The basketball finals will take place next Sunday, so we'll be cheering them on.
Everyone OK with that?
Yes!
What's the matter, Yuu-chan?
Oh, practice went on longer than usual.
Oh, fair enough then.
See you tomorrow!
Sure, whatever.
Love Triangle
Ow...
Sorry. Are you all right?
Oh, hello Miyau.
Heading home, Kawai-san?
Yeah.
If you don't mind, may I join yo-
Sorry, I really shouldn't keep Hiroshi-kun waiting.
Well, see you tomorrow, 'k?
Hiroshi-kun! Sorry I'm late!
Huh?
That's Kugayama-san, the club's manager.
What's wrong? You're late.
Sorry about that.
I've been hearing a lot about you lately, Kawai-san.
Oh, thanks.
C'mon. We should get going.
Sure!
What?
What're you doing? Let's go.
My house is this way.
Oh, I see.
Well then, excuse me.
Senpai, you have early practice starting from tomorrow, so please go to bed early tonight.
Early morning practice?
They'll be playing matches with new members starting next week.
Oh, I see.
You shouldn't be late, Naganuma-senpai.
Yeah, yeah.
Goodbye, Kawai-san.
She's very dependable.
I can see that, but why does she call you Naganuma-senpai but call me Kawai-san?
You are also to blame. You promised to go home with me.
What's wrong? We're still going home together.
That's not what I meant.
I think she...
Are you all right?
Yeah.
You should watch where you're going.
You shouldn't ride so quickly either. It's not safe.
Yes, sir.
There. Good as new.
Nothing was broken.
I'm sorry.
Just be more careful next time.
I will!
Hiroshi-kun, are you all right?
Your leg...
It's a little sprained.
It's no big deal.
Would you like to come to my house? I think my dad has an ice pack.
Really?
Yeah. I'll take good care of you.
Good. This should do it.
Hopefully...
Thanks. Wanna come to the game?
Sorry. We've gotta cheer the basketball team next weekend.
Oh, right. They're in the finals.
It can't be helped.
I'm sorry, Hiroshi-kun.
Yuuko's always such a nuisance.
Oh, she's not-
That's right, Mom! I'm not always a-
I'm used to it.
I didn't have a chance to ask him about Kugayama-san.
The way she looked at him...
Yeah, she's got a crush on him!
My instincts are pretty sharp.
Why is she clinging on to him?
But...I guess it can't be helped.
She's the manager of the soccer team.
So what? I am Hiroshi-kun's girlfriend!
A wake-up call?
Yep. You musn't be late for your training.
That's okay. I'll be fine.
But can you wake up that early?
I can do it! You can count on me!
Bye!
I'm dependable too. Sometimes.
Geez, why didn't the alarm go off?!
Run! Faster!
Uzutani! Mark him!
Right!
Oh, good morning.
M-Morning.
You're hopeless.
I knew you'd oversleep.
My alarm didn't go off!
I also overslept, but Kugayama gave me a call.
What?
What's going on? Why is she smiling like that?
We'll be done in fifteen minutes!
Give it your best, OK?
Keep at it!
It feels like the gap between us is getting bigger and bigger.
Here's our English textbook.
Thanks. I took off in a rush so I didn't think we had English today.
Geez! You really need to take care of yourself.
I guess you're right.
But you're really honest, and that's a good thing.
I'm not all that.
You should have more self-confidence.
Huh?
He's in our class.
Kugayama-san is apparently quite popular with the seniors.
I see...
I'm sorry.
Whoa! Jilted!
I already have someone I like.
She has someone she likes?
She has someone she likes. It's probably Hiroshi-kun.
But! But I'm Hiroshi-kun's girlfriend!
Oh, good morning.
Good morning.
Do you want anything?
Um, well...
What's this?
I made these.
They'd get hungry after all that practice.
Oh, would you like to have some too?
No...that's...
I only made rice balls for Hiroshi.
Kugayama-san made food for everyone.
Would you like to have these for lunch?
Sorry, but I can't vouch for the taste.
Sure.
Naganuma! Go!
Nice shot.
Oh no, Hiroshi-kun hurt his foot again.
He sprained it just the other day.
Why didn't you get it treated properly?
You can't get by with just a band-aid!
Well, I did it...
Eh?
We'll be playing for real soon.
Kugayama.
I'm sorry.
I wasn't thinking.
It was my fault.
I thought I could play through a twisted ankle.
I'm responsible too. It's my job to make sure all of my players are in tip-top shape.
I'll play in the match.
What?
I'm going to play regardless, so please don't tell anyone about my sprain.
But...
Please.
All right.
Hiroshi-kun.
Eh?
I really think you should take a break from the training.
If you strain yourself, you'll make your injury even worse.
I'll be fine.
But...
If my injury distracts my teammates, then I'll pull out.
In any case, I really want to play in this next match.
We've trained very hard for this.
Please, don't be a pest.
A pest?
Huh?
You think I'm a pest just because I'm worried about you!?
I don't know much about soccer, and I don't know how important this next match is to you, but...
Come on. We should get to class.
I made enough for everyone. Please, dig in!
Why'd you make so much?
Um... Well...
Itadakimasu!
Um... Did you make these rice balls?
I know they look ugly, but the taste is good.
Please, have some.
Well...
How is it?
Well, it's not too salty.
Oh, good.
You really don't mind if I have some?
Sure! Have as much as you like!
Let's go, Naganuma!
I'm so worried about Hiroshi-kun that I have to do something.
I think Hiroshi-kun should take a break from training for a while.
Right? Won't you please tell him?
What?
He might listen to his manager.
But he practiced so hard for this match.
I know how he feels.
I want him to do what he wants! So, you see!
Oh, sorry. I got too worked up.
Well, excuse me.
She likes him. The person she said she likes is probably Hiroshi-kun.
She might be a better match for him than I am.
He got injured because of me.
I couldn't even treat his wound. I don't deserve to be his girlfriend.
Yuu-chan, let's go to the club!
Oh, right.
Yuuko!
Naganuma-senpai!
Hello, Kugayama. What is it?
I discussed things with the baseball club.
Because the match is coming up, they're letting us use their training area.
Wow! That's our manager!
I'll see you at the clubroom, Taka-chan.
Sure.
I saw you going to the rooftop.
Teehee. I wagged club today.
Naganuma is very committed to his club.
Their match is coming up soon.
Yeah.
You're acting strange, Kawai-san.
Did something happen between you and Naganuma?
Say, Miyau. Why did Hiroshi-kun decide to go out with me?
I'm not a good match for him.
Good question.
You're always happy when you're with him.
What?
And Naganuma's happy when he's with you.
The same goes for him. When you two are together, he seems kinder.
Whether you're a good match or not isn't the issue.
The reason why he likes you cannot be explained in words.
He just realized it.
So, you should treasure your feelings.
Love can bloom anytime, anywhere.
Love can be unrequited, and love can be mutual.
Cheer up, Kawai-san.
Thanks, Miyau.
When you find someone that you like, I'd be happy to lend you an ear.
Thanks.
Go for it
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Go for it, Shiomi Middle School!
When did the match start?
2 o' clock.
I see. The soccer club has started its match.
Shiomi Middle School
Kitani Middle School
C'mon guys! We can't let them score!
Right!
Go for it, Shiomi Middle School!
Shiomi
Nanzan
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We'll decide this match with penalty kicks.
Understood?
Yes!
Kitani
Shiomi
We're counting on you. If you score, we win.
Right.
Go for it, Hiroshi-kun!
Hiroshi-kun! You can do it!
Naganuma-senpai!
We'll return to school and have our debrief.
OK.
Kugayama-san.
Yes?
Sorry to bother you, but would you please look after Hiroshi-kun's injury when you get back to school?
Pardon?
OK, Hiroshi-kun?
There'll be another match, so please ask your manager to take care of your injury.
I know.
Goodbye.
Kawai-san.
Yes?
You cheered Hiroshi on with great dedication.
Oh, thanks.
Next time, please cheer for everyone in the soccer club, not just Naganuma-senpai.
Goodbye.
There's nothing to worry about.
I have very strong feelings for Hiroshi-kun. She won't beat me.
I hope...
Next Episode Report
The Holy Night and the stone pavement.
The lights of the city gently cover all we can see.
Shadows meet and frolic, and yet, my shadow alone is forlorn.
A selfish angel resides in a picture book.
It floats among the clouds, unable to decide upon Heaven or Earth.
It lives all alone, up there in the clouds.
The angel's shadow also feels forlorn.
Next time: Love and Friendship
Love and Friendship
Please look forward to it!