Page 1 Box 1: I have a crush on my muscular neighbor, Ruby-san. Box 2: I’m about to start making her dinner Box 3: right now! Box 4: What should the menu be…something seasonal…? Maybe something bold would be good? Box 5: Actually, what does Ruby-san even like?
Page 2 Box 1: How should I put it… I did say you should come over to eat… Box 2: A-a-are you really coming over to my house Box 3: What should I do… I cleaned the house until it was spotless but my heart still isn’t ready! Box 4: I have no choice but to believe that I can do this!!
Page 3 Text around the 1st panel: Descriptions of the food with puns about love and hearts. (I can’t read it that well OTL) Food text: Zukyun/Heart squeeze Daria text: The SHAPE!! bottom text (^): apron
Page 4 Box 1: My feelings are too obvious! Daria text: Quickly~!! Box 2: For the time being, I should just destroy the shapes and letters… Bu 1: Yes? Huh? Bu 2: …What am I doing later? Bu 3: ….. Bu 4: Huh?
Page 5 Note: I’m sorry. Something urgent came up. I was able to make something, if you like it please help yourself. Bu 1: Horrible… it was such a rare chance too… Bu 2: Shitty senpai, saying he won’t be able to make it in time for tomorrow’s report. Box 1: Uh.. I think I’ve forgotten something. Box 2: Wait Box 3: I…
Page 6 Black text: I forgot to destroy the shape! Food text: Zukyun/Heart squeeze Box 1: Heart-shaped hamburger using ground beef Daria text: It’s over!!!!!!
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Disclaimer: I’m learning Japanese, so if you see anything wrong feel free to correct me!
Note: I highly doubt that Ruby will get the hint, but one can hope :3c
Page 1 Bu 1: Hello Ruby-san Bu 2: I made too much for dinner tonight by accident. Bu 3: Please have some. Box 1: I want to give Ruby-san (my secret muscled crush♥) my cooking as promised, but I still haven’t been able to do it yet. Bu 4: *muttering* Alright, I’m definitely gonna give this to her properly today! Bu 5: *muttering* I can do it… I’ve got this… Daria text 1: Huh? Daria text 2: That’s…
Page 2 Daria text: She’s so cool… Box 1: AND this is peeping! Box 2: Obviously I shouldn’t be doing this!
Page 3 Bu 1: *sigh* Next is running I guess. Bu 2: Huh? Bu 3: Oh it must be Daria. Daria text: I couldn’t give it to her directly…I was too stiff just now… Daria reading letter: Thank you for the side dish. I only ate a little bit just now, it was very delicious.. If you’re free next time, let’s eat together.
Page 4 Daria text 1: I’m overjoyed that you accepted it. Daria text 2: Her handwriting is beautiful… Daria text 3: Huh? Letter: If you’re free next time, let’s eat together. Ruby text: If you’re free next time, let’s eat together. (Mental Image)
Page 5: Box 1: I~~~~ Box 2: love you…
Page 6: Ruby: Tasty
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Disclaimer: I’m learning Japanese, so if you see anything wrong feel free to correct me!
Note: When will our hero Daria finally say his bold words to the girl he’s actually interested in?? One can only hope…At least Ruby is much more forward and direct.
Page 1 Box 1: I’m a college student and I live alone. Box 2: Unlike other guys, I cook every day. Box 3: I do it because Bu. 1: I want those healthy gains! Box 4: A well-balanced diet with protein is important for building muscle. Box 5: After researching and trying so many recipe books, these are my results. Box 6: My cooking is perfect. Box 7: And so for today’s dinner, Box 8: Selecting the right ingredients is essential. text: Eggs sound good. Bu. 2: Oh?
Page 2 Bu. 1: What a coincidence to see you here. Bu. 2: …Hello Bu. 3: It’s good to go shopping by yourself. Do you cook, perhaps? Bu. 4: Uh.. yeah, but that’s normal. Bu. 5: I wonder what she likes to cook…
Page 3 Box 1: PROTEIN Bu. 1: I’m… actually not that good at cooking. Bu. 2: I’m only here cause the convenience store ran out of protein powder. Bu. 3: After I tried to show off then, this is a little embarrassing. Daria text: What the heck… I wanna cook for her every day! Box 2: I want to see her happy. I don’t think that’s too much to ask. Box 3: I just want her to eat my cooking. Box 4: Or rather, I want to get married. Bu. 4: Well then…
Page 4 Bu. 1: I’m making dinner anyways Bu. 2: Since it’s already dinner time Bu. 3: It wouldn’t matter if I made more for the both of us. Daria big text: WHAT DID I JUST SAY!? Box 1: I wanted to give her some food, I’ve slipped and said something real crazy! Bu. 4: A… actually, I’m just free so…. Box 2: I said too much and put her in an awkward position, I’m sure she hates me now Bu. 5: Okay.
Page 5 Bu. 1: I wanna eat Bu. 2: your homemade food.
Page 6 Bu. 1: It’s not particularly Bu. 2: all that special. Box 1: Oh no Box 2: That makes me so happy Bu. 3: Aaaah!! T-the sale is gonna end!! Bu. 4: I’m looking forward to it. Daria bubble: I gotta do my best!!
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Disclaimer: I’m learning Japanese, so if you see anything wrong feel free to correct me!
Synopsis: I have never seen such a cool girl!! Daria (♂) is scrawny and has an appearance complex. One day he passes by Ruby-san (♀) who is cool and muscular! “Muscle Girl” x “Tsundere Boy”. The muscular love comedy begins!
Tonari no Kinniku Joshi / Nearby Muscle Girl Chapter 1 text
Title: Training 1: The world’s most beautiful muscles
Page 1 Bu. 1: At this time, Bu. 2: I think these muscles must be Bu. 3: the world’s best Bu. 4: and most beautiful.
Page 2 - Color spread
Page 3 Bu. 1: This girl next door Bu. 2: is super muscular!
Page 4 Bu. 1: Good morning, Daria-kun. Bu. 2: What are you doing there? Bu. 3: It’s oversized trash day. Bu. 4: What about school? Bu. 5: That’s true, but… Bu. 6: I see, take care then. Bu. 7: Oh! Bu. 8: Watch out!!
Page 5 Bu. 1: This girl… Bu. 2: I think
Page 6 Bu. 1: Are you hurt? Bu. 2: She’s close… Bu. 3: I have a crush on her
Page 7 Bu. 1: My name is Daria. Bu. 2: I’m a university student who lives alone. Bu. 3: And I’m currently having a problem. Bu. 4: That problem is Bu. 5: Daria-kun! Bu. 5.5: Sorry, to have you help me out. Bu. 6: It’s fine.
Page 8 Bu. 1: Skinny undressed Bu. 2: Weaker than a girl Bu. 3: Ugh Bu. 4: eh? Bu. 5: I’ve been hiding my complex Banner: Actually popular Bu. 6: I’ve always acted confidently Bu. 7: You’re too close. Bu. 8: I can’t be honest with my neighbor, Ruby-san. Heart: On the inside: RWAAAAAAAAAH
Page 9 Bu. 1: I have to at least say thank you. Bu. 2: I’m being so rude to my savior Bu. 3: Quickly! I gotta say it now! Bu. 4: I… Bu. 5: Even I could have dodged that. You’re making a big deal out of this. Bu. 6: She’s injured because of me! I’m the worst! Bu. 7: I see. I guess it was impolite to help a boy.
Page 10 Bu. 1: Sorry about that, but… Bu. 2: I’m glad you didn’t get hurt. Bu. 3: T-
Page 11 Bu. 1: Thanks Bu. 2: It seems my unrequited love Bu. 3: will continue for the foreseeable future. Bu. 4: Sorry, I couldn’t hear that Bu. 5: ……………I’m going to be late for school.
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Disclaimer: I’m learning Japanese, so if you see anything wrong feel free to correct me!
