mukae ni kite yo to potsuri tsubuyaitara
迎えにきてよとぼつり呟いたら
“Come pick me up!” I whispered alone,
tameiki ni oyogu Tears
溜息に泳ぐ Tears
I swim in tears as I sigh…
tobira o jibun de aketemiru koto ha
扉を自分で開けてみることは
Trying to open the door by myself isn’t
hazakashiku naiwa
恥ずかしくないわ
embarassing at all!
hitotsubuzutsu migareta houseki yori hokorashiku
一粒ずつ磨かれた宝石より誇らしく
I was polished bit by bit, I’m more beautiful than Jewels,
kagayaite odoritai koyoi no Waltz
輝いて踊りたい今宵の Waltz
I want to shine and dance during tonight’s Waltz.
Shiniest partner for you
My best partner it's you
onaji kimochi
同じ気持ち
Do we feel the same?
tashikametai furueru koe
確かめたい震える声
I want to make sure…but my voice trembles…
me o tajita mama kono te sashidasu
目を閉じたままこの手差し出す
I close my eyes and take out my hand,
jikan ga tomaru yo
時間が止まるよ
time has stopped, come…
saa dou na no
さあどうなの
what will you do?
anata shidai
あなた次第
…It’s up to you!
datte watashi wa zenbu tsutaeta deshou
だって私は全部伝えたでしょう
Because I have already conveyed everything haven’t I?
Why...
Why can't I get it off my mind?
Episode 4
Rose and Shoe
What is this?
This is a prototype bike made for you by the Arima Industries Automobile Research Laboratories.
Correct. It has come to our attention that Teppei-sama wants a bike that doesn't fall.
We put all our efforts into building this.
A bike that doesn't fall?
Did I ever say something like that?
Well then, we just need a bike that doesn't fall.
With grandpa's wealth, he can probably make someone manufacture one.
That's true.
Do you remember now?
So you weren't just humoring me?
Why would I ever dare to do something as outrageous as that?
No, of course not.
You like exaggerating, don't you...
Are you sure it doesn't fall?
Of course.
It's built using the full resources of Arima Industries.
Feel free to kick the bike and see for yourself.
Like this?
Yes.
Yay!
This is creepy. I don't want it.
So Teppei, did you think of something?
Nope.
Besides, I seldom go to parties.
I don't have the slightest clue on how to hold one.
You've never attended parties before coming here?
Well, I do go to birthday parties and Christmas parties.
That's exactly it!
It's quite different from what you'd imagine, you know.
How is it different?
Well, it's different in every way!
Come to think of it...
Seika-san hasn't been around lately.
Isn't she neglecting her duty as the president?
I don't want to hear this from a non-member loitering in the club room!
Do you understand, you pig?
P-Pig?
Seika-sama is the only daughter of Hououdou, a large corporation's president...
And she's the number one young designer and model there.
Whoa, for real?
You didn't know?
The brand is called Saint Rose.
Ah, I've heard of it.
It's Houjouin's brand.
Really? I had no idea.
So she's quite something.
She could even brag about it.
Seika-sama won't go around bragging about something like this.
Yeah! That's the good part about her.
I'll give her that much.
Indeed.
Well, I'd respect her even more if she didn't make a big fuss over everything.
What was that?!
Don't gossip about me just because I'm not around!
Nezu.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm right here.
I'm counting on you for tomorrow.
I'm very honored to be of assistance.
The stars will guide our way.
Good grief.
Is this the only guy I can get from the Social Club?
Aren't you honest.
I guess the president would come off as a blood type AB girl...
If you keep mumbling such crap in front of the camera,
I'll completely destroy your future, so watch yourself!
What are you looking at, Arima?
Nothing...
Unfortunately, I don't need your help.
You aren't really making any sense...
Why do I have to tell you what I'm going to do?
Why does she have to make a fuss over every little thing?
Yeah.
Indeed.
Actually, I was asked to participate in the presentation of Saint Rose's new collection at Hotel Elgrand tomorro-
Please wait a moment
You make it sound as if I picked you to be a model.
You didn't?
Of course not!
After the presentation of the new collection, there's going to be an interview.
They want to hear about my school life from my school friends.
School friends...
From him?
I had no choice!
And since the club president asked me, I couldn't turn her down.
At this once-in-a-lifetime gala,
I, Nezu Haruhiko, will fulfill my role appropriately.
Oh, yeah?
I'll give you questions they'll most likely ask and the answers for them later.
Make sure you carve them into your brain.
Your worries are unnecessary.
I, Nezu Haruhiko-
Please wait a moment
I'm not worried!
I'm saying this for my own sake!
Stop laughing!
Sorry!
I wonder why Seika-san thinks of me as her enemy...
She thinks of you as an enemy?
It doesn't look like that to me.
No, she really hates me.
Maybe she hates the Arima family in general and not just me.
What do you think?
I can't really speak to that...
It's better if you ask your grandfather directly.
My grandfather?
Yes.
Would it be okay if I ask him now?
If that's what you want...
Can you head over to my grandfather's place?
Certainly, sir.
How is school going?
Are you doing well?
I don't know if I'm doing well or not.
But I'm getting there step by step.
I see.
How is Van Hossen's daughter?
She's a good girl, isn't she?
Sylvi?
Well, I don't really think of her as a fiancée.
But we have become friends.
Friends, eh?
Pretty easygoing, aren't we?
Yeah. I'm going at my own pace.
So, what did you want to talk about?
I assume you didn't come here just to chat with me.
There's a girl named Houjouin Seika at my school.
You know her?
Houjouin?
Teppei-sama.
This just arrived.
Will that be all?
Thanks.
How can I show this to her when she hates me so much?
Pardon me, but it was freezing cold this morning...
I should've worn my jacket.
I can't really make out what you're saying.
That can't be right.
Did you catch a cold?
Me catch a cold?
It's probably because I stayed up a little too late last night.
I guess I'm not used to it...
A little?
No need to worry!
Today will be THE day in my life-
I think he just made a rainbow!
I'm so cold...
Is it something related to my growth...
Teppei-sama, I'm scared!
At this rate, I'll have a fever too.
Oh, class is over?
Man, today went by really quickly!
Probably because you slept for the whole day.
I better go now.
Hey.
Should I come with you to the conference room?
Oh, so it's that time already.
Roger that!
The president has an honest personality and is popular amongst the whole student body!
She's an angel who descended upon this planet.
The interview hasn't even started yet.
When I visited her profile on her homepage,
I was shocked as if I was hit by a thunderbolt.
Blood type: AB; astral sign: Leo.
A natural leader.
She is truly the light that will guide us through this world.
She is our light; the one to illuminate this era-
How did it end up like this...
Well, at least it gives me an opportunity to show her this.
Thank you for coming to the debut of Saint Rose's new product line.
We've gathered all of this season's artistic masterpieces.
We, at Saint Rose, would like to present our new ladies' collection, "Spring."
Please enjoy the "Spring" fashions our models will be wear-
Arima?!
Arima?
Ladies and gentlemen, please enjoy the show!
Why are you here anyway?!
Well, Nezu-kun had a fever and collapsed.
Nezu...
We didn't have time to find a replacement... so I came in his place!
Houjouin-san, it's almost time for you to be on stage.
We don't have a choice.
You'll have to assume his role.
I don't mind doing that, but what am I supposed to say?
Houjouin-san.
I'll be right there!
There's no time to coordinate that stuff now.
I'll leave it up to you.
But if you screw up, I won't let you off easily.
If I screw up...
Houjouin-san!
I know, I'm going to change now!
Hey!
I'm sorry!
Sorry for the wait.
We apologize for making such a selfish request.
It was such a popular request from our readers that we couldn't refuse.
I'm willing to make an exception.
I wouldn't turn down a proposal from Jonjon-san, after all.
In addition to our article regarding the new collection,
we would like to also write about your private life.
Excuse me, can I take a photograph?
Sure.
I think you have an insect on your camera.
I'm sorry. Arima-san isn't really accustomed to this yet.
Please, don't be.
Arima-san, sorry for asking you to do this.
It's completely fine! Please don't worry!
Well then, let's begin the interview.
Arima-san.
Yes!
I heard Houjouin-san is the representative of the Shuuhou Academy's Social Club, which has quite a tradition.
Right.
Yes. She's doing an excellent job.
You really flatter me.
Will you stop hitting me?!
Arima-san, you're also a member of the Social Club, aren't you?
Huh?
Oh... I...
Well...
I'm not qualified yet.
I still haven't got Seika-san's approval yet.
Oh, sheesh. You make it sound like I'm rejecting you.
We and our readers don't really know what you do at this club.
Would you care to explain your club's activities?
The Social Club...
Uh...
As the representatives of the students, we regularly organize school events.
We also speak to the teachers on behalf of the students.
So it's like a student council?
No, the Social Club has no real power in student affairs.
Please think of it as something symbolic.
I see.
So Arima-san,
what kind of impression does Seika-san leave at school?
Impression, huh?
Aside from the Social Club activities,
I assume you see her around school too.
What do you think of her?
Well...
Seika-san is the "shut up and follow me" type of girl.
It's nothing.
Er...
You mean someone who motivates her fellow students?
Sometimes she really goes overboard, and it turns out to be quite unpleasant.
But ultimately we follow Seika-san...
Because she takes her duty very seriously.
We all know that she doesn't care about personal gain;
she's just trying to fulfill her duty.
People usually can't tell others to "just follow me."
But she's able to say that.
That's because she's confident that she's walking down the right path.
And she has the charisma to inspire the people around her.
Despite being a student, she's also a designer and model.
But she won't brag about that.
You're the worst.
The questions were pretty much what I expected them to be.
But ultimately, you betrayed my trust.
Well, sorry about that.
What's wrong?
Lost your appetite?
I heard about your situation.
Situation?
The reason why you hate the Arima family so much.
The Hououdou advertising agency, ran by the Houjouin Family...
originally belonged to the Arima Group.
It was responsible for coordinating various events.
During the economic boom, the only thing my grandfather had time for everyday was his work.
His wife must've been really depressed over being neglected.
So she had an affair with Seika-san's grandfather.
When he found out, he banished her from the Arima family and and severed all ties to Hououdou.
I know that.
I've heard that story over and over.
So why are you telling me that now?
I heard that you wanted to sell your products at Arima department stores, but all of them got rejected.
It's because that old man is interfering with things.
He kept saying that a girl's petty shop would taint the dignity of Arima's stores!
And he managed to deceive the whole country with that garbage!
How long do you have to hold a grudge before you're satisfied?
If you think about it, this was your grandfather's fault!
I only treat enemies the way they treat me.
And I would want nothing more than to make the whole world know of your grandfather's ignorance!
Is that your motive?
Absolutely.
Think about the humiliation my family received.
I will never bow to your grandfather!
What is this?
I'd like you to read it.
Arima Stores Ltd
Advisor:
Arima Teppei
Advisor... Arima Teppei?
Arima Stores Ltd
Advisor:
Arima Teppei
I convinced my grandfather yesterday to make me in charge of the stores this morning.
What were you thinking?!
He really regrets what he did to your grandfather.
But because it's been such a long time, he couldn't apologize.
And if the group's decision were to be changed that easily, it would hurt the morale of the group.
So, with this offer, would you forgive us?
After hearing about the past, I began thinking about what I could do.
I mean, it made me feel bad.
That you hated me for something I didn't even know.
I don't know if this would trouble the people at the stores.
But now...
Now we can sell your creations in our department stores again.
Are you stupid?
All right! Count me in!
I demand a discount from the chief!
I'm counting on you, director!
Fine.
Also, don't start thinking that you're on my good side.
This won't count towards you holding a party.
Damn. I thought so.
In the end, you couldn't have solved this without your grandfather's help.
Well, you got a point there.
There's still a week left.
I hope the curtains will rise for your super luxurious party.
I know.
You did great today.
I'll thank you for helping me out today.
That's great, Teppei!
Don't cling to my arm.
It was a bit forced, but you finally put an end to this long feud.
I was sorta dragged into this world of the super rich.
But now I get the feeling that perhaps there's something more that I can do.
You're absolutely right, Teppei!
Is this what you call a feeling of achievement?
But you still have to hold the party.
Yeah, I guess so...
Done.
asahi no naka mo yume mita yoru mo waraiaeta
朝日の中も夢見た夜も笑い合えた
We laughed together in the morning sun and night,
anata to tomo ni sugoshita tokiga
あなたと共に過ごした時間が
the time I’ve spent with you
itoshiine
愛しいね
is dear to me!
aa kore kara mo
あぁこれからも
Ah, from now on,
nante koto nai you de taisetsu nahibi
なんて事ないようで大切な日々
let’s earnestly combine our ordinary
tsunageteyukou massugu ni
繋げて行こうまっすぐに
but precious days!
sun shiny day!
Sun shiny day!
sekaijuu wa ai ni afureteiruno
世界中は愛に溢れているの
The whole world is overflowing in love!
iya na koto datte wasurechau kurai
嫌なことだって忘れちゃうくらい
Enough for us to forget things we hate!
sun shiny day!
Sun shiny day!
zutto kagayaita ashita notame
ずっと輝いた明日の為
In order to always have a bright future,
mawarimichi demo ii
回り道でもいい
we’ll walk a step at a time
suzushizutsu sotto arukou
少しずつそっと歩こう
even if we get sidetracked!
Question!
What are "water sports"?
Um... what are "water sports"?
Next Episode
The Sunset and the Ferris Wheel
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The Sunset and the Ferris Wheel
Hey, what is it?!
Do look forward to it!