<5>Sign: [Video Girl] Sign: [Chapter One: A Heart's Distance] Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Moemi: It's hot isn't it? Moemi: Dress.. I might want to take it off.. Moemi: Look the other way Youta: Yeah. Sound: Su. Youta: What should I do? I feel like I'm doing something very bad... Moemi is bold Sound: Doki doki doki doki Moemi: Okay, you can look Youta: A person.. Moemi: What? Moemi: Oh. Moemi: Youta-kun Youta: Wait! You!! Sign: [Chapter One: A Heart's Distance] Sound: Gu. Sound: Gura. Sound: Do do do do do. Youta: Gyaa! <10> Youta: Ouch... shit. Youta: I had the same dream again today... I couldn't see her during Winter break. Since I haven't seen Moemi I've had this dream. Moemi. Youta: Oh, but there was a stranger in today's dream. I wonder who...? Youta: Video!!! Youta: The result of my part-time job...sweat and tears... Yesterday the new video deck just arrived!! It shouldn't be broken! Shit!! Today I haven't had luck all morning! Youta: -that's what I thought, but today winter break finishes. Today I'm going to ask her out!! Youta: Seeing her at school and dating her during the break are very different! Hmm. Moemi may not like this color. Sign: ["Not Motenai Youda"] Sign: [Moteuchi Youta, Age 16] [("motenai youda," means, "seems not popular." People make fun of him by calling him this)] Youta: Well."What is the Fashion to be Popular?" I see. Youta: Today, I'm going to settle this! Moemi: What, a date!? Great! Moemi: Youta-kun, hurry up! Hurry up! Moemi: Kya - scary. Youta: I'm beaten. Sound: Doki doki doki doki. Youta: No way - Anytime I come here, my feet can't move. Sound: Kuchu kuchu. Youta: Ha- Sound: Pu. Youta: Clean breath, good!! Youta: I have flowers and the perfect clothes! Youta: Finally I need. I need to ask her nicely!! Youta: Eei! I'm going!! Sound: Dada. Youta: Moemi-chan Sound: Doki. Sound: Kyu kyu kyu. Sound: Guru. Sound: Ga. Youta: Oh! Youta: What's this!? Youta: Takashi! Takashi: What do those flowers mean, "Motenai"! Sign: [Niimai Takashi] Youta: This guy has been my best friend since we were kids. And he's very popular with girls. He's the only person who knows I like Moemi!! Youta: It's not "Motenai", it's "Moteuchi"!! Takashi: Are you going to use those flowers as bait to get Moemi to go out with you? Takashi: You're an idiot! It's not very good to do that. Youta: You're kidding! My manual said that girls are happy when they receive flowers! Takashi: You. She is going to be embarrassed if she gets flowers at work. Takashi: It's wasteful to throw them away, so I'll take them. Youta: He-Hey! Takashi: Anyway, those clothes are also from your book? Youta: Oh, this. It's pretty unique, isn't it? I used "Lessons to Dress Neat Just for You," for today's reference. Takashi: It's the other way around. Look around you. That's why people call you "Motenai Youda." Sound: Wiiiiiiiimu. Youta: What? Youta: Why? Sign: [Everyone dresses almost the same!!] Takashi: Hey, let's go inside. Sound: Gui. Youta: Wait, I'm not ready! Youta: I'm finally here! Sound: Doki doki doki doki. Youta: Moemi is nearby me. Sound: Doki doki doki doki. Moemi: Wow! Niimai-kun! What's up? Sound: Doki. Youta: Extremely three demensional! So realistic! So real! Sound: Do do do do. Youta: What do I say?! This is so great!! Youta: I kissed those lips in my dreams. Youta: .I am not "Motenai". Moemi: Long time no see. Youta: H-hi. Youta: This is reality. In the dream we were so close, and yet now we are just close. Youta: Sadly, the distance between our hearts is far. Youta: I don't being in this situation! Takashi made the chance to get close to her possible. I must ask her for a date. If I don't ask, nothing can begin. Moemi: What are those flowers for? Takashi: Oh, these? Just awhile ago, a girl gave them to me. Moemi: I see, because Niimai-kun is popular. Youta: Th-these, I'll give them to you!! Sound: Ba. Moemi: No - I don't want them. Sound: Gon. Takashi: Idiot! Youta: Gosh, what am I doing? I must be losing mind! Youta: Hey! Don't you work until one o'clock, right!? Sound: Gaba. Moemi: Y-yes. How do you know? Youta: After that, let's go do something!! Takashi: Wow, he said it. Moemi: Well? Umm. Takashi: Let's go! Winter vacation ends today! Moemi: Tha-that's right. Then, I want to go to the pool! Youta: The pool? The pool, in winter? Youta: Well, the pool in winter is fine too! Even though Takashi interfered, I will be lucky to see Moemi in a bathing suit!! Youta: No, no!! I mustn't look at her like this. Sound: Maji maji maji. Youta: I feel sorry for Moemi. In my dreams I even look at her naked without her knowing. I feel very guilty. Girls: Wow, really?! There's Niimai-kun! And Moemi. Sneaky, she took Niimai-kun for herself!! Youta: I'm here too. Takashi: Gosh, stupid girls from our class. Moemi: Because we were talking about going to the pool. <24>Girls: Hey, "Motenai" is here too!! Youta: It's not "Motenai"! It's "Moteuchi"!! Youta: You wouldn't understand my good points! Girls: It's fine not to understand! Youta: Well. Takashi: I'm going to go visit those noisy people, so enjoy yourself. Y & Moemi: What? Youta: Takashi. Youta: Moemi-chan! Maybe she's upset because Takashi is gone. Moemi: That's fine. We'll play ? Youta: Moemi-chan!! Moemi: Let's go dive! Sound: Zapa. Youta: Just the two of us, just the two of us. Moemi: Hey. Moemi: What's wrong? Let's go! Youta: Lucky ? I can hold her hand!! Sound: Doki doki doki doki doki. Youta: Happy. Sound: Tsuru. Youta: No kidding!! So soft!! I wouldn't mind dying now!! Sound: Battshyan. Youta: Puha- Moemi: I'm sorry! Are you alert!? Youta: Oh, no, my foot. Sound: Doki doki doki doki doki. Moemi: I'm sorry. Youta: Wow! I can't bear th-this! Youta: It might go well!! Sound: Zoro zoro zoro. Moemi: It's dandy to swim during winter, don't you think? Youta: I feel very close to her, so I think I can say it! Youta: Yeh, it's the best. Youta: We're very distant from everyone else, also. Now's my chance to tell her!! Youta: Now, say it. I'll be okay, so far she doesn't think bad of me!! Tell her! Tell her, "I like you!"!! Youta: Moemi-chan. Girls: Wow, there's "The House of the Fortune Teller", Moemi! Look, look! Moemi: What? Youta: In fact. Moemi: Wow, it is. Let's go, let's go! Youta: Well. Sign: [House of the Fortune Teller] F. Teller: Welcome to the House of the Fortune Teller. Well, who want's to know their fortune? Girls: "Motenai," you go! Youta: What? Me? F. Teller: Ummm. I see you have a big love problem. Sound: Giku. Youta: T-that's right. Girls: "Motenai" has love trouble. Moemi: It's not nice to laugh! F. Teller: I see. Youta: Not good. Don't say anything strange. F. Teller: Oh! The person you love is in this group. Girls: No kidding. Girls: I hope it's not me!! Takashi: Hey. Youta: While I was in the bathroom. Youta: Where were you? What about everyone.? Takashi: They're riding the roller coaster. I sneaked out. Takashi: I've got an idea, so I'll get rid of everyone else. Youta: What are you talking. Takashi: I'm planning to trick her into telling the truth. This way, you can't get hurt directly. Youta: Um? Takashi: I'll tell her, "I think you're the person Youta likes." Youta: What!! Takashi: They know the person you like is in the group because of the fortune teller, right? Takashi: Of course, Moemi-chan is one of them. Takashi: So, it's not funny that I tell her that, because of the fortune teller. Takashi: If she looks troubled, that means no hope. If she looks happy, later you can tell her how you feel! See! It's perfect. Takashi: So, I'm going to disappear, then you can take her to that hill when she comes out of the bathroom. See you. Youta: H-hey! Youta: Testing her feelings doesn't seem like the right thing to do. Moemi: Hey, is it true what the fortune teller said? Who is it? Youta: What? Youta: Are you asking me who. Moemi: It's okay, right? Tell me. Moemi: Right? Youta: Don't give me that cute face! Moemi: Hey, tell me. Sound: Koshyo, koshyo. Youta: Um. Youta: Okay, okay! Moemi: Um?! Who, who? Youta: Just kidding, I'm not going to tell you. Moemi: You tricked me. Youta: Ehehe. Youta: Under this warm air. Youta: It's just like the dream. Youta: The air is the same as in the dream.! Youta: Maybe Moemi-chan might like me!! It's sure I'm not hated! So maybe I'll tell her!! Youta: Then, if I tell you, are you going to tell me who you like? Moemi: What-!? Moemi: There's no hope, in my case. Youta: What? Youta: Bad expectation! Moemi: The person I like is very popular, so. Takashi: Well, now I'd better go to help them. Moemi: There's so much competition, and I'm not good at competing with somebody, so I'm trying to give up, but. Youta: It must be Takashi, must be Takashi she is talking about. Moemi: Plus, he doesn't seem to care about me, so. Moemi: Now, you have an idea, right? Now you have to tell me! Youta: Ah. Youta: Don't give up! You don't know anything yet, right! Do your best!! Youta: What am I saying, what.! I'm the one with a broken heart.! Takashi: It's hard to interrupt them now. It's a good mood, both of you! Youta: Gee! Don't say it, Takashi! That plan is upset! Don't say it!! Takashi: Maybe, isn't Moemi the one Youta likes? Moemi: What? Sound: Dokun, dokun, dokun. Youta: It's a joke, just a joke!! Don't say that, Takashi!! ha ha ha ha ha. Takashi: Oh, yeah, that's right, it's a joke, just a joke!!I'm only kidding Moemi. Ha ha ha . Moemi: Gee!! You'd say that! Tell me the truth! Youta: Shit, I can barely smooth it out! Moemi: I already told you, I like Niimai-kun, so. Youta: Moemi-chan!! You said it. Takashi: Sorry, you're not my type. Youta: Idiot, Takashi!! Such a thing to say!! Moemi-chan, really, about you. Worse and worse!! Moemi: Eeeen. It's too bad. Then, I have to look for somebody else. Takashi: Sure, I'll introduce somebody nice. Youta: Ah!! Takashi: Ah? What's wrong, Youta? Youta: Moemi-chan! Takashi, idiot!! Youta: I should have been courageous!!Everything that Takashi intended for me happened in reverse. I'm okay. I'm a man. I'm used to lost love. But. I Shouldn't have hurt Moemi-chan!! If I had courage. poor Moemi-chan. Youta: Poor Moemi-chan. Sign: [Video Rental Shop] Youta: What's this? A video rental shop? Sound: Ga-n. Sign: [Action] Sound: Za- Sign: [Adult] Youta: I'm that kind of person. Starting in front of the Adult section. Youta: A. Sign: ["I comfort you ? ," Ai Amano] Youta: I like this girl, Ai Amano. "Kind, neat, Ai-chan is Sweet-Sixteen." She's my type. Youta: I want to rent it- I just bought a video deck, too. But probably no one under 18. I bet. Old Man: You like that girl, don't you? Sound: Giku. Youta: What? Not popular, this shop is. Old Man: This shop is only visible to those people who are pure-of-heart. For example. Old Man: Like when one is hurt more, but cries for someone else's feelings, only those pure-of-heart. Youta: H-how do you know this? Sound: Niko. Old Man: This is a special membership card. If you have it, you can use this shop anytime. Youta: What about the initial fee? Rental fee? Youta: Excuse me. Youta: I reluctantly rented the tape from the strange video shop. Youta: I'm this kind of person, watching an adult video during the daytime when I'm broken-hearted. Sound: Gachakon. Sound: Zee- Youta: Um. Sound: Ga ga ga ga ga. Youta: Dammit, is it broken because of this morning? I wonder if it's okay? Ai: Hello. Sound: Pa. Sound: Kyun. Ai: What's wrong? You seem down. .Oh, you're disappointed by love. Youta: Gosh, this tape is just perfect for me now. Ai: Don't look so sad. That girl doesn't understand that there are so many nice things about you. Youta: Thanks. Ai: Am I not enough for you? Ehe. But I'll do my best to comfort you. Youta: I knew it was only a tape, but I had never been treated so kindly by a girl, so. Youta: I really wanted her to comfort me. I really wanted her to stay with me. Youta: Ai-chan. Ai: Deep down, you need me, don't you? Okay, I can stay with you anytime from now on. Youta: What? Sound: Paaaa. Sound: Byuuu. Youta: Uh. Youta: What happened? Ah. I feel so good. like I'm surrounded by something warm. Sound: Ga ga ga ga ga. Ai: Uh. Sound: Bari bari. Sound: Pachi. Ai: Kya- Youta: Wh-what? Sound: Dott. Sound: Zizizizizi Youta: V-v-v- Video, the girl came out of the video!? Youta: While my mind was so confused, I kept thinking, "If I think about it, she looks like the person in my dream". Chapter 2: What do you want to do? Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Sound: Za-- Youta: Is it real. Sound: Tsun. Youta: She is! She is certainly here! Youta: She is definitely Ai-chan. This tape is great!! Recent technology has come this far!!! Youta: This must be the Love Goddess that the Love God gave to an unpopular guy like me!! Youta: She doesn't look comfortable like this. Sound: Zuru zuru. Nishyo nishyo. Youta: -- anyway, the package also said, ".kind, and ???" The face is my type, also a nice figure. Especially the big breasts are. the best!! Youta: If this kind of girl Ai: Just me, I'll be kind to you Sound: Meow Youta: Umm, it's heaven--!! Sound: Shyu-- Youta: Um, what, it looks like her breasts shrank now. Is it an illusion? Ai: Umm. Youta: Ah, she's waking up, waking up! Sound: Poki boki boki Youta: She might say, "Youta-kun " Youta: When she smiles. Sound: Pachi. Youta: Ai-chan. Ai: This idiot!! Don't play the tape with a broken VCR!! I thought I was going to die!! Sound: Gaba. Ai: Um? My speaking is ???. Um, who cares. Youta: Different, something is different. Isn't the personality totally opposite from the one on the tape? Ai: I'll introduce myself again. My name is Ai Amano. Nice to meet you *She says "My," "Ore," like a boy. Sign: [Youta Moteuchi] Ai: Hey, is you name, "Motenaiyo-da?" Ha ha ha. Youta: M-my? Sign: [Math] Youta: It's, "Moteuchi Youta." Read it normally! Ai: Now, what are we going to do!?Youta:Uwatta. Ai: We, video girls, are a convenience for men. I'll do whatever you wish. Youta: Ju-just a minute! So suddenly!! Wh-what should I do? Just alone with a girl!! Sign: [Special -- How to spend time alone with a girl ] Sound: Baaa. Youta: Well, how to spend time alone with a girl is. Ai: First, let's 'know each other.'! Sound: Gaaaaa. Youta: She said, "know each other." Could it be . That?! Youta: Where is, "The knowledge for first-timers?!" Well, well. Sound: Dogi magi, dogi magi. Sound: Syu-syu, syaku, syaku. Youta: For a good appearance. Sound: Guooo, gushya gushya. Youta: I'm inexperienced, so please be gentle! Don't be too rough, please. Youta: Eh.? Ai: I was just kidding, kidding. Don't take it seriously. Ai: Good! Now I'll show you my specialty!! Youta: If I think hard about this, I'm being so indecent!! I'm only serious with Moemi-chan!! Youta: H-hey! Please tell me exactly who you are! Ai: Um? Ai: I'm a "Video Girl." I told you, I came out from the tape to comfort you. Youta: I'm not talking about that. Ai: Who cares what all this is about. Ai: You're anal! Like every time. you look up something in a magazine or book or. that's why girls don't chase after you. Youta: If you're going to complain to me instead of comforting me, just disappear, right now!! Sound: kura. Youta: Did I hurt her? Ai: Ah-- Youta: What's wrong? Sound: Eenn. Ai: It's your fault! because you played the tape with a broken VCR!! I thought only the personality would become boyish, but!! Ai: My chinchin* is growing now!! You're responsible for this!! *"chinchin" is a baby word for penis. Youta: You're kidding!! Ai: It's true, see! Touch it!! Youta: Umm, nothing's there. Ai: Actually, it's a joke. Youta: Whoa. Gee, you shocked me. Ai: You're kinky. Youta: Dohyaa-- Ai: *Tehe* Youta: What does she mean, "Tehe!!" Sound: Po. Youta: Since her face is my type, I forgive her!! Sound: Ban. Ai: I was created as a "Chef." So, guys think, "I want Ai-chan to stay " Youta: H-home-made food. Since my mom died, these ten years. I haven't eaten home-made food. Youta: I wish this were "Moemi-chan"'s home-made food, how much better. Moemi: Here Youta-kun, It's ready Sound: Powanwan. Sound: Gyu. Youta: Ah. Ai: Am I not enough for you!? Youta: Not at all! Then, let's eat!! Ai: Isn't it good!?Sound:Da-- Ai: Hey, hey! Youta: T-this, is this food!? Ai: So rude!! Ai: I'm supposed to be as good as a professional chef. Sound: Gata. Sound: Mo gu mo gu. Ai: Hey, it's good. Sound: Da-- Youta: Hey, hey. Ai: What's this? It's impossible! I'll cook it again!! Youta: That's okay. Sound: Gacha gacha. Youta: Cooking is too much trouble. Ai: Kusu. I found one of your nice parts. Youta: ha. Sound: Ooooon. Ai: We ate dinner, now what should we do? Youta: We don't have to make up something to do. Youta: .since she came out from the tape, what'll happen if I touch the VCR. Youta: Fast forward. Sound: Pi. Ai: Pera! Pera! Pera! Youta: Rewind!! Sound: Pi. Ai: Kyuru! Kyuru! Kyuru! Youta: Slow motion!! Sound: Pi. Ai: Heeey, yoooouu dooonn't tooouuch iiiit. Sound: Noro noro noro. Sound: Gera gera gera gera. Youta: Don't joke!! Ai: I'm not joking!! Ha ha ha. Sound: Biii tt. Youta: H-hey! Sound: Peta. Youta: What are you doing!! I can't use the VCR like this!!Ai:That's good. Ai: Be sure not to touch the VCR!! My playing time is three months! There is a limit! Youta: Oh no. I finally bought a VCR and I can't even watch movies. Youta: Well, it's okay. I won't be bored being with her. And she's going to disappear in three months. Ai: Don't be so disappointed. I'll wash your back. Sound: Giku. Youta: My back? Ai: What are you doing? Are you going to take a bath with clothes on? Youta: B-but. Do I have any books about, "How to take a bath with a girl?" Youta: She really taking them off, and high-cut panties, too. Sound: Ring, ring. Giku. Youta: Now, who could that be? Sound: Gacha. Ai: Ah, the telephone, telephone!! Y.'s Dad: Um? I heard a woman's voice, Youta. Youta: Gosh, it's dad! No kidding!! Ai: 'No-- stupid--' Y's Dad: "No-- stupid--?" Y's Dad: Ha ha-- Youta, you're even doing well. Youta: Oh, no. Well, oh yeah, video, video! Youta: Anyway, what? Y's Dad: Oh, I just wanted to tell you, I'll stay at the office tonight. Youta: Okay, bye. Youta: *sigh* I'm saved for today. Sound: Kotsu-- Ai: Youta, hurry up! I took everything off! Youta: E-everything, so, so, so, then, naked!! What should I do? My heart almost stopped!! Sound: Do do do do do do . Ai: Ruined your expectations? He he he. Ai: Naked is too much for you now, Youta. Youta: This girl isn't good for my heart. So those leg-high panties were a bathing suit. Sound: Hena hena hena. Sound: Chapoon. Ai: I see, then you came to my video shop. Ai: Heartache. But I don't think it's really a broken heart. Sound: Zapa. Youta: But Moemi likes somebody else. Ai: But she didn't say, "I hate you," and broke your heart, right? If so, there's still a chance. Youta: Do you think so. Ai: Okay! Let's do this!! Ai: Goal!! I'll make you into a better guy so you'll be able to go out with Moemi-chan!! Ai: See, now there is meaning to my being here! Youta: I'm afraid. Ai: Let Ai-chan take care of this! Ai: By the way, hey! I'll wash your back! Sound: Gui. Youta: Wa-- It's okay!! Ai: Since I'm out here, I'll do my best to comfort you! Youta: No thanks!! Ai: I'm not going to let you go!! Sound: Gaki. Youta: Uge. Ai: Are you going to let me wash!! Sound: Bokiki. Youta: Okay! Okay! Youta: Ah-- feeling her bottom on my head. Kind of happy, kind of sad. <69>Ai: See, it's nice. Aren't you happy a girl is washing your back? Youta: Happy, happy. Youta: .She. doesn't seem so bad. so. It's kind of fun, so I'll let her stay for awhile. Ai: Ooops, my hand slipped. Youta: Gyaooo, where are you touching!! Youta: Ah-- I'm so tired, I feel like I was riding a roller coaster. She's doing her best, so it's okay, I guess. Sound: Dosa. Sound: Gishi. Youta: Hey, your futon is downstairs. Ai: Good night. Sound: Ku-- Youta: --Moemi-chan-- Moemi: I like Niimai-kun. Youta: I. I'm brokenhearted. <71>Sound: Ga-- Sound: Gya-- Youta: Moemi-chan. Ai: Cheer up. Youta, cheer up. Ai: Fight it! All the time. Youta: Even though I thought differently before, I feel sad that Ai-chan has a 'playing time' limit. Chapter 3: Breasts. Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Youta: Ai-chan. If she acted more girl-like, this would be heaven. If the VCR hadn't broken. At that time, when her breasts shrank, did she become a tom-boy. Ahah. Sound: Goshi, goshi. I only like Moemi-chan! Only Moemi-chan. Only Moemi-chan. If she stays with me. Sound: Dota dota dota. Ai: Youta!! Ai: Look!! Youta: What do you want, looking so desperate? Ai: See. Sound: Gokuri. Ai: What are you going to do about these breasts!! They shrank so much!! Sign: [This is the original size] Sound: Buran. Youta: Yeh. Ai: What do you mean, "Yeh!!" My breasts were my favorite part of my body!! Youta: Dowað Ai: It's all your fault my breasts shrank, and I became like a male!! Give me back my 83cm bust!! Youta: O-Okay, so put some clothes on!! Aren't you embarrassed!? Ai: Even if you look at them, they won't go away!!Ai:Plus, they can't get any smaller than this. Youta: Ha.ha ha. T-that's right. Sound: Go go go. Sound: Zuðgoðn. Ai: Don't agree!! Sound: Piku piku. Ai: Ah, I feel better. Youta: Ouch. What was that, that girl. Now hasn't she noticed, it's been overnight. Sound: Gocha. Ai: Youta! Hurry up and get ready. Third semester starts today, doesn't it!! Youta: She looks so happy. Doesn't she feel bad about her breasts? Wellð I'm glad, I'm glad. Youta: .No way. Sound: Guru. Youta: It's my uniform! Don't tell me we're going to school together.!! Ai: Don't you have a spare one? Um? breasts? Youta: She still feels bad. Sound: Niko niko niko niko niko. Youta: Why are you coming to school with me! Ai: Because I promised to be with you all the time! And we made a goal that you are going to go out with her. I have to know about her, too. Youta: Ai-chan made me lose my train of thought. Sign: [Private School Kandai High School] Youta: Because of yesterday's incident, schools today turned out to be heaven. Moemi: I just told you that I like Niimai-kun, so. Youta: I was confused because I was so shocked to know that Moemi-chan liked Niimai-kun. Takashi: You're not my type of girl. Youta: I made Moemi's heart break aoo. If I were strong enough. Youta: I wonder what Moemi-chan is going to think when she sees Takashi? She is probably so depressed. Ai: How can you worry about others so much? Nowadays, you could be considered a national treasure. Ai: but it's your good part, isn't it?! Youta: Do you think so? Youta: I bet Takashi is thinking something peculiar about yesterday. What kind of face should I wear when I see him. Sign: Appearance Manual. "The book for men to love." ðSpecial Issueð Making a triangular relationship round. Youta: Well. "How to talk to a friend when you get into trouble with a triangular relationship." Ummm. Ai: You're reading a book again! Ai: Just go in!! Youta: Wai-wait!! Sound: Buwa. Youta: I saw it. Girl 1: Oh no, don't open the window. Girl 2: Sorry, sorry. Ai: Um, Now he's relaxed. Ai: Opya. Sound: Don. Youta: Ge. Sound: Boka. Takashi: Ouch. Takashi: Youta. Sound: Gero gero. Youta: Ta.Takashi!! Takashi: Hi. Youta: Ha. Youta: So trite??. Takashi: Yesterday, Moemi was joking that she 'likes me', but. Don't worry about it. Youta: What? Youta: H-he thought it was a joke. Hyoshinuke* * Expression of a sigh of relieve, translated as, "missing rhythm." Is that why he didn't take Moemi seriously.? But Moemi's face at that time, she didn't think it was a joke. If so, the problem is just beginning. Ai: Youta. Is he? Takashi. Takashi: Hey, Youta. Who is this girl? She's holding your arm. Youta: Ah. well. Ai: V. Takashi: Oh, I see. You're doing well. You cannot stay in the corner. Um? Takashi: Everyone, it's something big!! Youta brought a girl to school!! People: What!! What did you say!? Sign: [Everyone stand] People: That, "Motenai Youda"!!!? Youta: N-no! W-wll, ahð!! She's my younger sister!! Ai: Younger sister? People: I see. Youta: Um. Sign: Be seated. Youta: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Don't understand so quickly. Takashi: Well, that's understandable because someone called, "Motenai Youda," like you, would only have a mother, older or younger sister, be nice to you. Sound: Piku. Youta: Not, "Motenai Youda," but, "Moteuchi Youta." How many time do I have to say that!! Sound: Go go go go. Takashi: The face of the crazed bat man is becoming real. Girl: Good morningð Moemi. Moemi: Good morning. Youta: There is no way I can face her. Sign: [First Assembly of the Semester] Youta: That girl. I wonder if she is waiting quietly. I hope she's not walking around. Moemi: Wa. Youta: Mo-moemi-chan!! Youta: What should I do!! Sign: Do do do do. Youta: What kind of face. What kind of face should I make.!! Moemi: Moteuchi-kun!!Youta:Um. Smile? Moemi: Even though we are in the same class, I hardly ever see you. Moemi: Are you trying to avoid me? Sound: Bun bun. Youta: No, never!!Youta:Wh-what!! It sounds like she wanted to see me!!Was I worrying about something I didn't have to? Moemi: I have something to tell you, is it okay? Youta: I'd be happy. Moemi: Good. Moemi: Last night. I cried a little bit. I don't know if he said it as a joke or was being serious. Moemi: I was shocked. But I was thinking. Moemi: You told me, "You don't know anything yet! Do your best!" I remembered those words, so I thought, "That's right, I'll do my best to turn him around!" Youta: Th-that's right. Moemi: I'll do my best, so will you help me from now on? Youta: Ah. Yes! Anytime! Moemi: Good. Sound: Suð Kotsu. Moemi: Moteuchi-kun, you're really a nice person. Ai: Sandwich! Youta: Uge. Moemi: Kya. Youta: Ai-chan! Moemi: W-who? Ai: More, more. Sound: Gui gui. Youta: Such a nice thing. Ai: Wa, they're bigger than I thought!! Moemi: Kya. Youta: Uwað Youta: I'm sorry. My sister did such a horrible thing!!Moemi:D-don't worry. See you, Moteuchi-kun. Youta: Yeh. Ai: Hmmmmm. That was Moemi-chan. Okay, now I know who's who. Youta: What are you doing now. Ai: She said, "Moteuchi-kun, you're a really nice person." Youta: Seems so stupid, right. Youta: I'm going to help her about love, the one I like. Youta: Such an idiot. .there's nowhere else! Ai: You. really like a girl with big breasts, don't you? Youta: I'm sorry!! About that. Really. Sound: Go. Ai: It's not like that, if I'm going to stay with you I thought you would like bigger breasts! <91> Ai: You're such an idiot. Youta: Yes. Ai: But. Ai: Such an idiot. The kind I like. Ai: Hey! Hey! Cheer up!! She said, "nice person," right!!She doesn't hate you at least. You still have hope!! Youta: Th-that's right!! Youta: It looks like I got closer to Moemi-chan, but actually, the road to Moemi-chan's heart has probably shrunk as much as Ai-chan's breasts did. But!! Still, still, I won't give up, and do my best! Because Ai-chan is going to support me!! <92> Announcement!! Starting with Volume 2, we are planning to hold our corner, "Gokuraku Club," about love. Anything is okay. For example, a broken heart, stories, questions about love, etc. And if you have something, "I want such a corner," then please let us know. If you give us, "How about this kind of corner? For example.," it would be helpful. So, please send us letters. Of course the people who are chosen will receive a free gift!! Send to: Shueishya Shyonen Jump Henshi Bu "Denei Shyojo" Gokukan Club Gakuri 2-5-10 Hitotsubashi Chiyoda-ku Tokyo 101-50 Japan ðFor Everybodyð Thank you very much for your fan letters. There are many, "Please reply's, but I'm sorry, it's impossible to reply. Continuous publishing is very busy, so there is no time for it. Even when I'm off, the number of letters is so huge that if I write certain people, it's not fair to the people who wrote before that or are planning to write. For that reason, I cannot reply. But, I read all the letters which come to me, so don't worry. Well, so, please support me, Katsura Masakazu Ai: I'm waiting for letters about our corner!! Chapter 4: To the person who cares about me Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura <94> Ai: Ouch! I did it again! Ai: Shit! I won't give up!! This time, I want him to east some delicious food! Sound: Kon kon kon. Ai: Pretty soon, he'll be back. Youta: You go home first, I'll go shopping before I go home. Ai: I wonder what he's buying. Sound: Zu. Gutsu gutsu. Goku. Ai: Ummð It's good!! Good job!! Even I can do it if I try!! De-delicious food! Is now done! Ai: I know Youta is going to be surprised! Youta: Delicious! Youta: I'm homeð. Ai: Um. Ai: I was waiting for you, Youta!! Sound: Da da da da da. Ai: Welcome home! Ai: Um. Youta: Te he he. Moemi: Hello. Ai: Welcome. Youta: Moemi-chan is going to cook for us! Ai: Eh. Moemi: It's his reward for listening to my boring story. Moemi: And, I heard he always eats out. Youta: Ha ha ha ha. Moemi: But something smells good. Youta: True, something smells delicious. Ai: Ahð it's the neighbors. Ai: The kitchen is dirty, so I'll clean it!! Until then, would you go upstairs!! Moemi: Then, I'll help you too. Ai: No! No! Youta: Did you cook already? Ai: That's not true! Well, I'll clean! Ai: That shy Youta brought Moemi-chan, so my food will have to be the victim. Youta: What is she hurrying for. Youta: Dowað The picture on the desk!!Sound:Guru Youta: Moemi-chan. Sound: Da da da. Moemi: What? Sound: Do ððð Youta: G-good. Youta: Wait a sec. Moemi: Okay. Youta: If she sees this, she'll surely know I like her. Sound: Kata. Youta: Please... sit down on the bed or something Moemi: Excuse me. Youta: Wow ððð Moemi-chan is in my room ððð ! This day comes finally! I'm so happy Moemi: Wow. <99> Moemi: Very nice room, isn't it... Youta: Oh!! Moemi-chan's bottom.. I want to be that bed ððððð Youta: Um Youta: Gya Ai.....she left he underwear here!! Moemi: Eh. Youta: Dowa. Sound: Tsuru. Youta: Ge. Uwa. Moemi: Kyaa. <100> Youta: So close by!! Sound: Do do do do. Sound: Kuru. Youta: Ha! N..no she's turning that way, she'll see them in my hand. Sound: Gu. Gururin. Youta: Ogoð again so close!! Moemi-chan's. Sound: Doki. Doki doki doki doki doki. Ai: Youta, what are you doing with panties in your hand? Sound: Zudoðn. Youta: My effort. Sound: Gaba Youta: Anyhow. Moemi: Then I'll start to cook. Youta: Wowðð I can eat Moemi-chan's home made food ððððð Youta: Haaa. Ai: He's losing control. Youta: Looking at a girl from behind while she's cooking is the best view. When Moemi-chan enters, this dead kitchen comes alive. I wander what that tape for. <103> Moemi: Please eat Ai: Wow they look so good. Sound: Oooooo. Moemi: Moteuchi-kun. Ai: What are you doing? Youta: I'm so happy, my body gets stiff. Moemi: Now, eat a lot! Youta: Itadakimasu!! Sounds: Doki doki doki. Youta: "When you eat food that the girl you like cooked." I see. admire first.. Sound: Butsu butsu butsu. Sign: [Youta's favorite manual book.] Youta: De. delicious, this is best!! Sound: Gan. Ai: You haven't eaten yet!! <104> Youta: Delicious!!!! This is the first time I've eaten such delicious food! Moemi: You flatter me. Ai: They're really delicious. Teach me how to cook someday! Moemi: If this much is okay, anytime. Youta: I wish I can keep this happiness forever.! At last, Moemi-chan is the best girl Ai: Uh He's losing control. Well I'll let him be happy today. Ahðð my food goes in the trash. <105> Moemi: Ah it's so late. I have to go home. Youta: Eh, you have to go home already? Ai! See her home!! Ai: Ah? Youta: I cannot move because I ate too much,. even though I really want to see you home. Sound: Koso koso. Ai: I guess I have no choice. Youta: Moemi-chan is such a strong girl.. She didn't say even a word about Takashi. Even though she's having a hard time. <106> Moemi: Those clothes are very unique, aren't they? Did your father design the dress? Ai: Eh? My father.? Moemi: I thought he was a designer Ai: Eh? Oh, yeah, that's right. Oh, so he is.. That's right, I am supposed to be Youta's younger sister. Moemi: I heard he comes home only about only once a month. You must miss him. Ai: Oh well. I haven't seen him yet. By the way, where did you see Yo. my brother? Moemi: Kusu. Ah, in front of the shop. He was walking back and forth. Ai: That idiot can't even shop well. Don't you think he's such a lamentable guy? About my brother. Moemi: I don't think so at all. He's such a good brother who cares about his sister a lot. Ai: Which part? Did you talk about that Niimai.,no.Niimai-san, today? Moemi: Eh No, I didn't Because I came here to thank him today. If I start to talk about it, he would start to worry. then I cannot give him anything in return. Moteuchi-kun is such a nice person so... Moemi: I. should have liked Moteuchi-kun. <109> Ai: Youta would be happy if he heard what Moemi said... Ah I made effort for nothing. The only things left are the cuts on my fingers and the food in the trash can. I wonder if this is what a Video Girl is for! Still, he should have noticed the cuts on my fingers! I am getting upset! "Moemi-chan, Moemi-chan" Getting so excited, shit!! I'm home ððð!! Youta: Gee ððð you're back already!! Sound: Muka muka muka muka. Doka doka doka doka doka. Ai: I'm sorry I came back so soon. Youta: This is delicious. I'm surprised. Ai: How did you find out about the food? Youta: Of course I could. There was tape in strange places and bandages on your fingers. Ai: He did notice. Youta: Because it's kinda embarrassing, I was going to finish eating but it has so much volume. Ai: You're going to have a stomach-ache! Youta: But you cooked for me! It would be a sin if I didn't eat it! Sound: Geppu. Ai: I'm not so happy with you burping when you say that. Youta: Oh, yeah. Open that bag behind me. Moemi: In front of the shop....he was coming back and forth. He is such a good brother who cares about hissister a lot. Ai: Idiot. Youta: It's for your looking after me. Do you like it? Sound: Mogu mogu. Ga. Youta: Gue. Ai: If you do something so nice like this, I'll really fall in love with you! Youta: Are you serious? But.... I like Moemi-chan. Ai: ððððð Don't worry. The Video Girl cannot fall in love with anyone. Youta: You shock me. Ai: But.. Why do I have so much pain in my heart! <113> Ai: Youta !! What do you think? Youta: Ah, yeah, you look good with it. Sound: Doki Ai: Grit your teeth and close your eyes!! Youta: Eh? Sound: Gyu. Chu. Youta: Woo, What did you do to me!! Ai: Ah! You wiped it off!! Does that meant my kiss is dirty!? Youta: Gyaðððð!! Don't touch my stomach ððððð Gufu!! Ai: I found another good part of Youta Sound: Wiiiiiiiiim. Chapter 5: The anniversary of the first date with the dress that Youta gave me Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Ai: Umð. Today! I was waiting for this Sunday!! I'm going to wear the dress Youta gave me and go out to enjoy the day!! Ai: Jyaaan. Youta: What, what? Ai: He! Do I look good? Do I look good? Youta: I told you that you look good in it so often I could die. Looks good, looks good. Ai: Ehehehe. <116>Ai: Hey! Let's go on a date! Date! I want to go out with you with this dress Youta: Why with you. Ai: It's all right if we do this today, right? Ai: U. Sound: Kura. Youta: See, you're so excited you fainted. Youta: Besides that, Hot. Sound: Jyu. Youta: The VCR is so hot. I wonder why. Maybe, because it kept playing. Ai: Leave it alone, leave it alone. Sound: Ba. Youta: Wa. You said, "Leave it" but you and the VCR are intertwined, right? You're so careless Ai: Don't worry. And Just change your clothes quickly!! Sound: Shyuuuð. Youta: You still want to go on a date? Youta: Why do you suddenly say you want to go out with me... Ai: Because you, Youta, bought this dress for me! Certainly, I want to go out with this dress. Youta: Ummmm. Ai: I have an idea! Let's make today as an anniversary. Youta: For what? Ai: Um. Well, how about "the anniversary of the first date with the dress that Youta gave me"! Youta: With that name , it's impossible for me to remember. Ai: Wa!! Youta: Wa!! Ai: Are you shocked? Youta: Yeah... Ai: He- he- he's shocked! Sound: Tsun tsun. Sign: [look blank] Ai: Well, we are going to have a lot of fun today!! Youta: Don't get so close to me!! Ai: If you say that, I'll only get closer to you. Youta: Hey, you. Ai-chan's so hyper. Well, I'm glad gave the dress to her, since she's so happy about it. Youta: Hey. Why are we bowling? I said we would go to the movie. Ai: I wan to talk to you, Youta, and enjoy the day together. If we go to see movie, we would just sit there for two hours. it's wasting time. Youta: Hun? Such a nice thing she said... a girl thinking like that.... Ai: Yo. Sound: bun. Suka. Ai: Ge. Youta! Watch out!! Youta: Um. <120>Youta: Gya. Sound: Zugo. Meri. Gu. Zude. Girl: Kyaa. What are you doing!! Sound: Bu. Pun pun. Youta: You idiot -!! Don't make such a cheap joke!! *typical joke on TV about bowling. Ai: Calm down - it's your turn. See. Youta: Gee... <121>Ai: -I... have a fever. Probably because the VCR is overheating... My head has been spinning since this morning. and I feel a little dizzy too. I have to be patient!! Patient!! It's just a little fever. I f I look bad, the special anniversary will be ruined. Sound: Shyaki. Ai: Um. Gya. Sound: Zugo. Youta: It's for return. Ai: Umm... Man: What should we do about them? Sound: Zugoðn. Youta: Here! Here!! Sound: Gogoðn. Ai: There there Sound: Zuzuðn. Man: Kick them out. Youta: Look what you've done! We were kicked out. Ai: But, it was fun, wasn't it! Youta: Hey, let's calm down and go to a movie. Ai: Hey look! There are so many people gathering over there. Let's go to see. Youta: Haa. Ai: Hey, Youta, what's this? Youta: I heard it's an off season sale. Ai: Hey buster! Don't touch my butt without my permission!! Youta: Eh. Sign: [Actually, he did it.] Man: What are you talking about, girl! I can't touch your butt because I have stuff in bothhands. Sound: Nu. <123>Man: You made me so embarrassed, huh? Ai: W-well? Sound: Zaza. Youta: Cold people. Man: Even though you're a girl, I won't hold myself back!! Youta: Run away!! Sound: Meki. Ai: Ah. I'm sorry, really sorry. Youta: Hey, it's snowing too, so let's go to see movie next. Ai: I'm thirsty! Let's go to the tea house. Tea house! Oo, that girl is pretty! Youta! Go to talk to her!! Youta: W-why? I can only think about Moemi-chan. <124>Ai: Che, the only thing I didn't want you to do today was say, "Moemi-chan". Sound: Go go go go go go. Shyu shyu shyu shyu. Pahi pachi pachi. Ai: What's wrong with me? It's getting too hard to breathe. This is not good. Haa haa haa. Youta: H-hey, let's go to the movie. My body can't hold on any more. <125>Ai: I need to go to bathroom. Youta: Ahð You're changing subject. Gee. Sound: Dosa. Youta: Um. W-what's wrong? Ai: H. hot. my body. hot. Youta: Hey!! Youta: Hot? Then take off your jacket!! Ai: Haa haa haa. Sound: Gu. Ai: Kinky. Waiter: What's wrong, Mister? Youta: W-well, I don't need the change. Waiter: Wait, Mister!! Youta: What's wrong with you, Ai-chan!! What's wrong!? Ai: The snow feels so cold and good. My body heat is going down . Youta: Hey! Are you okay? Wake up!! Ai: Opps! Oh no! If Youta starts to worry, he start to seriously worry. Then our anniversary would. Sound: Gu. Ai: I'm sorry. I'm just kidding. Were you shocked? I wanted to be held once. Ehe. <128>Youta: Stupid ð!! I hate that joke! I really worried about you!! If you don't want to see the movie so much, I' going by myself, okay!! I will never go on a date with you anymore!! Ai: Ah. Sound: Kura <129>Ai: Youta. Sound: Zaza. Youta: She sometimes think she can do anything so, sometimes I should be strict to her! I'll make her happier when I go home. Batman: Umm! Something is wrong with the super metal bat! It's hot!! Youta: The VCR is really overheating. I wonder what's wrong. Sound: Jyu. Poro. Youta: Ah. That stupid. She worried because she thought I would worry!! She's really sick!! Shit ð I spoke so rude to her!! Was she hurt? I hope she could get home...... Sound: Poka poka poka poka poka. Youta: There she is!! You're stupid. Were you waiting for me! Ah. Girl: Eh. Boy: Who's this? Let's go. Youta: She wouldn't be here. I'm sorry, Ai-chan. <132>Ai: Gee. You're mistaking. Hehe. Youta: Your dress is very wet. Ai: Ah ð I was under snow, so. The VCR overheated, right? That's why I got so hot too. Since I let the snow cool me off, I'll be okay. I didn't come out perfectly, so sometimes these things happen. Be. Youta: You'll catch a cold like that, so take off your jacket. You can borrow my coat. Ai: No! Sound: Pui. Ai: I want to wear this dress the whole today, because it's "The Anniversary of the first date withthe dress which Youta gave me." Youta: Ai-chan. That's why she didn't take off the coat when she was in pain. Sound: Basa. Youta: Then, here! Then, shall we continue our date? That's why you were waiting there, right? Ai: Yeah. But, it's okay. You're warm so that's enough. Chapter 6: Confession of Love Part 1 Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura <135> TV: This tells you how I feel about you. Would you take it? TV: Eh? This is for me? TV: ....with each stitch I feel your love. Sound: Ka-- Moemi: I see. A hand-made thing would directly express my feelings. The manufactured thing can be safer. <136> Ai: Youta, you can use the bath, now. Youta: I don't think so. You made it for him, I'm sure Takashi will be happy to have it. Yea yea yea, see you. I'm happy she always calls me but it makes me depressed to hear the girl I like complain about her love problems. Ai: Kobanzame* --!! *A type of flat shark Sound: Do Ai: You've had calls from Moemi-chan every night! Isn't it okay to tell her your feelings already? Youta: I can't do that. I'm not in the mood to play with you now, so take your 'wash board'. It hurt! Sound: Mu Ai: Wash board. Sound: Su Youta: I won. Ai: Kobanzame, part two!! Sound: Guwa Gui <138> Sound: Puchi Youta: W-what are these two soft things on my back!! Could it be. Ai: Wa Youta: This big idiot. Don't you feel embarrassed!! Ai: It's because you made fun of my small breasts!! Sound: Pachi. Youta: Um Ah -- Moemi-chan's picture!! Ominous. Sign: [The next day -- = Kandai Private High School =] Girls: Kyaa. Takashi-kun So cool --!! Youta: It never changes, great popularity. Moemi: Really. Youta: Everybody has a birthday present for Takashi. They're shrewd, too. <140> Youta: Aren't you going to give him a present? Moemi: No.... I'm overwhelmed by everybody's power. It's no good, I'm negative.... I always pull myself back because I'm scared that Niimai-kun is going to know my feelings. Youta: I'm the same way. The one thing different between us is that I already know that it's impossible even if I tell her my feelings. Moemi: I think. He would understand if I gave him something I hand-knitted. Something more casual is better..... Youta: But, we decided that because you knitted it for him -- Moemi: But... Sound: Za Youta: Okay! Then let's go to buy something different now!! Moemi: Eh? Moemi: Then, are we going to ditch school? Youta: Y-yea I wonder if she might not like that. I thought it was a good idea that I could go shopping with her... Ha. This is not good. I forgot about that picture that broke last night!! The prediction could be right. I she going to hate me now!! Moemi: Ditching school, Moteuchi-kun, you're so childish, I look down on you!! Moteuchi-kun ... Youta: Y-yes She'll say, " I look down on you!" Moemi: I'm on! Boys: So many people. Takashi: That's why I don't like to practice at school. Boys: Idiot! I'm in this band because of this!! Takashi: I'm going to make them leave! Umm... those two are doing well. <142> Youta: Well, I didn't have to worry about the broken picture frame at all!! Moemi: What are we going to do if we are found out by the police? Youta: That time is that time!! Moemi: This is kinda thrilling and fun, isn't it!! Youta: Yeah! Ah, I'm shopping alone with Moemi-chan!! This is my dream!! Youta: The shopping mall I always see starts to look like an amusement park, just because Moemi-chan is here!! Um, this one's cute. Moemi-chan would like this kinda stuff. Moemi: Wow, It's so cute!! Youta: Oh. I can feel her breasts little on my arm! Ai-chan's Kobanzame from last night grows because of my imagination! Sound: Moya moya moya Youta: Wow! Such a shameful imagination!! Ohh, my nose is bleeding. Moemi: Moteuchi-kun Youta: O? Moemi: Did you already tell the girl you like about your feelings? Youta: Eh? The girl.... is you! Of course not! Moemi: Why not? Are you being negative like me? Why don't you tell her? It'll be okay. Because you're a nice person. If she says no, she doesn't have any good sense. Youta: C-cute!! With that cute face, you wouldn't lie to me, right.... if I tell you, you'll say okay!? Moemi: Teach me how to do it! Sound: Bon. Youta: Uh . Youta: She means I should tell her my feelings?! Sound: Do do do do do Ai: You have calls from Moemi-chan every night! Isn't it okay to tell her your feelings now? Youta: It's okay to tell her....... Mo.. Sound: Ba. Moemi: Niimai-kun wouldn't like these, would he..... But it's so cute. Let's go to some other stores. Youta: What does telling her do? Moemi-chan can only think about Takashi....... Youta: After Moemi-chan tells Takashi her feelings, I cannot go shopping with her like this..... Then the person who will be next by her won't be me...... Sound: Zuki Youta: Uhh Pain! Just imaging somebody is going to be next to Moemi-chan! I feel so hurt! Moemi: It'll be okay, why don't you tell her!? Youta: If Moemi-chan stays with me, I don't need that picture any more.... that broken picture means that I should tell her my feeling soon!? Ai: That's right. Tell her your feeling now! Sound: Do do <147> Youta: Moemi-chan!! Sound: D do do do Moemi: Um? Ai: It'll be okay if you tell her your feelings? Youta: If I muster up my courage! From now on I can be with her like this!! Sound: Do do do do do do do Youta: My courage!! Sound: Gu. Youta: I like you!! Moemi: You're embarrassing me, Moteuchi-kun.... What's wrong? You're standing with your mouth wide open. Everybody's looking at us. Youta: Ah. ahh..... Moemi: Let's go to some other store. Youta: Okay. Shit. It didn't come out. I couldn't get my courage out. I just blurted, "I like you" but it didn't come out. But, she doesn't seem like she's going to tell her feeling to Takashi right now, so I still have a chance... Next time, I'm going to tell her!! <151> Youta: At last, it's a scarf again. Moemi: Yeah... Well, there's nothing better than this. Youta: I think so. Moemi-chan.... Oh, Takashi's coming, go. Moemi: O-okay. Youta: In the end, she goes to Takashi.... At last I am just a counselor for her love life. Sound: Do Youta: Oh Ai: Hey! Where have you been? You left without saying anything. I was looking for you! Youta: Ai-chan... Ai: Idiot. Takashi: A birthday present for me? Why me? Moemi: Why.... Takashi: I can't take it. It might sound old fashioned, but I don't take things from a girl who has a boyfriend. I know you're getting along with Youta. Today you even ditched school with him, didn't you. Youta: Dammeit He knows I like Moemi-chan Moemi: It's not true! He was just helping me. Even today to buy the present. Oops. Takashi: Helping you!? What kind of help? You said present? Are you talking about me....!? You're not asking Youta for help or something like that, right!? Hey!! Moemi: Don't yell at me! You're so rude. Youta: Moemi-chan!! Are you going to! Moemi: I like you, Niimai-kun! Youta: The broken picture...... was telling me about this.... Chapter 7: Confession of Love Part 2 Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Youta: This is not good, Moemi-chan! You're going to be heart-broken. Ai: Let's go, Youta! You're going to be hurted if you stay here! Youta: I'm okay, but I worry about Moemi-chan. Ai: Eh? Youta: Takashi knows I like Moemi-chan. So, if I think about his personality, I don't think he's going to take in Moemi-chan's feelings. Sound: Doki doki doki doki Moemi: So... if it's possible ..... I want you to go out with me. Youta: Impossible! Moemi-chan!! Takashi is not going to say "Okay"! Sound: Doki doki doki doki Gan Takashi: That idiot! <157> Youta: You're not going to say, "Okay," right, Takashi!! Sound: Doki doki doki doki Moemi: I understand. I'm sorry. Please forget what I just said. Sound: Peko Za. Youta: Moemi-chan.... Takashi: Wait. Let me think about it little bit. Moemi: ....If you are not going to accept me sooner or later, don't leave me any hope. Takashi: Leave your phone number on my desk. I'll reply by phone. <159> Sound: Suton. Moemi: Huu.... Moteuchi-kun! Ai: Youta must be very hurt.... Moemi: Please! Would you come to my house tonight? I can't think of waiting for his call all alone.... Youta: I can't... I can't help you any more. Moemi: Eh? Youta: I'm sure you are going to have a good response. Don't worry! Sound: Niko. Ai: What's going on? Is he bluffing? Or is it because of the tremendous shock, did he go crazy? Youta: Well, do you wanna go shopping for dinner. Ai! Moemi: Ah. Moteuchi-kun....... <161> Ai: Was it okay to say "sure" that easily. Youta: E-ahh This is the first time Takashi said "Let me think about it". I'm sure he'll say okay. I was the one who was thinking lightly because he knows about me, Moemi-chan is pretty. I feel like God threw me away. Ai: Since Video Shop "Gokuraku" exists, God won't throw you away. <162> Takashi: Stupid, Youta. Think about yourself before you worry about others. Sound: Pocha--n. Youta: I ...... have somebody I like in my class. Takashi: Ummm, who..? Youta: Hehe-- Takashi: I can guess. It's Moemi. Youta: What! How do you know!! Takashi: You've always liked cute girls. <163> Youta: Takashi, you should fall in love with somebody!! It's nice to be in love. I'm excited every day and going to school is very fun now.If my hand just touches her hand like this. Sound: Chyon. Youta: I feel like I'm in heaven! Takashi: No thank you, I've had a bad experience. Youta: You're so popular, if you like...... Why don't you start liking somebody again, Takashi: Do you think so? But what if I start liking Moemi? Youta: That's not good... Takashi: See. Then, don't push me on this. Youta: But... If somebody else is going to take her, .I wouldn't mind if it were you. <164> Takashi: What are you talking about!! Why don't you go out with her!! Youta: No, I can't.Moemi-chan might feel bad if an unpopular person like me tells her my feelings, so I'll just enjoy this now..... Takashi: He is stupid!? Finally, he becomes her love counselor!! I can't believe it! He feels so bad about this!! Trying to be so cool!! Sound: Ga Zapa-- Takashi: If he comes to me. <165> Takashi: I'll beat him up... <166> Takashi: What should I do?........... Sound: Su. Gu. Takashi: If she's not there or the phone's busy, that's all.... If she is...... then -- Sound: Doki doki doki doki doki doki doki doki Moemi: I hate this! My heart feels like it's tearing itself out. Sound: Dokun dokun dokun <168> Ai: Are you really not depressed? Youta: You're being persistent. Do I look like depressed? It happened just before me, in reverse, I could give her up. Sound: Um --! Youta: Do you worry about me so much? Ai: Not particularly! Sound: Teru ru ru ru! Teru ru ru ru Gacha. Youta: Yes. This is the Moteuchi residence. Moemi: Oh, hello, Moteuchi-kun!? Youta: Moemi-chan.......... Sound: Tsu tsu Tsu tsu Tsu tsu tsu Kon kon Moemi: Well, it's nothing.... but I feel so helpless...Moteuchi-kun, can we talk a little.... Ah.... Sound: Gacha. <170> Moemi: Moteuchi-kun Sound: Gacha. Pin. Ai: The cocoa is ready. Sound: Ban. Gashyaan. Gacha. Ai: What are you doing!? Youta: Uh. Ai: It's bleeding. Wait. I'm going to bring some bandages!! Sound: Ka Ai: Youta....... Cry as much as you want........ as much as you want..... You did a really good job today.... <173> Moemi: Moteuchi-kun.. Sound: Terurururu!! Gacha Moemi: Mote......! Thank ..... you. Narration: Moemi, who told her feelings, the strong Youta..... that night, the sky almost started to cry...... Chapter 8 : Awaken the Dream Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura Youta: It's already been four days since Moemi-chan told Takashi her feelings. All this time I didn't go to school because I didn't have the confidence to smile at them.... As time goes on, I was attacked by a wave of depression. Even though, I didn't get depressedas much as dead...... because Ai-chan stayed with me without saying anything, I can't go tosleep..... But, in two months even Ai-chan....... Youta: I must forget about Moemi-chan!! Sound: Chun chun chunchun. Gaba. Ai: Youta! Ai: He's gone. There! What's he doing in his dad's studio.... Anyway, he started to do something!! However.... Well This dress is not my type. Well, but this is his favorite. It's better to be at least a treat for his eyes. <178> Ai: You -- .... ta.... Youta: What?? Sound: Guru. Goku. <179> Ai: Um.... Youta's making a picture book. Youta: Ah -- It's good!! I drank coffee too, so I'll work little more! Ai: You don't have to push yourself so hard.... Youta: Oh yes I do. The contest deadline is almost here! Ai: Anyway.... It is surprising that you can draw...... Youta: Maybe it's my dad's influence.... When I was a kid, my dad used to draw illustrations often, and I was interested so I started todraw. I like picture books a lot so I was kinda thinking about being a picture book author. Youta: When I was taking a walk yesterday, I found this flyer. Sign: [National Picture Book Contest] Youta: Suddenly, I wanted to compete. When love leaves, I can only follow my dreams. Ai: I like that thinking!! Yes! Youta: Right! Sound: Ehen Youta: Someday in future, I believe I can share my dreams to the people of the world!! Ai: The idiot is shining!! He's doing very well! With! That! Face!! Saying such an inappropriate thing! I started to have goose bumps --!! Sound: Guki guki guki Youta: Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Ai: Wa. Sound: Ban. Youta: I! Am very serious!! Ai: Yes. I know. Youta: Um? Ai: I found another one of your good parts. Ai: This is a good way to recover from depression. Very impressing. Youta: Ai-chan... Ai: Even though I'm a Video Girl, I can't help you so much but I'm always on your side. I'llsupport you any time. Youta: Oh, yeah!! I had to go shopping. Ai: Okay, I can go get it for you!! What do you need? Youta: Well, a, illustration board..... Ai: The kind you're using now, right? Then I'll go. Youta: Ah, Ai-chan <184> Youta: The dress.... it looks very good on you. Ai: Youta, come here. Youta: What's this? Did I say something wrong? Wh..........what? Ai: Huhu--n. Sound: Chu. <185> Ai: Well, I'll be back soon. Youta: It's not true you're not helping me. I feel so much better every time you say, "I found one of your good parts"....... That's right, I have Ai-chan. She's supporting me! I'll do my best!! <186> Takashi: Hey Moemi: Yes. Wh-what? Takashi: Well, say something. <187> Moemi: Well... Takashi: Aren't you having a good time? Moemi: It's nothing like that.... Just... a little... I feel tense... Takashi: We'll get out. <188> Moemi: That is.... Sound: Zizizizi Goshi goshi. Takashi: Hey, what are you doing? Moemi: Yes.. <189> Sound: Muku. Youta: Um -- Um -- sleepy..... I should sleep on the bed a little. Um -- Sound: Fura. Youta: Um -- Sound: Dosa. Youta: Ai isn't home yet..... Sound: Syu syu syu Youta: Possibly! She!! Sound: Gaba. Youta: She didn't sleep with me, that's why!! Like the other day, her body overheated...... Maybe she fell down and is hurting somewhere!? On such a warm day, it won't snow! She won't cool down! Then she won't be okay!! If I don't do anything, she's going to disappear!! Youta: If she disappears now...., I.... Takashi: Nothing to do. ..... What do you want to do? Moemi: Anything is fine. Takashi: Then we'll go home... Moemi: What? Why. We just met now.... Am I hated now..... Youta: Haa haa haa haa Moemi: Moteuchi-kun!! Youta: Moemi-chan.... Takashi.... <193> Youta: I m supposed to forget about Moemi-chan...... Why is my heart beating so much.... Sound: Doki doki doki doki doki Ai: Haa haa Youta, I have to take these..... to him.....