Chapter 98 of I"s Volume 11 Translated by Mat Swadling I"s Chapter 98: Reconsider? by Masakazu Katsura p77==== Seto: What's so important!? Furukawa: You see... Seto: Yup, she's gone... Seto: Izumi-chan's got quick legs... Seto: Damn, I wanted to set things straight today. Furukawa: Hey, are you listening? Seto: Huh? Yeah, I'm listening, I'm listening! And... the important matter? p79==== Iori: Iori: Pretty soon we won't be coming back to this school... Iori: I kind of want to keep going here. Seto: What's your schedule today? Iori: This afternoon... I've got work. p80==== Seto: Work? Did you say work!? Iori: Ah... yeah. Iori: I don't quite know why, but I've been cast in a commercial... Seto: A commercial!? Seto: A commercial, Yoshizuki! Are you becoming an idol or something!? Iori: I'm not. The person who was meant to be doing it couldn't make it, so Isai-san asked me to try it. p81==== Seto: Still, a commercial. That's great... Pretty soon you'll be like an idol. Iori: I said I'm not. I don't want to be an idol... Seto: Maybe, but in a commercial, the whole of Japan will see you. Seto: Since you're so cute, people will start asking, "Who is that girl?"... And you'll be an idol. Iori: Thank you. Seto: Huh? Seto: Oh... For calling her cute... That wasn't really what I was trying to say. Iori: But I don't think it will be like that. p82==== Iori: That is, I don't want it to. I just want to concentrate on my acting... Seto: But even if you don't want it, people won't leave you alone. Seto: And soon this Isai person will become your slave, right? Iori: Of course not! Seto: It's true. Actually, he's already talking about more commercials. Seto: And then he'll make give you the leading role in the upcoming play. p83==== Iori: How did you know that!? Seto: I got a call from that woman... Furukawa. Iori: No way... She should have told me. Seto: I guess it's because I gave her my contact number. Seto: She seems to think that production company really values you. Iori: Did she say anything else? Seto: Yeah... Not to tell anyone that we're dating. p84==== Iori: ...I thought so... Iori: I'm sorry, but don't let it bother you. Seto: I wouldn't get upset at that. Seto: They're really just trying to sell you. Iori: Huh? Seto: Suddenly putting you in a commercial, it's part of their plan, surely... Seto: Instead of an unknown new talent, going in this play will make you a well known new talent. Isn't that a good thing? Iori: No, I don't want that... I just want to do my plays... Seto: It can't be helped. You can't think that way. p85==== fx: Seto: I'm sure they don't want the shadow of a man on your image... Seto: Let's go. We'll be late for homeroom. Seto: But I guess, with all this, you don't need to worry about acting college, do you? Iori: He said that too... "It would be a waste of money" Iori: "I'll teach you everything about acting" p86==== Seto: Isai said that? Iori: ...Yeah Seto: That's great. He's really serious then! Seto: It's like having your own school. Seto: Isn't that what you wanted? You thanked him, right? Iori: I did. Seto: How did you? Iori: What do you mean, how? Seto: "Wow! It's like a dream come true," with your eyes sparkling, Seto: Hugging and kissing him. Iori: Yeah... like that. p87==== Seto: Huh? Really? You kissed him? Iori: Heh heh heh Seto: Well... I guess you were so happy. Seto: It's such a good thing. You should be glad! Seto: What was that "Heh heh heh"? Iori: You're pretty lenient... Seto: Huh? Iori: Are you okay with this? p88==== Iori: Is it okay to keep our dating a secret? Seto: But... as I said... Seto: What happened to her mood... Iori: We've been so busy lately we haven't seen each other much. Iori: Now we won't be able to see each other any more. Iori: Are you... sacrificing youself just for my sake? p89==== Iori: Maybe you should reconsider. Seto: What is she saying? Is she trying to indirectly dump me? Is it like in my dream?? p90==== Seto: What are you saying, Yoshizuki? Your true dream is coming true. Seto: I'll make any sacrifice for you. Seto: Damn. Why am I talking like this? Seto: Moreover, why am I being put in this situation!? Seto: Hm? p92==== Seto: Truthfully, I'm uneasy. Seto: If I have to keep it a secret, then there goes my trump card with Izumi-chan will... Seto: We won't be able to see each other. Seto: I get the feeling that Iori-chan is going to some distant world... and moreover, Seto: When she talks about Isai-san, her face lights up. p93==== Seto: This isn't good. People are looking. Seto: This isn't quite keeping it a secret. Seto: But I am so happy now, it all seems okay.