Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze (帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。)

Sorry, Tatsumi-senpai.

I know you wanted what was best for me when you tried to recruit me.

Well, what's done is done, so I'll keep my word.

And man... I can't believe how quickly Yu lost. What if you'd only had to fight him?

Actually, he very much left his mark as well.

Huh?

Look.

Ora Ora Ora Ora

Ora Ora Ora Ora

He focused all his hits on that one spot.

It sort of freaked me out.

Thanks to that, I wasn't able to evade your last kick.

Uh, again, I'm sorry.

There's only one reason Ayase-kun would have gone that far to keep you here.

He really cares about you.

N-No way! He's just the type who never knows when to back down.

It's too bad. I know I said I was recruiting you to make you stronger.

But the truth is, I wanted to be with you and train with you for a more personal reason.

Niko, I... I really like you.

Huh?

Thanks!

Huh?

Wait, are you really taking it this casually?

But I like you too, Senpai. A whole lot.

What?

Y-You don't get it.

What I'm saying is I have feelings for you.

W-Wait... What?!

So it did go over her head.

S-Senpai. How long have you felt that way?

Really? For as long as I've known you.

Ever since you first came to the dojo. Always!

Uh, yessir.

That's what I meant when I said I wanted us to be together.

So what about you, Niko?

The one you want to be with is here, right?

Don't you want to be together in that way too?

In... that way?

Ah...

You don't have to say it.

If you do, I'll only get jealous of him.

You're stronger now, Niko.

I'll see you at the next tournament. Take care.

Do I really...?

No, I don't!

My idea of being together isn't the same as Senpai's!

And besides, it's not like me to even consider that stuff!

All your sides contribute to making you what you are.

There's no wrong or right side to you.

I've never considered it...

But I don't have to reject it for being "not like me."

The match is over, but my pulse is still racing.

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze

I still can't believe those guys.

They left without me right after the match. Are they heartless or what?

I must be outta my mind wanting to stay together with them.

home.09 I'll Make You Swoon

Congrats on Your Win, Niko-san!

Niko-san! Welcome home!

Congrats on Your Win, Niko-san!

Uh, yeah...

A party?

Dinner will take some time, so would you mind waiting a bit longer?

Recruitment Averted

We're celebrating how you're successfully staying behind, Niko-san!

I'm going to cook us a feast!

"Staying behind"? Isn't there a better way of putting it?

I'm just not moving out. That's it.

You should at least let your hands heal.

It's fine. I didn't amount to much in the fight anyway.

I can at least do this for you.

I'll help set the table.

Thanks.

And you yourself said that scratches still hurt.

Seriously, don't you want anything done for you?

Look, I'll admit you've worked hard all week.

I think that deserves one favor from me.

It can be anything you want. Just name it.

Anything?

The Following Scene Is Fantasy

I'm usually the one doing whatever you want, Niko-san.

So this time, you're going to be mine for an entire day.

Grin Grin

Grin Grin

Hold on!

Boundaries! I still have boundaries, Yu!

You're going to grant whatever I desire.

No...

We can't leave them alone!

Yu! You can ask us all for a favor.

All of us together, including Niko-chan!

Guys! Save me!

That's convenient.

In that case, I'll have you three...

go to a theme park with me!

Is he a kid? Or a girl?

Is that dumb favor all you want?

It is!

It's been my dream to go to a theme park as a family!

"Family," huh?

And yet...

We're teenagers, and he's a boy.

Everyone will assume it's a... d... dat...

Dad

Dad?

Niko, today I—

Mr. Mikadono!

You must understand that prodigies need breathers too.

That's my phone.

If they're forced to perfect their talents all the time,

they'll eventually grow too tired to perform when it counts.

Yu-kun?

You should be brave and allow them to take meaningful breaks!

Yes, you were mad when they went to that festival right before their events.

But this time, a breather will be to their benefit!

Yu-kun. Give the phone to Niko.

Yes, sir.

It's me, Dad.

Niko, I heard about your win against Tatsumi-kun.

He's the best high school karate practitioner in the country.

I never thought you could defeat him, even in an unofficial match.

I used to believe you should go to his school, but it appears that's no longer necessary.

You did well.

Th-Thank you very much!

Mr. Mikadono is being nice?

Only because she performed above expectations.

I do wonder when she came to be so strong.

Still, I suppose Yu-kun has a point.

Take a break so you can face your next endeavor.

He gave us permission to take a break.

That's great!

Now we can go to the theme park worry-free.

Are you just bulldozing through with that?

I sure am! We're going next Sunday!

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Right, I'll come with.

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A... A theme park?

Mommy! Daddy! Hurry!

Guess who?

Just kidding. I could tell right away. Miwa-san, right?

How didja know so fast?

Anyways, looks like I beat my sisters.

You sure did.

That casual look really suits you, Miwa-san.

You think?

You hafta move a lot in these theme parks.

Wearin' girly clothes only sets you up for failure.

What a surprise. You're early for a change, Miwa.

Kazuki-san!

Wh-Who are ya?

I've disguised myself to avert the furor I usually cause.

You didn't hafta overdo it!

You'll tire out quick in that outfit of yours! Which means I win!

Was this a competition?

But I like your new look, Kazuki-san.

O-Of course you would.

Sorry. Was running behind.

Niko-san!

What're you all staring at?

Why would you go for a full makeover, Niko?

It's not a makeover!

I'm free to wear what I like on my day off!

You like wearing that?

You're always saying how you'd look weird in cute, frilly clothes.

No, you look fantastic, Niko-san!

I-I bought it, but I always kept it in the back of my closet until today. That's all.

Well, now that we're all here, let's head in!

Little did he know that the sisters were each plotting something.

I feel like he's been jerking me around a lot lately.