I like you after all.
I don't know what kind of feelings I have for you, but I'll definitely continue looking for the answer.
Being worried. Those words have no meaning, so shut it.
I can't change after all.
I can't graduate from that person!
This time she's barefoot, huh...
Ah, good morning.
Good morning.
Just what was that all about yesterday?
Of course he'd be mad...
It fell again in the rankings from last week, didn't it...
It was interesting, wasn't it~
It was! I really laughed a lot!
Like the part when Masahiko sprained his finger while trying to undo the bra?
But it's not trying to appeal to your tastes...
Then please don't ask me!
I'm sorry.
Just one word!?
Do you really think you're in the wrong for this?
I guess I have to apologize to him face-to-face...
Ogawa~!
I- I'm sorry!
But I ain't said anything yet.
Meeting... Meeting! -Ye- yes, yes!
Good morning.
Go- good morning.
Everyone's here? Everyone's here, I think.
I'm sorry for having this first thing in the morning.
There's something the Office of Strategic Planning wanted to discuss with you all.
Well then, Hoshina-san, if you will.
Don't think about it. Don't think about it.
In regards to the two projects at this time,
the new brands that will be newly developed
will be narrowed down to just one.
Basically, the team whose plan that does not make the cut
wil be dissolved. -What the hell's with that?
Was it your intention to have us compete from the beginning?
No, I was also surprised.
Taking both teams' prides
to produce a new masterpiece is my company's policy.
To do that, they are unifying my own project
so that we can take a look at both teams.
Also, I look forward to seeing what kind of brand will be born from this.
I look forward to seeing what kind of brand will be born from this.
That pisses me off! What the hell's with that attitude!?
What the hell's that guy thinking of doing with us? Seriously...
Even though right now,
I don't want to think about Hoshina-san...
It keeps spinning in my head, and I can't let go.
Ogawa!
And how's the plan coming along? You still ain't moved on yet?
Ye... Yes, I'll get it to you right away.
Ahh, Ogawa-san.
We're both having a rough time, but let's do our best.
Were you okay yesterday?
What do you mean by okay?
It's because you looked really drunk.
Are you curious?
Afterwards, like did something happen between me and Hoshina-san?
You said there was someone you liked, but Ogawa-san, you're fickle.
I thought Hoshina-san did something...
Last night, he stayed over at my place.
No matter how thickheaded you are, Ogawa-san,
you can at least imagine what happened, right?
Since it's like that,
please don't get in the way.
Why am I...
Even though I thought I could love someone else...
Hoshina-san...
Why can't I get you out from my head?
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Translations by animeswordmaster @d-addicts
8 years ago
You don't need them to do your best.
Kyodoko, just the way you are. It's okay to just be the way you are.
You don't need to try so hard.
Hoshina-san undid the curse of my braided hair for me.
Starting today, I'm going to let down my hair and go to school.
Furthermore, Mother...
you don't have to
braid my hair anymore.
Is that so?
Hoshina-san?
Hoshina-san, what's wrong?
Did something happen?
I... Is there anything I can do for you?
If that's the case...
Just live only for me.
But I...
The promise with that guy...
I couldn't keep it.
I ran away
right in front of him.
Not good! It's already bright out.
What the hell is this?
The content's all jumbled up. -I'm sorry.
During this whole time, did you completely take a step back?
First off, talking about underwear you can show off,
think about when someone would wear it!
Without that premise, there's no point, ain't there!?
Not good! This is no good!
Who told you it was okay to undo that?
Wait.
Sorry about that.
This whole time I've said some bad things...
I hate this.
When I'm with Hoshina-san,
I can't control myself... That's why.
But,
you want to be by my side, right?
That's why you came chasing after me, right?
Th- that's not why!
In order for more women to feel confident in their bodies,
I was thinking we could pitch it in the direction of being sexy.
I think that sounds good. -I also think that sounds good.
Thank you very much.
Okay, since there's still time, let's go along this route and keep coming up with more ideas.
Here we come~!
We can't lose out to Yagi-san either.
Believe it or not, Oga-chan is a formidable opponent~
Actually, that's true, isn't it~
Somehow, it's like she suddenly flipped her switch on. -Yeah, what's with that, I wonder.
I do not want to lose.
Just against a person like Ogawa-san,
I definitely don't want to lose.
What's wrong all of a sudden?
That person is strange after all.
Well, yes, it's true that Oga-chan is weird, but
that's not what we started talking about just now.
That really is true though, of course.
That person really is
a really cowardly woman.
Hang on a second. Aren't you taking this too far?
Of course, she has suspicious behaviors, and she does what other people wouldn't even think of.
But that girl is doing her best when it comes to her job in her own way.
Right? Well then, let's do our best.
Shall we get going?
Seriously~~~
What was so bad about this?
Maybe it wasn't erotic enough?
Well, I think the story started feeling like it stagnated, but
I don't think it's something you should worry about.
But it's unsettling... Should I have her kill off someone?
No, no, no. If Megu does that, the whole thing would change again.
Yeah? -It's fine.
That's it. That's it. That's it. That's it. -It'll be fine.
It'll be fine. -That's right.
Then...
This last time, we couldn't do much research,
so can you ask her again?
After all, I want to listen to Ogawa-san's story.
For me, no matter what, I'm curious about that person.
For that, another employee... -Ogawa-san is...
Ogawa-san is good.
I- I understand.
Research?
Yes, that's right. Can we have a little bit of your time?
Well then, we have a presentation exhibit this week, so how about after that?
Things I designed will also be coming out too.
Of course, we'll visit it.
But Oga-chan might not be there though.
Is that so? I understand.
Good work~ -Good work~
Good work. -Good work.
About me not showing up, I want to meet you in person and apologize.
What are you sighing about?
Wha- what's wrong? What's going on?
What? What?
It's okay. I just wanted to tell you that the ranking went up again.
That has nothing to do with this.
Then what is it?
If you're worried about something, you can talk to me about it.
It's fine. When you say I can talk to you about something,
all you want to do is just go out to drink and eat, right?
Busted?
Trash.
Next.
Recyclable trash!
Next!
Paper shredder.
U- um... Just what is wrong with these?
The ending ain't good enough. What's this plan's number one selling point?
Th- It's that
even if you were to see it from the outside, it's fashionable and
it gives off a good feeling. And then...
Too long! Too long! Too long!! Too long!! Too long!!!
It's too long and weak. Do you seriously want to make this?
You really don't like lingerie, ain't that right!?
I- I love it! -If that's your true color, then attack it with all you got!
This plan ain't gonna show off your true colors at all!
What does she mean by true colors?
My true colors... True colors... True colors...
True colors, true colors, true colors, true colors, true colors!
Oga-chan?
Ah! I'm sorry!
Hang on, what's wrong?
Lately, you've been acting strangely. Even more than usual.
I'm fine.
I know being Yagi's partner is rough, but do your best.
That's not something her rival should be saying though.
Yoshizaki-kun said they'd like to do more research, so
I called them to come out to my presentation exhibit.
Is that so?
When I meet Yoshizaki-san, I have to apologize to him.
Could it be that you just stood him up like that?
That's why I messaged him
asking if we could meet, but he hasn't replied.
You never change, do you, Oga-chan?
Let's eat.
Even though it's Kyodoko's fault...
Good work. -Good work.
Hey Kyodoko.
What is it?
We don't have enough hands at the new presentation exhibit. Help us out.
But I still have the plan...
I'll tell Yagi myself.
It's something that I can only ask of you.
Okay.
I understand.
Thanks for the help.
Please bring in more chairs!
Ogawa-san, when you finish over there, please come help us out.
Okay!
Please take care of the display over there. -Okay.
Is there anything I can do?
Please help out with the signboards there.
Okay.
After you're done with that, could you help out with the reception desk?
Okay! -Oh- Go- good morning.
You were a big help. Asking you for help, Kyodoko, was the correct choice.
I'm glad.
When I go on-site, I still learn a lot of different things.
Then... can you enter the main event?
This is next year's new product.
Yes? -Just like that time...
Things are really getting heated up~!
I was wondering what a new presentation exhibit would feel like, right!
I guess camera photography is NG, isn't it?
NG = Not Good; it is not allowed.
I brought along my sketchbook!
You're getting way too excited about this.
Please calm down a little bit.
When I think that we'll get to meet Ogawa-san, somehow I get all flustered.
I'm sorry. It seems that she isn't here today.
Is that so?
I'm sorry about my timing in saying this...
Are you okay? Thank you for your hard work.
Despite being so busy, thank you very much.
It's no problem at all. Even if I could be of a little use to sensei's products.
Yes, today I'm going to burn these images and take them home with me.
Here, Yoshizaki-kun. Your passes. -Thanks.
Here you go. -Sensei.
The models are entering the room.
If that's the case... just live...
only for me.
I... I'll live. I'll live for you.
The fashion show
will begin right away.
Lapoire's brand Espreine.
This spring summer collection's theme is "affection".
Each of the color hues
fused with the warm embroidery,
perfect for mature women,
this is the finished product.
Particularly with the parts of fabric that are distributed across the skin,
the material's texture smooths out.
That's it for the 2018 spring summer Lapoire new brand fashion show!
That was amazing! Wasn't it tough to figure out where to focus on?
For me, I didn't watch with such perverted eyes.
Why's that? Is it because all the models are foreigners?
Well, you might be right. It doesn't feel like there's a sense of reality.
But there is! It feels real.
Thank you for the other day. -Aah, hello.
You're doing research today, too? -Thank you for taking care of us.
You came on a good day. Please enjoy.
And now, what you've all been waiting for.
Next up we'll introduce the White Day special lingerie!
White Day is March 14, one month after Valentine's Day, where the man gives the woman chocolate in return for the chocolate she gave him back on Valentine's Day.
The White Day special lingerie was
motivated by the sweets given during White Day.
Even though the man gives the woman a present in return for Valentine's Day,
this makes the perfect set to go with it!
Please take your time and enjoy!
Hm? Wa- wa- wa... Yoshizaki-san!
Isn't that Ogawa-san?
Oga-chan?
Ogawa-san, why?
I'm sure...
the only person who'd accept someone like me...
is only Hoshina-san...
Whoa...
What's she doing...
That's why...
I have to walk...
For that person's sake...
For my sake...
His girlfriend dumped him.
Makimura's really depressed and moping around.
I just want you to do something to cheer him up.
Bu- but doing such a thing...
You...
said you'd do anything as long as it's for me, right?
I- I did say that...
If you do this,
I'll cut off all the other girls.
Re- really?
Hoshina-san would...
become mine.
Mine only.
Hoshina, thanks man. Let's do it again sometime.
Hoshina-san, I did my best.
Yo- you understand that, right?
I'm serious.
Wait a second, Hoshina-san.
Don't put your dirty hands on me!
What about the promise you made earlier?
Promise?
I'm not so dumb to go out with a girl who'd so easily strip in front of others.
Yeah? Ah, Reiko?
Sorry, I'm on my way.
Hoshina-san...
Why?
After all..
it's impossible...
What's going on? I don't understand.
She stopped moving.
I wonder if Ogawa-san is okay...
Suzuki-sensei, come with me.
What? What? -It'll be okay, so hurry up.
What? What? -Oga-chan.
Sorry, give me the mic.
What? What? What?
Everyone, how about that show?
As expected of Lapoire-san!
That was an amazing surprise, wasn't it!
Rather than a model, they had a company employee wear this and
show off this product's good points
to make it feel closer!
Closer to reality, rather than a model.
That was a wonderful production!
Eh, she's a company employee? What's this? Training?
This is also because Lapoire-san has such confidence in their products!
Were you able to feel the realism from this?
Well then! Here, we brought in a guest
to speak to you all!
The really famous manga artist, Suzuki-sensei!
You're kidding, right? What kind of prank is this?
Just say something. Hurry up!
Thank you for that introduction just now!
From the huge hit manga currently being serialized in monthly issues,
I'm "Ore ni Todoke Hibike!"'s well-known Suzuki!
Who?
I've never heard of him.
"Ore ni Todoke Hibike!" is
currently being released in all 3 volumes in bookstores across the nation.
I see!
Speaking of underwear, it really is a wonderful thing, isn't it?
Wearing them is fun. Looking at them is fun.
What can I say? There's a certain beauty to it...
What are you doing?
Until the very end, do it right.
Come on.
... and even beauties wearing it, and cutesie underwear.
It's like "Beauty in the Beauty"!
Everyone, choosing the ones you like,
this is the age where everyone can become the "Beauty in the Beauty"!
Beauty? -Even "Cutesie in the Cutesie"...
Cut the unnecessary bullshit~
I was really sweating bullets up there. Was there anything weird about me?
Yeah, there was nothing but unpleasantness.
Aahh~ Seriously~
But it was funny.
And where's Yoshizaki-san?
He said there was something he wanted to talk about and for us to get going first.
What was that about, Ogawa-san?
It makes me more and more curious.
What kind of relationship does that person have with Yoshizaki-san?
Are they going out?
Even I don't know anything that's going on.
You know something with that face you're making.
This is how my face has always been.
Your face has always been like that!?
Excuse me. Would you happen to know where Ogawa-san is?
I don't really know.
Is that so? Excuse me then.
Yoshizaki-san.
Sorry about earlier.
One of our company employees caused you trouble.
It's nothing. -Even following up
with that was a big help.
I was surprised.
Yoshizaki-san, you're acquaintances with our Ogawa-san, aren't you?
Rather than acquaintances...
How long has that girl been like that?
Been like that?
Like she'd suddenly do something unexpected out of the blue.
I'm sorry.
I don't really know much about that girl. Well then.
It's because he seems like the type of guy who made a lot of enemies in school.
That smile is definitely hiding something.
Ogawa-san.
Are you okay?
Ab- about the other night, I feel like that I was wrong for that.
Without giving you a reason, I stood you up like that.
I'm really sorry.
That's enough about that.
Rather that, just what were you doing earlier?
Yoshizaki-san,
thank you so much.
But what you did for me, Yoshizaki-san,
was unnecessary.
I have to punished.
If I'm not, then he'll never forgive me.
What do you mean punished? By who?
Does this have something to do with that senpai from college you told me about before?
I don't want to talk about it.
Earlier, that wasn't for your job?
What's with you?
Even though I thought you were someone who took her job seriously...
I know...
Yoshizaki-san...
You protected me...
But...
Yo- Yoshizaki-san, you...
have nothing to do with this.
Please excuse me.
What do you mean I have nothing to do with this!?
Pl-
Please...
Please don't concern yourself with me anymore!
You at that time,
said you'd live for me, didn't you?
Wear that and show it off to everyone in the event venue.
Me?
You betrayed me, didn't you?
Be- betrayed... I...
If you want to be by my side,
properly compensate me.
Hoshina-san...
I did what you said.
Hoshina-san!
Today really surprised me~
I don't have the courage to do something like that in front of people.
I don't know what Ogawa-san was thinking.
It's kind of scary.
Would it be okay if I came over to your place, Hoshina-san?
Sorry, today's not a good day. I might be late getting home.
Is it okay if I wait for you?
Then...
Please go in ahead of me.
Okay!
Well then, see you.
Yes, see you later.
It's the same as that time.
In the end...
No matter what I do...
Hoshina-san won't look back at me.
Rejected.
Rather that, what the hell is this?
I thought you had a few screws loose in your head before, but
just what are you trying to do?
Does exposing yourself get you off?
Th- that's not the case.
Even though you're working on our plan,
don't bring up Hotta's reputation by wearing her new products.
Are you a spy? -N- No, I'm not.
I'm seriously thinking of our plan.
Then why don't ya try telling me what your true colors are?
Th- This plan's number one selling point is...
th- that it's comfortable,
and people who wear it can be themselves.
No! That's not it!
It's to make yourself happy by wearing it!
That's not it! That's not it!
That's not it! That's not it! That's not it!
What the hell? -This isn't it!
What the hell? -It's different from this!
My... My true colors are
rumbling around,
getting cluttered up,
and how do I say this?
I only think of crappy things!
For me, I want to be seen as a woman.
Until that person won't lay eyes on someone else!
Yagi-san, please give me a little bit of time.
I really can't believe what she did~ That Ogawa-san~
Did something happen?
It's because she suddenly became a model and came out in their lingerie.
No way! -I didn't think a company employee
would come out, so I was also really surprised.
That's enough. You just eat already.
Sensei too! He was incredibly flustered,
and said he had to draw his ideas before they faded away
so he hurried up and went home. -He went home!?
Ogawa-san at first glance seems like the quiet type, but
when she does stuff, she's bold- -Shut up!
Don't talk about people who aren't here
behind their backs.
Wanting to Hug Without Realizing it Lingerie
How is it?
What happened to underwear you show off?
I stopped that.
Wh- when I think of my true colors,
I thought that underwear I can show off is not it.
Instead of properly aligning up your opinions,
these are your true colors!?
In the end, you just want to make something that men will accept!?
Yes!
I want to make something that flatters to men.
Is it wrong to think like that?
Fo- for girls, for anybody,
to get closer to the person they like,
to want to be hugged,
that isn't something to hide deep inside their hearts, is it?
What the hell are you thinking of aiming for the same route as Hotta!?
It's different. What I'm aiming for is
for lingerie that lets women show off their desires
so that men will hug them without thinking.
That's enough. I'm going home. Good work.
Are you afraid to lose?
Do you think you can't win against Hotta-san?
Transfer order to the men's inner department!?
Yagi-san and Hotta-san joined the company together though!
The bra that Hotta-san designed for the fall winter seems like it was popular!
It goes without saying that was good.
Wasn't it cute!
Especially the lace...
Who's goin' to lose? Say that one more time!
Don't lump me in together with Hotta!
I'm designing stuff that men like, ya know!
If that's the case, then please fight with me.
You understand the feelings of men users,
so there's no way we can lose this game.
Let's win this.
Let's show the them what you can do with your experience from the men's department!
I'm sorry.
I...
am doing my best with everything I got.
I'll do my best as your support, Yagi-san.
So please,
please let us realize our dreams together!
Please!
So idiotic.
Sorry about earlier.
In the end, I want to find out too.
About Yoshizaki-san getting heated about Ogawa-san.
I ain't getting heated.
You pretty much have nothing to do with this, don't ya.
I do.
I have something to do with this.
Because Yoshizaki-san, you're my...
teacher. -What's with that?
You might think this is just some unnecessary talk, but
I want my teacher to be able to properly fall in love.
I'm done with love for a while.
Why is that? Did you have some sort of painful experience?
Shut up~ Right now, I'm busy with work.
Alright. See you tomorrow.
Okay. Good night.
Kou-chan?
Emi.
Kou-chan!
Taniyama Shoko
Ren-kun, are you doing well?
Have you made any changes?
Mother's release from prison date has been set.
Welcome home.
Is there something wrong?
Ah, no.
Nearby work, I bought some cinnamon tea.
If it's okay with you, could we drink this together?
Sure.
Sometime soon, can we meet up?
Before mother's release from prison, I think it's better to properly
discuss about what's going to happen
after all this.
I'll just leave this here.
Can we talk about your true colors?
You coming here...
Your real reason...
is to continue where we left off last time, isn't it?
I couldn't stay over at your place, so
you became anxious, didn't you?
Why are you saying such mean things?
I want to know the truth.
Tell me the truth.
Tel me the truth, mother.
Ogawa-san, you're still not going home?
No, there's still something I want to look into.
Well then, I'll be going first. -Good work.
Hoshina-san... Right now...
No! No! No! I can't think about that!
Break!
No matter what kind of lingerie it is,
I wonder if he'll look back at me...
It got annoying, so I left in the middle of it.
Is that okay though? It's your own party, isn't it?
It's because being called "sensei",
doesn't suit me, does it?
Kou-chan, are you still writing novels too?
No. I'm in charge of a lot of series now.
Is that so...
Then what about the reunion?
It doesn't seem like I can make it.
That's too bad~