Chapter 100

Synopsis
The Babysitting Club has a sleepover at the daycare center, and the children will be without their parents for a night. Some of the children are rather scared to be without their mothers, but with each other, they enjoy the sleepover.

Long Summary
Ryuuichi and Hayato put on their aprons as Usaida suggests that the daycare center have a sleepover. Usaida was thinking that they should try to hold one during summer vacation, but they will all end up sleeping huddle together anyway. Takuma and Kazuma happily express their wish to have a sleepover with Ryuu. Taka holds Kotaro's hand as he tells Kotaro that they will sleep with each other. Kirin says that Ryuu does not need to worry, as he can leave the sleepover to her.

Usaida notes that only Kirin has slept over at someone else's house by herself before. He tells Midori, who is yanking on his hair, that she can sleepover when she is older. Usaida then reminds the children that this trip will not be like the hot springs where their mothers will be with them. This immediately terrifies Kazuma, who clings to Ryuu in dismay as he cries that he wants to stay with his mother. Ryuu tries to assure Kazuma that Takuma will be with him.

Taka proudly says that he can have a sleepover, as he has slept over with his brother, Ryuu, and Kotaro. Hayato decides not to take part in the sleepover since it is meant to be done independently, so there is no reason for him to stay. Taka is appalled at this, and Ryuu starts to reconsider partaking in the sleepover, as Hayato is right that this is an independent event. Usaida pats Kotaro's head, remembering that Kotaro has stayed with him all by himself before. He also tells Ryuu that he would be troubled if Ryuu were not with him and the children. Kotaro holds a teary Taka's hand and nods. He then takes Kazuma's hand and tells them both that he will be with them. Usaida comments that experienced people like Kotaro sure are reliable. Just then, Inomata and Ushimaru enter the room. Kirin eagerly greets them both and immediately invites the two to their sleepover. Inomata holds Kirin as she asks Ryuu if they are going somewhere, to which Ryuu replies that they are simply planning an overnight sleepover where the children will be staying away from their families for a night. Hayato adds that they are going to be sleeping huddling together, which causes Ushimaru to blush. Ushimaru starts to think about sleeping huddled together with Ryuu and even wonders what Ryuu's sleeping face is like.

Usaida says that having two girls might complicate things, and Kirin asks why, as she is a girl as well. He then changes his mind, saying that since Ryuu is the boy staying with them, there is no problem, which confuses Ryuu. Hayato tells Usaida that he should be the one to leave, asking what problems he plans to stir up with the children, and Usaida defends himself, saying that he has no intention of becoming a criminal. Hayato ends the conversation, as he has no intention of joining in anyway.

Kirin is stunned to hear Inomata decline the invitation and quickly asks her why she is unwilling to stay. Inomata is happy about the invitation, but she explains that if the sleepover were of some kind of use, she would participate, but it is only for fun. She tells Kirin that she should look after her friends who are doing this for the first time and says that she is more knowledgeable than she is, so she has a lot to teach the other children.

Kirin excitedly shares that her way of not feeling lonely is to hold onto her favorite giraffe stuffed toy. Usaida suggests that the children also bring their favorite toys, and Takuma immediately declares that he will be bringing his horse. Kazuma tearfully decides to bring his mother, but Hayato reminds him that his mother is not a toy.

Inomata and Ushimaru take their leave, and Ryuu thanks them for the cookies that they brought. In the hallway, Inomata tells Ushimaru that she will be going to the library, but she does not reply, as she has buried her face in her hands. Inomata becomes flustered, asking if she said something bad again, but Ushimaru tells her that she was able to respond properly while she freaked out over hearing the word "sleepover." Inomata asks why she is embarrassed, as she also understands the joy of having a sleepover. Ushimaru uncovers her face and swiftly invites Inomata over for a sleepover at her house. Inomata blushes as she says that she feels bad, and as students, they should not be playing all the time. Ushimaru smiles as she decides to make the sleepover a study session as well.

In the daycare center, Usaida reminds the children to bring what they would like to bring for the sleepover.

In the Mamizuka household, Kousuke worries over the twins, although he admits that he did cry a lot when he was babysitting them. Umi hushes him, saying that if he looks worried, it will rub off onto the two of them. Kousuke sadly says that it is probably better if Ryuu babysits them rather than him. Umi comments that he is always so quick to say these kinds of things. Kousuke asks the two what they are going to bring, and Takuma shows his horse stuffed animal and Boido action figure. Kousuke is incredibly touched when he sees that Kazuma has also decided to bring his horse stuffed animal and Boido action figure. Kazuma cries as he says that he will bring Umi too, but she responds that she cannot go with them. Shizuka looks down at her feet as she cooks dinner. Taka clings onto her leg, and Shizuka asks why he is so upset. She reminds him that he was the one who said that he would be fine without his mother, but Taka admits that he is not fine. She places him aside, telling him to be fine from now on, as she is making dinner. She encourages him to bring his toy sword and other things. Taka silently stands with tears in his eyes. Hayato looks up from his magazine and sighs. He slams his door open and returns to Taka, who is sniffling. Hayato places his baseball cap on Taka's head and twists it backwards. He tells Taka that he will lend him this cap, so he should do his best to bring it back. Taka excitedly announces that he is in the baseball club. Hayato begins to offer a reward for not crying, but before he can finish, Taka resolves not to cry. Shizuka smiles as she looks at her sons. Shizuka calmly tells Taka that dinner will be ready soon, so he should finish packing up his items.

Satoru throws a tantrum as he holds onto Kirin, shouting that she does not have to have a sleepover since she has her father. On the day of the sleepover, Ryuu notices that Kirin does not have her stuffed giraffe plushie with her. Kirin holds Kotaro's hand as she tells him that she had given her stuffed toy to her father. Yayoi giggles as she recalls that after she gave him the giraffe, Satoru had nothing to complain about. Usaida mocks Satoru: a father who even needs his young daughter to look after him. Taka arrives with his baseball cap on backwards, and Kazuma cries after his mother when Umi comes to drop off the twins.

Kazuma sniffles while holding his Boido action figure, and the other children immediately try to cheer him up. Kotaro offers his book, Taka offers his cap, Takuma assures his brother that he is here as well, and Kirin promises to stick by his side. Taka places the cap on Kazuma while Takuma pats him and Kirin decides to read Kotaro's book to him. Kazuma immediately smiles, and Ryuu is glad to see that Kazuma is glad. Usaida holds pillows as he takes out his phone and informs Ryuu that he called over a helper today. Inui enters the room with his paper bag mask on, and Kotaro immediately recognizes him. The other children eagerly chase a distressed Inui around the room. Saikawa prepares cute snacks for the children to enjoy.

Night falls, and Takuma and Kazuma wish to sleep with Ryuu. Taka jumps onto the area next to Ryuu, saying that he wants to be with Ryuu, not Usaida. Kirin sits in Ryuu's lap while Kotaro stands silently to the side. Usaida holds Kotaro as he tells him that he will have to bear with him tonight, and Kotaro slowly nods. Taka smiles as he pulls Kotaro towards Ryuu too. All the children jump onto Ryuu, and Ryuu worries that he will be too hot sleeping with all of them on top of him. Usaida informs him that the air conditioner is on. He also explains that he is a night owl and had slept in the afternoon, so it would be best if he went along with it. Ryuu begins to protest, but he sees that the children have begin to fall asleep already. Taka mumbles to his brother that he has successfully participated in the sleepover without crying, and Ryuu smiles, realizing that the children must have put lots of effort even when they were having fun. He soon falls asleep.

As Ryuu sleeps, he pictures the next morning: Usaida turns on the lights and wakes them up, and the children will be able to come home to their mothers and Hayato and announce "I'm home!"

Characters in Order of Appearance

 * Ryuuichi Kashima
 * Hayato Kamitani
 * Usaida Yoshihito
 * Midori Sawatari
 * Takuma Mamizuka
 * Kazuma Mamizuka
 * Taka Kamitani
 * Kotaro Kashima
 * Kirin Kumatsuka
 * Inomata Maria
 * Ushimaru Yuki
 * Kousuke Mamizuka
 * Umi Mamizuka
 * Yayoi Kumatsuka
 * Satoru Kumatsuka
 * Shizuka Kamitani
 * Inui Hiroyuki
 * Saikawa Keigo (briefly)