When summer vacation rolls around, you've got to have blue sky, white clouds,
a big bright sun, and a shining sea!
Okinawa rocks!
...is what Tezuka says.
Oh?
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
Summer vacation's almost...
Yeah.
Don't just say "yeah," 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, San!
But you've got Sata, don't you, Erika?
Didn't he invite you anywhere?
Nope. I haven't gotten a single e-mail from him since break started.
That's odd.
I felt 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 "play"!
We were just fake dating for the benefit of others anyway, so...
Erika, 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 gets me mad when you hurt her for no reason.
No, no, no! I was just so depressed, the kindness made me hallucinate!
I don't love him in the slightest!
But it's also possible that Sata's fallen for you, Erika.
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...
Someone Kyoya would fall for... I wonder what they'd be like?
A Precipitous Drop
Second term already. Summer vacation sure felt short.
Yeah. Back to the usual routine tomorrow.
Here you are!
What's this?
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 deadly hot, though.
I went to the beach with Atsu. And the pool.
Erika, you go anywhere with Sata?
I went to the mountains!
...though actually, we didn't get together once.
Still in abandonment play
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?
Seems 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?
I see... 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's weird. It's weird from top to bottom.
I'll just say I'm a friend. Let the cards fall where they may!
Yes?
Kyoya? It's Erika!
Erika?
Um, I came to bring you printouts and stuff from school.
Coming.
Oh, it's him. I feel so silly for worrying.
K-Kyoya...
Why are you doing it? 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.
Sure.
He looks tired.
If he answered the door himself, does that mean there's no one else home?
Great. You've done what you came for, so you can go now.
Um, sure.
Later.
Are you okay? Have you taken cold medicine?
No.
You've got 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.
I see...
Wow. I've got no tact.
Shamed
Please don't turn melancholy. 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!
Kyoya's not here again today?
Yeah. I guess he's still not well?
Thanks for yesterday. You saved me. 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. Are you trying to get me in your debt?
Listen to me. When you're in bad shape, you need to let people dote on you unconditionally.
Drop the self-consciousness and pride already.
You need to let the kindness of others fill you up. If you don't...
...you'll end up a total sourpuss, like you.
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 "even a terrible rifle will eventually hit if you keep firing" 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?
Feel groggy.
Then I'll feed you!
Your pride really won't allow it, huh?
After you eat, take some medicine, okay?
I bought you a sports 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. So you're after something, right?
Why do you only see things in that sort of light?
I wanted to do it, so I did it. I'm not after anything.
So you're faking nice.
That's a nasty way of putting it.
Fine, I am. You got a problem?
Most people would still be happy about it. What's the problem?
There's such a thing as an unwelcome favor, too.
Whatever. Take in fluids!
If anything goes wrong or you feel lonely, text me! I'll come by anytime!
What am I, a child?
A Precipitous Drop
He stayed home again today?
Dammit! I'm going to thoroughly eradicate that virus!
Kyoya! 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.
Darn it! You're acting tough again! 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 slack-jawed expression?
Well...
You know. You said something kind of surprising.
You dummy. Even kids know how to say "thank you."
It's not that...
It's weird to say this after practically forcing my way in here...
But I thought you found this kind of thing annoying.
Good catch.
I hate girls who push kindness on me so much it makes me want to die.
"Look 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 kind of weird.
Oh, I know. You still have a fever!
I do not. You measured before.
The thermometer must be broken, then!
Stop acting ridiculous. I'm embarrassed just watching you.
Oh... sorry.
Th-Then I guess my role here is done. I'll go home.
Come to school tomorrow, okay?
No, no! This is not going in a productive direction!
We're not even really dating, heart! So why are you racing?
Stop racing 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. Fine! 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. They're all being fooled.
Is your cold better?
Yeah!
A man like that... I'd never go for it.
...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 honestly. 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?
But 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, 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 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 my second year of middle school.
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.
Don't lump me in with you! If one of us is high-maintenance, it's you!
Still barking, eh?
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 Kyoya to feel the same way I do.
But... even though I've made up my mind...
Sata Kyoya
...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 is 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?
Kyoya, don't you think... you should stop doing this sort of thing?
What sort of thing?
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 some criticism from the sidelines.
Maybe not... but...
What? If you have some other problem, 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.
I see. 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 woken up.
Here. Apple-pears. Goodbye!
Erika is hurt. A second man appears, Hibiya Takeru.
Who is Takeru, who knows Kyoya's past?
Next time: Daily Anguish. - Love Attack. -
Next time Episode 4 Love Attack
It's all in the name of love.