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EARLY AUGUST

PLEASE COMPLETE THE SQUARES TO SOLVE THE FOLLOWING EQUATIONS.

Okay, before I get to my homework,

let's finish a Glittermon drawing.

Amane-san?

Aren't you hot out here?

You can go on inside.

Oh, no, I'm fine.

Is he gonna come?

Amane-san?

Oh!

Hi.

Otaku-kun!

Thank you for coming!

Sorry for the last-minute request.

That's okay. I don't mind at all.

But what do you need my help for here at a...

wedding chapel?

Well, you see,

my mom asked me to model for some pictures,

and she asked me to bring a boy.

So I'm like an assistant or something?

I'm sure you don't want me to model...

That's exactly what I want.

Oh, exactly.

What?!

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

Nuh-uh, no way, not happening!

SIXTH HOUR "LOVE?"

No way could I be a model!

You'll do fine! It's just one shot for a magazine article,

and they'll only be showing your hand anyway!

You'll even get paid for it.

Also...

you're the only boy I know well enough to ask, Otaku-kun.

That's such a cheap move!

O-Okay, but only this once.

Thank you, Otaku-kun! Sorry to rope you into this.

Why, you must be Takuya Seo.

Nice to meet you. I'm Tamaki Amane.

Thank you for coming today.

Oh! I-It's very nice to meet you!

My mom is a hair and makeup artist.

I really appreciate this, Takuya-kun.

She's Amane's mother?

I guess they do look alike.

She seems to be a cool beauty, just like Amane-san...

Time for your makeup, Kei-chan!

Mama's gonna make you the prettiest girl in the world!

I told you not to act like this in public!

Oh? But I could tell you were nervous about Takuya-kun coming.

Wait... They're nothing alike at all?

Can it! You need to do my makeup, right? Let's get going!

If anything, she seems more the Ijichi-san type.

No wonder Amane-san and Ijichi-san get along so well.

Why don't you go get dressed while I'm doing Kei-chan's makeup?

O-Okay!

Take care of him, okay?

All right.

I'll escort you, so just follow me.

O-Okay.

He's a little nerdy, but seems like a nice boy.

Is he who you've been spending so much time with?

Yup.

That sure brings back memories!

Just like when your dad and I were in high school.

Yeah, yeah. You've told me about it a hundred times.

So, I guess this means...

you and Takuya-kun are a thing, right?

Huh?!

It's not like that between us!

Sure, we're friends, but I have no interest in love.

Oh yeah? Then I guess you're safe.

What do you mean?

You know, they say if you don the dress before the wedding,

it'll delay your marriage.

I was feeling a little bad about making you do this.

The heck? Well, you don't need to worry about that.

Then again, this could speed things up!

When Takuya-kun sees you all dolled up...

Not a chance.

He's more into Glittermon than me.

I guess we'll see about that.

My makeup works like magic.

Sure, sure.

What am I doing?

I shouldn't be here!

I'm totally out of my element!

If they're only going to shoot my hand,

why am I in this fancy suit?

They did my face and hair and everything too.

If I'm all dressed up like this, then Amane-san must...

Kei Amane is ready!

Hey. Would please you say something?

Oh! U-Uh, I-I'm sorry.

See what I mean?

All right, here we go.

I'll take a few shots so you can get used to the camera, so just act natural.

Why don't we try a pose?

Takuya-kun, go ahead and hold Kei-chan's hand.

Huh? Hold h-h-h-h-hands?

CREAK! SQUEAK!

Are they rusted?

Well, what do you expect?!

I've never done a professional photo shoot before!

Yeah, I guess you're right.

Okay, then I'll show you both something nice.

Kei-chan at three was such a wild sleeper!

Wah! Stop it! Don't show him that!

Stop laughing, Otaku-kun!

Next, Kei-chan at seven dancing for joy over her birthday present!

Stop!

They are both very dynamic poses.

Perhaps she was always inherently athletic.

Quit analyzing me!

Look at the angle of your leg!

No wonder you're so limber playing basketball.

I said quit analyzing me!

Are you a little more relaxed now?

A good photograph captures the energy of the moment,

so try to have fun today, okay?

I-I get it now! You really are a pro.

No, that was just an excuse to show you pictures of me.

Hey, were you an otaku way back then too?

I'm not even an otaku now!

Well, I'm not sure about...

Cut it out!

HEH

Looking good! Now take her left hand like you're putting on the ring.

It's hard to believe kids used to call her "Iron Mask."

She looks so much happier now.

Very nice. That's a wrap! Excellent!

Oh.

Are we done?

You were both fantastic!

Oh! I've got more pictures of Kei-chan. Wanna see?

Here she is at four gleefully showing off a big snot bubble!

Knock it off.

I don't suppose you have a photo album of best shots?

Well...

Otaku-kun!

Otagal.

MID-AUGUST

I can't believe I snagged them all without getting any doubles.

What good luck!

It sure is hot, though.

When it gets this hot, you've gotta keep hydrating.

Hmm, what do I want?

COLD

Um, a co—

Caught ya!

What's—

Otaku-kun, what the heck are you doing?

Ijichi-san? Wow, what a coincidence!

Didn't think I'd see you here.

That's not the point.

Uh, I was just buying a drink from the vending machine.

I knew it! Why, though?

PANTHEON OF SUPER BARGAINS GON QUIJOTE

You can get half-priced ones inside!

This is the pantheon of super bargains!

I... guess you're right.

That's the sort of thing a mom might say.

CHANGE RETURN

Come on, let's go in.

Whoa!

Ijichi-san?

Wait... What?!

PANTHEON OF SUPER BARGAINS GON QUIJOTE

So, what're you doing in town, Otaku-kun?

Well, let's see...

I went to Animate, an electronics store, and then a convenience store

to check for new and reissued merchandise.

Glittermon stuff?

Of course Glittermon, but I'm a fan of a lot of other stuff too.

See? Here we are!

What do you want, Otaku-kun?

Something cold, right?

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

See? We got two for the price of one!

Yeah.

Oh, I just remembered.

There's something I wanted to ask you.

It's about what Sayu-chan said at the barbecue.

Hmm?

What sorts of dirty stuff did you do with Amane?

They tried to do something dirty in her room.

W-We didn't do anything dirty!

Really? Nothing at all?

Really! Nothing!

Not even by accident?

Nothing!

Well, okay. But if Amane let you into her room,

that's a pretty big step.

Wanna come to my place too?

Pfft!

Uh...

I mean, my little brothers had so much fun with you at the beach.

They keep bugging me to "bring Otacchi over sometime."

Oh, I see.

Also...

maybe I want you to come over too, I guess.

Um, why is that?

It isn't fair that you two hung out without me!

It doesn't mean anything else!

S-Sorry for asking.

Okay.

Time to get started.

Huh?

Hey, hey. Let's check cosmetics next.

C-Cosmetics?

Oh.

Hey, Mayu. Uh-huh. Yeah, yeah.

Oh, so you're done? Can we still meet up?

I see. She was waiting for someone.

Okay then, I'll head to karaoke.

What do you want to eat?

Yeah, okay. Let's decide once we meet up. I realize Ijichi-san was only killing time with me,

but it was still fun.

I'll see you later, Otaku-kun. Thanks for hanging out today.

Let's go on another date sometime.

O-Okay!

Argh!

Otagal.

LATE AUGUST

MATH

There's only one week of summer vacation left.

It sure went by fast.

Oh.

IJI-AMA-SEO

Do you guys want to go to the fireworks show on the 25th?

Yes, yes, yes!

Fireworks show?!

There'll be lots of food stands, so we can even get dinner there.

You in, Otaku-kun?

Absolutely!

A fireworks show, huh?

I wonder what they're going to wear.

I doubt I'll get to see them in yukatas...

Otaku-kun!

Oh?

THUMP THUMP THUMP But I did!

I figured it'd get crowded.

Wanna hold hands so we don't get separated? Like we're a couple?

Maybe if we actually were a couple.

Huh? What's wrong?

Ahem.

Oh? Were you holding hands like a couple?

You don't understand!

Just a little during the photo shoot!

Hmph. Amane told me about that job thing,

but you were actually holding hands, huh?

B-But so did we when we went to GonQui the other day.

Ah!

Huh? What? What's he mean?

I didn't hear about that.

I-It's not a big deal.

I just ran into Otaku-kun the other day.

Okay, then let's go like this

and this!

Huh? Wh-Wh-Wha—

All three of us?!

It'd look weird if it was just us two.

No, this is way weirder!

It's fine, it's fine!

Okay, let's go!

W-Wait, Ijichi-san!

Okay, fine.

I'm sorry!

Would you hold on, Ijichi?

Can we just walk normally?

Yeah.

I guess so.

Oh, look! It's a Keppi mask!

There's a Patch one too!

Oh, you're right!

GRILLED SQUID

Grilled squid is so good!

Huh? Is that you, Amane-chan?

Haruka?

Wow, long time no see!

Yeah, since graduation?

The girls are here too. Wanna say hi?

Yeah!

Ijichi, Otaku-kun, sorry!

I'll be back in a bit.

Have fun!

Now it's just the two of us, huh?

Wanna wait for Amane someplace quieter?

Oh, sure.

FESTIVAL

Wow, festivals sure get packed, huh?

Amane should be able to find us here.

Yeah, I think so.

Oh, you know what? My brother Gen just went to a summer festival,

and I think he brought a girl—

Wow!

Amazing!

Awesome!

There's so many, I don't know where to look.

Right, Otaku—

You're crying?!

Oh, I-I'm sorry.

I've just had so much fun this summer, and it's almost over.

Oh, is that all? But this isn't the end of anything.

We made a promise, right?

To hang out a whole lot more.

Like during school events or winter break.

We've still got a ton of fun stuff to look forward to.

Yeah. I can't wait.

Well, I should probably be getting back.

Oh, okay.

Sorry to drag you away.

No, it was great to see you guys.

Let's talk again soon.

Yeah, let's.

Have you changed a little, Amane?

Huh?

You mean, like, she's even prettier than before?

Well, that's part of it,

but you seem a lot friendlier now than when we were in middle school.

Oh, she's right.

You really do.

You think so?

We'll get in touch soon!

Okay.

Huh?

I feel like...

This might be bad...

Hey, listen.

I'm so into you, Otaku-kun.

BABY CASTELLA

HEARTY YAKISOBA, OKONOMIYAKI, SHAVED ICE

COTTON CANDY, YAKISOBA

Y-You into... Huh?!

Um, "into" meaning...

I like you!

Oh, you like me!

You didn't think I meant I love mew, didja?

Well, I did wonder what you meant.

I like you, as in, we're really tight!

As a friend, I just really like you, Otaku-kun!

Ijichi-san...

O-Otaku-kun? Are you mad?

I'm so into you too! A-As a friend!

Oh, whoops. I guess it is kinda creepy when I say it.

No, I don't think so at all!

Th-Thank you.

What are you guys up to? Aren't you watching the fireworks?

Oh! Uh!

Huh?! You confessed your feelings to Otaku-kun?!

No, not like that!

I didn't mean love! I meant like! Like, okay?!

Like, huh?

As a friend!

Still, it's really nice to hear that.

It's the first time anyone's ever told me they like me so much.

Look, it's Saturn!

Wow! Awesome!

How pretty.

Ijichi, are you sure you only meant as a friend?

Huh? W-Well, of course I'm sure.

And Otaku-kun said this was his first time with a girl...

That sounds bad!

Oh...

But why don't you just fess up too?

I mean, I'm into you too, Amane!

Y-Yeah, and I'm into you, Ijichi.

Tamaya!

TRANSLATION: MICHAEL ARNOLD TIMING: HENRY LIN

EDITING: RILEY DALTON QUALITY CHECK: ZACHARY CARLYSLE

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