With all that's gone on since I came to the Kawai Complex,
the distance between me and Senpai...
Kawai-senpai, you aren't going home yet?
...has actually increased.
Usa, let's go.
You live in the same apartment as her, right?
Trying to score with her?
Idiot! She'll hear you!
You have bizarre taste.
What?
She's always reading books by herself,
and she's moody and antisocial.
She doesn't seem to have friends, either.
I'm not trying to score with her,
and I wouldn't say that I'm in love with her.
I'm just hoping to get
a little closer to her.
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
I'm home.
Welcome back!
E p i s o d e 3
W h y ?
Usa-kun, something arrived for you.
It's out in the backyard.
I blew my savings to buy this.
My dream is to ride in the sunset
with my girlfriend sitting in the back.
You're in a good mood...
Hey!
It's my bike, and I haven't even sat on it yet!
Why so stingy?
People who always want to be first are said to be
lacking in tolerance, and lacking down there.
What are you talking about?!
You even stole the first double ride!
What? You want to ride double?
You mean you've never done it before?
When I was in school...
Yeah, things were good back then...
Wait, was that the high point of my life?
Is this for tying stuff down on the rack?
Was that really the high point of my life?
This rope is sturdy.
Done!
What do you think you're doing?!
Damn! I can't get it off!
Shiro-kun is good at tying things up.
He's very helpful when we need to throw out old newspapers.
How do you make old newspapers that indecent?!
Everyone's trying to crush my simple little dream...
We're back.
What's all the fuss about?
Welcome back.
I'm home.
I-I think I like the sound of "I'm home" coming from her...
You bought a bicycle?
Rit-chan, you walk to school, right?
Why don't you get him to take you on his bike?
I'm okay with that!
There's even a rack on the back!
It's just about time for dinner.
Give me a hand, Rit-chan.
I forgot...
It feels like I'm getting closer, but I'm not.
Stuff like this always happens...
Do you like Rit-chan?
It's not like that!
I just want to get to know her better!
Since, you know, we live in the same place and we go to the same school!
I think she'd probably be fun to talk to!
Oh, crap!
I'm a little worried since she's always alone.
If they find out, they'll abuse the hell out of me!
Was that last comment necessary?
I-I'll go help Sumiko-san!
Here I go!
What is this? For some reason, I feel like breaking something.
It's not looking good for Usa-kun...
All right, I'm off.
Starting today, I go to school by bike.
That's nice.
Your bike looks very powerful.
What kind of comment is that?
It just seemed right.
Do you always walk to school?
H-Hey!
Isn't it a little far to walk?
We're holding a normal conversation!
Uh...
Be casual. Very casual.
W-Would you
like to ride on the back?
Absolutely not.
She shot me down cold!
O-Of course...
You wouldn't want to ride with me.
Sorry I asked such a weird question.
I'll get going, then.
No...
It's not what you think.
It's not that I don't want to ride with you.
It's just too embarrassing.
Because... Because I
am actually...
Is that right?
You're such an innocent maiden, Rit-chan!
Riding a bike together isn't a big deal.
It'd be bad if he asked you to ride him, though!
You're awful, Mayumi-san!
Isn't youth great?
I want to find the courage to invite a girl and be mercilessly shot down!
If you tried inviting a girl, she would tear off the seat and throw it at you.
The best reward!
This is all too complex for Usa-kun.
Because he lives in the Kawai Complex!
Hey! Don't make it sound like I was trying to be punny!
Did you know?
The Kawai Complex originally belonged to my grandfather.
That's right.
I'm just managing the place.
The official owner is Rit-chan's mother.
I'll exercise my privilege as the owner's relative
to increase your rent 50%.
That sounds like a wonderful idea.
It's your fault for teasing her, Sayaka!
You joined in, Mayumi-san!
Would you like to ride on the back?
Sorry, Rit-chan!
Why would she ride with someone she barely knows?
That probably creeped her out.
Library
And naturally, at an awkward time like this, I'm on library duty.
Is she there?
She probably is.
Well, even if she is, I doubt she'll notice me anyway.
Usa-kun.
Sorry about what I said this morning.
I mean, I feel bad about being
so harsh when I rejected you.
Though I still refuse to ride with you.
I-I see...
But, um, it's not that I have anything against you...
Just...
I like to read while walking.
And...
Riding on a bike with a boy sounds... well...
Especially if it's you...
I don't want to deal with the others in the complex teasing us.
And you wouldn't want that, either...
Senpai! Senpai! It's okay!
I understand how you feel!
S-So there you have it. Please carry on as normal.
Um, take care of yourself.
You, too.
We'll be seeing each other again at dinner...
I'm not sure if I've gotten any closer to her,
but it doesn't matter anymore.
She's so weird.
Yeah, I guess it's true.
Maybe I do have bizarre taste.
Hey! That hurts!
Cut it out, Sayaka!
You always leave yourself wide open.
Shiro-kun, are you all right?
Harder, Sumiko-san!
Room of Chaos
What is this, a room of chaos?
I'm tired of stepping on you!
Can I jump instead?
Look at all this flab!
Quit fondling me!
What's the problem? We're both girls.
And don't assume that I was dumped!
But you're so obvious about it.
You don't even care that you don't match.
Wh-What are you doing, stupid?!
What's the problem? We're both girls.
Oh, yes! Right there!
You make it sound like anything goes if you're both girls!
Usa, stop staring at me.
I'm not the cheap and easy kind...
of... girl...
Ignore
Look at me.
Why did you punch me?!
Don't take out your frustration on Usa-kun.
I mean, you're not the cheap and easy type, right?
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Nothing's wrong.
Nothing's wrong?
She was crying...
Incoming Call
That's my phone.
Aren't you gonna answer it?
It's her ex...
And judging from her reaction...
She hasn't gotten over him.
An e-mail?
Sub: Sorry I want to hear your voice
I was just thinking that he's pathetic to come crawling back to an old flame.
I wasn't smiling or anything.
And how can he sound so desperate
when it's been so long...
She just made herself swoon.
Why do you make it so easy for guys?
Well...
Man, he won't stop.
But if I ignore him again, he'll keep calling over and over.
Man, what a pain!
Hello?
Mayumi-san had a big smile on her face.
I knew it...
Why is she like that, when she knows he's a jerk?
I don't get it...
I think I understand... now.
She understands?
Did I hear that right?
What's with that weird look on your face?
So, are you getting back together?
Of course not.
I'm just humoring him since he won't give up.
If he was three-timing you,
does that mean he's two-timing now?
He said he put an end to that after we broke up.
Sounds like a lie to me.
It's not like it makes any difference.
I'm not the cheap and easy type.
I'm done eating.
Man, he won't give up.
She's so easy, I can't bear to look her in the eye.
She's gotten attached again.
She has to realize it and give up on her own...
I'm going back to my room.
Something's wrong.
Surely she hasn't gotten a boyfriend or fallen in love...
No, she's still always by herself.
It must be my imagination.
What are you making, Shiro-san?
Rapid-fire rubber band gun!
That looks fun!
Mayumi-san loves stuff like this, right?
Just like the bubbles!
You made that because you're expecting her to be dumped?
Nah, of course not.
I'm home.
Oh, Usa.
Good timing.
Can you tell Sumiko-san that I don't need dinner?
Are you going to see
Three-Timer?
Three-Timer
Don't make up weird names for him!
I'm not looking to get back together.
He keeps saying that he wants to see me,
so going to dinner can't hurt.
Mayumi-san.
Shiro-san made a rapid-fire rubber band gun.
That's impressive.
And we're having oyakodon for dinner.
That's nice.
Have a lovely time.
What's his problem?
Welcome back, Rit-chan.
Are you going out with Threeman?
Threeman
Who's that?
Mayumi-san, are you happy?
Do you normally ask questions like that?
I was... just curious.
They're all acting so weird.
You don't eat much, Mayumi.
You think so?
Hell no. I just don't like Italian.
Didn't I tell you when we were going out?
Are you feeling nervous?
As if.
Juuuuust kidding.
Don't drag out the "just"!
Damn, he's starting to piss me off.
Say, once you're done drinking that, let's go to my place.
At least try to sweet talk your way there!
Um, not yet...
Ah, you must want dessert.
Girls really love sweets.
It's cute and all, but let's order a cake for takeout.
He's showing me no respect!
Sorry, did I get your hopes up?
I would have been willing to spend the night if I was having fun,
but frankly, I already want to go home.
Besides,
it's not worth the effort to put on that act for someone I don't even like.
So forget about it.
Bye-bye, then.
I should have borrowed Shiro's rapid fire rubber band gun!
Is there any oyakodon left?
I came back because I felt like having some!
Huh?
We're having omelet rice today.
I just made it up.
I'm sorry.
Welcome back!
Rit-chan!
You're crying for my sake?
Rit-chan!
Who is that?
Was Rit-chan always that type of person?
Books?
The main character attracts jerks the way Mayumi-san does,
and it's a long series.
Rit-chan is easily influenced by books.
Not long ago, I could really relate to you,
but now,
I just feel that you need to be an adult and get your act together.
Give back my tears!
Senpai is definitely weird.
And I'm no better since I feel relieved that she doesn't like anyone right now.
Wait!
You said you liked me!
But that was... Please let me go!
Why did you change your mind?
You're hurting me!
S-Sayaka-san?
Usa-kun...
Who are you?
What's your relationship with Sayaka-chan?
Wh-What's my relationship with her?
We just happen to live in the same apartment...
Right?
Y-Yes...
Why are you looking away?
We just... l-live in the same apartment...
Why are you mumbling?
Please don't make any trouble for him.
No need to remind me.
No, really! That's the truth!
What the hell...
Even I think that sounded like a lie.
What's so special about this brat?!
I was drawn to you because
I always wanted an older brother...
So...
I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression.
But I've realized that love feels completely different.
Why are you looking at me when you say that?
I think it's cute when younger boys try to be affectionate.
Before I knew it, I was...
Wh-What's going on?
Hey, you have nothing to say after making Sayaka-chan say all that?
I'm totally lost and the situation's only getting worse.
Wait! Sayaka-san!
Sorry.
That's it?!
You can shut up now.
I'll let you go after I punch you once.
I haven't said anything yet...
Just shut up!
What the hell was that?!
S-Senpai!
Um...
Sorry, the wind blew my book into you.
Wait, the wind was that accurate?
Yes, I couldn't believe it myself.
And I need to go inside.
Oh, right.
Hey.
Of course.
Are you also putting the moves on that girl?
She was clearly helping you!
She was helping me?
I'll kill you!
Usa-kun!
What happened?
I could ask you the same thing!
That was quite a disaster, Usa-kun.
Yeah...
I was struggling to pull a dirty magazine out from a bundle
of old magazines near the school without breaking the ties,
when a policeman asked me,
"You again?"
and brought me home, which ended up working out.
It's humiliating to think that I was saved by the stupidity
of a guy who thinks like a middle school boy.
Thank you!
Sorry I got you involved in that, Usa-kun.
It's not your fault.
What are you talking about, you fool?
It was clearly her fault.
She likes to toy with men that she has no interest in.
Sniffle... That wasn't my intention...
That "sniffle..." crap annoys the hell out of me!
Sayaka-chan, I won't tell you how to behave outside,
but it's not good of you to bring trouble here.
If you do something like this again, I really will increase your rent.
I'm sorry.
I'll make sure it doesn't happen again.
I kept my address a secret.
I guess I wasn't careful enough.
That's the lesson she's learned?
You should just stop seducing guys!
I'm not seducing them.
They come to me.
Don't lie! You're using your honey to trap them!
They keep coming after I reject them.
Mayumi-san, do you know a good way to make them go away?
I'm mad! She's making me so mad!
Why don't you try removing your makeup while they're watching?
Shiro...
Thank you for going hard on me...
Senpai!
Thank you for helping me earlier.
Helping you?
You threw your book when that guy was about to punch me.
Oh, he was blocking the entrance.
But you saved me.
Thank you very much.
You threw one of the books you love so much...
But weren't you scared?
I was shaking like a leaf.
N-Not really.
You really amaze me.
Oh, yeah, you also tried to save Mayumi-san before.
You can be pretty reckless.
You should be more careful.
But you saved me, so...
Really, thanks so much!
If you hadn't stopped him, I would have been socked—
That's enough.
You're overdoing it.
Senpai, your face is red.
That's because you won't stop!
It wasn't a big deal!
But you did save me...
I said that's enough!
Wait, Senpa—
Why?
Did I make her mad?
Wait, don't tell me...
She's embarrassed because I thanked her?
Really? What's with that?
Why are there flowers around him?
God, I wanna hit him so hard.
Usa-kun, I've always been really worried.
Rit-chan acts like she doesn't mind being alone,
but I think she's really lonely.
So please be there for her.
I know you can do it.
She's opened up to you so much,
and you have my support.
Sayaka...
Seriously...
You're evil incarnate.
What? Why do you say that?
Sayaka-chan.
As I mentioned before,
If you bring trouble to the Kawai Complex, or make any mischief here,
I might get just a little bit angry.
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I was wondering why Senpai has been giving me and Shiro-san funny looks...
What's wrong, Usa?
Who gave Senpai homosexual books to read?!
Homosexual? You mean men on men?
Well, since Rit-chan gets so deeply involved in her books,
I wanted to see what would happen if she read some romance.
That doesn't mean any kind of romance would work...
And she's pairing me with Shiro-san!
C'mon, this is for Rit-chan's sake. Break out of your shell!
I guess we have no choice.
Usa-kun, use this rope to tie me up however you like!
E p i s o d e 4
F o r N o w
Nope. I'm not interested in that genre.