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What am I doing this for?

Who am I performing this dance for?

And how long am I going to continue doing it?

Awesome!

Wow!

S-Saki? What in the world is the matter?

You performed the Kagura very well.

I'm scared!

You're scared? Of what?

That boy over there!

The Kirishima boy?

Was he teasing you or something?

Uh-uh. He said my Kagura dance was cool and pretty.

Oh?

I don't know why, but my heart is pounding!

I feel really strange!

OH BOY, WAS I WRONG ABOUT HER

Hayato-san, on this fine midsummer evening,

I trust that this message finds you in good health and high spirits.

May I ask if the diet recipes I provided the other day were of any use to you?

SEND

What's the right way to write a cell phone message?

Why in the world did I think that was a good idea?

What a pretty girl.

I wish I had been born a year earlier.

- TSUKINOSE JOIN / DECLINE

- Howdy, all.

Test. Kirishima Hayato here.

Is this thing working?

This is Murao Saki. You are fine.

You are doing it correctly.

Oh, Murao-san.

Good. I've never done this before.

Wow! I'm having a normal conversation with Hime-chan's brother!

I-I haven't said anything funny, have I?

Whew, finally picked an icon. Whaddya think?

Hime-chan, your makeup is perfect.

Is that a selfie?

I thought I heard her doing something in there.

Murao-san, what's your profile pic of?

This is the same Oinari-san mascot that's on the goods we sell at the shrine.

Oh, of course. I thought I'd seen it somewhere.

It looks really charming and cute like that.

You think so?

IT LOOKS REALLY CHARMING AND CUTE

He thinks it's cute!

Heyo! Hate to interrupt the fun chatter,

but here's one of Hayato doing his thing.

HARUKI

Haruki, when did you even take that picture?

Can I call you Saki-chan?

I know we never really talked in Tsukinose,

so I guess it's nice to meet you all over again.

Huh? I was only... Hime-chan?!

Yeah, yeah. Haru-chan wanted to start a group chat with everyone from Tsukinose.

So I made one. That's okay, isn't it?

Himeko. You didn't let her know first?

Come on, Hayato. Put up the picture you showed me at lunch.

Oh, this one?

Saki-chan, you look so pretty in that!

That's your real hair, isn't it?

And you have such fair skin!

The outfit is cute too!

It isn't just the outfit.

She dances great in it too!

W-Well, it's not all that...

You don't need to be so modest.

I used to look forward to seeing you dance every year.

I wish I could go this year too.

Hey, hey, Saki-chan. How do you put that hakama on anyway?

Oh, I was actually wondering about that too.

Would you like to try it on sometime?

Um, your brother too, if he wants.

I think I'm gonna pass.

Maybe Haruki-san is actually a decent person.

Man, all this "on" and "in" and "at" crap,

I can never figure out which preposition is right.

I wonder if people studying Japanese feel the same about "te, "ni," "o," and "ha."

I like to imagine a glass.

You pour the drink "on" the ice.

You put an umeboshi "in" the glass.

Then you mix it "with" water.

Huh, that's really simple. Where's it from?

I used to help out a lot at banquets back home.

Serving drinks was a big part of that.

So Hayato-kun,

do you and Nikaido-san study together and compete to see who gets the better grade?

Kazuki!

Yeah, you guys got real cozy together all of a sudden.

Mori, you know that's 'cause Kazuki...

About that. He's "Kazuki" and I'm "Mori"?

You still call me by my family name. I feel kinda left out.

Yeah, but come on.

So from now on, just call me Iori, Hayato.

Okay, whatever Mo— I mean, Iori.

Cool, so now can you tell me exactly what was going on here?

Especially with you dressed up all fancy and stuff?

How did you...

That's Himeko, my little sister.

Little sister, huh?

Wait a minute, wasn't Nikaido going on about how she's an old friend?

Yeah. Me and Haruki were childhood friends too.

Well, that explains it.

But you know, Hayato, you should do your hair like this more often.

No way. My sister made me do it like that when we went out.

What a waste.

Nikaido-san might appreciate it if you put more effort into your looks.

She is your girlfriend, after all.

She ain't my damn girlfriend!

Wait, you guys really aren't dating?

You've gotta be kidding me.

Especially with Kazuki here raising hell by constantly asking her out.

What a pain. And I mean, I've known her since I was a kid.

Yeah, but who cares?

It's the same with me and Ema, but we're going out, right?

Well, that's you...

Might not be my place to say,

but I think Nikaido-san is really beautiful.

If word got around about me asking her out,

someone else might beat you to her.

There's no way...

There's no way?

Just forget it.

Come on, we have to study.

In that case, it might be hard to invite you.

Or wait, does this make it easier?

Make what easier?

After tests are over, I thought we could all go to the pool together,

and I thought you could invite Nikaido.

Haruki? To the pool?

Ema says she'll be embarrassed if she's the only girl.

At a place like that, they gotta worry about dudes hitting on them.

But I am dying to see Ema in a swimsuit!

Don't you want to see how Nikaido looks in one, Hayato?

N-No, I... don't really care about that.

But yeah, she'll probably come if I invite her.

Okay, then go for it.

That sounds like fun.

Would you mind if I joined you guys?

With Nikaido-san and Isami-san, well, I'll probably be safe.

Yeah, you should totally come.

But what do you mean, "safe"?

Oh, I think I get the picture.

I think I've wasted enough time hanging with desperate guys and girls.

Yeah, it must suck when you're that popular.

Haruki in a swimsuit...

Damn it!

Th-The pool?

Yes! I want to go on the water slide!

Um, Himeko, I was actually invited by some friends from school.

I doubt they'd mind if you came, but are you sure you're up to it?

U-Uh, maybe I should think about it.

Haruki, no pressure if you're busy or even just don't want to.

I can let them know for you.

Well, it's not that I'm too busy or not interested, but...

What is it?

I-I can't swim!

Huh?

I'd sink like a rock!

A-Are you serious?

Mm-hmm.

Well, pools aren't only for swimming.

You could float on an inner tube,

jump in the water, or even go down the slides.

Yeah, but only if you're able to swim.

Then you want me to teach you how?

Oh? Now you've said it.

Fine, then I shall teach you how my body is simply not built to float in water.

Don't be stupid.

You guys get to have all the fun.

Yeah, sorry.

Well, I don't have a swimsuit anyway.

I only have the one from school in Tsukinose.

Hayato, what kind of swimsuits do you like?

Swi—

Like a cute pink one or a more adult-looking black one...

Just wondering what you're into.

You... H-How the heck would I know?

The only pool in Tsukinose was the one at school.

Oh, okay. Well, I guess you have something to look forward to then.

Y-Yeah.

Um, would you take me with you to visit your mom in the hospital?

Really?

Ah, sorry. Yeah, sometimes only family members are allowed.

No, I'm just surprised that you asked.

It's no problem at all.

Okay, so I can go?

I really want to learn more about you guys' family.

Sure.

Ugh, I'm getting kind of nervous.

What do you think you're doing here?

Ouch!

Hey! What the hell is your problem?!

Hayato!

Oh no, I was...

Haruki, you know this guy?

No, I've never seen him before.

I'm sorry. I thought you were someone else.

I hope you can forgive me.

Sure, it's okay. You don't have to bow.

Okay. Thank you.

Hayato?

Oh, sorry. Should we go?

Yes? The door's open.

Oh, it's you, Hayato.

Hi, Mom.

What in the world is all that stuff?

Well, I started doing embroidery as part of my rehab,

and kind of got hooked.

Oh boy.

It was your idea, after all.

Get in here.

Meah!

Mom, I brought someone to see you today.

- Go for it.

- Hey!

I haven't worked up the courage yet!

Um, it's very nice to see—

Oh! What a pretty young lady!

Nice job, Hayato! Hello, I'm Hayato's mother.

Hold on a minute there, Mom!

I think you got the wrong idea.

It's Haruki! Haruki!

Eh?

The same Haruki I used to play with as a kid.

Um, yes, ma'am. It's very nice to meet you again.

I'm Nikaido Haruki.

What?! Th-That Haruki-chan?

You're a boy but you dress this pretty?

Meah!

Mom!

M-Missus Kirishima, did something happen?

Are you all right?

Minamo-chan! Listen to this!

Hayato introduced me to this very pretty girl here,

but she's actually a boy, and I don't know what to do!

As a parent, should I try to be supportive?

What? Haruki-san, were you actually a boy all this time?

No way! I'm not a boy!

Wait. Minamo-chan?!

Huh? What's all the—

You little punk!

Watch it!

Grandpa!

Don't stop me, Minamo!

Flirting with you wasn't enough for this punk, so he's going after other girls too!

Keep it down!

I'm sorry, dear.

It was a long time ago,

but I was convinced you were a boy.

It sounds like even Hime-chan thought I was a boy.

I could see why.

You were always covered in dirt and scraped up all over,

but now you're such a beautiful young lady!

Hayato must have been surprised too.

No comment.

Kirishima-san, I apologize for my grandpa's behavior.

Well, I'm not worried about it.

But look at you, Minamo-chan!

You've transformed into such a cutie!

Yes, this was...

Don't you think?

I was a little surprised you kept doing Mitake-san's hair after that one time.

Tee-hee-hee.

I'm glad that you three are such close friends.

But hmm... "Kirishima-san"?

What?

I'm Kirishima-san, Hayato is Kirishima-san...

Isn't that a little confusing?

M-Mom?

Hayato-san!

Yes, Minamo-san?

What's your problem, Haruki?

Oh, nothing. You just have this really lecherous look on your face.

No, I do not!

The reintroductions are done, so let's head home, Haruki... and Minamo-san.

I'm going to catch a bus here.

So, Haruki-san and...

Hayato-san, I'll s-see you at school tomorrow.

Um, should I keep calling you Mitake-san at school?

Just like with Haruki, I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea.

Yes, I guess.

However, I do prefer to be called by my given name.

Aside from my grandpa, Haruki-san is about the only one who calls me that.

Okay. Sounds good then, Minamo-san.

All right! Okay, see you!

Wait!

Wha?

Say, Minamo-chan, would you mind if I stayed over at your place tonight?

Haruki-san?

Gen-san? Gen-san, are you here?

Hmm. Looks like nobody's home.

Would you mind if I took your picture?

Someone asked me to.

If you let me, I'll give you a nice pat on the head.

Oh! Hey, stop chewing on my hakama!

Haru-chan, you'd better be on best behavior.

No pillow fights or anything!

Haruki, be sure to use the potty before bedtime.

Who do you two think I am, anyway?

You got Minamo-chan laughing at me!

Good evening. You seem to be having another lively chat tonight.

Haru-chan's sleeping over at a friend's house for the first time ever.

Thank you for sending me the sheep picture so quickly, Murao-san.

Oh, not at all.

What?!

Isn't my brother mean?

She's this cute, and he says she looks exactly like one of Old Gen's sheep.

Well, all I meant was that her hair looks like that when she doesn't style it.

It isn't only Haruki-san.

The city is full of pretty girls!

Haruki, you didn't take that picture without Minamo-san's permission, did you?

O-Of course not! Maybe.

Haru-chan, sometimes your manners are even worse than my brother's.

You should probably learn from Murao-san's example, Haruki.

She isn't catfishing like you. She's genuinely polite.

And she isn't a lazy bum like Himeko.

She works hard helping out at the shrine.

Everyone in the village adores her.

What?!

What do you mean, "catfishing"?!

Exactly what I said.

You could learn something from Murao-san and try to be a little more modest.

You too, Himeko, with your sloppy lifestyle.

Hey, I'm not a lazy bum! I'm average!

But hold on, Hayato. All this praise for Saki-chan...

You trying to flirt?

- Wha—?

- Hell no.

And you're gonna make Murao-san uncomfortable saying that.

It doesn't actually make me uncomfortable.

At gatherings with the shrine parishioners, they would tease me, saying,

"How about that Kirishima boy for a hubby?

He's about your age and works mighty hard."

So I'm used to it.

And I don't think I'm as responsible as he makes me sound.

Sometimes I spend my days off dressed like a slob at home,

watching dumb videos all day long,

and when I go around town in my shrine outfit,

it's because figuring out what to wear is a hassle.

Hmm. But you still seem like a very nice, responsible person to me, Murao-san.

If that's what he thinks, I should probably try not to let him down.

Well, that is very flattering to hear.

I'll do my best not to betray your expectations.

Hayato, you're still trying to hit on Saki-chan?

Hell and no!

I wonder if Saki-chan...

Haruki-san, the bath is ready for you.

Oh, right! The bath.

So I've been chatting with Saki-chan recently.

That's the friend of Hayato-san's little sister, right?

Did you get into an argument?

No, she's actually really nice.

In fact, she's so nice, well...

Yeah, I'm not really sure how to explain it.

Haruki-san.

Let's do something very bad!

Huh? S-Something very bad?

Ramen in the middle of the night is totally bad for you!

The smell is unforgiving! This is food terrorism!

- Thank you for the food!

- Thank you for the food!

This is delicious!

Food really does taste better when you enjoy it with someone.

Next time, you should stay over at my place.

With exams coming up, we could have a study party together.

And it's even close to school. Okay?

Huh? Are you sure?

Of course! We're friends, after all.

Yes, we are. Then maybe I'll take you up on that.

Please do! It's a promise, then.

Okay!

Friends.

- KIRISHIMA HAYATO

- We are friends, right?

How did you do, Hayato-kun?

Not great, but not bad.

- Oh, is that so?

- FIRST SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS INDIVIDUAL RESULTS RANKING AMONG ALL FIRST-YEAR GRADES: #1

- Well, I ranked first for our year. Number one.

- I suppose that means I win.

- Yes, yes. How nice for you.

- Would you mind telling me your rank?

Why don't I just take a look?

H-Hey!

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Why are you acting sorry? My grades weren't bad at all!

Um, well, if you don't lose to me by a hair or get devastatingly bad grades

there's really no entertainment value.

Huh? You got 53rd out of 126 people?

That's pretty good, considering that you were a recent transfer.

I got 61st. Guess I lost.

Kazuki.

You shouldn't look without permission, pervert.

But it's okay to just snatch it out of his hands?

Grr.

Yo, Hayato. You free after this?

I've got nothing planned.

Gonna go celebrate or something?

Oh, and did you pick a date for the pool yet?

Actually, I got pretty crappy grades this time around.

Yeah, Iori?

Sorry, but can you take over for me at work on the days I have make-up classes?

Work?

Even if it's just for July. Please?

I help out with food prep and sometimes wait on customers at a restaurant.

It isn't that hard.

You're supposed to be a pretty good cook anyway, right?

Yeah, that would be the perfect job for Mama Hayato here.

The hell do you mean "Mama Hayato"?

Yeah, I can do some cooking. So sure, if you think I'm up for it.

You're a lifesaver!

There's a Japanese sweets shop two stops away by train called Confectionery Shiro.

It's the cafe attached to the confectionery.

Confectionery Shiro?

Isn't that the one with the cute fletching-print uniforms?

They even have a bunch of different uniform designs.

Are you interested in a job, Haruki?

More in the uniforms than the work, actually.

Uniforms, huh?

Yeah. Even I want to dress up in something cute sometimes.

I had no idea you worked at a place like that, Iori.

Yeah, I think it's kinda funny too.

I doubt I'd have ended up helping out if it wasn't where my family lives.

Huh? You live there?

Anyway, whether to work or otherwise, we'd welcome cute girls there anytime,

Nikaido-san.

Huh?

- SHIRO

- Want me to put your hair up?

- It is a restaurant, after all.

You sure seem comfortable here, Isami-san.

Well, we were childhood friends, so Iori's family and I go way back.

I started helping out in middle school.

Childhood friends?

Good! You're all ready to go.

Do you think I actually look like a girl?

TRANSLATION: MICHAEL ARNOLD

TIMING: HENRY LIN EDITING: ZACHARY CARLYSLE

QUALITY CONTROL: S. BILYEU TRANSLATION CHECK: ELIZABETH ELLIS