Kamiya!
Hm? What's with the menacing look, Erika?
Aren't you being a little clingy with Kyouya?
You're not suckerfish, you know.
That's a great image!
There're some weird rumors going around in certain circles.
Oh, we're popular.
No big deal. There's no harm done.
But there is!
I want to flirt... I mean, hang out with Kyouya too!
But you're the one who asked me to take care of him.
I know I did, but it's still not fair!
What was that?
So annoying.
If either of you says another word, I'll tie you up and make you a chair.
I don't
seek love
I will just obey you
I don't even know
how to spell the word 'love'
I just want to be with you
I'll say 'woof' instead of 'yes'
I can do that, no problem
In return, you have to at least pretend to be my boyfriend
Yeah
As for me,
I'm a lying wolf girl
I'll make it all true, just wait
I'll say 'woof' instead of 'yes'
I can do that, no problem
In return, you have to at least pretend to be my boyfriend
There's always a special place in my heart for ya
It must be hard on Sata to have another dog to deal with.
Hey, I'm not his dog. I'm his girlfriend, technically.
Is that over- or underconfidence?
Well, I don't mind.
Kyouya has someone to talk to,
and I've got something to look forward to this month!
Something to look forward to?
My birthday!
Eff
Wasted ort
Chapter 10
June 23rd?
Nothing special.
I guess not.
Well, actually, it's my birthday.
Oh? I see. That's good.
Yeah.
Don't get depressed, dummy.
How am I supposed to know if you don't tell me?
Wouldn't it be exciting if you secretly knew without me telling you?
Don't project your dreams onto me.
Then... would you celebrate it with me?
No.
But if I say that, you'll just keep pouting,
which is even more annoying.
Then leave the day after tomorrow open, okay?
Yeah, yeah.
We'll spend the whole day together, right? Eating cake and everything!
Fine! Just calm down! God, you're annoying.
I just can't wait!
So, what do you want?
Huh?
You want to do something, right?
Really? We can? Is this a once-in-a-lifetime service?
Let me warn you. Don't say that "anything's fine."
Thinking about it is a pain for me.
Oh, then... Then, uh...
What?
Love?
Huh?
You know... I want love from you! You know!
You idiot. Where could I even buy that?
We're in the AV room next period! I gotta hurry!
Hey!
Don't be late!
Seriously? She asked you for love?
Asking for a brand-name purse would be better than this.
What are you saying? It's cute.
Right, Nozomi?
That's right. You don't see girls who say that kind of thing much nowadays.
What's wrong, Sata?
Looking at me with that passionate gaze...
By the way, why are you still here?
You took one look at Takeru and said you were going home.
That was the plan, but his stories about you in middle school were surprisingly fun to hear.
I never knew you had such interesting friends!
He's not my friend.
Same here!
I never thought Sata would have a friend as appealing as you, Hibiya!
Call me Takeru!
Any friend of Kyouya's is a friend of mine.
That's why I call you Nozomi, you know?
Takeru!
A pleasure, Nozomi!
The pleasure's all mine!
So, how do you intend to answer Erika's request?
How, indeed...
What the hell is "love," anyway?
It's so abstract. I can't get my head around it.
What?
Dude, are you even human?
What's the matter with you, bro?
Then what would you people do?
You just need to do something that'll make her happy.
Compliment her appearance or something.
If it were me, I'd take her out for some tasty food, I think.
Like barbecue!
No, even if it's a cliché, you need a French restaurant with a gorgeous night view.
Really?
Really!
I'm impressed you could do that so easily.
What I want to know is why you're so put off by it.
Feeling bashful?
I'm not bashful.
I just don't like sweet-talking women.
But why?
Hasn't there ever been a time when you saw Erika happy,
and it melted your heart and made you happy?
I don't remember any time in particular.
No, even if you're not conscious of it, it must've happened.
You start wanting to do anything just to see that again.
It's not sweet-talking or humoring her.
It's just natural.
This is standard stuff.
Wow, you're so wise. You don't even have a girlfriend!
This doesn't just go for girlfriends.
It goes for family, friends, and everyone!
I hear you! That's some deep stuff!
You think so?
You're amazing!
Cut that out!
Love?
Have you lost your mind?
Well, it's my birthday, so I thought that maybe...
Maybe... what?
Maybe just once, Kyouya would say, "I love you," to me directly, you know?
And that's "love"?
Do you really think he'd say it that easily?
I'm not actually getting my hopes up.
As long as he does something for my sake, I'm okay.
I see.
I wish it were the 23rd already!
I've made so many date plans!
Huh?
We'll eat French food at a fancy restaurant, then we'll go to a movie...
Wait a minute.
It's your birthday, but you're making the date plan yourself?
Huh? Yeah. Is that weird?
Maybe just once, Kyouya would say, "I love you," to me directly, you know?
Is that all?
I... I... lo...
What am I, stupid?
I cut it in the heat of the moment.
What will he think?
It's not strange, is it?
I'm getting so nervous!
Kyouya!
Good morning!
You're totally on time for once!
It's a special occasion.
He's being so nice! Because it's my birthday, I guess.
Did you cut your hair?
He commented on it!
Y-Yeah. It's gonna get hot soon, and since I just turned 17...
Wh-What do you think?
Oh.
Well...
it's good?
The old way was good too.
Huh?
So... which one is it?
Hey, how many are you gonna take? Eat already!
They're for memories!
I'll file them when I get back.
You want me to give them to you later?
No.
Here.
Wh-What?
It's a present.
Huh? No way! I'm so happy!
Can I open it?
You're already opening it.
It's so cute!
Did you pick it out?
I just clicked a button.
This bracelet and necklace...
That makes two gifts I have from you.
I hope I get all kinds of things from you.
This Christmas, my birthday next year, and into the future...
So what you're saying is, you want me to spend more money on you.
Huh? No, no! That's not how I meant it.
Come on. You knew that.
Erika.
Huh? What is it?
Kyouya...
I l...
I'd like to get some fresh air.
Huh?
O-Okay. See you later...
I'm all flustered!
He brought his face so close!
What was that all about?
Shit.
Wasted Effort
I love it! It's just like a shrunk-down version of Sata!
Right?
The homeroom teacher was all, "I've never seen a kid so sour."
But he's so little and cute!
Can I take this one?
I don't mind, but what for?
I want to see how he reacts when I tease him with this.
You're a big fan, huh?
I wonder if he's on his date with Erika about now.
I hope things are going okay!
Who knows?
He's not the type to be honest about things so easily.
Yeah.
It can be rough when you're too proud sometimes.
Yeah!
Okay! It's time to send good vibes!
"Good luck, Kyouya!"
Sounds fun! Wanna try?
Good luck, Kyouya!
Sata, fight!
Good luck, Kyouya!
Sata, fight!
What's wrong, Kyouya?
Nothing.
I just felt bile rising in my throat.
Oh? Is it heartburn? Should we buy some medicine for it?
No, I don't need it.
B-But...
Don't look!
Wh-Why not?
Your gaze is annoying! Knock it off.
You want to see a movie, right? Let's go before it gets crowded.
What's wrong?
It looks like I got the showtime off by an hour.
The one I wanted to see has already started.
What the heck? When's the next showing?
An hour and a half from now.
Isn't there anything else you want to see?
Um, starting now...
I guess that's the soonest one...
With You
Is that a serious love story?
I'd love that, personally, but...
You don't want to see that one, do you?
Should we wait for the next showing after all?
There's something I want to tell you now... For you who can't be honest about your feelings, this is the greatest love story of this millennium.
I'll buy the tickets now, so we can go somewhere to kill time.
No. Let's watch it.
Huh? You'll watch it?
C'mon. Go buy the tickets.
You sure? It's a love story.
I can see whatever kind of movie I like.
Got a problem with that?
No...
Oh! I never knew!
To think that saying three little words would be so difficult!
Dammit!
That's right! Your inability to say those three little words...
It shows what a cowardly, weak-willed, gutless weasel you are!
N-No!
I... I...
Then say them now!
Right this instant!
Wow! That was pretty fun, huh?
Really? I was uncomfortable the whole time.
Oh. Should I buy a poster?
That really pissed me off!
Seriously. What was with that male lead?
A real man would just come out and say it, right?
Yeah! Men like that are so spoiled by their women.
I'm glad my boyfriend's nothing like that!
Hey, Kyouya! Check out this post card!
What? What is it?
Um...
Nothing.
You had some crap on you.
Th-Thanks.
You're welcome.
Kyouya?
Here, thank you for waiting.
Thanks.
Sorry for the wait!
You want some crepe, Kyouya?
I told you I don't like sweets.
One bite won't hurt, right? Say, "Ahh!"
I said I don't want it!
Lovey-dovey.
Does it look like that? Thanks!
Hey, don't talk to some random kid.
Are you boyfriend and girlfriend?
Are you on a date?
We sure are!
Hm...
He's a hottie.
Huh? Yeah. Handsome, isn't he?
Is that why you love him?
Huh?
My mom says men live by their looks.
No, there's more to it than that.
He's really rough around the edges, but when it really counts—
Cut it out. What are you saying to a kid, idiot?
What about you, mister?
You love her?
Does that mean you don't?
Are you a bad man?
She asked you a question! What do you say?
I l...
I'm sorry!
Hey! You don't have to cry!
You haven't done anything bad.
But his face is scary!
It's okay! That's how he always looks!
Tsubomi! Where did you run off to?
Mommy!
I told you to stay close!
This man is scary!
Oh, no. We weren't trying to scare her.
What were you doing to that kid?
So immature.
I didn't do anything to her.
So? Where are we going next?
Huh? Where?
You made plans, right?
We need to spend the whole day together, right?
Then leave the day after tomorrow open, okay?
Yeah, yeah.
We'll spend the whole day together, right?
What are you doing? C'mon. Let's go!
Okay!
It's so pretty!
I've never been on a sightseeing boat before!
It's pretty fast, huh?
Is something wrong, Kyouya?
Huh? Nah.
Are you okay? Are you seasick?
It's nothing.
Just shut up and keep talking.
Huh? Shut up and keep talking?
It really is pretty, huh?
The breeze feels great!
Erika.
Hm?
Listen carefully. I'm only going to say this once.
Huh? What is it?
I l...
I like your 'do.
Huh? What, my hair?
That's great! I thought I messed it up.
You've been acting a little weird today.
Huh? Wait. Have you been trying to say that all night?
I see! Is that it?
Thanks, Kyouya!
Thanks for walking me home.
It's nothing.
Well, later.
Oh, wait.
I always thought of my birthday as a time to get presents and eat cake.
But spending today with you...
It's the first time I've felt like the day I was born was a special day.
It's just been fun up until now.
But I've never thought, "I never want it to end," or "I'm so happy."
Kyouya, thank you, really.
I love you!
Huh? Wh-What...
Idiot. Are you trying to get run over?
You just...
Hey! I can't breathe!
I said I can't breathe! Hey!
Shut up.
But it hurts!
Shut up until I say otherwise.
But this was the first time...
Nothing's going to top this birthday.
Thanks, Kyouya.
I love you too.
Outside I can see the rain puddles
None of that is important for us
I didn't know
I could understand alone
Into this world
light has come
We live a total lie,
but it let me meet you
You influence me
like I'm under a magic spell
We live a total lie,
but it let me fall in love with you
Play around more
with my wolf heart
Don't give peace
to my wolf heart
A new power appears who outstrips the Black Prince.
Obedience? Resistance? A time of decision approaches the Wolf Girl.
Next time Chapter 11 A Critical Situation
Next time: "A Critical Situation. - Judgment -"
It's all in the name of love.