[Summary] Junjou Romantica Act 30...?
I suppose it is? Oh my shit I'm so lazy I took the longest time for this. I love life, bbs. I do. Well, I'm sure you don't want me droning on uselessly about how awesome life is, so I shall shaddup, and move on to your beloved summary.
Apologies if I took so long and someone has already written it. Don't mind me - I tend to inject my useless humor in there! Perhaps it'll miraculously cheer you up to start your day off well. I'm not going to remind the JR comm that I have this summary here, but if you so wish to, you can go ahead and link me to your journal/blog/the LJ comm whatever. :P I'll leave those FB and like buttons all down there for you to conveniently use if you wish to.
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Also, this summary has been done from reading Chinese only, not the Japanese!
Our eyes are treated with a sexy and attractive cover - the Pedojuuin x Misaki x Usagi scene, with two Suzuki-sans voyuering. Hmmmm, gotta reconsider that last bit... Here it is, and have a fun read!
Anyway, we start off with Misaki looking very alarmed. Oh, and before we all forget, Misaki isn't young anymore, he's already into his 4th year of university, 21 years old as you can see. He feels he's in danger, at the moment. He tells Usagi that Pedojuuin is really just bullying him, but Usagi's mood only darkens further as he wonders when Misaki began to understand Pedojuuin more than he understands Usagi.
Usagi tells Misaki that he'll probably be home later tonight, so he steals the opportunity to molest hug Misaki. Of course, the usual reaction you get is that he inches away and grabs hold onto something else - like Suzuki-san - for safety, and exclaims, "What are you doing?!" Aaaaand as usual you get "recharging my energy" as the reason.
Recall, if you will, the previous chapter, Isaka has gone ahead with planning Usagi and Pedojuuin's meal anyway, and both agreed to go for it, and today is the day. Misaki being Misaki, he always has a bad feeling for anything that involves Usagi.
Scene shifts to where Usagi and Pedojuuin are both having a phototaking session, like any other bigshot people in the industry would do. (Um, Nakamura-sensei, hands again?) They are both told to shake hands, and both do look very decent (and *fans self* hot) and professional. The staff, i.e. Aikawa and Kirishima (ETA: sorry I put Shizuku Ishi at first until someone corrected me. I don't read SiH, since I figured that's where he came from, so apologies!) on the side are very surprised that both of them were willing to participate in such an event. Isaka pops up and first thanks them, and tells them they are allowed to say whatever they wish. (...Why does it sound like a storm will brew by just their words? Oh, we'll see.)
Here we go, an interview by the interviewer (pg 9):
Interviewer: Right, let's get straight to it! // Both writers actively participate in the literature and manga fields.
Interviewer: First, could the both of you express your thoughts towards each other's works?
Pedojuuin: Every time I read Usami-sensei's works, I am once again reminded the essence in his works. // With novels, a world where only words exist,
Pedojuuin: A reader is presented with a powerful impact of colors and sounds, and even smells. // Most importantly, the writing is especially elegant.
Usagi: I am honored to receive such high regards. // Every character in Ijuuin-sensei's works that appear are also each very unique.
Usagi: The story not only has circumstances that induce laughter and sadness, it is also captivating.
(Wow those are some serious fake compliments they're giving each other...) On the sidelines, both editors are once again commenting that "Usami-sensei actually reads the manga?" and "God knows what happened". We'll go on with Pedojuuin (I love this name now so I'll stick with it xD) now asking a question, and stuffs that draw on even more...tension (pg 10 - 16):
Pedo: I've always wanted to consult you regarding something...
Usagi: What would that be?
Pedo: I feel that Usami-sensei's work has gradually changed a little over the course of 4 years.
Pedo: Is it because there are any changes with your thinking? [1]
Interviewer: Eh? Is that so?
Interviewer: I've also read all of sensei's works and I never realized...
Usagi: How should I say this...
Usagi: I personally don't think deep into this.
Pedo: I personally feel this way: // It's as if the colorless transparent things has now been slightly dyed with colors.
Pedo: It feels like Usami-sensei's works are a lot more rich than before...
Pedo: Could it be // [LOVE]?
Usagi: What?
Isaka: From the past till now the things that can affect men are // life changing meetings and stock market! [2]
Usagi: ...I apologize Isaka san, // but could you please leave?
Interviewer: Ah // But everyone is interested!
Interviewer: I'm very sure a lot of readers are interested in both your personal lives!
Interviewer: May I inquire if both of you are married?
Pedo/Usagi: Nope./Same here.
Interviewer: But I'm sure you both already have girlfriends!
Usagi: Unfortunately no. {Not really counted a girlfriend...}
Pedo: Hahaha, I'm also not very well received...
(In the corner Aikawa wonders why the hell people even ask such questions regarding love lives, and Kirishima purposely comments that that is the very reason why Aikawa can't marry.)
Interviewer: Then, has your experiences or feelings with love so far affected your works?
Usagi: ...Let me think about it.
Usagi: Definitely, there may be some impact.
Usagi: Until now, the things I gained from love // are the most important treasures to me.
Usagi: But it isn't only love. // All my works are produced from experiences.
Interviewer: So well said!
Interviewer: How about Ijuuin-sensei?
Pedo: Well, in my works there aren't a lot that involves love, // but I comprehend writing from experience.
Pedo: When I was in my slump, I was given unconditional support by someone. // It's only because I met him and heard his words then, // that I'm here right now.
Pedo: "No matter what happens I always like sensei!!" // was what he said. (...Misaki... /facepalms)
Interviewer: Isn't that a confession?!
Pedo: No, no, it's not what you think!
Pedo: It's merely a means of support.
Pedo: Even so, it would be great if that was a confession...
Pedo: To me, this is probably the present I want to keep as a treasure in my life.
Usagi: Is that so?
Pedo/Usagi: Coming back to the topic...
Pedo/Usagi: Being able to talk to each other face to face...
Pedo/Usagi: Even though this is the first time...
Pedo/Usagi: Usami-sensei/Ijuuin-sensei, it was a great pleasure meeting you.
The editors want to get out of such a...heavy atmosphere, while Isaka stands in the corner and just smiles like he usually does.
We shift back to Misaki, who's doing his part time at Marukawa. Colleagues are around discussing and noticing that the interview is over, and Misaki hears it as well and decides to go home quick since his job was done. Also, according to Misaki, he wants to leave early to avoid further...stuffs happening.
But, knowing Nakamura, she's going to pull the same old trick again not going to let Misaki do whatever he wants! In the lift, he bumps into Pedojuuin and his editors, and those two announce they have stuff to do, leaving Misaki with Pedojuuin together. At this point, Misaki panics (it took you this long to panic...) about being left alone with Pedojuuin. But our Misaki has grown a little smarter not to let Usagi mistake this sort of situation anymore, so he tries his best to find a way to leave using small talk, like asking if Pedojuuin has got a dinner coming up, to which the pedo does and says that he would rest awhile before setting off for it. Taking this opportunity, Misaki apologizes politely for intruding during his rest time (though Pedojuuin says that he's happy to bump into Misaki instead) and attempts to leave.
It all fails, however, when Pedojuuin dashes out his newest Kan production, that has yet to be released and hands it to Misaki. Misaki, of course, is unable to resist and thinks that this is all awesome, that he won't take it and will buy it only when it gets circulated in the market. (Lookit those pedo eyes from Pedojuuin that only spell trouble...)
Needless to say, on page 23, he calls Misaki and gives him the pedo!touch and tada, Usagi appears. Usagi gets enraged easily as usual, and Pedojuuin remarks triumphantly that it was only some dirt (on Misaki).
The Enraged Bunny then drags Misaki and says to go home immediately. However, Isaka suddenly has an announcement, that a piece of Usagi's work has been nominated for an international literature prize (think something grand like Nobel Prize and such). Usagi, being too angry isn't the least bit interested even though Aikawa and the rest are all hyped up and happy.
Usagi, Misaki and Pedo disappear away from the bunch. It seems Pedojuuin couldn't stand long-winded Isaka either, and decided to drag both away from everyone else and their euphoria to where he wanted to go to take a break - the room where he first met Misaki, as the pedo said.
Usagi suddenly calls out and tells Misaki to go back first, which Misaki finds also a good idea, but then thinks that it's his job to at least get them some drinks before leaving. He vaguely wonders if bottled drinks are fine, and returns to the room with bottled tea. (Aggghhh I'm thinking of the sweet Pokka green tea if anyone has had it before...) He tries opening it and the cap is shut tight. Usagi offers to help, and the pedo across the room decides to interrupt (gdi youuu) from page 30 - 31:
Pedo: When did the both of you begin to live with each other?
Usagi: It's the 4th year this year.
Pedo: Is that so? You guys seem really close! (no shit sherlock)
Misaki: Nothing like that!! Didn't I say this before? // We always quarrel...
Misaki: {Ah...}
Pedo: Ah...You did say this before.
Misaki: {This is...}
Misaki: {It's better if I go back quickly...}
Pedo: Oh yes, // I have forgotten to ask recently...
Misaki: Is-Is that so?! // What is it?
Pedo: Are Takahashi-kun and Usami-sensei
Pedo: Dating?
(Misaki... Just remember never to deny or look flustered when asked questions like "are you close" or "are you dating". Never.) Usagi asks Misaki to quickly go home, and he does. On the way, Misaki is flustered and wonders how he and Usagi has been found out. (Really, it doesn't take the smartest person to figure out, Misaki, which says a lot about you... *snickers*)
We shift back to the building tension between Usagi and Pedojuuin on page 33.
Usagi, out of politeness (and possibly gritted teeth) apologizes for the little commotion just before and Pedojuuin himself 'apologizes' for scaring Misaki. He goes on to say that since Misaki didn't deny it, it must mean it's true. Usagi challenges back by using the classic response, "So what?"
Pedo goes on being a pedo and comments that Misaki is cute. We go back to Pedo recalling the time when he met Misaki in this very room that he got saved because of what Misaki said and that it was unforgettable. He thought he'd never meet Misaki again, until the time when there was a signature day, and from then on he thought that must be fate. Usagi vocally expressed that he didn't think Pedojuuin would think that way. Pedojuuin continues that he feels Misaki's still the same, straightforward and saying he "likes sensei" - this point made him happy, and he decides it might be "love at first sight". (beeeetch youuuu!)
Usagi, as you can see on page 35 is growing increasingly annoyed, asks what Pedojuuin is trying to suggest. Without further ado, Pedojuuin nonchalantly (or maybe he might've been smug...) says that he "likes Takahashi".
Scene switches back to Misaki again, who is home and making bread just so he can think straight and calm himself down. He thinks that he and Usagi's relationship has never been found out by any one other than the Usami family. (tbh I really think Aikawa and Isaka both know, so Nakamura-mistake or is it Misaki-being-overly-stupid again? Or it could be translation mistake but it would be overly odd to make such a huge mistake...) According to him, his heart was about to stop when he heard those words from Pedojuuin. He's worried if this reaches the ears of the people in the company, then he might be in trouble for this. On top of that, he is also worried what will happen to Usagi as well, what with all the prizes and stuff...
At this moment, the doorbell rings~ Ah well, Usagi comes in all drunk (all Isaka's fault) and Misaki asks him how the dinner went, to which he receives a plain response. He then asks about Pedojuuin and all the explaining, and Usagi said he roughly explained things to Pedojuuin. The tension gets higher as Misaki is getting frantic again - he's worried about what will happen if things weren't explained clearly, especially if he's been found out.
Usagi asks why, and Misaki simply answers, "Because we're men! // And of all people, Ijuuin-sensei found out...!" (seriously, Misaki? This again? Then again I suppose we're all used to it, right...?)
Usagi so far gives no response, and Misaki rattles on a bit like he usually does, while thinking and reasoning in his head. In his head, he very honestly admits that he is still unable to shake off the fact that he's bothered that it's not a 'normal' relationship, i.e. a male-female relationship, but rather a homosexual one.
Usagi asks if Misaki likes Pedojuuin. Misaki, of course, answers that he does, and really, readers can't fault him here because...
A tried-to-explain-further-Misaki appears!
Usagi used "Push down, attack!"
IT'S SUPER EFFECTIVE!
Jokes aside...Usagi begs Misaki to say "I love you" to him. Misaki asks if anything has happened between him and the pedo, to which Usagi decides to say no, and Misaki asks to be let go. But here, Usagi makes a romantic promise, as usual with readers getting a complete page (page 45 - 46) of sexy stuff. Usagi promises to protect Misaki, and whatever happens he won't ever let Misaki go. Usagi pleads Misaki to remain by his side. As usual, Misaki doesn't really do very well with confessions and says that Usagi is really drunk...
And so, here we go again as Nakamura very generously provides us with UsagiMisaki smex scene! Usagi still hasn't given up on asking Misaki to say "I love you", and Misaki just very indirectly confesses it by saying, "Even if I don't say it you should know!" (Well, it IS somewhat progress...) Still, Usagi wants to hear Misaki say it from his mouth.
Here, let's have a peek into Misaki's thoughts once again (page 50, final panel - 52):
Misaki: I suddenly feel
Misaki: Embarrassed.
Misaki: I only
Misaki: Thought about my own matters.
Misaki: Usagi-san instead // is extremely considerate of me...
This point, Misaki realizes he's forgot to congratulate Usagi for the nomination, but also says that he's sorry. Let's return to his thoughts again, page 52...
Misaki: Even though you're still uneasy,
Misaki: But...
Misaki: No matter when
Misaki: You're always
Misaki: Looking after me.
Misaki: Thank you.
(This last part, though Misaki never says it, was pretty sweet, I feel!) And this is over, and we go to morning! Usagi has apparently been thinking that Misaki should just quit his Marukawa job, which Misaki is very against. Still, Misaki couldn't drop the subject of what happened between Usagi and Pedojuuin, and Usagi gives him his usual, long look and just walks away. Misaki isn't satisfied with such an attitude, and even says that he's concerned about Usagi.
He remembers that he has yet to thank Usagi for his nomination, and does so. As for celebration, Misaki says that they'll celebrate when he does get the prize. Here, he gets a call from the editorial department, and you all know what to expect.
Yes, they are somewhat shorthanded, with Shizuku Ishi being on leave, so Misaki is asked to go to Pedo's house to get the script now.
Fuming Usagi fumes while Misaki tries to find an excuse not to go, thinking all the while, "Nii-chan, it's definite that something's happened between Usagi-san and Ijuuin-sensei..."
YES. But we're not quite done. Nakamura-sensei has left us a mysterious message on the left side of the final page, "In the next issue is THAT installment which has not been seen some time!"
That, is a very very interesting hint. Wonder what that is. Egoist, terrorist? Or something else? Hmm. Well, do use this to discuss. Will Pedojuuin's appearance and arc be the end of JR? Or will there be one last hurdle for them to cross before this concludes? Aaaand etc, keep this going.
Hope you enjoyed, and yeah, I realized it's long. Thanks again for the read! Below just 2 notes in case you're interested for the Chinese scans.
[1] In the Chinese scans, he uses "心境" which means "state of mind" or could mean "mood", so I don't think putting it as "state of mind" would serve its purpose, and neither would it sound like an appropriate question, so I decided to stick with "thinking" instead.
[2] "邂逅" was used and it translates to "meetings by chance". I do think the Chinese translators deliberately used this to refer to "life changing meetings" so...
Also, final reminder - JR IS LICENSED BY JMANGA, US COMPANY. And by that, I'll be removing the links to downloads or anything I've scanlated so far in probably a few weeks or so, once reports of the release is announced. jmanga is doing it from volume 1, apparently, soooo... >>;; You know why I'm telling you guys this, yes.
But summaries I guess will still be available, so fret not.
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Ohh, any one following the whole Occupy movement? All seems pretty crazy out there... Our world, it's going to enddddd!
Aaaaand, because of this, I will go and get myself some happy times with reading some well written Drarry fics or something. I've just gotten myself right back into this fandom again. And I just laughed at watching a video with which poor Felton responds (or fail to respond?!) to Drarry fans.
...Especially the photoshop. It's such a clean photoshop where you can't unsee, and beautiful drawings involving...yeaaaaaah. I laugh at how he just laughs at it so, poor thing. And another one where fans get to ask questions about all the fanfiction and stuff. He immediately without a doubt raises the topic of "Drarry", "Dramione" and "Drapple". I went wtf at the final one but somewhat cool with the first two! I used to ship Dramione so hard, and now falling a tad bit too hard for Drarry again. And then the last one is apparently "Draco x Apple". Um...
Okay, I guess it's sexy? Whatever floats your boat. :D
Last interesting fact: I HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN EPISODE 235 OF GINTAMA OMG. <3 I somewhat squealed, until they made me relatively perverted... not that I'm very pure but...yeah.
Apologies if I took so long and someone has already written it. Don't mind me - I tend to inject my useless humor in there! Perhaps it'll miraculously cheer you up to start your day off well. I'm not going to remind the JR comm that I have this summary here, but if you so wish to, you can go ahead and link me to your journal/blog/the LJ comm whatever. :P I'll leave those FB and like buttons all down there for you to conveniently use if you wish to.
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Also, this summary has been done from reading Chinese only, not the Japanese!
Our eyes are treated with a sexy and attractive cover - the Pedojuuin x Misaki x Usagi scene, with two Suzuki-sans voyuering. Hmmmm, gotta reconsider that last bit... Here it is, and have a fun read!
Anyway, we start off with Misaki looking very alarmed. Oh, and before we all forget, Misaki isn't young anymore, he's already into his 4th year of university, 21 years old as you can see. He feels he's in danger, at the moment. He tells Usagi that Pedojuuin is really just bullying him, but Usagi's mood only darkens further as he wonders when Misaki began to understand Pedojuuin more than he understands Usagi.
Usagi tells Misaki that he'll probably be home later tonight, so he steals the opportunity to molest hug Misaki. Of course, the usual reaction you get is that he inches away and grabs hold onto something else - like Suzuki-san - for safety, and exclaims, "What are you doing?!" Aaaaand as usual you get "recharging my energy" as the reason.
Recall, if you will, the previous chapter, Isaka has gone ahead with planning Usagi and Pedojuuin's meal anyway, and both agreed to go for it, and today is the day. Misaki being Misaki, he always has a bad feeling for anything that involves Usagi.
Scene shifts to where Usagi and Pedojuuin are both having a phototaking session, like any other bigshot people in the industry would do. (Um, Nakamura-sensei, hands again?) They are both told to shake hands, and both do look very decent (and *fans self* hot) and professional. The staff, i.e. Aikawa and Kirishima (ETA: sorry I put Shizuku Ishi at first until someone corrected me. I don't read SiH, since I figured that's where he came from, so apologies!) on the side are very surprised that both of them were willing to participate in such an event. Isaka pops up and first thanks them, and tells them they are allowed to say whatever they wish. (...Why does it sound like a storm will brew by just their words? Oh, we'll see.)
Here we go, an interview by the interviewer (pg 9):
Interviewer: Right, let's get straight to it! // Both writers actively participate in the literature and manga fields.
Interviewer: First, could the both of you express your thoughts towards each other's works?
Pedojuuin: Every time I read Usami-sensei's works, I am once again reminded the essence in his works. // With novels, a world where only words exist,
Pedojuuin: A reader is presented with a powerful impact of colors and sounds, and even smells. // Most importantly, the writing is especially elegant.
Usagi: I am honored to receive such high regards. // Every character in Ijuuin-sensei's works that appear are also each very unique.
Usagi: The story not only has circumstances that induce laughter and sadness, it is also captivating.
(Wow those are some serious fake compliments they're giving each other...) On the sidelines, both editors are once again commenting that "Usami-sensei actually reads the manga?" and "God knows what happened". We'll go on with Pedojuuin (I love this name now so I'll stick with it xD) now asking a question, and stuffs that draw on even more...tension (pg 10 - 16):
Pedo: I've always wanted to consult you regarding something...
Usagi: What would that be?
Pedo: I feel that Usami-sensei's work has gradually changed a little over the course of 4 years.
Pedo: Is it because there are any changes with your thinking? [1]
Interviewer: Eh? Is that so?
Interviewer: I've also read all of sensei's works and I never realized...
Usagi: How should I say this...
Usagi: I personally don't think deep into this.
Pedo: I personally feel this way: // It's as if the colorless transparent things has now been slightly dyed with colors.
Pedo: It feels like Usami-sensei's works are a lot more rich than before...
Pedo: Could it be // [LOVE]?
Usagi: What?
Isaka: From the past till now the things that can affect men are // life changing meetings and stock market! [2]
Usagi: ...I apologize Isaka san, // but could you please leave?
Interviewer: Ah // But everyone is interested!
Interviewer: I'm very sure a lot of readers are interested in both your personal lives!
Interviewer: May I inquire if both of you are married?
Pedo/Usagi: Nope./Same here.
Interviewer: But I'm sure you both already have girlfriends!
Usagi: Unfortunately no. {Not really counted a girlfriend...}
Pedo: Hahaha, I'm also not very well received...
(In the corner Aikawa wonders why the hell people even ask such questions regarding love lives, and Kirishima purposely comments that that is the very reason why Aikawa can't marry.)
Interviewer: Then, has your experiences or feelings with love so far affected your works?
Usagi: ...Let me think about it.
Usagi: Definitely, there may be some impact.
Usagi: Until now, the things I gained from love // are the most important treasures to me.
Usagi: But it isn't only love. // All my works are produced from experiences.
Interviewer: So well said!
Interviewer: How about Ijuuin-sensei?
Pedo: Well, in my works there aren't a lot that involves love, // but I comprehend writing from experience.
Pedo: When I was in my slump, I was given unconditional support by someone. // It's only because I met him and heard his words then, // that I'm here right now.
Pedo: "No matter what happens I always like sensei!!" // was what he said. (...Misaki... /facepalms)
Interviewer: Isn't that a confession?!
Pedo: No, no, it's not what you think!
Pedo: It's merely a means of support.
Pedo: Even so, it would be great if that was a confession...
Pedo: To me, this is probably the present I want to keep as a treasure in my life.
Usagi: Is that so?
Pedo/Usagi: Coming back to the topic...
Pedo/Usagi: Being able to talk to each other face to face...
Pedo/Usagi: Even though this is the first time...
Pedo/Usagi: Usami-sensei/Ijuuin-sensei, it was a great pleasure meeting you.
The editors want to get out of such a...heavy atmosphere, while Isaka stands in the corner and just smiles like he usually does.
We shift back to Misaki, who's doing his part time at Marukawa. Colleagues are around discussing and noticing that the interview is over, and Misaki hears it as well and decides to go home quick since his job was done. Also, according to Misaki, he wants to leave early to avoid further...stuffs happening.
But, knowing Nakamura, she's going to pull the same old trick again not going to let Misaki do whatever he wants! In the lift, he bumps into Pedojuuin and his editors, and those two announce they have stuff to do, leaving Misaki with Pedojuuin together. At this point, Misaki panics (it took you this long to panic...) about being left alone with Pedojuuin. But our Misaki has grown a little smarter not to let Usagi mistake this sort of situation anymore, so he tries his best to find a way to leave using small talk, like asking if Pedojuuin has got a dinner coming up, to which the pedo does and says that he would rest awhile before setting off for it. Taking this opportunity, Misaki apologizes politely for intruding during his rest time (though Pedojuuin says that he's happy to bump into Misaki instead) and attempts to leave.
It all fails, however, when Pedojuuin dashes out his newest Kan production, that has yet to be released and hands it to Misaki. Misaki, of course, is unable to resist and thinks that this is all awesome, that he won't take it and will buy it only when it gets circulated in the market. (Lookit those pedo eyes from Pedojuuin that only spell trouble...)
Needless to say, on page 23, he calls Misaki and gives him the pedo!touch and tada, Usagi appears. Usagi gets enraged easily as usual, and Pedojuuin remarks triumphantly that it was only some dirt (on Misaki).
The Enraged Bunny then drags Misaki and says to go home immediately. However, Isaka suddenly has an announcement, that a piece of Usagi's work has been nominated for an international literature prize (think something grand like Nobel Prize and such). Usagi, being too angry isn't the least bit interested even though Aikawa and the rest are all hyped up and happy.
Usagi, Misaki and Pedo disappear away from the bunch. It seems Pedojuuin couldn't stand long-winded Isaka either, and decided to drag both away from everyone else and their euphoria to where he wanted to go to take a break - the room where he first met Misaki, as the pedo said.
Usagi suddenly calls out and tells Misaki to go back first, which Misaki finds also a good idea, but then thinks that it's his job to at least get them some drinks before leaving. He vaguely wonders if bottled drinks are fine, and returns to the room with bottled tea. (Aggghhh I'm thinking of the sweet Pokka green tea if anyone has had it before...) He tries opening it and the cap is shut tight. Usagi offers to help, and the pedo across the room decides to interrupt (gdi youuu) from page 30 - 31:
Pedo: When did the both of you begin to live with each other?
Usagi: It's the 4th year this year.
Pedo: Is that so? You guys seem really close! (no shit sherlock)
Misaki: Nothing like that!! Didn't I say this before? // We always quarrel...
Misaki: {Ah...}
Pedo: Ah...You did say this before.
Misaki: {This is...}
Misaki: {It's better if I go back quickly...}
Pedo: Oh yes, // I have forgotten to ask recently...
Misaki: Is-Is that so?! // What is it?
Pedo: Are Takahashi-kun and Usami-sensei
Pedo: Dating?
(Misaki... Just remember never to deny or look flustered when asked questions like "are you close" or "are you dating". Never.) Usagi asks Misaki to quickly go home, and he does. On the way, Misaki is flustered and wonders how he and Usagi has been found out. (Really, it doesn't take the smartest person to figure out, Misaki, which says a lot about you... *snickers*)
We shift back to the building tension between Usagi and Pedojuuin on page 33.
Usagi, out of politeness (and possibly gritted teeth) apologizes for the little commotion just before and Pedojuuin himself 'apologizes' for scaring Misaki. He goes on to say that since Misaki didn't deny it, it must mean it's true. Usagi challenges back by using the classic response, "So what?"
Pedo goes on being a pedo and comments that Misaki is cute. We go back to Pedo recalling the time when he met Misaki in this very room that he got saved because of what Misaki said and that it was unforgettable. He thought he'd never meet Misaki again, until the time when there was a signature day, and from then on he thought that must be fate. Usagi vocally expressed that he didn't think Pedojuuin would think that way. Pedojuuin continues that he feels Misaki's still the same, straightforward and saying he "likes sensei" - this point made him happy, and he decides it might be "love at first sight". (beeeetch youuuu!)
Usagi, as you can see on page 35 is growing increasingly annoyed, asks what Pedojuuin is trying to suggest. Without further ado, Pedojuuin nonchalantly (or maybe he might've been smug...) says that he "likes Takahashi".
Scene switches back to Misaki again, who is home and making bread just so he can think straight and calm himself down. He thinks that he and Usagi's relationship has never been found out by any one other than the Usami family. (tbh I really think Aikawa and Isaka both know, so Nakamura-mistake or is it Misaki-being-overly-stupid again? Or it could be translation mistake but it would be overly odd to make such a huge mistake...) According to him, his heart was about to stop when he heard those words from Pedojuuin. He's worried if this reaches the ears of the people in the company, then he might be in trouble for this. On top of that, he is also worried what will happen to Usagi as well, what with all the prizes and stuff...
At this moment, the doorbell rings~ Ah well, Usagi comes in all drunk (all Isaka's fault) and Misaki asks him how the dinner went, to which he receives a plain response. He then asks about Pedojuuin and all the explaining, and Usagi said he roughly explained things to Pedojuuin. The tension gets higher as Misaki is getting frantic again - he's worried about what will happen if things weren't explained clearly, especially if he's been found out.
Usagi asks why, and Misaki simply answers, "Because we're men! // And of all people, Ijuuin-sensei found out...!" (seriously, Misaki? This again? Then again I suppose we're all used to it, right...?)
Usagi so far gives no response, and Misaki rattles on a bit like he usually does, while thinking and reasoning in his head. In his head, he very honestly admits that he is still unable to shake off the fact that he's bothered that it's not a 'normal' relationship, i.e. a male-female relationship, but rather a homosexual one.
Usagi asks if Misaki likes Pedojuuin. Misaki, of course, answers that he does, and really, readers can't fault him here because...
A tried-to-explain-further-Misaki appears!
Usagi used "Push down, attack!"
IT'S SUPER EFFECTIVE!
Jokes aside...Usagi begs Misaki to say "I love you" to him. Misaki asks if anything has happened between him and the pedo, to which Usagi decides to say no, and Misaki asks to be let go. But here, Usagi makes a romantic promise, as usual with readers getting a complete page (page 45 - 46) of sexy stuff. Usagi promises to protect Misaki, and whatever happens he won't ever let Misaki go. Usagi pleads Misaki to remain by his side. As usual, Misaki doesn't really do very well with confessions and says that Usagi is really drunk...
And so, here we go again as Nakamura very generously provides us with UsagiMisaki smex scene! Usagi still hasn't given up on asking Misaki to say "I love you", and Misaki just very indirectly confesses it by saying, "Even if I don't say it you should know!" (Well, it IS somewhat progress...) Still, Usagi wants to hear Misaki say it from his mouth.
Here, let's have a peek into Misaki's thoughts once again (page 50, final panel - 52):
Misaki: I suddenly feel
Misaki: Embarrassed.
Misaki: I only
Misaki: Thought about my own matters.
Misaki: Usagi-san instead // is extremely considerate of me...
This point, Misaki realizes he's forgot to congratulate Usagi for the nomination, but also says that he's sorry. Let's return to his thoughts again, page 52...
Misaki: Even though you're still uneasy,
Misaki: But...
Misaki: No matter when
Misaki: You're always
Misaki: Looking after me.
Misaki: Thank you.
(This last part, though Misaki never says it, was pretty sweet, I feel!) And this is over, and we go to morning! Usagi has apparently been thinking that Misaki should just quit his Marukawa job, which Misaki is very against. Still, Misaki couldn't drop the subject of what happened between Usagi and Pedojuuin, and Usagi gives him his usual, long look and just walks away. Misaki isn't satisfied with such an attitude, and even says that he's concerned about Usagi.
He remembers that he has yet to thank Usagi for his nomination, and does so. As for celebration, Misaki says that they'll celebrate when he does get the prize. Here, he gets a call from the editorial department, and you all know what to expect.
Yes, they are somewhat shorthanded, with Shizuku Ishi being on leave, so Misaki is asked to go to Pedo's house to get the script now.
Fuming Usagi fumes while Misaki tries to find an excuse not to go, thinking all the while, "Nii-chan, it's definite that something's happened between Usagi-san and Ijuuin-sensei..."
YES. But we're not quite done. Nakamura-sensei has left us a mysterious message on the left side of the final page, "In the next issue is THAT installment which has not been seen some time!"
That, is a very very interesting hint. Wonder what that is. Egoist, terrorist? Or something else? Hmm. Well, do use this to discuss. Will Pedojuuin's appearance and arc be the end of JR? Or will there be one last hurdle for them to cross before this concludes? Aaaand etc, keep this going.
Hope you enjoyed, and yeah, I realized it's long. Thanks again for the read! Below just 2 notes in case you're interested for the Chinese scans.
[1] In the Chinese scans, he uses "心境" which means "state of mind" or could mean "mood", so I don't think putting it as "state of mind" would serve its purpose, and neither would it sound like an appropriate question, so I decided to stick with "thinking" instead.
[2] "邂逅" was used and it translates to "meetings by chance". I do think the Chinese translators deliberately used this to refer to "life changing meetings" so...
Also, final reminder - JR IS LICENSED BY JMANGA, US COMPANY. And by that, I'll be removing the links to downloads or anything I've scanlated so far in probably a few weeks or so, once reports of the release is announced. jmanga is doing it from volume 1, apparently, soooo... >>;; You know why I'm telling you guys this, yes.
But summaries I guess will still be available, so fret not.
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Ohh, any one following the whole Occupy movement? All seems pretty crazy out there... Our world, it's going to enddddd!
Aaaaand, because of this, I will go and get myself some happy times with reading some well written Drarry fics or something. I've just gotten myself right back into this fandom again. And I just laughed at watching a video with which poor Felton responds (or fail to respond?!) to Drarry fans.
...Especially the photoshop. It's such a clean photoshop where you can't unsee, and beautiful drawings involving...yeaaaaaah. I laugh at how he just laughs at it so, poor thing. And another one where fans get to ask questions about all the fanfiction and stuff. He immediately without a doubt raises the topic of "Drarry", "Dramione" and "Drapple". I went wtf at the final one but somewhat cool with the first two! I used to ship Dramione so hard, and now falling a tad bit too hard for Drarry again. And then the last one is apparently "Draco x Apple". Um...
Okay, I guess it's sexy? Whatever floats your boat. :D
Last interesting fact: I HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN EPISODE 235 OF GINTAMA OMG. <3 I somewhat squealed, until they made me relatively perverted... not that I'm very pure but...yeah.