Hajimete No Aku 28

And finally Aku. ^^ Hopefully this week is when they get to Kyuushuu. Character development ahooooy?


Eiko: Whaaat?! You lost the Tickets?!

That's horrible!!

Kyouko: Tell me about it! What should we do?!

Jiro's totally useless too!!

(Side text- Oneechan's plans to turn Jiro and Kyouko's trip to Kyuushuu into a love Rendezvous has gone too far.)

Eiko: Calm down! I'm going to be on the next train!

You guys just make sure you have enough to cover the fare!

Kyouko: O—Okay!

I'm so glad that my call made it out to you!

But...

It's weird that the connection is crystal clear.

Almost as if you're near us.

(Sfx- Pikuu poit)

Eiko: Seriously? Aren't these new cellphones awesome?!

(Bottom text- The second volume will hit stores on August 18th!)

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(Top black box- The civilian return to Kyuushuu comedy!!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU.

(Side text- This man is not your enemy.)

FUJIKI SHUN.

(Handwritten- Sent!)

(Handwritten- Awesome!!)

(Handwritten- What the?! They're so pervy!!)

Chapter 28: Nagoya's A-okay!

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Station master: Welcome to Nagoya.

(Sfx- Purururururu rmmmmmm)

Station master: Please present your tickets if you wish to transfer----

Officer: Okay, here are your proofs of purchase.

If you should find your tickets, you can return these.

Kyouko: Thanks so much.

Phew---We got out of that situation somehow, and managed to get a free ride too...

(Sfx- Zawa zawa rustle rustle)

Kyouko: I thought we'd be doomed to single cell confinement, or worse.

Jiro: Still....

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Jiro: This city is marveously large...!!

Japan truly is a spacious country!!

Kyouko: Well, this is my first time being to Nagoya as well....

Jiro: I'll have to conquer this place too!

Kyouko: Hold your horses there buddy.

I wonder what we should do now?

We really didn't pack a whole lot of food on hand....

(Sfx- Parapara parapara papapa- ringringringling ring)

Kyouko: Hm?

Eiko: Oh Kyouko-chan! You made it off?

Kyouko: Wow Oneechan! You sound really clear again!

Just like you're nearby or something!

Eiko: Eh! Well, something like that!!

I know your situation already.

You didn't pack a whole lot of food or money did you?

That's why you've got to reach Kyuushuu in a hurry. Am I right?

(Handwritten- Is it time to eat yet?)

Eiko: You should catch Springtime 18 then!

Kyouko: Springtime? What do you mean?

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Eiko: Springtime 18 tickets are for teenagers. The best part about them is that they're really cheap.

You two could practically spend the amount you would for one ticket, and get two!!

Both: Awesome!!

(Handwritten- Grandma!! Grandpa!!)

Kyouko: That's Oneechan for you!! Thanks!!

Jiro: I'd expect nothing less from the organization's number one tactician!

Eiko: Heh! Leave it all to me!

Make sure you get the tickets right away, and ride the next train out! I'll be on the next train, and meet you tomorrow morning!

Kyouko: Got it!

(Sfx- Pi beep)

Eiko: Heheheh....

Gotcha now!!

Now the two of you are headed on an unknown train together...and you'll be alone till morning!

Jiro: As expected from my sister! She's amazing!

Eiko: Now!! Carve memories of this spring into your very being!!

(Sfx- Kyupiii---n beeem)

Kyouko: She's not that great, or else she'd have a job right?

(Handwritten- Please notice her....)

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(Handwritten- And then....)

(Handwritten- C'mere Pochi!!)

Jiro: And now we've acquired the tickets.

Kyouko: And now we need to kill time until morning.....

(Sfx- Guuuuu grrrrrr)

Jiro: I'd say getting food would be good.

(Sfx- Guuuuu grrrrr)

Kyouko: Yeah....

(Handwritten- Don't stare.)

(Sfx- Fuwaaaa flitttter)

Jiro: Something smells scrumptious.

Kyouko: Is that Nagoya's Miso soup?!

Kyouko: But we don't have that much money...

Jiro: I've got a good idea!

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(Handwritten- Tasty.....)

Kyouko: I get it! One person buys the miso, and the other buys the rice!

Nice idea Jiro!!

Jiro: Eating on a budget is only one of the lessons I've learned from the Organization!

Kyouko: You guys really had it rough huh?

(Sfx- Kira glaaare)

Eiko: Look at them! Love can't be far off now!
(Sfx- Mori mori chew chew)

(Sfx- Hyori wiff)

(Sfx- Paku snarf)

(Sfx- Umeee tasstyyyy)

Eiko: So cyuuuute!

Jiro: Yes! Now that we've eaten, let's go off to Nagoya castle!

Eiko: Hey Pochi!! Did you take my last helping?!

(Handwritten- Hand it over!!)

(Sfx- Gatsu gatsu snatch)

(Sfx- Gatatsu diff)

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{Nagoya Castle observatory, 500 yen for a higher view.}

(Handwritten- I'll be taking this!)

(Handwritten- Sent!)

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Kyouko: Phewwww!

It's already dusk!

Jiro: The time just flew didn't it?

Kyouko: Though It's my fault we got stranded, if I hadn't lost the tickets we could have been in Kyuushuu by now.

Jiro: What are you saying Kyouko?

I had a lot of fun today!

Didn't you enjoy exploring this grand city together?

(Sfx- Kira-n sparkle)

Kyouko: Ah....yeah.

I had fun too.

(Sfx- Dokiii ba-bump)

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Kyouko: What was that?!

(Sfx- Kuru spin)

Kyouko: I'm pretty sure I just heard something go 'Dokii'!!

(Sfx- Dondondondon den den ring ring ring ring riiiing)

Kyouko: Uwah!!

(Sfx- Bikuuu pooooit)

Kyouko: A...wha...What is it Oneechan?!

Huh?! A Hotel?! Yeah! Sure!

Oh, I see, you know of a place to stay nearby?

It's moderately priced too? Sounds good!

(Sfx- Hah gasp)

Kyouko: …..a....Hotel?

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(Sfx- Baaaan)

(Sfx- Baaaan)

(Sfx- Gogogogogogogo rmmmmmmble)

Jiro: How convienent! They've already prepared everything for us!!

Kyouko: ….The same rooom?!

Why does this keep happening to me?!

But we don't have money to get a seperate room.....

Fine! I guess there's no way around it...!!

Ji—Jiro, don't you even think of doing anything------

(Sfx- Baaa roaaar)

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(Sfx- Sukkaaa snnnrrre)

Kyouko: Jiro...?

{He's asleep?}

Kyouko: Well, I guess this is my chance to take a bath!

Not like he can sneak a peek on me!

(Sfx- Sukaaa snnnnre)

Kyouko: Well, just stay there okay! If I catch you peeking, I'll beat the crap out of you!

(Sfx- Kacha clack)

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(Sfx- Pata slam)

(Sfx- Baaan Slaaaam)

Kyouko: Still asleep.....

No...this is fine! I don't mind this at all! There's nothing strange about wearing this in the bath!

{As a precaution, she decided to wear a towel after all.}

Kyouko: It's just a small provision at. I mean we ARE sharing a room.

No! Wait! I'm fine!! This is A-okay!!

In fact it's exactly what I wanted!!

(Sfx- Shaaaaaaaaaah)

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(Sfx- Sukaaa snnnnnre)

Kyouko: -The heck,

He didn't even budge....I guess I overestimated him....?

Nahhh, I can't go thinking that way! This is Jiro after all!

(Sfx- Kacha clack)

Kyouko: I'd better get some sleep too!

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Eiko: Whaaaat?!

That's it?!

Hey you two! Get closer already!

{In the ceiling.}

Eiko: Wake up NOW Jiro!! You fool!

Pochi: From this angle, we look like the fools.

Eiko: Dammit, if he's not going to wake up, then I'll wake him up!

(Sfx- Pita pat)

Eiko: Huh?

NGYAH!!! MOSQUITOS?!!?!

Pochi: It is summer after all.

(Sfx- Bata bata bata Slap slap slap)

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(Sfx- Dododododododo dmdmdmdmdmdm)

Jiro: Why can't I sleep any more?!

More like, My heart is racing!! If it doesn't stop, someone'll notice!!

(Sfx- Doki doki doki doki thumpthumpthump)

Kyouko: Nnngh..

(Sfx- Piku throbbb)

(Sfx- Goro roool)

(Sfx-Gokyuu ppping)
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{Why am I being drawn into her...?!}

{Dammit Kyouko, when you're like this, you're too cute to be my underling!!}

{I...That is I am....}

(Sfx- Doki doki doki Thathumpthathump)

Jiro: Mmmm?

(Sfx- Buuuuun fwiiiip)

Jiro: Huh?

Where did the Mosquito come from?

(Sfx- Buun buun buuun buzz buzzz)

(Sfx- Chun chun Tweet tweet)

Kyouko: Yawwwwn. That was refreshing!

(Sfx- gugugugu wiiiiind)

Kyouko: I guess all of that moving around yesterday really tired me out.

Huh?

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Kyouko: What's this...?

Jiro, your cape?

(Sfx- Buuun buzzz)

Jiro: Good morning Kyouko.

There certifiably a lot of mosquitoes...!

However, it is good you were saved.....

(Sfx- Pataaa thud)

Kyouko: Wait, you stayed up all night?!

{Oneechan spent the night in the ceiling, and was too busy fighting with the bugs to notice Jiro.}

(Sfx- Kayuuuu wibble)

Eiko: Why did this happen to me.....?

Pochi: Karma's a mean one isn't she?

{Seems that like the roof, Eiko's plans had holes in them.}

{Meanwhile, Kyouko's impression of Jiro improved a little.}

Kyouko: Meh, I guess I can let him off the hook this once....

(Sfx- Sukaaaa Snooore)

(Bottom text- Jiro's never stayed up all night for someone else.)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 36.)