Nineteen 19

As always, a nice hipline.

Gimme a break, boss!

Why do you always go around feeling people's behinds?

Boss, the fruits have arrived!

Oh, they're here already? Just leave them there for now.

Why me?!

Huh? Where's Yagi?

Over there, busy courting the potential prey.

Aren't they college students?

No, as grown-up as they appear,

they're in high school.

Hey, those girls in the sailor suits are looking over here. Try to look friendly.

Don't be so reserved just 'cause they're schoolgirls!

There's only a year's difference between us.

In one more year, they'll be pretty college students!

What's the matter?

N-Nothing...

You better watch out. This guy's a virgin!

No way! This guy is so cute!

Kubota's the shy type!

Poor Kubota...

I think, I might just give it to Kubota!

Ah, how unfair!

Wow! Way to go, Kubota! Better do that before entering the Balzacian age.

Balzacian age?

I think... I'll go use the bathroom.

Don't get me wrong, I'd also like to get rid of it as soon as possible.

But I really don't want to do it just for the sake of it.

I'm not asking for some fairy tale romance...

But for my first time,

she should at least be a good person.

Fujisaki...

Those brief, whirlwind middle school days came rushing back.

I was infatuated with Fujisaki Masana, but it was unrequited.

It's her! Fujisaki Masana!

Did you know? It seems the recent voyeurism incident at the audition was quietly swept under the rug.

Ah, I'll have an Alembic Orange.

It messes with your mind.

It happened to a girl I know.

At the police station they showed her the video,

and asked, "Isn't this you?" It sounded horrible.

It really is!

After all, for guys, a woman is just a sex object.

Of course!

At the end of the date, my boyfriend always tries to take me to a motel.

I hate guys who are so insensitive to women.

Yeah, but not having a boyfriend is kinda lame too.

Speaking of boyfriends, I hear you got in a fight with Kazuya.

How are you, Fujisaki?

Kawahara and I broke up for a variety of reasons.

So, I'm single these days...

Eh? Really?

I see...

Oh, but you've done well holding it together. It's been five years, hasn't it?

Still, Fujisaki, at least I can say it clearly now: I didn't like Kazuya all that much in the first place.

Yeah, I think you made the right decision.

I'll say even more—he seemed awfully frivolous at times!

He only looks cool at first glance.

Right, right!

Looking a bit above average, he's gotten so full of himself!

Yeah, Kazuya has called every single one of my model friends for a date.

No way! That's unforgivable!

I know, right?

He called me as well once, but I didn't want any trouble with my colleagues.

Well, what if he simply wasn't a man for Fujisaki?

At least Kazuya is not a bad-looking guy to walk around with.

Huh... So for you, Kazuya's just an accessory too?

I wouldn't go that far...

Fujisaki, do you know him?

No... I don't think so.

Sheesh...

Is that a new trend in flirting?

I completely screwed up.

But I just couldn't let them continue.

On top of that, Fujisaki said she didn't know me.

Where'd that Kazushi go?

He kept dawdling, so all the girls ran away.

It was because you groped the high-schooler's butt.

It's slow music time.

Come dance with me,

Kubota!

Uh! What a babe!

Don't stop so suddenly!

Screw me sideways!

Fujisaki's hair smells so nice...

I wonder if that fragrance is tea olive...

Oh no!

M-My groin...

Okay, don't erect, don't erect!

Kubota. Kubota!

Wh-What is it?

Lend me your ear.

Thanks for intervening back then.

Kubota...

Are you single right now?

Kubota...

Kubota!

Here, my phone number.

My head hurts... A hangover?

I did it!

Hey! Mr. Waiter is finally back.

You got any sake with you, Kubota?

How odd...

Maybe it's just me, calling at a bad time?

Fujisaki!

Kubota?

Doesn't meeting by chance like this...

feel nice?

Kubota.

You know, I'm practicing for an upcoming photo shoot...

But I'm not sure I'm doing it right.

Could you give me your opinion?

Will I be able to help?

Of course!

Beautiful park at night...

The location's perfect!

The stance is good...

What are you shooting?

Facial expressions while kissing.

Well, when you kiss someone, you close your eyes, right?

You can't learn much from practicing alone in front of the mirror.

I-Is this... really... that ...?

U-Uh, I...

You're not fond of alcohol.

As expected of a baker.

A part time job, huh? That's nice...

I wanted to go to college too.

Being a model actually means a life of struggling. To preserve my looks, I have to diet all the time.

Even though I really love sweets. I don't remember when I've last had a cake.

Oh, in that case, I'll make you a diet cake!

Diet cake?

Dietary sweetener instead of sugar.

Using low-calorie whip instead of whipped cream.

Wow! You know so much! Can you really make one?

I'm glad.

Huh?

N-No, it's nothing.

Actually, you knowing where to go and what to see around here is even more surprising.

Well, Kazuya used to take me on dates here...

Kubota, you know, I...

Oh? Isn't it Masana?