Sukinara Sukitte Ieyo "Love you if you say you love me" by Ooya Kazumi published: 2003 isbn: ISBN4-09-134606-5 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ NEKOHANA TEXT RELEASE released: 04-09-04 translation by: kitten_toy done for the exclusive use of Nekohana (http://www.raygungeisha.com/nekohana) Reading the story inside the manga: I will post corresponding actual book page numbers when I come across them. When the person changes bubbles to speak I will repeat their name and continue on with their talk. Disclaimer: This is a non-profit translation. If you like the manga (which we hope you do). We hope you buy the book to follow along with and support the author. ^_^ Please do not take any part of this translation without Nekohana's consent. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ translation guide - descriptions of the scene - :: = thoughts (Asuka's in this story) // = sfx {handwriting inside a bubble} (translator notes) [page 1] book title page [page 2] table of contents [page 3] chapter one title page [page 4] flash [page 5] // girl standing up Asuka: Sensei! It's SUKI!! (suki means love or like, usually how someone confesses) // Himeno drops the book he was holding [page 6] // book falls to the floor Himeno: Shibata Asuka...? // class murmuring Asuka: Yes... Sensei: {uhmm} that is... Himeno: You shouldn't be saying that to someone who's employed here.. Asuka: Hrmmm? Asuka: I think you are misunderstanding what I said. Himeno-sensei, it's different! Asuka: Sensei was just reading the scentence.. [page 7] Asuka: The main character of the story was farming, you said was using a 'hoe', but in truth he was using a 'plow'(suki) to farm, isn't that right? (suki can also mean plow... so she meant Sensei's it's to PLOW, not Sensei it's LOVE) // students murmuring Students: AHhh! Asuka: (looking peeved) So I thought it should be corrected. // Himeno flipping through the book Himeno: (sweatdropping) Ah... eh? Himeno: Wow! It really is to 'plow', my bad! Other student: {Waa} Very clever Asuka!! [page 8] // Himeno with a big smile Himeno: Thank you Shibata, that is correct - rest of the class is blushing and smiling - // class murmurs and laughing one student: {eeee!! Himeno sensei is sooo cuuute!!} - Asuka looking less than amazed - // more crowd noise Asuka: .....uhmm Asuka: Why are you trying to act all embarrased? The mistake was really weird, I was just trying to correct it. Asuka: Just because you're a new teacher at an all girls school do you expect people to make a fuss over you. That's really concieted don't you think!? Himeno Joutarou Sensei!! // Asuka glaring [page 9] Himeno: ..... // Himeno embarrased Asuka: {sigh} sign: student break room - Asuka and other girl students are sitting around - Student 1: (giggle) Hey Chairman Asuka. Chairman you're really bullying Himeno Joutarou Sensei, everyone's talking about it (giggle) Student 2: That's not right. Everyone admires the Chairman. [page 10] Student 3: Chairman Asuka is the morality of this Academy. Don't concern yourself about this. Since that newbie teacher came along the whole atmosphere is excited, this place used to be so quiet. Student 3: It might be that a good man is dangerous here ~~~ text pointing to student 3: entranced *heart* // Asuka getting up Asuka: Well then, I'm outta here.. Asuka: You did your best at today's general student meeting. // Asuka closes the door text girls smiling: yessss [page 11] Student 1: It's kinda odd she looks so calm. I guess we shouldn't worry about the mentality of the chairman.. Why is she not worried about Himeno though... Student 2: yeah.. - Asuka walking home past the tennis courts - Random students: Chairman Asuka take care of yourself *heart* KYAA KYAAA Asuka: You too! random student: {Hey Himeno-sensei~~~} - Asuka looks over to the tennis court - Random tennis student 1: Himeno senseiiiiii *heart* Is this right? Random tennis student 2: Ahhhh Show me too *heart* :: Ahhh that guy's the instructor of the tennis club... [page 12] - Himeno looking quite dashing instructing - Himeno: Alright! Here I go! [page 13] FLASHBACK - young Asuka looking up at a teacher - :: Is that right Sensei...? // Teacher smiling and nodding - Teacher grabs her face to kiss her - :: Teacher - You did great Asuka-chan END OF FLASHBACK :: GRRRR That guy is such a copy of him!! :: Himeno Joutarou is a copycat!! - Asuka very angry - [page 14] :: He's the worst :: He's the worst :: He's the worst :: Himeno-sensei is the worst! :: Always showing that fake smiling face ... // Asuka glaring at him Himeno: .... // Asuka quickly turns around :: I'm going home Himeno: ... // Asuka shocked [page 15] // Asuka feeling dizzy :: ahhh damnit! :: not right now! Asuka: .... sign: Pine Tree Gynaecology Center - Asuka leaving the center- someone inside the center: Thank you for coming... // Asuka looking this way and that way Asuka: Ah~~ Geeez! I don't want anyone to see me coming out of this place... Himeno: Is that you Shibata? [page 16] - Asuka shocked - :: Hi,...HIMENO!? - Himeno looking a little shocked carrying groceries - :: What is he doing here!? How did this happen!? Of all the people why is he here ~~~~!! // Asuka turns to get away Himeno: Shi... [page 17] - Asuka winces in pain - Asuka: Ah.,.. Himeno: Shibata!? Himeno: Shibata... // Asuka opens her eyes Asuka: hrmm? [page 18] :: eh? :: What is this entranceway? Eh..? Himeno: Ah. Are you awake now Shibata? :: HIMENO!? Asuka: (nervous) Eh... uhgmmm is this your place? Why am I in your hallway!? [page 19] Himeno: Because you were acting so noisy Himeno: So I brought you here and afterwards you weren't saying anything. // Asuka remembers being outside the clinic Asuka: AH! Asuka: Yo.. You're wrong!! That.. hospital is a weird misunderstanding... Himeno: Hey, some tea [page 20] // Himeno smiling Himeno: I understand. I'll listen to why you were at the hospital... :: EHHHH!? Himeno: Because you collapsed at the hospital, should I take you back there where they can hospitalize you? // Asuka feeling dizzy FLASHBLACK AT THE CLINIC WITH HIMENO AND ASUKA Himeno: It's alright Asuka: Dammmnit // Himeno and Asuka staggering around // crowd gossip END OF FLASHBACK :: THIS IS HORRIBLE.. [page 21] // Himeno stroking his chin Himeno: I still don't understand what's really so strange Shibata. You were probably just having anemia from heavy menstrual irregularity.. // GRRR!! // Asuka slams her purse against Himeno's face Asuka: I'm going home! {thank you very much} Himeno: Ah... Hey let me send you home Asuka: Huh? Why!? Himeno: Why.. [page 22] Himeno: Because I'm your sensei // Himeno smiles Asuka:.... pft Asuka: You.. do you think people will get such a good feeling from your smiling face that you will become popular? That's not going to happen with me.. Himeno: (looking a little distressed) feel...feeling... Asuka: I don't need your help taking me home! What kind of sensei are you really. After all aren't you just a guy!! Asuka: ah... [page 23] Asuka: Ahm... about today I'd be happy if you kept it a secret.. Himeno: It seems you are doing just fine! Himeno: With the first aid from your sensei... // Asuka slams the door Himeno: Where'd she go.. // Asuka opens the door again - Asuka is blushing - Asuka: sense... Himeno: {you're here} Wh...what do you need? Asuka: This is below me... however will you help me please... Asuka: Sensei's fangirls.... Himeno: Fangirls.. [page 24] sign: back entrance girls talking wondering where is the teacher // bike carring Himeno and hooded Asuka passes by girls: AH! girls: Waaaa sensei!? Where are you going!? Asuka: eh.... Who were those girls!? Your girlfriends!? [page 25] - Himen smiling and Asuka blushing - Himeno: Secret... Better hurry up and get you home girls: grrrrr ahhhhh!! text pointing to Asuka: Sensei's breaks Himeno: Yes! The plan worked *heart* // bike speeding past Himeno says something like : That was great riding with 2 people on my bicycle we should do this again *heart* (handwriting is evil, especially bad handwriting) Asuka: pffft :: this guy's an idiot - Asuka realises she's close to him and blushes Asuka: .... [page 26] // bell sounds annoucement: This afternoon there will be a student general meeting the whole student population should attend. After lunchtime everyone should meet at the gymnasium for the assembly please. sign: student meeting room // door opening Asuka: See you later after I hand these to all the teachers. Asuka: All of the classes need to get accquianted with these. students: Alright - Asuka is walking down the hall with a bunch of papers and students come to greet her - students: Chairman will be there *heart* Do your best today!! Asuka: I will Asuka: Thanks [page 27] // Asuka feeling dizzy :: ah... :: I'm not feeling so good.. // Himeno grabs Asuka Asuka: !? // Himeno grabs the paper - Himeno sneaks her to an empty classroom - Asuka: Hi...Himeno-sensei!? students: Wel... (starting to talk) [page 28] // Himeno grabs Asuka as she slides to her knees Asuka: ah.. Himeno: Stop overdoing yourself, take a rest for your body Asuka: ,...yeah... thanks for your kindess.. // Himeno puts his hand on Asuka's head Himeno: Close your eyes and relax.. Asuka: ...! Himeno: Ah Is this so bad? Asuka: No..so bad.. [page 29] Asuka: It feels cold.. but sensei's hand feels good.. Himeno: Yes... that's right.. - Time for Asuka to give her speech - Announcer: And now Class Chairman, please listen // crowd with awwws :: sigh... [page 30] Himeno's thoughts: smile :: Himeno // Asuka takes a deep breath :: Now why do I feel so comforted here... :: ALRIGHT! Announcer: And now the Class Chairman has an annoucement to make, everyone please pay attention.. [page 31] :: Did I really hate him!? His smiling face ... - Asuka after school carring groceries - :: What am I doing? // Asuka shuffling along // bag rattling :: Walk... to his place.. Asuka: .... sign pointing to building: Himeno's Apartment Building sign pointing to bag: Peace Offering Asuka thinking something like: What am I doing at this place, What should I say to him... to thank him for keeping a secret.. (yet again handwriting is evil) :: Throughout that time :: I... - Asuka having flashbacks to Himeno smiling and teaching - :: it always felt :: he was looking at me.. [page 32] // Asuka walking up the stairs :: GRRR I should go back!! :: !! - Asuka sees Himeno with a woman - :: WOw... Wo...woman ? What's she doing here? // bag rattles Himeno: Shibata? // Asuka shocked Asuka: Uh...Ughmmm [page 33] // Asuka still shocked Asuka: eh.. Himeno: Shibata is my girlfriend!! Asuka: !? - Himeno grabs Shibata - Himeno: My girlfriend's finally here! // Himeno smiles [page 34] Himeno: (speaking to Asuka) Just a second. (speaking to the woman) Sorry I didn't tell you earlier Woman: I... I see.. Himeno: Mmhmm Woman: Ah.. Woman: Well I better get going... here's food.. // Himeno shuts the door and sighs [page 35] // Asuka still shocked // silence hangs over Asuka Himeno: Ah... Himeno: I'm sorry... this is really weird... // Asuka throws orange at Himeno Himeno: Ouch! // Asuka keeps throwing orange // bag rattles Himeno: Waah! // orange pelting Himeno Himeno: Waaaa Wait a second Shibata! Asuka: You want me to wait.. [page 36] Asuka: Wait... are you really a serious guy!? Do you think this is fun..! // Asuka throws another piece of orange // Himeno guards himself against the orange Asuka: Requesting me to be your "girlfriend" could get me expelled! Tell me why! Asuka: Why would a "teacher" do such a thing!? After all you're a man everyone wants to be next to. // Asuka turns Asuka: I'M LEAVING! Himeno: Shibata! [page 37] // Himeno shocked Asuka:....sniff // Asuka has tears in her eyes // Asuka opens the door and slams it Himeno: (holding a piece of orange/could be an orange ^^;;) .... [page 38] Himeno: Shibata! // Himeno running after a running Shibata Himeno: Wait... Oi Shibata! Asuka: Why are you following me! Himeno: You idiot! Think about your health! You shouldn't be running around like that, listen to me! Asuka: But I don't want to look at your face anymore!! [page 39] Himeno: Not as your sensei! Himeno: Shibata I'm out here yelling at you in the street as a man. There is another reason I'm here, even if you hate me listen to me okay? Asuka: Y...yes? Asuka: I.. I don't understand! // Himeno grabs Asuka Himeno: Well then I'll make you understand. Hear me out. [page 40] Asuka: ... - Asuka and Himeno are in a park - Himeno: Anyways... Himeno: A while ago I was obligated by my older brother's wife.. :: obligated by an older woman...? Himeno: Uhmm... but.. anyways that was the way it appeared but.. [page 41] Himeno: ...yes.. in a way I saw it coming.. Himeno: This person was some I liked... Himeno: The first time I thought how could I feel this way for someone my brother felt for.. but then I left those feelings.. Himeno: My attitude changed... and then that person wondered if I was serious about seeing her... that's when I left the house.. :: sigh... :: he was always troubled... Asuka: Hrmm? This woman was your relative yet she wanted relationship? [page 42] Himeno: There was nothing I could really do about it.. I guess I was a coward about the whole thing Himeno: I should have said something to this person the first time.. Asuka: heeh! // Asuka lightly laughs Asuka: Coward~~? // Himeno laughs too Himeno: Ah... Himeno: You're laughing... - Asuka looks up at him and blushes - Asuka: ... Asuka: ... it's exactly like it.. Asuka: You have the same face of another guy.. Himeno: Guy? [page 43] - Asuka faces away from him blushing - Asuka: ... in my 3rd year I had a tutor who was a college student.. He was the "first guy"... Asuka: My first love... my first time.. and then I was decieved, it was a horrible cycle FLASHBACK TO THE TUTOR tutor: Do your best :: ... when he said that and gently kissed me.. :: ..it was like I was in a trance :: but then I was jolted awake.. :: I came unexpectedly to his campus... [page 44] Box: I saw it.. - tutor with another woman - Tutor: Eh? My part-time tutor job? Yeah the money is good, but I have to go along and baby-sit the brat, it's dreadful~~ However with the money I can take a trip overseas *heart* END OF FLASHBACK // Asuka tears up Asuka: ... // Himeno pats her on the head Himeno: Shibata... that person should have never said those words... [page 45] // Himeno lightly laughs // Shibata sobs a bit :: Honestly.. :: I don't think sensei is anything like the other person.. Himeno: Anyways that's the story.. :: I can't believe I cried in front of him.. Himeno: I didn't mean it to turn out like this.. Asuka: Are you shocked? The honor student and class Chairman is really idiotic about guys.. [page 46] Himeno: Not at all... I thought you hated me, now that I find out that's not true... I'm really happy // Asuka's heart beats Asuka: ...mh? Himeno: I have a confession to make too Asuka: eh? Himeno: The other day I was always thinking about this girl, the one who said "suki" [page 47] // Asuka's heart beats strongly :: Wh...why? I was the one who said that Asuka: Hrmm... that's not good.. Himeno: It wasn't good, because while in class this person is my student.. and when I said "hoe" instead of "plow" (suki) she protested.. :: eh... Himeno: ... [page 48] Asuka: Always thinking about this person...? // Himeno reaches out to her Himeno: Yeah.. Because this person always does her best in school is very popular and cute.. however I was always thinking about this person.. - Himeno faces her and looks deeply into her eyes - Himeno: Always.. these mixed up feelings :: wow... [page 49] // Asuka trips Himeno: Shibata!? - Asuka is in his arms - // Asuka's heart beats strongly Asuka: ... you...you're wrong Asuka: Sly... and always smiling that time you were still smiling.. - Asuka is worried and Himeno looks calm - Asuka: Your face was still smiling Himeno: Something the matter? [page 50] // Asuka's heart is beating madly Asuka: ah... Asuka: After all... I... - Asuka goes a bit crazy - Asuka: It wasn't hoe it was "PLOW" (suki)!! Himeno: ! Himeno: Wha...what are you doing? // Himeno sighs - Himeno smiles and grabs her face and tilts it up to his - Himeno: But it made me happy [page 51] - Himeno kisses Asuka - // Asuka catches her breath [page 52] - Asuka red faced and flipping out a bit - :: Waaaah so powerful... He said I was the popular one~~!? // Asuka pants // Asuka feeling dizzy Asuka: Is this really okay? Sensei doing this? doing these things? Himeno: Why do you always have to bring up I'm a teacher? Hrmmm CHAIRMAN Asuka: ..... mmmnf well // Asuka laughs lightly Asuka: I guess if no one sees we don't need anyone's permission :: We'll have to be sneaky from now on [page 53] :: It wasn't a mistake when I said "suki" (love) Himeno: For right now Himeno: Let's go back and I'll make you orange juice chibi Asuka thinking about holding hands: uwaa *HEART* - fangirls waiting outside Himeno's place talking about they want to go up and see the sensei - ...THE END... follow-up of this story is "Uso toki-doki honto" (Lies sometimes are True)