Takkoku!!! 15

Heh. I haven't released one of these since...March? Strap your ping pong paddles in though, love struck fans....cause there's PLENTY where this came from.

???: I see...

The dog at your house is acting strangely?

It's lacking in energy? And you're not sure of what to do?

(Side text- She listens to her classmate's problems...but who is she really?!)

(Bottom text- It's hugely popular! Celebrate Takkoku!!! with color pages and two chapters!!)

Girl: ...That's right!!

My dog Maru hasn't been eating his food...!!

Kids: Wooow!!

That's Yashiro-chan for ya!

She was able to get right to the problem!

Yashiro: Now, I will tell you what is wrong with your dog.

Kid: Here it comes...!!

Yashiro-chan's...

Monmoko's divination!!!

(TN- I think that's a nick name. Her actual name is revealed later, and it's not Monmoko.)

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(Side text- A miko with a racket...how cool!)

TAKKOKU
FUKUCHI TSUBASA

15th confession: Monmoko.

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Gaku: Hmm...

Now how do I go about beating Kako-chan in a match...?

Muko: What's up with you all of a sudden?

Gaku: I wasn't able to beat Kako-chan again, even though I’ve been training!

Maybe I'm approaching this from the wrong angle....

Practicing day in and day out doesn't seem to do a thing for me..

My best bet is a tool or something like that....

Hikari: Ya might as well not get yer panties in a bunch, tain't no way a newbie is gonna beat royalty.

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Kako: Don't worry Gacchan!!

See, look at this horoscope! It's right on, isn't it!?

'Today looks pretty decent, maybe'!

'You'll be lucky, somehow!'

See?

(Handwritten- See, look!!)

Hikari: THAT PREDICTION AIN'T TOO SURE OF ITSELF AT ALL!!

(Handwritten- How's that lucky?!)

Gaku: It can't be impossible to defeat her in a match....there has to be a way....

Like....like...

Maybe more practice, every day?

Hikari: Ain't ya back where ya started?!

Muko: He's never going to overcome his obstacle...

(Handwritten- Why dontcha come and practice with me?)

(Handwritten- You can't!)

(Sfx- Bun bun fwip fwip)

(On book- Weekly fortunes.)

Muko: It's not the same as fortunetelling...

Gaku: Huh..?

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Muko: But how about...

We go ask her?

???: I see...

You feel like your childhood friend that you played with a long time ago,

Has suddenly stopped talking to you?

Girl: Y—Yes he has, Yashiro-senpai!

Yashiro: And he's in the same class?

Girl: Y—yes! He's in class 1-C! His name is Tanaka-kun!!

Guy: There she goes! She's gotten right to the root of the problem!!

You're amazing Yashiro-chan!

Muko: Right here.

Gaku: What's going on here? Why is everyone so noisy?

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Muko: Yashiro Momoko.

During breaks in classes, she's a consultant for people who have problems.

Gaku: Oh?

(Handwritten- Wah! Don't look!)

Yashiro: Tanaka in class 1-C?

Now, I will tell you the reason why he has become quiet around you.

Kid: Here it comes!!

Yashiro-chan's 'Monmoko divination'!!

(Handwritten- I see!)

Hikari: Oh?

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Hikari: Divination? I think I know that..

Ain't it when those priestesses call them spirits into their bodies?

(Handwritten- Goin in!)

Hikari: But I ain't never heard of this 'Monmoko divination' before.

Gaku: Is it when you chant 'Monmokomonmoko'?

(Handwritten- Monmokomonmoko!)

Hikari: Of course it ain't!!

(Handwritten- What is that, anyway?)

Kid: The Monmoko divination is starting!!

Yashiro: Monmoko Monmoko...

Monmoko monmoko...

Hikari: SHE'S DOING THE MONMOKO!!!

Yashiro: Monmoko monmoko...

Mokomon...!!

Kid: She just said 'Mokomon'!!

When she says that, the spirits are ready to reveal their answer!!

Hikari: That explanation sucks!!

(Handwritten- Why would something like that happen?!)

Girl: Ah...

Um...er..

Tanaka-kun?

(Handwritten- Is that you?)

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Yahshiro: MY NAME IS BONAKALDEI PAIZER.

Fuego!
(Handwritten- Come on!)

Hikari: WHO THE HECK IS THAT?!

Girl: Ah!

It is you!! Tanaka Bonakaldei Baizer Kunio-kun!!

Hikari: YOU'VE MET HIM BEFORE?!

(Handwritten- That's one hell of a name Tanaka!!)

Gaku: And this is....?

Muko: Her family owns a shrine, and is talented with fortunetelling. Divination runs in their blood.

I've seen her do some fortunetelling, and it seems like it's for real.

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Girl: U—um Tanaka-kun...

Why have you been so quiet around me lately?!

Did I do something wrong?

Yashiro: Dummy, you haven't figured it out?

Girl: H---huh?

Yashiro: The truth is....

I...

I...

Like you. Fuego.

Hikari: ARE YOU BLUSHING?!

Yashiro: I said I like you! Fuego!

I've always had these feelings, day after day i've wanted you, fuego...

But I could never come up with the right words, fuego.

Hikari: YER SAYIN' FUEGO TOO MUCH TANAKA!!

Girl: You should have just said so...!
Dummy!

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Yashiro: MOKOMON!!

Guy: When she says 'Mokomon' for a second time, the spirit has left her body.

Nice work, Yashiro-chan!

Hikari: Do you have the hots for her, buddy?

(Handwritten- Although I guess it's nice yer around to to explain...)

Girl: Um...Yashiro-senpai...

I....

Yashiro: You know what to do.

Girl: Huh?

Yashiro: It might be difficult now, but you have to challenge him to a 'Takkoku' match.

That way, you can convey your feelings to him. That would be for the best, no?

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???: Nishino!!

Nishino: Ta—Tanaka-kun?!

Hikari: Oh?!

(Handwritten- Is he really as cool as he sounds?)

Tanaka: Fuego.

(Handwritten- Come on!)

(Handwritten- Tanaka-kun, why are you here?!)

Hikari: Aint' you just the cutest lil' thing Tanaka Bonakaldei Paiser!!!

Nishino: Ta, Tanaka-kun...!!

Um...

Please, lets have a Takkoku match!!
Tanaka: I...I thought that this would never happen, Fuego! I've always wanted to have a match!!

Nishino: Really?!

Gaku: Ah...

She totally hit the mark! Amazing!

Muko: Asking her for a consultation means that you'll get a one-hundred percent correct response.

Maybe you should ask her about your problem?

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???: Yashiro-chan! I want a consultation next!!

???: No, do me next!!

???: No, me!

???: Me!!

???: Wait just a minute!

Hold it!!

Yashiro is worn out!!

That's enough for today!!

???: whaaaaaat!?

Yashiro: Rikoccha,

I'm not particularly tired or...

Rikoccha: We're out of here!

Let's go, Yashiro!

You've got another person to consult with!!

Yashiro: Okay.

Kids: You suuuck!!

Rikoccha: I told you no more consultations without consulting me!

You're far too kind to those people, Yashiro!!
Yashiro: Sorry, Rikoccha...

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Gaku: Excuse me...

Rikoccha: Out of the way!

No more divination today!

Gaku: Oh.

(Sfx- Kun sniff)

Gaku: Perfume?

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(Sfx- Patsu pat)

(Sfx- Kuru spin)

Rikoccha: Huh?

W—wait a minute!

Muko: You get a good consultation?

Gaku: I tried to, but she seemed tired...

Hm?

What is it?

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Kako: WAH!!!

(Handwritten- S-s-s-she's so close!!)

Gaku: Um...

Yashiro: You are no normal boy.

What kind of life have you lead up until now?

Gaku: Well...

I did leave Japan when I was four...

And I'd say I've been to about one-hundred-ninety countries since then...

Yashiro: Momon...

KOMON!!

Hikari: What's that?! Don't she normally say somethin' like 'Monmoko?!

(Handwritten- She's totally flipped over!)

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Yashiro: I see it...

(Handwritten- What?)

Yashiro: People from all over gathered at a temple, bathing us with praise.....

As we walk down stairs covered in red carpeting....this is the bright future I see for us!!

Kako: Wha?!

Hikari: WHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAT?!

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Hikari: But...that ain't right...

Ain't cha just predictin...

yer future? Get real...

Rikoccha: Yashiro!!

Why did you run off like that..!!

Yashiro: What's wrong?

???: Yashiro-chan's just revealed God's revelation!!

So she's gonna marry Marunouchi somehow...?!

Rikocchan: Yashiro...

Are you...

Serious....?

Yashiro: Mokomon.

Hikari: Why is she usin' it to confirm her answer?!

(Handwritten- Did she mean 'Mochiron' or somethin'?

(TN- Mochiron is Japanese for 'of course.')

Yashiro: Now,

What is your name?

Gaku: Marunouchi Gaku.

Kako: N—no way..

Yashiro: I see, well then Marunouchi....

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Yashiro: Follow me...

To a 'Takkoku' match!!

Kako: WAH!!

(Handwritten- I knew it!!)

Yashiro: Can I win?

Hmph, don't make me laugh.

Kako: Wah!!

(Handwritten- Who is she talking to?)

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Referee: And now, the match between Marunouchi Gaku and Yashiro Momoko...

Gaku: Can you move around in those clothes?

Referee: Will begin!!

Yashiro: This is what I wear to play ping-pong.

Kid: Wow! To think that Yashiro-chan would challenge someone to a Takkoku match!!

But...isn't it normal for someone who's in love to have a Takkoku match?
Don't be stupid!! This is God's revelation we're talking about!!

(Handwritten- She is a Miko after all!!)

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Kako: L-O-V-E!!

FIGHT ON!!

(Handwritten- Fight on!!)

(Handwritten- So it's cheer leading today...)

Muko: Geez, a love consultation turns into a love confession....

Hikari: More like, I ain't nevah heard of playin' ping-pong on tatami mats.

(Handwritten- Fits a miko though.)

Gaku: Incense?

(Sfx- Moku moku bubble bubble)

Guy: Marunouchi is done for this time.

Yeah, especially since Yashiro-chan is his opponent!

Kako: Huh?

Referee: It's Marunouchi's serve!!

Gaku: All right, I'm not going to lose!!

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Gaku: Hah!

(Sfx- Chira shfft)

Gaku: Right?!

Muko: An opposite curve!!

You idiot, you totally got served by that feint!!

You haven't gotten any better at all!!

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(Sfx- Hyutsu fwff)

Muko: What?!

Hikari: Huh?!

This is...?!

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Kid: Whooooa!!

Marunouchi's like...awesome now!!

Wow..

He's totally come into his own!!

Go for it, buddy!

Kako: Gacchan!!

Hikari: All right!

Yer special trainin' was doin' some good after all!

(Handwritten- Ya go boy!!)

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Yashiro: You're no ordinary player...

Conventional methods will do no good.

Kid: Here it comes...

Yashiro-chan's gonna use that move!

Muko: What?

Yashiro: Monmoko Monmoko...

Monmoko Monmoko...

Monmoko monmoko..

Hikari: Wha...somethin's startin...!!

Yashiro: Monmoko monmoko...
Monmoko...

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Yashiro: Mokomon!!

{It's just an ordinary ball...}

(Sfx- Kyuruuu spnnn)

Gaku: Huh?

Muko: What...

is that?!

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Muko: The ball...

It's running wild?!?!

Yashiro: This is a priestesses's magic ping pong ball..

Monmokorin.

(Side text- Can a priestesses's wild magic ping pong serve be returned?! What will you do Gaku?!)