Kirika-sama Wants to Be a Knight - Haru Shion

p1
>Cute when standing, cute when sitting, and downright adorable when walking.
>The daughter of a corporation who can charm anyone, Ootori Kirika,
>has a certain problem that can't be solved with money or personal connections.

>Just how on earth
>do I become a knight?

p3
>My mother would often tell me.

>"You must not be too conceited."
>"You should always reach for the heights and train your body."
>is what she said.

>Milady.
>It's time to get ready for school.

>Right.

p4
>Good morning, Kirika-sama!

>Good day to you all. Lovely morning, isn't it?
>Ootori Kirika - High School Freshman

>Good morning.
>Ah, she's shining as brightly as ever today...

>Why would she attend a regular public high school like this one?
>Who knows?

>Morning, Mitsuru.

p5
>Matsuhira-san is a feast for the eyes, huh?
>I saw her getting approached by 10 scoutmen on Takeshita Street.
>But is it true she's getting doted on by 13 sugar daddies?
>Stop that. She'll hear you.

>My comment got read on Ryuu's stream~
>Eh!? Good for you!
>Mitsuru-sama!

>Um... uh... Good...
>day... to...
>You're too quiet.

p6
>I can't hear you,
>so come closer.

>Come on. One more time.

>Waya...
>Aah, Kirika-sama!

p7
>Let's carry her!
>One two one two
>Oh dear. She melted again.
>Pfft
>Mitsuru~ You should keep teasing your underclassmen in moderation.
>You wicked girl...

>>Nurse's Office
>How are you feeling, Kirika-sama?

>I showed you all a pathetic sight, didn't I?
>I'm fine now...
>And I was so mentally focused this morning...

p8
>Don't say stuff like that!
>Lending you our strength
>is all part of the Kirika-sama Bodyguard Team's duty!
>Plus you managed to get as far as saying good day "to" today!
>That's huge progress!

>Thank you, everyone...

>Oh right!
>There's something I wanted to ask you all...

p9
>Another time maybe.
>Okay.

>Yet another day of failure.
>I can never speak well in front of Mitsuru-sama.

>My beloved one, Matsuhira Mitsuru,
>is my senpai one year above me.

>From what I've heard, she doesn't have a lover.
>But...
>Yesterday.

p10
>Like I said~
>I won't go out with you.
>And I'm trying to work here.
>Then tell me what your type is!

>Hmm~
>Let's see...
>Ah.
>>New Work
>>Night With a Knight
>>Movie Ranking

>Someone like a knight, I guess?

>In the 15 years I've been on this earth,
>I've always been cute.

p11
>Ever since I was a child,
>I've been called a butterfly, a flower,
>a princess and even an angel.
>But...

>no matter how deep into my memories I go,
>Awawawa
>nobody's called me a "knight"...!

p12
>...So with that said,
>how on earth do I become a knight?

>A-...
>A knight...?
>Why'd you go and say that, Matsuhara Mitsuru?
>Yes.
>Kirika-sama's took you seriously.

p13
>Should I perhaps move to a country
>that still has an order of knights?
>Farewell, Japan...
>C-C-C-C-Calm down! By "knight", she just means the image of one, right!?
>I see!

>So what do you all think of when you think of a "knight"?
>Hmm~
>I guess knights protect princesses.
>Here!
>Knights are slim machomen!
>A hero who saves people from ruffians?

>Yeah, yeah.
>The complete opposite of someone as fleetingly cute as Kirika-sama...

>Hah

>I suppose it's difficult for me, huh...
>Ah! No!! Not at all!
>Erm
>Basically, um, a knight is, uh...

p14
>A cool person who's brimming with majesty and composure
>or something like that...!
>!!

>As the heir to the Ootori family, I've received strict education from a young age...
>so I should have already cleared the "majesty" and "composure" parts.

>In other words, what I'm lacking right now is "coolness".

>I've... decided.

p15
>I'm going to build up KP(kool points) and become a splendid night![tn: "Kakkoii Points". I don't trust readers enough to not snicker at the short form if I translate it more accurately.]
>Yeah~
>and then the position of Mitsuru-sama's lover will be mine!

p16
>Go for it, Kirika-sama!
>Amazing! If she makes this shot, she'll have gotten 7 points all on her own.

>Wait for me, Mitsuru~

>If I make this shot, I'll be cool. If I make this shot, I'll be cool. If I make this shot, I'll be cool.

>Home Run
>Kirika-sama!?

p17
>Hey, Kirika-sama.
>How do you make this sentence sound natural in English?
[ts note: Textbook text doesn't need translating in this instance because the context is literally translation]

>Let's see. For example...
>That's my Kirika-sama! You've got a way with words too.
>Hah

>[arabic nonsense]
>Kirika-sama!?

p18
>I-I-I-If you'd like, we could... go for tea or...

>Sorry. I've got a part-time shift.
>I-Ish that sho...

>Another day... another failure...

>You're doing your best, Kirika-sama!
>Cheer up!
>That's right, that's right!

p19
>You're charming enough as you are, Kirika-sama!

>As I am.
>Thank you...

>But I can't stay the way I am.

p20
>I need to put in effort if I want to be loved.
>How can I become Mitsuru-sama's ideal person?

>Yo.
>Hyah!?

p21
>M-Michuru-sa-

>Wauh!

>Erm...
>You okay?
>Yes...

>Here's your bag...
>Woah, it's heavy!
>What's even in this thing?
>I'm sorry.

>That's minus 100 KP (Kool Points).

p22
>What are you doing here?
>I'm waiting... to get picked up...
>What about you, Mitsuru-sama?
>I figured I'd go home by the back gate today.

>...

>...Your hand.
>...?

p23
>You got hurt, right?
>On your right palm.

>Here.
>A bandage.

>Eh?
>No, it's
>nothing serious.

>!

p24
>Do you hate being touched that much?
>No, I don't!

>That was loud.

>Woah, your hand's really hot.
>Why does she look like she's enjoying this...?
>I'm shorry...
>Aha. Are you drunk or something?

p25
>There.
>Let's put this on for now.

>Make sure to disinfect it later.

>...Thank you very much.
>Not at all~

>...B-
>Before too.
>Hm?

p26
>Back then...
>you gave me medical care when I got lost.

>How long are you gonna cry for?
>That's not cool!
>This is a special bandage I got from Mama!
>It doesn't hurt anymore, right?

p27
>I used to be a total crybaby.
>A despicable child who would throw tantrums.

>I thought I had the privilege of being doted on by everyone around me
>...without realizing that it wasn't me but an "Ootori" they were looking at.

>I was inexperienced and foolish,
>but you opened my eyes, Mitsuru-sama.

p28
>Through good times and hard times, your words that day
>have been my treasure.

>Eh?
>Did something like that happen?

p29
>I-
>It's fine... Don't worry about it...
>It was probably something that came so naturally to you
>that it didn't stick in your memory.
>Eh~
>Sorry about that...?

>Also I'm pretty sure I was putting on this class president character back then.
>I've changed a lot. Disappointed?

>There's no way I'd be disappointed!

p30
>Your hand is so kind, Mitsuru-sama.
>No matter how many things change in the flow of time...
>Mitsuru-sama is still Mitsuru-sama.

p31
>...Hey.
>Hey~
>Mitsuru-chan.

p32
>Ugh.

>He's the guy who was trying to woo Mitsuru-sama...

>Ah, geez.
>And I was taking the south gate to avoid an ambush like this...
>I told you before, I don't plan on dating you.
>Hey, Mitsuru-chan.

>You've been dating old guys night after night, haven't you?
>Huh?
>Don't touch me.

>Come play with me.
>I'm sure you'll have some fun.

p33
>Apologize to Mitsuru-sama.
>What was that?
>Hey...
>Just ignore this guy.
>I can't do that!

>Don't you dare insult the one I hold dear.

>Huuh!?
>Quit your yapping!

p34
>Uwoah!?

p35
>????

>I'll be merciful.
>If you disappear from my sight immediately, we can resolve this peacefully.

>Don't look down on me, you brat...

>Eep!?

>How troublesome.

p36
>I said "immediately".
>Do you not understand?

>I-

p37
>I'm sho shorryyyyyyy!
>>The M World

>I'm glad you understood.

>Trying to push me down is within legal self-defense.
>But there won't be a second time.

>...Mitsuru-sama?

p38
>Are you hurt?
>Hah
>...No, I'm fine.
>Man, that was amazing. What was that move just now?

>J-J-J-Just a few Jeet Kune Do techniques I've learned since I was little.
>She praised me!
>Jeet Kune Do?
>...What's that?

>Did my actions just now increase my KP (Kool Points)...!?

p39
>Um! Michu-...
>Mitsuru-sama!
>What do you think about me?

>Eh...? Hmm~
>...
>C-
>C-!?

p40
>Cute...?

>...But

>when you saved me just now, you were really co-
>I think
>I'll tun home!

p41
>Uwaaaaah
>Eh?

>Milady, I'm here to pick you uuuup!
>...

>Pft... khkh...
>Fufufu No...
>No no no no.

p42
>Hear me out until the end,
>you crybaby lady.
>Miladyyyyyy~
>Uweeeeeeh