Noblesse (NOBLESSE -ノブレス-)

Did you watch last night's drama?

I did!

It's been a while since we've been at school, huh?

We ended up just sleeping at the director's house until we healed up.

Well, it got us back to full health.

Yeah, I guess.

I was so bored, I read an entire thirty-volume shojo manga series three times.

A shojo manga?

Who owns those?

It had a character that reminded me of Rai.

Guys like him live in a totally different world from me.

They can just stand there, and girls flock to them.

Boss!

Hey!

I'm working here now, starting today.

Cool.

Rai!

Wh-What the hell?!

Franken, I like who you are right now.

And I like the life I have now,

with those kids.

Perhaps, in Master's mind, the meaning of sharing life with others is changing?

If that's the case, then I expect

he has already made his decision.

The Girl I'm Into Is a Noble

We're both guys...

Why is it only other dudes that flock to me?

Did Tashiro finally lose his mind?

School, huh?

This is a world we've never even known.

Yeah.

No running in the halls!

Sorry.

More new security guards? They're hot!

Oh my God, I know!

Hey!

You're right at home here, I see.

A normal life like this... peaceful days...

are too blindingly bright for someone like me.

That's what makes them precious and irreplaceable.

Wouldn't you agree?

Maybe.

It's so unfair.

What is?

I mean, it doesn't make sense!

He's just waiting for his ramen to get soggy,

and look at them!

You want girls to like you?

I wouldn't say that, exactly.

Hey, Rai, what do you think Yuu-chan should do to be as popular as you?

Well...

Like anything he says is gonna help me!

I mean, yeah, maybe Rai's special, but...

Anyway, what kind of girl do you like, Yuu-chan?

Huh?!

Seira?

Huh?! What are you—

I mean, I wouldn't say she's not my type, but...

We'll help you get something going with Seira.

Right, Rai?

For real?!

Wait, no! You don't have to go out of your way!

You mean it?

Yeah... This is my first time doing security work.

You can ask us anything about this school!

Are you good with computers?

Oh, sort of,

but not good enough to brag about it or anything.

That's just nerd city, right?

Not at all!

You didn't come to school for a while. Why not?

Were you hurt? You're a security guard, after all.

Yeah, something like that.

Oh, gosh! You should be more careful!

They really are a hit with the girls.

I missed a lot of school, too...

Let's just try talking to the guys, okay?

Sure...

A problem?

Yes! A major problem that all guys of our age run into!

You guys have a lot more experience than we do, right?

Exactly. Okay, we'll solve all your problems for you.

Let's hear it.

It's about love!

Lov—

Love!

A problem with the school's system? I'll be right there!

What? A suspicious person at the east gate?

On my way!

Wait, Boss!

D-Don't ask me about that!

There's nothing I can do!

C'mon, hear me out!

Let go!

Please, old dude!

Yuu-chan's love life is riding on it!

I'm not old, and that's outside my field of expertise!

Says the guy that girls flock to!

What are you talking about?

We really do live in different worlds.

I really don't think I can help, but...

Who's the girl you're in love with, then?

It's Seira!

Of all people...

...he's after that one?!

There's no denying it! He's a brave man!

Yeah, I know. I know damn well.

Please help him out!

U-Uh, I don't think...

I'd like to make the same request.

For real?!

Well, if you just need me to look up what makes guys popular...

We're counting on you, Boss!

Oh, how about this?

"Be ultra cool! The best date plan!"

"A trendy disco after five sets the perfect mood for a romantic night!"

The hell?

Wow! That must be from three decades ago!

Hey.

Hey.

So... how about it?

So... how about it?

Want to go on a... a d-d-d-d-d...

A d-d-d-d-d?

I can't. Who could say something that embarrassing?

Ah, jeez!

What happened to the smooth talking you did when we first met?!

You were like, "You have saved my life!" Remember?!

Th-That was a persona I used to conceal my identity...

"A date with your honey? You are a lovely couple!" Stuff like that...

Y-Yuu-chan...

Huh?

Those are the eyes of an assassin...

Tashiro-kun, I don't know what's happened,

but I think you're relaxing a bit too much.

Sorry. He's got some things on his mind right now.

Director, have you ever had woman troubles?

Pardon?

You know... concerns about how to have a relationship with a woman.

Right, Boss?

It was a little more than we could handle...

I see. Yes, of course I have.

I am a man, after all.

Wait, seriously? You've had that, too?

Of course.

Many times, in fact, when I was your age.

There were just so many girls who wouldn't leave me alone.

It made me think very deeply about my own life

and the meaning of my existence.

I was only standing perfectly still, after all...

I can't begin to tell you how distraught it left me.

Seira's preferences?

Y-Yeah.

You're with Seira all the time, right?

So we figured you'd know what type of guy she likes.

I've never heard her speak of it.

Y-You haven't? At all?

Not at all.

Has she ever, like... g-gone out with anyone?

I don't know.

But you're together all the time...

Wait, are you and Seira d-d-dati—

You seem to have misunderstood.

Seira and I don't do things together because we want to.

The path I walk and the path Seira walks are largely the same. That's all.

If I'm walking in front,

it's only because I walk at a faster speed than she does.

I don't get it.

Don't bother.

Asking him isn't going to help you.

I won't pretend I didn't hear that! Say it one more time!

It won't help him.

I don't need to take that from you!

Are you going to give him relationship advice, then?

Hmph. I can't be bothered to put up with such foolishness.

Regis...

Thought so. Not that I expected anything from you, anyway.

Do you have a death wish?

I really wish you'd stop jumping straight to bloodlust.

Regis.

Assist him.

As you wish.

Huh?

If you want to convey a message to someone,

it's common courtesy to write them a letter.

The love letter strategy, huh?

But I've never written anything like that before.

Shut up and write.

Let's see...

"Sup?"

Sup?