Chapter 44

Afterword. So. My Girlfriend’s a Geek reaches its happy ending. So many things have happened since I met her, and I’ve learned so many things as well. Fujoshi, BL, manga, anime, video games, cosplay— At first it was a never-ending string of shocks… But as I spent more and more time with her, all of those things became ordinary and familiar, until everyday life with my girlfriend became something precious and essential to me. We had our fights. I made her cry on occasion. We even had a long-distance relationship when she transferred. (When she nonchalantly said, “I’ve been ordered to switch locations,” I had no idea what to do…) But after that, after I had grown used to her impish grin and manipulative ways, the thought of life without her became unbearable. I made full use of the degree that I worked hard to obtain and nearly forced myself into a job in her new city. She cried again. And because of all that, both of us are still smiling. I have no doubt that in the future, I will continue to be manipulated. But to me, that has become the very definition of happiness. She has brought so much happiness into my life. This time, it’s my turn to return the favor. The ring sparkles on her finger. I can only hope that this will make her happy… —But I suppose that will all depend on me, going forward. To everyone who has supported My Girlfriend’s a Geek, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. This is the happy ending for the blog, but our lives will continue beyond this point. Y-ko and I will do our very best to lead happy lives together, so I hope you will continue to cheer for us. August 1, 2007 My Girlfriend’s a Geek. Pentabu, Y-ko