Chihiro tells her that she couldn’t differentiate if he’s
serious or not. Rino asks why. Chihiro says that guy unexpectedly blurted that
out, and earlier, she doesn’t know why he is annoyed and angry (then, that
kiss, too which happened many times), it seems like he is venting his anger on
her. Holding the cloth tight, Chihiro tries to convince herself that it is
definitely that, it isn’t ‘seems like’ but he is venting his anger and after
all, he always views Nanjou as a rival. “Do not have anticipation. [Or else,] Afterwards,
I’m the one who’s going to cry.” Rino asks if that is so, she doesn’t think
that Sho is the type of person who likes to lie. “But, speaking of that, if
Kiritani-kun were to confess to me, I would also be very hesitant. I don’t want
him to see the scar on my body.. Heh, but that should be the worry during
H[/sex] right and it is a bit too early for me to talk about that.” Just when
Chihiro is about reply, a phone rings. The teacher asks whose is it, and didn’t
she say to turn off the cellphone during class. Chihiro is surprised for it is
hers and she forgot to turn it off. She apologizes to the teacher and looks at
her cellphone. It is an iMessage from Nikoniko Donburi. She wonders what’s up
with the name, is it a prank. She clicks the message which writes, ‘Let’s eat
lunch together! Hinase’. Chihiro is shock. Then, she wonders why he would send
a message to her when she didn’t even tell him her email address. She looks at
Rino who quickly looks away. Chihiro realizes that it was Rino who told him.
She wonders how to reply and what is he up to for lunch. Chihiro apologizes to
Sho that she always eats with Rino during lunch so she doesn’t want to leave
Rino alone. Chihiro decides that will do because she cannot do it, eating a
meal together. Then, she gets another message, ‘Then, four of us together’.
And, Chihiro is surprised that the teacher is already glaring at her. During
lunch break by the benches of the sports field, Chihiro scolds Sho for casually
sending messages to her and what’s up with that joke-kind of name. Sho asks if
he asked, would she tell him her email. Chihiro timidly says that she won’t.
Sho replies, and so. Chihiro thinks he isn’t her boyfriend and not even a
friend. “You also didn’t ask me whether you’ll go steady [with me] or not...
but, how come we are divided into two and seated like this. *Chihiro sitting
with Sho, and shy Ren and Rino are sitting together* it is like lovers’ pair.”
Looking at Rino who is concentrating on eating, Chihiro thinks that Rino is
also very nervous. She looks at Sho and thinks that she also cannot calm down
for she is more nervous than yesterday because today’s Sho has this expression
- as if it is inevitable that he stay beside her. Preparing to eat her onigiri,
Chihiro finds it hard to swallow and hopes that she doesn’t do anything silly.
Then, she hears the sound of a plastic bag tearing. She looks at Sho to see him
opening a bag of potato chips. Chihiro asks him if that is his lunch. Sho tells
her that he wants to eat a snack today. Chihiro exclaims in disbelief for
doesn’t he always seriously practice at the sports center, and like this, his
strength isn’t enough. Sho whines what about it, is she his mother. Chihiro
says that isn’t the point but rather, it is just common sense.. Sho slyly asks
if she’s worried about him. Chihiro blushes that Sho asks if he got it right.
Chihiro denies it and shares half of her bento with him.
Looking at it, Sho compliments that he’s lucky and it looks
amazing. Holding up a ham wrapped food on a toothpick, Sho asks if she made
this. Chihiro says that she occasionally makes them. After eating, Sho happily
says that it is very delicious. This made Chihiro quite happy. She wonders if
she goes steady with him, would everyday be more or less like this and it turns
out that there are times when her heart would beat quite fast. Eating a nugget,
Sho says that she’s amazing for not only can she sew, she can also cook. Chihiro’s
expression freezes. She mutters that what he ate just now is a frozen food. Sho
says that’s right, upon eating it, he knows. Thinking that Sho is just like
before, Chihiro exclaims that he doesn’t have to be so blunt. Sho casually
tells her that he’ll also walk her home today so wait for him. Chihiro blushes
and just mutters, hm. Then, she sees a couple of fangirls looking at them and
saying, look, is it that..[again]. After school dismissal, Chihiro looks around
and sighs that he isn’t here. She is startled when Sho stands behind her and
says that she cannot escape. And, while walking home, Chihiro thinks that just
like this, it seems like he is truly her boyfriend but then, Sho didn’t mention
about yesterday so how is she going to straightforwardly ask him. “Ah.. we’ll
reach my house soon. Bu..but, if we don’t separate here, we might meet my
family at this time.. This is bad! Things are not assuring.” Chihiro starts to
timidly ask Sho about yesterday’s ‘that’s how it is’, what is he referring..
Then, Souta shouts, “AH, A GUY! SIS, SHE CAME HOME TOGETHER WITH A GUY..”
Chihiro quickly covers Souta’s mouth then sees Sho smiling to say, ‘how
amazing’. Narration: “And, it’s very strange.. it became an approximately
strange situation..” Chihiro couldn’t believe that Sho is unexpectedly eating
at her house. Embarrassed Chihiro couldn’t believe that he is thick-faced
enough to freely eat[/freeload] and even have a super big bowl [of rice].
Stuffing himself, Sho says that it is delicious. Chihiro’s mother says that his
appetite is quite good, and guys should be like that. “Hinase, don’t be shy,
eat a lot more. Here’s another bowl [of rice].” Sho thanks her. Chihiro
nervously thinks that her mother is in high spirits and thankfully, her father
hasn’t come home yet. Sparkling Sho says, “How amazing- this is quite luxurious
and very delicious. I really like the hamburger [beef patties]. By the way,
today, I was able to taste a part of CHIHIRO-CHAN’s homemade bento. In the end,
such workmanship is inherited. That’s definitely so.” Her mother happily says
that he really knows how to talk[/flatter]. Chihiro spits out her food in
shock. Souta shouts at her that’s disgusting. Yuuto tells her not to spit it
out. Chihiro tells Sho not to say strange things. Sho just sly looks at her and
says, ah. Holding a tray, her mother tells Chihiro that she’s quite shock that
Chihiro unexpectedly had such a handsome boyfriend. Embarrassed Chihiro tries
to protest that he isn’t her boyfriend. Her mother tells Sho that Chihiro
totally doesn’t have those feelings that she thought Chihiro isn’t interested
about this type of thing. Chihiro exclaims at her mother. Addressing her
mother, Sho just says, is that so, so that’s how it is. Chihiro couldn’t
believe that they are ignoring her and stop, don’t talk about her anymore.
Holding a book, Souta asks Sho if he wants to see Chihiro’s
album. Chihiro spits out her food again. Sho happily says that he wants to see
it. Souta happily says, “It’s really amazing. During elementary, sis’s
hairstyle is so old-fashioned that it is uniformly cut like a kappa-head bangs-
And it just pass the eyebrows..” Chihiro grabs Souta’s head and squeezes it.
She angrily tells him not to actually expose someone’s past. Sho already peeks
into the album and giggles over it – so that’s how it is, a valley-- Chihiro
shouts for him to stop. She tries to get the album from him. Sho says that
isn’t it very cute. Chihiro shouts that it isn’t a bit cute. As they argue
about that, her mother, who is putting away the dishes, says that their
relationship is quite good. Chihiro manages to get the album when Sho offers to
help her mother. Sho takes the tray with the empty dishes. Her mother
apologizes for the trouble and he can just rest at the side. Sho tells her that
it is okay for this is just a piece of cake. Chihiro is quite surprised by
that. A white and a black cat meow near Chihiro. She bends and pats them. While
Chihiro is lost in thought, Sho approaches her and says, isn’t that a cat.
Carrying the cats, he says that they have 2, what are their names. Chihiro
lamely says, Whitey and Blackie [/White-chan and Black-chan]. Sho comments that
it is quite plain and simple. Putting the cats on the floor, Sho points to them
and says, “Okay! From today on, you guys will be called, Dark Black Fairy
Paradise and Pure White Immortal Knight.” Chihiro shouts for him not to
casually give them strange names. Sho protests that it is a rare attribute and
it is from a god-attribute rare card name that has a very strong power. Chihiro
exclaims who cares about that. Souta asks if that is ‘Abyss Fighting Legend’,
does he know about it. Sho says that he knows, it is a card game. Hugging Sho,
Souta asks to play with him because playing with his brother is so boring since
he doesn’t have [any] reaction. Yuuto sarcastically apologizes for that.
Chihiro says no, for it is quite late. Sho says that it is okay, if he isn’t
disturbing them, then it is alright to play for a little bit. Souta happily
says that he isn’t disturbing, and it’s really great. Soon, Souta is playing
cards with Sho, and got a penalty game = make an octopus mouth with Souta’s
face. Chihiro quietly watches them have fun. Her mother approaches her and tells
her that child is quite nice. He’s bright, clever and also handsome so if it is
that kind of boyfriend, she really approves [of him]. Embarrassed Chihiro tells
her that she is saying that it isn’t like that. She thinks that he obviously
didn’t say about going steady with her. Carrying sleeping Souta, Sho calls out
to Chihiro and says that her younger brother has fallen asleep, so should he
put him on the sofa. Chihiro says yes, and apologizes. After Sho puts him on
the sofa, Chihiro thanks him for playing with her younger brother and also
about yesterday. Sho is puzzled about yesterday so she tells him that it is
about covering up that she’s sleeping and for treating her out. Sho exclaims in
surprise and says that she’s quite late. Chihiro is embarrassed. She thinks
that she should have told him sooner. Sho pats her head and says that she
really observes etiquette. She blushes and wonders if she can trust him. “Even
if I’m still a bit afraid but I want to know.. this thing about you saying that
you like me.. and also the meaning of that kiss. I want to confirm it once
again with you..” Chihiro looks at Sho and says, “..Hinase, about that..”
Blurb: “Next chapter, finally..!”
Comment: The
sudden kiss, confession part, and ‘you have to say let’s go steady’ part is a
bit similar with the mangaka’s previous series. From the way Sho is acting, he
already assumes that Chihiro knows that he likes her and so currently, he is
kind of ‘courting’ her. And, Chihiro still wants to make sure that it isn’t
just a spur of the moment thing even if Sho is acting otherwise. As mentioned
in a different series, one has to be careful with ‘teasing a girl’ for the girl
might think that the guy hates her instead of liking her if that was the
intention. So, Chihiro is a bit confused about it. But from the blurb, it seems
that they would be a couple by the next chapter ^^ I wonder if Sho has some
money issues. Is it really just because he wants to eat a snack or he doesn’t
have money for a proper meal. The ‘meet the family’ minus the father scenario
is fun. Souta and Chihiro’s mother already like Sho and Sho really knows how to
give them a good impression. ^^ Souta showing Chihiro’s album to Sho is quite
funny. As for the other couple, it seems that, both are still quite timid and
shy with each other. They probably walk home like that, too. Apparently, even
if Ren confesses, there is a big possibility that Rino would turn him down.
Hm..I wonder if she already knows that the one Ren likes is her or she is just
mentioning a possibility. It does seem that for Rino, this scar is the cause of
her lack of self-confidence on getting a boyfriend. And, Chihiro kept on
getting interrupted when she is going to console her for that. Lastly, for
Nanjou to stay and watch them, is he interested in Chihiro now? Scans by 深雪汉化组
Quote of the day:
Sweet words are not always true. True words are not always
sweet. But no matter what words can say, actions will always tell the truth. ~
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