我才不会对黑崎君说的话言听计从 [Chapter 54 - Devil and Summer Festival part 2 of 2]

Narration: “From the start, you were just ‘a girl who isn’t afraid of Kuro’, that’s all. But, unconsciously, my eyes couldn’t move away from you. *looks at Yu as he holds her hair* And, right now, you are my close friend, Kuro’s girlfriend and I absolutely cannot betray him.”

He snaps out of it when Yu calls out his name again. Quickly putting his hand away, Takumi says that it [pin] shouldn’t fall again. Yu thanks him. Looking at the side, Yu says that Haruto is so slow... Just then, Takumi notices a masked guy doing something behind Yu.

Takumi asks what is he doing. The masked guy quickly leaves. Before Takumi can go after him, blushing Yu quickly clings on to Takumi and tells him to wait. “Don’t...move first.” Takumi nervously calls her name.

Pulling her yukata to her, Yu whispers that it seems that her obi [belt] has gone loose. “The same with the girdle inside, it seems to be also...” Blushing Takumi thinks, “What did she say!?”

Yu tells him that she’ll quickly tie it up well so be like that for the while, don’t move... “I think... I should tie the obi to the yukata...” Takumi thinks, “Yu-chan! I can see it clearly!! *sees her necklace and a bit of her undergarment* The more you move, the more I can see it clearly!”

Then, he notices some bystanders looking. The girls go ‘oh’ and the guys holding their cellphone hope that Yu’ll strip [remove her clothes] some more. This made Takumi apologize to Yu for being rude. Yu is puzzled. Takumi carries her ala princess carry. Yu asks what is this about...

Takumi tells her that there are too many people here so bear with it for a while. While he’s walking with her, Yu asks him to please don’t tell this incident to Haruto. Takumi is puzzled. Yu says that this is a rare festival and she doesn’t want to leave behind bad memories. Takumi laughs and says that he understands.

Takumi thinks that if Haruto sees this, he’ll definitely blow his top. At the women’s toilet, Takumi asks if she has a way of fixing the yukata by herself. After he put her down, Yu flashes a v-sign and says that she anticipated that this might happen so she properly learned how to do it.

Takumi says that’s amazing. Looking in her bag, Yu looks for her manual. Takumi smiles and tells her to take her time. He thinks that it’s really great that things are back to normal. Yu thanks him and tells him that it is okay if he goes back first since it is quite dark here.

Takumi asks how can he possibly leave her all alone. “Take your time to get dressed, it’s alrig...” He exclaims in surprise when he sees a couple of glowing eyes from the bushes. It turns out to be Kotaro. Yu exclaims what, it is Yusuke’s doggie and it must have gotten lost.

Embarrassed Takumi thinks of Yusuke [dog] not to startle him. He is surprised when Yu says that he is still quite scared of terrifying things. “During the test of courage game, she even heard his voice. Ha ha ha, Kurosaki-kun even said that you must have fallen down. It looks like I was right.”

Yu waves back to him and says that she’ll fix the yukata. As she goes inside, blushing Takumi thinks, “...no matter when, you can smile and accept my shameful [/embarrassing] thing. *flustered* Kuro, quickly come back.”

Back at the forested area, Mina sweetly says that Haruto is so strong. “I actually wanted to help you but I didn’t expect that you’re basically quite skilled. *the zombie goons are all on the floor* *holding Haruto’s arm* Let us go, it seems that they no longer have any other companions.”

Haruto tells her that he’s going on a different path to get back. Mina says that if something happens, together with him, she can... Haruto rebuffs her by saying that Yu won’t like that. After looking surprised, Mina removes her wooden sandal. She suddenly goes, ‘Ah...”

Sitting on the ground, Mina says that it hurts...she isn’t quite used to wearing wooden sandals... She holds her knee while exposing her thigh. Mina says that it seems that she twisted her foot so can he support her. Haruto picks up her sandal.

Glaring at her, he tells her that the sound of her fall is too quiet. [<- he isn’t buying it.] He tosses her sandal back to her. As he starts to walk away, flustered Mina says, “...Go out with me. If you are with me, I won’t object if you go out and have fun with other girls. You can live the life you want as you please.”

Without looking at her, Haruto says, “It turns out that you are such a boring girl.” Mina looks surprised. Zombie goons tell Haruto how can he say such words to a cute girl. “We’ll carry you...” Standing up, Mina says that she deliberately fell down. This surprised them.

She thinks that this is beyond her expectation but then, she can also understand. She calls out, “Wait. Before you leave, I want to ask you a question. Is it because Akabane-san always doesn’t follow [/obey] you that you fell in love with her?” Haruto looks surprised.

Near a sweet wine [amazake] milkshake stall, Takumi nervously watches Yu drinking. She pouts and scowls. She asks, “What do you think, White Prince? *slurp* Black Devil-kun is coming back a bit too late, right. *looks at him* ...how come you are sitting too far away from me?” Takumi claims that it is too hot.

While smiling, Takumi thinks that if he stays too close to her, he feels that he’ll be in danger... Sobbing Yu gloomily wonders if Haruto and Mina are having some sort of unusual relationship... Takumi sweatdrops and thinks that she had gotten drunk from drinking the amazake.

Takumi tells her not to bother too much with Mina. She suddenly leans to him and exclaims, “Shiarakawa-sensei! What is the basis of those words!” Blushing Takumi says that after all, Yu is Haruto’s girlfriend... Yu says that Takumi is right. “But, he... still not even once... said that he likes me...” Surprised Takumi asks if that is for real.

All red, Yu says that when they were going steady at that time, it isn’t quite official... “...I’m really scared that it will destroy our current situation so I always won’t dare open my mouth and ask. *looks at the fox chain* But this kind of vague situation also makes me feel very uneasy... In the end, I still ought to go, and directly face it.”

Takumi grabs her hand which causes her to drop her bag. He says, “If the current situation makes you feel very comfortable, then you it isn’t necessary for you to force yourself to clarify the relationship. (...how can I say such lame words.)...

...*recalls Mina telling him that she knows that she is quite unsightly like this.* ...Yu-chan, every time you’re anxious, you’ll easily mess things up. So, better still, leave everything to time, to come and resolve it, okay.”

Crying Yu grabs Takumi’s hand and exclaims, “—what you said seems to be very reasonable! I do always mess things up! *holding her bag* It is because I got a bad luck fortune so I’m in such a hurry... But according to what you said, the current situation ought to be ‘lucky’ right. *Takumi looks surprised* Eh? Shiarkawa-kun...”

Startled Takumi asks what is it? Yu exclaims that his hand is so cold! “Are you feeling okay!? I’ll go ask if they have some hot drink.” As Takumi watches her go to the stall, he thinks that it is quite lucky that Yu is drunk so she didn’t notice anything wrong. “Yu-chan, I’m sorry. ...I simply still don’t want this thing to end, that’s all.”

He looks at Yu who begs the stall owner who said that it is okay but is she drunk. Yu flashes an okay sign to Takumi and says that the owner said that he has hot drinks. Flustered sad Takumi thinks, “I want to tell you once again about my feelings. This time, I won’t run away. I’ll properly listen until the end for your answer.”

He is surprised when Hino approached him and says, “Shirokawa-senpai, it seems that you’re having fun here at the festival. It’s really great that I’ve let you and your beloved YU-CHAN enjoy a couple’s world.” Takumi asks, “Let me?” Smiling Hino says that he heard about it from Yusuke so he wants to help Takumi out. “I’m the one who helped you in leading Kurosaki-senpai away.

Takumi seriously asks if next, Hino plans on driving a wedge between him and Kuro. Turning to leave, Hino says that it will do if he can secretly win Yu. To Hino’s surprise, Takumi grabs his arm and says, “Your little scheme isn’t of use against Kuro. You basically don’t understand him even for a little bit.”

Holding a couple of drinks, Yu thinks that she got the wine. “Just now, my head is a bit dizzy. I was always talking with Shirakawa-kun.” Yu says, “Sorry for the wait...”

She sees Takumi cornering a hooded person by the tree. “Ah! What... Are you flirting!? *Takumi asks huh?* Sorry for disturbing, *backing away* please do as you please...” Covering his face, Hino shouts, “What are you talking about, stupid woman! Why don’t you look clearly!”

Yu is surprised that it is Hino. Hino says, “By the way, the one whom Shirakawa likes is...” Takumi looks at him and darkly says, “That’s right, you are indeed my type. *Hino sweatdrops and exclaims, what!?* Slender and delicately weak body build and quite pretty.”

Flustered Hinto tells him not to treat him like an idiot... Pinning him harder to the tree, Takumi says that from the start, he isn’t using respectful words. “We are basically a grade [/year] older, do you think I’ll let you manipulate me?”

Yu is surprised over this. [Don’t know why she is surprised unless the translation for ‘grade older’ is wrong. ^^; I mean she knew that Hino is younger, right? EDIT: Mona said that Takumi told Hino that they are of the same year/grade before.] Beard and glasses minions arrive and call out to Hino.

Takumi continues, “I’ve investigated you. Your mother passed away. Your father is a local celebrity. You also have a outstanding [elder] brother who is a lot years older than you. Merely basing it on your family situation, you and Kuro are practically the same...

...*flustered Hino tells him to shut up.* But the reason why you are isolated is different from him. *this shook Hino* You are a little nobody who hides at the corner of the classroom. Non-existent [doesn’t have a sense of existence] forever and no one cares about you, right.”

Yu looks flustered. [<- made her recall of her past self?] Hino stutters, “...shut...up, don’t say anymore!” While the minions are tense, Yu intervenes by asking Takumi not to talk anymore and it looks like Hino isn’t feeling too well. Hino is already breathing hard.

The minions say that’s right, Hino’s body isn’t quite well. “Let him eat some candy or perhaps, something sweet for him to feel a bit better...” Holding the drink to Hino, Yu says that sweet wine ought to be okay. “Can you drink?” Hino hits her hand which causes one of the drinks to spill.

He reprimands his minions, “...useless people, don’t come near me. Saying some unnecessary words...” Glasses apologizes to him. “But, you look like you’re really unwell so drink up.”

While breathing hard, Hino tells Yu that before, she is Akajuzo, right. “After seeing other person’s weakness, your sympathy starts to overflow, huh. *Takumi tells Yu that they’re leaving* The reason why you got close to Kurosaki Haruto is simply for you to elevate your position!”

Yu got mad that she shoves the drink into Hino’s mouth. “Don’t talk rubbish and quickly drink already-- Your friends are worried to death about you. *Haruto and Yusuke arrive and see them* I don’t choose the people whom I’ll be with based on whether or not, they are of use to me or they can elevate my position.”

Flustered Hino wipes his lips. Haruto tsks and wonders what is Yu doing. Yu continues to tell Hino, “The reason why I am staying at Kurosaki-kun’s side is because I like him. *Haruto looks surprised* It’s the same with Shirakawa-kun, Kaji-kun, and even with the others... Kurosaki-kun isn’t a person who is by nature, suitable to being all alone!”

Catching her breath, Yu blushes as she looks at somewhat intimidated Hino. Hino pushes glasses minion aside and says, “Akabane, come over.” Looking at him, blushing Yu asks, “Did...did you hear what I said just now!?” This made Hino become flustered. Hino quickly pushes her. Yu loses her balance. As Yu is about to fall down the cliff with Hino, Haruto calls out, “Akabane!”  

Comment: Aw...a cliffhanger. They’ll survive definitely...if they fall. My worst case scenario, well, it’s called amnesia. I’m not going to talk much about the possibilities with that scenario. It’s a common plotline in other shoujo so I think you can imagine them.

Well, the outcome of the possible accident would be Haruto will be forced to realize what he feels for Yu and what is she in his life. Mina even asked him what he likes about Yu. I’m sure that will lead to something big later on. This might be the start of a new stage in their romance/the story. And, the fortune regarding being in a vague relationship will be resolved.

Perhaps, the ‘bad luck’ refers to this fall. ^^; For now, it is good that Haruto seems to have gotten tired of Mina. Mina seems to be more on letting her partner do as he pleases with his life as long as ‘they are together’. In a way, it isn’t exactly love without even a bit of jealousy. So, she’s after him as some sort of trophy boyfriend?

This chapter belongs to Takumi. It is indeed quite complicated. To be in love, not wanting this feeling to end, but it isn’t right especially since it is futile. She already loves someone else and it is his close friend. He does waver at times when tempted, hesitates and try to avoid her but in the end, he is drawing the line which he won’t cross over.

Nevertheless, it is likely that he’ll at least give one proper confession and get a proper rejection to finally move on. Now, my favorite part of the chapter, the confrontation with Hino. ^^ Hino knew about it because Yusuke told him. I want to know if Yusuke voluntarily told Hino about that.

Like, he would protest to Hino, it’s impossible for Haruto and Yu to be a couple because Takumi likes Yu. If he did, boy, he’s stupid to give ammo to the enemy. Well, Takumi showed Hino that he isn’t like the other minions/pawns he had dealt with before.

Even if Takumi is always smiles and everything, apparently, he isn’t the type of person whom you want to anger. The guy did his research. And, it really helps that Takumi is super sharp with people that he can see them through. If Haruto is good in beating up people [/physical], Takumi seems to be good in tearing people up if he wants to [/mentally and emotionally].

He really hit the target with Hino and exposed him for what he really is. He isn’t finished with him yet and Hino is already breathless and flustered. Too bad Yu feels sorry for Hino and interrupted. If Takumi continued, I won’t be surprised if he can make Hino a crying mess/be broken to the point that he won’t bother them anymore.

But then, I’m not sure if he’ll still be ‘intact’ after what he pulled her – pushing her off. Though, Haruto did become a lot nicer. I’m not sure if Hino realized that they’re near the cliff since he also looks surprised. ^^; Was Yu pulling him? Haruto seems to be quite far. So, I wonder if Takumi is still quite nearby so he can stop Yu from falling down.

We’ll know for sure in the next chapter. By the way, I’ll be away next month until the 21st. So, summary will be delayed. I can only say that I’ll work on it as soon as possible when I’m back...and hopefully, no bad jetlag. ^^ Scans by 腾讯动漫

Word of the day:

Feeling apprehensive, worried, and unsure about which way to go? Let God guide you. He knows the way. ‘Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21’ ~ Mottos for Success by M.S. Fontaine