Hey, little monkey!
You touched Seiji-kun just now, didn't you?
What? That's a false accusation!
Okay, okay. Akane-san, just calm down.
And Guri, don't rile her up.
And here I thought they had started getting along better after what happened.
I-I'll treat you guys to something on the way home, so just get—
A date?
Treat?
Huh?
Crap, I think I left my wallet in the classroom.
I'm going to go—
I'll go with you, Seiji-kun!
Huh? A-Ah...
Come on, let's go.
The third wheel will just wait here, then.
Down we go!
Even though I'm a cupid, the closer their love gets,
the more I feel like an outsider.
It's so weird... I feel so confused, for some reason.
Hashiba High School Cultural Festival
The cultural festival is coming up soon.
It's that time of year already? Time flies faster than I realized.
I can't wait! How about you, Seiji-kun?
You seem to be enjoying yourself a lot more lately, huh?
Except when you're fighting with Guri.
Of course I am!
If I had done as my mother told me to,
I wouldn't even be able to walk with you like this.
This is the happiest I've ever been.
I see.
Who is that?
I'm so sorry. I couldn't help it.
I just got so excited when I thought this might be
the desk that Seiji-kyun always uses.
What are you doing here?
Oh, no! You're so scary, Akane-chin!
Ah, I haven't properly introduced myself yet.
I'm Shiramine Shikimi, and I recently transferred to this class.
Nice to meet you!
Love Tyrant
Absolutely... Nothing... x There's Just Something Wrong With Me...
Yuzu-chan, you are never to go to that Hiyama girl's school again.
I know, Mama-sama.
I'll be on my way, then.
Yuzu-chan!
I say that for your own good, Yuzu-chan.
Gosh, Mama-sama. Please have some faith in me.
Well, given her personality, it might have been rather pointless,
but I've already taken precautions.
What's with her?
Onee-sama!
I threw off Mama-sama!
O-Onee-sama?
Yuzu-chan, listen...
Quiet, everyone.
I know it's sudden, but I have someone to introduce to you all.
Come on in.
What?
I'm Shiramine Shikimi, a transfer student.
I hope to do my best to fit in with you all as soon as possible.
Please take care of me.
Wh-Why are you here?
Are you planning to do something to Seiji-kun again?
Aren't you forgetting something, Akane-chin?
Like your promise with Suo-san?
You do recall that she said she doesn't completely condone your relationship
with Seiji-kyun, right?
For that reason, I've been given a task by Suo-san and Ameisha-san!
Even those two are united on this particular objective.
Objective?
Of course.
They want me to monitor you.
You don't need to be so wary.
I won't do anything, so long as there are no problems.
So you already know Aino and Hiyama, Shiramine?
Yes, and Yuzu-san, as well.
Guri-san is also an acquaintance.
Who is that?
Oh, I see!
Why don't we go next time, then?
Shikimi-san is really cute.
Seems she doesn't have a boyfriend. Should I ask her out?
Come talk with Shikimi-san, Akane!
Huh?
I think Akane-san might hate me.
She's just not interested in anything but Aino-kun.
So, what did you call me up here for?
That innocent act is highly unpleasant!
I know, right?
It's incredibly confining.
What is it you're planning? Why transfer here?
Didn't Akane-tan tell you?
Sh-She did, but...
She was just starting to feel better. This is going too far!
Oh? Is that what you really think?
Wh-What do you mean?
After all, it's like you're telling me not to break up Akane-tan and Seiji-kyun.
Kn-Knock it off!
You're the weird one here, Yuzu-chin.
If you really want Akane-tan, you should just get rid of Seiji-kyun.
You don't want me to interfere, but is it for Akane-tan's sake?
Or is it really for Seiji-kyun's sake?
Yuzu-chin, maybe Seiji-kyun is the one you—
There's no way!
I've always loved Onee-sama and her alone!
Then can't you just leave things as they are?
If nothing's wrong, I won't do anything.
That's what Ameisha-san told me.
You just looked a little lost to me, that's all.
No matter what Mama-sama says,
I have no intention of ever giving up Onee-sama!
Then what about the boy?
H-He is nothing to me!
I actually hate him!
In that case, I could easily have him removed from the picture.
Um... well...
I'll resolve this myself.
I'm not lost.
Second Joint Strategy Meeting
Yay
Akane-san, calm down.
Having that girl at school, so close to you, has me so anxious, I can't stand it!
Akane-san...
I think it'll be all right.
Yuzu?
Even if it's her, I don't believe she'll do anything beyond
what Mama-sama and Suo-san have asked of her.
While there may be some truth to that, she tends to act in ways we can't anticipate.
Shikimi-san does seem to enjoy it when we're in trouble.
Maybe if we show her how well everything is going with us...
Show her everything is going well...
Clakka Clakka Clakka Clakka
That we're an undeniably lovey-dovey couple?
Then all you need to do is kiss me in front of everyone!
Where did that come from?!
Well, we want to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that we're a couple, right?
Besides, I'm always the one doing it.
You're never tried to kiss me.
Y-You can't do that!
She's right! Especially in front of people!
But...
O-Okay, but on one condition.
I'll do anything!
If you and Guri can get along...
Huh?
I really want everyone to get along.
Huh? What's in it for me, then?
I'll treat you to something.
Well, if you insist!
You too, Akane-san—
Akane-san?!
I-I'm sorry!
It was such a shock, I lost consciousness.
I guess it's hopeless, then?
No, no!
Tremble Tremble Tremble
It's simple!
I just have to get al—get al—get... with the little monkey, right?
You just need to stop fighting with her.
Come on, Akane-san! If it means you'll be able to kiss Seiji-san,
it's a small price to pay, right?
Let's get along!
Fine.
I-I'll get along with you.
He's going to kiss Onee-sama?
I don't want to let him do that, but...
Don't think about it so much.
A kiss?
Cultural Festival
We'll be putting on a play for the cultural festival!
Well, we'd never agree on anything if we discussed it,
so I went ahead and decided for us.
Me, me, me! I think it's an outstanding idea!
I want to do a hero show!
Cultural Festival
Actually, I've already prepared the script.
Boo!
Huh? By the way, where's Yuzu-chan?
She went to the nurse's office because she wasn't feeling well.
Come to think of it, she did look unwell earlier.
Now, I'd like to decide the leading roles right away, but this could be a problem...
Male Knight Love Rival Princess
The main characters are the princess, who's the heroine, a male knight,
and a love rival, but that's only three roles.
I know! I think Shiramine-san should be the heroine!
But I couldn't play a leading role...
Good idea!
You'll be fine. We'll all back you up!
W-Well, if everyone is so sure, then I guess I could try it.
And I think Akane-san should play the role of the knight!
Male Knight Love Rival Princess
But that's a male part.
I'd also like to have Akane-san play the part.
What do you say, Akane? Will you do it?
I don't particularly mind.
Yay! She'll do it!
But you have to cast her as the rival.
You don't have to push yourself so hard.
But if I get along with her, you'll kiss me, right?
Y-Yeah.
Then I'll do anything!
G-Guri, you're okay with that?
Yeah, I guess. If I'm with Akane-san, it should be interesting, so it's fine.
Guri
Hey, hey, Akane-san...
Male Knight
Love Rival
Princess Shiramine Shikimi
I know you want a kiss from Seiji-san,
but when I first met him, he kissed me!
Screech Screech Screech
Male Knight
Love Rival
Princess Shiramine Shikimi
Thank you.
Can those two really get along?
Yuzu-chan?
I should love her, but...
Earth to Yuzu-chan?
Ouch...
Are you hurt, Yuzu-chan?
I...
Yuzu-chin, maybe...
There's no way I'm in love with...
You really fall down a lot, don't you?
Is it for Akane-tan's sake?
Or is it...
See, I knew it.
There's no way I could be in love with someone like this!
Y-Yuzu-chan?!
Even doing something like that, I feel absolutely nothing.
Absolutely... nothing...
By the way, Aino-kun.
I haven't seen Yuzu-chan for a few days. Have you heard anything?
I-I haven't heard anything, but maybe she's busy with personal stuff?
I see.
I was hoping to give her costume to her...
Bam
K-Kichougasaki-san?! What's the matter?!
I'm fine.
There's just something wrong with me.
Yes, there is something very wrong with me.
I can't believe I did something like that!
Kichougasaki-san?!
The only person who can stir my heart is supposed to be Onee-sama!
And yet...
Why is it pounding so much?!
My hatred of him has grown so much that it made me do something strange!
Kichougasaki-san?!
I lost my composure again today.
Yuzu-chan...
Yeah, I figured...
So slow...
Yuzu-chan, wait a min—
Ow...
It actually doesn't hurt.
Y-You tricked me!
But you were running away.
I-I was not running away!
Anyway, what do you want?
Well, it's just...
I noticed you haven't been coming to our school
since then...
Th-That's not particularly the reason why!
What foolishness!
Y-Yeah, you're right.
That was just kind of like your way of teasing me, right?
It didn't necessarily have a deeper meaning.
I fully understand that you hate me.
Anyway, I came here to tell you that you also have a part
in our upcoming play for the festival.
It's really simple, but...
Here, this is the script and your costume.
Come if you feel like it.
Akane-san has a really cool costume, and I think you might enjoy it too, Yuzu-chan.
You came all the way here for that?
Yeah.
Well, to be honest, I thought it might be my fault that you stopped coming.
But if that has nothing to do with it, I'm glad!
I totally understand how you feel—
Don't go deciding my feelings for me!
Hashiba High School Cultural Festival
Why does my heart pain me so each night?
Shikimi-san is good at acting. No surprise there.
Akane-sama!
You are...?
My, you are exceedingly beautiful!
Akane-san is terrible at acting!
Please cast your eyes—um, your eyes?
She doesn't remember her lines!
That woman has a prior commitment with me.
What a mess...
You're the reason Yuzu isn't coming anymore, aren't you?
Whatever do you mean?
Don't play dumb. Tell me!
This will not do!
I cannot choose between either of you.
If you seek my hand, then duel and take it.
You are seriously—
Akane-san, let's continue with the performance.
It's okay!
Yuzu-san is the kind of person who recovers on her own.
Little monkey...
Unlike you, Akane-san!
Are you trying to pick a fight with me?
Nah, I was just thinking that you shouldn't worry yourself so needlessly.
As she said, this is part of the play, so I don't have to get along with her, do I?
Is what her eyes say
Do I?!
I could even kill her
Then I will fight you, as you wish!
Shikimi-san...
Shh. You're a tree, so you can't move.
Guri-chan stole another perfect moment from me...
By the way, how was your kiss with Yuzu-chin?
H-How do you know about that?
Yuzu-chin has really grown up, to do something like that to someone other than Akane-tan.
I wonder what Akane-tan would do if she found out.
So that's what you're after?
I-I'm sorry I'm late!
Yuzu-chan!
Yuzu!
Yuzu-san!
I thought you weren't going to come.
Shikimi said something to you, didn't she?
Now it's your turn, Prince.
Shikimi...
I don't know what she did to you, but don't mind her—
I k-kissed Seiji-san... of my own volition.
Why?
A-Akane-san, you see...
Yuzu.
I-I don't know.
Even I don't know why I did that.
But...
I think it's probably because I wanted to be sure of my feelings,
which were never supposed to waver.
So did you get your answer?
I-I don't know!
I can't understand my own feelings!
The fact that I love you will never change.
I'm not supposed to feel anything when I kiss someone else.
I'm the worst person alive.
I understand how you feel, Yuzu.
Mwy fweewings?
Yes.
You love me so much that you're out of your mind with worry.
That's fine, then.
What harm is there in you coming to love someone other than me?
So just relax and face your own feelings. It'll make things easier.
Onee-sama...
Amazing! What happened, Akane-san? You've become such a grown-up!
Shut up, stupid monkey!
Despite everything, we're sisters.
Besides, Yuzu is much more honest and easy to read than you and I are.
Onee-sama!
I will always love you the most for all my life!
That, at least, will never change!
Yes, yes, I know.
Huh? W-Was the play still going on?
Hmm, what should we do about this?
Everyone's watching, so should we continue?
If I get along with her in front of everyone, while they're watching,
Seiji-kun will kiss me!
Get along, get along, get along, get along
Get along, get along, get along, get along...
Little monkey!
Yes?
Akane-san?!
Akane... sama?!
It looked like we were getting along, right?
Is what her eyes say
It did, right?!
Y-Yes!
Y-Yuzu-chan, um...
I still can't face my own feelings just yet,
but...
I...
I... I...
I detest you!
I know.
I detest you, b-but I don't hate you!
Th-Thanks.
N-No matter what, Onee-sama is my number one!
Right.
S-So don't let it get to your head!
A-ka-ne-swan.
Stop it. I'm in the middle of brooding over how much
I really, truly hate myself right now.
Aw, but we've already kissed! Come on, now!
I was careless.
Oh, so this is where you were.
Shikimi-san!
I'm glad that Yuzu-chin and Seiji-kyun seem to have made up.
It's pointless to try and break us up.
I won't let you have your way.
Oh, my. I made her mad.
Well, when you mess with Yuzu-san, of course she's going to get angry.
It's not like I actually laid a hand on her.
Anyone can tell at a glance that Yuzu-chin is attracted to Seiji-kyun.
That's true.
But are you okay with that, Guri-chan?
Huh?
If Akane-tan and Yuzu-chin keep getting closer to Seiji-kyun,
will you really feel nothing about that, Guri-chan?
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What?! Everyone's really going to stay at my place?!
Of course we are!
I absolutely will not allow you to be alone with Onee-sama!
Girls staying over! There's sure to be some spillage, too!
End Card Illustration: Kyudan Sogou
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