Volume 2

Summary
Natsu is slowly noticing Machi maturing and being considerate to others. He tries introducing more technology to her and giving her more tasks, but they never end quite well.

Natsu sent Machi to the Village Vanguard, a store with a variety of nerdy merchandise influenced by western culture. Machi was overwhelmed in the large shopping mall. She worries heavily of what others think of her and is unsure how to interact with her surroundings. It’s a recipe for disaster. Machi is too intimidated to enter clothing stores, even the Village Vanguard that is far from fancy. To her, it is very much the latter.

Yoshio worstens Machi’s anxiety by trying to force her into the store. This draws attention to Machi when she resists. She hears someone mention her uniform, saying it must be the only nice clothes she has and accurately pointing out she’s from the country. Already anxious, she’s becoming flustered and tries to run away to remove herself from the situation. She pitifully tries running up the down escalator and a stranger stops her saying that she shouldn’t play on the escalator. This humiliates her beyond belief and she passes out. She’s brewing with shame all the way into that night home.

Natsu has the delight of learning he shouldn’t push Machi to do things she is uncomfortable with. The backlash of her humiliation proposes that he should try to prepare her for the city at a more sensitive pace.

Machi is very dependent on Natsu, but she only realized it after it was pointed out to her. She desperately wants to become more outspoken and independent, but it’s hard for her. When she runs into Hibiki, she calls for Natsu to come save her. It only makes her attachment to him more apparent.

Chapters

 * Chapter 07: Grandma Amayadori’s House
 * Chapter 08: Kikase
 * Chapter 09: Pioneer Village
 * Chapter 10: “Bear” Your Heart
 * Chapter 11: Prayers for The Harvest
 * Chapter 12: Village Treasure Island