Hi fellow Strobe Edge fans, finally chapter 33 is here. I don't know what to say. I was speechless after reading the chapter. Nonetheless, I believe this chapter will generate a lot of discussions. The cover page says it all, Andou is in tears. Here we go...
Ninako tries to call Ren. She cannot get him... She thinks it is because he is in the train and thus there's no reception. She leaves a message telling him she wants to speak to him when they next meet in school. She wants to tell him what has been bothering her. She is so nervous she said the same thing twice whilst leaving the message ~~~~~ aahhhhh... XD r we going to get a confession from Ninako?!? Go girl go! Ren will hug you and declare his affection too!
She flushes just leaving the message for Ren. Ninako is wondering whether she is too hasty and rash in calling Ren. ~~~~ Noooo! Of course not!
She is thinking about Ren and Andou's friendship and how her confession can be a burden to Ren. Nonetheless, she decides to confess. ~~~~~ Yes!!!
Ninako, Andou and Gaachan are at the restaurant preparing to start work... Gaachan (thinking that Ren has already confessed) tries to fish for information and asks whether someone confessed after the sports meet.
Ninako looking embarrassed quickly denies... She is thinking that her confession is going to be a failed attempt... She excuses herself and goes out to sweep the floor. Gaachan seeing her reaction realises that Ren may not have confessed... Andou sees all these and cannot help but begins to feel worried. ~~~ Gaachan?!! I'm feeling murderous! Please butt out!!!
Ninako is sweeping the street and she sees a couple walking hand in hand, she dreams of walking hand in hand with Ren... So cute...
Meanwhile, Ren takes a break from work and checks his handphone. (sigh... he looks so arresting, my heart does flip flops just seeing him) He notices a message from Gaachan asking whether he has confessed. He sends back a message and says no. He sees Ninako's name in his voicemail box... he chokes... and blushes... ~~~~aawww...
He listens to the message that Ninako left in his voicemail box. He can't wait for that day to come where Ninako will tell him what's bothering her.
Meanwhile Gaachan and Andou are taking a rest from their work. Gaachan talks aloud about Ren not confessing yet. ~~~ Gaachan!!!... please...
Andou asks Gaachan to explain and Gaachan tells Andou that Ren intends to confess to Ninako. Andou is shocked to hear this and is overwhelmed at the turn of events...
As their work at the restaurant ends later than usual, Andou sends Ninako back home. Along the way, Andou contemplates what his next step should be. He thinks he should confess again. Ninako bumps into a passerby.
The passerby tries to intimidate Ninako. Andou tries to help but the man is not placated. He picks a fight with Andou. Andou asks Ninako to leave first saying that he doesn't want Ninako to see his weak side... Andou is punched...
Ninako tries to help by hitting the man with her bag. The man shouts at her and threatens to hit her. Andou kicks him and uses his body to shield Ninako from further attacks. Ninako protected from the onslaught screams for help ~~~ Andou... that is going to earn you points...
Afterwards, Ninako apologises to Andou. She asks to clean Andou's bruises and cuts. He refuses. He refuses to face her as he does not want her to see him in this condition.
With his back facing her, Andou confesses to her again. He tells her he really likes her, and everything about her...
He tells Ninako to leave first... At that moment Ninako's phone rings. It is Ren! ~~~ I'm going to cry...
Ninako is about to tell Ren what happened when Andou snatches the phone away and hangs up the call. He tells Ninako not to tell Ren...
Andou walks away with a sad expression. Ninako cannot help but tears.
Ren calls again and asks to meet her now. While heading towards the meeting area, Ninako resolves not to confess to Ren. Seeing how sad Andou is, she cannot bring herself to tell Ren her true feelings... ~~~~ Ren, I going to depend on you to put an end to my misery. Please Ren...
Ren and Ninako meet near her place. He asks her to take a walk with him...
Ren: "Kinoshita Chan, I really like you, even if you have someone else in mind now, I hope you will fall in love with me." Ninako is surprised and very happy to hear this. She is thinking to herself that she likes him very much too. Yet images of Andou shielding her with his body and his sad expression surfaces... ~~~ Ninako, please don't break Ren's heart...
That ends Chapter 33. Like I say, I'm speechless... The long awaited confession is tainted with sadness... All I can say is that " Sakisaka sensei, you are very cruel... cruel but a very gifted story teller..."
Kawaii and her friends were at Shin's place for holiday. Shin is playing the piano and Kawai is singing. Their feelings for each other (which they could not honestly expressed) were expressed through their music. Shintaro saw this...
