May this next year be a good one.
"Great fortune", it says!
That's great!
Silly superstitions.
You made it into college too! This is a good sign of things to come.
Now, the only thing left is for things to go well with you and Onii-chan.
Well...
Are your studies going well?
Irie-kun will get accepted into Tokyo University, right?
Iri-chan is an alumnus there after all.
I still haven't decided if I'm going to go to Tokyo University.
Hey, are you seriously saying that?
Now, now. He can decide after he takes the center exam.
Ah, Onii-chan, how was your fortune?
Nothing important was written on it.
Morning! It's been a while.
Ah, Kotoko, morning.
Good luck this year too.
But, this really is a happy third term.
We'll be college students in three months, eh?
Hey! Happy New Year!
Kin-chan! It's been a while.
What have you been up to? We've been worried since we haven't heard from you.
Did you retake the exam?
Nope. I'm not going to college.
I'll be a step ahead of you guys towards becoming an adult.
With this, I'll be ready for you anytime, Kotoko!
Does that mean you're going to get a job?
That's right. And I've already found a place to work.
What kind of work?
That's still a secret.
But I'll invite you to my workplace soon, so look forward to it.
Kin-chan, sorry to rain on your parade...
...but Kotoko is going to college and will meet all sorts of guys.
Plus, there's no sign of her leaving the Irie residence anytime soon either.
Right. So, why don't you just give up already?
How naive.
I have the perfect "I love" plan!
"I love" plan? What kind of plan is that?
He seems rather persistent.
Class-A is doing last minute studying for the center exams?
So, will Irie be trying for Tokyo University?
Yeah, probably.
Well, Irie should pass it easily.
I really wanted to go to the same college as him.
But, I guess it can't be helped.
Good luck, Irie-kun.
You didn't forget anything?
Your exam slip?
I have it. Don't worry.
A cough?
Oh, no. You have a slight fever.
That's it! Wait a sec.
This is really effective!
You'll be cured instantly! Here, take it.
Hey, I hope it's not what I think it is, but...
...this medicine doesn't cause drowsiness, right?
Please avoid driving after taking...
What should we do? Throw it up!
Forget it!
It should be fine.
Onii-chan, you should hurry and go.
Yeah. I'm going now then.
Good luck!
I'm really starting to feel drowsy.
Damn it.
Gosh, what have I done?
Dear God, please let Irie-kun do well on his exams. Please!
Irie-kun!
Welcome back! How did your exams go?
I was seeing double when looking at the exam paper.
And then?
My mind wasn't really there either. I might not make it.
What should I do?!
Because of me, Irie-kun's future is...
Cheers!
Congratulations on passing the center exam!
Congratulations, Irie-kun!
Geniuses really are different.
Well, I always thought that Onii-chan would do fine.
Of course, but this will have to do until we have the official exam results.
Whoa, this is something else.
I knew that I'd pass after checking through the answers myself.
Geez, you should have told me sooner then.
I was worried because you said that you might not make it.
But, I wasn't joking about feeling drowsy.
It's because Kotoko is always doing unnecessary things.
Yeah, and also stuff like this.
That's so adorable!
The examiner made fun of me and it was embarrassing.
Honestly! Drugging me, making me tutor you...
...and causing rumors to spread at school.
I'm sorry.
You sure don't get it, Onii-chan.
It's more fun to have a life filled with suspense and drama.
How is that fun?
Kotoko is Onii-chan's jinx!
Jinx?
Isn't that right, Onii-chan?
Onii-chan?
Evening!
Kin-chan?
Kotoko!
What are you doing here?
I guess it can't be helped, now that you've found out.
Kotoko, I'm going to become a chef!
I'm going to be working in this industry!
I'll marry you, and allow your dad to rest easy.
A great idea to kill two birds with one stone.
Hold it right there!
So, the "I love" plan you were talking about that day...
Yep. This is it.
Hey, I haven't agreed to take you in as an apprentice yet.
There, there now, Dad. Don't be like that.
I'll come here everyday until you accept me.
I'll catch you later, Kotoko.
I guess we have no choice but to get Onii-chan to become a chef.
Hey, Naoki is going to succeed my company.
To that end, firstly, he has to attend Tokyo University.
Please don't decide my life for me.
I've told you before. I still haven't decided on whether I'll go to Tokyo University or not.
What? Then where will you go?
Who knows. Maybe a place with good cafeteria food.
Quit joking around!
Listen here, Naoki!
If you keep on underestimating life, you'll eventually run into big problems!
Fine with me.
You and your attitude!
Papa, it's okay.
He took the center exam after all.
That's true, Iri-chan.
Come, Kotoko. Serve Iri-chan.
Here you go.
Oh, no! Look at the time!
Kotoko-chan, should we get going now?
Okay.
We have something to do, so we'll be going first.
Come on, Kotoko-chan.
We'll be going then.
It's been a dream of mine.
To make valentine chocolates together like this.
Tomorrow will be the day which determines your future!
Be sure to succeed!
Yes, I'll do my best!
I wonder if Irie-kun is really planning on not going to Tokyo University.
I think that Onii-chan should go to whatever college he wants.
But, he's so lucky. He'll be able to do anything he wants.
But, that's the unfortunate part.
Because there's nothing he can't do, he lacks goals, or should I say dreams.
I feel like he wouldn't be such a distant person if he could find that.
You really are amazing.
I feel rather jealous.
You and Onii-chan may have opposite personalities...
...but I think you make a good couple because you each make up for what the other lacks.
Oba-sama...
So, let's work hard for tomorrow.
Yes!
It's done!
I have a good feeling about this!
Oh, no! It's already this late?!
I'm off.
Shouldn't you wait for Kotoko-chan?
Why should I?
He's so cold.
Where's Irie-kun?
He just left the house. Hurry!
Kotoko-chan, are you all right?
I'm fine!
I'm going!
Good luck!
There he is! Irie-kun!
Expired?!
Please be careful, the doors are closing.
No way...
That's right. Class-A definitely wouldn't be in the Valentine's Day mood now.
What? So, you still haven't given it to him?
I don't have the courage to step into Class-A during the exam period...
What is she doing?
But, I'm definitely going to give it to him during lunch break.
I pulled an all-nighter to make this after all.
What's wrong?
My stomach really hurts.
Oh, no. Did you eat something weird?
No, I didn't have time to eat breakfast this morning.
Come to think of it, I sampled the chocolates.
Serious? Isn't that really bad?
I think you should reconsider giving those chocolates to Irie.
It really might be a bad idea.
You didn't give it to him?
Yes. If I cause him an upset stomach with the chocolates, then I'll be repeating the same mistake, like with the medicine.
How's your stomach by the way, Kotoko-chan?
I'm fine now.
That's good then.
But, it's too bad that you have to give up on the chocolates.
I wonder if there are any other methods.
Other methods?
All done!
What the heck is that?
A good luck charm.
I made it while praying that you'd pass.
Oh, my, Kotoko-chan!
Haven't you learned from those chocolates that time?
Hey, Yuuki!
Didn't Kotoko get an upset stomach after eating those chocolates?
It'll be okay this time!
I'm sure it's blessed by God.
Good luck, Irie-kun!
Good for you, Onii-chan.
Thank you so much, Kotoko-chan.
Come on, say something too.
Fine, fine. Thank you very much.
Hey!
I'm okay with it.
Are you okay on time?
You'll be late if you waste time here.
There's still plenty of time.
Don't run away.
As if I'd do that now?!
Should I come with you?
I've made up my mind!
I'll make sure Irie-kun enters the Tokyo University exam hall with my own eyes!
That's a good idea.
I'm counting on you, Kotoko-chan.
Yes, just leave it to me!
Next stop, Yotsuya.
Hey, are you nervous?
I'm not.
That's amazing. I kept going to the toilet during the high school entrance exams.
I'm okay. It's nothing.
I wonder what's wrong. My stomach is hurting again.
And I didn't eat anything weird today either.
There sure are a lot of people.
Hey, we transfer at the next stop, don't we?
Yeah.
What's wrong?
My bag is stuck.
No way!
Hey, at the next stop, the door opens...
...on the other side!
Wait, I'll remove it right away.
We'll be arriving at Ochanomizu momentarily.
Oh, no! I can't untie it.
Please exit to your right.
Irie-kun, go on first.
I can't get off empty handed!
It's loose!
The doors are closing. Please be careful.
Wait! We're getting off!
That was close!
It's a good thing I came.
This wouldn't have happened if you didn't give me that charm!
Enough already, just go home.
Do what you want.
My stomach is hurting again...
Until Irie-kun walks through the Tokyo University gate...
That's right, I have to make sure.
Are you happy now? See you then.
Good luck.
Are you all right?
Hey!
I'm fine. I'm totally fine.
So, hurry to your exams.
Hey, Kotoko!
Where's the hospital in this area?
The university hospital is down there.
Irie-kun...
The exam...
It's appendicitis.
She's probably endured it for a while.
I'm sure she's been in pain until now.
Irie-kun, hurry...
Kotoko-chan. -Kotoko.
Kotoko, are you all right?
How's the pain? Is it gone?
Kotoko-chan, it was appendicitis.
But it's okay. They said that you can go home tonight.
Appendicitis?
Sheesh, you really had me scared back there.
I thought my heart was gonna fly out when Naoki-kun called.
Irie-kun! Where's Irie-kun?
It's okay. I'm sure he's in the middle of his exams now.
He'll surely come back getting first again, so no need to worry.
Irie-kun?!
Oh, you're here.
Onii-chan, didn't you go for your exams?
No. I was hungry, so I went to eat.
Then, what about the Tokyo University exam?
I didn't take it.
Didn't take it...?
It's my fault...
It really is my fault this time...
It's my fault that Irie-kun's future...
Iri-chan, I'm so sorry!
What are you doing, Ai-chan?
Because of my daughter, Naoki-kun's exam...
Please raise your head.
Naoki chose not to go to the exam himself.
But...
That's right. Now Onii-chan can attend the same university as Kotoko-chan.
I'm really happy.
I really wanted to film Onii-chan carrying Kotoko-chan to the hospital!
Thank you, Oji-sama, Oba-sama.
But, I can't stay here any longer.
Goodbye, everyone in the Irie family.
Thank you for everything you've done for me.
I'm going to quietly live someplace out of Irie-kun's sight.
That looks pretty heavy.
Irie-kun?
You're still supposed to be recovering.
Don't stop me! I can no longer...
I'm not trying to stop you though.
Are you leaving because I'm not going to Tokyo University?
Because of the flu medicine that time, and what happened this time...
Just like Yuuki-kun said, I'm a jinx to you.
I'd probably bring you more misfortune if I stay.
I don't want to cause any more trouble to the person I love!
Just to let you know, it wasn't your fault that I didn't take the exam.
I would have made it on time if I went after taking you to the hospital.
Irie-kun...
I've always wondered what I'd do after getting into Tokyo University.
Even you've said it, that college is a place where you decide on what to do.
But anyway, somehow recently, having you around has made life more interesting and exciting.
I was thinking that it may be a good idea to just go with the escalator system.
You want to go to the same college because I'll be there?
You don't have to stress that point.
Anyway, I've said what I wanted to, so go.
It's cold, so I'm going to close the window. See you.
Wait!
I won't cause you any more trouble, so can I stay a little longer?
I really don't think it's possible for you to not cause trouble.
You're right...
I promise that life will be filled with excitement.
You sure are a smooth talker.
That's for certain.
Get back in the house before my mother notices.
Hey.
What is it?
Umm, Irie-kun.
I love you.
I've heard that once too often.
It's done!
All right, this time for sure!
Umm, Irie-kun...
This is a small part of how I feel...
I don't want it.
This situation feels really familiar.
But, I took the trouble, so at least have one bite...
I don't eat sweet stuff.
When I become a college student, I'll become a great woman and make him think, "She sure is a great girl."
We'll be in the same college after all.
By the way...
What is it?
You spelled that wrong.
L-o-v-e spells "love" doesn't it?
I'm talking about the "from".
This sucks...
I love Kotoko.
Kin-san is number one in Japan!
Yes.
My speech practice is perfect!
It's almost time for graduation. I'm gonna make it a great success!
Hey, Irie! What are you doing?!
Kotoko!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Spiteful Kiss.
I'm definitely gonna be happy!