The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～)

Every ten seconds, she gets all giggly.

Probably doesn't realize she's doing it.

Leave her be.

Oh no.

I'm not concentrating at all!

I keep spacing out.

We got back from camping yesterday,

and it's finally sinking in...

That Akira-san and I...

kissed.

That was my... first kiss, right?

Hey, she's giggling again.

I mean, I've never had any romantic experiences!

Has she been like this all day?

Yeah. Broken record since this morning.

Shizuka-san. I'm sorry for the wait.

No problem!

Shall we head home now?

Y-Yes...

Oh, right.

What would you think of stopping by a bar after dinner?

What's the matter?

I... I was just thinking... it's nice that you're so unaffected by it all...

I mean, the fact you're so calm and collected!

I almost feel like I should take offense at that.

I-I'm sorry!

Shizuka-san. Your hand, please.

Remember what I told you at the start?

I don't want you thinking you're the only one who's nervous.

W-Well...

I was completely beside myself on the bench that day.

I'm sure you realized that.

He's pressed against my back... He's so warm!

Or do you dislike men who aren't always the picture of dignity?

Actually, I lo—

I prefer them.

Did you just change your wording?

One Scarlett O'Hara.

Here you are.

Thank you.

The glass seems very small.

It's a cocktail glass.

Do you go to bars?

I'm afraid not.

It's pretty rare for me to drink outside my home.

Do most people come to bars to drink?

Yes, they're a place you go to enjoy the pure pleasure of drinking.

Or when you want to spend more time with someone.

Everything he says makes my heart skip a beat!

I need to toughen up!

I recommend the fruity cocktails here.

Is it okay for you to drink so fast?

Shizuka-san?

You're over here, right, Akira-san?

Yes...

I'm gonna sit by your side.

R-Right.

What is it?

I need to tell you...

I have no romantic experience!

I'm sure you're disgusted by my unrelenting childishness!

I'm really not.

I'm older, anyway, so don't—

Do not interrupt!

Right.

That kiss, too...

I-It was my first.

Forgive me, okay?

Did I sound like a child there too?!

No, not at all!

I'm not trying to make you uncomfortable!

You're really not.

Why does she always want forgiveness for things?

Though, I've seen hints of that since our first date...

Let's just have some water for now.

Excuse me. Water, please.

Coming up.

Akira-san's so quiet.

Why did I say all that nonsense?!

Shizuka-san. We're here.

R-Right!

Driver, could you wait here for a minute?

Um... Would you like to come in for tea?

Not today, please.

He's disgusted with me!

Well... Thank you for getting me home safe.

Shizuka-san.

Yes?

I can tell you have complicated feelings about what we talked about today.

But please...

give me permission to treasure you.

Akira-san...

I-I feel more than adequately treasured by you!

You even gave me that raise earlier!

Well, thank you for that.

I can go home with a light heart, then.

What do you mean by that?!

Akira-san! Akira-san!

It's raining so hard!

Sh-Shizuka-san!

A-Akira-san.

It's raining so hard out there. I'm just miserable!

Even my handkerchief is soaked!

Th-That sounds awful.

I put a heater on the table by the sofa,

so make yourself at home.

Here's a towel for you, too.

Oh, thank you!

You seem very well prepared...

Did you get rained on, too?

No, I'm fine. Don't worry about me.

I see.

Even my undershirt is soaked!

I-I'll find you a blanket!

I really appreciate that!

I'm sorry. It took some time to find one.

Here.

Thank yo—

Your hands are wet. And they're cold.

Your clothing's soaked, too! You're not fine at all!

You took advantage of my blindness, darn you!

I-I'm sorry.

It's still raining, huh?

Yes.

The heater's nice and warm, huh?

Um...

We're pressed together!

And he's calm and I'm a mess! I'm so embarrassed!

That's Akira-san's hand!

I should return the gesture somehow!

Excuse me...

Getting to do this with you...

It makes me... very happy.

Shizuka-san.

Is he going to... kiss me?

It's pouring buckets out there!

Did you guys get rained on as well?

Y-Yes, we did!

Let me adjust the temperature here...

It sounds like your boyfriend is trying to be considerate.

Remember how awkward our first meeting was?

It's best for us to meet up properly and get a fresh start!

And that's why...

Hello! I'm Shizuka's mother!

Thank you for coming today.

Not at all.

I'm sorry for barging in on you that day.

No, the fault is all mine.

Here, for you.

Manju? How lovely!

What should I even talk about?

Is this gonna be...

one of those "are you thinking about marriage" conversations?

It's way too early for that!

Really? You do that too?

That's so impressive!

I wonder if Akira-san is thinking about what happened before...

Yes, of course.

Maybe I'll hire you sometime!

Come by anytime!

Oh, that's wonderful!

Thank you, Tonome-san!

Thank him for what?!

What, weren't you listening?

He's giving me a 30% "girlfriend's mother"

discount on any future investigations!

GIRLFRIEND'S MOTHER

Is that what this is about, Mom?!

And don't you encourage her, Akira-san!

My mother is very incorrigible!

You seem to be good friends.

What do you want to hire him for, anyway?

Check your father for infidelity, maybe?

Just kidding!

That's not funny in the slightest!

I'm sorry my mother is so brazen.

Not at all.

I was nervous about meeting her for the first time,

but she really kept things flowing.

She's a good mom.

I'm glad you feel that way.

We also discussed something important.

Something important?

How is Shizuka doing at work?

Is she getting along with her coworkers?

Yes.

She's extremely capable.

We're all reliant on her, myself included.

I see.

She's really out there in the world now.

I'm so glad.

Tonome-san. Please look after my daughter.

Akira-san?

Ah. It's nothing.

SEASONAL ROSE GARDEN

We're here.

Where are we going today?