Hajimete No Aku 9

Well well! Fujiki-san surprised me! I was expecting a little bit more lovey dovey but it turned out to be pretty entertaining. As such Aku stays on my hit list a bit longer! Celebrate peons!

(Top text- The unlucky comedy of two people living under the same roof!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

{Staying up all night with her ears plugged in, diving into the radio program! Is this the only time that even Jiro can't bother her....?!}

(Side text- The attack of Kujou arc's climax!!)

Chapter 9: Masquerade as a date!

FUJIKI SHUN

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{Side text- In order to keep Kyouko from becoming a bride to the horse riding Kujou, they came up with this plan....}

Kyouko: Awww he's so cute! Look Jiro!

Can you buy this for me?

(Sfx- Kyaru~n squeeeze)

Jiro: Are you sick Kyouko? You're talking with such a cutesy voice...is it something you ingested?

(Sfx- Gogogogo rmmmmmble)

Kyouko: No—no! Jiro you're always so silly!

(Sfx- Pikuri shiver)

Jiro: And since when were you interested in having stuffed animals?

As I recall there is not a single one in your room right?

Kyouko: I'm interested NOW. A maidens feelings are private and can change quickly!!

(Sfx- Wana wana)

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Eiko: No no! Cut! Cut!!

(Sfx- Hiso hiso whisper whisper)

Eiko: You two quit fighting! You're supposed to be a couple! Act like it!

Kyouko: ...Uh Neechan? I think that this plan is impossible....
(Sfx- Hiso hiso whisper whisper)

Eiko: What are you talking about Kyouko-chan!

(Sfx- Hiso Hiso Whisper whisper)

Eiko: Right now you two are supposed to be prooving that you're a couple!

And what better way to do that than to have a date full of lovey dovey feelings?

Now get more into your roles! Hug to your heart's content!

The more embarrassed you are, the better you're doing!!

(Sfx- Gatsu shseeen!)

Kyouko: Heh....why do I get dragged into these things....

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{Yesterday}

Kyouko: The two of us have to act like lovers to get him to give up?!

Eiko: Yep! Your date is tomorrow!

It's pretty simple right?

After all, you want Kujou-kun to give up and leave you alone right?

It'll be fine! Trust me! After all you'll just be acting!

Kyouko: Hmm.....

I'll admit, after you told him that, he looks like a guy who just fell of his high horse....

Eiko: See?

Kujou: Hahahah....Ri—ridiculous....a woman....who....chose someone over me....no way..!

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

Kyouko: Now Neechan, you wouldn't have concocted this scheme for your own entertainment would you?

Eiko: Eeh? No—No! Of course I wouldn't do that!!

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

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Kyouko: Because, stop me if I'm wrong, I've gotten the feeling that lately you've been harassing me for fun.

(Sfx- Zun zun swif swif)

Eiko: No—No! I'd never do something like that!!

And to think that I was only trying to help you out as your oneechan...!

(Sfx- Yoyoyo)

(Handwritten- smells like a lie...)

Kyouko: Seriously..?

Eiko: Or is it that you're afraid that if you PLAY date Jiro, you might end up falling head over heels for him, so you're hesitant?

Kyouko: O---OF COURSE NOT!!

(Sfx- Kuwa rooar)

Kyouko: I'll do it! And I'll make it look easy too!!

Eiko: Aww she's so easy to manipulate...it's sorta cute.

How about you? You don't want Kyouko-chan to become someone else's bride right?

Jiro: I have no problems with this Sister....however,

I cannot quite place my mind around this 'bride and date' thing you speak of....what are they?

(Sfx- Gogogogogo rmmmmmble)

Kyouko: I can't believe he doesn't know about those things....

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Kyouko: More like, what kind of person am I to go out on a date with someone who doesn't understand it...?

Eiko: Anyway!

You know Kujou-kun is watching the two of you.

At least if you can't act like lovers, act like good friends! Okay?

(Sfx- Hiso hiso whisper whisper)

Kyouko: I get it....

Jiro: I don't understand it all...but fine.

Eiko OK!

Now the two of you get back to your date! Sorry for interrupting!

(Sfx- Shata Fwoosh!)

(Handwritten- Whoa..she took the telephone poll too!!)

Jiro: All right then, let us get this date thing started, Kyouko!

Kyouko: Y—Yeah.

Gotcha.

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(Sfx- Zawa fwip)

{Urgh...why am I doing this? I look so stupid...}

{I think Oneechan was just messing with us after all...}

Kyouko: What is he thinking about now anyway....

He doesn't even understand why one would date.

{Now that I think about it though, this is the first time I've seen him without that cape.}

{I have to admit, he's looking a little sharp....}

(Handwritten- Clothes provided by his sister.)

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Jiro: What is the matter Kyouko? Has this plan got you worried?

Well put yourself at ease. Sister is the best strategist in the organization, and is held in high esteem.

Kyouko: No, That's not it.....wait...Oneechan's the best?

So if that's the case why were you defeated.....

Eh...nevermind!
You could help me out here you know?

We should talk, and about something other than modification, okay?

Jiro: Hmm...

Well it is rather sudden since that braggart came, and I don't plan on giving you or my plans for modification up....

But I must say, this is the first time I've been in a city like this.

One good thing that came out of this situation is the chance to be in public.

(Sfx- Wai! Wai!)

Kyouko: That's right...he had to hide so the world wouldn't learn of his existance.

So it makes perfect sense that he wouldn't know what a date is..

Agh...I'm thinking about this too much.....

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Kyouko: WH--

Wh---

What's this?!

Jiro: Well, I see that many others here are doing this.

Eiko: Whoooa!!

(Sfx- Bakatsu clatter!)

Eiko: You go Jiro!! I'd expect no less from my brother!

Kujou-kun! I hope you're getting an eyeful!!

(Sfx-Biku poit!)

Kyouko: Yes I know that! But don't do that so suddenly....

Jiro: But it can't be helped!

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Jiro: If you cross the street when the light is red, you'll be in danger.

(Sfx- Zawa zawa hustle bustle)

(Sfx- Broooooo vrmmmmmm)

(Sfx- Pei slap)

Eiko: Jiro...!!

What are you, a baby?!

(Sfx- Buu hmmmph!)

(Handwritten- Um miss...? are you okay?)

{What am I doing?!}

{Now I totally look like an idiot!!}

(Sfx- Washi washi fuss fuss)

Jiro: Kyouko, sister's outline leads us here.

Kyouko: Huh?

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(Movie poster- Prieen and the wind.)

Kyouko: We're supposed to go see a romance movie?

I'm not really good at choosing those....An anime movie's okay to me...

Kyouko: Well it's fine...for now let's just go in....

Jiro...?

They made Underground city Kaizer into an anime?!

Oh wow and it looks like it just hit theaters recently.

(TN- Uh...hehe...this is why I wish I had someone to read these things after me...turns out it's 'Kaiser' and not 'Gaiza' like I've been writing.....oops?)

(Sfx- Gatsu 'sheen!')

(TN- I love that panel.)

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Both: Two student tickets for Underground City Kaizer please!!

(Sfx- Datsu dash!)

Eiko: Nooo!! A romance film!!

Anime movies aren't romantic at all!!

(Sfx-paka clatter!)

{And it's from here....}

(Handwritten- My life is enough!!)

(Kaizer beeeeaaam!!)

(Sfx- Doooon boooom!)

(Handwritten- Um you guys?)

Jiro: I was scared for a minute there! But he managed to save his own life using the Kaizer beam!!

Kyouko: It's a representative of the original work and then some! 120 points!

(Handwritten- You normally don't give your opinions on an anime movie on a date...)

{That Eiko's lovingly crafted date plan....slowly started to sink....)

Jiro: How about we go to the tea shop Sweet Talk next?

Kyouko: Sweet? What's that?

I'm in the mood for some real food! Let's get some gyuudon!

Jiro: Oh? Is that good?

(TN- Gyuudon is rice covered with beef and vegetables.)

(Handwritten- Um you guys are supposed to be dating...)

Kyouko: Hey! That was a low blow! Have you no shame?!

(Sfx- Chaka chaka click click)

Jiro: Fuahahahah! Victory is mine!!

(Sfx- ga ga ga bam bam bam)

Jiro: What!! No! I almost had it!
{And slowly became a play date where the two of them did as they pleased.}

(Handwritten- Unconscious.)

Kyouko: Aah!

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Kyouko: Wow! I had a lot of fun!

You're not too bad at video games, and you like Kaizer too! I'm impressed!

Jiro: You dare underestimate me?

I've not only read the manga, but I have all of the novels and side stories as well!! Ask me anything!

Kyouko: So do you know about the new plot in the novels?

Jiro: Oh about how he died in battle? It's not cannon...only the TV series is.

Kyouko: Oooh You ARE good. Okay next question...!

(Sfx- Un un)

(Sfx- Chku chiku)

Eiko: Ngn..my lovey dovey plan...They've completely ignored it...I was hopping to see them get closer....

But now it's turned into a lecture at an anime convention...

I guess i'd better give up my hopes on seeing the two of them kiss at the end of all of this...

Geez, I guess lovey dovey's too hard for them....

(Sfx- Pakratsu pakaratsu ka-clomp ka-clomp)

Eiko: ? Ka-clomp?

(Sfx- Pakratsu Pakratsu Ka-clomp ka-clomp)

Eiko: Ooops.

I forgot about him!

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Kujou: Hahahahah! I've watched your whole date Jiro-kun!

You've become quite lovey dovey have you!!

(Sfx- Ka katsu sheeen)

Jiro: Kujou!

Kyouko: I forgot about him!!

Kujou: As I thought! You aren't in love at all!

This whole date makes a mockery of what it is to be lovey dovey!!

(Handwritten- I'm scarred...)

Kujou: Kyouko-kun! You are fated to be with me!!

There's no need to hide it! I knew that there was no girl that could pass on an offer to be with me!

(Sfx- Pakara ka-clomp!)

(Handwritten- He jumped?!)

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Kujou: Now! Embrace my charm with all of your strength!!

Forget about the man you had in the past!! You have me now!

Kyouko: I keep TELLING you I am not something you can possess!!

Geez! Something really is wrong with your head!!

Jiro: I understand it!

(Sfx- Pon Pat)

Jiro: This date thing or whatever is a deciding factor in who retains ownership of Kyouko!

Kyouko: Huh?!

Jiro: Come now! You should have told me this sooner! I would finished it in one maneuver!

(Sfx- So tap)

Kyouko: Eh?!

(Sfx- Guiii clutch)

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Jiro: Close your eyes Kyouko.

(Sfx- Sauu fwissh)

Kyouko: Wh—huh? What are you...?

Jiro: I will prove that you are mine alone. Please gaze upward just a bit.

Kujou: Wha—No...This can't be bleaaah?!

(Sfx- Zubiiii fwop!)

Eiko: Go for it Jiro!!!

Kyouko: Wait...you're kidding!!

This has got to be some kind of joke!!!

{Though...his eyes....they're so pretty....)

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Kyouko: He's staring right at me.....

Whoa! His face it's so close! Wait! Stop....

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(Sfx- kyuu wiff)

(Handwritten- JIRO)

Jiro: Take that!! With this Kyouko has become my property!!

(Sfx- Doooooooon baaaam)

Kujou: You bastard! Do you think I'll allow you to write on my Kyouko-kun?!

Goddamn you!!!

(Sfx- Ge-n shake)

Kujou: You truly are a fearsome man!!

Jiro: Fuahahah! Fear and obey commoner! You are no match for me!!

(Handwritten- They're TOO stupid.)

Kyouko: And I thank god that they're both TOO stupid.

(Sfx- Doki doki *tha-thump tha thump)

(Sfx- Fuuu siggh)

{Some how Jiro and Kujou worked things out.}

{But for a little while, Jiro had to put up with a new name being written on his forehead...)

Yuki: Good morning Bakano!

Akagi: Yo Bakano!

Jiro: It's AKUNO!!

(Jiro's forhead- Baka Stupid)

(Side text- Kyouko is of course not too oily so that's why the writing stayed on her.}

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 15)