Slow Start ch102

p1
>The panphlets for the culture festival are done~
>Wah~

>I was thinking of handing these to the classes tomorrow, but
>you can have one if you want.
>A day early.
>Wah~

>This is like one of those early sales!
>This booklet feels like a doujinshi, huh?
>Ahaha
>You're right~
>In terms of thinness~

>Didn't get it.
>Early sales? Doujinshi? Thinness?
>Ahaha
>Got it.

>Hmmm?

>>It made sense to Oku-san? That's kinda surprising!

p2
>Also this.
>Entrance tickets for your family.

>We're gonna hand out three tickets with the panphlets tomorrow,
>so if there's anyone else you wish to invite, that can be arranged.

>You can also just request some,
>but you have to write a lot of stuff like what your relation is so it's

a bit of a pain.
>So with that said
>How many do you need?

>It's like when the big circles have to apply for additional circle

tickets to increase their sales staff, huh~
>Ahaha.
>That's a trade secret.
>Shh~

>Didn't get it.
>Circle? Sales staff? Tickets?
>Ahaha
>Got it.

>Hmmmmm?

>What's wrong, Tama?
>Hmmm.
>No no, hmmmmmm...

>Um...
>N~?

p3
>Could I ask for one extra ticket?
>Ah, I'd like one too.

>Ah, sure.
>For this ticket, you don't need to write stuff like the name, address

and relation, but...

>Don't go inviting any bad people.
>Ahaha~
>Roger that.
>I will absolutely not invite any rogues!!
>Rogues!?

>Are you gonna invite Hiroe-san, Hana?
>Yeah.

>Hiroe-san might not want to come to a school, but...
>it'd make me happy if she could come along.
>>The outside is scary~
>Yep, yep.

>If it doesn't work out, you can just bring over a souvenir on the way

back.
>Ah, yeah. You're right!

p4
>E-Erm...
>How about it...?
>..........

>If you'd like, you could come along with Shion-chan...
>They've got a lot of stalls there.
>..........

>The first years just took photos for their class exhibition, though...
>Erm...
>..........

>Ah, but you're probably busy at this time of year, Hannen-san,
>so don't force yourself...

>Ah!
>Sure!!!
>I'll definitely come!!
>Eh?

>Man, I'm looking forward to it!!
>I wonder if they'll be selling yakiniku?
>R-Right!!
>I'm certain it'll be fun!!
>I'm sure they'll have it!

>Aaaaaaah

p5
>>Hiroe-san
>Huh?
>Hiroe-san?

>Hello~?
>Eiko speaking~
>Um, Eiko-san.
>Sorry for dropping this on you, but...

>...So, like,
>it made me happy that Hana-chan invited me to the culture festival.
>It made me happy, but...

>I was so scared that I gave an awkward reaction...
>Hmm~

>I'm sure that Hana understands fully well
>that you're not against the idea, Hiroe-san.
>Yeah.
>I know that too.

>But,
>for the sake of Hana-chan, who invited me,

>I want
>to wholeheartedly enjoy myself on the day.

p6
>"She was really cool."
>I see.
>Hiroe-san sure is cool.

>So,
>I have something to ask of you, Eiko-san.
>Yes?

>Could you pick out my clothes for the day!?
>Eh?

>I want to go in my Sunday Best, so to speak.
>Sunday Best.

>Also...
>Also...
>~~~~
>?

>Please give me a full-on makeover!
>Eh?

>I know I would enjoy that, but are you sure?
>Yes.

p7
>After becoming a ronin, I couldn't show my face in front of other

people,
>which led to me growing less and less confident in myself.
>However...

>when I wear the clothes you picked out for me, Eiko-san, I feel like

I've gotten used to the outside world, even if just a little bit.
>I know I'm probably relying on you too much, but...

>Understood.
>If I can be of help to you, I'll give it everything I have!
>Ooh!! I'm in your debt, Eiko-san!!

>Also, keep this a secret from Hana-chan...
>Aha.
>Roger that.
>Let's give her a surprise.

>Ah, also,
>do you mind if I bring an assistant along?
>S-Sure.
>Of course.

>Well then, shall we meet up the day before the festival?
>sure.
>Roger and out.

p8
>Ah, hold on, Hiroe-san!
>Let's make it the morning of the festival instead!
>Eh?

>If you try to maintain your makeup and hairstyle...
>>Stylish Hiroe-san
>Your hair will become a mess if you go to bed!!!
>And your skirt will get creased if you sit down!!!

>Ah.
>I gotta stay like this until morning...
>>wall

>...Something like that would probably happen.
>You're right!!!
>You know me better than I do, Eiko-san!

>Hey, hey, Mom.
>What would you say a Sunday Best is like?
>Eh~?

>I think that frilly one-piece dress you bought the other day
>looked very cute when lined up next to Kamuri-chan.
>Eh~ Really?
>Yay, alright~
>>Yay

>Wait, no.
>We're not talking about me and Kamu this time.
>Let's put that aside.
>...Hmm~

>Don't you get called cute regardless of what you wear or where you go?
>Just give up.
>Aha
>Work on your phrasing!!!
>Also, those words really remind me of someone.

>>Moms are insightful in more ways than one. Continues on page 183!