Mon Seul 1

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Monseul Chapter 1

P4

Ikeuchi-kun!
Come on the professor is coming!
Hmm…
Hey wake up!

I: Uuh…
Classmate: you awake now?

I: Uwa… // was I sleeping again?
Classmate: out cold

Classmate: I felt bad waking you but…
I: It’s fine, thanks

I don’t have the luxury to sleep these days

P5

I: Enoki mushrooms and…
Scallions?
Scallions too

M: I hope this is okay…
I: Minami

M: Oh // you’ve finished school oniichan?

P6

I: Yeah, the class after my fourth one got cancelled
M: Yay we can take our time to eat today / I’ll do my best with it

M: Oh yeah, Kanda-kun was at the bakery
I: Really?

M: Yup, he said it’s off today
I: Right, should we invite him to eat?

I: hehehe he’s thinking so hard // why does he think so hard about buying just one piece of bread?

M: Kanda-kun, oniichan is here

P7

K: Wow…you guys do hot pot in the summer?
M: Oh, it’s best to have a spicy hot pot in the summer to stay healthy!
I: Yeah, it’s an easy way to eat your veggies and it’s cheap

M: It’s rare to eat this much food in one sitting

I: Kanda // is work tough?

P8

After my dad divorced my mom, he was in charge of the household // but after I got accepted into college, he suddenly left one day leaving a note that said “sorry”

But he was rarely home because of work anyway // he was here but he wasn’t / we didn’t even know what he was thinking

We were // living together but didn’t feel like a family

P9

So his disappearance wasn’t very shocking

K: It’s no prob // Since I started out from part-time, now I’m at the top of the full-timers

But the fact that we were out of an income source… // that hurt a lot

I: …okay
K: I’m supposed to be a new guy but I don’t act it / I would hate a new guy like me

Kanda

Said he’d give up college and work

K: Idiot // what are you saying

P10

I: …but… Minami is still in grade school // unless I work and make money for food
K: The tuition for your first year has already been paid

I: Yeah / but starting next year…
K: Yeah so I’m saying / you own your house so the only money you need is for living expenses and tuition

I: “only”…?
K: That’s stupid / it’s nothing to give up college over

K: Alright // Look for scholarships / and study hard to get them // you can make money working nights and during school breaks

P11

K: Don’t worry // my job pays well / if anything happens, I can be your bank to borrow from

Happiness or unhappiness

Can change based on how it is interpreted // the second you give up by thinking you’re unhappy, that’s where unhappiness starts / but if you try hard enough you won’t end up unhappy

P12

Having friends you can believe in
I: Hey! / don’t eat it all!
Having a family to protect
I: We’re in frugal-mode
Even if there are unfortunate events / you should be able to live happily
K: Shuddup, I’m still in my growth spurt unlike you

Is what I thought

P13

I: Crap / I’m late
M: Have a good day

I: …sorry
M: Hm?

I: Sorry I have to work on Sundays / I wish I could take you somewhere…
M: What are you saying silly! // good job even working on a Sunday, now go!

P 14

TV: So I just told you! // I don’t know about that!

P 15

Coworker: Ikeuchi-kun
I: yes?

Coworker: The manager said not to forget the order form because the vendors are coming tomorrow
I: Alright… // eh?

I: wait…if the vendors are coming that means tomorrow is already the 15th? // so today is the 14th?
Coworker: yep

Lady: it will be 840yen please

I: Is it possible to get candles with that, even though it’s a regular cake?
Lady: sure // I’ll put them in the box

P16

M: Ah

M: Welcome home!
I: Sorry…I’m late

I: It’s not t hat I forgot your birthday…
M: Yup!

M: Since you couldn’t make it because of work / you asked Kanda-kun right?
I: Eh?

P 17

M: I thought he’d stay until you came home // but he just left because he was work tomorrow

I: Hello? Kanda? / It’s me // Uh… / thanks for Minami’s…sorry about that

K: Oh… // don’t worry about it / I thought you’d forget because you’re forgetful
I: hey hey

K: Minami would be sad if you had forgotten
I: Yeah thanks a lot / you’re such a good guy Kanda…

K: Can I say something?
I: huh?
K: IDIOT

P18

I: Minami / did you already take a bath…
M: Look look I got this from Kanda-kun!

I: Wow
M: I’m so happy! // this is so popular but no one in class has it yet!

P19

That’s impressive // remembering her birthday and what she wanted // it’s almost as if he know so much about Minami

K: Sorry Ikeda…

P20

Girl: Ike-chan!

Girl: What are you doing this summer?
I: Hm? // ahh… // I have work

Girl: That’s what I thought / I know a good place to work // actually, I’m being asked to gather people, can you come?
I: What kind of work?

K: and?

P21

I: Please! I already said yes to this job that requires me to stay over // the only issue is Minami

I: Can you just stay over at our house while I’m away at this job?
K: I don’t want to

I: Eh?
K: I’m saying no

I: oh…oh // did you already make plans?
K: No // it’s not that I can’t, it’s that I don’t want to

K: What is that face? / you assumed I’d help you out whenever you need me // I’m not as nice as you think I am // don’t rely on me so much

P22

I: … / sorry

I: sorry / I rely on you too much, you’re right // you’re busy too // please don’t be mad?

I: Bye…

K: Ikeda!

P23

K: sorry… / no it’s my fault // okay… / I’ll do it

K: Sorry / …it’s okay, don’t worry // you should go take that job

I: Thanks! // Thanks so much you saved me!
Oh, God

I thought he was a truly great guy // but please

Kill Kanda for me

P24

Ikeuchi-kun! Next is table 5!
I: Yes sir!

Next clean room 203!
I: Yes sir!

Go pick this up!
Yes
And this!
Yes!
And this!

Wash dishes!
Clean!

M: hahaha / that’s how busy a hotel is in the summer?
I: Yeah // there’s a bunch of little ones like you here too

I: Everything okay over there?
M: Yup! Are you coming home soon, oniichan?

P25

I: Ahh…I’m supposed to finish up tomorrow but I’ll have to clean up at night so the day after tomorrow
M: Ohh…so it’s a few more days
I: How’s Kanda?
M: He plays a lot of games
I: Oh…I have to go now
M: Ok…

M: bye bye

Your sister?
I: Yes // she’s still in grade school so I have to take care of her
Wow, I’m proud of you

Isn’t it tough?
I: Not really // my best friend helps me / and it makes it worth it that she relies on me

P26

Why don’t you go home tomorrow? Isn’t it hard on you taking such a late train?
I: Nah…my sister is waiting // I want to get home soon

I guess so, it’s nice to have someone waiting // you can force yourself a little more
I: That’s true

I: Dad…for you dad… // I guess we didn’t have that kind of effect on you

I: Dad / I wonder what he’s doing now

Ah // we’re finally here

I: Should I call… / eh, it’s late // I’ll go straight home

P27
I: I’m home

I: Minami / are you awake? // I was supposed to come back tomorrow / but I came back today

M: Onii-chan… ?
I: Yeah / I took the train with a coworker

I: Anyway I’m coming in…
M: NO!! NONONONONONOOO!!

P28

P29

Having friends you can believe in

Having a family to protect

Even if there are unfortunate events
You should be able to live happily

P30

I: Don’t ever show your face

M: Onii-chan…

P31

P32