Hikaeme ni Itte mo, Kore wa Ai 25 *SPOILERS*

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Aftermath of the bus trip

After Risa and Hikari opened up their hearts to each other (last chapter), they started talking about various other things - their favourite soft toy characters, the latest episode of a movie, how their exams went etc. Risa narrates that it's the first time she realized that she was so chatty. 

Zen is here

Zen confronts the two girls at the bus stop, asking them if they're kids, just alighting at a random bus stop and yet still chatting, then taking an afternoon nap because they got tired. Hikari tells Zen not to get mad at Risa while Risa apologizes for making him worry and says that she will reflect on herself. 

Zen asks for a reward for flying over on his bike and Risa offers him throat candy (LOL). Then, Risa's phone rings. She says that it's probably from the cram school, so she excuses herself to pick up the call.

Zen and Kuma

Hikari laughingly remarks to Zen that in front of Risa, he turns into someone who seems easy to manipulate. Zen proudly agrees that he's Risa's loyal dog.

Hikari adds that Risa is amazing, strong, kind and warm - Risa had chased after her and accompanied her all the way here - that there's hardly any people like her. Zen corrects Hikari by saying that it's not "hardly", there's only one of her kind in this world. Hikari notices Zen's proud expression as he says that.

Hikari blushes a little, then opens a new topic by saying, "You know, I've always liked you, Oohira. ...I say this, but I'm not the only one." She explains that during middle school, all of the girls in their class liked him. Zen is shocked, and asks if it's true because he didn't know.

Hikari adds that when he obtained his motorcycle driving license at 16 years old and the news went out, all of the girls said that they wanted to ride pillion on his bike. Zen retorts that they should have asked, so that he could be more popular. However, Hikari shares that when she got to ride with Zen, it was traumatic - the wind was scarily strong, it was noisy and she didn't know where to grab on to. So, she had asked Risa earlier what it was like for her.

Risa took out a pamphlet for motorcycle guides and Hikari asked if Risa was planning to get a license too. Risa explains that she bought a textbook on traffic rules and studied it, so that she would understand how Zen moves - because she intends to keep riding with him. Zen looks surprised to find this out from Hikari.

Hikari smiles and continues sharing with Zen that Risa's mindset is completely different from the rest of the girls who simply wanted to ride pillion. She says that it's rare to experience a heartbreak that feels so good.

Hikari Leaves

Hikari's dad arrives in a car. Risa rejoins them and asks Hikari if they will still see each other at school. Hikari explains that she still needs to settle the paperwork and go through the school transfer exam, so she'll still be in the current school until March. When Risa reacts with surprise, Hikari teasingly asks her if she thought Hikari was going to disappear there and then.

Hikari then says that they still have time to hang out together. The two of them start chatting about visiting this place and that. Zen watches them with a smile.

Hikari's father calls out to her from the car. He and Zen exchange glances. From Hikari's father's expression, we can tell that he recognizes Zen. Nonetheless, he bows lightly towards Zen and Risa in greeting before driving Hikari away.

Risa and Zen

After watching Hikari leave, Zen glances towards Risa and says that they should leave, but he finds her in a slight daze. He pats her on the back and says that she did well. They smile at each other.

While preparing to return home, Risa suggests for Zen to drop her off at the train station near Zen's house. However, Zen says that he wants to make up for their previous date. On the way to fetch Risa, he saw a nice place. It's a Ferris Wheel.

When they arrive at the Ferris Wheel, it's already evening, so it's lit up prettily, which amazes Risa. She's never ridden on one before, so Zen says that it's good - it'll be her first experience.

About the Ferris Wheel

Risa: We're really riding?! (looks nervous and blushes)

Zen: ? Are you scared of heights?

Risa: ...No, it's not that... I mean... When you ride, you have to kiss when you reach the top, right?

Zen: Eh?

Risa (stammering and blushing): ......Eh? But, my mum said...

-Flashback to Risa's toddler days- (We get to see Risa's mother! Though it's from Risa's younger days)

Risa (points at Ferris Wheel): I wanna ride that.

Mum: Um... It's still too early for Risa to ride that~ You're supposed to ride it together with the person you love.

Risa: Why?

Mum: Because you kiss when you reach the top ❤

-End of Flashback-

Zen stifles his laughter and says that it must have been because Risa's mother was scared of heights. Risa is terribly embarrassed and asks if she's mistaken about the Ferris Wheel. However, Zen says that they should do it, and takes her hand, pulling her towards the Ferris Wheel.

While Riding

They're seated opposite each other. Risa is stiff and hugging her school bag.

Zen: It's taking a while, huh? Can I go over?

Risa: It'll cause the carriage to be unbalanced, so I don't think it's a good idea.

Zen: Even though we're on a date?

Risa (nervous): Ca...can I study?

Zen: Even though we're on a date?

Risa: I'll study until we reach the peak... Ah!

Risa loses her balance and her textbooks spill out of her bag.

Zen: ... (he goes to pick up her belongings.)

Zen: What, are you nervous? (That's adorable.) We've kissed plenty of times, haven't we?

Risa: N...No... Not that kind of kiss... It was my first time... (she's referring to chapter 23)

Zen: That kiss? ! Risa, if you don't like it-

Risa (blushing shyly): I didn't hate it... I didn't hate it... but... that kiss... made me start to feel hot, and it was a weird feeling... so...

Risa: S...sorry, I'm talking about something strange, like I'm a pervert...

Zen blushes, then goes up close to Risa.

Zen: I want to do that. Risa, we're almost at the peak.

Risa: Eh- So we're supposed to do it?

Zen: Yes.

Risa: W-wait a minute... What should I do?

Zen: We'll do the same thing as the other day.

Risa: I was too carried away, I don't remember how-

Zen: Then, let yourself get carried away again once more. 

As Zen goes in for the kiss, he tells her to open her mouth slightly. Risa narrates that she feels dizzy. As they kiss, she wraps her arms around his neck. She narrates further that if she doesn't hold on to Zen, it feels like she might fall.

Something More?

After their kiss, both of them look dazed for a moment. Zen then recovers and goes,

Zen: Risa, get used to it fast. We're going to do more awesome things in the future.

Risa (confused because she's still dazed): ...More?

Zen: Yep.

Risa: More, like what? How much more...

Zen just gives her a tiny smirk, and says, "Be prepared.", which shocks Risa.

Risa: Aren't you a little too well-informed about such things?

Zen: It's 'cus I'm a guy.

The chapter ends with Fuumin (who's studying) looking out the window of the cram school where he and Risa are enrolled in.