How to Become Myself Page #2

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We'll be picking a representative

before October 7th,

so come up with a speech

if you want to do it.

Yes...

That's all for today.

Stand.

Bow.

Hey, let's go home together if we can,

at least until the train station.

Geez, Juri.

You really hate being alone!

- Remember there was a girl named Hanada?

- Yeah.

I heard she's moving.

What? Is that Hanada Kanako?

She's moving? I didn't know!

What is it?

Sorry, I overheard you girls talking.

Is that Hanada Kanako from

Seinan Junior High?

You know her?

- We were in the same junior high school.

- Oh...

Do you know Hanada?

We were in the same prep school.

Oh, I see.

Hey, why is Hanada,

the sacrificial lamb, moving?

I don't know, but someone

told me she's moving.

She's moving to Yamanashi Prefecture

because of "her parent's convenience"?

Skipping town, maybe?

Isn't that creepy?

Looks like she's leaving today.

That's tough, huh?

Hey, can you tell me Hanada's

email address?

Sure, but why?

Some guy from my junior high was

saying he wanted to talk to her.

So I just want to tell him.

It's an email address from really long ago,

so she might have changed it.

I'll send this out, sir.

See ya, Juri.

- Have a safe trip.

- Yes.

Bye.

It's rare for you to stay late.

Many people who joined this club to read books

are having a hard time with this though.

I like reading too...

but it seems I'm not fit for writing.

This is just another activity for

the literature club. Just write.

Yes.

Ooshima, have you ever told

someone a totally made-up lie?

A totally made-up lie.

I have.

Then just write it down.

After all, novels are nothing but lies.

What's wrong?

"You're a good liar...

so at least do the right thing."

Dazai, huh?

You've done enough for today.

Go home.

You won't get any new ideas

when you're stuck.

But make sure you write 2 week's

worth for next week.

What about you, dad?

How was work today?

How was it?

Well, it was so-so.

What about you, brother?

Why are you wearing a

business suit today?

You look like an adult!

Funeral.

Who passed away?

A classmate from back in junior high.

He started stealing my suits ever

since he got into university.

Was he someone you

still met often?

Things like that don't matter.

A friend is a friend.

You're right. Sorry.

This one's cooked.

Wow, I got so many emails.

I'm sorry you can only see

dad once a month.

I have you, mom!

It's more fun talking to

you than dad anyway.

[For some reason

I'm really tired.]

Come on, hurry and get in the bath.

Okay.

"You're a good liar,

so at least do the right thing."

That was refreshing!

Here.

Oh, thanks.

Kanako, your bath is ready!

Okay.

Don't make such a sad face.

I'm sure you'll have fun

in your new school.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

I'm really tired today

for some reason.

Did dad say something to you?

It's not like that.

I was just thinking about

an old friend.

You have to cherish your friends.

I know, I know!

Watch how you talk, Juri!

Yes, no problem.

I'm back home.

Thank you for doing this

for me all the time.

I should listen to my parents!

"Take your bath early..."

[Hanada Kanako]

"Cherish your friends."

[i-mode Sending]

[Email Sent]

[Good evening, are you

ready for tomorrow?]

[Who are you?]

[I'm your friend.]

I'm your friend.

[Do you remember what we talked about...]

I hope you can live as your real self

in the new high school.

["the real me" and "the fake me"?]

Who is it?

[I have no friends.]

[What's this "real me"?]

[Harassment? Please leave me alone.]

She forgot about me.

It's been so long.

[Kanako]

["Hina"]

[Juri]

["Kotori"]

("Hina" and "Kotori" are alternative ways

of reading their names in kanji)

I'm sorry, it seems I sent an

email to the wrong person.

I'm called Kotori.

I apologize for telling you all this so suddenly,

but there is a conversation I had

with a friend of mine in the past

that really helped me out.

Thanks to this friend,

I learned how to live my life well.

Let's say this is some kind of fate.

If you don't mind,

would you listen to the story of me

and my friend, Hina through email?

"Would you listen?"

Yet you keep sending

without permission.

Stop it already.

I call it, "The Story of Hina and Kotori".

(Hina:
Baby chick, Kotori: Baby bird)

Our first encounter was Hina's

transfer to my class.

She was an off-season

transfer student,

so the whole class was

filled with curiosity.

When Hina appeared before us,

she looked like a really smart beauty.

She gave a conventional greeting of

"Hello, I'm Hina. Nice to meet you."

Then she suddenly

tripped and fell!

Are you okay?

Oops, I fell!

There's the clumsy side of a seemingly

unapproachable beauty.

Hina blended into the

class in no time.

First, Hina found and joined an

odd-numbered group.

She casually maintained her position

between others while walking home.

[Sorry! I still can't get out of work. Can you put my

dinner in the fridge? I'll be back before 10 PM.]

Dear Kotori.

Please tell me the rest of the story.

This means it went well?

Leave it to me!

Everyone, get in your positions.

Yes!

Now, hold your hands...

Arrive for school early.

Talk to your classmates

before your classes start.

Get your parents to put a little extra in your lunchbox,

so you can share with your friends.

...5, 6, 7, 8.

Impersonate your favorite comedians

and perform in your classroom.

Start a trend of "good luck charm for love"

in your class by using pink nails.

It's so cute!

This is a good luck charm for love.

By the way, what was your nickname

in your old school?

Hina... I guess?

That's so cute!

Can we call you Hina too?

Sure.

Then, what kind of music

do you listen to, Hina?

I listen to everything.

Oh, really? Then, let's go karaoke

together next time.

Yeah! Let's go!

What should we sing?

...Thank you.

What did Hina do when someone

invited her for karaoke?

Go no matter what!

Karaoke box is a sealed room, so it's an irreplaceable

place for strengthening friendship.

"Improv singing" is best for

making things exciting.

The key is to make the old

lyrics come to life.

Whenever you fail the test... they make

you take extra review sessions...

Pointless tests, open your

textbooks and study...

Okay, okay. Bye.

Bye-bye.

You seem busy!

I have 2 week's worth piled up.

Want some coffee?

Yes, please.

It's pretty stupid, isn't it?

No, it's interesting.

What? Really?

Yes.

Why is Kotori doing something like this?

That will be the key to the second half.

What do you think?

Who knows?

Let me read the rest next week.

Yes.

Excuse me, Japanese beef Galbi and

Japanese beef loins please.

And a tomato salad too.

There's still some lettuce left.

We have to eat plenty

of vegetables, right?

Brother, do you have a girlfriend yet?

He can't get one looking like this!

How long are you going

to stay single?

What about you, dad?

Aren't you getting a girlfriend?

Hurry and eat!

Okay.

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