Mangahelpers Translationshttps://mangahelpers.com/translators/rss2012-02-01T00:41:46+00:00/favicon.icoMangaHelpers Adminsadmin@mangahelpers.comhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/33207[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 17 by JinHea2012-02-01T00:41:46+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Only for use by Evil Flowers
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69 - Aa Itoshi no Banchou-sama - chapter 17
70 Arrow: Souji’s tiny / 153cm - Kondou Isami (High School 3rd year) / Aries / Type O (not B) [text below “Aries”] 189cm - The taboo on Bakumatsu’s been lifted, huh… with that in mind, I immediately drew Shinsengumi. [NB. Bakumatsu – a period in Japan’s history] / Souji became quite popular despite having appeared in only a few panels… It looks like writing “sick” on the mask was a good move (laugh). Thank you for comebacks like “Quite realistic (smile)”. On a side note, I was completely fascinated by the Shinsengumi during my primary and middle school years. I gathered materials and did lots of research on them back then... / The result of all that research – I fell head over heels for Takasugi Shinsaku (of Shinsengumi)… / Those were the days.
71 Box: Starting today… Box: the big event(?) for us Toku High 1st years, [linked] Ski Classroom, has begun. [text cutting box] This time the story’s focus is on Katou. Guys at back: Ohh—
- That’s a lotta snow! [aside] awesome! Box: We’re spending 2 days in this snow-covered world… you know, like the winter version of a school’s seaside excursion?
Box: Banchou’s never skied before (I’ve done it a few times), and it seems like she’s looking forward to this. Text beside box: Everyone, do you like skiing? Text below box: She kidding? 2 columns of text on crowd – both say: She kidding? Text at bottom: She’s being serious.
Box: I hope she’s able to have fun on this trip… that’s my wish, but… Mirai: Banchou, let’s be sure to make a snowman…
- A quick story / Haruhi-chan - The school she goes to, Oooku Girls High, is a private school with its own affiliated middle school and primary school. - She has no breasts. / (what am I saying)
72 - Red—! Katou: Eh? Box: The future seems filled with complications all of a sudden.
Katou: Again!? [aside] You okay? Souka: I’m sorry! Um… I got too excited over the snow. Souka aside: it’s nothing Text at panel bottom: liar
Box: She’s been like this since we boarded the Shinkansen. SFX: badump badump Souka: Was the neighbouring seat on the Shinkansen always this close!? SFX: badump badump Box on Souka: Seating was decided beforehand by drawing lots. Arrow text: Leaned over so he could look out the window.
Box: Actually, she’s been like this since quite some time ago. - Quite frequently, too. SFX: fluster fluster
Souka: I’m not used to being this close to him! [aside] Uugh I haven’t matured at all since last year. SFX: hmmm Mirai: Whatever. Have an orange and pull yourself together. Arrow: Mirai
73 Text on Katou: Thank you. It’s yummy— Katou: Did I do something to Banchou? SFX: smirk smirk Shun’s book: Yukionna [NB. snow lady] - Indeed— - I wonder—
Katou: Should I have gotten an answer out of her then? [linked] But she was so scared…
- Maybe she doesn’t like me? Souka: Here, Katou-kun, have an orange. - …and then she turns around all friendly-like.
- …and now she’s all weird again. Katou: Just what on earth… Souka: Our hands touched! SFX: kya~~
- One moment I think she’s scared of me, next she gives me a scarf, then she makes me all anxious… - Up until a little while ago, she’d been her normal self around me, but… Box: For some reason, recently…
74 - It feels like there’s a distance between Banchou and me that I can’t figure out. - Arrived at their hotel.
Teacher: Okay! Well then, please check in and put your bags away. - Then we’ll have lunch. Afterwards, everyone will go skiing! Arrow to big hotel: Girl Arrow to little hotel: Boys Teacher: Souka-chan will stay in the hotel on the right. [linked] All the boys will be in the one on the left. Text on head: That hotel on the left is ooold! - What’s with the discrimination against us guys?!
- Kinda late asking this now, but why is Banchou the only one in a different hotel!? Teacher: You think we can have a girl spend 2 nights under the same roof with a pack of wild beasts?! [linked] And wild beasts that had nothing but lascivious fantasies the moment they heard the word hotel, at that!! - Whassat? - How rude! - Though you’re completely right!!
75 - All else aside, that is one tightly guarded room. Arrow: teachers surround the girl Paper title: Sanada City Hotel Room outline: Teacher / Souka / Teacher // Teacher / Teacher / Teacher Katou: They don’t trust us one bit… Asteriks: fact
Souka: Sensei, are those the ski fields? - On their way to the hotel. Teacher: That’s right.
Teacher: That reminds me. Souka-chan, it’s your first time skiing, right? SFX: Gya— SFX: Waa— SFX: roll roll Souka: Yes, it is.
Souka: Sensei, do you like ski… SFX: wait—! SFX: gya— SFX: rowll Sensei: Is she kidding?
Author’s side panel: Chapter 17 / “Banchou and the Ski Classroom” Text: I drew a story about skiing even though I’ve never done it myself… I do like to skate though. / But really, to have never been to the sea, gone skiing, or done the New Year’s first shrine visit! Even I wonder what kind of life I’m living. I usually just spend most of the day sitting cross-legged in a corner of the room. (There’s your reason, me!) / I’m sorry. I lied. I usually sit in the center of the room. I sit cross-legged in the center of the room. (There’s your reason, me!) / The room allocations for the Ski Classroom held by my younger brother’s school really was like this. I remember me and mom laughing our heads off when he showed us the printout…
76 - You guys— Run for your lives— SFX: rowll - You’ll be squashed flat—!!
- A snowball!!?
77 SFX: crash - Gya—!
Katou: What is it!? Aside: What happened? Teacher: A snowball rolled over here… [aside] that scared me— [linked] Huh? Where’s Souka-chan!?
- Our buddy fell over on the ski fields and things just got out of hand! Aside: There’s someone in that thing? / Whoa, a retro miracle! - He became a snowball and flattened a girl! Katou: Flattened…!
Katou: Banchou! [aside] You there!? SFX: bam
SFX: gape
78 SFX: sparkle sparkle sparkle
SFX: crish
SFX: gyaaaaa Text beside Reichi: He’s on top o’ her! Text beside Mirai: Even kissed her cheek!
79 SFX: grab
SFX: pull Souka: Wah! Katou: Are you hurt?
Katou: Bastard… Aside: What’re you up to?!
- I k…
- K-k-k-k-kissed h-h-h-herrrr… Outlined SFX: shakka shakka SFX: gape Aside: Did he get hurt somewhere?
- I’m sorryyyyy! SFX: rise
80 [Note to editor: if possible please don’t clean up Sasuke’s sentences, that way the contrast between the speech of Sasuke-without-skis and Sasuke-with-skis can be felt. But feel free to make them more colloquial!] - I’ll take responsibility! Please gimme your hand in marriage—!!
- Wha-
- What’d you sayyy—?! Aside: No way in hell! SFX: boom Box: Another day of chaos and mayhem
Box on hat: Afterwards Sasuke: My name’s Sasuke. Box: Sanada High School / Shirakawa Sasuke (2nd year) Sasuke: I’m a 2nd year at Sanada High School o’er yonder.
81 Sasuke: I’m only 17, but… I intend to resolve this scandal! You’re quite sure I don’t hafta take responsibility? Arrow: kept following them Box: Lunch is over, and it’s now time to ski Mirai aside: Oh, it’s no problem. She already has a husbfft— Katou: “Scandal”? Aren’t you going overboard with this? Souka: It’s alright now. [linked] It was just a little bump against my cheek, anyway.
Sasuke: “Just”, she says…! [linked] Tokyo people really do have a different attitude! SFX: shakka shakka Katou: Not Tokyo. Kanagawa. Box: Calls the entire Kantou region Tokyo.
Souka: That aside, Sasuke-kun, I must apologize for using your hand as a cushion when I fell. Souka aside: Is it hurt? Sasuke: [aside] Eh? [normal text] It’s no big deal! I’m totally fine!
Souka: I’m glad neither of us were injured. [linked] Isn’t that great? [aside] right?
Text on shoulder: Yeah—! Text on right of bubble: Awed. Sasuke: You’re such a kind person— Sasuke aside: Hirayama-san, was it?
82 Sasuke: How can I not apologize after sullying the soft flesh of such a lovely lady! Aside: You came to ski, right? Sasuke: At least allow me to teach you to ski! Souka: Eeh!?
Katou: But we already have an instructor along with us… Instructor: To be honest, if Sasuke says he’ll teach you then that’s 100 times better.
- The guy’s a skiing monster. [linked] He hasn’t lost a skiing match since he was a kid. He’s also the national ski champion. Aside: He’ll be an Olympic athlete in the future!
- Sanada High is a famous skiing school, and he’s that school’s number 1! [linked] He’s the hero of Sanada Town! Even the landlord dotes on him! Mirai: [aside] Ehh— [normal text] But didn’t he just fall over on the ski fields?
- Sasuke’s a ditz normally, but… [linked] once he puts on skis… SFX: kachak
SFX: fwoosh
83 - His entire personality changes. SFX: sparkle sparkle sparkle sparkle Sasuke: Now then, to begin with the basics…
- Who—!!? Sasuke: Eh? I’m Sasuke. Text on Reichi: Point is, he straightens up and has perfect posture once he puts on skis. - He got taller!? - He’s speaking all proper now! - He’s gotten kinda manly!?
- What kind of transformation is this… (Once again, we’ve run into a weirdo) Aside: Lessee, take his skis off— Sasuke aside: Ah~~ stoppit~~ SFX: phew Souka: Still, I’m glad they’re not bringing up marriage anymore.
- After all, I really do want to treasure that memory… - …y - Hey
84 Katou aside: He—y, you listening? Katou: What’re you gonna do? Will you really let that guy teach… Text on Souka: Super close proximity
Souka: Gya— SFX: pu—sh Aside: He’ll see my memories!
SFX: plop Aside: The one that did the pushing fell over.
Souka: [aside] Oh! [normal text] U-um, I’m sorry!! [linked] I was s-s-startled…! Aside: I forgot, people can’t see into each others’ minds…
Arrow text: In shock over being pushed. Quite understandable. Souka aside: Sorry. Katou: No… it’s okay… but… Katou aside: Unlike that time in Hakone, this time I didn’t do anything… Shun: Goodness me.
85 - I wonder, are we close?
- Or far apart? SFX: pu--sh
- I can’t seem to figure out this distance between Banchou and me— SFX: shwoo
- I just don’t understand! [aside] Which is it?
Mirai: Yuu-chan’s really dedicated himself to skiing. Aside: Like he’s trying to forget something unpleasant. Reichi: Wow— He’s good— SFX: vrmm— Sasuke: [aside] Whoa—! [normal text] He’s probably good enough to compete in tournaments— Text beside Sasuke’s nose: Transformed
Sasuke: Compared to him, Hirayama-san is… - transformed
86 Souka: Gya— SFX: plop
Souka: Gya— SFX: roll roll—
Souka: Gyau SFX: poof Mirai aside: O… Ooh…
SFX: huff— huff— Souka: I ju… just can’t do it.
Shun: You suck. Aside: I’m not gonna help you up. Katou/Sasuke: Blunt!
Souka: Yup— [aside] I suck at it. SFX: rise Souka: But it’s really fun!
87 Mirai aside: Banchou, let’s make a snowman! (skiing’s too dangerous) Aside: They said we can make it over there! Katou: Fun… huh.
- “I hope she’s able to have fun on this trip…” Katou: Ah well, it’s good she’s having fun.
SFX: sigh— Katou aside: No more brooding. Guess I should join them. Sasuke: To say it’s fun despite falling over and over… Sasuke: [aside] all the while smiling [normal text] What an adorable girl…
- Seeing her smile… Souka asides: Katou-kuuun! / Look—
- I…
SFX: shakka shakka
88 Box: Night
SFX: clatter Aside: Done bathing
Box: School excursion game Text beside box: ~with a 6th grade feel~ Mirai: Who do you like? [linked] Group 2’s Miyake, right~~? Reichi: I-I do not! Moooron! Katou: What’re you guys doing? Aside: Are you idiots? / And who’s Miyake?
Mirai: Well, we’re booored! Aside: We can’t go out cuz of the snow. Katou: Be quiet already. I’m sleeping. SFX: zzz Reichi: Ehh!? But it’s only 9! [aside] How come?
Shun: Yuu-chan’s in a bad mood. Mirai: [aside] I see! [normal text] If you’re that hung up on that guy kissing her cheek, how about a midnight tryst? Aside: Souka-tan is waiting for you [star] Text above Souka: Ehee— Katou: As if!
89 Katou: I’m not jealous or anything! Besides, it was an accident. [linked] I AM irritated though. Mirai: Is he? Reichi aside: He is. Mirai aside: honest guy
Katou: It’s not like that… - I don’t understand this distance.
- Because I don’t understand it… - I’ve gradually lost sight of how to interact with her.
- Even though… - I want to be by your side…
Katou: What should I do~~ Katou aside: I mean, she either runs away or freezes up. Just what did I do to her? Reichi aside: The troubles come out Mirai aside: You okay? Shun: Yuu-chan.
90 Shun: For some reason, [linked] the guy in question is outside with Banchou. Katou: Hahh!?
Katou: !? What’re they do… Reichi: Why a tux?
Sasuke: I’m sorry for calling you out here in the cold. Souka: No problem. What did you want to discuss…? Sasuke: It… it’s…
Sasuke: Here! SFX: rustle
91 Souka: Huh? Wha…!? Aside: A bouquet? Sasuke: I really would like to take responsibility for today’s kiss!
- Huh…? Sasuke: Hirayama-san, your cheerfulness and kindness soothes my heart. [linked] Wh-what I’m trying to say is…
Sasuke: [aside] I… [normal text] I’ve fallen in love with you!!
93 Sasuke: Wait up a sec! I’m in the middle of confessing to the Tokyo girl! [linked] I specially wore a tux for this… - Why would you choose to wear a tux?! Aside: And I already said it’s Kanagawa! Text along panel bottom: Tokyo equals posh must be posh Europe equals posh, therefore, this outfit
Sasuke: What right do you have to interfere? - What right?
- I have none. - He’s a good guy, most likely. (though a little weird)
- But, unlike the time with Mitsuhide… - I am no longer calm enough to think… - “the choice is up to Banchou”…
Katou: Not good. [linked] My mind’s all muddled…
94 - By doubt and uncertainty… - and jealousy…
- Incomprehensible things drive me to make foolish moves…
- Ahh… somehow…
Souka: U-um, Katou-kun…
- grip - I’m...
95 - …just like Banchou.
Katou: Now…
96 Katou: I have to take responsibility too. Katou aside: so I do have the right Arrow: frozen
SFX:gyaaaaa Aside: you lech— Aside 2: Yuuji-sama’s on a rampage— Box: Increasing number of Toku High students. SFX: gape
Sasuke: T…
Sasuke: T-t-t-to do such a thing before m-m-m-marriage! Sasuke aside: and it was no accident! Split SFX: eeyaaaaaaaa Yuuji aside: This guy’s freaking too Yuuji SFX: gape Sasuke: Wh-what IS this guy—!!
Sasuke: If that’s the case… Aside: hup hup Sasuke: If that’s the case…
SFX: kachak
SFX: flap
97 Sasuke: I shall eliminate you—!! SFX: jab Text below elbow: ski outfit Katou: Hahh!?
Sasuke: Come to the ski fields again tomorrow! We’ll compete in alpine skiing, with Hirayama-san as the stakes! [linked] I cannot have this cute girl stay by you any longer! Katou: Wh…
Sasuke: Or are you running away? [linked] Hmph! That’s Tokyo people for you! They’re all talk and no walk! Aside: The absolute worst! So spineless!
Aside: Running away—!?
Box: And so…
98 - it turned into a competition. Crowd aside: I’m sorry… Teacher: What have you done?
Teacher: They even have posters made! Everyone’s in an uproar! Paper: Tokyo vs Sanada / It’s a skiing match! Katou aside: sorry…
SFX: Eeeeee Aside: He ain’t running away! Aside 2: Go forth, Yuuji—! Box: Toku High students worked up after hearing “you running away?”
Teacher: A skiing competition with a skiing champion! Exactly how do you intend to win? Aside: You even got Souka involved! Katou: Well, I’ll do something. Teacher: “Do something”? You—
Katou: I’m the one who made a thoughtless move and got him mad. [linked] That the competition is in his field of expertise also can’t be helped. [aside] I’ll put my all into doing something. Aside: He’s totally calm. Aside 2: He’s keeping a cool head.
99 Shun: Incidentally, he’s won a ski tournament before. Shun aside: But that was in primary school. Box: While on a school trip during 5th grade, he made a last minute entry into the local tournament and got first place. - Skiing, too? - He really is a sports monster.
Mirai: But Banchou, the one at the heart of all this…
Bold SFX: rummmble Box: [asterisk] Katou Smaller SFX: gyaaaaa Mirai: is really glowering at Yuu-chan.
Katou: I slipped up! To think I completely ignored Banchou’s feelings and did something like that…!! SFX: aaah… Katou aside: How on earth should I apologize? Crowd aside: He wasn’t calm at all. Shun: Oh well, you know. It’s not good if you worry too much. [aside] An unprecedented level of worry and a spectacular outburst from you. That’s a first.
Souka: So… so mean…
Katou: Banchou…
100 Souka: The many things that happened between me and Katou-kun… [linked] are all precious memories.
- I want to treasure that memory.
- But I don’t like… - this. Souka: D-doing something like that just for the sake of standing your ground [linked] and provoking a fight…
Katou: Ban… Souka: Why did you pick a fight with Sasuke-kun? [linked] He was kind enough to give me flowers…
Souka: And just when I was going to ask just what it was he’d fallen in love with—!
101 Aside: with— with— with— (echoes)
SFX: collapse - Way too dense! (she’s a natural) Souka aside: Eh!? Text on figure: corpses
Katou: Truly formidable. [aside] in many ways Katou: Sasuke, you’ll have to tell her again or it won’t sink in. Souka: Eh? [linked] Huh? You guys? - If you don’t spell it all out for Banchou, she won’t get it. - I understand that very well, yet I…
- let these feelings remain as insubstantial thought.
- “I’m just like Banchou.” - My incomprehensible actions… - are probably what put all this distance between me and Banchou.
- That’s why… Katou: I’ll win.
102 Souka: Eh? SFX: rise Katou: I’ll win the match. [linked] And then…
Katou: I’ll tell you everything.
Souka: Everything? Katou: Why I picked a fight with him, why I did what I did… [linked] what I’m thinking, what I want to do… Katou: I’ll tell you everything. Aside: Ehh!? Aside 2: A confession announcement!!? [NB. A more loose tl is “Annoucing his intention to confess!!?” – whichever is more apt]
- Even if she rejects me, it’s probably best I get it all out in the open. - No way am I gonna lose. - Because I want to crush this shameful jealousy.
103 - Then, after I crush it… Katou: I apologize… [linked] for giving your cheek a fright. [aside] sorry
Souka: Katou-ku…? Katou: Wait just a little more, until tomorrow…
- I want to overcome all the distance… - and be the one closest to her.
104 Box: Next day
SFX: chatter chatter Banner: [small font] It’s [large font] Tokyo vs Sanada Store sign on right: Kansai Oden Store sign on left: Udon
Shun: Why’d they turn it into a festival? Souka SFX: wow— Banner: vs Sa - It’s cuz Sasuke’s this town’s skiing representative! [linked] For someone from Tokyo to challenge him is a huge deal!
- Your side is awfully spirited as well. Souka: Uh…yeah. [aside] so they are Crowd aside: Yu-u-ji! Yu-u-ji!
Souka: Katou-kun was practicing until late… [linked] I wonder if he’s okay? He couldn’t have gotten enough sleep… Text at top of panel: The Toku High students ran all over the ski fields. SFX: uwoooh Shun: He should be okay.
105 Shun: He has a different focus, after all.
Souka: Katou-kun…
- “I’ll tell you everything.”
Souka: What’s he going to tell me? SFX: badump badump Souka: I don’t know, but…
- I want him to win. - By the way, for Sasuke fight over a girl… [linked] will it be okay? - You mean with the Sanada family? Why would they have anything to do with this? Aside: That girl’s just a friend.
Souka: The Sanada family? Souka aside: So they’re fighting over a girl? That’s a surprise— Box: Clueless Shun aside: How oblivious can you be? - The family of Sanada Town’s landlord. [linked] He’s also the mayor.
106 - Like we told you yesterday, [linked] even the landlord dotes on Sasuke.
- So not only is he well acquainted with the Sanada family’s only daughter, but they’re also good friends. [aside] She’s a real heiress. Souka: Wow— Aside: We’re just concerned about their relationship!
- Her name’s Yukimura-chan. Souka: Yukimura-chan. [aside] what a cute name Bold SFX: hurrah hurrah Arrow: presenter (yesterday’s instructor) Presenter asides: I’ll explain / the rules— Souka: Ah! It’s starting.
SFX: bzzt bzzt
Yukimura: Hmm… what’s going on—? Yukimura: Sasuke said he’s having a match so I came along, and what do I see?
107 Text on flower: Flowers… SFX: bwoof Yukimura: So handsome… [heart] Attendant aside: Please refrain from making the flowers bloom. Attendant: Yukimura-sama, [linked] please return to the car. [aside] You’ll catch cold.
- If and when I win this match…
108 - About fan letters
- To everyone who sends me letters, drawings, New Year’s cards, Valentine’s gifts, Christmas presents… I thank you… thank you all from the bottom of my heart for everything…! I read each and every letter with great care. - As for frequent senders, I’m already quite adept at figuring out who they’re from by the handwriting and the envelope. Some people also send me photo stickers, so I bought a special book to stick them in. And when I receive music recommendations from people, I go and either rent or buy the music to enjoy at leisure.
- I’ll answer some frequently asked questions. Figure: Ask away! Arrow: muscle - Which discipline did your little brother study at technical school? - Chemistry. I borrowed his textbooks, notes and printouts from then to use as reference materials. - Which character is the most popular? - Every single character is loved, for which I am very grateful… although // Mirai Primary&Middle Schoolers / ShunShun Middle&High Schoolers // Reichi Young women in their 20s / Katou Housewives // …each character appeals to different demographics. // A range of people, from primary schoolers to young women, also say they like Katou. Mature housewives only like Katou, though. - Thank you very much!
Figure: And that’s a wrap! - If page count allows, I reckon I’ll do a Q&A session like this again. Please continue to support me.https://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/32366[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 16 by JinHea2011-11-27T02:19:02+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Only for use by Evil Flowers
tl by JinHea
39 - Happy new year!! Banchou!!! SFX: doom - Aa Itoshi no Banchou-sama - Chapter 16
40 - Banchou…? Box: 1st of January
- Okay, let’s pray, Banchou! Text between bubbles: Sweet sake, Banchou! Text above crowd: Banchou…? Souka: Don’t be so loud. Everyone is staring. [aside] Shhh Shun: That’s cos “Banchou” is rarely heard. Text beside head: wahaha~~ Box: We, everyone of Toku High,
SFX: chatter chatter Souka: Wow— Box: came for our first shrine visit of the New Year.
- Brief talk / Souka-chan - Her hair’s gradually growing - Also, she’s big-chested. - (what am I saying?)
41 Text beside arrow: Loves events Souka: There are so many people. - There’re lots of motorbikes for some reason. - New Year’s delinquency— [aside] aha—
Box: And so, I’m able to spend the first day of the New Year with everyone. - Wow— A performing monkey! Lovely— - This is my first time seeing it—
- Each with their own monkey face mimick. Katou: Quit it! It’s disgusting. Text beside arrow: chocolate banana Souka: ahaha Box: I feel blessed.
SFX: bwatchoo Katou SFX: stare
Katou: You didn’t come wearing a scarf? Souka: Actually, I overslept today [linked] so I hurried out… Box: Watched Red and White till the very end. [NB. Red and White is a TV show broadcast every New Year’s Eve in which singers perform]
Souka: Waah! I’m fine! This is your… [aside] It’s wrapped around me! Katou: Somehow I’m already reconciled with the idea of you having exclusive use of my scarf. - This is the 2nd time, you know.
42 SFX: tug Katou: Geez. [aside] Here, straighten your hat too.
Katou: It’s slipping off. [aside] What am I to do with you?
- This year, too,
- Kya— it’s an engagement scarf!! - Ugya— scarf love Katou: Shut up! What the heck is that? [linked] We’re gonna go pray soon! - I want to spend this time happily and rowdily together with everyone.
- I wish for this with every fibre of my being.
43 - It was decided for them to pull fortunes. Mirai: It’s mixed up, huh— Souka: Ah, I’ll take this one. Container label #1: Fortunes Container lable #2: Fortunes [with an S beside it]
Katou: Whoa— Great luck. Shun: Show me— Shun: I thought you’d get that, Yuu-chan. [aside] Cos you seem the type.
Mirai: Yuu-chan’s amazing— Reichi: What about Banchou? [aside] Reichi got small luck~~ Arrow text: coin purse Souka: I got… SFX: thump thump
Bold text: Terrible luck - Isn’t it just no good anymore?
- Terrible luck—!!? - Eeh!? Terrible luck? This is my first time seeing it.
44 Shun: Change your environment. Give up on love. Start everything over. [linked] No health, well-being or happiness for you. Text beside Shun’s fringe: hmmm Souka: Everything’s denied—!!! SFX continuing to panel bottom: eeeeeeeeek
Souka: It even says to give up on love…! - E…eeek~~ what do I do Katou: How come you’re on the verge of tears? [linked] Let me see tha—
SFX: fwoosh
- What!? - Crows! Souka: Aah— they stole my purse!
SFX: flap flap flap - It’s mine. - No, it’s mine. - Vying for it.
SFX: fwmp
45 - It came back, but it feels like it was reduced to a terribly wretched state. - Suddenly, bad luck…!!
Souka: Terrible luck…!? Is this terrible luck—!? SFX: kyaaaa Reichi: Scaryyy! I’ll put a metal plate in your bag as protection!
Souka: Eeh, that again this year!? - Cuz we dunno what might happen… SFX: slip - crow feather
Souka: Okya— SFX: trip - A sudden tumble—!! Text on Mirai’s head: This always happens! But could the cause be terrible luck!?
Author’s sidebar: Chapter 16 / “Banchou and the first shrine vist of the New Year” / I drew a story about the first shrine visit of the New Year, despite never having done it myself… My health always breaks down without fail around the time one year ends and another begins… When not laid up sick I’d often go to various shrines and loiter around. I really like pulling fortunes. You could even say it’s my hobby. / Once I went to the Tsuruoka Hachiman-guu [NB. A shrine] in Kamakura and there happened to be a couple having their wedding there. It was really lovely. American, English, Chinese tourists, Japanese middle school students who were there on their field trip, as well as people who lived nearby, everyone gave them their blessings saying Congratulations! Congratulations! The blushing bride was really adorable.
46 Katou: Be careful! [aside] What’re you doing? [linked] Come on, Banchou, stand… SFX: waaah
SFX: konk - [aside] Waah [normal text] She fell again! SFX: dmp dmp dmp - Gya— It’s really crowded here! - Banchou— - What’s a banana skin doing there? SFX: konk - She fell again— Box: A lot also happened afterwards…
- I… SFX: wheeze wheeze
- I got separated from everyone…!! SFX: chatter chatter - Are you alright? You came tumbling… Arrow text: And I was there just a moment ago…!!
47 SFX: rise - I’m alright. Sorry. Thank you for worrying. - Is that so? - Could this really be terrible luck…!?
- What do I do? I’d better return to where everyone else is first… [aside] I’ll put the fortune in my bag.
- [linked] Voices? SFX: rustle - Something’s on the other side of the trees…
SFX: rush - I simply have to buy a protection charm— SFX: bonk Souka: Wah!
- Huh? Did I bump into something? - Nothing’s there though? [aside] Did you imagine it?
Souka: Owww. I got pushed. [linked] And fell. [aside] So there’s a step here. - Geez, seems I’m plagued by
48 - Ill fortune— SFX: woooo
Souka: Eh… - Squashed
- Souji—!! - What’s that chick doing—!
- B… biker delinquents—!!! Box: Landed in the parking lot.
49 - Damn! [linked] Where did Banchou go? SFX: clack
Katou: She won’t pick up her phone. SFX: eeeeeek Reichi: Maybe she’s in a situation where she can’t pick up!?
Katou: I’ll go search once m… [linked] —What the… there really are a lot of motorbikes. [aside] Ah, I got snagged. The little~~ Mirai: So I was saying. Isn’t this New Year delinquency?
Mirai: There’s a ramen place nearby that starts doing business on New Year’s. [linked] It’s a frequent hang-out for biker gangs. Mirai: They park their motorcycles in this parking lot.
Mirai: And fights start when one gang happens to bump into another at the lot. SFX: hahahaha Aside: Eeh— sounds like you were in one of those gangs. Was it a neighbouring gang? Box: Former gang members’ heart to heart Text on clothing: Now that I think about it, how come we started fighting on New Year’s?
SFX: hahaha…
50 - Bad luck!!! SFX: crash Box: Why
Arrow text: The one hounded by bad luck Souka: Uh, um, I’m sorry I… Box: Why did I have to run into a biker gang? - The b**** attacked our Souji! You’re a bold one!!
- Souji! - You’re feverish again. - Why the hell are you so sickly? Word on mask: sick Box: Why did I have to fall on top of one of their members?
- A sudden attack from behind…! [linked] That ain’t got “sincerity”! That ain’t got “sincerity”, little lady! Box: And they’re really angry.
SFX: zff - In the face of such insincerity, we are…
SFX: flap Flag text: Sincerity
51 - Kanagawa Alliance – Shinsengumi!! [NB. Shinsengumi written with characters meaning Newly Selected Group. Fans of Gin Tama should recognise the names Souji, Hijikata etc.] SFX: doom - …you must know about us, hah—!!? Box: Commander in Chief – Kondou Isami (18) Text to right of box: Souji Reiko (16) / ~currently running a fever~ Text to left of box: Hijikata Toshizou (17)
- Is this also the doing of terrible luck—!? Aside: Eeek! I didn’t know—!
Hijikata: Kondou-san, might that woman [linked] be one of these guys? SFX: grip Text between the two: Ugh… Arrow text: Were just fighting another gang they bumped into.
52 Souka: !! A fight!? Kondou: What~~~? So the women are as detestable as their men. - That explains they’re so angry…
Kondou: They got us from behind too. [linked] I despise that kind of thing. This little lady also needs to be tought a lesson. SFX: grip Souka: Wah! Wait a…
Souka: Gya—!! You touched my chest… SFX: clang Kondou: Whoa!
Sword SFX: fwip fwip SFX: stab Souka: Ah
- Hijikata-saaaan! - Toshiii!! - Dead - Gya—!! I’m sorry!
SFX: rmmmmb Kondou: Within a few minutes of your appearance, you instantly crushed our number 2 and number 3 (and with surprise attacks)… Text on collar: Seems Hijikata and Souji were the gang’s number 2 and number 3
53 Kondou: Who sent you, assassin—? SFX: rvmmm Souka: Gya—! It’s a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding—!
Souka: Are fortunes this spot on!? SFX: eeeek - Change your environment. Give up on love. Start everything over.
Kondou: The little! SFX: grab - If I don’t do that, I’ll be unlucky forever!? Souka: Wah!
SFX: rip - Does that
54 - “This year, too… together with everyone.”
- mean - I have to - abandon everything, even my wish?
- There’s… Souka: Wh…
55 Souka: What are you doing—! SFX: screech - no way I can do that!!
- If that’s the case, I’m SFX: ri—ng Souka: Please, just listen to me.
56 Souka: Please allow me to apologise to number 2-san and number 3-san! - determined to battle this terrible luck to the end! Souka: I have to resolve this myself!
Kondou: You… - Katonk
- Katonk? - Ah, my bag fell.
- Metal plate (super weapon)
Kondou: You think I’m stupid—? SFX: clang Souka: Gya—! My bag—
Kondou: What’s your objective!? Tell the tru… Souka: Ouch! - I have to do something. - This is the one wish
57 Katou: Let go. - I cannot cede.
58 Souka: Eh! Kato… Katou: Just hurry up…
Katou: and let go, you ass! SFX: fling Kondou: Whoa!
Kondou: What do you want? SFX: shff - That’s our line! Just you try to harm our Banchou again!
- We, Tokugawa Technical High will be your opponents—!! SFX: ba—m Souka: Everyone!
59 Souji: Toku High, the one with that really strong Banchou…!? Hijikata: Then she’s…! SFX: koff Mask: sick - Hijikata and Souji, resurrected
Kondou: I get it. That explains the instant-kill ability. [aside] You’re strong. [linked] You came to conquer new turf, huh? You’re one scary little lady. Souka: Eh? You’re misunderstanding things!
Kondou: Alright! We’ll buy the fight you’re selling. We’ll settle the numerous acts of insincerity you’ve committed! Souka: I said, you’re misunderstanding things!! Katou aside: They’re probably type B… Box: Not listening at all
Kondou: The side that gets defeated will be absorbed by the winning side, that fair!? Kondou: With the flag of sincerity beside us!
- Huh? Wait just a moment!
60 - Now, let’s have us a proper showdown!! Shun’s book: Traffic Legislation SFX: ba—m - Yokugawa Industrial High VS Shinsengumi
Souka: Eh? W-wait! Please stop! SFX: ba Katou: Ah! Banchou! [aside] Don’t rush forward - Unwittingly, - I’ve dragged everyone into my streak of terrible luck!
Kondou: Do or die!! SFX: rmm - I want to be with everyone. Souka: I have to do something!
Souka: Something—!! - I was “determined to battle”
- in order to be with them, yet - that determination Katou: Banchou!
61 - is causing such trouble… SFX: bash
- Eh… Box: Metal plate inside
- It got flung up… SFX: clang Crow aside: Let go! / You let go! - was fought over by crows…
62 - and dropped down right then—!!? Box: “Something” was done. SFX: crash Crowd: Eeeeh / dug his own grave!?
- Gya— - Are you okay—? Paper SFX: float float - Wah— - Gya—
Shun: Ah, Banchou’s terrible luck. [aside] It fell out of the bag. Katou: Hm? It’s peeling off… Slip: Terrible luck / Isn’t it just no good anymore? / Change your environment. Give up on love. Start everything over. No health, well-being or happiness for you. Arrow: here
SFX: peel Bottom slip: Minimal luck / Well, that’s about alright isn’t it? / Be deeply grateful for your current environment. The most important thing is to cherish your individuality.
Box: Sales booth Partially cut-off sign: -tune - We pulled them here.
63 Signs on containers x 2: Fortunes Sign: S Fortunes / Those who want to try pulling scathing fortunes, roll on up! (The real fortune is on the 2nd slip)
- Scathing fortunes—!!? - There was a sign in a place like that!? It’s awfully inconspicuous! Souka: Eh… then it wasn’t terrible luck…
Arrow: merely blunders that caused a huge commotion - Then with overwhelmingly strong luck, she crushed Kondou ~The reason Banchou is Banchou~
Souka: Gy…gyaaaaaaaaa I’m sorryyyyyy Aside: Ah-ha-ha scathing fortunes~~ (emphasis) - Happy New Year’s. This year’s Banchou-sama also feels pretty much like this. Box: Fin.
Box: Went back to Shinsengumi. Souka: I really am very, very, sorry. Souji aside: Scathing fortunes - what’re they!? (intrigued) Mask: sick Souka: What should I do? I’m been such a huge bother to everyone!! Crowd aside: Eh— you’re apologising? But they were the mean ones. - Despite having caused them trouble…
64 Katou: It’s not all your fault. [linked] In any case, it’s good that you’re not injured. [aside] right? Aside: What, you’re that worried about it?
- I don’t have to take back my wish. Souka: Even though I was thinking that I’d become someone who can protect Katou-kun…! SFX: wibble~~ Souka: I…
Souka: I’m sorry. Katou: How many times are you gonna apologise? Slip: Minimal luck / Well, that’s about alright isn’t it? / Be deeply grateful for your current environment
Souka: I’m sorry. Souka: It’s just as the fortune says.
- “I’m able to spend the first day of the New Year with everyone. I feel blessed.” - When I feel this way from the bottom of my heart, - it’s no longer empty thought.
65 - Thank you. - Even if it’s just a little at a time. SFX: hah - Ah, he’s awake - Kondou-san~~ - Is your head okay? Book: Traffic legislation
Box: Afterwards, term 3. Text below box: after class. Katou: What’s going on, Banchou?
Katou: Dragging me here. Souka: Uh, um, there’s something I want to pass along to you…
Souka: I’m still thinking about what I should get everyone as a token of my apology… [aside] I wonder what’d be good? Katou: You’re still hung up on what happened on New Year’s? [aside] Just forget it, geez. Souka: But I thought Katou-kun’s definitely had to be this.
66 Souka: If you don’t mind… [linked] please make use of it… SFX: fwuff
Katou: A scarf? Aside: Ah, I see. It’s like the one I lent you…
Katou: Is this hand-knitted!? Souka: [aside] Gya— [normal text] Don’t look so closely at the knit! [aside] How embarrassing! - Even if it’s just a little at a time.
Souka: The scarf you lent me [linked] got ripped, so… [aside] I made one that looked the same. - If I can repay everyone
Katou: I…
67 Katou: I am SFX: blush— Katou: very much [linked] obliged. - If I can bring everyone happiness
Souka: Why so formal? SFX: stare Aside: Cos he’s blushing.
Katou: Quit looking at me. - Hide Souka: Wah! [aside] Why!? Aside: Cos he’s blushing. - “This year, too”
68 - Wellll— this is truly joyous. Text above Shun: Right—[heart] Souji: Little lady, you’re talented. [aside] Did you get your mom to help? [arrow text] spot on Mask: sick - Ogya—!!
Katou: You guys! [linked] And why’re Shinsengumi here too!? - Well, we arranged with Mirai and them to have some fun today. Katou: Hah—!? [aside] Wearing battle gear!? [aside] That’s way too conspicuous. - “I want to spend this time happily and rowdily together with everyone.”
Box: For some reason Shinsengumi was assimilated into the gang. (Souka-san’s current subordinates number 3071) Souka: Why!? Kondou: Cos I said the side that gets defeated become underlings to the winners. Kondou: “Keep your word.” Now that’s sincerity! Katou: Just a feeling, but isn’t your definition of “sincerity” a bit off!? - I wish for this with every fibre of my being.https://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/31774[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 15 by JinHea2011-10-09T02:14:14+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Only for use by Evil Flowers
tl by JinHea
01----- Text below small picture: Flowers and Dreams Comics - In this volume Blurb: It’s time for Toku High’s huge annual event – ski classroom!! While still troubled by his inability to get closer to Souka, Katou somehow ended up in a skiing contest against local skier Sasuke, with Souka as the stakes. And when the landlord’s daughter Sanada Yukimura decides to interfere, panic ensues!? - LaLa Publishing - Hakusensha
Spine: Flowers and Dreams Comics / Ah my darling Banchou-sama / [4] / Fujikata Mayu / Hakusensha
- Flowers and Dreams Comics / Ah my darling Banchou-sama / Fujikata Mayu
02----- Text on flap: Fujikata Mayu’s works / —Flowers and Dreams Comics— / Ah my darling Banchou-sama 1~4
03----- Katou: Banchou’s good points? / Let’s see— / (What should I say) Sayaka: Butterfly—
- Narration - The biggest event for Toku High first years – ski classroom – is underway—[star] Still troubled by his inability to get closer to Souka, Katou has somehow ended up in a skiing contest against local skier Sasuke, with Souka as the stakes. And when the landlord’s daughter Sanada Yukimura decides to interfere, panic ensues—!? Also, a special chapter about Reichi is included in this 4th volume.
05----- - Flowers and Dreams Comics - Ah my darling Banchou-sama - Volume 4 - Fujikata Mayu
Text beside ear: Yuu-chan [heart] - Since the cover is starring a whole lot of men again, I drew Katou-kun’s adorable little sisters. - Yuu-chaaan
08----- - Greetings. - Thank you very much for holding my 4th comics in your hands. - Actually, after sending in enough manuscripts for 3 volumes, my health worsened and I had to take a break from Banchou-sama for a little while. (Because of that, the 3 volumes were late to come out. I sincerely apologise.) - So, [arrow] this chapter is the long awaited continuation marking my return. - Afterwards, to Hakusensha and everyone at LaLa Productions, who prepared a place for me to draw again despite the trouble I caused by constantly messing up the serialization plans, and to the readers who never stopped supporting me, I am very grateful. Thank you very much! To those who sent letters and presents even during my break, I apologise! Also, I apologise for putting out this work without warning! Allow me to fool around a little! Text beside character: Prince Daikon - That’s all!
09----- Box: Tokugawa Technical High School. This high school, - Good morning! Banchou! SFX: doom Box: has a Banchou.
10----- SFX: gyaaaa - Banchou, let me carry your bag!! - In fact, I’ll carry Banchou!! If you wish, I can use princess-carry!! - Mikoshi-carry!! [Note: carrying on the shoulders] - Bench-carry!! [Note: 2 people put their hands together forming a seat on which a 3rd person sits] SFX: stmp stmp stmp Box: This is that Banchou.
- I tell you every day that it’s fine! Text cutting box: An explanation is in order. Box: Hirayama Souka. 16 years old.
Box: For some reason, I am the Banchou of a school with such a startling guy to girl ratio that out of 851 students, I’m the sole female… Text above Souka: Well, I guess I did - K.O. the former Banchou by accident.
Box: Due to certain circumstances, my reign extended to other schools, and currently [linked] my subordinates number 2539… - Kya~~ - Banchouuu [heart] - Instant idol.
11----- Box: Amongst them SFX: tug Souka: Wah Katou: You guys…
Katou: Shape up!! White SFX: bam SFX: gyaaa
Katou: Every single morning! - Tone it down once in a while! Souka: Katou-kun! Bold text: Saved. Box: The most pulled together guy in Toku High, Katou Yuuji-kun. I am very grateful that he is always by my side, but…
Katou: Ah— sheesh— your hair is a mess. Your ribbon’s crooked. - Fussing. - Mom. - Mom… - ~A natural caretaker~
Souka: Wah! It’s okay. I can straighten it myse… SFX: sff Box: but recently, when he gets close to me, I get a bit…
SFX: trip Katou: Ah Text cutting bubble: she’s falling
12----- Shun: … [linked] Yuu-chan. Reichi: Is she okay? Mirai: Just now, Banchou… Katou: Hm? It’s you guys. Box: Shun - Classmates Box: Reichi Box: Mirai
- Banchou’s face is all red. Box: Hugging her to him.
Katou: Huuuh!? Box: actually, very flustered… SFX: piiiiii Box: The reason is… pl… please take a guess (first love)
Box: Now then, for such a heart-thumping squeal-inducing lively Toku High, [linked] this time… - Alriiiight, let me introduce to you all.
13----- Box: there is a new teacher…! Text on right of face: Since my husband’s retired Text below face: Kimura-sensei Text on left of face: we’re moving to the country. - Kimura-sensei resigned a few days ago, [linked] so here is Ii-sensei, who will be taking over for her. Box: Morning assembly Ii-sensei: It’s very nice to meet you all! I’m Ii, I’ll be your infirmary nurse. Please treat me well.
Souka: Wow— the new teacher looks nice. Katou: hmph White text: Yayyy new teacherrrr SFX: woohoo Flower rimmed box: Infirmary nurse / Ii Naosuke.
Ii-sensei: Is everyone okay standing up? [linked] Those with delicate constitutions shouldn’t push themselves, you hear? - We’re feeling great! - Sensei is so nice!
Ii-sensei: You say you’re feeling great… [linked] No, really, be honest, okay? You’re really alright? -Eh… well - we are feeling great… Ii-sensei: Is there no one holding it in because they can’t say it!?
14----- Ii-sensei: Holding it in so much it becomes stressful and an ulcer develops in their stomach – there’s no one like that here!? Text beside bubble: there should be! Text below bubble: Huh? Text below bubble: Somehow…
- That stress will someday lead to heart-sickness, and what if SFX: shake shake - y… y-y-
- you commit suicide!!? SFX: Gyaaaa White SFX: crackaboom
SFX: pmf
- Aaaand that was your overly caring nurse. He’s prone to worrying. Text beside mic: worry - He occasionally collapses from worrying too much. [linked] Anyhow, don’t worry! - E…eeeeh!!? [small text] Now we’ll worry even more!
Box: After this and that
15----- Box: the exhilarating morning assembly ended. Text below box: Returned to their classroom. Mirai: A really over the top teacher is here— Reichi: Right! Let’s not worry him too much! Katou: Yeeeah… but Banchou, are you sure you’re not going to the infirmary? Sayaka: Huh?
Katou: It could be a fever. Your face was burning up. [text cutting bubble] Maybe a cold? Sayaka: Nwa-no…! - Remembering Sayaka: I-It’s not a cold—
Katou: Not a cold? - So oblivious… Sayaka: N…no it’s not~~~ Ummm [text cutting bubble] that was, err… - I was blushing because Katou-kun was so close, that’s all[heart] - No way I’m saying that!! SFX: stmp stmp stmp
Author’s sidebar: “Banchou and the nurse” / So, serialization has resumed. Since it’s being published in the magazine again after such a long time, / please make the material friendly to first-time readers too / …was the order(?). I intended to work hard, but… / I wonder how it turned out… / I did plan to have Ii-sensei’s first name be “Naosuke”, but compared to Ii Naosuke, maybe Ii Naosuke is better…? [Note: the creator is comparing different kanji with the same reading for his name] Was what popped into my mind later. / I guess if that had been the case, they might’ve banned it even in the Edo period.
16----- - Who said they’re about to meet their maker!!? SFX: bam - Gyaaa SFX: jump
- T-teacher! Didn’t you collapse…!? SFX: huff— huff— - Even if I collapse, I’ll speed to the side of a sick child. [linked] Which of you was about to die!? I’m so worried I could die!! Mirai: That shouldn’t be right!
Katou: Don’t talk about things like dying. [linked] I just said Banchou seems to have a cold. [text cutting bubble] By the way, you okay? - Banchou?
- Oh, so you’re Toku High’s only girl student. [linked] I heard that your name was Hirayama-san, maybe I got it wrong? [text cutting bubble] I see, Banchou— that’s an odd name. - No, my name is Hirayama.
- ? Then what’s Banchou? - Why does a girl have such a vicious name? - [text cutting bubble] wrong [normal text] She’s simply the Banchou.
- Huh?
17----- - Presently, Ii-sensei is receiving the explanation that Souka = Banchou.
- What is the meaning of thiiiiis!!? SFX: rawr - received.
- Ahahaha, it’s exactly what it says it means. [linked] Souka-chan is the Banchou. [text cutting bubble] Isn’t it a riot! Text below bubble: What? - A Banchou in this day and age! And she’s just a little girl! There’s no way she can do what a Banchou does! Text beside bubble: Shut up Box: Staff room Text beside stick: Walking stick for preventing collapse (currently) - About to collapse
- What’s more… Box: Souka and everyone else has P.E. (soccer) Text below arrow: Girls observe
SFX: gyaa SFX: whoaaa Big SFX: kick Katou: Ah, sorry. Text bellow bubble: I miscalculated the force - Run awayyyy SFX: vmmmmm
- Whichever way I look at it, that Katou kid is much more like a leader… and why’s he so incredibly strong!? [text cutting bubble] What’s with that kick!? - Well, in actuality, Katou-kun is the leader.
18----- - In actuality!? - What’s that mean? - But when push comes to shove, Souka-chan’s pretty amazing too. [linked] Right now she has over 2000 underlings! Text below bubble: haha
- Then… that means… SFX: brmmmm
- The real Banchou is Katou-kun - and Hirayama-san is being used to gather underlings!!?
- Using a girl… - D… don’t tell me… - Seduction. Trap!!? Text on Katou: Evil Katou, a scheming villain Katou: Come and ensnare the heart of XX High’s boss! Sayaka: Y-yes~
- Collapse SFX: kyaaa - Huh? Are you unnecessarily worrying over something again? It’s all under control. Everyone’s spending their days so cheerfully too— Text on hair: annoying—
- What do you mean by “cheerfully”, sensei!!? Text beside bubble: crying on cue - Aren’t you their teacher!? - Huh?
SFX: shff Big text: return. Sayaka: Sorry about that. Here. Katou: I think something like this happened before… SFX: suu
- Hirayama-san’s manner - She runs away, freezes…
- She’s frightened of him!! I knew it, he is threatening her!!! SFX: nooo Text below arrow: villain Box: Trapped
- Th… this is bad!! If I don’t take care of this… Text above Katou: Your face is red again - If I don’t take care of fragile students—!!! Text to right of Souka: hff— Text to left of Souka: I-I’m fine.
Box: Next day - Huh? [linked] You ask why I’m being their Banchou…
20----- - But aren’t you at the front line when there’s fights and so on? It’s dangerous! - That’s true, but there are various rules— Box: Caught her during break time. - I see, Sensei is overly prone to worrying… [small text] so he’s worried…
- I’m okay, sensei. It’s not like the world is full of bad people. - Plus everyone at Toku High helps me.
- Also, - Ka… Katou-kun pro… protects m-me. Text on hand: Shine
- She’s only wavering when it’s about Katou-kun!! Text on hair: Did he tell you to say that!? - Hi… [linked] Hirayama-san…
- Although I’m not really sure how it became like this, but [linked] Katou is already— SFX: stmp stmp stmp
SFX: bam - Banchou, are you changing!? - You’re cute even in a labourer’s outfit!!
21----- - Hm? Is that you, Ii-sensei? You’re not collapsed today? Are you alright!? SFX: chatter chatter Mirai: Sensei, can we skip class and hang out in the infirmary? Ii-sensei: That huuuurts. You guys… [text cutting bubble] really are energetic! Souka: Waah
- Hey, stop it. You’re bothering him.
SFX: sting - Sorry, sensei. [text cutting bubble] Come on, Mirai, let go of him. Bold text: Frown!
SFX: ding dong - Ah! The bell! Hurry— - Study study~~ Bold SFX: stmp stmp Crowd SFX: waa— - Ah!
- The conversation got interrupted. Moreover, I was glared at… SFX: hyuuu Text below bubble: Their teacher doesn’t even try to see it… His classmates interfered… - Don’t tell me everyone in Toku High is Katou-kun’s underling…!?
- D… dammit!! Text below arrow: villain SFX: fufufu… - If that’s how it is, I have no choice but to confront him!
- Yuu-chan, at least try look gentler when you’re apologising. Text beside bubble: That frown! - Shut it. [text cutting bubble] I was born like this.
22----- - Why on earth is Katou-kun manipulating the school from the shadows!!? - I’ll look into his background. - Ah. TV: At noon today… Box: Misplaced concern that won’t cease
- Whoa— post office robbers. [text cutting bubble] Pretty close by too. It’s the neighbouring town. TV: Robbers / 3 people / currently escaping - Uwah, turn off the TV quick, Ii-sensei collapsed!
- We have to hide the newspapers too. Before, he collapsed after reading an article about the superannuation crisis [text cutting bubble] lamenting “the students’ future!”, I heard. - He’s a good person deep down, but… [linked] and he’s collapsed again!!
- Ii-sensei, what is it this time!? - Could he have seen the news just now!? Book title: Student roster - Uh… [linked] No… Katou-kun …
Book: Student roster - Hmm, [linked] so that’s how it is… Box: after class - The nurse is worried about Banchou—?
23----- - Yeah. He said being Banchou is dangerous, so I should quit. - Well, that is the normal reaction.
- But we have this rule which dictates “the one who defeats Banchou is the next Banchou”… - knock
- Well, that’s about the limit. No one can defeat you. SFX: pat pat Text beside hair: Though Shun could probably go as far as pinching you. Text above Shun: Yup. I’d do it. - You stay the way you are, and we’ll protect you. That’s the only wa…
- …y huuuuh!? [small text] again! Text on steam: Red. Souka: He’s patting… my head…
- Hey, what’s been going on lately!? Text beside Katou: Face this way! SFX: Waa~~ - I-I’m sorry! It’s nothing! I’m fine! Text below bubble: Don’t worry! SFX: struggle struggle
- “Don’t worry”, you tell me… [linked] Haven’t you - been acting weird ever since we came back from that place by the sea?
24----- - Eh… Text beside bubble: I guessed right?
SFX: whoosh - Ah!
SFX continuing into next panel: tmp tmp tmp tmp Souka: Kyaa— Katou: You… Souka: Kyaa— Katou: Hey!
Katou: I won’t let you get away. Text below arrow: He’s seen through Souka’s abrupt superhuman movements. Text above Souka: Captured (in 5 seconds) Souka: I got caught after just one panel! SFX on both sides of Souka: Eeeeek
25----- - Banchou is always saying “sorry” and apologising, [linked] but I have no idea what you’re thinking! [smaller text] Just tell me properly! - Don’t go “awawa” or “agyaaa”…
- Hey! Don’t turn your back on me! - [text cutting bubble] Awawawa [text under arrow] saying it [normal text] What do I do, what do I do~~
- Not good, Katou-kun’s finally noticed! - I have to tell him something. But what? - At the sea, I became aware of this feeling…
- Hey, [linked] what are you thinking about? SFX: umm— - But what will happen if I say it? - How do I do this?
- As I pondered, something trembled within me… - somehow, I’m really—
26----- Katou: What are you scared of? - scared.
- Uh…! - He got me…! - I feel like I shouldn’t - put these feelings into words just yet.
- I always depend on Katou-kun… - Getting flustered, [linked] unable to do anything except get embarrassed when he protects me… SFX: squeeze - I have to become so that I can protect him… - Ka…
27----- - Katou-kun… SFX: tup
SFX: gyaaaaah - Icky—
- Se…se-se-sensei! What are you doing? Text above Katou: Are you worrying about something again? - I thought it was a decapitated head… SFX: flop - No…
- Why did Katou-kun become such a bad child? Katou: Bad child!? That incident just now!? Where I attacked Banchou a little? You saw!? SFX: d-dmp - I sought a reason, [linked] and realised Katou-kun should be pitied… [text cutting bubble] I looked for you everywhere (and collapsed along the way)
28----- - ? Pity? Text below bubble: What for? - Katou-kun!
- I understand it must be miserable without parents! It must be hard to live only with siblings! SFX: snffl - Even so, how could you embrace deliquency!? How could you corrupt Souka-chan!!?
- Wha…?
- I am a nurse! I shall protect you with my all! - Now, take my hand… - And you’ll…
SFX: push
29----- - Oww— Souka: Sensei… what is this about?
- Is it all because you think Katou-kun is a “bad child”, sensei? - You said you understood his reasons. [linked] By reasons, you mean what you said just now?
- Sensei.
- Apologise to Katou-kun, please.
- Eh!? No, but… - Sensei, you said some extremely rude things.
- Eh? Wha?
30----- - Apologise… - Hey! - Hurry it up!
SFX: crash
SFX: rush
Box: staffroom - Hn? Did you hear a sound like glass breaking just now? Text above bubble: a dropped beaker? - Huh? Something’s on the school grounds…
- Ah, there’s someone here. - !? The police?
- Please come out through the window! Are there more people inside!?
31----- - It’s highly possible the robbers we’re chasing have entered school grounds— - Nice! [linked] We’ll take these guys hosta—
- Banchou! SFX: tug - Hirayama-san, look ou…
- What the hell? You people…
- have no place here— SFX: grab
Robber: buh Robber SFX: bam SFX: whoosh
- right now—!!! Beat it!
32----- - There it is! Rage brought out her full power—
- You little…!
SFX: grab
SFX: doom - Oww— - What!? [linked] Who? Text above sensei: Panic - What is this? - I don’t really get it, but - one thing I do know…
- She tells you to apologise with a piercing gaze. Instead of being scared when glass is broken and she’s attacked, she tells them “you have no place here!”. - Well? [linked] Sensei. SFX: crack - Hirayama Souka. This girl—
33----- - You still haven’t apologised…!? SFX: rummmble - is ridiculously strong!!! Text on face: It’s nothing to do with fighting, how to put this… - I… I am very sorry, Banchou-sama—! Box: And so,
34----- Box: the post office robbers were captured, Text below box: scary— Text beside box: Ah! It’s the afternoon news!
Box: Souka-san and Katou-kun were featured in the news. Text beside box: Somehow, the teachers got featured too. News title: Credit to high school students Crowd: Kya~~[heart] / Toku High students are thrilled
Box: As for Ii-sensei… - I was really out of line, Katou-kun! SFX: waaaah - Hirayama-san truly is a Banchou amongst Banchou, so much so that one would add “-sama” without thinking~~~!
- If you’re lured to the path of disgrace because my words inflicted scars upon your heart, I don’t know what I’d do— Box: Has been apologising for a whole week. Katou: I said you don’t have to go that far— Souka: Ba… Banchou amongst Banchou… sounds complicated.
- N… now now, [linked] sensei, Katou-kun is tough! He isn’t going to take the path of disgrace! Text below bubble: It all seems rather complicated, but I’ll cheer you on. SFX above sensei: waaah - Hirayama-san… [linked] you…
35----- - understand your boyfriend very well, huh. - Ha...
- [text cutting bubble] Haaah—!!? [normal text] Sensei, what are you saying!? Crowd SFX: gyaaah Mirai: Nice! Sensei— - Eh? That’s not it!? - That’s not it! Why would you think that!? Text below arrow: His logic: since he’s not using her, they must be dating.
SFX: chatter chatter - [text cutting bubble] I… [normal text] I keep being protected by Katou-kun, th… th-th-there’s no way we’d have such an equal relation— - At the sea, I became aware of this feeling…
- Huh? That’s not right either. - Eh!? - This time, didn’t you get angry for my sake?
- I can’t tell him yet. - I always rely on Katou-kun… - I have to become so that I can protect him.
36----- SFX: pat - I was happy to have had you [linked] protected me.
37----- - Sooo, - once I’m able to protect him?
- They were that close, but they aren’t dating. That means… Text on flashback Souka: that - a purely physical relationship—!!? Sensei SFX: Noooooooo Text above crowd: So close you’d mistake them for lovers!? / Sensei, elaborate, elaborate—!! Shun: Don’t you think Ii-sensei requires a doctor? [text cutting bubble] A specialist. Box: Desperately.
38----- - Ii Naosuke (27) - Virgo. Blood type A. 172cm. - It was decided that a new teacher will make an appearance. “Seems like situation “the infirmary nurse is a man” pops up a lot in shoujo manga. Although to be honest, I’ve never seen it happen in a manga other than Hana Kimi. It just has that image.” And that’s how it was decided for sensei to be a doctor who’s also a nursing teacher. “Well then, let’s make him overly caring”, and his personality was decided in 2 seconds flat. Maybe less than 2 seconds. - A character created with ease. He’s quite easy to draw, so I’ve become fond of him.https://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/29405[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 14.6 by JinHea2011-04-26T22:42:25+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Please ask me before using my translation
tl by JinHea
p149----- - Damn you!
- Shimura you…
- Idiot! SFX: boom - crack
Bold text: Homerun Ring - This morning, I had a fight with my boyfriend.
p150----- - Homerun Ring
p151----- SFX: clank clank clank Boxed text: after class Bubble beside box: Oof - Gyaa - Uoooooooo
- Shimura is a stupidhead!!! SFX: crash Text on plaque: Ya
- Since a while ago you’ve been popping up whenever something bad happens just what’s going on!? - Eeh!? [smaller text] what did I do? - I should be asking you what’s going on!! - Eek! I’m sorry!
- ……hm?
p158----- - Don’t tell me you guys… [linked bubble] can’t see this hoodlum? - A hoodlum? Who is? [smaller text] Shimura? Text beside chin: Shimura isn’t a hoodlum
- Nya—
SFX: swoosh - Come’re a sec! - Bam
- What the?
- You…what are you!?
p159----- - A evil spirit!? Text beside hair: Namu!! [Buddhist prayer to drive away evil spirits]
- As if, idiot! Now…
- You— why can you see shinigami!? - Shi… shinigami? SFX: pi
- Right. I am Ri Suno, shinigami. - Living people cannot see shinigami— at least they’re not supposed to!
- But no matter what I do he won’t die~~ - bip bip Text beside head: tsk - Ah!
- I just saw Shimura’s name! What is this thing!! SFX: grab
p160----- - What is this… Text on card: Takahashi Shimura (17) / Today 16.00 – 17.00, death due to severe head trauma - Shimura’s death!?
- Is this Shimura your boyfriend? Well, I’m not giving up this time. [linked bubble] If his name appears in the Hades Files, he has to die/
- Die…whaaa!? - Hm? - shine - That ring… [linked bubble] has an aura…?
- I get it! You can see me cos of this thing!? Take it off! SFX: tug - Ah! This is…
p161----- - Don’t! SFX: push - Huh!!?
SFX: bam SFX: craaash
- Wha…wha… SFX: clatter
- I didn’t understand everything but having his name in that File - means Shimura has to die, you said? SFX: loom
SFX: gin Text on bat: bat - Then I’ll destroy that file!!!
- Scary.
SFX: bam SFX: tup
p162----- - Gimme the File!!! SFX: guoooo Text beside body: attention: our heroine - gyaaaaa
SFX: huff huff Text beside arrow: half crying - If this monster woman gets me I’ll die for real!!
- I have to kill Shimura quick and get outta here! SFX: hyu— - Hey! Flying is cheating!!
- Wait up you littlllleee SFX continuing into next panel: stmp stmp stmp - Hn?
p163----- Boxed text: In reality
- Killing intent Boxed text: but what everyone sees is this Text below Kayo: heroine
- What was with that guy… Text below bubble: a hoodlum SFX: grip - That’s enough…
- Get back in your body!!! SFX: smoosh
Text in box: So. - Huh? A shinigami?
p167----- Text above panel: Homerun Ring
- Exactly! And that Ri has a File with your name in it so he said you have to die. - Which is why I’m going to destroy that File! Just you wait!!
- Er / somehow / I don’t really get it but…
- Okay! Then I’ll go! SFX: shup - No way, it’s too dangerous!! Text above head: Your life will be snatched away you know!?
- Kayo is a girl! - Don’t worry. [linked bubble] I won’t die before I take Kayo to Koushien! [Koushien: prestigious place for sportspeople to play in. For more details see Prince of Tennis]
- Shimura…
p168----- - But the one you really want to take there is Satou right?
- You’re still on about that!!?
- I told you that was— - Shut up! Shimura you…
- Idiot!!! Text above bubble: Homerun move Large text: wave!!! - Premonition of separation (soul survivor)!!!!
p169----- SFX: swing - Ah—
SFX: mlurf - Idiot
- Damn— That female Asashouryuu [asterix] really did me a number~~~ SFX: woozy woozy
Asterix below panel: A sumo wrestler
- Sheez, where’s Shimura gone— SFX: bip bip
p170----- SFX: shuffle - Onnamuroufushi [asterix]! Run away! [smaller text] She’ll kill me
Asterix below panel: A scary person SFX: sniffle
Linked bubble: What happened?
- I made this ring myself.
Boxed text: I read in a magazine “A handmade ring shall become the strongest protection charm” Boxed text: Together with my friends, I made my own ring, but my real motive was…
p171----- Boxed text: that’s right, to give it to Shimura. - I made this myself— - Really—
- It’s like Shimura’s dream of going to Koushien is almost about to come true.
- But that doofhead [linked box] This morning… Thought bubble: Ah, there’s Shimura. - Oh, it’s Satou from group A.
- She’s cute as usual.
- You know? [linked bubble] I heard if you give her a present she’ll go out once with you! - What a horrid girl.
p172----- - Shimura, you have a ring don’t you? - Yup, it’s at home/
- How about giving it to Satou? Text beside nose: haha
- What the heck is that guy saying, giving it to… - Ah…
- That might be a good idea—
Boxed text: And that’s how things came to this… - What’s…
p173----- - “a good idea”!? SFX: bash SFX: crack
- Doesn’t he know how much feelings I put into that!? Text cutting bubble: stupid! - I see. That’s why you blew your top. Text below bubble: hmm
- That’s ring most likely absorbed your Nen— [see Hunter x Hunter for reference to Nen] - and thereby manifested its protection powers enabling you to see me. Your Nen is pretty formidable. Text above bubble: hm
- What the heck’s Nen!! It’s love! Love!! Text beside head: yes yes
- Hoo. But he puts the ring at home, and wants to give it away [linked bubble] I suppose he really hates me. SFX: sigh
p174----- - Did Shimura tell you that? [text cutting bubble] oh my oh my - Eh? No. Anyhow we haven’t had a proper talk today with all those things happening.
- Huh!? You just got angry without having a proper talk? You’re so—!? - Eh!? [normal text] But I don’t wanna hear him say that he hates me!!
- You goof! You didn’t try to understand what he really meant by those words and just went on a senseless anger spree!? - Don’t run away from the situation by hiding behind your rage, face him and ask him properly! Else you two are on course to the worse breakup!!
- O…Oh— you’re right…!! - It’s not “oh”, do you understand what I said!?
p175----- - I guess I’ve been too hard on Shimura… - So you know you’ve been hard on him!
- Yet even so, he said I was a girl.
- Now go find Shimura [linked bubble] and have a good talk, OK? - poof
- Wow— Ri you’re so nice~~ I’m moved~~~ Text beside bubble: I suddenly see you’re a really cool guy~~ - Gee, thanks. - …well
p176----- - Aaas if! Those words just came out when I saw her crying, but I can use her. If I catch Shimura the normal way this female Shuba [asterix 1] would kill me for sure. - So! I’ll have this female Songokuu [asterix 2] lead me to Shimura, then kill him in an instant! I dub this the “If force doesn’t work try trickery” strategy!!! SFX: ehehehehehe Asterix 1: a strong person Asterix 2: someone from Super Saiyan
- Hm? Shimura’s been detected. - Pipi— - Ah!
- Shimura! - Well, now we don’t have to search for him. SFX: huff— huff— - Kayo! I found you—
- You were looking for me? - I can’t let this misunderstanding go on. [linked bubble] Will you listen to me this time? SFX: rummage rummage
- About this…
p177----- SFX: clang
- The ring!! Text above Ri: my my
- Wearing it on my finger would be embarrassing so I’m wearing it like this. - But if people knew I’m keeping it with me all the time… that’s embarrassing too, so I tell people it’s at home!
- Uh… but didn’t you say you were giving it away?
SFX: sigh— - Sheesh… you couldn’t see it was just a joke? Text beside bubble: “A good idea”? What are you saying? You already have a girlfriend— Text at left upper corner: Haha— Just kidding Boxed text: what happened later - What!? It was like that!!?
p178----- - You gave me the ring, and now you’re working hard to save my life. With a girlfriend like you, Kayo, - Why would I want to be with anyone else!
- Then… I was… [linked bubble] too quick to blame!? SFX: blush
- No, I’m also at fault. I knew your personality and yet said something so thoughtless.
p179----- - I’m sorry!
- Okay! I’m wearing the ring! - Really!?
p180----- SFX: yay yay White SFX: sneak~~ - How nice— you made up [linked bubble] Now…
- there’s no regrets!!! SFX: whoosh
- Shimura, behind you!!!
SFX: slip on White SFX: shiine
p181----- - I see you, Shinigami!! SFX: block - How
- Ri, that’s low!
- Tsk [normal text] Shut it! This is my job!
- Now I really will destroy that File! [linked bubble] Shimura, the water!! - Got it!
- Let’s go— - One, two
- Eh… Eh…!?
p182----- - Homerun Ultimate Move - Our love (Dreams come true)
p183----- SFX: swing
SFX: spin spin
SFX: splash
SFX: bob bob…
- Yes! The water will mess up the data for sure! - Oh, a digital file? [text cutting bubble] so that’s why she said water
- The ring! It’s protection powers are very effective right?
Text below panel: the bat got to who knows where
p184----- - We’re [linked bubble] definitely going to Koushien!
- No doubt!
- Kayo
- Hm?
- Ah… what to do… - What? SFX: nervous nervous - No, they said I should pretend to be American. - What is it?
p185----- - Thank you.
- Ah— that was embarrassing. [linked bubble] I can’t do that too often. I am Japanese after all. SFX: phew—
p187----- - Ri! Text beside arrows: forgot his existence for a minute there
- This is an important File documenting the life and death of people!! - beep beep - Obviously it’s engineered to be waterproof!!
Linked bubble: The data isn’t disappearing that eas… SFX: spin spin
- ily… SFX: slice
- split
SFX: poof
p188----- SFX: splash
- He fainted from the shock! Text beside bubble: eek Text beside head: Ri you!! - He’s floating away!! Save him! SFX: saaaa
- And so, Shimura’s death disappeared with the File’s evaporation. Although Ri’s situation isn’t to be envied… - Thank goodness! - Homerun Ring / End
Boxed text: Because of what happened this time, Ri got his salary cut. - You guys mustn’t ever take off the ring! The only people who can see me and treat me to meals right now are you two! SFX below bubble: scree— Text beside bubble: Sorry Ri, it’s my fault… - Yes yes. [text cutting bubble] Please eat your fill. Boxed text: We’ve taken on the responsibility of feeding him.
p189----- Boxed text: Postscript. - Since not much took place in the Industrial High School in this volume, I’m trying to remedy that in this postscript. Please treat me kindly. - Hey— give me some information. [linked bubble] Such as the first thing that happens at school in the morning— [smaller text] and stuff Text below bubble: human figure Text beside bubble: or what you do when you meet upperclassmen and so on Text on hat: little brother
Text on hat: little brother - Ah— [linked bubble] some guys don’t come in through the door.
- They come through the window. SFX: clang - The teacher!? - Morning— - Not here yet. Text on blazer: there’s still time—
- They park their motorbikes right outside the window hahaha - But this seems more like a delinquent’s life than life at an Industrial High.
- Latecomers sneak in through the windows. Text on black haired guy: 2nd year Text above black haired: They file in through open windows on the ground floor Text beside black haired: Morning Boxed text above head: 1st year Text beside box: you should hurry, senpai Text beside arrow: shoes - A day full of life starts in the morning…!
p190----- Boxed text: As for the Industrial High girls. - The Industrial High my little brother goes to has only 15 girls in the entire school. Everyone remembers their faces, since there are so few girls.
- When there’s PE the girls only need to spectate. In summer they get to play in the pool at least once a week, and so on… Text above girls: From 1st to 3rd year, all 15 play together. SFX: kya— SFX above teacher: kya— kya— - Teachers patrol the pool’s perimeter to ensure no guys are peeking. Boxed text: A reference to volume one’s hiking trip. It’s true they only buy juice for the girls.
- The girls are very spoiled! Probably because the teachers are sorry that they’re spending everyday putting up with the boys’ fighting, streaking, off-colour jokes and whatnot. SFX: wahahaha Text on head: No longer feels anything when seeing a guy wearing only pants (desensitized) Text along panel bottom: Hang in there girls!!!
- And that’s just been some stories from my little brother’s high school. Text beside figure: human figure Text on hat: little brother - What’s it like at the Industrial High School you go to, or at a nearby Industrial High? [linked bubble] We’re waiting for your letters!
Text below panel: Postscript / Endhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/29299[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 14.5 by JinHea2011-04-18T22:29:04+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Please ask me before using my translation
tl by JinHea
p119----- My Darling Miss Banchou Special chapter 2
p120----- Boxed text: Chemistry division Year 1 Group 1 Classroom sign: Chemistry division Year 1 Group 1
Boxed text: A free period of so called “self-study” SFX beside box: Gya—haha SFX: Agya— Text cutting bubble: unexpectedly calm…
- Ah! I’m didn’t mean to peek at your work. [linked bubble] But your drawings are really amazing. Text cutting Souka’s bubble: awa awa Text beside Mirai’s nose: stretch - You think so? Tell me more. [text cutting bubble] So that my nose stretches as far as Pluto.
- Banchou, Mirai’s artwork is indeed good but his use of colours is even more amazing! Text beside Reichi: Proud of his friend Text above Katou: Indeed, amazing use of primary colours
p121----- - Well, I have a primary colour fate—? Boxed text: The nose has grown to reach Mars. Text below box: For some reason I feel no more desire to praise him Souka: So you can draw such beautiful things with just colour pencils— Text on case: Colour pencils
- Huh? Text on case: Kimura Mirai - Kimura… [linked bubble] Mirai?
- Ah— That’s the colour pencils I’ve been using since primary school. Text beside bubble: Mom bought it for me Text on shoulder: Actually the pencils have been replaced, only the case is the same/ - Kimura Mirai is the name I used to have.
Text beside Katou: Huh?
Text on Mirai: Attention. Maeda Mirai - Kimura Mirai [linked bubble] is a really obnoxious guy. Boxed text: This time
Boxed text: we have a story from Mirai’s middle school years. - Bam
p122----- SFX: aaaaaaa - What the—!? Thought bubble: Hmph SFX beside box: skid Boxed text: When I was in fifth grade, mom remarried.
Text in box on Mirai: Kimura Mirai (2nd year middle school)
Boxed text: But I didn’t get along with my new dad, so I didn’t go home much. - A… a fight!? [linked bubble] And, what a flashy middle school student! [text cutting bubble] A punk!? - It seems like they bumped into each other… Text below bubble: Po… police~~~
Boxed text: I deliberately picked fights over and over. - Th… The little s***—!! Boxed text: At the police station,
- Annoying high school students— Boxed text: I heard that mom collapsed.
p123----- Boxed text: Mom’s death left me behind with an unfamiliar stepdad. Boxed text: I didn’t know how to get along with him.
- Aah - Unknowingly, - a yawning hole has opened up in me.
- Next day
- Mirai, you’ve been called to to the faculty room today because— [smaller text] U—m - What—? Text beside Mirai: such a pain.
-That is [linked bubble] You know how you got into a fight in front of the station yesterday? - Eh— I have no idea.
- [text cutting bubble] Thr… [normal text] Three high school students were beaten up, [linked bubble] There were quite a few broken bones. SFX: whisper whisper Boxed text: Other teachers
- And, the person who did that to them was apparently a red haired teenager… - Sigh - So?
p124----- - Eh!? [linked bubble] No— that kind of thing— [text cutting bubble] U—m - Mi… Mirai, you went too far— [smaller text] hahahaha
- Big sis! [linked bubble] The poster is all do… SFX: slide
SFX: clatter bam - Gya— - The chair—
- You’re talking in circles, teacher. [linked circle] So annoying. If there’s something you want to say then say it! Text above arrow: ready to kick - Ye— yes! I’m sorry!
- Why is the teacher apologising! - But he’s too scary even the police can’t do anything about him!! SFX: A~~~ - You wimp! Text cutting bubble: weakling!
p125----- - Then have another teacher talk to him! - No way! [linked bubble] He’s scary! Text above bubble: hmph - I’m going back
Author’s sidebar: Special chapter “Mirai and Reichi” At this time Mirai’s height is 154cm. Reichi is 170cm. Reichi (high school 1st year) is 178cm. His final height will probably be over 180cm. As for Mirai, he probably won’t go past 170cm… Yuu and Shun Shun have pretty much reached their max height. (They might grow 1, 2cm more at most) As for Souka… instead of growing, she seems to be shrinking (what the?). Well, that’s how she seems to have turned out. She just gives people this soft and round feeling.
p126----- SFX: shf
SFX: shf
SFX: shf shf SFX: boing
- You’re ticking me off—!! SFX: bam - No— It’s just a series of coincidences—
- Reichi you okay!? Text above head: ouchie - Big sis, that’s Kimura Mirai right. [smaller text] from the rumours
- This is the first time I’ve seen him up close— Boxed text: Little brother. Reiichirou (2nd year middle school) Text beside Reichi: Only seen him from a distance. - Cute, isn’t he. (chat) [linked bubble] But violent. Watch yourself around him. Boxed text: Big sister. Art teacher.
p127----- - Oh, but if it’s you— - Hm?
- [text cutting bubble] Hmph [normal text] So those high school students had broken bones, I might’ve overdone it. SFX: wah wah - But they started it. Well, whatever. Text beside Mirai: You bumped into me! Text below thought bubble: Give us medical fees— Other text: or we’ll beat you up.
- What a pain. SFX: kick
- It’s the first time I came to school in a long while too, I shouldn’t’ve come after all. [linked bubble] Since the troubles just keep coming. Text beside girl: Why did he kick the rubbish bin!? Text between girls: scary Text on Mirai: Kicks whatever is nearby when irritated
- I have no family. I don’t wanna go home. They won’t leave me alone at school either. - [text cutting bubble] whoa [normal text] I don’t have anything—
- Aaah… - The hole is getting bigger SFX: tmp tmp
p128----- - Kimura Future—!! [Mirai means future in japanese] SFX: bff - Ow—
SFX: plop
SFX: gyaaaa - Reichi from group 6 is picking a fight with Mirai—!! Text along panel bottom: run for your life— - Reichi!! We know you’re an idiot, but we didn’t think you were this stupid!
- Reichi… from group 6? Text below bubble: Ouch - Yes!
- Ebihara Reichi, 2nd year group 6 - Nice to meet you!
- It’s not nice to meet you! Go away! Text beside Mirai: roll roll - Hey, you know in August the school holds a Summer Festival? SFX below bubble: swish SFX beside foot: evade
p129----- - He… he evaded me! Text beside mouth: irk irk irk - I drew this poster, but haven’t coloured it in yet. Text beside bubble: since no one wanted to draw the poster, big sis (art teacher) gave him the task. Text on poster: Summer Festival
- You have good sense with primary colours, wanna help out? - Huh!? - I want the colours to be eyecatching. So let’s do it!
Text beside arrow: sausage Text above people: Reichi, I’ll give this to you if you come here. Text above arrow: Disasterproof headscarf - Aaah, sorry Mirai, Reichi is an idiot, please don’t mind him. [linked bubble] We’re begging you, don’t get mad… - The colours I like are light and delicate shades, [linked bubble] so I’m not very good at mixing and matching colours— Text along panel bottom: Not listening (cos he’s an idiot)
- So please! Red hair on an outrageous head, punk clothing, [linked bubble] you’ve gotta be the only one in this school! - pomf
- Whaaa—!? Text below arrow: head that’s been called outrageous SFX: Gyaaa he’s angry Text above arrow: uniform
p130----- - You making a fool outta me? SFX: grip - Eh?
- No. - I was just saying you have good colour sense.
Linked bubble: I’m interested in hair colour and makeup, so I like to see the colours people don. - Wha…
- You’re not making any sense. - The mean things Mirai have done up to now.
- Upperclassmen who picked fights with him were kicked into the pool. Text beside Mirai: hup SFX: splash Text beside student: Gya— no— Text beside symble: winter
- High school students who came for revenge got a broken nose. Text above head: Gya— it’s broken!? Text along right side of panel: that hurts— Text on head: Why is it hurting so much Boxed text: and other similar episodes kept occuring, so much so that people began to fear getting mixed up with him…
p131----- - Next day SFX: slide
- Future— [linked bubble] Good morn— Text above head: Atmosphere of / art
SFX: bam - shut.
- Why are you running away—!!? - I never said I’d help out! Text beside bubble: No way I’m wearing a beret
Author’s sidebar: Special thank you My editor. Everyone at LaLa. All the people who helped in the process of making this volume. My family. Everyone at a certain industrial high school. People from Kitashou. Everyone from Kawano class. Nakano Emiko. Izumi Asuka. Satou Natsumi. Hachiyahyaku. Yuzawa Eri. Yuuko. Rie. Mikako. Rika. Aki. Fuu. Teacher. Everyone who reads my work. Everyone who sends me letters. Thank you so much. I am always greatful to have all of your support. I’ll work even harder…sniff… Fujikata Mayu.
p132----- - Come on! - Why
- So mean! - Why
- Why…! - Lets work together~~ Text on head: Lunchtime broadcast
- Why’s this guy so hung up about one poster!? SFX beside text: Gyaooo Boxed text: We’ve been playing this cat and mouse game for a week now. SFX above Mirai and linked to text beside Reichi’s leg: Persisteeeeent
- Why won’t you help!?
- Cos you’re annoying! - Harsh!! - It isn’t
- It isn’t that I don’t want to help (I like art)
p133----- - But I run away on reflex. - I run away, he gives chase.
- Just when I think I have nothing, Text on shoulder: You have good colour sense - He tells me I do “have” something.
- He keeps giving chase Thought bubble: weirdo
- Didn’t I decide not to come to school anymore? Text on bush: somehow is coming to school everyday. Text above arrow: Hiding from Reichi
- Lately,
- Kimura Mirai seems to be growing up— He’s obediently attending school. [text cutting bubble] Wonder what happened
p134----- - That boy doesn’t really have any friends at school. Text beside bubble: Well, since he’s so violent and mean Mirai: Reichi’s big sister - So I told my little brother
- To strike up a good relationship with him. - Reichi is a kid who can get anyone to open up.
- I guess this is the result? Text above big sis: Nice Reichi! - No one can stand against Reichi’s cheerfulness— Text beside bubble: wow— - Though he’s an idiot Text below bubble: inner voice
- Strike up a good relationship with him.
- So that’s it.
p135----- - Do I seem so lonely that - I need someone’s pity?
- Ah, Mirai [linked bubble] found you… Text beside Reichi: now, the poster…
SFX: bam
- I’m ending this. - Pity and sympathy
- I don’t need it.
p136----- - Ah— [linked bubble] I’m so stupid— SFX: daze
- Guess I’ll go buy something— SFX: cling - He’s here he’s here.
- Mirai. SFX: shfft - You’re flashy as usual—
SFX: jolt - Long time no see [linked bubble] You doing well? Mirai. [text cutting bubble] We looked all over for you
Linked bubble: Yes… Text below arrow: reply with something first Text on head: high school students? Text above heads: Oooi - You forgot us!?
p137----- - For this arm and - these teeth
- We have yet to show our appreciation. SFX: Cro /wd
- Not good. I’m surrounded. [linked bubble] Who are these guys again? Boxed text: Read page 122
- What did I do… - Wait up—!!
- Huh? This voice…
- Hitting me out of nowhere, you’re mean, Mirai! SFX beside Reichi: rustle SFX: jump
- Tsk [normal text] Reinforcements!? Mirai: Rei Text above Mirai’s bubble: So Text beside bubble: you were here - Geez~~~
p138----- - The poster is still completely without colour! - The deadline’s tomorrow and it’s already evening!!
- What to do now? Stupid! [text cutting bubble] wah~~~ - Tears…on cue… - Po…
- still going on about that thing—!? SFX: bam Text beside arrow: delinquents - Gya— Text on Reichi: Sir Mirai, who kicks anything nearby when mad.
p139----- - Why’re you still chasing me? I already know the poster is an excuse for getting close to me! SFX: bash - Hey!
- Worming into someone’s good graces just cos your sister told you to is cheap! Text below arrow: The one who got defeated by that cheapness
- Eh… [linked bubble] Really? Maybe I should’ve drawn it better? Calling it cheap… Text on Reichi’s shoulder: sniffle Text beside bubble: No, that’s not what he meant. It’s very good. Boxed text: The delinquents are still alive even after being kicked. SFX: ragged - Think about something other than the poster for once!
- I can’t do that! It’s due tomorrow! Text on head: Poster!
- Get your head on straight! When are you gonna get off my case about that poster!! Text on head: No poster!
- Come on, think of which colours to use! Boxed text: Poster! - Who cares!! Go away! Boxed text: No poster! Text above crowd: Hey hey you’re too loud / you’re disturbing the neighbours… - Never!
p140----- - Only you can do this! [linked bubble] I like your use of colours!!
- I have no colour sense! - Only you have it! - This guy…
- Really wasn’t thinking about anything other than the poster…? SFX: boohoo - Hey, strike up a good relationship with Mirai. Boxed text: Really not thinking of anything other than the poster. - He’s so good at using colours— I want him to do the poster with me. - You listening? Text on arm: Not listening.
p141----- - … Reichi is a true idiot. SFX: shock Text beside upper arm: How awful, calling someone an idiot to their face - Eeh!?
- Haha… - Once again he tells me I “have” something. - No father, dead mother
- Ahahahaha [linked bubble] What an idiot. - What kind of fight is this! - I have a huge hole inside me.
Empty SFX: Keh keh keh SFX beside SFX: Ahahaha SFX on hat: confused Boxed text: A bunch of mystified delinquents - [smaller text] He… [normal text] He’s laughing hysterically… - The guy’s gone mad… [text cutting bubble] He was angry just now - Sadness, anger, everything pours into the darkness
- I’m scared Text above shoulder: Laughter of tears? Text beside ear: Tears of laughter? - Mirai?
p142----- - Sorry about everything. - I like primary colours. Poster text at top: Summer Festival Poster text at bottom: Yokohama Hajime Middle School
SFX: chatter chatter Signs starting from the right: Shaved ice / Hot dog
- Wow— [normal text] Heaps of people came—
- Hey, our poster! - Oh— quite eyecatching. - Everyone came because they saw this.
- Dispatch messengers are [linked bubble] Mirai and Reichi [smaller text] yup
p143----- - Dispatch me… hm—
- “I don’t want mom to remarry.” - “I want to get along with my new dad.” - “But I don’t know how to do that.” - Words and thoughts swirl within me, but I can’t express them.
- But that doesn’t mean I’m unable to express anything. - Since Reichi was able to become aware of my colours.
p144----- - Because I understand that… - Hey— I [linked bubble] want cotton candy.
- Same pose.
SFX: shf shf shuffle
- Why are our movements so synchronised?
- Dunno, but it’s really funny! - I began to laugh more and more.
p145----- Boxed text: Autumn, 2nd year middle school Text beside box: Mom’s younger sister found me - Big sister has a son!? [text cutting bubble] Gya— cute punk boy! Text under screentone: Big sister left home when she was 20. - She took me in (we get alone really well) Text along panel bottom: super punk clothing
- A change of name / a change of environment Text above aunt: Fu— ture— Text above Mirai: New mom’s name is Maeda Nancy. - Lots of things changed.
- The dark emotions that had filled the hole began to disappear little by little - And…
- This is the guy I am now. Boxed text: Maeda Mirai (high school 1st year) - And that’s what happened! [linked bubble] Wasn’t I obnoxious back then?
p147----- - Used to be such a cool guy… - But you went and got dyed in Reichi’s colour… [smaller text] how sad - Wait a min you make it sound like such a bad thing!! [smaller text] so mean— Text along panel bottom: He’s smartened up a bit (but still an idiot at heart)
- Ahahaha Reichi’s colour - What is that
- I… - rather prefer the current Mirai… SFX: flip
Text above Mirai: Oyo Text above crowd: Gya— gya— Text on Souka’s head: Ah this one has pretty colours~~ - The dark feelings are gone.
- But the hole is still there. - Banchou, I heard that Text beside bubble: So you like me— there’s no helping it— - Huh? - If you feel that way - Maybe it’ll be there my whole life.
p148----- - How about becoming an artist’s bri- [displaced text] de? SFX: bash
- Even so… even if that’s the case, - I’ll gather lots and lots of happy primary coloured feelings - and fill that hole up for sure!
- That’s what I think. Katou: Are you trying to pick a fight? - Mirai, you want to be an artist? [smaller text] amazing Boxed text: Quite fitting - Not really I wanna be a designer. [text cutting bubble] But working at a musical instrument store is good too— Text on Mirai’s head: Too uncertain a life - This little—!! [smaller text] he’s ignoring me!
- Aa Itoshi no Banchou sama 3 / Endhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/28362[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 14 by JinHea2011-03-12T23:46:35+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Please ask me before using my translation
tl by JinHea
p87----- My Darling Miss Banchou Chapter 14
p88----- - I met Yuu in 4th grade. - He taught me just how foolish I had been up till then. - I wonder what kind of person I’d be now if I hadn’t met him? (Someone even more unsociable, maybe?)
- That’s why I [big text] really like [normal text] Yuu. Katou: Hm? SFX in bubble: tug tug - And I’ve stayed friends with him since 4th grade.
- But recently - [text cutting bubble] Ah [normal text] A bunny?
- Not much here, just a brief profile. Text beside straightish arrow: This guy really likes shoujo manga - He borrows them from Souka Text beside bent arrow: Hero and heroine just missed each other Text above book: Waa this is so sad Text above shoulder: How awful
p89----- SFX: boom
- Someone’s come between the two of us SFX: ta-da Souka: Katou. [heart]
Souka: Love you~~ SFX: smooch - Her name is Hirayama Souka
Text above Katou: You little— Text above Souka: Ehehe— Come and chase me— SFX: irk irk irk Text on Shun’s head: So…
- So annoying!!! SFX: crash
p90----- - A dream… Thought bubble: Guess it’s almost time to go… - Fell off the bed
- Her name is Hirayama Souka. - She is the Banchou of our school, Tokugawa Industrial High. Text on Souka: Banchou Text on black haired guy: Ninja Text in other 3 boxes: subordinates
- Yuu became her bodyguard and somehow, while taking care of this naive and unworldly Banchou, Text between Katou and Souka: Hey— - he became the most dedicated Banchou devotee in the entire universe.
- At first I thought “well, no big deal (laugh)”, but Thought bubble: Lately I’ve been more irked than amused. SFX: daaaaze Text beside arrow: sleepy
p91----- - This is probably since they’re becoming closer to each other. - Ah— since my most precious person is about to get taken away…
- Today the usual gang, including Banchou, will be going to the Summer Festival. Text above heads: Were invited by these 2 Text below heads: They’ll come get you even if you refuse to go
- Ah— When I see Banchou… - I might just bully her. - Shun Shun is a sadist among sadists
Katou: Yo— SFX: sa Shun: Hot—
Text above Reichi: Wow it’s Yuu and Shun Shun! Text beside Mirai: Long time no see— kyahaha Katou: You two are as energetic as ever. Shun: Seeing you guys again after so long tires me out. Text in box: mean
Text above Reichi: Why a work top? That’s rare— Text between Reichi and Katou: I was fixing a motorbike just now Text above Katou: It’s easy to move around in so I didn’t bother changing - Oh you’re all here! Sorry!
p92----- Souka: I’m late~~ - A…
- A yukata—!! SFX: woooow - Banchou is wearing a yukata~~~!! - Huh? Uh- Yes.
- Mom helped me put it on. Mom: The festival!? With boys!!? Text beside bubble: With Katou? - Yes, Katou and Mirai Mom: Yukata—!! You have to wear a yukata and seduce him—!! [small text] Mother likes Katou a lot!
- Good job mom!! - Cute— Isn’t she cute, Katou?
p93----- - Yeah. Bold text: Blush
Bold text: Blush
Text above Souka: A… Ahaha— Text beside Katou: fidget fidget Text in box: Surrounded by a pink aura SFX: irk
- A yukata from a cheap inn…? SFX: gyaaaa [Doesn’t Souka here remind you of Gin Tama?]
Souka: That… That’s wrong—!! It’s a festival-going(?) yukata! [text cutting bubble] waaa Katou: Shun! - Ah I knew it Text beside Shun’s head: Okay— festival festival
- I couldn’t help but bully her. - Wow— So many people chatting up girls—
p94----- - We’ll protect Banchou—! Text beside bubble: yeah— Text beside Shun: geh— - Hm? [word cutting bubble] What?
SFX: bam - Ow
- Come here. Text beside bubble: So I can keep an eye on you. SFX: tug
Text beside Katou: You okay? Text above Souka: Yes—
- Oh my, looks like there’s no need for us to protect her~~ Text on head: Ahaha Ufufu Text on shirt: Aah I knew it
p95----- - Ka-chak
Text above phone: picture taken Text beside neck: Teasing them
- Eeeee— SFX: bam - —ek (blush)
- Erase it, Shun! Text above the three: Whoa— I want that picture— - Having my most precious person taken away
- Makes me feel a bit lonely Text in box: Picture got deleted Text beside box: grrr Text above the the two people: Noo— What a waste— Text on person: Mi [of Mirai] - Look, goldfish… - You want to try the goldfish scoop? - Can I?
p96----- - Roll up your sleeve.
- C… contact—!! Text above head: And earlier he held my hand… - Banchou?
Text above scoop: Our eyes met!! Text above fringe: Kya— SFX: poof - Banchou!
Text on Katou’s hair: What’s wrong? What happened? Mirai: Hey— Why isn’t their relationship getting more lovey-dovey? Text cutting bubble: Not to mention Banchou’s acting weird Linked bubble: I wonder what happened? Shun: Hm— All sorts of things I guess? Text on shirt: Eh— Whacha saying?
Text cutting bubble: I’ll listen to your doom and gloom stories later. - For now we should let the idiot-couple-in-love (firmly decided) have some alone time. - That’s a good idea! Then quickly…
p97----- - Owww—!! Suddenly my tummy has a tummyache! SFX: owwwww - That’s really sudden! - Are you alright? Text below bubble: Your phrasing’s odd
- Ah! I have a feeling the god of the cosmos calling me!! - Did you hit your head somewhere!? - Are you alright? (Like in the head?)
Text on Reichi’s head: Wow— Run away— - Hmm— What should I… Text beside bubble: Ahaha - What’s with everyone… - Ring ring ring - Hn?
Author’s sidebar: Chapter 14 “ Banchou and Shun and the Summer Festival” Text in star-like bubble: Inside story Normal text: Shun Shun’s bad attitude has come a long way… This idea’s been in the back of my mind since chapter one (when it was still meant to be a one-shot). But since it was just a one shot, I didn’t need the idea and discarded it. After that, it was decided to continue for a little longer but I discarded it again, thinking the whole thing would only last three chapters anyway. Even though I discarded it, I’m bringing it out again now this is being serialised… The beach shop, the Summer Festival, and the special Mirai chapter after this one was drawn at a time when my health was very poor. I suspect that’s been carried over to the stories. Suffering and a sickly body are a potent combination for chaos.
p98----- SFX: roar - Yuuji—!! [linked bubble] Where the hell did you put the keys for my motorbike!
- What the… Kyouko? Text in box: Katou family of 9 siblings. Second daughter / Kyouko (22) Text beside hair: Really scary, but not as scary as the eldest daughter - I can’t find the keys anywhere! [linked bubble] Weren’t the one fixing it just now?
- Don’t tell me you took it with you when you went out—!! - Oh Text beside sleeve: It was in my pocket
- Sorry, I have to take the keys back. Text above Kyouko: The motorbike is her life Text below Kyouko: Becomes a demon when denied access to it - Eeh even Katou is going off!
- Not good. I have to get there fast. [linked bubble] Shun, look after Banchou. Text above Souka: We’ll look for Mirai and Reichi later - Wha— [text cutting bubble] I’m babysitting? Text beside Shun: But if you don’t get back quick you’ll get killed (by big sis)
- He’s gone…
p99----- - Oh well, let’s just wait a bit— Text above head: for him to come back SFX: shoom
- Are you lonely now Yuu’s gone? Text beside Shun: Your cheerful air’s dissipated, maybe I should feel insulted - Huh!?
Bold text: Embarrassed - Th… There was no such thing I’m very upbeat!! Text beside bubble: Sorry about that Thought bubble: I got it—
- Well, Yuu has been doing his best to get her see him in a new light, and so far he’s succeeded. - I suppose I have to accept it—
- But still, what does Yuu see in this little creature— - I’m incredibly cheerful! Let’s play our way through this festival, Shun! [text cutting bubble] Ya… Yahoo— SFX: heeheehee Thought bubble: It’s like she’s possessed by something.
- Hey Shun shall we check that out? Text on Shun’s head: Eh— we’re really gonna play?
p100----- Text on sign: Slam Dunk / Get a goal and win a prize Text below sign: It’s a kind of basketball game— - The shop name isn’t inviting at all…
- They said if I score a goal I can get the prize with the corresponding number! Text above bald guy: Hohohoho can you get it in? Text along panel bottom: Three tries for 500 yen
Text cutting bubble: Ah! - The prize for number six is a stuffed bunny, Shun! Bold text: flatly - You can want it all you like, I’m not interested.
Text above Souka: Boo…why won’t you get it for me? - Hurry up, throw and see what you get.
SFX: yaaah
SFX: kabonk
- You scored – in some sense of the word. - You’re getting nothing. Text cutting bubble: Only a painful experience for me.
p101----- - Miser. Text beside Souka: Waaah mister I’m sorry~~
- Wow— [linked bubble] That was amazing, Shun! In one shot! With one hand! You got the bunny!
SFX: soof - Hm?
- If you want it, you’ll have to take it from me. SFX: crackoom
Bold background text: Sadist mode
SFX: shff
SFX: shff
p102----- SFX: pinch - Ow
SFX: blff - Argh Text in rectangle: And so Text above Shun’s head: Go bunny
- I’ll give it to you, I don’t need it anyway. Text beside cheek: ha Thought bubble: Dummy
- Shun, you smiled!
- Thank goodness! You had this unhappy look on your face, and I was so rude before… I’m really sorry about earlier. It’s good you cheered up. Really good. Text cutting bubble: Rude letting her cheerfulness dissipate Word beside Shun’s nose: What…?
- And though there were a lot of other prizes…
p103----- - You still got the bunny for me. Thank you! - Yay!
- One minute she’s apologising, the next thing I know she’s thanking me, Text cutting bubble: Make up your mind!
- Is that so—? Text beside bubble: Anyway, I’m going to wait for Yuu by the entrance. Star burst text: Idiot!! Text on Souka’s shoulder: That’s probably it.
- I was just being my usual expressionless self, yet she got worried - Deliberately choosing basketball, which she knows I’m good at,
- Giving as good as she got to my teasing, Text above character: If you want it then try to take it— Text under bunny: bad attitude Text to the opposite side of character: Watase Shun Text above woman: It’s fine it’s fine Text above darker haired guy: It’s okay, we’re not suspicious Text above Souka: (did she think that was gonna lift the mood?)
- They’re trying to pick her up? And they’re in a trio…
- Oh! Text beside hair: Please go away— SFX: plip plip
p104----- - Is that what you like about her? [linked bubble] Yuu. - But
- Isn’t that reckless? - But—
- ? Hm? Where did Banchou go…
- What’s your problem! Butt out! - B… But please stop doing this. [linked bubble] You’re making her cry.
- Whoa… What the heck is she doing… - Ruining this fun festival with these strongarm pickup tactics is… Text beside bubble: Are these guys drunk? - Helping out someone being chatted up…?
- Yes— We get it! Big brother here gets it! [linked bubble] We’ll stop doing this. - Really? Thanks a lot.
- In exchange, you’ll come along instead won’t you? - Eh?
p105----- - No way that’ll happen! SFX: merciless!! - Since I have someone I like already. SFX: doom - Hee—y!
- You think we’re gonna let you off the hook for this—? [linked bubble] You’re going to Kyoto— Text in box: So drunk their words make no sense Thought bubble: She got herself in trouble again… Text beside bubble: Yeesh— Text on people: But Yuu
- Recently - I’ve been consumed - by this feeling of annoyance.
- Come here! - Ow [linked bubble] What’re you do— SFX: grab
- So irritating - Hey— Please stop it!
- I want to tease her - I want to bully her
- Wait up
p106----- - The only one who can bully this kid - is me. SFX: flump
p107----- - Shun! [text cutting bubble] ouch Text above bubble: get offa me~~
- What did you say!? Text on head: You’re squashing her— - Wash out your glasses!! Text in box: So drunk their words make no sense
- Ah— [linked bubble] jeez…
p108----- - How troublesome. - So annoying. - She’s just a third wheel!
- Me and Yuu - Have always been together. Why did she have to come between us?
- It’s lonely. To have my most precious person taken away is lonely. - The most precious
p109----- - The heart of the girl special to me - already - belongs to my most precious friend. - I know that.
p110----- - Throw away your kindness - when you deal with me. - Otherwise I’d just get more irritated.
SFX: rustle rustle - Shun [linked bubble] Shun…!
- Be quiet. [linked bubble] Just shut up and follow me.
- Got into a fight with the drunks. Text between Shun and running characters: You there! Text on characters: [character 1] po [character 2] lice - The police came just when Shun knocked them out, and they had to hide
p111----- - Shun, blood…! Text cutting bubble: Your lovely face~~ - I’m not as strong as Yuu so of course I’d get injured in a fight. Text below bubble: This isn’t good. Where did my glasses go?
- So sorry. So sorry. I… SFX on head: poff Bold SFX: bump - Oof
- Banchou, look - put on SFX: peek Text on tree trunk: spare glasses
- Those drunks are being taken away by the police. [text in different font] For safekeeping? - Ah! That woman is together with a guy. [text cutting bubble] Probably her boyfriend? - So she came with a boyfriend… [text cutting bubble] What was he doing all this time…
- She’s smiling…
- That’s good. Text below bubble: And she was crying just a while ago - Unfortunately…
p112---- - I’m not fine at all over here. [text cutting bubble] This girl— SFX: squeeze Text beside Shun’s cheek: Ugly! - I’m hoffy avowt efewyfing~~ [she’s saying “I’m sorry about everything”]
- When did I start falling for you, I wonder? - Most likely at the same time as Yuu. (unconsciously) - At the beach shop, when you got jealous of Kasuga, it irritated me intensely. I realised…
Text in light bubble: I’ll protect you, Banchou. Text on Souka’s head: I now know how I feel, but I can’t say it. - Shun? Text beside chin: Hello?
- There’s no more reason for me to say it. - Banchou!!! SFX: rustle - Waaaaaaah!
p113----- - Hm? You guys okay? Text pointing to Souka: So surprised she’s stiff as a statue - That’s my line!
- I rushed back from my house to find everything in an uproar, Text in linked bubble: and I saw you two running away. [text in different font] so I followed you Text along panel bottom: Mirai and Reichi saw the pursuing Yuu and followed him
- Just what happened? - Ka…
- Katou… SFX beside eye: sniffle SFX: drip drip
- [text cutting bubble] Ah— [normal text] I’m truly sorry! - What, what’s wrong!? SFX: gasp - I have no right to cry. I got Shun dragged into that mess. Linked bubble: Oh, but I really am sorry… - Explain everything to me?
p114----- - Also, Shun, why are you injured!? - Things happened. - Seeing Yuu made you so relieved, you’re crying. [text in different font] so annoying Linked bubble: If you’re that scared then don’t go around inciting drunks. Text below bubble: Geez
- I don’t want to get in Yuu’s way. - I got to bully her a lot today. Linked bubble: I’m stuck between venting my irritation and acting like a grade schooler with a crush. Sorry, Banchou… Text along panel bottom: Bullying out of irritation. Meanness out of love.
- This is the last time. - Get off. SFX: push - Kyaa— - Eeeeeeh!? [small text] Banchou!
- Shun! You…
p115----- SFX: hug
Text pointing to Souka: vision blurry Text in box: This is too fun.
- ? Something wrong? Wha? Text beside bubble: You startled me - Nothing. Just thinking I really do love you. - Oh? - I have a precious best friend.
p116----- - So for his sake, - I’ll hide away - these feelings for Hirayama Souka.
p117----- - But at least - let me to keep teasing her.
- I hope for you two to be happy together. - That’s my greatest wish.
- Hehehe she’s jealous. Text on Yuu’s collar: Too hot! What’s going on? Text in box: Out of love for Yuu, this is the last time today I’m bullying Banchou. Text beside Souka: jealousy Text above Souka: He’s hugging him! Must be nice! Text in box: This is way too fun! - You have to be happy. [In case it’s not that obvious, BL is short for Boy’s Love]
p118----- Thank you all for accompanying me through three whole volumes of this comic. This volume has become an in-depth study of the characters. A chapter about Mirai and Reichi when they were in middle school is next. Later I’ve included a story I did that won the LaLa competition. When I sent in the story, I was thinking I’d much rather have everyone at LaLa remember my name instead of getting a prize, so hearing that I’d won came as a shock. Text on screentone: I quite like / Shuu I hope everyone has fun reading the stories, and feel a connection with Banchou and gang! Please send your thoughts and impressions here [arrow]. [I won’t bother translating the address here ^_^] Fujikata Mayuhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/27940[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 13 by JinHea2011-02-22T00:33:14+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Please ask me before using my translation
tl by JinHea
p53----- My Darling Miss Banchou Chapter 13
p54----- Character introduction Akechi Mitsuhide (3rd year) Scorpio Blood type AB 179cm
I wanted to have a character wearing glasses, this is how things went: glasses -> intelligent -> good with computers -> aren't computers boxes with data inside? -> he can be a data man then ... thus his character was born. (too appropriate)
Hanging with Tokugawa students has improved his people skills. He's able to eat with other people now. His feelings toward Souka are simply "admiration".
Yokujirou, Seiya, Ginga and Yuuga all wish he'd hurry up and notice a certain someone always by his side: Head Maid Hiroko!
p55----- Text in box: Summer vacation - Having pondered this for so long... - This summer I'll definitely
- Tell him! SFX: smash Text beside bubble: hah! Text at panel bottom: passersby
Thought bubble: Before that I should eat. SFX: munch munch Unboxed text: That girl smashed the watermelon with her bare hands! Now she's eating the entire thing! SFX: murmur murmur Text in box: It was the calm before the storm
Text in box at bottom of page: Not much here, just a brief profile. Text beside arrow: This one is left handed - How annoying... - Writing a report
p56----- Text in box: All of us from Tokugawa Text in box: have come to the beach!
- Actually it's only me, Katou and Shun here - So it's not exactly "all of us"
Text in box: Katou's big brother manages a shop beside the beach, but they don't have enough workers Text in box: and we got roped in to lend a hand Text below box: The others had prior commitments like part time jobs, travelling etc
Seichi: Since it's summer, everyone's coming to the beach to cool off Text above box: Business is booming Text in box: 9 siblings in the Katou family. Eldest son Seichi (25). Manages various ventures
p57----- Seichi: Everyone eat, drink, and be merry! Bold text beside bubble: Cheers Text above crowd: Wahaha, what a cool manager Katou: Stop drinking and get working! Idiot Seichi Text at bottom of panel: Mixing with the customers
Souka: An interesting big brother Shun: Must be tough Book title: Legend of the fan Text in box: The shop's so lively and cheerful...
- "Must be tough"? - Yuu is working hard
- So stop reading and help him [linked bubble] you nerd! Text in box: Get to work SFX: bam SFX: swish
- tap
SFX: crack - Don't dodge it!
Katou: Oh, Kasuga Souka: Huh? You know her?
p58----- Kasuga: Yuu!
- Long. Time. No. See. Souka: Wow. Karate moves!? Kasuga: I'll also be working here...
Shun: Don't get too close to Yuu, karate woman SFX: push
Text above figures: Nerd! Raaaar Seichi: Oh Kasuga you're here Souka: Wha... What's going on...
Kasuga: Shun! The one who can't get close to Yuu is you!
- Huh? - What's this
p59----- Text in shaded box: A storm is coming Text beside Kasuga: Changed into work clothes Kasuga: Saitou Kasuga, high school first year! My special skill is karate Text cutting bubble: I started when I was 3 Linked bubble: Pleased to meet you!! Text in box: Complete embodiment of karate. Saitou Kasuga (Oooku Girls High 1st year)
Kasuga: I went to the same elementary and middle school as Yuu Linked bubble: My big brother and Yuu's big sister are husband and wife Text below heads cutting bubble: Brother. Sister. Souka: Wow, you're childhood friends and you're relatives!
Souka: Then is Shun also a childhood friend? Text above Souka's head: Childhood friends Text between Souka and Kasuga: sounds nice Kasuga: That guy came between me and Yuu during our 4th year of elementary. He's an eyesore. Shun: Shut up and work karate freak Book title: mosquito
Text above Kasuga: You work too Text beside Shun: hmph Katou: Kasuga, give me the dishes
Katou: Get them out normally! SFX: bam SFX: hup Text across Kasuga: The plates fly out
p60----- Souka: How nice. I want to be part of the group too... Text above bubble: fufu
- How to become a proper Japanese woman SFX: swoof Kasuga: Why're you solemnly handing me that book!! Text at bottom of panel: bullying
Shun: At 10 your behaviour would be called "lively"... Text beside bubble: But after 20 it's "crude". No one will want to marry you Kasuga: As if I need your opinion! Text at bottom of panel: malicious
Kasuga: That's fine. If no one wants me then I'll be Yuu's SFX: point
Linked bubble: bride! Kasuga: You don’t need to pity me Katou: Wha?
- There are lots of open minded guys out there - Ignore - Don't ignore me! Katou: I don't blame her for getting riled up Text beside Katou: Geez
Katou: Eh? Banchou what's wrong? Text on head: It's all... dark...?
p61----- Souka: Nothing SFX: shaaaar
Text beside Katou: She's angry...? Text beside Souka: Now-- back to work Text in box: For some reason
SFX: gaan Text above leg: I'll tidy up the chairs - Don't kick them! Word on head: Yuu Text in box: Somehow
- If it's too tall to reach I can kick the cabinet down - I can reach
- For table 3 Kasuga: Curry! - Don't drool
Author's sidebar: Chapter 13 Banchou and Kasuga and the beach shop Yours truly, who has never been to the beach, is doing a story about the beach again... I got Elizabeth Paton's art album recently and I'm over the moon. (Starting to talk about things that have nothing to do with the beach) Anyway, it was around 4 in the morning, and the assistants were all fast asleep. I thought I'd take a break and enjoy the art album, but a group of mosquitoes began buzzing around and annoying me. ... was what happened (reporting) 4 in the morning. In the office. Waging war on mosquitoes by myself. ... was what happened (reporting) You don't care about that? Okay then. (In the end only a little bit was about the beach)
p62----- - I feel gloomy SFX: bmp rustle
Text in box: Behind the shop Thought bubble: Bride... Linked bubble: was it-- SFX: daaaze
Shun: A high school girl staring at rubbish... [small text] an odd scene SFX: veen Souka: Wha!
Souka: Shun! Linked bubble: What are you doing in a place like this? Shun: Kasuga's annoying, so I'm taking refuge
Souka: Refuge... Why do you get along so badly with Kasuga? Shun: Why...
- I guess from the beginning there's been this relationship triangle around Yuu Arrow from Kasuga to Yuu: Super like Arrow from Shun to Yuu: Super like Text between Shun and Souka: She’s been a pain since we were little. She always butts in when I'm together with Yuu. Text on Souka: Oh... Oooh...
Souka: Kasuga is Katou's relative so they're childhood friends... Linked bubble: could there be something more? Text beside bubble: Or she wouldn't get between you two would she? Shun: Huh--?
p63----- Shun: Of course they're just childhood friends. Linked bubble: Don't ask pointless questions [small text] go back to work Text beside bubble: If you're not going I'll use you as a footrest SFX: pomph Souka: Ah! Text beside knee: Outdoor shoes
- You're so mean! It's all dirty! Besides you're skipping work too! - Ignore.
- Really. Why am I asking about such things.
- I can't let this inexplicable gloom interfere with work. - Work work! Text beside customer: Excuse me I'd like to order Text beside Souka: Coming
- I'd like to get you-- Linked bubble: Just kidding-- SFX: hahaha
Text in star: Pervy old men!! Text above star: Eh... Text on star: Sexual harassment!! Text in box: Other customers - Such pale skin, a nice waist too
p64----- - You really should be wearing a swimsuit-- Katou: Your order? SFX: push
- Woo-- The knight in shining armour appears - Ke
- This shop isn't a rest stop, if you don't intend to order Linked bubble: please leave... SFX: bam - Don't try to act cool--
SFX: grab
p65----- Bold text: Your order!!? Text on shoulder: You gonna order or not! SFX: roar
- They went away. (Successfully coerced) - Ke-- There are lots of cute girls elsewhere
- He... He saved me Souka: U... Um thank... - No wonder she got harassed
Kasuga: Isn't Souka practically asking for it? Souka: Eh!? Kasuga: Instead of being absent minded, she should snap out of it
p66----- - Wishy-washy girls like her are the ones Linked bubble: I really [linked bubble] hate! Text on Souka: E...Eeeeeh!? SFX: gaan
Katou: What're you saying all of a sudden! [small text] Apologise Kasuga: What! I was just warning her. You're too easy on her, Yuu!
Katou: You--! Text beside bubble: owowow Text beside Kasuga's fringe: I didn't say anything Text beside Kasuga's shoulder: wrong Souka: Ah! [text cutting bubble] So close again! SFX: squeeeze
- I... - I don't... Text above Kasuga: hm? Text beside Katou: ouch-
- I don't care if you hate me! SFX: roar
SFX: crackle crackle - No more of this gloom... Shun: Wow- Seichi: Eh
p67----- Seichi: What on earth just happened!? - I'm getting fired up
Text in box: After that Linked box: The two of them battled it out SFX beside box: snap Bold text above the two: Demonic speed order taking SFX: uooooo
Text in box: Battled... Bold text: Demonic speed soft cream making SFX: oryaaaa
Text in box: Battle... SFX: hyaaa Bold text: Demonic speed rubbish tossing
Seichi: All the work got done rea-lly fast Text beside bubble: Customer turnover really improved Text above thought bubble: It's a good thing the job got done Katou: It's not exactly a good thing... Box on Katou: Yuu
Katou: Alright! The customers are gone so we'll have our meal Text cutting bubble: we'll eat and talk this out - Share the same meal and become friends strategy
Katou: Just wait a bit SFX: chop chop Souka: [text cutting bubble] Wow- [normal text] I probably shouldn't be surprised, but Katou really is good at cooking [small text] so fast
p68----- Seichi: [text cutting bubble] Well [normal text] He's been making meals for 11 to 12 people every day since 6th grade, after all-- Text beside bubble: It's all the practice Souka: Since 6th grade!?
- At that time, "that" happened Linked bubble: he's been doing everything around the house since then. Text beside bubble: "That" Souka: His parents' accident...
Shun: But there was that one time when he ran away from home Text beside Shun: He'd- had enough- it seemed Souka: Eeh!?
Kasuga: Ah- I remember it was the 2nd year of junior high, he ran away from home in a pretty amazing fashion didn't he? Text above Katou: At that time, I Text beside Katou: hurt everyone I came into contact with Seichi: [small text] Yeah- [normal text] We didn't know what to do at the time, Linked bubble: but he returned a few days later like nothing happened.
Seichi: It was so touching when he quietly went back to doing all the housework again. Linked bubble: Long live Yuuji Katou: Why're you hugging me so suddenly? Text beside Katou: You're a hindrance, and this is icky
Souka: Eh- So something like that happened. I had no idea- - Running away from home... A surprising side of him - There's so much I don't know...
p69----- Kasuga: Yup, Souka is the only one out of the loop Text above head: outcast
Text above Souka: Boo buff girl Text above Kasuga: Go away doofus Text beside Katou's hat: Why... Text beside Souka: bfft- Text besided Kasuga: hah? Text along panel bottom: Strategy failed Text on Katou's collar: I see
- Kasuga knows everything about him - The little kid Katou, the junior high Katou Thought bubble: I don't know anything
- I don't know anything Text in box: PM6:00 closing time Text below box: Good work everyone- Good work-
Seichi: Me and Shun Shun will clean the shower room Text beside bubble: I'm leaving things here to you- Text beside Shun: byebye Souka: Ah, oka-y
Katou: [text cutting bubble] Eh? [normal text] Wha... what were you doing!? Souka: You surprised me so much I jumped and hit my head-- Katou: So... sorry! [text cutting bubble] For startling you
Katou: Also Katou: I apologise for Linked bubble: Kasuga's behaviour [text cutting bubble] I thought I should tell you that
- Eh? Katou: She has her bad points but
Linked bubble: she isn't always like that, so-- - Kasuga
Souka: Why Souka: do you have to apologise for Kasuga? - Kasuga knows a Katou I don't know
p80----- Souka: I really Souka: hate it! - "How about becoming my bride". The one you said that to - was me!
p72----- Thought bubble: What did I just do!? Thought bubble: What was I thinking!? - Wasn’t that proposal only made out of sympathy?
- Why do I -- SFX: bam - Kyaa
Souka: Ah! Kasuga: Souka SFX: irk
SFX: Crash clang - Watch out
SFX: clatter - What were you doing!? - But the books are heav-- [text cutting bubble] Why are there so much
- Ah
p73----- - Where did Banchou go
Thought bubble: Why does that girl display weird abilities at the most inconvenient moments - She ran away so quickly the eyes couldn’t follow, it was like she teleported. SFX: whoosh
- I’ll search over ther-- - H… Hey! SFX: bam boom
- Thief!
- Thief!?
Text above Shun: Huh? What? Seichi: Ah! It’s those pervy old men from lunchtime!
p74----- Souka: You took things so indiscriminately~~ - Shut up- This is payback for kicking us out at lunch! - The whole thing was really embarrassing for us you know- [text cutting bubble] We’ll ruin the shop. No! Mercy! Text on cloth bundle: Tissue Text on arm: Katou’s apron Text on foot: Shun’s books Book title: How to become a proper Japanese woman Text across panel bottom: Payback thievery
Katou: You two leave this to me! Text below bubble: It’s dangerous Souka: Katou!
Kasuga: Leave--
Kasuga: the books behind and go--!! [small text] Weren’t you saying they’re heavy!? SFX: boot - Ow--
- Souka, I’m sorry! Saying that I hated you - I was so mean to you, yet you fell into the ocean for me~~
Kasuga: I’m really sorry! From the bottom of my heart… SFX: uwaaaa Text between Kasuga and Souka: Let me show you the bricks into which I’ve carved my apology-- Souka: Please don’t cry. I’m also at fault here.
Katou: In any case, you got Shun’s books back. Text beside smashed bricks: Apology bricks Souka: Huh…?
Souka: Eeeh!? Kasuga: [text cutting bubble] I’ve been found out [normal text] In 4th grade, it was love at first sight. Kasuga: Even now I can’t have a proper conversation with him… [text cutting bubble] We always end up squabbling Text beside cell: I’ll take some pictures before the police come Souka: Since 4th grade… Text beside bubble: please-stop-it- Text on rolled up person: straw mat
p84----- Kasuga: Souka, how do you get along so well with Shun!? [text cutting bubble] If I don’t use Yuu as an excuse I can’t talk to him at alllll Text above Katou: Prop for talking to Shun Bold text along panel bottom: I couldn’t do it this summer either- Kasuga: I was jealous, so I said I hated you…
Text above bubble: Sorry, so sorry SFX: shuffle Souka: I was...
Souka: I was jealous of Kasuga, also. Kasuga: Huh?
- I wish I could have grown up [linked bubble] together with Katou, too.
Text beside Souka: I’m sorry Text on hair: I… - have always, always
p85----- - liked Katou. Text above Kasuga: So that's how it is. Souka… Text beside Katou: ? They’re friends now? Text above Souka: Ah-- I’m sorry- Text above Souka: I’m sorry too-
p86----- Character introduction Saitou Kasuga (1st year) Aries Blood type A 164cm
I wanted a girl to appear. But she becomes good friends with Souka in the end so she needed a name, and she needed a school to go to other than Tokugawa… and Oooku high’s Kasuga was born.
The day before she was to work at the beach shop, she used image training to practice saying good morning to Shun when she saw him the next day. However on the day, she greeted him with a flying kick (why?)
Big brother is unreliable so I have to become dependable! Is what she thinks.
Word at back of brother’s head: Eh-- Text beside brother: That’s kinda harsh--?https://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/27486[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 12.5 by JinHea2011-01-31T20:33:09+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Please ask me before using my translation
tl by JinHea
p33----- - Tokugawa High, lunchtime Shun: Tokugawa High students...
Mirai: Just in time! Text beside Mirai: Morning Text above door: Arrives SFX: clatter - "Just in time"!? It's noon already! Mirai: At least I came
Souka: So you can use a heater to roast yams! Reichi: It's yummy! Text beside Katou: Hey don't be impatient Katou: Wrap the yams in foil Text cutting bubble: at least
- Low riding pants - Isn't that too low? - Nah, maybe a new style? Shun: Are a bunch of idiots...
- But I
p34----- - Know the king of idiots Book title: Finance - My Darling Miss Banchou - Special chapter 1
- 6 years ago
- Today's class is learning about teamwork through basketball - Wow! I did it again! - Ken scored again - He's been monopolising the ball...
p35----- - Hey - what?
Shun: We can't have the lesson like this, let someone else have a turn Text in box: Shun (4th grade) - This isn't a basketball meet, [linked bubble] why're you showing off?
- Showing off! - He said he's showing off! Text above head: Tactless!! - What did you..!? I was just showing everyone how to do it!
- Amateur... SFX: haa Text behind head: Wha!!?
- Yooouuuuu!! - Shun has no tact at all. [text cutting bubble] Telling Ken off just like that - He's always reading by himself, it's hard to approach him [text cutting bubble] Don't wanna talk to him Text in box: Other people are annoying
p36----- - You! SFX: push
- What do you mean I'm an amateur!? Trying to be tough!? [linked bubble] You don't even have friends Text in box: How did it come to this? [linked box] Is he an idiot? Like I even care what he thinks.
Text in box: This is why I prefer being alone = I'm Ono Bears' ace! [linked] Don't underestimate me!
Shun: Ono Bears? What's that supposed to be? Text along bottom of panel: The local basketball team SFX: Rage
- Don't be a smartass! SFX: Swing
p37----- SFX: whoosh
- Ah...
Katou: Whoa, sorry, I didn't think there was anyone here - Ken! Text above wall: Jumped over the wall and landed on top of the kid Box: Ken
- [small text] Y.. [normal text] You're Group 3's Yuuji Katou! Text beside Katou: Hah? Yeah that's me.
p38----- - That guy knocked out his opponent when they were playing dodgeball Text above ball: Super fast dodgeball Text beside Katou: Hup SFX: smash Ken: What are you... SFX: clench
Katou: I said I'm sorry... Text beside arm: Ball
- Run away! - We'll get knocked out!
Text beside cheek: What on earth? Thought bubble: Katou Yuuni... I know him
- He's always surrounded by people. A pretty conspicuous guy - And he's abnormally good at sports
Shun: Why did you help me? Text between Shun and Katou: Trying to be the hero? Katou: ? What? [linked bubble] I just
p39----- Katou: Came to get some carrots. Text beside bubble: This is my family's garden Text on head: Carrots...
- That... [linked bubble] Shouldn't you put more space between them? - They won't get the nutrients they need for healthy growth that way [text cutting bubble] What're you doing
- Huh?
- Oh no - I did it again... Text in box: Imagination Text beside box: Don't tell me what to do!
Katou: Eh? What? Could you say that again? Bold text: I didn't get that first time round
p40----- - So you... - Ah! I see
Katou: You're really smart! What's your name? Shun: Watase Shun... Katou: So it's Shun! I'm Katou Yuuji.
Shun: Wh... What's his deal? Text below bubble: More space huh... Mom prefers quantity over quality so she just plants them however. I see... Wow Text on collar: Katou Yuuji...
- Weird guy Text in box: Next day
Ken: We got interrupted yesterday so SFX: Bam Ken: we're continuing today!
- I'm Ono Bears' ace! I'm no amateur! Shun: He's still talking about that Text below though bubble: You really like bears don't you Book: Election campaign
p41----- SFX: throw - Oh
Ken: You piss me off!
- No slippers
- No desk
- Okaaay. We'll do some stretches Text in box: P.E. Text beside cheek: teacher - Form groups of 2
Author's sidebar: Shun and Yuuji It was fun drawing them as little kids. Yuu was so cutely moronic as a little kid. (Kind of like the current Souka, no wonder you guys get along so well...) In chapter 11 Katou skipped the confession and went straight to proposing marriage to Souka, but the readers didn't seem very surprised. Maybe everyone thought "Hmm, with Katou, anything can happen". (Many readers told me it'd be better if Katou was more naive. Thank you all for your feedback!)
p42----- SFX: poit
Ken: He's left out [small text] how sad Ken: Too bad he doesn't have any friends Text beside cheek: Hey hey Text along bottom of panel: Deliberately in a loud voice
Teacher: Hey Ken! Shun: Clearly a case of bullying...
Text in box: Who's the real fool here Paper: Watase Shun is not allowed inside!!
Text in box: If you think something like this can hurt me SFX: Scrunch scrunch
Text in box: You're completely mistaken - Eh
p43----- Katou: Shun!
Shun: Why do I have to come here again? Katou: It's time to share the bounty
- Here, take this home with you Shun: What the... SFX: pile pile
Katou: You'll feel better after eating it [linked bubble] You look a bit tired
Shun: Eh... Katou: What happened?
Shun: Nothing. [linked bubble] Feeling better is easier said than done
- Liar! - Tell! - No! Way! - Leave me alone!
p44----- - Katou!!! SFX: bam
- Where did those damn siblings go SFX: stomp stomp stomp
- They're gone? - They're gone - Kill them! - Katou! SFX: phew Katou: What are you two doing? [text cutting bubble] scared me
- Oh if it isn't Yuuji... A lot of stuff happened Text above head: Haha Text on blazer: Big brother Seiichi. High school third year - a second time - This guy hit on a senpai's girl! [linked bubble] How dare you get me involved in this! [text cutting bubble] Wanna die? Text on top: Big sister Kyouko. (second daughter) High school first year
p45----- - Come on don't use that kind of language in front of kids - Shut up! Idiot big brother! Shun: Siblings...?
- Hm? A friend? Shun: Ah...
Shun: I'm not a frie... - Yup!
- He's a friend! His name is Shun!
- I see I see
- Shun Shun, be good friends with Yuu okay Text above head: What a cute kid! - He's like a bean sprout. Do you eat properly?
p47----- - Waah what's wrong Shun Shun!! - Cos you're calling him by some weird nickname duh! - Weren't you the one calling him a bean sprout!?
Shun: Huh [linked bubble] what is this Text beside arm: I'm crying
Katou: Shun... Text next to hair: Do you hate being called Shun Shun? Word next to arrow: Wrong - Just one word broke my defences
- I'm such a fool Shun: ... I have a favor to ask - Trying to be tough
p48----- - Teach me basketball - The stupidest of all is me - The me that can't say "I hate being alone"
- Several days later
- Lets go to the basketball court! SFX: staaare - They're having a match! [text cutting bubble] One on one!
- Who's facing who? Text beside cheek: Win... - Well...
p49----- SFX: scruffy
Shun: The latter half was intense Shun: A little more and Text below bubble: It was more a fight than basketball
Katou: A little more and? SFX: thump thump anxious anxious nervous nervous
Shun: I'd have lo... - Waaaa that was a fluke no way I could've lost! SFX: Aaaah
SFX: Nooooooooooo - Ah Ken the loser - He's crying
Author's sidebar: At this time Big brother Seiichi (19 years old but still a 3rd year in high school) had a 20 year old university girlfriend. Yet he still hit on senpai's girl. Also, there's another girl (around 18 years old) at the convenience store he often goes to that he's interested in. And... He wants to chat up a high school girl (maybe 1st, 2nd year) who often stands in the bookshop and reads LaLa magazine. What does everyone think of big bro Seiichi? Sister: The worst! He's 25 now. No girlfriend. Too much gossip about his cheating ways. So no one wants be with him. Please could someone date him? (It'll be dissappointing though.) Seiichi: Hahaha the more girlfriends the better.
p50----- - Alright! SFX: slap
p51----- - Afterwards
Text above panel: My Darling Miss Banchou
- I've changed a little Mirai: Hey, let's play basketball
Katou: First you're late and now you want to play basketball!? Text above Reichi: Let's play let's play Text on Souka: yam Mirai: It's fine [linked bubble] I was late cos I stayed up till midnight watching basketball. And overslept
Katou: That's your reason? Mirai: Shun Shun, will you play? Text beside Mirai: You're reading? - Definitely
p52----- Shun: I'll play
- I've become more honest about my feelings (compared to before)
- He smiled!!! Text in box: Besides,
Text in box: It's good to have friends to do idiotic things with - Shun Shun, why are you so good at basketball...? Text above bodies: Haa... haa... help... Shun: Come on, stand up [text cutting bubble] Aren't we gonna keep going? Text in box: Shun Shun is the prince of basketball. Text pointing to Souka: Spectatorhttps://mangahelpers.com/t/jinhea/releases/27405[English] [Translation] Ah Itoshi no Banchou-sama 12 by JinHea2011-01-26T21:49:25+00:00JinHeaadmin@mangahelpers.com*Only for use by Evil Flowers
tl by JinHea
03_000a----- Back cover picture: Love! Banchou! Below picture: Hana to Yume comics - Brief introduction Souka transferred to Tokugawa Industrial High and became their Banchou due to certain series of events! The super elite Mitsuhide, who was jilted by Souka after their marriage meeting, suddenly shows up and sweeps Souka off to Akechi University High! Learn how Katou and Shun Shun met, plus Mirai and Reichi’s middle school life in the two special chapters! There’s also a special extra story, “Home-run Ring”.
P1----- Text beside Souka: Since both the front and back cover are commandeered by rowdy males, I’m making Souka nine times as cute on this page.
P2----- - My darling Miss Banchou! Volume three - Chapter 12 - Special chapter 1 - Chapter 13 - Chapter 14 - Special chapter 2 - Home-run Ring - Afterword
P3----- My Darling Miss Banchou Chapter 12
P4----- Text in box: Tokugawa Technical High, morning - Yuu-chan… Congrats on … - Getting married!!
Katou: You guys… - Yesterday’s marriage proposal was brilliant! Text next to Reichi: How about becoming Text next to Mirai: a fire-fighter’s bride? Text between Reichi and Mirai: Ah! Box on Reichi: Katou Box on Mirai: Souka Text in box: replay Text in brackets: exaggerated
Text next to stick figures: Quit. Joking. Around!! SFX: Kapow! Katou: She hasn’t said anything! [linked bubble] It's not set in stone! Small text cutting out of bubble: Mind your own business!
- Is it our fault? - Don’t worry Banchou is yours
Text in box at end of page: Not much here, just a brief profile - This kid is a quarter foreign - Mother is a half
P5----- Katou: Honestly… What’s wrong with me… [linked bubble] I keep saying ridiculous things… Text on Katou’s head: Proposing… we’re only in our first year of high school! It’s not certain if I can become a fire-fighter… Idiot… Text next to Katou: How embarrassing!
Katou: Geez… [linked bubble] How should I act when I see her…
Text in box: Appears Souka: Mom called the director after that, Souka: seems there weren’t any problems. Small text above director’s head: If they don’t marry then they don’t marry! It’s fine! Hahaha! Text below director’s head: Super blunt
Souka: Sorry for worrying everybody, mom didn’t get fired! Text above Katou: That’s great, but … Text on Katou’s shoulder: what about the proposal!!
- Oh yeah… I forgot Banchou was the slow type… SFX: Bonk! Text beside SFX: head butt Katou thought bubble: This time too huh… Text next to Katou’s shoulder: failed kiss Text next to Katou’s head: Hn, I guess that’s okay… - A… About
P6----- Souka: Um… About the proposal…
Katou: Eh!? Star flash: She remembered!? Text in box: Peeking SFX: staaaaaare
Katou: So… SFX: Thump! Thump! Thump! Mitsuhide: Such a dusty room… [linked bubble] open the window! SFX: Clatter..
SFX: Hoo…
Souka: Mitsuhide!? SFX: whoa whoa! - What are you doing here! Mitsuhide: What? You’re blocking the breeze… Text next to Mitsuhide: Data demon descends!
P7----- Text cutting bubble: Thud! Souka: You want me to apologise for breaking the engagement right? [text cutting bubble] In that case please accept this… Text surrounded by flowers: And thanks for not firing my mom. Mitsuhide: What are you talking about? Nothing’s been broken. Mitsuhide: I’m here to pick you up.
SFX: Clatter clatter Souka: Wha!? - Grab! - Ah!? - Eeeh!? SFX: throw! Text on sign: Changing
SFX: sparkle sparkle - Starting today, [linked bubble] you are - a student of Akechi University High!
P8----- Souka: What!? All of a sudden SFX: Pop! Pop! Text below panel: So surprised the flowers took flight Mitsuhide: As my valuable research subject, you will remain by my side for safekeeping.
- Safekeeping!? Katou: What right do you have to…
- Let’s go to Akechi High! SFX: stmp stmp stmp Text in box: Butler forces SFX: Aaaaaaaaa - They’re not listening!
Text above bubble: You little Katou: Wai…
Maid: Don’t move!
- You will not obstruct young master’s wishes! SFX: Ahahahaha - The butler’s fast!! - So fast I can see five of him! Boxed text: An incredible ability…
P9----- Maid: Akechi family servants are all well versed in academics and martial arts. Text next to Katou: What the heck…
Katou: Your master is too adept at ignoring people - Don’t lecture Text on Souka: Banchou…
Text above Katou: What did she want to tell me? Katou: I said everything I wanted to Katou: And [linked bubble] I won’t take those words back! Text below bubble: No matter what her answer is, Text next to collar: I want to hear it!
Text in box: Akechi University High
Souka: Th-th-th… this is school!? Small text: Not a business building!? Mitsuhide: Are you acrophobic? Don’t worry… you’ll get used to it. [linked bubble] This shall be your new school.
P10----- - They will be your new subordinates. - A pleasure to serve you, [linked bubble] Miss Banchou.
- New subordinates? - The name’s Ginga - Seiya - Yuuga - Yokujirou
Souka: Wha… What’s this all about!? Text next to Yokujirou: Especially this old guy Mitsuhide: My butlers enrolled in Akechi, [linked bubble] please continue your life as Banchou with them by your side
Mitsuhide: By observing you very closely, [linked bubble] I shall obtain Banchou’s data. Word next to Mitsuhide: pleased with himself Souka: That’s…
P11----- Souka: Why are you so obstinate!? [linked bubble] I didn’t fill out school transfer documents, how can I be a student here!? Words next to Mitsuhide: Calm down Mitsuhide: My mother is the chairman of this school, so you don’t need to worry about those kinds of things. [text cutting bubble] I can do what I want.
- Come on, this is [linked bubble] a new beginning!! Text next to Souka and crew: Ju… Just a… Flash: What a weirdo, using privilege to solve everything… Flash: I can’t take it anymore!
Flash: And why am I in the 3rd years’ class!? SFX: murmur murmur Mitsuhide: It’s difficult to observe you if we’re not in the same class of course Text on desk: Skipping grades using the chairman’s son’s clout
Author’s sidebar: Chapter twelve “Banchou and the proposal” Ever since the assistant came it’s become inconvenient to work at home… So I had to rent a place nearby as my office. But my little brother constantly brings his bass guitar in here to play. (This is supposed to be an office…) Mom put up posters of Yazawa Eikichi and Carol (his band) in the office. (Said it’s more lively this way) The first things I took into the office were manuscript paper and Paul Weller’s CD. I forgot about things like pens, and had to hurry back home to get them. What’s with that!? (Playing the tsukkomi)
- Did you drop that pencil? - I’ll file a claim with the lawyer. Text above unknown student’s head: Whaaa!? Souka: Please don’t! Text above Souka’s head: It’s my fault, I wasn’t careful! Mitsuhide: “Banchou does not sue people at random” (got it). [linked bubble] You did well, butlers! Text on Mitsuhide: Get me more data!
Text cutting box: Afterwards Text in box: I said the classes were hard Text in box: so they told the education committee to change the textbook immediately Text on Souka: Aaah!
Text in box: When I said I couldn’t eat carrots Text in box: they told them to stop production of carrots at once Souka: Waaah!
Text in box: And… Text above human figure: Nooo… stop! Text in box: And…
P13----- Mitsuhide: Be it a difficult textbook or despised carrots, Banchou endures them all… [linked bubble] “Banchou is very tolerant"(got it). Souka: Help… Text on shoulder: pencil
- Mitsuhide…
Text in box: Lunchtime SFX: exhausted Souka: Being at Tokugawa is tiring too but [linked bubble] Mitsuhide’s on a completely different level
- Nngh… they both wear me out, yet… Text in box: One day Mirai: Eh, Banchou what’s wrong!? Text next to Mirai: heeey
Souka: Nothing… Just a bit tired… - Your face is completely red! Text outside bubble: You sure you’re okay?
P14----- Katou: A cold? Souka: Ngh…
Katou: You have a fever. Mirai: [text cutting bubble] Eh? [text in bubble] Wear this coat! - Eggnog! - Cooling pack! - Gloves!
- All wrapped up. Small text: Eggnog
- That’s too much. Take it off. Take it off. - Ah- - After that, they took me to the hospital.
- Yeah. It’s the same but it’s not. - I really like everyone at Tokugawa after all. Thought bubble: I want to go back…
Text in box: Right now, Tokugawa students Maid: Be good boys and give up!! Text above building: Akechi University High Text above Mirai’s head: The maid’s strong! Reichi: Give Banchou back first!
P15----- Flash: Okay. No good sitting around thinking about it, I’m going back to where everybody is! Thought bubble: But if I’m seen by Mitsuhide I’ll be in deep trouble [text cutting bubble] I’ll go quietly SFX: sneak sneak
- And - There’s something I have to tell Katou
Kaichi: What are you doing? - Sneaking away is futile, since Mitsuhide sits right behind her (all-seeing) SFX: Kyaaaa!
- It’s time for lunch! SFX: Gyaaaaaa! Text at panel bottom: Overwhelming power!!
Souka: Huh? We’re not going to the dining hall? Mitsuhide: I always have meals by myself [linked bubble] I don’t like eating in noisy places.
P16----- Yokujirou: But from now on he'll be eating together with Miss Souka.
- Miss Souka, [linked bubble] please stay by young master's side - As a companion [linked bubble] and a friend
- Eh? Text beside Souka: Companion? Friend?
- Please enjoy yourselves Text above door: We won't disturb you SFX: swoosh SFX: slam
Souka: They said a bunch of troubling things so lightly... Text above Souka's head: Sorry, I was just leaving... what should I do now Mitsuhide: Come and eat!
- The view from this room is great isn't it. [text cutting bubble] You can see the courtyard. - Y... Yeah... Though bubble: How do I get out of this...
P17----- Souka: Oh! [linked bubble] That's the guy who dropped the pencil!
Text on Souka's head: I have to apologise for earlier Souka: Um... - Jeez!
- "Banchou" this "Banchou" that, how stupid! [text cutting bubble] I can't even drop a pencil!
Text on Souka's hair: Wha? - I don't get Mitsuhide, [small text] what a a tyrant! - He just can't get along with people.
- Hey you'd better be quiet. What if someone hears you! - Don't forget he's the son of the chairman
- He can get you expelled. - It's best not to associate with him [linked bubble] Just avoid him.
P18----- SFX: silence - Piss me off! Yeah!
Thought bubble: W...ell... What they said wasn't wrong but... Text above Mitsuhide: Tyrant Text below Mitsuhide: Hard to understand Text cutting into bubble: So that's why no one in the class would interact him Thought bubble: B...But to put it that way... Text cutting out of bubble: Awawawa
Mitsuhide: I'm used to that sort of talk.
- Ah Mitsuhide: It's no big deal. The most important thing right now...
- Is to collect Banchou's data... SFX: click
SFX: Kaboom! SFX: crack [glasses]
P19----- - Wha? SFX: riing - What was that!?
- So sorry young master. The Tokugawa students riled up the Head Maid, Smaller text beside bubble: so she went and rented a tank Text above tank: I won't let you get in young master's way! SFX: Kaboom Text in box: Head Maid Text beside head maid: Ehe
- It might be a bit noisy, but please bear with it for a little while Text beside Mitsuhide: Hm Souka: You're using that to attack students of Tokugawa High!? Text next to souka: Everyoooone
Mitsuhide: They've made it this far while we were distracted. [linked bubble] It can't be helped, we're going to change our location Souka: Wai...
Souka: Please wait a second! Mitsuhide: what? Souka: Can't you stop doing this?
Souka: Isn't the data you collected up until now enough? Souka: Why to this extent... - Being stoic
p20----- - Will only make you lonelier! Souka: You're just putting more distance between yourself and everyone else!
Mitsuhide: Your data truly is valuable Souka: No I mean... [linked bubble] I said don't be so obsessed with data! Text beside bubble: I'll break those glasses for good you know Mitsuhide: If I completely analyse everything about you...
- I might be able - To install your world in mine
p21----- Souka: What? - Install?
Text cutting bubble: Now Mitsuhide: Let us hurry and go - Not me but
- my world? - "Stay by young master's side as a companion"
- "and a friend" Souka: Mitsuhide, [linked bubble] you...
- Banchou, we'll jump down - Whaat!? - It's just the 2nd floor, we won't die.
p23----- Katou: See ya SFX: slip Souka: Eh. Wah!
- Hey!
- Mom and dad are
- Mom and dad are busy people - they're almost never home Small text: Do as you like-
- From kindergarten through to high school - People kept calling me "the director's son" Text above head: In middle school
- I like computers - I feel a sense of accomplishment when the data I gather becomes part of my knowledge
p24----- - One day, I noticed an odd girl - The unknown intrigued me
Thought bubble: How is she able to smile, being together with people of such low value? - She'll be analysed completely, and her data will
- Become my knowledge - Become a part of me
- That's what was supposed to happen... Katou: Banchou...
p25----- Katou: Why did you drag him along with us? Text next to stick figures: Whoa... why are you clinging to him? Text beside stick figure panel: Katou somehow managed to land safely with two passengers Souka: S... Sorry, I couldn't just leave him like that.
Souka: Um, though it's not possible to install my world in yours
Souka: We can have a shared password - Huh?
Souka: Let's be friends! [linked bubble] It's done once we shake on it.
p26----- Mitsuhide: Wha?
- Because you don't need things like data. - Even though I don't know how to communicate with people (since I was always alone) Text above maid: Katou!! SFX: ah Text in box: Maid troops
Bold text: Escape SFX: swoosh Word below SFX: Fast! Text in box: Maid troops Souka: ah-
- Even though computers are all I know (since I was always alone) Souka: Ah! We haven't shaken hands yet!
p27----- Thought bubble: A handshake... - Waaah they escaped... I just wanted young master to finally have a friend... Text in box: Hard working butlers and maids - Even so, I
- want to be surrounded - by friends, like you are.
p28----- Souka: Katou, you run pretty fast don't you. Katou: Sorry... Unboxed text: Once again, Katou leaves behind the rest of the gang and escapes swiftly. Souka: No, don't feel like you have to apologise. [text cutting bubble] It's a compliment. Text at bottom of panel: Waiting for the others to catch up
Souka: Here... Text above boxes: Where did this come from Text beside hand: Sabure [a brand of cookie?] - 12 people's share
p29----- Souka: Thank you for [linked bubble] trying to cheer me up with the proposal!
Katou: ...... Cheer? Text to either side of Katou: Uneasy feeling Souka: Yes!
Souka: I ruined the marriage meeting Text on shoulder: By breaking the computer Souka: You were so concerned about mom and me that you'd go that far...
Souka: Mom is grateful to you too! - Huh, he only said that out of concern? Aww, I thought he was your boyfriend! - Wha..
Bold text: What kinda logic is that!! - So she's slow after all - Really slow
Souka: Please save your proposal for when you grow up and have someone you really like.
p30----- Souka: W... Well I'm done saying thanks [linked bubble] l... lets go meet up with everyone. Text cutting bubble: Hahaha Katou: Eh... [linked bubbled] ? What's with that weird movement? Katou: Hey
- Banchou [linked bubble] what's wron...
p31----- - Huh? - No [linked bubble] um
Souka: The proposal makes me really embarrassed Souka: since it's my dream to be a bride
- Oh, but [linked bubble] I know that wasn't a real proposal so [linked bubble] please don't mind me... SFX: Awa awa Thought bubble: So she's been embarrassed about that since this morning...
p32----- Katou: When we grow up I'll ask you again. Text next to Katou's head: What is this, so cute Text on Souka's head: pat SFX: blusssh
- Geez stop teasing me! - Ow ow ow Text in box: Peeking again Thought bubble: No reaction to things like "confession" Thought bubble: But she sure has a strong reaction to "marriage", a word even kindergarten kids know
- Next day...
- Mitsuhide came to shake hands with me Word by Mitsuhide: Hello
- Thus the Akechi family's servants (maids and butlers) became Souka's subordinates - Souka's subordinate count: 2539 people Souka: Subordinates? Not friends? Mitsuhide: Huh? Aren't they the same thing?