My Awkward Senpai (不器用な先輩。)

Typhoon No. 2 continues to grow and is moving north,

causing unstable weather conditions in the Kanto and Tohoku regions.

At this time, the typhoon is still generating strong winds, but is expected to weaken.

There is a possibility that the typhoon will approach the Kanto region again

between tonight and tomorrow morning.

It's moving quickly, and the wind and rain may suddenly strengthen.

They're tellin' us to stay home,

there are some things I can't do unless I'm at the office.

I gotta take samples to the meeting place, too...

Wait. It's one thing for me, but what about Kamegawa?

As a mentor, am I s'posed to allow the newbie to show up to work

when a typhoon is comin'?

But Kamegawa needs to attend the meeting, too...

And there's that deadline for the sunscreen proposal...

This ain't the time for me to daydream!

Rainy weather pumps: check!

Towel in bag: check!

Today, I'm gonna finish work early so I can send Kamegawa home!

MY AWKWARD SENPAI

"It's All the Typhoon's Fault!"

Is everyone working remotely?

Then that means...

Good morning.

M-Morning...

I'm alone with Kamegawa...

The wind's really strong today!

Looks like everyone is working from home.

Let's finish our work early before the typhoon keeps us from getting home.

Yes, ma'am!

Normally, this place is bustlin', but today it's just the two of us.

I'm gettin' a li'l nervous.

No, I should be used to being with Kamegawa by now!

The two of us even had to share a room during the Okinawa business trip...

Wait. Now that I think about it,

that situation could have been avoided.

Gotta focus on my work!

It's really raining now.

I was hoping we could leave while the weather was okay.

It couldn't be helped.

Are your shoes waterproof?

Oh, these are the ones I always wear.

Could it be that your shoes are okay in the rain, Senpai?

Yeah.

I didn't know there were cute rain boots like those.

What kind of person would wear normal shoes during weather like this?

Business-style rain shoes exist, so be prepared next time.

Yes, ma'am. I'm sorry.

It's raining cats and dogs.

The forecast did say that the typhoon was moving quickly.

- I forgot my umbrella... - What?!

What is this? I gave Kamegawa a talkin'-to about shoes,

but I'm the one who forgot an umbrella!

Rain means bring an umbrella! An umbrella!

I'm going to a convenience store, so you go on ahe—

Please use mine, if you'd like.

Huh? But then you'll get wet!

I always keep a collapsible umbrella in my bag.

Not only did he bring an umbrella, but he keeps a spare on hand, too?

The wind's real strong...

You doing okay?!

Yes, somehow...

Th-Thank y—

Use this umbrella instead!

What? No, I'm good!

You should use it, Senpai.

It's your umbrella!

I'll borrow that one instead—

It's okay!

I can still use this one.

If you show up drenched to the meeting, it'll only bother the others.

Oh! Y-You're right!

I'll hold it, then.

- Let's go! - Yeah.

He's... so close!

Are you getting wet, Senpai?

I-I'm okay.

- Keep your eyes forward. - Yes, ma'am!

Was he always this tall?

Since he's closer, he feels even more...

This ain't the time to think like this!

Thank you for coming despite the awful weather.

No, thank you for having us.

We wanted you to see the finalized collab items directly.

Thank you!

I'll have Kamegawa give you the details.

Thank you for having me.

Referencing the new tracks that are scheduled to release in the next update,

we're thinking of preparing five different parfaits.

COLLAB GOODS

- These were designed with the maid café... - This newbie's good at his job, as always.

In comparison, I forgot my umbrella and he had to lend me one...

I at least need to achieve my goal of sending him home early!

Even with our umbrellas, we can't avoid getting wet.

- Kamegawa. - Yes?

Hold still.

S-Sorry. Thank you.

This reminds me of my cat at my parent's place.

- Take off your jacket and dry it. - Okay.

- Are you okay with a latte? - Yeah.

I'll go get that for you.

It'll get all wrinkly if he hangs it like that.

How does one hang this kind of suit?

Wow, it's huge.

Flap, flap, flap...

Um...

Thanks...

Looks like it's going to hit Kanto sooner than expected.

Something the matter?

Huh?

Ah, no.

I was just thinking about how heavy the rain is.

Are you perhaps... a bit excited about this?

- Huh? - Stare...

Sorry, I'm being imprudent, aren't I?

It's just so unusual.

I can't help but feel a little restless.

The longer you work, the less you'll say stuff like that.

You're still a child.

B-But then what does that make you?

You were just playing with my suit.

A-Are you all right?!

There are times I wanna be childish, too, y'know!

That one sounded really close.

Calm down, calm down.

Y-You're right.

Sorry—

This is a business district,

so the lightning should hit a lightning rod...

Y-You're right. Yeah.

Let's play shiritori!

- Ringo (apple). - Gomi (trash).

Mikan (mandarin)... oops...

You're the one who suggested the game...