Subs by: Miamaw Twitter: @Miamaw2
Don't make fun of the literary virgin.
I can't help... but have feelings for you.
I'm sorry, there's someone I like.
A hotel?
Naked!
I know I ran off...
so I must have... I... what did I do?
If it was my first time it would hurt right? It's possible I did it and don't remember.
Please confirm this.
Tsukishiro san?
No, still... there was no blood after all.
Nothing must have happened. No, well...
Thanks for such an exciting evening.
Which must mean...
of course, we did it!
Owww!
-Tsukishiro! -Yes.
-Come here! -Huh?
Okay!
-You've done it newbie! -I'm terribly sorry.
Yesterday, it looked like Kagaya kun ran after you,
-Eh?! -Then this morning, you're late.
Surely you weren't with him right?!
No, no! I wasn't! I just ran away!
'You just ran away'... I don't think so!
I'm sorry.
What's with this timing?
As you know, the initial sales of Kagaya kun's new work have been slow,
and honestly, losing out on that award was painful.
So... I'd like to organise an autograph session.
-An autograph session? -A recovery event.
While you're at it, a photography session of him buying books and then a talk show.
But Kagaya Sensei said he wanted to avoid those kind of activities...
Why aren't you shouting: 'I won't pamper you!'
Go see him this afternoon to persuade him.
-Huh, today?! -Yes.
No way! Today of all days!
-Editor-in-chief? -Yeah?
I'll accompany her, after what happened yesterday.
You will? Okay. While you're at it, can you assist with the autograph session.
Yes, of course.
If it's okay with you.
Is it possible Mochizuke is...
after my position as Kagaya's editor?
B O O K G I R L
Did something happen yesterday?
-What do you mean? Nothing happened at all.
You've been acting a little strange this morning.
You were late, you've never been late before.
By any chance, were you with Kagaya Sensei?
No no no no! I just ran away.
Look, well, I was just determined to get away,
-but Sensei has such long legs, even so... -Hey,
didn't you wear those clothes yesterday?
I have two pairs! Recently, I've really liked this style!
It's really fresh don't you think?
Mochizuke Chihiro
So... you started at the same time as Tsukishiro kun?
Yes.
-This is a little something. -Ah, thanks.
Anpan!
We're terribly sorry about yesterday.
-Yes, terribly sorry. -About what?
-About Tsukishiro san's rudeness. -Ah, I don't care about that.
It was exciting. Also, afterwards, we had our prep meeting.
Huh?... Prep meeting?
-She was great. -Se, Se, Sensei!
-Great? -Sensei! Anyway, we'd like to hold an autograph session.
That way we can create material.
-I don't want to. -Huh?!
From the writer's point of view, it's like volunteer work.
It wastes so much time.
-It gets in the way of work. -Nevertheless...
I think a lot of your readers would be delighted!
But Tsukishiro kun,
don't you think my appearances on TV and in magazines is enough?
B... b... b... but!
For as many people as possible to pick up a book...
I can't sell anyway.
Even my supervising editor gave me that harsh criticism.
I am so terribly sorry!
I'm joking! But still, I don't do autograph sessions... end of.
Oh, can I eat some anpan?
-Oh, yes. -Would you like some tea?
I'll get it!
Oh... thanks.
Earlier... you did something to Tsukishiro didn't you?
Are you worried?
If something happened to her... as her co-worker I can't overlook it.
As a co-worker?
I consider this change of personnel careless, however,
in the editorial department, nobody is more passionate about books than her.
I'd like you to stop
toying with her on a whim.
What?
Do you think just watching over her gently will convey your feelings?
My life as an editor is already over.
Sensei holds a grudge after what I said,
there's so way I can talk him into an autograph session.
I'll just have to go back and tell the editor-in-chief...
She was great!
What did I do?!
Did I possibly!?
L... l... lose my virginity?!
Stop stop stop! I don't have that sort of technique!
Ah, what does Mochizuke think?
If the editor-in-chief finds out, I'll certainly lose this life as an editor.
Ah... what should I do?
Your emotional highs and lows are truly intense.
Sensei!
I'm so sorry! I'll pay for this!
How about paying me with your body?
I will not.
-Ow... -Cut yourself?
-I'm fine -Let me see.
Were you imagining something?
I wasn't imagining anything!
Of course! He's just having a great time making fun of me!
-There. -Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
-Sensei? -Yeah.
Erm...
Erm... did you... and I
have a love-affair?!
A love-affair?
Please don't laugh!
Who knows? I don't remember properly.
I'm serious!
Yesterday I told you that I've never been in love.
The same goes for that kind of experience... I've never even kissed before.
It's not a laughing matter!
-I didn't do anything. -Huh?
You were so drunk.
Oh.
You were stumbling about, slurring your speech,
you threw up on my shirt and then fell asleep just like that.
Oh, and incidentally, you took your clothes off by yourself.
-You really don't remember? -I'm so sorry!
What about the kiss?
-Kiss? -You've forgotten?
-Who did? -You did.
-Who to? -To me.
-Huh? Mm.
-Eh... Eh...? Who did? -You did.
-Who to? -Just like I said, to me?
Wh... eh... you're lying aren't you?
Anyway, if you feel that way about me,
would you like to kiss me now?
-Tsukishiro?! -I'm fine.
Absolutely fine! Nothing wrong at all!
-That was a waste of time. -Huh?
The autograph session, we'll have to try a bit harder to persuade him.
Oh... that's right.
You're injured, is it okay?
Yes, absolutely fine.
-Tsukishiro, are you and Kagaya... -Huh?
Oh, nothing... Oh yeah, here's your book back.
-It was really interesting. -Ah!
-Thanks so much for remembering -You did say it was an important book.
I've never read any Subaru Tsuruga before,
-but I enjoyed it. -Mm... welcome back!
Tsukishiro?
Sorry Mochizuki, I have to go back for something.
Huh?
Sensei?!
Sensei!
-What? -Sensei!
-Let's do the autograph session. -I've already told you I won't.
Sensei, this is my prized possession,
a book signed by Subaru Tsuruga.
I bought it when I was in high school.
Do you know the writer? His new book was 1500 yen.
I think 1500 yen is a reasonable amount for students.
With my pocket money of 3000 yen… I couldn't wait for lunchtime,
so I could go to the bookshop to buy books.
For readers like that, a signed book is a treasured possession.
Sensei...
people are truly waiting for your new book.
Just once, why don't you meet your readers face to face.
I think doing something like that would be a great thing.
Here! Make it a treasured possession!
-Okay. -Huh?
I'll do the autograph session.
-Really? -Yes.
Thank you so much!
And...
about the matter of the kiss last night,
I am so sorry!
I can't use my drunkenness as an excuse.
I am truly so sorry.
Please excuse me.
She apologised?
I kissed Sensei? Really?
And Sensei is still making fun of me.
Huh, hold on, that means... my first kiss was...
Kagaya Sensei!
What?! Do I like Kagaya Sensei?!
What is it to like someone anyway? Ah... enough!
Why did I make it through junior and high school
without that experience?!
My older friend told me the story of her first love.
Yeah, it's really interesting. Kanoko chan, you could become a writer when you grow up.
I wonder if I could.
You could! What kind of story will you write next?
Mm, I wonder...
What about a romance? Is there someone you like Kanoko chan?
-No, there isn't. -There isn't?
-What about you? -I do like someone.
What is it to like someone?
Ah...
-Have you read this book? -No.
I read it when I was about your age.
Take it.
-Oh, really? -Yes, please read it.
Thankyou!
Amamura san?!
Ah, I've got to so, see you Kanoko chan.
-Bye bye. -Bye bye.
All of a sudden, my chest tightened,
Snap. A great sound sprang from my heart,
loud enough to make me jump.
No... no...
I can't hear any snapping sound.
The Red Fruit Burst Open Stories of first love
Yes, of course. Thanks for the hard work.
-And you. -Another woman?
Yeah, she just followed me.
You'll get yourself stabbed one day.
I don't really care if I do.
Who are you seeing next? Don't tell me it's your supervising editor?
I don't have anything to supervise.
-That girl from the other day? -Huh?
"I will absolutely not pamper him!"
-Oh... -How was it?
What do you mean? Didn't you see, she's just a child.
I see. So you're really not interested?
Well, she is an intriguing girl though.
Dinner's in the fridge,
please make sure you eat properly.
-Okay. -Can you sleep alone today?
Yeah... I'll be fine.
Well then.
Ah, Mitsuki?
Thanks for everything.
After all this time?
-Please take care of your back. -Okay.
Ah, Tanizaki san?Would you be able to hang the sign up?
Yes.
You work so tirelessly.
Sensei, what are you doing here?
-Please stay in the waiting room. -Because I'm fascinated
to watch you working.
From that moment, I couldn't stop thinking about him.
What about the kiss?
No! It's not love! He's just making fun of me!
He's just messing about with me.
Tsukishiro san? Is this okay?
It's oka....
Ah, wait... it's a little crooked here...
Watch what you're doing.
Sensei! Ah, Sorry!
Are you okay?
I'm really, really
so sorry about that.
Sensei, because of the incident, I have decided to limit the activity
to a commemorative photo shoot.
I'm so terribly sorry.
I'll do the autograph session.
It's for the readers right?
Sensei...
Right, let's go.
Okay.
...and with that, if you could all put your hands together
for Kagaya Sensei.
-Thank you -Thank you so much.
Thank you!
-Ah! A handshake! -Thank you.
Thank you so much!
-And you. -Thanks.
-Sensei! -A new pen please.
Go ahead.
Excuse me.
I am truly so sorry about earlier.
A writer's hand is their life.
Don't say something as ominous as that ever again. It's not like I can't use it again.
Ah... could I...
If you feel so responsible,
will you act as my substitute hand?
Thanks for your hard work.
Oh yeah... here.
I already have it.
For the fan who has 3000 yen pocket money.
To Tsukishiro kun Saku Kagaya
Huh?
What?! What?! My chest!
Did it just snap?
In that moment, she knew love.
Let's go home.
-Did something happen with Sensei? -Huh?!
Something did.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Generally, people only see me as a young girl...
You are a young girl.
Subs by: Miamaw Twitter: @Miamaw2
Sensei! Sensei!
You'll be in my hands.
The relationship I have with Mitsuki is of no concern to you.
Kagaya kun, when you fall in love again, you will change.
You should be more sure of what you want to do.
I wonder if this feeling is love.