Hajimete No Aku 91

I have the flu. My body hurts. And I'm still here translating. On the day after Christmas. I'm going to die with a keyboard under my fingers, and burn in hell. I'm sure of it. Also for now on...

HYENA SCANS ONLY.

Arigatou Gozaimasu.

(Black box- The hidden fans of youth comedy!!)

HAJIMETE NO AKU

Chapter 91: A special day.

(Side text- Christmas eve....it's on this night that we have a feeling something special is going to happen.~)

(Side text- Be sure to get that girl you like a present! Volume seven is out in stores!!)

FUJIKI SHUN.

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Eiko: Ooh!

The tree in front of the station sure is pretty!

Kyouko: It's already Christmas again this year, huh?

That's awesome, I'm glad we got back in time for the holidays...

I would have been pretty depressed if we were stuck on that island through Christmas...

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Eiko: Sorry about getting you into that mess...

Buuuut....

It's nice that you and your man got some alone time before Christmas, right?

Go on, tell me about it!

Kyouko: Wha?!

(Sfx- Dokiii Throoob)

(Side text- Nationwide ladies and gentlemen get excited for the most wonderful part of the year...!)

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Kyouko: Of course nothing happened!

He just saved me, that's all!

Besides, we're having a party at Yuki's house this year!

Eiko: You say that, but your red face says otherwise....

Kyouko: Ugh...It's 'cause Jiro saved me on the island that I felt like I needed to get him something...

I only meant to pick out something to thank the guy.....

But knowing Oneechan, she's going to turn it into a big deal....maybe I should return it.

Eiko: Oooh, that's right!

While I was thinking of Christmas....

I remembered some interesting info on Jiro..!

Kyouko: Huh?

Eiko: The truth is, Jiro....

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{And so, on December 24th; Christmas eve....}

Kimura: Jingle bells! Jingle bells!

Ring the bells, ya'll!!

(Sfx- Donchaaa ringleliiing)

Kimura: Second semester is dooone!! Christmas time!!

Guys: Hell yeah!!

Tomorrow we party hard!!!

Yuki: Yay!!

Jiro: Ooh, you're all so upbeat!

Christmas sure is different for you civilians!

(Sfx- wai wai)

Kyouko: Everyone's really looking forward to Yuki's party.

Yuki: Heeeheee! And you should look forward to it!

I've really put my all into the party this year!

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Yuki: Maaaaaaaybe it'll even be a party to die for~?

Everyone: When she puts it that way, I dunno if I wanna go...

Midoritani: It's today, isn't it?

Why did you choose today of all days?

Yuki: 'Cause today is the 24th! The perfect day for lovers, right?

You guys knew that, right?

Guys: How COULDN'T we....?!

Jiro: Hmm? The 24th...?

(Handwritten- Just leave me alone!)

Jiro: I could swear I'm forgetting something.....

Kyouko: Jiro!, Hey Jiro!

After this, do you have a minute?

I wanted to talk to you about something alone....

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Jiro: Ah...no, I'm afraid I can't.

I have a previous engagement.

Kyouko: Huh?

I---is that so...?

Jiro: I just remembered that I have to see someone on the 24th...

Saburo and I met a nice older lady in Tokyo a while back...

(Side text- Oonuki Shizue, appeared on chapter 69.)

Jiro: Saburo wanted to go to her place for Christmas.

Kyouko: Old lady?

Jiro: Yes.

(Handwritten- Lets get it on over here oh yea~)
Kyouko: Well...okay, I guess...

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Jiro: Since it is Tokyo we're talking about here, I doubt I'll be able to return today.

You'll be asleep by then...

Kyouko: But you CAN make it back today right?

Jiro: Hm?

Kyouko: W---well, I could try and stay up....

But...I, I guess I can just talk to you tomorrow, if you can't make it...

Okay?

Jiro: Got it.

(Sfx- Puaaaaan buwaaaah)

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(Sfx- Ahahahah)

Lady: Wow, you sure have it good Shzue-chan!

To have two cute lil grandsons like this thet come to visit...

Saburo: This year, we're going to take all the world's treasures!!

Shizue: You said it, kiddo!

Jiro: Hmph, seems the old lady is having a great time.

(Sfx- Wai wai)

Jiro: It was a good idea to have come here.

But I do wonder, what is it that Kyouko wanted me for?

It is rather regrettable, since I've never seen her like that before...

Saburo: There sure are a lot of people out there...

Shizue: It's because it's Christmas.

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Saburo: But they're all couples.

Lady: Oh, that's right, Sabu-chan is a foreigner...he wouldn't know.

Shizue: That's because in other countries, Christmas is usually spent with the family at home..

Lady: In Japan, Christmas eve is a day for lovers, where couples spend the whole day with one another.

(Sfx- Buuuuu spluuuurt)

Jiro: W---What did you say....?

(Handwritten- It's coold!!)

Lady: About Christmas eve? It's a day for lovers.

Shizue: Especially for the young ladies.

Jiro: This eve is for the lovers.....?!

Maybe Kyouko l---li---lik---likes me?

(Sfx- Gogogogogogo Rmmmmmmmble)

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Jiro: It's already seven!!

(Sfx- Oro oro oro wibble wibble wibble)

Shizue: Jiro? What's the matter?

(Sfx- Piiiiin fwiip)

Shizue: Go ahead Jiro.

(Sfx- Watatata fwapfwap)

Jiro: Ngh? B...but...

Shizue: You can't even escort a young lady, boy?!

How can you call yourself the next head if you can't do that much?!

Jiro: Thank you Granny!!

(Sfx- Baaaan slaaam)

Jiro: I promise to make up for this!!

Shizue: Just coming over to see me is more than enough!

Lady: I don't quite get it, but that's youth for you!

Shizue: Now, everyone, shall we take bets? How much you wanna bet it goes well?

Lady: 500 yen!

Lady: 1000 yen it doesn't go well!

Saburo: Wow, you can tell she used to be a villain....

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Jiro: I had no idea that Kyouko felt that way....!

In any case,

I have to hurry back!!

Jiro: Oh no!!

When did it start snowing...?!

Train conductor: Because of the snow, operations have temporarily suspended.

Transfers will still be offered...

Taxi dude: Sorry bud, but getting to Kanagawa is impossible..

'Cause of the snow....

Sorry.

Jiro: Ugh, trains and cars are no good..

Why at a time like this?!

It's 8pm right now.....and I have to get back today...!

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(Sfx- Zuru sliiiip)

(Sfx- Dozurugahsaaa kakraaaaaaash)

Dude: Hey! Are you okay?

Jiro: Nnnnngh...!

ORRRRRRRRRAHHHH!!

(Sfx- Baaaannn thooom)

Jiro: What can I do....!

(Sfx- Yoro yoro wibble wibble)

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{Four hours later...}

Jiro: Zehhh

Hah..

(Sfx- Guuu gyuuu grnnd grnnd)

Jiro: A---alright, once I turn that corner...

I should be able to see the house...!

Never in my wildest dreams would I have imagined going home on bicycle...!

{Using his cape in place of the tires.}

Jiro: My legs are about to fall off though....!

There....no!!

She's already asleep, just as I figured...

I guess I didn't make it after all...

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Kyouko: Ah...

Jiro: K—Kyouko?!

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Kyouko: Jiro!

Jiro: Ah...what are you doing there?!

You'll catch a cold sitting here at night!

Kyouko: Nah...I mean, it just started snowing right?

I was a little worried too, so I thought I'd wait out here for you.

{W—what is this? Kyouko seems....cuter today....}

{Is this the power of Christmas eve....?}

Kyouko: But it's great you made it in time...

{This atmosphere...what is it...? It couldn't be that she actually....}

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Kyouko: Here you go!

Your Birthday present!!

Jiro: …........Eh?

Kyouko: I knew you'd forget!!

Today's your birthday, silly!

Jiro: AAAAAH!

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Kyouko: Oneechan told me...

That your birthday is on Christmas eve....

But you almost always forget!

Jiro: Well, I can't argue since I did forget!

(Handwritten- Oooh..)

Kyouko: Moreover, for saving me back on the island...

I guess you could say this is my gratitude...

D'you think we could...

celebrate your birthday and Christmas eve together.....or something?

(Sfx- kaaah Blussh)

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(Sfx- Fururururu wiiiible)

Kyouko: Huh? What's wrong?

Jiro: N—nothing at all!

It's been a while since I've had such a birthday s-s-s-surprise!

All right, since it's my birthday, how about some Crokket?!

Kyouko: Okay-okay, I'll make some. Geez you're easy to please.

Jiro: It's an Underground city Kaizer limited edition figure....

Kyouko: Awesome huh?

You can even pose and detach the body parts!

(Side text- It was the happiest birthday of Jiro's life...! Not counting the present of course...)

TO BE CONTINUED IN COMBINED ISSUES 3-4.