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The Merman Prince

The Merman Prince.

"Once upon a time, the mermen lived at the bottom of a deep, deep ocean."

"This is the story of a tiny prince of the merfolk kingdom."

"March"

Sorry for making you worry.

It's okay. I'm glad you're feeling better.

Seriously. Isn't it a relief, Haruki?

Yeah.

Mashiki, I'm glad you're feeling better.

Yeah.

You two seem to be getting along.

Did we get in the way?

Honda-kun.

Thank you for everything.

You should have the surgery done soon for your friends' sake, too.

Yeah...

What's wrong?

I have to have surgery, right?

Yes.

It'll make you better.

Yeah.

You can come back when it's over.

It'll only be for a little while.

Huh?

Miharu's being transferred to another hospital outside of Tokyo.

Transferred?

Yeah.

I can't believe she's taking time off school.

She can't help it. It's for her surgery.

You're not the only one who doesn't want her to go.

I'll be back.

Sure. We'll come with—

Say "hi" to Mashiki-san for us.

Sure.

Mashi—

Towa, you go on ahead.

Mashiki.

We were thinking about leaving soon.

Thanks for coming again.

Take care.

We will.

I see.

She's been holding it in this whole time.

But I couldn't say anything.

Again.

Then tell her.

So she doesn't have to hide her tears anymore.

You're the only one who can do it.

You don't have much time.

Yeah. I know.

Is this okay?

I'm impressed you knew.

I remembered.

Thanks.

It's warm.

So, uh...

I—

Oh, Mashiki-san!

Is your mother coming today?

I think she's coming by later.

Really? Oh, is this your boyfriend?

What?

He's a friend from school.

Huh. Well, have your mother come to the nurse's station when she gets here.

I have some transfer forms for her to fill out.

I will.

Bye.

Sorry.

It's okay.

How much longer are you staying?

Until the week after next.

That sounds like Mihashi-san.

And Towa's being Towa.

He's totally under her thrall.

I envy them.

I wish I could go to school with you, too.

Yeah.

Uh, so... about the other day...

I was thinking about waiting until after you got out, but...

Mashiki?

I—

You're wrong.

It's not me.

That girl you met a long time ago...

That girl you've always cared for...

It wasn't—

I know.

Huh?

The girl I've always had my eye on...

The Mashiki I know...

The girl I'm talking to now...

Is Mashiki Miharu.

I'm scared.

Of the surgery?

I heard he's a really good surgeo—

I know. I know, but...

Misora didn't come home.

There's a chance.

There's a chance I won't be able to see everyone again.

That we'll never see each other again.

When I think about it, I get scared.

So I can't.

I'm sorry.

Certain Victory

Mishima, nice time.

Keep it up.

Got it.

Uh, senpai. I gotta go again.

Sure. Good work today.

Aokisora General Hospital

No running!

Sorry!

I made it.

Mishima-kun, you're sweating.

I'm okay.

I-I can do it myself.