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Can I go... to your place?

I want to see Ren, too.

That's Minami-san, Jun-san's ex-wife.

She's alive!

Hey!

Jun thought Minami was not worthy to be a mother.

I was sure that the person you'd fall in love with again someday would be me.

Jun knew how I felt and tried to get Minami and I together.

Don't you want to do it, Karibe-san?

Do what?

Romance.

What is this?

Love!

Love?

Liking. Admiration.

Between a man and a woman...

Affection between siblings.

Fondness. Cherishing.

You can just listen to me without opening the door.

I'm sorry for doing that out of the blue yesterday.

I don't want to do this pseudo-romance anymore.

I want to have a real relationship.

With you.

But...

I'm telling you this...

not because I want your answer or want you to do anything.

I just want to...

To what?

give myself a peace of mind. Sorry!

And?

I finally told him that.

But... I couldn't said it...

Sei-chan...

I couldn't tell him not to go to... another woman.

LOVE.

Love!

I can't fathom this.

I can't fathom this!

Right! Let's write down my feelings and organize them.

I'm very shaken up right now.

Even panic is an understatement.

She wants to have romance with me?

What the heck is that supposed to mean?

ROMANCE.

I knew I shouldn't have told him!

Thought suppression. Thought suppression. Thought suppression.

Let's empty my mind.

Why? When? Where?

There were no signs that she liked me at all!

R̶O̶M̶A̶N̶C̶E̶.

I can't fathom this...

SUBTITLES BY @EVEYCHOOEY.

THE 52ND JAPAN MANGA AWARDS. APPLICATION FORM.

I guess I really have to tell Karibe-kun today...

Is it something very important?

What?

You've taken that paper out and put it back in several times already.

Is it related to Karibe-san?

No...

Is he really that great?

Of course.

Karibe-kun can be said to be the person who changed my life.

The simple word like "great" doesn't even begin to cover it!

Is that so?

Got it?

GINGA TENSHI.

Wow...

AUTHOR : KARIBE MARIA.

"Karibe Maria"?

Huh?

He has left.

I see.

You know...

Don't you think it's awkward to keep working together like this?

Feeling guilty after dumping me?

Sorry.

I'm not quitting!

"Karibe-kun, I've entered 'Ginten' into the Japan Manga Awards!"

Does it sound too high pitched?

"Karibe-kun, I've entered 'Ginten'..."

That's way too deep.

Why do...

Ren-kun?

Cooking can help me clear my mind.

You need water or coffee?

Which one?

Um, if possible, I'd like you...

to act as normal as ever.

Normal...?

What part of me screams "abnormal" to you?

Huh?

I'm home!

Hello!

We have a guest.

- Hello. - Hello.

This way, please.

Thanks.

Karibe-kun.

What's the matter?

There's something I need to talk to you about today.

I'm home.

Excuse me...

Wow, what is it? Something smells really good here!

Why did you come back?

There are still important things to talk about.

Was there anything wrong?

I heard she was here yesterday.

Everything's fine.

Really?

Ren-kun, let's go upstairs.

What did you say to Ren?

You're Ren-kun, aren't you?

Yes.

I am...

an old friend of your father and uncle from their student days.

Really?

Yes.

That's what you really told him, right?

Yes.

This flavor brings back so many memories.

I used to eat it all the time...

Wh-what's with the atmosphere here?

I knew you'd get angry, Sei-chan.

"Sei-chan"?

- Sei-chan? - Kogo-san, let's step aside.

Sei-chan?

Let's go upstairs.

"Why are you here when I told you not to come and to stop trying to meet Ren?"

That line's written all over your face.

Then why...

The more you tell me to stop coming or not to see Ren,

the more I want to come and see him.

Ren has grown up to be a good boy.

Jun told me that you never wanted to see Ren since the divorce.

That's because Jun-kun didn't want me to meet him.

Then go through with it.

That's what I was planning to do.

But Ren is the living legacy of Jun-kun, so...

What did you say?

So, she is Ren-kun's mother?

You're too loud!

Sorry.

So... is she here to get Ren-kun back?

I don't know, but Karibe-san was worried about that yesterday,

so he made Kinjo-san pretend to be his fiancee.

Hold on... by "Kinjo-san", you mean Kinjo Karen-sensei?

Yes.

I'm panicking! I'm panicking! I'm panicking!

My brain is bombarded with all this new information!

Could it be that...

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.

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

Or so I think.

those two got caught up in some kind of love triangle with Minami-san?

Maybe.

You're not saying you want to live with Ren, are you?

I don't know...

I feel like I might be able to live with him now.

I can't do it on my own,

but if it's with you...

Can't you?

No, he can't!

First love is a traumatic experience for Karibe-kun!

After seeing her again, he might rekindle his feelings for her.

He thinks of his first love as something sacred.

After all, he is an endangered species who is too pure for this world!

If we let this go on like this...

Wait for me!

Let's hide.

Hey!

What do we do?

Where are you?

Oh there you are!

Run! Run!

Let's hide! Let's hide!

Here you are!

I got you!

Ugh, I got chills!

What a happy little family that is!

If that were to happen, Karibe-kun would be even more uninterested in manga!

"Even more"?

But anyway, we have to stop this at all costs!

Can we do that?

The fire has already started,

but it's only a little spark right now.

But how are we gonna do it?

By kicking her out of here, of course.

Karibe-kun is not the same person he used to be.

We need to show her that she doesn't belong here.

But...

Aiko-san.

I'm going to need your help as well.

What?!

I think it's time for me to return to Japan for good.

Did you break up with a guy again?

Can I come back?

Don't ask me.

Who should I ask then?

You've become so cold.

Is it because of that girl?

That girl?

Aiko-san.

Huh? Why are you bringing her up?

I did think that you were lying about Karen-san being your fiancee.

But I guess that wasn't the point.

No, that's...

Do you like her?

What?

More than you like me?

What are you talking about?

Let's all go out for dinner!

Let's eat something delicious and recharge our energy!

Why so sudden though?

Fate has brought us together like this. It doesn't happen every day!

I'll treat you all.

I want to eat meat!

That sounds good! Meat is the best choice! We're all set then.

Count me out! I have NAME to finish.

If Sei-chan is not going, I'm not going either.

Let's go together!

It could be a good reference for the family dinner scene.

I'm not planning to make a family story.

But there must be something unique to the Reiwa era.

Karibe-san, have you ever eaten out after we entered the Reiwa era?

No.

You have to, now that you're making the "Reiwa Arc".

That's not really necessary!

Do you know what cashless payment is?

There's even a restaurant where a robot comes to take your order!

Ren, is there something wrong?

No, there's nothing...

Only if it's A5-grade beef.

It's very interesting.

You think so?

Yes!

I could feel the pain of unrequited love that the heroine went through.

It was too real.

Oh no... Could it be that my real feelings are showing?

Are you in love with someone?

Who knows...

By the way, the selection process for the Japan Manga Awards has already started, right?

Yes.

Don't you think this is the year we're going to win?

Considering there are no other strong competitors.

Well...

Actually, "Ginten" is also in the running.

What?

I thought Karibe-sensei didn't like competitions.

What do you think? Isn't the meat here the best?

Yes, it is!

Right, Ren-kun?

Yes, it's so good.

Let's talk about the thing she doesn't know and make her back off.

Is he pretending to be out?

They all went out together.

Hayase-san, are you still stalking Aiko-san?

I'm not a stalker.

I'm just watching over her.

Well, there's that way of looking at it, too.

It's quite rare for Karibe-san to go out, isn't it?

By "together", you mean with Aiko-san and Ren-kun?

Yes, also, with Kogo-san...

and a woman who looks so uninterested.

That clingy woman, huh.

She's still not giving up, is she?

Clingy woman?

Anyway, you have a lot of free time, right?

- Well, I can't say I'm that free... - I have a favor to ask.

You are full now, aren't you?

How can you tell?

This is the sign that you're full.

Jun-kun was like that, too.

My dad, too?

Right, Sei-chan?

It's a thing of the past.

I've never heard of that before.

You really are his son.

We need to turn the tables on her now!

Ren-kun's smile looks a lot like Jun-senpai's, doesn't it?

Did you know Jun-kun?

Yes, I'm his junior in high school.

You and Dad were dating at the time, right?

What?

Ren-kun, you don't have to mention that...

That's right. Jun-kun did have a lot of girlfriends back then.

Right. Karibe-kun's brother was the guy who turned Aiko-san into a bad-guy magnet.

Right.

Look, you don't really need to talk about that now...

Of all the stories that Aiko-san has, this one is the funniest, right?

Right.

That's not the point. It's not like I have many funny stories to begin with...

Jun-kun was not a bad guy.

He was always loved by the people around him.

I'd never heard of anyone disliking him.

Yes, he really was a bad guy.

But a lovable one at that.

Well, that I know.

- Ren-kun, was it good? - Yes.

Thank you for the food.

My pleasure.

I'm really stuffed.

I'm thinking of coming back to Japan for good.

What?

Because after Jun-kun is gone...

I realized that Sei-chan is just as special to me as him.

But...

Who says you can only love one person?

That's why... I want to redo my youth with Sei-chan.

I also feel that he hasn't let go of those feelings yet.

I think the three of us can be a family now.

That would make Ren happier, wouldn't it?

Sei-chan!

Will you go shopping with me tomorrow?

Huh? I have to finish my NAME!

You have to meet the deadline.

Well then...

Ren-kun, will you go with me?

I'll go with you!

Sure. If you're okay with me.

Thanks. I'll come to pick you up tomorrow.

I'll be waiting then.

Aiko-san, you have to stop her.

Let's go on a date.

How can I?

Huh?

Sei-chan, we're going tomorrow.

I'm so excited.

Should I get all dolled up?

It's been a while since I went on a date.

Promise me.

Never come here alone.

Just ask me to take you.

Karibe-san, smile more, please!

Say cheese!

With only these...

How can I beat her?

I feel like I might be able to live with him now.

If I'm with you...

Being with his mother would indeed be better for him.

What is it?

Tomorrow, Minami-san...

is going to tell Ren-kun the truth, isn't she?

I think so.

Are you okay with that?

Now that they've met, it's impossible to keep hiding it from him.

You're right.

They're mother and son after all.

What if Ren-kun tells you that he wants to live with his mom?

That's for him to decide.

How would you feel about that?

I'm not sure.

I see.

Then the three of you...

I'll be moving out soon.

I don't want to be jealous or get in your way.

W-what did you say?

Goodnight.

Huh?

Huh? HUh? HUH?

Ren-kun, is there anything you want?

I'll buy you something in return for going out with me.

Um...

I have a favor to ask.

What is it?

I'll be moving out soon.

Do you like her more than me?

I want to have a real relationship.

I feel like I might be able to live with him now.

- With you. - If I'm with you.

I have to find a place ASAP.

ONE NEW MESSAGE FROM NIKAIDO TOGO.

Jun, don't worry.

I'm here to protect you!

Big Bro...

Wow!

You really are a genius.

- You're exaggerating. - No, seriously.

You'll definitely become a big shot.

Good afternoon!

- Minami-chan. - Yes?

Here's your paycheck for last month.

- Thank you! - Good work.

- Do your best too, today. - Sure. Thank you.

Is that the girl you like?

Yes...

Wait a sec.

Hey, Jun!

Hey, do you have time right now? Wanna join us for some tea over there?

I'm about to start my shift now.

Just a few minutes. I'll buy you a drink, okay?

- Just a few minutes then... - Here she comes!

Come here.

Oh, shoot! I have to go.

A girl's waiting for me.

Minami, I'll leave my brother to you!

Bye!

Shall we go home?

Sei-chan, you don't like being along with me?

That's not what I meant...

Let's go!

Big Bro...

I'm sorry...

Be happy, the three of you.

Thank you, Sei-chan.

Big Bro...

Sei-chan, you finally came.

Where's Ren?

No idea.

Are you kidding me?

Where is Ren?!

I have something to tell you. Can you meet me later at the park near the cafe?

Sorry for calling you all the way here.

Here's your paycheck.

Thank you.

You did me a big favor but things got awkward at the end.

I'm sorry for that.

Don't worry about it.

Is Yuna-chan all right?

We broke up.

I couldn't lie about my feelings anymore.

Aiko-san.

I like you.

I know you're not paying attention to me at all.

But...

can't you take a look at me every once in a while?

What? He went home first?

He looked so happy saying he'd deliver a present to the girl he likes.

Huh?

As a thank you gift for giving him an eraser.

He'd been wondering what he should get for her.

The only reason he came here with me...

was because he wanted me to help him choose the present.

Which would you prefer?

I'd choose this, I think.

And?

Did you tell him the truth?

I did.

What?

You are... my mom?

Yes.

People told you that I was dead, right?

Are you really my mom?

Are you disappointed? Having me as a mother?

No. It's just too sudden, so...

Of course you're surprised.

But once you get used to me, it won't feel weird.

We're mother and son after all.

So, why don't we live together?

You don't have to answer right away.

Just give it some thought.

I'm sorry.

He said he can't move away because he doesn't want to leave the girl he likes.

What?

You didn't have to give anything in return...

I thought it would suit you, so...

Thank you, Ren-kun.

That brat...

I even suggested that the three of us live together in your house.

So that he wouldn't have to move to another school.

But he said...

But...

we have Aiko-san there, so...

I'm sorry.

The fact that the mother who gave birth to him has now shown up...

doesn't change anything for him.

It makes me feel like an idiot for having kept it a secret, doesn't it?

Did you really think that you'd be able to live with him?

I'm not sure myself!

Nika-chan.

Sorry.

I...

Is it because of Karibe-san?

Is he the future life partner you've been looking for all this time?

He doesn't have any feelings for me.

Besides, his relationship with another woman is going so smoothly, so...

In that case...

Even if he can't be my partner in life,

I still like him.

Minami.

You are my first love.

That's why I didn't want to see you again.

I was afraid that the feelings I'd buried deep inside would resurface if we met.

And?

Did they resurface?

There's something about you that drew me in even when I knew I shouldn't.

You're troublesome and hard to deal with,

but I couldn't leave you alone.

That's why...

you'll be fine without me.

There will be a man who'll reach out to you soon.

But it won't be me.

Okay, please wait a moment.

Why did you apply for the awards without his permission?

Well, a lot of things happened, so...

You must've been persuaded by the editor-in-chief.

Well, I guess I can't deny that...

Who's more important to you, the editor-in-chief or Karibe-sensei?

Of course it's Karibe-kun!

Then why are you trying to get him in trouble?

You're only going to expose his identity!

I won't let that happen.

But if he wins, won't he have to go to the award ceremony?

I won't let him attend that!

I will protect Karibe-kun and "Ginten".

Why do you want him to win the prize so badly?

No matter how much he doesn't care about awards and fame,

I'm sure he'd be happy if he actually won.

I doubt it, though.

And I'm sure...

I can get him back to the manga world.

Get him back to the manga world?

Yes...

What?

Karibe-san has ended his relationship with that clingy woman.

Wh-wh-why are you here?

So you haven't moved out yet.

What?

I'm sorry. I'll leave right away.

You came all this way to tell me that?

I'm sorry.

No, that's not it.

I'm not here for that.

It seems that,

before I knew it,

I had let go of my past with Jun and Minami.

And that's...

because...

you...

So, in other words...

I think it's time to break down the walls.

Break the walls?

Yes.

Are you saying that you've come to think that it's okay to fall in love again?

Yes.

So, you're going to restart your youth with Minami-san.

Huh?

I'm happy for you.

What are you talking about?

I'm moving out tomorrow.

You're mistaken!

What?

What I'm saying is...

The other party is... you.

The other party?

You just mentioned it earlier!

You mean, the one you fell in love with...?

No, it can't be it!

Listen...

Well I mean, you and Minami-san are...

(PLEASE RETWEET) THIS IS THE TRUE IDENTITY OF KARIBE MARIA OF "GINTEN".

TWEET.

You'll be fine without me.

There will be a man who'll reach out to you soon.

But it won't be me.

I always thought that I was incapable of romance.

But the truth is, I was just using Jun and Minami...

as an excuse to make myself believe that.

The one who made me realize that...

INCAPABLE OF ROMANCE.

JUN. MINAMI.

AN EXCUSE.

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