My Sister's Best Friend ch16

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>The way her feelings expand and overflow...

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>Say, Mamiya-san,
>what kind of person are you?

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>...That's a difficult question.
>The kind of self-analysis that comes up when job-hunting...
>You don't have to think too hard about it. How would you say you've lived your life so far?

>Being fickle... I guess?
>Heh.

>I can never stay heated up about something for long.
>I always cool off right away... or something like that.
>For example?

>Photography, I guess?
>Taking photos?
>Yeah.

>I like it, but it feels like I've only kept at it out of momentum.

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>Isn't it good that you're still keeping at it?
>...I guess.

>...Am I receiving counselling right now?
>Fufu.
>Not at all.

>But I think I understand the reason
>why you're so kind, Mamiya-san.

>You have the same heat as everyone else, Mamiya-san.

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>I wanted heat.

>Is middle school fun?
>Having trouble deciding what club to join?
>It's fun.
>I ended up joining a bunch of clubs.
>A bunch?
>Yeah.

>I couldn't figure out what I wanted to do...

>Give me a sec.

>Eh?

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>Is this your camera, Gramps?
>Take it.
>It should probably still work.

>Are you sure? Aren't cameras expensive?
>It's fine. I can't go on outings with Kiku anymore, after all.

>Then... how about going on an outing with me?
>I'm a Kiku too, after all.
>...

>It's fine.
>Ah, Gramps.
>Onii-chan is coming over tomorrow.

>He doesn't need to check up on me. I'm perfectly fine.
>Let your mother know too.
>Honestly... I can't believe she named her daughter after a dead woman because she thought I'd be lonely...
>What a nuisance...

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>Make sure to lock up properly.
>Yeah, yeah.

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>That was really spicy.

>I love the color of these flowers.
>The woman in the back is dressed nicely too.

>I could watch the early morning sky countless times.

>It's like I can still feel the heat.

>Fun feelings.
>Sparkling feelings.
>Feelings of love.
>I wonder when this heat will cool off.
>If I keep at it, will it come back?

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>Mamiya-san.

>Let me know when you find something that won't bring down your heat.

>And please be my friend forever.
>Right.
>Mase-san sure is mysterious...

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>I never thought my heat would keep rising

>for that girl.

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>It's cold.
>Thank goodness I didn't drop my camera.
>My blanket fell off.

>...

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>I guess I fell asleep while looking at old photos.
>I think I'll take a bath and get ready.

>...I get the feeling I had a nostalgic dream.

>Ah.

>Good morning, Mamiya-san!
>Morning~

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>Tachizaki-san, Kashiwagi-san.
>Good morning.

>This morning breakfast is the perfect amount~!

>Delicious.
>Right~? It's our favorite pick!
>We were just talking about having you join our morning gettogether, Mamiya-san.

>Thank you very much.
>Did you invite Yuria-chan too?
>Yeah!
>We tried inviting her countless times, but she's really bad with mornings...
>One of thoses "I'll come if I come" things.
>>Yuria at that time.

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>She uploads videos in the morning, so I'm worried about whether she's sleeping properly or not~
>She's really hyped up about another new project she wants to get off the ground, after all.
>I'm worried~
>I'm like her mother.

>Yuria-chan has a lot of energy, huh?
>Yeah, yeah. It sucks you in.
>I'm glad she's having fun with what she's doing.

>The other day, she was talking about this author she wanted to do a job with.
>She seemed really happy.

>Ah~
>The one who's the same age as her?
>Yeah, yeah.
>Sena perhaps...?

>This author's about to resume writing after a long break
>and has apparently started a serialized essay, so Yuria-chan wants to include that as a special feature.

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>I wonder... if her essay's going well?
>...She must be really busy.

>I was wondering why she hasn't been in touch lately.
>Was it okay to invite her out for my birthday?
>A serialization of Mamiya Kiku's photos would be nice too~
>Sounds good.
>I want a two page spread.

>What do you think, Mamiya-san?
>Yes.
>Sounds good.
>Yay~! I'll check my schedule later.

>If I were like Yuria-chan, a friend the same age as her,
>I wonder if I'd have a bigger part in her life.

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>Yeah right...
>My train of thought has been pretty harsh as of late.

>>Good night
>Can we meet up today?

>It's alright.
>We're lovers.

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>I'm at home.
>Wanna come over?

>I love Sena.

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>I'm glad we became lovers.

>So really
>I should be fine with just that.

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>But
>Sena.
>the heat keeps rising.

>Kiku.

>I was about to go for a walk.

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>Is that so.
>Mind if I come along?
>Sure... if you're okay with that, Kiku.
>It's cold, though.

>It still feels a little weird to not speak formally.
>I'm still getting used to dropping the honorifics too, to be honest.

>For me,
>Kiku...
>is something I'm used to hearing since that's what Yuuna calls you.

>It's a nice name.
>Eh?
>Thank you...

>It's the same name as my grandmother.
>I like it too, so I'm happy to hear you say that.

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>Were you a granny's girl?
>No.
>She had already passed away by the time I was born.
>I guess you could say I was more of a grandpa's girl. He lived in the neighborhood and taught me all kinds of things.

>Heh...

>How about you, Sena...? How's the essay going?
>You're going back to work soon, right?
>Or so the rumors say...

>Supposedly...

>Maybe...

>Vague much?
>I can pretty much right the essay thanks to you, Kiku.

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>I didn't do anything.
>But still, you sure move fast after you said you were resuming work.
>You've been pretty busy lately, right?
>...Compared to when I used to sleep in all day, sure.

>...
>I have had more things to think about lately, though.

>I guess so.

>...So.

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>Eh?

>Erm...
>What should we do for your birthday?

>I'm happy enough with just you being there with me.
>...

>She's thinking about my birthday.
>I'm so happy.

>For the cake, we'll eat whatever you like, Sena.
>I'll buy a whole bunch.

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>And the present?

>Hmm... I wonder.
>...

>A key to your house or something.

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>I'm kidding.
>I just wondering what presents lovers get for each other.

>As long as I get to spend time with you,
>I don't need anything else.

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>W-...

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>Wait...

>>The distance between them as lovers...