Idol ~An idol only for you~

Chapter 68: Idol ~An idol only for you~  is the sixty-eigth chapter of the To Love-Ru Darkness manga series.

Summary
Run is in the middle of an interview where they discuss her recent coming-out as an alien, and she tells the interviewer that she is from planet Memorze. At Rito's house, everyone is watching the interview on TV. Peke reveals that Run along with Kyoko, who has also recently come out as an alien, have formed an idol duo. With the amount of aliens secretly residing on earth, Run and Kyoko's announcement may lead to a cultural exchange. Rito realizes how amazing it is that Run has come this far, and remembers the time she first said she would become an idol to steal his heart. Nemesis asks how it feels to have the most popular idol fall for him.

We see Run and Kyoko talking in their dressing room about Run coming out as an alien, and Kyoko points out how amazing Run is. Run says it is all meaningless if it doesn't lead to the goal. Kyoko guesses that it is Rito, and Run says she is unsure how it reflects in his heart. Kyoko points out Rito's honesty, and Run agrees. On he way home, Run sees a product on the galactic market: "Love Max Great", that will make the one you love fall in love with you. The next day at school, Run tries to talk to Rito, only to get swarmed by fans. She then says in her mind that she will use her backup plan. Ren walks up to Rito and gives him an envelope from Run, saying that he doesn't know what it's about, but it seems she still likes him. He reminds Rito that she is still her sister, and to at least tell her his feelings. Ren then runs off to look at a new picture book about turtles with Matome. Saruyama asks what he has received, thinking them to be Run's "photo treasures". Rito opens the envelope to find a letter inviting him to the classroom after school. Rito tells Nemesis he will go to tell her his true feelings. Meanwhile, Run is asking Momo to keep watch outside. Momo assures her that she will and that she won't peek, but she thinks to herself that she will monitor on the cameras she installed. Run leaves, excited, as Momo wonders what Run will do to capture Rito.

In the classroom, Run apologizes for calling him in, but she had to talk to him in private. Rito tells her it is okay, and that he also wanted to talk to her, which makes Run happy since she hasn't seen him recently. Run explains how the whole situation is okay with her parents, and that she doesn't need bodyguards since Memorze is so small, making them an unlikely target. During conversation, Run presses a small button in her hand, activating the mecha she ordered from the galactic market. As soon as Rito breathes it in, Nemesis notes the sweet scent, and sees that Rito's heart rate is going up, possibly becoming aroused. Run also notes that it seems to be working. Momo notices the mecha and recognizes it from the galactic market. It is revealed that the machine actually has a strong aphrodisiac effect, severely increasing the lust of the people who use it. Momo disapproves of this method, but notes Run's "resolve". Run sees how red Rito is and feels her own body getting hot. She opens her shirt for Rito, exposing her bra, commenting on how it is. The mere sight of her bra makes Rito lunge at her and pull her bra up, and he states in his head that his mind is going blank. Rito's own thoughts begin getting consumed by lust, and he thinks that he wants to make all of Run his, but he still shows restraint. Run says it is okay for Rito to touch her, and he immediately begins groping her breasts. Nemesis notes that the drug is way too effective on earthlings. Rito uses his techniques on Run, and her strength is rapidly leaving her. Nemesis sees that his technique is the same as when he is asleep, and Momo states that as soon as Run falls under the spell completely, there will be no escape. Momo notes that at the rate it is going now, they will actually go to the next base, and asks if it is okay for it to happen this way. Right as things are about to escalate, Run remembers what Kyoko said to her earlier, and hits the machine, disabling it. They apologize to each other, and Rito reveals to Run his real feelings, including that he really loves Haruna. Run says that she is relieved, and that Rito getting serious for her sake means that she has that much of a hold on him, and says that she will work even harder to become number one of all the girls who love him. Rito asks Nemesis if she saved him, and she says no, she just wanted to get in the way of the good part. The final scene has Run telling Haruna that she won't lose to her.

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