Note 1: This line translated really weirdly to me but I have no idea
what they're trying to say. If someone could get hold of the japanese
raws so I can check this out it'd be a great help to me. Thanks!

Note 2: Gonna need the Japanese raws for this line too. It translates
awkwardly from chinese and I have no idea what they're trying to say.
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[Cover Page]
If I were to let down the hair that I've cut off, would that person come and see me...?

[Page 1] (Though I'm sure you guys can read this page yourself LOL)
Reo: Boss?
Reo: Boss

[Page 2]
HSP (I think that's who is saying this... Correct me if I'm wrong): Then
that means that there are only a few ESP clones left. Most of them have
been obliterated due to the stones that you and Yuka stole...?

[Page 3]
Shiki: Yes. Even so, the stones we stole from the clones were being held
on to by us. There were no negative effects. Now there's a worry
because we've handed over the stones to the ESP. Until now, the ESP has
produced a large number of clones and these clones have gone on to
create other clones. The side effect of this continuous production is
the production of the Z Boss type variant.

[Page 4]
Shiki: Because they possess the same personality so they understand each
other completely. Added to that is the unexplainable aversion to the
same things. (See Note 1) Even though to the ESP, Z Boss is just one of
his many frustrations, but initially there was no ill will.

Shiki: What caused the relationship between the two turn sour was a type
of “distortion”. The spiritual connection and control that exists
between the ESP and his clones lost it's effect on Z's Boss. Gradually, a
conflict began to arise between Z's Boss and the ESP as they each tried
to control other clones.

[Page 5]
A clone controlling a clone...!?

HSP (or maybe someone else): That kind of thing...?

Shiki: The ones who caused such a thing to happen was me and Yuka

HSP: Na... (Doesn't mean anything)

Shiki: The condition for us to be able to join Z was that we had to give
the Boss a portion of the stones we stole from other clones.

[Page 6]
....!!

Shiki: Through the absorption of alice stones, the boss's own alice
became stronger than other clones and he obtained the control that the
ESP possessed. Even though we felt uneasy at that time, we didn't catch
on to this plan. We were being chased by the school and getting into
many dangerous situations which resulted in our judgement error. (Note
2) Once we realized what was happening, Boss had already gone from being
a puppet leader to developing Z into a powerful group and was holding
onto power for a long time.

[Page 7]
Shiki: Ever since we discovered Boss's plans, we rejected giving him
anymore alice stones. But that didn't cause our positions in Z to get
any worse. Now that I think about it, to Boss, Yuka's thieving alice was
extremely useful. No matter what, I feel that in the situation where
Boss was obtaining alice stones from clones, he was extremely worried
about the ESP also obtaining alice stones from clones. That's why,
besides using us, he also didn't want to give our power up to the ESP.
When you think about things this way, then everything makes sense.

[Page 8]
Shiki: If the ESP absorbs alice stones into his body and those powers
return, then just like Boss before, his own control of clones will also
increase. The effect of this control will exceed the past, even Boss who
has obtained a massive amount of alice stones...

Shiki: If the situation becomes like this. ... Yes, the worst possible ending is that...

[Page 9]
Shiki: ESP will be able to control Z's Boss eventually and the Z group will end up in ESP's hands.

[Page 10]
(T/N: Finally a break from massive amounts of text!!!)

[Page 11]
Ruka: Natsume, what are you doing here? Are you going somewhere again?

[Page 12]
Natsume: Ruka... I went to see Mikan.

[Page 13]
(Natsume's thoughts) Ruka: You're so sly! You went on your own. The rest
of us obviously want to see her too. How did you see her?

Ruka (This is reality now :P): That's amazing! Christmas really is amazing. Natsume and Sakura's biggest wishes was fulfilled...

[Page 14]
Ruka: Natsume has been running around searching for Sakura till the
point of exhaustion every night. The God's have also seen this. That's
good. I hope Natsume's longing and Sakura's longing can be communicated
between you two. Continually praying on Christmas... That's good.

[Page 15]
Ruka: It's so good Natsume! Sakura is praying. Always for you...

[Page 16]
Natsume: Sorry Ruka.

Ruka: Eh? For what?
{Ruka: Is Sakura ok? Did you bully her again?}

Natsume: .... Nothing...
{Natsume: I can't tell him about the kissing...}

{Ruka: So weird...}

Tsubasa: Oh... Natsume and Ruka pyon.
{Tsubasa: What are they doing there?}

Natsume: cough cough

Ruka: Natsume!?

Natsume: cough cough

[Page 17]
Ruka: Natsume, are you ok?

Natsume: Nothi...

Natsume: Ru...

[Page 18]
Natsume: Ruka...

Ruka: It's enough already, Natsume... Natsume's always been hiding the
fact that your health isn't good. I've known for a long time now.

[Page 19]
Ruka: Don't try to hide it from me anymore. Natsume, I hope you
understand that even though it's two people together, Natsume always
carries the heavy burdens on his own.

[Page 20]
Ruka: I want to help you share your burdens but I can only watch
Natsume's pained looks for the sidelines. I can't do anything. That is
more painful than anything else. Natsume... When my best friend is in
pain, I wish to become his biggest pillar [of support].

[Page 21]
Ruka: That is my greatest wish on Christmas.

[Page 22]
Ruka: That's why wish now as it was before. Natsume's always looking for
affirmation right? (this confused me) Using eye contact... During those
times, I'm responding infinitely in my heart. From meeting Natsume to
coming to this school, I have never once regretted.

[Page 23]
Natsume: Ruka...

[Page 24]
Natsume: To be honest, I'm ver scared. Thinking about the future a year
from now... This heart... How much longer can it continue working like
this? The moments when I check my heart beat, I feel very afraid.

[Page 25]
Natsume: But compared to this, the coming of the moment where I'm unable
to protect that person anymore is even scarier. If I could right now...

[Page 26]
Natsume: If it could be fulfilled, even if I had to shorten my life
span, I'd want to bring that person back out of the darkness. ... But no
matter what, I'm unable to throw away... the future... Unable to give
up on a future where I can be together forever with that person.

[Page 27]
Natsume: I don't want to see that person's sad expression again.

[Page 28]
Ruka: Natsume... Maybe I'm not strong enough but Natsume and Mikan's
future, I'm supporting you from deep down in my heart. If it's for the
two of you, I will do whatever I can to help you two. No matter what it
takes. I want to be Natsume's strength.

[Page 29]
Natsume: Ruka... I have a favour to ask of you. Not long from now, if
something happens to me, at that time, I'm leaving Mikan to you... (Not
as in he's giving up Mikan to Ruka but is asking Ruka to take care of
Mikan)