Morning!
Just a little longer until I can see her... That most exalted of beings...
Morning!
Good morning!
Receiving a morning greeting from her is like a gift from the heavens themselves.
Hey, Yuu!
And now it's time for yours truly to get her share...
No way! I never dreamed that she would approach me like this...!
I'm brimming with emotion!
M-m-morning...
Huh?! Wha?
W-Wait a-!
You there, your hair...
I didn't dye it or anything.
I'm well aware. I just wanted to tell you how pretty it is.
My world is... crumbling...
Yuu?
S-Suzu...
Oh, is she your friend?
Wha? Huh? Ah, yes!
I think that girl's probably easily misunderstood, so look out for her, won't you?
KYA-HOO!
The next day
I'm heading out!
I'm Yuu Yuutani, a 1st year at Fujigasaki Private High School.
Yuu Yuutani
It sounds strange coming from me, but I'm a really good girl... I think.
I help my mom with the chores at home...
And massage my dad's shoulders for him.
I have perfect attendance, and I've never once been late to class. My grades are also tip-top!
My teachers think very highly of me, too.
At least, that's how I was until yesterday.
Chunky eraser
A piercing gaze.
Large ear piercings.
And brash two-tone hair.
The type of instantly-recognizable delinquent that anyone around here would step aside for.
As of today, I'm...
a bad girl!
As of Today, I'm a Bad Girl!
That girl's so small and cute!
Her hair's pink!
Is she a middle-schooler?
Ah...
Atori Mizutori-senpai...
Atori
Mizutori
You're as stunning as ever.
Yuu?
Still staring away at her, are you?
Suzu
Suzukaze
Be
wary
of
strangers
Don't ruffle my hair, Suzu-chan!
Atori Mizutori.
A Public Decency Officer who's the very embodiment of having both brains and beauty.
She's popular with guys and girls alike. A veritable 3rd year celebrity.
I heard that she has a lot of stalkers like you.
I-I'm not a stalker!
I'm just watching over her! To make sure no suspicious people are following her around!
Well, I've found one, at least.
A suspicious person.
Huh? Where?!
I mean, why not just go up and talk to her, rather than doing all this?
I-I can't do that!
Approaching her myself would be the height of arrogance! I'd be punished for my impudence!
What do you think this is, a royal court?
Besides... I know you're trying to become a delinquent,
but wouldn't it work better if you acted like you did before?
Like I did before?
A-after all, you've always been cute, Yuu...
No can do.
I'm like a rock by the roadside, Suzu-chan!
Huh?
Because Senpai is a Publicy Decency Officer, good girls don't stand out to her!
Me
Everyone else
As a good girl, I was nothing more than another rock!
I don't really get it, but I feel like you should apologize to everyone.
If I'm going to be a rock anyway, I want to become a nice flat rock...
And get flung across the river's surface by Senpai!
Well, I understand your enthusiasm.
But isn't your getup today pretty troublesome from a school rules point of view?
Oh, there's no need to worry about that.
Take these piercings, for example. If you look closely, they're actually just clips!
Clips
Lame!
Dangle
And this baggy clothing. I stretched it out myself!
Lame!
Jumbo
Erasers
And I stuck jumbo erasers to the soles of my shoes To make them thicker.
Lame!
So you see, I came up with all kinds of ideas!
Yeah... I think I'm gonna walk a little further away from you in future.
Huh? Why?
To be honest, I wish I could look more like you, Suzu-chan.
R... Really?
Of course! Your hair's naturally blonde, after all...
When you're quiet, your expression makes you look all sullen.
And you've got a vulgar side that sometimes takes over.
Ah, damn!
Sheesh.
You don't need to pretend at all!
Natural-born
outlaw
You're a natural-born outlaw!
Is she trying to pick a fight with me?
Oh.
It's that time already.
I'm gonna go on ahead.
What?! Why?!
This is payback for picking a fight with me. Now you have to suffer the fate of walking in on your own!
P-picking a fight?! What're you talking about?!
Come on, walk with me! If I don't have you with me, who will I be able to hide behind in an emergency?
See, you're definitely trying to pick a fight with me.
You monster!
I'm leaving.
You traitor! Judas. Brutus. Akechi Mitsuhide. Suzu Suzukaze!
Judas
Brutus
Akechi Mitsuhide
Suzu Suzukaze
I guess there's nothing else for it, I'll just have to go on my own.
For today at least, I'll just... sneak through quietly...
Morning!
G-good morning.
Next time, when Suzu-chan's here, I'll-
Oh, you there, hold on a second.
Hah?! How can I help you?! Is there a rule I've...?
No, there's no problem there.
After all, you're following them all, aren't you?
Yes!
Sh-she's so close!
Your colored hair is just extensions.
On closer inspection, the thick soles on your shoes are just erasers.
Your loose jersey is fine.
And... these earrings, too.
Whoaaaa?! Senpai's hands! She's touching me!
Did you make these yourself?
Y... Yes!
I'm never washing my left ear again for the rest of my life!
They look so cute! I kind of want some myself.
U-understood! I'll go to an ironworks and get some made for you!
You don't need to go to all that trouble... Huh?
A neck tattoo?
Huh?
I messed up!
I put a temporary tattoo on last night to show off to Suzu-chan, but I forgot to take it off!
Check out my tattoo! I'm so bad!
Uh-huh.
Tattoos are against the rules, you know. But they're not exactly easy to remove either...
I-it's all over... The school might make me write an apology... or worse, suspend me.
Right!
Since you're so cute, I'll overlook this. Let's just keep this our little secret, okay?
KYA-HOO!
I figured I'd try making one of these. I hope it didn't get messed up.
Listen to this, Suzu-chan!
Atori-senpai spoke to me!
Huh? Really?
A-and you know what? She even said I was c-cute!
Wow, that's great.
Right?! It is great!
Today, I've been able to take a historic first step towards my goal!
Right...
Wait... does that mean that they stepped into uncharted territory?
My goal of becoming the kind of nice rock that Senpai would notice!
So you're not even a rock yet?
I Wanna Be a Bad Girl!
My name is Yuu Yuutani.
It goes without saying, but I'm the kind of delinquent high school girl who makes people shake in their boots.
As somebody trying to become the baddest of bad girls,
I've been committing nefarious deeds on a daily basis, such as...
Paying for things using only 10 yen coins!
Crossing the street without raising my hand!
thump
Children
crossing
I'm doing all of these things to get the attention of the Public Decency Officer I admire, Atori Mizutori-senpai!
The bad deed I'm committing today is...
inundation by water!
Since I'm in charge of the class chores today, I'm gonna leave all the flowers totally waterlogged!
I'm the very embodiment of evi-
S-Senpai's here?! Wh-wh-why is she here at this time?! I never normally see her here!
Or is this some kind of reward for my behavior? Thank you, God!
...Wait! What if this is my big chance?!
I need to think of something bad...F-f-f-first... I'll show her an expression full of attitude!
Oh, no! I screwed up, she didn't even notice!
Mama, look at that person's face! She looks like an Asura!
Shh! Don't stare.
Save me, Suzu-chaaan!
What? Why is Yuu messaging me this early in the morning?
Whoa!
Help
What happened? "Tell me something bad I can do on the bus"?
Huh? What kind of request is that?
"People don't like when others eat and drink on the bus, right?" That's it!
Let's see... I wonder if I have anything like that with me...
Konbu
Candy
Plum konbu tea
Ahh, how relaxing!
Wait, that's not it! What am I, an old lady?!
Mama, look! She looks just like one of the Deva kings!
Shh! Don't stare.
People don't like when others eat
and drink on the bus, right?
Gimme something other than old lady ideas!
This is bad!!!
Old lady?
Meh. I know she just wants to catch Senpai's attention. It's annoying, so I'll just reply with this and leave it at that.
Gimme something other than old lady ideas!
This is bad!!!
Whatever. Too dull.
This is bad!!!
Whatever. Too dull.
That's just mean! I was being completely serious, too! Suzu-chan's so insensitive!
She's a monster in human form! The very personification of oil blotting paper!
Hm?
But this message of hers... It feels like there's some advice hidden in here.
Too dull, plus a dumb smiley.
Too dull dumb...Toodull dumb...
Dumb toodull...
Dumb toodle...
Dumb doodle!
Gee, Suzu-chan, that was hard to figure out! You're so shy, but I like you anyway!
Bad people are
all friends to me!
Yuu Yuutani was here
Perfect!
Now, behold, Senpai. Yuutani the artist's masterpiece-
Eep! That old lady's staring right at me.
Staaare
Is she struggling to find a seat? But giving her mine wouldn't be very delinquent of me...
No, this is when I need to act cool and..
Aah, I'm bored of sitting around...
Ma'am! You can sit here!
Huh?
Nooooo!
Oh, you're the girl from the other day... Nice to see you again.
Senpai spoke to me?!
Th-that's right! I don't want Senpai to tire her legs out...
W-wait! Since I'm in the mood to share, I should offer her my seat.
U-um!
Yes?
Bwaaannh!!
I'm in the mood to chair, so please sit on me, Senpai!
Huh? Are you sure it's okay?
No! I didn't mean that! Oh, but, if you're okay with sitting on me, then go ahead!
I was just kidding.
Wait, you were?
But I appreciate the thought!
You were about to offer your seat to that old lady just now too, weren't you?
Wha?! Um... I was just...
You really are a good girl, aren't you?
Shock
Ah, that's not true! I'm a bad girl!
I eat konbu candy and drink plum konbu tea on the bus! And doodle on the windows!
Does that make you a bad girl?
Yes! A really bad one!
What's your name?
They both ended
up remaining
standing
I-it's Yuu! Yuu Yuutani!
Then I'll call you Yuu-chan!
So you want to become a bad girl, Yuu-chan?
Yes!
Why is that?
Ack!
What should I say to that?!
I can't exactly just come out with "Because I want you to notice me", after all.
Um... There's this person I really admire... So I'm doing all this to get closer to them...
I'm working really hard and doing my best... Th-that's all.
I see... I'm a little envious of that person. Having such a cute girl like you liking them.
C-Cute?!
Of course. You're extremely cute!
Does she mean... as a woman?!
She's as cute as a small animal!
Oh, I just had an idea! Shall we be friends?
I'd like to get to know you better!
B-but... I don't deserve...
Really? I can't convince you otherwise?
M-maybe if I paid you protection money...
Exortion is no joke for Public Decency Officers like me, so please stop.
B-but...
For an exalted being such as yourself to be friends with an insignificant ordinary citizen like me...
Even if I accept it, society won't!
Hmm, what can I do...?
There we go!
Atori Mizutori
was here
I doodled on the window!
Now we're both bad girls, right?
S-Senpai's scent...!
You'll be friends with me now, won't you, Yuu-chan?
KYA-HOO!
Maybe I went too far, saying the conversation was too dull.
She hasn't replied.
Suzu-chan!
Thanks to your suggestion of doodling on the window, I was able to become friends with Senpai! Thanks!
Huh? What do you mean, "doodling on the window"? I don't remember suggesting anything to you.
You really are insensitive! You oil blotting paper!
What are you talking about?
Dog Ears and a Collar
You oil blotting paper!
Whenever Yuu talks about that person, I always end up letting it get to me.
Well, I was the one at fault this time, after all...
I'll get her something she likes as an apology.
Huh?
You're Yuu-chan's...
Hey.
...Delinquent friend...
Ah, no, that's just a misunderstanding...
Are you stocking up on supplies to torture somebody with?
Come on, you can hold more than that, can't you?
I'll beat you up.
Just kidding, I'm just kidding!
Oh, you can have those.
Are you sure?
Well, you looked like you had your heart set on them, after all.
Was it that obvious?
Very much so! As soon as our eyes met, I thought you were going to snatch them all up!
Hand them over, hand them over, hand them over.
Ah, I guess I let my thoughts show on my face without realizing...
Huh?
I mean... I wanted to give them to somebody who's important to me to make things up to them. Sorry.
Is that person Yuu-chan, by any chance?
Smirk
H-how'd you know that?!
Hmm? Just a hunch!
I always see you two walking to school together, after all.
Besides, there are a few rumors about you two going around, you know.
Wha? Y-you mean like that we work well together, or something?
Not quite! More like a parent and child kind of vibe!
Tap to Pay
I have a question for Mama Suzu.
I'm not her mother...! What is it?
What sort of thing do you think Yuu-chan would like?
Huh?
We finally became friends, but...
Yuu-chan, morni-
Good morning!
Yuu-cha-
Yuu-
She's always running away from me, so I wondered if I'd done something wrong.
Oh, knowing her...
I bet she'd be happy to get anything from you. Like even soil or grass.
Huh? She'd eat those?
No way. Why are you so interested in Yuu anyway?
Hm?
There are countless people who like you, so what's so special about her in particular?
Special?
When you see someone who's staying away from you, doesn't it make you want to make them like you?
Aren't you mistaking her for a dog or something?
Mmh... Well, more importantly, what should I get for her?
I already told you, didn't I? She'll like anything if it's something you bought for her.
Really?!
The thing is, I actually already bought her something... so that's reassuring.
Is that so...? What did you buy?
Let's see... some sweets I thought Yuu-chan would like... and these!
I... don't even know what to say to that.
But Yuu-chan's like a cute little puppy!
Don't come near me.
Just try picturing it! It works, you know!
What? There's no way-
Woof woof! Suzu-chan!
That it wouldn't work...!
See?!
Anyway! I'm confiscating these!
No!
You're only saying that because you want to make Yuu-chan wear them for you, aren't you?!
N...
No, I'm not.
Then why did you pause just now?! You dog-burglar!
You're a disgrace!
Suzu-chan...? What are you doing?
Y-Yuu?!
You look so good like this.
You vixen...!
You've got it all wrong! We just happened to run into each other.
R-really?
That's right! Suzukaze-san and I just have a casual relationship, Yuu-chan!
Watch your wording!
WAAAAH
J... Just like I thought, you two are...
I told you, it's not like that!
Here.
Huh?
I know I was a little harsh with you earlier, so this is to make up for that.
Oh, my favorite brand...!
Um, Yuu...?
I know I've been kind of moody and mean to you recently from you talking about that person so much.
So I'm sorry.
Suzu-chan.
I actually wanted to apologize too...
And bought you the same thing.
O-oh! So it ended up a trade.
Uh-huh!
I'm sorry for getting mad at you, too.
I guess you're marsh better friends now you've mallowed out, huh?
You're ruining the moment...
That's right, Senpai had something that she wanted to give you, too.
What?!
Remember? The sweets.
Got it!
Yuu-chan! I actually have a gift for you, too!
O-okay!!
If it's from you, Senpai, I'd be happy even if it was just soil or grass!
Perhaps I should have just bought you soil and grass after all.
You really shouldn't.
Here you go!
Wow, sweets! Thank you! I'll treasure them for the rest of my life!
No, please make sure you eat them.
Yaaay! Yaaay! Yaaay!
Oh, and since I'm not going to use them anymore, I'll give you this collar and these dog ears, Suzu-chan!
I don't want them.
Are you sure? Don't be shy.
Um... What were the two of you doing with a collar and dog ears?
Ah! Y-you've got it all wrong! We weren't roleplaying with them or anything!
Senpai, tell her that this is just a misunderstanding! Explain it properly!
This is all just a misunderstanding, Yuu-chan!
If you say so, Senpai...
I actually bought these to use on you, Yuu-chan!
Wha?! KYA-HOO!
Suzukaze-san's
Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings!
Suzukaze-san's
Many Misunderstandings!
Suzukaze-san's Many Misunderstandings.
She totally looks like she's out to kill somebody.
How scary... She's definitely up to no good.
Today's the day... I'll pet you...
Ah, wait! C-come back!
I'm not scary.
Look... Meow! Meow.
Suzukaze-san?!
Did she just say... Meow...?
So cute...
Meow... Meooow.
Somehow, every time the misunderstanding is resolved, her street rep takes a hit.
Illustration by Sadoru Chiba