Chapter 55: Mahiro and a Summer Adventure

Mahiro delivers a Love Letter to Yuuta, but is it from Mahiro ? Sure seems like it !

## Features of this Chapter

### Social Setting

One day at school, in the classroom, then outside behind the gym

### Transition Development

Mahiro receives a Love Confession from one of the boys, but it turns out that it was another girl that was expecting this to happen to her.

### Skills Learned

If you are going to write a Love Letter, then be sure to sign it with your own name !

MAHIRO AND A SUMMER ADVENTURE

CHAPTER 55 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

There are always ever-changing social dynamics among the students in the Middle School classroom that Mahiro attends. The interpersonal attitude and relationships are constantly changing, not only between the girls, but with the boys, too. The two girls who are the ringleaders of the class, Minori-chan and Saksuki-chan, are usually the source of such class mayhem. This because the two are always directing their ire and mockery at the two boys in the classroom, Yuuta and Minato. Yet, as teenage love aspirations begin to make the rounds, will there be a change of heart between one of the girls, toward one of the boys ? Mahiro tries to stay 'at arms length' toward such social interplay, but that is not always possible.

## This Chapter's Story

One of the female classmates is stretching out her arms at her desk, and complaining to no one in particular---

"I want a boyfriend !"

Several of the girls nearby hear her remark, and one of them points out that it is almost time for the summer break. Mahiro overhears the plea, too, and says that it is that time of one's life to think about such things. Going back to her desk, Mahiro tells herself that whether it was back then or now, she is glad that she doesn't need a boyfriend, not at all ! Soon, two girls come up to Mahiro at her desk, and ask if she has time to do a favor ? The two, Minori-chan and Saksuki-chan, are the ones who are ever so quick to berate the boys for every little thing that happens. The two have a delicate, personal request. Both are 'tongue-tied', however, Saksuki finally 'spills the beans'!

"Oyama-san, is there anyone who you romantically like right now ?"

Mahiro replies, not in particular. Thank goodness ! Here, take this ! An obvious Love Letter is given to Mahiro, with the instructions to take it over to one of the boys, and give it to "him". You, Mahiro, get along better with those two than we ever could. But which one ? The dark haired one (Yuuta). Mahiro remarks to herself, so that is how it is ? "But can't you do it yourself ?", Mahiro pleads with Saksuki. No way, NO WAY, confesses Saksuki. That would be just too, too weird. With almost everyone looking at Mahiro to see what she is going to do, Mahiro says that she gives up, gets up from her desk, and begins walking across the classroom to where the two boys are. She silently tells herself that with everyone looking at her, she has no choice in the matter. Oh well, just gotta hand over the letter. Let's get this done ASAP ! Mahiro approaches Yuuta-kun, and calls out his name. "Here, take this! Make sure that you read it !" It is an envelope sealed with a heart-shaped sticker. And with that, Mahiro turns and walks back to her desk. The two boys are puzzled, but nevertheless, Yuuta-kun opens the letter and begins to read it.

"Dear Yuuta,
Sorry for always picking on you and everything. To tell the truth, I have always been interested in you, as a friend or ???. I'll be waiting for you after school today, behind the gym building."

After school has ended, Saksuki and Minori are, indeed, waiting behind the gym building. However, Mahiro and Momiji are also waiting, around the corner of the building, to see what happens. Momiji is reluctant, but Mahiro says that she needs to know, since she was the 'go-between' for those two. Soon, Yuuta and Minato are seen coming this direction. When the two girls are in sight, Yuuta leaves Minato behind, and walks alone towards the corner of the building. However, he stops at the corner, and addresses Mahiro ! Apologizing for making her wait, Yuuta thanks Mahiro for the letter, saying that it really surprised him ! Intently looking at Mahiro, Yuuta stammers to get out the words---

" .... and so .... um .... if .... if you .... would be fine with me .... going out .... with me .... and .... dating .... " (Yuuta is doing a Love Confession !)

**"WA .... WA .... WA .... WAIT ! TIME OUT !"**, screeches Mahiro, "Are you sure that you read that letter ?"

"Yeah ....", squeaks out Yuuta.

Looking on from a distance, Minori softly and confidentially remarks to Saksuki if she *signed the letter with her own name ?*

"Come to think of it .... I may have forgotten to do so .... !"

Immediately, Minori pushes Saksuki in the direction of Yuuta, Mahiro, and Momiji. Saksuki raises her arms as if to hug Yuuta, and shouts out, "THERE'S MY BOY !" Yuuta, for his part, dashes away in the opposite direction, with Saksuki in hot pursuit. Mahiro remarks that was sure surprising. Minori says not to worry about it, Saksuki brought all of this upon herself. Mahiro says that she understands and sympathizes with both of them.

The next day at school, Mahiro approaches Yuuta and Minato and apologizes for the misunderstanding. Both boys are sulking, and say that they understand what happened. No sweat. Minori says that young love is quite the unpredictable thing !

(End Chapter 55)

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