Mieruko-chan (見える子ちゃん)

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What the--? Come on!

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Oof. If that didn't chill you to the bone,

you've got ice in your veins.

We call that a bona fide heart-stopper!

Hitoe. What do you think?

How would you react in that scenario?

We talkin' fight or flight?

Gosh, I'm not sure.

Is there a third option?

I guess I could recite some Buddhist mantras.

Or, you know, just close my eyes super tight.

Ah, yes.

The "if I can't see them, they can't see me" tactic.

Seriously, though, salt might do the trick.

And I'd definitely want some prayer beads.

Hm.

Yo. Shower drain's backed up again.

Uh, really?

Probably your hair.

I don't think so. Anyway, your show's on.

Sweet! It's supposed to be a good one.

Got any idea where mom is?

Running late, I guess.

Whoa, isn't that Candlelight Junji?

Since when have you been into this stuff?

Since never.

If it feels like you're walking into a fridge,

odds are you're not alone.

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What's wrong with you? We're barking at trash cans now?

Hey! Gimme a break!

You want a treat? Fine.

Let's go home and get you a treat. You menace.

Miko, you're gonna be late for school!

Mm!

Hang on. Do you have an umbrella?

It's not a big deal, Mom.

There's like an 80% chance of rain in the forecast.

I'll pick one up at the corner store.

See ya tonight.

Have a nice day, dear! She's gone.

Why does first period have to be math?

And why does there have to be a quiz today?

Gross.

Good morning!

Hey, Hana. What's up?

Whoa! How could you tell it was me without looking?

Lucky guess?

Would it kill you to act a little surprised?!

Sorry.

Ah! A me-me charm!

Is it new?

Yeah. Fresh from the bookstore.

Aww, it's adorable. I'm so jelly!

Oh, they had one for that bunny character.

Um, excuse you. It's, "Lamda Rabbit." Duh.

Well, he's cute.

He does a ton of exclusive collabs,

so any merch with the Lam-Rab stamp sells out

the minute it drops.

You must always be first in line

with how decked out your room is.

How'd you know?!

Step aside.

Excuse me, sorry.

You know what?

Huh?

Never mind.

Who's that?

She's from the other class.

Right. Think about it. Focus on the writer's intent.

What do you suppose they're trying to say

by having the protagonist turn into a tiger?

Seems like a rather bold choice, wouldn't you agree?

Anyone? Hello? Are we that jaded?

Imagine the transformation.

What might it feel like to be stripped of

your essential humanity?

Miss Yotsuya?

Yes, ma'am?

Begin reading from page 57, please.

Right.

Just one second.

"When the group of travelers reached the top of the hill,

as had been requested of them

before they continued on their journey,

they retrained their gazes on the grassy place in the grove.

And within moments a tiger sprung from

the tall grass onto the road.

It gazed up at the moon, now fading into dawn."

I'm starving!

Are you serious?

Didn't you literally just eat?

Yeah, and it gave me an appetite.

You're a bottomless pit.

Hey now, don't be rude, meanie pants.

I can't help it if my metabolism's high.

Hope it stays that way.

It's actually kind of a curse when you think about it.

Like, the other night I woke up at three in the morning

ready to eat myself into a coma.

That bad, huh?

It is when there's nothing in the fridge

but leftovers. I had to make do with gyoza,

fried chicken and day-old hamburger steak.

I really hate that for you.

Worst part is, turns out my clock had just stopped.

Hm?

Been happening a lot lately, too.

Stupid thing's a battery vampire.

Actually, the lights have been the same way.

Whoa! What if my house has a high metabolism?

Pretty sure that's not how it works.

Hm.

Hana?

Hm?

Would it kill you to ask me?

What're you talking about-- Ow, ow, ow!

Ugh. At least wipe your mouth.

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Hey! Let's you and me shop for undies soon!

Okay.

Awesome! Definitely need some new bras.

Mine keep shrinking.

Thank you. TMI.

Ooh! I know! I'll get one that's fancy!