Have you...
ever fallen...
in love?
Yamamoto-san Beside Me
What? I don't believe you.
Really, it's delicious!
Right, Meguru-chan?
Yeah, I was skeptical at first, but after tasting it I was really surprised how good it was.
But you're supposed to put salt on tomatoes when eating them whole.
It's not right to use sugar.
Well, just trick yourself into thinking it's salt and try it at least.
No thanks, I'll pass
Yamamoto, you're surprisingly stubborn.
It's like you're way too conservation. Not to mention with guys, too.
What? Guys?
What do guys have to do with any of this?
Well, you're popular and could go out with anyone.
A message?
I wonder who it is...
It's Misao.
That's the scary guy who looks like a Yeti, right?
Yup, we're childhood friends.
Hey, is it true that a middle school girl beat him up?
What? I didn't hear about anything like that.
Maybe that's why he wants to talk.
If he's looking for advice, it has to be about a girl he likes.
Him? No way!
You got that right.
Anyway, Touto's participating in the upcoming match.
Oh, the fighter you've had your eyes on?
Misaki-chan, you really like martial arts, don't you?
Really? So you did end up telling him.
Yeah, but it was really scary...
Please, stop following me around!
So that's why Beast-kun wasn't there this morning.
If I knew things would turn out this way, I would've just told him sooner.
That's great, Ayumi-chan!
We can finally go home together now.
Yup.
Bad news! Bad news!
Have you girls heard?
Apparently Beast-kun got into a fight, but lost!
You're kidding! Even Beast-kun can lose?
Yeah, and his opponent was a girl too!
Really? I wonder what kind of person she is.
I want to meet her!
Anyway, let's go to school!
Ayumi-chan...
Isn't it just another one of Kusuda's lies?
I'm telling you it's not a lie!
Right? Your brother got beat up by a girl, didn't he?
He did?
"He did?" Aren't you his brother?
I don't really talk about these things with my brother.
So it is just a rumor.
It's impossible for a girl to beat up Zaitsu Misao.
What the hell, Sogabe?
Are you doubting me?!
There's no way I would lie.
Wasn't that DVD from the other day good?
Give me a break...
So... Why was it about animals?
I never said anything about actual people...
Okay, okay! Move out of the way!
Arihara-san.
Good morning, Zaitsu-kun.
G-Good morning.
She knocked out my brother in one shot, despite her small body...
That can't be true, right?
I imagined it, right?
Oh no. I won't know what to do if he keeps staring at me like that.
What, what? You two are flirting so early in the morning.
So you guys going out after all?
No! It's not like we're together or anything...
I didn't imagine anything!
Huh?
N-No, it's nothing!
Anyway, what's up?
Um... Zaitsu-kun, this is for you.
I wanted to thanks for taking me to the infirmary yesterday by baking you cookies.
I fit's okay with you, try some.
Too burnt. 35 points. Your brother, Yuuji.
It says 35 points.
I'll bake some more after I've practiced, so...
I can't believe it! That stupid brother!
Ayumi-chan...
What was that just now?
Man, Zaitsu, you're clueless.
Huh?
Why are you so slow?!
She's pretty much saying she likes you!
No way.
I don't remember Arihara-san confessing to me or anything.
Is your head filled with chestnut cream used in Mont Blancs?!
M-Maybe...
Maybe?
It's obvious that she has feelings for you!
You should be happier! Oh, and by the way, go out with her!
What? Go out with her?
Because then you can...
Grope Arihara's body as much as you want!
Is there anything more envious than that?!
And let me sneak in a grope once in a while too.
Thinking about girls from our class like that is a bit...
Bah! Lame!
That part of you that acts so proper is seriously lame!
You're the only one that doesn't see them that way, right, Sogabe?
Don't lump me together with you.
What?! You both don't want to see them?!
We should be more honest with ourselves!
If they're really ugly then it's understandable, but...
if you were going out with a girl like Arihara, normally-
I get it, Zaitsu...
Could it be that...
...you have someone you like?
Damn it!
There is someone! Your face proves it!
A-Are you guys already going out?
Is that true, Zaitsu-kun?
We're not going out...
But there's a girl you like though, right?
Who? Who?!
Tell us, Zaitsu-kun!
I see! I didn't think it would be a high schooler!
Kusuda-kun, you're too loud!
But, man, I don't really understand the older woman thing,
but looking at it this way, it's looking pretty good...
You're drooling.
Sogabe should have come.
She's coming? Which one?
Which one is it?!
Crap, she noticed me.
S-She's amazing!
Did you see those boobs?!
Those legs?!
She was looking over here! Don't tell me you're acquainted with her in some way?!
It's just a one-sided love.
All right! I'll help out your love!
So when it goes well, just let me touch her boob-
No way I would!
Anyways! Let's make a plan! A plan!
No, it's fine...
Don't worry about it! Let's carefully think of a plan at your house!
It's not a good time to go to my house though...
I'm home!
Welcome back.
I forgot about Zaitsu's brother...
He's a friend from my class.
Welcome.
A-Actually, I-I think I'll g-go home.
What're you talking about? You just got here.
Come on in.
S-Sorry for intruding. T-Than-
That was scary... That was my first time actually seeing your brother, so I freaked out.
Although he looks like that, he's really nice.
Speaking of which, he had some bandages on. Is that rumor really true then?
The one about a middle school girl beating him up.
Why don't you ask him yourself?
You're kidding me, right? I'm too young to die.
You're not going to-
Huh? What is it?
Mamoru, you there?
Are you back yet?
A w-w-wo-woman's voice!
Hey, what's the meaning of this?
Hey, is it okay if i come over?
No!
Right now, I have a... friend over...
Hey.
That's why I didn't want to come home.
I told you no, didn't I?
Just let me use your room to pass through for a bit!
Oh Mamoru, is this your friend?
Kusuda-kun.
Sorry!
Hey, is it true that a girl in middle school beat up Misao?
I don't know...
Her boobs... Boobs..
You haven't heard that rumor?
No.
Then I wonder what he wants to talk about.
I got a message this morning from Misao saying he wanted me to come over and give him advice on something.
Oh, I see. You came to see my brother...
Yeah, is Misao here?
Yeah.
Ok, then I'm going to go talk with him.
Why were you pretending she was a stranger this entire time?!
She's your neighbor!
Saki-nee just sees me as a childhood friend.
Oh? So you call her Saki-nee...
Yamamoto Misaki.
She's a high school student, so...
She's 16.
Two years older, huh?!
High school girls are great!
What are you doing?!
The feeling of her breasts!
You really are the worst!
Her lingering smell!!
Thank you very much!
It's not as good as you think it is, though.
Being neighbors, that is.
What's this all of a sudden?
Things may have been different if I were older, but...
she doesn't see me as a man at all because I'm younger.
Saki-nee just thinks of me as a younger brother.
So you won't make a move because you don't want to lose that sibling-like relationship.
Here, it's the rice you guys love so much!
I guess it only works when I'm not watching.
You look so happy.
Misao, that delicate side of yours really doesn't suit your body's image.
There's a pretty big gap.
And you like small animals.
You folded the laundry again, didn't you?
Mom's way isn't careful enough.
But then why won't small animals become attached to me?
The sparrows are scared and won't even come near me,
and how many hamsters ended up dying due to stress?
Yeah...
I would treat her preciously, though...
What are you getting all red for?
Ah, nothing!
Your voice is cracking.
I guess things like that are just impossible.
Why are you being all lonely and depressed?
All because you lost a fight.
Huh?
That's what you wanted advice about, right?
Yeah...
I'll teach you my secret ultimate winning move, so cheer up!
Huh, move?
Choke Sleeper!
Idiot! Stop!
Owww!
How was it? Feel better?
I'm not depressed because I lost a fight.
Oh, really?
Then what was it you wanted to talk about?
Well, it's...
Perhaps you found a girl you like?
Really, Misao?!
Who is it? Tell me!
Someone from your class?
I go to an all boys school.
Oh, that's right.
Then someone from a different high school?
If you don't tell me...
Wrist Twisting Backwards Cross!
Ok, I'll tell you!
A girl from Mamoru's class.
What?! A girl from Mamoru's class?!
How did you meet her?
I saw Mamoru's class picture, and I fell in love at first sight...
Love at first sight?!
You?!
It's embarassing, so don't you dare tell Mamoru.
Okay, okay.
Is it weird for me to fall in love at first sight?
No, I knew this would happen, and it's cute!
So what do you need advice about?
I gave her a letter, but...
she told me that she would answer me eventually, so I shouldn't follow her.
Follow her?
I was worried so I escorted her to and from school...
But she said it was bothersome...
Of course it would be.
If you do something like that when you're not dating the person, you're just a stalker.
So from now on, I'll be a bodyguard lurking in the shadows!
That's being even more stalker-like.
I know, but I can't help it...
You like her that much?
What part of her do you like?
What part? I've never thought about that.
You like her even though you don't know what part of her you even like?
Is that weird?
That's more scary than anything.
Liking someone even though you don't know what part of them you like...
But isn't that how it's supposed to be?
Liking someone, that is.
I wouldn't really know.
You don't have anyone you like, Misaki?
The whole "liking" or "dating" thing seems kind of annoying, so...
I really don't know.
So, I won't be able to help you with your problem.
Sorry.
It's okay.
Got it? She lives next door, so theres plenty of chances...
Are you just going to waste them?
That's true, but...
It's simple!
Sneak into her yard to steal her panties that are out with the laundry,
or secretly peek into her bathroom,
or sneak into her futon...
Those are crimes!
Okay, okay! I understand! I'll keep it a secret from Mamoru, okay?
They're keeping a secret from you.
She can say it to my brother, but not to me?
Am I really that unreliable?
What're the chances she and your brother have something going on?
That Misao...
See you later, Mamoru. And Mamoru's friend.
W-W-W-W-Wait just a minute, onee-san!
Yes?
Can I have just a moment of your time?
What are you planning to do, Kusuda-kun?
It'll be over in a sec.
Anyway, please have a seat, onee-san!
Okay...
Well then...
The futon went flying!
TL Note: These jokes are known as "dajare". They are used to put the audience to sleep.
Huh?
The cat lay down.
The pig took a hit and fell over.
Don't say bad jokes!
Kitaro came from the north.
Sorry, I lost to a swimmer.
The cow laughed saying "ushishi!"
I can't stand this!
Super shocked because there's no breakfast!
Winning is full of nutrition!
I ain't answerin' the phone.
I can ride the monorail now.
The principal is the best!
How about some squid?
Saki-nee!
W-Why?
My jokes have the power to put women to sleep!
That means they're boring, right?
Dumbass, don't say it so bluntly.
That makes them sound useless, you idiot.
So now that Saki-nee's asleep, what're you going to do?
Do?
It's our chance!
Oh, this angle is too good!
No, you can't do that, Kusuda-kun!
Shh! She'll wake up!
Don't look at Saki-nee with those eyes!
But they were made to see things.
That's not what I mean!
Shut up!
You can fall in love this way too, can't you?
What do you mean by that?
We're guys in 8th grade already! Don't lose to reason, Zaitsu!
Kusuda-kun, you need to control your primitive instincts!
Zaitsu, you don't feel anything from looking at these thighs? This waist?!
And those boobs that are just asking to be groped?
Go, Zaitsu.
This is your chance!
Saki-nee...
Ok, go!
I'll follow your lead!
I won't let you lay a hand on my Saki-nee!
S-Saki-nee
Oh she's hugging you!
Mysterious Opposite Arm Cross!
Twist Arm Burn!
Lucky.
Knee wing... Armlock!
I want her to put moves on me too!
Crap...
Choke Sleeper... Hold!
Number Four!
I give up! Forfeit!
Stop!
That's why I don't want to be just a childhood friend.
I think onee-san was actually awake...
No, I think she was probably just having a dream about martial arts.
Good morning, gentlemen!
Muscle pains?
No, it's just that my joints are a bit...
I don't believe it at all.
It really is yummy!
Putting sugar on fermented beans just isn't right.
Just trick yourself into it and try it at least once.
It's Misao.
Oh, what did he want to talk about?
He found a girl he likes.
What? That Yeti did?
Yeah...
"I know you told me to stop because it made me look like a stalker, but I got too worried and followed her home."
It must be difficult, liking someone.
I'm pathetic...
I...
Hm?
It's nothing.
Anyway, why don't we race to school?
Huh?
Ready... Go!
Wait!
Misaki-chan!
I'm fine without love... for now!
It's almost the day of Yukinoshita Middle School's athletics competition.
I, Enomoto Kei, am in charge of the cheering!
Along with kappa-faced Kusuda!
I wanted to do it with someone who was better looking!
Because all that matters about guys is looks, right?