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.
My project was supposed to be perfect.
Where did I make a mistake?
What could have gone wrong?
Satou-san...
I want to check the scenario.
Please show me what you've done.
Are you going on another date?
I'm going to feed it into the program so I can make a game out of it!
But the scenario isn't anywhere near...
In any case, you won't be able to complete it before the Natsucomi, right?
That's why we'll make a trial version for the time being...
Where we'll only showcase the gist of the scenario.
Trial version?
I never said I would deliver a finished product.
Even if the people from my class say anything...
I'll explicitly state it was due to Satou-san's tardiness with the scenario.
First of all, the reason why we're in this situation is because of your obsession with that woman, Satou-san.
If you had worked diligently, we would be...
Look who's talking...
What did you say?
Nothing!
A woman, huh?
Forget about her!
Here.
Huh?
At least you were able to draw the line.
Shouldn't that warrant a toast?
You're right.
Cheers!
You're busy with work, aren't you?
It'll be settled before the weekend.
It won't lead to a cancellation of our trip.
After all, it's an important promise I made to you, Hitomi.
Which is more important to you? Me, or the promise?
Both.
I'd really like to walk you back to your room, but...
You have to return to the office and continue working, right?
Don't worry.
Good night, Hitomi.
I'm HANAHANA.
We quarreled again today...
At the usual, grimy yakitori shop.
When I asked, "Why don't you work?"
He snapped and became violent.
Huh?
I was hit here and there...
And it still hurts.
I'm sick of this life.
I wonder if I should join the offline meeting.
I'm not sure.
Why is it whenever the word failure comes up, I think about Satou-kun?
Did you call my name, Yamazaki?
I didn't say anything.
Argh! Geez.
I'm in the middle of a delicate process...
Don't bug me with trivial matters!
Making all these... Are they really going to sell?
Kashiwa-kun!
What's the meaning of this?
Since it was mentioned at the previous meeting that suggestions regarding service to residents would be welcome...
I've compiled them into a proposal.
There's no need to go this far.
Even if we were to provide this kind of service, imagine how much staff and funds it would require.
Don't you think it would hinder other services?
That is covered in the proposal.
That's merely theory.
You have no idea about the meaning of being a civil servant.
Put this in the shredder before the manager sees it.
Do something like double-checking the electoral register instead of wasting your time on something like this.
I double-checked it last week.
Then triple-check it!
Serves her right.
Just because she's pretty doesn't mean everything should go her way.
The world isn't that convenient.
Kashiwa-san!
Don't let something like that get you down.
I'm always on your side.
You're on vacation starting from tomorrow, right?
I can check the register for you, if you'd like.
I discovered this delicious offal pot dish at Kouenji.
I'd like to treat you out, if it's okay with you.
Is there a date that would be convenient for you?
I'm sorry.
There was an unexpected problem.
Until it's resolved, I don't think I can leave Tokyo.
Wasn't it an important promise?
I'm really sorry.
Since it's your precious summer vacation, you should try to enjoy it...
It's no use if I go by myself.
I'll cancel the hotel reservations.
I promise I'll make it up to you.
You're at work, right?
Good luck, Jougasaki-san.
The dream and conspiracy, the dream and conspiracy
As I thought, conspiracies really do exist.
Satou-san, what's taking you so long?
You're going at less than half my pace!
The burning speed of your machine is more than twice of mine!
Finished.
Make sure you don't oversleep tomorrow morning!
Although we're participating as a club, I'd like to be at the venue by eight o'clock.
Okay.
Also... I'll hand it to you in advance.
Huh?
This is yours, Satou-san.
So this is the game I created.
It's not complete...
So I have this awkward feeling...
Will I be able to become a creator just by making something like this?
Congratulations, Satou-kun.
You've finally escaped from your hikikomori ways.
The credit goes to your tutelage, senpai!
By the way, senpai...
Aren't you hot, wearing all those clothes?
You mustn't be caught off-guard, Satou-kun.
It's part of a conspiracy of global proportions.
Huh?
By facilitating rapid global warming...
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will increase...
Causing a sudden arrival of an ice age.
That's their master plan.
A-Are you serious?
Listen carefully.
See? Can't you hear the footsteps of winter?
Huh?
Who the hell could it be at this time of day?
It can't be... her?
S-Senpai...
Senpai's... calling me?
What's going on?
Senpai? It's Satou! Hello? Hello? Hello?
Senpai actually called me and I blew it...
Idiot! I'm an idiot!
Huh?
Hello?
Hi!
I finally got through!
This is senpai, isn't it?
Of course!
Have you forgotten the sound of my voice?
Has the hikikomori lifestyle made you senile?
What is it, at this time of day?
Let's drink!
Huh?
Satou-kun's apartment is nearby Mita Park, correct?
Tell me your address.
Okay, okay.
I'll be there soon.
Huh? Soon?
Don't tell me she's going to drink here.
She's always so abrupt!
Huh?
S-Senpai...
She came by car...
How is she going to go home?
See? I told you I'd arrive soon.
I brought booze and snacks.
It's a fun, fun summer vacation!
Hey! You're going to disturb the neighbors!
Senpai, don't tell me you've been drinking.
No way!
An upstanding civil servant doesn't drink and drive.
It's unexpectedly tidy...
For a hikikomori like you!
Right... Thanks.
I knew you'd keep me company, Satou-kun.
This reminds me of our high school days.
You're right.
That's right! I brought a deck of playing cards.
Let's play for old times' sake.
Huh? I mean...
Of course you don't want to play.
We're not high school students anymore.
Something's wrong.
Why is a conspiracy-obsessed person like senpai so cheerful?
I'm going for another one!
A lively senpai is a sight I've never...
No, I've seen it once before.
That was when I was a junior...
During the post-culture festival party.
Hey!
I found you, Satou-kun!
Senpai...
You shouldn't be hanging around here.
What about you, senpai?
Let's drink!
These were leftovers from our class.
Thanks.
My last high school culture festival is now over, isn't it?
Starting tomorrow, it'll be nothing but preparation for the entrance exams.
I wish you the best.
Don't show me that face. I'll show up in the clubroom.
It'd be a pitiful sight if you played cards by yourself.
Thanks.
Huh?
Are you looking at that dull, short-haired guy?
The ex-captain of the basketball team?
We broke up.
Just now, we broke up.
Are you happy?
Not really.
I knew you'd say that.
That was careless of me.
I went out with him for two years and wasn't able to see through his guise.
However, by dissolving my relationship with that worthless guy, I can concentrate on my studies...
And enroll at a university in Tokyo without any regrets.
I don't have anything to lose.
At that time, I probably knew what I should have done.
However...
In the end, I couldn't do anything.
I now know...
That night was the turning point of my life.
At that time, if only I was able to muster a shred of courage and step forward...
Senpai and I would have been able to...
That way, I might have not become a hikikomori... and could have been living a normal life now.
Now might be a chance for me to start my life over.
This is the first time I've drank this much.
Say, Satou-kun...
Y-Yes?
From a long time ago, I've exposed my pathetic side to you quite a bit, Satou-kun.
Huh?
I don't know why...
But, in front of Satou-kun, I feel compelled to show it to you.
Senpai...
I was right.
This person is going to cry.
Satou-kun!
Senpai!
This time...
I'll gently comfort her.
Satou-kun...
Senpai!
Satou-kun...
Senpai...
With my love for senpai as emotional support...
I'm going to say good-bye to this accursed hikikomori life.
Satou... kun...
Yes?
Senpai!
Are you going to sleep there?
Satou-kun...
I came to say good-bye.
Huh?
I've decided to participate in this.
In order to escape the demonic clutches of the conspiracy...
This is the only solution.
Senpai, what am I supposed to do?
Wait a minute...
Senpai was saying something about summer vacation.
There's still a chance.
I'll show the stagnant galge industry what a galge is all about...
Sorry, Yamazaki.
Good morning, senpai.
Satou-kun...
I see. I barged into Satou-kun's house last night...
And fell asleep...
Here.
Thank you.
I'm sorry, Satou-kun.
Don't worry about it.
Besides that, let's hurry and go, senpai.
Huh?
You've fallen on hard times, so you want to escape, right?
I'll follow you wherever you go.
Whether it be to heaven or to the ends of hell.
I see. So you saw it, Satou-kun.
That's why you...
Is it really okay?
Of course it's okay.
In any case, I'm just a hikikomori.
And it'll be a good opportunity for me to rid myself of my cursed life.
Besides... If I'm with you, senpai...
There's nothing to be afraid of.
Satou-kun...
Thank you!
C-Come on, senpai!
Why are you crying?
Huh?
S-Satou-kun?
Satou-kun?
Where are you going? Wait!
Wait up, Satou-kun!
Satou-kun!
My hikikomori life is over.
I'm going to start a new life with this person.
Are you sure you won't regret it, Satou-kun?
Who are these gloomy people?
I'm HANAHANA.
Today will be the last day of my life.
Next episode, Welcome to the Offline Meeting!