Friends
What a coincidence!
Who'd have thought that you were in that hotel as well?
Well, I'll go wherever the Akuu Company is needed.
But... I didn't know you had so many friends.
You seem to be on good terms with them.
When did you make so many friends?
Oh sorry! My bad!
You having friends?
No way!
Sorry that I overlooked that.
To think I'm the assistant director of HR!
Why would anyone befriend a beast?
You know, that's something to be proud of.
In the Akuu Company, you're one of the rare few...
You're full of crap, Lucy May.
Using your knife again?
I just wanted to ask you about the talented people you saw a few days ago...
Regarding the male student...
You're scary.
Right.
Stay that way.
You don't need any friends.
I'll contact you again, Kirihiko-kun.
All that bitch does is talk crap...
Hey.
You. Stop right there.
How can you just ignore me like that?
Kirihiko-chan.
Onii-san.
Oh, Kirihiko-chan?
Kurenai Shinkurou.
Shinkurou-kun? He went to school today.
School...
I think it's fine.
The characters seem right.
That isn't good enough.
It's only one or two wrong ones in a sea of words...
Give it a good look.
I've went through it many times.
We're in trouble because you chased everyone away.
That's an awful way of putting it.
Am I wrong?
I let them leave.
Really?
That's not important right now. You should be careful.
The people we met at the pool - they had help from the Akuu Company.
No way! After all...
Yes,
they looked like amateurs.
Right.
It's only chemicals for now,
but it could be much worse than that if you mess with them.
Be extra careful.
The Akuu Company again?
S-Sorry! I don't know who you are, but...
What? Kirihiko?
I see. You're here to visit Shinkurou too.
I had a sudden urge to see him, so I sneaked out of school.
Don't tell anyone.
Let me lead the way.
He only hangs out in a few places.
Murasaki-chan, what are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be at your school?
Let's run, Kirihiko!
Murasaki-chan!
Who is she?
That's correct. Don't be rude.
Eh? Really?
"Avocado".
Not "avogado"?
It's -cado!
Kurenai Shinkurou!
Where's Murasaki-sama?!
Lin-san?!
According to the GPS, she's here!
What did she do?
Hide here.
I'll look for Shinkurou.
This guy's alright.
He's Tamaki's guy friend.
Later!
Friends... friends.
Grade school is where she goes.
Where she goes is grade school.
Grade school - backpacks.
Backpacks - carrying stuff.
Carrying stuff - heavy stuff.
It's all going south.
It was wrong since "carrying stuff".
I think it was from "backpacks".
No, no! Whatever it is, she wants to be with you!
Friends...
Friends.
Murasaki-chan's not here?
Did you get split up?
Kirishima Kirihiko-san.
I was surprised to see you.
Like Houzuki, you're part of the thirteen Inner Families.
Kirishima... And with a name like Kirihiko, you must be a direct descendant.
Kirihiko.
A name that only appears when you're killing.
If Murasaki-chan knew about your true identity, she wouldn't be doing this.
You don't need any friends.
Why are you trying to get close to Shinkurou-san?
Answer me honestly.
Yuuno, what're you doing?!
Murasaki-chan!
Yuuno, how can you bully her?
Murasaki-chan!
Kirihiko, Kirihiko!
Kirihiko!
Are you okay, Kirihiko?
I'm fine.
Sorry.
I thought I would find Shinkurou if I went higher.
Kirihiko. Please don't think badly of her.
She's a good person.
She brought me over to her house,
and even gave me a big treat.
You can't learn the truth from books or other people.
That's what she taught me.
Murasaki-chan?
I won't judge you just because you're part of the thirteen Inner Families.
She knew that she was from the Kirishima family.
Thanks for saving me.
We're friends.
Friends...
Friends.
I'm so happy.
Kirihiko-san.
I don't really trust you, but...
For the sake of Murasaki-chan...
We're friends.
Oh? Yuuno-san and Kirihiko-chan?
Why are you here?
We're friends.
Why did HE get a hug?!
We're friends.
That's weird!
It's not weird at all.
Let go! It's my turn!
No!
What about me?!
What the hell's going on?
Do you all always have fun like this?
Don't include me in this.
Kirihiko-chan-
Let go!
Don't drag me around!
Treasure
What's this?
It's called a leak.
It's nothing to do with the Kuhouin family. Please don't worry.
Won't Shinkurou and the rest find it a pain?
Leaking roofs are a part of poverty.
I see.
Good afternoon!
Thanks for buying the stuff!
Don't mention it.
Hey, it's leaking pretty badly.
The ceiling's rotting, isn't it?
I don't think vinyl sheets can fix this.
Should we look at his room?
Shinkurou is still outside shopping.
This is why I objected to having a party here.
We should take a look at the ceiling first.
I agree.
Open it up.
We'll look at his room later.
Who're you talking to?
You, the one sitting there.
I don't get you.
You're the closest to the ceiling, no?
Just open it up, Yamie-san!
Is there any reward?
No.
Not even a cent?
No.
Evil women don't do things for people.
We'll give you a special premium beer as a reward!
That's mine...
We'll split the premium beer.
Fine.
I knew I smelled something rotting a little...
A little?
This is unbelievable!
Freaking lock!
Hey!
How can we just barge in?
We have to start with the roots!
Exterminate it!
That's right.
Let's go.
What?
There's no sign of any leaks.
December Playmate.
Naked Christmas Special.
I'm the pre-se-nt!
Let's pretend we didn't see it.
Yeah.
Why hide books here?
This is a man's treasure.
He had to hide it because it was a treasure?
Yes.
This brings back memories!
Erotic poker cards?!
It smells musty.
Don't look!
We shouldn't touch it.
It's a bit classical for a young man.
This doesn't belong to Shinkurou-san.
You never know. Some people like classical stuff.
It might be a bit classical, but the contents...
This collection is quite complete.
Wait, we shouldn't poke around.
He'll find out!
So he wasn't a lolicon...
There's wife fetish material.
There's no SM stuff around.
I don't think we need to check the contents as well!
This is treasure?
But...
It'll embarrass him if we ask someone to come and fix it.
Yeah.
It'll be embarrassing even if this doesn't belong to him.
It's impossible to fix it before he comes back.
We'll do it after.
Yeah.
Wait.
We must determine whether this belongs to Shinkurou-kun or not.
We don't need to know that!
Just leave it.
Why don't I keep it for now?
What do you mean?
Tonight, we'll see if Shinkurou-kun notices that his treasure is missing.
Then we'll know whether it's his.
I wonder about that.
It might be his spring of youth, but he won't miss it if it's only a day or so.
Don't worry about that.
I'll ensure that he has need of the treasure!
That's interesting talk,
but I won't let you do shameless things in front of Murasaki-sama.
You'd better be careful.
Why don't we put things back and pretend this never happened?
For the sake of my chastity, we need to find out if our neighbor treasures this a lot.
Yes.
We'll have to treat him differently depending on whether he's a pervert or not.
This is stupid.
This is important!
It'll be hard to sleep at night if we don't find out the answer.
Fine.
Hey!
We'll be able to prove Shinkurou-san's innocence too.
Right.
I'm not happy that he's been labeled as a pervert just because of this.
They're just messing around for fun!
What?
What if we're living next to a pervert?
It'll be okay.
This will make things clear.
Alright.
I'll take care of the treasure.
Oh dear... Why do we always end up talking about stuff like this?
Stop it already.
Seriously!
I let my guard down whenever Murasaki is here.
You always do this!
You reek of alcohol!
If we keep talking about stuff like this, Shinkurou-kun won't be able to take it once we go home!
Won't be able to take what?
When you can't take it anymore, you'll rub...
Hey!
No!
You won't be able to hold it in.
That won't happen!
Yeah!
Once you start, you won't be able to stop!
What will you be fantasizing about tonight?
I won't!
Really?
Hey...
This is your strategy?
If we turn him on, he'll probably use it tonight.
Shinkurou-kun!
Eat me for dessert!
Oh well.
I'll let you have me as dessert tonight.
Like I said, no thanks!
There's Yamie-san and me. Lots of desserts for you to choose from!
There's really a lot of desserts. They're delicious, Shinkurou!
Danger!
See! Murasaki-chan said it too!
But they have different meanings!
Don't end up having her as well.
I won't!
Gross...
Shinkurou-san, me, me too...
I said I won't!
Without your treasure, you won't be able to take it!
I can't say it after all...
Shinkurou-san, I want you to... But...
Worst strategy ever.
Strange.
Those treasures don't belong to him?
Maybe he wasn't too aroused?
I had to tone it down because of Murasaki-chan.
Me too.
Good morning~
Oh, good morning.
You're a little late.
It's as usual.
Didn't you look at your treasure yesterday?
What treasure?
You didn't sleep much because I turned you on and you used your treasure, right?
What are you talking about?
I'm off!
(Say stuff to make Shinkurou-kun want to check his treasures.)
Tone-Deaf
Glasses
School
Good morning, Shinkurou-san.
Good morning.
By the way, what's your treasure?
Why did you suddenly ask me that?
Everyone has something precious to them.
Ginko. What are you talking about?
A treasure.
Something which must be kept a secret. You don't have it, right?
N-No... I-I don't have any t-treasures, or any secrets.
No treasure?
Well... yeah.
Really?
Are you sure?
Umm...
What's going on?
No, it's nothing.
I'm gonna be late. See you!
He ran off.
He was pretty nervous.
So...
They're acting weird!
Did they discover it while I wasn't in?
My treasures...
My...
I hope they're alright.
I really hope so.
I can't believe it!
He has them in his cupboard too!
He went right to it when he got home.
Perhaps he doesn't use the ones under his sink?
Where's Shinkurou-san?
He's on a job I recommended to him. He won't be back before 1700.
My subordinate is supervising his workplace.
It's perfect.
Shall we?
I believe in him.
That's what I say, but...
He was definitely acting pretty suspiciously.
Now for the truth.
Open the box.
What's this?
Manga?
These are his favorite anime toys from young.
Oh, he had this in his luggage while he was staying over at my place.
He has been keeping these?
These are his treasures?
That's right.
Very important treasures.
So the things under the sink have nothing to do with him?
These are his real treasures.
Let's put them back.
Yeah.
Well, I always believed in him.
Let's get out of here.
Treasures should be kept together.
The sink is leaking after all.
They found out...
I really love this anime.
I love the heroes! What's wrong with that?!
And what's up with these cards?
It's yours, isn't it?
Stop your nonsense!
What's with the commotion?
I'm free to have whatever treasures I like!
I love them! What's wrong with that?
I knew it!
It was mean of you all to make fun of me!
Sorry.
I guess you do love them after all.
I was wrong.
You don't have to go to that extent...
Sorry.
Did I go overboard?
[Treasure(erotic) is Shinkurou's. He said it himself!!]
Morning.
Gross.
What?
It's fine. You don't have to explain.
I'll always believe in you, no matter what happens.
Believe what?
Lin-san?
Wait, what?
Shinkurou-san!
I'll be okay...!
Great!
Things have gone too far now.
You mustn't commit the same mistake again.
What mistake?
This is for you.
What's this?
A great work that I finished this morning.
Take good care of it.
Don't look at any other photo books from now on.
Shinkurou. Treat this as your treasure.
As a treasure?
Please.
Umm...
Got it?
Umm please... Can you explain again?
Look at her!
She's so honest with her feelings.
There's no need for any explanation!
I don't get it!
Kuhouin's Car
You have to change.
You can't stay this way. Got it?
Yes. I understand!
Thanks for your guidance.
From now on, I'll live my life passionately.
I'll be cheering for you.
Have a good talk with your husband.
This show always impresses me.
I want to talk with everyone. I want to help them too!
That's a beautiful thought.
I'll make preparations immediately.
It's only you?
Yeah.
The TV said that it's easier to talk one on one.
What should we talk about?
Things you're unhappy with, or things you wish to change.
It's impossible to change everything,
but Murasaki-sama wants to find solutions.
You can tell me anything.
Hmm...
Starting with stuff closest to me...
Grandpa always leaves his clothes lying around.
He doesn't put them up for laundry.
He also buys too much toys.
I'll ask him to be more aware.
Anything else?
Shinkurou-san is so wishy-washy.
For example?
He said we were gonna eat the bento I made during lunch break.
But he went to the news club right after class.
Sometimes, he would go to other places during lunch break.
Is that a problem?
I have a lot of things to tell him everyday.
But he's always with Murakami-san.
And he's always with her for no reason. That's a problem!
Right.
Murakami-san must have given him some troublesome work to do.
I see.
Can you think of something?
Can't go to the news club...
Ginko gives him troublesome work.
I want to see Shinkurou-san more!
See him more...
Okay, you can alight here.
Where is this?
We'll be very busy later.
We'll drop you at the nearest train station.
You can count on us for your problems.
We need to do preparatory work even during breaks.
I'll finish it soon!
I don't have many problems myself.
I'm only worried about Shinkurou.
You're worried about him?
Well, you see...
In school, Houzuki-senpai always sticks to him. He likes to escape to the news club.
The job that Juuzawa Benika gives him isn't stable.
He's always short of money, and needs me to find work for him.
There's a lot of problems.
I see.
So? Can you help me with anything?
You can count on us.
Simply speaking, it's the fate of popular guys.
I see.
Every girl wants the boy that she likes, right?
But things change when there are many girls involved.
True.
It's hard to deal with girl problems.
Then we have to start with the boy!
Boys have problems too.
They can never decide on one.
They enjoy situations like this.
I see.
It's very complicated.
Drop me at the pachinko shop!
You can count on us.
The fastest way is to choose a girl who is important and be friends with the rest.
Be friends? I see!
Since olden times, there has been a saying: "let's be friends and continue to get along well."
It's a very good saying.
Drop me at the park.
You can count on us.
Friends... I'm satisfied with just being friends.
You're very straightforward! I want to be friends forever with you!
We're friends.
You can count on us.
Hello.
Regarding just now...
Become good friends?
That's weird!
What do you mean by, "remain as friends"?
Like I said, you can count on us.
When you see him at school tomorrow,
please tell him, "let's be friends forever!"
Wait!
Oh, what's up?
I've been waiting.
Did something happen today?
What is it, Murasaki?
I have to work later.
Yuuno, Ginko and Kirihiko will remain as good friends with you. That'll solve everything.
You can just go out with me!
I hope to be worthy to you.
I have a really bad feeling about this...
She said it very clearly.
What do you mean by "you have a bad feeling"?
Umm...
Can you explain what just happened?
Yuuno-san?
The Kuhouin family will be taking care of your handphone.
Great! Your problems are solved now!
My problems are solved too!
Wait, Murasaki!
Hey!
Go!
We'll be so happy!
You can count on me...