In the Clear Moonlit Dusk (うるわしの宵の月)

T-To the festival?!

Wasshoi! Wasshoi! Wasshoi!

Well... Yeah...

I always go with you guys, so I wanted to let you know ahead of time.

Wow, that's awesome. I'm so jealous!

Sounds nice, going to the summer festival with a guy.

Oh, then do you guys want to come with us?

I'd feel better if you guys were there.

Are you an idiot?

Read the room.

But I see, I see. That's right.

The trial period is almost over,

so you guys would have to decide pretty soon, huh?

Hey, what do you want to do for the summer festival?

Oh, it's that time of the year, isn't it?

The girls from Class D are all saying we should all go together, and—

I'll go.

That was fast.

Oh, hey, Teach!

Yes, Ichimura-kun?

I'm going with Yoi-chan, so can I be dismissed?

Seriously?! That's the first I'm hearing of this!

It's the first time I'm saying it.

Wh-When did you guys decide this?!

Yesterday.

Yest—

Damn you! Damn you to hell!

Quit wishing ill on me.

Oh, hey, isn't your little experiment almost over?

You still don't have an answer?

Well, there's no need to rush that.

Look at you, getting carried away.

Hey, you really okay saying that?

She might just get taken by another man, y'know.

Huh?

The Prince has been looking oddly cute lately.

That's true.

There's other guys who'd be interested in her, too, yeah?

Besides, if one of you falls in love with someone else,

the contract gets terminated, right?

Shouldn't you be takin' it a little more seriously?

Just kiddin'!

I wonder...

Whose mouth is that ridiculous claim coming from?

O-Ow, I'm sorry! I'm sorry!

Oh? It's you, Sentaro-kun!

It's the Romero Special!

I said I was kiddin'!

Sentaro, you got this'?!

No, I give up! I give up!

And, where's my sorry? Come on.

And the winner is Ichi!

Yoi, Oji-kun.

Business is a bit slow right now, so I'm going to head out to get some things.

You two go ahead and eat.

Oh, okay.

Understood.

Thank you for the meal.

Whoa, that's good!

No matter how many times I eat the curry here, it's delicious!

Dad would be happy to hear that.

You know, I partly took this job for the free meals.

Free meals are a perk, for sure.

Hey. Yoi-san, that drink you have...

Oh, it's a lassi.

A lassi?

I wonder if it's sweet.

Do you like sweet things?

Oh, no, not particularly—

You've got a serious sweet tooth!

I didn't think I did, but apparently I do.

Huh? What do you mean, "apparently"?

Nothing.

You know, you're an interesting person, Yoi-san.

Um...

Are yukatas... something guys like?

Huh?

Oh, it's just... my friend is planning to go to the summer festival with a guy.

It seems like she's having trouble deciding whether to wear one that day...

But... she's concerned about her boyish look

and whether it'd look good on her.

So she's wondering what to do.

Regardless of whether it looks good or not,

I'd say I definitely would be happy.

Huh?

Knowing she went through all the trouble to dress up just for you

would make any guy excited.

We're surprisingly simple like that.

Oh, I see.

Thank you very much.

Oh, I'll let her know that.

I'm glad I could be of help.

Is that right.

I see.

Um...

Are you planning on going with someone to the summer festival, Yoi-san?

What...

I'm back!

W-Welcome back!

Oh, you guys finished eating?

Yes, it was delicious.

That took me by surprise...

Suddenly locking eyes with him when he's so close is nerve-wrecking.

Oh, that's right.

I picked up some customers on the way.

Huh?

Ta-da, it's Ichimura-kun and the gang!

Hey, it's really a curry place.

Come on in and have lots to eat!

Curry! Curry!

Senpai?!

Why are you...

Sentaro said he really wanted curry.

Sorry, Prince.

I was opposed to it 'cause I knew I'd get in trouble with you, but...

Hmm?

Huh? Did you always have this handsome guy working here?

Huh?

H-Hey, please don't bother our part-timer.

Sorry about them.

Oh, no worries.

Hmm, a new part-timer, huh?

Hmm? What?

It's a shame, Ichi.

Such a fleeting love you had there.

Huh?! What're you guys talkin' about?

The Prince has been looking oddly cute lately.

Let's make sure I got your order right.

A chicken, a beef, and a special, correct?

What is it?

Why are you staring at my face like that?

Hmm? Oh, my bad, my bad.

I was just thinkin' about how beautiful you are today.

Huh?!

H-Hey, Ichi, how do you say something so forward with such ease?

Oh, come on. It's the truth, after all.

H-Hey, he's making me blush.

What is wrong with him?

Three new customers with one serving each, please.

You got it.

Oh, Yoi-san, there's something on your ear.

Where is it?

Oh, a little to the left.

Huh?

Uh, and a little down...

Um... Right here.

Sorry.

Huh? What is that?

Yogurt?

Oh!

The lassi!

That's embarrassing.

Oh, not at all.

I'm sorry.

Oops, sorry.

Seems like my hand slipped.

Ichi, you good?

Oh, no worries. We'll wipe it up right away.

Yoi, get a rag.

Oh, right.

Are you all right?

Yeah, sorry about that.

Did it get on your clothes?

Nah.

It's a good thing it didn't spill as much as I thought.

Yep.

I did it on purpose.

What?

Senpai, can we talk?

Nasu Oyaji Curry

Just what is going on here?

I could ban you from our store for disruptive behavior, you know.

I'm very sorry. I won't do it again.

Look me in the eye when you say it, please.

Jeez...

That newbie sure is handsome, isn't he?

Nasu Oyaji Curry

Wh-Why did you say that?

Oh, no reason.

I just happened to see you two talking while I walked in.

You seemed awfully close, so I was curious what you were talking about.

That doesn't have anything to do with you, Senpai.

Is that so?

Actually, you're acting kind of strange today, Senpai.

Not at all like yourself.

It feels like I'm back to the time when I couldn't figure him out.

It's nothing.

I'm just jealous is all.

What?

I'm goin' inside.

Oh, Ichi, you're back.

Huh, where you goin'?

Gotta shit.

Huh?

Oh, the bathroom.

Damn it.

Pisses me off...

I'm just jealous is all.

What?!

What did he mean by that?