Hana-Kimi (花ざかりの君たちへ)

I just wanted to talk, man to man.

So talk.

I thought you and Mizuki-kun were going out,

but it seems that's not the case.

I figured I might as well play along with your little guardian act.

Don't touch him.

I mean, the way you snatched up Mizuki-kun after that fainting spell...

Made me feel like I should ask permission.

So, you don't mind if I partake, do you, Sir Guardian?

Who he goes out with is none of my business.

But it can't be you.

I can see I'm not liked here.

But if that's how things are, let me ask you this.

Are you saying that as a guardian?

Or is that your heart talking?

Hey, hey, Mizuki-kun.

What's up, Tamami-chan?

I feel like I'm doing my best here...

Trying to be as attractive as possible.

Wearing clothes I think guys would like.

But... But even then...

No matter what I do, he just won't look at me!

Is Izumi-sama really that dense?!

Er, I wouldn't say that...

Okay, so, I was hoping to ask your opinion. As a guy.

M-Me?

I'm considering telling Izumi-sama how I feel.

What do you think?

Wh-Why are you asking me?

He said it himself.

That you're the only person he can be around

for very long without getting sick of it.

What?

I see, I see. Sano said that, did he?

But confessing, huh?

I've never even thought about doing it.

Would I have fallen in love with Sano normally if I'd met him as a girl?

Although if I'd met him as a girl,

we wouldn't have been able to have the relationship we do now.

So even if I can't say I love him the way Tamami-chan can...

Can Things Stay This Way?

I wonder how Sano feels about her.

I finished up all the cleaning.

I was thinking of taking a break myself.

Great.

Perfect timing.

Keep an eye on her for a bit.

K-Kagurazaka!

Got a date with a girl I picked up yesterday.

Take care of her.

Later!

What a terrible brother.

Nice.

Kyomi-chan, does that feel good?

Yeah.

Ever seen this, Kyomi?

You make a water gun with your hands.

Wanna try?

All right.

He likes to complain,

but he's actually very caring.

What are you doing, Kyomi?!

That went up my nose!

Hey, don't laugh, Mizuki!

Sorry, sorry.

Heya, Makita!

Oh, hey. It's you guys.

You just get back from shopping?

For work, yeah.

Say, whatever happened to that girl with the long hair from last year?

You dumbass. You know he switches out girls every year.

Already kicked her to the curb?

So dumb.

This year's cutie is a cut above, though.

Already got one in your scope?

You know me.

The poor girl!

Yeah, this guy's only after one thing.

That bastard...

That's cold, that's cold!

Wow, you're pretty tough.

Hey.

Oh? Sano?

You idiot. Have you forgotten you just collapsed?

Don't let yourself get a chill!

Your shirt's also see-through when wet.

But the sun's so hot today.

No excuses!

You don't have to get all mad about it!

Yeah, he's right!

Just wrap yourself in the towel already!

Gosh, even my underwear got soaked.

Sano was right. At this rate, I'll catch a cold.

Sano-kun, are you around?

A light bulb in the second-floor hall needs...

Mizuki...kun?

No way!

Sh-She saw me?!

Mizuki-kun, you're a....

Io-san, please!

Don't tell anyone.

I'm begging you!

First of all, cover yourself up.

We can't even talk with you like this.

You will talk to me, won't you?

Yes.

I can't believe this.

So you chased after Sano-kun all the way from America,

and you even lied about your gender?

I'm surprised nobody around you has figured it out.

Not exactly.

He hasn't told anyone, but Dr. Umeda knows.

Also, I use a denim vest to bind my chest.

I see.

So that's why you passed out the other day.

I can't say I like this.

I'm sure your parents are already plenty worried about you studying abroad here.

If they found out you were at an all-boys school, they'd probably faint.

I know that.

But I still want to be with Sano.

Nothing's going to change that!

Well said!

What I just said was my opinion as a mother.

But speaking as a woman...

Attagirl!

It must be the pinnacle of male happiness to have a girl go so far for him.

Yes, indeed!

Um, so does that mean you won't tell anyone?

I would never!

And if you have any problems,

come to me and I'll handle them for you!

In an empire of only men, a lone flower blooms!

I just love it!

What a delicious situation!

"If only I could change, then I would!"

That's the pie-in-the-sky dream all girls share.

Right...

She is Dr. Umeda's older sister.

However, Mizuki-kun...

Yes, ma'am?

You must never forget that you're a girl.

Huh?

Even if you put on their clothes and adopt their mannerisms,

a girl who sneaks into all-boys schools puts herself at risk.

Besides... things can't stay like this forever, can they?

Things can't stay like this?

Of course not.

At some point, your chest will get too big to conceal with a vest.

It works for now, but...

Plus, you're in love with Sano-kun, right?

Then that's another reason.

Do you really want things to stay as they are?

Sano?

Are you already asleep?

No.

Um, listen...

Would you say I'm girly?

What?

Did Makita say that to you?

No.

Why are you even bringing him up?

It's just that... I...

Do you really want things to stay as they are?

Actually, never mind.

Sorry.

Good night.

I don't know why you're overthinking things again.

But I know that you're you.

If you suddenly started acting like Nakatsu, it'd be creepy as hell.

The hell'd you just say?

Ya wanna beat-down, dumbass?!

If you get it, then go to sleep already.

We've got another early day tomorrow.

Yeah.

But you know, Sano...

I thought I was fine with things the way they are.

As long as it means I can be with you.

But what if things can't stay like this anymore?

I don't know what I should do.

You know, I really don't care,

but why the hell do we have to shell beans with these guys?

How should I know?

So, Kagurazaka...

What happened on your hot date with that girl you picked up?

Oh, don't bring that up.

She dumped him.

Tamami!

Lookin' good, Kyomi.

You're a real big help.

Yeah.

Oh, he's right.

You're doing a great job.

What? I'll help too!

Can you really afford to be so chill, Sano?

What are you talking about?

That creep Makita just drove off with Ashiya.

And?

Shouldn't you be worried?

Everyone takes the car to go shopping.

Yeah?