Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! (Tomo-chan Is a Girl!)

Sorry, Jun.

I promised Misuzu and Carol I'd walk home with them today.

It's cool. Don't worry about it.

You're taking this awfully well, Jun-kun.

Not going to get all dejected this time?

I'll never get dejected over not going home together anymore.

I don't want to be the kind of guy who ties Tomo down.

Jun...

What the... S-Stop!

Lately... Actually, for a while now...

I think it started when he started to see me as a girl, to be honest...

But Jun's been so relaxed, it's actually kinda pissing me off.

I get it.

I get it, too.

It's like I'm the only one freaking out,

and it makes me feel like I've lost.

I don't think it's an issue of winning or losing,

but I get that you want to see him acting flustered.

Then... why not kiss him?

Huh?! K-Kiss him?! Are you...

If it was that easy, I wouldn't be suffering like this!

You could try watching a kissing scene together.

I bet that would make him think about it.

D-Does it really work like that?

It'll be Christmas soon.

Why don't you go see this together?

When I throw a jab or a straight, it always lands

But when I'm aiming for your heart, I miss every time

Parallel, zigzagging, awkward, incoherent

When you look my way and move closer to me

I know it doesn't mean the same thing for you

But I wish we could stay like this forever

My changing feelings are driving me crazy

The moment you turn to face me, take that! Telepathy

If only we could feel the same thing

I want to kick this pesky subtlety away

I want to know everything, I want to know everything

I can't fool you forever

I can't keep this hidden

I want to shout out my secret, AHHH

Take that! Telepathy

Te-te-te-telepathy

Telepathy

To Stay by Your Side...

"To Stay by Your Side..."

Jun!

Did you wait long?

You look kinda grown-up today.

You think so?

What about me? Well? Well?

Hey, c'mon! Look at me!

Tomo...

You look... cute today. Pretty, in fact.

There's just something special about this look. I really like it.

Sorry... I'm not used to this kind of thing, so I can't say it well...

Y-Yeah...

Damn him!

We're gonna see this today!

What?!

This Love Is the Real Deal!! A Story of Pure Love

Are you actually serious?

This Love Is the Real Deal!! A Story of Pure Love

C'mon, Jun. We're not little kids anymore.

You can't panic over a little kiss.

Wh-When did you turn into that kind of adult?!

Heh!

This Love Is the Real Deal!! A Story of Pure Love

Staring at this thing for a whole week paid off!

Wait, Haruko!

We should stop seeing each other.

But why?!

You're someone I must never love!

Forgive me, Keita-kun.

When it gets to the kissing scene, put your hand on top of his.

The effect will be immediate.

All right! Bring it on, kissing scene!

Wait, what?!

We can't! Not here!

I can't hold back anymore!

I love you, Haruko.

Okay. Come to me, Keita-kun.

Haruko... Haruko!

Did Misuzu go see this movie by herself?!

This is way beyond just a kiss!

If I put my hand on his now, it'll look like I'm asking for this!

Damn! He's really taking this in!

Keita-kun...

Haruko...

The movie was... p-pretty interesting, huh?

Yeah. I guess it pays to go into things with an open mind.

You were looking really focused. Are you into that kinda thing?

Does he like pervy stuff that much?!

I actually couldn't get into love and romance stories before.

I always thought I was the kind of guy who couldn't relate to all that.

But now... I don't know why...

Because I fell in love with you, maybe?

I'm total scum!

Oh, yeah.

Here. It's your Christmas present.

Thanks...

Go on. Open it.

Wh-What do you think?

This kind of thing really doesn't suit me, huh?

I'm so glad I bought those.

Say something!

Actually, I have something for you, too.

Here you go.

No way... Is this a handmade muffler?!

I heard it was a classic gift choice, so I gave it a shot,

but it didn't come out well enough to actually wear around.

I bet you feel pretty awkward just accepting it.

Don't just put it on right away!

The truth is, I don't have any complaints about the way Jun is now.

I know he's acting calmer because I'm important to him.

It's just... Somehow, I've gotten greedy.

I want to shock him more!

I want to make him like me more!

It's getting dark. Ready to head home?

I'll go... to your house.

Huh?!

But it's already night—

So your mom's out again today, huh?

I think she'll be back by nightfall, though.

Oh.

I know!

Wanna play some games?

No, I'm good.

Okay.

Chill out, me!

I've been alone with Tomo in my own room tons of times before!

Hey...

Can I...

sit next to you?

I knew I wasn't cut out for bargaining!

I came here today... to kiss you!

Kiss me?!

T-To kiss me?! Where did that even...

You don't want to?

No, it's not that I don't want to...

I guess...

I don't have any feminine appeal after all, huh?

Tomo!

Huh?! Jun?!

Is it gonna happen?!

Are we...

Are we about to do that?!

He's making a fist?!

Is that a thing, too?!

What?!

What the hell are you doing?! Are you okay?!

Tomo...

You have so much appeal!

The desire to kiss you... a-and touch you... is constantly on my mind!

Huh?!

But I don't think it's right to just do those things without any thought!

I want them to be special.

Jun...

So I can't do that now.

I haven't even asked you to be my girlfriend yet.

You're right. We're not even going out yet.

Wait, we weren't even going out yet?!

Actually, after I told you how I felt about you,

I went to talk to your parents.

Akemi-san gave our relationship her blessing,

but your dad...

If you want to date Tomo,

you have to defeat me first!

That's what he said.

Dad, you stupid piece of shit!

How could you tell him he can't date Tomo unless he beats you? Poor Jun-bo.

Yeah.

So? Why are you all depressed now?

Tomo is...

She's really my daughter, huh?

You're asking that after all this time?

You won't find a cuter daughter than her anywhere.

Damn you, old man!

Tomo?

You know what this is about, don't you?

Mm...

Why'd you tell him he can't date me unless he defeats you?

What were you thinking when you said that to Jun?!

M-Mm...

Quit your stupid grunting and answer me, asshole!

M-Mm...

Damn it! You're gonna keep me in the dark, then?

Forget it!

Tomo?

Dad...

I hate you!

She hates me?!

Happy New Year, Misuzu-chan.

Happy New Year.

You still can't get in touch with Tomo-chan?

No.

She won't answer her phone,

and my messages aren't even being marked as read.

I wanted to do our first shrine visit of the year with her.

You haven't heard anything from her since Christmas, right?

That's right.