Hey, Miss Number Fifty.
Don't you feel like the Irie Naoki of Class F?
Not quite.
Hey, you dropped something, Kotoko.
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 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!
What the hell is this?!
That's what I'd 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.
The first love letter that I ever wrote...
...wasn't even read.
I can't believe I'm still in love with that cold-hearted bully.
Am I a masochist?
Even though he's so near...
It's so depressing...
Hey, the bath is free. You can go in.
Nice to meet you, Irie-kun.
I'm Aihara Kotoko from Class-F.
You don't know who I am, right?
But, I know who you are.
For two years, I admired you for your intelligence and coolness after you gave your entrance ceremony speech.
I have no hope of being in the same class as you...
...so I write my feelings in this letter with all my heart.
Irie-kun, I love you.
Towel: in. Headband: in. Sports clothes: in.
Also, water.
Wallet and train pass are in my pocket.
Great, all prepared.
But...
...I'm really not in the mood for this.
I just can't wait for your sports festival!
Do your best, both of you!
Kotoko-chan, what are you participating in?
I'm in the boys-girls mixed relay and the borrowing race.
And you, Naoki?
The hundred meter and the mixed relay.
Oh! Then, you two will be running on the same track?
That's wonderful!
I'm capture every minute on video from start to end!
You can count on me to get shots of both of you together.
Give me a break.
Thanks for the food.
He really does hate me, doesn't he?
Class-B!
Class-F, go Class-F!
Facing the storm head on.
You hoist the flag valiantly.
The Class-F boys are pinning all their hopes on this day, aren't they?
And compared to them...
Class-A not only doesn't care...
...they're actually studying.
But, other than F and E, they're about the same as the other classes.
But look! Over there, there's one sign that really stands out.
Oh, you're right.
Hey, wait.
Kotoko-chan! Make sure you cheer Onii-chan on!
Uh... Oba-sama?
That really stands out.
Doesn't that one stand out the most?
Look! The boys' hundred meter is starting!
Listen here, Irie. I'll never lose to the likes of you.
I'll show you my speed.
On your marks!
Irie-kun.
Set!
Irie-kun!
Do your best!
It looks like Kin-chan is much faster after all.
But, Irie got second!
Oh, you're covering for him.
No, I'm not...
But, it's just that... The sight of Irie-kun losing is unbelievable.
The final event for the morning session is program 12:
The Year-3 Girls borrowing race.
Onii-chan!
Come on, Onii-chan, hurry!
Let's cheer for Kotoko-chan together!
-But, why?
On your marks.
Please, let me get something easy...
Set!
Let's see...
No way!
What's this?
But, the person I love is...
If it's the person I love, then it has to be...
Um...
I can do this!
Irie-
He's glaring at me...
Iri-chan Oji-san, please run with me!
Me?
Oh, my, Papa! This is a heavy responsibility!
Go and good luck!
All right! Let's go, Kotoko-chan!
Okay.
This isn't right!
Why did I let it turn out like this?
Kotoko-chan, Papa, go!
I'm sorry, Kotoko-chan.
It's my fault you got last place.
It's okay, it's just a game after all.
Oh, by the way, what's the thing you were supposed to borrow anyway?
Would you believe it? It was, "The Person You Love."
"The Person You Love"?
It's because you were glaring at me.
The afternoon program has begun.
Students, please return to your respective seats.
Say, for the final relay, you're the anchor too, right?
You'll be racing Kin-chan again.
I was actually a little relieved when you lost earlier.
It was like, even Irie-kun can lose.
Like, you're the same as us, I thought.
Don't bring me down to your level.
There's no way I would use my full strength for something like that.
Then, you went easy on the other runners?
Enough with your overconfidence!
That's just a sore loser's excuse!
Who did you call a sore loser?
That's right.
Prove me wrong then by showing me your true abilities in the final relay!
Is it really okay to say something like that?
Class-F will lose their flawless victory.
You really did it now!
The last program is the Year 3 students boys-girls mixed relay.
Participating runners, please gather at the front gate.
Satomi!
You're the starter, so run with all your might!
What's this, all of a sudden?
I got it.
On your marks.
Set!
What's gotten into that Kotoko?
Go!
Hooray! Hooray! Everyone!
All right!
Class-F is in the lead! They're strong!
Easy win for Class-F.
Kotoko, I'm counting on you!
There! -Got it!
Class-F is now on their third runner.
The gap between second place is huge.
Second is Class-E, followed by Class-A.
Class-A is in third place?
In that case, I'm sorry, but Class-F will win before I even get to see Irie-kun's abilities!
Irie-kun...
Ah, here comes Kotoko.
Sorry, Mr. Class-A, but I'm going ahead first.
Irie-kun is looking at me.
He's gently holding his hand out to me.
This is the first time I've experienced this!
Over here, Kotoko.
What the?
Irie-kun!
Kotoko.
Go away!
What are you doing, Kotoko?
Irie-kun!
Kotoko?
Kin-chan? Why am I...?
Where's Irie-kun?
Why are you all dazed out?
Hurry and pass me the baton.
Baton?
You idiot.
Class-F's third runner has just collided with their anchor.
Class-E just overtook you guys.
Class-E is now in the lead after handing their anchor the baton.
It's okay, Kotoko! Just leave it to me!
Oh, shoot!
How could I make such a huge mistake?
I lost sight of everything but Irie-kun...
That's Class-F for you!
They're back in the lead despite the late hand-off.
Oh, my! Unbelievable! Even Class-A has overtaken Class-E!
Class-A is steadily increasing the pace.
Class-A's anchor is the one and only, Irie-kun!
Irie-kun. Kin-chan.
Class-F and A are battling for the lead. There's only half a lap left!
Irie-kun is fast! The lead is rapidly closing!
Oh! Irie-kun has overtaken!
Class-A's Irie-kun is now in the lead!
I don't believe it!
Only 50 more meters to the finish!
Irie-kun.
Hey, don't push!
Class-A crosses!
Kotoko-chan! Onii-chan!
Oh, no! Irie-kun tripped and fell on top of a girl near the finish line!
You idiot! Why are you taking a nap in a place like this?!
Hey, Aihara.
Sheesh, do I have to keep taking care of you?
I'm sorry.
Kotoko, are you all right?!
Irie, you idiot!
How could you fall on top of Kotoko?!
Move it.
What's with you?! Where do you think you're taking my Kotoko?!
The nurse's office, obviously.
I'll do that!
You and your arrogance!
If only that didn't happen during the relay...
A sore loser's excuse?
God damn it!
Would you believe it? Irie-kun of Class-A is carrying Aihara-san of Class-F to the nurse's office.
Well done, Onii-chan!
Hey, is this all right?
I've gotten used to it.
Hey, how long are you going watch that video before you're satisfied?
But, you two look so wonderful and suited for each other.
You two should just get married already.
Onii-chan, actually, your type of girl is someone like Kotoko-chan, right?
Really?
Of course not.
You're not my type either!
Oh, is that so?
I was so certain too.
Even though you sent me such a passionate message.
"Nice to meet you, Irie-kun."
"I'm Aihara Kotoko from Class-F."
What you just said... Could it be...?
"For two years, I admired you for your intelligence and coolness after you gave your entrance ceremony speech."
"I have no hope of being in the same class as you..."
What's this about?
So, Onii-chan, does that mean...?
"Irie-kun, I love you."
You read it without my permission? That's terrible!
You wrote it to me, didn't you?!
You didn't have to memorize it!
I can't help it if I memorize everything after reading it once!
Say...
Kotoko-chan, did you perhaps, write a love letter to Onii-chan?
Is that true, Kotoko? Without telling me?!
Then, what I said earlier isn't just wishful thinking!
Hold it right there!
Kin-chan, why are you here?
To protect you from this bastard, obviously.
Hello, everyone in the Irie family.
This is the first time we've met.
I'm Kotoko's classmate, Ikezawa Kinnosuke.
Better known as Kin-chan.
I'm completely devoted to Kotoko.
My passion is number one in Japan!
No, number one in the world!
I'm confident I won't be beaten by anyone.
Wait, Kin-chan. What are...?
Oh, my. You're really popular with the boys, Kotoko. This is a problem.
No, I'm not that...
Compared to that, Mr. Genius here...
...not only doesn't love Kotoko, he honestly hates her!
Marriage doesn't even enter the picture here.
Well, that's something he himself would know best.
I don't know about that.
People's feelings can change.
Like, you may hate someone today, but you might come to love that person tomorrow.
What did you say?!
What does that mean?!
Please make yourself comfortable.
Hey! I'm not done talking!
We just heard...
"Might love"...?
Irie-kun said that?
I don't believe it...
It's Aihara.
Maybe "Mrs. Irie" would be more appropriate...
What an unexpected pair.
Did I do something bad again?
Hey.
Yeah?
He's angry?
Come.
Huh? What could this be about?
What is it this time?
That. Take a look.
Who would draw...?
That's what I'd like to know.
Drawing this nonsense again.
It's not exactly nonsense though.
What did you say?
Because, yesterday, you said that there was a possibility that you could come to love me.
I said it because of the situation!
It's sure getting hot in here.
They're already having a lovers quarrel.
Besides, nothing good has happened to me ever since you came!
It's more than just a bother now!
Hey, are you listening?
Honestly, this isn't funny!
Things are still the same between us now.
But, just like Irie-kun said, we don't know what tomorrow holds.
July 28th: Kotoko is having extra lessons again today.
What are you writing, Yuuki-kun?
Don't look! It's my open summer research.
But, it's still only July!
Don't bring me down to your stupid level.
What a mouth!
And I was thinking of bringing you to the pool too.
There's no way I'd ever go with you!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Exciting Summer Vacation.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.