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The chapter literally starts with an echo-y repeat of Kasuga's last line from the previous chapter: "Why don't we participate in the Sendai Pride parade?"

Nomoto has a moment to process it, but she is actually quite receptive to the suggestion. She was thinking about it, too, actually. She's opened her eyes to a lot of things, including the idea that there were other queers living among her hometown, and she wants to return so she can show solidarity. So, yes, she agrees with Kasuga. She wants to go back and attend this parade.

And...she wants to introduce Kasuga to her parents.

But Kasuga remembers how poorly Nomoto initially took to coming out online, so she's worried about how it'll go in this case. It really makes her worried. She even suggests to Nomoto to simply introduce her as a friend, don't go that far, please...

Nomoto assures her she can handle it this time. She doesn't want to live a life with lies. She wants to be open about their relationship. (also, "Please don't make that face, Kasuga-san..." Nomoto doesn't want to see her upset, aww...)

Nomoto's not sure how her parents will take the news, but one thing's for certain...she wants to say it loud and proud, "This woman is the person I love."

It's enough to calm Kasuga down and reaffirm her support for this event. Whatever happens, at least they're together~

And then Nomoto starts hyping up Sendai/Miyagi Prefecture with just a little tease of the cuisine offered there! Check this out:

Harako rice (of course), but then we got beef tongue (Ohhh I love that!), triangular fried tofu, zunda mochi (edamame filling) and some local sake! Sensei even got permission from a brewery there to show off one of their offerings, known as "Suzune." That's a legit drink! And pair off the drink with the grilled fishcake known as sasa kamaboko~

As Nomoto continues to gush about her home region, even letting us know Date Masamune is her favorite historical warlord (lol), the line that Nomoto said earlier - the one about showing off the woman she loves - finally settles into Kasuga's mind and heart.

She was really touched by it, and (after apologizing for interrupting Nomoto's Sendai gushing), she even admits that this is really, finally settling in for her. They're a couple. They're girlfriends. Lovers.

And now........may I present the full page that follows the previous two panels without any other commentary:

(you love to see it~)

Anyway, we cut to another day when Yako and Nagumo visit and tell them their plans. Of course it's all good! But Nagumo does say something very touching after hearing that this would be Nomoto's home turf, and, as a result, they're also going to visit her parents to come out to them.

Even if it doesn't go as planned, Nagumo reminds them: They at least have one another. There's love and support here, with this ragtag group of gals. She felt safe and loved when she was at a low point, and she knows they'll do the same for anyone here.

Just like that song, right?

Yeah, what she said lol.

Kasuga also has a flashback to when she heard a song with that name (you can automatically assume Yako is well aware of the song and that's where she got her response from. But Kasuga didn't know). She has a personal reflection and realizing, it's not just Nomoto, but Nagumo and Yako, too. They're all a Chosen Family of sorts

And then, the gals start talking about how to prepare for the parade! Excitement!