Sunohara
Dormitory
Hey, what do you think of age-gap romance?
I don't think there's any problem with it.
Really? But teacher and student is just too much of a gap.
Um, that aside, could we focus on why you're in my room right now?
Since you're lacking in the education department, I'll teach you a little science.
Okay?
Hot air naturally rises, and cold air naturally settles.
And even though it's only May, it's super hot out today.
My room is on the second floor. Yours is on the first.
And there you have it.
Can't you go to the living room or kitchen?
Don't get so worked up. You'll go bald.
Besides, your bed...
smells really nice.
This is kind of embarrassing.
bitaa suwiito na haamonii kanadeyou
Let's play our bitter sweet harmony!
tsumasaki de tatou to shite yorokechau kimi ni
I see you stumble while you're trying to stand up on your toes
omowazu hohoenjau
And I can't help but smile
omowazu hohoenjau
And I can't help but smile
massugu na kimi no yume
I can tell what your dreams are
tetsudaitai kedo yokei na koto ka na
I want to help, but is that overstepping my bounds?
tetsudaitai kedo yokei na koto ka na
I want to help, but is that overstepping my bounds?
kimi wa tabun
You probably
kimi wa tabun
You probably
kawaritakute
want to change
kawaritakute
want to change
isogiashi de aruiteku
and walk forward as fast as you can
sonna shigusa mo itoshikute
I love that about you,
kamaitakunaru yo
and it makes me want to look after you
kamaitakunaru yo
and it makes me want to look after you
bitaa ni naritai kimi no ganbari ne
You're trying so hard that you'll make yourself bitter
yasashiku tsutsumikondeitai yo
I want to gently wrap you up in my arms
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
sukoshi tsukarechattara amaetatte iin da yo
If you start to get tired, just let me pamper you, okay?
itsudemo suwiito na kimochi de iru kara
I'll always have these sweet feelings,
sono mama no kimi no hohaba de kite
so just walk to me at your own pace
aseranakutemo hora
There's no need to feel rushed
asu mo asatte mo watashi wa
Because tomorrow, and the day after that,
koko ni iru yo
I'll be right here
Sunohara
Dormitory
Now that I think about it, we're all alone in my room.
I'll just keep quiet and act normal.
What are you staring at?
I wasn't staring.
Oh, if you were interested in my manga, you should've said so earlier.
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Hanano Rabuko
Rose-eyed Steroid
You sure are timid for a boy.
Get over here.
No thanks. I'm fine here.
You're not going to listen to your senpai?
But...
President's orders!
What a tyrant.
Get moving, kid!
All right already. Okay then...
How are you supposed to see anything from over there!
Ow! That hurts!
Sh-She's so close.
My arms are tired.
Huh?
I'll read it right here. If you wanna read too, then feel free to follow along.
She's ridiculous.
What am I supposed to do now?
I can't move at all.
Oh well, guess I'll just read along like she said.
I can't read like this.
I guess Prez likes shoujo manga.
These manga have been getting pretty racy lately.
Huh? Why won't she turn the page?
I-I didn't know this manga would have a scene like this!
Prez?
Aren't you going to turn the page?
Y-Yeah.
W-W-Wait a minute!
I haven't really thought of Shiina as a boy before,
but didn't I just make a move on him like in this manga?
Hey, I'm going to turn the page now.
D-Don't get the wrong idea about this!
I baked some cookies.
Please help yourself.
Wow, they look great.
Thank you.
What happened to Yuzu-chan? She left your room in quite the hurry.
I have no idea why.
We were just reading this together, and then all of a sudden she flew out of the room.
Rose-eyed Steroid
Hanano Rabuko
Rose-eyed Steroid
Hanano Rabuko
Rose-eyed Steroid
Hanano Rabuko
Rose-eyed Steroid
Hanano Rabuko
Rose-eyed Steroid
Hanano Rabuko
If you and I replicate the situation, then maybe you'll understand how she felt.
Replicate?
How were you two reading it together?
Um...
Now that I think about it, it's kind of embarrassing.
She was sitting between my legs like this.
I see!
Have a seat.
Feel free to start reading now.
O-Okay.
Easier said than done.
I can't focus like this!
A-All right, I get it already.
Do you really?
C'mon...
Shiina, you've still got my manga.
Are you two at it again?!
You do this kind of lewd stuff every time you're in the same room together!
Oh dear. Please have a cookie.
I'll have one!
Maybe it's just my imagination.
I'm home!
Welcome back!
I feel like someone's been watching me all day.
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What?
What do you mean, what? This is the bathroom!
I'm observing your activities today.
Are you the reason I've felt like I've been followed all day?
You're all Prez has been talking about lately.
I don't get it.
I want to understand.
What do you have that I don't?
It's time to investigate.
I'm pretty sure it's not something physically attached to me!
So...
Why don't you ask her directly instead of investigating me?
She's a very busy person.
You need to learn the pecking order.
Do I now?
Yamanashi-senpai and Prez are both weirdos in their own ways.
Don't worry. I won't get in your way.
So she says, but I didn't expect her to follow me into my room.
Let's see. Where did I put my dictionary?
I can't concentrate like this.
What's wrong?
You're starting to act awkwardly.
Why do you have to get so close to me?!
Hey.
What is it?
You made a mistake here.
O-Oh.
And one here.
And on this question, too.
Are you listening?
S-Sorry.
You're a really good student, aren't you?
Of course I am. I'm on the student council.
Are you mocking me?
We're supposed to be model students.
The student council is?
Does that include Prez?
Whatever do you mean by that?
Nothing at all!
Okay.
Now carefully read this passage here.
I got it!
When you help me with my homework, it's so fun and easy!
What am I doing?
I'm going to investigate your room a bit.
I guess this is a little less stressful than having her right next to me.
I didn't see anything! I didn't see anything!
Oh?
What's this?
Ah, someone gave that to me before I moved here.
Yamanashi-senpai?
Uh... Um... I'm sorry.
Do you like that sort of stuff?
I guess these things don't really suit me.
That's not true!
It's not exactly manly, so I'm a bit ashamed to admit it.
But I like stuff like that, too.
I think it's cute.
R-Right?!
Who can stop themselves from liking cute things?
What's this? I've never seen her this fired up before.
Akkun, I've got your laundry.
Oh dear. It seems I'm interrupting.
It's not like that!
Ayaka-san, there's nothing going on between us.
Thank goodness she's so direct.
We were only exposing our embarrassing parts to each other.
Where the hell is she going with this?
Is that right? So Akkun has stuff like that, too?
Isn't that nice, Akkun?
What are you talking about?
Shiina.
I think I understand why Prez is so taken by you.
And now that I really look at you...
Sh-She's so close!
Actually, never mind.
We're done for today.
Sorry for the trouble.
For today?
Don't worry. It was no trouble.
But it was still very draining.
Oh, I almost forgot.
Make sure to hide your dirty magazines up high where Prez can't reach them.
I don't have any!
Sunohara
Dormitory
Yuri-san, what's wrong with her?
About that...
Earlier, the three of us went to the amusement park!
It was so much fun!
Until it happened.
They're not taking this seriously at all.
Let's ride that next!
P-Prez, that's...
Cat-leap Coaster (Stand-up Roller Coaster)
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Sumire-chan?
This is my fault.
This never would have happened if I didn't suggest the amusement park.
I'll repent with my life!
You really don't need to!
And that's pretty much it.
She gets very emotional about Yuzu-chan.
She's surprisingly fragile.
Ayaka-san isn't home, and she's holed up in her room because she can't face us.
You need to do something.
Should a guy really be going into a girl's room by himself?
You've got a point.
It's fine if it's a girl, right?
Ah. I don't like where this is going.
Again?
You look great!
Now go!
Pardon the intrusion.
Who's there?
I-It's me, Akiko!
That's a cute hobby.
This is ridiculously embarrassing!
A cute hobby, huh?
Yamanashi-senpai's got one too.
Her room is so girly.
Did you just come to look around my room?
N-No!
I'm here to ask you to go back to your usual self.
My usual self?
All my usual self ever does is cause trouble for Prez.
I'll just stay here and...
Come on! I'll do anything I can to help!
Okay, help me get changed.
I feel nice and cool.
My pajamas are in the second drawer of that dresser.
O-Okay.
I can't be around her when she's like this!
I need to hurry up and get her changed.
This?
I can relax a little now.
I didn't carry Prez around on my shoulders today, so I'm going into withdrawal!
You're an addict!
I can't ask her for help now.
I'm finished.
Um...
Could you use me instead?
But you're...
No, you'll do.
I can feel my energy rising.
I'm okay now.
Sorry for making you worry.
I'm glad to hear that.
So could you put me down now?
This is starting to get embarrassing.
I apologize for the trouble I caused.
Glad to have you back!
It's no fun having you like that.
It feels weird not being able to ride on your shoulders.
Prez!
Besides, something like that wouldn't get me down.
Don't underestimate me.
You of all people should know the challenges I've managed to overcome.
And with that...
It's time for my revenge match!
That's our Prez!
Cat-leap Coaster (Stand-up Roller Coaster)
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
Imagine how fun it would be to manhandle her tiny body. I'd just walk around the house looking for things to
Guests shorter than the red line (140cm) may not board this ride.
It's still a no.
Prez...
Shiina-kun!
Wh-Where's that voice coming—
Right here.
What do you want, Yuri-san?
There's actually something I'd like your help with.
My help?
That's right. It's something only you can help me with.
It's something only I can do!
S-She's counting on me because I'm a man!
I'll do it!
I'll do anything within my power to help!
A man never goes back on his word!
That's very reassuring.
Now, let's head right to my room.
Okay!
But should a boy really be going into a girl's room alone?
Don't worry about it.
You're the only one I can ask to do this.
Okay!
Come in. Please don't mind the clutter.
Pardon the intrusion.
This is my first time in her room, isn't it?
I'm a little nervous.
Did you take this picture here?
That's right.
You all look so young.
It's a little rude to say that to a girl.
Anyways, about that request...
I thought you'd never ask!
Physical labor and pest extermination are... not really my specialty, but I'll do them anyways!
I want you to wear this!
What?
Wear... this?
U-Um... Ever since the other day I've been getting the feeling that you want to put me in women's clothes.
I like making my own clothes, and I want to check the size,
but Yuzu-chan is too small, and Sumire-chan and Ayaka-san are too big.
You're the only one who's close to my size, aren't you?
Yeah, but this is women's clothing.
You're cute, so it's okay!
Besides, you said you'd do anything in your power, didn't you?
Can't you wear it yourself and—
You said you'd do anything, didn't you?
All right already. I'll put it on, so just turn around.
My older sister used to make me do this stuff all the time, too.
How does she expect a dress with her bust size to fit on...
Huh?
I-I got it on.
How does it fit?
That's the strange thing. It fits me perfectly.
That's because I made it specifically for you to begin with.
Um...
If you know how it fits, then can we stop now?
Not yet.
You need to try all of these outfits on today, okay?
A-All of them?
That's ridiculous.
Today and today only, got it?
Give me some cute poses, too!
That's great.
Just like that, Shiina-kun.
Wonderful.
That one's great, too.
Great!
That look on your face is perfect.
I love it.
You're cute. So cute!
Good job! My choices were spot on!
Okay, here's the last one.
There's no way!
Wait! Nothing's impossible if you try!
There's absolutely no chance I'm wearing that!
Come over here.
I said no way!
Aw, come on. Why are you scared?
Wait a second.
Shiina-kun! Shiina-kun!
This isn't about dress size anymore!
How about this one here?
This isn't what I had in mind when you asked for help! I'm a boy!
Come on. Why are you running away?
Is something wrong?
But look how cute it is.
Are you okay?
Miss Caretaker?!
This is bad. I can't let her see me like this.
This is my only option!
Yuri-san!
I'm coming in.
Oh?
Why are—
Shh.
I guess it was just my imagination.
Shiina-kun.
What do you think about this situation we're in?
I thought those three would be nicer people.
She smelled really nice.
He really is a lot of fun.
We didn't have a picture of Shiina-kun together with us,
but at least we're all together now.
I can't really see
naritai jibun ga
I can't really see
naritai jibun ga
I can't really see
naritai jibun ga
bonyari mienai mama
what kind of me I want to become
bonyari mienai mama
what kind of me I want to become
bonyari mienai mama
what kind of me I want to become
But all I have to do
narenai jibun wo
But all I have to do
narenai jibun wo
But all I have to do
narenai jibun wo
dakishimereba iin da
is embrace the me I don't think I can become
dakishimereba iin da
is embrace the me I don't think I can become
dakishimereba iin da
is embrace the me I don't think I can become
boku ga shihai shiteru hazu no kokyuu ga
I should be in charge of my body's breathing,
boku ga shihai shiteru hazu no kokyuu ga
I should be in charge of my body's breathing,
boku ga shihai shiteru hazu no kokyuu ga
I should be in charge of my body's breathing,
but it feels like someone else is in control
marude betsu no ikimono mitai
but it feels like someone else is in control
marude betsu no ikimono mitai
but it feels like someone else is in control
marude betsu no ikimono mitai
And now I'm starting to tremble late at night
konna yofuke ni furuehajimeru
And now I'm starting to tremble late at night
konna yofuke ni furuehajimeru
And now I'm starting to tremble late at night
konna yofuke ni furuehajimeru
as I drift towards the unknown
mibunka no hyouryuu e
as I drift towards the unknown
mibunka no hyouryuu e
as I drift towards the unknown
mibunka no hyouryuu e
doko ni date
Wherever I go,
doko ni date
Wherever I go,
doko ni date
Wherever I go,
doko e datte
Wherever I'll go,
doko e datte
Wherever I'll go,
doko e datte
Wherever I'll go,
I'll go with an innocent heart
mujakina mama yukeru no ni
I'll go with an innocent heart
mujakina mama yukeru no ni
I'll go with an innocent heart
mujakina mama yukeru no ni
But to not be able to change myself slowly,
sukoshi zutsu kawaranai nante
But to not be able to change myself slowly,
sukoshi zutsu kawaranai nante
But to not be able to change myself slowly,
sukoshi zutsu kawaranai nante
sonna no boku janai
that's just not the real me!
sonna no boku janai
that's just not the real me!
sonna no boku janai
that's just not the real me!
Start of the Rainy Season, Weddings, Lap Pillow
Illustrated By
Arai Cherry