Kotoura-san (琴浦さん)

U-Um...

Manabe-kun, is it okay if I open it now?

Sure. I picked it out for you.

Well, aren't you confident.

I am a little interested in seeing what you chose.

Hurry up and open it, Kotoura-san.

Okay.

How cute!

A locket pendant, huh?

That's a pretty good choice, for Manabe-kun.

Actually, I'm shocked to see it's something so normal.

Um...

Thank you, Manabe-kun.

I've already placed the perfect picture inside, too.

A picture?

With that, I'll always be watching over you, Kotoura!

No way!

Okay, starting today, we wear winter uniforms.

I always worry about what I'd do

if I wore the wrong uniform today.

Oops, I almost forgot.

There.

Manabe-kun...

Oh, morning, Kotoura.

Mor'ing...

Huh? What's with you?

Goo' mor'ing.

You're talking funny.

And your face is red.

Do you...

You do have a fever!

Huh?

Now tha' you men'hon it, I feel kin'a crappy.

An' maybe a li'l chilly...

Bu' I'm ohay.

You're not "ohay"!

You've totally got a cold!

Huh?

When 'id you all get 'ere?

Just now.

You're the one who opened the door and let us in.

Oh, I did?

You're completely out of it.

Pull yourself together!

Sorry, Moritani-'an.

I'll pu' on some tea.

I-I was kidding!

You don't have to get up. Stay in bed.

Has she seen a doctor?

I was on my way to school.

At least I gave her some medicine.

I cut an apple for you.

It's delicious! This apple is delicious!

Oh, I think you look a little better.

It must be tough living on your own at times like this.

Want me to stay with you today?

That's okay. I've had some medicine.

That's right.

Besides, I'll remain by her side until nightfall.

We're all set!

That's my biggest concern.

What do you mean by that?!

Leaving Kotoura-san with you in this state

is like throwing a lamb out in front of a wolf.

D-Don't be ridiculous!

I'm a gentleman!

You think I'd take advantage of Kotoura's weakness...

and do... something?

Words are shallow.

Idle talk won't bring world peace.

That's why psychic abilities are essential!

Go on, Kotoura-chan, expose the truth in this boy's shallow words!

Just because I'm not saying anything...

But it's true, isn't it?

Well, I mean...

If you observe things from various angles,

and analyze it all a little more scientifically...

Well? How about it, Kotoura-chan?

Huh?

Oh, I wasn't thinking anything inappropriate at all.

Well, just a little.

It's okay. He's not thinking about anything.

Say what?

He's sincere. He honestly plans to take care of me.

A-Are you sure?

Well, if Kotoura-chan says so, it must be true, but...

It's too unexpected.

Are you okay?

Maybe we should get going.

Having so many people here must be a hindrance.

You're right.

Okay, Manabe-kun, we'll leave the rest to you.

Don't you dare turn into a wolf.

I-I know that!

Sorry I couldn't be much of a hostess.

Don't worry about it.

More importantly...

Keep the flirting with Manabe-kun in check, okay?

Kotoura-chan...

She's doing better than I expected, so that's good.

Yeah.

Maybe I'll test it...

Manabe-kun, would you wipe the sweat off me?

Leave it to me. I'll get you nice and clean.

There you go, there you go...

How's that? How's that, Kotoura?!

You like that? You like that?

It tickles...

You like it better here?

Where are you wiping?

Th-That's not my back...

Where do you think I'm wiping? Guess!

Let me hear you!

Manabe-kun, is something wrong?

D-Does this mean...

Kotoura isn't reading my mind?

U-Um, hey...

What?

Just a sec.

Maybe it's because of her cold,

but she can't read minds right now, and she doesn't realize it...

I don't really get it, but this looks like my chance!

Yes, this means...

I can fantasize all I want!

I'm sorry, master. Please punish me.

Want to rip off this bunny's fishnets?

Oh no! I messed up the exorcism,

and now there's a perverted spirit inside me!

Oh no! This poison only dissolves armor, for some reason!

This is no fun at all!

Damn it! There's no point in fantasizing

if it doesn't embarrass Kotoura!

Why did you start crying all of a sudden?

Isn't there anything else I can do?!

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to be a pervert!

I'm soaked with sweat...

I want to wipe it off...

Okay! Just leave that to me!

What?! You can't do that!

Manabe-kun, you pervert!

What are you talking about?

My conscience is squeaky clean.

Above all else, I'm just worried about you.

That's definitely the face of a pervert.

But he's not thinking about anything like that.

Th-Then...

You can do my back only.

What?! For real?!

Y-You must be hungry, Kotoura!

I'll go grab something!

What was I about to do?!

I'm so stupid! Stupid, stupid, stupid!

Useless!

I guess I fell asleep...

Manabe-kun?

Haruka.

The porridge is ready.

Mama...

Feels like your fever has gone down.

Yeah.

Open wide.

Mama, do you think I'll be able to go to kindergarten tomorrow?

Yes. Your fever has gone down.

I'm sure you'll be able to go.

You okay, Kotoura?

M-Manabe-kun...

Feels like your fever has gone down.

Ready for dinner, then?

I just heated up something frozen, but bear with it, okay?

Here, open wide.

Way to chow down!

Here, have some more.

Okay.

Now that I've run around town,

burning off all of my overflowing pervertedness,

I can't fail!

Thanks for feeding me.

Okay, now get some rest,

and that cold will be gone by morning.

Yeah.

Okay, once I clean up, I'll be heading ho—

What is it?

U-Um, Manabe-kun...

If it's okay with you, would you...

hold my hand until I fall asleep?

B-Bad idea?

Is this okay?

Yeah.

Please... hold out just a little longer...

My good sense!

Kotoura Haruka has recovered!

We've been awaiting your return, Kotoura-chan!

Are you okay?

Manabe didn't do anything to you, did he?

M-Manabe-kun didn't have any perverted thoughts at all.

He took very good care of me.

And what's wrong with you?

I worked really hard.

So I can take a break now, right?

I think we need to hear this...