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Oh yeah...

I confessed to Taiki.

I see.

Ah... well.

I thought I should tell you

since you live together with him.

Don't worry about it though - it's not a big deal.

Actually, I'm staying somewhere else for now.

My grandfather needs to have surgery,

so my mom came back to Japan temporarily.

Just until my grandfather's surgery is done - about a month.

Oh...

Oh, I had no idea.

Hope everything goes well with your grandfather.

I need to take care of something first.

Go ahead and use the copier.

See you later!

You Want to See, Right?

Thanks so much!

Taiki, you've gotten so much better!

You're playing more relaxed and freely than before.

Thank you very much.

I don't feel like I've improved at all.

It's true that I'm scoring more points than before,

my movements have improved too.

And yet, something's still...

bugging me.

Everyone gather around!

We've set up a practice match for Saturday.

Who's our opponent?

Don't be so impatient.

Our opponent will be Sajikawa High School.

This is it.

For real? Awesome!

But Hyoudou-san isn't there anymore.

Even without the third-years, they still have a deep roster

for next year's Inter-High too.

You'll need to beat Sajikawa if you want to qualify.

Yes!

This is perfect timing.

I've been itching to play against that first-year.

You mean Yusa-kun?

Yeah, the one with that "I wear turtlenecks in winter" kind of face.

What's that supposed to mean?

What's got you so nervous?

You've already lost once, so you might as well go all out.

Haryuu, that's not helping at all.

I'll do my best.

Taiki, I heard about it.

You have a practice match on Saturday?

Make up your mind - run, read, or talk!

This is more efficient, right?

I heard physical activity helps with memorization.

You can really multitask, huh?

I have drama practice at school on Saturday anyway,

so I'll come cheer you on then.

Don't sweat it.

It's just a practice match.

But he's an important opponent, right?

Well, yes...

He's the one who beat you last time.

Oh yeah, you were there for that match.

For an opponent like that, you need some enthusiastic cheering.

What do you mean by "enthusiastic cheering"...

Besides,

I want to see the person I like working hard.

Don't say stuff like that so suddenly...

Don't suddenly turn around!

Keep your eyes forward when you run!

You...!

Alright, I get it! Hey...

Good morning.

Morning.

Ah, good morning.

Good morning.

You're really going at it.

Well, not really...

Is it for the upcoming practice match?

News sure spreads fast around here.

It's this Saturday, right?

I'll come watch after morning practice.

You don't have to go out of your way to watch...

Sounds fun though.

It's not even an official match...

It's not really worth watching.

No, I want to see it.

"I want to see the person I like working hard."

Hm?

No, it's nothing...

It's because Hina said something like that.

I can't stop you if you want to come.

Then I'll definitely be there.

I have to see how my morning practice buddy does.

Taiki, what have you been eating?!

You've gotten even better!

I haven't eaten anything special.

I've still got a long way to go...

Always one step ahead—

That's exactly how it felt.

Hey, did you hear about Sajikawa's Yusa-kun?

They say he beat a Japan Luster player!

What? Against a pro? But he's still a first-year!

He's a monster.

Tanigawa, let's have another match!

Again?

Taiki!

Please have a match with me!

Don't try to run away.

If you lose, it's five minutes of planks.

Maybe someone needs to

knock him down a peg while he's winning?

He should be fine. Even when he wins, he doesn't seem satisfied.

Sometimes, even when others praise you,

you're not satisfied with yourself.

He's working hard and it's paying off.

He probably wants to beat that first-year from Sajikawa.

He's set the bar pretty high for himself.

It must be tough when you can't feel your progress despite all the effort.

If you're going to say that, why don't you give him some advice?

No way.

I'm also competing for those two Inter-High spots next year.

Our kouhais should struggle a bit.

How immature...

Well then, as club president, I should—

Nishida!

Yes!

Did you sign the club budget request form?

Ah, sorry!

I meant to do it,

but got caught up with festival prep...

I'm really sorry...

This apple turned out really nice!

Hina repainted the one we bought at the hundred-yen store.

She said something about the color lacking depth.

By the way, where's Hina?

She's probably rehearsing in the classroom.

I see.

Hina, do you need any help...

Is she dead...?

No way.

I'm just rehearsing for the play.

Yeah.

The final awakening scene, right?

I can't get the expression right.

I'll help you practice.

Eh?

It might be easier to imagine with someone there.

Well, yes, but...

Kisses...

Don't die!

I won't!

So, what part are you struggling with?

What kind of expression do you make when coming back from death?

That is tricky...

Plus, she was tricked by the queen

into eating the poisoned apple.

If Snow White knew about that...

Ohohohoho!

I am the most beautiful of them all!

Queen, I shall not forgive you!

I shall have your head!

Draw your sword!

Your murderous intent is too high.

I got it.

Since the prince is there when she wakes up, maybe she should be love-struck...

Who are you?

Now you're too suspicious.

I know this isn't working right.

What should I do? It's such an important scene.

I need to give my best performance for the finale.

Coming back from death...

Is it like after finals are over?

Hina, you really are amazing.

Most people wouldn't put this much thought into it.

You're always carrying your script around and studying it.

You practice running while reading it too.

I'd probably just make a happy face.

When you commit to something, you want to do it right.

You're the same way, aren't you, Taiki?

One moment you're in the classroom working on the play,

and the next you're in the gym practicing badminton.

You're really working hard too, Taiki.

Yeah...

Everyone keeps saying that.

Anyway, let's practice!

Let's just try it naturally and see how it goes.

I'll read the previous lines.

Personally, I was in over my head,

but if I managed to fulfill my role, that's good.

Snow White, please open your eyes.

Now...

the prince has kissed you.

Hina?

Is that your interpretation?

I can't do this.

I imagined what it'd be like to actually kiss Taiki...

Huh?

Should we actually do it?

Kisses...

Should we actually do it?

We shouldn't.

I know that.

I'd be creeped out if you said yes.

But...

It made your heart skip a beat, didn't it?

Hm?

This is all part of Hina-sama's strategy!

I think I'll go see how the others are doing~

I like you.

Romantically.

Just... remember that I like you, okay Taiki?

Geez...

Ah!

Game set!

Why...?

I can beat everyone else, but the gap's getting bigger against him.

I still have too many weaknesses.

At the very least...

Yusa-kun was much better.

Taiki.

I can tell when your shots lack confidence.

Geez...

Huh?

It's not that I lack confidence...

As expected of Chouno-san!

I don't but...

Natsu!

Nice one!

I feel so pathetic right now.

What?! What?!

Class 2-D is doing curry taste testing?

Let's go get some!

I hate curry.

What kind of person hates curry?

Curry, curry♪

Time for curry♪ Love me some curry♪

Chi, nice work.

Thanks, you too.

Basketball club having night practice?

No, but I need to stay for cultural festival stuff.

You really do a lot, even with club activities keeping you busy.

You're really serious about this.

It's not really...

The fact that you're here practicing first thing every morning shows your dedication.

Well, if that counts, then Inomata-kun comes early too.

Taiki's different - it's not like he's pushing himself too hard, he's just genuinely doing his best.

There are frankfurters too!

What! Let's go!

TL Note: "S" and "M" refer to personality types - S for "sadistic"/dominant, M for "masochistic"/submissive. It's commonly used in Japanese slang as a joke about personality traits.

What's the difference?

Chi, you are an S, while he's an M.

When there's someone you want to beat and you set them as your goal,

you start focusing only on what you can't do.

You can't even praise yourself anymore.

There's no need to torture yourself like that—

like walking through a desert without water.

He's so serious about facing his challenges that

he forgets to hydrate himself.

I understand wanting to move forward quickly, though.

Some people give up even when they're properly hydrated.

But...

If you want to keep going, you can't stop moving forward.

Staying in one place hurts more than anything.

That's true.

Well then...

Time for night practice, I guess.

Haryuu-kun.

If you're that worried,

why don't you give him some water?

That's what Senpais are supposed to do, you know.

I could use some myself.

Taiki, um...

Yes?

You're eating curry!

The club president gave it to me.

Of course it had to be him...

He's a great club president!

I was going to practice with you, but I'll ask Kyou instead.

Hey, please wait!

Ah!

Could I have that water? This curry's way too hot.

- Let's do this! - Come on, please!

Where's the shuttlecock?

We have some over here.

Someone get the coach!

I'll go!

Right now,

I'm a pathetic person.

Even with Hina's confession, when she said no response was needed,

I didn't know how to act.

While everyone else is moving forward...

I'm just stuck.

That's why...

Excuse me.

Which way is the gymnasium?

At least...