I...
Mei?
I really...
Really...
Yamato, what do I need to do to make you only mine?
I can't say it out loud,
but I've called you "Yamato" plenty of times inside my head.
Yamato, are you the kind of person
who doesn't have a problem going to other girls' homes,
even though you have a girlfriend?
Mei...
Mei!
Let's go home together today!
It's been a while since we walked home together.
Lately, I've had photo shoots after school all the time.
Yeah.
I'm the one who suggested he do it.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You're quiet.
I'm always quiet.
I see.
Do you want to stop by the park?
Okay.
Oh, by the way, Kuro's been getting bigger.
You might be surprised if you saw him.
They're only kittens for a moment.
If you take your eyes off of them for a second,
they can look completely different.
I see.
Yeah.
It really is important for us to spend time together.
I get to hear your thoughts,
and I want you to know everything about me, too.
How did he act when he was with Megumi-san?
A Yamato I don't know...
Mei? Is something wrong?
No.
By the way, Kitagawa asked me
if I wanted to keep modeling.
If you want to...
You told me I looked handsome,
so I think I'll keep doing it a little longer.
What?
I was wondering if there would be another surprise like earlier.
Don't look at me like that.
It's creepy.
You don't have to say it like that, do you?
I'm going home.
That's the first time
Kurosawa let go of my hand...
Hey, do you think the mud in a mud pack is actually mud?
Wow, it says this is a combination of mud from three different countries.
It even has seaweed extract.
I wonder which three countries they are.
Hey.
I don't know.
By the way, how are things with your boyfriend?
Fine.
I see.
Good night.
What's wrong with me?
I don't like how I'm acting.
I need to get it together.
Hey, Mei-chan, are you okay?
Huh?
You look awful.
I-I'm okay...
What's okay about you?
Ta-da! It's a magic key.
A magic key?
You can have it.
Now, you're matching with Yamato.
Apparently, it's a limited edition design celebrating Land's 20th anniversary.
Nakanishi gave one to Yamato, too, so you'll be matching.
Th-Thanks.
No problem.
Do you think Land is fun...
f-for couples?
Mei-chan, you're such a girl.
You've gotten a lot cuter lately.
That's not true...
It is true.
Yamato had better be a little worried about that.
Mei-chan?
I'll treasure it.
Put it on your phone.
I need to apologize to Kurosawa.
That's so cute.
I bet you're matching with Yamato-kun.
Asami-san gave it to me.
That's great.
You and Yamato-kun make a great couple.
See you later.
I shouldn't worry about rumors.
I should trust him.
What the heck?
Yamato, you didn't attach your key chain.
Huh? Oh, I'll put it on later.
Put it on now.
Okay, okay.
Really?
I will.
Don't tell me you're embarrassed about this now.
Hey, did you read Megu-tan's interview?
She said there's someone she likes.
He's a model like her, and he's like a prince...
It's got to be Yamato.
There's even a rumor that Yamato came out of Megu-tan's place.
Tachibana is in trouble.
But no matter how you look at it,
Yamato and Megu-tan would make a better couple.
You said it.
Huh? Mei-chan, you're leaving early?
I don't feel well.
I'll walk you home.
It's okay.
If someone's with me right now...
But...
I want to think by myself.
Mei-chan.
Leave her.
Aiko-chan...
She's fighting with herself right now.
When she wants to talk, she'll come.
Do you think Mei-chan read Megu-tan's interview?
We just need to be there for her when she needs us.
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Here, it's a coupon for Mr. Donut.
Let's stop by on the way home.
Aiko-chan!
But Yamato,
don't you think you're getting a little too cocky?
Hey, Aiko. What did you want to talk to me about?
I'm sure you didn't know about it,
We Asked Megu-tan!!
but you've got people openly declaring their love for you.
K: What? You like someone? Who is it? Megutan: Someone I'm modeling with. I get embarrassed just thinking about him. We've been eating dinner together a lot lately, and I feel happy just being around him. He's really handsome, like a prince. He understands me, and he's really nice. He's actually rejected me once, though (lol). But I haven't been able to give him up... I mean if I like him, I like him. I'm just going to keep pushing and pushing (lol).
We know.
You've been coming and going
from Kitagawa Megumi's place lately, haven't you?
Someone saw you.
The rumor spread, and me, Asami, and
probably everyone else at school knows.
Of course, Tachibana Mei, too.
Tachibana was so shocked she went home.
Wait.
There's nothing between me and Kitagawa.
I just went to eat dinner.
That's not the problem.
Even if nothing happened, you still made Tachibana uneasy.
I'm sure you can understand if you put yourself in her shoes.
Imagine if Tachibana went to some other
guy's house without your knowledge.
On top of that, she didn't tell you about it.
Would you be able to forgive her?
But...
You wouldn't like it, would you?
That's what you did.
I'm sure Tachibana is worried sick about you modeling.
She held all of those feelings in
and tried to silence them.
It's got to be hard, seriously.
But I really didn't do anything with Kitagawa.
In that case, why don't you tell her already?
Anyways, you should clear things up with her quickly.
Hello? Mei?
Your call cannot be completed because the number you have
called is either outside the service ar—
Mei.
Nothing makes her more uneasy than you being kind to everyone.
Mei, I'm sorry.
Why did I...
Don't look at me like that.
It's creepy.
Why didn't I apologize immediately?
Why didn't I tell him I was just being shy?
No...
Why didn't I ask him why he went to Megumi-san's place?
I should have asked him before I said that...
Hello?
Yamato-kun?
Where are you?
You suddenly disappeared. I was so surprised.
Sorry, Kitagawa.
I can't go to the shoot today.
I'll call the agency myself.
Huh? What? Hey.
Yamato...
Huh? Mei-chan?
I'm sorry. Is it too early for me to start?
No, it's fine.
Did something happen?
No.
Good...
Mom's home and I don't want to worry her by coming home early.
Yes?
Is Mei-san there?
Oh, my name is Kurosawa.
She isn't home yet.
I see.
Excuse me.
Welcome.
Oh, my.
Could I get these?
Yes.
Tachibana
That!
That's for Land's 20th anniversary, isn't it?
It is, right!?
Let go.
Huh?
It's rude to suddenly grab someone's hand.
Oh, sorry!
I just like Land so much!
Going there always raises my spirits.
Oh, I mean, sorry.
Anyway, I can never ignore limited editions and anniversaries!
I went to buy that key chain right away,
but it went on sale the day the Halloween show started, right?
I wouldn't know...
Why did I have to start with the show?
I should have gotten that first and gone to
the show afterward, damn it!
That strap is so cute...
Limited editions are different from the rest.
I really want one.
Man, I can't help myself.
Please give it to me! Please!
Sir, even if you ask...
I seriously won't give up.
I know it's taboo among people who like Land, but please...
Could you let me have that?
What the heck?
Yamato, you didn't attach your key chain.
I'll put it on later.
Put it on now.
Okay, okay.
I understand you like Land a lot, but I can't give this to you.
I'm sorry.
Oh, no... I'm sorry for asking you so suddenly.
See ya.
Thank you very much.
Oh, my name's Takemura Kai.
Starting next week, I'll be attending Toumei High School.
I'll stop by again sometime.
He's a high school student?
At my school?
I wonder if Yamato put his on.
I really do like Yamato.
It hurts.
I don't know what to do.
I have no idea.
Ever since I really started liking Yamato...
I've felt nothing but pain.
Mei!
I'm sorry, Mei.
Mei...
I'm really sorry.
I've had enough.
Since I started liking you...
My head's been full of thoughts about you.
I'm becoming so narrow-minded.
I want to support your modeling work, but I can't.
I pushed Asami-san and Aiko-san away when
they were worried about me.
I want to believe Megumi-san is a good person, but I can't.
I'm becoming a terrible girl...
That's not true!
It's my fault... You haven't changed at all!
It's my fault you feel that way!
It's fine.
It's not fine! Let me apologize!
There's nothing between Kitagawa and I.
But going to her house
and not being able to tell you about it...
Aiko made me realize I was being thoughtless.
But I really do love you.
I'm really sorry.
Mei...
Yamato and I are both...
Episode 8 - New to Love
new to love...
We meet someone...
Meow.
And even though we sometimes disagree...
Meow.
We come to understand each other bit by bit.
Meow, meow.
We should treasure each and every...
Meow.
event that happens.
Meow...