Adhesion ~Can't Part? Can't Let Go?~

'''Chapter 13: Adhesion ~Can't Part? Can't Let Go?~''' is the thirteenth chapter of the To LOVE-ru Darkness manga.

Summary
Yami is talking to Lunatique, the computer which controls her ship. The computer tells Yami to get some rest, but Yami insists on combat training stating she need to restore her senses dulled from by the peaceful life and remember Luna she never sleep soundly even in the ship' bed since she bought it at a junk shop. Yami then wonders when the last time she slept well was but says she can't remember anything from before she first was sent to assassinate Rito, but she can remember everything vividly after that.

At school the next day, Rito thanks Rin for taking care of Mikan in the previous chapter and, Rin tells him to don't worry about it. Later, Momo compliments Rito to be able to thank Rin properly and would aks him what he think of the girl.

Then inside, Celine hands Yami with the Clingy-Clingy Glue-Kun and Rito try to stop her. Just as Rito grabs Yami's hand, the machine activates causing Rito and Yami's hands to act as magnets and sticking together. Yui, Haruna, Nana, and Mea see this; Yui is horrified while Mea is fascinated. Nana explain the situation and Momo ask sorry because, after the past incident with Rito and Lala, she tried to hide the device but Celine found it. Yami then wouls to cut Rito's hand off, but Rito obviously says no. Momo tells her that they will just have to wait until the effect wears off. Yami states that she is uncomfortable holding hands with Rito until then, but goes on with her day dragging Rito with her to the Taiyaki shop. Momo then goes to follow them, as does Nana, but Mea can't because she has something else to do.

After they go to the Taiyaki shop, Rito is embarrassed because the shop worker thought Rito was Yami's boyfriend. Yami states that she is uncomfortable too, but holding hands with Rito reminds her of her childhood. Rito asks her about it, but Yami says she's is not something to talk with her target and threatens him to not eat her taiyaki. Nana tells Rito look giddy just for holding hands while Momo imagines being stuck to Rito in lewd way stating that her reason would not be able to held her back. Meanwhile, Nana wonders why Mea didn't come give her personality.

Back at home for dinner, Lala apologizes for inconveniencing Rito and Yami because of her invention, but Yami says it's alright, and Mikan invites her to stay as long as she needs to. Just as last time, Rito has trouble eating with one hand. Nana notices this, and thinks about helping Rito but shakes it off wondering what she is thinking. After dinner, Yami need to use he toilet and cover Rito' face with her hair almost suffocating him. Later, Yami asks Mikan if she can use their shower. Mikan is shocked that she wants to, but Yami insists that she doesn't ever skip a day and even Rito should wash himself. Rito then ask to be wrapped with a towel and not blindfold with her hair this time. Momo is excited at the thought and offers to go help them, but Nana objects stating that Momo is too easy on Rito and that she will help "to keep an eye on him"; Yami agree.

At the bathroom, Rito is blindfolded and Yami has to cut their clothes off. Howewer, as the girls stripping, Rito think she can feel her smell and is worried. In the shower, Yami thanks Nana for helping them. Nana then notices Rito, and tells him that he has to wash himself. Nana then goes to hand him the shower nozzle, but Rito accidentally grabs her tail causing her to go limp from the sensation. Rito realizes what he did and lets go, but falls and slips. As is usual, Rito's blindfold comes off and ends up landing his head on one of Yami's breasts and holds the other one. As she punches him in the face, Rito falls over and his towel falls off exposing his privates. He lands in front of Nana, who is quickly overwhelmed and in awe of what she sees, yet covers up her excitement by beating him up anyway. Mikan and Momo are listening outside, and they wonder what is going on in there. Later, Lala asks Nana what's wrong but Nana, who is very flustered, say that it's nothing.

Mikan then has a room on the first floor set up in japanese style (using the futons instead of bed) for both Rito and Yami to sleep in. Mikan tells them that Lala said the invention's effects will wear off by morning, and Yami thanks her. Mikan and Momo go up for bed, and Momo asks if Rito and Yami will be alright, and Mikan tells them that Yami is on guard, and assures Momo that they'll be fine.

At the night, Rito and Yami are in the bed, but Rito can't fall asleep. He remembers the last time with Lala and how his heart was pounding that time, but he thinks that there is a different kind of tension this time. Plus, his hand still retain the sensation of Yami's breasts. Yami ask him if he's thinking about ecchi things and threatens him to not try to do anything weird. Rito then asks Yami if she can't sleep either, and she states that she hasn't been able to sleep with he mind relaxed since she became an assassin. Rito then remembers back to chapter 77; when Yami slept standing up and attacked him in her sleep. Rito ask her if its because someone could attack her in the sleep and Yami confirm it. Rito then realizes what a terrible world Yami has been raised in and, remembering Yami's words when she fight Lala, apologizes even though he isn't responsible. Rito then states that up until now, he has been giving her all this advice when in reality he had no idea what she went through as a child. Yami then mentions Doctor Tearju Lunatique, and tells Rito that holding hands with him reminded her of her past and of Doctor Tearju. Yami then asks Rito if he wants to talk about her past with her.

Character Appearances

 * Tearju Lunatique (flashback)

Trivia

 * Various events from original series are recalled:
 * Rito and Lala incident with the Clingy-Clingy Glue-Kun in the chapter 143
 * The sleepover in the chapter 77
 * Yami and Lala first fight in chapter 37.
 * Its first time we see Lunatique' face as she appear into a screen of the ship.

Anime
The chapter is adapted in the Episode 9 of To Love-Ru Darkness.