Murder (literally) cliffhanger and break next month Oo
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Kore ha Koi no Hanashi Chapter 21
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A 21years gap love story between a write and an elementary girl (38 pages)
I want to grow up already...
I don't want to change from what I am now....
Both are my true feelings.
Chapter 21
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[Right Side] Haruka tried her best to put her feelings into words, but...
"I want you to be yourself."
"That's the kind of Shinichi-san I want to be with."
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---I don't get it anymore.
I am me.
I thought I overdid as her father-role, but she tells me that wasn't it.
In the end----
Sorry for saying something weird...
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I don't understand it well myself...
Sorry for saying I "hate" you.
Meow----
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(Ah,) Sorry, Sakura. I'll bring your food now.
....
Is she just at an difficult age...?
"I want you..."
"to look at me for what I am."
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Just how was I
looking at Haruka...?
A brave girl.
Huh?
You're quite dull when it comes to yourself.
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(Mhm---) I'm sure that's just how different we see things.
Treating me like a freak again?
I was praising you.
I think that's why you could understand me.
What are you talking about?
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Hey, do you remember,
what you said to me in the past?
?
You said...."When you force yourself in front of others and act different from what you are, then what does it make us, who hang out with you?".
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I said that?
(Really?)
It's okay--- You don't need to pretend to have forgotten it.
(Ahaha)
From that point on, // I could be myself.
I showed my real self
and you said "Nothing will change between us" to me.
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And because you and Gakki really didn't change,
I'm here with you now.
Thank you, Shinichi.
Again, what are you talking about?
About how it's okay not to change.
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It's okay. Let them doubt and distrust you. // Just stay yourself.
You don't need to shoulder the parent-role.
Those who are in contact with you know your good points.
That's why I think you don't need to do anything.
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I'm sure
that's happiness for Haruka-chan right now...
Be like you always have been: Harsh, silent, sloppy and apathetically.
(What the)
You're saying some horrible stuff there.
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But that's how you are---
Hey, Shinichi...
Do you feel sorry for Haruka-chan?
Would she be happy if you thought so?
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...Maybe I...
was just...
making up things by myself...?
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Now if you just would understand a woman's heart better, it would be perfect---
Hmp
I won't ever understand that.
Geez! That's why men like you are no good!
(That's why women are so quick to leave!)
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....
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What are you two doing...
Ah---!! // Gakki--- You're finally here. So slow--
Oh! You're there, damn editor!
Don't go on a drinking spree at your age...
Should a temporally guardian be doing this?
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Shuttup. Even a lecture from you?
I don't give a damn about kids.
(C'mon, sit down, Gakki)
Even if you leave them alone, they grow up themselves. // Like my example shows.
He broke down?
*whisper*x2
More like he got uncaged?
?
Whaaat are you whispering about.
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Damn, every single one is only complaining to me. // Just what did I do?
You all speak so well about her, // but even she got a dark side.
Before she always was obedient and listened to what was said, // but lately she's getting cheeky and talks back to me.
Saying she "hates" me and stuff! // I don't like it---I tell you!
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Pft
Ahahaha // I see. You don't like it, huh.
I see. I see.
(Again...)
Yeah! I don't like it!
(Ahaha)
Geez, not you too Shinichi. We get it already.
I don't like it! // Nor you! Or you!!
(Eh? Even me?)
Ahaha, I see.
Geez!! What's with you two!
(Snap out of it already!)
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(Geez)
Why do I have to look over two drunkards...
(My long awaited holiday...)
Thank you for your patronage.
Page 22
Okay, please stand back.
It's off-limit here.
A random assault?
Eeh!?
Seem it was a girl // around elementary school.
...
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Ug, sucks!
How many years has it been since I drank this?
Only because you didn't know your limit!
What's wrong, Oogaki?
Guess it's not on the news.
Haruka-chan has school today, right?
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Guess so? I didn't hear anything about her having off.
I see.
Why do you ask, Gakki?
Seems there was an assault in the neighbour.
EEH!? (An assault!?)
I saw blood, so the victim got either stabbed or cut...
Aww, scary!!
Yajiuma said it was "a girl around elementary school".
I was a bit worried...
Doesn't necessarily have to be Haruka.
It's still noon and she doesn't skip school.
Yeah...
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But it's dangerous.
We have to tell Haruka-chan to be careful.
Old man!!
What are you doing here at this time!
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Seems there was an assault, so we were told to go home in groups.
Oh no, Maa-kun! Then you can't walk around alone here!
But Morimoto asked me to feed Sakura.
Huh?
Why you?
Morimoto left school earlier in first period.
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!?
She said it might be a cold, so she'll rest at home.
W- Wait a moment!
Was anything mentioned about the victim at school?
Eh!?
I... I don't know...
We didn't listen that carefu...
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Ah! Shinichi!!
*beep* x2
Oh please not!!
*Brrr*
Pick up...!
*Brrr* x2
Pick up the phone, Haruka!!
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...She's not picking up?
Still, that doesn't mean she...
*Brrr* x2
Eh...? // What?
Don't tell me.. the assault... // was about Morimoto?
We don't know that yet.
Damn! Why isn't she picking up!
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Calm down, Utsumi.
He said she might have a cold, so she might be sleeping right now.
What if it was her! // You said earlier the victim was stabbed!!
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Utsumi... We don't know yet if it was Haruka-chan. // Stay calm.
... // Sorry. I panicked a bit.
I'll go over to her house. // You guys take the brat home.
Okay.
Okay, let's go, Maa-kun.
....Yeah, // but...
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I'm sure it's all okay. (Yeah)
...
*ding dong*
*ding dong*
*ding dong* // *ding dong*
*ding dong*
*ding dong*Damn, what's she doing... Making me all worried.
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*ding dong* // *ding dong*
I just want to see your face. Come out.
(Haa...)
I don't really want to use this...
Her father handed it to me in case something happens...
No other choice.
Haruka-- I'm coming in---
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Haruka!
Are you there!?
Is she sleeping?
Her room was on the second floor...?
Haruka? It's me.
I'm coming in:
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WHY!!
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Where did she go!!
The police... // That means there is...
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I saw her getting carried away by the ambulance just now. // A cute girl with long hair and around 5-6th grade.
Poor girl---
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Haruka!!?
[Right Side] With the worst case in mind, Shinichi runs!! And Haruka is...
(Next time, a break due to collecting materials.)
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