Horimiya (ホリミヤ)

Right, That's all for today's class.

Remember, college entrance exams are next year.

So studying will eat up most of your summer break.

I encourage you to go out and enjoy the pool

or the beach while you still can.

In fact, I'd be happy to come with you.

What?

Why the hell would we invite a teacher to tag along?

Don't be dense, Ishikawa!

If there are swimsuits involved,

you're gonna need adult supervision!

Oh. Yeah, that makes sense.

Their stupidity is baffling.

Yasuda would be a certified hottie--if he didn't talk.

Maybe, but at least he's a good teacher.

Just ignore the dumb things he says.

Hori. Did something happen between the two of you?

This morning...

Hey, Hori. Keep your chin up.

Okay? Random.

Not random if you knew how much I love flat-chested girls.

Flat-chested girls are A-Okay!

He thought that would cheer me up.

Wow. Just what goes on in his head?

Oh, yeah! So, Hori.

Hmn?

This guy from another school was asking me

for your phone number the other day.

Can I give it to him?

He didn't have the guts to ask me himself,

so thanks but no thanks.

Aww. What, again?

Yo! Who's up for some bad singing?

Like, today?

Since these coupons expire today, yeah.

Half off two hours? What a steal!

You wanna go. Come on!

It'll be fun!

Uh. I think I'm gonna pass.

Hori! You always pass!

I know. I'm sorry!

Excuse me.

Huh?

Here ya go. You dropped this.

Thanks. I didn't notice.

He sounded so depressed.

Then again, that's kinda his thing.

I bet he's a total otaku.

This angle's def my favorite!

Like into moe ?

A hundred percent! He has to be!

Does your nerd alert pick up anything?

Hmm...

That dude's one giant mystery to me.

I don't even know if Miyamura has friends.

Sorry! Gotta run!

And there she goes.

It feels like she hurries home every day.

Must be a boyfriend or something.

You serious?

Well, she's way popular.

It's not that surprising.

Right!

Hey, Mom.

Got it. I'll handle dinner.

Overtime sucks, I know. Bye.

I should probably get going.

Sota!

Hey, Sissy!

We've been waiting for you.

Ugh. I know!

Let's hit up that store we saw in that magazine

while we're here.

Wait, right now?

Why not?

Yeah, why not?

I'm thinkin' hamburgers for dinner.

Yummy!

Overtime and working on her day off.

I swear. She's too nice for her own good.

I wish she'd learn how to say no to people.

Sissy!

Yeah?

Are you okay?

Sota! What happened to your little nose?

I fell down.

Aww. Where's your handkerchief, buddy?

So. Uh...

Huh?

I'm gonna go since you've got it taken care of.

I didn't even see him there!

Um. Sorry.

Hope he didn't cause you too much trouble.

It's fine. Anyway, I'll see ya later.

Sota.

Uh. You good?

You know...

If you're not in any sort of hurry,

you're more than welcome to stay for a while.

Oh. I dunno. You sure?

This'll be my way of saying thanks.

So, yeah!

He fell down 'cause this dog spooked him.

I appreciate you helping him out.

And I appreciate you for treating me.

Um, hey, Bro.

Why do you drink coffee if it tastes so gross?

I ask myself the same thing.

Your brother's a good kid.

He introduced himself and everything.

Thanks. That's nice of you to say.

He's a real handful most of the time.

Although, taking care of him

and all the housework is what's really impressive.

Never would've guessed, Hori.

Yeah.

Hm?!

What's wrong?

I mean you are Hori, right?

From Class One?

Well, I mean, I am, but...

...how'd you know that?

Do... Do you go to the same school as me?

What?

Are you being serious right now?

I'm Miyamura, and we're in the same class.

Huh? Wait. Whaaaaat?!

That can't be the same person.

If they are, the world doesn't make sense anymore

You're making one of the weirdest faces

in the history of weird faces.

What's up?

Nothing's up.

Are you sure?

Where're you going? Hori!

Miyamura. Got a sec?

Huh?

What?

You're asking me to come over to your house again?

I'm not asking for me,

I'm asking for my little brother, Sota.

He wants "that cool dude that saved him from the dog"

to come play a while.

Really?

Then I'll pick up a picture book for him or something.

It's fine.

Just showing up will be enough, trust me.

What a relief!

Now I don't have to break Sota's heart.

I'm kinda shocked.

By what?

By the fact that you sought me out and are talking to me.

After yesterday 'n' all.

Well, you know, I thought for sure you'd avoid me.

You really think I'd react that way?

I'm not gonna lie and say it wasn't awkward

because we both know it was.

It freaked me out to see such a different side of you.

But I'm different out of school, too.

So that'd be a pretty silly reason to straight up avoid yo--

Why are you blushing?

I'm, uh, just not used to hearing stuff like this.

It feels kinda strange, is all.

Still, thank you

What's with the look?

I just noticed how nice your smile is.

Huh?

You should wear your hair up more often.

Maybe lose the glasses, too.

Dontcha think?

But then they'd see all the piercings that I have.

You do have quite a few.

So what's the grand total?

It's up to nine.

Four on each ear along with the one on my lip.

That is way too many.

My mom would agree with you.

Here're some things I've learned about Miyamura

since he started coming over.

I like manga, but I'm not into that moe nonsense.

He is not an otaku.

Brought some cake for you guys!

His family runs a cake shop.

Oh, yeah.

That little hole hurt like you wouldn't believe!

He pierced himself with a safety pin

back in middle school.

Also...

Oof.

...he's not a very good student.

Unbelievable, Hori!

You're like a straight-A queen!

I'm really not.

What's incredible is how a quiet guy with glasses isn't smart.

Is that the rule?

It's times like these

when I realize my initial impression of him

couldn't have been further from the person he actually is.

That a supermarket ad you got?

Yeah. Eggs are on sale tomorrow, so...