Chapter 49

笑ってよ (Waratte yo, lit: Smile) is the forty-ninth chapter of the Tensei Pandemic manga series.
==Plot==
The chapter opens with a flashback of Aki and Youka in a sunflower field. In the memory, Youka sneaks up on Aki and playfully pushes her, causing them both to tumble. Aki, startled, protests that Youka nearly scared her to death. Youka, however, tells Aki to smile, as she looks cuter that way.
In the present, Hinata finds Akira standing at a crosswalk, staring ahead. Hinata reminds him that the bus is about to leave, but Akira suddenly calls out Youka's name. Youka, too, recognizes Aki, and cheerfully greets him, to Hinata's surprise. Though, she quickly notices Aki's unusual quietness. She places a hand on his shoulder and asks what's wrong. Akira, however, brushes off her arm, telling her not to touch him, making Youka realize that he still hasn't forgiven her for their breakup.
Youka tries to explain herself, justifying her decision by saying that, as they are both girls, life would be more fun if they dated boys, and reflecting critically on her past choice to date another girl. Akira, visibly frustrated by these remarks, grows increasingly tense. Youka tries to lighten the mood, telling Aki once again that she looks cuter when she smiles. However, this only fuels Akira's anger, causing him to explode, shouting that she never wants to hear from Youka again. Witnessing this reaction, Youka decides to leave, though she still tells Aki to stay safe, even if they never meet again.
The class continues their tour at . Hinata is forced to put on a kimono and a tall pair of geta sandals. Struggling to walk, she stumbles multiple times, each time falling on top of Akira. Despite this, Akira remains cold to his surroundings. Noticing Akira not acting like his usual self, Hinata approaches him and asks about Youka. The president finally opens up, admitting that he still doesn't understand why Youka broke up with him, as well as how she is able to speak with him with such a smile, oblivious to his feelings.
Suddenly, Akira apologizes to Hinata. With tears in his eyes, he says that he didn't want Hinata to see him crying because of Youka, and abruptly runs off. Concerned, Hinata thinks to himself that he can't just leave the president alone, wondering why Youka acted the way she did. Just then, Youka appears around the corner of a building, calling out to Hinata and requesting to talk for a moment.
==Featured Characters==
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==Navigation==