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

I get why Miwa-san's so relaxed, but what about you, Kazuki-san?

There's no refinement in cramming last-minute on test days.

Niko-chan here has terrible grades, too.

Shove it.

I put all my energy into sports.

Niko-san, let's compare notes.

S-Sure.

You guys in gen ed are also testing up to lesson 2, right?

Yup.

Oh, you made a spelling mistake here.

Seriously? Oh, you mean this?

Good thing I was here to check.

Y-You're close and annoying.

When you're in the same grade...

You get to have those conversations too, huh?

In English, the word "suddenly" means...

Wh-What the hell?

He took my handbag!

A thief!

You picked the wrong day, buddy.

Stop right there!

Who's this kid?

He's so slow.

A block?

I used to do martial arts in my day!

This dude's tough!

Niko-san!

She's taking on that big guy!

You can relax, Yu. Don't underestimate our sister.

You're an embarrassment to martial arts.

Th-That was so cool!

Isn't that Niko Mikadono, the karate master?

Yeah, talk about bad luck for him.

Thank you so much!

You okay, miss?

Um, yes.

You hurt?

No, I'm fine.

Niko-san!

You're hurt! You're actually bleeding!

I-I'll get a bandage!

You're overreacting!

I'm a trained fighter, you know!

This is only a scratch.

Don't say that.

It may be a scratch, but scratches still hurt.

And strong people...

still get scared.

You dweeb.

Being fussed over isn't my style.

They're getting mushy on me.

Now's my chance!

He's up again!

Outta the way! Move it!

Instant knockout?

Is that...?

Hey, it's that boy.

Hayato Tatsumi from Iwayama High!

Iwayama? The perennial high school national champs in karate?

And that's their ace and captain, the karate prodigy Hayato Tatsumi!

A k-karate prodigy?

And he's good-looking?!

I remember. He used to come to our house a lot, right?

Yeah, no wonder he looks familiar.

What brings you here, Tatsumi-senpai?

Hey, Niko.

H-Huh? First-name basis?

Niko, I've come to get you.

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze

home.07 The True Reason Is...

And there you have it.

The Iwayama karate team will spend a week practicing with Saika's team.

We're happy to be here.

Thank you!

Why are you here, Ayase? You're not part of our team!

Yeah, but does it really matter?

It does!

Niko.

Niko, I've come to get you.

Wh-What did he mean by that?

That aside, Niko-san obviously respects her senpai a lot,

meaning he must be really tough to beat.

Yeah, but it's not just that.

Those two started out in the same dojo. So outsiders shouldn't pry too much.

I sure wish we could, though.

That Hayato Tatsumi is bad news!

You're so hot in person, Tatsumi-san!

Iwayama

Way hotter than all the dorks on our team!

That guy really pisses me off!

Tatsumi-senpai.

Let's spar, for old times' sake.

Sorry, Niko, but it wouldn't be fair for me to fight a girl at this poi—

Senpai!

Please spar!

You never did take no for an answer, did you?

Niko-san...

Captain! Pound him into the mat for us!

Take him down!

Match!

Is this real?

Did our captain...

...just lose?

Senpai really is on a whole other level.

Let's go again!

Stop!

Yu?

You can't! You're a mess!

And you should take it easy on your junior!

Yeah, I thought I was.

Who are you?

Lose the hostility.

I can't.

To me, he's my hero.

When my dad took me to my first dojo,

I routed all the older boys.

Of course, anyone beaten by a short, new girl would get pissed.

They later tried to gang up on me.

But Tatsumi-senpai showed up to save me, just in time.

Senpai had to move away when he went to middle school.

But we're able to meet during nationals.

He's been my source of strength.

I've always thought of her as fiercely independent,

but Niko-san also looks up to someone.

I was able to witness your skills up close, Niko.

Now I'm convinced I should take you with me.

What are you talking about?

You heard what I said.

The Iwayama karate team is taking Niko.

Are you nuts? You're an all-boys school.

No, we switched to co-ed this year.

I've also spoken with your father, Niko.

If you want to be even stronger, then come to me.

You're already the best martial artist in Saika, aren't you?

What's the point of only training with people weaker than you?

W-We're not weak!

We're one of the top schools in the nation!

Captain helps us train every day!

Then who among you helps Niko train?

Uh, um...

We, well...

Niko remaining here doesn't help her in the least.

Captain's been carrying us this whole time?

And we're just holding her back?

Please don't badmouth my teammates.

Coaching them is good training for me.

No, Captain.

He... Tatsumi-senpai is absolutely right.

This isn't fair to you at all.

Guys?

See? Even you all admit it.

Let's be the best in martial arts together, Niko.

Um, well...

Niko-san!

You haven't gone home yet?

Let's walk together.

You're really amazing. I can't believe the top karate school is recruiting you.

I guess.

Look, we don't have to bring that up again.

Maybe not.

But I kind of feel like I've been left hanging.

Dude, this has nothing to do with you.

But...

I don't know how you feel about it.

Who cares how I feel? It's an honor.

Iwayama Dorms

Iwayama High is a boarding school.

And they hire pros to manage their diet and living conditions.

That school's a perfect fit for me in every single way.

It sounds amazing.

But... a boarding school?

I see... A boarding school...

The old me would've jumped at the opportunity.

But now...

MIKADONO

Can I say something totally out of character?

Yu... I...

I want us... to be together.

Me too!

MIKADONO

We feel the exact same way, Captain!

We want us all to be together!

But we want you to grow your talents, so it's best if that rat bastard—

I mean, if Tatsumi-senpai takes you to his school!

We'll be fine without you! You can go without worrying about us!

That's all we came to tell you!

That's all!

They came to ambush me? What are they, stupid?

Niko-san.

You can see how your teammates feel the same way you do.

They want to be together with you.

It's incredible how people are so devoted to you!

Uh, yeah...

The other two must be home already.

I'll go make dinner.

Niko.

You're free to use my shampoo, plus my conditioner.

The ones that cost 10,000 yen a bottle?

Indeed.

The one time I used one by mistake, she totally snapped at me!