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

Going to that theme park last week must've recharged me...

Glow Glow

Glow Glow

Because I've never been this motivated in my life!

It appears I do need to nourish the spirit as well as the body.

I guess an occasional break doesn't hurt.

Kazuki-san! Niko-san!

Are you two going to practice? Then have a nice day!

I'll see you later.

They're in perfect sync. How sisterly.

Now, since Miwa-san already left, I might as well do some cleaning...

Miwa-san forgot her lunch?

What're you makin' for my side dishes?

I wanna bunch of fruit for dessert!

That lunch really hit the spot.

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze

home.10 The Shadow of a Genius

The venue should be around here...

Was today's match so important that she forgot her lunch?

I have to get it to her.

She's reading an actual book while walking? You never see that these days.

Sidewalk Construction

Sorry for the Inconvenience Sidewalk Construction

Excuse me.

Can I help you?

Has she not even noticed how hot it is today?

Here.

Plum

This replenishes the sodium, citric acid, and minerals you lost from sweating.

You should try it!

Bye!

He carries around pickled plums in this weather...

Just like me?

Shogi Center

I managed to talk my way in here to deliver her lunch.

This is my first time seeing shogi matches in person.

Miwa-san!

She really does look cool playing shogi!

Is Miwa-san winning?

Who're you?

Sorry, Ms. Mikadono is the titleholder, so she's ranked higher,

but right now she seems to be under pressure.

Her opponent knows how to counter her moves perfectly.

There's still a chance for a comeback, though.

Miwa-san...

She looks so intense.

I can't say a word to her.

*Never talk to the players during a match.

*Never talk to the players during a match.

There it is!

The Miwa Mikadono lick!

Chalk up another win.

But they're still playing.

Yes, but whenever Ms. Mikadono knows she'll win, she always licks her lips.

When that happens, there's nothing her opponents can do to beat her.

I resign.

Hey, you!

Miwa-san!

Yu-kun?

Miwa-san, you were so cool out here!

Yeah, totally different from home!

Wow, rude much?

I should've taken photos!

So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool So Cool

Then I could've saved that coolness for eternity!

Quit that! I didn't want ya to watch, anyway!

And besides...

I don't like being called "cool" all that much.

Man, it was sweet seeing a pro in action.

Anywho, why're you here in the first place?

Oh, yeah!

Here's your lunch.

I forgot it at home?

You burn a lot of energy at these matches, so I added extra sides.

Here you go.

Take care.

I'll head back.

Uh!

S-Since you're here and all...

Do you want to eat together?

She's in Little Sister Mode!

Th-That's so adorable!

Sure, I'll grab something from nearby.

So this is why you've been so off your game lately,

Miwa Mikadono!

The girl I ran into before?

Smorgasbord Lunch with Mixed Rice

You really did make a lot for me!

Sure did! Help yourself!

Y-Yup! Time to ea—

Time to eat!

Who said you could come along?!

I don't want ya botherin' us while we eat!

Shogi Center

You're eating lunches made specially for you by a boy?

A Few Minutes Ago

So you're the reason Miwa Mikadono's in a slump!

Me?

I'm confiscating this!

No way!

This is mine!

Wh-Why are you this worked up... over a boxed lunch?

How can my eternal rival have sunk so low?

A rival?

You're her rival? That's so awesome!

Y-You think so?

You two cross swords and hone your skills as you fight your way to the top!

That means you're both her best friend and her toughest foe!

You got it!

I'm Miwa Mikadono's eternal rival, Sakura Yaotome!

Wha? I've beaten you over a hundred times, if we include practice matches.

And you've never beaten me once.

Huh?

You're just a sore loser and a crybaby!

Who d'ya think you are, calling yourself my rival?

And how exactly am I in a "slump," anyway? I just won, in case ya forgot!

Fine. I'll admit you're maintaining your win rate.

But you're still better than this!

You used to win your matches in a flash!

You might've won your last match too, but that wasn't a Miwa Mikadono win!

You're the women's shogi star who wins against top-ranking males!

You're a super, super, super...

super-prodigy!

Is she arguing with her or praising her?

But... I finally earned a chance to challenge you for your title!

Miwa Mikadono! I will bring an end to your era!

I never had an era in the first place.

This is your era! You're in your moment!

This girl...

She must really like Miwa-san, right?

Since I'm your rival, I must study you thoroughly!

Why the heck are you even here?!

This is part of my research. I must eat lunch with you, too.

Sorry to say it, Yaotomecchi, but you're having none of mine!

Not a problem, since I brought my own.

Huh?

What...

What's that black stuff?

Ya made trash?

Rolled omelettes!

I'm too busy with research! I can't waste time worrying about appearances!

N-No! Get back here!

Oh, no! That's my lunch!

Yaotome-san!

Are you okay?

Wh... Wh...

Why are you two engaging in romcom clichés on these sacred grounds?!

Ow!

I-I can't do this with a guy before my big matches!

This is indecent! It's your fault if it blows up into a scandal!

It's fine. In any case, here's your rice ball.

Thanks.

Wait, I can't eat this anymore!

I can't help but think we're...

It feels like we're...

These two kids are...

...a whole lot alike.

Klutzy failures

Klutzy failures!

Are ya gonna sit on him all day?

This has nothing to do with you, Miwa Mikadono!

Just work on the gameplay for your next match!

You got absolutely no right tellin' me how to play shogi!

Jeez! Yu-kun, don't just laugh at me!

She's harassin' me here!

Sorry, sorry.

Miwa-san is so lonely and isolated at school.

And she's so cool when playing shogi.

When will ya learn to give up?!

Never! We're rivals!

You're no rival of mine!

But who knew she had such a passionate friend?

I'm glad I got to see this cute side of you.

So that's why you're smiling? You're too carefree.

For the record, I'm not friends or anything with Yaotomecchi here!

She's right! We're rivals, with a capital "R"!