His heart was thudding, echoing through his chest with such fervor that he was sure Kirishima could hear it. Attending a ceremony such as that would require they be quite close. “Oi, what’re you—!” Kirishima slipped his arms around Yokozawa from behind and tucked his fingers under the hem of his shirt to lift it up. “You certainly seem close!”, “We’re really not—” “—Frighteningly close.”. Geez, I’m starving! Required fields are marked *. “What’re you looking for? “Why would it’ve been embarrassing?” What could possibly be shameful about meeting an author you liked? “…Just what the hell do you think you’re doing?” The moment he witnessed such a cowardly act, anger welled up within him, and he shoved aside the other passengers to twist the man’s hand out of the way. “Ah—hey, don’t just turn down the temperature because you feel like it!” Kirishima had settled beside Yokozawa and taken up the remote control to the air-conditioner, setting the temperature down a few degrees. Now all that was left was to pray that the events in Nagoya and Osaka went off without a hitch. “I’m ten years old.” It was adorable the way she ducked her head bashfully when responding, but Yokozawa was beside himself with panic. “Another few weeks and Hiyo’ll start Summer Vacation, huh… Guess that’s something only kids can do—take a whole month off. So who cares how sweaty you get…”, He grabbed Kirishima’s arms and tried to pry them loose, then froze up at the casually offered threat: “Keep squawking and you’ll wake up Hiyo.”. If I stop, you’re the one who’ll regret it.”. I’ve probably got enough paid vacation saved up…”. Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai, Vol. But calling up Kirishima for a private conversation like this still left him with a sense of unease. Being the leading large-scale book seller in the city, Books Marimo employed a number of workers, including part-timers. “Nothing~” Kirishima stood, a mysterious little smile on his lips, then reached forward and ruffled Yokozawa’s hair. On days when they had plans, Hiyori would typically have to pull off his comforter and yell into his ear to wake him up. A table had already been set up, and the area was decorated with congratulatory bouquets from the editing team and friendly authors. Sure, there’d been quite a few invitations through Henmi open to the entire sales department, but there had definitely been an increase lately in invitations directed at Yokozawa personally. My apologies for the wait. “Sorry for the wait.”, “Oh, no; I was the one who made you wait, after all. He caught himself unthinkingly staring at Kirishima’s profile, but the guy didn’t seem to be teasing him this time. The beers go to…?” “Oh—you can just set them all down there together.” Henmi, who’d volunteered to order drinks for everyone, took over here and began to pass mugs of beer around to everyone. You don’t need to worry about it.”. Given that there was another event scheduled for that evening in Nagoya, Takanashi had dashed off with Katou and Henmi, leaving Yokozawa behind to take care of the clean-up. Maybe it was simply confidence that came with age, but having it shoved in his face like this got on his last nerve. You should probably let the station attendants know what happened. “Ah, thank you. And you can laugh all you like—but what about you? Make sure you disinfect that when we get home.”, A chill shuddered down Yokozawa’s spine at the cold words; it was hard to tell just how serious Kirishima was being right now. “Will you have something, Takanashi-sensei? 7 Chapter 5 septemberscans. “This is my daughter Hiyori; go on, greet everyone.”, “It’s—it’s nice to meet you. A more than familiar figure swept into the room on the heels of the employee who’d shown him the way. “…Don’t you ever let that guy lay a finger on you again.”. !” She jumped right on to the new topic of conversation, relieving Yokozawa. It is the first light novel in its series. “Nothing. The reason Yokozawa was decked out in a tie despite it being his day off was because he had work today: an autograph event was being held in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka to celebrate the reprint of a title running in Monthly Japun. An icon used to represent a menu that can be toggled by interacting with this icon. What’s with you today? 4 Chapter 2 septemberscans. “Shut…up…” Being lectured as if he were a child riled him up like nothing else—but while Kirishima’s calm and composed manner pissed him off, he was already too far gone to turn back now. It was hard to get a grasp on Kirishima’s feelings, given that he so rarely let himself get ruffled, and Yokozawa released a small sigh at Kirishima’s profile, a perfect poker face. “I’m not so sure about that… You say that now—but you’ll probably be wailing when the time comes.”. Kirishima had once told him that it had been because he saw something of himself in Yokozawa—but even so, would you usually get this involved with someone just on those grounds? “All right, that’s enough of this discussion.”. While he knew he worked twice as hard as anyone else and had the results to prove it, he probably wasn’t exactly the type of person who invited such compliments. Increased sales invariably indicated increased numbers of readers, but it was difficult to really understand the situation via numbers alone. “Excellent work today, Yokozawa-san. He is rarely seen with a smile unless with Takano (or Hiyori). I’m sorry to trouble you all in this manner.” Her tiny hands were trembling as she took Yokozawa’s business card. I bet you’ll be hiding in a corner sobbing when she gets married.”, At his teasing comment, Kirishima fired back, “Like hell; I’ll be bawling my eyes out at the ceremony. Such a base, cowardly criminal deserved to be caught as quickly as possible, and it made Yokozawa regret letting him go all the more, but there was little left to do besides leave it to the professionals. “And what would you do if she did?”, “I’d have to tell her she wasn’t allowed. !” When silence had settled over the inside of the car, they could hear Hiyo talking in her sleep in the back seat, and the soft voice brought Yokozawa back to himself. While he’d said he was heading straight home—he wasn’t actually heading to his own apartment, and as he snapped his phone shut, he suddenly remembered being told to call when he was through with work. I think I’m more nervous at the prospect of being left alone in that apartment without her.”. “You sure about that? “Henmi? He might have been dressing it up as a joke, but touching the guy in public was just asking for trouble. !” A chill rippled through him when Kirishima delivered the words with such a serious expression. “Geez, can’t you do something about your inability to properly judge your own self-worth? Yokozawa massaged his temples—fucking perfect. Then let’s go to the planetarium together!”, “I don’t mind—but have you asked your papa?”, “Yup! Henmi’s simple-minded character typically helped the situation as a mood-maker, but today it seemed to have backfired. Book Description: Having finally accepted that he was never meant to be with Takano, Yokozawa's settled into his relationship with Kirishima...but the honeymoon's just about over. We’ve been waiting for you!”, “Sorry for that, Katou. If he’s still around, I’d like to greet him once more.”. You’ll probably get there first, so wait for me?”, Having decided where to meet, Yokozawa ended the conversation, arriving at the nearest station just as he turned off his phone. “Yes sir~” The corners of Kirishima’s lips quirked up when Yokozawa raised his voice in irritation. He paused and slipped off the shoe to remove the pebble. He couldn’t put his finger on what exactly he was afraid of, but the doubts and questions stuck in his chest like tiny little fish bones. You took wonderful care of us today.” While he didn’t feel tired, his throat was dry as a bone, as he hadn’t had a moment’s rest to have a drink since the event started. Even if it wasn’t a comics-related area, so long as she promoted Marukawa Shoten’s books, that was enough. If she’d twigged to their relationship, he’d be too mortified to ever step foot in Books Marimo again. I thought I might do my summer research project on constellations, and Papa told me about the planetarium.”, “You’re already thinking about your summer project? “Fine; then let’s make a bet—on whether or not you cry at the ceremony.”, “That’s a pretty far-off subject. Yokozawa made his way over to her, reminding himself to be as unintimidating as possible, pasting on his salesman smile as he spoke. Caring little about their gawking stares, Yokozawa narrowed his eyes and spit out, “That’s what I’d like to know. “Meat, huh… I haven’t really been in the mood for meat lately though…” Perhaps it was because of the heatwave, but he hadn’t had much of an appetite period. “Sure—she might do her best if it’s for you.”. “Thank you so much, Hiyori-chan.”. “Well we’ve got our seats reserved, so if we leave around 9, we should be fine, I think. “I’m still okay! “Well, I don’t really get what I did, but I’m glad to have helped!”. Do you ask “Where’s chapter X?” when Volume 5 of a manga starts off on chapter 20? For Hiyori to be getting married…that would be at least another 10 or more years from now. Thank you for always taking care of my papa… Umm, I brought some treats for everyone, so please enjoy them!”. The voice on the other end of the line was that of Kirishima Zen, the editor-in-chief of Monthly Japun. He tipped his hat to all the fathers who managed to work every weekday and still dedicate their weekends to doting on their families. “Well then, I’m off.” He cut the line with Henmi here and tugged on his tie to loosen it as he headed toward the station. Perhaps because it was her first autograph event, Takanashi seemed rather on edge. They were both working right now, he reminded himself, and he made an effort to keep a cool, calm demeanor. I’ll thank you not to make such wild accusations!”, “Then how about we ask her? She’s got it bad for you, it’s obvious.”. He downed the chilled carbonated beverage in one gulp, refreshingly drawing away the sweat that had coated his body. bwahaha i love this couple its freakin adorable!! They’re fans of your work, so they all must be wonderful people!”, “You certainly have a lot of eager fans! “Just—enough of your lip!” Kirishima just laughed merrily at Yokozawa’s comeback, and Yokozawa grudgingly admitted to himself that that personality of Kirishima’s was probably the reason he could never bring himself to genuinely hate the guy, despite the irritation bubbling up to a boil inside. Of course, they were always diligent and serious in their jobs, but this was the first time they’d ever experienced such a bloodthirsty atmosphere. It’s a bit early, but it seems most of the customers are already here.” At his words, everyone stood in place, and Yokozawa’s gaze locked with Kirishima’s for just a moment as he pulled back Takanashi’s chair to escort her downstairs—but Yokozawa quickly turned his head and glanced away. “You—idiot, cut it out!” he hissed in warning to Kirishima, who seemed to be quite enjoying himself, but the guy seemed to have no ear for listening. “Sorry for the interruption, but I’ve brought some drinks for everyone!”. Hiyori was due back today. Fighting down a choking cough, he settled the can safely on the table and raised his voice, red-faced, at Kirishima, who only laughed at the display. “Wai—Papa! septemberscans on September 2, 2014 at 8:05 am says: Because you’re in Book 4. Sometimes he acted like a stubborn little grade-schooler—the realization of which did absolutely nothing to spur him into action, unfortunately. It had bugged him ever since he and Kirishima had grown closer in their relationship: why had he picked him? But—Yukina-kun already brought everyone drinks…?”. “They are! It had been five months prior that he’d first started to get close to Kirishima in this way. “Hey—cut that out! “What do you mean ‘the other day’?” As expected, Henmi cut right to the quick of the matter. I’m not letting her get married—and I’m not letting you, either.”. “Really?? Later, when going out for a drink after work, Yokozawa Takafumiwitnesses Iokawa fighting with his girlfriend. He told me you were a first-rate salesman!”. They’d interacted occasionally at work whenever Yokozawa had been involved with one of his comics projects, but that was all there’d ever been. They weren’t pushing Yokozawa in any particular way, but he knew they felt a bit jealous every time a postcard arrived letting them know one of his friends had had a baby. She’s just attached to me a little, that’s all.” He could understand girls going a bit loopy over guys like Yukina, but that would never happen in a million years with someone like himself. I just finished reading Vol.6 of this wonderful novel series and I am DYING for a seventh volume. “The hell I will,” he sniped back, feeling battered on all sides by the unexpected display of Kirishima’s feelings. Yuuko Ichihara 13,289 views. The starkest change he’d experienced since spending this much time around a child had been in his lifestyle rhythm. “Again, thank you so much for today! “So you’re close with Hiyori-chan then, Yokozawa-san! What do I do…what should I say?” Kirishima gave her a little push with a Go on, placing Hiyori in front of Takanashi, obviously unsure of herself. He was simply grateful that Matsumoto had laughed off the whole display. You done with work now, Oniichan?”. On leaving behind Books Marimo, Yokozawa and the Kirishimas had dropped by a cafe touted to serve delicious cakes before heading to the planetarium, after which they went shopping to grant Hiyori’s wish for new clothes and enjoyed dinner in the restaurant district before heading home. While Yokozawa mainly associated with the employees in charge of specific genres, with little interaction with the other employees, it wasn’t strange for those others to recognize him. “Well, you don’t have to worry—her father complex is dyed-in-the-wool. “Shall we make it an early evening as well, then? It seemed a lot of school kids had already started their summer vacations, and the streets were full of youngsters decked out in light summer wear. You’re the only person thick enough not to notice the way she was mooning over you. “Then, shall we go?” The platform had emptied of most people while they’d been conversing, and together with Matsumoto, they headed for the ticket gates. Yokozawa had apparently been a target of such teasing and occasionally found himself being ‘toyed’ with. I only wish I’d noticed sooner.”, “No, no. Takanashi was likely taken with Kirishima’s looks, which lived up to the rumors. “Wh—what the hell is that? You coming back here?” Kirishima didn’t seem bothered in the least by Yokozawa’s contrary response, and while Yokozawa had often wondered if such reactions were because he could see right through Yokozawa to his true nature, he’d chalked that up to being overly self-conscious. It’s Yokozawa.”, “I just finished up at the book store. Given the background noise, he was able to divine that most of his coworkers were still at the office. At the Come in! “What do you mean ‘today’? My sincerest apologies for my late arrival.”, “Oh, not at all! Sekaiichi Hatsukoi – Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai, Sekaiichi Hatsukoi – Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai chapter 1, read and listen Sekaiichi Hatsukoi – Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai, read and listen Sekaiichi Hatsukoi – Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai chapter 1, at novelsonline.net . As Yokozawa extended a hand to take up the now-chilled coffee before him, the phone to the waiting room rang, and from Okada’s conversation after he picked up the receiver, it was clear the call was from the staff on the first floor who’d been busy with preparations. Yokozawa Takafumi no Baai, Vol. Just when he’d thought the guy had a decent point…he’d been kind of shocked to realize he was just checking for misprints. Perhaps she was just feeling ill from the heat; she was clinging tightly to the railing next to the door, and her face was stiff. “He texted me earlier saying that the roads were crowded and he was running a bit late. Thanks to her, my nerves are completely gone now. Told me she called them in secret and everything.” She was already in 5th grade, so she had no trouble riding the train by herself and even calling a bookstore to reserve a ticket. Kirishima dropped a soft peck to his cheek, offering praise meant to irritate Yokozawa who’d only just come back to his senses. Hiyori had just entered the 5th grade at school this past Spring, and given that she was the child of a single parent, she was generally remarkably well put-together; however, when she made a face like that, it was clear how much of a child she still was. “Not at all! “Yeah; we actually finished quicker than I expected.”. “I shall, then. “If you’d been there, you probably would’ve made a move before I could and beaten the shit out of him before the police even arrived.” Kirishima could definitely seem pretty easygoing at first glance, but the fact that he was a father, with a daughter of his own, imbued him with a strong sense of justice. “Sticks and stones.” The amused tone to his voice was clearly because he knew Yokozawa couldn’t fight him, breath ghosting over Yokozawa’s neck with each and every word he spoke. “C’mon, there’s nothing to hide, Yokozawa; everyone here knows perfectly well that you come over to my place and eat dinner all the time. Takanashi seemed moved, hearing such words directly from the mouth of a real fan, and her eyes were shining just as Hiyori’s were. The body heat resonating through him from behind and the scent of the shampoo wafting into his nose only served to further arouse Yokozawa’s elevating temperature. Perhaps he was going to help out with the autograph event today; things would certainly go smoother with a trusted individual like him on hand. These past two days, Yokozawa and the other sales reps had been working harder than draft horses. Reminding himself that displaying agitation only increased suspicion, he somehow managed to maintain a poker face. “C’mon, it’s nothing to be ashamed of. Yokozawa dashed through the ticket gates and darted up the stairs, and as he drew close to the convenience store near the station, he found Kirishima waiting for him while reading at the magazine stand. “Do you really think any of your fans are scary people? Lots of chicks make comments about how you’re easier to talk to now.”, “Yeah right—and even if that’s the case, what exactly do you expect me to do about it?” It was helping nothing having all of Yokozawa’s faults simply pointed out for examination, so he pressed directly in an attempt to force him to get to the point, “Just what are you trying to get at here, anyway?”, “In short—while I’m thrilled if your changing like this was my doing, I don’t like that it’s making you more popular.”. Every time he received New Years cards with pictures on them, he couldn’t help being surprised at how quickly everyone was growing up. After having his long unabandoned feelings soundly put to an end, Kirishima had appeared just as he was settling in to feeling sorry for himself. “It’d certainly be nice to get away. He ignored Henmi’s cries of protest and boarded the elevator belatedly, keeping his face resolutely turned away from Kirishima, who looked on with a knowing gaze. “Yes, he…he did…” Her voice was little louder than a buzzing mosquito, but it was a clear confession, and she cut a glare at the man through eyes clouded over with fear and anger. 4557. There’s so many books here, it’s amazing! I honestly didn’t mean to…!”, “Oh, no no! Were you not aware?”. The moment he stepped out from the air-conditioned store, Yokozawa Takafumi’s entire body was wrapped up in sticky, heavy air. Apparently she’d seen me in the shop before, but I was kind of shocked to find out she recognized me.”. At his suspicious expression, the young woman immediately clarified, flustered, “Ah, I work part-time at Books Marimo! “No; I’m heading straight home now. But the sticky, slick sensation was raw and unbearable, and Yokozawa took off for the bathroom at a jog in an effort to dispel the unpleasantness. 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