Chapter 2 is the 2nd chapter of Deep Clear, a Kodocha spin-off manga that crosses over Kodocha, and Honey Bitter. In it, the characters of Kodocha are in their 20s.
Summary[]
Shuri realizes Sana is pregnant, raising more questions about her separation from Akito. Shuri and Yohta spy on Akito at his job.
Plot[]
Shuri, Sana, and Yohta meet up - with Sana's goal being to interview Shuri and learn how to better act in the upcoming detective role she has in a drama, while Shuri attempts to get information for Rei's investigation of Akito. Sana and Yohta dance, sing, and have fun, while Shuri is all business.
Once Sana does start asking Shuri questions, she answers straightforwardly, but can tell somethings going on with Sana that she can't pinpoint... until she realizes: Sana's pregnant! Shuri asks Sana about her marriage in hopes it'd get her to think on things related to Akito and her pregnancy, but it doesn't go well since Sana is too intent on learning about Shuri, and Rei arrives to pick Sana up.
At Office S, Shuri tells Yohta about the baby, and they decide it's time to investigate Akito. Since Akito works a side job as a massage therapist, and Yohta had just injured his waist, it's decided that will be their cover. Shuri accompanies Yohta wearing a mask, and saying she's his sister.
At the physiotherapy hospital, Yohta is seen by Akito, at first the work hurts - but his waist feels much better by the end. On the way out, Shuri overhears nurses gossiping about how Akito's hair has gotten unusually long, with them wondering why Sana hasn't cut it for him like she usually does. They leave, but decide to stakeout for one of the employees to get more information.
When one of the employees leaves, they go on the same bus as her to "bump into her", with Yohta starting a conversation. The employee shares how Akito has wanted to become an orthopedic surgeon, and Shuri asks if he's married (referring to the conversation she overheard earlier) when the employee thinks about how it's known that he and Sana are living separately, but they don't know why. Shuri decides she'll get information next from Sana.
Sometime later, Sana is having another time where she learns about being a detective from Shuri. They're having fun and joking around when Sana goes to get a script, but trips and falls. Shuri cushions her fall, in fear it'd hurt the baby. In the fall, Sana's bag fell over, dumping out a pregnancy book. Shuri is delighted at the obvious cue, and asks Sana about it. Sana explains it's a secret, but yes, she's 7 months pregnant. Shuri is surprised she's so far along, but Sana explains it's because her uterus is swollen from behind unusually. Shuri asks about her husband, and Shuri is able to see Sana's memories of Akito telling her to abort it, and that if she doesn't he'll leave (which brings Sana to tears). Sana brushes off the tears as being hormonal, and her ride arrives.
Shuri feels sorry for Sana being alone for her pregnancy, and decides to tail Akito next.
Characters[]
| Spin-offs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mizu no Yakata | Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 2.5 | List of Characters |
| Deep Clear | Chapter 1 • Chapter 2 • Chapter 3 • Chapter 4 • Chapter 5 | List of Characters |