What a disgrace...
for you to step foot in such a place.
On top of that, you even have these things in your room.
Anime, manga, and games.
What distasteful and stupid interests these are.
Hell Hound!
Yes.
Do whatever it takes to find Haruka.
Yes, sir!
For the eldest daughter of the Nogizaka Family to lay her hands on such foolish activities...
It's unforgivable. It's simply unforgivable!
Haruka!
「...I Love You!」
Yuuto-san, I... I...
Haruka, what's the matter?
My father found out about my hobby.
Once I got home, Father was already waiting for me,
and had already taken out all the goods that I had hidden in my room.
Did he search your room?
He even took everything that I bought at Summer Comiket
and threw them onto the ground.
Even after all the trouble we went through to get them...
He also did a lot of other cruel things.
He wouldn't even listen to me.
That's why... I...
Haruka.
Haruka-sama.
Are you here to take me back?
Unless Father changes his mind, I won't go home...
...even if it's you.
No. If that is your will, I shall obey accordingly.
Eh?
However, I cannot leave you alone by yourself.
Please allow me to accompany you.
Then...
It is because I am here to serve you, Haruka-sama.
Hazuki-san.
Seems like there's a really complicated reason behind this.
Must be a pain.
R-Ruko! Yukari-sensei!
I understand the situation perfectly, so you're free to spend the night here!
H-Hey! What are you...
What do you mean, "what"?
L-Like I said...
She has no home to return to, and has nowhere to go.
Luckily, our parents are both overseas, so we have an empty room.
That's why I asked her to stay.
Is there something wrong?
That...
What is it, Yuu-kun? You're blushing.
You idiot! I'm not thinking of anything!
That's suspicious.
Um... It really is going too far by bothering you all like this.
It's not a bother!
It's not bothersome at all!
It's just not! Not at all!
Not even a little!
I'm actually happy!
It's decided, then.
You really are bold, Yuu-kun!
You can't have an indecent relationship with the opposite sex, though!
Like I would!
You're blushing!
What a disgrace.
What are you thinking?
Shut up! Shut up!
Shut up!
What are you so happy about?
Well then, as of now,
the "Haruka-chan and Maid-san deciding to stay at the Ayase residence party" now begins!
Cheers!
Ruko-san is wonderful.
She sure can hold her liquor.
Then again, I guess it's necessary in order to be a good secretary.
Because of that, you need to be sure to constantly maintain yourself.
I think she is a really hardworking person.
No, she's not such an elegant person at all.
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
I wish I can become like her one day.
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Hahahaha
Like this
I'm a capable lady
Like this
Yuuto-sama, were you the one that made this hot pot?
Oh, I only threw together some pre-cooked food.
It is very good.
I-Is that so?
You will make a perfect husband.
Yuu-kun!
Stay away!
I have a lot of things to ask Yuu-kun about Haruka-chan.
I'm also interested in that.
Yuuto, just spill it.
I am also interested.
When did you two get this friendly?
No, Haruka and I aren't like that...
You called her "Haruka"!
Haruka and I are just classmates.
"Just"...
N-No, what I meant by "just" was...
Then, what is it?
Is she special, after all?
If you're a man, get to the point already!
As Haruka-sama's maid, it is my responsibility to know.
This is definitely not because I'm curious.
How is it?
You two are looking at each other!
This is getting pretty intense, you pervert.
So, how is it?
Hurry up and talk.
Did we go too far?
He's so shy.
What? You're living together, then?
Does that mean you're really going to be my brother?
Or possibly my daddy?
And? How is it going on your end?
Dad really did send people to keep an eye on her at Summer Comiket.
Dad's own direct forces, "Hell Hound".
Translated literally as Hell's hounds.
Are we going to be okay here?
It'll probably take about twenty three hours.
Our reinforcements will arrive tomorrow.
A powerful and invincible weapon.
Can I rely on that?
Of course! I guarantee it.
Got it.
I'll try my best.
I'll leave it to you.
Oh, yeah.
It's your first night, so try to be gentle with Onee-chan.
Mika...
What is it?
You know too much.
So everyone's asleep?
I am still awake.
Is that so?
Um, may I leave Haruka-sama to you?
At this rate, she'll catch a cold, so if you could take her to a bedroom...
I don't mind.
I need to patrol our surroundings.
Patrol?
Yes, the security of Haruka-sama's immediate surroundings is my responsibility as a maid.
Unlike the estate, the security here has kept me uneasy.
Well...
I will take my leave.
Are you okay?
I am fine.
No, it doesn't look that way at all.
Well then, I will take my leave this time.
Hazuki-san?
It's just a feint.
Are you drunk?
Your face is so close.
This is how princesses are carried.
On the other side, Haruka is...
Yuuto-san...
What am I thinking?
That's not it!
Yes!
Um, Yuuto-san, are you still awake?
H-Haruka?
Um, may I come in?
Go ahead.
Excuse me.
W-What's the matter?
Um, the room is all dark.
Well, it is night time.
T-That's true, but that's not what I meant.
Like I said, it's really dark.
D-Don't you think it's lonely to be alone in the dark?
You do, right?
Could it be that you're scared to sleep alone?
There are a lot of dolls sleeping with me at home,
and Hazuki-san and the others stand guard for me.
That's why I don't feel scared.
B-But today...
T-That's why... could I sleep here tonight?
I-I will try not to be a bother.
That's why, could you... could you let me stay next to you?
Sure thing.
Thank you very much!
What's that?
It's the first issue of Innocent Smile.
Oh, so it is.
This is the only thing I brought with me when I left home.
This book means a lot to me.
It's a treasure that is really, really important to me.
What was that?
Like I can fall asleep.
Yuuto-san.
W-What is it?
Um... If it's fine with you,
could you hold my hand?
Um... If not, that's fine!
Weren't you going to hold hands?
Y-Yes!
Haruka must be nervous.
J-Just so you know, I'll be on your side no matter what happens.
Haru... ka?
Well, I'm fine with this.
Target located.
I repeat, target located.
Haruka-sama!
Haruka?
Haruka?!
Haruka!
Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
Breakfast will be ready soon, so please wait a moment.
Okay...
I guess this is pretty nice.
Calling
Nogizaka Mika Mobile
Calling
Nogizaka Mika Mobile
Calling
Nogizaka Mika Mobile
Calling
Nogizaka Mika Mobile
Calling
Nogizaka Mika Mobile
Yes, hello? Mika?
What's wrong?
What's the hurry?
Dad discovered Onee-chan's location!
Yuuto-sama, they are closing in outside!
W-We're surrounded.
Yuuto-sama!
There was no answer, so I took the liberty of entering.
Now, will you return Haruka?
Gentou-sama...
What a brazen fellow you must be to suddenly swing your blade at someone.
You trashed the front door of somebody else's house.
Who's the brazen one here?!
I already rang the doorbell.
Crap.
Ruko!
Go, Yuuto!
There she is!
Please run.
Hazuki-san!
You...
Pin her down.
Move! Hey!
Haruka!
Yuuto-san!
You're in the way!
Yuuto-san!
Oh, Haruka, I've been looking for you.
Father!
Now, let's go back to the estate.
I don't mind what happened yesterday anymore.
This must only be a momentary delusion you're having, right?
Otherwise, such things would never have interested you.
Stop being so childish and stubborn, and start behaving like your former self.
No.
What?
I won't go back.
I don't think I did anything wrong.
You don't understand me at all, Father.
I like those kinds of things.
I like Clumsy Girl Aki-chan,
I like Demon Piro-chan,
I like Nocturne Girls' Academy,
and... I love Innocent Smile!
This definitely isn't some "momentary delusion".
I don't approve of it.
You shouldn't concern yourself with things like anime and manga!
Is it you?
Are you the one that led Haruka astray?
Yuuto-san...
Just who are you?!
Is it really that bad?
What was that?
Are Haruka's interests really that bad?
Yuuto-san.
Of course!
Such an indecent interest is not befitting of her status as the Nogizaka family's eldest daughter!
How can you be so sure?!
Just what do you know about Haruka's hobbies?
Why does Haruka like them?
What kind of feelings does she keep by liking them?
Have you ever thought about them?!
The feelings she devotes to her hobbies are no different than what other people devote to theirs.
She's devoted, hardworking, serious,
and she enjoys them from the bottom of her heart.
Even so...
...why isn't Akiba culture accepted?!
Isn't this strange?!
You bastards...
All right! Stop right there.
Sorry for the wait.
Seems like we made it.
What did you come here for?
What else? I'm here to stop you, of course!
What are you babbling about?!
Children should stand down—
But I think you should be the one to stand down.
You...
You're at a disadvantage, no matter how I see it.
Why are you here?
Is she your sister?
She's my mother.
Mother?!
Now, Honey.
What is it?
Since Haruka is also studying her best,
how about accepting just one of her hobbies?
Shut it! It's none of your concern...
None of my concern?
N-No...
Haruka is my daughter.
I think it is only natural to worry about her.
Am I wrong?
N-No! T-That's absolutely right...
You already understand as well, don't you?
That what Haruka and Yuuto-san said are correct.
However...
Believe in them.
Although I do not understand anime and manga very well,
that is still what Haruka chose for herself.
These are the first things that she chose for herself.
What else could we do if we do not believe in her?
I know that, even if you don't tell me!
My, isn't that just fine?
That's great.
Seems like your father finally approved.
That's great!
Victory is ours!
Case won
Yuuto-san!
Haruka...
Oh, my.
You're doing pretty well, Onii-san!
Congratulations.
You bastard!
I don't recall approving of this!
Get away from her right now!
We will head back to the estate first, then.
I apologize for being a bother.
No...
Haruka, if you want us to continue to approve of your interests,
be sure to keep up with your education.
Yes, Mother.
Well... I gave you a lot of trouble.
Through my rashness, I acted rather immature.
Forgive me.
No, the same goes for me.
I also said a little too much.
I have kept company with a lot of people thus far,
but you're the first one who dared to speak your mind in front of me.
Ayase Yuuto.
I will remember your name.
All right! That settles everything!
Let's all have breakfast!
Hey, Yukari! Are you still sleeping?!
Wake up!
Next Time
「...Onii~san」
Mika-sama asked Yuuto-san out!
Could this be a date?
What should we do?!
But on such a rare date, Shiina-oneesan suddenly shows up,
and makes a fuss by confronting him up close!
Next, on Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu,
It's a direct shot to your heart!