Miyuki By Mitsuru Adachi Translated by Jose "Chepin" Garcia Edited by Jane Tung Wide-Ban Volume 2 Chapter 18 Lonely Birthday Page 390 Masato: -Well, -Well.... Page 391 Masato: I'm home. Miyuki: toh..... Masato: lun Miyuki: Welcome back. Masato: Well, well, it's cold, isn't it. Miyuki: What's this? Page 392 Masato: It's OK if you look. It's hand-knitting. Miyuki-chan made it and gave it to me. Miyuki: Hmmm. Masato: She's skilled, right. The things those women knit are a little extraordinary. When she was in middle school, she took total victory at a knitting contest. Miyuki: Hmmm. Page 393 Miyuki: In any case, it would have better if she would have given it to you sooner. It will soon become hotter. Masato: That's OK, that's OK. Next year and the year after that definitely have winters too. Lun Hey, if I give her something, what would make Miyuki-chan happy? Miyuki: A payback? Masato: There's that, but....soon it will be Miyuki-chan's birthday. Page 394 Miyuki: When? Masato: Well, hmm. February. Miyuki: What day? Masato: Ah! Page 395 Masato: What would be good for your birthday present? Miyuki: Thank you very much, incidentally remembering my birthday. Masato: Well, you know, that's a coincidence. I can't beleive it...completely the same day for both Miyuki's birthdays----uh-huh. Well, like a manga, like a comedy, like something.... Miyuki: Thank you very much, incidentally remembering my birthday. That's OK. Anyhow, it's not like you have money for two presents. Page 396 Masato: Won't you lend me some money, from next month's allowence. Miyuki: That's no good. I am solemnly prohibited by father. I'm OK, give as a present something to Kashima-san. Since you got such a good scarf from her. Masato: OK...I'm sorry. Page 397 Miyuki K.: Ah, good morning, Wakamatsu-kun. Masato: Hi, good morning. Page 398 Miyuki K.: Will you be free tomorrow after school? Masato: eh? Yuuko: You should know...Miyuki's birthday. Masato: Yeah, Miyuki K.: It won't be like a party, but....it will be at my house. Masato: OK... Miyuki K.: Yuuko and the other will come too. You must come too. Sachiko: In reality, it doesn't matter if we don't come, right. Yuuko: Right!! Miyuki K.: Of course not... Ah, if it's OK with you, come together....please. Masato: Eh? Page 399 Masato: I'm sorry. Miyuki-chan didn't know about your birthday. So... Miyuki: Ah, it appeared. So that is it, after all. Great, I found you. Masato: So.... There wasn't any malice, she invited to the party. Page 400 Miyuki: I know...she's a good person. She cooks well, she's smart, she's good at knitting... and as extra, she's beautiful. If you disregard her liking you, you can't find any faults. Masato: Ah, is that so! Miyuki: It's OK if you go. Masato: Eh? Page 401 Miyuki: The birthday party. Masato: But... Miyuki: In return, no matter how late, return until 11 o'clock. Masato: 11 o'clock? Miyuki: Yes, then tomorrow will be over in an hour without fail. Then, for just one hour, we'll celebrate Miyuki Wakamatsu's birthday. Understood? Masato: Yeah. Page 402 Masato: Understood, I'll definetily return at 11. Miyuki: Good. Until then, I may call Ryuuichi and the others as I please. Masato: Ryuuichi? -Well, on these circumstances... I guess so. Page 403 Miyuki: Hey, Yakko. Yakko: Presently, memorizing to computer, please wait a while. Ryuuichi: Hi, Miyuki-chan! Happy birthday!! Miyuki: Ah, Ryuuichi. Ryuuichi: Well, the only celebrated day a year has to be the day before tests. And just for freshmen. Dammit, what are they thinking. Miyuki: There are various conveniences, right? Ryuuichi: If it weren't so, obviously tonight we would party at Miyuki-chan's house!! Miyuki: If it weren't so? Ryuuichi: In any case, I'm in danger of being left behind this time around once again... the alternative is dropping out school. Page 404 Ryuuichi: If that happens, field trips with you, class reunions with you...the granduer plan also will end in failure. Right here, no matter how, for the sake of promoting to a 2nd year student with Miyuki-chan...I, Ryuuichi Masaki, dead serious, will prepare with devotion to studying. I will count on your support. Well then, later. Miyuki: Onii-chan, do you have a watch? Masato: No. Miyuki: That's no good. Here, I'll lend you mine. Page 405 Miyuki: Don't forget the promise. Masato: Don't worry, it will be at 11. I won't be that late. Miyuki: Did you buy a present? Masato: Thanks to you I'm broke. Ah, your present will be late on month, but I'll definitely buy you one. Miyuki: That's OK, don't overdo it. Miyuki K.: Wakamatsu-kun. Miyuki: Since we'll be busy...don't worry. Masato: OK, see you. Page 408 Miyuki K.: Wakamatsu-kun? Masato: Thank you, it was a feast. I'll see you tomorrow at school. Page 409 Ryuuichi: Hi, Brother. Masato: Huh? What are you doing here? Ryuuichi: A momentary pause in studying. Masato: Studying? Ryuuichi: Yes, I've just returned from school. Ryuuichi Masaki, when the time to act comes, I am a man of action. Masato: All this time? Studying? Ryuuichi: Yes, anyway, the tests for first year students start tomorrow. Miyuki: Since we'll be busy...don't worry. Page 410 Ryuuichi: Ah, Brother. How about it? One drink... Masato: -Who the heck was she referring to when she said "we'll be busy"? -If her friends didn't come, she's with nobody!! -Her non-blood related father is in a foreign country... -Her non-blood related idiotic brother....at his girlfriend's birthday party... -She's with nobody, isn't she.... Page 411 Miyuki: Welcome back, Onii-chan. You surprised me, it's all dark. There's a black-out in this neighborhood. Here, be careful, watch your feet. Page 412 Miyuki: Here, Onii-chan, sit there. Then, from now on, let's celebrate Miyuki Wakamatsu's 16th birthday. Masato: But, it's already..... Miyuki: That watch sometimes runs fast. Masato: eh? Miyuki: About an hour... Masato: -Happy birthday....Miyuki....