Chapter 33.5: Mahiro and Handmade

Handmade chocolates are the best!

### Transition Development

Mahiro not only feels confident to do chocolate exchanges among the girls, she feels empathy(rare for Mahiro), and gives chocolates to several of the boys. Quite the accomplishment.

### Skills Learned

" There is more happiness in giving than receiving! "

MAHIRO AND HANDMADE

OMAKE ( EXTRA ) 33.5 OF THE MANGA

(Omake story note---This Omake takes place on St. Valentine's Day, the day when Mahiro handed out all of the chocolates that Mihari had given her in the morning. After lunchtime, the friends are still in the lunchroom, discussing the day's chocolate exchange so far, and other girly matters !)

## Previously

Mihari has prepared a package of (probably) store bought bulk chocolates for Mahiro to give out on St. Valentine's Day at school. This Mahiro does, becoming ever more comfortable socially around other girls. But in a surprise move (for Mahiro, anyway), she feels empathy for the boys who did not get any chocolate, and begins to distribute the last remaining chocolates out of her package. Some of the boys that did not get any chocolate turn into zombies and attempt to assault Mahiro, but the girls come to her rescue. The four friends are now comparing notes about the chocolate haul that they got today,

## This Omake's Story

On Valentine's Day, the friends 'compare notes' about the kind of chocolates, and the origin of them, that they have obtained for this year's holiday. Momiji begins by declaring that Asahi's chocolates are absolutely delicious, and that she looks forward to them each year. Well, exclaims Asahi, she gets them from the store that Momiji likes, so they are bound to please her. Momiji next offers *handmade* chocolates to Asahi. Amazing ! Real high class stuff here today ! Mahiro, however, feels a bit off, as she only has ordinary chocolates that were, supposedly, bought at the bargain store. Momiji remarks that it is the thought that counts. That only makes Mahiro feel even more remorseful, as she silently tells herself that her chocolates did not even come from the bargain story like she said; Mihari had "handmade" them, and then gave them to Mahiro to take to school today. So much for trying to look impressive in front of your friends !

Mahiro feels regret that she said what she said about the chocolates. She tells herself that next time, she will "handmake" her own chocolates all by herself ! Kaede does "handmade" chocolates, as that is what Momiji has told me. Still, she will have to get Miahri to teach her, though, on how to make chocolates. Meanwhile, Miyo-chan is getting 'worked up' thinking about the girls coming together in an intimate, Yuri fashion to make "handmade" chocolates.

## Omake Lookback

While Miyo-chan is steamed up, she offers to help teach Mahiro how to make homemade chocolates. Such a close, intimate girl-with-girl project. Right up Miyo-chan's alley !

Manga Fan's Commentary on This Omake
Inoy Cesista / 9 weeks ago / 1 like
So this is practically yuri right?

Hazel Stickland / 9 weeks ago / 7 likes
Well, no... But actually, yes-

**Lillie Taylor / 28 weeks ago**

 Because she [Mahiro] identifies as a girl... this is what she wants. Even if she tries to hide it from her sister, and even herself at times.

**Hazel Stickland / 46 weeks ago / 6 likes**

Umm... Did you see the other works from this artist? They're all YURI! So I'm pretty sure "he" will stay as a girl. This is, like, half-yuri, but whatever-

**Byron Wertz / 46 weeks ago / 5 likes**

Part of the reason I'm reading it is to see what happens when or if he becomes a boy again.

**Lillie Taylor / 28 weeks ago**

She is a *trans girl...* she does not want to go back. I thought that would have already been made readily apparent. She tries to hide the fact that she is trans[gender male-to-female] from her sister, but let’s be real, her sister did this BECAUSE she [Mihari] knew she [Mahiro] was hiding it. If you [naysayers] can’t handle that, get out !!!

**Sheep in Wolf's Clothing / 28 weeks ago**

You tell 'em, Lillie Taylor ! The naysayers ? Knock 'em dead with the truth about Mahiro !