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This is Mirai Kuriyama-san.
“Chartreuse Light”
When I told her about our club
she said she wanted to check it out. So I brought her over.
Huh? I-I did? That’s not true!
Literary Club - Agenda for May Constantly Reading
You pestered me into coming!
Now now.
Um our president isn’t here yet but it’s Mitsuki Nase.
You met her the other day remember?
This is third year student and ditching noble Hiromi Nase.
There are two other ditching nobles who didn’t
grace us with their presence today.
Okay...
So welcome to the club!
You’re being unpleasant.
Please! We’re in desperate need of new members!
That doesn’t mean I have to...
Gardening Encyclopedia
H-h-h-h-h-how’d you get this?!
Gardening Encyclopedia
Our senpai and advisor donated all of the books in that bookcase.
As such we cannot lend them out.
However Literary Club members may—
I’ll join!
That was fast!
You’re acting like a maiden in love under the fall sky!
And just curious are you interested in gardening?
Uh kinda...
Mitsuki sure is taking her dearie time.
I know! I can’t wait.
It’s that time already?
This is the Literary Club’s quarterly magazine?
Shibahime?
Yep.
Next is our commemorative issue compilation of our best pieces.
We’re currently agonizing over what to include.
Is that right?
I’ll admit the red frames look good on her.
For the glasses I mean.
Hiromi you can see the greatness when you try!
As of today you’re a fellow bifocal enthusiast!
And just as you said she possesses “little sister” characteristics as well.
Doesn’t she?
Soft and fluffy hair.
An innocent face!
A *** that hasn’t fully matured.
Thighs that have yet to be tainted!
A petite and delicate frame!
She is truly the ideal little sister!
A-a little sister?
To top it off she looks good in glasses!
And these aren’t superficial glasses that she just picked up.
That perfect nose of hers practically says “Glasses go here.”
You’re being unpleasant!
You shouldn’t let those two get to you.
They’re just PERVERTS!
Mitsuki why didn't you come straight to our precious club meeting?
Big Bro you’re the last person I want to hear that from.
E-excuse me!
I’ve decided to join your club.
I look forward to working with you!
Okay.
W-was that wrong of me?
Not really.
It’s a pleasure.
Thanks!
Thank you for having me!
Oh yeah. Kuriyama-san.
Yes?
There’s something important you need to do. Are you free after this?
Kuriyama-san isn’t this your first time visiting Hiromi’s house?
Yeah...
Everyone around these parts knows of the Nase family.
They’ve owned a bunch of the land since forever.
They also manage this zone’s Spirit World Warriors.
You’d be wise to avoid crossing their path.
I can hear you.
It’s true isn’t it?
Perfect timing!
Aren’t you Hiromi Nase-san and Mitsuki-san?
And you are?
I’m Miroku Fujima from the Society of Spirit World Warriors.
It’s nice to meet you!
I was staying here while I observed the Hollow Shadow.
You caught me on my way out.
The Society of Spirit World Warriors...?
I had wanted to bid Izumi-san farewell but I’m running short on time.
Please give her my regards. Later!
I’ve never seen someone from the Society before.
Until now I had only heard rumors about them...
Such as?
Anyone who tries to bring the Society’s big shots to light... gets killed!
Those are urban legends.
In all reality they mainly issue Spirit World Warrior identification.
They also single-handedly gather and compile Spirit World Warrior data
which is kept from the public eye.
Their office is like city hall for Spirit World Warriors.
Is that right?
Well I shall be keeping this.
No way!
We broke the rules and went after the Hollow Shadow.
Don’t hold it against her.
You should be grateful that she’s only confiscating it for a month.
A whole whopping month! How will I pay my rent?
And eat?!
I-I could lend you a little...
Is she in that dire of financial straits?
Yes. She’s poor.
And she is always surprisingly ravenous.
You’re being unpleasant!
I eat so much because my powers use my blood...
Indeed they do.
So please be careful.
You do belong to a clan from a cursed bloodline.
Izumi-san...?
I have some words for you as well Akihito-kun.
I cannot believe you intentionally went after the Hollow Shadow.
I was under the impression that you had a better understanding of yourself.
That is all I wanted to say.
Kuriyama-san I would like to discuss your future so don’t go just yet.
Goodbye.
Don’t let it get you down!
If Izumi-san felt like it she could have exiled you.
Since she didn’t it means you don’t need to worry.
Eh Hiromi? Isn’t that right?
Well that isn’t the only way to interpret it.
Dude just play along!
Mitsuki!
Huh?
Aren’t you working part time again this year?
Huh? W-well I still haven’t decided...
Could you introduce Kuriyama-san to your boss?
You know the deal. She might starve if you don’t!
Sure I don’t mind.
It’s an easy job as a shop assistant anyone could do it.
Really?
But I get offers for one other job as well.
I always turn it down but you should rake in the cash if you accept.
What is it...?
Ask them to explain when we get there.
Okay...
Welcome!
Um is there anything else?
That’s all I had to say.
Y-you’re done?
Thank you for waiting.
Uh what’s...?
Yakiimo.
He’s a youmu so normal people can’t see him.
Want some?
No I didn’t mean to stare!
Well?
I’ll take a bite.
It’s sweet!
Did you just laugh?
Nope.
I was merely thinking about how much you’ve changed.
How so?
Remember how you insisted that you didn’t
want to interact with others or join any clubs?
Right. That’s how I felt but...
Somewhere along the line I had decided that
I can’t interact with others...
That I have no choice but to be alone but...
I wouldn’t be so certain.
It isn’t wise to tell yourself that you aren’t alone at the drop of a hat.
Akihito is a half-youmu and he nearly killed my brother.
That may be true but...
Everyone knows precisely how dangerous Akihito can be
hence the Nase family keeps him under close observation in our jurisdiction.
I’ve told you before: I’m watching Akihito.
I believe I understand but...
But even so it’s so much better than what I’ve known...
I’m sorry.
I said too much.
What’s that?
He’s possessed by a youmu.
What should we do?
Won’t it consume that man if we turn a blind eye?
Um excuse me!
Uh...
Ex-excuse me!
It’s out!
Wait for me!
What’s this?
Thank you.
I see you don’t hesitate anymore.
Nothing will change if I spend all of my time lost and floundering.
Crap! You defeated it?
I came when I saw the Cage.
Nino-san...
I’ve had my eye on that youmu for quite some time.
You can have it.
My license is currently suspended anyway so I couldn’t
do anything with it even if I kept it.
Really? But that youmu is worth at least 50000 yen.
F-f-f-f-f-fifty-thousand yen?!
I have no luck! All I can do is whine on my blog!
That’s why they blast you.
I’d feel bad if I didn’t give you something in return so...
Cheers!
If you want a meal for adults yakiniku is a must!
Don’t hold back! Eat all you like.
Waiter gimme another beer!
Sure thing!
Mitsuki-senpai please look!
At your drool?
That’s not what I meant! Behold the meat! The meat!
There is so much!
Look! See?
Yeah...
That’s all you have to say?!
Dang this is the life!
There are moments in life when you’re happy to be alive aren’t there?
September Lantern Festival
What is that?
What?
Oh I guess Kuriyama-san hasn’t heard about it yet.
It’s a local festival that gets thrown every year.
Yeah?
But it’s basically limited to couples only.
I get the vibes “Singles stay away!”
Mitsuki-senpai have you ever gone?
No. I’m part of the Nase family.
I see...
But doesn’t it look pretty?
Thanks for waiting!
You took too long! Gimme another on the house!
Sorry for the inconvenience. We’re working to repair damages. Safety First
What? Mitsuki-chan you can’t come?
No I’m sorry.
Mitsuki.
Izumi!
Remember this well:
A Spirit World Warrior will be alone for as long as she is a Warrior.
Got it!
Ueyama!
Here!
Obayashi!
Here!
Kanbara!
Akihito Kanbara!
This is where you work?!
I couldn’t possibly appraise youmu!
If someone comes all you need to do is hold on to their stone.
Everyone had to take off because of the Hollow Shadow fiasco
so there shouldn’t be that many people bringing in youmu stones.
Exactly.
Aya-chan!
Where is my obi?
Wasn’t it in your dresser’s second drawer?
Oh yeah! I moved it there the other day.
Hello!
Kuriyama-san said that she would like to start working here.
Oh really? Including the other job?
What other job?
Oh I haven’t brought that one—
Please accept! You’re perfect for the job!
How unpleasant!
Okay now smile!
I can’t! Why am I stuck doing this?!
Shouldn’t you be grateful?
They’re paying you to simply stand there.
Kuriyama-san we’ve had our eyes on you for a while.
We were hoping you’d model for us.
M-me?!
Why is that?
Lately one of our regulars has been willing to
pay a fortune for photos of pretty girls in glasses.
So we’ve been looking for someone who’d look good in glasses.
For the record we can’t disclose personal
information such as the regular’s name.
But his initials are A. K.
Akihito Kanbara...
Just what I’d expect from a Spirit World Warrior.
That’s totally unrelated! Anyone could have seen that as plain as day!
Next pull up your skit and slant your glasses to one side.
What a seductive pose!
Why...?
Just deal! At least they aren’t asking you to do a nude.
However if you’re willing to go that route
this is the minimum we’d be looking at for your modeling fees.
Gulp!
You said that out loud.
Aya-chan takes the nudes for her personal collection
so you don’t have to worry about them getting passed around.
They’re something fun to look back on too.
Here!
Shindou Photo Studio
What’s in here?
The nudes Aya-chan took of me!
Of you...?
Yep!
A cat?
See? Isn’t that a great shot of me?
Ai is able to take on that form.
Any in your human form?
Yep. They’re under that.
Hiya!
What do you think?
Hidden...
Hidden?
Melons?!
How unpleasant!
You’re all set.
I’ll go get my purse!
Pick out a small one!
Okay!
So is Kanbara-kun holding up all right?
He’s skipping school.
He must have caught a cold or some bug.
I hope that is all it is.
Despite how he may look it really eats at Kanbara-kun.
He always gets fairly depressed after he transforms into a youmu
and loses control of himself.
This is about how he acted after that incident with Hiromi remember?
Well could you handle things until we get back?
Shindou Photo Studio
Certainly!
Are you sure about this?
I think we could close shop for the day and go together...
Every year you dig your heels down on this one...
I doubt anyone would mind if you went.
Are you going to the festival together?
You’re always so flashy!
Ma’am are you attending the festival?
I nabbed myself a guy!
I’m on my way to hook up with him.
Ooh! Let’s go to the festival. Sorry it’s so last minute. Guess you can’t make it? I can go!
I can still catch a guy or two when I put my mind to it.
Later!
Well why don’t we head on out?
Yeah!
Do you miss it every year?
Isn’t that what Ayaka-san said?
That you adamantly refuse to go every year.
Not really. That is none of your concern.
Could you tell me why you won’t go?
Why should I?
Well because...
Akihito isn’t any different.
He didn’t tell us why he was missing school.
When you get down to it we’re all alone.
I’m going to close the shop.
Senpai look!
We can have our own festival...
Mitsuki-senpai look at them all! Isn’t this amazing?
Why are you so excited?
Why not? This is a festival!
Aren’t they pretty?
Aren’t you glad you decided to cave in and come?
You little brat!
Ah you just called me a brat.
Huh?
Stop it! Why the hell do I have to come dressed up like this?!
Senpai?
Kuriyama-san? Mitsuki? Why’re you here?
Why? I came to cheer up ye who spend your days eating in a bathroom stall!
I keep telling you but I don’t need anyone to—
Senpai
it’s because everyone is alone.
Everyone... is all alone.
Lookie lookie!
Sorry. Couldn’t make it after all.
Hey Big Bro.
I want a candy apple.
Izumi-san...?
A fruit-type youmu...
That’s inviolable territory that mankind must never sully!
“Shocking Pink”
Why the hell are you empty?!
Taking it out on the shampoo won’t get you anywhere.