Chapter 8

## I Ain't Giving You Noren

* Volume Version
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## Chapter Chronology

**“I Ain't Giving You Noren”** (ノレンはやれん, *Noren Wa Yaren*) is the eighth chapter of the *Kill Blue* manga series, written and illustrated by Tadatoshi Fujimaki.

## Summary

Shin Kohazame was selected for a mission due to his outstanding abilities. His objective involved infiltrating Noren's middle school and establishing a connection with her. Meanwhile, Ogami grappled with maintaining his facade in front of Noren, who suspected his impressive strength after witnessing him effortlessly handle a thug. Ogami tried to downplay it as luck, but convincing her proved to be quite challenging. Upon their return to class, Noren mentioned an item her father intended to give to her dating partner, which happened to be Juzo. This item turned out to be a pen-like object, leaving Juzo feeling perplexed.

Shin entered the school as a transfer student, blessed with good looks but troubled by social anxiety. His nervousness hindered him from even introducing himself properly to the class. However, upon seeing Noren, he was immediately taken by her beauty and discreetly passed her a love note, requesting a meeting in the courtyard. Noren decided to bring Ogami along, as he was playing the role of her fictitious boyfriend.

To everyone's surprise, Shin showed up with a pacifier in his mouth, claiming that reverting to a baby-like state helped him manage his anxiety. He confessed his love to Noren and asked for a chance, despite her already having a boyfriend. Noren declined his advances with a punch, discerning his insincere confession. Nevertheless, this unexpected rejection only intensified Shin's feelings for her, and this time, he expressed his true emotions. However, there was a change of plans. Rather than pursuing the conventional path of trying to make Noren fall in love with him, he opted to challenge Ogami to a duel, with the prize being Noren's hand in a relationship.

During the confrontation between Shin and Ogami, Shin cleverly launched an attack, which Juzo narrowly managed to evade. However, Shin's speed allowed him to swiftly position himself behind Juzo, where he quietly inquired if they both worked in the same profession. At that moment, Shin had a change of heart and decided to challenge Juzo to a duel.

Shin went on to claim that Juzo, in possession of the pen gifted to him by Noren's father, served as concrete evidence of his engagement to Noren. According to Shin, the person holding the pen was the sole individual recognized as Noren's fiancé, bearing the responsibility of defending their engagement by accepting challenges. Supposedly, these rules had already been posted online, unbeknownst to both Juzo and Noren. In essence, the impending duel would determine who would emerge as Noren's new boyfriend.

## Quick References

### Chapter Notes

* **Shin Kohazame's Introduction:** Shin was chosen for a mission due to his exceptional skills to establish a connection with Noren at her middle school.
	+ Shin entered the school as a transfer student, attractive but plagued by social anxiety. He was immediately captivated by Noren's beauty and discreetly passed her a love note, requesting a meeting.
	+ Shin surprised everyone by appearing with a pacifier in his mouth, claiming it helped him cope with anxiety. After Noren's initial rejection, Shin decided to challenge Ogami to a duel for Noren's affection.
* Ogami struggled to maintain his false identity in front of Noren, who suspected his impressive strength after witnessing him deal with a thug. Convincing her otherwise proved challenging.
* Noren mentioned an item her father intended to give to her dating partner, which happened to be Juzo. This item turned out to be a pen-like object, leaving Juzo puzzled.
	+ Shin asserted that Juzo, as the holder of the pen gifted by Noren's father, was recognized as Noren's fiancé. He claimed that only the pen holder could defend their engagement by accepting challenges, a rule supposedly posted online. The upcoming duel would determine Noren's new boyfriend.

### Characters in Order of Appearance

**Shin Kohazame**Debut
**Juzo Ogami**
**Noren Mitsuoka**
**Takada**
**Baba**
**Kotatsu Nekota**Other Line