Watari-kun's ****** Is About to Collapse (渡くんの××が崩壊寸前)

Watari Naoto

The number you are trying to reach is either outside the service area or...

I haven't been able to reach him for an entire day.

I trust Watari-kun.

Even if something ends up happening with Tachibana-san,

I trust him to come back to me.

I can't just sit here frowning.

Isn't there anything I can do to help him?

Maybe there's something I can do as his girlfriend to make him happy.

WEEKLY

These are the kinds of selfies we want to see from our girlfriends!!

I didn't know they had stuff like this.

Here we go!

These are... kinda boring.

Oh, I know!

If I use the camera timer, I can get a full body shot!

I'll change my outfit, too!

"Even if your outfit isn't eye-catching,

you can still level up your pose game."

Master your poses

Cute cat pose

Heart throb <3 pose

Mew!

Slurp.

I think I'm getting the hang of this!

But we're not quite there yet.

I have to take a picture that'll make Watari-kun happy!

I'll do whatever it takes.

Cos...

Cosplay is a surefire hit

It's cliché, but how about a maid outfit?

Oh, like what I wore at last year's athletic meet.

Yay!

Watari Naoto

Watari-kun?

Hello?

Hello, Ishihara-san.

Sorry to call so late.

I'm on my way back from Matsumoto,

and I wanted to apologize for not contacting you all this time.

I left my phone on the train,

and then... well, it's a long story.

I kind of stuck my nose into an issue Satsuki was having with her family.

But it looks like it's resolved for now.

And she won't have to transfer schools after all.

I see.

That's great.

Oh, and... nothing happened.

Like, nothing improper.

Yeah. I know.

So, can we meet after I finish work tomorrow?

I have something to give you.

Sure. I'll be there.

If I'm being honest, the more skin is showing, the happier I am

I guess it's time for my secret weapon.

I bought that swimsuit I tried on just in case,

but I never thought I'd end up using it so soon.

This is even more embarrassing than wearing nothing at all!

In that case, I might as well...

There's no way this would make him happy!

What in the world am I doing?

If anything, he'd hate me for sending shameless pictures like this.

I need to get dressed.

No, wait! This is all wrong!

This isn't underwear, it's a swimsuit bottom!

It's just too messy in here!

Where'd I put my underwear and pajamas?!

You're being too loud!

Shou-kun, this isn't what you think. I was just...

What are you wearing, strings?!

You look like a total slut!

Y-You've got it all wrong! Listen to me!

Settle down, both of you!

Do you realize what time it is?

Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse

Glad to see you back, Tachibana!

If you can swim 15 meters with the kickboard, I can give you credit for this class.

You've got until the end of your next lesson.

Let's do our best, huh?

Coach, what is "love"?

What?!

No can do, Tachibana!

I have a loving wife and a newborn baby girl!

I can't reciprocate your feelings!

You're in love with Nao-kun, right?

You have been for the last six years.

When I kissed or touched him, that was just me messing with him on impulse... I thought.

I don't know anymore.

When I'm with him, I feel floaty, my heart starts pounding,

and I feel restless.

Sometimes I feel irritated, too.

During the six years we spent apart, I always...

Could it be that you're in love with someone?

In love?

No!

It's pointless being in love with someone who's already in love with someone else.

I'm not falling for him.

I'm not in love.

I don't want to trouble him.

I don't want to get in the way.

Tachibana, it seems you've been suffering on the inside.

It's never pointless to feel love for another.

And as for whether you're troubling him, that depends on what you actually do.

What I do...

But right now, why don't you focus on getting through swim class?

If we keep standing here talking by the pool, you'll just make yourself sick in the heat.

I'm already starting to feel unwell, actually.

A-Are you all right?

Tachibana!

So, yeah...

After all that, I never managed to take a good enough picture to send him as a present.

Last night couldn't have gone any worse.

So that's why you wanted to talk to me?

Yeah.

I figured you could tell me what kinds of photos guys like to receive.

Full nudes.

Wha?!

But don't do it.

Casually sending spicy pictures to others is basically like saying,

"I'm the kind of girl who can't assess risk."

Well, what kind of photo would you want to receive from a guy you liked?

If it were me...

Thank you, Tokui-kun!

I think I'll be able to take a great picture!

Got a date with Naoto after this?

Yeah. He should be off work soon.

I'm meeting him after that.

I see. Well, good luck.

Let's talk again sometime.

So, edible crayfish?

They're real tasty!

Watari-kun!

Ishihara-san.

Good timing. I just finished up.

Is this your girlfriend?

Good for you, Watari-kun!

Oh, right.

Here. This is for you.

Lovers' Bond

A charm?

My way of saying sorry for making you worry.

It's from a shrine in Matsumoto. They say the charms there really work.

So I wanted to give one to you.

It says "lovers' bond."

Are you sure I can have this?

Yes.

This means the bond between you and me will last forever, right?!

I-I guess so, yeah.

I have to give you something in return for such a wonderful gift.

Oh, you don't have to do that.

In that case... I'd like to take a picture with you.

Huh?

I was just thinking I wanted to give you something like this last night.

Want me to take it?

Is that okay?

Come on, get closer. Closer!

Be more lovey-dovey!

That's it. Good.

Cheese!

Look at that chemistry! You lucky dog, you.

Thank you!

Think nothing of it.

Watari-kun.

Please accept this photo.

Thank you.

Found you, Nao-kun.

Tachibana-san.

Satsuki?

I love you, Nao-kun.

I love you, Nao-kun.

Um...

What do you mean by "love"?

Exactly what I said.

I love you. Romantically.

Where the hell is this coming from?

If you're just messing with me again, cut it out!

I'm serious.

Do you love me? Or do you hate me?

Which is it? Answer me.

Are those my only two options?

You can't... just ask that.

I don't think you should just...

put him on the spot like that.

Ishihara-san...

Besides...

Besides, you know he's going out with me.

I'm asking him.

Stay out of this.

Come with me.

Why?