How?
How?!
How did this happen?
Damn it!
It's all Satsuki's fault!
Hide!
Huh?
For your child's sudden fever
Children's Anal Suppositories
Suppositories?
Are these—
No, Satsuki brought them!
Oh, so Tachibana-san was here, too.
Me and my big mouth!
I can't let Ishihara-san find out what's happening here!
I just know she'll take it the wrong way!
But my arms and legs are starting to go numb.
I can't hold out...
Are you sure you're okay?
M-Maybe not.
What?!
Nao-kun.
You can put more weight on me.
Do whatever you desire.
Don't say stuff like that now!
If you talk like that, I'll...
He's been sweating bullets the whole time.
Maybe his fever still hasn't gone down.
At this point, being found out is the least of my worries!
You don't seem to be running a temperature, though...
Her hand!
I'm about to...
Ah...
Just eat the rice porridge when you feel up to it.
It's a medicinal recipe, so it might not taste that great. Sorry.
Thanks.
Get well soon!
That was really close, but it looks like we're safe.
There was nothing safe about any of that!
Go home!
Okay, I will.
Get some rest.
So Tachibana-san visited him, too.
That medicine...
He said she's just a childhood friend.
It's not that deep!
I need to believe.
I mean, I've also liked him for a long time...
This isn't the time for that.
May Watari-kun get well soon.
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Got changed
What the heck am I doing? I'm supposed to be home sick from school!
Anyway, I should eat this.
Wow, it looks great!
Just what I'd expect from Ishihara-san.
It's such a dark red. Is that tomato?
She did say it was a medicinal recipe.
I guess it's supposed to be like this.
The stench of blood is really intense, though...
But that must just be how it's made.
Besides...
Ishihara-san cooked this by hand just for me!
I won't leave a single grain behind!
Stare...
Suzu-chin.
If you're gonna watch, why not help?
He told me to go home,
but the weeds in the garden were bothering me.
You're not going to go see Nao-kun?
What if he doesn't like me anymore?
What if he thinks I'm old enough to be okay without him around?
I think having you around will help him get well sooner.
That's not true!
Don't pull that up. It's basil.
But it's growing all around the tomatoes. It must be getting in their way.
I planted the basil next to the tomatoes on purpose.
They're what we call "companion plants."
They complement each other,
share their nutrients with each other, and repel pests from each other.
When they're together,
they support each other and grow strong.
I'm gonna go check on my brother!
You do that.
Um... So, Satsuki-chan...
I, uh...
I've been wanting to ask you something for a long time.
About what happened six years ago.
Why?
Satsuki...
Hey!
Satsuki!
So, Satsuki-chan...
Who was that person with you back then?
Suzu-chin...
Whoever could you mean?
There wasn't anyone with me.
You're so silly.
B-But...
Have you ever mentioned this to Nao-kun?
N-No.
You were really little back then.
You're probably just remembering wrong.
Y-Yeah, I guess.
Nao-kun and I had gotten into a fight the day before,
and I was still angry over that.
I'm sorry.
Suzu, where did you go?
We have to clean up the garden Satsuki destroyed.
She'd always helped us with this place before, but...
Maybe she hates me now.
Onii-chan... L-Listen...
I remember thinking that ever since he'd met Satsuki-chan,
he had less time to play with me.
But I wanted to spend more time with him.
That's why...
I'll always be on your side, even if no one else is!
I couldn't tell him...
that there might have been another reason why Satsuki-chan destroyed the garden.
Instead...
I wanted him all to myself, so I kept quiet.
I'm sorry, Satsuki-chan.
Good morning, Onii-chan!
Are you feeling better already?
I've completely recovered.
It must be thanks to Ishihara-san's rice porridge.
My memories after eating it are a total blank, though.
I can always rely on Ishihara-san!
But hey, you're up surprisingly early.
And you got changed and did your hair all by yourself.
I-It's no big deal.
I've decided to be the kind of girl who won't burden you,
but one who's still just childish enough that you can't leave me alone completely.
Okay?
O-Okay.
Right.
I don't really get it, but that's fine.
In the end, I wasn't able to say a word to Ishihara-san all day...
Watari, you'd better give up on Ishihara if you want a peaceful high school life.
There's an unspoken pact of mutual non-engagement between all the guys here.
You just transferred in, so I can understand how you might've gotten the wrong idea.
You've got absolutely no chance.
I mean, she's a total ten!
With F-cups to boot!
Better give up before you get burned.
She and I both grew up around here, and we happened to go to the same elementary school.
She always stood out more than anyone else.
If she'd only attracted scouts and stans, that'd be one thing,
but she apparently got into some scary situations, as well.
Scary situations?
I guess being a pretty girl comes with its own issues.
Ishihara-san?
Is that her boyfriend?
No, probably just some guy hitting on her.
But still...
There's no way a girl that cute doesn't have a boyfriend.
Yeah, I'm going home.
Oh, Watari-kun!
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Are you on your way home?
Y-Yeah.
Thanks for coming to see me yesterday, and for the porridge.
No problem. You're very welcome.
O-Oh, and...
Yes?
Actually, never mind!
Well, then, I'll...
About that exam study...
Would you like to do some now?
If you don't mind, we could pop into the library nearby. Just for a little bit.
S-Sure.
Group Study Room
I think that should cover what you've missed.
Oh... Yeah.
She visited me when I was sick.
She's helping me study.
Why be so nice to someone like me?
Huh?
Crap, I said that out loud!
Well... you're a transfer student,
and since we're on the same committee, the teacher asked me to look out for you.
I-I see.
But that's not the only reason.
You're not like the other boys.
You might not remember it,
but we actually met once already,
before you transferred to this school.
Mixed Fertilizer for Home Gardens
Oh, Ishihara-san. Are you going to the committee meeting?
We decided to make flower beds in the courtyard.
Thank you for staying after school.
Conference Room
It should be fine for me to change in here, right?
E-Excuse me!
Did an elementary school girl come this way?
I was just doing the paperwork for my transfer,
and before I knew it, my little sister had disappeared!
I-I-I haven't seen her!
Sorry! Thank you!
Seriously, dude?!
I guess that might have happened? I can't say I remember...
It's fine. I'd rather you didn't, to be honest.
It was embarrassing enough that I'd rather leave it buried.
Suzu went missing partway through that day, so I was out of my mind with worry.
I guess you are always thinking about your little sister.
Yeah... But I realized that focusing only on her is bad.
That's why, from now on...
It's not bad.
It's really not bad.
I think it's wonderful that you care so much about her.
This may be my own bias speaking,
but it feels like all the other boys here only have girls on their minds.
Like the boys in our class.
They just talk about... sexual things right there in the classroom like it's nothing.
Those people earlier, too.
They often ask me to walk home with them,
even though I've turned them down many times.
Oh, the guys in front of the station.
Sometimes I run into people who are a bit more pushy,
and then it gets a bit scary.
Ishihara-san...
But you're not like that.
You're the only one who's not like that.
You're genuine, and honest, and kind, and pure.
You're the only one who's different from all the other boys.
And that's why I...
Oh, I'm sorry.
I've just been talking at you this whole time.
I actually have somewhere I need to be after this, so I'd better go.
See you tomorrow!
We talked so much today.
Tachibana-san... Why are you here?
Did you arrange to meet Watari-kun here?
Nope.
I'm just waiting because I want to.
U-Um...
Okay, then...
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Iekei Ramen
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All You Can Eat Noodle Refills
So basically, in Ishikawa's head,
you've somehow become this pure, upstanding saint
who cares deeply about his little sister
and has not once had a single sexual desire or thought?
All unbeknownst to you.
I've been thinking about it. From many angles.
Maybe that was her roundabout way of saying, "Don't think of me as a romantic partner."
I don't think that's what she meant.
She's got a lot going on, too, you know.
I'll just rid myself of all worldly desires.
As long as I don't betray this ideal she has in her head,
it means we'll continue to get along, right?
Maybe you shouldn't try so hard.
Why are you here?
Why are you always here?
Early dinner.
The pretty transfer student from Class C...
You two have been together lately, as I recall.
Is that how we seem?
Hey! Don't give him the wrong idea!
She's just...
a childhood friend.
...a childhood friend.
Oh, I can put what Ishihara-san taught me to use here.
You're not like the other boys.
She's got the body of a pin-up model!
Her boobs are so big! They've gotta be F-cups!
No! No more dirty talk!
I need to be careful.
But, like, how big are F-cups, really?
Like watermelons, or like honeydews?
No, stop it!
I gotta think about something else.
Something else.
Something...
Why Satsuki?!
In a way, that's even more dangerous.
I stared death in the face back then!
If only it had been Ishihara-san...
Dude, no! You need to stop!
Ishihara-san, I'm so sorry!
Bathroom... Gotta go to the bathroom...
Can't bear to stay
I'm just waiting because I want to.
In Tachibana-san's eyes,
he might be more than just a childhood friend.
But even if that's true,
Watari-kun isn't like the other boys.
That's why I...
If it's with him... I feel like I could talk about it at some point.
The thing I've always kept secret.
I need to become braver.
Nao-kun looks awful.
He's been acting weird since yesterday.
No... I gotta stop...
He keeps saying he can't think about things, but all he does is think about things.
Stop thinking...
I said stop... Stop...
He's barely even sleeping. I can't believe him.
Nao-kun, we've got exams today.
Are you ready?
Huh?
Oh! Sorry!
Jeez!
Are you okay?
That's so cold.
I mustn't look.
I mustn't think.
I mustn't look.
Yeah, he is acting weird.
I mustn't think.
Just ignore him.
I mustn't look.
I mustn't think.
I mustn't look.
I'll give you a towel in my room.
I mustn't think.
I hear you can't sleep because you're too busy thinking about Miss F-Cup.
Leave me alone.
I see you're not denying it.
Because of you, I got soaked down to my underwear,
so I borrowed your washing machine.
I said sorry...
Huh?
Washing?
You mean...
She's going commando?!
Are you nuts?!
Today's just exams. It'll be fine.
All we have to do is sit.
Your life is over if anyone sees!
Sees what?
You know what I'm talking about!
Pervert.
You're one to talk!
I'm not a pervert!
Good morning, Watari-kun.
Th-This is the worst possible timing!
Good morning, Ishihara-san.
This is bad!
If I hang around Satsuki, it'll destroy the image Ishihara-san has of me!
We weren't talking about anything.
You've got bags under your eyes.
Were you up late last night studying?
Uh, yeah.
Something like that.
Stare
I can't get it out of my mind.
They're sure covering a lot of material in math.
Yep.
Watari-kun keeps looking at Tachibana-san.
But I decided I'd be brave.
W-Watari-kun, want to go do something fun after the exams?
Of course, your little sister's welcome to come, too.
Not a committee meeting, not studying for exams,
but "something fun"?
Could this be a...
I guess not?
N-No, I'd love to!
Satsuki!
What is he doing?
Oh, crap!
It's not what it looks like!
There's a very good reason for this!
I-I'll go on ahead to the classroom!
Ishihara-san!
Looks like she totally got the wrong idea.
This is your fault for walking around with only a skirt between you and disaster!
I mean, ultimately this is all because of me, but...
About that...
See?
Wait! Those are my boxers!
Suzu-chin let me borrow them.
Give them back!
Right now?
Not that I mind.
Damn it!
I never should have helped you!
Things were finally looking good with Ishihara-san, too!
Thanks.
One Week Later
It's been one week since then,
and things are still horribly awkward between me and Ishihara-san.
I got slaughtered on my exams, too.
I just can't anymore.
There's a rumor spreading that you and Tachibana are going out.
Oh, dear.
And I was supposed to be doing something fun with Ishihara-san right about now.
Sounds good to me.
Just go out, have fun, and forget about the small stuff.
Hey, who's up for going to the beach this weekend?
Sure!
Any girls coming?
I'll go if Tokui-kun is going.
Me, too.
His people skills are insane...
Perfect timing!
Come to the beach with us, Yukari-chan.
You free this weekend?
Yeah, I am.
Then it's a plan.
He said the whole class is going.
The boys, too.
Oh, everyone?
Hey, wanna go swimsuit shopping?
Yeah, definitely!
When do we go?
Tachibana, you want to come, too?
I'll go if Nao-kun goes.
Even Satsuki?!
It'd be messed up to exclude her at this point.
I'll handle the details.
You'd better show up.
S-Seriously?