Hey, Yuki.
What do you like about Kashima-kun?
N-No, I... Please stop! If he hears you...
He's not here, so no worries!
But I don't really feel that way...
Well, maybe I do like him a little...
But, well, it's just...
School Babysitters
Well, I can totally see Kashima-kun's appeal.
He easily has the best looks and personality of any guy in our class.
He's kind of a "comfy" type.
That's true! One time, I dropped my eraser, and he picked it up for me!
Lucky you!
The only other appealing guy in our class is, like... Kamitani, maybe?
I think even girls in other classes and upperclassmen like him.
Yes, he's hot.
Well, he is attractive... but isn't he a little scary?
That's what makes him so hot!
Besides, he's in the babysitter club to help Kashima-kun!
That proves he's secretly nice! Definitely top-tier!
True... but I think I'm still more of a Kashima girl myself.
I had no idea...
Kashima-kun is that popular?
We're not gonna be your rivals or anything, though.
So don't worry about that, Yuki.
Y-You don't have to hold back on my account...
No, no, that's not what we meant...
Yeah, Kashima-kun's situation is more complicated.
First, that baby brother is tough competition.
Even if you were dating, you'd never be his #1 priority.
Oh, also, Kashima-kun seems pretty friendly
with Inomata-san from the gifted class, doesn't he?
Ever hear the rumors that they're romantically involved?
I'm sure that's not true!
I mean, you know Inomata-san.
She's 100% not the romance type.
You've heard her. "Studying is all that matters!" and stuff.
Oh, please! No one could live their life like that!
Right?
Yo, girls!
She's passing by right now!
Hey, Inomata-san!
What's the matter?
You need something in our class?
O-Of course not!
I don't know why the rest of you come to school,
but if you're going to engage in petty gossip,
at least have the decency to shut the door first!
Inomata-san?
Terrifying...
By the way, Kashima, why are you wearing an apron?
I forgot to take it off!
I was wondering why you didn't take it off.
You just forgot?
Pretty absent-minded.
If you noticed, you should've told me!
Oh, then I'll point out that your butt is covered in stickers.
Hi!
I guess you didn't notice them sticking those on.
That's almost impressive, in a way.
Again, if you knew, why didn't you tell me?!
Did I walk this far with these things on me?!
Oh, God! Kashima-kun's so cute!
And Kamitani's freaking hot!
Totally ice cold, though...
I don't understand women's ranking systems...
It's about looks. We all know that.
I guess we oughta make Usaida look cool, too!
Yay!
Zodiac Stickers
I'll put this one on him!
She's 100% not the romance type.
That's right. What's the matter with that, exactly?
But since it was an accurate statement, I probably shouldn't have yelled at her...
It's his fault for coming out of nowhere!
Why is it that I get so flustered every time I look at him?
That's the reason I can't go to see the kids...
But I like that about you.
Wh-Where is my mind going?!
He was just being polite!
Besides, it doesn't matter what he thinks of me!
Onee-chama, your face is red.
It most certainly is not!
You shouldn't make up things about people!
Wh-What are you two doing here?
Your face is red, Nee-chama!
I'm telling you, it isn't!
Really! Why are those people so desperate to send these children to get lost?
Don't worry. I'll take you back to the daycare room.
We are not lost!
We left a note with Usaida.
gon to play with onechama
What is this? A mountain witch?
Where's Kotaro?!
We came to play with you, Onee-chama!
I-I'm flattered...
But this is not a place to play, so please go back.
Do you hate us, Onee-chama?
We came 'cause you never come to play with us...
But...
O-Of course I don't! I want to come to see you, too!
The reason I can't come to see you is...
because he's there, and...
You mean... Usaida?
Or Hayato-niichama?
You mean, Onee-chama...
You hate Ryu-niichama?
N-No!
Then you like him?
C-Certainly... not...
I get it.
Ino-neechama hates Ryu-niichama.
Kotaro-chan, don't be sad.
We just gotta show Ino-neechama
all that's nice about Ryu-niichama,
so she'll like him!
We got a plan now. Let's go do it!
Wai—
Ino-neechama, come with us!
Why do I have to go along with this?
Okay, Kotaro-chan.
Before the day is up, you gotta show off all of Ryu-niichama's best points.
You gotta do your best to restore his honor, Kotaro-chan!
K-Kotaro...
Nii-chan.
You want ups?
Really, why did you come here?
See? Ryu-niichama is very kind and accepting!
I see.
Though as a caregiver, he seems a bit over-indulgent...
I get it.
You like strict men best.
Just leave it to me!
Ryu-niichama!
If you don't hit me right now, I'm gonna be a bad girl!
What? Kirin-chan?
There, I hit you.
Now get back to the daycare room, idiot.
Hayato-niichama hit me!
Kamitani, at least hear her out before you hit her.
I did hear her out. That's why I hit her.
Ryu... Ryu-niichama, you gotta be the one to do it.
So Ino-neechama... will make up with you...
That's enough! I get it!
Inomata-san?
Ino-neechama?
This is all a misunderstanding, anyway.
I don't especially...
h-hate him...
Then you like Ryu-niichama, then?
I...
I told you, I most certainly do not!
Wait, Inomata-sa—
Leave me alone!
Kamitani, watch Kirin-chan and Kotaro.
Inomata-san!
Wha...
Inomata-san...
You've got a sticker on your skirt.
On the back.
They put them on me, too, and I got pretty embarrassed.
Glad I caught you in time.
I put that sticker on Ino-neechama.
Kashima...
Is Kashima-kun...
...a total airhead?
Then you like Ryu-niichama?
What a lot of nonsense.
Of course I don't.
If it has to be one or the other...
I definitely hate him!
What was that?
I thought my heart was going to stop...
Ryu-niichama!
I know just what makes you good.
So please don't be sad!
Okay. Thank you.
Okay, Kirin, what about me?
Do you know what makes me good?
No, Usaida, because you're bad.
Usaida, you're bad!
You're bad!
Bad!
Ba'!
Good morning, Ryuichi-kun, Kotaro-kun.
Mamizuka-san.
Good morning.
What brings you here today?
It's unusual to see you come here yourself.
Yeah...
Is your wife with Kazuma-kun?
The truth is...
Kazuma got a cold!
Where Takuma?
I know, I know.
Mama's with you, Kazuma.
You need to rest so you can get better soon and play with Takuma and the others again.
Oh, but first, let's take some medicine!
Kazu-kun, it's very sweet and yummy.
Very good, Kazu-kun!
Takuma...
I know, I know.
Once you get better, then you can play with him.
I see...
So Kazuma-kun and Takuma-kun must both be feeling lonely today.
That's right. They've never been apart, after all...
So Takuma... and Kazuma...
When I think about how lonely they must be...
Ryu! Look! Look!
He's really so lonely...
but he's been trying to smile... and act like everything's normal...
all day...
He seems pretty normal to me... Is it just my imagination?
Sum-glass!
Well then, Ryu, I'll bet 100 yen on "he's pretty much fine" with you.
Usaida-san!
Don't come out of nowhere and read my mind!
Well, don't wear your heart on your sleeve, then.
Usa! Hundred yen! Hundred yen!
No, it's not for you.
Well, Takuma?
Are you lonely without Kazuma here today?
I'm okay!
I promised I'd have fun for both of us!
We swore!
Promise, okay?
She said if I did, Kazuma would get better!
That's true.
Oh, but Takuma-kun, you're supposed to swear with pinkies.
T-Takuma!
How brave you are!
Well, you heard the kid. Ryu-chan and I would like our 100 yen.
Oh, right.
Usaida-san!
A man's teeth are his life
Here. Would you accept this instead?
What's this?
A 500-yen prepaid card.
Don't worry about the picture.
Hey, can I get your autograph, then?
I can sell this for a mint.
My autograph?
I'mma autograph, too!
Mamizuka-san,
you should probably be getting to work soon.
Oh, yeah. Well, Usaida-kun, Ryuichi-kun...
Please take care of Takuma.
Yes, sir!
He may be acting cheerful now,
but without Kazuma, he might start to feel lonely later.
That's true.
I'm skeptical!
Leave the rest to us.
Well, Takuma, Papa's gonna go now...
Hey.
Put me down! Put me down!
Kamita!
Put me down! Put me down!
I knew it...
Takuma likes Hayato-kun more than me...
Taku-kun! Taku-kun!
Let's see your dad off together, okay? Okay?
Papa, bye-bye!
He still totally looks like a shady character.
Kotaro! You come with me over there!
I'mma do that, too!
Taku-kun, this isn't a tug-of-war!
Taka-kun, be nice too, okay?
Kotaro's best friend is me!
Ryu-niichama, why isn't Kazu-chan here today?
Well, Kazu-kun's home with a cold today.
I-I'm gonna beat that cold.
Then he'll be okay!
I'm gonna beat up Kazuma's cold, too!
I'm gonna help, too!
Hey, hey... Why does that mean beating me up?
Ow, ow... Ryu-chan, help!
Um...
Hey, we'd better get to class.
Sorry, Usaida-san.
Try to handle them until classes are over.
Sure, you got me.
It's over too soon! That's boring!
Yeah, you sure beat me. I can't move.
You're too weak!
You think Takuma-kun will really be okay?
It's true that he seems cheerful enough for now...
It's probably the other one who's not handling it well.
He doesn't have his brother with him, and he's also sick.
That's true...
He's probably crying right now, poor thing...
T-Takuma...
Come to think of it, those two really are total opposites, huh?
They're twins, but Takuma-kun is always smiling and cheerful,
while Kazuma-kun is always crying.
Twins are together even before they're born.
At the very least, Kazu-kun and Taku-kun probably...
...never want to be apart...
From whom?
Who do you never want to be apart from, Kashima-kun?
Kazuma...
I hope Taku-kun's okay...
He might start to feel lonely when he wakes up from his nap, or when it's time to go...
K-Kotaro!
Ouch...
Nii-chan!
Kotaro, what are you doing out here?
Did you run off on your own?
Taku-chan... 'at way.
But it was just so expensive...
Look at that! How cute!
Taku-kun, what are you doing out here?
Ryu...
Is Kazuma better?
I don't know yet...
But I'm sure he'll be better very soon.
You all beat up that cold, remember?
Were you waiting here for Kazu-kun to come?
I see.
Then I'll ask Usaida-san to call and see if Kazu-kun is better.
Ryu, you promise?
Yes, I promise.
So let's all go back to where the others are.
Taku-kun, you're supposed to swear with your pinkie.
I already got the call, Ryuichi-kun.
Kazuma's fever is down, so we came to pick up Takuma.
Takuma!
I'm sorry, Takuma.
You were very brave today, weren't you?
But because you kept your promise, Kazuma is all better now.
Hey, hey. Listen to all that crying.
Usaida-san.
You were the one who called her, right?
Well, he was just being so patient.
Anyway, this is the opposite of usual, right?
Kazuma's laughing and Takuma's crying.
That's true.
I guess...
See you tomorrow!
Kazuma-kun and Takuma-kun are best off
Bye-bye!
when they're together, like always.
Takuma! I'm so sorry I'm late!
Papa's here to get you!
Oh, Takuma went home already.
What?!
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What? A love letter for Ryuichi-sama?
Roger.
I shall make preparations for dinner at once.
Tonight's dinner will be celebratory. Red beans and rice.