And so, and so...
Kentarou-kun just wouldn't let go of me!
Jinko, you were the one who wouldn't let go of Kentarou-kun.
You're one to talk, considering you wasted no time giving your cell phone number to Taketo-kun.
It's not like that. He asked me for my number.
I never knew the ski circle would be this much fun.
There are so many cool guys there.
How's it going on your side, Kotoko?
I guess that face speaks for itself...
I'm so glad I didn't go with Kotoko to join the tennis club.
Hey, you two!
All I've been hearing is that you're joining these circles just to get boys.
Your motives are impure!
Since you say that, then who's the one who joined the tennis club just to go after Irie?
You're the most impure one.
That's...
I would never consider joining a hard club after getting into college.
I didn't think it'd be this hard.
Aihara-san.
Sudou-sempai!
Why are you jumping to attention like that?
Ah, no, it's...
Your face looks terrible. Are you all right?
I guess our training is a bit hard.
But, don't get discouraged and keep coming, okay?
Yes.
Okay. See you later then.
He seems like a nice guy.
Not at all!
It seems like he must have forgotten, but...
...he's the one who did this to my face!
You don't say! But, he looks so kind.
It's true though!
I'll be testing your abilities today.
Freshmen, please enter the court.
Yes!
Okay, newcomers. Here I go.
Sudou-sempai's personality changes whenever he holds a racquet.
Do you girls even have eyes on your heads?!
You there! Fight!
Amazing.
Aihara!
Don't daydream!
It's not a laughing matter!
Because of this face...
Umm, this is...
No!
Both my heart and body are in shambles.
If it's really that tough, then why don't you just quit?
Then again, it's not that easy to quit because Irie is there?
Irie-kun looks so cool when he's playing tennis.
Are you laughing or crying? Choose one.
Not here, huh?
If you're looking for the second volume, I have it.
You can borrow it if you'd like.
You'll need it to write the report, won't you?
Thanks.
Hey, how come you're practicing on court?
I'm practicing for the beginner's tournament from today onwards.
Beginner's tournament?
It's got nothing to do with you though.
I wonder if you'll even set foot on court before you graduate.
Will Irie-kun be participating too?
Come to think of it, where's Irie-kun?
Oh, you didn't hear?
He joined under the condition that he'll only attend whenever he feels like it and for competitions.
In other words, a special case.
Really?
You know nothing about him despite living together.
That would mean, your relationship is only that deep?
What the heck? Only when Irie-kun feels like it?
Wouldn't it have been more accurate to say that he'll never attend?
Aihara! Why are you slacking off?!
Joining the tennis club is pointless if Irie-kun isn't going to come.
I'm such a fool.
Hey, you wanna go watch that movie?
Ah, Metal Heart?
I heard that it was interesting.
It's a love story recommended for couples.
Movie?
It's showing until Sunday.
Would you like to go together?
Not interested.
But, it's really popular!
It's a love story about a handsome cyborg and a college student.
And, the actor looks just you!
He even has a cold personality like you.
Are you trying to sneak in an insult?
Of course not.
If you want to go watch, then why don't you just go by yourself?
Come on. You didn't have to be so blunt.
You're bothering me.
He really is cold.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
So, you'll go out with me this Sunday, right?
I lent you my book and I get no thanks in return?
I just said my thanks earlier.
The thanks I want are a little greater than that.
I received a pair of movie tickets, but didn't have anyone to go with.
I thought of just giving them to my sister.
But, I'm glad I didn't.
Irie-kun, you'll go with me, right?
Huh? Wait. I can't really hear you.
Eh? But you said that you would be free on Sunday.
Really? Okay then.
Take care.
I should have just slept in if Jinko and Satomi weren't going to come.
I wanted to go on a date with Irie-kun too.
I'd have a fashion show for Irie-kun on the night before.
Wear a little make-up, and walk cheerily alongside him.
Yes, just like that!
Why?
Why are Irie-kun and Matsumoto Yuuko...?
Why?
Sudou-sempai.
Oh, Aihara.
Why? Why is Irie the only one popular with the girls?
Actually, why are you here?
It's because I'm following Matsumoto.
Sempai, don't tell me you're stalking Matsumoto-san?
-No!
While I was searching for the right moment to ask her out on a date...
...I ended up here.
The reason why he asked me to go by myself...
...was because he already had a date with Matsumoto Yuuko?
Aihara, this isn't any time to be standing around.
We're going too!
How can we leave them alone together in the darkness of the cinema?
But, the line for the ticket counter is so long.
We'll never make it.
Sempai, those tickets!
Don't ask!
But...
Is this any time to be confused?
I'll go by myself if you're not going!
Let's go, Sempai!
Oh, sorry. I dropped my pamphlet.
Nice, Aihara!
Thank you.
That movie was unexpectedly shallow.
Really?
If they had made it with more scientific basis...
...I think the story would have had more depth.
In the end, it was mainly about love being able to overcome all obstacles...
I'll never wash my left hand ever again!
Wash it, please!
I thought it was pretty interesting.
I'd like to build a cyborg like that too.
It's scary since you might just be able to do it.
Sempai, let's go!
Say, what do you want to be in the future?
I don't know.
You don't know?
Don't you want to be a politician, or a university lecturer, for instance?
Not really.
You could be a lawyer or even a physician.
There's nothing that you can't become, right?
I wonder about that.
Hey, Irie-kun...
What kind of girl would be your type?
Let me see...
I'd prefer a girl who's pretty, glamorous and intelligent.
Oh, and good at cooking too.
I prefer intelligent guys by far.
Not those old man types though.
Definitely a no for guys with mustaches.
Could we be the ideal couple?
Perhaps.
But...
But?
Nevermind.
What do you want to do after this?
I'd like to buy a new racquet.
Would you accompany me?
Sure.
Let's get going then.
What's with this lovey-dovey atmosphere?
Careful!
Thanks.
What's with that hand?!
What am I doing?
I'm spying on other people's dates.
And in the end, I'm shown how close they are.
Aihara!
What's wrong?
I'm going home.
How can you be saying that now?!
I can't stand watching this any more.
There's nothing we can do if they like each other.
Then, you're recognizing their relationship?!
But...
I don't want to feel any more miserable than this.
Aihara.
I'm leaving!
Sorry.
I'm sorry!
Sorry for getting your shirt wet.
So, what ya gonna do 'bout it?
This shirt cost me ¥100,000.
¥100,000?!
I'll settle for ¥50,000 for the cleaning fees.
I don't have that much on me right now.
How about ¥5,000?
Are you mocking me?!
¥50,000! It won't be pretty if you can't pay!
¥3 should be plenty.
Nah, maybe ¥500.
What?
Irie-kun?
I'm talking about the cleaning fees for that cheap shirt.
What did you say?!
This shirt is a Arel Laurel... Err, what was it again?
A brand name you can't even remember?
You must have bought it on sale at a supermarket.
You little brat!
Sempai, it's your turn.
I'm leaving the rest to you.
You were the one who exacerbated the problem.
Show Matsumoto what you're made of.
Here.
That's mine!
What are you blabbering about?!
Please get Sudou-sempai to take you home.
Irie-kun!
You dare do this to me?!
Bring it on, you hoodlum!
All of you are asking for it!
I just bought that racquet!
This is the finishing blow!
Irie-kun, you noticed us?
With the dumb way you two were tailing me, I realized quickly.
I'm sorry.
After seeing you two together, I just...
But, if...
...you like Matsumoto-san...
Shall we go somewhere?
Yes!
I can't believe it.
Irie-kun and I are...
I might have just used a lifetime's worth of happiness today...
I'm so happy right now.
There's nothing but family here.
We're the only couple on a boat.
Well, that's because...
...there's a well-known story that any couple who rides on the boats here will be jinxed and break up.
You didn't know?
You're kidding!
Idiot! Don't stand up!
Wear this until it dries.
It was a clearance item, but better than staying wet, right?
Thanks.
I'm really sorry.
I cause you nothing but trouble all the time.
Ever since I had my first memories...
...I just can't recall any difficult or bothersome moments.
But, after I received your love letter during the senior year of high school...
...everyday was pretty much a struggle and an annoyance.
When I think about it, perhaps you're a trial presented to me.
Trial?
This is the first trial I've ever faced.
I thought of running away.
But recently, I've come to believe it'd be more interesting to face up to the trial than lead a life without any struggles.
I'm the trial, right?
You're facing up to me?
Yep.
Life comes with both the good and the bad, I guess.
Face up to me?
He doesn't mean pick a fight with me, right?
It's okay if you don't get it.
In other words, even though you tried to run away from me...
...but you changed your mind and now you...
Are you proposing?!
How were you able to jump to that conclusion?!
Eh? But...
I'm just saying that maybe it's not so bad to be living in the same house.
You don't dislike me?
I may be quite awkward with you...
...but I don't dislike you.
I love you, Irie-kun!
Ever since I was a high school freshman, you've been the only one I ever loved!
I really love you!
I'm stupid, can't cook...
...and also unglamorous, but I'll work hard.
I'll work hard with my cooking, my studies, and... and...
I can't wait.
You're gonna try to become a talented woman for my sake?
For the time being, let's see how you do for the first term exams.
Let's make it so your test score would be proportional to the strength of your love.
I could manage an average of about sixty points...
Like always, the way he speaks is a little mean...
...but his smile has changed a little from the time before.
Compared to the time I first gave Irie-kun the love letter...
Compared to the first time we kissed...
I feel closer to Irie-kun now.
Dad?
Dad, what did you want to talk about?
Well, you see, Kotoko. It's already been a year since we've been under the care of the Iries.
I've been thinking...
...we can't take advantage of Iri-chan and his wife's kindness forever.
So, what do you think?
Don't you think it's time to go back to living alone with your Dad?
Dad?
I heard, Kotoko!
You're finally leaving that idiot, Irie.
Keep quiet, you!
Kotoko, I know you can't help but feel sad.
But, we can't be under Iri-chan's care forever.
Yeah, that's true...
Dad, I understand, but...
Yuuki-kun, what's wrong?
Next time on Itazura na Kiss:
Goodbye Rainy Day.
I'm definitely gonna be happy.