Manga Chapter 13

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Chapter 13 of the Maimaimaigoen manga. It was released in 3 parts and is available to read for free on Young Ace UP.

## Summary

Yu Okada and Zoya sit in a gondola separated by a glass wall that allows them to see and hear each other. Okada is under the impression that the attraction is safe, but Zoya asks if he really thinks that's the case. He begins to interrogate Okada over why they entered the attraction without listening to the rules and points out that wasn't the one who made the decision in the first place. Suddenly, the gondola begins to shake and the Froggy Egg announces through the speakers that the gondolas move with the heartbeat of the passengers riding it.

The scene switches to the gondola Hikaru and Maria are in. Hikaru blames herself because their gondola is trembling and recalls how Madoka asked Maria whether she lost her memories of her. Maria ponders whether she truly lost her memories and tells Hikaru that it's not fair everyone knows her better than she does.

Maria steps forward to press her hands against the glass wall separating them as she begins to name all of their classmates. She tells Hikaru that she wants to know more about her than all of them and asks if that's selfish of her. Hikaru tears up upon hearing her words and tells her that it's not selfish because she feels the same way. Hikaru rises from her seat and meets Maria at the glass to press their hands together. Maria says it feels strange that she's been calling her "Hikaru-chan" and decides to start calling her "Hi-chan." She also admits that the gondola's shaking may be because of her.

There's a long silence in Mai and Kanata's gondola. Mai asks Kanata if he would rather talk to Hinata because it seems like they're always having fun whispering to each other. Kanata shrugs her off and asks what kind of person she really is. Mai suddenly appears immediately in front of him and harshly interrogates him over who his stuffed toy is, which catches him off guard and causes him to drop Hinata. Mai questions whether a real Hinata exists.

Okada is covered in sweat as his and Zoya's gondola continues shaking. Zoya asks if he's scared, to which Okada denies. Okada bounces the same question to Zoya, who tells him he's afraid of "lost children" and begs him not to lose his way.

In a flashback, Zoya happily holds hands with his mom and dad. He asks them where they're going and tells them anywhere is fine as long as they're together. His older brother suddenly speaks up, causing Zoya to let go of his parents' hands in shock.

The scene cuts to them at the airport where Zoya's dad and older brother are boarding a plane. He tries to call out to them as they leave, but he notices his parents and brother have become cats. Zoya's mother tells him there was no other choice and that they all must have been "lost children."

Later on in his room, Zoya reads a picture book of a kitten who lost their way home. None of the other animals know what to do, but a police officer steps in and desperately tries to help them. Zoya, strongly resonating with his determination, decides he wants to be just like the police officer in the book and won't let anyone else get lost.

In another flashback, Zoya recalls when Okada tried using Froggy Call. Zoya, able to hear the voice on the other end of the line asking if Okada was lost again, grows wary that Okada may be a "lost child" and does not want him to become a cat just like the rest of his family.

Back in their gondola, Okada responds to Zoya's request to "not lose his way" and reminds him that he's a teacher, so he can't be a "lost child." Zoya explains that even adults can be "lost children" and Okada is like a child since he hasn't made any of his own decisions recently. Okada begins to break down and confesses that he feels safe when he doesn't make decisions because it won't be his fault if something goes wrong. Zoya steps towards the glass wall. He's about to speak when the Froggy Egg interrupts to announce that they have reached the top of the ferris wheel, so their partners will be shuffled.

Okada is unaware of the switch that just happened until Mai speaks up. He asks where Zoya is, and Mai explains that they all switched partners after reaching the top. She points out that Okada seems to be in a lot of pain and asks if Zoya said anything. Okada denies it, but Mai push until Okada gives in and tells her. Mai tells him there's nothing wrong with being indecisive and that he should be greedier because he's still growing up. Okada wonders whether he can truly become an adult and Mai reassures him that he can because she's with him now.

Zoya rushes to Okada once he exits the ferris wheel. Okada is in a much better condition than earlier. After checking that Zoya already got his medals, Okada calls to Mai to tell her it's time to go. Mai shares intelligible words with Zoya as he passes him to catch up with Okada and the others. Zoya ccompares the current situation to a "guimauve salad."

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## Appearing Characters

* Yu Okada
* Zoya
* Froggy Egg
* Hikaru
* Maria
* Mai
* Kanata
* Lion
* Rumi-sensei
* Lime
* Yuzuriha
* Hayate
* Shinta
* Wataru
* Daigoro
* Madoka
* Rinrin
* Mamoru
* Daiya