Would you like to eat bread at my home at the end of the world?

p1
>Fluffy and crunchy. Delicious bread will bring you closer to the person you hold dear.
>Neighbors who want to get along communicate with bread!

p2
>>Humanity suddenly finds itself in trouble!?

>Humans are strange.

>They're equipped with the functions needed to live on their own,
>yet their actions seem illogical.
>They get involved with each other,
>form relationships,

>and make promises that last a lifetime.

>Why is that?
>Kyah!?

p3
>Ow...

>Nonagi-san, are you okay?
>Ah...
>Ootsuka-san.

>I tripped up...
>Good morning.
>This person is Nonagi Natsume.
>Heya~

>A company employee who lives next door to me.
>It's concerning how often she falls over...
>>Third floor

p4
>Are you about to head to work?
>Yes.
>Please do your best.

>Um.
>Hey, uh...

>This Saturday, would you
>like to... eat bread again?

>Saturday, huh?
>Hmm.

p5
>I go along with this girl's breadmaking hobby.

>I guess this is another part of communication.
>Part of her "job".
>There's another recipe
>that I wanted to try...

>If you're free, then...!!
>Sure... I'll come over.

>Ah... I'm so glad!!
>Aha!
>Then I'd better
>get ready for work.
>Later.
>She seems happy.
>She must really like making bread.

p6
>...Now then.
>I should do my own job too.

>Saturday morning.
>Ootsuka-san!! Welcome.
>Pardon the intrusion.
>Come on in.

>So with that said.
>Everything's pretty much ready.

p7
>The bread I set overnight
>is fresh out the oven.
>Smells nice~<3
>So what are we doing today?

>Today, we're making an open sandwich!!
>We're about to make the filling.

>Um.
>What's an open sandwich?

>Erm~
>You put the filling on top of the bread.
>Think of it as "a sandwich that isn't closed".
>>Fillings
>>Bread
>I see.

p8
>I feel like a baguette would've been fancier,
>but a loaf is easier to handle...
>Now then.
>Let's make a few varieties!
>It's fresh out the oven, so it's nice and springy.

>We'll cut the bread into quarters
>and put butter on all of them.
>Margerine is fine too.

>Cut some bacon and broccoli into bite-sized pieces and arrange them on the bread.
>Asparagus sounds good too.
>Then top with mayonnaise, grated cheese and black pepper.

>Bacon and broccoli go well together♪
>That's one variety done.
>So fast.

p9
>Next, we'll cut up some boiled eggs and dress them with mayonnaise.

>Put the egg on the bread,
>then add bite-sized avocado pieces
>and boiled shrimp.

>Put cheese and black pepper on this too...
>and that's the second variety♪
>It goes well with cheese too.
>This looks delicious too...
>I wanna eat the shrimp.

p10
>What should we do next?
>Next is~

>Put a thin layer of garlic paste on the bread.
>Right.
>>Focused.
>And you're done.
>Eh?

>That's all!?
>And then put it all in the toaster!
>While that's toasting,
>there's still more to be done.

>We'll cut these cherry tomatoes into four,
>and dress them with olive oil, garlic paste, salt and a little bit of basil.

p11
>It's ready!!
>Bruschetta style
>Shrimp, egg & avocado
>Bacon & broccoli
>Three varieties of mini open sandwiches!!

>Amazing...!!
>>Doesn't normally cook.
>Please put the tomato on top like a bruschetta.

>Ah
>Thanks for the food!

p12
>This is...
>delicious!!

>The saltiness of the pig meat known as bacon is a perfect match with the broccoli!!
>The shrimp, avocado and egg have a gentle flavor too...!!
>And refreshing sourness of the tomatoes on the bruschetta
>serves the impact of the garlic well.

>Fufufu

p13
>I'm glad she seems to be enjoying it.

>Open sandwiches look simple but pack a lot of style.
>I could eat a tonne of these.
>I've got more ingredients, so we can make some quickly.
>It's a shame the toaster can only cook two at a time, though.

>This is what I wanted to make with you, Ootsuka-san.

>...Um.

p14
>Thank you for always going along with me.
>It's fine.
>I'm getting a feast out of it, after all...
>You make them on your own too, but...

>Back when I lived with my parents... my big sister loved bread.

>She loved it so much that she went to a baking school
>and would practice making it at home all the time.

>We soon started making bread together and would both think up open sandwiches.
>We loved thinking things like "this would make it taste even better" and making bread to bring smiles to our family.
>>Easy Home Recipes

p15
>We're both busy at work these days,
>so we barely see each other anymore.

>When I moved to Tokyo, I bought a home bakery
>and did quite a lot of baking...
>but it just didn't taste right.

>When I'm eating dinner by myself, I'd often thing

>about the deliciousness of those open sandwiches I made and ate with my family
>on those bustling Saturday mornings.

p16
>I see...

>There's a reason why humans, who are capable of living on their own,
>get involved with each other.

>They want to share the joy of living.
>Maybe that's why.

>And...
>Hah!

>Sorry. I'm just talking by myself...!!
>Wah~
>It's fine.
>>Self-talking

p17
>The reason you yearn for the food you ate with your family
>is because you had a nice family you could be peaceful around, Nonagi-san, right?

>And the reason you find eating with someone delicious

>is because you favor
>that person.

p18
>Favor...
>I'd like to hear more stories like this.
>I'm curious.
>About human families.

>Or do I perhaps resemble
>your big sister?

>You're not like my big sister, Ootsuka-san...
>Hahaha. Figured as much.

>Let's make all kinds of bread from now on.
>Together.
>Yes...
>I want her to teach me more stuff again.

p19
>Okay, let's tidy up.
>Hah

>It's good manners to say what you thought of the meal.
>Thanks for the meal. It was delicious.
>Ghrkh

>?
>Ah, same here. Thanks for coming!

p20
>Ootsuka-san...
>was "curious" about my stories...

>And she wants to eat with me again...
>She's the one who invited me...

>And the reason you find
>eating with someone
>"delicious"
>is because you favor that person.
>>Nonagi Filter

>Thanks for the meal.
>"It was delicious."
>Yes.

p21
>Does that mean...
>Ootsuka-san also...

>Thanks to Nonagi-san the day before yesterday,
>I had a pretty substantial Saturday.
>I should give her my thanks.

>Now then. Today's "mission" is...

p22
>Ah...

>Ootsuka-san...
>G-Good morning~
>Good morning.

>...Ah~...
>I-I'm gonna take out the trash.
>Sure.

>Eep~
>It's been a whole day since then
>and my face is still red...
>Eep~

>Ah!

>!

p23
>H-
>ya!?

>Woah...!?

>Huh...? Did I
>just float...!?

p24
>Hah
>I've embarrassed myself
>in front of Ootsuka-san...
>>afterimage

>Huh...? She's not there.

>That was close...

>I used my "power" without thinking...
>Ootsuka Yukiyo (alias)

>I was this close to being found out.
>True identity: An alien

p25
>"We" came across Earth
>a short while ago.

>Soon, there appeared those who broke our agreement
>and those who sought to invade Earth.
>>[Shocking Image] Human-shaped object flying through the sky caught on camera!

p26
>Soon afterwards, I, a "protector", was dispatched to Earth
>to manage and control those from other planets.

>It's been three months since then.

p27
>It's been three months
>since I got to known Nonagi-san...

>Mingling with her was a chance to gather intel not included in my documentation...
>such as common sense, food culture (mostly bread), etc.
>What's a "circular notice"...?
>Erm, well y'see...
>>Circular Notice

>I've learned more about the Earth through her...

>Ootsuka-san~

p28
>...
>The fact I'm hiding my identity
>is making me somewhat shy, but...

>it feels like I've been getting close
>with my neighbor as of late...

>This must be the fruits of my efforts
>to act like an Earthling.

p29
>That bread the other day was delicious.

>I'm looking forward
>to next weekend. [tn: "weekend" and "end of the world" are both pronounced "shuumatsu"]

>>The delicious relationship of two who were brought together across space. Even aliens go crazy for bread and Nonagi-san's charms.