Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru. (My Clueless First Friend)

Nishimura-san always looks so gloomy.

Totally. Major Grim Reaper vibes.

Huh?

Good morning!

Good morning!

Aw, crap!

I didn't wanna see the Grim Reaper first thing!

G O O D M O R N I N G

Better get away from her!

Don't want the Grim Reaper's curse!

Barrier! Barrier!

Push to cross

Phew! Man, that was close!

So scary!

The Grim Reaper?!

My Clueless First Friend

My Clueless First Friend

My Clueless First Friend

Episode 1 "The Grim Reaper and the Transfer Student"

Nishiyama

Nishimura

Good morning!

Good morning, Adachi-san!

Hey! Good morning.

Did you catch that TV drama last night?

That's the book the Grim Reaper was reading earlier!

What? Nishimura was?

Don't touch it! You'll catch her curse!

Nishimura-san really does seem like a Grim Reaper, doesn't she?

See? Just look at her.

Is she casting her curse on those goldfish, you think?

Oh, no! How terrifying!

Don't they kinda look like piranhas now?

I'm new to this class, so I don't know the story,

but Nishimura-san the Grim Reaper...

Why does everyone call her that?

Dang it!

That's...

That's such an awesome nickname!

Nishimura-san!

Nishimura-san!

Um... Takada-kun?

Hey, I wanna ask you something.

Huh? Okay... What is it?

Nishimura-san, why does everyone call you... the Grim Reaper?

I can't say for sure.

It's probably because of my glaring eyes.

I must remind them of a dead fish.

I see.

So you really are special, then.

Hmm?

I've been thinking about it ever since I got to school.

It's just so cool!

Um...

Takada-kun, you should keep your distance just like everyone else.

If not, they say you'll catch my curse.

I will?!

Tell me more! Tell me more!

That's so radical!

It's a deadly curse that spreads when you get near me or touch me.

A deadly curse?!

We're only in grade school, but you've got such fearsome power?!

Man, that's incredible! I'm so jealous!

Wait... What?

I-It's nothing to be jealous of.

Everyone avoids me...

I-It's that powerful?!

Must be nice! I wish that were me!

B-But why?

I mean, being a Grim Reaper sounds awesome!

Everyone shuns you, even though you've done nothing wrong.

That's just proof of your dreadful powers!

My powers?

Nishimura-san, would you touch me?

Huh? Why?

Everyone will tease you about being cursed and stuff.

I want them to.

You do?!

They'll say things like "you're friends with the Grim Reaper!"

Yup! Fine by me!

I-If they think you're being nice to me, they might say even harsher things.

I want them to talk!

So I'd love to get closer to you, Nishimura-san!

I have no clue how things even ended up this way.

All I can say is that Takada-kun, the clueless transfer student,

was coming on rather strong.

Hey, let's go play some soccer!

Yeah!

Let's do it!

Nishimura-san!

Nishimura-san!

Wanna walk home together today?

Huh?

I'll fire off more of my killer shots again!

What's this?

The new kid is talking to the Grim Reaper!

Yikes! He's gonna get cursed!

Sorry, I'll go home by myself.

What?!

Then... Then who am I supposed to walk home with?

Well, I don't know about that, but nevertheless...

Didn't I warn you?

If you're nice to me, they'll say you're cursed

or that you're pals with the Grim Reaper.

What?! That rules!

Totally cool by me!

I wanna hear them say I'm the Grim Reaper's pal!

You're an odd duck, Takada-kun.

You think so?

Hey, new kid!

Kitagawa-kun?

You should walk home with us

instead of Reaper girl over there.

I'll even let you join the Scorpion Gang!

What? Really?

Isn't that great, Nishimura-san?

Now the Grim Reaper has even more pals!

Huh?

No, I meant you, Takada!

I was only inviting you!

Oh, is that how it is?

Quit yankin' my chain, new kid!

Who'd wanna walk home with Reaper girl?

I wanna walk home with Nishimura-san.

U-Um...

I also think you should stay away from me, Takada-kun.

Huh? Not you, too, Nishimura-san!

I'll be fine on my own.

I'm used to it.

See?! Look!

She said she's fine by herself!

Come with us, new kid!

But, Kitagawa-kun, you're just an ordinary human.

And what's wrong with that, huh?!

If you're gonna play that game, Nishimura's an ordinary human, too!

Huh?

Nishimura-san's the Grim Reaper, isn't she?

That's what you've been saying all this time.

What's wrong?

I see it, too!

Nishimura-san's just so stoic and cool!

That's why I want to get to know her better!

What's up, Nishimura-san?

What if I'm not the Grim Reaper after all?

Maybe my glare is just kind of intimidating...

What? You think so?

But I love your sharp eyes!

They're mega-cool!

I think they're really wonderful, Nishimura-san.

Y-Yeah... Thanks.

Oh.

Sorry, Kitagawa-kun. I forgot you were there.

You've really got some nerve, you know that?!

Give it up already, Kitagawa.

Let's just leave this weirdo alone.

Darn it! Don't think you've gotten the better of me!

Huh? I didn't realize we were fighting about something.

Wait, why are you laughing, Nishimura-san?

W-Well, I mean...

Bye, Kitagawa-kun!

See you tomorrow!

I've had it with you! How happy-go-lucky can you get?!

Man, this rules!

You're the coolest, Nishimura-san.

Let's walk home tomorrow, too, okay?

It's a promise!

I... I don't mind.

B-But why do we have to hold hands?

Because if I touch you, I can be bestowed with your powerful curse!

But I'll let go if you don't like it.

I mean... I'm okay with it...

I can't wait to become a sweet Grim Reaper like you, Nishimura-san!

Whoo!

My Clueless First Friend

How are things at school, Akane?

Huh?

Well, you know, like your classes.

Are you having a hard time with anything?

Not really. I'm fine.

I've been lying when I'm at home...

for as long as I can remember.

Whoa, it's the Grim Reaper!

We're in danger!

Barrier! Barrier!

Th-That's awesome!

Good morning, Nishimura-san!

G-Good morning.

You're full of energy again today.

You think so?

Anyway, Nishimura-san...

There's something I've been wondering ever since I got here.

Can everyone in our class use barriers?

Barriers?

They're always shouting, "Barrier! Barrier!"

Oh.