Middle school was a disaster for me.
I want to forget those three years ever happened,
and spend high school in peace and quiet.
Library
With a decent, intelligent girlfriend.
Yes.
Just imagine
if I could spend my youth with a girl like her.
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
E p i s o d e 1
J u s t I m a g i n e
Usa.
Usa!
Tagami.
Let's finish library duty so we can go home.
Oh, yeah.
You're living on your own as of today, right?
Yep.
You're so lucky.
I wish my parents had to move because of work, too.
How's your new place?
Actually, I haven't visited the complex yet.
I've met the manager before, though.
What?
Seriously?
There was an issue with the previous tenant's belongings...
Oh, she left.
I'm not asking for much.
I just want a new life where I can be free.
Turn right up ahead.
There are so many old buildings.
It's very quiet and peaceful.
Oh, there's a grade school.
Doesn't seem like there are many weirdos around.
Weirdo Found.
Weirdo found.
Gotta call the cops...
Crap, he saw me!
Huh? Usa-kun?
Do you like grade schools?
Hell no!
And how do you know my name?!
Excuse me, gentlemen.
We had a report of a strange man
lurking around, peeping into the grade school.
You! He means you!
Don't look at me.
What? I wasn't peeping.
You were poking your head through the hole in the fence!
But when you see a hole like this, you have to poke in.
Indeed.
This is an enticing situation for both boys and men...
Are you listening to yourself, Officer?
It's similar to wanting to coast on a shopping cart
or spin around in a chair with your hands in the air.
All of us must resist many temptations such as these
every day of our lives.
No, I don't have that problem...
However, the safety of our children is a sensitive topic in our society.
You better not be...
No, no! My mind is indeed full of dirty thoughts,
but I'm too focused on high school girls who have just turned eighteen,
so I have no room in my mind for grade schoolers!
It appears that you have some degree of morals.
He does not!
I'm more into train station stairways.
I like to stand there, not looking at a thing,
while the girls glare at me like, "What are you looking at, you creep?"
Grab
Something's definitely wrong with you.
I need you to come down to the station with me.
This is my chance.
Come on, get moving.
Oh, Usa-kun!
Wait!
Kawai Complex
What's the matter?
You're as white as a ghost.
I ran into a weirdo on the way here...
My, how frightening.
Come inside, quickly.
But really, how did he know my name?
I've gotta stop that.
I'm just making things worse. Forget it!
Ma'am...
You can call me Sumiko-san.
Sumiko-san, I'm looking forward to living here.
We're glad to have you.
I'm sure you weren't expecting it to be such an old building.
I actually think it's nice.
Thank you.
Would you like some tea? Or do you want to see your room first?
Oh, I want to see my room!
It's huge!
Er, I thought it was four and a half tatami mats...
Oh, about that...
If you go like this,
it's four and a half mats.
Are you telling me...
Plop
That wasn't nice, Usa-kun.
Gaaaah!
Why are you here?!
I live here.
How do you know my name?!
Sumiko-san told me. She also showed me a picture.
Don't tell me that he's my roommate!
W-With only a divider between us?!
I'll admit that the wall is a little thin.
No, that might as well be a curtain!
I refuse to live with this person!
Now, now. You barely know him.
Yeah, but...
You don't need to worry.
Shiro-kun is a pervert, but he's more or less harmless.
In fact, he prefers to be on the receiving end of any harm.
He's a good-for-nothing masochist and a spineless chicken who likes chicken cutlets.
Shiver
Knowing more about him is even worse!
Shiver
Pant
I love how Sumiko-san can sound so polite when she's insulting me.
No! I can't go with the flow,
or it'll be middle school all over again!
Anyway, I need to talk to my parents first.
I'll be staying at a friend's place today.
Wait.
I want to live in peace and quiet.
With a decent, intelligent...
Just imagine
if I could spend my youth
with a girl like her.
Hey, Rit-chan.
Welcome home.
Did I just trigger a flag?
Or is this a trap?
Rit-chan.
This is Usa-kun, the new resident I told you about.
P-Pleased to meet you!
Likewise.
I'm Shirosaki. You can call me Shiro.
The way you would call a dog.
I'm not really pleased to meet you.
I'm Kawai Ritsu.
She's a second year at North High.
You're also a North High student, yes?
Oh, yes!
I don't believe it!
I'm living in the same building as a girl who's totally my type!
Uh, I believe we met at the library earlier.
Met?
Er, I guess it was just me looking at you...
I thought our eyes met...
Uh, what a coincidence that we go to the same high school, huh?
I'm a first year, so I don't know my way around yet.
This area is also new to me,
so if you could show me aro—
Girls' area.
Right!
I didn't tell you yet, did I?
This building has areas restricted to girls-only and boys-only.
Common
Boys
Girls Common Boys
*No boys allowed*
Uh, I think it's only the boys who are restricted here...
Girls
Boys
The restrooms and bathrooms are also separate, so be careful.
You've built quite a class society in this little complex.
It's important for young people to learn about class from an early age!
Bottom
From the bottom to the very bottom.
Very Bottom
Lower and lower! Count me in!
Doesn't "learning from the bottom" sound dirty?
My heart is racing...
You need to shut your mouth right now!
Is it really safe to let this person live around women?
It's fine.
We've left various items lying around.
Bamboo Sword Atk +100
Bat (Metal) Attack +160
Stun Gun Atk +260 Bamboo Sword Atk +100
Wooden Sword Attack +150 Bat (Metal) Attack +160
Stun Gun Atk +260
Pepper Spray Atk +190 Stun Gun Atk +260
The girls' area looks absolutely terrifying.
Nail Bat Attack +230 Wooden Sword Attack +150 Bat (Metal) Attack +160
Naginata Atk +200 Pepper Spray Atk +190 Stun Gun Atk +260
I'm glad, though.
It looks like you've accepted reality.
Good to have you, roommate.
We don't have to tie each other down, as long as you tie me up now and then.
Yeah, sorry. I can't accept that reality.
You seemed pretty excited a moment ago.
No kidding.
Th-That was because...
Anyway! I'm withholding judgment!
Why are you complaining now?
You promised that you'd be happy with any place as long as you got to live alone.
And I heard that your roommate is a fun and unique person.
"Unique" isn't the word for a person like him.
And I'm not living alone if I have a roommate!
You're so fussy about little details.
No, you're just too lax!
Do you realize how difficult it's been for me because of your—
Stop whining already.
We're getting a great deal, so don't ask for the moon.
The manager even cooks meals for you on weekdays.
Do you know how to cook?
Ugh
If you keep this up, I'll stop sending money.
I'll stop sending money
Honestly, ever since you were little, you always—
Well, it's true
that I pushed them to let me live alone.
The building is pretty old, but I like the atmosphere.
Plus...
I wonder which room is hers...
I'm borrowing slippers.
Maybe she'll look out the window?
Usa-kun.
I-I wasn't trying to peep or anything!
Whoa Whoa Whoa
I wasn't hoping to catch a glimpse of her
looking outside or changing or anything!
As long as you don't act on that thought.
I swear the thought never crossed my mind!
I made tea.
Would you care to join me?
This is where we eat our meals.
Rit-chan also eats here.
R-Really...
It won't be easy to win over Rit-chan.
Hack Cough Spew
Oh, dear. Are you all right?
I'm sorry! I've always wanted to try that!
You know, like those side characters in romance dramas
who say mysterious things that have no real meaning!
You're a pretty good actress.
Rit-chan is my older brother's granddaughter.
She does things at her own pace, but she's a good girl, so get to know her.
Of course.
Oh, wait. That wasn't what I meant to say.
Chuckle
Get to know her without really getting to know her.
Was that a side character line, as well?
Men's Restroom
I'm dying to get to know her.
She must like to read.
She's about to reach the common area.
Huh?
...Step Step Step...
Stare
Gasp
Step Step Step Step Step
...Step Step...
What's she doing?
Stare
She's holding the book too close.
Look at her hair flutter...
Oh, this is pure bliss to behold...
Usa-kun!
You didn't bring a futon. Where are you gonna sleep?
Hey! You're too loud!
My parents don't care about anything, so I'll go without one!
But the nights are still cold.
It doesn't matter! Just go away!
I know. We can sleep in a 111 shape.
No way!
And what's supposed to be in the middle?!
We can try a B shape, then.
Damn, I pictured that for a second!
How about a 48 shape, then?
Where'd you get that impossible number from?!
If you're gonna do that, a 69 would be easier—
I'm an idiot!
I-It's not what you think!
That was just a figure of speech!
Usa-kun! You're in
the girls' area.
Uh... No...
No!
My dream was
My dream was to live in peace and quiet.
to live in peace and quiet.
Hey, Usa-kun. Are you cold?
Hey, Usa-kun.
Rit-chan can really make your ass sting with that wooden sword, huh?
You seriously need to stop talking!
I've given up on that dream.
How'd you sneak inside?
Whatever, just show yourself.
I know you're there.
Let's play.
I refuse.
Oh, yeah! You're here!
I can't play make-believe anymore!
Blush
I didn't realize that a roommate might ruin my games.
But on second thought, the embarrassment is titillating.
I'm the one who's had everything ruined so badly that I want to leave.
Shiver
Surely you act out your fantasies too, don't you?
Never.
You don't say stuff like, "Go on! I'll take care of this"?
Never.
You don't imagine pretty ladies saying,
"You don't have any experience? Want me to show you how it's done?"
Th-That's cheating.
But seriously, you've adapted fairly quickly.
Three days is long enough to get used to anything.
Really?
You'll probably be on good terms with all of the residents in no time.
That might be true for Sumiko-san,
but I don't see how that'll happen with Kawai-senpai.
Why not?
Dinner
She hasn't looked at me since she whacked my ass with the bamboo sword.
Senpai!
She always ignores me at school.
Partly because she's always reading
And she never smiles.
Isn't she taking the apathetic, stony-face thing a little too far?
You think so?
I've never gotten that impression.
Didn't you love her expression when she was whacking your ass?
Thump Thump
No
Same when she's talking to Mayumi-san and Sayaka-chan.
Who are they?
Oh, you haven't met them because they're both traveling right now.
Mayumi-san's an office lady and Sayaka-chan's a college student.
I have a picture of Mayumi-san.
She's a very pretty lady.
Maybe your fantasy will become reality.
Shiro-kun, can you go buy some fish for me?
More domineering, please!
Oh, forgive me.
Go buy some fish, you vulgar pig.
As you wish!
Pant Pant
But I only have his word to go on.
At least one fantasy has been realized.
I'm living in the same building as a girl who's my type.
But reality
Thank you. Come again.
Though, a girl as antisocial as her is not as sweet.
It's getting dark.
What's a girl doing out here alone?
Big tits!
And a big drinker...
Doesn't look like the type of girl I could handle.
She hasn't had enough?
It's so obvious that she just had her heart broken...
Kenji, you idiot!
You total sleaze bag!
I didn't know people actually did this in real life.
When you get married, I'll pretend to be a friend and send,
"Remember how we used to buy shares in that company that makes sex dolls?
Company that makes sex dolls
I bet you chose a wife who's real good at reading the air! (lol)
Wife who's real good at reading the air
They say men break out of their shell after getting married,
Break out of their shell
but you just had surgery to break out of yours a few years ago, so be careful."
Surgery to break out of yours
to everyone attending!
I pity Kenji.
I should let her be.
Excuse me! It's not safe to stand there!
You can barely stand up straight.
Wait, I've seen her before...
I'm not so desperate that I need a kid to hit on me.
I'm not hitting on you!
I was just telling you to be careful.
I'm not interested.
I can't even get a kid who's totally
a virgin to look twice at me...
God, she's...
a total pain
Total pain
& incredibly rude
and incredibly rude!
I'll drown myself in the river to make you feel guilty!
Okay, okay! I was interested! I'm interested!
It was a slip of the tongue!
You're an extremely attractive person,
but I don't think I could meet your needs...
Don't call me needy!
Waaaaaaah!
Oh, come on...
Damn it!
Don't get all cocky because your privates are still unused.
Privates
Unused
I'm not being cocky!
And don't assume that they're unused!
They're not!
He's lying
Konnyaku is meant to be eaten, you know.
So is starch.
She has no shame.
I'm hungry now.
And she's totally random.
Oyakodon... I want oyakodon...
With burdock...
Hey! You forgot your suitcase!
I want some of Sumiko-san's oyakodon...
Did she just say Sumiko-san?
Okay, here you go. Keep hold of it.
I'll throw away the trash for you. Be careful now.
Hey...
You're a nice guy.
I feel like this isn't the first time we've met.
Say, why don't I teach you a thing or two?
What are you doing, and in a place like this?
Kawai-senpai?!
Ow...
What was that for, Rit-chan?
I was about to be like, "Thought you were about to live your fantasy? Punk'd!"
Thought you were about to live your fantasy?!
Punk'd!
You reek of alcohol.
Are you drunk again?
You're making it sound like I was throwing myself at him.
It doesn't sound like it. You were.
She's a total mess when she's drunk,
so you should stay away.
Thank you for the belated information.
And don't tell me that she...
Hey!
This looks like a lot of fun!
What is she doing?!
Leading off is Nishikino Mayumi!
I'll still keep going even if I get all hot and bothered sliding down!
She really has no shame.
And she's totally wasted,
so won't she just crash on landing?
Okay! Here I go!
Senpai?!
Oh, this is kind of scary, so I won't.
Wait, I'm already in enough pain,
so why should I have to do scary things?
I don't get it.
Hey!
Smack Smack Smack
What is it?!
Look out!
Mayumi-chan!
You promised not to drink outside
because you're such a bad drunk!
And, Rit-chan, you need to be careful!
You're lucky that Usa-kun was there to catch you.
No, I just broke their fall...
Do you want a compress?
That picture was a lie.
It's Rit-chan's fault for hitting me out of nowhere.
I'm sorry. Next time, I'll throw a dictionary at you.
I'll die!
Enough!
I thought you settled down after finding a boyfriend,
but you're out of control.
Did you get in a fight?
I thought you weren't supposed to return from your trip until tomorrow.
Weep
I read his e-mails...
He was two-timing me...
I didn't think he was like that...
I trusted him!
Mayumi-chan...
You truly have poor luck when it comes to men.
I think she just has bad taste.
But your last boyfriend was three-timing you,
and the one before him was four-timing you,
so you're making progress—
You're all so mean!
Just console me!
Anything he says can't be trusted.
Okay, now.
Let's have dinner.
Wait a moment.
Let's eat.
Oyakodon.
Wait,
what about the fish?
It's good.
Is that so?
I'm glad.
Does your mouth hurt?
Are you all right?
Yes, I'm okay.
Sorry.
He was right.
She's not stony-faced at all.
To make up, I'll let you fondle my boobs.
Mayumi-chan!
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We have a long holiday coming up.
I didn't want to be reminded of that, Usa!
Oh? The best way to spend a holiday is to visit popular dating spots
to make yourself sad, right?
Shut up!
Thank you!
In that case, I'll use this cursed ring that I found
at a shady antique store to curse every happy couple in the world!
Mayumi-san! The manual says that the wearer will be cursed!
I already put it on.
Let's see... "The wearer will never be loved by the ones they love
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I s I t ?
nor loved by the ones they don't love."
That means...
Nothing's changed?