Hana-Kimi (花ざかりの君たちへ)

Why is Sano here?!

What is she doing in here?

I-I was wondering who was over here!

So it was you, huh?

I came out 'cause I couldn't sleep.

Th-The hot water sure looks white!

Guess that's the effect of the bath salts.

You goofball, that's not why.

This is cloudy hot water.

The hot spring minerals are...

What am I even thinking?

He's been staring at me for a long time...

Um... Sano?

You okay?

Bath make the blood rush to your head? Your face is red.

Dummy.

That's not it.

Sorry.

I guess that was it.

I'm getting out.

I was not expecting that...

I never thought Sano would look at me like that.

My heart started racing.

But more importantly...

I'm so glad the water is cloudy!

This is bad.

I almost couldn't hold back...

If we ever wind up like this again,

I don't think I'll be able to stop myself.

Hey, there you are!

Hi!

Sorry, sorry.

We're a little late.

No problem.

These guys are from Osaka High.

It's nice to meet you.

Let's get along!

I'm Noe!

I'm Sekime!

St. Blossom lives up to its reputation!

You're all so pretty!

What a day to be alive.

What'd I do to deserve running into the American woman up here too?

I can tell what you're thinking without you uttering a word,

you stupid ape.

What was that?

Pretty sure you just blatantly insulted me!

Oh, wow!

Impressive. Is that some sort of feral instinct?

Oh, or is it maybe the power of atavism?

What'd you say?!

You better check yourself, dipstick!

Not to mention...

Mizuki already likes someone, so there's no room for you!

Understand?!

Keep running that damn mouth a' yers and see what happens!

I don't know what you're saying, idiot!

Stop, stop! Break it up!

We've come all the way to Hokkaido, so stop fighting.

Got it?

All right.

But anyway, Mizuki...

Huh?

What is going on with that?

Well, you see...

I'm not sure when that happened.

Julia.

What demon brought you hither?

Don't be so cold.

Not when I've been thinking about you all this time.

Ouch!

What a presumptuous man.

Hurry back from whence you came.

The maidens await you.

Senpai!

Oh, I see.

You're jealous?

When and why would anyone ever be jealous over you?!

Do enlighten me!

Gosh, Minami-chan's at it again...

Oh, and please don't tell anyone that I'm his aunt.

It's so embarrassing.

Okay, okay.

Why is he here, skipping school?

Coming all the way to Hokkaido...

I'm going to tell my big sister.

It's been like this ever since this morning.

I Can't Not Think About It

ZERO-COMPROMISE VANILLA SOFT SERVE

Oh, soft serve!

I want some!

Mizuki-kun, want to take a picture together?

Sure!

I'll take it for you!

In exchange, I want you to send it to me later.

Umeda's so scary, I don't even dare talk to her.

Yeah, okay, I'll try to tell her.

All right, here we go.

Nice! Here's my chance to get a twofie with Mizuki.

Mizuki! Can we take a pic together too?

Oh! Rickshaws!

Wow, really?

Hey, ladies, care to hop in?

Damn that woman!

Otaru Glass Museum

Wow, this is so pretty.

It's precious.

They said it's for potpourri.

The glass wind chimes are sweet.

Maybe I should get a matching set for me and Senpai.

Did you know that placing them in a window attracts ghosts?

Can you not ruin the mood with your wacko comments?!

Oh. My bad.

I could send one of these back home...

Mizuki.

We're about to head out.

Oh, sure.

Was there something you wanted?

Kinda, but it's expensive.

I guess I've got no choice.

Shall I get it for you?

What? Really?

I love you, Nakatsu!

Well, what is it?

This.

See? Pricey, right?

Y-Yeah.

I'm so useless!

Guess I'll get this!

Hey, Mizuki, look over there.

So cool!

Can we be next?!

Why am I in this?

Public service.

Wh-What's going on?

It's almost like a photo shoot or something.

I guess they stand out because they're good-looking. All three of them.

I guess so...

When he's not talking, he isn't so bad.

Hey, how long we gotta stay like this?

Which one are you talking about?

Dang...

Wish I could take a photo with Sano too.

Hey, Ashiya.

Where are you going all alone?

Thought I'd go take a look at the sea.

You took off all of a sudden,

so I thought something might be wrong.

Sorry.

Mizuki-kun!

Yay!

Guess this is goodbye.

We're in Hakodate tomorrow.

I see.

I'll see you back in Tokyo.

Hey, there they are!

This time, let us get a pic with just you.

Oh, so sorry!

Hey...

Yikes, Mizuki.

Better get that off of you.

You'll catch cold.

B-But...

Keep it on.

What for, Izumi?

Because.

Don't tell me he...

Sano...

Is it possible that he knows Mizuki is a girl?

Julia.

Julia?

What's up?

You're totally spaced out.

I'm fine. Sorry.

I know what it is.

You had to part with Mizuki-kun, and you miss him.

I'm not a clingy child.

But if that's the case, why is he keeping quiet about it?

I can't even see their bus anymore.

Tch, you'll see 'em again in Tokyo.

Yeah, sure, but I still miss them.

You like the American woman that much?!

Okay, time to go.

Hit the room and dry your shirt.

Yeah.

Keep it on.

Sano really bailed me out.