Kenkyo Kenjitsu

Reika-sama – 063

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1) First, on Valentines in Japan, women are supposed to give chocolates to guys. Sometimes it’s out of courtesy (obligatory chocolates/giri choco) and sometimes an expensive or homemade one for the person you actually like (forrealz chocolates/honmei choco). It’s also not too weird to give them to friends as a sign of affection (friend-chocolates/tomochoco).
Don’t ask why. It’s some marketing thing, like how people buy diamond rings for weddings now.

2) Shimazaki Touson is the pen-name of Shimazaki Haruki, a Japanese author, active in the Meiji, Taishou and early Shouwa periods of Japan. He began his career as a romantic poet, but went on to establish himself as a major proponent of naturalism in Japanese fiction.

First Love

When I saw you under the apple tree
With your hair swept up for the first time
I thought you were the flower
In the flower comb you wore in front

When you gently extended your soft white hand
And gave me an apple
It was the very first time I loved someone
With the pale red of the autumn fruit

When my sigh unknowingly
Passed through the threads of your hair
I drank of your passion
From the cup of my tender love

The narrow, natural path
Under the trees in the apple grove
Who first trod this path?
Whose steps left the first traces?
You asked, you lovely, I thought

Taken from the Columbia Anthology of Modern Japanese Literature

Now that Aira-sama and Yurie-sama had gained entry into the schools they wanted to join, all that was left was waiting for their graduation.
Since Yurie-sama won’t be coming to the salon once she graduates, Kaburagi has been secretly depressed under his mask of composure. It seems that he was hit pretty hard by the even greater difficulty of a middle schooler dating a university student. But no matter how hard you try, you can’t really do anything about an age gap.
I heard from Aira-sama that Yurie-sama was spending more time around him out of consideration.
Still, on days when Yurie-sama is too busy to come, Kaburagi just sighs as he looks out the window.
I wonder if he’s going to start writing poems again. Maybe I should teach him flower divination.
Ah, and I also know a good matchmaker shrine, okay? The fortunes are really accurate. You should go too, Kaburagi-sama.

*妹*

*妹*

Speaking of poems, Class Rep made no progress at all despite his daring show of his love.
I had been sure that he would confess after that, but since he showed no signs of it, I went and asked him. He replied that he was too embarrassed to try.
I really don’t get how this guy’s criteria for embarrassment…
Thinking this, I asked him why he did such a thing… and he replied that he was influenced by Shimazaki Touson, and had done it before he realised. That disease really is terrifying.
Apparently he actually wanted Miharu-chan to realise his feelings through that poem.
You think that because ‘Miharu(美波留)’ has ‘waves(波)’ in it, she’d realise because you drew a picture of a sea? Who the heck would!
If you were in the same class and were close to begin with, then sure, maybe, but if she thought it was her in this situation, that would just make her a total narcissist.
In the end he asked me for advice on his next moves, so I suggested that he give her Valentine’s chocolate. In the end I guess he really liked the whole ‘reverse Valentine’s chocolate’ idea because he went and prepared something expensive.
Not only that, but apparently he was too embarrassed to give it to her, so he came and asked me to do it instead. Just how much of a maiden are you.
I even told him to at least include a card with a message or something, but in the end he didn’t have the courage for that either. This would have been the time to use the poem. Hm, or maybe follow Touson’s example and draw a picture of an apple or something?
In the end, for some reason I ended up giving it to Miharu-chan as a friend-chocolate. She was surprised at the sudden gift, but I was troubled too, okay. I just gave an obviously passion-filled chocolate to a girl I’m not even that close with. What if she misunderstands me and weird rumours spread.
Well, she actually did misunderstand, but in a completely different way. Somehow the story in her mind became one where I actually had somebody I really liked, but gave the chocolate to her because I lacked the courage to confess.
Miharu-chan looked at me with understanding and nodded, “Try your best next year, okay?” in a completely unnecessary consolation.
How are you going to take responsibility for this, Class Rep!
And now Miharu-chan thinks I like someone!
As for Class Rep, he was incredibly moved when I passed her White Day present onto him.
I’m getting the feeling that he’s transforming further and further into a maiden. I wonder if I can start treating him like a girlfriend already.

*妹*

*妹*

One day, I received a bit of news from Serika-chan about Tsuruhana-san.

“Tsuruhana-san got ear piercings.”

“Eh-”

Piercings in middle school!? What a delinquent!
Isn’t that forbidden by the school regulations? Ah, well, I guess a drill-hair like me can’t speak.

“Some of the other girls have gotten piercings too.”

“Unbelievable. It’s unacceptable.”

Kikuno-chan and the other girls started joining in too.
Unlike other schools, Zui’ran is filled with kids from good families, so image is a huge deal to them. Thanks to that, the school regulations on personal appearance is strict too.
Dyed hair is basically banned. But well, I hear some girls secretly use just a tiny bit so that it looks natural.
And I’ve got my curled hair too.
But piercings, huhh. I wonder if they’d even do it for a middle schooler without their parents’ consent. Does that mean her parents are fine with it?
Or perhaps, surprisingly, she pierced them herself.
If that’s the case then she’s really bold. Leaving perms and dyes aside, a lot of traditional families frown upon piercings. Okaasama told me that she wouldn’t allow it either.
Anyway, Tsuruhana-san’s group is getting more and more overbearing. My group is still higher than theirs, but the day that changes might be close.
Serika-chan and the others began a sneaky discussion about whether or not to tattle on them.
I really hope they’d stop. Our group has weak points like my curled hair too.

“Let us watch them for a little longer. I do not think it would be a good idea for us to inform the teachers.”

I somehow managed to calm everyone down, but maybe things are going to get even more heated once we become third years.
Gosh, I’d hate that. For some reason people think of me oddly highly, but I’m actually the first to run when it comes to a cat fight. Girls are scary.

*妹*

*妹*

While all this was happening, I heard that Kaburagi attended the high school graduation ceremony with lilies (yuri).
Class Rep, Kaburagi, why are all these guys turning into maidens? I was a little envious.
But lilies, huh. Could it be that he saw the time Oniisama brought me uraras, and actually really liked it?
Actually, there was the time when he danced the waltz with Yurie-sama too.
Leaving Oniisama aside, perhaps Kaburagi should become Imari-sama’s disciple or something.
The other day, Imari-sama came over for the first time in the while, and he gave me some boxed flowers.

Boxed preserved flowers. Super stylish. Great for Valentine's and Christmas.
Boxed preserved flowers. Super stylish. Great for Valentine’s and Christmas.

So stylish! As expected of Imari-sama!
Kaburagi, apparently men can’t stick to just bouquets, like a one trick pony!

*妹*

*妹*

Around the time cherry blossoms began to fall in full bloom, we all advanced into third years.

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56 thoughts on “Reika-sama – 063”

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    1. How do I say this…

      Dammit class rep, you hopeless herbivore!

      Also, boxed flowers, huh? Seems interesting.

      Oh, and now we foresee more conflict in the future with cliques and stuff. How many chapters until she brings out the fan?

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          1. Safe bet are roses. Though only the petals are edible. I think there’s some sites that specialize in this. Go look them up if you’re really interested!

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            1. I’m kind of interested. I’ve had rose jam and rose tea and rose candies before. Those were interesting. You can taste the smell!

              I dunno about how well they’d go with chocolates though… I wonder if chocolate might overwhelm their flavors.

              Maybe have to try it like making rose candy first and coating that with chocolate. Or maybe take the petals and roll them into little spheres and dip that. Hm… seems interesting!

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              1. violets have a more delicate, sweet flavor than roses.

                Also, ever tried to eat a nasturtium? It tastes exactly like black pepper and not “flowery” at all XD.

                People also stuff zucchini flowers and eat them… I presume they taste like zucchini??? sort of? I want to try it now…

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                  2. Zucchini can be delicious if it’s cooked with the right things. Zucchini in stir fries and pasta can be good. To be honest, I didn’t like them either, but well… jimmy likes to cook.

                    Think there were all sorts of interesting things we tried to make with it.

                    Think we tried something like zucchini pizza bites. Think the zucchini slices were coated in a thin mixture of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then had pasta sauce, a slice of pepperoni, and a lot of cheese on top. That was good, but time consuming.

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                2. I need to find me some violet candies. Also… I did not even know what a nasturtium was. It looks interesting though. If it tastes like black pepper… can it be used as seasoning in place of black pepper?

                  I kind of want to see if I can make a dish out of flowers, but that seems ridiculously expensive. This could be an interesting thing in a story, though. After all, you don’t have to worry about cost when coming up with a fantastical race.

                  Some sort of nature people who have flower related powers making banquet dishes out of strange flowers that wind up being all sorts of interesting flavors. That sounds interesting.

                  As for zucchini flowers. I don’t know what zucchini flowers will taste like, I’m curious too. Where are you from? Perhaps if we ever meet we can go try out weird and interesting flower dishes and candies!

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                    1. Damn, that’s far. Well, I suppose I’ll just have to let you know if I ever wind up in Hawaii for some odd reason.

                      I’m more likely to wind up in Australia then Hawaii, though.

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      2. candied violets… etc, though those are just painted with sugar basically.

        They taste like… flowers.

        make sure your flower is edible before you dip it in chocolate!!!

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  7. 2 chapters without pictures of food ?
    .. there must be a issue here …

    Let’s see… oniichanyamete.wordpress.com .. Yeah I’m at the right place, Reika-sama… That’s the novel with mouth watering food photographs..

    Why is there no food here ?
    Wait ! Those flowers pictured are roses, and roses are edible !

    Good, I’m reassured now. :o)

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  13. “Gosh, I’d hate that. For some reason people oddly highly…”
    …
    I don’t even know how to suggest rewording that, but the idea got through.
    I want some Enjou action! Where are you?
    Thanks for the chapter! :D

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  15. hohoho~! Now, now, now~! I can’t help but think about the essence of a maiden…. hmm…. the main points? in their characteristics when I read this, lol.

    I wonder just how will Reika-sama handle those gyaru-girls when they once and for all confrontation happen, something like that, hehe~ :).

    — Thanks for the chapter~ ^^.

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  18. thanks a lot!
    yes! i have arrived with a long comment because i’ve got lots of stuff to say—!

    -slaps knee while laughing- such complications arising from the chocolates! wahaha! miharu, what is with that misunderstanding! lolol!
    reika, reika! you do like someone! psst! enjou, enjou! -ships intensely- sorry, couldn’t help inserting ship feels there, fufu!

    yeah, reika, you can just totally treat him the way you perceive him, rofl! by the way, for the chocolates, reika should have said that she is passing this chocolate to miharu from miharu’s admirer!

    huh?! tsuruhana’s group becoming higher than reika’s group?! no way, no way—! -waves hands dismissively- not to mention their family status, even in school, the support is still for reika’s group! especially with the fact that reika is consiered to be on the same status as enjou and kaburagi, it could be considered that reika’s status won’t drop as long as people still associate her with the two guys of highest status!

    lol, seems kaburagi admires takateru, or something?! or at least, the actions takateru does, rofl!
    ooh! boxed flowers! ooh! nice, nice! i’d like one for myself please! seriously though, imari x reika is a pretty good ship! but eh—! the appeal is lesser compared to reika x enjou—! but i would definitely support either ship, though!

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  20. Thank you for the package gift! ^^ Almost didn’t believe my eyes! People say never believe it when it’s too good to be true! so this must be some sort of a trick! Wolf in sheep’s clothing’s!

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  23. Well shit, I’m seeing myself in Class rep now… this 2 chapters reminds me of my now deleted twiter account from 3 years ago. So I was like a maiden… nah, I was like… not a maiden.

    ……. good luck class rep!

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  24. I want to root for class rep, I really do, but seriously man…
    Also, I really hope stuff doesn’t blow up on Reika’s face.

    Thanks for the chapter!

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  27. Bunch of maidens…. Ah, my friend once made homemade chocolates for the entire class and his ex-girlfriend, so being maidenly must be surprisingly common. The boxed flowers are a really cute idea.

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  28. I’m getting the feeling that he’s transforming further and further into a maiden. I wonder if I can start treating him like a girlfriend already. <<<<< I laughed so hard.

    Thanks so much for all your hard work ani-ue~~~

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  30. It had been ages since there was any mention of Kikuno and Serika!

    I wonder what Akizawa(sp?) is up to. I miss him. I miss Onii-san most, though.

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  31. aaa
    When’s that Kaburagi gonna get dumped???
    Where’s miss protag woman who replaces Yuurie???
    Where are the people who used to be in the ‘your my dolce/ thing????

    Charcter developement is too much for like 60 chapters!! What’s worse there’s only friendship progress. Reika san’s character development isn’t too deep, she comes off as a random reincarnated woman who didn’t use her memories as a cheat. A few more chapters to go for some real action… good thing I’m a patient person and fast reader.

    Thanks for the translations! Translating like, 200+ chapters is amazing. I applaude your dedication.

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  32. Claaaass reeeeep, what are you doing? That ship is gonna crash and burn at this rate…

    And people think of Reika “…oddly highly”? I’m definitely interested in how the other girls see her… Hmm, it’d be nice if there’s something from their POV…

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