Chapter 43

Synopsis
Since Ryuuichi could not bring himself to admit to being the "girl" from the school festival, Inui still believes he has a chance with his dream girl. Ryuuichi must muster up the courage to break his senpai's tender heart and admit that it was a guy he fell in love with.

Long Summary
Usaida tells the children the story "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" to teach them a lesson about lying. The story terrifies the children to tears, and after Usaida is finished reading, he asks them if it was really Kotaro who had eaten the afternoon snacks. Taka and Kirin have a complete meltdown as they admit that it was them. Takuma and Kazuma hug each other as they bawl as well. Kotaro does not cry, but he freezes in terror because of the story. Ryuu consoles them by assuring them that if they apologize, a big wolf will not come to eat them.

Meanwhile, Inui sighs in frustration. Nekota scrolls on her phone as she complains that Inui is being rather annoying. He tells her to leave him alone, claiming that girls like her cannot understand his feelings. Inui thinks about "Inomata" and even accidentally calls her his angel out loud. He pictures Ryuu in a wig with big, pleading eyes and fawns over when they first met. He is upset when he remembers that she supposedly has a boyfriend, and he pictures Hayato. Nekota, without taking her eyes off her phone, calls him pitiful. Inui gets close to Nekota's face and tells her that he loves her, and Nekota awkwardly blushes as Inui pretends to confess. Inui asks if his love is disturbing, and Nekota stutters as she denies feeling disturbed and blushes as she says that she would feel unprepared to marry him. Inui cheers and runs off to the daycare center. Nekota wonders what he had just said to her as Inui's classmates begin betting money on whether or not he will be rejected.

Inui sprints to the daycare center and bows his head, asking to see Inomata again. Ryuu reiterates that she is dating Hayato, but Inui explains that he will not give up because of that reason. Ryuu reminds him that he was able to give up on Yukari, but Inui claims that Inomata is not yet married. He also complains that Hayato had come with Inomata even though he requested to meet with her alone. He note that the situation is rather interesting. Kirin excitedly tells Inui that if he wants to play with Ryuu, he should go to the advanced class. Ryuu tries to cover up Kirin's slip-up, but luckily, Inui does not find out about Inomata's true identity. He blushes as he explains that she might think he is stalking her if he goes to her class. Usaida brings up that Inui would go to the staff room when he still liked Yukari, and Inui quickly defends himself, claiming that he was there to pick up something.

Yayoi touches Ryuu's shoulder as she suggests that they stage a date with Inomata, and Ryuu jumps back in surprise. Yayoi wonders if Inui will be able to handle seeing the two on a date, but he immediately agrees to the plan. Ryuu discourages the idea, saying that it is not polite to intrude on their date. He also prioritizes looking after Kotaro, but he forgets that Inui does not know about his hidden identity. Yayoi pats Kirin's head as she suggests that Inomata brings here sister along, and Inui agrees, saying that he is happy as long as he can talk to Inomata.

Later, Hayato calls Ryuu an idiot for accepting the plan for a date. Ryuu resolves to tell him the truth "like a real man," but Hayato reminds him that he is dressing up as a female. Usokawa overhears and asks why he is dressing as a girl while Yuki blushes at the thought of Ryuu cross-dressing. Meanwhile, Inui smiles as he looks for places where they can have a date. Nekota angrily tells him to stop smiling and acting creepy, and Inui asks her if there are any good places for dates. Nekota points out that he is acting rather strange, as he is attracted to girls who have puffed-up hair. Her classmate giggles, believing that Nekota puffs up her hair for Inui. Nekota continues to explain that this "Inomata" is a first-year in the advanced class. She calls her sharp-tongued and scary, but Inui is confused, saying that she is an angel. Nekota drags Inui by the wrist to the advanced class and calls for the real Inomata. Inomata glares at the two as she explains that she does not know who either of them are. She intimidates the two as Nekota hides behind Inui. Inui asks where he can find Inomata, but Inomata explains that she is the only "Inomata" around.

Inui approaches Hayato, who has just exited the bathroom and is shaking water off his hands. He grabs Hayato's arm and confronts him about the supposed "Inomata" that he is dating. He figures that Hayato knows who she is, but Hayato denies knowing and admits that they are not in a relationship. Inui panics, but before he says anything, Hayato cuts him off. He threatens to punch Inui if he dares to hit the person he is talking about. He calls him an idiot before walking away. Inui is dumbfounded, as he would not hit girls, and he feels insulted that his junior called him an idiot instead of addressing him as "senpai." Nekota, who was watching, notes that Hayato looks attractive. At home, Inui wonders what truths he will uncover when he meets the girl during their date.

Ryuu holds Kotaro as he awkwardly walks up to the spot of the date. Ryuu is wearing a frilly dress, a purse, boots, and of course, a girl's wig. Kotaro is also cross-dressing, and Ryuu feels as though Kotaro does not deserve this. Usaida, Yayoi, and Kirin peek from the bushes, and Usaida, who has come out of obligation, pities Ryuu. Yayoi, who has come because she thinks the situation is interesting to watch, notes that he is cute from a guy's point of view. Inui regrets going without sleep, but when he sees Ryuu, he fawns over him, calling him a goddess. Ryuu approaches Inui but stutters. He remembers telling Kotaro not to lie and feels like a hypocrite for showing up as "Inomata." Ryuu stutters more, but Inui interrupts, saying that he will still like her no matter if she is an elementary school student, vampire, or anything. He then begs for her to accept him, but Ryuu panics and stops him. He yanks off his wig and reveals himself to be Ryuu with a wig. Inui immediately faints and falls back.

Inui wakes up on the floor of an infirmary, and Ryuu explains that Usaida carried him here. He apologizes for lying to him. Inui asks about Kotaro, and Ryuu informs him that he and Usaida are out for a walk. Inui feels the urge to punch someone, mainly himself. Inui sits him and instructs him to close his eyes and mouth. Ryuu obeys, and Inui notes that he must be an idiot for immediately listening to him. Inui realizes that he really does look like the "Inomata" that he was picturing. Suddenly, the children run into the room, crying that Ryuu will be eaten for lying, but Ryuu assures them that it is alright, as he has apologized. The children hug Ryuu as Inui turns around, conflicted on how to feel.

Two days later, the chairwoman asks Ryuu if he enjoys dressing as a girl, which Ryuu immediately denies.

Characters In Order of Appearance

 * Kotaro Kashima
 * Kirin Kumatsuka
 * Taka Kamitani
 * Takuma Mamizuka
 * Kazuma Mamizuka
 * Usaida Yoshihito
 * The Chicks
 * Ryuuichi Kashima
 * Inui Hiroyuki
 * Nekota
 * Midori Sawatari
 * Yayoi Kumatsuka
 * Hayato Kamitani
 * Usokawa
 * Ushimaru Yuki
 * Morinomiya Youko