It's been 2 months since our insides have been switched.
But the problem is just beginning.
Hmm?
The day of the Alliance's founding anniversary will be held 2 weeks from now.
On that day, it will either be you or Ajisawa-san...
...who will be appointed as the next president. -Yeah, that's right.
Sabashima-san, if we still haven't switched back to our selves by that time...
...what will I do if I'm appointed as the President?
Well, of course, ya have no choice but to do the work of the President.
Oh, no... I'm not sure if I'm fit to do such a major role.
Oi, doncha worry, arite?
Both of us have helped each other out... We've already come a long way, ain't it?
-Yeah, well... -If you and I join forces...
...we'll surely get over any problem.
Sabashima-san.
Alright then.
You and I will do our best.
-Yeah. -Okay.
Ya promise, arite?
You promise, too, okay?
Yer phone's ringin.
-That was cheesy. -Yes, hello.
Boss, Ajisawa sent us a 'hatashi'* letter. [*challenge or duel]
Hatashi letter?!
Sabashima, I challenge you!
As you wish.
'Debate of the Gangster Bosses.'
What the...
-You and Ajisawa want to be President, right? -Eh?
As leaders, your opinions are important in deciding who should be President.
They're going to ask each of you what you think about issues concerning the alliance.
This is going to be interesting, isn't it? Please accept the challenge.
But Ajisawa has a sharp mind.
You're a man who doesn't back out on a challenge.
Boss, please go and 'pow' em!
Please, Boss, 'thwak' em with all your might!
And 'bangbang' all of em away!
'Pow'... 'Thwak'... 'Bangbang' huh?
Yessuh!
I will see to it that I'll continue with the home visits. ['Good ideas']
Yup, alrighty then. ['Good ideas']
-Shirota-kun. Are you listening? -Yeah.
Yep, of course.
Okay, next. The parent candidates for the adoption for Nishioka Yuma-kun...
...have been narrowed down to 3.
This week we will start deciding on this matter.
Finally, Yuma-kun will have a new family.
Seems like he's being given the best...
...considering he was rescued from abuse, huh?
That kid is so cheerful...
...you wouldn't have guessed what he went through at all.
As far as my psychological findings go, I can't rule out psychological trauma but...
...the child is strong and he should be able to recover.
Hey, Shirota, saving Yuma-kun...
...gave you a chance to go through a life-changing experience, right?
-What? -Huh?
Eh?
Uhhh... yer right.
He's embarrassed!
Man, at that time, I never expected...
...Shirota would become a child welfare caseworker.
Ah... wait...
...can I go to the toilet? -Yeah, go ahead.
Just a sec....
Whadda ya want?
About that debate...
...can we just cancel it?
What're ya complaining about?
There ain't no way in hell I'm gonna let this opportunity pass by.
But what if I fail?
Whatever problem comes up, we'll get over em...
...if you and I join forces, didn't I tell ya that?
Yes, well... but...
Here ya go.
-What's this? -I made some notes...
...for yer speech. -Really?!
You went through the trouble of doing this for me?
I told ya, we help each other out...
...when we're in a pinch.
Fer sure, yer gonna wow em with that.
Just one blow, yer gonna knock em dead.
Sabashima-san!
Yeah!
♪Para lograr felicidad♪ *To achieve happiness*
♪Hay que reir tambier cantar♪ *You have to laugh and sing*
♪Vamos asi hasta el final♪ *Let's continue this way until the end*
~ DON QUIXOTE ~ ♪Tu corazon te hara vibrar♪ *Your heart will make you shake*
Translation and fine timing: earthcolors
Raw provider and retiming: furransu
Special thanks to: hina_camui
::Story 9:: "Goodbye, Child Counseling Center"
Boss, go ahead.
Yeah.
Sabashima, I didn't expect you'd even show up today.
Ajisawa-san, you may be silver-tongued, but you shouldn't be too confident.
Our Sabashima is a genius when it comes to people's hearts and minds.
Then, I'm looking forward to it.
Sirs, please get ready.
Yeah!
Darling, it'll be fine.
Just tell them what you think.
Yeah.
Right now...
Ajisawa Takumi and Sabashima Jin...
...will begin with the Keihin Alliance's 'Debate of the Gangster Bosses.'
The first issue is...
'How will you deal with the rise of the Chinese and Taiwanese mafia?'
Ajisawa.
If they pose a threat to our interests...
...then I believe we should exercise our power to eliminate them.
To eat or be eaten...
...we have no choice but to think of our survival.
Right on!
Yeah!
Next, Sabashima.
Fight, Boss, fight!
Go go, Boss! Let's go, Boss!
Uhhh....
As for the issue with China and Taiwan...
Huh? What was it again?
Uhhhm~....
Oh, that's right.
['Pow pow thwak thwak bang bang!']
'Pow...' -eh?
'...thwak...'
I... like Chinese food!
I also like Taiwanese food!
So you mean, we should interact with them in a friendly way?
Well, I really don't like conflicts.
Ya bastard~!
Whadda f*ck are ya sayin?!
-What the hell? -Ya want to turn us into losers?
Shuddup~!!
-Yessuh. -Yessuh.
I wonder if he's okay.
Boss, for sure, has a profound agenda.
Next issue...
'What should be the future for the Keihin Alliance?'
Ajisawa.
In these times of recession, Keihin Alliance has to survive.
What it needs is a broader perspective and a more flexible thinking.
I believe we should venture in expanding overseas...
...and plan for the internationalization of our organization.
-Good one! -Hear hear!
-Sabashima. -Yes.
Going international is also good...
...to widen a sense of perspective...
...for I am interested in other species of reptiles like lizards and snakes.
-Oi, whadda f*ck are ya talkin about? -No... uh...
I know you think reptiles are bad...
Many people hate them but...
Hyodo, I'm now wondering if he really has an agenda at all...
It doesn't... seem likely.
['Keihin Alliance Presidential Candidates Approval Rating']
What should I do...?
How should I tell Sabashima-san about this?
-Oh, yer already here, eh? -Yes.
So how was the debate?
Well, I gave it all my best.
Is that so... Huh?
What?
Oi... did my approval rating just go down?!
-About that... -Oi! Show it to me!
-Wait a sec! -What the hell happened here?
"... reptiles such as lizards and snakes."
Why the hell are ya talkin about lizards... What happened to the speech I gave ya?
But the only thing you wrote were...
...'Pow-thwak-bangbang.' -Whadda hell are ya sayin', ya octopus!
Dammit, this is bad.
If this keeps up, Ajisawa will be chosen as the next President.
Ajisawa-san had totally overwhelmed me...
And now in our next match, each of us will be presenting our manifesto...
If I fail that, then surely you will no longer be the next President.
But Ayumi-san and even Hyodo-san...
'Now that yer gonna give your own individual presentations...'
'...ya have a chance to win.' That's all he keeps saying.
If we coulda hook em with the 'Sabashima Effect,' there's a chance to turn the tables.
Eh? What's a 'Sabashima Effect?'
Striking a chord with man's feelings usin' nifty words.
Oh, I can't... it's impossible.
I can't be able to touch anyone's heartstrings.
Look, man... why are ya givin up so easily?
But you see, I did give everything that I could.
No matter what I do, it just wasn't possible.
Fer ya to be ready is already enough!
-But... -Doncha forget...
...we made a promise.
Yes.
And if ya dare humiliate me as a weak man...
...then ya better get ready fer the consequences.
Hmm?
HMMM~?!
Alright, guys can I have a moment with you?
I want to hear everyone's opinions...
...about the case of Nishioka Yuma-kun. -Okay~.
Huh? Where's Shirota-kun?
He said he'd go and visit the kids...
...at the temporary shelter. ['Manifesto']
Huh? What's that?
What the-... Paranormal? Typhoon?
Wait, what the hell's this?
What's happening? Eh? Wha~... What the hell!
What is this! Oi!
What was that just now...?
Yeah, hello?
Hello, Shirota-san? This is Sabashima's wife.
Yeah, what can I do fer ya?
['Do not look for me. ~Sabashima']
This is...
-We found it in the mailbox this morning. -He ran away?
Probably.
What's the reason?
You see, he received a call from Ajisawa late last night...
...he told him to back out from the presentation of the manifesto.
What?
He probably wasn't able to withstand the pressure.
That bastard.
Knew you'd be here!
Sabashima-san! Why are you here...
So... yer backin' out from the match with Ajisawa, eh?
I just don't want to make matters worse.
Your approval rating might go down further and may even reach zero.
A real man doesn't back out from a fight no matter what!
Even if you say that...
Oi, you'd be makin Ajisawa happy if you'll cancel it.
It's impossible, there's no way I could do it.
Are ya tellin me... yer breakin the promise made between men?
What everyone is expecting from me... it's just too hard.
How can I become president when I don't have the confidence?
I see... I get it.
-So be it then. -What?
W-wait... Sabashima-san!
-Chief. -Yup? -Can I have a sec?
Yes, what is it?
Because of personal reasons...
...I will resign from the Child Counseling Center.
What?
Here... please accept.
Eh? Don't tell me... that is...
Yeah... my resignation letter.
Shirota, are you really going to do it?
Yeah, I'm a man of my words.
Well, even if it was a short time, thanks fer takin care of me.
Shirota, why are you leaving?
Yeah, well. I realize that I can't do the job anymore.
But why so sudden?
Shirota-kun, if you quit, we'd surely miss you.
Yeah, well, it can't be helped.
I understand.
Meantime, I'm keeping this letter.
-Mineko-san! -So for now, I'll assign to you...
...your last case, ok? -What is it?
Shirota-kun will be the one to decide who gets to adopt Nishioka Yuma-kun.
Eh? Ya want me to decide?
Yeah, sure. Seems like a piece a cake.
Gimme all the details about it.
What?! You submitted a letter of resignation?
This is what happens if ya break a promise between men.
Wait...
Sabashima-san... I'm sorry! I was wrong.
I will do the Manifesto Presentation!
So please, cancel the resignation!
-Sabashima-san~. -No matter how sorry ya are...
...it's already too late. -Don't say that...
Please!
Look... yer not really willing to go up against Ajisawa, anyway.
That... that isn't true.
If I hadn't said I'll quit from the Child Counseling Center...
...ya wouldn't even go and try to do the challenge, amirite?
But that was before.
Listen, arite? Starting tomorrow...
...I'm gonna do my last assignment, and after I'm done, I'm quittin yer Child Center job.
And instead, in your behalf, I myself am gonna go up against Ajisawa.
I got work tomorrow. So go!
Don't say that! All this time, I also worked very hard...
...what about that, huh? For you, I played...
...my part as Sabashima-san, right?
Actually ever since this morning, I've thought long and hard...
...how to give you a slight edge.
And I've come up with the best techniques.
Is that true?
Is that really true?!
-No, not true. -Look here.
It's because of you that I'm resignin...
Cuz ya just ain't got the guts!
-Sabashima-san~. -I don't wanna see ya, get lost.
Get outta here!
Hurry up and go.
That dumbass!
Where do you think the Boss went?
The hell I know... just shuttup and look!
Oi, did my Boss come here?
What the hell's with that greenhorn bastard... I'm gonna drink tonight, cuz I have the right...
Damn right I'm gonna drink all night.
Huh? Crap... That was it?
Shiiiiitt~...
-Here, the parent candidates for the adoption. -Eh? These are the ones?
That's right. Just decide after you meet with them.
I see... these are the ones, eh?
This afternoon, the candidates are supposed to come for their interviews.
So take care of it.
I knew it'd still be a hassle.
Shirota, how could you say such a thing?
Chief, will you really let this guy decide?
He'll do it. Shirota-kun, be counting on you.
Yep yep... listen...
I'll do the interviews 'chop-chop' and then, I'll decide right away.
-Arite... -'Chop-chop...'
Well, this guy's a doctor.
And this... with this. What about this one?
Yeah... this... on this couple.
-Shirota, what're you doing? -Eh?
Look what I did to make it easy to see.
Look... Pretty clever, ain't it?
'Favorite'... 'Contender'... 'Dark horse' * [*these are horse racing terms]
Hey, this is not about horse racing!
I know that.
Don't joke about this! This is your last so be serious, will ya!
Oww!!
What're ya upset about, Nishi-yan?
He feels sad that you're leaving.
He thought you're okay here and had hoped you'd stay.
Is that so?
So for the sake of Nishiwaki-san's feelings, please try to be serious.
Excuse me.
Uh, hello, I am Shirota.
Sorry for the trouble of coming over here.
No problem. Actually to be chosen as the final candidates..
...it's an honor for us. -Oh, is that so, eh?
-Let's make it a chop-chop interview. Please sit. -Yes.
-Let's see. Yer Dr. and Mrs. Osawa, aren't ya? -Yes.
Whadda ya know about this kid...
Oh, we haven't met him yet but he seemed smart...
...and we do understand about his background. -I see.
He was badly abused by his father...
...and underwent a tough time, didn't he? -Oh, is that so...?
Excuse me?
Ah, no no... I mean, that IS so!
He did have a tough time. Yeah.
If we are chosen as his adoptive parents...
...we would try our best to care for him...
...especially when he feels anxious or worried.
But we will give...
...Yuma-kun time to adapt.
-Yeah. -Also...
...though we may feel impatient to finally see him already...
...we do know that it takes time to build up a parent-child relationship.
Yep... yep yep.
Yeah! I understand!
Chief... this Dr. Osawa and his wife, I'm tellin ya... these are the people!
I know they're totally level-headed folks. It's final!
What about the other couples later?
Do I have to meet with them?
You can make a better decision if you meet with all of them, right?
Eh~? But he's a doctor, ain't he?
Ehhh~!
Yer the Okudera-sans, eh? So yer a composer?
So... what songs did ya make?
Uh... one of the major works that I did...
...was for "Sunset on 3rd Chome, Abashiri."
Really~... is that so...
Eh~... Are ya serious...?
Hey, I'm a big fan of that movie!
Seriously~!!
-If we become the parents of Yuma-kun... -Yeah.
-We'll provide him with lots of wonderful music. -Yes!
-Music as you know heals the soul. -That's good~!
Music will also give strength to a person's mind.
Nice indeed~! Sounds awesome~!
Ishibashi-san, what restaurant do you run?
I'm picky about food, ya know.
We serve sushi... Sushi!
Ours you see... they're not anything special but....
...our sushi is so delicious that my kind son brags about it.
When we talked to him about Yuma-san, he shouted in delight, 'I'll have a brother!'
He was so excited about it, you know!
Anyway, you can eat our sushi if you want?
I see. Yer good!
Yoshi, ya beat me there.
Man~, this is hard.
Just when I've decided on "Favorite"...
..."Contender" and "Dark Horse" were also pretty good.
Hey, Sachiko, c'mere a bit.
Oi, c'mere, c'mere. Sit.
For ya...
...which parent will ya choose?
-I pass on all of them. -Why?
Because I'm almost 18, aren't I?
It'll just be difficult to picture a family for me at this late age.
Well, I see.
Oh? Wait a minute...
If I let the lil fella choose, then that'll solve it quick!
-Shirota-kun. -Yep?
You cannot tell Yuma-kun any information about the adoptive parents.
Why not?
Asking a young child to choose his adoptive parents is cruel, don't you think?
It's our duty to decide for him using careful consideration.
So what if...
...I ask the lil guy what kind of good parents he would like to have?
-That's fine with me. -Ok! So then, I'm off.
-Hey, Shirota-san. -Hmm?
-Are you really gonna quit the Center? -Yeah.
-Don't you think you'll regret it? -What's there to regret about?
Arriitte~... if you'll excuse me... Good job, guys!
Sachiko.
I borrowed this so I thought of returning it.
-Oh, you can have it. -Eh?
I didn't tell you...
But my adoptive parents have decided for us to transfer.
Transfer? You mean you're moving away?
Also, I won't be able to help you study anymore.
I see.
If your parents are transferring, then it's unavoidable, right?
Is that all?
What?
How do you feel about me?
What do you mean by 'how?'
You see...
I like you, Sachiko.
Uh... here.
Okay then...
Hey! What're ya doin here?
Yer wearin the same clothes as yesterday.
Ya haven't gone back to the office?
I can't go back there just yet.
Cryin out loud.. yer really hopeless.
Sabashima-san, about your last case... are you already done with it?
Well, not yet... had a lot of stuff goin on today.
Oh, so then, you haven't resigned yet from the Child Center, right?
Doncha worry... 'Cuz tomorrow, I'm gonna finish off the assignment and that'll be the end.
Arite?
By the way, what is your last assignment?
Why'd ya have to ask?
But if ya wanna know...
...It's about that Nashioka Yuma kid... -Yuma-kun's adoptive parents?
Eh? Ya know about it?
Of course, I know him...
That child is the one who gave me a chance to become a Child Welfare Caseworker.
Ah, I see.
Yuma-kun, you see...
...I saved him from abuse.
So please choose the parents with complete thoroughness.
And if you like...
...there's an article inside my desk drawer...
...please review it. -Look here!
Why should I listen to ya?
-Huh? -Ya wanna back out from the duel with Ajisawa.
Ya make Ayumi and the guys worry by runnin away.
Yer only half a man...
...and ya can't even fight so don't tell me what to do!
But what about you...
...you went ahead and decided to quit from the Child Center.
Well, yer the one who betrayed me first!
But I'm the one who did all the hard work!
Well, I had a lot to put up with, too, didn't I?
And you, Sabashima-san...
Why do you want to be the President, anyway?
-Ah? -What's up with that, huh?...
Is it because you wanna be the King of the Hill?
What the hell, ya motherf*cker!
Ya listen good...
It ain't for my own satisfaction but because a good guy like me is right for the job.
You're so arrogant! You think highly of yourself!
It's better if I don't push through with that Manifesto Presentation!
That way, you won't have to become President!
What the f*ck!
Well then...
...I will absolutely resign from the Child Center!
Ya bastard! Oi!
Sh*tty, sonavabitch, bastard.
What do you want to talk about?
You know what it's about.
We heard that thing with Kazuya-kun.
Kazuya-kun took a lot of courage to confess his feelings...
...and yet you didn't give him an answer. That's so low.
But he's a friend...
...it was hard to take what he said.
Even so, it's bad if you keep silent.
If you don't like him, then you don't like him. Why can't you say it to him clearly?
But, I'm not really sure what my feelings are.
That's why, you should make sure.
Then tell him what you clearly feel.
Hey, are ya Nishioka Yuma?
-Yes? -So it's you, eh?
Excuse me. Yep, sorry.
Get this outta the way.
Arite.
I'm Shirota, the one in charge of ya.
There's somethin I want to ask...
Fer ya, what kind of new mom and pops ya wanna have?
What do you mean?
Do ya want yer parents to be kind... or rich... somethin like that.
Hmm... I want someone who won't hurt me.
Yep yep, okay... anythin else?
Someone who can give me food to eat.
Yeah... and what else?
Someone who won't lock me up in the closet.
Okay....
-And one more. -What's that?
Someone who won't say, "I don't need you so just die."
How was it? Been so long since you've met with Yuma-kun.
Yeah, well...
Another year had passed since then... Time sure flies fast....
-Lemme go! -Just get in.
What the hell did I do?
Excuse me, where's the child?
He's badly malnourished, so he was taken to the hospital.
-Who discovered him first? -One of the staff from City Hall.
We're from the Child Counseling Center, thank you for reporting it.
You're from the City Hall?
My name is Shirota, and I'm from the Public Works Department.
This house is being auctioned off and I came to negotiate with the eviction.
But then, I heard the loud cries of a child inside.
What did you with the injuries?
Yes, I disinfected it so I'll be fine.
-Pardon? -What?
Oh, I asked Nishioka-san...
...to hand me over the child.
Oh, I see.
Uh... will the child be alright?
Shirota-san.
Oh, Mizumori-san.
Uh... how's the child?
-I'm so relieved. -Yuma-kun wanted...
...to say "Thank you" to you.
What? Really?
It's the first time someone thanked me.
No one ever thanked me before...
-Shirota-san... huh? -I can't stand it!
-Tissue please. -Tissue...?
At that time, you were really emotionally overwhelmed.
You were really moved to tears.
I'm a man so I'm not used to cryin...
Is he stupid?
But after six months, when you decided to move to the Child Center...
...I was really surprised.
Oh...
-You want tea? -Yeah, thanks, please.
I can't do this.
Boss...
Guys... I've been selfish, I'm very sorry.
Boss, please raise your head.
For worryin and puttin pressure on you...
... please forgive us.
Hyodo.
Please you don't have to do the Manifesto Presentation.
What? It's okay with you if I don't become President?
We don't want the Boss to suffer anymore.
Yasu... Ken.
So we will let you rest.
Excuse us.
Ayumi, what's the matter?
I am not convinced.
What?
Your dream when you become President, have you forgotten it?
'Dream?'
To make Yasu and Ken to become independent and have their own groups, that's your dream for them.
3 years ago, Yasu and Ken were like stray dogs...
...running around fighting from morning til night.
Let's go.
You helped them and took them in...
You let them stay with us because they don't have families.
Ya call yerself men?! Ora!
Alright, that's enough for now... Let them eat.
Wait!
Before ya eat, aren't ya gonna say 'itadakimasu' first?
-Itadakimasu. -Itadakimasu.
I-it's good.
Good.
From now on, both of ya are my younger brothers.
Nah, yer my family.
So then, it's my responsibilty..
...to see to it that you'll grow into real men.
Doncha forget that!
Yessuh!
Just like when the President granted you your independence...
...You also want the two to grow up as full-fledged men and have their own groups.
To let them have loving wives...
...and to taste the joys of having families.
To do so, you would have to make everyone trust you as President.
Do you still believe in what you said?
Were you not able to keep that strong sense of spirit inside of you?
Child Welfare Caseworker, eh...?
That bastard.
He sure chose such a troublesome job.
Sabashima-san is doing it for Yasu-san and Ken-san.
Yoshi.
You'll get a star for doing your best.
It'll be sparkly.
Hey, the train is coming~.
Yes! The train is here~ Arriving in Tokyo... Tokyo...
...Eat heartily now!
How's it going?
Yeah, well, I saw them today.
Yep.
This is a kind of decision...
...that wouldn't tell you which among these parents...
...would really make the child happy 10 to 20 years from now.
Yeah.
Like what kind of family will they make, right?
Yeah, that's right.
That's why in our line of work...
...it takes a long time before we see results for every single case.
-Chief. -Hmm?
Can ya not let me decide on this anymore?
-Nope. -Nope?
So... see you tomorrow.
-Yep. -Good job~.
-You, too. -Yup.
Fine~... let's do this.
I know how to decide... Leave it to luck...luck.
Yep yep, let's try it.
Lessee....
Osawa-san.
Okudera-san.
And Ishibashi-san.
Ishibashi-san?
But the 'Favorite' Osawa-san is also good...
Well, maybe I'll do it one more time... Yep I can do this.
I knew it - Osawa-san.
But what about the Ishibashi-sans?
No, maybe I should do it one more time?
Arite, I'll try again.
Really? Nah, I don't believe it.
Third time lucky, these Ishibashi-sans are makin me decide on them.
Yep, try again.
This time I'll add a diagonal line.
Yoshi...
The next one will be it.
I swear, it'll be the last.
Nope, one more. It'll be the last of the last.
Have you decided?
Yes, I have.
So who will you allow to adopt Yuma-kun?
I have decided... not to decide.
Why not?
Ya see...
I certainly do want Yuma to be adopted...
...and be cared for and be happy.
But after 10 or 20 years...
...who among them will be able to raise Yuma well...
...I can never be sure... I can't really tell what's in store fer him.
That's right.
It's like what you said, Shirota...
A case like this is not so easily solved.
That's why deciding on the life of one child is not a simple thing to do, right?
Yes...
We will decide on this later ourselves.
So, Shirota-kun, thank you for your hard work.
No... uh.
Alright, guys, please do your best today!
-Yes. -Yes.
Uh, Chief.
Hmm?
On second thought, his... I mean...
...my job as Child Welfare Caseworker...
...can I ask ya to let me continue with it a bit more?
Come again?
I'm sayin...
...can ya let me continue being a...
...Child Welfare Caseworker just a bit more?
Shirota, what was that just now?
We can't totally hear you.
I said...!
Can I be allowed to continue...
...working as a Child Welfare Caseworker?
Here... you wrote the wrong 'ji' in 'ji-hyo' (resignation).* [*instead he wrote 'self-examination']
-Eh~? Are ya kiddin me? -You didn't know?
So this is invalid, then?
-What? I didn't see any resignation letter. -What the hell!
Oh, no! Nishiwaki-san, are you crying?
Shirota-kun is not quitting anymore so you should be happy!
-Leave me alone! -Oi, Nishi-yan!
Lookin forward to workin with ya.
Shuttup! Hurry up and quit, will ya?
I ain't quittin because of this!
-If you call me 'Nishi-yan' again, I won't reply! -Eh?
-Nishi-yan~! -Shirota-san!
Please! Please don't resign!
Oi, yer one tempo too late.
What's so funny?
Crap... Time for the Manifesto Presentation.
Uwaah~! Oh... wait...
I suddenly feel 'pitty-pat-pitty-pat' inside me.
Can I go to the toilet?
-Are you okay? -Sorry, excuse me.
-You want me to go with you? -I'm okay.
Oi oi, Shirota!
Pow-Thwak-Bangbang! Pow-Thwak-Bangbang!
Ayumi-san, sorry for suddenly comin over.
-Shirota-san. -What the heck's happenin...?
He was able to hook them with the 'Sabashima Effect!'
Pow-Thwak-Bangbang!
I don't even know what the hell that meant?
Sachiko.
I know it now....
I also like you, Kazuya-kun...
But it's a bit different from what you feel.
But now that you're leaving, I know I will miss you.
Also, I'm glad to have met you.
So you came all the way here to say that?
Good luck with your exam.
Also...
...can you still lend me this?
'Approval rating soars.'
Wow, it worked out fine.
By the way, I'm still continuing with the job at the Child Center.
Really? So you won't quit anymore?
-Seems like it. -I'm so relieved.
That means, Sabashima-san has...
...finally recognized the value of my job, right?
-Nope. -Nah, you don't mean that.
Maybe you're suited to do this kind of job after all, huh?
Yer wrong! By the way, it's because of the 'effect' I told ya about...
...that things worked out well, ain't it? -'Effect....'
What was the 'Sabashima Effect' that ya used to hook em up with?
Of course, it's Pow-Thwak-Bangbang!
See, you've come to like it, eh?
No, I didn't say I like it...
-I know ya like it. -No, you're wrong.
It's okay...it's okay, just admit it.
Translation and fine timing: earthcolors
Raw provider and retiming: furransu
Special thanks to: hina_camui
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