So, how'd it go? You get lucky?
I mean...
Nothing's really happened between me and Ishihara-san since the zoo.
I meant with your job interview.
Watari-kun, are you going home now?
Yeah, I am.
Speak of the F-cup, and she shall appear.
So, um... I was about to head to the cafeteria for a study group.
If you want, you could—
Hey, Watari.
There's some girl calling for you downstairs.
Watari-senpai!
That's the girl from the interview!
She's even scarier when she's smiling!
She's addressing you as "senpai."
Why "senpai"?
She said you were on some team together in middle school.
Her name's... Umezawa Makina-chan?
Umezawa...?
Umezawa?!
School Cafeteria
I'm Umezawa Makina. I'm a first-year at St. Solarina's Academy for Girls.
Watari-senpai and I were both on the track team in middle school.
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Umezawa Makina (15) High School First-year
I continued with track and field after that
and was able to enter my high school on an athletic scholarship.
Wow! That school is super famous for its athletic program!
So you used to do track, Watari?
Our middle school had a rule that everyone had to join a club or team of some sort.
I was really only a member on paper, though.
Yeah, that figures.
Hmph
But she was famous enough for even a no-show like me to remember her name.
The Queen of Track and Field
Shinshu's Track and Field Star
The Beautiful Runner
People from TV came to interview her,
and she was featured in the local newspapers.
They called her the "Track and Field Sprint Star."
Can I take a picture with you?
Sure.
Me, too! Me, too!
It kinda feels like...
since starting high school, she's gotten even showier.
Do all girls change so much over time?
What?
Nothing.
Watari-kun...
Anyway, why'd you come looking for Watari?
I just happened to run into him again at a job interview, and then...
Senpai!
He said both of us are hired.
Do you not have a smartphone?
Our boss had no idea how to reach you.
So you came here to tell me?
I figured you'd want to find out sooner rather than later.
Glad you got the job.
Yeah.
Now I can work during summer break.
Congratulations.
I just had a great idea.
Hey, Senpai...
Why don't we go smartphone shopping together? Right now?
Huh?
Would that be a problem?
Do you have a girlfriend already or something?
I... Well...
Nah, of course not.
He's not a popular guy.
That's what I thought!
Then I'll be taking him, okay?
What a girl!
I never knew he had such a cute kouhai.
Man, I'm jealous.
Well, not like he could say anything in front of everyone, right?
It's fine. He's not the type who's capable of cheating.
I-I know.
It doesn't bother me.
Not at all.
I mean, I know what kind of person he is, too.
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse
So...
Why did you try to kiss me while I was sleeping?
I didn't! Like I said, you've got it all wrong!
Let me guess. When you saw how much cuter your kouhai had become,
you couldn't control your feelings?
Look, for one thing, I didn't even realize it was you.
At that time,
I just thought you seemed familiar, so I leaned in for a closer look.
But you do think I've grown way cuter than before, right?
Well... yeah.
You've grown more conceited, too.
But good job keeping up with track and getting a scholarship to such a famous school.
That's seriously impressive.
For someone of my ability, it was inevitable!
You know, I can't believe you remember me.
We were in different grades, and we barely saw each other at practice.
Well... Don't sweat the small stuff.
Student Discount Sale
Super Cheap Smartphones
This smartphone was way more expensive than I was expecting.
Let's exchange our details right away!
I shall christen your phone as its first contact!
Sorry. Hang on.
An unknown number...
Hello?
I-It's me, Watari.
Watari-kun?!
Yeah.
I, uh... bought a smartphone.
I didn't call for any particular reason.
I just... wanted you to be the first person I called.
And now you have my number.
R-Right! Well, then...
I was his very first...
Senpai, who did you just call?
M-My... girlfriend?
What?!
Didn't you say you didn't have one?
I-I was in front of my classmates then.
Is your girlfriend the long-haired girl who was sitting next to you?
No.
Satsuki?
Then who?
That's a secret.
Anyway, I gotta go.
Thanks for coming along today. You really helped me out.
It might be hard to balance it with your track practice,
but let's do our best at work this summer.
See you later.
He kinda looks... happy.
Umezawa, do you know what time it is?
You're way past curfew.
Sorry.
Also, about summer training camp...
About that... I actually just got a part-time job.
Are you serious?
Did Umezawa-san skip practice again?
I heard she was a big deal out in the sticks,
but she hasn't gotten a single good time since coming here. Has she just given up?
Wild behavior for someone who came here on a scholarship.
Does she understand the situation she's in?
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Umezawa Makina
I can't believe Watari-senpai has a girlfriend.
He was always pretty mediocre,
so I can't imagine she's anything special.
Oh, I just had a great idea!
I just gotta break those two up ASAP,
and then he can become my plaything for when I'm bored!
The veggies we grow here can't be the only food she eats... right?
Satsuki, you look like you've lost some weight.
Are you okay?
Don't worry. My bust size hasn't gone down.
I'm not talking about that!
Actually, about your new job...
Onii-chan!
Isn't it time for you to go to work?
Oh, shoot!
Nao-kun.
Try not to have an affair with that kouhai of yours.
I would never.
Boss, these kitchen uniforms are so boring!
I want to be a waitress!
Umezawa-kun, you requested to work in the kitchen, right?
Yeah, but...
Hey, Senpai.
Want to go somewhere together after work?
I already have plans after work. Sorry.
He rejected me.
I invited him out, and he rejected me.
Umezawa-kun, I really need you to do your job.
Please!
These plans of yours... Are they with your girlfriend?
Yeah, why?
You should introduce me to her.
Why should I?
Because I'm curious.
Who's cuter: me or your girlfriend?
Fix your clothes!
CLOSE
Listen up, Umezawa.
Maybe I'm not one to talk, but even part-time jobs demand a level of professionalism!
No, I was—
Umezawa-kun!
What's with that disheveled appearance?!
This is a dining establishment!
Tie your hair up properly!
The humiliation!
I can't tie my hair! It's all knotted!
Give me your hair tie.
You seem to know what you're doing.
I used to do my little sister's hair every morning.
Do my hair!
Now I get it.
You're treating me like a kid because I'm younger than you!
As a high schooler, you should be able to do chores at work without being scolded.
You should be able to handle basically anything, right?
You're Umezawa, the star athlete.
Though I'm sure you don't want to hear that from a guy who was permanently on the bench.
You don't have to tell me.
As long as I put my mind to it, I can do anything.
See, Umezawa-kun? You can do just fine if you try.
You got praised. That's great.
I'm used to getting praised.
I don't really care.
I ended up doing my job in earnest,
even though I was planning on just doing the bare minimum.
But it's been a while since anybody was nice to me or praised me.
More importantly, I gotta get ready to follow Watari-senpai.
I need to know if he really has a girlfriend.
How long have you been here?
I just came to pick up some stuff I'd forgotten.
Stare
You're Watari-senpai's...
You're on the track team, and you don't wear a sports bra?
How is that any of your business?
Flat
You're an A.
Nao-kun prefers big ones.
What is wrong with her?!
Ishihara Yukari
I'm reading in the donut shop downstairs, so no need to rush.
Senpai!
You should break up with that creep!
What are you talking about?
Your girlfriend is that Satsuki girl, right?
I told you she isn't.
But she was just at the restaurant.
Look, over there!
I found a place that pays better, so I'm switching.
Hey, wait up!
Satsuki!
SM Club Bunny Café
Relaxation Free Information Maid Bar for Adults Lap Pillow Massage
Huh, she's gone.
But check this place out!
Schoolgirl Cosplay
Free Information
Come on, there's no way she'd work here... right?
Senpai! Look, look!
Maid Bar for Adults
It's a maid cosplay bar.
And this one's called "The Queen's Chambers."
Nurse Cosplay
The Queen's Chambers
Yeah, no way.
Excited
Smack
Umezawa, go home!
Why should I?
You're the one meeting your girlfriend in this shady place.
I-I told you, she's not my—
Umezawa.
What are you doing in a place like this?
Captain! What are you doing here?
"Captain"?
I figured I'd come and see where you were working.
You've got some nerve, engaging in salacious conduct with a student from another school.
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This is all a misunderstanding.
And you.
Could you not lead her on, please?
It's bad enough that she's skipping practice—
Watari-senpai, I'll be heading home now!
I-I'm late for my date!
And it's not like I can check each of these places individually.
Something on your mind?
Sorry.
Was your first day at work rough?
We did chores the whole time.
Umezawa and I are the only newbies, after all.
Umezawa-san is that kouhai of yours, right?
So you had a shift together.
She's pretty annoying.
I think her heart's in the right place, though.
She's like... a big little sister.
Little sister...
Oh, I see.
Ishihara
Sorry about this.
My curfew's really early.
I'm sorry I couldn't get there earlier, too.
Watari-kun, I'd really like it if you could come over to my house sometime.
My mom's been teaching me to cook lately.
I'm planning to get way better over summer break.
Once I do, I'll invite you over.
Ishihara-san's house...
Well, it's not like we'd be alone.
I'm sure her family would be around.
Family...
But your family must be worried about you.
They aren't.
What do you want at this hour?
What's wrong, Nao-kun?
You're looking kinda scary.
Want to come in?
I only have water, though.
I happened to see you on the way home today.
When you said you had a new job... How should I put it...
I was worried you were doing something that a high schooler really shouldn't.
That you really needed money but couldn't rely on your family at all.
If so, at least talk to me about it.
I may not be able to do anything for you,
but you shouldn't bottle it all up.
That's all I came here to say.
It's late, so I'm going home.
Hang on.
I guess the cat's out of the bag now, so...
I'll take you up on that offer to talk.
You really did take on some shady job?
What about you? How was your first day of work?
Was it tough?
That doesn't matter.
It matters to me.
Tell me your story, and then I'll tell you mine.
Well, I have to stand the whole time, so my legs get tired.
I see. Well, then...
Grab
I'll give you a massage.
Th-That's fine!
I'm not going to do anything dirty.
Don't tell me this is her new job!
Ouch!
Sorry. I accidentally did it as hard as I do it when I practice on my own foot.
When I first started working,
my legs ached like mad. It was rough.
But you'll get used to it in no time.
How about that? Do you feel a little better?
Nao-kun, does that feel good?
What's wrong? You're so quiet.
Wasn't there something you wanted to ask me?
Next, let's move up to your thighs.
Hang on!
Obviously, you shouldn't go any further!
Right now, Ishihara-san and I are...
I don't really understand all that stuff.
I don't know what the proper distance is.
Before, you said I was allowed to be around you.
Don't worry. I'll get close, but not too close.
I mean, I don't want to destroy the connection we have right now.
So please, tell me.
What would make it break?
At what point does it break?
How far can we go and still be childhood friends?
Satsuki! Wait!
I'm serious!
Any more, and...
Ishihara Yukari
Good work today!
Satsuki, I really...
It's fine.
Sorry.
I was just fooling around, but I took it too far.
When you showed up here looking so serious,
I couldn't help myself.
Steak House Moo*Moo
A steak house?
During summer break, their hourly wages go way up.
That back alley's just a shortcut.
You must be tired from all that jumping to conclusions.
A-Are you serious?
So the whole thing was just my misunderstanding.
I worried like an idiot for nothing.
It's not like I'm really desperate for money.
And I'm not estranged from my family.
We're just trying not to contact each other.
And I was the one who wanted to live on my own.
So you really don't have to worry about anything.
That's my phone.
It's probably Miss F-Cup again.
Umezawa Makina
It's Umezawa.
Hello? What's going on?
Senpai, you're free next weekend, right?
You just assumed that, huh?
Why are you asking?
Will you go see the fireworks with me?
As my boyfriend.
What?
Why not?
Do you have something against fireworks?
The fireworks aren't the problem.
I just can't pretend to be your boyfriend.
But I said in front of everyone that I'd be going with my boyfriend!
Why would you lie like that?
Well...
Anyway, just help me out!
I can't do it, but my friend Tokui might be able to help you out.
He's better-looking than me, and he's really got it together.
Glare
Your friend...
So will you come see the fireworks, too?
With your girlfriend?
Welp, time for my break!
Don't run away!