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	 Volume 24
	  Chapter 4 (232)
	   If He Really Worries

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(Ch. 4) If He Really Worries

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TV: As you can see, Typhoon #27 is showing no signs of slowing over land,
	causing severe damage as it moves north over the Japanese islands.
	The Kanto region looks to receive more and more rain as the stronger winds continue,
	and emergency services are urging the populace to be careful and stay indoors.

Dad: Jeez, this is some wild stuff.

TV: Now, let's go to our reporter Kogure on the scene at Shinagawa Pier.

Dad: Shouldn't we bring Punch inside?

Mom: I think Hiro already did.

Dad: Let's go see.

TV: Kogure-san?
	Kogure-san at Shinagawa Pier.

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Punch: (on)(on)

Dad: Good, you're all dry inside.
	It's a bit safer than that doghouse of yours.

Punch: (on)(on)

Roof: (creak)

Dad: ...I think.
	Where's Hiro?

TV: Kogure-san?

Rain: (splash)(splash)

Mom: In his room, I suppose.

Dad: Oh,
	right.
	(yawn)

TV: Kogure-san at Shinagawa Pier?
	...well,
	let's cut to commercials.

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Hiro: Aack!
	Grrr!
	Shit!
	Forget it, I give up!
	There's no way that could have happened.
	She's got to be enjoying herself at a friend's house.
	I'm going home.

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Hiro: Arrgh!

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Rain: (fshhhh)(drip)(drip)

Haruka: Normally, they wouldn't panic if I was a little late...
	But with this storm,
	and especially Father's birthday today...
	We'd all be together to have dinner.
	First, my brother would call around,
	and nobody else will know where I am.
	He'll call Kunimi-kun too, of course.
	At first, they'll think that I stopped at a friend's house and couldn't get home because of the storm.
	And the reason I haven't called is because their phone lines have gone down.

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Haruka: Well,
	if he really worries...
	Either way, my fate rests upon Kunimi-kun's shoulders...

Wind: (whoosh)

Haruka: Nobody else would think of the equipment shed.
	If I die, I can blame him.
	...but I'm not REALLY going to die.
	Not because of one night in here.
	Three elephants together couldn't break this shed.
	And as long as the river doesn't overflow and wash the entire thing away...

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Haruka: Kyaa!

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Hiro: {The field's flooded?!}

Men: Hey, where are you going?!
	Stay away from the river!
	It's dangerous!

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Man: You're Kunimi-kun from Senkawa, right?!
	Oh man, I'm such a Senkawa baseball fan.
	Especially your pitching...
	The poor field's a mess now.
	Even after draining it, it won't be usable for a while.
	Too bad, with the autumn tournament so close and all.

Hiro: Where's the equipment shed?!

Man: Huh?
	Ohh.
	You mean the shed over there?

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Hiro: Yes!
	Was it washed away?!

Man: It might have been.
	If we'd left it there...

Hiro: ...huh?

Man: I told you I was a fan.
	Losing the field is one thing, losing all your gear is another.
	We all roped it and dragged it out.
	Man, that thing is heavy.

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Man: Anyways, I understand you're worried about the field,
	but there's nothing you can do while the storm's here.
	The worst thing that could happen is if you get hurt.
	Got it?  Stay away from the river!
	Good luck in the tournament!

Lock: (click)

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Hiro: Did you find your dad's birthday present?
	Humph!

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Haruka: Ahhh,
	I nearly died there.

Hiro: Seriously.

Haruka: What's with the bike?

Hiro: I practically got blown off the bridge.

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Hiro: C'mon,
	Let's call your brother from the school and get a ride.
	Uwagh!

Haruka: That's what you get for locking me in.

Hiro: Cough!
	You jerk!

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Haruka: And that's what you get for saving me.

Hiro: ...Koga.

Haruka: What?

Hiro: I can see through your shirt.

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