After writing on a pad, Shino shows it to him. She ‘tells’
him that he is from her former school, a college student who gave them lessons.
For practicum, he came to their school. Mitsuru is surprised for the guy looked
young but it turns out that he is older. Shino says, “During solo tutoring, he
would enthusiastically teach me the lesson[/homework]. He is very popular among
the students and also the female teachers. I thought that he definitely has no
impression of me at all. A few days ago, I met him at the station by chance. He
invited me if I would want to watch movies together.” Trembling, Mitusur shouts
that they met after a long time and then on that day, he would directly kiss
her. “That jerk moves really fast!!” This surprises the bystanders and
embarrasses Shino. Thinking that ‘she’ has seen it, Shino gestures to ‘her’
that no, he only supported her when she is about to trip. “Afterwards,
carelessly, lips..” Shino blushes and Mitsuru is shock. He nervously asks if
the ‘person she likes’ is that guy. Blushing Shino nods. That was the blow for
Mitsuru for his first love has just been declared to be over. Clenching his
fist, Mitsuru thinks, “What kind of joke is this--!! I’ll absolutely not let
Shino-chan be given to that kind of guy who looks to be quite flirty[/playboy]!!”
<- his prejudice. Mitsuru asks Shino where that guy studies and what his
name is. Shino writes it for him. He is Ishida Kouji [guesswork from 石田光司],
a third year student of M University. Then, Mitsuru runs off with thoughts of
‘just you wait, Ishida Kouji!!’ Shino is puzzled. Asuzu wonders what that guy
is doing. Meanwhile at Akechi Academy, male Mego timidly tells Aoi that she had
once again temporarily switched identities with Mitsuru so yoroshiku [/I’m under
your care] during this time. Aoi is speechless. He angrily turns around and
tells her to go back. This shocks Mego that she tearfully asks why when during
yesterday’s date, the distance between them had become a step closer. “We are
even talking about kisses, right!? Could it be that I’m the only one who is
very happy!?” Blushing Aoi calls her stupid and tells her how he can possibly
be at ease and let his most important girl stay in a place where there are a
lot of guys. Mego is moved into tears for he is worried about her.
She assures him that it is alright for the one who would
take a fancy on her and who admires her as a male[?] is only him. Aoi tries to
tell her that she should think more of herself.. But, upon seeing her looking
quite feminine, he blushes and says that it is nothing. At M University’s gate,
Mitsuru looks around and spots Kouji. Some girls call out to Kouji that the
discussion meeting is over so how about they go have a drink. Kouji apologizes
for he has work today. The girls say, too bad. Mitsuru is furious that Kouji
looks popular. He believes that Kouji is a flirty guy and he will expose his
true nature. Mitsuru fakes a trip and poses in a subtle seductive pose. In a
cutie way, ‘she’ says that ‘she’ trips again and ‘she’s so embarrassed. Kouji
looks surprised. The other guys behind him are all ♡_♡ Mitsuru thinks,
“Ishida Kouji!! Using the great me’s charm, I’m going to make you so crazy over
me that you’ll go dizzy!!” To Mitsuru’s surprise, Kouji suddenly carries ‘her’
on his back and asks if ‘she’ is alright, he’ll bring ‘her’ to the hospital now.
Freaking out, Mitsuru says that there’s no need, and ‘she’ is already alright.
Kouji says is that so, then that’s good. Mitsuru is somewhat speechless. After
putting ‘her’ down, Kouji gives ‘her’ an adhesive bandage and tells ‘her’ to be
careful on her way home. Somewhat flustered, Mitsuru apologizes and asks if
‘she’ can have some of his time. ‘She’ introduces ‘herself’ as Shino’s close
friend. At a restaurant, Kouji says that he’s quite surprised that ‘she’ is
Shino’s friend. He apologizes for not noticing that they are wearing the same
uniform. Just as Kouji is drinking his coffee, Mitsuru goes direct to the point
by mentioning that ‘she’ saw him kissing Shino before. “Your circumstance is
quite good and you’re also very popular, right? If you only think of playing
around with Shino-chan, I absolutely won’t allow...” Mitsuru is interrupted
when Kouji starts choking on his coffee.
Blushing really red, Kouji says that he didn’t think that
anyone saw that. “I myself is thinking over what I’m doing towards a girl who
is five years younger than me.. Even if she cannot hear, but she won’t let
others feel that she’s weak[/vulnerable] and she strives really hard. I really
respect her being that way. And, during some unknown time, I also have this
thought of wanting to protect her. I like her. Even if I also know that the
five years older me cannot be within her scope of [potential] love partner..
*Mitsuru looks surprised* About kissing her, I apologize for that. Even if she
would think that it is only an accident.. I won’t do that kind of thing again
but, I hope that you’ll empathize with these feelings of mine..” Slightly
trembling, Mitsuru stands up and leaves. This puzzles Kouji. After school
dismissal, Mitsuru is sitting by the courtyard. He gloomily curses for Kouji is
sincere about Shino and Shino also likes him. “It is only that the two has not
noticed their like for each other. Can’t I do anything but just stay at the
side and watch?” Shino touches his shoulder and ‘asks’ what’s up with him.
Smiling, she gestures that she heard that it seems that ‘she’ didn’t go to
class so she’s very worried.” Mitsuru thinks, no, he doesn’t want to give up.
He holds her arm and gestures towards himself and a thumbs up. Just then, Azusa
sees Shino with Mitsuru together. Holding on Shino’s shoulders, Mitsuru says,
“I have something that I always haven’t told you. *Asuza looks surprised* I’m
actually a guy. *both girls look tense and Mitsuru hugs Shino* (I want to tell
her. I won’t want to give you to any other person.) I’m going to say something
that I wanted to tell you but haven’t told you. *pulling from the hug and
holding on Shino’s shoulders* I’m a guy. Since the time that I’ve met you, I
really like you, Shino-chan..!!” Blurb: “Mitsuru’s determined confession! How
will Shino respond..?! At the same time, Mego and Aoi’s school life will also
encounter twists and turns..!!”
Comment:
Mitsuru’s reaction is amusing. He was really shock upon seeing the kiss and
amazingly, he managed to stay calm enough before looking like that upon
reaching his house. He is also very clever to get Mego to agree to switch with
him again. Somewhat unfortunately, Mego didn’t tell Aoi what’s the purpose of
Mitsuru’s want to switch identities. I’m curious about Aoi’s reaction when he
learns about Kouji. =P Poor Mitsuru, it turns out that Shino and Kouji mutually
like each other and Kouji is a good guy. Since Mitsuru is a ‘good guy’, he
would most unlikely do something bad to separate them so his ‘better late than
never’ confession is his last ditch effort of getting Shino. Even if I do
wonder if he’ll easily give up or keep on having an unrequited love with her. Since
Asuza is there, I guess she’ll be there to comfort Mitsuru if he got rejected.
Also, he already confirmed what he needs to be confirmed within a day so why
did he ask for a week switch with Mego? Anyway, things ought to happen at Mego
and Aoi’s side. It would be amusing if they start thinking of BL and also,
there is Mogami who is interested in Mego. =P Lastly, I guess the only girl in
the cast who hasn’t gotten her first stolen kiss is Asuza and that would most
probably be reserved for Mitsuru =P Scans by 夜莺工作室
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