I'm a College Student, So I'll Do a Roomshare

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>Morning~
>Morning.

>>Apartments for rent

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>What's this? You thinking of renting a room?

>I thought about leeching off of my parents as much as I could, but...
>Since I'm gonna be a college student, living by myself might be carefree too.
>I know, right! I'm thinking about moving out of my folk's home when I graduate too.

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>Living alone is so carefree, right? You get to be in the nude all day.
>Huh!? I-I'd wear clothes at least!! Don't lump me in with the likes of you!!

>You're playing pachinko all night, right?
>The pachinko place closes at 11!

>...

>...What's up, Yuri?
>...
>Are you gonna move away from your parents when you enter college too, Mako?

>Hmm. I'm not sure...
>But it's something I admire.

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>I took a look at this to motivate me to study, but...

>Can someone with social anxiety and zero independence like me live alone?
>If my loner status makes a comeback in college, I could end up dying alone without anyone noticing...

>Hmm...
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>Should I roomshare with someone?
>!!

>Ah...no...
>I was just having a quick look...

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>I think it's a good idea.
>I'm thinking of moving out of my folk's place myself.
>Eh...!? She wants to roomshare with me!?

>Yeah, but, practically speaking, roomsharing is pretty complicated.
>Not really. It's a lot safer than a girl living by herself, plus you can save money.
>Don't just randomly deduce stuff... You a businesswoman or something?

>What kind of apartment do you want to live in, Tomoko?
>Eh? H-Hmmm
>If... If I were to live somewhere...

>Somewhere like this?
>>Balcony
>>Closet
>>Western-style room: 6 tatami
>>Bathroom
>>Dressing room
>>WC
>>Western-style room: 6 tatami
>>Closet
>>Balcony
>>Entrance
>Aren't they too far apart?

>Why that kind of apartment?
>Well... Privacy is important... Like when you invite people over or something.

>I wasn't really planning on inviting over any friends that you don't know, Tomoko.
>I-I see...

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>I'd go with this.
>>Balcony
>>Closet
>>Western-style room: 6 tatami
>>Closet
>>Japanese-style room: 6 tatami
>>Bathroom
>>Dressing room
>>WC
>>DK [TN: Dining Room & Kitchen]: 4.5 tatami
>>Entrance
>Eh...? So you can't get to the inner rooms without going through my room first?

>This way, we'll be able to cook and enjoy having both Western and Japanese-styled rooms.
>Don't ignore the problem...

>If the rooms are next to each other, a lot of noise will leak out.
>I know all too well living next door to my brother.
>Let's say, for example, I was on the phone...

>Hello, Yuu-chan?
>You doing well~?

>Yeah, it's pretty fun.
>Eh? A circle?
>I couldn't really make eye contact with the people who were inviting me so I haven't joined any.

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>How about you, Yuu-chan?
>You don't meet many guys going to a women's college, right?
>Eh? A mixer...?
>So soon after enrolling...? The cheery blossoms haven't even scattered yet and you're scattering your virginity...?

>N-No no, I can't handle a mixer!!
>Eh...? No... but... i-is that so...?

>R-Really? Someone like me can go...?

>Uwah!!

>Wh-What happned!? You okay!?
>Eh?
>Nothing happened.

>But there was a huge noise just now!!
>Sorry, Yuu-chan. I'll call you again sometime...

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>Wah!
>Wh-What is it!?

>I want to sleep on the tatami, tonight.

>Wait... I can't sleep at all~~~~!!

>...Doesn't that seem kinda impossible?
>Yeah... I guess so.

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>Yuri's room.
>Yuri can barely hear any sounds from Tomoko's room, but occassionally hears her otaku yells sometimes. When worried, Yuri will knock on Tomoko's door, but Tomoko will just say "I'm fine" and won't let her in. When Tomoko makes something with chicken, Yuri will notice the sounds and peek into the hallway. They eat together in Yuri's room.

>Tomoko's room
>Relatively untidy since her mother doesn't clean it for her like when she was living with her parents. Has things hidden in her closet that she doesn't want Yuri to see. Tomoko originally wouldn't let Yuri in her room, but on days off, they spend the day playing games in Tomoko's room. Since Yuri doesn't make much noise in the house, she worries that she's dead so they use LINE when both in the house to confirm each other's existence.

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>Heh~ A roomshare, huh? Sounds fun~
>No, it's just a total fantasy...

>Hmm, if I were to live with Kuroki-san...
>Why is it everyone's hypothesis involves living with me?

>This kind of room would be good!
>>Balcony
>>CL [TN: cloakroom]
>>Bedroom: 5.5 tatami
>>LDK [TN: Living room, Dining Room, Kitchen]
>>Bathroom
>>WC
>>Entrance
>>SB
>>Storage
>There's only one bedroom!?

>Eh? Is there any need for seperate bedrooms?
>We're both girls, and the closet and cosmetics would all be in the same room whenever we want to use them!

>I like doing hair and make-up in private, after all... It'd be fun getting all stylish and going out together, wouldn't it...?
>...!!

>I-I guees so. If I were to live with Katou-san...
>I'm home~

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>Welcome back, Kuroki-san.
>Did you hand in your report in time?
>Ah... Y-Yeah.
>I barely made it.
>Good to hear. All these all-nighters are bad for you.

>I made some omurice. Wanna eat it together?
>S-Sure!! I'll eat!!

>I think she'd get mad if I drew a penis or a (poop symbol) with ketchup...
>But I want to see how far that smile of hers will allow...

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>A sunshine mark?
>How cute! Thank you!
>I-I'm so sorry.

>Maybe I'll upload it to instagram.
>A collaboration with Kuroki-san.
>P-Please don't!!

>Thanks for the meal...
>Wanna take a bath first, Kuroki-san?
>S-Sure!

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>Your hair keeps on getting silkier, Kuroki-san.

>It's cos you make me take baths everyday...
>This autobath treatment was reccomended to me by a friend.

>Well then, good night.
>G-Good night...

>...

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>Katou-san... Just how far will you let me go...?

>Even if I touch her a little...

>Just a little...
>If it's just a little bit...!!

>*Self-censorship

>...
>I'd be arrested...
>What's wrong, Kuroki-san?

>I think seperate rooms would be better. I have a habit of touching people's bodies in my sleep~
>It's fine. You can touch me if you want.


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>Bath
>The bath's small, so naturally they can't get in together. Tomoko thought about smashing the bath so they could go to a bathhouse together. There's no individual dressing rooms, so they put up partitions in front of the laundry machines for changing clothes. Katou-san has appeared in the living room naked once, but Tomoko was naturally filled with dread and hasn't peaked once.

>Laundry
>Tomoko thought about washing her own laundry, but Katou-san washes her clothes unusually frequently, so she watches Tomoko's clothes with them. The elastic on the panties Tomoko's mother bought for her was wearing out, so Katou-san bought her some new cotton panties, which caused a huge incident.

>Balcony
>CL [closet]
>Desk
>Dresser
>Desk
>Table
>Bathroom
>Partition
>Partition
>WC
>Entrance
>Storage

>Living Room
>The TV, sofa, and low table were all bought by Katou-san's father. During meals, they put cushions on the floor and eat while facing each other. The two sit on the sofa to watch drama and anime on Am*zon Prime and other anime streaming sites. "I want to watch an anime you reccomend, Kuroki-san" is a common request. One time, they watched a yuri anime, but Katou-san just said "That was interesting" with her usual smile.

>Kitchen storage
>Cookware and cutlery are stored away here. Whenever Katou-san finds some cute tableware, she will buy them in pairs without fail.

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>Kya Kya
>Ahaha...

>What's with these people? Having wild ideas about living together when they're all girls. Gross!!
>They have no idea what it'd be like living together with her!!

>Besides, it's not like she'd share a room with someone anyway...
>W-We're sorry. Due to an error on our part, we've double booked this apartment.

>Eh...? Wh-What should I do...?
>The moving van's already here...

>I don't mind the two of us living together.
>U-Uchi...san!?

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>It can't be helped, right? It's too late to search for another room.
>B-But it's a one-person room!?

>You have a six-tatami loft, right? I can just live there. I'll pay 80% of the rent too.
>Balcony
>CL
>Western-style room: 6.2 tatami
>Loft: 6 tatami
>Bathroom
>Dressing room
>Storage
>WC
>Entrance
>SB [sub-basement]
>Wh-Why go that far!?

>U-Um, maybe I should go in the loft instead.
>I can't calm down thinking about being looked at from above.

>I-I don't mind.
>She's thinking of peeping on my from above as shlick fuel!? Gross!!

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>Moving in complete

>Hah... I'm exhausted.
>Let's change into our nightwear.

>Uh... I can feel her gaze upon me.
>Sneaky peeking is gross!!

>Is she taking a photo or maybe even a video? Living together with this girl is gross gross gross!
>I bet she'll just steal my panties again, right!?

>The loft is surprisingly calming...

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>Uchi-san
>Is it alright if I call a friend over? We won't use the lower room...
>Hmm... Well, I don't mind.

>I'm home...

>Heh~ The loft is so huge!
>Yeah... I kinda like it.
>Ah... She's here already.

>You've become even cuter, Yuu-chan.

>She brought over that girl who looks like me...

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>You better watch yourself around the circles, Yuu-chan. The guys will definitely be aiming for you.
>Th-That's not true.

>Look, they'll be like... "Y-You're cute~ Can I grope your boobs!?"
>Geez~ Stop that, Mokocchi!

>Gross...

>This photo...
>looks like Kuroki is hitting on me...

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>Stand.
>Bow~
>Be seated~

>I forgot my textbook. Lend me yours, Kuro~
>Eh? Uh, sure...

>About that roomshare discussion. If it were me, I'd live with your even after graduation.

>Why?

>Because job-hunting or working at a company would be impossible for you, Kuro.
>...

>While I'm doing voice acting auditions,
>you can live with me as a light novel author or something.
>Balcony
>DK: 4.5 tatami
>Japanese-style room: 6 tatami
>Closet
>Closet
>Toilet
>Bathroom
>Entrance
>Japanese-style room: 6 tatami
>It's like I'm gonna be a light novel author or anything, y'know?

>Ah~ It's no use~!

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>What's wrong? You okay?
>Nemo... It's nothing. Just a little writer's block.

>Is this the light novel you're writing?
>No... I've already submitted that for the Rookie-of-the-Year award.... This is a little side-project while I wait for the results.

>Huh...? Isn't this a light novel too?
>No. It's an original manga.

>I dunno if I'll get my break...
>so I thought I'd try a lot of things.

>I guess I just couldn't keep still doing nothing while waiting for the results.

>Hey, why don't you help me practise for my audition for a change of pace?
>Eh?

>You're taking another audition? Didn't you just fail the last one?
>I have to take on as many as I can! I don't have the time to be feeling down!

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>Please...wait!
>I want to tell you my feelings...

>I've loved you
>for the longest time...

>How's that?
>As expected of a pro (in the works).

>Hmm... This is a yuri anime, isn't it?
>I don't know if I should say this, but...

>Isn't it a little out-of-place that everyone's a lesbo like it's just a natural thing?
>...

>I feel a conflict like... "I love you, but I couldn't say it... but no matter what I try, I still love you..." would work better.
>You should try acting while thinking that a confession takes a hundred times more bravely than in a same sex romance.

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>Please... wait...
>I want to tell you my feelings....

>I've always... loved you...
>for the longest... time...

>I think you'll pass with that.
>R-Really? Alright~ I'll do my best~!!

>Fufu
>She's always smiling like that. Aspring voice actresses are something else.
>Voice acting is a tough industry to get into, but I think this girl might actually pull it off...

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>To pursue their dreams while still being frugal, they rented a cheap apartment. It's a bit run-down, but Nemo likes that kind of thing.

>Balcony
>The rust on the rails is amazing!!

>Kitchen
>Tomoko only does instant food and side dishes, but Nemo is tryin to cook for herself to maintain her health and beauty. Nemo is jealous how Tomoko never seems to get fat.

>Balcony
>Closet
>Closet
>Toilet
>Bathroom
>Entrance

>Tomoko's room
>She's more open than Nemo when it comes to otaku stuff, so she usually leaves things in the open without even trying to hide it. During the day, she lays out her futon so she can laze around when she reaches a block in her work.

>Nemo's room.
>She likes the worn-down look, but worried that the thin walls will make it hard to practise. Since it's a corner room, she practises while facing the living room often. Occassionally, she'll get advice coming from Tomoko's room.

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>Um...

>S-Sorry about today...
>for saying that living together would be impossible.

>...It's not like you to think about that kind of stuff, Kuroki-san.
>I don't mind. I was thinking the same thing.
>Liar. You've been in a foul mood this entire time.

>...Hey, um...
>I've thought this for a while, but...

>Kuroki-san...
>Is it boring being with me?
>...Eh?

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>The way that I am, I always cause you trouble when we're together, right?
>It would be nice if I could speak so cheerfully like everyone else.

>...

>...Hey.

>Up until recently, I tried all kind of things trying to make friends.
>Y'know... Putting on airs, lying to a few people, making up characters...
>It's not the kind of stuff I want to remember, though...

>But ever since I ended up being in the same group as everyone during the field trip...
>I haven't tried to act cool at all
>and yet we somehow became friends...

>Thinking about it now...
>I should've just been honest with myself from the start...

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>So I think it's better to be yourself rather than make a poor attempt at making a different you.
>As someone who's entire life is shrouded in dark history, I guarantee it.

>...

>Y-Yuri-chan.
>I...

>When I'm with you...
>I can have fun being myself.

>As long as even just one person likes you the way you are, that's for the best.
>Even if end up being by myself during college...

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>I'll invited you over to my place to hang out.
>I'll make it nice and tidy so I can invite everyone over...

>So you're the kind of person who likes to spout lines straight out of a drama, huh, Tomoko...?
>No, it's just for today. I'm already embarrassed. Sorry. Just forget about it.
>No... I won't forget it.