Chapter 81 of I"s Volume 9 Translated by Mat Swadling mat@daisymail.zzn.com Benoit Jarlegant, Franck Van Severen, with the help of Maigo-chan I"s Chapter 81: Backfire Backfire by Masakazu Katsura Brought to you Jim Zubkavich and The Masakazu Katsura Shrine p131==== Seto: Huh? Sign: ..ya Station Seto: Iori-chan... Seto: What's this!? p132==== Seto: What does it mean? Seto: It seems as though shes not just putting on a show. Seto: Iori-chan's confession, and the hot night in a hotel. Could it be coming true... Iori: La la la la Seto: Whoa! She's really that happy to be with me!? Man... it is a little embarrassing though!! p133==== Seto: Besides, she's blushing so much... Seto: Huh? Blushing? Wait... Iori: H..Hey! What are you two doing? Join in!! Seto: I knew it. It's just for Morisaki's sake. She doesn't really want to hold my hand... Morisaki: We can't do that. Teratani: It looks bad. You should cut it out, Yoshizuki... Seto: Ah... Iori-chan's been shot down... p134==== Iori: Eep.. I overdid it. Sorry, Seto-kun, was that embarrassing? Seto: Jingle Bells! Jingle Bells! The bells ring! Seto: I can't let Iori-chan be embarrassed alone!! Seto: We'll hold hands magnificently... Seto: This sort of thing isn't really Iori-chan's strong point. Seto: Just leave the Pair/Pair plan to Teratani and me! p135==== Seto: Right, Teratani! Seto: Come on you guys, you're no fun!! Hold hands and sing!! Morisaki: Guess there's no choice... Shall we? Teratani: Huh!? Teratani: Sure. Looks like we've lost to them. Morisaki: I guess. Seto: Ah... Seto: Teratani is trying to get Iori-chan and me together... We're trying to get Morisaki and Teratani together... Seto: It seems our goals are identical... Seto: For Teratani, it would be best if I attach myself to Iori-chan... Seto: Which means... p136==== Teratani: Merry Christmas Eve!! Morisaki: Yay! p137==== Morisaki: Then, let's make a toast. Teratani: Stop right there!! Seto: Hmm.. I'm worried about the plan... Seto: Morisaki's okay, but what about Teratani... Seto: He didn't come here planning to get Morisaki... Teratani: You can't make a toast with juice. Seto: He may still reject her feelings... Seto: Then Morisaki's Christmas Eve will be... Teratani: Ta da! Teratani: It's Champagne! Alcoholic, of course!! p138==== Iori: Alcoholic? Teratani: You bet. Morisaki: It's Christmas, so it's okay. Teratani: A paper cup isn't very glamourous, but bear with it! Seto: Alcohol... I can't hold mine... But a little might give me strength... Teratani: I brought cake too! Iori: Oooh! Seto: But is it okay to bring our own food here? Teratani: It's okay. Since it's Christmas Eve, they won't mind this. Morisaki: Yeah, good thinking, Teratani-kun!! Teratani: Anyway, let's cut it. p139==== Iori: Here. Seto: Oh, thanks. Seto: Iori-chan is being so mechanical! Seto: I wonder if it'll be okay. I think we should scope out Teratani's feelings a bit more... Seto: I guess it is a bit strange... We really don't know how he'll react to her. Seto: But I guess it does no good to worry about it. Seto: Okay, go for it Morisaki! Use your appeal!! We're here to back you up!! Morisaki: Here, Tera... Teratani: Yoshizuki, you're so kind to Seto! Seto: Gah! Terrible timing!! p140==== Seto: No! He's pushing her feelings away!! Teratani: The way you said "Here." Seto: Jerk!! Don't say that!! Don't act so jealous!! Seto: Morisaki! Don't let it get to you!! He's just trying to fan the flames between Iori-chan and me! Seto: Damn! Our final goals may be the same, but this is causing problems... What to do?! Morisaki: It looks like Teratani-kun wants to be given his by you, Iori. Iori: Yuka! Teratani: Uh... no... Seto: What's that, Yoshizuki!? Seto: Do you have feelings for me? Seto: Anyway, I have to get Teratani sitting next to Morisaki!! p141==== Seto: Maybe you want to sit next to me? Oh well... come here then! Seto: But, I'm saying some pretty screwed up stuff... Seto: You go sit next to Morisaki! Seto: Damn, I'm acting totally out of character. Iori: What are you talking about? You really just want me to come sit by you, don't you? Seto: Ah.. Iori-chan doesn't seem too crazy about my plan? Morisaki: Oh, that's right! I get it now! Seto-kun loves Iori!! Seto: What are you saying, Morisaki... Seto: Huh? Morisaki: "Huh?" you say. Don't act all innocent! Seto: You... I'm just trying to get Teratani to sit by you, don't you get it!? p142==== Seto: You fool! You must be kidding!! Seto: Of course I don't... Seto: Ah! Seto: Damn! I denied that too strongly... Morisaki: You're lying. Seto: Er... That is... Iori: I get it. p143==== Seto: You don't get it. You're wrong, Iori-chan!! Seto: It's not just Morisaki. Today is also my chance to confess to you! So I... Seto: Hey!! Morisaki!! Why are you sitting there!? Morisaki: I want to be by Iori's side too. Teratani: Don't worry about it. It doesn't matter where she sits. Seto: This is going badly... Iori: Well... How 'bout that toast. Iori: Shall we? Teratani: Right!! Teratani: Cheers!! Seto: Oh man... p144==== Seto: Hmph... Why am I so useless. Everything I try ends up backfiring on me. Morisaki & Teratani: Love Love! Love Love! Seto: Yoshizuki was shot down. Morisaki was shot down. I guess that just makes me "Mr. Shot Down" Seto: Heh! Look at that. When did they get so... Morisaki & Teratani: The two of us in Love Love! Seto: Besides, Teratani is "Mr. Pervert". I wonder about Morisaki. She seems all okay. Seto: Whew... I feel sick... Seto: I'm not really drunk, but... umm... umm... ah?! It hasn't even been an hour. And I'm already like this... Iori: Seto-kun, are you drunk? Seto: I ain't drunk! P.145 Iori: You get drunk fast, Seto-kun. I too, I'm getting a little drunk.... Ichitaka: Iori-chan...ah, no...I mean...Yoshizuki... Iori: Nh? Ichitaka: Iori-chan...? Yoshizuki...? Which one do you prefer? Iori: I don't care. Ichitaka: ...How sweet you are, yoshizuki ! P. 146 Iori: I have no other choice since you are embracing me. Ichitaka: Why do you say that? Iori: Even though you aren't interested in me. Ichitaka: What? I'm not interested in you? Iori: It's wrong, now you're totally drunk. Ichitaka: ...Yoshizuki, do you love somebody? Iori: Huh? Ichitaka: Don't try to hide it, say it in front of everyone. P.147 Iori: Everyone?... But we are alone. Ichitaka: What are you saying?! There is no reason for them not to be here... What? What happened!... Eh? Eh? Why? What is this mess!! It was five o'clock just before, and now... why? Iori: Why do you want to know so much if I love someone? Ichitaka: Eh? *End of chapter 81*