I Want You to Make This Cat Purr, Meow.
I want you to make this cat purr, meow.
By the way, Shirota-kun.
Did you finish the assignments we have to hand in today?
Huh? I thought we could hand those in after summer break?
Looks like your summer break will be taken up by supplementary lessons.
You're joking, right?
I feel bad for the teachers who'll be forced to give you extra lessons
instead of enjoying their summer break.
I suppose I can find it in my heart to help you during lunch break.
Really?
However, you will have to turn on the spot three times and proclaim,
"I'll become Takamine-sama's slave and dedicate the rest of my life to her, woof."
While completely naked.
Why, though?!
Well, I guess since you have all Cs,
Mandatory Subjects Math II: C Science: C Art: C
not handing them in would probably only knock you down to all Ds.
That might be true,
but if I secretly work on them during class and all the breaks,
I can get them done... I think.
So I think I'll try it on my own.
Could it be that you learned what it's like to try hard
and achieve something during that running training?
Uh, well, kinda.
So you're saying I have accidentally trained you to awaken to a new kind of pleasure.
Why did you rephrase it like that?!
Well, just give it your best,
but don't neglect your duties as my closet.
Oh, sure.
With that said,
I don't know if I can finish these assignments just by working on them on the side.
President also uses her power up to 10 times on an intense day,
Okay, Takamine, do this question.
so that means I'll need time to put something on her...
Yes.
Always so good... wait, I don't have time to swoon.
Then, next...
Oh, sorry.
"Quod erat demonstrandum."
That's Latin for "that which was to be demonstrated."
In other words, the proof is concluded.
I don't get it, but that's cool!
Excellent as always...
Did she even factor in that the teacher would bump into her?
No, I feel like there was a moment there...
President!
Thank you again!
My boyfriend was super happy when I gave him that smart watch for his birthday.
Really? That's good to hear.
She even picks out presents for her friend's boyfriend?
But that's just like her to even get that right.
She's really perf—
But you know what?
The day I gave it to him,
a new version was announced.
They announced a new version?!
But she won't just say, "Oh, that's too bad."
Yup, there she goes with her ability!
O-Oh, apparently, you can get it exchanged if you haven't used it yet.
Oh, really?
Thanks again!
Sh-She made a compromise?
What's going on?
After that, she was about to use her ability a number of times...
But today, she didn't activate it a single time.
It seemed like she was holding herself back from using it,
and it felt like she looked worse and worse every time she held back.
Excuse me.
Teachers' Office
Phew, made it in time somehow.
President?
President, are you all right?
Shirota-kun?
You were working on the assignments this late?
I guess you really are Slowta-kun.
Never mind me. You don't look so well.
Isn't that because you held back on redoing things so many times?
O-Of course not...
I didn't want to redo anything...
This is... a cold...
I was spot on!
But holding herself back until she got this bad must be...
because she wanted me to be able to focus on my assignments.
Come on, stop holding back and undo the entire day so we can redo it!
I-I didn't hold back...
I just... felt like everything went perfectly today.
That's why I didn't redo anything.
Your body seems to disagree!
I don't know what you think you sensed,
but it was my own decision not to redo anything.
What exactly is the problem with that?
You certainly have a point, but...
If you still insist on having me redo something,
you take them off.
Huh?
What?!
Wh-What did you expect?
I'm telling you that I am satisfied with the current situation,
yet you're insisting that I'm somehow overextending myself.
So it's only natural that you take them off.
She never breaks character, huh?
She's being this stubborn because
she wants to support me having found some motivation...
That alone is...
Besides, if I made it so the entire day didn't happen,
the assignments you worked so hard on would be wiped out.
Oh, right.
I'm at a loss for words over how unobservant you are.
But that's fine!
Even if they become blank,
I've finished them once already, so I think I can get them done quickly.
Besides, I like you the way you usually are.
It's also more reassuring for me.
I-I see.
Well, then... why don't you do as you please?
Huh?
I thought we'd be back in the morning.
What are you so confused about?
I thought you undid things?
I did.
I undid the fact that I relinquished the decision to redo things to you.
What?
I rethought it right then.
I mean, if I had made it so the entire day hadn't happened,
it would have meant that the likes of you had made me redo the day.
That is just so...
vexing.
She's got some real pride, huh.
I've got no choice. To ensure this kind of thing doesn't happen again...
I will graciously look over them with you.
Huh?
You got additional assignments for the summer break, right?
I'm sure, being the bird-brained Birdo-kun you are, you've already forgotten.
I didn't forge—
Since I'm sure you will forget,
once summer break starts,
I will teach you one on one.
And then, one day during summer break,
I was in President's room while she was helping me
with my assignments.
You made a mistake there.
I just taught you that part.
I'm sorry!
You made a mistake again.
Um, ah...
I'm giving you personal lessons,
so I expect you to solve it perfectly next time.
I guess I'll make some coffee.
Is coffee fine for you as well?
Ah, yes.
Thank you.
If my mother wasn't out,
she could have made us a light snack or something.
Is your mother out today?
Oh, didn't I mention?
My parents have gone on vacation, so they won't be back until the day after tomorrow.
I-Is that so...
What am I thinking?!
I'm just here to study.
Shirota-kun.
Yesh?!
You made a mistake in the same place again.
Redo it.
Huh? Wai—
How's your progress?
I'm about halfway done.
Only half?
Now I have to think that you're angling for it.
Angling? What do you mean?
You intentionally go slow and sit here until evening,
gradually forcing a sleepover...
Just the two of us at night...
leading to a "shot."
A shot?!
But, unfortunately for you, it's not just the two of us.
There is one animal.
So you have a pet?
A cat and you.
I'm a pet to you?!
That's so nice though.
My mother has an allergy, so...
Would it be possible for me to see it?
You wouldn't be able to concentrate with an animal in here.
Well, actually, maybe it would help me relax and get stuff done better...
Fine, then.
If you say you'll get done quicker, I'll allow it.
Are you sure?
I'm sure she's itching to see you, too.
Sorry for the wait.
Oh, it's fine.
It looks like the cat's gone out to play.
I'm sure it won't be for too long,
It seems I have no choice but to be the cat until then.
Why?!
I can't have you using the cat's absence as an excuse for not making progress.
B-But I still don't see why you have to become the substitute.
I'm going this far for you and you've still got complaints, meow?
You're already a cat?
I can't focus at all!
What is her goal here?!
Is she just teasing me?
If my assignments take much longer, she'll be the one who's inconvenienced...
Ah, I'm so bored.
Oh no!
I'm starting to think about all sorts of things!
President!
I'm happy about the gesture, but—
Meow?
Never mind.
She's become more cat than I imagined.
And since I didn't put underwear on her after she used her ability...
She's not wearing any! None at all!
Meow.
N-No! Don't picture it!
I won't get anything done on my assignments!
You're not paying attention to me-ow?
Aren't you hearing me-ow?
I'm putting out all the signals here, yet you still don't realize.
You really are dense, meow.
Crap!
I'm alone with her and she's even more mischievous than usual.
This is...
President! I'm fine now!
I was able to get all the relaxation I needed!
I see.
If that's so, I'll stop being a cat for your sake.
But.
Since I'm starting to have fun with this,
maybe I'm going to stay a cat for a bit longer, meow.
Ahh, please stop it!
These ears are not for listening.
I can't believe it took you this long to get a single assignment done.
You really are Slowta-kun.
The last half was because of your interference!
But thank you very much for teaching me.
It seems to be raining. Can you make it home?
A little bit of rain should be fine.
Thanks for having me over.
That reminds me that they had warnings about torrential rains
from tonight until tomorrow morning.
U-Until morning?
I wouldn't be able to rest easy if you were to get into an accident.
It can't be helped. Just stay the night.
Stay the night?!
Please Put Them On, Takamine-san
I'm sorry...
Really, I'm fine just sleeping in the hallway or something.
Doing something that inhospitable would make me feel bad.
There's an empty room and bedding for guests,
and you can have some food and use the shower.
If you want,
I could wash your back for you.
Using my body.
That would be too much...
I think the cat's back.
Seems so.
Let me introduce you.
Our house's beloved cat.
Her name's Kuro.
I hope you get along, Shirota-kun.
This cat...
Is so cute!
You like that?
Purr, purr!
Oh...
Not just cute, but such pretty fur.
Is something wrong, President?
Huh?
Was there a lightning strike?
President, are you all right?!
I'm fine.
I'm sure it'll be back on soon,
so let's just pass the time until then.
Why don't you tell me a fun story?
Ready, go.
That's hard!
You're putting me on the spot...
I'll even supply you with a topic, then.
You know...
We've gone to the same grade, middle, and high school,
but I really can barely remember anything about you from grade school.
Uh-huh...
Tell me something about your grade school years.
For instance, fun things you did after school.
Fun things I did after school...
Let's see...
Maybe hanging out at a friend's place to play games.
We'd play cooperative multiplayer and defeat mons—
That's the first thing that came to mind?
Yeah, I guess so.
It's hot.
Do you want some water?
Th-Thanks.
I guess it's getting hot because the AC isn't running.
I'll have a sip first, as well.
I accidentally drank it all.
What kind of accident is that?!
If you want some, go ahead.
From the floor?!
What's going on with her?
Why is she suddenly in such a bad mood?
Any other memories?
They say everyone's got a story to tell, but...
In 4th grade, my nickname was Saito—
Not interested.
Wh-What should I talk about?!
Isn't it unreasonable to be scolding me just because my stories aren't fun?
I don't have enough time to think.
I'm getting a bit sweaty. May I use your shower?
Sure, give me a moment.
All the towels and body soap are used up,
so you can't use the shower.
I'm sorry.
She did that out of spite?!
I've got no stories.
I can't believe my life has been this uninteresting...
I wish I hadn't realized that...
But it looks like she's about to go to sleep?
I guess I don't have to keep trying to remember something.
I don't know which year in grade school it was...
There was a girl around my age at the park.
We took care of a stray cat there.
I'd take it bits from my school lunch, or when it rained...
During a heavy storm like today's...
I rushed over there with an umbrella and a towel
but she was already there with a huge umbrella and a towel.
Huh. I didn't expect you to have a story worth listening to.
But how come you didn't bring that story up the first time?
Well...
Even though she'd confessed her feelings to me, I wasn't able to give an answer.
At some point, that girl stopped coming to the park
and the cat disappeared with her, too.
I do wish I could meet her one more time...
But she didn't speak much, so I didn't find out her grade or her name.
Maybe I didn't remember that as a fun memory because I have all those regrets.
I see.
So, if you could meet that girl again, what would you do?
Huh?
President, are you saying...
that you know that girl?!
What?
What's wrong, President?!
Oh well.
I'll give you credit for remembering.
President, the towel! Are you all right?!
What do you mean, "Are you all right?!"
It's almost like you're insinuating that I'm in distress or something?!
Please, the towel!
Could it be that she's afraid of lightning?
President?
Maybe...
she was putting all that pressure on me and getting carried away,
just so I would take longer with my assignment
all because she's afraid of being alone during the thunderstorm?
Shirota-kun.
Y-Yes?!
I'm going to undo that this happened.
But your power doesn't work on me.
Th-Then do everything you can to erase it from your memory.
Yes!
Thinking back to that day,
I realized that she had shown me some vulnerability.
But at the time, I was unable to see that.
President?!
Please don't hold me so tight!
Sheesh! Shirota-kun, do something!
That's insane!