Slow Start ch15

p19
>Ahaha. I see.
>So that's why you're going to the convenience store.
>S-Sorry, Eiko-chan.
>I didn't explain it properly.

>Don't worry. I had fun so it doesn't bother me.
>It's all good.
>T-
>Tokura-san.
>It's Eiko.
>Eiko-san...

>This outfit.
>I'm not sure if I'll be able to maintain this look.
>How did you even get my hair like this?

>You can just call me anytime and I'll be there, y'know?
>In a flash.
>Um, no.
>That's not the point.

p20
>Hmm, in that case...

>You can simply go with this.
>How does that feel?

>It's so easy.
>Ah.
>The mysterious onee-chan
>turned back into Hannen-san.

>Welcome back, Hannen-san...
>Eh?
>I'm home...?

>Let's go to an outlet!
>An outlet!
>Well, now that we're all ready
>let's go to a shop to buy some clothes and shoes.
>Eh? Right now?

>N-No way! I can't do that so suddenly!
>It's not a problem just for today, after all.
>No, I only need to go to the convenience store.
>Besides...

>Kamuri?

p21
>Are you really okay with that?
>Just going to the convenience store?

>Ah, you're right.
>Completely.
>Hannen-san...
>The "I've been defeated" pose

>Fufu.
>Honestly, to be persuaded by such a little girl.
>Hannen-san.
>You're making Kamuri-chan angry.

>Alright!
>Then let's go shopping!
>Yeah.

>H-Hannen-san, get a hold of yourself!

>No no, I'm fine. Just peachy.
>I'm...
>Be firm!
>Do your best!
>Right foot! Left foot! Right foot!

>Look, Tama.
>Take a close look at Hana.
>She's become a splendid woman...
>What a beautiful scene.

p22
>Oh!
>Oh!

>Man!
>Good work today!
>We sure bought a lot.

>Here!
>The selection should be fine no matter what combination you pick, but just in case, I made you a list.
>You can use it as reference for what to wear.
>Ah, sure.
>Thanks.

>Eiko-chan's on the attack again.

>Hannen-san is slowly retreating...
>Ah, she's backed into a corner.

p23
>I'm home...

>I'm
>exhausted...
>Hah
>...Are you alright?

>Yeah, somehow...
>Still, the store clerks and attendants just kept on coming...
>But well

>none of them were as in your face as Eiko-san...

>Regardless,
>you have my gratitude.

>If you hadn't been so pushy, I might've never gone outside.
>Thank you, Ichinose-san.
>...Seriously.

p24
>Ah,
>looking back on it, it was kinda embarrassing.
>Y-Yeah.

>But I'm also glad
>that I could be of use.

>Ehehe, just kidding.
>I didn't really do much at all.
>I mostly just relied on Eiko-chan and the others.

>...
>Ichinose-san...

>Have you ever talked to your friends
>about being a ronin?

>Erm, well...
>No...
>I see.
>...I figured as much.

>If I told them about it
>there's a chance that things won't change.
>But the possibility that they might scares me
>so I can't say anything...

>....
>....

p25
>Y-
>You understand me?
>I do.
>Very much so.

>Th-this is
>the first time someone's understood me.
>Even my mother and father just say
>that I'm overthinking it.
>I understand.
>I'm the same.
>I've never had this much of an affinity with someone!
>You can't help but think about it!

>U-Um.
>Would it be okay if I called you Hiroe-san?
>Of course! Please do so!
>I want to call you Hana-chan too!

>Hana-chan
>Hiroe-san!
>Hana-chan!
>Hiro-san!!!
>Hana-chan!!!
>Hiroe-san

>Hah hah hah ah

>Even so...
>I want to tell everyone someday.

>Yeah.
>Well, just take your time
>and don't rush it.

>B-But
>if I don't rush a little
>there's no telling when that day will be.
>I understand.
>I totally do.

p26
>Oh.

>Good morning, Hannen-san.
>Ah, hello.
>Good morning to you.

>Heading out?

>Yes.
>Just to the convenience store!