What're you doing for Valentine's Day?
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I think I might get the expensive stuff.
But it's the thought that counts, right?
I know at least two girls I'm getting gifts from.
The Secret Valentine.
So homemade, you think?
Yeah, probably your mom and your sister.
I swear, you guys couldn't be more obvious.
This only happens once a year.
Speaking of Valentine's, lately, in the park—
Don't even start with the Valentine's stories.
It's nothing but a bunch of mush.
Big news!
Amami-san is...
What, another ghost thing?
We're really used to this pattern now.
Amami-san is...
getting ready to make homemade chocolates!
H-Huh?
What?!
She looks so serious.
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She really is gonna make chocolates!
Do you think Amami-san plans to give them to someone?
Maybe she has a crush.
But the people she's closest to...
aren't people at all!
She actually said it.
I wish she'd make me some chocolates...
Huh?!
You like Amami?!
But you're Yamada!
But Amami-san would probably make them with so much care...
And I bet they'd taste great...
I-It's just the chocolate he's after?
Insatiable appetite...
Gimme chocolate... Gimme chocolate...
Are you a monster?!
Amami's making chocolate...
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Amami making chocolate...
Why does that make me feel like she's getting ahead of me?
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Someday, maybe I'll...
No, no, no, no!
That's not happening! Not happening!
Still...
If Amami's got someone, then I...
No way! No, no, no, no!
No what?
What're you doing here?
Azuki beans are on sale today.
Azuki beans?
Yes. I'm going to use them to make chocolates.
You can't make chocolates with those!
Chocolate is supposed to be, like...
D-Don't get me wrong, okay?
It's none of my business what kind of chocolate you make...
But if you're really in over your head,
I wouldn't mind helping, a little.
Wait.
If she really does have a, um...
A guy, or something, that we don't know about...
Um, Inoue-san?
If I help her make chocolates for him,
Um...
she'll end up telling me all about her love life!
I don't think I wanna deal with that!
Um, Inoue-san?
I see...
So Amami really is planning to make Valentine's chocolates, huh?
It's just like her to buy azuki beans, too.
It'll probably end up being for a ghost, though.
Although it's possible there's actually a guy she likes...
You think so, too?
But these days, people give platonic chocolates, too,
so they could be for a girl.
That makes sense.
Be prepared to reciprocate, Inoue.
Candy is the standard response if the love is mutual.
What're you talking about?!
B-Besides...
Everyone here is Amami's friend, not just me!
Yeah, yeah!
We're all friends—
So you admit you're Amami's friend, Inoue?
Th-That's, uh...
I don't want any chocolate with azuki beans in it!
If she's using azuki beans...
Someone who likes traditional Japanese food?
Who does she know who likes traditional Japanese food?
What if it's... him?
He'll have to come up with something to give her in return!
Or he'll be a disgrace to honorable warriors everywhere!
Oh, him!
A disgrace to honorable warriors, you say?
I suppose no one can truly comprehend a woman's heart.
Indeed.
Nah, it couldn't be.
No way.
Day duty always makes me hungry.
You're always hungry, day duty or not.
Something in return...
Give her something in return?
Amami-dono is making such an effort for me...
Think fast!
Quit skulking around being all gloomy, topknot.
It's, like, totally lame.
What?!
I'm trying to think of a way to repay Amami-dono.
Repay?
Repay her for what?
Noritama again? Or Noritama?
Or maybe, as usual, Noritama?
Silence!
I speak of reciprocation for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's?!
Yes...
As if!
Her, making chocolate for you?!
Wh-What do you know?
It's obligatory chocolate, guaranteed!
A true warrior returns a favor, even one done out of obligation.
What the heck? Lame.
I suppose an imp such as yourself wouldn't understand.
What?!
You're really ticking me off, topknot!
Poltergeist!
Maybe I should just ask.
If it's someone weird, it'll be a pain to deal with...
Then again...
Something's wrong, isn't it?
Isn't it?
What?
No, it's... well...
I just thought I should clear something up.
I'll be on my way.
Um...
Clear what up?
What does she want to make clear?
She couldn't mean...
Confessing her love before giving the Valentine?!
Looks like it's time.
We're gonna find out who Amami's crush is.
Wh-When did you guys...
But who would she even like?
I can't picture anyone.
Hey, look!
Amami-san's leaving.
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The park?
Is he here?
You know, lately...
That's right, he's here.
"He"?
I swear, kids these days!
Ugh, harsh...
Let's get outta here.
Yeah.
All this fuss over some chocolate.
Wh-What's with him?
That's the grumpy old man.
Grumpy old man?!
He's gotten pretty famous lately.
Oh, the guy people are afraid to run into on the way to school.
He's yelled at me before, too.
Maybe he doesn't like Valentine's Day?
Hey, over there!
Amami...
Don't tell me...
The one she wants to give chocolates to is...
That old grouch?!
What?!
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What's your plan this year?
I'm thinking I'll go with homemade.
Don't they ever shut up?
Chocolate is food, not a luxury item!
Come now, dear.
Giving a gift you put your heart into making is an expression of love.
There's nothing more luxurious than that.
Are you cold?
A little—
Oh, dear. You didn't hear me, did you?
Oh?
H-Hello.
Hello.
I'm sorry my husband is so scary.
Not at all.
What can I do for you?
Well, remember last time, when you taught me...
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I see.
So the bean jam shouldn't be overly sweet.
Correct. That's where I messed up last year.
Thank you so much.
I'm glad I came to clear that up.
Good.
My husband just loves mochi wrapped in sweet bean jam.
Isn't it lovely how extravagant it looks?
Yes, it looks delicious.
Oh, so that's what the sweet bean jam was all about.
Good luck.
Thank you for your help.
I wonder who she'll give it to...
Oh!
Quit loitering and get home already!
R-Really? That old man is Amami's...
I never would've guessed she's into older men...
This has to be a mistake!
I know! He must not be human!
Y-Yamada-kun?
Chill out, you idiot!
Um, everyone?
If you're really serious, we won't object.
What?
Th-That's right. Age is just a number!
Good luck, Amami-san!
Um...
No! He's not human, is h—
Give it a rest!
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Well, today's the big day.
Yeah!
This is the greatest day of the year to be a man!
These are obviously obligatory!
His appetite is his first priority.
Why...
Why does the great Yoshida not have a single chocolate?
Of course, the ladies are too shy!
They can't work up the nerve to give me chocolate on Valentine's Day.
There's no need to be shy.
Yoshida welcomes your advances any time you're ready!
Did you just feel a chill?
Yeah.
Forget that. What about Amami?
Oh, yeah!
She's really giving them to someone.
There's no telling what'll happen.
He might yell at Amami-san.
The grumpy old man, of all people...
They've still got it all wrong.
Hibikicchi just went to see the old lady.
Then who is the gift for?
Wh-What the hell? Are you stalking me?
That's so creepy!
I-I am merely concerned about Amami-dono's well-being.
If something were to happen to her...
I'm certainly not curious about the target of Amami-dono's affections.
Still, one cannot help but wonder who it might be...
Creeper.
Huh?
What is it?
This leads to...
Is she going to the park?
Is that a problem?
Well, shouldn't she be done with the park now?
She only went to ask about the chocolate recipe before.
Then it means her special one awaits at the park.
So they're meeting in the park?!
We gotta go see!
Amami-san's finally gonna confess her love...
What's going on?
The old man's not there...
Amami!
Over there!
Excuse me! Please, stop him!
Stop this passer-by?
Okay.
What the—
Just the wind?
Sir!
Please take these.
What?!
Why's she giving them to that old guy?
Uehara-dono and the others guessed correctly, after all.
Good lord...
What is this about? What are you giving to me?
Th-These are...
I made them with your wife's recipe.
What?
You...
I'm sorry if I'm meddling.
But...
She wanted...
to give them to you again this year.
My wife passed away a year ago...
You're quite the strange girl.
Well, I'm not one to waste food. I'll take them.
Thank you very much.
Terrible, terrible!
Thank you
So that was it.
Amami-dono, you're so kind-hearted!
We finally caught you!
So, how'd it go?
I won't accept this! I won't!
Amami?
Amami...
Ch-Cheer up!
I'm positive your feelings got through to him!
Y-Yeah, don't look so down.
So this was another ghost thing, after all?
I guess so.
Your father
will never accept this!
When did you become her father?
I wanna eat Amami-san's chocolate, too!
I want it! I want it! I want it!
A tantrum now?!
Are you a man or a child?!
Here.
Amami-san...
I made enough for everyone.
Including you two.
All right! A Valentine's party with chocolates made by Amami!
Yeah!
Good for you, Inoue.
Wh-Why only me again?
Jeez!
They were delicious, dear...
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Good grief. I'm bound to this preview now, too?
Such is the fate of a bound spirit, I suppose.
It's already been a year since we met?
I've long since been free from the concept of time,
but it hasn't been a bad year.
So, she's moved up to the next grade.
I wonder how that will work out.
Next time on Re-Kan!: "We've Entered Our Second Year."
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Sorry, force of habit.