Seiji...
What gives?
Midori's voice sounds awfully loud.
Huge!
I mean... what's going on?
I have no idea what's happening either...
When I woke up, things were like this...
Why are you so carefree? This is screwed up!
Why am I a right hand?
Stop screaming so loud! It's ringing in my ears!
It's a nightmare... Please don't feel bad.
After all, it was strange enough when I became your right hand.
If you just look at this as being the opposite, it's not a big difference...
It's a big difference!
What? What's so funny?
Nothing... It's on your mind, so say it!
With things the way they are...
Yeah?
You look incredibly cute!
Shove it up your ass!
I only said it because you told me to!
It'd be terrible if you caught a cold, so we'll get you some clothes right away...
Uh, say what, Seiji?
Oh, I'm sorry!
Were you trying to suffocate me?
This way it should be easier for you to breathe.
However, when people are watching you have to stop breathing and be still.
This sure is cramped, though. I feel stiff and it's hard to breathe...
You do a good job putting up with this all the time.
That's because I've spent a long time as a right hand.
It's not so bad once you get used to it.
It's not so bad once you get used to it. I don't wanna get used to it!
Listen, I've got no intention of staying like this forever!
She ain't even listening to me.
It's been so long since I walked with my own feet like this.
It's well into autumn now.
Seiji, look!
It's like my hand can reach the sky and I suddenly grew taller.
Well, technically you did.
Ah! Acorns!
Look at this, Seiji. It's a cute little acorn.
Acorns look huge to me right now.
Piping hot sweet potatoes! Come get tasty roasted sweet potatoes!
Piping hot sweet potatoes!
I'm telling you, I can't finish this.
Is that so?
But it seems wrong for me to pig out on it.
I can't help that. You've got to divide it out between us.
It's good!
Yeah, we didn't eat breakfast after all.
That's right!
W-What?
We were on our way to buy you some clothes. I was only thinking of myself...
I'm not so frail that I'd catch a cold from us taking a little detour.
Let's take our time.
See, I knew it! Let's hurry.
I'm said I'm okay!
That won't do. I'm the one who's walking.
What the hell! No fair, treating me like your right hand!
Say whatever you like!
My body won't do what I tell it!
Hey, Midori.
Midori!
Seiji...
What's going on!
Geez, give me a break!
I'm sorry...
But why are you on my right hand?
Got me! I was like this when I woke up!
Oh no! You need something to wear.
Only my clothes...
Even if they were my clothes, none of them would fit.
I know, we can find something at the shop where we went to buy you clothes.
That action figure store!
But we can't have you naked until then.
I know!
I imagine it's a little tight, but please put up with it for a bit.
Ain't there any others?
There's also "I love Seiji more than life."
"Mad about Seiji."
How about this one?
It's my latest one, our "shared umbrella" version.
Nevermind, I'll wear this one...
I'll go ahead and get changed too.
Pardon me!
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
For the record, I had my eyes closed.
I don't wanna see your tiny boobs.
All right...
So, what about breakfast?
I thought I would chop up some cabbage and make scrambled eggs.
But there's a knack to it and I don't know if you can...
You don't think I can do it?
You're on!
You don't really need to show off your determination here...
It's simple, you just think of it like sports.
Men! Men! Kote! Dou!
The wind up, and the pitch!
One more out and two strikes! Last one's the revolving miracle ball!
How about those skills? I'd even say it smells pretty good.
Come on, I worked really hard to make this.
Wake up!
Every time we come here, the atmosphere gets to me.
Right now we can't ask for anything better than this.
Let's see, where are the boy dolls?
Ah! Look at this amazing stuff!
It's so cool.
What the hell are you thinkin'?
This isn't clothing, it's a costume!
Oh? But I think it looks very good on you.
You do kind of have a hero of justice side to you.
And being able to transform like this is a rare chance.
Look, they also sell the motorcycle as a set.
Wow! You do look like a real hero.
Forget about transforming! Get me clothes that'll keep me warm!
If you say so. Too bad...
This way you'll be fine even if it snows, and you can even go camping.
Look, there's also a tent set!
I ain't going camping, and I don't need a tent set!
This cooking gear looks so real!
Wow, there's even rice grains inside. It's almost like playing house.
Are you enjoying yourself?
There are so many different types of clothes.
It gives me a girlish urge to play dress-up.
I knew she wasn't listening...
There are different soldier dolls here too. George, Tom, Mike...
They all look so handsome.
I'd say you're the most handsome of all, though, Seiji.
I'm sorry, soldier dolls!
That creep...
That spy camera bastard! If I'm not careful right now...
What the! There's a person stuck on her right hand!
S-Stop.
Stop it! Get away from Midori!
It really talks.
That's so neat.
Let me see.
No way. I can't justify putting Midori in danger.
Hey Midori! Midori!
Dammit, I can't stand it any longer!
Wha?
What are you doing?
Same to you. Let go!
That's...
You were using your cell phone to snap dirty pictures of her just now.
How rude, stop accusing me wrongly.
What're you doing?
Someone like you has no right coming here.
Have some pride in yourself!
I-I'll remember this!
A-Are you all right?
Y-Yeah...
Huh? Have we met somewhere?
It... it's your imagination.
A-Anyway, thank you very much for helping me!
Normally I would've just beaten down a guy like that...
I'm fine. Besides, Takamizawa helped fix things.
Seiji?
It sure is inconvenient being a right hand.
Hey.
I know that place isn't easy-going enough for me to deal with alone.
Easy, hard, who cares?
Do I have to keep wearing this?
I'll figure it out.
Oh yeah, how?
Somehow...
I know!
Let's go to a craft store and get some materials.
Handmade clothes?
If I do say so myself, I've improved my skills quite a bit.
I don't see why I can't handle mens' clothes.
Give me a break.
If you embroider "I love Midori" or "mad about Midori" on my shirt...
Oh? Any way you look at it, that might be too daring.
But, it does need some kind of highlight.
I shouldn't have said that.
Kasugano?
I thought that was you.
Iwasaki...
How're you doing?
Um, how so?
Come on, you know I mean your health.
Oh, r-right. About that...
I'm better for the most part.
But I was resting for so long, I only go out bit by bit.
I guess it's rehabilitation...
Oh no, that was all lies...
That's good to hear.
Everyone's been worried.
Iwasaki...
Why don't we go have some tea?
Ah, but I...
It's all right. This is rehabilitation too.
Sorry if I was pushy.
N-No, you weren't.
I'm sorry for the wait.
Thanks.
Thank you.
Please take your time.
Milk and sugar?
Sure, plenty...
I used to use plenty, but now I'm on a diet so I'll drink it black.
Say what? You aren't fat at all.
Someone getting over being sick shouldn't be on a diet.
It's best to eat and drink what your body craves.
I order coffee like an adult too...
...but actually the coffee milk at the bakery is my favorite.
It's yours too?
Yeah.
It's good!
Oh yes, do you remember Yoshizaka, the captain of the tennis club?
You remember, we all took a trial membership...
Ah... sure.
Kimura from our class confessed her feelings to him.
And then it turned out that they'd had their eyes on each other the whole time.
You have to get your nerve up to say such things.
Well, it's not like everyone can make things work by courage alone...
At the moment I have an ongoing losing streak.
Boys really aren't observant at all!
Thank goodness, you finally laughed.
Uh?
You seemed kind of depressed.
Uh oh! I need to get going.
Already?
I'm actually aiming for Tokyo University of Arts, so I'm taking drawing lessons.
Sorry to invite and run.
Let's take our time next time.
Thank you so much!
The world keeps moving on...
But I...
Sorry, you had to lie for me...
Wh-What's wrong?
I'm sorry...
I don't know...
I...
Go after her.
You've gotta hurry and catch her, then really talk to her!
Iwasaki, wait!
I'm back to normal...
Um...
Hm?
No... nevermind.
Seiji...
Huh?
Isn't my being your right hand a burden?
Why are you asking that now?
Th-That's right. You said a long time ago I was a burden.
What is it?
Nothing...
It's on your mind. Say it.
Okay... I had a dream.
Dream?
Yes, a dream that... you became my right hand...
And there were a lot of things I hadn't noticed until now.
They weren't all happy things...
Even so, you...
Me too...
I also dreamed I became your right hand.
Huh?
I felt like I understood, not all of it, but a little of how you feel...
So don't talk about burdens anymore.
That in itself is a burden.
I'm going to sleep.
Thanks... Seiji...
Right now Seiji is always by my side.
But...
Why did I end up crying back there?
What was I going to do once I followed Iwasaki?
I don't even really know, myself.
My fan site "Midori's Little Room" reached 500,000 hits?
And there are puppets on sale?
Midori Days, Days 9: Takky Days.
Seiji, what in the world's going to happen?