It's Kazehaya.
The person I like... is Kazehaya.
Kazehaya-kun?
Which means... wait...
They'll start dating?
Kazehaya-kun... will have someone special to him?
I'm... going to help make that happen?
Thanks, Sawako-chan!
I'm really glad you're willing to help!
Thanks again!
Well then, see you tomorrow!
Sorry.
On second thought, I don't think I'll be able to help.
Huh?
I don't think... I can do this...
I guess... I don't really suit Kazehaya, huh...
Huh?!
No, that's not what I meant!
Then I want you to support me.
You're the only one I've ever told this.
Or...
Do you think there are other girls who would suit him better?
Kurumi-chan...
No, I think you two are a great match.
Then...
But...
I can't really support you with all my heart.
That's why I won't be able to help you.
It seems like Kazehaya-kun is special to me.
I'm... really sorry I can't be of any use.
She was willing to share her feelings with me, too...
I wish there was something else I could do for her.
Kazehaya-kun must be special to her, just like how he is to me.
Although I can't help you, I... I totally understand how you feel!
So... if you ever want to talk, I'll always be there to listen-
You're so annoying.
Why won't you back off already?
Isn't this where you back off after understanding the difference between us?
The voice is coming from her direction...
I-Is there someone talking behind her?
What do you mean?!
What do you mean you "understand how I feel"?!
Do you want to go out with Kazehaya or something?!
N-No!
I wouldn't even dream of it!
There's no way!
Then what makes him "special" to you?!
W-Well...
Is it because he was nice to you?!
Y-Yeah...
Or is it because he paid attention to you?!
Or maybe because he was friendly to you?!
M-Maybe?
That's only because of his personality, isn't it?!
So as long as someone's kind to you, it doesn't have to be Kazehaya, right?!
K-Kurumi-chan...
This isn't fair, Sawako-chan...
Huh?
Just because others avoid you due to your gloomy look...
...you don't even have to try to get Kazehaya's attention.
You know...
Someone as pretty and popular as me has to work and earn his attention, you know!
Wait! K-Kurumi-chan!
I-I didn't know...
...it was so tough being popular...
And so, I was benefiting from looking gloomy...
What! Just because you're cute!
This isn't fair!
No, I was just...
Don't get all stuck-up just because you're a little cuter than other people!
I think it's decided.
You just don't understand!
That sounded similar to Kurumi-chan's advice...
This isn't fair, Sawako-chan...
You don't even have to try to get Kazehaya's attention.
She's so right....
I guess I was just taking advantage of his generosity...
So as long as someone's kind to you, it doesn't have to be Kazehaya, right?!
I-I wonder if she was right about that, though.
So if someone other than Kazehaya-kun is nice to me...
Would I... have the same feelings I have now?
All right, guys!
Today's the day we've been waiting for!
The day of the sports festival!
Approach it like your lives are on the line!
That is all!
Dismissed!
Okay...
How do I look in this red shirt?
Do I stand out?
You bet!
You look like a champ!
Your stupidity really stands out, too.
Really?!
Gosh, you're making me blush!
Wow! Yoshida-san looks so cool in red!
She looks really happy about this...
Oh, women's soccer plays before us.
Let's go and cheer them on!
What do you say?
Let's!
You guys better not start heckling or anything.
We'll cheer for you. Promise.
You can count on us!
Yeah, right.
Okay, that should do it.
Th-Thanks.
You look adorable!
Really? You think so?
Looks great on you!
It really does!
That's a much more refreshing look.
Yeah.
You look cute!
Good luck out there.
I'd better do my best.
Oh, a good luck charm?
Let me give it a try.
Me, too!
Me, three!
Lucky charm!
Wow, I already feel like we can win this!
We can!
They're treating you like a fortune spirit!
Looks like you leveled up, Sadako.
I... I feel like I'm a part of the class!
It's all thanks to Kazehaya-kun!
These feelings I have for Kazehaya-kun...
Did they come about because he's always helping me like this?
So... he's not really someone special?
There she goes!
Good!
I'm open! Good!
I'm open!
Keep moving!
We're up 3-2 in stoppage time, huh?
I wonder if the girls can pull through.
I'm sure they can.
The Red Devil has already scored a hattrick! Note: A "hattrick" means that one player scored three goals in one half.
Chizu-chan, you're amazing!
Do you really want to stand out that much?
Wait a second, did Sadako disappear off somewhere?
No, she's in there.
Isn't she, Ryu?
Yeah.
Oh! I just saw her!
Huh? I think I lost her.
Is she teleporting?!
But hey... don't you guys think Sadako fits in with the rest of the class nowadays?
Yeah, I'm with you on that one.
It also seems she's gotten more cheery since she became friends with Yano and Yoshida.
Crap! There's no one over there!
S-
Sadako?!
One, two, and...
She did it!
Great job!
I... I did it!
H-Huh? Where did my shoe go?
Found him!
Kazehaya!
All right!
Leave the rest to me!
Nice shot!
That's our fourth goal!
Game set!
We won!
Great job, Sadako!
We make a great team!
All right!
Yay!
I'm so happy...
This is the first time I've ever celebrated a victory with everyone!
Kuronuma.
This is the result of our practice!
Yay for practice!
Kazehaya!
We're going to find a place and hold a strategy meeting for the match.
Sounds good!
What, you guys are up next?
Yup. Softball.
Do your best out there!
Ouch.
Hit a big one! And I mean a big one!
Your elbows hurt...
Get fired up!
Ou- Get fired up!
Fired up!
Ouch. Fired up!
Fired up, I said! Ouch.
Fired up, I said!
Ouch. Fired up, I said!
G-Good luck!
Thanks.
We'll win this.
Good work, Sadako.
Th-Thanks.
Aren't you going to say something to me?!
I was the MVP!
You really stood out... being so red and all.
For real?!
Okay... We need to go to volleyball practice now.
Oh, right.
Intense grinding before the actual match, huh?
There's still over an hour left before our match begins...
What are you going to do until then, Sadako?
Oh... I guess for starters, I'll go look for my shoe.
Where did you leave it?
I put too much into that kick...
Then do you want to come see us practice after you find your shoe?
No, Sawako should go and support the men's softball team.
Since their time conflicts with ours...
...could you go and cheer for them for us, too?
Okay!
Oh.
Well then, see you later!
I'll come watch your volleyball game, too!
Good luck!
You can count on us!
Sawako!
You'd better not lose.
Okay.
Lose what? A cheering war?
What did you mean by that?
We already won the soccer game.
Don't worry about it.
Kurumi-chan...
Oh!
You found my shoe for me?!
I always knew you were nice!
Hey, look. Kurumi-chan went and found Sadako's shoe for her.
She's such a nice girl!
Here you go, Sawako-chan.
Th-Thanks!
What an angel!
She's so sweet!
Hey...
See you later.
Huh?
About yesterday...
I think I was getting a little too conceited. I'm really sorry.
Kurumi-chan!
Don't you dare... call me that anymore.
Huh?
U-Ume-chan...
By the way, Sawako-chan...
...I've written your name down on my list of "People Who Have Called Me Ume".
What?
She wrote about me in her diary!
I-Is that really okay? I'm flattered...
Would that be the normal reaction here?
I'm leaving.
Wait, Ume-chan!
Don't call me "Ume"!
Th-Then what should I call you?
That name... is the only thing that makes me feel small.
But it's such a cute name!
How is it cute?!
It's an old lady's name that was given to me by my grandmother!
It doesn't suit me at all!
An old lady's name?
I think it sounds cute, though...
But it's not!
W-Well... I'm Sadako.
No, you're Sawako!
That's a wonderful name.
Now that I think about it, she's always called me Sawako-chan...
Hey... if you don't mind, do you want to walk to the field with me?
What?! Why should I?!
There's going to be a match soon.
Kazehaya-kun will be playing in it!
Come on!
Of...
Of course I'm going to go watch.
My impression of her has somewhat changed...
...but she's still adorable.
So, tell me.
Why do I have to watch the game with you?
Wow! Kurumi-chan is going to watch us play! Why do I have to watch the game with you?
Wow! Kurumi-chan is going to watch us play!
Huh? Why are you whispering?
Let's call her name. Huh? Why are you whispering?
Shut up.
I have my reasons.
Hey! Kurumi-chan!
When I'm with you, I always get irritated and end up revealing my true self.
Never mind... My impression of her has really changed...
I guess she's more open about her feelings with me now.
What?
Nothing...
We'll be fine.
Wow! He's waving at me!
Right?
O-Oh... He was waving at Kurumi-chan!
That makes sense...
There are a lot of girls watching!
Who's that girl next to Sadako again?
That's Kurumi-chan.
Isn't she cute?
Speaking of Sadako, though...
After closely watching her play soccer, I've come to realize...
She's really frightening!
She's amazing!
She leaves afterimages!
I have so much more respect for her now!
Sadako is awesome!
Agreed!
Are they... praising her?
I guess that's good, then.
But wait... Her name isn't actually "Sadako", right?
What? Isn't that her name?
Kuronuma Sadako.
No... Chizuru made me memorize it the other day...
If I recall...
Taka...
Got nothing to do with "Takako"!
I could have sworn I figured out a way to remember it...
It was a scene of a dark, dreary water...
"Numa"...
"Start" begins with an "S", right? Her name also starts with an "S"!
Sakako.
No!
That's right... It begins with an "S", and...
What comes next...
Note: A "tawashi" is a scrub. I'm thinking of a tawashi...
S-Sawashi?
Sawako.
Kuranuma Sawako.
No, I don't think so.
Wait, was it Doronuma?
No, dude... It's Kuronuma.
Hey, shouldn't we play catch to warm up?
Oh, right.
Let's do it, then.
You want to pair up, Shota?
Sure.
Sawako.
I... looked up the word, "special", in my dictionary last night...
What? A dictionary?
It said something about a person you can't treat the same as others...
Dictionaries are amazing, aren't they?
It's almost like it overheard our conversation.
What are you trying to say?
H-How should I put it...
It's kind of difficult.
In other words, I used to think of Kazehaya-kun that way...
It's true he's always helping me.
It's always him helping me...
And I can't compare him with anyone else.
Isn't that because you haven't really spoken to other guys before?
Why don't you go talk to some of them?
Aren't there any guys who sit near you or something?
Kazehaya-kun.
I mean, someone else!
Someone else?
Say, someone who sits behind you or in front of you!
Behind me...
Sanada-kun?
I've had occasional conversations with him.
Sanada?
Here I come!
Take this special curve ball!
Hey! Take this special curve ball!
Hey!
Look out!
Nice cover, Ryu!
Stick to fastballs.
Sorry about that...
That scared me!
Come on, man!
I'm sorry! I really am!
Hey... I'm sorry! I really am!
He saved you, didn't he.
Yeah!
Oh, I have to thank him! I was just at a loss for words!
Yeah, you really ought to thank him.
Why don't you try talking with Sanada more often?
Huh?
Yeah.
Just the two of you, of course.
I can't help but be aware of it...
I can't stop looking for his eyes.
Next time: Romantic Feelings.