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"Camellia Princess?"

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"Yes."

"Yes, I saw it."

"I've seen it. It was really good."

"That girl saw the 'Camellia Princess' performance only once."

"Yet from the lines of a 3.5-hour play she didn't get even one word wrong,"

"and even memorized the mannerisms of all the actors."

"What a freaky kid."

The shoujo manga mastermind really gets me excited.

Hey, Onii-chan.

Ah.

Quit playing around and find something that inspires you.

Alright, alright. Got it.

Ah, by the way, did you hear from Matsuda-san?

Looks like they're planning on interviewing you on TV.

Oh, that. I refused.

What? You refused?

The true face of a popular shoujo manga artist that can never be seen.

I thought that would be a hot topic.

It's okay to remain unrecognized.

Shojo manga artists

should have a suitable character to avoid breaking the readers' dreams.

The respectable shoujo manga artist, Jonouchi-sensei, says that, too.

If Love-Tic fangirls know that I'm a guy like this, they'll be disappointed, right?

(Love-Tic) (Fangirl)

(Love-Tic) (FanBOY)

Yes, just like he said.

Be brave! Take the first step, Asuka.

[Note: Love-Tic is actually the Otomen manga by Kanno Aya.]

Ryo-san.

You...

What exactly...!

(Bubble: I want to protect you.)

Love-Tic, why do you make my heart throb so!

Sachihana Jewel-sensei, not an ordinary person.

To write such a pure story, for sure

she's a woman with a beautiful and fair heart.

Thank you!

Otomen is

He's that kind of young man.

a Japanese boy that combines military and literary art strengths.

A young man who loves the excitement of shoujo manga.

Morning.

Have you seen the mail?

No, too afraid to!

Well, because when I woke up

my head looked just like Tsukikage-sensei.

[Note: A character in "Garasu no Kamen", the manga Tachibana was reading.]

And then I went to the hairdresser even though I'm a teacher.

"You! What a freaky kid!"

Joking.

(Theme: Society Gap)

Here!

Have it!

Please catch my heart like you caught that apple!!

Here!

You can't have it...

Ciao!

Big toe.

Certainly.

- Alamak! Tachibana! You're good at drawing. - No, not really.

[Note: alamak - term popular in East Asia, means "Oh my God!"]

Come on, show it to everyone.

- Wait! - Here, here! Look, look, look!

Tachibana's drawing is so good!

Woah... Good!

A real expression!

Tachibana, you're amazing!

That drawing...

Don't tell me you're Love-Tic's...

...fan?!

Yeah, yeah, yeah!

- I'm a huge fan of this! - Love-Tic is so good, isn't it.

Asuka-san!

Miyakozuka-san!

Thanks for lending me these!

I couldn't stop and totally lack sleep because of it.

I understand.

When you read this manga, there's no time to sleep, right?

But I wonder how the artist comes up with this story.

Which part do you like, Asuka-san?

Yes! I like the part where Asuka helped Ryo to cook.

The distance between them is getting closer so like I can't hold it! What about you?

I like the scene where Ryo beats the bullies to protect Asuka!

The energy and the flowing, I can't bear it!

It's so greatic...!

All the absolute hints smoothly being ignored naturally.

Freaky kids.

Yep.

Bye then.

Bye bye!

Bye bye!

Onii-chan!

I just got a call from Matsuda-san from Kokusensha.

- Love-Tic... - Stupid, your voice is too loud!

Sorry, sorry.

You know, Love-Tic was selected for this year's Kokusensha Manga Awards.

What, for real?

Yep. And so

next Sunday, all fans will gather and there will be an introduction party.

Oh, that's impossible for me. I can't go.

What?

Won't it be bad for a nominee not to be present?

You're right, but...

Oh, yeah!

Why didn't I notice it?

What?

Kuriko, you should become Sachihana Jewel.

What? Me?!

Ah, I forgot...

Where did I put it?

- It must be here somewhere... - Oh, Ariake.

Oh, sensei. Nice work.

What's this?

"Love-Tic"?

A shoujo manga?

Looks like it.

I wonder whose it is.

We, as Japanese boys, shouldn't involve ourselves in this sort of thing.

Society wouldn't understand.

You're right.

Japanese boys forget way too many things.

I'm off then.

- Okay. - Yes.

Ah, I forgot one more thing.

Where is it? Without this I can't start...

If you're ready, let's go together.

Come on, let's go!

"Love-Tic"?

A reading for women, huh?

Trash.

Twist, and twist, and twist...

Since you don't move your muscles usually, let's use them now.

Those who can't twist 'em have no right to live!

Sir, yes, sir!

Now, it's time for the bridge.

Lie down and put your hands and head on the floor.

Let's bridge! And bridge, and bridge, and bridge...

A-a-a-and bridge! And bridge, and bridge, and bridge.

And bridge, and bridge, and... bridge.

Miyakozuka-san.

An-an-an-an-and bridge, and bridge, and briiidge.

An-an-an-and... And brid...

Last time, for not greeting you properly...

I apologize.

Are you doing well?

Yeah.

Not a bit of change.

But I was surprised

that you are now Ginyuri High's director.

When that man left, I didn't imagine I'd have to do this job.

Right? I never even thought of it.

Eight years have passed since then.

Here.

Thanks.

Holding the first place for three years in All-Japan Kendo,

Miyakozuka Takeshi still has the strength, huh.

So, Mondonosuke.

You didn't come here just for that, did you?

I can't hide things from you.

There's something I wanted to tell you.

What is it?

Takeshi,

I...

...have decided to become a woman.

Is that so?

A woman, huh.

What...?

Sorry for hiding this from you, my best friend.

For a very long time already,

it's been my dream to be a woman.

Then, I'll just ignore it.

Ah, delicious.

Besides that, it feels a bit muggy today.

You're sweating a lot, too.

What's wrong?

Thanks.

Takeshi.

I've been in your care this whole time.

I appreciate that.

So, I'll be going.

Mondonosuke!

From now on, what are you going to do?

You're right.

Starting now, I'm going to be honest with myself.

There's something I've always wanted to do.

For now

I'll just see where those feelings take me.

Bye then!

I wonder what it is that he's always wanted to do.

In the end

I didn't ask him, either.

Kiyomi-san,

if I know anything, I'll inform you.

Thank you.

I wonder where he is, and what he's doing right about now.

And bridge... bridge...

It's okay.

Roughly said, a genius.

Doesn't look like a newcomer at all.

Glowing more than anyone else.

Freaky kid.

How is it?

Sachihana Jewel-san is a very talented person.

Yeah.

I'm the one who's in charge of Sachihana-sensei.

It's actually a high school student,

not to mention, a boy.

Well, however,

his sister will take his place at the party.

What?

Why?

Sachihana-sensei thinks that if people know that the artist is a man,

it would end up crushing the dreams of his readers.

But he's also worried about not appearing in front of people.

I see.

Worried about crushing dreams...?

(Dakishimete Fa Breeze) (Jonouchi Mira)

Matsuda-san,

about our talk on being the presenter,

please let me do it.

Stupid, Asuka.

Why are you hesitating?!

Just be your usual self,

and convey your feelings!

Ah, forgot something.

Who brought this thing here?

Oh, Love-Tic?

It was here the other day.

Really a problem.

This is a kendo-site for building up a real man.

Just give me a break.

Then, excuse me.

Yeah.

How to put it?

This girl called Ryo, what is she?

- What is it? - Forgot things!

Who brought this thing here?

This thing, what...

Senpai, are you still mad?

Yeah. It's like I'm in rage.

Whoever it is, can't be forgiven!

Yeah.

I really understand how you feel.

Then I'll go throw this away.

Excuse me.

"Kokusensha Manga Award is inviting 23 pairs of boys and girls."

"The chance to meet the artist you admire."

I'll apply right now.

Wow.

Oh, Masamune-kun. What a coincidence.

I'm doing fine.

I'm doing fine.

I'm doing fine!

Fine!

Oharida-senpai! Are you okay? A cold?

I'm okay.

By the way, last week's Nadeshi-Con was wonderful.

It's just like me to let Miyakozuka Ryo win, even if reluctantly.

It wasn't like that.

But don't misunderstand.

That's not my real ability.

The reason I was defeated is...

Asuka-san!

I got the ticket for Kokusensha Manga Award Party!

What?! Isn't that great!

It's tomorrow, right?

I want to go, too!

I'm sorry.

That person called Tonomine or something like that.

Yeah, it's all because of him!

That's right.

It was my fault.

It got thrown away.

I haven't been dumped.

[Note: verb can mean both throw away and being abandoned/dumped]

No, it was... totally.

It was so brief.

It's all my fault.

Don't get too down.

I've had the exact same feeling.

Plus, if it's really something important,

just get it back with your own power.

It's as simple as that.

Get it back using my own power.

(The 30th Kokusen Manga Award Party)

I'm really glad to be here, too.

This is all because of Sachihana-sensei's incomparable talent.

Thank you.

That person is the current "Genji Monogatari" manga artist,

"Ah, Sakki Yume Mitashi," Yamada-sensei.

And that person, is the artist of the legendary sci-fi shoujo manga,

"Maybe There are 11 Persons", Ogino-sensei.

It's full of famous people.

The award will be announced in an hour, so

Kuriko-san, could you please get ready?

Okay.

Do you want a drink, Sachihana-sensei?

Excuse me.

Could you please not call me by that name?

Tachibana!

Ah!

Why are you here?

We got the invitation tickets.

Is it so?

It's really different in the real world.

What about you, why are you here?

Oh, well...

My uncle works in publishing and I asked him to let me in.

Your friends?

Yes, classmates.

This is Matsuda-san from Kokusensha.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Masamune Asuka.

My name is Miyakozuka Ryo.

What? Your names are Asuka and Ryo?

Isn't it like Love-Tic?!

Yes, it is!

That's why we're so interested.

Is that so? Have you read the third volume?

Yes. The sea scene is really great!

Isn't it?

Especially at the end, when Asuka and Ryo saw the dolphins.

Actually, we saw dolphins during our summer trip this year, too!

What, really?

But do such things happen like this?

What a coincidence!

- Ah, I see.

- Considering things that shouldn't happen coincidently.

Sorry.

Things that shouldn't happen are being taken as a coincidence.

Freaky kids.

Kurokawa Fresh Flower Shop!

I come to deliver a bouquet to Sachihana Jewel-sensei.

Yes, come in.

Excuse me.

This is from a fan.

Kurokawa-senpai!

Thanks.

I see. So you are Sachihana Jewel.

That's why the other day...

Is this...

...yours?

There it is! Thank you!

No!

You caught me?!

Well then.

Kurokawa-senpai!

Could you keep me being Sachihana Jewel a secret?

Why?

Because...

If it's known that a kid like me drew it,

readers' dreams would get crushed, don't you think?

Those flowers are white roses.

In flower language it means pure and honest.

This bouquet

surely holds these feelings from the reader.

I won't tell anyone.

Please don't worry.

I see.

That's right.

Ah, this is really not good for the heart.

- Excuse me. - Sorry.

Oh, it's Jonouchi Mira-sensei.

It's her!

Jonouchi Mira-sensei?

I'm your fan!

I realized how wonderful shoujo manga is after reading "Dakishimete Fa Breeze" when I was a kid.

That's why I admire you so much and decided to become a manga artist.

Thank you.

I'm glad to hear that.

Tachibana!

I heard it. You...!

You deceived me all along.

To be the model in a love story makes me feel ashamed to death.

No...

Don't you ever come near me again.

Devil's tongue.

Man!!

Asuka-chan

Isn't it cruel, Tachibana-san?

Ryo-chan, I can explain...

If that happens, I won't be able to draw Love-Tic anymore.

More like, I might get killed.

You...

- ...aimed to become a manga artist? - Sorry for not telling.

I'm aiming to become a manga artist.

Yeah, yeah. That's right! I want to be a manga artist.

Is that so?

Yeah.

Drawing shoujo manga is like being a magician.

It's magic when we read it, but also the time we buy it at the bookstore till we get home,

all that time feels like we're under a spell.

Our heads become full of the throbbing and excitement.

You had a secret.

It was this, right?

I think it's a wonderful dream, Tachibana!

Thank you.

Don't cry, Onii-chan! Today something came up.

Therefore I'm going~

Rushing there now.

Oh?

Kuriko-san went somewhere?

Yeah, looks like it.

Well, I'll say it just in case.

If she doesn't return, you go on stage, please.

What?

Because today's leading role is Sachihana Jewel.

Absence is not tolerated.

Don't worry, she'll be back soon.

I'm sorry, but please.

Yes?

Excuse me.

I come to meet Sachihana Jewel-sensei.

She's not here now.

Is that so?

Then can I leave a message?

Yes.

Sachihana-sensei thinks that going public will destroy the readers' dreams.

That's what I heard.

Yes.

But here's what I think.

Is the artist's

magic that charmed the readers through Love-Tic

something that can be dissolved so easily?

Shoujo manga artists should have a character suitable to their work.

But if you think your current self is not like that,

isn't it something you must do as a pro,

Sachihana-sensei?

How did you know I'm Jewel?

It's simple.

Your passionate eyes

are a manga artist's eyes.

Sachihana Jewel

is not an ordinary person.

To be able to write such a pure story

it must be a woman with a beautiful and fair heart.

Thank you very much.

(Get it with your own power)

Hello.

Tonomine, I have a favor to ask.

What is it?

Well...

I...

Turn me into a butterfly!

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Sensei, it's time.

I'm sorry.

Did you see Tachibana-kun?

No. We were together just now.

Is that so?

Ah, this is Jonouchi Mira-sensei.

Sachihana-sensei's classmate.

Ah.

Is that so?

Jonouchi Mira-sensei, the one who wrote "Dakishimete Fa Breeze"?

May I have your autograph?

Sure.

No problem at all.

Your name?

Masamune Asuka.

The same name as a character in Love-Tic.

What a coincidence.

It may be hard, but

I'm sure you'll be able to understand its importance.

What did she write?

"People who live honestly are hard to find."

"But that's what I need from you."

Wow.

What lovely words.

Thank you, Tonomine.

No problem.

Where did you go, Sachihana-sensei?

Hm?

Is it time?

Yes.

Understood. Let's go then.

I...

...ended up knowing something I didn't need to know.

Then I'll introduce to you.

For Love-Tic, she won the 30th Kokusensha Manga Award,

Sachihana Jewel-sensei!

Wearing the mask of Sachihana Jewel

I should hide my real face.

By doing that,

I can be another person.

I'm...

...the shoujo manga artist,

Sachihana Jewel!

Beautiful, isn't she?

Yes.

The presenter, Jonouchi Mira-sensei. Please come to the stage.

Please, a big applause.

Congratulations!

Then, we shall hear a word from Sachihana-sensei.

Pleasure, I'm Sachihana Jewel.

This time, I'm so moved to be getting such a wonderful award.

I met two people while drawing Love-Tic.

That would be

Asuka and

Ryo.

Those two can't really express their feelings to each other.

They're so awkward, I myself get irritated while drawing.

But, when I got engulfed by the story,

they always guide me along.

By meeting those two

I learned

the importance of being honest and frank.

If I can express this,

I want to borrow this stage

and say thanks to Asuka and Ryo.

Asuka-chan,

Ryo-chan,

thank you!

What a wonderful speech.

Asuka-san,

I noticed something.

What?

Just now when Sachihana-sensei

called Asuka-chan, Ryo-chan.

Yes.

It was like when Tachibana-san calls us.

Sachihana Jewel.

Tachibana Juta.

It sounds alike.

Don't tell me...

He...!

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