Glancing up towards the sky,
Whenever I turn my back
Against this perfect world
I mumble out
"Where should I go?"
With you, someone who shares the same thoughts I do.
In the shadows of an alley, the hands on a clock
Restart the time that stood still
The arms extended out to you
And the unfinished puzzle
Have been left behind
Until we met
And realized something was missing.
So the last piece
Must be found
In order to move forward.
I just feel there's a need for us to actively go out with women.
Oh, just so you don't misunderstand... Don't read too deep into what I said.
I'm just saying different kinds of experiences are invaluable to a creator.
Which is the exact opposite of what you were saying the other day...
For example, dating.
If you were to portray a dating scene...
But you haven't been on an actual date, it would be out of the question.
An actual date...
Watching fireworks...
Taking a walk together...
Could it be that...
I was supposed to buy something for her in that situation?
Thanks.
Here.
Thanks, Satou-kun.
Why didn't I buy it for her at that time?
I had enough money for it!
The cotton candy could have led to...
Satou Tatsuhiro's worst mistake of his life!
Satou-san... write the scenario properly.
Actually, regarding Misaki-chan...
I hardly know anything about her.
About what she likes...
What she hates...
What makes her happy...
Satou-san, please show me what you've written today.
I'll check it over.
Huh? It's only a little past noon.
I have an appointment with someone.
To tell you the truth, it's a date.
Well, she's the one who insisted on seeing a movie with me.
Think of it as coverage for our game's production.
There. I sent it to you.
The dream and hope...
Satou-san?
Huh?
You've mistaken the heroine's name.
What?
Where?
Um, it's not a matter of where...
"Good morning, Misaki-chan!"
"What's wrong, Misaki-chan?"
"I believe in you, Misaki-chan."
"Misaki-chan, I want to protect your smile."
"Misaki-chan, I would die for you."
The heroine's name is Rei, you know.
What are you doing, Satou-san?
I'm... I'm going to give up on writing!
What?
A person who mistakes the heroine's name...
Has no right to call himself a scenarist!
I'm going to destroy the script, along with the laptop!
This is... my... laptop... you know!
Don't overreact!
Just correct the name, and we'll be able to use it for the scenario.
Her hands were so soft and small...
Four more hours...
Even if I go early, it doesn't mean I would be able to see her any sooner.
However...
No...
I just feel like leaving early today, for once.
Yes, that's all.
I'm going to open the can right now.
There.
You're rather early.
So are you, Satou-kun.
I-I just happened to be taking a walk and was passing by.
What a lie.
Huh?
There's no way a hikikomori like Satou-kun would take a walk.
Cats are great.
In what way?
Cats look like they're okay...
At any time, any place, even if they're alone...
Cats are pretty unfaithful, you know.
Even if you give them food...
They'll forget about you right away, Misaki-chan.
Wow, what a cynical remark...
I didn't mean to say that.
It's okay.
Huh?
As long as I give him what he wants...
I'm sure he'll remember me.
Meow.
So... Shall we begin?
"You're a failure... and in pain.
I feel sorry about your suffering.
But hold your head up high and keep walking.
Just be yourself.
As long as you have dreams, you'll be okay.
You're not alone.
If you keep walking, you'll find a road.
Everyone is supporting you.
The image of you doing your best... is shimmering.
Positive thoughts are all you need.
Let's walk together toward tomorrow.
The future is wonderful.
You're a failure...
You're a failure..."
That's all for today.
Er... okay.
Were you listening to me?
O-Of course! I-I mean...
"I wasn't paying attention, so if you could start from the beginning..."
What would you do if I said something like that?
If I start from the beginning, it'll get late, so...
Do you mind if I start from the middle?
That was a joke.
I was really listening to you.
Hey! I was serious!
If you make another joke like that, you'll be fined a million yen!
I got it, I got it.
I can't get Misaki-chan's face out of my mind.
I never thought about my future, but...
Maybe... with that girl...
That reminds me...
I've never heard anything about Misaki-chan's parents or friends.
If I recall correctly, her grandmother was a prima donna...
Who married a Frenchman...
But that sounds like an obvious lie.
What do I know about Misaki-chan?
Nothing has changed since the day I met her.
About who Misaki-chan is...
Why she approached me...
I don't know anything.
Satou-san, wake up!
Huh?
Satou-san! Satou-san!
Satou-san!
Hey, what time of day do you think it is?
There's no such thing as day or night for a creator.
Satou-san, you don't have the luxury of sleep.
Right... You're not in a position to sleep.
Hey.
We don't have any time to rest until... after the Natsucomi.
Did something happen to you?
Nothing happened to me!
It's just that my theory from the past has been proven...
Women lie without a second thought...
They look down on men behind their backs...
Yamazaki...
First of all, why would there be some guy at the place we were supposed to meet?
There's no way I could believe her excuse of it being a coincidence!
Who would accept an excuse like that...
All right, all right.
Satou-san, you shouldn't lower your guard against women.
They undoubtedly have ulterior motives.
It's true Misaki-chan has a lot of secrets.
I know all about it.
Satou-kun, you're always here at this park on Sunday nights, staring out into space.
How does she know about everything I do?
Birthday: January 28th. An Aquarius.
Blood type: A.
Birthplace: Hokkaido.
Why does she know so much about me?
Do you want to watch the fireworks with me?
Why is she so nice to me?
What's her true objective?
What do you think, Satou-kun?
Are you accusing me of plotting something?
"Why am I nice to Satou-kun?"
Do you want to know why?
It's because...
I want Satou-kun...
To remain a hikikomori forever.
Damn! Was it a trap?
You've failed, Satou-kun!
You... You're a secret agent of the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai, aren't you?
That's correct.
Enticing men of the world with moe...
And dragging them into the realm of the hikikomori is my duty.
I won't let you escape, Satou-kun!
No. I'll escape!
Impossible!
Huh?
Because... Satou-kun...
You like me... don't you?
Wrong!
Come on... You like me, don't you?
W-Wrong...
Who would like somebody like you?
Yamazaki...
Good morning, Satou-san.
Did I say anything last night?
N-No.
That's good.
I drank too much last night and can't remember some details.
Ow...
Please wait a moment. We can resume our work shortly after.
Instead of that, do you want to take a walk with me?
What a rare occasion...
For you to willingly go outside, Satou-san.
Oh... It's that girl.
Aren't you going in?
Yeah.
How long are you going to wait?
I feel like eating a popsicle.
Good morning.
Is it okay to do something like this?
She even knows my mother.
Don't you think it's unfair if I don't know anything about her?
Don't tell me...
She lives in that mansion!
Wait a minute... Hey... This place...
It has a bird's eye view of the park.
Satou-san This is serious!
There's a clear view of our apartment from here!
Huh?
Don't tell me... she was monitoring...
Me... the entire time...
My, why does the weather have to be so hot? It's so unpleasant.
S-Shit!
Well... Let's go.
If I'm not mistaken, that building... is leased by the group that publishes those solicitation brochures.
Is there some kind of meeting going on?
Yeah, today's meeting was great.
Yes, of course it was!
My soul feels purified!
Let's go, Misaki-chan.
Aren't you going to follow her, Satou-san?
That's enough.
A member of a strange group...
This woman has been observing me the entire time.
But... Misaki-chan is someone I...
That's it. Open your eyes.
It's a conspiracy, Satou-kun.
A conspiracy set up by the Nihon Hikikomori Kyokai.
To make you remain a hikikomori for life.
But Misaki-chan said she would help me recover from my hikikomori ways...
That's the scary part about the conspiracy.
They tempt you with sweet-talk...
Imprisoning you within an illusion of love...
Only to shatter that delusion with a single blow.
The psychological trauma you'll feel will be unimaginable, Satou-kun.
Every kind of woman...
And every kind of person...
You'll never be able to trust them anymore!
You'll never be able to walk outside again.
You have no choice but to...
Continue living as a hikikomori.
For eternity...
Then... What am I supposed to do?
Don't see her anymore.
If you don't see her, you won't fall in love.
If you don't fall in love...
You won't get hurt.
This is a warning.
Nakahara Misaki...
You should never...
See her again.
That's right...
I can still turn back at this point.
If I fall further in love with her...
Only to be betrayed...
I'll...
Hey, you're late!
Then let's start tonight's lecture.
I'm finished... with counseling.
Are you busy with... the scenario for the game?
I don't ever want to... see your face again!
Was that the right thing to do?
What could have gone wrong?
My hikikomori life is over.
Are you sure you won't regret it, Satou-kun?
Next episode, Welcome to the Conspiracy!