When summer vacation rolls around, it's all about the blue sky, white clouds, big bright sun, and shining sea!
Okinawa rocks!
...is what Tezuka says.
Oh?
I don't
want to be alone
I will just obey you
I didn't use
to have a master
I just want to be with you
How can I?
I'll change the whole country
I know I can do it
If we're friends, then we're all free
I'll make us free
Yeah
We're
both liars, calm me down
I'll make it all true, just wait
I'll change this whole country
I know I can do it
If we're friends, then you're free
You'll see
I've found love
Bless my heartfire
Summer vacation's almost over.
Yeah.
Throw me a bone here, San!
Tezuka has her boyfriend and Okinawa!
Marin also went out with her boyfriend!
All I've done is loaf around your house.
That's rude. If you're gonna be like that, I won't hang out with you anymore.
Just kidding! I love you!
But you've got Sata, don't you?
Didn't he invite you anywhere?
Nope. I haven't gotten a single text from him since summer vacation started.
That's odd.
I thought for sure he'd find some reason to call you.
Yeah. I was expecting him to make me fetch stuff too.
Abandonment play?
Don't call it that!
We were just faking it for the benefit of others anyway, so...
Are you pouting because Sata's not showing interest in you?
Perhaps he's tamed your heart, and you've fallen for him?
D-Don't say that! Why would you think that?!
It's just a joke. Why are you so mad?
Don't joke about that.
That man's twisted to the core!
She does belong to me.
It pisses me off when you hurt her for no reason.
No, no, no!
I was just so depressed, and the kindness made me hallucinate!
I don't love him in the slightest!
But it's also possible that Sata's fallen for you.
Huh? That's even less likely.
He says he doesn't need stuff like that.
Who knows?
A person's feelings can change at any time.
The same goes for you. It's only lately that you've been thinking about romance.
I know, but...
I wonder what kind of person...
Kyouya would fall for.
Precip
Chapter 3
A itous Drop
Second semester already. Summer vacation felt so short.
Yeah. It's back to the daily grind tomorrow.
Here you are!
What's this?
A souvenir from Okinawa.
Oh, thanks!
And this one's for you and your prince.
Thanks!
How was Okinawa?
It was great! The sea was super pretty.
It was so frickin' hot, though.
I went to the beach with Atsu. And the pool.
Erika, you go anywhere with Sata?
I went to the mountains!
Still doing abandonment play
But really, we didn't get together once.
Speaking of which, I haven't seen him today, either.
Plus, the roaches were huge!
Serious? Freaky!
Erika. Perfect timing.
Wh-What is it?
Would you take some things to Sata?
Huh? Why? You mean he's not at school?
He has a cold.
No way. That guy catches colds?
Not even he can beat a virus.
He's still mortal, after all.
I'm the class representative, so I'm supposed to do it,
but I have to make lunch for my younger siblings today.
Could you?
Oh... Okay.
Well, I need to give him Tezuka's souvenir, anyway.
And the fact of the matter is, San asked me to do this.
Not good. I feel so nervous for some reason.
What if his dad answers or something?
How should I introduce myself?
Hello! I'm Shinohara, the girl who pretends to be his girlfriend!
That just sounds weird no matter how you slice it.
I'll just say I'm a friend.
Let the chips fall where they may!
Yes?
Kyouya? It's Erika!
Erika?
Um, I came to bring you worksheets and stuff from school.
Coming.
Oh, it's him. I feel so silly for worrying.
K-Kyouya?
Why are you doing this?
You're not in my class.
San asked me to.
It's the stuff the teacher asked for and a souvenir Tezuka brought from Okinawa.
Oh.
He looks tired.
If he answered the door himself, does that mean there's no one else home?
Great job.
You've done what you came for, so you can go now.
Uh, sure.
Later.
Are you okay? Have you taken any cold medicine?
No.
You have to eat something first.
What to do?
It's fine. You don't have to do anything.
No, I have to! It'll last longer if you don't treat it.
I know. How about I make rice porridge?
How do you make it again?
Um...
I don't need you to go out of your way for me.
Butt out already.
How can you say that?
I'm trying to take care of you.
I never asked you to.
Why are you acting so tough? With the way you exploit me all the time...
Well, whatever. Someone in his family will look after him.
When is your family coming home?
How should I know?
What? Why don't you know?
You never stop, do you?
My dad works late.
My mom doesn't live with us.
Oh.
Wow. I've got no tact.
Shamed
Don't worry about it.
It's been like that since I was a kid.
It's become normal for me.
I don't even think about it anymore.
So just go already.
You'll only make my cold worse. Go.
Fine!
So you'll be okay without anything, is that it?
Excuse me!
Kyouya's not here again today?
Yeah. I guess he's still not well?
Thanks for yesterday. You were a lifesaver.
I'll take it today.
What are you doing?
I'll take it!
Um...
I left something at his house yesterday.
Hello!
You again?
I'm coming in!
Don't invite yourself in.
It's fine. Just get back to bed.
Hey!
Is there anything you want?
If there is, just say it.
I'll do anything.
I told you to just let it go.
Do you want me to owe you or something?
Listen to me.
When you're in bad shape, you need to let other people take care of you.
Drop the self-consciousness and pride already.
You need to accept the kindness of others.
Otherwise...
You'll end up a total sourpuss... kinda like you are now.
Well, I know it might be hard for you.
But you can at least let down your guard for me.
I'm your dog.
Calling yourself a dog? You're hopeless.
She admitted it
You say it all the time!
Fruit.
Huh?
I want pineapples, kiwis. Sour stuff.
Leave it to me! I'll buy them now!
Hang on!
Here you go!
I call it "spray and pray you hit something" gruel.
That's pretty substantial food to feed a sick person.
And I didn't actually ask for it.
I searched and got lots of results, so I just combined them.
It's tasty enough, anyway.
Already tasted it
You okay? Want to sit up to eat?
Too groggy.
Then I'll feed you!
Your pride really won't allow it, huh?
After you eat, take some medicine, okay?
I bought you some vitamin drink too. Want it?
Sorry. Did I wake you?
You've been here the whole time?
Yeah.
You should sleep a little longer.
Hey. What are you trying to get out of this?
Huh?
You're always whining at me about everything.
You're after something, right?
Why do you only see things that way?
I wanted to do it, so I did it.
I'm not after anything.
So you're faking it.
That's a nasty way of putting it.
Fine, I am. Got a problem with that?
Most people would still be happy about it, so what's the big deal?
There's such a thing as an unwelcome favor too.
Whatever. Drink your fluids!
If anything goes wrong or you feel lonely, text me!
I'll come by anytime!
What am I, a kid?
A Precipitous Drop
He stayed home again today?
Dammit! I'm going to thoroughly eradicate that virus!
Kyouya!
You have to sleep!
At least let me go to the convenience store.
My fever's down.
Liar. Then why didn't you come to school?
I felt groggy.
Geez! There it is again with the tough act!
Now get back in there!
Hey!
It really is down.
Yeah, just like I said.
I'm glad.
Just faking it, huh?
I guess it was a waste to buy all this for you.
Well, I guess I'll just take it home with me.
Wh-What is it?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Thanks.
Huh?
Hey.
That hurts!
What's with that incredulous look on your face?
Well...
I mean, you just said something kinda surprising.
Oh, come on.
Even kids know how to say "thank you."
It's not that...
It's weird to say this after I basically forced my way in here.
But I thought you found this kind of thing annoying.
Good catch.
I hate girls who try to suffocate me with their kindness.
"Look at what a beautiful heart I have, so please fall for me."
I get girls like that after me all the time. It pisses me off.
I'm not that stupid.
You're just acting like I am.
But you didn't harbor any transparent ulterior motives.
You seemed relaxed the whole time.
So I decided that I don't mind thanking you.
That's all.
Wh-What? It's creepy when you put it like that.
You're acting kinda weird.
Oh, I know. You still have a fever!
I do not.
You just took my temp.
The thermometer must be broken, then!
Stop acting ridiculous.
I'm embarrassed just watching you.
Oh... sorry.
Th-Then I guess my job here is done. I'll go home.
Come to school tomorrow, okay?
No, no! This isn't going in a productive direction!
We're not even really dating!
So why's my heart racing?
Stop it already!
I didn't sleep at all last night.
Hey.
This is so not...
Hey!
Answer me.
I was trying to say hello. Are you ignoring me?
Huh?
Sorry... I was spacing out.
I can't even look him in the eye.
Did you catch my cold?
I-I'm fine, really!
I don't have a fever. I feel super energetic as always!
So you don't have to worry one bit!
Huh? Who said I was worried?
It's a dog's job to risk life and limb for its master, right?
Later. Don't space out.
He really pisses me off.
Morning, Sata!
Morning!
He's still doing it.
Is your cold better?
Yeah!
They're all being fooled.
I'd never go for a guy like that.
Or so I thought.
Why not admit it already?
What do you mean?
You've fallen for Sata, right?
I think... I have.
But falling for someone is a good thing.
B-But it's really embarrassing, isn't it?
After all the horrible things I've said about him!
You can't help that.
You don't get to choose who you fall for.
The heart doesn't always work the way you want it to.
You should just follow your feelings.
You'll be happier that way.
Yeah! You're right! I think you're right!
Go for it. I'm rooting for you.
Okay!
But, San... how am I supposed to go for it in these circumstances?
Should I just confess my feelings or something?
Even if it's fake, we already act like a couple.
Hey.
What?!
Again?
Don't let your mind wander when you're with me.
Are you desperate for attention?!
A dog?
Hey, Kenta!
I'm so sorry, dear.
It's okay.
He's cute.
May I pet him?
Sure!
There's a good boy.
That's right. He said he liked dogs...
Did you want to play?
What's with that unfair smile?
And that's not his "Prince Smile," is it?
He really does like them.
What? You want me to pet you too?
Huh?!
Don't be stupid! Why would you ask that?
That look on your face says you want something.
Huh?
No way! Did I really look like that?
But he might be right.
I was thinking about how I want him to look that way when he's with me too.
Ah, man, it shed on me.
If you like them that much, why don't you adopt one?
I can't.
How come?
I had one long ago.
It died when I was in eighth grade.
When I think of how I might lose one again some day, I can't adopt another pet.
I see.
Besides...
I've got this big dog now.
Too bad she needs so much more upkeep.
Yeah, right!
If one of us is high-maintenance, it's you!
Still barking, huh?
Things can't stay like this.
I have to tell him how I feel.
I don't want a fake boyfriend.
I want to be his real girlfriend.
I want Kyouya to feel the same way I do.
But even though I've made up my mind,
Sata Kyouya
confessing isn't as easy as that.
Erika!
What?
Your aunt in Tottori sent us some apple-pears.
San likes them, right?
We've got plenty, so take some to her.
San, I'm sorry! But root for me!
Sata
Coming!
Oh. You were right. It's a girl.
Who is it?
Erika.
Well, I'm heading home.
Sure.
Who was she?
A friend of yours?
She picked me up in town.
Oh?
Then she was in your house for...
So? What do you want?
Don't you think you should stop doing this sort of thing?
Doing what now?
Y-You know, bouncing between girls.
Huh? Don't put it like that.
That's not what I do.
And you're not my girlfriend, anyway.
Why are you saying that?
It doesn't matter what I do, does it?
It does matter.
How come?
I don't need a backseat driver.
Maybe not.
But...
What?
If you have a problem, just say it.
I don't like it.
I don't like it!
Because I like you!
You really are simple.
No, you don't.
Huh?
You've never dated a guy before, have you?
But because you're doing the play-dating thing, you're starting to imagine you feel that way.
Wait. Are you saying I don't really feel that way?
That's right.
Oh, I get it.
Now that you mention it, you might be right.
Right?
I'm glad I don't really feel that way.
I really didn't want to fall for you to be honest.
I'm just glad you've realized it.
Here! Apple-pears!
Goodbye!
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
Erika is hurt.
A second man appears, Hibiya Takeru.
Who is Takeru, who knows Kyouya's past?
Next time: "Daily Anguish. - Love Attack. -"
Next time Chapter 4 Daily Anguish
It's all in the name of love.