My name's Ozawa.
First time here?
Just a moment.
Please fill this out.
"Patient's Name: Rio Ozawa, 14"
Tests show a brain tumor.
This type of tumor can turn malignant.
Median survival is about 2 years.
Enlargement leads to paralysis,
memory loss, impaired judgment.
At any rate, we'll need to operate.
Can an operation fix it?
Regrettably, total removal
the tumor is not possible.
Even the best surgery can't
prevent a relapse.
Is there an Ozawasan here?
Ozawasan?
Yes?
Here!
We're coming!
Come, Rio. It's time.
What's wrong?
I've changed my mind.
Please, Rio. We've discussed this.
I can't go through with it. Please!
I'll do whatever it takes!
This is what's best for you!
No, it's not!
Just stop it!
Whoa.
What's so funny?
Nothing.
Shall we go?
"Death Registration: Kouki Ozawa"
You okay?
She's going all out.
Today's the day to play hero, isn't it?
Was it? I don't remember.
You really didn't bring any money?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
It's impossible.
I've nothing left. Forgive me.
A promise is a promise, Tomoko.
I'm completely broke.
I've got nothing to give. Please!
I see. Then you'll have to earn it.
What?
Get naked. We'll post your
pictures on a porn site.
Strip her.
Okay.
Just sit still. It won't take long.
She's such a pain.
Somebody help!
Quiet!
Somebody...
One, two, three...
That's enough.
Rio?
What is this?
Looks pretty cruel.
You all right?
We were just...
You're my friend, Naoko.
But I don't like bullies.
Yeah but she...
I don't like this.
I'm sorry, Rio.
Here.
You gonna be okay?
Don't worry.
You won't be bullied anymore.
Oh come on. Don't cry.
Chin up.
I don't know how to thank you.
I've lived in fear every day.
It's been hell.
With nobody lifting a finger to help.
We said, "Don't cry."
Yeah, be strong.
There, a smile.
That's the spirit.
Why are popular girls like
you helping me?
Why? Because we can't let
friends suffer.
That's right.
Exactly.
"Friends"? With me?
Rio! It's about time.
That's my boyfriend, I guess.
Wow.
Come on.
Looking cute, Maki! Hair cut?
No.
Oh. Stunning as usual, Miho.
Thanks.
And you're...
Tomoko.
Right, I remember now. What's up?
How do you do?
Hi.
Cute, eh? Tomoko's a dear friend
treat her nice, okay?
With pleasure.
Ken! Over here!
Hi, ladies!
This here is... Kumiko.
Tomoko.
Show Tomoko around.
Sure thing. Hi, Tomoko.
Aren't you cute!
What? Oh no, not me.
Rio!
That was fun! I should do
this more often.
Not that I can.
Why not? Why can't you?
Well, it's expensive for one thing.
You've got to earn money.
We all do. Right?
That's right.
Of course.
Really? Like parttime jobs?
They pay that well?
They do, if you know the secret.
Really?
Why don't we show her tomorrow?
Yeah, let's!
You're up. Morning!
Feeling okay?
Why am l...?
You passed out after three gin
and tonics. I carried you here.
I did that?
Is this your house?
No, it's a "studio" that
Papa rents for me.
Really?
Wow!
Your father must be something.
That's infinitely better.
Whoa!
Is that Tomoko?
You're gorgeous!
Perfect, huh?
Smokin' hot!
So what're your jobs?
High pay means physical labor?
You could say that.
Like where you register online
for temp work?
Not exactly.
Oh... then what could it be?
It's paid dating.
What?
We date sugar daddies.
It's just sex. No biggie.
And boy, does it pay.
Hundreds of dollars just to sleep.
But...
I mean, look at the condo
Rio's "Papa" got her.
"Papa"...
We're friends, right? Join us.
You'll get to play all you want,
and hang with us.
You don't want that?
No, I do! But...
Let her be. Maybe Tomoko is
different from us.
Go on home, Tomoko.
What?
I forced my friendship on you.
It's just all so new.
You stay pure as you are.
We're all defiled.
But it's our bond.
It was brief, but we enjoyed
having you with us.
Let's go.
Rio!
Let me join you. I want to join you.
What?
I want to be with you guys.
You don't have to.
Yeah, it's not for everybody.
No, I'll be fine. I promise.
I like being with you guys.
What's more, you're my saviors.
Oh, Tomoko. Thanks.
Rio?
Sea slug, maybe?
Not that slimy.
A pickle?
No way. A pickle's bumpy.
It's surprisingly smooth.
And pinkish.
I expected worse.
Everywhere else is hairy.
Barbapapa.
A guy's "thing" is like Barbapapa.
Come on. It's not that cute!
That's basically it, Tomoko,
with slight variations.
Let's go through it again.
What do you do first?
While he showers, I email you the
hotel name and room number.
Good. Any sign of trouble
and we'll be there.
Under no conditions do you
give out your number.
Gotcha.
Am I good or what? Perfect focus.
'Course, it's automatic.
Forgive me! I had no idea!
Please!
Listen, Bro. She's 17.
You can't bring a minor here.
I don't know what came over me.
I won't do it again!
Okay, okay, okay.
5 grand, then.
What? I don't have that.
That's too bad.
I guess I'll visit your place of
work tomorrow. See you then!
. No! Okay, okay!
I'll find a way to pay!
Absolutely dazzling!
Aren't you buying anything?
I've never been in a store like this.
What would I buy?
How about this?
Yeah, that's really cute!
We'll take two.
Wrap them, please.
Certainly.
No, don't. I'll pay for it myself.
It's a gift... to celebrate our friendship.
Matching pair.
I'm speechless, Rio!
You're such a cry baby.
Could you believe that guy?
On his knees crying and begging.
I worked hard today, Rio.
First things first.
Right. Here you go.
- Nice work.
Yup.
Your cut.
And here... this is for tonight.
Thanks.
The wait is over! Oh, Rio!
Thanks, Naoko.
Thanks to you, we roped in Tomoko.
I'm glad. Anything for you, Rio.
This is for today.
Truth is, I'm jealous of those three.
You're always with them.
It's just because they're useful.
You're my only real friend.
That's our little secret.
Yeah.
Who is this guy?
Don't know.
He's not bad, though.
Serious?
What's this?
Wow... film.
I've never seen that before.
It's pretty.
Rio, look! It's the wrong Ozawa.
Different first name.
Stupid store gave you the wrong photos.
Want me to call and complain for you?
No, I'll call.
But why'd he take photos like this?
He's a narcissist.
Could be lD photos.
Probably.
Yes, that'll be fine. Good-bye.
Did you tell 'em off?
Does he have yours?
I'm meeting him tomorrow.
Who'd you call?
Kouki Ozawa.
Not the photo store?
No.
Hi, there!
You're really cute.
Waiting for someone?
Looks like you've been stood up.
Get a cup of coffee with me.
'Course, I forgot my umbrella.
So we'll have to share yours.
Take it.
- But it's a Vuitton.
Get lost.
What?
Take this and go.
If you insist.
Mr. Ozawa? I'm Rio... Ozawa.
Ah.
How do you do?
Here you go.
Thanks. Can you believe that stupid photo store?
Yeah, if they'd only checked,
they could've spared us this trouble.
Trouble?
Yeah, and in this weather.
Yes, you're right.
- So...
So?
Do you have mine?
Oh, of course.
Here.
Thanks. Well, I'll be off.
Okay.
Wait!
Yes?
I rushed out so fast I forgot my umbrella.
Could I join you as far as the station?
Yes, of course.
What a downpour, huh?
Indeed.
I see you had trouble with your photo shoot.
Yeah.
Lower your chin and try for slight overexposure.
What?
The secret to taking a good picture of yourself.
I see.
You're quite tall.
I am?
About 6-foot-one?
Something like that.
Blood type B, but people think
you're an A.
I'm an "O."
I'm an A that looks like a B.
Is that so?
And you're from?
Mr. Ozawa!
I'll do whatever it takes!
We agreed...this is what's best for you!
No, it's not!
Just stop it!
We'll keep Mr. Ozawa here tonight just to be safe.
What's wrong with him?
His symptoms are stable.
You needn't worry.
We'll do some tests tomorrow.
I understand. Thank you.
That girl waited around for hours, worrying about you.
Maybe you should've said a word of thanks.
Catch a cold, Rio?
You okay?
It's nothing.
Well, shall we get to work?
Okay.
- You're cute.
Thanks.
Excuse me.
Hello?
What? Something wrong?
Something urgent's come up.
Getting the jitters, huh?
Don't worry. I'll be gentle.
I'm sorry. I've gotta go.
Hey!
Hello? Hello?
Rio's late. That's rare.
Yeah, she's usually the quickest
worker among us.
Maybe her cold is slowing her down.
Speak of the devil.
She's gone home.
Still in top form.
Hello? It's Rio Ozawa.
Mr. Ozawa?
Where are you now?
Hospital lobby.
Hello?
Why're you...?
I don't know.
Why'd you come here?
I don't know. I was worried.
Worried about what? You don't even know me.
You're 6'1", blood type O,
a little anti-social...
sad and distant...
someone who's lost hope.
Am I wrong?
Six feet even.
What?
My height.
I was close.
Anti-social is right.
Did I just see a smile?
So it's possible.
No, I didn't.
- You did.
- I've never smiled.
Liar.
I'm not good with people.
So I think...
Don't worry.
That's my area of expertise.
The Hojo Regents unified land tenure and taxation code...
to establish a stable stream of revenue.
It extended bureaucratic reach into...
Teach me Japanese history.
What? Why me?
What do you mean "why"?
I saved your life, right?
Then what?
Then I got the professor to promise me private lessons.
Come next Monday, then.
I will!
I hoped to have dinner with him, and find out more...
his likes and dislikes.
No way! You have a rival!
A real viper, too, I bet.
I think so.
4-inch heels and deadly perfume.
How do you know?
By the timing of her entrance.
It's standard.
Straight out of a comic book.
Have a visitor?
Yes, an acquaintance.
I was just leaving.
Wait a second.
- Kaori's just...
"Kaori," huh?
It's not my business.
Why did I behave like that with the professor?
Oh come on... you kidding me?
You've fallen in love, what else?
- Love?
Love. Like this.
Give me a break.
If not love, then what?
No way.
You're cute when you're jealous, Rio.
What a relief. Rio's human, too.
What's that mean?
Come in.
Excuse me.
Oh, it's you.
You really are in high school.
It surprises everybody.
I'm ready to learn, Sir.
This was the Battle of Okehazama.
And what a fight it was.
Arguably the greatest upset in military history.
Aided by rain, Nobunaga led an assault
on lmagawa's forces undetected...!
You really love history, don't you?
Sorry. I get carried away.
No, you make it easy to understand,
and really enthralling.
Oh, I don't know.
Let's end here. We'll pick up from
Okehazama next time.
Okay.
I'm sorry about the other day.
What?
I was very rude. I don't know
what got into me.
I shouldn't have taken that attitude with you.
What's more...
I'd like to apologize to your girlfriend.
Oh... no, that's okay.
Kaori is... that woman is my cousin.
Your cousin?
Yeah. So it's not what you think.
Really?
Why do you follow me?
Because you're there.
Strange answer.
Listen, some might call this "stalking."
You ever see a stalker this cute before?
Here goes.
Why me?
What's wrong?
Your food's getting cold.
This ramen's amazing!
Really? Seems pretty
runofthemill to me.
Trust me.
Tell me, professor... do you have a wife or girlfriend?
Nope.
Seems a waste.
Not interested. Too much trouble.
You gay?
No.
I'm kidding. Don't get angry.
I'm not angry.
I'm just not good with people.
I see. Must be hard for you.
Sometimes.
Don't you get lonely?
I've never felt that, no.
What if I gave you company?
What?
No alcohol.
I'll be your girlfriend.
You can't.
Why not? Am I that unattractive?
No, you're young, charming and pretty.
Then why?
Well, you're a minor, for one.
So what?
It's a big deal.
Well, I'm an adult... In every way.
What?
Did you just have a dirty thought?
No, I didn't!
G' night.
Thanks for dinner!
Welcome.
Hamburger joint next time?
Now hold on.
No?
Like I said...
If I score 100 on my school history exam,
take me on a date.
It'll make me study real hard!
A date with me as a reward? Why?
What kind of teacher are you?
You want to crush a student's drive to excel?
All right.
Yes! Woohoo!
Fine, now goodnight.
Goodnight.
Professor?
Just tell me when.
When what?
When my age no longer matters.
Until then, I'll forgive any other woman you have.
Professor!
Stop it.
Stop.
Shall we get going?
Why not? Let's roll.
Rio?
You okay?
Forgive me.
I know I started this, and I'm being selfish...
but I can't keep doing this after I met him.
Rio?
Talk to us.
What about Yuji?
I plan to tell him. And "Papa," too.
We won't be able to use the condo anymore.
You serious? You're really in love?
Yeah.
You dating?
No. Actually, he's not that interested in me.
You're kidding? He must be something.
He's an ordinary guy.
Really?
I thought it was kind of cool
the way you removed yourself...
you know, from love and all that.
Disappointed?
No, I'm actually... relieved.
You're a regular girl, after all.
Yuji...
Can I ask a favor?
Sure.
Sleep with me one last time.
Please! I didn't see this coming!
As a final memory, please!
One last time!
I missed you, Rio.
What's so urgent?
I've fallen for someone.
I mean completely.
Are you... cutting me off?
'Course not! We're friends forever.
Just not romantically.
And you expect me to accept that!?
I thought we were special!
You want me to be like Tomoko and the rest?
We can still be the same, right?
I'm sorry.
Rio, how'd it go?
No.
One measly point.
I'm telling the teacher off crushing love!
Yeah, let's!
He's too picky!
Marking off for this and that!
It's okay.
Thank you guys, though.
But I did my best.
I have to tell the professor.
How'd it go?
Let me see.
"Who commanded the riflemen at the battle of Nagashino?"
Sassa, Maeda, Nonomura, Akechi, Ban... oh, l see.
He docked you for Akechi, huh?
He was looking for the name, Fukutomi.
But newer theories place Akechi among them as well.
So if I were grading this...
it's correct.
Here.
Really? Truly?
Does this mean a date?
Well, a promise is a promise.
Yes! I did it! Yes!
Wait... you wanted to go on a date with me, didn't you?
No! That's how I would grade it!
As a neutral scholar!
Fine, whatever.
Sorry. Wait long?
Where shall we go?
Anywhere you want.
No, it's your celebration.
We can even shop if you want.
I want to go where you want.
What's this?
Senbon was beheaded here.
In 1 560, by Munenori Nasu at the Battle of Matsugahara.
An inscription!
Come take a look at this! Incredible!
Professor, come here!
What is it?
This helmet has the word "ai" on it.
That means "love"!
That was Kanetsugu Naoe's helmet.
It honors AizenMyoo, god of love.
I think it suits you.
Hey!
Come on, Rio.
Did you just call me "Rio"?
Keep going, Rio Ozawa.