Slow Start ch8

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>Come to think of it, I still haven't been to the school cafeteria yet.
>Ah, that's right!
>I wanna go!

>Let's all schedule a day where we don't bring lunches and go together!
>Eh~
>Won't it be crowded if everyone goes?

>It doesn't sound like squeezing together or sitting on the floor would work.
>You think so?
>I wouldn't think it'd be that cramped...

>Ah
>When Eiko-chan says "everyone", she means the entire class!

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>It's almost time for the holidays!

>You got any plans, Hana-chan?
>Ah, I'm...

>going jogging with Shion-chan every morning...
>Uuh
>I-Is that so?

>What about you, Kamu-chan?
>I've got lesons and recitals.
>That's as far as what's already been determined.

>I see.
>What about you, Eiko-chan?
>Me?

>For now, I've got about
>three days planned out.

> (Chihiro, Mitsuki)
> (Awayuki, Miyako, Yasuyo)
> (Hina) Mall Event
> (Momoka, Ayaka)
> (Midori, [Sakura?])
> (Marie, Yuuri)

>...
>It looks like a strategy guide to get the harem route ending...
>?
>The heck is that?

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>Eiko~

>A girl from Class 2 is calling for you.
>Ah, you're right.
>Thanks, I'll go see her.

>Excuse me for a moment.

>Lately
>I've started to notice.

>Hey,
>what lessons do you take, Kamuri-chan?
>Eh?

>...P-
>Piano, and stuff.
>That kinda thing...

>Piano?
>Y-
>Yeah.
>Kamuri-chan
>changes her mood whenever she's unable to see Eiko-chan.

>Her voice gets quieter
>and she starts to tremble a little.
>A-
>And various other...

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>She's not talking much again.
>She must be feeling lonely.

>What else?
>A-Also
>Marinpa
>Marinap!!
>But she's so cute!

>I'm back.

>Welcome back,
>Eiko.
>Ah, she's back to normal.
>Back to normal.

>Aw man.

>Couldn't you have stayed away for a little longer, Eiko-chan?
>Eh? What the heck? That's mean!
>Bullying? Is this bullying?

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>You and Kamuri-chan sure do get along, Eiko-chan.
>Have you been together since elementary school?
>Ah, no.
>We went to different middle schools.

>I met Kamuri in the sixth grade
>but we only played together for a few days.
>Yup.

>A few days...
>There there
>She won her over in just a few days...

>That's the harem route for you. Totally different from those in the middle of the rush.
>Like I said
>I don't know what that is.

>What about you, Tama-chan?
>Do you have plans for Golden Week?

>Indeed I do.
>Going to an event.
>Appreciating the arts.

>Buying some books.
>Meeting a friend from a far-away place.
>All kinda things.

>Though I guess depending on the person, they're all the same thing.
>?

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>Ah, but...
>I'm free on the last day of the break.

>Should we hang out?
>All four of us?
>Wah!
>Ah
>I'm free too.

>Alright!
>Let's play!
>Ah, but, it won't be playtime for you guys.

>Eeh~
>It's a serious date!?
>You're making me blush<3
>I don't think that's likely to happen when there's three of us.

>Not that.
>We've got proficiency tests after the holidays, right?

>Shall we hold a study group?
>Gya~~~

>I wanted...
>I wanted to stay as just your playmate...
>Well, y'know.
>I would rather end this on a much more casual note, too.

>Wow, Eiko.
>Did you finally get someone pregnant?

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>A study group, huh?

>Where should we study?
>The library, perhaps?
>Hm
>About that.

>If it's not too much trouble
>I thought we could do it at your place, Hana-chan.
>You said you lived alone.

>EEEEEH?
>Ah, that sounds good!

>I wonder.
>I know it's bad to plan stuff on a whim.
>"Friends"
>coming over to my place...

>If it's not possible, then...
>M-
>Mi casa es su casa!!!
>Eh?
>You're really okay with it?

>You're very much welcome!!
>No
>We understood what you meant the first time.

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>Eh?

>You're having friends over, Hana-chan?
>Eiko-chan?
>Yeah.
>Plus two more, three in total.

>Oh my oh my oh my
>I'm so excited!!
>Y-
>Yeah.

>Ah!
>I should call in the trader to remodel the apartment building.
>Calm down, Shion-chan.
>There's probably not enough time for that.

>Oh my.

>That's good to hear.
>When are they coming?
>Erm...
>Last day of the holidays.

>Well then, we'll put that day aside
>and me and your father will come over during the holidays.

>...
>Sure.