In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (うるわしの宵の月)

Is that actually "love"?

But isn't this "experiment" to figure that out?

B-But...

Now, now. Let's just chill and take it easy, yeah?

Oh, right. I have something you'll like.

Here.

I mean, you haven't even said, "I like you" yet!

Whoa!

Huh?

Her face just now...

was priceless.

It's probably because of...

yesterday's date.

No, was it the nurse's office?

No, before then.

Why...

We often know ourselves the least.

It's almost like...

I want Senpai to fall in love with me.

Choco Anpan

Choco Anpan

Is this yours, Ichi?

You don't usually carry sweets around, do you?

Nah.

What? Is it for the Prince?

Yeah. But I don't need it anymore.

It really isn't like you.

To think Ichi was going to give something this cute.

I asked you this before...

but why are you so into her?

Her face?

I was the dumbass for asking.

I don't know why, but I always want to look at her.

And when I do, I can't stop looking at her.

But I don't know why.

I think even if Yoi-chan were a man, I would feel the same way.

C'mon, man!

Uh, what do you call it?

I'm like a Yoi-chan enthusiast, or a fanatic or something.

Y'know, I've been thinking about it.

Isn't that what people call love at first sight?

And an intense case, at that.

Huh?!

Oh, is that not it?

I always thought that's what it was.

Because if you can't keep your eyes off her,

it's gotta be love.

Love.

Huh? Seriously? What part?

Am I really gushing to you guys all the time?

More like leaving us on read. And unread. And generally ignoring us.

What I'm saying is,

the way you're treating her is totally different from the girls you've dated.

So I thought this time you might seriously be in love, Ichi.

Huh? Seriously in love?

How can you tell?

I mean, even I don't know that much about it.

You could probably figure it out if you gave it a little thought.

What kind of clueless Prince are you?

I mean, you haven't even said, "I like you" yet!

I mean, you haven't even said, "I like you" yet!

I mean, you haven't even said, "I like you" yet!

I mean, you haven't even said, "I like you" yet!

Why did I say that?!

I want to find a hole and crawl into it!

I wonder what Senpai thought when I said it.

It's not like that's even what I wanted to say.

Why can't I ever be honest?

I could have said something a little cuter.

I mean, because I'm a girl, of course!

No deeper meaning behind it than that!

Tomorrow, when I see him, I'll properly apologize.

Yoi-chan, let's go buy some juice!

I'm so sleepy.

H-How strange...

He hasn't randomly showed up!

Yoi-chan...

What's going on?

Hey, wasn't expecting you to be here.

Ichi in the classroom during lunch.

Hey, wanna shoot some hoops?

We'll cheer you on.

You're really good at basketball, aren't you?

Oh, for real?

But my leg has been acting up since yesterday.

Huh? Are you okay?

Hey, Ichimura!

There's a first-year here for you...

Huh? The Prince?

What about his leg?

Yoi-chan!

What's up?

What's goin' on?

Uh, well, um...

I just...

What's this?

Really?

Can it be?

Aren't they always together?

This way.

So? What did you want to see me for?

I thought you might be feeling bothered about what I said yesterday.

Oh.

Nah, I'm not bothered at all.

Oh.

Is that... so?

That's strange.

Why did that hit me so hard?

Hey, what do you wanna do about gyoza?

Gyoza? You mean from the other day?

Yeah. We weren't able to go, yeah?

I've been craving gyoza ever since.

I know that feeling.

Right?!

So, I figured we could go somewhere close.

You mean... you and me?

Uh, Who else is here?

Gy...

Gy...

Gyoza.

I-I want to go!

Then how about today? Are you free?

Oh, only after work.

I need to help with prep, so I should be done by 7PM.

Okay. I'll hit you up later.

Ah, no way, I'm so happy.

About the gyoza, of course!

Seriously, what is this emotional rollercoaster I'm on?

Chinese Cuisine

Welcome! How many in your party?

Oh, for two please.

Wow, there's a lot.

Hey, this one's good.

I know it's a bit late to say it,

but I don't come to places like this very often,

so I'm a bit nervous.

Oh, really?

You seem like you're used to it, Senpai.

Hmm? Yeah, I can't cook at all, so.

Don't even know how to boil rice.

Oh, right.

Didn't he say he was living on his own before?

I wonder if I'm allowed to ask him about that...

Um...

Hey, it's Ichi!

Ugh. The loud ones are here.

What's this? What's this?!

Getting dinner together?!

I'm so jealous!

Ah, and the yelling starts.

Harsh, man.

Hey, can we join ya?

I wanted a chance to really talk to the Prince for once.

No can do.

Could you leave us alone?

Look at him, treating us like we're a third wheel...

Kuwa, could you take Sentaro away somewhere?

You got it.

Wha? Aw, c'mon!

I've thought this before,

but this guy can just say things like that at the drop of a hat.

I'm sure I'm the only one who keeps getting flustered.

Oh, yeah.

Hey, Prince!

Sorry for eating your Choco anpan!

Kuwa, you little...

Those guys are gonna pay for this later.

Thank you for waiting.

Wow, it looks delicious!

Man, I'm starving.

Oh, Yoi-chan, chili oil?

Th-Thank you very... much.

They're totally watching me.

Sorry, Yoi-chan.

Could you scootch over?

Stop looking at her, dumbass.

Whoa, seriously?!

He's really done it!

He's so...

close...

Sorry, it's a little tight, but bear with me.

How am I supposed to eat gyoza like—

Is it too cramped? You good?