Is that all your feelings have to offer?
What?
Go ahead. Try to wrench open my heart.
That's the only way you'll get me.
What does that mean? How can you be so self-important?
Well? What will you do?
How does Kyoya see me?
Am I really just a dog and nothing more?
Or is he starting to have feelings for me, just a little?
While that was rattling around and around in my head...
It's December.
I hear they've got lights out in the park!
It's going to be cold, though. I said we should watch it from the hotel.
Oh? It's nice to take it easy, huh?
We're already to the closing ceremony.
Today: Closing Ceremony
I'm going snowboarding.
It's a limited-time event, and he's great at snowboarding.
Bragging about their boyfriends... it used to bug me a little.
Sounds fun. Can you board with that many people around?
I don't care how many people there are. It's our own little world!
Is he buying you a present?
Probably clothing or a ring?
Oh?
Now I'm just jealous! I'm super jealous!
Wolf Girl & Black Prince
Episode 5 An Impregnable Defense
What is it, Erika? Things not good with Sata?
What? Why do you ask?
You've been all snappish lately.
Well, um...
You haven't got any plans with Sata for Christmas?
O-Of course I have!
We'll eat cake and exchange presents and stuff!
That's pretty typical. Doesn't sound like Sata to me.
Totally basic.
Ugh...
I know! You wanna exchange selfies from our Christmas dates?
Sounds good, let's do it. Erika, you send one too.
Huh?
I'm getting excited! Tezuka, no dirty ones.
Huh? I wouldn't send them.
That's right. It's almost Christmas.
So that's how it is. San, what should I do?
Before I answer, why the bathroom?
I wanted to go back to how it all started.
What? You must really be stumped.
By the way, you have that friend of Sata helping you, right?
Why not ask him for advice again?
No way! Takeru's a really good person, and he's helped me a lot!
But Kyoya's so twisted and so hard to crack, he can't do anything!
I get it. I get it, so just calm down.
I've tried all kinds of things, but I don't know how Kyoya feels at all.
What do you want to do with Sata for Christmas?
Huh? Well, I don't want to do anything all that special...
Just eat cake and be together, the normal stuff!
Then why not just tell Sata that?
Huh?
You've told him how you feel. Why not ask him out like normal people do?
You're aiming to be a wolf-free girl, right?
Like normal people do, huh?
I want to do it. Christmas... together...
They should put heaters in the halls, too.
That moment you step out of the classroom is pretty awful, huh?
Should I try asking him out?
U-Um...
It's almost Christmas, huh?
Yeah.
Huh? That response seemed more sharp-edged than usual...
You don't like it much, huh?
Christmas is crap.
C-Crap?
What's so fun about it? The event people control everything.
There's huge crowds, you hear all the same songs on TV and out in town.
Can't we do something about it all?
In the end, your only choice is watching movies in your room.
He has the thought process of an unpopular guy.
So? What was that about Christmas?
Why are you going into Prince Mode now?
N-Nothing.
I see.
I can't ask him out after he said something like that!
Or was he trying to put me off in a roundabout way?
Well, it's not like I really care...
I didn't have high hopes from the start...
But what about the selfie?
Going all this way for an alibi, huh?
I think your selfie is pretty pointless, though.
It's just about showing off.
I told you, I can't just not send it. I promised.
It would be pathetic if you were the only one without one, I guess.
Women are such a pain.
We really are.
But despite everything he said, he's still going out with me.
What?
N-Nothing.
I wonder if this is what a Christmas date feels like.
Accessory Shop Big Sale!
Sir!
Huh?
Would you like to get a present for your girlfriend?
Girls just love this one.
No thank you. I've got a much better one prepared.
That was a rude way of turning her down.
That type won't give up if you don't shut them down.
I don't get the purpose of giving presents at Christmas, though.
Isn't it some guy's birthday?
No, it's okay. If it's fun, you don't need a reason.
Oh? Then maybe I'll buy you something, too.
What is it? What will you buy me?
Let me see... a collar, perhaps?
Huh?
A collar... like for a dog?
I could buy a leash, too, and take you for a walk every morning. What do you think?
I want it!
Can we, really? I want it! We'll take walks every morning!
It was a joke. Don't take it seriously.
It was a joke?
Are you stupid or something? I couldn't use it.
Well, that's true, but...
If you want to take the next step into that world, you can go by yourself.
No, it's not like that...
J-Just getting a present from someone you love makes it special.
Anything you give me, I'd treasure it.
I can't tell if women are a pain or just gullible.
We really are.
By the way, is that what you're after?
Huh?
The big tree.
The big heart at the center is so tacky.
Huh? It's cute!
Whatever. Let's just take the picture and go home.
Huh? Oh...
I wonder if we can get the tree in the shot?
Use your scarf to hide your school uniform.
Oh, right. They'll catch us otherwise.
What are you doing? Hurry up already.
It's hard to take it so they can't see our uniforms.
Come on, give it here.
Come on, smile.
Oh...
This is okay, right? The tree's in the shot, too.
We just touched cheeks...
Here.
Let's go.
Oh. Sure. Um...
We really do look like a real couple!
I look kind of stiff, though.
They'll be able to tell I'm nervous. I'm so embarrassed.
Kyoya's perfect, though...
Just like normal... calm and cool...
Completely unimpeachable. Perfect.
I wonder if he'll ever smile like that at me?
Hey, Erika.
It's cold. Let's go inside somewhere.
S-Sure.
I guess I'm stupid, getting all excited by myself.
Oh, come on! I can't keep getting depressed!
I don't know that it won't work out yet.
I decided that as long as there's hope, I'd love the hell out of him.
But that light of hope might just be a passing whim for him.
I can't tell if it's real or not.
Hey. What's wrong?
M...
Mm?
My stomach... hurts.
An Impregnable Defense
This sucks.
Here.
Take some stomach medicine. Then rest until you're feeling better.
You went all the way to a pharmacy to get that for me?
Be grateful I'm doing this fetch work for you.
Thanks. How much was it?
I don't want your money.
B-But I feel bad.
Listen. What did you do when I had a fever?
Don't make me the only charity case here.
Thanks.
I had forgotten all about that...
Stomach Medicine
But getting a stomachache... are you an old man?
Old man...
What's wrong with you? You seem so seriously worried.
What's wrong with me?! It's your own fault!
...is what I want to say, but it might not be fair to threaten him.
Hm? What is it?
If you want to talk, I'll hear you out.
No... he knows everything. He's just having fun.
That's the kind of person he is.
Okay, just one thing.
What am I to you? Just a toy to kill time?
Just a useful dog to satisfy your needs? Is that all?
Is there no special feeling, even a little?
Who knows?
If you say that, I'll throw this water in your face!
Hey. Please, just tell me.
I like you, Erika.
What?
You didn't realize?
No matter how useful she is, I couldn't stay with a girl I didn't like.
A toy would be the same. If you don't like it, you get tired of it and throw it out right away.
It's like that.
I've been too shy to say it, but I've liked you for a long time.
No way...
Really?
Don't cry.
I'm sorry.
I never thought you'd say it like that, so I'm just so happy...
I see. I'm sorry for teasing you for so long.
It's okay! All's well that ends well!
I'm really a simple person!
But that's what makes you so cute.
Welcome! How many?
Um, so, I want to spend the 24th with you.
Spend... Christmas, you mean?
Yeah!
Doing what?
Just the usual stuff.
What's the usual?
Like eating fried chicken and cake together, exchanging presents...
It's my first Christmas with a boyfriend, so I want to do all the cliches.
That's very economical.
So you don't want to?
Sure. It would be fun to do those things with you.
Kyoya...
So? How long should I keep up the monkey show?
What?
You really are simple. You trust way too easily.
You still don't understand me at all. I'd never say anything so sweet.
You need to learn a little. How are you going to live your life this way?
You'll get taken in by a con man some day.
You're terrible.
You're terrible! I hope you die, you piece of trash!
Um, are you okay?
Should I bring you a towel?
No, I'm fine.
B-But...
Idiot.
Stupid.
Asshole! I hate him!
I really get it now.
He doesn't care about me at all.
That's why he doesn't mind telling such awful lies.
I've had enough. I'm so tired.
I'm so tired of being in love.
I can't do it.
Christmas... without someone to love, it's just another day.
Erika. Aren't you going to eat some Christmas cake?
No. I don't want any.
Don't want any?
You've been locked in your room since yesterday. You're barely even eating.
It's fine. I'm on a diet. Leave me alone.
What did Erika say?
She doesn't want any.
But she's always gotten so excited about Christmas, ever since she was little.
She's at a difficult age, I suppose.
Marin Tezuka
Feh. Lucky them. Looking so happy.
I guess I'd better send mine.
But what's the point of sending it?
I can't keep up the pretend dating with him.
I quit. I don't care if they catch me.
So what if they shun me? It's better than staying with Kyoya.
That's right. Better than that jerk...
Spin around three times and bark.
You're the dog. I'm your master.
You have no power to refuse me.
It's a dog's job to risk life and limb for its master, right?
Why not spend your days in anguish, hanging on my every word and action?
How long should I keep up the monkey show?
He really is terrible.
Why did I fall for a guy like that?
You're my girlfriend. Shut up and be protected.
She does belong to me.
It gets me mad when you hurt her for no reason.
I decided that I don't mind thanking you.
I hate it when you get persistent, so I'll just believe you.
I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.
Kyoya. You jerk.
Why do you have to be so half-heartedly kind?
You got my hopes up so much. I can't forget you that easily.
Erika. Can I come in?
Give up already! I said I don't want any cake!
Your boyfriend's here to see you.
Take your time.
Thanks.
Why?
Why are you here?
I'm not wearing any makeup! And my room's a mess!
I came to discipline you.
Huh?
I waited all that time and you never apologized. You've gotten awfully stuck-up.
Apologize? Why should I apologize to you?
Did you forget?
You threw water in your master's face and told him to die.
Do you really think that's appropriate?
You deserved it!
Shut up.
I'm going to prove to you one more time that you're my dog.
What?
I put it on. Your collar.
This is... you mean... for Christmas...
Let me warn you. A real collar would make people wonder what I'm into,
so I just chose a random stand-in.
It's the proof that you belong to me, so don't forget it.
Ahhh...
Th-Thank you...
I'm so happy...
It's not fair. You're making it impossible for me to leave you again.
How many times are you going to deceive me before you're satisfied?
I'll treasure it...
Don't cry.
Hey, Kyoya...
Is it okay if I believe what you said back then, just a little?
I like you, Erika.
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The smell of chocolate entangles one's feelings.
Will Erika's offer earn sympathy or betrayal?
Next time: Preparing For Battle. - Valentine's Day -
Next time Episode 6 Preparing for Battle
It's all in the name of love.