#liguang

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Kafka: Alright, I’ll start the toast, then. I’m Kafka Oguro, the director of HAMA Tours.

I raise my glass to the revival of HAMA and these past few months of running around to find the right people who will share my dream…

We’ve finally been able to achieve our first goal of choosing all 18 ward mayors.

Firstly, I want to thank all of my fellow staff who believed in me and worked hard together with me. We sure went through a lot to reach this point.

Momiji / Kaede: ……

Yachiyo: Ugh, thank you so much!! I’m gonna cry…!

Kafka: Things didn’t go smoothly for us day-in and day-out. It’s completely thanks to every single one of the ward mayors and their individual potential as “people” that we were able to reach our goal.

The Night Group has only just been formed, but thanks to the Manager and Daniel-san, I believe we have the best people who can help HAMA with its revival.

Toi from “Angel Eye”, Yodaka from “Ten Nights’ Dream bar”, Netaro from “Cafe369”... and Nagi from “Flower Laundry” – Once again, it’s a pleasure to be working with you.

Nagi: ……

Yodaka: I look forward to it.

Toi: …Sigh. I hope we’ll find my brother…

Kiroku: ……!

(That’s Toi-kun…? But where’s Ryui-kun…?)

Chihiro: Oh~? Weren’t you at Chii’s handshake event the other day?

Raito: ……

Chihiro: Hm? Raiteen, what’s up?

Raito: No… it’s nothing.

Kafka: I’m sure we’ll be able to overcome the obstacle of having an audience of 20 million at the Night Group’s first concert.

…I sincerely welcome all 18 ward mayors who are here tonight. And…

I raise my glass for a bright future for HAMA and all the ward mayors… cheers.

Momiji / Kaede: Cheers!

*Sounds of clapping*

Sakujiro: Manager, well done.

Daniel: Yo, how have ya been?

Momiji / Kaede: Everyone, thank you so much for everything you’ve done… cheers!

Yachiyo: Cheers~!! We’re like a bunch of rich people from an American drama~!

Nayuki: Oh, you’re having juice, Manager?

Daniel: What the? You’re not a non-drinker so you should’ve gone with alcohol.

Momiji / Kaede: That’s true but I still have work after this.

Yachiyo: Eek! I’ve got work too but I’m still drinking…!

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, you’re not a lightweight, so you should be fine, Yachiyo-kun.

Yachiyo: Yep! I’ll work hard even when I’m drunk!

Nayuki: You can be quite troublesome when you’re drunk, so I recommend working in your own room, Manager.

Sakujiro: I’m happy to see you two working so hard. In any case, we’re finally standing at the start line.

Yachiyo: The Night Group has 4 members so they’re one member short compared to the other groups.

Momiji / Kaede: That’s what happens when you're trying to divide 19 members into 5 groups.

Daniel: Well, this is where the hard part starts. Don’t let your guard down, Manager.

Momiji / Kaede: I won’t! I’ll brace myself and work hard for the company and HAMA–

Daniel: Woah, stop, stop. Your seriousness is gonna ruin the taste of my alcohol.

Momiji / Kaede: W-Wha…?

Sakujiro: Indeed, I don’t think the god of travel will be angered if you relax today.

Daniel: Alrighty, my next drink’s callin’ me so see ya later.

Yachiyo: Oh, I’m gonna get another serving of that expensive-looking roast beef…

Nayuki: Fuefuki-san, I can get a plate for you if you’d like. I’m scared you might crash into the chocolate fondue right next to you.

Momiji / Kaede: Ahaha…

Sakujiro: And I shall greet the other guests. Please enjoy the banquet – bye for now.

Momiji / Kaede: Sure, see you later.

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(We’ve finally found all 18 ward mayors. It feels like a dream…)

Kafka: Are you enjoying yourself?

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, Kafka. Good job on the toast earlier. I’m just getting teary-eyed realising how far we’ve come since that day on the rooftop.

*Nagi appears in the background*

Kafka: Yeah? Hearing you say that makes me really happy. Thanks.

By the way, where’s Nagi? I wanted to ask him how he’s settling in at HAMA House.

I thought he’d be with you.

Momiji / Kaede: Yeah… I don’t think he feels comfortable there yet. I figured I could stay with him today but I don’t see him anywhere. I wonder if he’s taking a break somewhere.

Nagi: ……

(Actually, I’ve been diagonally behind them the entire time, but neither of them have noticed me.)

Sonia: Um, Nagi-san, what’re you doing her–

Nagi: Shh. It’s fine.

Sonia: But…

Nagi: Look, even if they notice me, I’ll just be making them feel guilty for what happened for the past 2 months. Besides…

Both of them might end up getting squashed under the catering table all of a sudden if I started talking to them.

Sonia: Will that really happen? Looks to me like the table is firmly secured to the floor, though.

Nagi: No, no one knows what will happen. This is my first time being invited to a party. I don’t know what normally “happens” at one.

Only God knows what will happen… It wouldn’t be strange if a large number of aliens were to raid this happy environment. I’m worried. I can barely sit still. My heart can’t deal with this.

Okay. I should head home as quickly as I can.

Sonia: What!?

Renga: Here you are, Nagi!

Nagi: …Oh, Renga. And Raito-san.

Raito: Hey. We haven’t seen each other since the leader meet-up at the company office, right? Welcome to HAMA House, Nagi. You, too, Sonia.

Sonia: It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Renga: I can’t believe someone as nice as you is in the Night Group and you’re also the leader. That’s reassuring for me too–

Nagi: It’s far too much for my heart to handle.

Renga: Huh?

Nagi: Oh, uhh, thanks for the invite, I guess.

Raito: Haha, what’re you saying? This is going to be your home starting today.

Nagi: Oh, right. Sorry, just a habit. I’m a bit flustered since it’s an environment I’m not quite used to yet.

Renga: Oh, I thought so. You’re, uh… not really good at handling these sorts of things, huh. Are you okay?

Raito: You’re so kind and considerate towards the newcomer, Renga. 

Renga: I–I’m not trying to be considerate or something… Oh, the toilet’s over there, if you’re wondering.

Nagi: Oh, yeah. I know.

Sonia: Nagi-san couldn’t get used to the environment and holed himself up in there 5 times already.

Nagi: Shhh.

Raito: Renga, bringing the toilet up while we’re eating might not be the most appropriate.

Renga: I–I didn’t mean it that way…! He looked pretty gloomy despite it being a celebration today, so I wondered if he upset his stomach or something…

Nagi: This is something I’ve had since I was born, so it’s okay. Anyway, how is the rose doing?

Renga: Oh, right, the rose! Thanks to you, my grandmother’s roses were finally able to bloom!

It’s all starting to take shape with the pruning techniques you showed me.

Nagi: I see you’re well-liked by the plants. You’re a quick-learner too – maybe you’re a gardening genius.

Renga: Wow, really!? I’m a gardening genius…? I–I don’t think that’s quite right, though…

Raito: Renga, you wanted to talk about Nagi, right?

Renga: O–Oh, right. How have you been? Good?

Nagi: Yep. I even delivered flowers for your lounge.

Renga: Oh, yeah. I got Nagi to pick out some flowers for my lounge and the guests love it…

Nagi: I wouldn’t have been able to put it together had it not been for your ideas. So that was all you, Renga.

Renga: Nah… I don’t have the knack for that…! Oh, but I did take time to think about what would suit the Nishizono family’s image… Ugh, so who’s the one that did a good job here…?

Raito: Haha. It’s fine to say it was thanks to both of your efforts.

*In another part of the room*

Yodaka: “Wild Seven - Executive Omega”, the famous sake brand. To think I would see it here.

……

(A crisp taste and a fruity aftertaste… Ahh, I’d love to have this in a glass rimmed with sugar or salt.)

(There should be some in the catering corner…)

*Bump*

Liguang: ……

Yodaka: Oh… I’m sorry. It seems I bumped into your shoulder.

I didn’t cause you to drop your glass, did I?

Liguang: …No.

Yodaka: Thank goodness. I’m Yodaka Natsume, no.17’s ward mayor. Pleased to meet you.

Liguang: (...A handshake?)

I’m Lu Liguang – the 4th ward mayor.

*Flash*

Yodaka: ……

Liguang: Oh?

Yodaka: (A part of the skin on his ring finger is hardened. This means…)

Liguang: (This guy is also a mahjong enthusiast.)

Yodaka: ……

Liguang: ……

Yodaka: What’s your mahjong history?

Liguang: I held a mahjong tile when I was in my mother’s womb.

Yodaka: I see… I’d love to see your excellent play in person one day.

How about a game sometime?

Liguang: Sure but I’d prefer at least another player…

Oi.

Kinari: ?

Liguang: Can you play mahjong?

Kinari: I have never played, but I can install the rules in less than a minute.

Yodaka: Great. How about tonight, then? I wouldn’t mind playing as a group of three, but I’ll look for a fourth player just in case.

Liguang: I don’t mind but I won’t be giving you any counting sticks.

Yodaka: Hehe. You’re the type of person to steal and hide the woman you’d want, hm? The counting sticks will choose the side they prefer. …That will be me, of course. Kinari: ……

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Momiji / Kaede: (It’s finally the last part of the tour's first day…! We did end up rushing into things, but we’ve somehow made it this far thanks to the other groups helping out…!)

Sakujiro: It appears there are more people than I’d anticipated. Perhaps it’s all thanks to the Morning Group advertising via word-of-mouth.

Daniel: Yeah, it’s guaranteed to be a real hit.

Nayuki: I’ll open up the extra seats that were saved for the staff.

Muneuji: Apologies for the interruption. Manager, is there anything I can help with?

Momiji / Kaede: Muneuji-kun…! Thanks!

Yachiyo: Kaguya-kun, you’re still young but so thoughtful. Then, could you help me set up the temporary seats for the audience?

Muneuji: Understood.

Yachiyo: Follow me! We’ve got to hurry!

Muneuji: (He’s walking rather slowly despite what he says…)

Momiji / Kaede: (Yachiyo-kun’s so enthusiastic, too… I’m a little worried, but things should be fine if Muneuji-kun is helping him.)

Yukikaze: Manager. I’ve brought a cold towel for you. Feel free to use it to wipe your sweat.

Momiji / Kaede: Yuki-nii, thanks so much…!

Yukikaze: This is a message from Nanaki and Kinari, who were setting up the equipment, but everything is going smoothly.

Momiji / Kaede: Roger that!

Daniel: Alright, let’s work hard and then drink up at the after-party.

Momiji / Kaede: Yes!

Hakkei: (I’m a little late, but they still let me in. Look at the place – the Night Group has already succeeded in terms of the sheer number of people here.)

But if the people here are not satisfied, then they won’t ever come again. L4mps is the newest group… I’m truly curious to see what sort of performance they’ll put on.

Toi: There were people who weren’t interested in fortune-telling and divination, but they left all happy… so it made me feel happy, too! How was it for you, Ani-sama?

Ryui: Thanks to your divination, they all accepted their prescribed amulets and charms. I’ll buy you the clothes you’ve been eyeing, okay?

Toi: Yaaay. I get to be matching with Chii-sama~!

Nagi: In my case, even the locals were happy with the service. They were overjoyed to see more greenery.

Netaro: Meatbun Fantasia was great, too! There were even people who couldn’t move after eating so much.

Momiji / Kaede: Guys, thanks for working so hard! You’re all changed into your outfits, right?

Toi: Yeah! Ani-sama looks so cool!

Nagi: These are the best clothes I’ve ever worn.

Momiji / Kaede: We should thank Sakujiro-san later then… Huh? Where’s Yodaka-san?

Netaro: Oh? He’s not with you, Doo Doo?

Toi: Is he arriving late?

Daniel: Has anyone called him?

Ryui: Yeah, but the call won’t go through. Hey, weirdo, don’t you know where he is right now?

Toi: Oh, right! If Yodaka-san has the mole that was placed on my neck like before, then maybe we could get in touch with him…?

Netaro: You’re talking about my invention, the “Crazy Sneaking Mole”, huh. I tried to put it on Yoda, but he noticed right away.

Daniel: What the heck is that?

Netaro: I placed 13 on you, Daa.

Daniel: What? Where? Where are they…!?

Momiji / Kaede: This isn’t good… The concert’s about to start…

Daniel: I did see Yun Yun earlier.

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, the bartender!

Daniel: Yeah. He said he closed up the store to come see the concert.

Momiji / Kaede: He might know where Yodaka-san is…! I’ll go look for him!

*Momiji / Kaede runs outside*

Momiji / Kaede: (Yun Yun-san… Yun Yun-san…!)

*Momiji / Kaede bump into someone*

Ah, sorry…!

Liguang: No, I’m sorry… Oh, it’s you.

Momiji / Kaede: Ah, Liguang-san!

Yodaka-san isn’t here! I’m looking for someone! He’s the bartender at Ten Nights’ Dream! Please let me know if you see hiiiiiim!

*Momiji / Kaede run off*

Liguang: Murakumo.

Ten: Say what~? Ask your subordinate to do it.

Nagi: How much longer until the concert starts?

Netaro: In Earth time, 14 minutes and 43 seconds, 42 seconds, 41 seconds~

Toi: We only have 14 minutes…

Ryui: Toi, it’ll be okay. Calm down.

Netaro: There must be a reason why Yoda’s late.

Nagi: ……

Toi, do you have a minute?

Momiji / Kaede: (There are so many people… Where’s Yun Yun-san…?)

Kuguri: Hey, Cica. Why are you breathing so hard?

Momiji / Kaede: Ah, Kuguri-sa–

Yun Yun: ……

Momiji / Kaede: There he is! Yun Yun-san!

Yun Yun: Woah.

Momiji / Kaede: Why are you with Kuguri-san!?

Kuguri: I also frequent the bar, you see.

Momiji / Kaede: I see! Um, where’s Yodaka-san!?

Yun Yun: Huh?

Momiji / Kaede: The concert’s about to start, but Yodaka-san isn’t here yet…!

Yun Yun: …… He’s not here~? That’s weird. He left before I did, so I thought he’d already be here.

Maybe he got lost on the way… just kidding. Haha! Ah, it looks like there was a car accident, so maybe he’s stuck in traffic~?

Momiji / Kaede: Oh, I see…! Thanks.

Yun Yun: Nope, good luck~

Kuguri: (This man… he’s a liar… Well, Cica is pretty cute when they’re in a panic, so I’ll keep quiet.)

Momiji / Kaede: (There’s only 7 minutes left…! I’ll go back to where everyone is first… no, I should let Kafka know beforehand…!)

(I should’ve told Kafka about everyone’s conditions. I had a feeling something like this might happen, but I didn’t do anything about it, so it’s all my fault… No, I shouldn’t be having these thoughts right now…!)

(Should the concert go ahead without Yodaka-san? We should look for him first, but what should we do if we can’t find him?)

(We should hold off the concert… for another 30 minutes or so… We’ll make an announcement right away, but what if Yodaka-san says he doesn’t want to perform…!?)

(What should I do? God, what should I do? What can I do in 7 minutes…?)

*The phone rings*

Momiji / Kaede: ……! H–Hello…!?

Nagi: “Are you okay?”

Translator’s Notes ☽.‎˖

● Only Him, The Mole: While researching the title for this chapter, I happened across a 2019 French film called "Only the Animals", which, in my opinion, has some very intriguing similarities to the L4mps main story on love with Yun Yun and possibly foreshadowing parts of Yodaka's backstory (or at least inspired Yodaka's possible backstory).

I haven't watched the film personally, but from reading the plot and a few reviews, the chapter title seems to alluding more to the film than I initially thought.

In Japanese, the film is titled "aku naki satsujin 悪なき殺人" (literally in English "no / evil / murderer"), whereas the chapter itself is called "moru naki kare モルなき彼" (literally in English "no / mole / him").

I decided to translate the title based on the English film title (Only the Animals ➜ Only Him, the Mole), but the use of the word "mole" and what it refers to in this chapter is quite interesting:

1. Yodaka - Yodaka has noticeable moles; one below his lip and on his neck (very obvious compared to the other members of L4mps, who may have moles in not-so-obvious / open places).

- Netaro placed his "mole" invention on him ➜ Yodaka discovered it and tore it off (no mole).

2. Yun Yun (in a sense, Ten as well) - Being a mole in the loose sense that he's "lying/betraying" Yodaka / the Manager (and HAMA Tours), possibly pretending to be someone he's not to an extent.

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Translator’s Notes ☽.‎˖

Get-well gifts: This box of get-well gifts may very possibly be from Ryui (get-well amulet), Netaro (bottle of green tea) and the Manager (letter)!

Momiji / Kaede: I’ve sent the document that needs to be approved! President, can you take a look right away?

Kafka: Okay ♪

Momiji / Kaede: Next, I need to make an appointment with the bus company… Ah! We have a meeting with the advertisement company tomorrow, don’t we!?

Daniel: Yep.

Momiji / Kaede: And then… ahh! I’m supposed to get a call from the neighbourhood council about the materials!

(T–There’s so much… I have to get done…!)

Ah, by the way, where’s Nagi-kun!?

Liguang: He’s not here. He just came back a while ago, but he staggered out again.

Momiji / Kaede: What!? Oh, I should check Nagi-kun’s calendar!

Momiji / Kaede: (What’s with this hectic schedule…!?!?)

(Oh, but he’s got 15 minutes free right now…!)

Momiji / Kaede: (It looks like he was still at the office, so I’m glad I was able to find him, but…)

Nagi: ……

…Munch.

Momiji / Kaede: (Nagi-kun… why is he eating a roasted sweet potato on a bench outside the restaurant?)

Nagi: Munch, munch.

Momiji / Kaede: Uhh… Hey, Nagi-kun. Sorry to bother you while you’re eating, but do you have a minute?

Nagi: Oh… Manager. Hey. Yeah, it’s fine.

Momiji / Kaede: I’ll keep it brief, but we should be able to start visiting the stores in the area starting tomorrow, and…

Nagi: Mhm.

Momiji / Kaede: We’re a little over budget in each department, so I’d like you to check the budgets by the end of today.

Nagi: Got it.

Momiji / Kaede: That’s all from me. Sorry for telling you all this while you’re eating. I’m going to head back inside. See you later.

Nagi: Wait.

Momiji / Kaede: Hm?

Nagi: Want some?

Momiji / Kaede: …You’ll give me some of your roasted sweet potatoes?

Nagi: Yep. I’ve still got heaps.

Momiji / Kaede: (Come to think of it, I haven’t had anything to eat since this morning because I’ve been so busy. I’m actually pretty hungry…)

(Freshly roasted sweet potatoes… golden and sweet… They look delicious… But I’ve still got a mountain of work to do…)

Nagi: Sweet potatoes are so easy to eat it makes you wonder if they were made to be steamed, huh. It doesn’t dirty your hands, either.

Momiji / Kaede: Why are you eating sweet potatoes, anyway? Is it a new item on the menu here?

Nagi: These are from Ward 16’s “roasted sweet potato festival”. I helped out at the festival yesterday. I’m saving up money right now, so I’m having sweet potatoes for my meals instead.

And don’t worry, I’ve also asked if I could sit here to eat beforehand… Oh, I’ll go ask if you can sit here, too.

Momiji / Kaede: T–Thanks. I guess I’ll take a small break, then.

*Nagi pours a cup of tea*

Nagi: Here.

Momiji / Kaede: Wow, thank you! I can’t believe you even have tea with you…

Nagi: Sonia poured it in the thermos and told me to take it.

Momiji / Kaede: (Both the tea and the roasted sweet potato are delicious – I feel like I can finally relax…)

Nagi: I saw someone eat roasted sweet potatoes with salt for the first time the other day.

Momiji / Kaede: Really?

Nagi: Yeah. There was a middle-aged man at the roasted sweet potato festival who did it.

Nagi: It’s like how people add salt to watermelon – adding toasted sesame salt to roasted sweet potatoes brings out their sweetness and also makes the flavour more intense. That’s what I was told. I’d say it’s definitely worth a try.

Momiji / Kaede: I agree.

Nagi: That person also told me I should try stir-frying sweet potatoes with the toasted sesame salt, too.

And apparently, if you add a bit of honey, it’ll taste like a dessert you’d buy from the stores. I want to try it out sometime.

Momiji / Kaede: …Yeah.

(Nagi’s low and pleasant voice. A trifling but heart-warming story.)

(Blue skies. White clouds. Hot tea and roasted sweet potatoes.)

Nagi: Actually, I might even say toasted sesame salt is the same as Japanese noodle soup base – you can use it in practically any kind of cooking.

Momiji / Kaede: (Nagi-kun has this sort of soothing power – one that Renga-kun, Akuta-kun and Raito-san don’t have.)

(Being next to him makes you take a deep breath – it makes you feel relaxed, sleepy almost… How strange…)

Nagi: Even the way you eat a roasted sweet potato shows a person’s individuality.

Momiji / Kaede: …Yeah, you’re right. It really does.

Nagi: Oh, I’ve got to go.

Momiji / Kaede: Me, too. Thanks, Nagi-kun.

Nagi: You’re welcome. …Wait, for what?

Momiji / Kaede: You helped me realise the things I couldn’t see when I was feeling overwhelmed. So, thank you.

I think I’ve been working too hard recently. So I’ve kind of been on edge when I’m by myself…

But I’m glad I made time for this. It made me realise that I shouldn’t forget the importance of taking a break and looking up at the sky, even when I’m really busy.

Nagi: I don’t really understand, but alright. You’re always working too hard, Manager, so be sure to take breaks.

Momiji / Kaede: Right. Thanks.

…Actually, your schedule is practically overflowing, but are you okay? Don’t overdo it and take care of your health, alright?

Nagi: Mhm. I’m completely fine.

*Nagi collapses on the floor*

Momiji / Kaede: W–Woah!? You just said you were fine!

Nagi: …Sorry. I said I was fine and yet, here I am…

Momiji / Kaede: You don’t have to apologise. I’m glad I was with you when it happened.

Nagi: Thanks for carrying me here, too, Jiro-san…

Sakujiro: There’s no need to thank me. I recommend using a heavier duvet and getting a good night’s rest.

I suspect this resulted from you pushing yourself too much as you conducted your Happy Lifestyle activities. I believe you must be mentally and physically exhausted and that accumulation leads to a weakened immune system. You should visit the hospital tomorrow just in case.

Nagi: I’m sorry. My sincerest apologies. I genuinely apologise for causing such inconvenience.

Momiji / Kaede: I’ll cancel visiting the stores tomorrow, so just rest today, okay?

Nagi: …My apologies. I’m deeply sorry.

Momiji / Kaede: (He’s apologising in so many ways…)

You said you wanted to be at Flower Laundry, so we brought you here, but I think it would be better if you slept at HAMA House, since there’ll be people around in case of an emergency…

Nagi: It’s fine. I don’t want to trouble the others nor do I want to pass my cold to them.

Momiji / Kaede: Nagi-kun, I scratch your back, you scratch mine, right?

Nagi: That’s only possible if you have family or someone you’re really close to. We’re just co-workers, so I can’t be so impudent… I don’t want to be impudent…

Everyone has things they want to do. I don’t want to tie them down, preventing them from doing what they want to do.

Momiji / Kaede: ……

(The feeling we’re close but not that close…)

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Momiji / Kaede: Yodaka-san, have you thought about what sort of person you want to be? What things do you want to do? It’s fine if they’re wild ideas – do you have any dreams or aspirations?

Yodaka: ……

Momiji / Kaede: (I don’t want things to be awkward again, and Nagi-kun’s sick right now…)

Okay. Call me right away if something happens. For my sake.

Nagi: …Okay.

Sakujiro: Yes. It may be easier to relax when you’re on your own.

Sonia: Thank you for waiting! Nagi-san’s bedding has all been laid out!

Sakujiro: You also have a reliable pet robot by your side.

Nagi: Thanks, Sonia.

Momiji / Kaede: Alright. Let’s take you to your room, Nagi-kun. Can you stand?

Ryui: …………. Hmph.

Netaro: You’re not gonna go inside?

Ryui: Geh…!?

Netaro: You spent all that time eavesdropping and you’re not gonna head inside? Hmm, are you what they call a stalker?

Ryui: No…! I came ‘cause Lu told me Hachinoya collapsed when I went to the office, so… Anyway, what’re you doing here!?

Netaro: I come with a function that watches over Gii.

Ryui: What? I don’t understand a word you’re saying.

Netaro: We’re both essentially here to check up on him. Come on, in we go.

Ryui: Hold it.

Netaro: Oyo?

Ryui: He said there are people who have stuff to do and that he didn’t want them to be tied down because of him, right? Which means he doesn’t want to see us. It looks like he’s just overworked himself, so he’ll be fine.

Netaro: But I bought some weeds as a get-well gift~

Ryui: What the hell are you thinking, giving a florist weeds?

…… “Tying people down, preventing them from doing what they want to do,” huh…

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Toi: I’m happy if Ani-sama and everyone else is happy. That’s my wish.

Ryui: Am I tying him down to me and not letting him do what he wants to do?

You’re not gonna understand, anyway.

Netaro: Right back at you.

Ryui: Huh?

Netaro: The way I see it, you’re tying each other down – it’s mutual love.

Ryui: ……

………………………. That so?

Momiji / Kaede: I wanted to call and check up on you. Did I wake you up?

Nagi: “Yeah. I was asleep. But I think… I’m feeling much better.”

Momiji / Kaede: Yeah…? I'm glad.

Sonia: “Nagi-san, Nagi-san! There’s something suspicious outside the store…!”

*Sonia and Nagi head outside*

Nagi: …You were talking about… this?

Sonia: Yes. It’s a strange box. Maybe you should let the police know about it, just like the Manager said…

Nagi: Let’s open it.

…… These are…

Sonia: Are these [*]get-well gifts!?

Nagi: It… looks like it.

(Hm? There’s a get-well amulet and a bottle of green tea in the plastic bag beside the cardboard box…)

Sonia: Oh, there’s a letter inside the box. Let’s see…

Yeah, you were right! It’s apparently from the locals you’ve been helping out lately, Nagi-san!

Nagi: I… see.

I don’t have family or anyone I’m close to, but even someone like me can receive help when I need it… Is this the power of social welfare?

Social welfare is amazing…