I LIKE YOU!
You know...
Yes!
You're annoying.
An eyesore.
I have no interest.
Moe, we're sorry.
How's it going?
It seems like it's not good.
Aoi, where are you going?
You're in the way.
Moe put in a lot of courage to confess to you.
But you said those kind of words. I really can't believe it.
You have no right to live.
Who are you?
Moe's friend. Nishimori Aoi.
Moe?
The girl that confessed to you just now!
You know, Moe's feelings towards you is serious.
What?
You too. Want to do it with me?
Of course not!
Ah~ it hurts.
My leg hurts, my leg...
I'm sorry.
Ah, it's red. Wait, wait!
I made it.
Now, we go left.
Kugayama Shuusei?
Yeah!
He's here!
- Guy on right side or left? - Of course, it's right! Right!
So cool!
You're actually attracted to such a guy?
Aoi, don't joke! Yes, he's attractive.
But it's not just because of his face, he's also good in sports.
So cool~
Climb here.
Eh?
Um...
Ow, ow...
- Wait, can you climb... - Impossible!
As you please.
One, two...
If it hurts that much, maybe you should go to the hospital...
No!
- Why? - I don't like it.
Hey, be careful.
Sorry.
There.
Eh? What?!
Hey.
Why here?
This is my place.
What? I live here.
Huh?!
Seriously?
What room?
The new room.
Next door?
Since when?
Since last week.
You're lying, right?
[Kugayama]
Why do I need to do all this?
Ow...
What are you doing?
Because that's...
You want to see it?
You're wrong.
Hey, how about the food?
Right now, I'm in the middle of cleaning. I'll cook the meal after...
It hurts so much...
I'm hungry.
What a troublesome guy!
[Nishimori]
Why are you living here?
I've been living alone for a year already.
Why are you living alone?
Last year, my dad had to move because of his job. My mom and little brother followed him.
But I wanted to stay here.
Our school agreed to it, but can you make it until university?
You're just an idiot.
I'm not!
The city is far from here.
Then?
Suddenly changing schools... I don't want to do it.
I don't want to be separated from Moe.
Moe?
The girl that confessed to you today.
Hey, Moe is a nice girl, but you wouldn't know since you see her so lightly.
Anyway, it's true! When we were in middle school,
I was always bullied by the other classmates, but she always stayed by my side.
Wow! It looks delicious!
You scared me.
Please, put on some clothes! Clothes!
Whoa! What is this?! So showy!
We'll need the mechanic. Nothing to worry about.
I'm really sorry!
Um, how long will it take to be repaired?
It looks like a lot of things needs to be repaired. Maybe, more than a week.
Eh? That long?!
So what are you gonna do, Shuusei?
There's no empty room available.
In my house, there's a room, but...
It's okay. I'll stay at my friend's place.
Oh, is that okay?
Yes.
Right?
What?
When you said "friend's place..."
Your room!
What?!
Seriously?!
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[Repairments in progress. Moved next door. Contact landlord for information.]
Why must it come to this?! Seriously!
Hey, my room isn't really comfortable.
Ow!
Did you see it?
I'm going to shower.
Red polka dot underwear.
What should I do? We aren't dating and he's not even a guy I like...
Wait! You... Put some clothes on!
It's okay since I'm indoors.
It's not okay. I'm a girl.
Seems like you think too much.
You're wrong! There's a rule. If we get caught, it might cause us lots of trouble.
- Please think about it seriously! - Delicious!
It's really good!
I see...
Nishimori.
Ah!
Is my lesson that exhausting?
No.
Not at all. I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
Eh?!
What the... What about his injuries?!
Ah! This is so frustrating. I've been deceived!
Nishimori.
What has been deceived?
It's nothing.
What's that?!
It's not like you.
Why did you change our beds?
It's in the way. It's cold.
Even if it's cold... That's mine! Give it back!
He's too "my pace."
Oh no!
There's no time. You'll be late!
I'll just pass an hour.
- Oh no! Oh no! - There's a lot of garbage.
Um... lots of things has been happening.
Even living alone, you can have a lot of trouble, huh?
You know, Moe...
That guy, Kugayama...
I have come to like him even more!
Huh? Why?
Even though, he said such horrible things to you?
He's just acting cool since he's a prince. It feels like Yamashiro has come.
Is that so?
Trouble! Trouble!
Did you hear? Nanami from Class B may be expelled from school.
What?
- Expelled?! - Why? Why?
The truth about her living with her boyfriend was revealed.
Such an idiot, right? Although, it's a good thing.
Even that kind of thing? Our school still does that kind of action?
Since it will cause lots of trouble...
Our school is really strict, so...
I see... Meina! The two of us also need to be careful, okay?
Okay, Hama!
The two of you don't live together.
Don't show your happiness in front of others! You asshole!
Hey! There's Shuusei.
I want to go greet him!
But, isn't it embarassing? Since you already got rejected by him...
Should I go?
Shuusei is coming!
Hey.
Yes!
The person over there...
Eh?
Me?
This... The key.
Wait! Wait!
Ah, I totally forgot about it.
Hey! You!
If our school knows about this, we will get expelled.
What's the reason we had to again?
Whatever the reason, please listen to me, or we'll be in trouble and get expelled!
You don't need this?
Give it to me!
I said, give it to me!
Where is your thank you?
No, wait... Stop!
If we're revealed, it's troublesome, right?
Thank you.
I can't hear you!
Thank you!
Good job.
Your leg! Since when did it heal?
Who knows...
You're unbelievable!
Shuusei!
It finally came.
A girl?
You're not in a good mood now, right? Since I finally made it to a group date.
Not really...
No, no, no. Something happened, right?
Yesterday, Yune waited for you, Nakahara.
Huh? Where?
- Wait, Aoi! What's the meaning of this? - Do you and Shuusei live...
Key! Key! I just dropped the key. The key...
Isn't Shuusei kind?!
Yeah, he is.
Great guy, right?
He's really cool!
[Don't go around naked!]
[A whole month's supply. Don't eat!]
[Knock before entering the bathroom. Do not open without permission.]
I don't want to lie to Moe...
[Juban Mountain Hall Department Store]
Finished!
This is my space!
Let me show you!
Why?
What should I do?
I'm back!
Even the lock is awesome.
Come in.
Nice!
For one person, this is just enough space.
Whoa, this...
A girl's underwear!
Ah, that belongs to a girl next door.
She suddenly came... for the washer.
Is she Komabe?
Should I say she's "Red Tomato Underwear?"
What? What kind of girl?
Just a girl.
From our school?
Who? Who? Who?
Uh, what's her name again...
Did you hear a weird sound?
Nope.
But it's good, right? To have a girl as a neighbor?
It's nothing special.
It's nothing special?
For example, if snow falls... "Can I borrow your umbrella?"
Or when she can't enter her room... "Can I come in?"
"I've made dinner. Want to come over?" There's nothing like that?!
Stop it!
I heard a girl voice just now.
Maybe, people from next door are taking a bath.
Seriously?
Then, I can hear sounds from the bathroom?
Who knows...
Excuse me!
What?
What are you trying to do?!
Ow.
What's wrong?
Who's that?
The girl next door who wants to get her clothes...
Ah...
I live next door. Nishimori Aoi, 3rd year, Class B.
I'm from Class C, Sato Ryousuke.
I've known Shuusuke since middle school. We're close friends.
He and I are gonna go karaoke.
Oh, right! Nishimori, join us.
Ah, no... I...
You can't, right? Bye.
Then, see you next time.
Yeah.
Excuse me.
You forgot something!
Thank you.
That jerk. That's my house!
A sale!
Welcome!
Hello!
Everything looks so good!
Olive oil!
Do you want to try our new product for today?
Sanjou!
Welcome, Aoi.
This olive oil just arrived today.
Want to try?
Yes!
Oh! Delicious!
Wow!
Seems this will sell well.
Your smile can really solve problems.
- Really? - Yeah.
There's no mistake.
Hey, do you know where Kanama's parents make mari?
Don't catch a cold.
No, it's...
Where's your umbrella?
I'm okay.
Wait for a moment.
I'm sorry.
What's that all about?
Seems like the two of them have some kind of relationship.
What? Really?!
I'm coming in.
Hey...
Next time, don't bring any of your friends to this house anymore, okay?!
Why?
You heard about it, right?!
If we get caught, we may be expelled from school.
What's with that?
Sanjou lent it to me...
You caught a cold.
Is that so?
Anyway...
You've never gone out with a guy, have you?
What are you saying?!
Not even one date, right?
That has nothing to do with you!
What's with that expression?!
I'm not that pitiful!
You know, even without a boyfriend, I still can hang out with my friends.
Good luck!
Wait!
Just get out of my way!
Sanjou!
Here.
- Recipe for earlier. - Thank you very much!
You know, you're kind of cute, Sanjou.
You just need to wear a cute ribbon.
Impossible! Impossible!
Is someone inside?
No! Well... Ah! The neighbor! Their voices can easily be heard.
Your neighbor is a high school boy, right?
It seems so.
Be more careful, Aoi.
Since you're a girl.
Okay.
The umbrella, I'll return it to you after it dries.
You don't need to.
No... Please, let me. Seriously, it saved me.
- Really? - Yes.
Then, good night.
Good night.
"You're so cute!"
"Thank you very much."
Don't mimick me like that!
That guy lives here?
He lives downstairs. Sanjou works at a store near here.
I'm going to my part-time job.
Part-time job?
Later.
Wait... What are you doing?
- Good morning! - Good morning, Aoi.
How is it? Living together with a handsome high school boy.
It's troublesome.
It's difficult to be young, right?
What?
Make sure to hold yourself back, okay?!
Wait... Landlady!
Shuusei... People may see him as just a guy with a bad attitude,
but he works hard doing part-time jobs and paying the rent himself.
It's natural for a guy to be independent and to want to leave his own home.
Mom!
Mom, I'm here.
Oh!
Okay!
Good morning, Kouta.
Good morning, Aoi. Do you want to have a barbeque together?
Barbeque?
Next Sunday, we will hold Shuusei's welcome party.
You will come, right, Shuusei?
Oh!
Eh?!
Moe! You're getting it wrong! Wait! It's not like that, Moe! It's not... Moe...
Almost there...
Is here okay?
This, put it over there. There!
Lots of things to do, huh?
What are you gonna make today?
Today, I'm gonna make "Paeire Spiere" with olive oil.
As expected from you, Sanjou.
Hey, do you want to be my daughter-in-law?
Daughter-in-law?!
Yeah.
- Me? - Am I not good?
Eh?
Who? Where?
Here! Here, here!
What the... It's just you.
- Hurry and do your job! - Huh?!
Hey! Don't slack around and quickly do your job!
Hurry up!
I was really shocked to know that you and Shuusei are neighbors.
Really, it's such a coincidence, right?
But since I have a broken heart and suddenly know he's living next to you now, isn't it surprising?
- It is! - Yeah!
It's nice to see Shuusei's smiling face, right?
Here!
Isn't your apartment full of good-looking guys?
Huh?
Shuusei... and Sanjou!
- Sanjou?! - Yeah.
He's kind, cool, mature, good at cooking... Isn't he perfect?!
But I still vote for the prince.
Moe.
You know...
What?
- Moe! Go hang out with them. - What?
- Kouta, can Moe join you guys? - Okay.
- Hey, go join them! - Okay!
- Me too! Can I throw the ball? - Sure.
- Here you go! - Okay!
You got it!
Oh, oh! You cheated, Kouta.
Shuusei!
I missed you!
Mister!
Boys can't hug each other!
My big bro.
Hello!
- Welcome! - Whoa~ Kazumi!
Here, some raw fish.
- Look! - Eh?!
Usai!
Long time no see!
Oh! Ryousuke, you look good! Yay!
Shuu!
Shuu?
Shuu, long time no see!
Why suddenly...
I thought you might miss me, so...
Who is she?
She's our childhood friend, Satsuki.
What's childhood friend?
It's a relationship where you got along since you were kids. More like family, maybe?
Oh~
Indeed, we're childhood friends.
Just an ex-girlfriend...
- Alright! Let's grill the meat! - Yeah!
- Okay, let's go! - Okay.
Seems there are girls living at Shuu's apartment too.
- I live next door, Nishimori Aoi. - I'm her friend, Shibuya Moe.
Hello.
Shuu, let's go!
Hey.
Thank you.
Let's go!
- Isn't her attitude really bad? - It's already at the "trouble" level.
Wow!
- It looks really good! - Please taste it.
- Delicious! - Thank you for the food!
- I'll try it first! - Here. Wait! Wait! Moe! Moe!
Delicious!
Is it good?
Moe!
More! More!
Here.
Thank you.
You're starting to like him, right?
What?
Shuusei.
Ah...
Maybe...
Maybe, you say...
You're really not interested?
No!
He's not written in my life.
Such an easy mind.
I'm not interested in you either.
Don't misunderstand!
- I want that crab. - Get it yourself!
- My hand hurts. - You're lying, aren't you?
Looks like you guys get along well.
- Not at all. - Not at all!
It's too lovely. Seems like it's not just a neighbor relationship. Somehow, I'm jealous.
Wanna make a bet?
What?
What are you talking about?!
It's really delicious.
I'm really sorry.
He's kinda the "my pace" type. He's a weird guy.
It's okay.
Alright! Let's go!
One, two... Rock, paper, scissors!
We win! Yay!
Why am I always the loser?!
- I will take a strawberry. - Then, me too!
Then, I'll choose strawberry too!
You don't need to copy us!
I'm not copying. It's okay since it's just drinks, right?
Here.
Shuu.
You still remember our promise, right?
How can I forget about it?
I'm glad.
If you wear these kind of clothes, you'll catch a cold.
Let's go to a closed place soon.
I'm fine.
Since lately, the weather is good. I won't catch a cold.
I'm going to the bathroom.
Hey...
Can you stop playing around with Aoi's feelings?
Huh?
This year...
I came here for Aoi's sake.
If something happens to her, I will never forgive you.
Bro.
Huh?
You're really cool.
It's chilly, right? But I'm not that cold.
From a long time ago, our relationship is as close as siblings.
I see...
Aoi... right?
Yes.
Shuu doesn't date anyone.
Even you came to like him, it's such a waste.
No! Me towards him? I don't have feelings for him...
What? It's just thunder.
Right.
There's no need to be scared.
I'm not scared. I'm fine.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
- Last night, the thunder sure was amazing, huh? - I was really afraid of it.
But since you have Shuusei, you were at ease, right?
What? No, that...
Oh, right. Aoi, would you like to go to the theme park?
My friend had two extra tickets. If we don't use it, it'll be a waste.
Then, I will go with Moe.
- I will go. - Eh?!
Thank you.
Then, meet you there at 4:00PM.
Wait... Why?! Wait. I said, wait! Give it back!
Three, two, one, zero... Yes!
He's so late~
- That roller coaster is really fun. - Theme parks sure is fun, right?
Where will we go next?
Wait, this is not a date.
Wait!
Ah, that's right.
- Let's make this practice. - Huh?
A date...
You never had one, right?
What...
Who knows? I might fall in love with you.
What?
- It suits you. Suits you well. - Shut up.
It didn't enter at all. You're really bad.
- My turn! One more time please. - No, it's my turn.
I did it! Yay!
Amazing! Amazing!
It's in! It's in! Yay!
- Hey, hey! Let's ride that jet coaster! - No.
Let's go there.
What?
Are you afraid?
When we ride it, people will keep yelling until the end. I hate it.
- You're actually afraid, aren't you? - I'm not.
- You're actually afraid right now, right? - Not at all.
- Really? - Shut up!
You're actually really afraid.
What a relief.
Your head looks weird.
Shut up!
- Wanna go on another ride? - No.
Hey, hey! Did you know about this?
[Tanabata Fireworks - July 7th...]
The Tanabata Fireworks festival.
Seven heart-shaped fireworks. If you go watch it, your wish will come true.
What's this?
In this event, there will be seven heart-shaped fireworks.
At that time, if a couple kiss, they will be blessed.
Do you believe in those things?
Why not? I have dreams, you know.
Dreams...
- I guess you wouldn't understand these things... - Then, you want to give it a try?
- Well... Maybe, one day, me and my... - That one day is still unknown, right?
It's just not the right time, that's all.
And I haven't fallen in love with anyone yet.
Then, wanna go there with me?
- Eh? - Since you can't get a guy.
- Why must it be with you? - Because it looks interesting somehow.
Hey! I'm serious about this. It's not some kind of joke.
Go there with him?
Where did he go?
- There's none, right? - That's Senior Shuu's girlfriend?
- Who could she be? - Maybe, 3rd year?
Let's go and check!
- I found her! - That girl over there?
Is she a beauty?
Of course.
- Seriously? - Seriously.
There! Over there!
Where?
Eh?!
- What are you doing? - Shh!
- Where has she gone? I want to see her... - She's definitely his girlfriend.
I thought they broke up.
About that... I'm sorry...
But I've been saved by you.
You're too scared. Take care of yourself, okay?
What's up with that?
[Fireworks Event - 7:30PM]
- Oh! Good morning! - Hi, Aoi.
- Who are you waiting for? - What? What? You've got a boyfriend?
Of course not!
- You all go in first! - Suspicious! - What class? Hey!
Good morning, Aoi.
Good morning.
Hey...
- Moe. - What?
- You got a boyfriend? - Eh?
Um...
- You and Shuusei are going out? - No, we're just living together.
- He never looks at me as a girl anyway. - How about you?
At first, I hated him, but...
You have come to like him now.
Looks like.
Even though he's a person I like?
I'm so sorry!
So upsetting.
But we made a promise, right? That if one of us had a person she liked,
that person would grab that happiness first. Since middle school, I've kept that promise.
I'm sorry.
From now on, don't ever hide anything from me, okay?
What?
You know, right? He's Shuusei! Without a good love strategy, your chance with him is zero!
- But Moe, you... - It'd be nice if Shuusei was my boyfriend,
but it looks like that's never going to happen.
Even though I'm trying hard... Maybe, I should just move forward.
Really?
Have I ever lied to you?
- Moe! - What?
- I love you! - What's with you?
Wait!
Oh no!
So cute~
- Wanna buy it? - No way!
I don't have that much money.
I see...
- We don't need to buy this. - What?
Goume Goukiro.
Just eat it. Even if you can't eat it, you can mix it with other dishes.
It will definitely taste good.
I ate it alone before.
You can't eat it alone since people don't usually cook goume goukiro when living alone...
Satsuki...
You living together with her, is it true?
Yeah.
It's a long story. It couldn't be helped.
- Then, you can just go back home. - No.
Furthermore, she's just a roommate.
- I don't get it... - It's not something to argue about.
Wait! Shuu!
You're happy, right?
To live together with a high school boy.
It's not like that. Just the situation at the time...
You understand, right?
For you to like him, it's such a waste.
Um...
You and him already broke up, right?
Shuu didn't tell you about what happened two years ago?
No.
Our relationship can't be separated.
For the sake of Shuu's happiness...
That's why I'm here.
Can you please read the condition a little more?
Satsuki already went home.
I see.
Um...
What?
Nothing...
What the heck?!
Shibuya! Do you have problems with my lesson?
No, not at all.
- What, what? - What are you guys talking about?
- Nothing. Be quiet! - What is it?
Let's continue.
[I can't believe this! Pisses me off! What's with that ex-girlfriend?!]
[It seems that something happened...]
So what happened?!
- Shibuya~ - I'm sorry.
- I will pass for today. Sorry. Bye! - We understand. See you later!
Aoi.
Hello.
- Shuusei is still not back? - Dunno...
- Why are you asking me? - Because you're living together.
Well...
I heard about it from Satsuki! It's really hard to believe.
Um...
What's the relationship... between Satsuki and him?
- You like him, right? Shuusei. - No, you're wrong!
It's easy to tell.
Our father is not a loving person.
That's why my mother and I have no interest living in that house too.
In other words, there's a lack of love in our family.
Since she was a child, Satsuki has known all about it.
She always comforted Shuusei. Even when our family condition was bad,
Satsuki took him to school and they played at dangerous places by themselves.
Is that so?
Well, that's what childhood friends would do.
You wanna know more?
Yes.
In one condition...
Do you know why I actually wanted to talk?
Why?
What are you trying to do?
Don't tell me this is your first time?
Really?
Then, how about just going out with me?
Please don't mess around with me!
Nice! You are cute like that. Okay, this is good. Please stand-by.
We'll start from the top. Let's go!
So cute~
- Okay, perfect! - Yay!
- That's the last. - It's good, right?
Good job.
This is an okay!
You caught such a beautiful picture.
- Of course. I only take the best. - Let's rest over there.
- Okay! - Thank you!
Oh, Shuusei!
How's school today?
Why are you suddenly coming to my school?
Why are you asking that question? I just feel really lonely...
Here, for you.
I don't need it.
Work is hard, right? Just take it.
Take it back.
With a woman by your side, it will cost a lot, you know.
Whatever.
It's good if you have Aoi, right?
Why are you bringing her up all of a sudden?
That girl... She somehow resembles Satsuki, right?
From what point?
It's sudden, but to be honest, she's easily to get through?
Why are you saying things like that?
Because that girl's strength is really strong.
Huh?
I kissed Aoi.
I didn't expect that was her first...
- Looks like you're jealous... - You bastard!
Stop! What are you trying to do?
Nothing to worry about. Let's do the preparation.
What are you doing?
I'm looking at the sky.
Don't cry.
I'm not crying.
You're crying.
I said, I'm not!
Your face really looks ugly.
Don't take the picture.
Don't easily get kissed by other guys.
Didn't I say to take care of yourself?
Are you an idiot?
I'm sorry.
This is a reset.
- What are... - It's okay, so shut up.
- But... - Right now, his kiss is just nothing.
I've decided it to be like that.
Have a nice trip.
This is a little scary.
I thought I was going to die.
It's not a laughing matter!
I thought you'd laugh if I did this.
Ah, wait!
Me too...
I want to laugh...
with him.
This long...
Okay, I understand.
No, wait! This long...
Welcome home.
I'm home.
But...
Every time, when we're together...
It's not bad.
- Cool, this is what I like. - Hey, wait...
Your cooking...
I just...
keep being fooled by my own feelings.
Sorry for the wait.
Welcome.
- Hey, Kugayama! - Yes.
- Let's switch. - Okay.
So cute~
You have such a cute lunch box. Do you have a young wife?
- What?! - Lucky you to have a young wife.
- Can we have a little? - No! No, you can't!
You're using mine again!
I hope this will continue.
Here.
What's this?
It's okay, right?
Slowly, it's become the new normal.
- It's such a pity... - So cute! You have a boyfriend, right?
Shuusei is coming! He's so cool.
Don't joke around!
As I said, it's just a matter of time...
- So cool! - He's really cool! Stop it!
He's so cute.
X equals 6y equals 6,000 minus 2 liters. You need to minus 2 liters each, got it?
No.
You idiot.
I will tell you again. Make sure you pay attention.
You speak too fast. Can't you just teach me slowly?
But sometimes, deep inside my heart, I feel uneasy.
There's a voice that I can't hear.
That's why... it's okay to be just like this.
I'll treasure all our time together.
- I'll come back tomorrow as fast as I can. - Can I take a bath with Shuusei and Aoi?
- No, we can't! - Then, Kouta, let's take a bath together.
Yeah!
Then, be good to me.
Okay, let's have a fun time together!
I like it this way.
This unspoken relationship.
Right now... the way we are.
- Let's work hard. - Okay.
Wait for me!
Aoi!
'Sup.
- Sanjou almost found out about our secret. - Is that a problem?
Of course, it is!
I don't mind if the secret about us living together is spoiled.
Living together with you isn't a bad thing.
Forever...
Always...
Let's play rock, paper, scissors!
Rock, paper, scissors! I win! Here you go.
Even a little longer...
I hope our time together will never stop.
So cute~
Good afternoon.
This is really pretty.
People have said that if you wear your yukata, your love relationship may come true.
- Want to try? - Yes.
We will go, right?
Okay, I got it.
It's okay. I'll go there right now. Stay at your house!
What happened...
to Satsuki?
I gotta go.
Shuu...
You told me that you'd protect me, right?
Wait a moment.
Welcome home.
Is Satsuki all right?
Yeah.
That's good.
Why are you still awake?
It bothered me since you suddenly left like that.
Sorry.
It's really nothing.
Just forget it.
What actually happened two years ago?
That's none of your business.
In other words, to talk about such things, you're being annoying.
Why was he like that?
You can't just endure this alone forever.
- What should I do? If he leaves... - It's okay since you and Shuusei are compatible.
Who said that?
Actually...
I have a boyfriend.
He's my boyfriend.
Yep!
Wait... Since when?
For your sake, I have collected and gave Shuusei's current life info to him.
First time I saw her, I thought, "What a good girl."
Really?
- I'm happy for you guys. Congrats. - Thank you.
- Should we go on a double date? - No...
How about today?
- Today? - It's Shuusei's birthday today.
Please turn out nice.
It looks so fluffy!
Okay!
Why suddenly ask me to play ball with you?
When it comes to boys, of course, we play ball, right?
Never heard of it.
Hey, Shuusei.
Huh?
Is it okay?
About what?
Satsuki.
About what happened two years ago... Are you still thinking it's your...
Hey! Too high!
Ryousuke!
What?
Why are you going out with that girl?
Isn't it obvious? Because I like her, of course.
You probably didn't know, but the moment I met Moe, I suddenly fell in love.
What did you think I thought about?
About sex, right?
What are you talking about?
Throw it here!
[Satsuki]
Hey.
Didn't I tell you to properly go out with Aoi?
Isn't it unfair for you to keep playing around like that?
- Even Aoi will feel uneasy... - To you, who's more close to her, it's fair.
Then, can I have Aoi?
Do what you want.
I made it on time.
He's so late.
He's not at work, right?
Hello.
This is Satsuki.
Shuu might not come back home today.
We're going to have body contact tonight.
You don't understand? It's that kind of thing.
Shuu is here. Bye.
Welcome back.
You're still awake.
I wanted to see your face.
Go sleep.
If you don't sleep early, then there will be trouble.
I'm sorry...
For causing you trouble.
It's okay.
- Shuu. - Huh?
Let's live together.
Welcome home.
You still haven't slept?
This... You made all of it?
- Can I eat? - Yeah.
Thank you for the food.
Let's eat.
Delicious.
What's wrong?
What?
Is there something you want to talk about?
I...
just want you to smile.
What a pain...
What are you doing?
Stop! I don't want to do this!
You want me to smile, right?
Not like this!
Wait!
I don't want it to be like this!
I like...
I like you!
I...
I want to be together with you!
I...
I can't take it in this condition.
It's not that I hate you...
To like someone... I don't understand it completely.
Sorry.
It was a short time, but...
It was fun.
I'm glad I met you.
No! Please don't go!
I don't want this either!
It's because of my guilt that you're getting hurt.
So I don't want to see you again.
That promise...
Tanabata...
I can't keep it.
I'm sorry.
Please come true.
Hey, Kouta.
What did you write on there?
Tell me.
- Not telling. - What? Tell me!
No!
Really?
It's really amazing.
Of course.
It's hard to believe.
That's why! You understand now?
I know. It can't be helped.
Lately, Aoi looks really suspicious.
Shuusei too.
Really?
Good afternoon.
It's almost time for the fireworks event, right?
Yes.
That's right.
Here.
This Tanzaku... If you write on it, your wish may come true.
That's what I believe, but it's all up to you.
Eh? It ended just like that?
Yeah, so I just want to clear my own feelings now.
Hey, Ryou.
It's that ex-girlfriend's fault, right?
What's wrong with her?
Why is she still sticking around with Shuusei even though they've already broken up?
To Shuusei...
Satsuki is really special.
She's always the one who saves him when he needs someone.
But that's different from love.
The time when the two of them was growing up...
I thought it was impossible, but...
Being rejected by the guy that she loves...
Shuusei just couldn't see Satsuki being alone and crumbling.
That's why he is always by her side saying,
"I will protect you."
Satsuki!
Shuu!
What's wrong?
Because you didn't pick up my call...
Sorry.
You didn't want to see me?
Really?
Then, see you later.
See you later!
Shuu.
We will always be together, right?
But their relationship didn't going well...
You can't force feelings.
I bet Satsuki also noticed it too.
Little by little, a lot of restraints happened.
In the end, it just caused a lot of fighting.
The result is them breaking up, but...
That day...
Two years ago, Christmas night...
Satsuki called him non-stop.
I will wait for you near the big Christmas tree.
Until you come, I will always wait for you.
Shuu... why are you still not coming?
You said you wanted to protect me.
My body hurts...
Shuusei?
Shuusei!
Hey! Where are you going, Shuusei?
Please raise it.
Shuusei!
Please move aside.
Over here, this girl.
Excuse me.
- What happened? - A girl collapsed.
Do you understand me? Can you tell us your name?
[To Shuu]
Satsuki?
Excuse me!
One, two, three.
Heartbeat is 100/60.
The situation?
Suddenly collapsed.
- Acquaintance? - Yes.
- What happened? - Satsuki! Wake up!
Hey!
She's not in serious condition, but she needs to go to the hospital for further check-up.
What happened?! Satsuki!
- Shuusei! - Satsuki!
You can't do that!
- Satsuki! - Excuse me!
Satsuki!
Because of that situation, since then, that tragedy has given him nightmares.
He keeps saying, "It's my fault, it's my fault..."
Since then, Shuusei has always been by her side to wait until she awakes.
It's a miracle that she was okay, but...
That time...
Shuusei said to Satsuki...
"Until you can find your own happiness, I will always be by your side."
He...
always keeps his promises.
I understand how he feels. However...
Isn't it enough already?!
Satsuki really isn't fair.
To use that kind of trick...
As I thought...
Those two are connected.
Even though it's not mutual?
They just can't be apart.
Then, Aoi...
You want to give up on Shuusei?
To fall in love, it isn't just about fun things, right?
It's fine to be with the person you like and have fun with those feelings.
But it's not true love.
I thought you'd laugh if I did this.
Coming through.
[All Mail]
[Nishimori Aoi]
Kugayama!
After you're done, please take the table sets.
Okay.
What a good boy.
Yo.
Women problems?
Hey!
I keep receiving lots of mail from Satsuki every day.
It's non-stop. Please give me a break.
Sorry.
What are you gonna do?
Until that girl finds happiness, I'll always be by her side.
Even if you don't like her? What's up with that?
It's just self-satisfaction, right?
Your mind takes it too easily...
I...
You can't handle it anymore, so just leave her.
Even if you say so, I won't.
You understand, don't you?
For Satsuki, right now, you're just a "pet," Shuu.
Even now, you still use Satsuki to make an excuse and run.
I know it already, I don't need you to tell me.
Satsuki also understands!
That kind of thing...
Just leave her to me.
I'll do something about it.
It's tiring, right?
It's about time.
Don't run away anymore.
Bye.
I'm so hungry!
Ah, that's right!
Moe, can you come over for dinner today?
I'll make a really delicious meal. Really delicious!
Aoi.
Let's go to the Tanabata festival together. You are free, right?
It's okay. Just go with Ryousuke.
- You got the ticket, right? It'll be a waste. - It's okay, I can go there next year.
Ah, we should invite someone. A guy would be good. Then, we can have a double date!
Moe, listen, I...
When it comes to love, it's all about timing.
Seriously, it's okay.
Where can you find a guy?
Moe? Did you hear me?
Found him!
I'm okay with it. I don't have to work at that time anyway.
- But it will trouble... - Glad to hear!
Aoi will wear a yukata. Please look forward to it.
I'll definitely look forward to it.
Sanjou, excuse me.
Sorry, I need to go back to work.
I'll tell you what time to gather later.
Roger.
Welcome.
- Moe, it will be troublesome. - Why? It's just Sanjou.
That's not what I meant, I...
Even after you got rejected by that person, you can't always be alone forever!
Let's go to my house and take a look at my yukata, okay?
Alright.
Isn't it nice, Aoi? You look really cute in it!
Sanjou will totally like it.
What are you talking about?!
The bus is here.
Come on! Go!
Driver, please go ahead.
We will go there by bike. Right?
Say hello to Sanjou.
Wait a sec.
They didn't hear me.
Have a nice trip!
I hope it goes well.
We're talking about Sanjou here. I'm sure Aoi...
Aoi!
- Good evening. - Good evening.
Where are the other two?
They will be a little late.
I see.
Then, let's go.
- Did you put on make-up? - Ah, just a little.
You dumbass!
Ow...
This is really pathetic.
Huh?
You've changed, Shuusei!
You were happy, right? Being together with Aoi.
You wanted to continue being with her, right?
Isn't this what people call love?
What the hell are you doing?!
Always doing troublesome things! Don't be such a coward!
Get off me.
You!
Don't fight!
I don't care about your feelings, but...
This.
It clearly indicates your strong feelings, but what you do instead are stupid decisions.
I went through a lot just to bring this thing here.
Right now, Aoi is at the festival with Sanjou!
I was the one who told them to go.
If Aoi didn't go there, she'd forever stick to a one-sided love with you!
Shuusei!
You don't have much time.
Thank you!
Hurry, Shuusei!
You're late!
You're right.
How are we gonna get there?
What were you thinking?
I just received it.
Come to think of it...
My time together with you...
It was really short, right?
But...
It was really fun.
Even now, I feel like all of this has been the best moments of my life so far.
But...
I want to talk to you more.
To face you properly...
To like you, to laugh with you...
and to continue living together. That's what I wanted. However...
As I thought...
we can't do all of that.
Even though we can't be together...
Even if I was disliked by you...
I...
still like you, Kugayama Shuusei.
I won't cry over these feelings anymore.
I don't want to.
Aoi.
Should we ride it?
Okay.
Traffic jam because of the festival.
It's really beautiful.
Damn it!
Excuse me!
Let me pass!
Excuse me! Please let me pass!
Wait! Stop!
- Whatever it is, I really need to go! - It's a traffic jam, you can't get through.
Wait! Didn't I say you can't go through?
Hey! Come back here!
Hey!
- Arrest him! - I have to get through.
Let me pass! I'm passing through!
It's almost time...
Heart-shaped fireworks...
I'm sorry.
You probably wished to be here with your girlfriend, right?
Last year, I really wished to come here with you.
Excuse me! Let me through!
Excuse me!
I like you.
I've liked you for a while.
I... want to get more close to you.
Because I like your smiling face.
Excuse me!
I'm sorry...
Aoi!
That hurt, you know!
I'm sorry.
Aoi!
Why are you here?
I'm sorry!
Up till now, I'm sorry!
I...
I thought I didn't understand the feelings of falling for someone...
But that wasn't it!
I'm just afraid.
Still, it brought me straight to you.
I won't run away anymore!
I...
want to make you smile.
I want to face you properly.
Please be my girlfriend!
I was hurt!
With all those deep emotions...
Surviving those feelings alone...
I'm weak too.
It's frustrating.
No matter how much it hurt...
Even when I cry a lot...
I...
I just couldn't leave those feelings behind.
I want to be happy in life together with you!
I'll always be by your side.
A face that wants a kiss.
Wait! That's just terrible. Give it to me!
It's already ending.
Looks like that's the last one.
[I hope we have more laughter together! - Aoi <3 Shuusei]