The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-chan (長門有希ちゃんの消失)

Hello there!

Hmm.

Looks like she's taking a nap. We can't have that!

Sleeping Beauty's in for a rude awakening.

Or you could, you know, wake her up nicely.

Rise and shine!

Ow!

Good morning, Princess!

It's about time for the club meeting.

That hurt.

If my growth is stunted, I'm blaming you.

Yeah, I think I'm all right with that.

You'll be cuter if you stay pint-size, anyway.

That's not nice.

Hey, Nagato. Are you okay? Here.

Come on.

Uh-- Ah!

Th-Thank you, Kyon.

Hm?

Hm... You know you're still holding his hand, right?

-- Uh, sorry. --

Well then, I'll just be heading out now. Bye!

Ah...

But aren't you coming to the clubroom?

Sorry, I have to miss today.

There are some errands I need to run.

But don't worry, I'll still come over

to your place to cook dinner.

Great!

Oh, and, Kyon?

When club activities are all wrapped up,

maybe you could walk her home, 'kay?

And you're welcome to stay for dinner, of course.

I'm off! Market, here I come! Woo-hoo!

Hm. Sale days get her excited.

Uh-huh.

Well, off to the clubroom, huh?

Oh!

Well, it's official.

What is?

Just that I've been a member of the Literary Club

for a full week now.

So, do I get a cake or something?

You like it so far?

Hm... Well, I'm not really sure

why I joined, honestly.

I basically just read or do my homework, so.

It's pretty much the same stuff I'd be doing if I wasn't in it.

-- --

And thus ends another productive club meeting.

I guess Literary Clubs aren't much on variety, are they?

I don't think that's fair.

U-Uh--! Sorry!

I'm sure real Literary Clubs are quite different.

Hold on, are you telling me I joined a fake club?

Maybe this is boring to you.

We don't do much in the way of traditional club activities.

But I'd rather read here, where I can listen

to the noise and laughter of the other clubs,

than sitting alone at home with my book.

I find it sort of comforting. That's why I started the club.

What I'm getting at is that you joining wasn't pointless.

Uh--

You're the whole reason the Literary Club still exists.

I'd be alone without you.

You're an important part of the club, you know?

So, thank you. I mean it. I, um...

This last week... It's been really great!

Yeah. So, anyway, we should get going!

Mm-hm!

What is it?

It's almost Christmas!

Which means we need to start planning

for the club Christmas party.

Fake clubs still have parties? That's cool.

Can we?

You're the one running the show.

You are the club president, right?

Yep!

Was that someone you know?

Just imagining things.

This is the story of a somewhat shy, bookish girl.

The light is changing! Let's go!

Whoops.

Oh! We'll need a turkey, for sure.

Turkey?

Oh, are we still talking about the Christmas party?

Yeah.

You can't have a party without a turkey, you know?

Oh, is that a thing?

Yeah!

Wow...

I didn't think my hand was that cold.

I'm sorr--

I'm sorry for interrupting

this little romantic comedy moment.

So, Asakura, how'd you do at the sale?

A good haul.

I may have gone overboard. My hands hurt.

Will you carry these for me?

Hand 'em over.

Thanks!

Watch this part carefully.

What?

Here.

These are heavy! You did buy a lot!

Ow, ow, ow! So cold and sore.

My poor hands.

I hate this time of year, don't you?

-- They're like ice cubes! --There! Much warmer!

Now, now, stop thrashing.

You don't wanna break the eggs.

You tricked me! I call foul!

Let's review.

You see an opening and you make your move.

Aggressively. Got it?

Incredible! That's some high-level flirting.

Well, are you guys coming or not?

Yes, Wise Master!

Oh, don't call me that.

Hey.

I gotta say, that freaks me out.

There's something about the way you wield that knife...

Hey, Nagato?

Just a sec. What is it?

Well, I heard a rumor.

About a certain club Christmas party.

Yeah! What do you think?

I hate to burst your bubble,

but I don't think it's going to work.

Not in the clubroom, anyway.

The school won't let us. If you're so set on a party,

why don't we just have it at home, instead?

That way we have everything we need.

I wanna have it in the clubroom, okay?

Can we please just leave it at that?

Hm?

I admit it: this looks pretty darn good,

even the vegetables.

With veggies, it's all in how you cut them.

Mm!

Have an egg, Nagato.

Go on, I bet you'll like it.

Oh. Thanks.

So. Back to the party idea.

Why do you wanna hold it in the clubroom?

Are you all right?

Oh, no! Your cute sweater got all stained!

Come on, hurry!

We need to get it in the wash quickly.

Um. I can undress myself.

But it's easier without stuff in my hands.

You two are really close, aren't you?

This stuff is dangerous.

One clumsy move with a chopstick,

and you're covered in boiling broth.

Nagato is always--

Huh?

S-Sorry! Sorry!

I forgot that Kyon was here, too!

You think she's okay?

Get in there! Go!

Hey, how ya doin'? Is this seat taken?

Okay, great!

-- Uh... -- I...

--Oh! --Uh!

No, you first. Go on.

Oh! I was just... I wanted to know...

How much did you see?

Strike one!

Some pitchers begin with a couple of warm-up throws,

but not this one! Nope, it's straight to the curve ball!

I guess beating around the bush isn't her style.

Well, I saw... Uh... Your belly!

Just your waist, I mean!

That's really all?

Totally! I didn't see anything else, I promise!

Let's see if she bought it.

Okay. That's good, then.

Hook, line, and sinker!

Um. I do have just one more question, though.

Yeah, shoot.

The toughest one's out of the way.

So you saw my stomach.

What'd you think?

That question's a conversational landmine!

And I'm about to get blown to pieces.

What's he gonna say?

I think boys like a little more... meat.

If I say I liked it, then I'm the creepy guy

who likes her stomach.

But if I say I didn't, then I'm the jerk who insulted her.

I can't do this on my own!

I can't say that!

Calm down!