I love you, Kotoko.
Really?
Say it once more.
Sure.
Serves you right.
A dream?
I've awoken to the same dream everyday since graduation.
Ugh, my bed hair...
I'm still unable to properly face Irie-kun.
But, I shouldn't be saying such things.
Because, I'll be attending the same university as Irie-kun starting today.
Kotoko-chan...
That suit looks great on you.
You really have the air of a college student about you now.
Oh, really?
Morning.
Look, Onii-chan. Kotoko's suit looks real cute, doesn't it?
Oba-sama!
Mismatched like pearls for pigs.
Pig?
Gosh, Onii-chan! What a terrible thing to say!
Then, clothes make the person, maybe?
I'm going now.
I'll get going too then.
This is so awkward.
I just don't know what to say.
Moreover, I don't understand his attitude.
Even though we've kissed...
You sure are a blockhead.
Wait!
He called me a blockhead...
How could you say that to someone you kissed?
Why am I the only one getting flurried?
It makes me look like a fool.
So, I'll be attending this place for the next four years?
Hey, how long are you going to keep following me?
I'm in the science and engineering department.
Oh, really? I'm in the arts department.
See you!
Coming to class with him from the very first day?
Morning.
Best regards this year again.
Likewise, best regards.
But, Irie sure hasn't changed.
Did anything happen during spring break?
No way. It's Irie Naoki we're talking about here.
Well, it might be different with other guys, but with that stiff...
I wonder about that.
What is it?
Well, it wasn't during spring break though...
Nah, it's nothing much.
Nothing happened. Forget I said anything.
Hey! Did something really happen?
Something happened? Tell us!
I wonder if I should...
I don't really want to tell you two though.
Kiss?!
No way! Are you serious?
When and where did it become like that?
I can't imagine it!
You're too loud!
But, you two kissed, right?
You're like a couple now...
But, it was like he was just teasing me.
Why are you being so faint-hearted?
It's a kiss!
I want to tell everyone!
Don't!
Kotoko has had good fortune since spring.
Morning, you there.
Where was the arts department again?
Honda and Chiba! Morning.
Hey.
Hey, where's the arts department?
Ya-chan and Hiro-kun, you two are also in the arts department?
Kotoko, morning! You're in the arts department, right?
Looks like we'll be together again.
Oh, morning everyone.
But, could it be that...
Get this. The Japanese literature department here...
...is comprised entirely of Class-F from the affiliate high school.
Seems that way. That's why they're being called the Class-F of the university.
Right on.
How lame.
Just when I thought I had finally escaped from the letter F!
We're going to have the name "Class-F" again...
That's right! Even when we're working, or married, or on our gravestones...
...we'll definitely be stuck with the Class-F name forever!
Calm down, Jinko!
Gravestone...
Anyway, let's head to the classroom.
Congratulations on getting in.
There may be some amongst you who think you can take it easy after getting into university, but...
...that's being naïve! Way too naïve!
This department especially has many student repeating years!
I predict many students here will be hearing this very speech again next year!
Students! Be sure to study hard!
Don't waste the expensive tuition fees!
Become smarter!
Got it?!
Don't let them call you the Class-F of university!
That professor was something else.
Speaking of which, there were a number of Class-F sempais in our class as well.
That would mean nothing much has changed from last time.
Hey, you pretty ladies over there.
The Ski Association welcomes beauties!
No, please join the Film Research Club.
If you want a club, join the Equestrian Club.
I'm from the Music Club. Would you like to join our band?
We're the bright and cheerful Ping Pong Club.
You're very cute, so how about the Announcer Club?
You there, Miss, how about the Bowling Club?
I'm from the Yachting Club. Ride on a yacht in dreamy Hawaiian colors!
We're your friendly, comedic Rakugo Study Group.
The members of these university clubs are incredible.
The heaven of companionship we've been looking forward to, right?
I wonder if Irie-kun will join something.
Obviously he won't.
I'd like to join the same one as him.
What's wrong?
No, nothing.
I just felt as if someone was looking at me.
Must be my imagination.
This is the Science and Engineering department.
How divine.
For those in the elite courses, eh?
So, why are we here?
To search for your darling, of course.
Eh? You're kidding, right?
What's wrong with you? You two have kissed and all.
Then, shall we go take a peek?
We were planning on doing that already in the first place!
The Science and Engineering department has nothing but guys.
It's kinda refreshing.
Hmm, feels like an all-boys school.
Ah, Aihara. If you're looking for Irie, he's in Room 107.
I wasn't really... Pardon me.
Everyone officially recognizes your relationship now.
You don't have to worry about other parasites sticking to him then.
I wouldn't get jealous over something so trivial.
Here it is! Room 107.
Let's see.
Don't push.
Wait, who's that beauty?
Irie is talking to some pretty girl.
Who? Who is she?!
Irie! Your wife is here!
Is there something you need?
Nah. I was just wondering what the science department was like.
Did he really kiss her?
How pathetic.
Is she your girlfriend?
Of course not.
"Of course not"?!
So, what was my first kiss about?
I thought so.
Did she just laugh at me?
Actually, I'm being laughed at!
Say, Irie-kun. Would you like to have tea later at the café?
No, thanks. I'll be going ahead.
What the hell is up with that woman?!
The bath is free.
Umm...
What is it?
The girl in the classroom today...
Ah! Matsumoto Yuuko.
You've already memorized her full name?
I'll remember if I hear it once.
How are Matsumoto-san and you...?
Oh, my. Are you feeling jealous?
I'm not!
That's right. She is pretty.
And she seems pretty intelligent as well.
She told me she got fifth in the National Mock Exam.
So why is she in our university?
Who knows.
That's odd. Didn't you say you were going to forget me?
Ah, we've already kissed and all, didn't we?
Kiss?
Could this be the second time?
He was just teasing me!
He doesn't even care that we've kissed before!
Really? She's that amazing of a woman, huh?
She's like the female version of Irie?
I don't like that.
So, here's the cafeteria.
It seems awfully packed.
Good luck then, Kotoko.
We're going to get a table.
You two brought lunch?
Ma'am, lunch set B, please.
Right away.
Curry udon here.
Got it, curry udon, right?
Soba with miso set meal.
Please wait.
I have to go in there?
I wonder what I'll have.
Lunch-A is croquettes, Lunch-B is hamburger patties.
The ginger pork is Lunch-C.
The katsu curry looks good, but the tanuki udon...
Are you only capable of thinking aloud?
Irie-kun?!
You don't have to be so loud.
I can't help but remember yesterday's events...
I'll have Lunch-A.
I'll have Lunch-A too!
Right away! Lunch-A for two!
Hey, wait! What's with this difference in portions?!
What is it, Sir? Do you have a complaint?
Are you saying my fair portion is too little? You sure have some nerve, Mr. Genius.
Kin-chan!
Hey, you're here, my wife!
Wait, that's not it! Why are you in the cafeteria?
Aren't you supposed to be working?
That's right. I work at your Dad's place at night.
And I work at the cafeteria here during the day.
What do you think of my diligence?
I'm earning a good income so you can marry me anytime.
Besides, most of all...
I have to protect you from this devil here.
What d'ya think? So surprised you're left speechless?
Yes, yes. Very well done.
Ma'am, can you give me more?
Oh, my. This really is too little.
Ma'am, you don't have to give him more!
Ah, you're here!
Irie!
Sudou-san.
I was really surprised when I heard you're attending this university.
Err, yeah.
So, you know what I want, right?
Please!
No, I...
Don't say that!
No!
Please! I want you.
What the... Was that a proposal?
But, they're both guys.
Eh? You two swing that way?
Really?
Please!
Please stop it.
No! I'll ask as many times as it takes!
Irie! I can't survive without you!
Come on, Irie-kun. I'm begging you.
Fine then.
Really? You accept?
I'm so happy. Just having your name in our club is good enough.
Club? Like club activities?
Yes, yes. So, is that all?
Yeah. Sorry for disturbing you.
I'll be waiting for you after class then.
Is he a sempai?
Yeah.
Are you joining some club?
I'm not telling you.
Eh? Why not?
Because, I have a feeling you'd want to join the same club.
How rude! I wouldn't do such a thing.
I wonder about that.
But, I kinda want to do that.
If I stealthily follow him after class, I should be able to find out what club he's joining.
There he is!
Target: locked-on!
Are you headed back already?
No, I have some place I have to go to.
I wonder how far he's going.
Slowly... Slowly...
Irie-kun.
What is it?
Sheesh, where have you been?
Matsumoto Yuuko!
I was looking for you.
Why?
Did you forget that we're supposed to go join the club together?
You said that without my agreement.
It shouldn't be a problem since we're joining the same club, right?
I'm so happy we have a common interest.
Hey, keep your hands off him!
Are you a freshman?
You're the one from earlier.
Are you joining the tennis club too?
Ah, so this is the tennis club?
That's right.
I'm so happy. Lately, the number of newcomers has been dwindling.
That's right. Irie-kun won the championship while he was in the tennis club.
Please, come on in. We're having our welcoming party for the new members right now.
How nice!
Wearing an all white tennis skirt.
Irie-kun coaching me.
Then frolicking and having fun at a party at night.
Stupid! You're letting your thoughts slip out your mouth again.
Geez. You really don't know anything, do you?
But, this is the tennis club, isn't it?
I've always admired tennis.
Do you have any tennis experience?
Ugh! Matsumoto Yuuko.
No, I don't.
You're planning on joining this club despite having no experience?
You sure don't understand.
Understand what?
Welcome, newcomers.
Our tennis club has a long history.
Even now, we continue leaving behind many great results.
We won the Eastern Division last year as well.
We're ranked third nationally!
What the hell are you doing?!
How can you pick up the balls if you got your eyes closed?!
341, 342...
However, word has been going around that our training is very demanding.
So, in recent years, the number of new members has been dropping.
1001, 1002, 1003...
Let's practice! -No!
But, this year, we have the one who won the High School Eastern Division Championship last year, Irie Naoki-kun!
And, we were also able to recruit the girl's runner-up, Matsumoto Yuuko-kun.
A truly joyous event.
Girl's runner-up?!
Certainly, here, we're not like the stereotypical tennis circles who aim for social parties.
Hey, who said you could stop?!
He's running away! After him!
I'd like you all to work hard and practice daily.
That's all!
I've come to a really bad place.
Shall we get going, Irie-kun?
Argh! Why is Matsumoto...?
She's going to the movies with Irie? We're going too!
Sudou-sempai, don't tell me, we're gonna tail them?
Don't make a fuss! You don't care if they end up together?
No! Definitely no!
Let's go, sempai!
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Shoot for a date.
The one who's...
...going to be happy is me.