Here you go, Papa.
Thank you, Mama.
Mom! I told you to take out the same pair of socks as Onii-chan's.
Oh, did you say that?
I'm having breakfast with the Irie-kun.
It's so strange.
The Irie-kun I once loved is having nattou and miso soup.
This is really something else!
So, how was it, Kotoko-chan?
Did you sleep well last night?
Yes.
Ai-chan is still sleeping, isn't he?
Sorry about that.
Not at all. He's a chef after all.
I know he works late into the night.
He must be tired from all that's happened too.
That's right. A lot did happen.
I don't want it.
My new house collapsed from a level-2 earthquake due to faulty construction.
So, we'll be living in my Dad's friend's house for a while.
And over there...
I'm the eldest son, Naoki. Nice to meet you.
A lot sure did happen.
Thanks for the meal.
Hey, Yuuki! You still have time left, so finish all your food!
Kotoko-chan, please go together with Onii-chan.
Okay.
Let me go! I wanna go too!
We're going now.
Onii-chan, make sure Kotoko-chan knows the route to the train station, okay?
I wanna go too!
No, you'll be intruding.
This is so awkward.
If I had known that this would happen, I wouldn't have given him the letter.
Hey.
Yes?
Don't tell anyone that we're living together.
And of course, don't talk to me at school either.
What the hell was that!?
We apologize for the crowded trains.
Unbelievable, I've never seen such a rush hour crowd before.
Next stop, Shoudou.
My bag is so far away.
And on top of that, it's hard to breathe...
Irie-kun looks so calm.
The doors will be opening from the left.
Hey! Oh, no! My bag! Excuse me! Hey, wait!
The doors are now closing. Please be careful.
I'm getting on!
Irie-kun!
Wait!
Miss, no rushing please!
Irie-kun?
I don't believe it.
Please wait behind the white line.
I made it on time...
Hey!
I told you not to talk to me.
I was about to board, so couldn't you have held the door for me... at the very least?
I hate absent-minded girls even more than stupid ones.
Ice...
Ice runs through his veins!
Gah, I hate mid-terms.
I'm giving up this time too.
I'm in trouble if I fail again.
Kotoko, you seem rather spirited.
I'm gonna do it this time.
I'm going to beat Irie Naoki!
That's a really funny one!
Oh, please, Kotoko! The Gods will get angry even if it was a joke.
I'm serious.
Hey, are you all right?
You're acting weird!
You know, you're up against not only the school's number one, but the number one in Tokyo!
Actually, he might even be Japan's number one genius!
Enough!
In other words, I'm feeling that level of determination.
I'm going to get on the notice board!
Only the top fifty students are listed. Do you understand the situation?
Never in history has there been an F-Class student in the top fifty!
I'll change history then!
I know I have no chance of beating him.
But, at the very least, I'll get my name on the same board as him.
Oh, no...
I don't get it at all.
Where should I start from?
I don't even know what I don't understand!
Yes?
Kotoko-chan, you're awake? I brought you a snack.
Sorry for the trouble, Oba-sama.
It's really yummy!
Isn't this great?
I really feel like a mother now.
Onii-chan doesn't study at all.
So, I can't even make a snack for him like this.
He doesn't study?!
But, Irie-kun is the top student in school!
Yeah. It's pretty incredible, don't you think?
He's rather unadorable like that.
Then, what's he doing now?
He's fast asleep.
He really is a genius!
You should ask him to teach you the parts you don't understand.
I wish I could.
Say, would you like to take a short break?
I'll show you something really interesting.
Ah, is that Irie-kun's?
I've always wanted to show this to someone.
Irie-kun when he was young...
Huh?
She's so cute!
Right?
That's Onii-chan.
But, it really does look like...
I really wanted a girl.
I was so sure that I would give birth to a girl.
So, all I bought were girl's clothes.
I was rather shocked when Onii-chan was born.
I didn't want to buy new clothes.
So, I dressed him up in girls' clothing until he was old enough to protest.
He's extremely bitter about this.
I wonder if this is the reason behind his cold attitude.
Yuuki doesn't know about this either.
So, please keep this a secret.
Of course!
That Irie-kun has...
Hey, Kotoko. Where are you staying now by the way?
Ah, at my Dad's friend's place.
Which area?
Around Setagaya, I suppose.
You don't say! That's nice. Where in Setagaya?
I'm not really sure.
I guess I have to keep it secret.
Aihara-san.
Bring your bag and come with me.
It seems that my mother put the wrong ones in.
I was wondering why mine was so large.
I think they exchanged something.
I can't hear what they're saying.
Don't tell me that he changed his mind and now wants to ask Kotoko out?
No way! That would be incredible though!
It's already too late for you to fall for her, dumbass!
Sheesh, mix-ups happen because we go to the same school.
That's right.
You might even get the wrong uniform and wear mine instead, Irie-kun.
Why would I wear yours mistakenly?
Well, that's because...
...it seems like you wore skirts when you were young.
You're so adorable, Irie-kun!
What's happening?!
That know-it-all probably got rejected instead this time!
Serves you right!
Where did you dig that out from?!
Your mother gave me one.
Give it back!
No!
What did you say?
Because, you keep bullying me all the time.
Isn't it okay once in a while?
When did I ever bully you?!
Even geniuses have their weaknesses.
I said, give it back!
I'll give it back, but on one condition.
Condition?
The mid-terms are coming up in two weeks. Help tutor me.
Me? Be your...?
Correct. I'll return it if you can help get me into the top fifty. Deal?
I refuse! It's obviously impossible!
Oh, really?
Then, I'll just mass-mail this photo to all the students in school.
Fine then!
Really? Hooray!
But, I can't promise anything.
The top fifty have been filled mostly by those from Class A and B each and every time.
It would require divine intervention for someone from Class F like you to be able to get in.
I think you're right...
Tonight then.
Kotoko!
What were you talking about?
You rejected him right? Please tell me that you rejected him!
It wasn't about that!
Divine intervention, huh?
I'll show you!
Onii-chan, help me study too!
Don't you get the best grades even without my help?
I'm getting nervous now that we're alone together.
Say, I heard that you never study.
How are you able to do so well on your tests?
Isn't it normal to remember after hearing or reading something once?
In what country is that normal?
You should be able to get 80 points if you can do these.
Looks like some secret code.
Still can't solve it?
Wait.
I got it wrong, didn't I?
How did it turn out like this?
Where's the formula?
Formula? What was it again?
What were you hearing in class?!
I'd like to see what's inside your head!
We'll start from the basics.
Listen carefully!
Yes!
X equals 72?
Correct.
Hooray!
There are still nine questions left.
Sorry for disturbing you two.
What are you doing?
But, you and Kotoko-chan look so good together.
You two should get married.
What are you thinking? That's ridiculous!
Well, here's your snack. Bye.
Let's continue.
Okay.
You've looked sleepy lately, Kotoko.
Yeah, I've been studying.
Come on, tell us the truth, Kotoko.
You're being worked to the bone in your new home, aren't you?
You say that you're studying to keep us from worrying.
I know that you're getting bullied.
I'll go to that house...
Eh? Kotoko?
She said that she's going to the library before heading home.
It says, "When was I an elementary school student"?
Oh, god. Even the Japanese doesn't make sense.
This is middle school stuff.
Hey, this one here...
He really does look cool when I look at him like this.
The Irie-kun I admired.
Pardon me. I brought a snack.
What a problem we have here.
Good luck on your tests.
This is a good luck charm.
Thanks!
Don't open it before the results.
Okay. -Sheesh, it's not an entrance exam.
Hey!
Please don't rush on board.
I'd like to thank him. At least one word.
But, he'll probably get angry if I talk to him in school.
He's bound to ignore me too anyway.
Oh, no! Gotta get to class!
Thanks.
Good luck.
Then, please begin.
These questions...
It's exactly the same as the questions Irie-kun made for me!
I don't quite believe it, but I know the answers!
Time's up!
Kotoko, how was it?
I think, I knew how to do it.
Why do you look so relaxed?
You'll embarrass yourself later.
Come on, let's go have some fun today, Kotoko.
Wait, Kin-chan.
I won't let you go today no matter what you say.
Hey, that girl; wasn't she the one who confessed to you?
So, she's already together with that Kansai guy.
It's none of our business.
Excuse me please.
Number one is... Irie-kun got...
Thank goodness.
I'm not on the board, am I?
What's up? You never look at the results.
Hey, number one is on that end.
This side is...
Hey, Irie!
Congrats on getting first. Perfect score too.
Of course. That's the first time I've ever studied so much.
And yourself. You did it too.
You haven't seen it?
Fiftieth?
Irie-kun! I got fiftieth!
Thank you, I'm so happy! Thank you!
Not that.
Return me the thing you promised.
Oh, that's right.
Here.
Don't take it out in the open like that!
Also, I've said it many times, but please refrain from talking to me in school.
Thank you, Irie-kun!
Just after I told her.
He's top and I'm bottom.
But still, I'm on the same piece of paper as Irie-kun.
Hey, Miss Number Fifty.
Don't you feel like the Irie of Class F?
Not quite.
Hey, you dropped something, Kotoko.
This is...
This is a good luck charm.
Thanks.
Don't open it before the results.
I forgot about this.
What's that?
It's a good luck charm which helped me get into the top fifty.
Don't you want to share it with us?
What the hell is this?!
Kin-san, hang in there, man!
Oh, no. The shock was too much! Water, water!
Hey, Kotoko! What is this about?!
Umm... well...
Why are you and Irie-kun sleeping together so happily?
Forgive me!
Your parents are close friends?
So, you had Irie tutor you for the tests this time?
Yeah.
So that explains you being in the top fifty. He really is a genius.
That's a really harsh way to put it.
But, don't they look really close in these photos?
With you living under the same roof, has Irie's heart, or maybe his preferences changed too?
Don't be stupid!
That's right!
Even at home, he totally ignores me.
He hates me.
Kotoko...
Poor thing.
That's horrible.
But, I don't care about that cold-hearted guy. I'm fine.
Cold-hearted?
Good luck.
You did it too.
Kotoko?
Either way, I'm only living with him temporarily.
Please keep this a secret, okay?
Please.
Okay.
Of course we will.
Aihara!
Come with me!
Hey, you told me not to speak to you in school. Rumors will spread like this.
Rumors have already spread!
What the hell is this?!
That's what I would like to know.
Those guys! I fervently told them to keep this secret too!
I've had it up to here!
Irie-kun.
You may be okay with it, but it's a problem for me!
Don't mess with my life any more!
What's with me?
No matter how much he bullies me... I hate him after all.
I'm already fine with it.
I should be fine with it.
I was able to endure it when he refused my love letter.
But then, why do I...?
I guess...
...I really do love Irie-kun.
Oh, my. Kotoko-chan, what's wrong? You look down.
Oba-sama... Nevermind, it's nothing.
Are you really all right?
You're still young. You have to think more fun thoughts.
The sports meet is this Sunday, right? What are you in?
Boy-girl mixed relay.
Together with Onii-chan?
How wonderful! I must buy a new digital camera!
I'm all fired up!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Romantic baton touch.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.