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[English] [Translation] A Half-Ripe Fruit 4 by souka

2012-03-14T12:50:18+00:00

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TRANSLATION LEGEND
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1. Separate texts in connected bubbles are with double slash //
2. “” Speech
3. [] Narration/Thoughts
4. <> Labels/MISC
5. ST: Small Texts
6. (Small text inside/outside adjacent to bubble)
7. SFX: Sound Effects
8. TN: Translator's Note
legend by milkcoffee

SAYONARA TIMER

pg 119

<> Sayonara Timer

pg 120

[] The color-changed leaves have fallen.
[] That was the signal for a Sayonara.

TN: i don't know what's a better word for "color-changed" i was going to use "Autummn/Fall leaves"; also i chose to keep "sayonara" because it's an important word in this meaning. in japanese, when you say "sayonara" you do not expect to see the person again, or for an incredibly long time.

"" Woahh! The ginko nuts are golden! // I've never really noticed from the sidewalk.
"" You'd never notice if you were up close, Saku!

pg 121

"" ......

"" Normally people would probably notice.

"" Eh... But I didn't notice.
ST: It barely changes from day to day.
"" Everybody notices except you.

ST: You're gonna slip!
ST: It's rustling~

"" Well, I'll see ya tomorrow.
"" Bye bye~

SFX: jerk
"" Oh yeah // Saku, hold on.

pg 122

"" I returned the reference book I borrowed the other day. Come in.
SFX: messy

"" Mom and Dad are not here because they're on a company trip.
"" So you don't have to hold back.

"" I don't really mind, but don't let guys into your room so easily.

"" You came in the other day didn't you?
"" At that time, Saeko and Nabe-yan were there too.
TN: Nabeyan is somenoe's nick name, i know it sounds weird.

[] We all came from the same place.
[] It was always us 4 hanging out together.

[] I'm not sure how it happened but
[] I've always been walking home with jsut Saku.

pg 0123

<> Nabe
<> Saku
<> Sumomo
<> Saeko

"" Huuuh? It's not here... // Saku, do you know where it is?
"" How would I know!?

"" Oh yeah. I heard from Saeko but is she really Nabe-yan's girlfriend now?
"" Yeah.
"" Sake, has dating best friend ever crossed your mind?
"" ... // No, not really.

[] Saku's really popular with the girls yet he doesn't have a girlfriend.
[] ......

[] Maybe the girl he likes // Doesn't like him back.

pg 124

"" Saku, is there someone you like? // Who is it?
"" Who cares who it is.

"" You shouldn't always give cold responses like that. // You have to be more passionate and easy going for the girl you like.
"" Girls would go head over heals for you if you were just a little more aggressive.

"" ... // You really think so?

"" Yeah! // So do your best...

"" Eh

pg 125

TN: No Text

pg 126

"" N- // No!
SFX: shove thud

"" ...... // ... That hurt.

"" S-sorry Saku!

"" See...
"" You didn't really go "head over heals."

pg 127

"" ....Sa-

"" The girl you like is...
"" ... Me?

"" Yeah.

"" So-... // Sorry. Saku, I never thought about you in that way.

"" Then start thinking about me in that way. // I have a 1 month time limit.

pg 128

"" ... I'm going to be transferring schools. // So, can you respond to me before that day?

"" I'm sorry for startling you. See ya tomorrow.

[] ......
[] Saku...

[] likes me?

<> Nabe
<> Saku
<> Sumomo
<> Saeko

[] And he's...
[] Going to be gone soon...?

pg 129

"" I couldn't sleep a wink last night.
[] Sigh

SFX: startled

<> Text Msg Received

SFX: Eek

<> 2010/09/12
From: Sake
Subject: RE:
You better wake up.
You'll over sleep again.

TN: the above is the cellphone screen, i couldn't see some of the numbers at the top.

[] What should I do...

pg 13

"" ... Sumomo // Saeko
"" Morning.

"" Morning Saku, Nabe-yan.
"" -rning......
"" Huh...? Sumomo, are you not feeling well?

"" I-I'm...
"" going to go now!

"" Huh... where? // Let's walk to the classroom together. // Bathroom!
TN: err, i think it's different people saying it, but it's in 1 bubble.

"" ......

pg 131

[] I know I'm overreacting.
[] But to think that Saku thought of me in that way...
[] Just thinking about it turns my face red.

[] My face probably looks ridiuclous right now.
[] I don't want anyone to see.

"" Sumomo
SFX: surprised

"" At least reply to my text messages.

pg 132

"" You know, I don't have a lot of time left. // I'd at least like you to act normally.

"" But...! // After you said such a thing to me...

"" Lately, I haven't been able to sleep // and eat or drink properly.
"" I know how Saku really feels. Yet he's making that innocent face, still texts me and talk to me. // I can't take it!

"" I don't want to be thought of that way.
"" I haven't even asked you out on a date yet.

"" I was able to endure everything because I was with you so
"" I'm glad but...

pg 133

"" I guess it wuold have been better if I asked you out sooner...

"" Saku...
"" Why do you like me?

"" ......
"" That's what I'd like to ask myself.

"" I know you're stupid, sloppy, and have a lot of flaws.
"" But, I've found myself...

"" Thinking about you all the time.

pg 134

"" ... Soon I'll be gone.

"" Sumomo, if you ever become lonely
"" Whether it's in the middle of the night or whenever, I'll come to see you. // If you were to say that you like me...

"" I... would feel like I could do anything int he world.

pg 135

[] My chest...

[] is feeling tight.

"" Ah...
"" Right. Here you go.

"" You should stay warm when you go outside.
SFX: guru guru (winding/circling motion)

"" It's warm...
"" That's good to hear.

"" I can smell Saku's cologne...
TN: this sounds less intimate than it should be... hm

pg 136

"" Saeko~ I'm back.
"" ...Shh!

"" After Nabe-yan got a girlfriend, their relationship began going downhill.

"" Huh... they were dating and now they've broken up?
"" I guess it's just easier to be friends, even though Saeko was usually laughing.

"" Only those two would know that.

pg 137

"" ......

SFX: hyuu (cold wind)

"" ......

[] Huh... why is he so suddenly quiet?
[] Is he angry?
[] Did I do something wrong?

SFX: ba (sudden movement)
SFX: surprised

"" May I...
"" Please hold your hand?

[] Why so polite!?
"" ...... // But I'm not your girlfriend.

pg 138

"" Who cares about that quibble?

[] Quibble...?

"" Do you want to hold hands or not? // What would the "previous" Susumo's answer be?
TN: hes talking about the "susumo" before this whole confession situation

[] My...
[] "Previous" feelings...

SFX: tightly

pg 139

"" I would've wanted to...
"" Probably.

[] Saku's hand is big and warm...
[] And he's shaking.
TN: quivering? trembling?

pg 140

[] It's strange.
[] Day by day, Winter draws closer.

[] But when I'm with Saku...
[] It doesn't feel cold at all.

pg 141

[] Just 1 more week until Saku tranfers.

"" Let's go home!
"" Hold on // Let me say goodbye to Saeko.

"" Ah! // There you are.
"" Saeko~

"" ......

"" Sumomo~~~
"" Is something wrong? // Why are you crying?

[] ...Oh
[] Nabe-yan... and his girlfriend?

[] Even though we were going out, there was no romance. // I was always insecure about it, and because of that we ended up getting into arguments a lot... then broke up.

pg 142

[] I thought if they broke up, they would go back to being friends. // But that seems impossible.

[] If it was going to be liek this // they would have dated from the beginning.

[] It would been nice if we could all be friends still.

[] Falling in love
[] Gets you hurt.

[] For the past 3 years, I've laughed and had fun every day.
[] I was unhurt beacuse I had "friends"

pg 143

[] I don't want to start something...
[] that's going to cause pain and regret.

[] The time I spent with Saku is precious to me. I want to protect it.

"" ......
"" Huh?

pg 144

"" I want to
"" stay just as friends with you.

"" ......
"" That's really how you feel?

"" Even after you transfer, let's stay friends exactly the way we are.
"" I'll... come see you...

"" I'll text you and call you // Just like how we are now...

pg 145

"" I won't accept that.

"" I
"" don't want to drag this out.
"" You're not my "friend", you're a "girl who I like."

"" You can erase my cellphone number and email address.
"" I'll do the same.

"" Well, see you...

"" I had so much fun every day being with Saku.
"" Always laughing by his side.

pg 146

[] I never wanted to...
[] feel this pain in my heart.

[] "Morning."

[] "Hey, let's go home."

[] "You should stay warm when you go outside."

pg 147

SFX: byuuu (whistling)
[] ...
ST: It's colddd.

[] My ears are going crazy. My nose is stuffing up.

SFX: vu vu vu (vibrating)

SFX: flip

"" ...... // It's just Saeko...
[] Saku is ignoring my messages and calls.

[] I can't hear his voice anymore.
[] Saku's big warm hand is gone.

pg 148

[] Saku's smell...
[] has disappeared from this scarf.

[] I feel... so empty now.
[] The leaves have all fallen, and I can't stand the cold.
[] I've let go of an important person to me.

[] "You'd never notice if you were up close, Saku!"

[] "Sumomo, if you were to tell me that you like me..."
[] "I would feel like I could do anything in the world."

[] "Do you want to hold hands or not?"

pg 149

[] "What would the previous Susumo's answer be?"

[] I guess it's...
[] too late now.

[] Even so...
[] I want to see Saku.

pg 150

[] It's time for class now...
[] What should I do to see Saku?

"" Sumomo

"" ...Saku! // Why are you...

"" I've been waiting. Nabe-yan and Saeko told me by text.

"" ... So, what is it now?

"" You know...
"" After being away from you, I've realized it.

pg 151

"" I...
SFX: tightly

"" like you Saku.

"" This is the
"" "Previous" Sumomo's feelings.

SFX: bang

"" You're late...

pg 152

"" I thought it was hopeless.

"" A... A kiss!?
"" I was super tired of waiting for you.
"" At the very least, let me kiss you.

pg 153

[] I knew it was time to say Sayonara when the leaves fell.

[] What I saw, were my true feelings.

[English] [Translation] A Half-Ripe Fruit 3 by souka

2012-03-10T13:03:38+00:00

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TRANSLATION LEGEND
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1. Separate texts in connected bubbles are with double slash //
2. “” Speech
3. [] Narration/Thoughts
4. <> Labels/MISC
5. ST: Small Texts
6. (Small text inside/outside adjacent to bubble)
7. SFX: Sound Effects
8. TN: Translator's Note
legend by milkcoffee

WARM ISLAND

pg 087

<> Warm Island

pg 088

SFX: rain pouring

[] A soba shop in Miyako Island, Okinawa. // It is here that...
<> Soba House // Taira
"" I'm home!
<> Soba House // Taira
"" Darnit! // Daddy left the laundry out again..

"" Daddy!!

pg 089

SFX: snore snore snore
[] ...This hopeless father and two others live together.
TN: this is a continuation of the narration from the previous page

SFX: anger

"" Grrr... Ahh!!

"" Don't drink beer and sleep during the day! And don't hold my pillow like that!!
() What's wrong with my and this plush?
"" But I fall asleep so easily with this doll.
() I've taken a liking to it.

pg 090

"" And it's not a doll, it's a plush animal.
() Don't sleep with it if you think it's a doll.
"" Hmph...
<> Old Man Smell

"" I guess I'll put it together with the laundry.
SFX: stuck

SFX: stuck
"" ...... // Hm?

ST: It won't open...
SFX: clatter clatter...

"" Sorry...
(I'm opening it now.)
SFX: startled

SFX: creek

SFX: drip

pg 091

"" Uhm...
SFX: quick bow
"" I'm from Tokyo. My name is Nishina Akira. // From today onward, I'll be in your care.
(Please treat me fairly.)

"" ......

"" Daddy!!
SFX: startled
SFX: snore

SFX: bam
"" Don't just go inviting strangers into the house! // Shouldn't you be even a little suspicious of a complete stranger!?
"" Well... ya know... earlier today when I went to clean the grave // I saw an abandoned pup cowering near it while trying to keep out of the rain. // So without thinking I picked him up.

pg 092

" I apologize for the misunderstanding about the grave and also for being in this shop.
"" I was searching for someone. That's what brought me here.

[] It's all agriculture around here...
"" I lost my way and then it started raining... // I was in a pinch and just happened to see that grave.

"" It's because I know how you feel! // When I was younger, I took a journey through all of Japan with my motorcycle. I wound up in many places and was helped by people quite a few times. // And, just by looking in your eyes, I can tell that you're a good human being!
SFX: ガハハ　gahaha
() I couldn't just let ya sleep in the rain.
(は。。。はあ)

[] There... he goes again...

[] Dad's "Let's just deal with it somehow" attitude.

ST: Ya know, they just looked so sad there so I bought them.
SFX: meeeeh (goat/sheep)
<> Becomes the responsible one
ST: Why me...
SFX: munch munch munch

[] Daddy's always being cheated into debts. // You'd think he would have learned the first time...
"" ... Anyway

"" Once you find the person you're looking for, get out of here, okay?
SFX: glare
"" Y-Yes...
ST: I'm really sorry!

pg 093

"" Could the person you're looking for be this?
TN: or "be a woman?" the pinky gesture means girlfriend/lover

"" ......
ST: A girl...
"" Well... // I guess that's true.

"" Ah! That's exactly how it was with Masako and I! // Would you be so kind as to listen to the store of how my wife and I fell in love?
"" Huh?

"" Jeez. Stop going on about your stories of mom.
"" Ah, it's okay. I'll listen.

"" My wife, Masako, was a young lady from a pretty fine place fromt he inland. // I met her during my journey.

"" She chase me all the way out to this island.
(I was so happy.)

"" Not surprisingly, we eloped and Masako was disowned by her parents. // She passed away soon after she gave birth to Yuu.
"" ......
"" We were together for a short time, but I was totally happy you know.

pg 094

"" If Asara-kun can be as happy as I was, I will help you with anything. // So what kind of woman is she?
ST:
"" Oh no. // It's fine. I can search for her myself.

"" One Soki Soba ready!
TN: soki soba is okinawan cuisine usually servied with pork spare ribs
SFX: thud

"" I'm home~
"" Welcome home. You're early today.
(Yeah)
"" It's the testing period.

"" That's the owner's pride and joy, his daughter.
ST: Cuute<3
"" She's a real beauty, isn't she?

SFX: blush
ST: Ah.

"" You guys, eat this this and this too. // It's on the house!
SFX: thud thud thud
ST: Hibiscus Tempura
ST: Goya Champuru
ST: Kakuni
TN: * hisbiscus tempura is a flower covered in batter then deep fried. i've never see this, but apparently it does exist. * goya champuru is bitter melon eggs, vegetables, tofu,and some other things stir fried. * it's actually written as "rafute" but it's very similar to the more common pork kakuni, so let's just use that.

"" ...Dad!!

pg 095

"" ...Jeez
"" He gets so soft when hes sweet talked to.

"" ...Asara-san?

SFX: slip
"" ! // Woahh

SFX: falls over
"" Kyaa!!

"" Ow ow...
"" Sorry. Are you okay?

pg 096

"" ...... // I'm...

"" Just fine. // More important, what were you doing?
SFX: gets up
"" Huh? Oh... // Since you guys are taking care of me, I thought I would clean for you to show my appreciation.

"" My tassel ring...!!
"" Huh...?
SFX: startled

"" Thank goodness it's not broken...

pg 097

"" ... // Tassel?
"" "Tassel Ring" // It's an Okinawan traditional bridal accessory.

"" The "flower" represents the color of daily life. // "Leaf" is something you wear. "Fish" is something you eat. Each one protects you from something different.

"" "Dove" stands for peace. "Lanter" worships your ancestors. "Butterfly" represents a spirit from Heaven.
"" And lastly, the "Folding Fan" // Like a fan, you fold out upwards and become properous.
"" These charms allow you to have happiness in this life and the next.

"" This is... // Dad's treasure.

"" Everyday // he prays at our Shinto shrine.

"" No matter what I do... he never gets angry at me.
"" The only time he's ever gotten angry at me was when I took this out without permission. He was furious.

pg 098

"" Hmm... Seita-san was furious?

<> Western Japan Universities
<> RyuKyu International Universities
TN: RyuKyu are a set of south western Japanese islands

"" Yuu-chan, are you entering university? // You have the education major marked...
"" Do you want to become a teacher?

"" I would like to, but it's impossible financially.
"" Please don't tell my dad...

SFX: pat

"" Yuu-chan, you're a good kid.
"" You're just like your name. Very kind.
TN: the kanji used in her name means kind/gentle

pg 099

"" Even though I don't look like it, I have a teaching license. // So if you have questions about which path to way or what to study, you can consult me anytime.

[] ... "Kind" ?
"" ......

"" Yuu!! Deliver this food to the Shimoji clinic!!
SFX: startle

[] I think Asara-kun // is more kind than I am.
<> Soba House - Taira
"" ......

[] When I fell earlier, he protected me.
[] And when I was feeling down, he patted me on the head.

SFX: blush

[] Uwaa // What's up with this? Was I just blushing!?
[] This is bad. He has a girlfriend. // And he's 8 years older than me...

pg 100

"" This is... Chief Nishina speaking.

"" Y-yes... // To be honest, I've been avoiding contact with you, but // Just kinda going with the feeling, I beagn living together with some people.

"" Sorry, but with this I'll be able to watch them from the inside.

""

"" Ehhhh...

"" Everyone was studying together last night?
"" I... didn't know...

"" Sorry
ST: It just suddenly came up.
"" It's not like we kept it a secret from you... we just had a hard time telling you...

pg 101

"" The exams are close and we have bad grades, so everyone's in a rush.

"" Welcome home Yuu.
SFX: laugh

"" It was busy today so I'm tired. // Sorry, but could you make these delivers later?
"" Yuu...?

"" ...... // I can't take this anymore!!

"" Dad you...

pg 102

[] you don't do anything. You're always sleeping, inconsiderate, and rely on me.
[] Why am I always the one who has to be held back?

[] Even though my scores are higher than my friends, // I'm the one who has to give up on university.
[] Why?
[] What should I do... I can't stop...

[] I should just tell everyone how I feell...
[] Even I sometimes want to live just thinking for myself.

"" ...Yuu!

[] I...

[] I'm not kind at all...
"" Yuu-chan.

pg 103

"" It's dangerous for a girl to be alone at this time.

"" ......

"" ...How is dad taking all of this?
SFX: sits

"" Seita-san? // Well, he's laying on his side watching TV and laughing.

"" ......

"" No matter
"" How much I get angry or scream at him // He never gets agitated or wants to fix things.

"" It's kind of like
"" He doesn't care about my feelings...

"" ...... // I understand how you feel...
"" It's frustrating when he doesn't understand you, isn't it...

pg 104

"" Yuu-chan, you're wish is to attend university and become a teacher
"" So you want to be freed from your dad, right?

SFX: nod

"" If so, then how about
"" I grant you that wish?

"" ...... // Eh?

"" ...A detective!?

pg 105

"" Masako-san's father... in other words, Yuu-chan's grandfather comissioned me // to investigate the state of affairs at the Taira house.
"" I apologize for not telling you about this.

"" Eh...
"" But... I thought you were supposed to be looking for someone // ......

"" I already knew that Asara-kun was a detective.
SFX: realization
SFX: gahaha
"" If you're investigating someone on an island, it's obvious that person would find out ya know.

"" ......
SFX: ahem
"" Anyway.

"" Your grandfather is an extremely rich person... // I am sure he would take you into his Tokyo home.
"" This may be quite rude of me to say however, if Yuu-chan lives in this ordinary household, she will not receive enough training so...

pg 106

"" ......
[] Tokyo...?

[] I want to attend university and all, but...
[] Suddenly moving so far away... // At most I was just thinking of moving somewhere else on this island...

[] I bet... dad's going to say no.
[] This household won't be able to survive without me...

SFX: clink
"" ...... // Asara-kun

"" Please...
"" Take care of Yuu-chan for me.

"" ...... // Dad...?

pg 107

"" What are you saying...? // A normal parent wouldn't let their child go right?
"" You're okay leaving me with a grandfather that I've never even met?

"" He's the person who raised Masako. // He can't be a bad person.
"" Yuu...

"" If you're thinking about me, don't worry..
"" Relax and go to Tokyo.

[] I always thought that...
[] It was dad's fault that I was always held back.
[] And that would be useless without me.

pg 108

[] And being freed from all of that...
[] Why does my heart feel so heavy...?

"" ......
"" Codependance... it's called?

"" Actually, I think you need your father more than he needed you.

"" Don't get that mad at me, Yuu-chan.
"" I can't help it. That was my job so...
SFX: grrrrr

"" ...... // Well...

"" It's only natural for children to need their parents.

pg 109

"" ...... // And dad?

"" Hm?

"" I guess... // Dad doesn't need me as much as I thought he did.

"" Only Seita-san would know that.

pg 110

[] What in the world is dad thinking...

[] I can understand him at all.

"" ... Yuu-chan // It's about time we head for the airport.

"" We'll be late if Seita-san doesn't come out of the bathroom soon.
"" Da-d! Dad! // I'mgoing now, okay?

"" Yeaah, have a safe trip.
SFX: laugh

"" ......
"" Dad...

"" Take care of yourself...

pg 111

"" Asara-san...
"" Hm?
"" Thank you for granting my wish.

"" I'll do my best in Tokyo...
"" To fulfill my dream.

SFX: rustle

"" ......

"" The sound of the wind...?

pg 112

"" Is something wrong?
"" Nope...

[] I thought someone called out to me...
SFX: rustle
[] I guess it's just in my head...

"" ... // Yuu~

"" Yuu~
SFX: pant pant pant

pg 113

[] Dad!

SFX: slip

SFX: fall
"" ...Dad!

"" Dad...
SFX: pant pant pant
"" You ran all the way here with your bathroom slippers?
TN: in japan it is commong to wear a separate set of slippers when entering the bathroom.

"" Take this // with you to Tokyo.
SFX: pant pant pant
SFX: wheeze

"" It's yours...

pg 114

"" This... I can't this.
"" Dad... you pray to this everyday. It's a previous hairloom, isn't it?

"" It's fine.
"" It's importance is meant exactly for this day.
"" I hope it will protect in my place while we are apart.

"" Yuu... you know I...
"" I've always been since Masako died...

"" That if we were forced to go back to the mainland // Then she might not have lost her life here on this Island.
"" I really loved Masako. I just didn't want to be away from her.
"" I thought I had made the wrong decision back then...

pg 115

"" Because one cherishes something, that is exactly why there is a time when one must let it go. // That's what I've always, always thought.

"" You'll be fine whenever you go.
"" You're daddy's treasure after all...

pg 116

"" A place warmer than the sun...
SFX: squeeze

"" Because...

<> Snow White
"" ... // She's my...

"" Warm treasure...

pg 117

[] The words...
"" Asara-kun...

[] I can't... go to Tokyo after all.

[] The words I've always yearned for...

[] They actually...
[] Came true.

pg 118

"" Warm Island (after)
"" I'm home
"" There are more now!!
SFX: meeeh meeeh meeeh
<> (...)
<> (Welcome Home)
<> (Let's Eat)
<> (Dinner)

Sayonara Timer (before)
<>　A two-person coat?
SFX: Ahhh
ST: ramen
ST: Her cardigan on the first day of the month.

[English] [Translation] A Half-Ripe Fruit 1 by souka

2012-03-05T15:39:14+00:00

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TRANSLATION LEGEND
=============================
1. Separate texts in connected bubbles are with double slash //
2. “” Speech
3. [] Narration/Thoughts
4. <> Labels/MISC
5. ST: Small Texts
6. (Small text inside/outside adjacent to bubble)
7. SFX: Sound Effects
8. TN: Translator's Note
legend by milkcoffee

=== A Half-Ripe Fruit - CH 01 - A Half-Ripe Fruit ===

pg 003

<> A Half-Ripe Fruit
<> Hayana En
<> Cheese! Flower Comics

pg 004

<> A Half-Ripe Fruit
<> A Half-Ripe Fruit - 5
<> Sugar Pastry Doll - 41
<> Nufu Nufu Island - 87
<> Sayonara Timer - 119
<> Love Snow Train - 155

TN: sorry for the terrible title translations

pg 005

<> A Half-Ripe Fruit

pg 006

[] Every year my family goes on a trip for summer vacation. // We usually rent a villa near Mount Fuji.
SFX: meen meen meen (cicadas)

<> Koushuu Trading Ltd. // Grapes // Plum Shaped
TN: this is what's written on the bag next to her. she's eating something called "koubai yaki" similar to senbei, but shaped like "plum"

[] I've had the place to myself since yesterday.
SFX: bubble bubble
"" Ahh, now this is paradise.

pg 007

SFX: creeek

"" Mom and Dad are going to be late because of work. // And that naggy Nao is at cram school, so he's not coming.
"" I'm free at last~<3

SFX: rustle rustle
"" I guess I'll have one more cracker. <3

SFX: rattle

pg 008

"" ...... My bad for being so "naggy."
"" Nee-san

"" ...... // Nao

"" Jeez...
"" I can't believe you.

pg 009

SFX: nag nag nag
"" I can't believe you left the door unlocked and furthermore, to even think that a girl alone would enter the outside jacuzzi... // If I was a burlgar or rapist, what do you think would be happening right now?
TN: rapist might be too strong or a word? maybe pervert or something

"" B-but...

"" I know it was really bad to have forgotten to lock the door, but atleast I remembered to wear a swimsuit. // Don't get so mad at me...
"" Swimsuit?
(Eh?)

SFX: kippari (firmly speaking)
"" To a guy, that would have been the same as being naked.

"" ...Eh!?
"" Na-...

pg 010

"" Nao, you closet pervert!!
(Ewwwww!)
"" I wouldn't want to see you naked even if i was forced to.

"" Jeez, I'm glad I came after all. // Well, let's have a good day toether.
"" Huh?

"" Dad told me to take care of you. // They're going to be even longer at work. He said by the time they get here, it'll be late at night.
SFX: Awww...

SFX: sigh
"" Nee-san, you're pretty unreliable for a high school sophomore.

(Well!)
"" That's normal!
[] Last year, dad remarried.

[] My new mom brought over a son from her previous marriage, which is Nao.
[] He's always complaining to me.
[] That I'm stupid and whatnot.

[] But...

pg 011

[] When he's like this and quiet
[] He's sorta like totally my type...

SFX: thud

"" What? Nee-san, you want soem coffee too?
SFX: swish swish
"" No!!

pg 012

SFX: rattle
"" If your lecture is over, I'm gonna go change. Since you came all this way, we should have some fun.

"" He has a good side too.
SFX: meen meen meen (cicadas)

"" Cuute! They're rental dogs I think. // Nao, which one do you like?
"" Hm...

SFX: zubo (sloppy)

"" This guy. // He looks like you, Nee-san.
(A bit stupid-looking.)
SFX: pant pant
(Play! <3)
"" ... Oh really?

pg 013

"" Ah! // That one looks like Nao.
"" Hmm?

"" ... Exactly which part?
"" Uuuhm, well his wagging and smelliness?
"" ......
(Smelliness?)

"" Nao... I thought you might've liked this place beacuse you like dogs.
"" Yeah...

"" I really love it.
SFX: lick lick

pg 014

SFX: THUD
SFX: thud thud thud
[] It's the first time I've ever seen his face like this. // I want him to make that face to me too...

SFX: pat

SFX: scratch scratch

"" Woof woof
[] Play with me!

"" ...... // Are you an idiot?

pg 015

SFX: disappointed
(He called me stupid... I'm a bit idiot. B-but the way he said "idiot" was stupid.)
"" ...

"" Well

SFX: poof
"" I guess at least you're as cute as this dog.

pg 016

"" Wait a bit.
[] ...... // I was supposed to be enjoying this morning by myself but...

SFX: thud (heavy)

[] This is really fun too.
"" What's in here?
"" Oh you know, bento, a complete set of make up...

"" Nao's nicer than usual...
"" Ah // This looks exactly like the puppy from earlier.

"" Woah // It even feels like it.
"" If you like this, I'll buy this little sweety for you!

SFX: blink
"" ......

pg 017

"" I don't need such a thing // So you gonna wait here for a bit?
SFX: (puuuu) angry

"" Huh...

[] Why is Nao angry? // I thought he would finally accept something from me...

[] ... Even though // I've been Nao's family for over a year...

[] I never know...
[] What's on his mind...
SFX: purr purr

(Woah...)

pg 018

"" What's this white flower?

"" "" That's a Gardenia. // There was some at our house a while ago.
"" Hmm...

SFX: sniff sniff
SFX: thud
"" ......Uhm

"" Excuse me // Could you take a picture for us?

"" Sure thing.
(Cheese!)
"" Oh // Not a picture of us though...

"" Eh?

SFX: click flash
SFX: click flash

pg 019

(Thank you so much!)
(A cute guy's picture - success!)

"" Nao, are you use to it? // Do this happen often?
"" Occasionally...

"" That's amazing.
"" Speak of which, the first time I saw you, I was also surprised by how cute you were.

SFX: cold shoulder
[] ! // Ignore me again...

"" ...That's enough...

"" Why do you get all angry when I do things like that!? // If you're pissed at me, why don't you tell me with words!

pg 020

"" I'm... stupid.

"" So I won't know what's going on if you don't tell me...!

"" ......
"" ...... Act like a dog.

"" ...... // Huh?
"" If you do the dog act you did earlier // I'll tell you why I'm all grumpy.

SFX: paw paw
SFX: scratch scratch

"" ...... // Woof woof
SFX: Play with me.

pg 021

"" ......

"" Nao......

"" Nee-san // You know I...
"" Don't want to be treated like a kid or called "cute" by you.

"" I know you're older than me, but
"" I'm a man after all.

pg 022

"" ..... The one that's cute is... you, Nee-san.

"" ...!
SFX: blush

"" Nao...
"" Thought of me in such a way...

"" I had no clue.
SFX: rustling (leaves)
SFX: byuuu (gust of wind)

pg 023

SFX: lightning
"" Hmm...

"" The weather forecast said the skies were going to be clear today, but // It's already pouring.
"" Oh! I got a text from mom.

"" !
"" ? // From Mom? What does it say?

SFX: hyuuuu (cold wind)
"" "... I'm done at work, but" // "I can't use the car in this storm."
"" She won't make it here until tomorrow morning.

[] That means that...
SFX: thud

[] It'll be just the two of us tonight...

pg 024

[] Nao... seems totally fine.
[] Am I the only one aware of our situation...?

"" ...Nee-san // hurry and open the door.
(It's cold.)
"" ...Nee-san?

SFX: drip

"" Jeez

pg 025

"" I might be a closet pervert, but
"" I don't have any interest in forcing women against their will. So rest easy.

SFX: blush
"" Fo-... // Force...

"" I didn't want to hear something like that from you!
(Ewwww~)
(Psh)
"" Whatever, just hurry and open the door.
(I said it's colddd)

SFX: creek

"" ......

pg 026

SFX: door slam

SFX: thud thud
SFX: turns door knob

"" Uhm... // The lights...
SFX: slow movement

SFX: stare
SFX: drip
SFX: thud
[] !!

"" ......

SFX: light

pg 027

(Ah...)

"" Nee-san, you can get in the tub first.
SFX: turn

[] I'm so lame...
[] Nao's probably disgusted of me...

[] But, today I got to see the different faces of Nao.
[] My heart was racing.

[] When I'm with Nao, I become uncontrollably nervous.
[] Today
[] I was really happy with it being just the two of us.

[] Even though it's embarrassing...
[] And makes my heart race...

pg 028

[] I want to know more about Nao.
[] Him being my brother, that makes it kind of weird, huh...
"" The bath's ready for you.

SFX: dropped

"" Nee-san // Why are you wearing my t-shirt?
"" Oh this?

"" Mom said that since you don't wear these clothes anymore, it's a waste. So I took them.
"" Should I not have?

(Uhh yeah...)
"" ...... // You shouldn't have...

pg 029

"" ?

"" .....
(Sexy...)
SFX: stare...

(Eh.....)
"" Oh, no it's nothing. // I'm going to take a bath.

"" ......
SFX: thud thud

SFX: huge
"" To think that men's clothing were this big...

pg 030

[] When I wear Nao's clothes, my heart races.
[] I wonder if he knows...?

SFX: whoosh (heavy winds)

"" The storm... is starting to sound more and more violent...
SFX: shake shake
SFX: chew chew
"" Scary...

SFX: kaa (lightning)

SFX: don (impact)

SFX: sudden (lights off)

[] The p-power's out...!!
(Huh)
[] Nao's still not out of the bath yet. I wonder if he's okay...
SFX: gatan (lightning)

SFX: worried/twitching
"" Huh? What was that?
"" That sound... came form the bathroom.

pg 031

SFX: saaa (water running)

SFX: knock knock
"" Nao, are you okay? // I just heard some loud sound from you...

"" .....

"" I was startled by the power outage and slipped. // I ended up twisting my wrist...

"" It's your dominant hand, huh? // ... Are you okay?
"" I'm just fine.

"" My left hand's okay, so...

pg 032

"" Well, since we can't do anything because of the power outage // I guess I'll go sleep.

"" Oh...

"" With your hand like that, won't it be hard to lay out a futon? // I'll use the futon, so why don't you sleep on my bed?
"" Ahh that would be great.
[] I wonder why...

[] I'm disappointed that we're separating.

"" Well, goodnight Nee-san.
"" Yeah, goodnight.

[] At this rate, we'll really be sleeping separately.

[] That's right...

pg 033

[] Our special "time alone" day is ending...
"" Na-...... // Nao...

[] ...Huh?

"" What is it?
SFX: thud
[] I said his name without thinking...

"" Uhm...
SFX: thud thud

SFX: thud thud
[] What should I do? // This is too...

pg 034

"" ...... // Are you inviting me?
SFX: thud

SFX: blush
[] ...... // I...?

SFX: surprise
[] invited Nao......

[] ...Sure, that's not a problem.

[] He can only use his left hand. // I wonder if he can use it well...

pg 035

[] Wo-
[] ah

SFX: thud thud thud
[] Nao's body is so warm
[] This citrus smells so good...
[] Am I really going to do it?
[] With my own brother...

[] This feeling...
"" ...... // Nao

"" I'll do it for you...

pg 036

"" I want to... do it with you.
SFX: thud thud
"" Your righ thand hurts right? // It's my first time, so I don't know how to do it well...
"" Please teach me so I can do it right.
SFX: thud thud

"" ......
"" Nee-san

"" But you're trembling like crazy.
(It's impossible for you huh)
SFX: tremble tremble
"" !!

"" Uhm... this is just excitement!
SFX: gu (kinda hard to explain, but that kind pose with her hands)
"" I'm your older sister... so // I'll be totally okay!

pg 037

"" Oh right! You don't like it when I treat you like a kid.
SFX: laugh

SFX: ahahaha
"" What's up with that. // Nee-san you're so predictable. // Really...
SFX: blush

"" I love you.

[] Huh......

"" You're so defenseless and get flustered so easily. // That's my most disliked type.
[] Eh...
"" But ever since, I haven't been able to take my eyes off you.
"" Right now, I think you're cute, even your stupid parts.

pg 038

"" I'm always thinking about you, all day, Nee-san.

"" Nao...

[] I didn't even realized
[] When did my...

pg 039

"" I love you...
[] mind become filled with only Nao.

"" ...... // ...Nee-san.
"" Sweety // ... Sweety.
SFX: pop pop

SFX: thud thud

pg 040

"" I love you.

SFX: ding dong... ding dong...
"" Huh? This is weird. // Are they sleeping?

SFX: ding dong... ding song...