’t you also happy if you get to see Iriya? That’s
right, I’ll also invite Shiroyuki to go with us.” Makoto nervously
realizes that she hasn’t told her friends that she got rejected. Makoto
tries to say something but Uki already tells her that they will meet at
the station at 2pm, and she promptly hangs up. After looking at the
cellphone, Makoto freaks out.
At the restaurant, Uki, with Nanami, drags Makoto in. The waitress is
about to welcome them but Uki exclaims they are three people. Makoto is
puzzled when the waitress is staring at her. Iriya is calling out to
Serizawa [guesswork from 芹澤; the waitress] as to where to put the box
when he notices Makoto and the others. He exclaims that it is Makoto,
Uki and Nanami. Uki tells Iriya that his working image really suits him.
Iriya says is that so, that’s good. Makoto nervously apologizes to
Iriya for she knows that she dragged here for two straight days but Uki
said that she wanted to go and she also really wants to go but she is
absolutely not some sort of stalker or anything like that. Iriya lightly
pats her forehead. He smiles and says that he knows. This made Makoto
blush a bit. Iriya asks them if they want to sit by the window but then,
it is a bit hot. Uki says that it is fine. After giving them their
menu, Iriya tells them to take their time. After Iriya left, Uki smiles
and says that the mood between them is really good and Iriya even said,
‘I know’ so from how she sees it, it looks very suspicious. [<-
something is up between them] Nanami joins in saying that for Iriya, it
isn’t a bother for Makoto to come in two consecutive days. Makoto is
speechless then she finally tells her friends, “Uki, Shiroyuki, I’m
really sorry. Obviously, you guys always encourage me on and yet I
didn’t tell anything to you. (Even if I tell things clearly, my chest
still hurts a bit..) Actually, I’m already been rejected during the
fireworks display.” Her friends are speechless. Then, Uki exclaims in
disbelief for Makoto hasn’t.. Nanami quickly covers Uki’s mouth and
tells her to be calm down and be quiet. Makoto tells Nanami that is
alright, it is fine and she doesn’t mind. “Right now, I’ll just do the
best that I can with the things that I can do. That is what I have
already decided.” Her friends smile at her. Uki offers to treat Makoto
to any food that she wants to eat. Nanami says that since she said that,
she’ll get pudding, banana chocolate ice cream, seasonal fruit pie
and.. Uki exclaims that Nananmi also wants to be treated. While Makoto
happily laughs over this, Nanami tells Uki that she is a fairy of the
sweets kingdom. Uki comments that no matter what, Nanami wants to eat
sweets. Iriya glances at them and smiles. Serizawa is also glancing at
Iriya and she doesn’t look happy.
Walking home, Uki tells Nanami that they enjoy themselves to the
fullest at that sweets store. Nanami says that the tea leaves used in
that store is really high grade and those sweets are delicious. Uki says
that Nanami must have like it so next time, they should go there again.
Nanami agrees. Makoto looks up to see the beautiful moon. She decides
to take a picture of it. Uki asks what she is doing. Makoto is telling
her that the moon is.. Then, she stops to wonder what to do for she
really wants to send the picture to Iriya as a thank you gift but then,
it might just trouble him. In the end, Makoto sends the picture to
Iriya. At the staff room, Iriya has finished his shift. Serizawa tells
him ‘good work’ and that girl came again. “Actually, are you guys going
steady? Is she your girlfriend?” Iriya says no, it isn’t, but.. Serizawa
says that girl definitely thinks of Iriya quite favorably [/likes
Iriya] and it is totally obvious. Iriya just says, ah.. Then, Serizawa
says, “-if it is like that, ISN’T SHE an annoyance?” Iriya looks at
Serizawa in surprise. Before Iriya can say something, Serizawa continues
to say, “Because that girl isn’t even particularly cute- But, she is
Kisaragi Rika’s younger sister. She always seem to be oblivious of the
mood [/stupid], her face is also awful [/not feminine looking] and her
taste is also very ordinary. So, I’m saying- *smiling while pointing to
herself* How about going steady with me [instead]?” Somewhat surprised
Iriya tells her that he only recently know her, and.. Iriya isn’t
finished talking when Serizawa suddenly kisses him. While Iriya is
trying to tell her to wait, Serizawa pushes him down onto the boxes
behind him. Holding up his chin, Serizawa continues to kiss Iriya and
she seems to put her hand inside his shirt. O_o After Serizawa breaks it
up, Iriya tells her not to be like this. Licking her lips, Serizawa
suggests that they go steady first then, get to know each other later
on. Serizawa says that from the first time she met him, she always
thought that he is quite handsome. “I can give you a lot more[/can make
you know me more] and aren’t I cuter than her this way?” Iriya suddenly
remembers Makoto telling him that she likes him. He also remembers his
other memories of Makoto and lastly, of Makoto smiling to say that it is
great that she told him. Pushing Serizawa away, Iriya says, “Not
passing through those assessments don’t matter at all. She is 100 times
cuter than you. *Serizawa is shock* Move, I’m going home.” As he goes
out of the staff room, Iriya wipes his lips. Serizawa is furious over
the rejection.
Going to the train station, Iriya notices a message from Makoto on
his cellphone. With the picture of the moon, Makoto writes that she has
troubled him a lot today and thank you very much. “Tonight’s moon is
very beautiful.” Iriya slightly smiles and takes a picture of the moon,
too. While studying, Makoto’s cellphone rings. She quickly throws away
her book for Iriya has replied to her. With his picture of the moon,
Iriya thanks her and says that it is really beautiful. Makoto is so
happy that she wants to print it out and decorate the picture.
Meanwhile, while Serizawa is mopping the floor, the owner is at the
cashier. The troubled owner is holding some receipts. He says that the
accounts do not tally and it is quite strange for where did he made a
mistake. Serizawa says that if she tells him about it, she would be like
sort informant[/telltale].. The owner asks, “What is it, Maria*-chan?”
[*guesswork from 麻里安] After looking thoughtful, Maria smiles and says,
“I saw Iriya-kun stealing something.” Scans by 離境漢化組.
