Koharu introduces her family who had learned that she has a
boyfriend. [And, it turns out that the youngest one is a sister. ^^;] At home,
Koharu’s mother is excited to know what kind of person is Koharu’s boyfriend
and when did this happen. Koharu’s father is sulking. Just when Koharu is about
to say who it is, her mother says that she knows that it isn’t Natsuki because
didn’t he already have a girlfriend during the sports festival. They recall that
their parents were there when Natsuki confessed to Aki. Her mother laments that
she couldn’t imagine that Natsuki choose some other girl. Just when Koharu
tries to resolve the misunderstanding, Natsuki stands up and apologizes for he
did confess during the sports festival but he realized that it wasn’t love for
now, he likes Koharu. He exclaims that he absolutely won’t be mistaken over
this feeling again so please let him go steady with Koharu and please allow him
to use his life in protecting her throughout her life. Surprised Koharu thinks
that for him be sincere like that, it is like he is making a marriage proposal.
She is quite happy and moved about it. Koharu starts apologizing to her parents
for hiding it and she sincerely.. To her surprise, her parents are already
rejoicing. They start slapping Natsuki’s back for he did a good job in getting
Koharu. Then, her mother says that they should quickly get married. At a
church, Koharu is all dressed up in a wedding gown. It turns out that they are
going to take a family group picture. Her mother teases her if she thought it
is a real wedding. After Natsuki comes out, Koharu comments that he looks
handsome. Just when Natsuki is about to praise her for being cute, Koharu’s
mother says that it is time for the picture. As they take their picture
together, Koharu wonders why she felt embarrassed exposing this to her family
when obviously, her beloved family is smiling happily.
While the twins are telling to their father that they want
to get married to Natsuki and not him, Emi tells the others that they are going
to eat since they have a restaurant reservation. Koharu is surprised when
Natsuki tells her that he obviously can get married when he’s 18 years old. He
asks if she doesn’t want to. She smiles and says that it is impossible for her
not to agree. Natsuki wants a kiss to seal the agreement. Koharu is a bit
embarrassed and tries to stop him since they are in front of the others. So,
Natsuki pushes her behind the curtains to kiss her there. After the kiss, the
two look happy as Koharu says that she cannot wait for them to be truly become
family. It is back to school and at the canteen, Koharu tells Konoha over her
moving summer break. Aki are joining the couple and their friends. Masamoto
teases Aki if it is difficult staying together with the idiot lovers but Aki
says no, she is quite happy and she longs for it. The others wonder if Aki like
someone. While eating, Konoha comments that Aki is cute compared to the
impression she gives. She asks Aki if she is interested in goukon/group date.
Nishina appears and shows Konoha’s bad grades to dissuade her from going to
goukon with Aki, and make her study instead. Koharu and Aki smile together for
they knew that Nishina was jealous. Nishina tells the committee members that
from today on, they are going to prepare for the cultural festival. After
school dismissal, Natsuki tells Koharu that he’ll go to the club first before going
to the committee room. Koharu arrives at the committee room and sees Touya
sleeping on the chair. She stares at him just when he is waking up. To her
surprise, he suddenly hugs her tight. Koharu narrates that because she is so
happy, she didn’t notice of the other romantic love that appears to be starting
in front of her.
Comment: So, as I
thought, there is no problem at all with their parents who are more than happy
that they get paired up. Natsuki’s ‘proposal’ is good especially since he has
to convince her parents that he is very sincere with her. Then, there is a
family group picture with them in wedding outfits. That is a bit strange for me
since that it suppose to be, or rather, usually at the end of the series. Maybe
the mangaka plans to have this picture be juxtaposed to a future real wedding
later on. Actually, it kind of raises a flag that something serious might
happen. Maybe I’m thinking too much unless Touya can actually be a real threat
to their relationship. Hopefully, he can spice things up since things are going
a bit predictable. Lastly, it is nice that Aki immediately manages to blend in
with the couple’s friends and they easily accepted her. Scans by 夜莺工作室
Quote of the day:
Romance is a tender kiss with a lingering promise of more to
come. ~ Tim Campbell