What are you gonna sing?
What should I pick?
Shouldn't we order something?
Yeah, I'm getting thirsty.
What do you want?
Hey.
Aren't you gonna sing?
It's okay.
You're no fun.
Aren't you here to meet people?
No one told me this would be a mixer.
Okay, I get it.
If you're too embarrassed, I'll sing with you.
Come on. Pick a song.
Wait!
Let go of me!
When you talk like that...
No...
...it makes me want to do bad things to you.
N-No!
What if something like that happens?!
The guy turned into you partway through.
I bet he has 108 different fantasies involving sexual harassment.
Because I don't want to see Senpai with other guys, even in my fantasies!
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
E p i s o d e 12
I W a n t t o G e t C l o s e r
I thought this was a gathering for book lovers.
It is.
Despite appearances, everyone here reads lots of books.
What?
Do I not look like someone who reads?
That's because you look like a player, Mitsui.
Harsh.
But Mitsui's also a fan of
the book you recommended, The Assorted Crimes of Count Bailey.
It was really interesting.
Especially after it was revealed that Molly was pregnant.
Yeah, I wasn't expecting that to happen.
Did you know that there's a sequel?
I guess it's not really a sequel, but the same characters in new roles.
Mitsui!
Listen to me sing!
I'd rather talk to Rit-chan about books than listen to you sing.
Okay! Let me join in, too!
Let me join in, too!
What else do you read, Rit-chan?
Rit-chan...
Um, I've also read Mishima Yukio,
(Music End)
and Yamazaki Toyoko.
You can really tell when a girl is a true reader.
I met this girl from South High the other day
who said her hobby was reading.
So I asked her what she read,
and she said, "Fashion magazines."
That's sad.
And I can't stand people who cry over cell phone novels.
People who are into that stuff really like to brag about it.
Then there are people who act like they're readers
after trying one easy book.
And then they ask for a recommendation.
Like they can even read the books we read.
Senpai, this
was really good!
Especially that one scene...
Can't they bother to look for a book themselves?
Wouldn't you agree?
No.
It's normal to start by reading easier books.
It's not normal to make fun of people
for wanting to read more books.
Rit-chan...
Oh, um...
You're really nice.
I didn't mean to make fun of anyone.
I really like that about you.
Shiver
Push
Don't run away.
Quiver
Ow Ow
Ow, ow...
Cut it out, Mitsui!
But Rit-chan's so much cuter than she was in the picture!
Shove
My phone's ringing!
Call History Mayumi-san
It was Mayumi-san?
Oh, an e-mail...
Mayumi-san This is Usa Sayaka-san said she saw you in front of the karaoke place by the station. Are you okay? Should we go help you?
This is Usa.
Sayaka-san said she saw you in front of the karaoke place by the station.
Are you okay?
Should we go help you?
It's pathetic that I had to put "we" instead of "I."
It was bad enough that I had to use Mayumi-san's phone...
1,000 yen per 5 minutes.
She replied!
Rit-chan Re: This is Usa I'm not okay. But I'll take care of this myself. I'm leaving now.
I'm not okay.
But I'll take care of this myself.
I'm leaving now.
She doesn't need my help.
But she's willing to complain to me...
Mayumi-san Re: Re: This is Usa Good luck. Everyone's waiting for you. Let us know if there's any trouble. Anyway, I'm being charged 1,000 yen per 5 minutes to use this phone. Isn't that crazy?
Good luck.
Everyone's waiting for you.
Let us know if there's any trouble.
Anyway, I'm being charged 1,000 yen per five minutes to use this phone.
Isn't that crazy?
If Mayumi-san keeps doing stuff like this,
she's never going to find a boyfriend.
Rit-chan, we're gonna finish up karaoke and go grab dinner—
I have to go.
I think they're waiting for me at home, with dinner ready.
Usa-kun.
Sumiko-san sent me to pick you up since it's dangerous in the dark.
That was exhausting.
I don't understand why Mayumi-san enjoys those events.
It sounds rough.
Oh, good. She didn't hit it off with any guys there.
Your bag looks heavy.
I brought all of my favorite books along.
She really had no idea...
I'm just... so...
exhausted!
I'm sick of the constant questions, the e-mails, the restrooms...
Restrooms?!
You're not gonna tell her that enough is enough?
Enough is enough!
Th-That was because you were going way overboard!
Yes, I know!
You got your point across quite well, and I learned my lesson!
Do you think it's okay to tell her that?
I'd be more subtle, though.
I think so.
Of course, you should be subtle about it.
I was so shocked, I couldn't get out of bed.
Don't exaggerate.
But it's true...
What?
But if I'd told you that there'd be boys coming,
you might have had second thoughts.
I wasn't trying to trick you.
Sorry about that.
If you're not a fan of karaoke, we can do...
No, that's not the problem.
I don't enjoy those kinds of events, so I won't...
No! Let's go together!
Mitsui really liked you.
He's been talking about how cute you are ever since I sent him the picture.
Picture?
Say cheese ♪
You remember the picture I took of us?
I sent that to everyone.
Mitsui's a nice guy.
You should act like other girls in high school and get a boyfriend...
Don't do that stuff without asking me!
I'm sorry, but I'm not interested in going with you again!
You don't have to be so mad.
It's fun to hang out with boys.
I wanted to help you have fun, too.
Don't shut everyone out.
We're friends, so we should do things togeth—
Maemura-san,
I feel like you just want someone who'll be with you all the time.
Sorry! I went too far!
No...
I tend to just charge into things on my own...
Sorry.
I got in a fight with my friends for that same reason,
so maybe I was desperate.
Maemura-san, I know that you mean well.
I'm sure that if you apologize, your friends will forgive you.
R-Really?
No e-mails today, huh?
Your ringtone was starting to sound like background music for a while.
Did they reach an understanding?
Library
Sorry.
I have something else to do, so I can't make it to the library today.
Senpai,
the library's closing.
Senpai has been alone the past few days.
Sorry!
You're late, Maemura!
You're the one who wanted to go home together.
I was talking to someone!
That's the girl Senpai was with...
Hey, Maemura, weren't you going home with Kawai-san a lot?
Did something happen?
Oh...
I guess we're not on the same wavelength.
It looks like she prefers being alone.
Yeah, I totally get that vibe from her.
So it just kind of ended.
She's a nice person and all, but...
I see...
I'm leaving.
Well...
I was expecting this to happen...
But...
It was fun... discussing books with her.
Oh,
that's right...
I was the only one having fun...
S-Senpai!
I'm...
sorry I got carried away and told you to—
This book
is so moving that
I got overwhelmed again.
You were right.
I probably shouldn't read
really good books when I'm outside.
It's because of the book,
but people will get the wrong idea...
That's right...
Serious books can deliver a real punch.
Yeah...
But for today,
we're almost home.
Yeah...
I'm sorry...
I'm sorry, Senpai...
I'm sorry...
All he can say...
You guys are late!
I'm heartbroken here,
and you were, what, enjoying youth while the sun set behind you?!
Go die in a fire!
The younger girls had another mixer that they kept secret from me,
and they used words from girly anime that my generation
Do●mi
Pr●cure
wouldn't recognize as codes for the place and time!
GAAH!
Drained
What's wrong?
It all seems so stupid now.
What seems stupid?!
W h a t !?
Just because you went to your first mixer...
It's never enough for you!
I didn't enjoy it! So I'm done!
I'm so glad that you're
as low as they come...
What was that,
you damn virgin?!
Damn Virgin
Who's Irene?
Oh, the maid that's pretty.
There are too many characters, and I'm not familiar with the job titles...
Now I know this is too hard for me.
Too hard to remember everything...
So you're a fan of foreign goods, huh?
Maids are a solid choice.
So what are the good scenes like?
Is it all, "Oh, yes! Come on!" or
is it a "Please stop, Master!" sort of thing?
Lewd Lewd Lewd
Personally, I like it when the roles are reversed in bed.
This isn't an erotic novel!
The Assorted Crimes of Count Bailey (1)
If it's just a normal book, why aren't you reading it in the living room?
Usually, you try to show off.
This is the book Senpai was hooked on.
The Assorted Crimes of Count Bailey (1)
After what happened, it wouldn't be very tactful...
And I don't want her to think I'm forcing myself to read a book that's beyond me.
It's hard, though...
I'm not doing this to make her feel better. I'm genuinely interested.
I want to learn to enjoy
the things Senpai enjoys.
I want to get closer to her.
Our neighbor gave me some homemade plum wine.
It's been aging for five years.
Delicious!
It goes down so smooth!
The alcohol level is pretty high, so don't drink too much.
The two of you get plum juice.
Delicious
Five years...
I was with Kazuya at the time.
Wait, was it Hiroki?
Er, maybe Yuuji? Ryo?
No, was it Naonori?
Seventeen centimeters?
That's not even a name anymore...
Those were good times.
Especially considering his size.
I have no idea how you can look so somber.
Like alcohol, women gain
much more complexity as they age.
But then you break the seal and find
that bacteria have gotten in and ruined it.
Quiet! You're a bacteria that ruins men!
You're a bad person, but you still have a normal, happy life! It's not fair!
Bad person
No kidding!
But I'm not jealous or—
Wait, was that...
Senpai?
Rit-chan isn't drinking juice!
And she's already had a lot!
Oh, no! Someone get water!
I-Is this when I get to do all kinds of things
because she accidentally got drunk?!
I feel so hot...
Do something.
This is one of those lucky moments that I thought was just an urban legend!
Okay, the men and women will be parting ways now.
My luck instantly vanished.
Fine, then.
Uhn... Lucky!
Well? I just did you a huge favor!
"Unlucky."
Uhn...lucky...
Get it?
A real turn-on for a virgin, right?
You, Sayaka-san!
You're not fair!
You're a bad person,
Bad person
but you have a friend like Tsuneko-san.
Hold on, Rit-chan.
And despite all you say, you and Tsuneko-san understand each other.
Even though you're a bad person.
Bad Person
That's the third time you've said that.
I don't see how I'll ever find a friend who will
be on the same wavelength as me.
Here's some water.
If you want to talk, we're willing to listen.
She sounds like a really clingy friend.
You also screwed up,
since you forced yourself to go along with her at first.
She probably thought you were just like her.
Your words may have been hard to swallow for someone who thinks
friends should do everything together.
U-Uh...
I told Senpai to speak up and her friend would understand,
so it's my fault...
Idiot.
It's like that girl said. They weren't on the same wavelength.
That's all it was.
No matter what you'd said, she would've left eventually.
Something important was missing between you.
Then I can't make any friends!
I don't think I'll ever find someone on my wavelength!
There's no one who's going to match you in every way.
And matching isn't what matters.
It's whether you can get along despite not matching,
and whether you want to be close at all.
I have to say that taking pictures without permission
like Maemura did is a no-no,
but if it gets me a hot guy, I let it slide.
You need to be more flexible, Rit-chan.
You're not flexible. You're just loose.
Even if you're on the same wavelength,
your interests may differ on closer look.
There's someone on your wavelength?
I know what you mean.
Rit-chan,
there were boys at the mixer who shared your interest in books, right?
Yeah...
But it didn't work out, right?
That's because...
Then there are people who act like they're readers after trying one easy book.
A-Anyway, I just couldn't stand it!
Did you get into an argument at the mixer?
Wow, I bet everyone froze.
It didn't get as far as an argument...
I'm glad it wasn't someone with a really short fuse.
Someone who can take a hint?
Grr
BAM
I believe that you're too nice!
When people say bad things to you, you're optimistic about it!
Bad things?
You're overly considerate and a total masochist!
And you haven't quit your job!
No, I'm about to quit...
That girl from your middle school, too...
My middle school? You mean Hayashi?
Hayashi?
You're still nice to her after everything she's done to you!
You should be more angry!
She did mention something about Hayashi before...
Do you not want me to be nice to Hayashi?
At the moment...
Thud
That's not what I'm talking about!
Are you listening to me?!
I'm sorry!
What I'm saying is...
I'm hungry.
I'm gonna go buy dessert.
You can't go outside like that!
That's right, Rit-chan!
Banned from going outside!
It's bedtime, so just deal with it!
Rub Rub
She's sulking...
What is this adorable creature?
I have some snacks in my room that I can grab.
Grab
I'm coming with you.
The place by the station only sells 30 of its cream puffs per day.
I don't have anything that fancy!
You're clearly drunk!
I'm going!
The girl I like is drunk and coming to my room.
Agonizing
Can I get any luckier?
Lucky
Of course, we'll be coming along.
I saw this coming.
Yeah, yeah, Un♥lucky
Boy's Room
Rit-chan, this is your first time in a boy's room, right?
Let's play a game to see who finds the snacks first.
Okay, let's go!
Five points for a swimsuit issue!
5 Points
Twenty points for a nude photobook!
20 Points
If it's stained, add 20 points!
Bonus
A porn DVD is 50 points!
50 Points
What about my 48 Binding Methods book?
48 Methods
You leave that stuff in the open, so negative 50 points!
So, Rit-chan, make sure to check under the bed,
at the bottom of drawers, and at the back of bookshelves!
You're not talking about snacks!
Where am I?
Yesterday!
Rush
The type who remembers what happened.
Usa-kun and Shiro-san aren't here.
This book is...
He didn't have to do this to cheer me up...
I can't hear anyone moving.
The boys sleep outside!
Usa
If they look in that box, I'm in trouble!
20 points
Rit-chan, what are you doing?
N-Nothing!
Oh, what's that? Let me see.
Is it a journal of Usa's fantasies?
Bang Bang
It's Usa! I'm opening the door!
Senpai!
What is this? It's no fun.
Did Senpai see my notes?!
What now?
Is she disgusted?!
S-Senpai!
Your comments are too funny!
I agree → Scumbag A very suspicious key person → Flora Funny girl
You called Flora a funny girl!
Chuckle
Sorry about reading your notes without asking first...
Well, isn't her behavior kinda off the wall?
You should say that she's acting mysterious.
Can you show me your notes again once you're further along?
Uh, sure...
But don't laugh.
That's impossible.
Impossible
Pfft...
Instant response, huh?
Then... will you also add
your comments again?
Try to make it to the third chapter.
Yep, sure.
It's kinda like an exchange diary!
Stupid!
Wait, Senpai!
Um, if you don't mind...
Will you exchange phone numbers and e-mail addresses with me?!
Silence...
Uh, if something bad happens again,
I don't want to have to borrow Mayumi-san's phone...
I have it set to transmit my information, so whenever you're ready.
If you don't want to, I understand...
Would you like to add "Kawai Ritsu"? Yes No
Senpai...
Transmission complete
It turns out that Senpai and I may be closer
than I realized.
There you two are, flirting first thing in the damn morning...
What is this, Shove It In 'til Dawn: Live?!
Shove It In 'til Dawn Live!!
Morning Special: Zoom It In?!
Morning Special! Zoom It In!!
Don't bring morning TV shows into this!
"Usa Kazunari" has been added.
"Kawai Ritsu" has been added.
Kawai Complex