Hajimete No Aku 34

How DARE he take what's rightfully mine! *Roaaar*

(Black box- The beginning of civilian reliance comedy!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU.

(Side text- We can't move an inch from this spot....)

(Left side- Volumes one and two are out in stores!!)

Chapter 34: Shinseki no Yuutsuu.
(TN- Thought it would be funnier to parody Haruhi here since the titles are so similar. It translates out to 'The melancholy of a new semester.')

FUJIKI SHUN.

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Students: Long time no see!

You're totally sunburned dude!

(Side text- At long last, back to school!)

Akagi: Now that summer has ended, we can start a glorious new semester!!

{Akagi (President)}

(Sfx- Zubaaaan)

Akagi: How are all of you doing?!

Yuki: Totally yes!

{Shinonome Yukiji}

(TN- My wife. You guys can have the remains. >_>)

Kyouko: Long time no see.

{Watari Kyouko.}

Aki: You guys are over energetic as always.

{Nakatsugawa Akiho.}

Jiro: Oh? It's nice to see you guys again.

{Akuno Jiro.}

Aoki: Of course! It was tough to go a summer without Watari-san!

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Akagi: Hmph.

It's good to see that you all are well.

And now let us discuss our plans for the new semester...

(Sfx- Guttari Tunk)

Akagi: Ngh!

(Sfx- Bisustsuuu thumph)

Midoritani: Ugh!?

Akagi: What's the matter Midoritani! Why are you so gloomy?

Midoritani: S—Sorry!

The truth is, I finished my summer homework,

By pulling all nighters most summer nights.

{Midoritani Yasuhiko}

Kimiura: You've got rings under your eyes.

(Sfx- Yoro~n Wobble)

Yuki: Oh no! Are you okay?

Midoritani: Y—Yeah, I just need to sleep is all.

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Kyouko: You didn't catch a break all summer did you, Midoritani-kun?

Midoritani: Yeah, art homework is a killer....

Aki: Art homework? Can't help you there.

Kyouko: Yeah, we always choose calligraphy over art.

Yuki: I'll cheer you on then!

All three: Gooood Luck!


Midoritani: With the way they're glaring at me, I almost wish the girls wouldn't cheer me on...

Jiro-kun!

Jiro: Hm?

Midoritani: I need to talk to you....

Does after class sound good?

Jiro: Hm?

(Handwritten- Here are some souvenirs from Kyuushuu.)

(Handwritten- Thanks~)

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(Sfx- Wai wai)

Jiro: You want Shinonome to model for you?

Midoritani: Yeah! My art homework is to draw a person....

and although I like Watari-san, I thought I'd try to draw someone else...

(Sfx- Zawa zawa rustle rustle)

Midoritani: But the words just won't come out....

Maybe you know of a way to ask her?

Jiro: Hm...

I'm not too sure of this portrait of yours...

But to ask Shinonome to pose for you....

I think I can help you there.

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Jiro: Shinonome, a word?

(Sfx- Kururi spin)

(Sfx- Kururi spin)


Yuki: What?

(Sfx- Kyuuu Grrind)

Jiro: Gah!! What is the meaning of this?!

(Sfx- Puhaaa gaaasp)

(Sfx- Pan pan pat pat)

Midoritani: You can't just yell out like that!!

Jiro: Without calling to get her attention, how will I ask her?!

Midoritani: Well...I know that...!

(Sfx- Kuri spin)

(Sfx- Gyuuuu griiind)

Jiro: Shinono---

(Sfx- Kuri spin)

(Sfx- Ze ze ze haah haaah haah)

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Jiro: Why do you keep stopping me?!

Midoritani: Well...that's because...!

I have to ask her myself, or it's no good!

Since it's a favor for me, it's rude to depend on someone else to ask...

Jiro: You fancy her don't you?

(Sfx- Dokiiiiin Throooob)

Midoritani: WHAAAAAT?!

(TN- Huh, so he can tell when others are being dense, but not himself...)

Midoritani: No! It's not, that's not it!

Jiro: Quite the naughty boy aren't we?


{Midoritani House.}

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Jiro: And now...

Let us begin the first meeting of the 'Conqur Shinonome' planning committee!

Do you really think you're going to get anywhere when you can't even talk to her?

Midoritani: You're right I guess....

(Sfx- Baaan)

Midoritani: I'm really bad when it comes to talking to girls....

Although I've been hanging out with Shinonome-san and the girls, It's been tough to talk to them.

Jiro: But this is a new semester.

You want to start out drawing an awesome portrait right?

Midoritani: Yeah!

Jiro: Excellent! Now that we've identified the problem, let us commence the planning!

Midoritani: O-Okay!!

Little sister: Big brother's friends are all so weird.....

(Sfx- Pikuuu Pooit)

(Handwritten- Little sister.)

(TN- Loli, and a meganekko at that.....why only one frame Fujiki?)

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(Sfx- Zaaaaan doooom)

Jiro: You ready?

Midoritani: Yeah!

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Midoritani: Thank you Jiro-kun!


I think I might be able to pull this off!

Jiro: Worry not. I am a master of conspiracy! This is nothing for me!

I am evil after all!

Midoritani: Heh heh!

Jiro: All right, let's do this!

Midoritani: Yeah!

(Sfx- Garaaa clatter)

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Jiro: Kyouko! Nakatsugawa!

Kyouko: Huh?

Aki: What's up?

Jiro: I heard the teacher calling you.

He said that he needs to see you right away!

Both: Whaaat?!

Jiro: These three are always together!

If Shinonome is alone, the problem of asking her something directly practically disapears!

Aki: Huh? What do you mean?

Kyouko: Why is the teacher calling us?

(Sfx- Garaaa)

Jiro: Huh?

Damn! I didn't think this throughly!!

Uh...well that's um...you see...

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Jiro: Your cup sizes are too strange for two girls in the same class!


There just HAS to be something wrong with this!

Girls: Oh really?!

(Sfx- Gooooo Rooaaar)

Jiro: Gah!!

Kyouko: Let's go hear him out then!

Jiro: Such killing intent...

(Sfx- Gaku gaku shiver shiver)

{But that got them to leave...}

{The ball is in your court Midoritani!}

{Thank you Jiro-kun...}

Yuki: See you later~.

{This one's for you!}

Midoritani: Shi—Shinonome-san!

(Sfx- Giku shaku shivver shiiiver)

Yuki: Yes Midoritani-kun?

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Yuki: What's wrong? You're totally sweating a lot...

(Sfx- Zuiiii)

(TN- O_O you lucky bastard, Midoritani...if I could get a girl to get that uncomfortably close...)

Yuki: Do you have a fever?

Midoritani: Uwah!!

(Sfx- Pikuuu poooit)

Midoritani: No—Ah, No It's just hot is all!

(Sfx- Ase ase wibble wibble)


Yuki: Oh?

{Guh, I'm beginning to wonder if this will work....}

{But, I have to calm down, Yeah, this is what I came for!}

{Jiro-kun gave me this,}

(Sfx- Zatsu Swiff)

{He said it'll help me calm down---!}

(Handwritten- Tea.)

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Midoritani: In a normal situation, tea IS calming,

But I'm in no mood to drink or eat any now!!

(Sfx- Gryuuuuuuuu grrrnnnnnd)

Yuki: What's wrong?

Midoritani: N—Nothing!

Jiro: What? Tea's no good?!

I wonder what his favorite flavor is....?

{And Then....}

(Handwritten- 'Sup?)

Yuki: And then there's this cosplay...

Midoritani: Ah...I see..

Crap, She started talking and now I can't get a word in edgewise...!

I guess I really do suck.....

(Sfx- Hyuuuuu fwisssssh)

Jiro: Ngh, What on earth is that fool doing?

Where's his flow?! He'll never find it unless he calms down!


Jiro: It seems I may have to get involved personally!

(Sfx- Za tmp)

???: Jiro-kun?

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(Sfx- Zugogogogogogo Rmmmmmmmmmmblllle)

Aki: The Teacher's not in you know....?

Kyouko: May we have a word with you?

(Sfx- Poki Paki crack crack)

Jiro: Guh, So you have returned!!

(Sfx- Batsu fwissh)

Jiro: But I won't move for any reason!!

Midoritani: Watari-san should be back by now....

(Handwritten- And then there's Aki-chan's boobs...)

Midoritani: Sorry Jiro-kun, But I....

(Sfx- Shatsu sfffft)

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{Kyouko and the others are back, but I won't let them pass me!}

{You shouldn't give up either!}

(TN- His cape says the same thing.)

(Sfx- Uoooooooo roaaaar)

Midoritani: Jiro-kun..!!

Shi...

Shinonome-san!! The truth is, I have a favor to ask..!!

(Sfx- Kuwaaa roaaar)


Yuki: Huh?

{That's right, Jiro's doing his best for me!}

Midoritani: I need a person to draw for my art homework....

So if um, you've got the time..could you...mo—model.....

{So I have to stand my ground too!}

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Midoritani: Fo...

(Sfx- Gotsu SMOCK)

Midoritani: Meplease---?!

(Sfx- Dongarasahaaa Thudddsdhhhh)

Yuki: Whoa!

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(Sfx- Gooooooo roaaaar)

Jiro: Sorry, but I could only last a minute...!

Midoritani: No, this is my fault Jiro-kun....

But thanks for everything....

Because I was finally able to sum up my courage...!!

(Sfx- Gaku thud)

Yuki: Whoa!

Wow You took out two birds with one stone!!

Aki: That's not the phrase you'd use here Yuki....

Yuki: Aww, you just wanted to draw me?

No problemo! I'll be happy to help!

(Sfx- Dooon!)


(Sfx- Baaaan)

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Kyouko: Geez, why would you say something like that?

(Handwritten- Should I wear a costume?)

Jiro: A little trouble's never a bad thing is it?

Kyouko: Trouble? What?

Jiro: Man to man secret.

{Midoritani looks really happy.}

(Handwritten- What does that mean?)

(Handwritten- A manly friendship?)

(Handwritten- I totally get it.)

(Handwritten- Uh...)

(Handwritten- Could you try a different pose.)

(Handwritten- Can I cosplay?)

{So is this all it takes for a shy person to become happy?}

Jiro: Hm! Match making is quite amusing!

(Sfx- Dooooon)

Jiro: Good luck Midoritani...the road ahead is a steep one!

{Do you really have a right to say something like that Jiro?}

(Side text- He's quite the big shot~ Next week is a center color page!! Look forward to it!)

(TO BE CONTINUED IN ISSUE 44.)