Slow Start ch111

p1
>>Hana-chan and Oku-san going on an outing together.

>Today,
>I'm spending the holiday after the culture festival to hang out with Oku-san.

>Ichinose-san!
>Oku-san.

>Sorry. Were you waiting long?
>No. I had just gotten up the stairs.

>And I haven't caught my breath yet.
>A-Are you okay?

p2
>You've been living in Okuizawa since last year, Ichinose-san?

>Yeah.
>Since spring last yet.
>Have you gotten used to it yet?
>Yeah. Completely!

>I haven't been here long, so I'm hoping you could provide me with some tourist information, Ichinose-san.
>Just kidding.
>Eh?

>Erm Erm
>S-
>Search

>Now then. Okuizawa is a resort town that's rich with nature. There's shopping, gourmet cuisine, nature walks and all kinds of tourist spots all over the place.
>Eh?

>Well then, let's begin the introductions!! First, this is the former Okuizawa area.
>Eeh?

>I-I've never given tourist information before...
>I'm sorry that I'm so useless! So sorry!
>Me too!
>I'm sorry for forcing you! So sorry!

p3
>L-Let's take a break, shall we?
>Y-Yeah.

>Ah, the gelato here is good.
>>Okuizawa
>>Handmade Gelato
>>Strawberry - Apple - Grape - Melon - Pineapple - Orange

>The fruits change with the season, so there's limite...
>That's it!!
>Eh?

>That's what you'd call
>tourist information.
>Ah! So that's what it is!
>>I can do that!

>This is Kamuri-chan's recommendation.
>She's on her second lap of trying every flavor.
>Wah, that's Kamuri-chan for you.

>Tama-chan's strategy is to start with the limited editions.
>Ahaha. That does sound like Tama-chan.

>What are you gonna have, Ichinose-san?
>I think I'll have Salted Milk and Apple.
>Hm?
>Tofu and Kiwi

p4
>Eiko-chan's a big fan of this dressmaker's shop.
>Wah. How stylish.

>Ah, this one piece dress seems like Eiko-chan's style.
>This color would suit you, Ichinose-san.
>Hmmm?

>Um.

>Oku-san.
>...The way you call people.
>?

>Like Kamuri-chan
>and Tama-chan.
>Y'know.
>Ah.

>I was going with how you call everyone.
>I-I'm sorry. Did you not like that?
>Eh? No.
>Um.
>It's not that!!
>Eeeh?

>It's not that.
>It's just that
>I'm the only one who's just
>"Ichinose-san"...
>!!

p5
>Eh?
>Erm.
>Hana-chan?
>Y-
>Yes!

>I-In that case, you can also call me
>"Kasane".
>S-Sure.
>I'm gonna say it. One, two...

>Kasane
>chan.
>...Uwah!
>It feels like my dream for the past two years has come true.

>Thank you, Ichinose-san.
>"Hana-chan".
>Ah.

>>Oyaki
>The culture festival sure was fun, huh?

>You and Chouno-san were really cute as maids, Kasane-chan!
>Tama-chan was moved to tears.
>Ehehe. Thanks.
>It suited you too, Hana-chan.
>Hyeeh. I'm not sure about that.

>But
>the first years just did photo exhibits this year.
>Once I'm a second year, I'll get to do a food stall, so I'm looking forward to next year.
>Yeah.
>I'll definitely come to your class' stall next year, Hana-chan.
>Sure!

>...Um.

p6
>Will you still be at this school next year, Kasane-chan?
>Eh?

>Ah. Sorry. That was blunt.
>I was wondering if you were gonna bove mouses again...
>Ah. Bit my tongue.
>Yeah.

>I should be okay this time.
>They said we can live in Okuizawa until I graduate.
>Th-Thank goodness...

>They even said I could live by myself once I enter college.
>I might just end up going to one here.
>Living by yourself...

>I guess you're my senpai when it comes to living by yourself, huh, Hana-chan.
>Y-Yeah!
>Ask me anything!!

>Anything...
>Hana-chan.
>Snack time~
>Here's your bentou

>>knowledge about living alone

>Well then, this time, we shall talk about things you should keep in mind when starting a new life living by yourself.
>Here, we'll talk about choosing a property and crime prevention.
>Eeeh?

p7
>I'm sorry...

>The truth is, my cousin has been looking after me all this time...
>I don't have a single thing I can teach you...
>No, it's fine.
>I don't really have any vision either!

>I haven't even thought about where I would live.
>Ah.
>In that case,

>I recommend Temari Heights!
>Temari Heights?
>The apartment building I live in.

p8
>Eeeh?
>The same apartment building as Hana-chan...
>Th-That sounds fun.

>Can I come over for sleepovers?
>Mi casa es su casa!!
>You're very much welcome!!
>That's some good pronunciation.

>Today was really fun!

>See you tomorrow,
>Hana-chan.
>Yeah. See you tomorrow,
>Kasane-chan!
>Ah.

p9
>Come to think of it,
>did you ever notice me in class following that snowy day when we met?
>No.
>I didn't really pay much attention to the other kids in class.

>I didn't attend school all that much once it was decided I'd be moving again.
>Is that so...?

>I was the only one who had their picture for the graduation album's group photo take seperately.
>Eeeh?
>But I don't think our class photo
>had something like this.
>>Something like this

>Ah, they photoshopped me in.
>Photoshopped!!
>The left a little gap open when they took the group photo and snuck me in just like that.
>Just like that.
>Just like that!!

>I'm home~

>Let's see.
>Let's see.
>>Graduation Album

>>Clothes left on the floor before she went out.
>Eh...
>Amazing...
>I can't tell at all...

>Hi-tec!!!

>>I agree with Hana-chan. Technological advancements are amazing!