Tsuredure Children (徒然チルドレン)

The girl I like said she wanted to talk to me.

She must wanna confess her feelings.

I couldn't be happier.

We've been out here for ten minutes.

Are you scared? Say something.

Hey, um--

Please wait!

Do you, uh, do you have a crush on anyone or anything, Takase?

Uh...

What's the right answer in this situation?

Should I be honest with her and say, "You"?

But then I'd be robbing her of her chance to confess to me.

Though it's not like I don't have a crush.

Oh! So you do?

Wait. No, I didn't mean that.

Takase, you aren't making sense.

Do you have a crush or don't you?

Fine, then I don't have a crush.

What's that supposed to mean?

It means I don't have a crush on anyone.

You really don't?

Wasn't there something you wanted to say to me?

Not really.

Just what I said. I wanted to know if you liked anyone.

'Kay, I told you. So now what?

So, are you done then? 'Cause I should get going.

What? No. I'm not done.

There was more.

But I guess I kinda blew it for today.

All right. Then I'm gonna leave.

Huh?

Takase, wait!

Hey, um... Would-Would you...?

Yes! Here is comes!

Would you be willing to meet up again tomorrow?!

Maybe I should just do it.

I'll tell you tomorrow, okay?

Yeah, sure.

I'll come back, but first there's something...

You mean it? You'll come tomorrow?

Sorry about dragging you out here today.

I wanted to say something, but I kinda forgot.

Yeah, about that...

Come back tomorrow, Takase!

And I'll tell you I like you!

uh...

Okay, bye! See you tomorrow!

Minagawa is the class rep,

but she doesn't do her job.

Could you help me out a little with this, Minagawa?

Help?

But I'm lazy. You know that.

Then why on Earth did you become the class rep?

Because I like you, Furuya.

Could you please not mess with me like that?

Hold on. Are you mad?

That wasn't my intent. I'm sorry. Please don't be mad.

It's not like I'm angry or anything.

Good, 'cause I really do like you.

So is that supposed to be a confession?

Yup. Will you go out with me?

I-I don't know.

There are rumors you go out with lots of guys, Minagawa.

So? I'm still a virgin.

Yeah, I have a lotta guy friends, but we just hang out.

There's nothing like that going on.

Oh, is that all?

Do you think that I'm lying?

Not really. I just think that--

You think I'm easy

and that I'd just sleep with anyone, is that it?

No. Well, not exactly.

Now you're getting horny just sitting here

thinking about me having sex.

No, I'm not!

I knew you were just toying with me. Cut it out!

Ha-ha. Sorry.

But these things are always kinda awkward, ya know?

That's why I can't tell if you're serious or not.

Then if I asked you without any joking around,

what would you say?

You mean will I go out with you?

But why me? You could be with anyone.

I don't even know you that well.

I don't have a clue who you really like--

You.

What about you? You like me?

Um.

I kinda don't know anything about dating yet,

but if you want, we could, maybe, I dunno... Hm?

What are you smiling about?!

Oh, Furuya, you really are too adorable.

That's it. We're done here.

Done? But you still haven't given me an answer.

No matter what I say,

you're just gonna laugh at me more, aren't you?

Mh-hm.

Uh-oh. You're mad. Did I make you hate me?

Well, I definitely hate how cheeky you are.

Then reject me and get it over with.

Can we just not talk about this right now?

So you don't totally hate me!

Maybe I do now!

The student council president caught me smoking.

Dammit.

You know that's not good for you.

Oh, great! You're gonna rat me out, aren't you?

Relax. I'm not a total monster.

Just this once, I'm willing to let it slide.

Thanks. I appreciate you being cool.

That is, I will if you kiss me.

Huh?

Is that a joke?

I'm totally serious.

In fact, it has to do with something

that's been on my mind.

You see, I've never been in love with a woman.

Ha. Are you gay or somethin'?

I'm not gay. I tested that.

What? Tested?

I don't understand what's so fun about dating.

I've had a hard time finding interest in girls.