Tonari no Atashi - [Chapter 25]

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Chapter 25: The sibling and the high schooler

Narration: The one who was always thought of as a sibling was me...The chapter begins with Yuiko and Kyou talking seriously about something when they notice Keisuke standing there. Kyou tells him that he surprised them and asks him when he returned home. At that moment, they see Nina too, making things even more awkward. Yuiko was obviously shocked so Kyou takes her inside his apartment, leaving Nina staring at them. Nina warns Keisuke to be careful on his way home and then recalls Kyou saying that it was him who always appeared as a sibling. She starts to write on the blackboard, “Kyou...” as she remembers that day Kyou's school held a cultural festival and somebody commented that they look like siblings. She continues writing her thoughts on the blackboard while reminiscing his words− “I can’t see you in that way...” As she finishes writing down− “Kyou, I also thought of you as a sibling…” her memories of when he apologized to her flashing back, and she erases what she writes.

The scene now changes to the school. Apparently they got their English test scores back and Nina is all happy because this is first time she was able to score 80 points. Miyake says that it is because she increased her after school study hours and she blushingly agrees (Also probably because they spent those study hours together). A classmate asks them if they are planning to go to library next weekend. Miyake says he can’t because he is attending a field trip to his future high school on Saturday. Nina then asks him to share his impressions of the school afterwards. Then a girl classmate asks Miyake if he’s trying to get into Koukan High and wonders if it would be fine if she accompanies him to that school because she doesn't want to go alone. He replies that he doesn’t mind which makes her happy. A friend of theirs begins to tease Nina asking if she’s fine with them attending the field trip together on Saturday. She is suddenly startled for a second, and she bluntly says that she’s thinking about maybe joining Miyake on the trip. She explains that since she hasn't had the opportunity to see high schools other than Minami High, it’d be a great chance for her to compare if she goes. She asks Miyake and the girl if they mind that and Miyake tells her that of course not. Now Nina and Miyake are talking alone and Nina tells him how she has to think about her 2nd and 3rd choice, when serious-looking Miyake suddenly interrupts her. He tells her that he has something off topic to say and asks her if she wants to go somewhere with him on Christmas, just the two of them. She seems surprised at first but promptly agrees and asks him if he already has a place in mind, which makes him suddenly blush. He starts to tell her about how his family usually go visit their hometown right after the end of 2nd semester. Nina is confused as she asks him if that means he can’t go on Christmas. Completely flustered, he exclaims, “That’s not it! It’s fine if you don’t…just the two of us…” (He’s inviting her to his empty house since his parents are going to be away). Everybody turns to them curiously and some girls interrupt asking to know what they’re talking about. Miyake’s friend teases him and tells him if he was thinking of bringing Nina to his empty home and another boy tells Nina not to believe Miyake because he’s really innocent and his shampoo smells nice. Miyake exclaims that they’re all wrong and that he doesn’t have those intentions with her and tells her that he wanted to take her to Husi (name of place). She seems interest with everything and agrees.

Nina recalls Miyake’s words about his family going to the countryside. She thinks that it doesn’t have to be only him and for a moment her heart starts pounding quickly. She comes back to her senses and decides to stop thinking about it so much. Her friend then informs her that Miyake is near the station. They wonder where he is and Nina finds him. The girl compliments her eyesight and they head over to Koukan High. They are commenting on how it seems there are lots of students who are in clubs and that it’s popular. Suddenly a girl bumps into Miyake and it appears they are 2nd year high school students and they offer themselves to show Miyake & co. around. Nina thinks how the girls are so adult-like, nothing like middle school students, and that she’ll also be a high schooler soon.

They ask all three of them if they're interested in their school and they reply that everyone except Nina is. Nina is planning on attending Minami High. One of the girls then comments on how she has a friend there and that Minami High seems to be a good school. Then they remember how there was recently a baseball match against that school and that there was a really cool guy who played center. Nina is shocked, knowing it’s Kyou they’re talking about. As they continue praising him and his club, she remembers his conversation with Yuiko at the end of the last chapter. Then they tease Miyake and Nina asking them if they’re dating and begin laughing. Miyake seriously says that they are. The girls continues teasing them that it’s bad if they enter different schools because they’ll probably end up breaking up and stuff like that. Nina is notably hurt by their words so Miyake grabs her hand and says that they’ll be fine, making the mean girls blush as they exclaim what a real love that is. The trip now ends and Miyake is walking Nina home. Nina, looking dejected, suddenly starts dwelling about going to Minami High. She says it’s not like she now wishes to attend Koukan High, but…and starts tearing up, reflecting on the things the girls told them. Miyake grabs her hand and pulls her onto the stairs telling her that it doesn’t matter and that it will be all right for sure. Miyake’s kind and reassuring words move Nina deeply and she kisses him. The chapter ends with them up close on the stairs while Nina asks him if it’s alright to spend Christmas with him.

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