Pg. 2
They’re always my support.
Saku
Eh, Saku, Sakuya
Hmm…?
Can you afford to not wake up?
It’s not my fault if you’re late for your little job.

Pg. 3
No, not late!
Then, wake up
But I set my alarm clock, why didn’t it ring!?
You said that it wasn’t working recently, didn’t you?
Fine, it’s completely broken
If you’re running out of time, then hurry up to prepare yourself
Thanks, Kana-chan, for waking me up
The number of days that you’re working is increasing, aren’t you tired?
I dunno, I didn’t get that impression…
Why are you working that much? Life isn’t that difficult.
Is there something that you want to buy?

Pg. 4
Yeah, I have ambitions to continue working on the “houkan”  (don’t ask me what that is, as the French translator, Scritch, didn’t know either)
I’ve been thinking about it for a while, and the abbreviation is dubious
Really? I have trouble finding it, actually…
Well, go wipe your face…
Wait. Breakfast.
But, so much time has passed…
Breakfast!
I gained 3 kg since I moved in with Kana-chan.
That’s a good thing!

Pg. 5
In fact, today’s your birthday.
Happy birthday.
…!!
You remembered!? Thanks!!
It’s normal to remember.
But, last year, Kana-chan didn’t say anything to me…

Pg. 6
Idiot. It’s because… you know, a lot of things.
Adults have lots to do, you know.
That’s good of Kana-chan, that answer
You celebrating with your “Houkan” members
No, today, Seei(sp?)-chan has something to do at home, and Yuuri didn’t say anything
So, I’ll take care of that.
What!!? You!!? Seriously!?
I’ll only cook things that you like for this.
Yeah!!!
Thanks, Kana-chan.

Pg. 7
I’m going, see you
The house in which we lived in was a bit to the side of the city, by walking down a little we’ll be directly on the beach
It’s not always practical, but I like it.
When night comes,

Pg. 8
The stars are out there shining beautifully.
Ah, there you are.
Hello Saku

Pg. 9
Seei-chan !?
Hello. Didn’t you have something to do?
An errand?
Of course not, I wanted to give you this before occupying myself with the things I have to do.
Here, happy birthday Sakuya.
Hope we continue to get along.
Thanks. You came on purpose?
Yup, on purpose. Sorry I can’t celebrate this today.
It’s nothing, I’m very happy, thank you.
Pfft… If my idiot for parents didn’t give me something to do today… It’s because I’m their only child.
But See-chan can do everything so well.

Pg. 10
An alarm clock!
Since you told me that yours isn’t working very well, I told myself that it was about time.
Amazing, this is so nice of you, See-chan.
It’s nothing.
Kanade-san forgot again this year?
Eh, you know, this year Kana-chan wished me “Happy Birthday”!
Really?
Yes, and then, you know, he’ll even hold a party today?
Uh…?
I see, this boy’s
His blood has finally started to run through his veins
On the other hand his fights with Yuuri have become more violent…
Speaking of which, I wonder what Yuuri-chan is doing.
YOU TOO, YOU DON’T HAVE SOMETHING TO GIVE TO SAKU?

Pg. 11
Hello, sorry but Yuuri has gone out.
What?
Yuuto-san, sorry for being so late.
Don’t worry, I’m relying on you today.
Here, she asked me to give you this when you came.
She left to help out with baseball.
You mean she ditched.
I wonder if it’s like that…

Pg. 12
That good for nothing.
It’s because of this that she’ll never grow up.
You’re being a little strict…
But Yuuri, she has a few problems with that. Me however, I’m fine with it.
I wonder if Yuuri didn’t think that asking her big brother to give it was more embarrassing.
Despite that she has given me a gift.
Good, all’s well. We can ask for explanations in class tomorrow.
Explanations?
Yes. Alright, I have to go, good luck with the work.
Yes! See you in class. Thanks!
See you later, Hijiri-chan
Yes
Hijiri-chan always had the look of being above the adults.
Yuuto-chan gets that feeling as well?

Pg. 13
In class, the teachers also are made small in front of See-chan.
The only ones who don’t give her the attention are our teacher, principal, and Kana-chan.
She comes sometimes to discuss with Yuuri, but with Kanade-san, it’s something else.
Me too, I went to see them and see how they were.
It’s definitely out of the ordinary.
All one has to do is work the kids like you do and spend the rest of the day at home doing nothing, right?
He’ll never make much money, a real good for nothing.
Grandma.
You’re awake?
Everyone says it.
Kanade uses kids and lives peacefully.
No

Pg. 14
No, Kana-chan isn’t like that
He’s kind,
He’s not a good for nothing.
It’s just that for the moment, he’s on “vacation”.
To me, Kana-chan is all at once
A big brother
A father
My precious family
So

Pg. 15
Yes, to be honest, I too ask questions about Kana-chan
Sorry, but
Living peacefully by letting paining a child younger than himself…
Being someone older like him, I have trouble finding sympathy in me for him
Hey!
The thing I asked for has arrived?
To work!
Hello,
I’ll bring it to you at once.
Did your grandmother seriously had to wake you up today!?
Don’t call me like that.

Pg. 16
I’m sorry for making you sad.
[Worry]
[He’s worried about me]
[It’s kind of him]
[but]
[It’s annoying]
What to do
What to say
To explain that I’m content with how I’m living right now.

Pg. 17
[It’s because Kana-chan is there for me]
[That I’m here today]
[Kana-chan saved me]
[It’s because he helped me]
If Kana-chan is tired of something and wants to rest, I too want to help him.
[I want to protect him]
[I’m incompetent,]
[Still a kid]
[But with the little strength I have, the little things I can do]
[I want to do them for him]
[So]

Pg. 18
[There’s no need to worry]
You worked well today. Here, from me.
What?
Happy birthday.
Thank you…
I’ll continue to count on you.
Yes!
This child, she’s working again today…
You know here?
My kid’s in the same school. You didn’t hear the rumour?

Pg. 19
She was abandoned by her father.
Nowhere to stay…
She’s living with a cousin or something like that.
Even worse, that cousin is a good-for-nothing.
Oh yes, I heard of that!
That was her…
That’s terrible…

Pg. 20
[No, it’s not “terrible”.]
[How can I express it…]

Pg. 21
In fact
In fact
I placed the hand on it.
That explains it…

Pg. 22
I’m hom…e
What?
Wh…

Pg. 23
[Who’s that…?]

Pg. 24
Sorry… Did I do something wrong?
Idiot, you scared Saku!
It was Kanade-san that pulled several times.
You’re not supposed to pull in front of a person’s face.
Don’t worry Saku, I just wanted to surprise you, same goes for Chihiro.
I pushed a little.
I didn’t have any bad intentions, neither did Chihiro. Come inside.
He pushed a little…?
[What is this, Kana-chan?]
Today, you’re the star. Like promised, I prepared only the things you like.

Page 25
[This personne IS WHO?]
I’m surprised that Kana-chan let someone he doesn’t know come in…
Chihiro, go there. You, come here.
But he calls him by his first name…
What is it, Saku?
Would it have been better if I didn’t let him participate?
Ah!
A friend…!?
Kana-chan’s friend…!!
Oh right, that’s got to be it.
Yeah, it’s the first time that I saw a friend of Kana-chan.
He looks like he’s younger than Kana-chan, he’s got to be a kouhai from back when he was in university.
But, ah right, he probably came here to see Kana-chan.

Pg. 26
If I’m a bother, I can leave.
Huh?
W… wait, no, take your time. Thank you so much for coming here.
[If it’s Kana-chan’s friend]
I’m happy
[Someone from Kana-chan’s side]
So, take your time.

Pg. 27
Happy birthday
Saku… go
[Who is that guy…]
18 years old

Pg. 28
There’s still hope.
Don’t let yourself fall.
What are you talking about.
You said so yourself the other day.
That you wanted something before the end of high school for that kid.
WHAT. WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?! WHAT DO YOU MEAN!?
You’re free to have some hope.
Both of you are so mean.
Idiot, it’s you that brought too much attention.
In fact, what did you want to do about it, Chihiro?
I can?
What?
This

Pg. 29
If you want
Th… thank…
Thanks for today, how to say it
I’m happy that everyone celebrated by birthday.
What fun
What did you get?

Pg. 30
A pretty dress…
It’s not too grown-up for you?
You’re harsh with me Kana-chan…
Don’t cry over a piece of clothing
Thanks Chihiro-kun, I’ll take good care of it.
All of the sudden I’m extremely hungry. Let’s eat.
Yes, eat, eat until you explode.

Pg. 31
It’s good!
Of course, idiot. It’s because I made it that it’s this good.
But Chihiro, you
At this age, to give clothes…?
What’s more, you don’t express yourself much
Just as I thought.
Kanade-san has a sadistic side.
Huh?
Huh!?
Since when did we start talking about me.
Sadist from top to bottom.
But you idiot, don’t talk about me.
And he’s also a brute.
Well, that’s it’s going to be like this, shut it, and go back with those that don’t express anything.

Pg. 32
Weird conversation, but we had lots of fun.
Ah, it’s about time that you went back.
Yeah, I too am tired from today.
Well, I’ll be going, thanks for today.

Pg. 33
I’ll accompany you.
Saku, you idiot. Since when did girls accompany guys.
I agree.
But…
Good, well then, good night.
I’m really tired.
I can go to stleep before you do?
Sorry Kana-chan, I’ll accompany him for just a little but.
[I don’t know much]

Pg. 34
[But it’s something strange.]
[Even if thinking about that of a guy may be a little impolite.]
Chihiro-kun
He’s beautiful
[Eyes of black ebony]
[Like the night.]

Pg. 35
[Profound]
[Like they’re going to draw us in]
What is it?
You know, today…
It’s thanks to Chihiro-kun that Kana-chan…
So today, really, um…
Kana-chan had lots of fun… His words are a little rude but he’s really nice.
But what is it that I wanted to say?
He told me, about the house, you…

Pg. 36
Talk about what? Weird things?
Actually, he mentioned the form of my body.
I’m happy that you’re not a girl that sticks her head to the ground.
I’m happy that you smiled at me.
For now, your life here, that person (Kana-chan) is your support.

Pg. 37
If you’re laughing to protect that,
If you go back home, guided by that light
You are
Remarkable.
If, without admitting defeat, you placed your hand on that proof that you did your best, you’re remarkable.

Pg. 38
You did your best, Sakuya.
[It’s the first time]
[It’s the first time]

Pg. 39
It’s the first time that someone said that to me
Chihiro-kun
Without those words
Without those human words
He told me
He expressed it
It’s not possible
What to do

Pg. 40
I’m going to start crying.
[I must say something,]
[Quickly]
[Anything, quickly]
[I must say something]
Will you come visit us next time…?

Pg. 41

Pg. 42

Pg. 43
What a strange person
What a strange night.
The stars
Have taken a human form.
We could say that they came to visit us.
[Why is it that without thinking, I found myself thinking of an absurd fantastical story.]

Pg. 44
What a strange, calm night.
You’re tired?
Me too.
Wake up, now.
Yesterday, we might have done too many crazy things.
We had so much fun…
He’s got to be tired too, today.
Who are you talking about?
Chihiro, Chihiro.
He’s in the same high school as you?
Are you awake?

Pg. 45
What are you talking about? Chihiro-kun is Kana-chan’s friend.
My friend? Isn’t he your boyfriend?
Your friend, right?
Your boyfriend, right?

Pg. 46
THAT KID!
HE TRICKED ME!
SAKU, TAKE OUT THOSE CLOTHES YOU GOT YESTERDAY!
I’LL TEAR THEM APART, BURN THEM, REDUCE THEM TO ASHES!!
[But then, Chihiro-kun]
WHO IS HE?

Chapter End

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