It's finished!
I swear I'll get Sawamura's heart with this!
Ayase sure is late.
She's the one who invited me!
Seiji's on a date today with Ayase...
I can't interfere because I have to protect his secret...
Well, I should be thankful to her. I've sure wanted to see this movie!
But still, I don't want things to go well with her...
What do I do?
Here I am!
Sorry I'm late!
She's gone all out to look good. She's really serious about this!
This is the basic of basics in dating!
I call it the Big Dressed Up Plan!
All this for your date with me? You're prettier than ever today, Ayase!
Sawamura, I'm so happy!
Hey...
Is something amiss?
I'd say...
You're a little overdressed for just seeing a movie.
Oh well, let's pick up the pace!
The Big Dressed Up Plan... failed...
Shrug it off, Takako...
The date's just started!
My time to shine begins now!
Wait up!
Ah!
What's up?
It's faster to go this way.
Oh yeah? Let's try it then.
Wow it's crowded.
Y-Yeah...
I was right to aim for this time on a holiday.
The Heartbeat Cling Plan commences!
I, I'm sorry, I don't think I can keep up in this crowd.
Ahh, I'm falling!
Are you all right?
Hold on tight!
Seiji, this is awesome!
Ah!
Now! Catch me! Come on, Seiji!
Sawamura's body is surprisingly cold...
And it's kind of...
...hard?
C'mon! Why're you screwing around? If we don't hurry the movie'll start.
This failed too...
This is no time to back down! Next time I will succeed!
I haven't been to a movie in a while. Thanks for inviting me today.
Don't mention it. I just didn't want the ticket to go to waste.
Oh...
They can't talk to each other during the movie...
I guess that's a relief.
Sawamura should be the type who's a sucker for delicate girls!
Anything can happen in the dark during a horror film...
There are four scream scenes in this movie...
I've nailed down the timing perfectly!
All that's left is to decide everything here and now...
The Clinging Heart Acquisition Plan!
With this scary movie and that timing!
Uh, I didn't... mean to...
You're more timid that I thought.
Hey, you know...
Hold onto me until the movie's over!
Hold me like this forever. I don't want to let go.
This is no time to get delusional!
The first chance is almost here!
Now!
Oh!
Where'd that voice come from?
G-Got me... Wasn't it someone behind us?
I didn't think it'd work on the first try... But next time it will!
Woops!
Ah-choo!
A-Ayase...
I didn't anticipate that he'd dodge me every single time...
Fine! Now I'll just have to force it!
It's dark so I'm not sure... but what is this?
It rustles like hair...
What's tickling my hand?
What is she doing?
Was Sawamura's hand this hairy?
What are these two bumps?
Help me, Seiji!
Don't tell me she's noticed Midori?
What to do? What to do? What to do?
Got it!
Sawamura...
Whew, that was close.
That was great! Horror sure is fun stuff.
Thank goodness Ayase didn't find out about me...
Now her attack is finished, and I can relax.
The fight's just begun!
S-Say, Sawamura.
Huh?
This morning, I put together some supper, but I made too much...
What a waste.
Don't you think? So, if you'd like, why not...
...eat at my place?
Sure, I was just getting hungry. I'll go if you're offering food!
Really?
But before that there's somewhere I'd like to drop by.
Sure! I'll go anywhere with you!
What gives?
Seiji, don't you think anything of going to a girl's house?
What're you saying? It's Ayase.
Besides, you know that this month's living expenses are almost gone.
This is a free meal.
But...
Are you all right?
Y-Yeah, it's nothin'. C'mon, let's go!
I can't relax yet, I have to keep my eye on her!
Why at this time of year...
What in the world is she doing this time?
Hey, why're you buying swimsuits at this time of year?
Sorry. I got invited to a spa by a friend of mine.
Anyway, hurry and choose so we can go to your place.
Good idea!
We'll see how long you'll be saying that...
For today's sake I've worked on my figure.
99... 100...
And I studied pin-ups for lots of guaranteed bewitching poses!
Ow!
This will keep Sawamura's eyes fastened on one-thing-only.
So? Does this look good on me?
She doesn't beat around the bush...
Looks good to me!
Great, we're done! Now let's go eat!
There's still more I'd like to try on...
Oh... okay.
But I guess it just doesn't affect Seiji...
I don't think my stomach can wait much longer...
Ayase...
Just wait long enough for me to go and pay!
Right about now... okay!
Do you feel cold at all?
You couldn't ask for a better mood than this!
The Big Heart-Thawing Kiss Plan!
Be more concerned about yourself than me.
No, I can be warm just by being with you...
That's what's so charming about you.
You feel so cold...
Don't worry, because I'll warm you up!
Ayase...
Here it comes!
There's something on your shoulder.
Eh?
What is that? It's got so many legs!
I hate bugs! Yuck! Get it off, get it off, get it off, get it off!
I feel a little bad for her...
Man, talk about freaking out over just a bug.
Thanks for having me over.
Where's everyone else?
They just happen to be out of town on a trip.
Wha!
How about this stimulating situation?
I saved up my allowance on purpose and sent my parents far away!
Alrighty, then we can eat all we want!
Lucky me!
Seiji...
I'll get it ready, so go wait in my room.
The room's more girlish than I expected.
That it is.
I figured it'd be full of textbooks, but it's all romance novels and girl's comics.
There are lots of cute stuffed animals too.
Cut that out!
It's like... it's way different from the image I have of Ayase.
She hardly ever shows her feminine side at school...
What's this?
For now how about some juice...
What're you doing going through peoples' things!
No, it's just that I'm in that one...
Don't get the wrong idea!
Just because you happen to be in a picture I like, it doesn't really mean...
It doesn't mean anything...
I mean, it can't be helped! I really, really like you so it can't be helped!
Actually, me too! I like like like...
...like like like to kiss, kiss to like, like a lot, lot alike, love you!
And so, the two were joined...
...and they lived happily ever after.
Happily, happily...
Darn it! That was the perfect chance to confess naturally!
Are you all right?
Don't worry about it.
Now I'll have to use the final plan!
I didn't realize how dirty I'd gotten. I'm going to take a quick bath.
Okay.
Oh, yeah! My house's bath is down the stairs on the left.
Don't you go peeping or anything!
Okay.
If you need to use the restroom after drinking that juice, it's next to the bath!
Okay.
I tend to doze off when I take a bath and I wouldn't notice someone peeping.
So, you'd better not peep!
Okay.
Ayase...
Why'd she tell me all that?
W-Who knows?
Sawamura's been on my mind ever since that day he rescued me...
I had the perfect plans for our first date today...
So why...
He's so thickheaded he doesn't notice my casual appeal at all!
But my killer "Take Responsibility, Honey!" plan is sure to work!
No, I didn't mean to...
Now I can't get married!
Ayase!
I swear I'll protect you my whole life! Go out with me so we can get married!
Seiji! Ayase!
Seiji! Takako!
Sei-baby! Taka-baby!
So, when's he going to get around to peeping?
The steam is getting to me at this rate...
Sawamura.
Ayase...
Listen...
S-Sawamura...
I keep smelling something burning...
Eh?
Ayase!
Stop looking!
S-Stop that!
Sa... wa... mu... ra...
Uh?
I'm heading home. Don't push yourself, instead get some rest.
The stew was a little burnt, but it was good! See ya! ...Seiji
That guy...
Wha?
I was in the bath...
Naked...
I can't take this...
How am I supposed to face him tomorrow?
We had to leave her alone in the end, but she must be okay.
You just didn't want to cause her unnecessary trouble.
I'm sure she realizes how you feel!
I didn't especially...
You don't have to be shy!
Who's shy about what?
Was there something else?
Why don't we go for a walk?
A walk?
We've been walking around all day.
I suddenly want to try walking alone with you.
No?
Sorry, but what Ayase made wasn't edible...
...and not having any money makes me wanna cry.
When we get home, I'll make Midori's deluxe love-filled hamburger steak.
You don't think so?
Just for a little!
Okay! Okay! Thanks, Seiji!
Seiji, faster faster!
Ow... don't pull so hard!
You wanted to come to this neighborhood park?
This is my favorite place.
Huh?
The first time I came here was when I wanted to tell you how I felt...
But back then, I couldn't do anything but look at you...
I thought, wouldn't it be great if you and I could spend time together here...
That's why I'm so happy that it's come true!
H-How can you blurt out embarrassing stuff like that so calmly?
Uh, ah, Seiji.
Are we going already? Let's stay a little longer!
Shut up! If you wanna see it, do it on your own!
That was so mean!
Quit clinging so much!
It was a suspenseful day full of Ayase's attacks.
But I'm a bit regretful that I didn't pay more attention to all the sights...
Seeing the fountain with Seiji became an unforgettable memory...
Now... and forever...
When we woke up, Seiji and I had switched places!
What do we do? There are no clothes for him to wear!
Midori Days, Days 8: Right Hand Seiji.
Seiji, will my hand-me-downs do okay?