Chapter 12: After the Rain, The Ground Sets *Expression similar to "The calm comes after the storm" Translated by : Kaori Hasegawa Sponsored and brought to you by : Alberto Mazzetto Proofread by : Mike Chapman and Shampoo Story and Art by : Masakazu Katsura <45> Katsuya: I can't believe I can spend time with you like this. <46> Ayumi: No... Pretty soon, my mom will be back... Katsuya: Cheh... It's all right, this rushing is taboo. Ayumi: ...Is he okay like this... Ayumi: Somehow, I'm with him like this, but... Do I still like the guy who can spread such a rude rumor, and... Did I already forgive him... Is it okay like this... Katsuya: I feel regret... Katsuya: Because of jealousy, I spread a weird rumor. I'm sorry... <47> Katsuya: Even though it was only once, I told that lie to a person...I thought you would hate me for sure... I'm very happy now... Ayumi: Just once? Katsuya: Shit! So, everyone thinks I spread it to everybody... Ayumi: Isn't that so? Katsuya: No! I just said it once! Oh, yeah. There was a guy at school yesterday. You may not know it, but he's been following you around for a long time. <48> Katsuya: That day I say you with the guy in the art club, he was following you too. And, I decided to make him feel bad, too, so... I was really upset at the time, so... So I told him the lie... That was the only time... Katsuya: Maybe, he spread the other rumors after that... Said he heard it from me, or something... Ayumi: Eh? Ayumi: But... It was long after that, that I met him. Why...didn't he appear in font of me and spread the rumor? It's weird somehow? Katsuya: I don't...know...that... <49> Sound: Pyu. Ku. Sound: Pon. Sound: Koro. Ayumi: What's this! Ayumi: Who was it... Nobody is there anymore... Katsuya: It's a letter... "I'll wait for you at the factory ruins in Hashizumi-chou. I want to talk to you. Taguchi." Katsuya: He could call you or something. Weird guy. What do you want to do, ignore it? Ayumi: I may go... Ayumi: Because I want to make sure that he didn't spread the rumors. Sound: Niya. <50> Hiromu: Did I come a little early... Hiromu: Come soon... My decision is getting weaker, I finally made up my mind that I'll take a bold action, and take Shirakawa away from him. <51> Hiromu: If...he tries to fight...what should I do...No, he won't. I said "talk,"...so... Sound: Doki doki doki. Len: What is he going to do now... Hiromu: Okay... The ruins of the factory at Hashimizu-chou... Okay. <52> Len: I followed him thoughtlessly, and haven't even talked to him since last night. Under this situation, fighting. So, whatever happens, I can only watch him from here. Ayumi: It's so huge... Where is he... Katsuya: Let's split up and find him. You, go over there. Sound: Jari... Paki paki. Hiromu: Um. Did he come... <53> Hiromu: Shi-Shirakawa-san? Ayumi: What do you want to talk about? Len: What? I thought he made a promise with her boyfriend... Hiromu: Talk...? Why, Shirakawa-san...? <54> Boy: Wow, she really came. I'm glad we trusted you, Taguchi-kun! Boy: Yeah, I'm glad we waited. Hiromu: Who? Are they... Why, my name!? Sound: Gata gata gata. Boy: You said something about a girl who would let guys do her so easily, so I was wondering, but, she's really cute! Taguchi-kun! Ayumi: Taguchi-san... Len: Oh my God. <55> Boy: Who's going to have her first? Boy: How about the three of us at once. Boy: Wait! Taguchi-san said she takes her clothes off by herself, so it won't be too late after that. Sound: Dokun dokun. Sound: Gaku gaku gaku. Ayumi: Taguchi-san. Hiromu: Wai-Wait... Sound: Buru buru buru. Sound: Giro. Sound: Biku. Sound: Jiri. Sound: Da. Ayumi: Taguchi-san!! <56> Len: Hiromu-kun! Len: Where are you going, you have to save Shirakawa-san!! Hiromu: I...can't... I can't do that... Impossible... Len: Okay, fine, go... Len: I won't expect anything from you. <57> Hiromu: At that moment, I saw Shirakawa-san's tears. My mind became white... It's hopeless, because I'm a coward. Len: I won't expect anything from you. Hiromu: I see... Len-chan really gave up on me... I guess I was tricked, and Shirakawa-san hates me too. It's too bad that I'm a coward. Oh, I see. I found Len-chan's feelings, behind her cold attitude, she wanted me to be stronger. But... It's too late. I can't be stronger. Actually, my feet left everyone and started moving toward the exit... Ah... Hurts... My heart hurts... <58> Hiromu: What? My heart isn't hurt, but my face? Hiromu: Why am I here?... Hiromu: That's right! I'm a coward, but I like Shirakawa-san. Moteuchi-san encouraged me to go on a love attack! Hiromu: Len-chan scolded me, to be in love is like a battle... I'm a coward, but that's why I came here today! Hiromu: I'll change!! <59> Hiromu: I'll...change... Sound: Dosa. Toshiki: Now, Hiromu. It's my turn. Boy: Hah. Sound: Baki. Go. Dosu. <60> Sound: Pan pan. Toshiki: This is about it. Len: So, quick... Toshiki: Do you have a little better of an opinion about me? Len: ...Yes... Toshiki: Gee, am...I so distant from Hiromu. If Len-chan didn't leave me a note, it would've been a lot worse. Toshiki: Oh, yeah. There was a rat peeping in on you guys, so I caught him up there. I'll bring him. <61> Katsuya: Shit. Ouch. He tied me up so tight! I don't know anything about this. Ayumi! Let's go!! Bad things will happen if we stay with these guys! Len: Hey, you! Right now! Toshiki: Calm down. Ayumi: I...realized... I thought I was in pain about the rumor because I still liked you... But, it wasn't true... I was just a coward. I just didn't want you to be spreading the rumor about me... Ayumi: But, I'll be different from today! Taguchi-san's courage woke me up! You can spread the rumor, I won't be a loser anymore. Katsuya: I see... Then, do whatever you want. Bye, stupid jerks. Toshiki: Hey, wait. Hiromu has something to tell you. <62> Katsuya: What? Sound: Baki. Len: Good. Len: Hey... Shirakawa-san... <63> Len: Please, say okay whenever Hiromu-kun asks you out next time... Ayumi: Eh... But... Len: Can't you? Ayumi: I just, I just want to ask him, if it's possible. Hiromu: This is exactly, "After the rain, the ground sets"... At last, I am able to be in love. Because of Len-chan's effort... End of Chapter