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Karibe-kun is a mangaka.

The one who made the "Ginga Tenshi" (Galaxy Angel).

I can't do romance-related work.

It has to be you.

The payment is one million.

You'll have to experience romance in a setting that Karibe-kun has decided,

HAVE A NATURAL ENCOUNTER.

ASK HIM OUT ON A DATE.

and tell us about the process.

To use as a reference for the manga.

Will it be okay? He's taking it seriously.

It's just work for you, isn't it?

I can't fool Hayase-san any longer.

Huh?

My uncle fell ill.

Are you okay?

I just can't move.

Bring me the manuscript and the pen.

You've met your life partner.

Yes.

It's thanks to you.

Break up.

Go break up with that guy.

BREAK UP.

Whaaaaaat??!

What do you mean by that?

"Break up" means to break up, to separate, to split up!

I know its literal meaning.

What I don't get is why you said that out of the blue.

Every story has an end, you know.

But...

The other day you encouraged me to go back to Hayase-san, didn't you?

I did tell you to go back but that wasn't an encouragement.

What an absurd logic.

I didn't care whether he was waiting for you or not.

A serial manga...

needs to have an exciting twist at the end...

that makes the readers go, "What?!"

So it is all for the manga?

Yes.

But if I break up with him at this point,

won't the story be ruined?

This is why you're just ordinary.

What?!

The plot twist is the drama. That's what makes it interesting.

You should've told me to break up from the beginning...

The idea just popped out now!

Ogre.

Huh?

You don't need to pay me.

So, I'll keep dating Hayase-san.

If you quit, you'll never see him again.

I'll tell him everything.

Our relationship has just become real!

Then break up with him for real!

That's the last mission.

What a sadistic Onigawara.

Huh?

I'm sorry to interrupt.

What's the matter?

If you have something to say, say it.

I want to go to school.

What? You don't go to school?

No.

Why don't you let him?

If he wants to, he can go on his own.

I don't think us kids can admit ourselves, so can you help me?

Ren-kun, did something happen between you two?

His vibes seem different from usual.

SCHOOL TRANSFER PROCEDURES.

We have become equals now.

You must be glad.

Yes.

Let her do it for you.

Wait...

Wait!

Alright.

Ah~ So good!

Thank you for your help with the transfer process!

Tomorrow, I'm going with Ren-kun to his new school.

Thank you so much.

I'd like to treat you in return, so you can drink as much as you want.

I'll take you up on your offer!

Sure you can.

Please give me another glass!

That's already your third, Aiko-san.

Don't worry, it's on him today.

That's not the problem.

Please bring her more drink!

Are you sure?

Don't blame it on me later.

I was surprised Ren-kun's residence certificate hadn't been renewed.

Karibe-kun has no understanding of social rules and common sense at all.

It baffles me that he is able to survive with that attitude.

Administrative scrivener for the paperwork,

tax accountant for money matters,

and housekeeping services for home matters.

It's best to leave things to the professionals.

It's nice to have money, isn't it?

This is the reality of capitalist society.

FROM HAYASE TSUYOSHI : WHEN CAN WE MEET THIS WEEK?

Is that Hayase?

You two made some good progress!

I was told to break up with him.

What? Is it the next mission?

Yes.

I see. That's how the story goes.

After making him climb to the top of a tall mountain,

I have to push him off.

There's no way I can do that!

In the world of "Ginten", justice is defined by Karibe-kun.

Justice, my foot!

Aiko-san, are you drunk?

Not at all.

Here you go.

Thank you, Nikaido.

Is it true that Aiko-san's client...

looks like an Onigawara?

No, he doesn't! What are you talking about?

That stupid Onigawara...

is way too inhumane.

Does Aiko-san have bad drinking habits?

I can't say they're not that bad, so...

Hayase-san, on the other hand,

has a gentle personality and manner,

and a heart that's wider than the ocean.

Also, he's simply good-looking.

I've never heard a bad rumor about him.

To think that such a wonderful person can like someone like me.

It's really unbelievable.

You want to remove the "bad-guy magnet" tag from your name?

Hayase-san is really meant to be my other half in this life!

That's why I'm not breaking up with him.

Yes, you are!

Please do what Karibe-kun has set up.

No! I'm not breaking up!

We'll be in trouble!

No! I will never break up!

I'm begging you!

No, I won't break up!

"LET'S BREAK UP."

What is it?

Breakfast is ready.

I don't eat breakfast!

Is that so?

Because it was free,

I ended up drinking too much.

Good morning.

It's the Power of Attorney.

Um...

I'm sorry, but can you go instead, Karibe-san?

I'm not feeling well...

Alcohol shuts down the neocortex part of your brain...

and increases the activity of the limbic system.

Thus, you'll lose your rationality, and let instincts and emotions dominate.

He knows I'm having a hangover.

Those feelings and desires that you normally suppress are revealed.

Your judgment becomes impaired.

Maybe your bad drinking habits are one of the reasons why those bad guys were attracted to you.

I don't think I can deny that.

I knew it.

Wait.

It's about Hayase-san...

The mission is due tomorrow.

- Good morning. - Morning!

That's nice! It has the feel of an elementary school student.

Thank you.

I'm off to school.

Sadistic Onigawara.

The Ashitsuke-Oni or the Kirizue-Oni?

What are they?

The types of Onigawara!

Think that far ahead before you say anything.

What a pain in the ass!

Did you say something?

No, not a thing.

SUBTITLES BY @EVEYCHOOEY.

Ah... I feel sick.

PIT-A-PATTING.

I knew Mao would look good in CELINE.

Let's take a picture.

That's cute!

Thank you, Auntie.

Mao-chan.

Thank you, Karen-san.

Ah, sorry. Are we in your way?

No, I think we're the ones interrupting you.

Are you sending him off as well?

She's my niece and I'm taking care of her while her parents are overseas.

I just can't stop worrying about her.

I'm just accompanying him, since it's his first day at his new school.

How nice! There's a handsome transfer student.

Be friends with Mao, okay?

Bye, Mao.

What does your aunt do?

She's a mangaka.

Huh?

Are there a lot of mangakas around here?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

I'm Okura, the homeroom teacher.

I'm Kuon, Ren-kun's guardian's representative.

May I?

What is your relationship with Ren-san?

Um... I'm helping Karibe-san with his work.

Please let him know I'd like to meet him for an interview.

Sure.

Please take care of Ren-kun.

Please leave him to us.

Our class is full of good kids.

You'll make lots of friends.

Yes.

- Morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Morning!

Good morning.

- Have you seen him before? - No.

He's kind of handsome.

Morning.

Isn't he handsome?

- Isn't he cute? - He's kind of cute.

You think so?

Justin Bieber is the only handsome guy in my book.

Huh?

He's handsome!

Come here.

The Reiwa Arc is a big hit!

Is that so?

Most of the readers said they could relate to the heroine.

And for the next NAME...

I'm sorry...

Don't be!

We still have a little time.

TWO NEW MESSAGES FROM HAYASE TSUYOSHI.

UNREAD.

How are you?

I'm a little worried because you usually replied to me right away.

I'm sorry.

Did I possibly do something to offend you?

Of course not.

Sorry, I keep bothering you.

Are you not feeling well?

Please contact me if there's anything I can do.

He's a really nice person.

Even when he knew I'd been lying to him...

From now on, let me see the real Aiko-chan.

He accepted me with an open mind.

To think that I might've finally found my life partner...

I have no choice but to talk to that sadistic Onigawara one more time.

Do you want to report the breakup to Karibe-kun?

No.

Then what brings you here?

I want to see Ren-kun...

Could it be that you don't want to break up with him...

Hey, you can't do that! You have to break up!

Ren-kun, can I come in?

Yes.

How was the school today?

I'm still not sure how I feel about it...

I see.

You're just getting started.

Yes.

Is that you and Jun-senpai?

Yes.

My uncle drew this for us.

May I see it?

Karibe-san can draw such a sweet picture.

My father was Uncle's number one fan.

Karibe-san's fan?

Yes.

"My brother's a genius." That's what he always said.

I'm sorry, I couldn't make it the other day.

Don't worry about that.

Thanks to that, something good happened to me.

Something good?

I unexpectedly met a nice woman.

R...really?

What kind of person is she?

She's a type I've never met before.

Not a good liar, clumsy, but also hardworking and unpretentious.

I see...

Um... But I don't think...

someone like that would be a good match for you.

Sorry. It's time for the meeting.

I'll get back to you later.

Bye.

So there's no chance he'll want to break up with her!

Um.

I'd like to read Karibe-san's manga.

Nice!

I'm so jealous.

You'll get to experience those moving stories from "Ginten" for the first time.

There are so many of them.

It's been serialized for 11 years, so...

I can't believe these beautiful pictures were drawn by those huge hands.

GINGA TENSHI.

The image of the artists and their works tends to be the same.

So he's been keeping his face out of the public eye.

He's more stoic than most people.

He doesn't seem to be interested in anything other than manga.

Yeah.

His hobby, specialty, and work are all manga-related.

Wow.

"Decent happiness ruins a writer."

That's what he believes.

By "decent happiness," does he mean love and marriage?

I've never specifically asked him, but I think...

he means that when he's fulfilled, he can't draw anymore.

Is that actually how it is?

No.

It's just that at the core of his work,

there's this sense of unfulfilled loneliness, hunger, and inferiority...

that many readers are attracted to.

I think he believes that once he himself achieves happiness and a sense of accomplishment,

that's the end for Karibe Maria.

I see.

So could it be that...

Karibe-san has never been in love before?

Not since he became a mangaka, as far as I know.

What about before that?

I don't know that much.

Ah!

I heard something related to it from his brother before.

- From Jun-senpai? - Yes.

I ran into him here about a year ago.

While I was waiting for Karibe-kun's manuscript.

Is it good?

I asked Karibe-kun why he made romance manga and he said,

"For me romance isn't something you do but something you draw."

That...

might be my fault.

What?

My brother can't fall in love anymore because of me.

Or so I think.

He can't fall in love anymore?

That's all I know.

Were Karibe-san and Jun-senpai close to each other?

I think they were.

But they were complete opposites.

For Karibe-kun who doesn't socialize,

his brother might be his window to the outside world.

Maybe that's what made him take Ren-kun in so easily.

Having someone else in the house, even if it's just a little boy, can be quite stressful for him, you see.

Aiko-san!

Nika-chan?

That looks heavy. Let me hold it.

I'm fine.

What's with your outfit?

I just started a band.

We're aiming for the Budokan.

It's nice to have a dream.

Dreams are meaningless if they don't come true, so I'll do my best.

Having a dream itself is enviable.

So, how did it go with the Marunouchi salary man?

How did it go...

Have you also fallen for him for real?

I'm not sure...

GINGA TENSHI.

Let's read it.

"I CAN NEVER MEET HIM AGAIN."

GINGA TENSHI.

Amazing.

The person who hired me to work for him...

is an unbelievable genius!

Good morning.

Do you drink coffee?

Dad used to drink it often.

So I also add a little bit of it in my milk.

I see.

Please have some if you'd like.

I only drink certain things.

Noted.

Itadakimasu.

Um...

I have a question.

What is it?

The place where you drew the picture of me and Dad last year,

what's it called?

Maruko Bridge.

Thank you.

SUGIGAOKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.

Hello.

Is this Kuon-san's number?

My name is Okura from Sugigaoka Elementary School.

I'm sorry. I tried calling the house but couldn't get through.

The thing is, Ren-san didn't come to school today.

What?

What do you want?

Is Ren-kun in there?

Did he told you he was going to school?

Yes.

Did he seem strange to you?

No.

Please excuse me.

Hey!

Hey!

Hey!

Don't go thumping around like that!

Don't just barge into someone's room like that!

There might be a note or a clue.

You're overreacting.

It's normal for kids to skip school!

But Ren-kun lost his father and also got separated from his friends.

He's all alone!

Even if he acts like his fine, I can't imagine how lonely and anxious he must be.

Stop making assumptions about Ren's feelings!

No one can really know...

how other people feel.

I'll look for him for now.

Whatever. Suit yourself.

Where did he go?

Excuse me, sir. Can we see your ID?

Please take out your hand.

What's that?

Let me borrow it.

Karibe-san?

Do you know him?

Yes.

Thank you, Officers!

What did you do that they mistook you for a prowler?

Nothing.

Were you looking for Ren-kun?

How do you get to Maruko Bridge?

I can't catch a taxi.

Maybe we can take the bus there...

Tell me.

Tell you what?

How...

to get on the bus.

You've never taken a bus before?

You really don't go out much, do you?

Just tell me!

Alright.

Why are you tagging along?

To look for Ren-kun.

I didn't say I'd look for him.

Get off now!

Huh?

Do you know how to get off the bus?

Hey stop!

Hey!

Hey, sit down.

How do you know Ren-kun's here?

There he is.

Stay here.

Why are you...

I just wanted to come.

To the place that Jun loved.

When I come here, I feel like I can see him.

That day he asked me to draw a picture of you two here.

It's a nice view, isn't it?

When I come here,

I feel like my problems are as small as a booger.

That kind of thing...

Just roll it up and throw it away.

What?

If you don't want to tell me what happened,

I won't ask.

But...

if you're ever feeling sad again,

just ask me to take you here.

Let's come back to throw away the booger.

Okay.

Wanna try?

Let it out.

You can cry.

It's okay to cry.

Promise me.

Never come here alone.

Just ask me to take you.

I'll come with you to throw away the booger.

I promise.

Your coffee was great.

Did you drink it?

I'm sorry, I made you come all the way here.

It's okay.

Don't worry.

She's a hopeless woman who's abandoning her work despite having no time to waste.

Ren-kun.

Karibe-san doesn't know how to take a bus.

He's one hopeless adult, right?

I know how to ride a camel.

You drew it in the Egypt Arc, right?

Yeah.

Did you read it?

Yes.

"Ginten" is incredible!

The artist and the work are total opposites, aren't they?

Huh?

Ren-kun, do you want to run to the bus stop?

Geez.

Ren-san!

I'm glad you're okay.

I'm sorry for making you worry.

Don't be! I'm just glad everything's fine!

Huh?

Karibe-san was here just now, right?

Huh? Am I seeing things?

Please excuse my uncle, he's pretty shy around strangers.

Shy?

SHOJO MORNING. "GINGA TENSHI." THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW CHAPTER!!

I bought this.

"YOU'RE A BAD-GUY MAGNET!"

"SORRY."

"I ALSO HAD SOO MUCH FUN."

He used this line.

My work was put to good use like this...

Manga can move the reader's emotions.

They make you laugh, cry, angry, and sometimes even hurt you.

That's why I create them with the determination to take responsibility for​ the readers' lives!

SHOJO MORNING. "GINGA TENSHI." THE BEGINNING OF THE NEW CHAPTER!!

If I were Misuzu...

I HAVE SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. CAN WE MEET TOMORROW?

Aiko-chan.

Good evening.

What shall we eat?

Um... Do you want to walk around for a bit?

That sounds good.

It's pretty.

Aiko-chan?

You don't look so well today.

Right! What did you want to talk about?

Hayase-san.

What is it?

Please let this be the last time we meet.

What?

I'm sorry.

I thought things were going well, but I guess I was mistaken.

Is there someone else you like?

No.

Then why?

Because you're too good for me.

I'm sorry.

I really didn't want to hear...

such an overused breakup line from you.

In the end...

You didn't get to show me the real you.

That's too bad.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry.

Don't move!

Keep your head down.

Hello!

Aiko-san! What did you do?

I'm reenacting the breakup.

What's wrong?

I see.

Wow your eyes are all red!

We broke up for real.

I'll finish the NAME by this evening.

- Really? - Yes.

I got the idea.

Thank goodness!

Thank you for breaking up with him.

So...

Where's the money you promised?

If you fail to complete the mission by the deadline, this contract is null and void!

But...

The deadline was two days ago.

That's when I broke up.

The mission ends once it's reported to Karibe-kun, which is today!

LABOR CONTRACT.

COMPENSATION CAN ONLY BE PAID WHEN ALL THE REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. REPORT BEFORE THE DEADLINE. OTHERWISE, NO PAYMENT WILL BE MADE.

I just wanted to calm my mind before reporting it to him.

A promise is a promise.

Unbelievable...

Then why did I go through all this trouble just to break up?

To make a reference for the manga.

In that case, you should pay me...

We live in a contract society!

You scammers!

This is a premeditated crime, isn't it?

You've been trying to get me to work for free from the start...

We have the money! But you made a mistake.

I was completely manipulated.

I told you every story has an end.

It's not just a story.

It's my life, okay?!

To think that I might have finally found my life partner.

That encounter is part of the story, isn't it?

Yes, but still...

I didn't want to break up!

- Ren-kun! - Ren-kun!

Ren-kun!

Is it true that you live in the house on the hill?

Yes.

Rumor has it that that house is unoccupied and haunted.

Are you kidding me?

Ghosts don't exist.

They do, right?

Wanna come and see?

Can we?

Yes.

Then I will go too.

I need to confirm it.

I'm sorry for the wait.

By the way, Sensei...

Have you heard the rumor that Karibe Maria-sensei lives around here?

Karibe-sensei?

A fellow assistant said that she often sees her editor nearby.

You mean Kogo-san?

Yes. That's the name.

Oh, I see...

Then there's no doubt...

Karibe Maria is nearby...

I'll give you the clothes and cosmetics you bought.

But I'm not going to be a Marunouchi OL with those.

There's still next time, let's aim for one million yen!

I'm quitting!

The next target is already decided.

Really? Who is it?

I told you I quit.

This guy.

He's one handsome guy.

Okura-sensei?

- Goodbye! - Goodbye.

Goodbye!

Be careful on the way home!

Goodbye.

Hey, look at him...

He's coming out...

Does he live here?

He sure looks weird.

Why is he trying to cover his face?

Should we call the police?

Sir!

Excuse me, sir. Can we see your ID, please?

Please stop.

Take your hand out of your pocket.

What's that?

Let me borrow it.

Excuse me.

Karibe-san?

Do you know him?

Yes.

I see.

Karibe-san's house is right around the corner.

- It's over there? - Yes.

I see.

What's your relationship with him?