My Sister's Best Friend ch19

p1
>Consider me surprised.
>I never thought that you of all people would book a reservation, Sena.

p3
>Yeah.
>...First time doing this kinda thing.

>I'm glad.

>Yeah.

>Is it good?
>Yeah.
>It's delicious.

p4
>To commemorate.

>That was one of my favorite kinds of store.
>Thanks.
>...Yuuna gave me a little advice.

>Yuuna did? I see.
>So you've been in touch with Yuuna?
>We've been doing it a little at a time lately.

>...I see. Good to hear.

>But you could've just asked me directly.

p5
>I figured a surprise would be better.

>But it made me nervous, so I'll do it normally next year.

>So she wants to celebrate next year too.

p6
>That was soothing.
>Yeah.

>Can we stop by the bookstore?

p7
>That explanation about the stars earlier was interesting.
>That's true.
>>Let's Look At Constellations

>>Camp

>Sena.
>Are you interested in camping?

>No. It just kinda caught my eye.
>Look.
>Ah.
>Basking under actual stars does sound nice too.

>Should we go together when it's a little warmer?
>...Sure.

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>I'm gonna go buy this.

>Kiku likes stars...

>>Simple Shortcake - 450 yen

>What are you gonna have, Sena?
>Hmmm...
>...

>Alright.
>Let's each buy two.
>I'll have the normal cheesecake and the original cheesecake.

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>Do you like cheese?
>That's a lot of cheese.
>I figured I could compare them.

>Excuse me.
>I'll have this shortcake and cheesecake and...
>Thank you.
>And a birthday plate too, please.

>I'm looking forward to the cake.
>I bought new plates too.
>Yeah.

>Thanks for holding them.

p10
>Pardon the intrusion.
>Welcome.

>I'll hang up your coat.

>Should we eat the cake right away?
>Sure.

>Kiku's house... I haven't been here since our first date.

>When should I give it to her...?

p11
>Ah.
>I bought that with the plates earlier.

>Maybe I should've bought another one.

>Thanks.
>It's brighter than I expected.
>Really?

>I'm not sure about this.
>Me neither.

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>The cheesecake is delicious.
>Both of them.
>The one you picked is delicious too.
>This chocolatey one.

>Maybe I'll save the second one for later.
>Yeah.
>Me too.

>Happy birthday.

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>Thank you.

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>For you.
>It's not a key, but...

>I thought I'd mimic you when you gave me flowers before, Kiku.
>I ended up giving them back to you, though...
>If you don't want them, you can throw them out.
>I did buy a vase too just in case.

>It's fine.

>Thank you.
>I'm so happy.

p15
>I've gotten so much from you today.
>...

>You suddenly came over to my house a lot
>so I wasn't really sure what to think of you.

>You poke your nose into my business
>...and suddenly tell me you love me.

>...Yeah.
>That's right.

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>...Before
>I told you "I didn't want to see you".

>I thought that if I did,
>I would have to face all these feelings deep inside of me.

>I was... selfish.

>You're wrong, Sena.
>I'm the one who was selfish.

>I selfishly forced my way into your world.

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>...Why?

>Because I love you.

>...Yeah.

>...I've been thinking about my relationship with you going forward, Kiku.

>I know you said you'd wait for me,
>...but

>I think aimlessly dating like this
>while putting off having to face each other is wrong.

>...Yeah.

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>...I'm
>glad that I became your lover, Kiku.

>...I'm glad to have met you.

p19
>I want to be on equal terms with you.

>I also want to do things
>that would make you happy.

>I want
>to love you as much as you love me.

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>...Yeah.

>Yeah.
>Sorry.

>...Sorry.
>Thank you.

>...
>...

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>Sena.
>Do you know how old I turned this year?

>...27.
>That's right.

>Hahaha.

>Thanks.

p23
>...You surprised me by crying like that.
>Haha...
>Yeah. Same here...

>But if I cry again,
>I'll have you stroke my head, Sena.

>Eh...?
>You said you wanted to be on equal terms with me, right?

>I did.

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>I'll put these in a vase.
>Let's eat the other cakes too.

>By the way, I got a call from Yuria-chan yesterday.

>She wanted me to do photos for your article, Sena.
>Yeah.
>...I thought you'd be more hesitant.
>Are you busy?
>Not exactly, but...

>Then do it.

>...Okay.

>>A gentle change...