Arakawa Under the Bridge 23

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Chapter 23. For the sake of love.

It was snowing heavily, but Nino
went out in her usual clothes.

One of my classmates in elementary school used to go out wearing shorts.
But when it was snowing, even he was told to wear a coat!

Do you have something to put on?
Newspaper.
That's just paper!

Achoo.
Ah!
You're really freezing!

Why do you...
Nino.
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Put this on.
Oh.

It's really warm.
{Is it okay?}
Yes, I'm still wearing some clothes.

For Nino, I can do at least this much.

That guy...
Ni...
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Nino, put this on, too.
Wow.

This thin sweater isn't enough, you'll be cold.
This is cashmere.
Wow, this's amazing.

Hmm

Nino, you shouldn't leave your head in the cold.
Huh?

Isn't your neck cold?
Hey!
What?
Leave it.
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You should put something on your feet, too, Nino.
I can give it to you, I'll be okay.

Ha-ha-ha-ha!
If it's for Nino, I can take anything off!

Well.
Will you drink some cocoa, Nino?
Yes.

Hmm
Well, undressing even more would be a crime, so forgive me.
Let's call it a draw.

A draw?
Of course not. I've won!
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I may have only my last fortress left, but...
I think you have something else you can take off!

My head is freezing...
This is the level...

of my feelings...
for Nino!

I've won!
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He can take off neither his mask, nor his underwear.
This way...

he won't be able to harass me any more.
I understand.

Everyone, look at me.
It's finally the time to show my true appearance.
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Are you serious, Starhead?
What? What?
Recruit, look closely. Do you know it?

Actually, I'm not a star at all.
I'm something else.

What should I do, I didn't plan to take it this far.
Stop!
Wasn't it your principle?

I don't want to continue this quarrel!
I'm okay with admitting your victory!
Shut up, Recruit!

Actually, I'm not a star. I'm just...
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the Moon!
That's it.

Wow!
So you weren't a star?
You were a satellite.
That was quite a revelation.

Well, Recruit, it's my victory, right?
I don't accept it!

Somehow, I felt disgusted.