#speed translation

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Something interesting I noticed from the Aira + Evil Eye omakes, now that I’ve seen the Japanese text…

In the previous EE omake, he refers to Aira as ‘onushi’ - this is an archaic way of saying ‘you’, as EE speaks in a very old-fashioned way. It’s not rude, but not endearing either - just kind of neutral.

By the next EE + Aira omake, something’s changed. He’s following her around and switched to calling her ‘kisama’ instead of ‘onushi’.

To modern ears, the word ‘kisama’ is very rude. Aira tells him to not say ‘kisama’ - probably because to her, it sounds like he’s using fowl language to address her…

But here’s the interesting thing: ‘kisama’ was originally a very polite form of address!

The ‘ki’ comes from ‘kimi’, a fond way of referring to someone, and ‘sama’ from… well, the highly respectful honorific most are probably familiar with.

As noted above, Evil Eye speaks in a very archaic manner - two centuries have passed since he was alive after all. So given this context, it’s entirely possible that while Aira took it as him being rude, it was actually the opposite—

The Evil Eye could have been trying to act politely instead!

Following her request to not say ‘kisama’, Evil Eye switches his form of address once again, now calling her directly by name. Bluntly calling her ‘Aira’ isn’t exactly polite, but I do think it’s noteworthy that he respected her wishes at all. Rather, I’m a bit surprised he even knows her name lol

He calls Okarun by name as well - his surname Takakura to be exact. That’s another interesting point - the fact that he’ll call Aira by her first name and not Shiratori.

Maybe it’s because Jiji calls her Aira as well…?

Well, just some interesting food for thought in any case ^^;;;

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Was curious about what Lettuce's P.S. was about, so here's my quick translation:

P.S. A really cute general store opened in my neighborhood!!

Jeez Lettuce, telling Pie about random places opening in your area... just make a list of all the places to take him on dates why don't you!?

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Character parallels, in one of MY ships!?

Happens pretty often actually.

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Of all the anime I watched in my youth, this scene from Kakyuusei 2 is probably the one that made me realized that side pairings are Objectively Better Actually, especially if they involve a himbo.

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This just in: Heiraku is a ChiGami shipper.

I doth think you protest too much, Chihiro-chan~

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Hello! Thank you so much for all your Yugami info! I was wondering why was Chihiro crying in the last raw? Did he say something to her?

You see, Chihiro had recently come to realize that she viewed Yugami as a dear friend, and thought he felt the same. But in this chapter, Yugami bluntly declares to the curious Heiraku that she’s NOT his friend - she’s just the person who sits beside him in class!!

Chihiro is shocked by this.

She blurts this at him when he asks why she’s crying before running off. Chihiro is remembering the times that her supposed ‘friends’ from other schools drifted away from her after saying they’d keep in touch. They forgot about her, and she’s sad thinking that Yugami will surely do the same.

Which is why she’s so happy when he sends her a New Year’s card at the end of the chapter - regardless of whether he thinks they’re friends or not, he’s made it clear he wants to maintain their connection and has no intention of forgetting about her ^^

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Also about the new Yugami ch, I think it's interesting how Yugami can't seem to change the way he calls Chihiro even though he says it's not a big deal. I don't exactly agree with his classmates trying to stage some kind of friendship intervention, but maybe it's the push he needs to realize that Chihiro is special even if she's not necessarily a "friend". Thanks for the summary :)

It really is interesting…. Is it because he’s afraid of changing the status quo? He was quite rattled a few arcs back with the implication that he might change due to changes in his environment, only to find relief in knowing Chihiro was the same as always and that she thought the same of him. Or is it the familiarity of calling someone by their first name specifically that bothers him? The coziness of it?

Although I appreciate their good intentions, I do agree that the classmates might be causing unnecessary friction by meddling. The pair have managed to work through rough patches just fine before now… but like you say, it might end up being the push Yugami needs to accept that he’s happier in her company in one way or another.

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Been catching up on raws and

This whole chapter brought me to heaven and back, HOLY MACKEREL!!! Also Yugami is so tall, look at him! Look at Chihiro in her pj shorts and oversized shirt!!! THESE GUYS ARE SO

Chihiro has been living by herself since her mother went to live with her father in America, you see. Yugami is interested in living by himself once he starts college, but is he up for the challenge?

Our girl gets all worked up over Yugami’s sudden appearance and declaration, having expected her guest to be his cousin who she’s friendly with, but it turns out he only came to deliver some food items on said cousin’s behalf.

But a sudden storm hits, and Yugami is forced to come in after all.

FUKIN HUSBAND AND WIFE RIGHT HERE

Yugami decides to use this opportunity to test his skills for living alone, starting with cooking - but it’s harder than it seems, and they don’t have the right ingredients for what he wants to make. He insists on going out to buy the remaining items despite the rain, which forces Chihiro to play her own hand...

CHIHIRO IS SO LOVELY YOU CAN REALLY TELL SHE’S GROWING UP

As always, Chihiro is able to cut through Yugami’s narrow-minded view. He can’t continue to be stubborn about every little thing. It doesn’t take Yugami long to meet her half way and make a different dish with the ingredients they have.

YUGAMI IS SO TALL CHIHIRO WOULD HAVE TO BE ON TIPPY TOES TO KISS HIM I CAN’T

Yugami burns his hand while eating, and Chihiro makes a fuss about first aid - his hand is pretty important considering he’s the baseball team’s ace, after all - but he says it’s no big deal. At that, Chihiro has a rather unique suggestion?

Yugami is flustered and confused, but Chihiro is insistent... and with this...

THE GREATEST SEXUAL TENSION OF ALL TIME OCCURS.

He gives her ear a squeeze...! The ear is an erogenous zone you know...!!! BUT IT WAS A MISUNDERSTANDING, AND THEY’RE BOTH SUPER EMBARRASSED AND CAN’T SAY ANYTHING, AND THEN Yugami’s cousin arrives and he’s SO RELIEVED AND SWEATING BULLETS LIKE WHOA.

I dunno, I guess it was just refreshing to see a moment of 'alone at home together’ physical intimacy that didn’t involve tripping and pushing the girl down like in most RomComs. Reminded me of the time when Chihiro took his hand to do a palm reading and Yugami laughed ‘cuz he’s ticklish and it made Chihiro go like !!!?! because it’d been a while since she’d seen such a normal human quality from him BLESS THESE TWO.

There’s some great stuff in recent chapters as well but I’ll cover it in another post. ‘Tilll then, WHY DOESN’T THIS SERIES HAVE AN ANIME. PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.