Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie (可愛いだけじゃない式守さん)

You hurry up, sweetie. It's late. Coming.

Huh?

Huh?

Let me help you. It's ticking up in the back. Really?

There. That looks better, right? Way better. Thanks, mom.

You're leaving a little earlier than usual.

Well, yeah. It's the first day of school.

I don't want to be late. Plus, she's waiting for me.

Tell Shikimori we said hello. Sure.

And be safe out there. Do your

best to stay away from rocks and cars

and also crows and shingles. I will, mom, later.

Bye, son. Day.

Oh, man. Already?

Ha ha ha ha!

Yikes.

I can't do this anymore.

Excuse me. Would you like some help?

Are you sure you don't need help, young man?

Looks like you've had a rough morning.

I'm fine. Can I carry that for you?

Well, so much for fixing my hair. What a mess.

Oh! Oh!

Uh.

Shikimori. Hey.

Sorry I'm late. Good morning. Right back

at you. Izumi. How are you today?

Do you think she's, like, a celebrity or something?

Sorry. I always end up making you wait.

It's all good. Waiting makes finally. Seeing you all the better.

But I've got to ask. Are you okay?

You look like you hit a few

speed bumps on your way here again, it's cute though.

Nothing hurt but my pride.

This is my girlfriend.

She's really cute. But there are some times

I wish I were less cute like you are.

Wait, so I'm not cute now? Starting the day rude, huh?

Sorry. Was I talking out loud? You thought you.

Weren't. That's so much worse. Please let

me explain. What I meant was.

He's with me. Look out!

That was close.

I'm really sorry. Are you hurt? Uh.

Save your apologies. Sometimes my girlfriend. Just

do me a favor and stop making me worry so much.

You're so incredibly cool.

Looks like they're finally in full bloom.

I know, right? Aren't they gorgeous? Yeah.

You remember the entrance ceremony last year? They were blooming then, too.

Oh, yeah. They were. I almost forgot,

I was so nervous that day I could barely think straight.

Our first intro to Jimmy. Where'd he go?

Okay, that part I'd prefer to forget.

There I see my name. Whoa! Everyone beat us here.

I guess so there sure is a big crowd.

Are you okay there? You're not nervous, are you?

Of course I am. Very. Our classes are up there.

Oh, sweet, merciful God of class assignments.

Please put me in the same class as Shikimori again this year.

Hear my prayers. I beg of you, please.

He's okay. Easy. It's not that big of a deal.

It is too. What if we end up separated?

Because I didn't pray hard enough?

You worry too much. Besides, even if we do,

I'll come and visit you a bunch.

I love her, brother. You see? Move over. No way.

Where is my name?

There it is. Class four.

And shikimori. You're in.

It's a miracle we are in the same class.

Look, it says so right there. See?

Oh, yep. That's what it says. Thank you, thank you God.

Looks like you and I are study buddies again, huh?

Right. Studying. Let's make it a good year.

Let go!

We're in the same class. Hachimitsu to sup, girl.

Let's get a pic. Well, look who it is. You think

you could get rid of me? Hey! Nozuka high! Wait a sec. You're

also in class four. That's amazing. I'm so excited.

Same and cheeky. Modi's with us too.

Yep. We're headed out. Guess I'll catch you later. Cool.

I'm so happy we get to be together again this year.

Then again, I kind of got carried away back there.

No. Oh, yeah. Shikimori. Before we go home today, can you.

Everything okay?

Looks like somebody dorked out too soon. Embarrassing. Embrace your cringe.

This school year, the younger students will

look up to you as their upperclassmen.

You'll be more in focus at school events,

so do your best to set a good example.

And don't forget to have fun.

Now, I'm sure not all of you are acquainted yet,

so let's start off with some quick introductions.

We'll go in order by seat number. Izumi, you're up first, right?

I'm Izumi.

And that's how my first day of the school year began.

Uh. What? Uh, it just kind of went flying right at his head.

Um. Are you okay? You're not angry, are you?

Angry? What makes you say that? Just wondering. Uh.

Nuh nuh.

Oh. Thanks. Shikimori. Sure.

You okay? Yeah. Perfectly fine. I'm just

relieved that you didn't end up getting hurt.

Sorry. As always.

I'm. Restroom to clean up.

Okay. Hey, Izumi, are you trying to make

every guy here jealous because it's working, man.

Still, though, must be rough being such a bad luck magnet.

How did that eraser even manage to

get airborne like that? Good question.

Better be more careful. Don't want to cause

too much trouble for that cute girlfriend of yours. Yeah.

Your luck might end up rubbing off

on her. Shikimori can have pretty much.

Anyone she wants. Why would she pick

you? Yeah, you're capital D dull.

I mean, so are we, but damn it, you're right.

I'm totally jealous too. Oh, seriously, what's a guy got.

To do around here to get a girlfriend

like her? Be a klutz. Apparently.

He's me. Miss me? Oh, yeah. You okay? Get cleaned up? Yep.

By the way, would you mind keeping

me company at the library for a bit? Sure.