The Gyaru in the manga

Episode 3: “The Gyaru in the Manga”

The following week. After classes, Renji is back in the library sketching quietly. He hears the usual jingle of bracelets—and braces himself as Hikari strolls in, tossing her bag onto the desk.

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Hikari Momose

(plopping down beside him)

“Yo, sensei! Hope you’re ready—today’s lesson is gonna be… extra special.”

Renji Aozora

(already sweating)

“Uh… what do you mean by ‘special’?”Hikari

(grins, pulling a rolled-up magazine out of her bag and slamming it on the desk)

“Tadaaa! Recognize her?”

Renji blinks. On the glossy page is none other than Hikari herself—wearing a flashy street-fashion outfit, striking a bold pose.

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Renji

(nearly choking)

“W-wait… this is… y-you?!”

Hikari

(snickers, flicking her hair)

“Yup. I do small-time modeling sometimes. Magazines, promo stuff… not a big deal.”leans closer, proud grin

“Betcha didn’t know your ‘student’ was kinda famous, huh?”

Renji

(muttering, stunned)

“N-not famous… but definitely… beautiful.”

He realizes what he just said, clamps his mouth shut, and buries his face in his notebook.

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Hikari

(blinks, then smirks with a faint blush)

“Oi, oi, Glasses-kun, did you just call me beautiful? You trying to confess or something?”teasing tone, but her cheeks are a little pink as she laughs

Renji

(stammering furiously)

“N-no! I-I meant the… um, the photography… yes, the composition…!”

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Hikari giggles, but then flips open his sketchbook without warning again. She sees the half-finished manga panels—one of a heroine with a loose tie, playful smile, and… familiar chestnut-blonde hair.

Hikari

(eyes sparkling)

“Oh-hooo? This looks awfully familiar. Don’t tell me…”

she points at herself with both thumbs, grinning wide

“I’m your muse, huh?!”

Renji

(panicking, trying to snatch the notebook back)

“I-it’s just a coincidence! Pure coincidence!”

Hikari

(ignoring him, leaning back in her chair confidently)

“Alright, sensei, new deal—you’re officially gonna use me as your model! Who better than a real-life professional?”

Renji

“…P-professional?!”

Hikari

(winks, striking an exaggerated model pose right there in the library, nearly knocking a stack of books over)

“Yup! You draw, I pose. Easy-peasy. And hey, don’t hold back—if you need, like, swimsuit refs, I’ve got those shots too~”

Renji

(face bright red, flustered)

“Wh-what?! M-Momose-san, please! Th-that’s—!”

Hikari

(bursts out laughing, clutching her stomach)

“Ahaha! Relax, Glasses-kun, you’re so fun to tease.”

then, softer, resting her chin on her hand as she looks at him seriously

“…But really. I don’t mind if it’s me. Actually… I’d kinda like it.”

Renji pauses, startled. Hikari’s smile lingers, but her eyes are softer than usual. For once, she isn’t just joking.

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