But I am happy that the three of us got accepted into Tonan University.
- Congratulations! - Congratulations!
I think your parents would be very happy if you went to Tokyo University.
Nothing good ever happens when you're around.
- Are you okay? - Then what about the exams?
What about Tokyo University?
I didn't take it.
I am truly sorry.
Because of my daughter, your son had difficulty...
It wasn't because of you that I didn't take the exam for Tokyo University.
I thought it wasn't a bad idea to go to Tonan University without taking an exam.
You mean you chose the same school because of me?
No, I didn't mean that.
March is the month that we have to say 'goodbye' to everyone.
Although the relationship between Irie and I hasn't made any progress...
The final day of my three years at Tonan High School...
That's right. The day of our graduation is getting closer.
There are exactly eight days left until graduation day.
We spent the last three years together, but soon I have to say goodbye to you all.
What's wrong? You look depressed.
Hey, what's wrong?
Class F.
Finally, we can enjoy school life since we know which school we'll be attending.
Many people in this class are going to other universities.
It'll be sad to say goodbye.
You won't need to worry about me.
I'm the only one who is going to Tonan University.
Well, sorry about that.
But are you sure about this?
If I change my mind and want to go to Tokyo University, I will try next year.
That's right.
It would be so easy for you.
You got into your first choice, Waseda University, didn't you?
Congrats.
Thank you!
Irie-kun is really going to Tonan University?
I'm a little bit shocked.
Rumor has it, he didn't take the exam for Tokyo University on purpose.
But why?
It can't be for that girl in Class F, can it?
We are going to graduate soon!
You have to make a special memory with Irie.
But we are going to the same university.
What are you saying? It's the end of our high school life!
This is the best chance to get closer to Irie.
The rumor says Irie-kun is going to Tonan University because of that girl.
Unbelievable.
What is so great about her?
You two are going to be together on graduation day!
Enough, it's embarrassing me!
At least, a kiss.
For a memory of the graduation ceremony, you should have your first kiss.
Oh, stop it. I can't do that!
Do you know this school's legend?
It says a couple that kisses on graduation day...
will stay together forever!
- Really? - I've heard that too!
It's too much to ask from Kotoko, though.
- I think so too. - I think so.
Really.
A kiss?
My first kiss?
You can only have it once in your life. Your first kiss.
At that time, 'my first kiss' was just a dream.
I would never have guessed what was going to happen then.
Subtitles by DramaFever
[Mischievous Kiss] [Love in Tokyo]
Episode 5 [Who is going to get the first kiss?]
So you're in charge of organizing the teacher-appreciation party?
Yes. We haven't decided the restaurant yet, but we would love for you to come.
Of course.
By the way, you three worked so hard.
Congratulations on your graduation.
Thank you!
I'm so happy that we are all graduating together without missing one person.
Let's have the best graduation and teacher-appreciation party!
- Right, Teacher? - Yeah!
Although there is one person that doesn't want to attend the graduation ceremony.
What?
You didn't hear about Kinnosuke Ikezawa?
Kin-chan?
Now that you mention it...
he didn't come to school today, huh?
Please don't tell me that he couldn't graduate?
That's possible. That's possible if it was him.
No, no, no... he can graduate! He can graduate...
But...
Kin-chan.
Kotoko, how did you know that I was here?
Gintaro-kun and Dozo-kun told me.
Why did they tell her that?
Kin-chan, let's attend the graduation ceremony together.
Gintaro-kun and Dozo-kun are worried about you, too.
They told you, right?
That I couldn't get accepted into Tonan University.
Yes.
But... there are other people in the class that didn't get accepted either.
Gintaro-kun and Dozo-kun are going to a technical school, right?
I...
I came to Tokyo from Osaka to do something big.
What do you mean by 'something big?'
I don't know yet.
But I only have one life to live.
A man should do something big and marry the best woman.
And have the best family.
In order to accomplish that...
I thought I needed to move to the biggest city in Japan.
That's why I came to Tokyo all by myself.
But...
I can't even show my face to that punk, Irie.
Irie-kun?
It's true isn't it?
I told him 'I love Kotoko more than anyone in the world.'
But I couldn't get into any schools.
Irie gave up going to Tokyo University in order to go to the same school as you.
That's not exactly what happened, but...
I've been losing to him.
I feel pathetic.
Going to a university is not the right path for everyone.
Hey, I think I told you this before.
My father and Irie's father are best friends.
But Irie's father graduated from Tokyo University.
He started his own business.
And he made his company big in just one generation.
On the other hand, my father didn't even go to high school.
He became an apprentice chef right after he graduated junior high.
You already know that, right?
But those two get along so well.
They appreciate and respect each other's work.
If he didn't, he wouldn't have let you and your father stay at his house.
Right?
What I'm trying say is...
you and I are not so good at studying.
But we should find something that we are good at.
Something that I'm good at?
Right. Something big that only you can do.
Hey.
If I find something and become big...
will you love me?
That's something else.
But... Irie said it too.
'You never know what will happen.'
'You hate someone today, but tomorrow you might like that person.'
I don't hate you, Kin-chan.
But I can't think of you as more than a friend.
That's fine with me for now.
I will definitely find something that I'm good at.
Make money by doing that...
and become big.
Just wait, Kotoko.
Then what about the graduation ceremony?
I will go with pride.
The grades at school are not the only things that define the value of man.
I swear I'm going to be bigger than Irie.
Let's have a fantastic graduation ceremony!
Right.
- Let's make great memories. - Yeah.
Would you like to order something?
Mandae... Mandaeri?
Sure.
It's Mandheling.
- Kotoko. - Yes?
Oh! What is it?
I guess it can't be helped.
Hey.
Kin-chan is back!
- Bro. - Bro!
Kin-chan, are you okay?
What do you mean by 'okay'?
- But the university... - Jinko, zip your mouth!
Well, well, well...
I decided to become a grown-up man before all of you.
And then I will be able to say 'Come on, Kotoko' anytime.
That's what I'm going to do.
In other words, you'll find a job instead of going to college?
- Yes. - You're very positive!
Or... just optimistic?
No, nevermind that. At least he is going to attend the ceremony.
Right.
You are the organizers of the teacher-appreciation party, right?
That's right. We were just discussing which restaurant we should use.
It's hard because we have no budget.
Butalian? Don't use such a boring place.
Let me be the organizer.
It will be the best teacher-appreciation party.
What do you think?
Well... food is the one and only thing I can trust him for.
What do you mean by 'one and only'?
Kin-chan, thank you. That would be a big help.
Hey, everyone in Class F!
I will make your last night of high school, the best night ever.
You guys, go wash your faces and wait!
It's supposed to be 'neck.'
That's right. Neck.
Go wash your necks and wait!
I'll wash my face too.
You should wash your faces too.
[Graduation Day]
You look great, Kotoko-chan. Smile more!
That's it!
Can you look up a little?
Just think Naoki is behind the camera.
Can you go behind the chair?
And can you make a pose like this?
That's it!
Are you ready? Say cheese!
So cute.
This time, can you sit right here and lean that way?
Ready?
Cute! This angle is wonderful!
Today is the last day to see Kotoko in her school uniform.
Oh stop it, Daddy.
Let's take some pictures outside.
Hey, hey! Since it's graduation day...
let's take some memorable pictures of you and Naoki!
I don't think Irie-kun would want to.
Aren't you going to take one?
What?
Kotoko-chan, a chance!
Hurry! Hurry!
Are you ready?
Stand closer.
Hurry!
Get closer! Closer!
That's it! Wonderful!
You've got some bread crumbs on you.
Since it's the last day, shall we walk together?
Anyway...
Time sure flies, doesn't it?
Our high school life ends today.
But, I enjoyed this year the most out of the past three years.
I suffered more this year than the past eighteen years combined.
They are together again today.
Is that okay with you, Bro?
I heard he gave up going to Tokyo University for Kotoko.
That just shows how great Kotoko is.
I'm impressed by Irie, too.
Well, that just makes me more excited to defeat him.
I have an ambitious plan.
Plan?
After today's teacher-appreciation party...
Kotoko and I are...
going to smooch.
Smooch?
- Kiss? - You're too loud!
Excuse me. Did you say 'kiss?'
Quiet! Shh!
Shh!
Come on.
You two.
Do you know the legend of this school?
The legend?
A couple that kisses each other on the day of graduation...
will stay together forever.
I see.
That's why you're going to kiss her today?
Right.
Kotoko and I will be a couple that will last forever.
But how?
Are you going to force her?
I don't think it's a good idea.
- I would never do that. - Too loud!
I have a special strategy.
Strategy?
Kotoko! A love song for you!
You are so loud!
Bro, you are so loud!
This is a graduation diploma for Naoki Irie.
It certifies that you have completed all of the courses at this high school.
Congratulations.
Kotoko Aihara.
Jinko Komori.
Satomi Ishikawa.
Kinnosuke Ikezawa.
- Kinnosuke! - Kin-chan!
- Congrats! - Way to go, Kin-chan!
Farewell.
Our high school life has officially come to an end.
Kotoko-chan!
Kotoko, isn't that Mrs. Irie?
Mrs. Irie!
Mrs. Irie, thank you so much for coming today.
Congratulations on your graduation!
Your father and my husband were here too. But they had to leave for work.
It's better for me.
He must have been crying a lot.
If I saw him crying, I...
I would start crying again.
It's his only child's graduation ceremony... of course he would cry.
I too can't stop crying.
Kotoko, you are like a real member of the Irie family.
Of course she is.
I haven't given up the dream that Kotoko-chan will marry into our family.
Wait! Look at that!
That's what graduation day should be like.
Mrs. Irie, you know how it is.
It's so wonderful to have a romance in your life.
Look! Over there too!
If you don't mind having mine...
Here.
The second button!
It brings back memories from when I was young.
Although our school uniform only has two buttons.
The only time you are happy to have someone else's button is...
at the graduation ceremony.
Must be nice. I'm so envious.
I've always longed for that.
Hey, Kotoko-chan, there is no time to be saying that.
You are graduating too!
You should speak up and ask Naoki for his!
That's right!
You have permission from Irie's mom.
You can't have stronger support than that!
Well, but...
Speak of the devil...
But it looks pretty crazy over there.
Your crush.
Irie, could you give me your second button?
No.
Irie, can you be in a picture with me?
No.
Sorry. Sorry.
I'm really sorry about it.
I didn't know Irie-kun had so many fans.
Unlike you, Kotoko, they know who they are...
so they never tried to tell him their feelings for him.
Today is the last day, so their hearts are bursting!
Just as I thought...
What?
I can tell Naoki has feelings for you, Kotoko-chan.
That's why he is keeping his second button for you!
That can't be true, Mrs. Irie.
I'm his mother.
I know what he is thinking.
Kotoko, go!
Today is the last day!
That's right. The last memory!
- Go! - Go!
Go!
If...
If Irie-kun gives me his second button...
Um, Irie-kun...
Congratulations on graduating.
Um... if it's okay.... your second button...
Sure.
Huh?
He gave it!
Does this mean...
I'm Irie-kun's...
I'm his special someone?
Ouch.
Irie-kun!
Oh! The button! Button... button...
Um...
Um, Irie-kun, could you give me your second...
No.
Sorry, Kotoko. I'm sorry.
He graduated from high school, but he still doesn't like girls.
It looks like your love life will be full of hardships.
You make the best yakisoba noodles in the world.
You will definitely win Kotoko's heart.
Of course I will.
They look good.
This is in the way. Should I move it?
Another group is going to use that side.
It was full everywhere.
This was the only way that I could get a room.
It is graduation season after all.
But this room is the largest in this building.
We have your yakisoba noodles too.
Yakisoba noodles in the middle.
- Move it to the middle. - I see. In the middle.
But the most important weapon is that, right?
I know...
that your heart is hidden on this stage.
I'm impressed, Gintaro.
You make it so easy for me.
What is it?
What a pain.
What we talked about...
Bro and Kotoko are going to...
Oh, a kiss.
Why aren't you excited?
And don't say it. It makes me embarrassed.
- Embarrassed? - Embarrassed.
- I'm embarrassed. - You are embarrassed?
No matter how much time changes, what touches a girl's heart will never change.
That is...
To sing...
A song.
Test. Mic test.
I will sing the best love song for Kotoko with all my heart.
Then Kotoko will fall in love with me.
Kin-chan.
I'm sorry for what I've done to you until now.
I didn't realize your love.
I can't believe I loved that jerk.
I was... stupid.
Don't cry.
- What's going on? - A song?
Kin-chan, sorry to keep you waiting!
What? It was the best part!
The yakisoba noodles look so good!
Thank you guys!
Can we start eating?
Yeah, have some food. I prepared for the best night!
Thank you. Let's eat!
Let's eat the yakisoba noodles!
- Kin-chan's yakisoba is the best! - Right?
Kotoko, you have seaweed on your face.
I can't get it. I can't.
Irie-kun.
- It's Class F? - Why is Class F here?
What? You are the ones who are using that side of the room?
[Goodbye Class F! See you again!]
Hello everyone. We would like to start...
Tonan High School, senior year, Class F's teacher-appreciation party.
There are plenty of drinks and I did my best to cook a lot of good food.
So please enjoy chatting.
They look so delicious.
- They are sparkling. - Sparkling.
What a selection!
What kind of food is it?
- What kind? - What kind of food?
Isn't it Chinese?
Chinese.
What's going on? What, what, what?
This is very delicious.
The food is from Robuchon in Ebisu.
- That famous Robuchon? - Yes.
My father is a good friend of their chef.
That's amazing.
That's impressive, Watanabe.
It's nothing.
Even in a situation like this, there is a difference between Class A and Class F.
Really.
This yakisoba is so good.
This sausage is tasty too. Right, everyone?
I will eat this grilled chicken!
That's right! Let's eat!
An octopus ball made by Kin-chan!
Kin-chan, you're the best!
Well, um...
Um...
The most important part of this party is...
not us, or the food...
but our teacher.
Mr. Shibukawa...
Thank you very much for taking care of us these past three years.
Please come on up, and say something.
Um... everyone from Class F.
Congratulations on your graduation.
I'm sure there were people who looked down on you since you were in Class F.
But you never let it get you down.
The three years that I fought with you...
I'm proud of it.
For three years, I could be the teacher for smart students like yourselves...
I consider myself a lucky man.
Waseda, Keioh, Jyochi...
I can't count how many of you entered prestigious schools.
I am so proud of you.
The reason we could have such excellent scores was...
because we had an excellent teacher who taught us.
You're good with compliments.
I want to say this loud and proud...
You shouldn't just be studying when you are young.
Academic performance is not the only way to measure a person!
A student that scores low on tests has a difficult time entering college...
and has a difficult time finding a job.
All of you are so important to me.
I am truly glad that you don't have to...
go through such difficulties.
Applause.
Hey, just because they are a little smarter, who do you think you are?
Hmm? I never mentioned anything about you folks in Class F.
Did my speech pinch any nerves for you?
Oh gosh, people in the low-level class are always paranoid.
- What the hell did you say? - And always turn to violence immediately.
What? I haven't done anything.
The use of verbal violence can be exposed to criminal liability.
After all, the only way that people from Class F can fight us is with muscles.
- Kin-chan. - Bro.
Bro.
Kin-chan.
Kobayakawa, well done.
Thank you very much, Teacher.
All other rooms are reserved tonight.
Please make it work for us. I'm begging you.
This is the last night of our high school lives.
We can't enjoy it if we are next to those people.
But we can't help you with that.
Kin-chan.
Kotoko, we are going to get a different room.
- I already said... - The room we have now is fine.
- Let's go, Kin-chan. - But, Kotoko...
Let's go, Kin-chan.
The teachers lost their tempers because they are drunk.
Let's get along since this is the last night.
We made a promise...
That we would find something we are good at.
Then we wouldn't care about whatever people from Class A say to us, right?
You're right.
I...
I was too angry.
Thank you for helping me snap out of it.
Kotoko.
You have seaweed on your face again.
- Bro, finally! - Shh!
Naoki Irie!
I'll go back first.
What is it, Mr. Genius?
Did you come here to find out what's going on between Kotoko and I?
Are you jealous?
Hey, why don't you say anything? Wait a second.
While you're in the university slacking...
I will become big by doing something you can't do.
I made that promise with Kotoko.
It's cool if someone who could go to college says that.
But if someone who couldn't get accepted says it...
it only sounds like sour grapes.
That's not only thing that I promised Kotoko.
Tonight Kotoko and I are going to ki...
To kiss.
You should only dream when you're sleeping.
I don't know about that.
Kotoko is the one who asked me to have a fantastic graduation day.
At the end of high school, she finally...
realized who cares about her the most.
It's too late to be jealous.
Mr. Genius.
Okay, okay, okay...
Everyone from Class A...
Class F, all of you...
Let's have fun! It's the last night in high school.
That's right!
Why don't we put the food together?
That's a great idea! Let's do that!
You must be happy.
Everything went the way you wanted it to.
Thanks to you, Irie-kun couldn't go to Tokyo University.
Because you are stupid, you disturbed a smart person's life.
You are the worst.
It wasn't her fault.
She wasn't the reason why I didn't go to Tokyo University.
Irie-kun.
I didn't know you could be nice.
I'm impressed.
Why do I have to give up Tokyo University for this sucker?
'Sucker'?
Kotoko, hang on.
That's right. Someone who is smart like Irie...
wouldn't be fooled by only one female student and ruin his life.
'Only'?
Now that I think of it...
There is no way that Irie-kun would like a hopeless girl like her.
It was a waste of time to believe such a rumor.
'Hopeless girl'?
Wait a minute!
I've been listening to what you wanted to say.
Sucker? Stupid? Nuisance? Hopeless?
I think you're all being very rude.
It's true. It's true that I had some help from Irie.
I might have caused him a little trouble.
A little?
I meant 'a lot'...
Right.
But the way you said it...
You, cold-blooded man.
But you love this cold-blooded man, don't you?
Stop being lovey-dovey.
It was all Kotoko's power of love.
Irie and Kotoko are destined to be together.
Don't be silly.
But the charm you had at the Center Test...
- What is it? - Now we can laugh about it, but...
thanks to the charm Kotoko made, Irie fell from stairs and got injured.
Now that you mention it, I remember you had crutches.
He missed his train.
All of his pencils' tips were broken.
On top of that, he couldn't eat his lunch. It was terrible.
That's not a charm. It's a curse.
No, that is the power of love.
The reverse power of love.
Come to think of it, a day after she gave the love letter to Irie...
her house was destroyed.
Plus her love letter was rejected.
I don't want it.
Amazing. A woman who brings a storm.
By the way, did she give you chocolate on Valentine's Day?
A really dumb one.
Also, after the new year, she gave me a bizarre head massager.
- That's so funny. - What weird taste.
This is like a graduation secret revealing contest.
Whose secret should we reveal next?
Oh no.
Kotoko is broken.
- Kotoko. - Kotoko, are you okay?
This is fun, isn't it?
The secret revealing contest is fun.
If you are going that far...
you'd better be prepared for this.
What is it?
Do you think you don't have any secrets?
I have never done anything that I would be ashamed of in my life.
Even a genius has a weakness, don't you know?
It can't be...
Ta-da!
What's this?
Irie, this isn't you, is it?
Irie looks like a girl.
Irie is dressed up as a girl.
How did you get it?
Your mother gave me another one.
I treasured it in my train pass holder.
The childhood picture of someone I love.
But it turned me off because this looked...
like a girl.
Now you know how it feels to be laughed at.
Here! Here!
Come with me.
Bronze. Silver.
I'm Gold!
Hey, hey, hey!
Class F and Class A! Are you all having a good time?
I, Kin-chan, will make you more excited!
I made this song... for a girl I love.
The feelings that I had for three years...
I will show them to you!
Please listen to this song called 'I love you, Kotoko!'
I love you, I love you. La la la, la la la, love...
Tokyo is a lonely city.
Really.
Everyone is looking the other way.
Really.
But Kotoko, your smile is...
What is it?
You made such a commotion, huh?
I'm not scared of you!
You also...
made fun of my feelings for you.
Do you know?
I'm just...
glad that I met you.
I'm, I'm, I'm...
Just happy.
Kotoko!
I quit.
I'm... going to quit loving you.
I see.
So you will forget about me?
That's right. Now I know what kind of person you are.
I will forget about you and find someone cute in the college.
Then try and forget about me.
Serves you right.
Kotoko, you don't want me?
Kotoko, when I need to do something, I'll do it.
Kiss?
My first kiss.
For the first time in my entire life...
the one that can only ever happen once... special kiss.
Me... and Irie-kun... kissed?
Subtitles by DramaFever
Starring Honoko Miki
Starring Yuki Furukawa
Starring Yuki Yamada
Original Comic "Itazurana Kiss" by Kaoru Tada
Executive Producers Katuski Yoshiharu (SPO Entertainment Inc)
Executive Producers Kenji Nishibuchi (Fuji Television Network, Inc.)
Executive Producers Yoshikuni Murata (Hakuhodo DY Media Partners Incorporated)
Executive Producers Takeshi Moriya (Atmovie Inc.)
Planning Yuki Sakurai (SPO Entertainment Inc.)
Opening Song 'Update' by Sabão
Ending Song 'Takaramono (Thanks for All)' by Sabão
Script Uiko Miura
Producer Takeshi Moriya
Director Koto Nagata
Production by Atmovie Inc.
Presented by "Itazurana Kiss-Love in TOKYO" Partners
Who is that beautiful girl?
- Is this your girlfriend? - No way.
Why don't you join the same club as Irie?
That way even though you are in a different department...
you will be able to stay with Irie!
If you don't do anything, that beautiful girl is going to get him.
She has a great body and she is beautiful.
You don't know anything about him, do you?
Let's go back to living like we used to.
You can't forget about me, can you?
It doesn't seem as though he feels the same.