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So we spent the night together.

Don't say it like that!

Wait.

Zzzzz

Amane, where's your costume?

Oh! I might have left it at your brother's place.

Oh boy. Then let's go back and get it.

Sorry, Ijichi.

Should I go with you?

No, that's okay.

It'll only take a sec to grab it.

Okay, then I'll head off.

Take care.

See you at school!

Ugh, Gen must be in the bath.

And he always takes forever.

Really?

Let's just go somewhere and wait.

Oh! There's a bakery nearby that opens early.

They have croissant sandwiches.

Sounds good!

LIGHTLY SWEETENED CAFÉ AU LAIT

Mm, this is so good!

I know, right?

Hey, how late were you guys up anyway?

LIGHTLY SWEETENED CAFÉ AU LAIT

Did anything happen while I was asleep?

No, we just watched another movie and talked a little

about how much fun the three of us have together.

Okay.

But, I mean, it's not fair that you caught me sleeping!

You're just like a little kid.

You conked out during the first movie

and slept with your tummy sticking out.

You've sure loosened up, Amane.

What? I was never that uptight.

You were super uptight!

You kinda scared me at first.

But we became friends because of what happened, right?

It wasn't even a year ago.

I sure remember that.

ENROLLMENT CEREMONY

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

NINTH HOUR "THIS WAS YOUR IDEA, KOTOKO IJICHI!"

Ijichi! We're in the same class!

Oh, for real? All right!

That girl...

Hey, hey, what class are you in?

Do you know where to go?

Did you see that girl?

I did, I did!

She's super beautiful!

I'll be psyched if she's in our class.

It wouldn't be fair to the other classes if you two wind up together.

There's no way we'd get that...

Lucky!

Aren't those girls super cute?

Are they actresses or something?

Okay, time for some quick introductions.

We'll go in roster order.

I'm Kei Amane.

Nice to meet you.

Even her name is beautiful!

But she's kinda intimidating.

Idiot, that's what makes her beautiful!

She's cool and good-looking.

Got that "older sister" vibe.

I hope we can be friends!

Okay, next.

Oh, right!

Hey, I'm Kotoko Ijichi!

Nice to meet you guys!

Ijichi-san, huh?

I love to sing, so let's all go to karaoke sometime!

I'm in, I'm in!

Me too!

I knew it. This girl...

looks just like Micchi!

She'd the perfect choice if they ever made a live-action version!

She'd look great in costume!

Whoa, whoops. I couldn't help staring.

Was she just glaring at me?

Maybe it was just my imagination.

I get this weird feeling she's keeping her guard up around me.

How am I gonna talk to her?

Yo, Ijichi.

Nice to go to high school together too.

Seiji and Takumi! You're in this class too? What a riot.

Heyo. You're Amane-san, right?

Your self-intro was pretty impressive.

I'm Takumi. This here is Seiji.

Nice to meet you!

Yeah, sure.

Let me give it a shot.

Mayu?

Hello, Amane-san! How are you?

I'm Mayu. Nice to meet you.

You too.

Did I say the wrong thing?

I don't think so.

Okay.

Amane-san, I'm Kotoko Ijichi and I sit behind you!

It's very nice to meet you!

Likewise.

What a sinister grin!

Does she already hate me or something?

She looks so much like Micchi,

I couldn't help grinning!

SEO AT THAT MOMENT

In five minutes, I'll try talking to someone!

Just five more minutes!

Right?

That was so sick.

Yeah, for real.

Morning! Did you see Music Station last night?

No, I didn't. Good morning.

She's so hard to talk to.

Ijichi!

Wanna hit karaoke today?

You know I do!

Hey, do you want to come too, Amane-san?

Um...

You should come!

Sorry, I'll pass.

Don't worry about it.

She's still so icy.

I'm getting used to it, though.

Amane, bathroom?

I'm not a bathroom.

She doesn't seem to want to talk to me,

but she's getting used to everyone else.

KARAOKE

Hmm...

What's wrong, Ijichi?

I wish Amane-san had come with us.

I'm starting to get the feeling she hates me.

Oh, I don't think so.

I think she's probably just shy.

You really think so?

But you seem to be getting along with her, Shion.

Yeah, I guess we're kinda on same wavelength.

Is she really just shy?

School?

Oh, it's going great.

I've already made tons of friends.

Big doubt.

It's the truth!

There's even a cute gal behind me who's really nice to me!

Sis...

There's no way a gal would be kind to an otaku.

But it's the truth!

And nobody knows that I'm an otaku!

Ijichi!

Huh?

We don't have club today.

Oh! Then we can hang out after school.

Want to go to an arcade this time?

The new photo booth looks pretty cool.

Sounds great!

Oh.

It's a long shot...

Uh, wanna go to the arcade, Amane-san?

Let's all do the photo booth together!

Huh?

It doesn't sound like any boys are coming.

I guess... I'll go.

For reals?

It's finally happening! We get to hang with Amane-san!

So you're into photo booths?

Or is it that you like arcades?

N-No, nothing like that.

You see that, Sayu?

HEE HEE

I do know how to hang out with friends!

I'm so hyped for later!

Ijichi!

I hear you're going to the arcade after class.

Huh? How did you know?

You were talking so loud, we could hear you.

Is it okay if we come too?

We want to get to know everyone.

Oh, totally! It's more fun with more people.

You mean it? Then can we bring the other guys?

Okay!

But we're gonna end up with a lot of people, so...

"Try not to bother the other customers," right?

Don't worry. We get it.

It's not just us girls anymore...

But this could turn into a fun Class 1-A get-together.

And if Amane-san is coming,

maybe she'll be able to make some more friends too!

Why are the boys here?

I told them they could come.

A lot of us haven't really met yet,

Hi there.

How's it going?

so I thought it'd help build relationships in class.

When I'm with you, Ijichi, I always make new friends. Thanks!

Okay, guys, wanna get started?

Seriously?

Everyone's getting along.

Where's Amane-san?

Call me Yusuke.

Everyone calls me Yusuke.

It looks like Amane-san is having fun too!

I'm so glad we're all here together.

That was so much fun!

See you at school.

See you tomorrow!

Amane-san.

Thanks so much for coming today.

You helped make it a blast!

We made a bunch of new friends.

Let's do this again soon, okay?

Sorry.

Look, I only came because I thought it'd be Shion-san, Mayu-san, you, and me.

I'm actually really disappointed in you.

You can't expect everyone to want to hang out in a big group.

You should have at least asked me first.

I'm not coming next time.

What?

Did I totally screw up?

I never should have said that.

It's going to be so awkward tomorrow.

What'll I do if they start ignoring me?

Are they already DMing each other and talking about me behind my back?

Ugh. I don't think they're the type to do that,

but I wouldn't be surprised, considering what I said.

Ugh. I never meant to sound so mean.

There must've been a better way to put it.

No, she still should have checked with me first.

And I really don't want to go next time if it's like that again.

Now it's giving me a stomachache.

I'll check out some Glittermon fan art and go to sleep.

Amane.

Here.

Ijichi.

Ijichi? Oh, is she absent?

Is it because of me?

No, it can't be.

I was sure it'd be awkward,

but this is kind of bad.

So Ijichi's absent today?

Maybe she overdid it yesterday and caught a cold or something.

Amane, have you heard anything?

N-No.

What do you mean about her overdoing it?

That was so cute of Ijichi yesterday.

Yeah, yeah.

THINGS TO TALK ABOUT: PLACES SHE LIKES, FAVORITE SWEETS, KARAOKE, CLOTHES...

She was so excited about hanging out with you,

she made a whole list of things to talk about. It was hilarious.

She was totally working on it in class.

She even told me to keep an eye on you and make sure you weren't left alone.

I think she really wanted you to have fun.

What the hell am I doing?!

Here I thought she was so insensitive...

But which one of us was actually?

Oh, I got a DM from Ijichi.

She took the day off to take care of her brothers.

That can't be easy.

Phew.

They finally went to sleep.

Okay, time to get folding.

Yes?

Oh, Amane-san!

Mayu-chan gave me your address.

I did DM you, though.

Sorry to just show up.

No, my bad! I was just too busy to look.

It's okay. Here. I brought something for them.

Th-Thanks.

Are your brothers doing better?

Yeah, they just fell asleep.

Okay.

Um...

So, about yesterday...

I'm sorry!

Huh?

I really don't like hanging out with boys,

but I still never should have talked to you like that.

I apologize.

Wh-Why are you apologizing, Amane-san?

Girls or boys, when I knew more people were coming,

I should have told you!

I wasn't thinking about you, and I'm sorry!

Did you come here today just to...

Yeah. I thought I should say it to your face.

I'm really sorry.

Stop apologizing!

Let's just say we both messed up, okay?

A-Also...

Thank you.

The girls told me you were being all kinds of considerate for me.

And that... made me really happy.

I just wanted to tell you that.

I-Ijichi-san?

I-I'm so relieved!

I don't know what I would've done if you started hating me!

I don't hate you at all!

This may be asking too much after everything I said,

but can we hang out again?

I'd really love to be friends, Ijichi-san.

Just call me Ijichi.

And I'll call you Amane.

Okay.

Nice to meet you, Ijichi.

Nice to meet you, Amane.

And now, the moment you've been waiting for.

Time for a new seating arrangement.

DRAWING BOX

Let's go ahead and draw for your seats.

I guess we're neighbors, man.

Ijichi and I got moved apart.

Well, I can always visit you.

No problem.

What? Didja get lonely, Amane-chan?

No way! The seats are just more comfortable over here.

Oh, is that right?

Well, window seats in the back are winners.

Oh, crap. I forgot my eraser.

Maybe I left it on the table in the living room after doing my homework.

Do you study that hard?

I'll just borrow one.

Hey, hey, Otaku-kun!

I'm, like, borrowing your eraser, okay?

Huh? Hey, w-wait!

Aw, come on. I'll give it back.

Yeah, b-but...

What's your deal?

N-Not that one.

What?! No way! A Glittermon eraser?

And it's the exclusive limited edition one from the new series!

No normie would have one of those!

Which means he's legit. He's the real deal!

A Glittermon otaku. I want to talk to him!

But if I make the wrong move, people will find out.

Sorry, I just don't get it.

No! I don't want to spoil the sweet mood.

I just have to play it cool.

I'm fine. Don't underestimate the Iron Mask.

I won't react, no matter what happens.

Check it out, Amane. It's Pokachu.

Whoa, what a cool design. It's not. That's Keppi, the lead character's partner.

He's a Glittermon who first appears in episode 4 and battles with green gems—

What are you even talking about, Otaku-kun?

Yeah, no kidding.

He first appears in episode 2.

Huh?

Oh crap!

Did Ijichi notice?

I think I'm in the clear.

Huh?

And Otaku-kun?

Th-That look!

He looks like he's found one of his kind!

It's already been half a year.

So much has happened.

It just flew by.

No kidding.

Say, Ijichi...

Hmm?

Thank you.

For inviting me that day.

I know I made it weird,

but it also helped me realize something.

If someone said that to me after such a fun time,

I probably would have given up.

I think I understand why people like you.

You're pretty awesome, Ijichi.

Nah, Amane. I don't deserve that much praise.

I only think about myself.

That day was no different.

Is it okay if we come too? We want to get to know everyone.

Oh, totally! It's more fun with more people.

I wanted people to like me.

I didn't want to spoil the mood.

It was all about me.

And then I hurt your feelings.

I really only think of myself.

Oh, sorry! Never mind all that.

I'm not stressed about it anymore, so don't worry...

Ijichi.

There's no doubt that you've really helped me.

Yeah, but...

Now I'll tell you my secret.

Your secret?

I'm actually a Glittermon...

otaku!

Yeah, I knew that.

Y-Yeah, of course.

Of course you did.

Wait! The whole time?

Well, maybe not the otaku part,

but I knew you were into it.

Y-Yeah? Well, I guess that's okay.

Basically, in middle school, I didn't get along with the other kids,

so I never really acted like myself.

I wasn't good at conversation, and people thought I looked scary,

so I was afraid the same thing would happen in high school.

But you accepted me even after I lashed out at you,

and then you became my friend.

That means a lot to me.

Well, if you're cool with it, Amane, it's all good!

Oh.

Gen says we can come back.

Oh, right.

Want to try using different names?

You mean us?

Mm-hmm. We've always used our last names.

Hmm, so first names instead?

Kei.

Kotoko.

Let's go, Amane!

Yeah, Ijichi!

GALS CAN'T BE KIND TO OTAKU?!

LET'S FIND SOME FRIENDS!

TRANSLATION: MICHAEL ARNOLD TIMING: HENRY LIN

EDITING: RILEY DALTON QUALITY CHECK: ZACHARY CARLYSLE

GOT A FRIEND! MY CLASSMATE

ALL TOGETHER NOW!

FRIENDS FOREVER