LOVE MODE Vol. 1 Shimizu Yuki translated by Deborah and Lynda Story 1 Story 2 Story 3 Story 4 Essay Side Story -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Story 1 Page 3 Izumi's Mother: Izumi, Konno is on the phone for you! Izumi: Hello, Konno, how was your spring break? Konno: Izumi, are you busy tomorrow? Tomorrow, I want to introduce you to a girl, she saw your picture and really thinks she'll like you. Izumi: Really? What kind of a girl? Konno: She's a real beauty, a bit older than you. Page 4 title page Page 5 Izumi: I wonder what kind of girl ... a pretty girl, slightly older, friendly, and dependable. She seems a bit late, it's already 40 minutes after ... Could it be that I have the wrong place? Page 6 Passing Girl: Bother, this shoelace broke ... I don't believe it. Izumi: Wow! A car accident, is it serious? It's too ... too unlucky! Man: Ugh! Izumi: Now what?! sound of ambulence leaving Huh? What on earth? Page 7 Izumi: A rose ... that person dropped it ... (he) must have been waiting for someone! Gods ... please let her come ... Man: I'm sorry, have you waited long? Izumi: She's here! Gods, thank you! Izumi: No ... I also just arrived ... um ... Page 8 Izumi: Eh? Man: You're even cuter than I imagined! Page 9 Izumi: Ah! Man: Let's go. Izumi: Wait ... wait! Man: You must have made a mistake! I'm not ... Man: Eh? You're Izumi, aren't you, introduced by ... Izumi: Yes ... yes ... Hey! It couldn't be you! Man: Yes, it's me, I'm TAKAMIYA Katura, pleased to meet you! Perky Page 10 Izumi: I've been tricked! That pig ... what "beauty"?! It's a man ... (Izumi) Crap - Konno's a ?? Takamiya: Is there any place you'd like to go? Izumi: Hey! No ... I ... Now what do I do? How do I turn him down ... Takamiya: Do you want to go see horses? Izumi: Wow! Horses! Race horses? Neigh! Neigh! Page Izumi: Wow! This is the first time I've seen real horses! Takamiya: Do you want to ride one? Izumi: Wow! I can ride one? Takamiya: Adorable! Sure, but you can't ride by yourself! Page 12 Izumi: Wow! We're moving! The scenery is great! Takamiya: His smile is so innocent and genuine ... Okay ... Page 13 Takamiya: Do you want a hand? Izumi: No, I can do it myself ... Waaa! Takamiya: You're okay! Izumi: Um ... That gave me a fright! Why do I feel so happy ... Page 14 Izumi: I'm really insensitive. Takamiya: Are you tired? Izumi: Ah! No ... Takamiya: You must be hungry, let's go eat something! Izumi: Really? Okay! Yes! But ... Such an expensive place, should I let him treat? Page 15 Takamiya: Have you decided? Izumi: I don't know what to order. At a time like this, the fact the other person is a man makes me feel relaxed ... If it was a girl, I'd have to take the lead .... I don't have any brothers, if I had a big brother, it would probably feel like this, wouldn't it? (Izumi) ?? Page 16 Izumi: Hey ... you must have a fabulous girlfriend? Takamiya: Why? Izumi: I think you're very handsome, and seem rich ... at least it seems like that from our "date" today ... Takamiya: But just those things are not enough, are they? Izumi: That's correct! Page 17 Izumi: What do you like about me? Takamiya: You're innocent and cute! Izumi: Cute? I'm a guy ... Takamiya: Did you think today was boring? Izumi: ... ... very fun! Page 18 Takamiya: Then that's good! Izumi: Yes ... yes! Ah ... I think I drank too much ... good mood Takamiya: Are you okay? The night is just beginning ... Izumi: floating ... feeling so happy ... Page 19 Izumi: Hello ... Page 20 Izumi: Ah ... What are you doing ... What are you doing! Idiot ... Augh! Wait ... wait ... It can't be ... don't ... Page 21 Izumi: Ah ... don't ... Let go ... let go of me! Ah... Let go of me! Takamiya: ... Izumi? Page 22 Izumi: Ah! Ooo ... ah ... Takamiya: Izumi ... Izumi, don't use force ... That's right, good boy ... Page 23 Izumi: Ah ... Takamiya: Izumi, is it very painful? Izumi: Oh ... Takamiya: What's wrong? Izumi, is it that painful? Izumi ... Izumi: Oh ... ah ... Page 24 Izumi: I've been raped ... like an idiot ... just for ... he just took me out for good time Takamiya: Izumi! Izumi: in the end, surprisingly, raped by a man ... Page 25 Takamiya: I'll put the money here, Izumi: money ... Takamiya: Next time, can I still ask for you? I really like you, You're a bit tight, not very experienced I think this is your first time, isn't it? Izumi? Are you okay? Does it really hurt? Page 26 Izumi: Don't joke! What's this money for? I'm not some prostitute, this money is for ... my first time ... with a man ... I'm not a homosexual! Takamiya: Eh? Page 27 Izumi: "Eh" is all you have to say? Takamiya: Um? Are you here by "introduction?" Your name is "Izumi" ... holding a red rose as a signal ... Didn't you have a red rose, standing by ... Izumi: Rose? That was dropped by the person next to me, the one taken away by the ambulance. Takamiya: Then ... Your name is ... Izumi: SAKASHITA Izumi! Takamiya: Then your last name isn't "Genji" ... A different "Izumi"? Takamiya: You also aren't B & B personnel? Page 28 B & B Manager Katou: I apologize, Mr. Takamiya! "Izumi" was hospitalized suddenly, some other day, he'll properly entertain you ... B & B manager Katou Izumi: ... on the other hand, I was mistaken for someone from a date club ... and a homosexual one at that ... homosexual! Page 29 Takamiya: Ah ... hey ... Izumi ... ? Then ... I mistook you for someone else ... I know there's nothing I can do to ... but ... I can only say I'm sorry. Izumi: ... I'm going to go home. Takamiya: Eh? Wait! I'll take you home! Izumi! losing vision Takamiya: Izumi! Page 30 Izumi: When I woke up, I was already in my own room Izumi's Mother: Izumi! Konno's on the phone! Izumi: I thought when I got home, I wouldn't remember ... yesterday's event, could it be just a dream ... (Izumi) ?? Izumi: Hello! You jerk! Konno: Izumi? I'm really embarrassed about yesterday ... that girl suddenly changed her mind, I called, but ... I'm really sorry, next time I'll make it up to you, it'll work out fine! Izumi: ... Page 31 Izumi: You're so hateful, I'll never talk to you again in my life! (Izumi) ?? Izumi: Mom, I'm hungry, is there anything to eat? !!! Takamiya: Aunt went shopping. Izumi: Why are you in my house? I don't remember giving you my address! Takamiya: It wasn't till last night that I brought you home, have you forgotten? Page 32 Izumi: Humpf! Now what'll I do? Mom just doesn't understand how I feel, hurry home ... And you especially came to my house for what reason? Takamiya: After I went back along, I thought about it, for you, meeting me must be a disaster, but, I truly like you very much! Page 33 Takamiya: Even though at the start, ... of course, I know you aren't the same as I, but there's no way I can change ... I still want to tell you ... Eep! Izumi! What's wrong? Hang on! Izumi ... Page 34 Takamiya: So ... so adorable ... I really want to give him a kiss ... but ... but ... ... fast mover Takamiya: a very light kiss ... Izumi: Uh? Ahh! What are you doing! Even though it's spring vacation, Izumi's springtime is still far, far away! Story 2 Page 35 Izumi's Mother: You live at the Kokuou Hotel? And in the penthouse, no less, like in a movie ... (Izumi's Mother) ?? Takamiya: It's very nice to be back in Japan, but I haven't settled where to live yet ... so I'm staying at the hotel first. Izumi's Mother: Then you should come stay with us! Izumi: Don't joke about it! Page 36 title page Page 37 Izumi: Why do you come to my house every day?! Izumi's Mother: Izumi! That's really too rude, he's always so attentive towards you ... Izumi: Attentive ... Izumi's Mother: When you fainted, it was Takamiya who brought you home, wasn't it! Izumi: That's ... Takamiya: It's okay! Izumi's Mother: I'm really sorry ... (Izumi's Mother) ?? Izumi: Of course he brought me home, that jerk raped me! Page 38 Izumi: During spring break, because a friend said he wanted to introduce a beautiful girl to me - my happy future, Takamiya appeared, if only I had gone home immediately everything would have been fine, but instead we spent the entire day together, and afterwards ... It's all because I mistakenly picked up a rose, and therefore was mistaken as a date club (and a homosexual one at that) employee ... He even says "I really like you," every day he comes to my house, Page 39 Takamiya: If it's okay, do you want to go out and to play? Recently the view from the hotel at night has been really pretty! staying on the top floor Izumi: ?? Absolutely not, Takamiya: ... you still haven't forgiven me? Izumi: .... That's a waste of breath! Page 40 Izumi: Argh! Just thinking about it makes me mad! Konno, before school starts up again, I don't want to stay at home, I'll pester you! Call it making up for last time. (Izumi) ?? Konno: It's okay ... but I won't be home, Izumi: Oh? You're going away? Konno: I'm going on vacation with my girlfriend, Here! This is the key, Well, I'm leaving! Page 41 Izumi: Wow! That guy he ... boy ... This ... this ... can this be "A" movies? lock doors, pull drapes, grab tissues ?? Page 42 Izumi: Great, I can watch as much as I want! TV: Next is the second one ... >From the back ... Izumi: This ... this is the so called ... Page 43 Izumi: This one too this one too this one too this one too Why is it all this kind? ?? tape names ?? Izumi: Konno's interests really lead one to doubt ... (television) ?? Izumi: It's a bunch of wierdos ... (television) Ah ... ??! Private parts all open ?? see ?? Page 44 Izumi: Huh? This can't be! I've no reaction ... Nosebleed ?? Page 45 Izumi: Why ... I'm really watching with all my might ... why don't I have a reaction ... (Izumi) ?? Izumi: could it be ... could it be ... I've already turned into a homosexual! Page 46 Izumi: I've come to test it, if I have a reaction, then ... if I don't, then I can relax, ooh ... but it's really scary here! To be here requires courage, okay! Here goes! Page 47 Page 48 Izumi: I can't watch any more ... Stranger: Little man (lit. small older brother), are you okay? ?? Izumi: No ... no problem ... Oh no! the restroom is the most dangerous place, Stranger: It needs to all "come out" ... Izumi: No ... it's already no problem ... Page 49 Stranger: One person alone can't get it out, can they? Let us help you! Page 50 Takamiya: Now that it's raining, the skyline can't be seen. I wonder who ... ? Coming, Izumi! Page 51 Takamiya: How did he get like that, what happened? You've had your hot bath? I've sent your clothes out to be cleaned, they won't be done till tomorrow morning, (Takamiya) tea ?? Page 52 Takamiya: It's late, spend tonight here, okay? The guest room has a bed, it that's okay ... ?? Izumi: Hold ... Takamiya: Huh? Izumi: Hold me ... Takamiya: ... really? Page 53 Page 54 Takamiya: Izumi ... tongue ... stick it out ... Izumi: nnn ... Page 55 Izumi: ooooh ... Takamiya: Izumi? Izumi: It's all your fault! Page 56 ?? Takamiya: Izumi? (Takamiya) ouch ?? Takamiya: What's wrong? Calm down a bit ... Izumi: I ... I must ... must have turned into a homosexual! Takamiya: ... no reaction? Page 57 Izumi: Uh huh ... it didn't matter how hard I watched A movies, there was no reaction ... Takamiya: I once heard about this kind of thing on television, ... Izumi: So I thought I'd go try some same sex movies, down at the Shoubi (check furigana?) theater ... In the bathroom there ... there were two guys I didn't know ... Takamiya: An incident like that ... Page 58 Izumi: They messed up my clothes, fortunately nothing happened ... ?? head ?? Izumi: What's wrong? Takamiya: They didn't do anything to you? Izumi: Hey, what ... Takamiya: I thought they did something to you, you gave me a scare ... ... but ... You dislike my place so much, why come here? Page 59 Izumi: Because ... I wanted to determine, because you're a homosexual, (Takamiya) ?? Izumi: I, now what do I do ... ? How does one cure it? if there's some way ... , Page 58 Takamiya: It's all right, because you're still young, sometimes this happens ... Get a good night's sleep, tomorrow morning everything will be fine, probably, don't worry! Page 61 Izumi: It's all right I always ... can't find a way to forgive him ... but his hands are so tender ... I'll just stay here in his embrace ... Page 62 Takamiya: Hey ... Izumi: I'm back! This is great ... Takamiya: Good morning, Izumi ... Page 63 Takamiya: I was correct, wasn't I? ? Izumi: What's wrong with me? Why do I think he's so handsome? Takamiya: But if only, last night, I had licked it, it would have been restored, it's really such a shame ... Izumi: I'm not like you! Page 64 Takamiya: Yesterday night you were so adorable, but now ... Izumi: Yesterday was yesterday, today is today! Yesterday I was not myself! Hurry up and forget about yesterday! Takamiya: Of course! Of course! If that's the case, based on this incident, couldn't you forgive me? Page 65 Izumi: I don't like homosexuality, Takamiya: ... Izumi: But ... You're special, Takamiya: Izumi ... Izumi: Because you're really a good person last night, that pair of hands ... There's nothing to be done about it, all right, I forgive you! Page 66 Izumi: But you're not allowed to push me ... Takamiya: I love you! Izumi: Don't talk next to my ear ... I've changed my mind, go die! Even though he was slapped hard, Takamiya seems to have some hope. Story 3 Page 67 Recently, Izumi has started to work part time. The reasoning is that if he's busy, he'll have less time and opportunity to meet Takamiya, Izumi: Sorry to make you wait! Humph! Hurry up and go home. Sullen Takamiya: Thank you! Perky as a result, the number of times the two of them meet is still the same ... Page 68 title page Page 69 Izumi: Why did I even bother to get a job! Hello, ??, may I help you? frequent customer ?? (Takamiya) ?? (Waitress) ?? Izumi: Ah? Mom? What's up? Huh? A thief got in the house! It's true ... ?? Page 70 Takamiya: Then ... it's been reported to the police? Izumi's Mother: Yes, they were just here ... Izumi: Why is that guy asking as if it's perfectly obvious ... Izumi's Mother: Even though there was a thief, except for things being a mess, nothing important was taken, compared to this, Dad, in Kyoto ... Izumi: Dad? What's with Dad? infidelity ?? Izumi's Mother: He called and said he'd caught a cold, with his asthma, and working away from home all alone, it makes me really worried, Izumi: Hey, and he's even called the ambulance before! Izumi's Mother: That's why I am going to Kyoto to see your father, Takamiya, I'm very sorry, for the next several days I'll have to impose on you to look after Izumi! Page 71 Takamiya: Of course, that's no problem ... Izumi: Wait a minute! Why does he have to ... (Takamiya) ?? (Izumi's Mother) ?? Izumi's Mother: I'm not comfortable with you home alone, especially now, with the house like this, Izumi: Wait ... Izumi's Mother: I'll be back in four or five days, the taxi's here, I'm sorry to have to impose you this way! Izumi: Ah ... "Can I impose on you?" ... Page 72 Izumi: This guy likes me, and has a dangerous weakness ... Your only son ... Oh yeah! Takamiya's room on the top floor of the hotel has a guest room ... I'll just sleep there ... Why are you in an apartment? Page 73 Takamiya: Continuing to stay in the hotel don't solve my housing, so yesterday, I moved out, Izumi: ... what're you so happy about? Takamiya: This is the beginning of our living together, so tonight I want to sleep with you. Izumi: Don't even think it, everyone sleeps by themselves! Takamiya: Because I like you, of course I would think of sleeping together, Izumi: I ... Takamiya: "Don't like homosexuals," right? But didn't you say "Even if you are homosexual, that's okay"? Page 74 Takamiya: There's no other room, fortunately the bed is big, and of course, I'll follow the rules, O.K.? Izumi: Nonsense! Takamiya: Well then, from tonight on, you'll have to advise me! Izumi: shot down ... Hey, you listen to me! If you try to to anything, I'll never see you again! (Takamiya) ?? (Izumi) ?? Page 75 Izumi: Even though he said so ... on the surface, it looks like he's got the upper hand, but ... You can sleep first, tomorrow you still have to get up early, don't you! ?? Even though he said so ... Ah! What happened! Page 76 Takamiya: Izumi, be good ... Izumi: Stop kidding around, It's no good! I can't escape ... No don't! No ... Page 77 Takamiya: We're already living together ... Izumi: Oooh ... Takamiya: How does it feel? Izumi: Uh ... ah! Page 78 Izumi: Ah! Dream? That's great ... It was a dream ... If that happened ... Put on some clothes! Page 79 Takamiya: I'm sorry, I've always slept nude ... Izumi: No way, it's too dangerous, don't know when it will turn out like in that dream ... Why do I have to live with him! Konno, could I inconvenience you for several days? After all ?? Immediate answer Konno: Nope Page 80 Konno: Last time you stayed at my house, you lost the key, remember? Example (no) movie theater (zo) disturbance (no) time happen ?? (Probably: It's like what happens at the time a disturbance occurs in a movie theater.) ?? Konno: On top of that, the television was on the whole time, you dug out my secret stash of video tapes, and ... Coffee Specialty Shop (Izumi) ?? Izumi: I'm not familiar enough with the people at work to ask them if ... Page 81 Izumi: I'd rather go home to my own house Welcome ... (Takamiya) ?? Takamiya: Hi! Izumi, (Izumi) ?? Izumi: Rats! It's already evening. What can I do so we can sleep apart? I really can't think of a way to make it happen, Takamiya: Izumi, what do you feel like eating today? Izumi: I've no way to sleep without worrying. Page 82 Izumi: Wow! There are a lot of books! Takamiya: Yes! It's my office, Izumi: Office? Takamiya: Translating books, Izumi: That's hard! That's right ... I can mess up his books, then under the pretext of not wanting to disturb his work, I can move out, Page 83 Izumi: now, Takamiya: Oh yes, Izumi, this ... Izumi: Huh? Takamiya: Izumi! Page 84 Takamiya: Wow! That was a surprise, I wonder if I didn't get the books put back correctly? I'm sorry, you didn't get hurt, did you? Izumi: I ... you hand! Page 85 Izumi: His finger was injured I'm sorry ... Takamiya: Don't let it bother you, Izumi: It's all because I was thinking about that ... Takamiya: Oh yes, Izumi, this is for you. The keys to this place. Even though it's only four or five days, it's more convenient. Izumi: So gentle ... smiling ... Page 86 (Takamiya) Izumi, Izumi, which pajamas do you prefer? (Izumi) Not looking and yet, sometimes there is (Izumi) I'm not good with English (Takamiya) Show me (arrow) expert Izumi: That night's dream, I still can't forget ... ... has he gone out? Really, the weather report clearly said "sunny" ... "The keys to this place." "Even though it's only four or five days, it's more convenient." Page 87 Takamiya: Izumi? Are you back? Get a towel first, Page 88 Izumi: Close ... the door Takamiya: It's dangerous ... Page 89 Takamiya: Izumi! Ah! Lost consciousness ... Izumi: As a result, the situation in the dream once again ... Takamiya: Well then, I won't be polite! Izumi: Uh! Ah! Page 90 Izumi: Ah! Pajamas ... "What're you so happy about?" Page 91 Izumi: "This is the beginning of our living together" this latest situation or many other times, he could have very easily cornered me ... no matter what I say to him, or how I don't believe him ... getting hurt in order to protect me, happily giving me keys, Page 92 Izumi: silly for my sake he's really a fool ... Page 93 Takamiya: uuuh ... Oh? You're awake? Does your head still hurt? Izumi: It's fine! Sleeping there will give you a cold, get in bed, why don't you! Takamiya: Izumi, Izumi: What? Takamiya: Thank you for caring, Page 94 Takamiya: good night! Izumi: I can't do anything with him ... hey ... it's okay this time, I really believe him. Page 95 Izumi: I can finally sleep peacefully ... Page 96 Takamiya: What train is Aunt taking? Izumi: She said the one around noon, What? Takamiya: I still don't want to let you go home, stay here and live with me, okay? I'll make you happy. Izumi: Absolutely not! Page 97 Izumi: Don't say you want to hold me anymore, you're not allowed to say you like me or love me, and ... well, in any case, you're not allowed to say any of that ... then I ... ... I ...! I'll come back again! Takamiya: Izumi ... Page 98 Takamiya: I'm really happy ... Izumi: What are you doing! Takamiya: You didn't prohibit me kissing you! Izumi: Even though I didn't say it, you still know it's not allowed! Idiot! They've really fallen into love's web ... Story 3 Page 99 title page Page 100 Izumi: From the time Takamiya gave me keys to now, it's already been three weeks ... and it's now the season of even more holidays. Takamiya: Izumi, for Golden Week, do you want to go anywhere to play? Izumi: Me? Takamiya: You have no plans? Holidays are rare, you should get out and about! Izumi: It's fine to say so, but what about a place to stay? (Izumi) Thank you. Takamiya: You don't have to worry about that, even if we have to stay in a hotel, we could always find a love hotel to stay in. Izumi: I'm going home! You're joking around again! Page 101 Izumi: The relationship between us is still the same, it's always him being kind to me. (Takamiya) ?? (Izumi) ?? Izumi: But compared to before, I'll admit I'm more like him, even though he's gay, he really is a wonderful person, and surprisingly, I feel that being with him is very comfortable, these things, I've only just recently discovered. Page 102 Izumi: Augh! What? What happened? Ta ... Takamiya ... Page 103 Takamiya: Hmm ... Izumi, I love you ... Izumi: Stop sleeping, idiot, get up! (device identifier) ?? Man: I didn't mean to spoil things, it's just that you did't answer the door for a long time, Takamiya: Sigh! Izumi, let me introduce you, Page 104 Takamiya: My friend, Aoe Reiji, actually, I arranged for us to have dinner with him tonight. Izumi: I'm Izumi, nice to meet you. He'll misunderstand what he just saw, Reiji: Ordinary! Izumi: Huh? Reiji: Someone who can cause this kind of infatuation, I thought it would be some kind of superior goods. Takamiya: Aoe! Izumi: Infatuation ... huh? Could it be he knows about us ... Page 105 Takamiya: Izumi, do you remember the "B & B"? Actually, Aoe is in charge of it, and is also the boss, Izumi: "B & B" wouldn't be the ... The culprit that caused me to be hurt by Takamiya! The upper class homosexual entertainment club! Takamiya: Izumi ... petrified Takamiya: Izumi! Izumi: Why only now ... the source of the crime ... Reiji: Animal ... Page 106 Reiji: You don't have even a tiny bit of life experience Izumi: What's wrong with that? Reiji: You seem to be pretty friendly with that guy ... Izumi: Don't talk to me I am not a homosexual! Reiji: Your words ... what do they mean? Is being embraced by a man embarrassing? Perhaps you can't help it, in which case there nothing that can be done ... If that's the case, then why are you with Takamiya now? Because it's convenient? But he's a homosexual! Izumi: It's him that's always with me, Page 107 Reiji: Don't speak nonsense! You always make a show about playing the role of victim, allowing him to pamper you ... if you really don't like him, you've had plenty of opportunity to leave him! Given that you haven't, then you must like him ... so then why are you always using "I don't like homosexuals" to ridicule him? Izumi: I do not "like" him! Takamiya: Izumi? Page 108 Reiji: That's why I don't like children, (describes Aoe) ?? fastidious Takamiya: You were mean to Izumi, weren't you? Reiji: I wanted to make him recognize himself, does kind of kid really suit you? You can find ordinary kids like that anywhere, Takamiya: ... hey it's because he's a kid that grew up in an ordinary family ... that I like him, maybe that's it ... Reiji: That's why it's so hard counter! finished Takamiya: Ah ha ha! Page 109 At this time, the obstinate prince's mood ... Izumi: What do you want? Takamiya: Your things that you forgot, you're angry ... Izumi: See, he always has a real excuse to come over, Aoe, that guy, he makes it sound like I'm really awful, Extremely angry! Takamiya: Where's your mother? Izumi: In Kyoto. Takamiya: Izumi, have you eaten dinner? Izumi: Not yet ... Takamiya: Then let's eat together! Page 110 Izumi: I haven't had sushi in a long time, can I really eat it? Takamiya: Don't hold back! Izumi: Let's start! Ah! The last piece, Takamiya: Oh! Here, Izumi: Thanks! Page 111 Takamiya: Izumi? Izumi: Huh? Takamiya: I'm really sorry about today, did Aoe say unpleasant things to you? Izumi: "If you really don't like him, you've had plenty of opportunity to leave him!" "Given that you haven't, then you must like him" Absolutely not! Takamiya: Sorry, I won't ask anymore. Well, I should be getting back. Izumi: Ah! Hey ... It's absolutely not that ... Page 112 Takamiya: Oh yes, I nearly forgot! I found a place I'd like to go for Golden Week ... Izumi: It's absolutely not Did you? Takamiya: There's fishing, horseback riding, hiking, great food, and even hot springs! You're in class till day after tomorrow, so we'll take off at dusk. Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat today school school <--- Golden Week ---> (??) Takamiya: Four days later, around noon, we'll come back, we'll drive, okay? Izumi? Izumi: Huh? What? Takamiya: That's why, in three days, we'll meet in the park where we first met, at six o'clock! (Takamiya) ?? listening? Izumi: Okay, six o'clock. Page 113 Takamiya: .... Izumi: What? Takamiya: I'm leaving, do you feel lonely? Izumi: Stupid ... Of course not! Takamiya: Well, then, I'll stay! Izumi: Hurry up and scram! Takamiya: What am I to do with you, you need me beside you to fall sleep, don't you? Izumi: Hurry up and leave, why don't you! Takamiya: Hey, that's more like you, Page 114 Takamiya: I'll go home now, remember to close the doors and windows, be safe! Izumi: Um ... what should I do ... Takamiya: If you need anything, call me! Izumi: About him ... Takamiya: Good night! Izumi: I feel so confused ... Page 115 Konno: Thanks for you notes, you saved me! Izumi: Huh ... Konno: What? You look depressed, Izumi: Huh! I want to go out with a girl ... Konno: ... then tomorrow do you want to go together? Tomorrow I'm going to a friend's party ... Izumi: Tomorrow is ... ... hey ... I'll go! Page 116 Izumi: The circumstances in which Konno makes friends ... outsider ... Izumi: He's probably waiting for me now. Page 117 Izumi: Excuse me, Hmm? How come you're ... (Someone) ?? Reiji: What's so strange about my being in my own establishment, this is my place! Oh yeah, why are you here at this time? Aren't you supposed to be meeting Takamiya today? Page 118 Konno: Izumi, you're here? ... huh? Izumi? Izumi: No! I don't want to go! Put me down! It's none of your business! Put me down! Page 119 Reiji: What do you want to do? Izumi: I don't want to go! Reiji: Stop goofing off, you agreed a while ago, Izumi: I ... I changed my mind ... Reiji: You still have to go tell him, you aren't allowed to just not say anything! Page 120 Izumi: Wait! I really don't want to go! I don't want to go! Reiji: Argh ... this kid ... Izumi: Ow! What're you doing! Reiji: Stop fussing! If you're not satisfied with something, just say it! Tell Takamiya you don't like him, you're leaving him, don't lead him on! Page 121 Izumi: It's that I don't want to leave him, that's so frustrating! Reiji: You heard, Takamiya, Izumi: Eh? Takamiya: Izumi ... Izumi? Ah ... Izumi! Izumi? Reiji: A pair of fools! Page 122 Takamiya: Izumi, wait! Izumi! Izumi: I don't ... I'm so strange ... I want to be mean to you, but ... that is ... that is ... I'm afraid ... I'm a guy, but I like you, it's scary ... I like Takamiya ... Page 123 Takamiya: Izumi, Do you like to have meals with me? Izumi: ... why're you asking this? Takamiya: Do you like it? Izumi: Uh huh ... Takamiya: Then do you like to go out driving with me? Izumi: Uh huh ... Takamiya: Do you like to go to the movies with me, take naps with me? Izumi: ... I like it. Page 124 Takamiya: What about me? Do you like me? Izumi: .... Takamiya: I like Izumi, but I won't force you, I'll wait for you, let you think things over, for now, if you just say a quiet "like", I will be really happy, Page 125 Izumi: I'm so confused Takamiya always says things a step ahead of me, he says he likes me ... but I can't figure myself out, I'm really a fool, aren't I? Takamiya: Izumi! Page 126 Page 127 Voices: ... ah! Don't, not here ... Ah ... ah ... do it! Sweetheart! Izumi: Wow, that's exciting, Izumi: Because it's different that other people, that's why it feels scary, Page 128 Izumi: The more I think that way, the scarier it gets, Ah! Page 129 Life is long, always at the right time protect happiness. ?? fix this Takamiya: We've arrived! Izumi: ... it's here? Takamiya: That's right! Oh yes, I forgot to tell you one thing, Reiji: Takamiya, I've been waiting a long time for you! Izumi: That's the voice of ... Page 130 Reiji: Let me escort you in, come on! Izumi: Why, here ... Takamiya: Actually, this is Aoe's country villa. Izumi: Huh? Reiji: These next four days, let me know if you need anything. (unspecified cursing) Izumi! (unspecified cursing) The events of Golden Week start here. Story 4 Page 131 title page Page 132 Takamiya: Izumi! fishing hiking Izumi: Ah! horseback riding eating hot springs The nearest hot springs, directly connected into the villa. Page 133 Izumi: It's really ... boring! Why does it have to be like this? It's been raining since noon, it's soooo boring, Takamiya: Then ... after tomorrows family party's over, I'll tell Aoe we're leaving a bit early, and it'll be just the two of us, okay? ?? clothes for tomorrows party Izumi : It's not because I want to be alone with you that ... ?? Page 134 Takamiya: Really? I really want to be alone with you, those eyes that expression suddenly have gotten serious. Don't look like that, I'll want to kiss you! Izumi: Let ... let go of me! Takamiya: What's the right thing to do ... it's really difficult! Page 135 The next day Izumi: How is this a family party ... (Izumi) ?? Izumi: I just don't understand how rich people think ... Page 136 Izumi: A male? Beautiful! Reiji: Hey, where's Takamiya? Izumi: Ah! You made me jump, Reiji: He's not here either, I asked him to perform at the piano, but ... he's fled? Izumi: piano? Reiji: If you find him, let me know. Takamiya: Okay, let's go! Page 137 Izumi: Where'd you disappear to, now ... Takamiya: Shh! Let's sneak out ... Izumi: Is that okay? He said something about performing ... Takamiya: It's okay! Reiji also knows how to play. Izumi: Oh? Really? I don't even know how to play "Little Bee" ... How come I've never seen you play? Page 138 Izumi: I want to hear it, Takamiya: Next time, let's sneak out now! Izumi: Don't do these things here Takamiya : You're too cute, so ... Izumi: This guy! Takamiya: Izumi, I'll wait for you in the solarium! Man: Izumi? Page 139 Izumi: It's really hard to believe, he's always doing those things that are really embarrassing! Even though it's this way, however, let him do it, maybe it's just me, possibly, "Let's the two of us leave early, Izumi!" "It's because you're too cute!" "I'll wait for you in the solarium!" Page 140 Voice: Excuse me ... May I inquire ... Are you Mr. Takamiya? Takamiya: Yes I am, and you are ... Izumi: I would appear to be rather late, I'm B & B's "Izumi", Page 141 Reiji: Izumi? Today, we have no appointments ... Man: I have heard some talk about him, they say he is more beautiful than a woman, I heard that from my father, you do know ???, don't you? Reiji: Even if you are ???, you aren't a B & B member, if you're interested in Izumi, please join first. Page 142 Reiji: However, if someone is like a monkey, I'm afraid it would be difficult for them to join the club, Man: Wha... Reiji: Excuse me for the loss of manners, Man: Humph! Reiji: He's probably confused him with that "Izumi," otherwise ... Izumi: I'm apologize deeply for that day, Page 143 Izumi: I've been looking for an opportunity to apologize to you, to be able to speak to you today is wonderful. Takamiya: You needn't apologize ... and because of you, I'm currently very happy! To say so seems somewhat impolite, oh yes, have you recovered from your injuries? Izumi: Yes! Takamiya: You're truely beautiful, no wonder Aoe said you're of the finest jade. Page 144 Takamiya: "Izumi"! Izumi: Why isn't he here? He said he'd be here, but ... Man: Are you Izumi? Page 145 Man: Humpf ... Izumi: I'm sorry! Takamiya: It's better if you don't talk, right now Aoe ... Izumi: Don't, don't call him ... there's no work today, it was I ... Takamiya: Now's not the time to talk about that, Izumi: I don't want to bother him. Medicine! I have medicine ... it's ... it's okay ... Page 146 Bellboy: Yes sir, he went toward the solarium. Reiji: The solarium ... Izumi: What're you doing? Umpf ... Page 147 Izumi: Ow! Ow! Ow! Takamiya ... why aren't you here ... Man: So you're the much talked about Izumi, as expected, you're pretty cute, I'm going to find out, if you're as good at this as they say! Open your mouth! Page 148 Izumi: Oh ... Ah! Page 149 Izumi: Ow ... ow ... Ah! Man: How was it? This is just the beginning, Izumi: Uh! Ah! Ah! I'm going to kill you! Page 150 Reiji or Izumi ?? : ... what ... Page 151 Reiji: This guy is interested in "Izumi", so he came here especially, it seems something happened here, Izumi: It was a mess, he's a really horrible creep! Who in the world is he? Reiji: Just a stupid monkey, ignore him! He probably had you confused with B & B's "Izumi". ?? "Izumi" ?? Page 152 Izumi: Really ?? (Izumi) ?? Reiji: That reminds me, why were you in the solarium by yourself? Izumi: I was waiting for Takamiya, he said he'd wait for me here, but he wasn't ... ... that's right! If I wasn't waiting for him, I would never have run into a situation like that, Page 153 Izumi: Pig, when I see him, I'm definitely going to hit him. I want to hurry up and take a bath ... get off these clothes! Page 154 Page 155 Page 156 Izumi: Kissing ... Izumi: I'm sorry ... Izumi: with someone else ... Takamiya: No need to be polite, Izumi: kissing ... Page 157 Takamiya: Izumi! Reiji: Not there? ... heh ... Never mind, I've a good idea. Page 158 Reiji: He's probably with Takamiya ... Takamiya: Izumi! Reiji: Wait a minute, Takamiya: Aoe! I'll talk later, Izumi, he ... Page 159 Reiji: Listen to me first, are you with "Izumi"? Takamiya: "Izumi"'s inside, Reiji: What does that mean, would you explain it! Takamiya: I don't have time right now ... oh yeah, lend me your phone, we can talk on it, call me! Also, "Izumi," he's not feeling well, I'll leave him to you. Reiji: Hey! Takamiya! Page 160 Izumi: Hateful! Hateful! Takamiya, that creep! Argh! ... ow ...! Page 161 Izumi: That really hurts ... He said he'd wait for me there, but ... While that was happening to me, he was kissing someone else, "Izumi," I'm such a fool, he didn't even go there ... I'm really an idiot! Page 162 Voice: What! That happened to Izumi ... exactly what are you doing! (Reiji) Ah ... ?? Voice: Why would a think like that happen, you tell me! Voice: It's good that nothing more serious happened, have you, or haven't you found him yet? Takamiya: Not yet! It's all because you stopped me that I haven't ... Here he is, Izumi! Izumi: Stay away from me! Page 163 Takamiya: Izumi! Izumi: Woah! Takamiya: Izumi! Page 164 Reiji: Really, he's been completely confused by that kid, Izumi: It seems I've created some trouble for Mr. Takamiya, Reiji: You don't need to worry about them, Izumi, you are an ill person who will be operated on in a week, why are you here? Why are you doing such foolish things, there should to be a reason, shouldn't there? Page 165 Reiji: Never mind, I'll ask you about it later, go downstairs, the car is waiting for you, get back to the hospital quickly! Izumi: In my lifetime ... I want ... Boss, I can't walk ... Reiji: Then there's no choice! Izumi: Today is special. Page 166 Izumi: Boss ... why is no operation not okay? ?? Reiji: In order to live longer! What? Are you scared? Izumi: No ... it's just that I don't want to have a scar ... To be here like this now, even if I die, it wouldn't matter ... Reiji: That's like you to say that, don't worry about it, even if you have a scar, you're still number one at B & B, Izumi: Right now, like a dream ... happiness as if in a dream ... Page 167 Takamiya: Izumi ... Izumi: Ah! Page 168 Izumi: That surprised me, why would the bridge suddenly ... did it rot out? Takamiya: Izumi! Are you all right? Were you injured? Izumi: Stop nagging! I don't want to talk to you! I hate you! Page 169 Takamiya: Izumi! You misunderstand! Izumi: Too noisy! Too noisy! Too noisy! I'm not going to listen! Takamiya: Izumi, please listen to me, Izumi: If you really have to talk, then come over here, I'm counting to ten, you come over here, and I'll listen to what you have to say! 1! Well? If you're coming over, come over! Takamiya: I'll listen to what you have to say Izumi: 2! Page 170 Izumi: 3! Page 171 Izumi: He didn't ... He's acting like I meant it ... Page 172 Takamiya: I'm here! You said it, Izumi: I can't ... I can't believe it ... the things said at a time like that, and you think it's real ... Takamiya: Izumi, Page 173 Takamiya: Will you listen to me? Izumi: Just then ... I was still angry ... now, on the other hand, ... Okay ... you talk! Takamiya: Um, I did go ... Then what happened? Page 174 Izumi: Then what's your excuse for kissing someone? Takamiya: I wasn't kissing him, I was giving him medicine, he collapsed in front of me, so I couldn't just ignore it ... Izumi: Of course! Of course! It's all because of your luck, that I run into a situation like that ... Takamiya: ... um, that's right! I'm sorry, it's all my fault! Page 175 Izumi: Ah! Takamiya: It's a relief nothing worse ... sorry ... sorry ... I love you! Page 176 Izumi: Liar ... you can kiss someone else so easily ... Takamiya: I won't do it again, there's only you, Izumi: Who would believe you ... Takamiya: Then ... I'll let you see my heart's intentions ... Page 177 Izumi: Taka... Takamiya: Sh ... Izumi: Uh ... um ... tongue ... Page 178 Izumi: What'll I do ... why ... Wait ... wait ... No don't ... Uh ... Page 179 Izumi: Ooo ... Takamiya: Izumi, Izumi: Stupid ... where are you touching! Hand ... ! Remove it ... Page 180 Takamiya: I like you Izumi: Ah ... Ah! No don't ... hand ... Let go! Takamiya: Say it's good ... Izumi: No don't ... ah ... Ah! Page 181 Reiji: Takamiya, are you back? Page 182 Takamiya: I beg of you, next time please knock, all right? Reiji: Don't get mad ... I'm terribly embarrassed, it's been so hard to get ... and I had to interrupt ... Takamiya: So you're going back? Reiji: Yes, I have some work ... Takamiya: Oh yes, how is "Izumi"? Reiji: He's okay, he's gone back to the hospital. Page 183 Takamiya: Aoe, Reiji: What? Takamiya: You have free time to worry about other people! Hurry up and find yourself a mate, Reiji: Izumi's still on the bed, isn't he! It's better if you hurry back, isn't it? Good luck, bye ... ?? Takamiya: Isn't is all your fault to begin with ... ... as expected Page 184 Takamiya: Izumi ... You're still not going to come out? Aoe had work to do and went back early, Or, are you still mad about what I was doing to you, Do I scare you? Do you dislike me? Izumi: ... no! Takamiya: Why then, do you refuse to come out? Izumi: I'm embarrassed ... Ah! ?? Page 185 Takamiya: I like you ... ... you know that! Page 186 Reiji: Excuse me ... I forgot one thing ... Izumi: Aaa! Takamiya: Knock! As a result, Takamiya and Izumi's night of love still ... Page 187 Authors Essay SAKASHITA Izumi December 1st birthday, Saggitarius (??), Blood Type 0, Height 169 cm, Weight 56 kg, some public high school year 2, Japanese tea drinker, favorite food: sweets (??) TAKAMIYA Katura April 12th birthday, Capricorn ?? (??), Blood Type A, Height 186 cm, Weight 80 kg, profession: translator, black tea drinker, favorite flower: ?? footnote: ?? ?? Essay Side Story Page 188 Izumi: Recently ... some things have been frustrating me, Takamiya: Izumi, the word you're writing is spelled wrong, Izumi: Eh? Where? Takamiya: Here, ?? Izumi: Hey! Argh ... Page 189 Izumi: Ah! I'm thirsty, is there anything to drink? Takamiya: How about some tea! Izumi: Ever since Golden Week, Takamiya has become very ?? ... Page 190 Konno: If you just say "I like you, too," then you always end up on the bed right away, don't you? Of course it'll be like that, because of like, Izumi: ... actually it is like that ... Konno: What's wrong, afraid? Don't know when ... Tonight ?? Izumi: If we kiss ... can still count as liking, the mood will be happy ... the kisses before ... Page 191 Izumi: But, that business, "Izumi ..." Oh yeah, one time, even though it didn't succeed ... But, there's no way to lightly ... Even though I like him, but ... That kind of thing ... Even though I like him, I'm afraid That's why ... very slowly, a tiny bit at a time! Page 192 Izumi: But, god has a way of harrassing people Reiji: Good afternoon! Excuse me ... Izumi: Um! Reiji: Oh! You seem to have a lot of energy today! Izumi: Aoe Reiji Page 193 Izumi: Takamiya has gone out to buy something, he'll be right back! Oh! Reiji: Don't be afraid, I brought something delightful! I heard him say you like sweets, this is chocolate made at the store. ?? Izumi: Wow! It's really really good! ?? Reiji: So this is how ... Takamiya uses these methods ... ?? Page 194 Reiji: I should be going ... If I don't get going, it a bit, there'll be trouble. Izumi: Huh? What? Takamiya: Oh? You're going already! You were the one who said you wanted coffee, so I went out especially to get some. Takamiya is a black tea drinker. Reiji: I'm sorry, I still need to go other places, they were just waiting for me, (check translation??) Takamiya: ... you didn't do anything to Izumi did you? Reiji: I just brought him chocolate for him, that's all, Bye Takamiya: Chocolate! Page 195 Takamiya: Izumi! Reiji: It's to make up for Golden Week, Takamiya: Izumi! Izumi: Ah! Takamiya ... I think I ate too much chocolate ... It's hot ... Takamiya: As I expected ... ?? Page 196 Izumi: Uh ... I feel so strange ... My heart's being really fast Takamiya: That chocolate is specially made by B & B, it has aphrodisiac in it ... Izumi: What ... that's horrible, and to think he gave it to me to eat ... Takamiya: Izumi, drink some water ... Izumi: Uh huh ... Page 197 Izumi: So I'll just ... do it with Takamiya like this? Takamiya: Izumi ... is it very uncomfortable? Izumi: I feel so hot ... Takamiya: In one or two hours, it should be over, Izumi: Jacket ... You're going? Takamiya: Uh huh ... If I stay here, I might not continue to be reasonable, You look so ... Under this situation ... It would be so easy to ... Page 198 Takamiya: Would it be all right to do? You wouldn't have regrets? Izumi: .... Takamiya: See, you're still afraid of me, aren't you? That's why I won't! I don't want to do things you don't like, Page 199 Takamiya: even though it seems a shame ... Izumi: He's noticed ... Takamiya, I'm always afraid of him ... That's why, he's letting this great opportunity go. That's why he so patiently waits for me ... Takamiya: Izumi ... Page 200 Izumi: Even if you are a homosexual, Page 201 : I like you! Page 202 Izumi: I thought making love ... man or woman ... was because you wanted to ... or because it felt good so you did it ... Page 203 Izumi: But I had it wrong, Takamiya: I love you, Izumi! Izumi: it's because of love ... it's because you love the other person that you do it ... Page 204 Izumi: Uhh... ah ... Page 205 Izumi: What will I do ... afraid ... nervous ... hot ... ... embarrassed what to do ... afraid ... ... ah ... Ah! Uh ... Ah! Ah ... don't! Page 206 Takamiya: Is using my hand better? Which feels better? Mouth or hand ... Tell me! See ... Well? Page 207 Izumi: Your mouth ... Uh ... Ah ... Ah ...! Ah ... no ... it's going to come out ... Page 208 Izumi: Ah! Don't ... Takamiya: I'm letting you adjust to it ... it's all right, don't be afraid ... Page 209 Izumi: Uh ... Nn ... ah ... Ah ... ah ... Takamiya: I've stuck one finger in ... does it hurt? Izumi: It's ... okay uh! Page 210 Izumi: Ah! Ah ... Your finger ... take it out ... ah ... Ah! Takamiya: Is it okay? Izumi ... Page 211 Izumi: Ah! Takamiya: That's right ... don't resist it's going in! Izumi: ... un Ah ah ... Takamiya: Izumi, don't tighten up ... relax ... ... that's good Izumi: un ... ah ... Takamiya: I'll move slowly ... Izumi: Uh ... uh ... Page 212 Izumi: Ah! Ah! Takamiya: Izumi, does it hurt? Do you want to stop? Izumi: Uh ... ah! Takamiya: Izumi ... Page 213 Izumi: It's almost too much happiness! Page 214 Izumi: It's dark ... is it already night? Huh? Why am I sleeping ... Oh yeah, Takamiya and I ... Where's Takamiya? Where'd he go ... ?? Izumi: But, how will I face him? Page 215 Takamiya: Izumi! Izumi: Argh! You made me jump! Let go of me! Where'd you run off to? Takamiya: I went to find Aoe Izumi: For what ... What happened to your hand? Takamiya: I hit Aoe, slightly. ?? Aoe Takamiya: What ... Haven't you recovered? Page 216 Takamiya: Because he did that to you ... Even though it all worked out fine, there are some things that can be forgiven, and some things that can't, he acted against the most important person in my life, hitting him was inevitable. Izumi: He's saying those things again, it's so embarrassing! However, there's nothing I can do about him! Page 217 Takamiya: Oh? What fell? ?? B & B ... Izumi: Was what you just said for real? Or did you go especially to buy chocolate ... Takamiya: That's not it ... I dont' know when that got in there, don't misunderstand ... Izumi: I don't like you! Takamiya: Izumi ... Reiji: Serves me right! Of course ??