Horimiya (ホリミヤ)

Right, that's all for today's class.

Remember, you'll be studying for college exams next year,

Remember, you'll be studying for college exams next year,

"Katagiri High School"

so you won't get to enjoy your next summer vacation.

Go out and enjoy the pool or the beach while you still can.

I'd be happy to go with you.

What? Why the hell would we invite a teacher to come with us?

Oh, please, Ishikawa!

I wouldn't be caught dead at the pool or beach with another guy.

Oh, right.

God, they're so dumb.

Yasuda's pretty hot, but he keeps opening his dumb mouth.

He's a good teacher, too.

Ugh, just ignore him.

Why? Did something happen between you and Yasuda-sensei, Hori?

Yeah, this morning.

Hori! Keep your chin up, okay?

What? Why?

Here's a little-known fact about me: I love flat-chested girls!

So have a little self-confidence!

That's how he tried to cheer me up.

Sorry. I have no idea what he was trying to do there.

Oh, hey, Hori!

A guy from another school asked me for your number.

Can I give it to him?

He didn't have the guts to ask me himself, so no. Turn him down.

Aww, again?

Yo, wanna hit up karaoke on our way home?

Karaoke?

I got these coupons that expire today.

Half off two hours! That's a sweet deal!

Wanna go, Hori?

C'mon!

Sorry, I gotta pass.

You always pass!

I'm really sorry!

Hori-san.

Huh?

You dropped your phone.

Oh, thanks.

God, Miyamura sounds so gloomy. Same as always, I guess.

I bet he's a total otaku.

Oh, I like this angle!

The "so moe!" kind?

Oh, yeah, totally!

What's he really like, Toru?

Don't really know.

Doesn't seem like he has any friends we could ask, either.

Sorry, gotta run!

Hori's always in a hurry to get home.

It's probably because she's got a boyfriend or something.

A boyfriend?!

I mean, she's pretty and popular. I wouldn't be surprised.

Okay!

Hey, Mom.

Got it, I'll handle dinner.

I know, no getting out of overtime.

Bye.

I'd better get going...

I'd better get going...

"Lion Room"

Sota!

Big sis!

There you are!

"Karaoke"

I know, right?

I know, right?

Wanna hit up that store we saw in that fashion mag?

Wait, like, now?!

Yeah, let's go!

Let's have Hamburg steak for dinner tonight.

Yay!

It won't go away, I still can't say it

I can't go back to the way things were

When I left you behind back then

"Horimiya"

A sunny room amidst my memories

I don't want to know you, then say goodbye

Recalling the memory brings a scent to mind

Our perfume is of the same color

I pushed myself a little and walked down the road

In glass shoes and endlessly changing seasons

It won't go away, I still can't say it

I can't go back to the way things were

Where is the real thing I hid away back then?

You won't get mad, you won't understand

Thinking about it just makes me yearn even more

All that remains is a familiar scent

And this song

"A Tiny Happenstance"

Overtime and working on her day off...

Overtime and working on her day off...

I really wish she'd learn to say no to people...

Big sis!

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

"Bleed"

Sota! What happened?!

I fell down.

Aww. Where's your handkerchief, buddy?

U-Uhh...

Huh?!

I think he's okay now, so I'm gonna go.

I was totally ignoring him!

U-Uhh, I'm so sorry you had to take care of him...

It's okay.

I'm gonna go, then.

Sota?

Uh, umm...

Umm, if you're not in a hurry, why don't you come in for a few?

O-Okay, but...

Please. I have to thank you for taking care of him.

He got scared by a dog and fell down.

Thank you for going so far out of your way.

Oh, no, thank you for treating me.

Hey, is coffee really bitter?

It sure is.

He's a good kid. Introduced himself and everything.

O-Oh, thank you. He's a real handful most of the time, I swear.

Still, I'm really impressed that you take care of all the housework.

I never expected that from you, Hori-san.

Oh, no...

You are Hori-san, right? In Class 1?

Y-Yeah, that's me,

but wait, you go to my school?!

Huh? What are you talking about?

I'm in your class. Miyamura?

Wait... What?!

That can't be the same person!

I still don't believe it.

Hori, you're making the weirdest face right now. You okay?

Yeah, it's nothing.

You sure?

Huh? Hori?

Miyamura, can I have a sec?

Huh? You want me to come over again?

N-Not me! My little brother!

Sota wants 'that cool dude' to come play with him.

Really? Then I'll pick up a picture book for him or something.

It's fine. You don't have to go out of your way or anything.

Whew, okay. Sota'll be really thrilled.

This is a surprise.

What is?

You talking to me.

I thought for sure after yesterday,

you'd just avoid being around me.

Why would I do that?

I mean, yeah, it was a little awkward and freaked me out a bit.

You're so not like that here at school.

But I'm kinda in the same boat,

so I don't really have a reason to avoid you or any...

Why're you blushing?

Uh, I guess I'm just not used to hearing this stuff...

It's kinda weird.

But thanks.

What?

You've got a nice smile.

Huh?!

You should wear your hair up more often.

And lose the glasses, too.

I could, but then they'd see I have piercings.

You've got a lot, too. How many?

Nine, I think. Four on each ear and one on my lip.

That's way too many piercings.

My mom said the same thing.

Here are a few things I've learned about Miyamura so far:

I like manga, but I'm not into all that moe stuff.

He's not an otaku.

I brought some cake!

His family runs a cake shop.

Yeah, it hurt a lot when I did it.

He pierced himself with a safety pin back in middle school.

And...

Oof...

He's not a very good student.

You're incredible, Hori-san! You've got almost straight A's!

It's nothing special.

Aren't quiet guys with glasses supposed to be smart?

Is that how it works?

"This Week's Sales"

It's times like these when I realize

that my initial impression of him was totally off the mark.

That my initial impression of him was totally off the mark.

What's that? An ad for the supermarket?

Yeah.

Eggs are on sale tomo--

His lower eyelashes are really long.

Hori-san?

Oh, uh!

There's a limited-time sale on eggs tomorrow with no purchase limit.

But it says "only until 4 PM."

Yeah, but it'll be fine.

As long as there's no emergency committee meeting or anything,

I'll be able to buy a whole truckload of eggs on my way home!

All committee members,

please report to the AV room after homeroom.

What great timing...

But I'm not giving up...

...on those eggs!