Tune In to the Midnight Heart (真夜中ハートチューン)

Uh, all right, then.

Let's begin the Ultra Awesome Sports Day Celebration Party (as named by Iko).

We're doing this at your place, Lemon-chan?

It's cheaper to drink at home.

Yikes. She's already drinking, so no toast.

Why'd you make us change into these clothes?

School rules would be a pain if you were in uniform.

Let's just say you're visiting an older friend today.

The teachers' exam must be bugged if she passed it.

You've got a nice place, Lemon-chan.

Who's gonna give the toast?

Who else but yours truly?

Take it away, President.

Good job, everyone. Especially you, Shinobu.

Thank you.

A toast to Lemon-chan, who's paying for everything.

Huh?

Cheers!

I'm paying? But I'm broke and waiting for payday.

This is punishment for slacking on advisor work.

Thanks for treating us.

Fine, whatever.

Anyway...

I said to change into something comfy.

But you went all-out with those outfits.

Why are you all dressed to kill?

Ah, I get it.

Good for you, Yamabuki.

You can produce an heir for your family.

Wha? What are you trying to say?!

You girls must've panicked because someone made a proxy confession to him.

Ah, youth.

I-It has nothing to do with him. This is just how I normally dress.

I-I just grabbed whatever was nearby, too.

I just wanted to wear some new clothes.

Look at you, making excuses. At least come up with some better ones.

And what's your excuse, Rikka?

I picked this out hoping Yamabuki-kun would call me cute.

You heard her, Yamabuki. What do you say?

He's asleep!

I guess he did run around a lot.

I can't believe he fell asleep in a woman's apartment.

Too bad for you, Rikka.

Huh...

You let a good chance slip, Yamabuki-kun. You'll never see me in this outfit again.

Okay, the odd one's out for the count.

Let's have ourselves a girls-only party.

Why don't we go buy some food first?

How about we each bring something we'd like to share?

Sounds good to me.

What do we do about Bucky?

Just put him on the bed.

Your place is fancier than I expected, Lemon-chan.

I don't know about growing bean sprouts in the bathroom, though.

What's wrong with that? Easy access to water.

I wanted to ask you something,

but you had to go and fall asleep.

Say, why did Shinobu hug you during the event?

You two have always hit it off. Are you dating or something?

Oh, Iko's back.

NENE SAW

Have you two kissed and stuff?

Hoo boy, I forgot my wallet!

I think I set a new world record for being forgetful!

W-Welcome back, Nene.

Huh?

You were here, Iko? I just came back to grab my wallet.

Are you taking a break?

Y-Yep.

What'd you buy?

That's a secret.

Come on, tell me.

Wait, did I just try to get in Iko's way?

Why? Because she was gonna kiss him? But it's got nothing to do with me.

Hey...

How long have you been here?

Huh?!

U-Uh, I just got back!

I didn't see or hear anything!

I dropped my contacts, and my ears are full of fluff!

So, have you ever kissed anyone?

And here I was trying so hard to change the topic!

Where'd that come from?

Dunno. Just felt like asking.

I have, yeah.

Really? Who? And when?

It was fairly recently.

If that one counts.

You're so grown-up.

You have, huh? Wow.

By the way, Iko...

Do you like the errand boy here?

Why do you ask?

I mean, you were about to kiss him earlier.

You saw that? Y-You big fat liar!

You said you didn't see anything!

I'm sorry I have 20/20 vision!

It's your fault for being so careless.

Whoa, Iko?!

I don't think it's like that, but I dunno.

I've always been a recluse, so it's the first time I've felt this way.

Do you have feelings for Bucky?

Not really. I really hate all boys.

But... well,

he's better than the other boys I know, at least.

Are you saying...

I'm back!

Nene-chan? Iko-chan?

Huh?

That's weird.

Their shoes are here. Did they go out in slippers?

Guess I'm the first one back, then.

Why are we hiding?

I dunno!

Yamabuki-kun's still asleep, huh?

That's too bad. I even bought something nice for you.

Thing is,

I owe you two apologies.

First, I'm sorry for hugging you.

I thought we were done for,

so you were basically my savior.

I hope you didn't mind.

I certainly didn't.

The other thing I must apologize for...

is lying to you.

We're partners in crime, but there's something I didn't tell you.

Maybe I'll fess up now.

You see,

back during the confession event...

I'm back!

Huh? Nobody home?

That's weird.

Did they go out in slippers?

Why are you two hiding?

I dunno!

Why are you hiding, Shinobu?!

I dunno!

Guess I'm the first one back.

He's still asleep?

Really? I got you something nice, too.

Hey!

Aw, such a shame.

I've gone and changed.

I'm sulking 'cause you didn't compliment me.

Oh, wait. You can't hear me.

Wow, you're still playing the guitar?

I'm actually writing a song right now.

But I think I've hit a wall.

Achoo!

What in the world are you doing?

Crap, I fell asleep.

Wh-What's with this weird mood?

What's the matter? Surely you're not fighting.

We did fight.

You did?!

That's not why, though.

It's not?!

We agreed to each buy something we like, but we all bought the same thing.

Okay, but how'd you all end up buying whole-ass cakes?

Did you want to eat cake that badly?

Well, you worked really hard, so I wanted to thank you.

I wanted to celebrate our success, yep.

You were tired, so I figured something sweet might help.

I just bought it because I wanted some.

But four cakes is too many, huh?

He dug in quick!

Yours truly just happened to have the mother of all sugar cravings.

Four cakes might not even be enough to satisfy it.

Yamabuki-kun...

Don't force yourself.

Don't make me laugh—

This is what I'd call...

Rejoice!

I bought cake!

Thank you for the treat.

Oh, wow.

I was moved by your efforts.

How many calories was that?

Are you okay?

No problem at all. That was delicious.