Chapter 43: Mahiro and Fragrances

Mahiro comes to understand how boys can become aroused, this time by perfume.

MAHIRO AND FRAGRANCES

CHAPTER 43 OF THE MANGA

## Previously

It wasn't Mihari's birthday, however, Mahiro wanted to do something special for her. However, as always, Mahiro is severely limited as to what they are able to do because of a lack of money. In the end, the best that she could think of was to treat Mihari to a day at the amusement park. This despite the fact that Mihari had to pay the admission for the both of them. Yet not only did the two have a great time together, Mahrio was able to spend their meager amount of money for a gift for Mihari, a plushie animal. Mihari was so moved by Mahiro's unselfish intent, that to her, the animal plushie was more valuable than any luxury gift that she could ever have received. Now today is Mihari's actual birthday. Kaede and Momiji are at the Oyama household, to give to Mihari their gift. What will that gift be ?

## This Chapter's Story

Today is April 22nd, Mihari's birthday. But as regards Mahiro, all of this is kinda 'over her head', as she got up late (what else is new?), and is groggy and still half asleep. Mihari is in the bathroom, as Mahiro opens the door. Immediately, Mahiro smells something good, and begins to sniff Mihari like a bloodhound. But when Mahiro lifts Mihari's arm and sniffs her underarm, Mahiro gets a large bath towel shoved into her face ! Mihari steps around Mahiro and leaves the bathroom, going to the kitchen. Mahiro sleepily follows. At the dinner table, Mihari shows Mahiro a small bottle---Perfume ! A birthday present from Kaede. Her favorite scent, no less. And lo and behold, Kaede is right there in the kitchen, too. Why? Kaede has to work a part time job after school today, so this is the only time to hand off her present to Mihari. Momiji is here, too! Both are also here to help get Mahiro dressed, and off to school.

Still mesmerized by the lovely fragrance, Mahiro sniffs the nape of Mihari's neck. Again with the bloodhound ? Mihari takes the spray bottle of perfume and slaps a nice, health shot onto Mahiro ! "You can smell yourself, now !" Kaede suggests that Mahiro lift up her hair, exposing the nape of her neck. This she does. Mahiro gets another shot, a double dose of aroma for her effort. Mahiro freaks, as a vivid Yuri scene flashes in her mind---Kaede is romantically embracing Mahiro from behind, both girls are unclothed ! To be surrounded by Kaede and her intoxicating presence ! Tiz heaven ! Back on Earth, Kaede remarks that Mahiro's "Girl Power" has just gone through the roof ! Mahiro snaps back into reality with the question; if the teacher at school is going to get mad again (like before, see Chapter 37)? Kaede says just to tell the teacher that it is a new kind of shampoo..........

That morning at school, in the homeroom, a gaggle of girls have surrounded Mahiro at her desk. A plethora of comments are offered regarding the seductive and provocative aura emanating from Mahiro. Miyo-chan remarks at what a very adult scent it is (Kaede's fashion style is very adult-like, after all !) ! Such deep, sensentual meaning is implied, thinks Miyo-chan. Miyo-chan then asks why Momiji is not flocking around Mahiro? Momiji replies that she smells that wonderful scent every day (from Kaede) ! Miyo-chan misunderstands, and immediately assigns an intimate Yuri shipping between Momiji and Mahiro ! What sort of romantic interplay could be happening between those two that she doesn't know about, imagines Miyo-chan ? Soon at her notoriety limit, Mahiro calls out to Momiji, who then tells everyone to 'break it up, right now' ! The crowd dissipates.

But the fun and seductions are not over. During class time, Mahiro, sitting by an open window, is gently caressed by a soft breeze. However, that soft breeze wafts over to the boys ! They slowly become intoxicated by the covertly sensual scent, and 'can't keep their eyes off of' Mahiro. Mahiro picks up on the male attention, and correctly attributes it to the perfume. Mahiro's "Girl Power" gets the better of her, as she relishes the idea that she is some sort of teen seductress. Mahiro silently begins to smile sweetly at the boys, and strike an attractive pose with her hand caressing her hair. Unmitigated erotic behavior ! Just then, the ending bell rings, and the girls quickly surround Mahiro, protecting her, and rebuking the boys for their (supposedly) crude and offensive behavior. Mahiro realizes that she is in 'over her head now' with the fragrance situation. As soon as she can, she heads for the girl's room to try and wash off the romantic inducing scent.

Mahiro makes it to the girl's restroom without any more seductions happening. Yet most of the perfume had settled in her hair, so barring a complete shampoo and blow-dry, Mahiro finds that most of the aroma is still there. She leaves the girl's restroom, telling herself that she will consult with the two most fashion conscientious girls in the class, Miyako-chan and Mai-chan, AKA *Team Flashy*. Unfortunately, Mahiro passes by a teacher, in fact, the very teacher who scolded Mahiro some time ago about wearing lip gloss to school (see Chapter 37). And double unfortunately, the perfume 'does a number' on the teacher. Ara~Ara (My, my) ! The teacher turns and calls out to Mahiro---

"Oyama-san ! Let's have a little chat in the Staff Room !!!"

Late that afternoon, Mahiro at home is lying on her stomach on the front room couch, with her head buried in a pillow, crying and fretting about what happened earlier. The image of the teacher scolding her yet again, telling her that there won't be a next time, will there, is replaying in her mind over and over. Just then, Mihari comes through the front door, done with her work at the University for today. Mahiro turns over, hugging the pillow, and screams, "MIHARI !!!" Mahiro throws off the pillow, and kneels on the couch on her hands and knees, telling Mihari that it is her fault that she, Mahiro, went through a 'living hell' today ! Mihari sits down next to the kneeling Mahiro, but Mahiro, suddenly forgetting her distress, again sniffs at Mihari. It is the scent of yakiniku (grilled meat) ! Mihari picks up on what Mahiro is getting at, explaining that her Senpais at University treated her to a celebratory luncheon on her special day.

"MEANWHILE....I HAD TO SUFFER THE DEPTHS OF HELL !!!", belts out Mahiro !

Unexpectedly, Mihari stands up, and Mahiro grabs her and buries her face in Miahri's chest.

"GIVE ME WHAT'S LEFT OF THAT DELICIOUS ODOR !!!"

Mahiro removes the lab coat that Mihari always wears, and puts it on herself. She then inhales the odor and scent of the sleeves, as she intones that she really prefers this kind of sensuality after all---

"Dumplings Over Flowers"(\*)

"What on Earth........?", questions Mihari.

## Chapter Lookback

(\*) A spoof of the manga and anime "*Boys Over Flowers*" (*Hana Yori Dango*). Meaning that one should value needs over wants, substance over appearance.

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The mangaka or the English translator have some fun (shown below) spoofing Mahiro and her new erotic scent !