MF GHOST (MFゴースト)

Since the beginning of summer break,

Kanata has run the Double Lane course nearly 200 times.

Despite the tragic news he recently received,

his motivation for the next race hadn't faltered.

Oh, Shun? What's up?

Tomorrow? Tomorrow's kinda... I'm not exactly free.

I'm going to the beach with some schoolgirls.

What the hell? Don't mess with me. How'd that happen?

I'm coming, too.

Wh-What are you saying? You can't just—

Don't be so cold, man.

We pitiful bachelors have known each other for ages.

Look, I was invited myself. I can't just bring extra people.

It's the beach. One extra person ain't gonna make a difference.

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I'm trying to say the other party has their own—

Whatever. You'll have to kill me to keep me away!

Aw, crap. I picked totally the wrong guy to brag to!

Now I'm bringing Shun along with Kanata and Ren-chan there...

This sucks.

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The End of Summer

I feel for the guy, but I need to ditch Shun.

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Whatever happens, I can't bring him along.

If I turn my phone off the second I leave the house,

he can't contact me.

Forgive me, Shun. There are other considera—

Morning, Ogata-kun.

Why are you here so early?! It's not even seven yet!

Oh, I was just so excited, y'know?

And I just woke up early.

Y'know, it's like the day of a field trip when you were a kid.

I honestly had a hard time getting any sleep last night.

Thanks, Ogata, my man. I've never been more grateful to have a friend like you.

What a mess. And I don't have the courage to say no to him.

What's wrong, Ogata? You look queasy.

Upset stomach?

Cheer up! We'll have some fun and sun down at the beach.

Uh-oh. It looks like everyone's already there.

Japanese people are super punctual.

We'd better hurry, Kanata.

Wow, you two are cute.

I'm Aiba Shun. I'm an MFG Driver.

Wow!

Just like Kanata-san!

That kind of reaction is encouraging.

Well, since I'm the adult with plenty of cash to burn,

I'll cover lunch and drinks and whatever snacks today.

Really?

Thank you so much!

We're totally broke, so that's music to my ears.

Ah, come on. It's the natural thing to do.

After all, I get to chill with a couple of cuties like you.

Dude, who even are you right now?

All this smooth talk is throwing me for a loop.

Come on, man. These are sheltered high school girls.

Gotta bring a little class, y'know?

Shun-san seems really nice. And funny.

Kinda like how you're clean-shaven for once.

Despite seeming kinda scary at a glance.

Sorry we're the last here, everyone.

Hey there, Kanata-kun.

A-A-Aiba-senpai?

What am I seeing right now? This wasn't in the plan. What's going on?

So this is the girl I heard about.

Something about her face does it for me.

And do I recognize her from somewhere?

It's nice to meet you. I'm Aiba Shun.

N-Nice to meet you, uh... I'm Saionji.

She's so adorbs.

What is this, Ogata-san? Other than a nightmare.

I'm sorry. I kinda screwed up.

Well, now we're all here, let's go change.

G-Good idea. Let's do that.

We'll just have to pray Shun doesn't catch on.

Considering Kanata and I didn't figure it out, I'm sure he won't either.

Damn, Ogata wasn't lying. She's got a really nice body.

It sure is bright out today.

Yeah. I hope the sunscreen works.

That's one sweet peach.

It's every bit as fine as Number Seven's.

It is her!

You're Number Seven of the MFG Angels, aren't you?

How in the hell?! How did he know?!

W-Well, uh, I-I...

I'm sorry.

You've got the wrong person!

Ren!

Her name "Ren" is written with the kanji for love in "first love," right?

Th-That's right.

Unbelievable. My angel has descended upon the beach in Enoshima.

Kanata.

Did you know?

What's going on here, man?

H-Hang on, Shun. Let's all stay calm—

Can it, Ogata. I am calm.

Come with me, Kanata.

I'm really disappointed in you, Kanata.

The fact your host family's girl happened to be an MFG Angel...

I mean, what other explanation is there?

And that's not your fault. It's not even the issue.

But why'd you hide it from me?

Why didn't you tell me? Do I really seem that stubborn and unreasonable?

I liked you, man.

I respect you. And I considered you a close friend.

I wanted to believe you felt the same way. But I guess not.

Is that just how it is with English people?

Well, we're not friends anymore.

My face is probably pretty swollen.

I can't let the others see me like this.

It hurts.

Not where he hit me, but this throbbing pain in my chest.

You won't even say anything in your defense?

How am I supposed to know what to do?

I know he's got good reflexes, but he didn't try to dodge at all.

I guess I already know Kanata's not that kind of guy.

I know getting hit hurt him, but...

For some reason, slugging my favorite junior made my chest hurt.

The three of them sure are taking a while, huh?

This atmosphere is unbearable.

Please let somebody come back.

Hey there, ladies.

You're cute. You two on your own?

Care to join us?

Sorry, we're here as a group with some other guys.

You mean the old dude there who looks like your dad?

You sure about that? Is that your idea of fun?

We really are. And you're bothering us. Go pick up girls somewhere else.

Man, you're no fun.

And here we were, lowering the bar for you.

You know you're not all that hot, right?

Hold it right there, guys.

What?

I happened to overhear your rudeness towards my friends here.

That's not very nice.

You should apologize.

Huh?

Don't you understand the words coming out of my mouth?

Maybe you should apologize...

while I'm still feeling nice.

W-We're sorry!

Sorry 'bout that. Got a little distracted on the way back.

I'll make it up to you by getting us drinks.

Here you go, Ogata.

You bet.

Talk about great timing.

I couldn't say a single thing in my defense.

I just didn't have the words.

Do I even have the right to defend myself?

Am I really 100% innocent here?

I made a promise to him that I wouldn't fall in love with Number Seven.

And I wasn't able to keep that promise.

It's only natural he hit me because of it. I did something wrong.

Can you promise me?

I can.

You okay, Ogata-san?

Come on!

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Look, I'm really sorry.

I don't know how to make it up to you and Ren-chan.

I'm prepared to commit seppuku.

It's okay, Ogata-san. Forget about it.

I think Ren's a little mad, but I'm sure it'll blow over, so don't worry.

It's only natural Aiba-senpai got mad. I'm the one in the wrong.

How are you in the wrong, man? You didn't know it was her.

No. All through summer break after I found out, I didn't do a thing about it.

I guess I'll keep an eye out for a chance to explain to Shun.

Nah. I doubt it'd satisfy Aiba-senpai, anyway.

Please don't do anything, Ogata-san.