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Hey, Futami. How come Hazama-san's not here yet?

She messaged to say she's running a little late.

Huh. That's unusual for her. She's always here on time.

I know. I wonder what's delayed her today.

Good morning.

Oh, speak of the devil.

Sorry I'm late.

What happened to your eye?!

Don't I look cool?

Uh, I-I guess?

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Episode 10: Let's Take a Day Off Work for a Change.

A stye, huh?

It was all swollen when I woke up.

I went to the pharmacy, so that's why I'm late.

That's totally fine, but are you gonna be okay?

Yeah. I'm perfectly okay physically, so I can work just fine.

"Do not underestimate a stye."

"If it gets worse, there's a possibility it may require a surgical incision."

Go home now! That's an order as your boss!

My boss? Oh, I guess you are my boss.

Go to the hospital, then home! You're banned until your eye heals.

Huh? You're banning me?

Thanks for looking out for me, but are you sure? The deadline's coming up.

I-I-It'll be fine.

You're not convincing at all.

We're not a sweatshop that overworks someone with an eye infection.

Aw, c'mon. Enough about me. Let's get to work on the manuscript.

No! What if it gets worse from working?!

I'll go to the hospital if it feels like it's getting worse.

But what if by the time you see a doctor, it's too late?!

Settle down!

I command you to!

We already have.

Well, the two of you are always so good to me,

so I'll help you out this time.

Okay, how about I send some instructions to Nekonote-san and make the guidelines?

I'll help!

That's a huge help, but still...

Don't ignore me!

But you have your own series to work on, Nashida-san.

It's fine. I can't start until I've had a meeting with Takizawa-sensei, anyway.

Is Hazama-san okay?!

I'll do my best, so please have her rest!

Is Hazama-san okay?!

See? Even Nekonote-san's telling you to rest.

And Nashida-san—who's technically a serialized author after all—is lending me a hand, too.

Hey, what do you mean, "technically," Futami?

"After all"? I'm your senior!

Consider it an early spring break and rest up. Okay?

All right.

I'm back.

Oh, hey. Aren't you home a little early?

Sensei sent me home.

Via the hospital?

Yeah.

We're gonna see how it goes with some eye drops and meds.

I see.

Well, take the hint and have some time off.

I'm off work today, so I'll take care of the housework.

Sure.

Worried about how Futami's handling things?

Well, yeah. She might reach out to me for something.

With the deadline so close, we're stretched pretty thin.

It feels like things'll fall apart if I'm not there.

Oh, I get it. You're thinking "I hope she's crying for my help right now!" aren't you?

Don't you think that's kind of cruel, Sis?

Is it?

But can you say for sure you're not?

Well...

I won't say I hope she's in trouble,

but the thought of her being okay without me makes me feel kinda sad.

I've been thinking lately.

Futami-sensei, Nashida-san, and Toko-san, who's supervising the shogi side of it...

They're all so talented and irreplaceable.

So you wanna be a mangaka after all?

Nah. Watching them makes me realize I'm not cut out for it.

So I know I'm in no position to say something like this, but...

I'm the only one who's replaceable.

You're so naïve!

What?

I mean, everyone's replaceable, you know?

No, that's not true.

It's the damn truth.

I mean, I don't read manga,

and I don't think Futami's manga is indispensable to the world.

Same with that shogi person. It's not like the shogi world is doomed without her, right?

Well, yeah, but...

So many people say stuff like, "You're the only one for me!"

but are totally unfazed a month after getting dumped.

That's just you.

Oh, shush.

Anyway, don't get stuck thinking you're the only one who has to deal with those problems.

That was a harsh reality check.

Suck it up.

Now, eat up before your food goes cold.

Still, I know what you mean.

Even if you know you're replaceable, you still want them to say,

"You're the only one who can do this."

Yup, uh-huh.

That's the park I'm talking about. I'm almost there.

Oh, Futami!

Ha-san! Long time no see.

It's the real Takara-chan! She's so cute.

Right?

I've been longing to see her. Mizuki keeps showing me pics.

Wait, isn't your deadline approaching? You got time for walks?

Even if I'm crazy busy, Takara-chan's walks are mandatory.

Touché.

So how's Ha-san doing?

Huh? Oh, I made sure she went to bed early tonight.

Wait. You call her "Ha-san," too?

W-Well, you're both "Hazama-san," so...

Call me by my name. Or did you forget it?

Yuzuki-san.

Why add "san"?

W-Well, you call me by my last name, too.

Yeah, but you're just "Futami."

Her eyes were super swollen today, but she insisted on going to work.

So she was pushing herself, huh?

I knew you'd send her home. Sorry for the trouble.

No, I'm also sorry our timeline doesn't give her the flexibility to say she needs time off.

But it's funny how things work out.

My friend becomes a professional mangaka and my sister's her assistant.

Yup.

Oh, yeah. I never actually said this to you directly. Congrats on your book release.

Oh, thanks.

I don't know anything about shogi, but I liked it.

It means a lot to hear that from someone who normally doesn't read manga.

Volume 2's coming out soon, so I'd love your support.

You bet. I should get a physical copy of it, right?

Either's good.

Whether it's in print or a digital copy, it doesn't change the fact you paid for it.

Oh, really? I don't quite get it, but I got the digital version, too.

Wow, you're the best kind of customer.

I don't really get it, but I gave it five stars.

You're my goddess.

Can I ask you for a massage session when we have time?

Sure thing.

It's 20,000 yen per session.

There you go throwing out oddly realistic numbers.

I'll pay it since I'm asking a professional, but still...

Oh, make it an autograph instead so I can put it up in my clinic.

No! Let me pay you!

Denied.

Okay, then. Tell Ha-san I said hi.

No, never mind! Don't tell her anything!

I know.

Looks like it's completely healed. I'll let Sensei know.

She never reached out to me for anything. Guess it all worked out like Sis said it would.

Ha-san.

Sensei, what are you—

Ha-san!

Sorry for serving what you brought.

Don't mind me.

Your eye looks better.

Yes, thank you.

You also finished the manuscript, too.

Yeah.

Hmm? What's wrong?

You gotta hear this! It was hell!

I blew the deadline and had to pull an all-nighter.

Nashida-san got wasted and stopped working!

Ugh, I barely remember the second half!

I-I see.

This whole situation has made me realize something.

What's that?

I've been relying on you so much, Ha-san.

So...

Please come back to me! You can even have this cake!

Huh? I just took a break.

You're the one who banned me. Nobody said anything about quitting.

Well, yeah. But...

Huh?

Ha-san, what are you smiling about?

Did I say something weird?

Oh, don't mind me. You said I can have this cake, right? Thanks.

Huh? Uh, hold on a sec!

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Amano-sensei looks so cool!

I'll let her know you said that.

Huh?! Uh...

So you see, I've been asked to do the large-board commentary

for the Women's Throne Championship.

Wow.

Would you like to come watch the event?

What?!

There's a reception the night before the championship.

It's a party where officials and fans gather to support the players.

Have you ever seen the reception before, Futami-sensei?

No, I haven't! But are you sure I can come?

Of course.

Thank you so much!

Oh, but I've got my storyboards deadline.

Can I check it's okay with Sato-san first?

Roger that.

Did Futami-sensei say she's coming?

She has to check with her editor first.

Why not? The venue for the match is in Kanagawa, so it's pretty close.

If you're really pressed for time with the deadline, I can go by myself, too.

I-I'll do my best, so please let me attend! This is a good opportunity.

Okay.

You're sticking to what you said, yes?

Huh? Of course.

Okay. In that case...

Let's stay overnight.

Oh, wow, this is amazing! Way nicer than the hotel we stayed at on our school trip!

Don't get carried away.

A-Are you sure we can spend the night at such a nice place on the company's dime?

Watch your phrasing. We're here for work.

Wow, so spacious! So clean and beautiful!

Way nicer than the hotel we stayed at on our school trip!

That's all you've been saying, Futami.

But was it really okay for me to join you, too?

Don't worry about it. You'll be drawing the backgrounds, after all, Hazama-san.

Besides—

Hi.

Toko-san.

You're all early. The reception doesn't start until 7PM. Will you be okay?

Yes. We're going to look around other places besides the venue.

Oh, thank you.

Huh?

Now that I think about it, 1PM is pretty early if we're just here

to take pictures for background references.

Besides, this is too nice a room to be staying in for work.

Huh? Where's Nashida-san today?

She stayed behind with Takara-chan. She has work to do for her book release.

Aw, that's too bad. I wanted to see her.

What's Sato-san thinking?

Futami.

Um, yes?

Since we're here now, why don't you go take a bath?

Huh?

What the heck is going on?!

Please don't start shouting.

I mean, we're taking a bath in the middle of the day when we're supposed to be working!

A midday bath feels so nice, doesn't it?

Yes, it does. But...

Maybe she's just being considerate, thinking you must be tired from the journey.

Oh, I see.

I'd say it does feel a bit odd, though.

I was kind of surprised when I heard Hazama-san was coming along, too.

It's usually just you and Sato-san.

Same here. I've been wondering why I was included on this trip.

You didn't ask her to include me, right?

Nope. Sato-san's the one who said you should come, too, Ha-san.

All I can do is take pictures though.

By the way, do you have any plans after you've finished taking pictures of the inn?

We wouldn't be relaxing in the bath like this if we had stuff planned.

Then, if you've got some time after this, but only if you feel up to it...

Amano would like to talk with you for a little bit.

Nice to meet you. My name is Amano Kaori.

N-Nice to meet you, too!

I've heard so much about you from Toko-san, and I've been wanting to meet you.

Isn't that right?

Th-That's very kind of you to say.

You're being way too reserved.

I mean, Amano-sensei is a legend!

She holds all the women's titles and is at the top right now. She's the queen of shogi!

I might lose the title this time.

A match often comes down to luck.

Even if that's the case, your record speaks for itself.

I'm so flattered. Please continue.

Don't say things you don't mean.

I've been your fan since even before my serialization started.

So I have a request before we start talking.

What is it?

May I have your autograph?

Oh, my. Of course you can.

What shall I write next to my name? I'll write any message you want.

Anything's fine! Even just your name!

For me, just being able to meet you is an absolute honor, Amano-sensei.

I've never seen Futami-sensei like this.

Me neither.

How should I address you here?

"Futami," please.

It's the "futa" from "twins," and the kanji for "to see."

Okay.

Sato-san, look!

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I got Amano-sensei's autograph!

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What? Amano-sensei's here, too?

Yes! Toko-san introduced us, and we got to talk a little.

Amano-sensei is amazing.

It's like she looks at stuff from a completely different perspective.

I see.

Ah, we talked about something that made me go, "I could use this in my manga," and—

What is it?

Nothing. I'm just glad you look refreshed.

Huh?

Now that work on Volume 2 is mostly wrapped up,

this was the only way to get you to rest up, since you never really take breaks.

It's just half a day, but I wanted you to unwind.

That's why we came here today.

Sa...

Sato-san...

I'll do my best! I'll even work on my storyboards now!

No, I want you to rest.

Women's Throne Championship Eve Welcome Reception

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for joining us here today.

Hakone has hosted many major shogi tournaments,

and countless memorable games have been played here.

It's a great honor for me to sit across the board from Natsuki Women's 7-dan whom I greatly admire,

in a place with such history.

Women's Throne Championship Eve Welcome Reception

I will do my best tomorrow to play a match that honors the Women's Throne title.

A large-board commentary session will take place concurrently with the match.

Wow. She's like a completely different person from earlier, isn't she?

I hope many people will take this chance to experience the depth

and excitement of a shogi title match firsthand.

Wow, that was amazing.

Good work, everyone.

Likewise.

You two must be tired from standing the whole time.

Why not go relax in the bath again?

I'll do that.

Uh, you're not joining us?

Well, uh, I wasn't sure if taking a bath with a mangaka I'm in charge of was appropriate.

Huh? Really? I wouldn't mind at all.

Okay.

Then, let's go together.

What? Wait a second! When you say it like that...

Uh, wh-what are you trying to imply?

Just go and take a bath like you normally would.

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Oh, sure! Just leave me out!

All right, so it's my fault for not doing any work until right before the deadline!

Fine, whatever. I'll pull ahead while you're busy partying!

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