Whispering You a Love Song Official Comic Anthology p6 >Yuama - Himari's Happy Dream >Yukiko - Balance Game >Aonoshimo - YoriHima Reincarnation RTA!? >Utatane Yuu - Repeat Sign >Nekotarou - No Match for the Childhood Friend >Mukunoki Nanatsu - Ukelele and Senpai >Itou Hachi - Welcome to the Cookery Research Club >Winuwi - Love, Affection, Ice-cream. >Shikushiku - Full Speed Towards You >Torii Shizuku - To My Beloved You >Haruhana Aya - Cookery Club and Maid Outfits. >Aotsubaki Toto - Rain, Umbrellas, and You. p7 >Himari's Happy Dream - Yuama >I can't sleep. >>Rise up. >There's no way I could sleep with Kino-san next to me. >Mmm~... p8 >So cute... >Now that I think about it, just getting to see her sleeping face is amazing... >Mm... >...Yori...senpa... p9 >Fu... >I might be luxurious when she wakes up too. >...I wonder what she's dreaming about. p10 >Mm... >Huh...? >What am I doing in a place like this? >It's all white... >Yori-senpai is... >Ah. >Yori-senpa~... p11 >Kino-san? >!? >Y-Yori-senpai...!? S-Sho kyute... >>smol >Hawaaaah >But why are you so small...? >Nwah!? >Nya~ p12 >Sorry, Kino-san... >Hey now. >You can't step on Kino-san like that... >Kyooote! >Are you okay, Kino-san? >I'm fine. >Hm? >Which means >there are two small Yori-senpais...!? p13 >What is this!? >A prank...!? No no. >Kino-san. >I love you~ >Y-Yori-senpai!? >Me too~ >Kino-san is cute. >Fwah. p14 >I- >Is this Heaven...? >Wait. >When did all these other Yori-senpais get here!? >Kino-san... >It's Kino-san~ >~... >~ >Kino-san is mine~ >Waaah >The Yori-senpais are fighting with each other. p15 >Please don't fight, Yori-senpais~! >Wah~ Wah Wah >What do I do...? >Himari. >Yori-senpa-... p16 >I love you, >Himari. >Yo-... >mm p17 >Hah... >Phwah >~~~Yo- >Yori-senpa-... p18 >Th- >The Yori-senpais are watching~!! >Yori-senpai... This is embarrassing... >One Yori-senpai, two Yori-senpai... >Seriously, what is she dreaming about...!? _____________ p19 >Balance Game - Yukiko >Yori-senpai, let's play the balance game! >Balance game? >What's that? >It's where you choose between A and B! >(Karaoke) >I wanted... to know more about you, Yori-senpai. >Alright. >Let's do it. >Yay~! p20 >Which do you prefer, cats or dogs? >This'll be easy~ >Naturally. >Cats! >What else? >I've known that answer since long ago. >Hehe >...But I have started to like dogs a little lately. >Eh? Why is that? >Well... >Cute. >It's because Kino-san is like a dog. >What's next? >Erm~ >Do you like your lover to have nice-smelling hair or nice-smelling lips? >The heck does that mean? >Hahaha >So they have those kinds of questions too! >There's no way I'd think about that. p21 >You smell pretty nice, Kino-san. >Wha- S-Stop that! >Haha >Cute<3 >Ah. >How about this then? >No kisses for a month >or no hugs for a month? p22 >Uuh... >From when...? >If I said I didn't want to give up either for a month, >would you give me both? >Of course I would. ________________ p25 >YoriHima Reincarnation RTA!? - Aonoshimo >One day, YoriHima opened their eyes >and found themselves in an isekai fantasy! >Where are we? >I'm pretty sure I was having a home date with you, Kino-san. >Yori-senpai! >There's "reincarnation" written in the title! p26 >YoriHima... Can you hear me? >I am speaking directly to your minds right now. >Wah! >I can hear something! >I am the god who rules over this anthology. >In this world, you are students studying magic. >In this school fantasy world, the two of you >must tear down the "villainess" flag. >Vill...? >Here, here! >Ah! >I know this! p27 >It's one of those stories where a rich girl who's destined to meet a grisly end >diverts from the original scenario to change her fate. >Amazing. >You're so knowledgeable, Kino-san. >Ehe~ >I've been reading that kind of manga lately. >Woah. Something came up. >Ah! They have this kind of thing too, huh? >Status...? >I guess it's something like personal information? >How convenient~ >Let's see. My occupation is... >commoner. >Hmm. And mine is... >n-noble daughter...? p28 >Which means >Yori-senpai is the villainess!? >In other words... >that thing we have to do something about >is my flag!? >If you succeed, I'll return you to the world you came from. >Well then, I'm counting on you. >Yori-senpai is nothing like a villainess though~! >Hah~ p29 >That being said, we're lacking in information. >What the heck are we supposed to do...? >...Kino-san? >What's with that pose? >When you think of villainess manga, >you think >love! >The villainess who knows not of love >is taught about real love >and slowly but surely changes her fate... >So with that said, go ahead! >Fall in love with me. >Eh...? S-Sure... >In that case... p30 >...Isn't this >what we usually do? >Nothing's happening. >I see. >We're already dating, so... >Hmmm~ >The prerequisite is wrong to begin with. >I-In that case, we could try this instead! >The villainess hits her betrothed with a letter breaking off their engagement! >Rising up from a breakup is exhilirating. p31 >Okay, Yori-senpai. Go ahead and... >D-D-Don't hit me with one~ >Don't worry. That's the one thing I'll never do. >I can't protect Senpai like this. >What do I do...? p32 >...I don't really understand stuff >like isekai or fantasy, >but no matter what world we're in, I'll sing for you, Kino-san. >...That's it! >Eh? p33 >The villainess, who is despised by the populace, >gives her all for the people >and is reborn as a girl who is beloved by all...! >With magic, we won't need any instruments. >Let's deliver your song to this world, Senpai! >I-Is this going to work...? >Knowing you, Senpai, it definitely will! >And so, p34 >as Yori-senpai began to sing, >she gathered friends one after another... >Kya~ >Waaah... >WAAAH >and in this world with no band festivals, p35 >Isekai SS Girls >proved to be a big hit! >Uuh... >Yori-senpai is so far away. p36 >This must be how it feels when an indies band goes to the majors. >I'm happy but conflicted at the same time. >No, I'm right next to you. >Aki Mi Zuguchi >Yeah yeah. >You're splendid enough to be here backstage, right? >But still, bands sure are fun! >Happy happy harpy~ >It certainly is a novel experiment. >Ajin~ >Nobody had heard such music outside of an orchestra before. >Y'know, these members >look awfully familiar. Identical, even. >Even in another world, birds of a feather... p37 >I hear royalty snuck into our concert the other day. >Yeah. We're gonna be going on tour to the neighboring kingdom. >The war's been put on hold too. >For real!? >We're a symbol of peace! >Hmm... >My idea should've changed the villainess' fate long ago. >Now that you mention it, we're not back in our original world. >We must be missing something. >To be more specific, >we need to tear down a flag... p38 >Hey, that's... >She's returned from the neighboring kingdom! >It's Shiho Izuumi-sama! >...Huh? Don't tell me. >A-Aki-senpai. >You got a moment? >Eh? What is it? >Sh-Shiho...!? >A-Aki... p39 >...You're back, huh? >Yeah. A lot happened... >...Mind if we talk for a bit? >Ooh...! So precious...! >This is just what I wanted to see. >Hah >In other words... >the villainess... >Thank you, YoriHima. >I shall now return you to your world. >wasn't me... p40 >I just had the weirdest dream... >Huh...? >Fwah >Did I fall asleep? >Afu >...Kino-san. >Would it be okay >if I read this manga too? >Eh? >Of course! >But I thought you didn't read much manga, Senpai. >Hmm, I figured I may as well >for future reference... >? _______________ p43 >Repeat Sign - Utatane Yuu >...Ah. >So this... is where this was. >Ah, I'm so nervous. p44 >The concert's in two days~ I'm so nervous. >Get a hold of yourself. >~~~... >Here's a good luck charm... >So I bought this thinking I'd give it to her, >but I never did in the end... p45 >I ended up bringing it with me, >but what am I supposed to do with it after all this time...? >Shiho~ >!? >Whatcha looking at? >I- >It's nothing! p46 >Come on. Let's go to our next class. >Eh~? >~~~ >Huh? It's Shiho-senpai and Aki-senpai! >Senpa-~... >...! p47 >Huh...? >...It's gone. >Gone! Gone! >The hairpin's nowhere to be found... >Did it slip out of my pocket? p48 >Hah... >...Well, it was something I never gave her anyway... >Why do I always lose these things...? >Ah, there you are! p49 >Something wrong? >No. >It's nothing... >Of all the bad timing. >Doesn't look that way to me. p51 >...That... >Why do you have that hairpin!? >Oh, so this was yours, Shiho. >Himari-chan brought it to me during the break. >Um, here... >Did you drop this, Aki-senpai? p52 >I thought it might've been Shiho-senpai's, but >for some reason, this hairpin... seems like it'd suit you a lot, Aki-senpai. >...is what she said. >... >...Hmm. >So I borrowed it! >How do I look? p53 >...That's right. >I did lose it, but... >You can have it. >Eh? >...It found its way back, after all. >...What's that supposed to mean? p54 >Not telling. >Once again, >as many times as it takes. ___________________ p55 >No Match for the Childhood Friend - Nekotarou >There there~ >You're so cute~ >Ma-chan, heya~ p56 >You cheater. >Eh~!? >I was just playing with her~ >Eh~n >That's what a cheater would say. >Ehehe~ It's like a soap opera~♪ >Tachibana Kaori. >What is it~? >You're always sweet on Kino Himari too. >You "love" small things and think they're "cute", after all. >Hmm~ >That's right~ p57 >So the reason you carry around a photo of me from when I was a kid >is because of "that"...? >Loli... >No!! >Himahima and kitty cats are cute, >and I love little Ma-chan too~ >But... p58 >this kind of "love" >is just for the current Ma-chan. p59 >What about you, Ma-chan? p60 >Stay! >Mmgh!? >Ma-chan, you meanie~! >You pushed it too far. >Wah~ >Everyone will be here soon. >Ma-chan! p61 >What is... p62 >I told you not to push it! >I held back and only went for the cheek~ ___________________ p65 >Ukelele and Senpai - Mukunoki Nanatsu >I hear a sound. >The sound I love. >Yori-senpai's singing. p66 >Ah. >Kino-san. >... >Kino-san? p67 >Yori-senpai got bigger! >I-It's your growing period...! >Ahaha. >You got it all wrong. >It's this that's smaller. >It's an instrument called a ukelele. >Mizuguchi said she found it in her house and brought it with her. >It's pretty fun to play, but people would laugh since it doesn't suit me, so I'm playing it here. >Heh~ >I see. >... >Yeah. >Yeah. >Wh-What is it? p68 >Don't worry! >You're borderline cool! >Borderline, huh? >What kind of instrument is it? >It has fewer strings and is softer... >so like, an easier guitar? >So it's basically a cute guitar! >Eh? >Hmm, I guess cute stringed instrument would be more appropriate? >It sure is small and cute~ >... >Wanna try it? >Eh!? p69 >I-I don't know how to play! >You should be able to do a simple song. >I'll teach you. >... >If you say so, Yori-senpai, >then just for a little bit... >How was that? >Was I cool? >Yeah, very cool. >Cute. p70 >Erm~ >You don't have your fingers like this. >Like this. >You mean here? >That's it. >But a little more force into it. >Kay... p71 >I did it! >!? >Yori-senpai? >What's wrong? >It's nothing. p72 >I know. >When I get good enough at this, let's put on a concert together! >With me on the ukelele too? >Yeah! >We'll call everyone to listen to us. >That sounds fun. >That's not the ukelele I brought with me. What gives? >I bought this for the future. >What future!? _________________ p73 Welcome to the Cookery Research Club - Itou Hachi >Yori-senpai!! >Welcome to the cookery research club~!! >I'm so happy you came over to the cookery club, Yori-senpai~♪ >I didn't have any plans after school, so I figured I'd check it out. >Well, since you're here, how about you try making some simple snacks? >Eh? >You sure? p74 >But can I pull it off? >I wanna eat your handmade snacks, Yori-senpai!! >How about cookies? >>Simple Snacks >>Just Mix!! Tasty Snacks >Hoho... >A simple recipe... I might be able to make this one. >If all I have to do is mix and bake. >Here!! You can borrow this apron. >Thanks. >Let's start with the measurements. >Wheat flour - 170g >Almond powder - 30g >One egg yolk >Sugar - 70g >Unsalted butter - 100g p75 >Y'know... >Isn't there too much sugar in this? It doesn't need to be that sweet, so let's half it. >I wanna make it lighter as well, so let's decrease the butter too... >Eep! >Yori-senpai, are you looking down on snackmaking? >That's the problem with amateurs. >Hah... >Eh... Sorry. p76 >Ignore your gut and follow the recipe exactly, please. >Mix the softened butter well until it's glossy. >Add the sugar and stir gently. >Yes, ma'am... >>Recipes >Add the egg yolk and almond powder, >and fold in the wheat flour. >The cookies will become hard if you stir the batter too much, so be careful. >Fold...? >It's just mixing, but it's pretty difficult. >And snackmaking requires a lot of power, huh? >I'm getting kinda tired... >I know! I'll cheer you on with a song, Yori-senpai! >A song...? >Yeah! It's an impromptu one, though... p77 >Your songs always give me encouragement, Senpai, >so for today, I want to encourage you too!! >Please listen to my cheering song >for Yori-senpai >Kya~ You're so lovely, Hima-chan~<3 >>Do your best >>Do your best, Yori-senpai >>Ah sore >A song just for me. >>I'm looking forward to Senpai's cookies, ah yoisho >Thank you, Kino-san... >>I'm sure it'll be really delicious, yoyoi no yoi >But... p78 >Why on Earth >is it a bon odori song...? >>Do your best, do your best, Yori-senpai >It's the do your best, Senpai song >Ah sore Ah yoisho >yoyoi no yoi >Delicious cookies >Enya soi soi >I'm excited >Asanagi-senpai!! We need to cut the cookies quickly before the dough weakens!! >Ah, right! >Is the over preheated? >Erm... >H-Hold on a minute... >Like this? >We've got cat-shaped cookine cutters<3 >Using a cutter should make it tidy, but this is hard... >The oven is preheated. >Wah~ >Wait, wait! >Uwah~!! p79 >They're done...!! >Ooh~ >They're a little scorched... but they actually look cookie-shaped...! >I'm so moved that you baked them successfully~ >Let's give them a taste right away<3 p80 >...They don't >taste that great. >So you've noticed it, Yori-senpai... >The question of "isn't it tastier, cheaper and quicker to just buy them?"... >Cookies don't taste that great straight out of the over to begin with... >Everyone who makes snacks faces that question at least once. >Eh? >When what's the point of making handmade snacks...? >Researching the meaning... behind that question >is what the cookery RESEARCH club is for...!!! >Is that so...? ___________ p83 >Love, Affection, Ice-cream. - Winuwi >Marota~ I have school today~ >Why are you acting so spoiled today~...? >Back off for a moment... >Nya >...He's not letting go! >Now that I look closely, his eyes are slanted! >Nyan~ >He's unleashing his wild side! >Would it be too out of season to call him a scarf...? Probably, yeah... >Hmm... I can't just bring him to the classroom... What do I do...? >Huh? Kino-san? p84 >I see we have two kittens here. >With the rising sun, my love also starts to rise, I just can't help myself... (Too many syllables.) >Fufu. You're so cute that I ended up reciting a haiku. It's all your fault for being too cute, Kino-san. >Oho...eh!? >For some reason, Yori-senpai is acting weird. p85 >Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Y-Yori-senpai!? >Fufu... They say an early morning is worth three mon, but this was worth a million goku. I'll have to do my tax return. [tn: mon = 2.4cm, goku = 180.39 litres] >Actually, that's pretty much the budget of a country. Guess I'll just make a country. >Awawawawah! >A country is thinking too fast... A country!? >The Republic of Himarin. That has a nice ring to it. Okay, I'll make the national anthem... >...Huh? >The voice of my heart is speaking as is! >A-As is? >Sorry for saying such weird stuff, Kino-san. I'm getting attacked by something... >My lover is too cute... >oh... yeah... love me tender >Wait, what the heck am I saying~~~!? >Yori-senpai~~! p86 >Somebody help! Yori-senpai is...!! >I'm like, y'know, totally weird right now! >Good morning, Asanagi Yori. Welcome, Kino Himari. >Sorry to be sudden, >There~ there there there<3 >Mmma~chan<3 Who's a good girl<3 >but could you do something about this stray hound? >Save me qui- >Ma~~chan<3 >Aaah~ >Ah! >Kao, hey, wai- >UWOOOOOOAH p87 >Tachibana Kaori's been like "this" since this morning. >She's been acting like this from the moment we met up to right now. >What's that on your head? >An anti-brainwashing tinfoil hat. >Tinfoil Hat: A magical hat that protects the wearer from mind control. Was apparently invented 100 years ago. >Marota and Yori-senpai are the same! >Ma~~~~~~rota >So this is the fabled Kino Marota... How cute. >Thank you!(?) >If it was just Asanagi Yori acting weird, I would've just passed it off as her bragging, but that doesn't seem to be the case. >Oi. >I think something has "infiltrated" their cerebral limbic systems. >There must be some reason why these two... and the cat fell in "love" at the same time... >There should be a common link. >What were Asanagi Yori and Kino Marota doing last night? >I was... studying while watching S-Station and fell asleep... >You're gonna catch a cold. >Hey. >Before I went to bed, Marota... >was watching MYTUBE! >>Processing >Hmm. p88 >The cause is likely... "Mambo Cider"'s song "Subliminal Learning". >I love you!! >I love you, baby!! >I love you!! >I so love you! >Even if the world betrays you, I swear to love you >I love you!! I love you, baby!! >They put you two and the cat under some kind of hypnosis. >The hyper positive rock band who shouts for love and wishes for peace... >"Mambo Cider". p89 >105 instances of the word "love", 56 of "like", and 73 of "adore". Put them together and that's effectively 256 instances of "love". >The lyrics are practically nothing but l-"love"...!? >They packed in so much love that it's practically a rap song. >They probably haven't heard that word directly so many times in a row... so they didn't have any immunity... >A kind senpai who wouldn't poke fun and say "even though it's practically a confession in song form?" >Love... >Like... >Adore... >Yori-senpai...? >Are you okay? >Kino-san... >Mm. No... >Himari... >I love you... p90 >Oh. >NOT RIGHT NOW~~~ >Kya~ >Marota... Sorry... >Na~n >We need to find a way to fix this hypnotism before we get any more victims... >For real... I'm seriously begging you... God... Tsutsui-sama. >Ma-chan, look at this! >Tachibana Kaori... We're kinda busy right now, so could you save it for... p91 >MC TACHIBANA! My love for Ma-chan jus' can't be beat~ >Lemme lay down these lyrics all nice and neat~ >My love is swank and yours is just stank! Yeaah~ >Stop drumming with your fingers and making strange raps! >Amen Break: The most sampled drum phrase in the world. It has a lifelong flavor, be it at 136BPM or 180BPM. The first rhythm pattern a baby learns after four-on-the-floor. Be it background music or video game songs, almost everyone can recognise it even if they don't know its name. It has many uses such as the wraparound packaging of alcohol. >It's a mashup of Tachibana-san's and Ma-chan's love~ >aiight >This is what I call Amen, Sister~ >Just shut up already. >!! >This is bad... >If she keeps playing this jovial groove, >Come on... >Here we go... >then the last person we want to be here will...!! >Announcement~ The girl I love~ p92 >I seriously love Mizuguchi Aki! >Your hiphop skills need work. >Hm? >Argh, again!? What is this!? My head is filled with nothing but Aki Aki Aki Aki Aki Aki Aki! >I've made no sense since this morning! >Argh geez! I wanna see her no no, what am I saying!? >>Love Like Love Love Like Love >After everything that's happened, what's with my today!? >This love without a shred of delicacy isn't me! >...? Why am I in the SS... >...room? p93 >Oh thank God... Aki's not here right now. >I almost made a cryptic confession... >Uwooooah >MC TACHIBANA wins! >Wins what? >Bring your A-game more next time, Izumi Shiho. >My what game? >It seems that you lot are also victims of... whatever "this" is. >So hot... >You too, huh, Shiho-senpai... >I was feeling down so I was watching some MYTUBE when this Mambo whatchamacallit started playing... >Mambo Mambo >Mambo Cider >It filled me with this... baseless enegy... >And then this morning... um... y'know... >I became unable to hold my l-love back... >You're such a maiden, Shiho-senpai. >Shut it, Hima. p94 >Honestly... >... >Hima... >Shiho-senpai? >You're cute like a small animal... >Shiho-senpai...? >I really wanna hold you right now... >Shiho-senpai...!? >Ooh~ There there there. You cute little underclassman~ Make fun of your senpai, will ya~? I'm gonna squuze you!!!! >SHIHO-SENPAI!? >You smell like the sun~ >There there~ >Senpai~ p95 >Marota. Let's get her. >Na~n >What...? Eh, ah, hey! >Oww... >I think he's saying "Relax -nya. I hit you with the back of my sword -nya." >A cat's paw isn't a sword. >Besides "romance", Mambo has songs with themes of "family love" and "friendship" too... >This is bad... The Mambo effect has started manifesting beyond "loved ones"... >I wonder how Mizuguchi Aki's faring... p96 >Hey~ Nee-chan. That's hot~ Back off~ >Noo! >You a baby or something? >Don't be so harsh, my little sister... >No... >My beloved Mikity~ >Who the heck is Mikity? >Do you have heat stroke or something~? Here, have some ice-cream~ >That's cold!! >...Huh? Why am I hugging you, Miki...? >Hey there~ The little Mizuguchi sister comes bearing~ p97 >gifts...? >Wh- ... >What's going on here...? >Your faces are all red... Are you... okay? >Huh~? >Want... some ice-cream? >M-Mikity... >Why do you keep saying that!? Is this some kind of trend!? p98 >Ahaha! So you all turned weird from listening to Mambo Cider? >That's weird! >Mambo does make you more bold, but to that extent? >Like that'd happen~ >That's what happened... >The effect music can have one's synapses is immeasurable. >We have stuff like "if the wind blows, the bucket maker prospers" and "a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a tornado", so... >"if a pubetic girl listens to music, they'll go crazy" isn't too farfetched... I suppose. >Besides, >it's unscientific, but... I think p99 >if someone packs their feelings into their music... >those words... and the melody will surely move hearts... >Music has that much energy packed into it. >...Yeah right. >>Confessed through a concert. >>Made up through a concert. >...That's... true... >We're going home once you're done eating, Marota~ >Nya >Nya >Nyaaan! >Marota!? >Geez~ Marota~? >You really are in a spoiled mood today. p100 >The things we want to convey. >The things we have to convey. >Putting them into words just like that is a little embarrassing. >It might be difficult for us right now, p101 >but some day in the future, if it means I'll still be there... >smiling next to you, then... >A few days after the Mambo incident... >Tachibana-san having a sleepover. >Just once... >Just one more time... p102 >Alright, you listeners! This is Mambo Cider's new single, >"Ice Cream Syndrome"! >Huh...? >>Wireless Device OFF >Kya~ _________________ p105 >Full Speed Towards You - Shikushiku >There's a big gathering, huh~ >There's lots of people here, so it's crowded everywhere... >There's still time. What should we do? >Hmm... We've done a lot of shopping already... >How about we get a drink somewhere? >Where would you like to go, Yori-senpai...? >Yori-senpai? >Kya~ >Kyahahaha p106 >Adults are welcome too~ >Oh... >Those are some big cats! >Wah~ >Some kind of event, I wonder...? >Yeah. >I guess so...? >Do you wanna go touch them, Yori-senpai? >Eh? >No, not really... >Eh~ It's all over your face! >Come on! Let's go! >W- >Wait, Kino-san... p107 >Thenk mew for coming to see me -nyan! >Good for you, Yori-senpai. >Please come here if you'd like! >A cat café...? >Wah. >This café's really close by. >I guess we may as well... >go check it out? p108 >Wah~!! >Yori-senpai! Yori-senpai! >There's so many cats! >Y-Yeah. >Wah~ >Party of two, I take it? The drink bar's over there and you can use the facilities as you please. >A few things to bear in mind... >This place has a really nice vibe. There's lots of books too. >Hah~ >The sofa's nice and fluffy too. I could stay here forever... >Yeah. >More importantly, the cats lazing around over there are nice. >Ahaha. p109 >But surely you're used to seeing sights like this, right, Kino-san? >With Marota... >Marota does laze around on the floor a lot... >but having so many cats at once feels fresh. >Cute. >I see. >Yori-senpai, shall we go look around at the cats? >Sure. I was thinking about doing that myself. >Yay. >You're so silky. p110 >That's a lot of foxtails... >>Feel free to use >>Return here once you're done >Which would be good? >Here, kittie~ >I guess you don't like this toy, huh? p111 >Yori-senpai, those cats... >Fufu... >Yori-senpai's so cute when she's struggling with cats... >Not this either? >Okay, I'll join in. >Guess you're not in the mood to play. >Oh right, where's Kino-san...? >Over here~ p112 >K- >Kino-san's amazing... >It's looking... p113 >Wah~ >I don't know when to stop! >Are you interested? >You sure you don't want to play like those cats? >Or do you just prefer watching everyone else play? >...Me too. p114 >Rather than playing around myself, seeing her give her all with having fun >with a big smile on her face >is what I love. p115 >Snack time!! >Please take these, customers... >Ah... >Hm...? >A stampede? >Oh! >Waawah! >Th- >The cats are all gathering in one place... >The people too... p116 >Hooked by snacks... >Figured as much. Cars are more about dumplings than flowers... >Yori-senpai! >The kitties are having snack time! >It looks like we can join in too~ >Ehehe... >Fu p117 >Well, >this is nice too. >Hah~ >That was really soothing! >Yeah. That was way more soothing than I could've imagined. It was fun... >Let's go see them again sometime. >The cookie souvnires are cute too. >I bought some. >>Fish cookies >Creature-shaped cookies are kinda cute. p118 >I think I'll try making some animal-shaped cookies next time... >Yummy... >Sounds good. >Like fish or cat shapes...? >Ufu. >I'm looking forward to it. >You too, Yori-senpai. >Eh? In public...!? >Say ah~ >But I'll still eat... >How is it? >Hm... It's good. >Fufu... >? >What's up...? >Well... p119 >you reminded me of that black cat you were with. >Eh...? >It usually gives off a cool and collected vibe, >but it has a cute catty side too. >It looked really cute when eating snacks too... >It seemed kinda like you, Yori-senpai... >K-... >Kino-san! >Y- >Yes!? p120 >I'm... >not being lured in by snacks, so you know...!! >Heh? >Um... The snacks you make are of course delicious... >but it's not the snacks I'm attracted to... >Eh~? >Come here~ >Why not~? >... > _____________________________________ p121 >To My Beloved You - Torii Shizuku >Asanagi Yori, Mizuguchi Aki. >Could I ask you something? >S-Sure...? >Sure, but >you sure you wanna do that with Kaori? >It's better that Tachibana Kaori isn't around. >Hmm? p122 >I'll start with Asanagi Yori then. >If Mizuguchi Aki were to tell you... >Yeah. >"I want Yori", what would you do? >Eh? >What are you saying!? >Yori and I are just best friends!! >Himari-chan's the one she's dating!! >I know. >Then aren't you asking the wrong person!? >You're that surprised? >I'm not. What I wanted to ask was... p123 >If it weren't for you, >I'm sure that my high school life >would never have been this fun. >I want to thank you somehow. >Is there anything you want? >Alright. >Ma-chan!! >When your "best friend" tells you she wants you, >what should you give her? >If it was a lover, I'd understand... >but what does giving yourself to a best friend mean? >Don't you think so too? >Ah... >I guess...? p124 >So that's why you didn't want Tachibana around. >Exactly. >That was close~ >I thought I'd be exposed... >If Mizuguchi said she wanted me... >That is a tricky one... >You could also consider what would make you think you want Mizuguchi Aki. >This is bad for my heart... >Ah... in that case, >when I want to have a talk, I guess. >A talk? p125 >Maybe it's because I come to her for advice so often, >but I feel at ease when Mizuguchi listens to what I have to say... >It's fun, even if it's irrelevant... >I feel the same way about my bestest best friend Yori-chan<3 >That's kinda embarrassing... >Eh...? >You both have the same opinion? >That's a problem... I would've liked more samples if possible... >Samples? >I can't think of anything else... >...Ah, come to think of it, p126 >Himari-chan and my little sis are best friends. >Really now? >It's a small world. >You might be able to get a surprising opinion from them. >Oh yeah. >That's right. >Kino-san has club activities today, so she should still be in school. >Alright, I'll go ask her. >Okay. >I'll let her know. >I'm back~ >Huh? Going somewhere, Ma-chan? >Yes. >To the cookery research club. >Then Tachibana-san will come with. >Not you, Tachibana Kaori. >EH? p127 >Maaa-jaaaaaannnnn >You'll have to watch the house with us. >>Home Economics Room >If Miki-chan... >said she wanted me... >I would >give her my time! >An instant answer... >I thought you'd struggle with it more... p128 >Can I ask why? >Sure! >Well, this is just from personal experience, but... >Miki-chan had a boyfriend back in middle school, >so there was a time when we couldn't be together... >Sorry, today's a bit... >Hrm. >I was really lonely back then... >So if Miki-chan said she wanted me >I would give her lots of my time! >I'd fuss over her a lot. >I see... >But Hima-chan, if you did that, >Oh. >I can have some? >wouldn't that cut into your time with your lover... with Asanagi-senpai? >Hah >Didn't think that far, did you? p129 >Then >I'll give her my sleeping time. >Get some proper sleep. >Uuh~ >Might I ask for your opinion too? >Mine? >Let's see. In my case... >I would treat them to my cooking. >Shiho-chan can eat a lot >and Hajime-chan loves sweet things... >That being said, it's just my specialty, >so I don't know if that counts as giving them myself... >You've been giving plenty even now. >Yes. I agree. >Having someone offer something by doing what they can >shows what makes them unique. >Delicious. p130 >Thanks, you two. >This'll make for good reference. >Thanks for the cookies too. >I'm glad we could be of help. >Feel free to come again anytime. >So in the end, what should I give her? >>Eat these with the rest of SS >I'm always with Tachibana Kaori, >so even if I give her a "talk" or "time", there'd be no difference. >Which just leaves something I can do for her... >When it comes to things I can do... p131 >Ma-chaan... >Hyah!? >Tachibana Kaori!? >Weren't you waiting in the clubroom!? >I couldn't wait anymore and came here~ >But you told Tachibana-san not to so I wanted in the hallway~ >Ma~ chan~ >In the hallway...!? >Don't tell me she heard all that... >Hey, hey, Ma-chan. >What did you talk with HimaHima about? >Looks like she didn't. >I just had something I wanted to ask them... p132 >Something you wanted to ask? >You sure you don't need to ask Tachibana-san? >Yes, I'm sure. >This all started because of your "Ma-chan" answer in the first place. >I see... >I want to thank you somehow. >Is there anything you want? >I want to make her happy, but this is... p133 >Don't give me that look. >It was about how I wanted to thank you the other day. >The other day? >I want to thank you somehow. >Is there anything you want? >Yes. And the candidates I've gotten so far are >"talking", "time"... >and also "drums", "piano" and "penmanship" that I could give you... >It turned into lessons midway. >Hmm~ In that case... >Everything. >Please just choose one. >Do I really have to pick just one!? >Waah >It's not that you have to... p134 >But it should be something that makes you the happiest. >I want to give you "me", after all... >Ma-chan, Ma-chan. >You thought of something you want? >Do you like Tachibana-san? >...Huh? >We're talking about something you want, y'know? >Yeah, that's right. >Tachibana-san~ p135 >wants Ma-chan's "love". >Is that okay? >...Dummy. p136 >I wouldn't be struggling this much if I didn't like you. >Ehehe. Yay. >This is from the cookery research club. >! >So, did you decide what to give her? >...It's a secret. _____________ p139 >Cookery Club and Maid Outfits - Haruhana Aya >Wha-... >Wh-Wha... >What is this!? >What, you ask? >It's a maid outfit. >It's a maid outfit, right? >I'm asking why we're wearing maid outfits! p140 >Well y'know, >the culture festival is coming up, right? >If we wear maid outfits, >we're sure to get lots of customers. >If all goes well, >we might even get some new members! >Anyone who'd join because of those can't be good. >Um. >Momoka-senpai. >Since we're wearing these, shall we make something? >In maid outfits! >Sounds good. Let's do it. >Huh? >I'm leaving. >I'm not interested in cooking. >I wanna practice right a-... p141 >way... >Shiho-senpai~... >Uh... >J-... >Just for today, okay...? >Yay~ >Shiho-chan sure is gullible >when it comes to Hima-chan... p142 >So, what are we making? >Cookies. >That being said, I'd like to try out a few varieties... >Shiho-chan will do some simple cut cookies, >>Cut Cookies >Hima-chan will do chequered cookies, >>Chequered Cookies >and I'll make biscotti. >Bis...? >Never heard of it? >Fufu. >Look forward to when it's done. p143 >>Cake Flour >You got it? >Make sure to follow the recipe exactly! >An important part of sweetsmaking to adhering to precise measurements and procedures. >Ask me if there's anything you don't know. >Okay! >...Okay. p144 >Eh!? >We're putting this much sugar in!? >Surprised, huh? >But it won't taste good if you don't put in that much. >Phew... >Snacks are delicious, but... >they're also sinful. >Momoka-senpai~ >Does this look okay to you? >Coming~ p145 >How far along are you? >I was just about to mix... >... >Yeah... >I feel like there's too much suger in this. >It should be fine if I take out just a little... >right? p146 >Th-... p147 >They're done! >Hmm... >...Not bad. >I >want to try Momoka-senpai's...! >Bis...! >Indeed. >I've made some tea, >so let's get tasting. p148 >! >It's really crunchy! >Delicious~! >The nuts and chocolate are nice...! >Goes well with the tea too... >It's pretty hard, huh? >The texture's pretty fun. >...Mm. >Hima's aren't too shabby either. >This is the taste you think of when you think of cookies. >Fufu. >They're a hit. >Ehehe. Yay! >...I'll give some to Yori-senpai later. p149 >Hey! >What about mine? >Of course we'll try them. >Let's dig in. >Thi-... >This...! p150 >has >no flavor. >None at all. >Eh? >You're right... >But why? >They look normal... >...Shiho-chan. >Did you perhaps reduce the sugar? >...Yes. >I knew it... p151 >...The heck? >This is why I don't do cooking. >If I'm just gonna fail in the end, >soething like this is just... >Don't worry, Shiho-senpai. p152 >...Eh? >For these cookies, >if we pair them with jam or chocolate sauce, >the reduce sweetness will be just right. p153 >Please give it a try. >...You're right. >I made the same mistake in the past. >It happens to everyone. >Don't worry about it. >Momo... p154 >I-... >I wasn't worried or anything! >Come on. >We're practicing once we're done eating! >The auditions are coming up after all! >...Geez. >You just can't be honest with yourself. p155 >Ah! >Let's take a photo of us in maid uniforms while we're at it. >We really don't have to... >It's embarrassing... >Now now. >It's a special memory. >Okay? >Hey, Momo...! >Come on now! >Say cheese! p156 >Incidentally, >the maid uniforms were rejected. >It's too hot to wear these... >Y- >You have a point... >Why maid uniforms...? >They're cute, though... ____________________ p159 >Rain, Umbrellas, and You. - Aotsubaki Toto >Hah... >The rain's showing no sign of stopping. >Mizuguchi. >Not gone home yet? p160 >Oh. >Yori. >Let me guess. >No umbrella? >Bingo! That's my Yori! >You got it! >What the heck? >Nobody told me it'd be raining today~ >I've got one. Wanna go home with me? >Seriously!? You sure? >...is what I thought, p161 >but you're going home with Himari-chan, aren't you~? >Well. >That's right. >Well. >I'll make do somehow. >Later!! >Enjoy your after school date~ >Yeah, yeah. >...Now then. p162 >Thank goodness you hadn't left yet, Shiho. >You're a lifesaver! >Hah... >Look here, you... >>Good work. If you're still at school, want to go home together? >And send... >>Good work. If you're still at school, want to go home together? >No no. >>Shiho, are you still at school? Let's go home together~ >Well, I don't mind. >What's up? >It's nothing! p163 >...Geez. >Why didn't you bring an umbrella. >You say that, but~ >You're just happy you get to share a lovers' umbrella with me, aren't you? >Would you rather go home soaking wet? >I'm sorry! Please let me under yours! p164 >I'll hold the umbrella. >No, it's fine. >It's mine, after all. >I'm taller than you, so. >Huh!? >It doesn't make that much of a difference! >Come on now~ >Hey! >By the way, Shiho, p165 >did you see this week's drama? >Yeah. >I'm kinda curious about what happens next. >I know, right!? >That last scene was crazy, huh!? >I really cried. >Bit close. >Well... >I guess it was a little bit touching. >..Wait. >Hey, Aki. p166 >Isn't this umbrella a bit too slanted? >You think so? >You're clearly angling it towards me. >Or rather, >you're totally >getting wet on your side! >Ah~ p167 >Don't worry about me. >It's your umbrella, Shiho. >At least keep it in the center. >It's be a problem if you ended up >catching a cold... >In that case... p168-169 >you can just >scooch in closer. p170 >Wha- >What are you...! >...I mean, >you don't want my shoulder >to get wet, do you? >Uugh... p171 >...I guess it can't be helped. >Wanna link elbows then? >Huh!? What are you, stupid!? >Just kidding~ p173 >Sh- >Shi >ho- >san...? >~~~Ng. >You're the one who said it. >...Yeah, >but... p174 >.. >..Are you >against it...? >Heh >Ah >No. >Not at all...! p175 >You're sho cyute when you're honest with yourself, Shiho~ >Shut up!! >Don't rock the umbrella!! p176 >Honestly... >Next time, >make sure you bring a foldable umbrella. >Eh~ >I wonder if I should~ _________ p177 >Whispering You a Love Song Comic Anthology!! >I got a bunch of super talented senseis to draw all kinds of SasaKoi. To think the day would come where I get an anthology of my own work... I'm so happy. >All these works were funny, cute and precious... I've read them over and over again. Thank you so much for drawing SasaKoi's characters so beautifully. And a big thanks to everyone who picked up this book too!! >Please continue to support SasaKoi from now on. >Takeshima Eku ____________________ p178 >Whispering You a Love Song Official Comic Anthology - Comment >Aononachi >I was given the honor of drawing Himari-chan and Yori-senpai for the cover and boy, was it nervewracking. I love how cute and dazzling the smiles on the beloved girls that Takeshima-sensei draws so much. I'll continue to support "SasaKoi"! >*My Wish is to Fall in Love Until You Die" 7 volumes~ Serializing (Ichijinsha) >Kaneda Yousuke >Yuri sure is great. Yori-senpai is too cute when she's being flung about by Himari-chan's devilish cuteness! The delicate drawings depicting the heartpounding feelings of first love and the irritation emotions of jealousy are awesome. Thank you for this wonderful yuri! It's so precious that I start praying once I'm done reading. To be honest, Eku-sensei's drawings are so beautiful that expressing them in color was nervewracking! lol Thank you for letting me take part! >*"Boarding School Juliet" 8 volumes~ Serializing (Kodansha) >Miman >I got to draw a scene of Aki and Shiho enjoying themselves back then. I like relationships where one gets heartbroken by themselves and backs away! I also realised "drawing people holding instruments is this hard!?". Congratulations on the anime and anthology~ >*"Yuri is My Job!" 13 volumes~ Serializaing (Ichijinsha) >Yuama >Let YoriHima flirt forever. >*"The Summer You Were There" Complete with 6 volumes (Ichijinsha) >Yukiko >Congratulations on the SasaKoi anime! Thank you for inviting me to this anthology! The thrills and cuteness of the original really tugs at my heart, and I always enjoy reading it. >*"Futaribeya" Complete with 10 volumes (Gentosha) *"Hatoko the Ayakashi's Postman." Complete with 3 volumes (Takeshobo) >Aonoshimo >Congratulations of the publication of the SasaKoi Anthology! I got to draw YoriHima reincarnating into an isekai. I'm grateful to Takeshima-sensei for giving me the okay to draw such a ridiculous setting. My favorite is Momoka-senpai. >*"I'm in Love With the Villainess." 8 volumes~ Serializing (Ichijinsha) Artist >Utatane Yuu >I love Shiho-chan, who moved forward strongly and beautifully while enduring pain and conflict. Her fashion is cute and I love how she eats a lot. Thank you for letting me draw the Shiho-chan I love so much! I will continue to enjoy the beautiful world of "SasaKoi" that Eku-sensei draws...! >*"The Skirt Sings on the Landing" 4 volumes~ Serializing (Ichijinsha) p179 >Nekotarou >Congratulations on publishing this anthology! I was already a SasaKoi fan, so I accepted it after two replies and was so excited that I submitted two plots after only three days, but getting back an e-mail with the words "Takeshima-sensei is checking it" filled me with dread thinking "will Sensei look at this" even though it's an obvious thing. As a fan, I looked forward to further developments. Thank you for inviting me! >*"The Fed-Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess" 3 volumes~ Serializing (Akita Shoten) >Mukunoki Nanatsu >Thank you for inviting me! Drawing Yori-senpai and Himari-chan was fun! Seeing these two flirt and be happy is so wholesome!! >*"Watashi ni Tenshi ga Maiorita!" 14 volumes~ Serializing (Ichijinsha) >Itou Hachi >Congratulations on the anime! It was fun drawing Yori-senpai and the cookery research club! >*"The Fox's Marriage" Serializing (Futabasha) *"Isn't The Moon Beautiful?" Complete with 6 volumes (Ichijinsha) >Winuwi >The first time I saw SasaKoi in the bookstore, the drawings were so good that I fainted. I can still remember it clearly to this day. Even when drawing the manuscript for this anthology, I read the original countless times and fainted just as many times. I'm going to make a country with a fainting tax. >Shikushiku >Congratulations on publishing the Sasakoi Official Anthology! I can never hide my astonishment at how the characters' outfits and accessories bring out their uniqueness. I'm a YoriHima fan, so drawing these two was fun. Thank you so much... >*The Happiest Ending in the World" Complete with 3 volumes (Ichijinsha) >Torii Shizuku >It was an honor to take part in this anthology! With the theme this time around paying attention to the relationship of best friends, I had a lot of fun thinking up and drawing a tale for SasaKoi's fascinating charactrs! I love everyone, but Satomiya Momoka-san is my favorite! My wish in live is to be treated to Momoka-san's cooking. >Haruhana Aya >It was fun drawing my favorite three characters however I liked. Thank you so much! >*"A Kiss on the Girls' Scars" Complete with 3 volumes (Kadokawa) >Aotsubaki Toto >Congratulations on this official anthology. I got to draw this while trembling with awe, but as I drew it, I once again realized how great Takeshima Eku-sensei truly is. AkiShiho is great.