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I wake up in the morning and sigh.

Somewhere along the way, that became a habit of mine.

I was sure that love...

was supposed to be more fun than this.

Wow.

You're exactly on time.

I didn't realize that I got here early. Sorry.

It's all right.

I'm sure that...

the next thing that happens will be me getting rejected.

You see, I...

I've liked you since we were first-years. Did you know?

No.

Didn't think so.

I was hiding it so you wouldn't catch on.

"Please don't let him find out how I feel."

That was the only thing on my mind.

I'm sure that today...

will be the last time.

But this morning, it hit me when I woke up,

that I don't have to pretend that I don't like you anymore.

And that gave me some relief.

That's why I have no regrets.

I just want you to listen to me for a while.

Right.

See, I really like the way you play, Yamada.

I'm talking about gaming.

You're so coolheaded, and you don't blame other people.

Uh, yeah.

A lot of players lose it during PvP games, but you never show any signs of that.

Uh...

And I really admired how mature you are in that way.

Thanks.

I also like the way you're always looking out the window

when you're spacing out in the classroom.

And I could never tell you,

because I didn't want you to think I was a fangirl,

but the truth is, I always thought you were super good-looking,

and I love the way you never show off.

Oh, and I also love your voice. It really calms me down.

And I like how quiet you are.

I like seeing you walk and also seeing you run,

and I like how you're a slow talker.

You know your habit of blinking like crazy when you're at a loss?

That. I've always liked that, too.

And I really like how you're equally kind to everyone.

Over the last three years, I'm sure that a lot of girls have fallen for you,

but any way you look at it,

I'm sure that I've always liked you more than anyone else.

No question.

I've always liked you more than anyone else in the world!

I can't really see him.

But I managed to tell him everything.

For so long, it felt like a lead weight.

It's been stressing me out all this time.

So I absolutely have no regrets.

What a relief!

Ms. Tsubaki, I...

Ms. Tsubaki, I can't...

return your feelings.

Right.

Sorry. I...

There's something on your hand.

Huh? Oh. This is...

IT'S HER IN-GAME CHARACTER IN OIL-BASED INK...

Someone I know was joking around.

I know the person who drew that.

It's the person you like...

right?

Yes.

Thank you for having feelings for me.

I'm sorry that I can't feel the same way about you.

It's all right.

I'm glad that you heard me out.

I'm glad that I was able to tell you.

I've known all along.

Because I've been watching you.

I could tell that you'd changed, just a little.

Even if nobody else noticed...

I could tell right away.

That was a relief, getting it all off my chest.

Thanks for making time for me.

I'll be heading home now.

All right, see you at school.

Uh, do you want me to walk you home?

You're not wearing your glasses, and it's dark.

It's fine.

- I can go home by myself. - But—

Don't worry. I'm not that weak.

Right.

Thanks.

You were so nice to me right to the end. That made me happy.

That's what I really liked about you.

I really liked you, you know.

We'll be going on break soon,

but I don't know what my work schedule will be like.

What, it's noisy?

Sorry. I'm getting ready to leave the house.

For a guild meetup.

No, not a club!

To everyone in Chocolate Rabbit Mr. Kamota will be hosting a guild meeting on December X at a barbecue restaurant (Please see attached details and map) If you can make it, please let Rurihime know ASAP

I explained it before.

My gaming friends.

That's right.

I'm going out to dinner with them.

YAKINIKU TAKOU

Hey, I think she's here. Over there!

Hey, you're right!

RUNA

Akane!

Mr. Kamota!

- Long time no see! - What meat do you want?

- Thanks for coming! - Kalbi!

- Kalbi! - No, no, thank you!

- Thank you so much for inviting me. - What kind? Kalbi?

Sure, I could go for some kalbi.

I want kalbi, too!

Hey, Yamada's not here.

Kalbi! Kalbi!

HE SAYS HE HAS AN ERRAND AT SCHOOL

Kalbi! Kalbi! Kalbi!

Akito will be here later.

Yo!

You scared me. Yo!

Want me to arrange some one-on-one time with him?

He's been busy, so you don't get to see each other that much, right?

THE OTHER DAY

HUH?

Oh, darn, I couldn't tell him how I felt the other day!

No, that's okay.

I came here to have some meat today!

Welcome!

I have a reservation under the name Kamota.

- IS IT TRUE THAT MR. KAMOTA'S TREATING US TODAY?

We've been waiting for you, Mr. Kamota.

- IS IT TRUE THAT MR. KAMOTA'S TREATING US TODAY? - IT'S TRUE

Besides, Yamada seems a little tired lately.

I think it must be the stress of studying for his entrance exams.

I'm sure that's not it.

That guy's ready to coast through entrance exams.

What, really?

Then I guess I was just imagining things the other day.

ISN'T IT KIND OF DARK IN HERE!?

This place looks expensive!

I wonder if the meat's expensive here?

Runa, try to keep your voice down, okay?

MEAT LOVER MEAT LOVER

But why?

My friend runs this place.

He just opened it the other day.

He's been asking me to come,

so I thought it would be great to come with my guildmates.

Is that right?

You sure know a lot of people, Mr. Kamota.

- President Kamota! - Huh?

It's been a long time.

Inoue! You look like you're doing well!

Yes, sir! And you're looking well yourself!

How's business these days?

Thank you for asking. We're managing.

Hey, President Kamota!

I didn't know you were here.

Ah, what a surprise, Professor Obayashi!

President Kamota! What a coincidence!

Well, well! Hello there, Director Nagaoka.

Oh, Mr. Kamota! What a surprise!

President Sumiyoshi's wife? Hello!

Who would have thought, right?

No way. That's knowing way too many people.

Who is he?

Hey! We've got a private room!

This meat's delicious!

TIED HER HAIR BACK TO EAT IN EARNEST

IT'S MELTING IN MY MOUTH

Doesn't it taste even better

when you're with a lot of people?

Though it's too bad that the new player couldn't make it.

I did invite her, but it seems like tonight didn't work for her.

No need for her to come!

Excuse me.

Mr. Inoue from across the hall sent this over.

ULTRA-PREMIUM SAKE

This is from Mr. Obayashi.

This is from Mr. Nagaoka.

And this is from Mrs. Sumiyoshi.

NOW I FEEL BAD

Oh, no. Did I make them feel obligated?

WOW

HEY, YOU'RE TOTALLY POPULAR!!

There's even sake! Amazing!

I've never seen other customers send over stuff.

EXPENSIVE-LOOKING SAKE...

Lucky you! Someday, I want to become a big-shot grown-up like you!

SO COOL

HAVE SOME MEAT

What are you talking about? You're already a fine young man!

The reason I'm able to hunt without a care in the dungeons

is because you've taken on all of the guild management duties for me.

RETURNING THE FAVOR

That's because I have your support behind the scenes!

Oh, I wouldn't say that!

THE MEAT'S DELISH

You're always creating fun places to hang out

and bringing in great friends for me to meet,

so I'm really enjoying each and every day.

I hope we can all keep playing as good friends.

I hear you! I want to keep playing with our current members forever, like always!

The current members!

Forever... like always.

Yeah, but we do need change, you know.

THE MEAT'S READY

Going forward, we'll be embracing renewal.

Huh? I'm totally opposed to that! Why can't things stay the way they are?

Don't fear change!

Excuse me, but that's the meat that Runa was grilling!

Right, that's what you think.

But since I'm the one who raised Runa, it's actually the kalbi that I grilled.

Eita, you suck!

Welcome!

You're with Mr. Kamota, aren't you?

WOW, HE'S HOT

Please follow me.

Hey! The attendant's here!

ATTEND...?

Akkun, you're late!

Yo.

- We've been waiting for you, Akito! - Yamada! Listen up!

Just now, Runa was really in a bind!

- You said you could get here sooner. - I'm talking really, really big trouble!

Well, uh...

- There's so many kinds of meat! - Runa was really in a bind!

If you all talk at once...

Uh-oh! She's back!

Huh?

Hey...

it's Yamada!

What...

Why is she so intoxicated?

I'M SO SORRY...

It's my fault for urging her to taste the sake someone gave us as a gift.

It's not your fault, Mr. Kamota!

It's Akane's fault for guzzling it like crazy!

RUNA, LET'S TRY TO LEARN TO WELCOME OTHERS, OKAY

And she kept bugging me in that hyper mood, which was really annoying!

IT'S SERIOUSLY ANNOYING

Akane's the type who gets really cheerful when she drinks, huh?

Yamada, I'm leaving the rest to you.

If she gets on your nerves, you can leave her on the restroom floor.

That's what Runa did!

No, I couldn't do that.

Akito! Sit down, and let's have dinner.

I'll send Akane home in a taxi later, so no worries!

No need! No need!

I'll have Akito take Akanecchi home, so it's all good.

Really?

Sure, sure.

Well, you're right. Those two are really close.

How are you doing?!

So I guess it would be better to leave it to him?

Come on.

You're so late... Yamara.

Sorry.

Yummy!

AFTER DRINKING, RECYCLE

Hey, maybe we should just pick someone up now?

I'd be up for that!

Are there any cute girls around?

Huh?

Here's some water.

Huh? Oh, crap!

- Was I sleeping here right now? - Yes.

I can't believe it!

Neither can I.

Whoa! Some water!

I was feeling really parched right now.

How'd you know that I wanted some water?

Because you were making a commotion about it in song form.

What?

My throat is totally dry!

Is this the desert, maybe?

SORRY TO MAKE YOU GO THROUGH THIS EVERY TIME

Sorry to make trouble for you!

I'm going to try to make sure not to forget this favor!

When I'm drunk, I hardly remember anything afterwards.

- Right. - I know!

I'll make a note!

If I leave a record on my phone, I know I'll be set!

CAN YOU KEEP YOUR VOICE DOWN?

It's okay to forget, so let's just go home.

It's getting late.

Hey, you're right.

Just look at the time.

Hey, Yamada, you can go now.

Coming back to my place would be a hassle for you.

It's not safe, so I'm taking you home.

There are tons of drunks around here.

Aside from you.

Whoa.

Sorry. My heel got stuck in a groove.

Huh?

Uh-oh, can't get it out.

Um...

sorry about this, making you go to so much trouble.

It's stuck in the ground.

I got it—

Ready to go?

Uh... yes.

Well, then, I'll be going now. Good night, then.

Thanks!

Get home safely, all right?

Hey...

Uh... um...

Y-Yamada, do you l-like me?

What?

No, it's just...

What?

I just had a feeling...

Because...

his hand...

I'm busted, huh?

When his hand touched mine...

Uh... um...

...the whole time, it seemed like he was telling me that.

I'm drunk right now.

Uh, am I talking normally?

What I meant to say—

I like you.

I like you, Akane.

In the morning, when you wake up, if you've forgotten, that's okay.

I'll come by to say it again...

until you remember what I said.

Good night.

Tomorrow...

AFRO YAMADA?

morning...

WHO ARE YOU?

when I wake up...

is it okay if I call you?

WELL, ROMANCE ISN'T ALL FUN AND GAMES, EITHER

Because I know I'm going to worry...

that it was all a dream.

THAT REALLY SUCKS

Is it okay... if I do that?

I'll call you.

Tomorrow.

In the morning when you wake up.

Episode 13: IN THE MORNING WHEN I WAKE UP

ALARM SNOOZE STOP

AKITO YAMADA

Yes?

Good morning.

Morning!

SHE DIDN'T SLEEP AT ALL

So? And then what? And then what?

What did you talk about over the phone? Tell me everything!

Every single word, verbatim!

Come on, that's private.

What? You have a boyfriend now?

Good for you!

Wait! Could it be that I'm the only one among us without a boyfriend?

GROUP DATE GROUP DATE

DESPITE ALL MY DAILY EFFORTS?

Wow, so he's younger!

Whaaat?

Yup.

I couldn't go out with someone younger.

Really?

It felt like he was looking for a mature woman,

ALTHOUGH IT'S MY FAULT

so I couldn't just let myself depend on him.

MATURE WOMAN

I was told that he didn't get what I was thinking,

so dating a younger guy was hard for me.

WHY IS THAT...

Hey, but I think you will be just fine, Akane.

You don't mean that,

because it's not your problem?

Well, it isn't my problem.

NO FAIR!!

MATURE WOMAN

Hey, Akane! Would you mind not acting depressed

in front of a single woman like me?

Forgive me.

Well, it's okay.

BEING SINGLE IS FUN, TOO

I knew that you two would end up together sooner or later.

You did?

Yeah. You gave off that kind of scent.

Scent?

Did I really seem like I was throwing myself at Yamada?

I CAN'T TELL MYSELF...

No, no.

The exact opposite!

So anyway, in other words, what I'm trying to say is...

you'll be taking your entrance exams soon, right?

I know that you're really going to be swamped,

so you don't have to worry about me, okay?

MATURE WOMAN

I'll try not to be a burden on you...

but once in a while, like when you're tired,

you can lean on me, all right?

Can you at least pretend to be listening?

No, I was listening.

At least until you said that thing about people supporting each other.

That was way back at the beginning.

It was around that point that I started to lose you.

While I was looking at your mouth moving open and shut,

I noticed that your canine teeth are pretty sharp.

Huh?

And I was gazing at them, thinking how cute they were.

You're...

You're teasing me, aren't you?

No, not at all.

MATURE WOMAN

STOP STOP

This mature woman thing isn't working.

I'll walk you home.

Thanks.

- So— - Yes?

What was it that you wanted to say just now?

I'VE BEEN PONDERING THE WHOLE TIME

Um...

actually...

I said that I wanted to hold hands when we're walking together.

Hey...

sorry about that.

Wasn't that a cryptic way of telling me?

I'll work on that.

That would be great.

What is this, a shoe?

It must be a shoe, I guess.

Does this even function as a shoe?

Nah, it turned out like that because it malfunctioned.

If you're going to crumple up on the ground...

then you should wear normal shoes that work.

I just don't get them. Women...

Are you all right?