Hello?
First spring in high school,
I, Yoshioka Yuiko,
It's me.
met a guy who has a very beautiful voice.
Hello?
Yoshioka-san?
I'm the class representative, Matsubara.
However,
that guy, Matsubara-kun, is wearing a paper bag
and I have no idea what he looks like.
Aren't you curious about it, Yoshioka-san?
About why... I...
...am wearing this thing.
Koe Koi
Episode 4: With Honest Words
Um, if you're looking for Matsubara, he's not here.
I'm not.
Yo...
Is it Yukko?
Yukko has something to do so she's not here either.
If you have anything to say, I can tell her later.
Well, that's...
Yoshioka-san!
First of all, for making you all frightened the other day,
I'm deeply regret that my act was...
I can't do this! - Eh?
I want to talk to her directly.
If I can't tell her directly, it has no meaning.
My apologies for taking your precious time.
What is it?
No, nothing.
Then, shall I tell Yukko that Kaichou was here looking for her?
Thank you.
That would help.
Then, I'm counting on you.
Excuse me.
If it's Yoshioka-san...
She's having lunch with Matsubara-kun at the rooftop.
Eh?
Ah, you're...
I see.
With that Matsubara-kun.
I will root for you, Kaichou.
I think both of you will look good together.
No, I don't need that.
I appreciate your kindness, but...
In case...
Just in case, you hear?
(He's trying to say "su-ki" which means "like/love" but end up change it into "so-iu-kimochi" means "that feelings")
I'm in lo...
lo...
looking at her that way...
When it happens, I'll talk to her with my own timing.
With all the honesty I have.
I see.
Sorry it sounds like I'm being unappreciative.
See you.
With my own timing...
...with all honesty.
For me...
whether we should talk about it or not,
is up to Matsubara-kun to...
...decide what's best.
Eh?
Because that...
...is the best choice.
Of course if I said I'm not curious it, that would be a lie...
But this... is something really important for Matsubara-kun, right?
Then, it's not something I can jumped into without your permission.
Anyway, if one day Matsubara-kun decided to talk about it with me...
...I'd be happy.
I really do.
Is that so.
Matsubara-kun, tell me your favorite food.
Eh?
In return of the melon bread.
Is that bothering you?
Of course I'm not bothered by that.
Let's see...
I like almost everything...
Ah, pumpkin.
Pumpkin?
Yes, I like pumpkin.
That's unexpected.
Really? - Yup.
It's time.
I haven't prepared for next lesson.
Sorry, I'm going first.
Oh, okay.
Macchan,
if you have that much energy, make this toilet all shinny, too.
Yu-chan...
what kind of face do I have right now?
What kind...?
Just like usual?
Your eyes is around here,
and there's a mouth.
It's not that.
What, then?
Eh? The melon bread failed?
Well, she's very happy for that.
Lately, when I talked to Yoshioka-san,
it feels like she can see right through me.
Is that means,
she's looking at you with all her heart, kind of thing?
Yeah.
So?
Got into your nerves?
It is.
But,
it also makes me happy.
What the heck.
That's good, then. - W-wait, Yu-chan!
That's cute.
When it happens, just be honest to your own feelings.
Who is it?
"Can you meet me at the library after school?"
"I have something to talk about."
Sorry I'm late, everyone.
Good afternoon.
Thank you for coming.
It's nothing.
What are you reading?
This?
Romeo and Juliet.
Did you know?
When Romeo and Juliet first met,
both of them were wearing a mask.
It's in a dance party,
both hide their faces behind a mask.
No, I don't.
I haven't read that.
Then...
What do you want to talk about?
U-um...
G-good afternoon!
For coming... here...
I-I mean, thank you for coming even though you are busy.
Aa, eh, it's nothing!
I'm sorry I can't met you who came all the way to my class during lunch break.
Then... um...
...about thing you need to talk...
T-talk... yes, talk...
First,
for having you all frightened,
I-I'm really sorry.
That was my fault.
I need to apologize to him, too.
There's nothing wrong with what you did during such a time.
That's why, I never meant to get angry at you.
I just want to talk to you.
That's all I wanted.
Please believe me.
Same here.
I'm glad I had a chance to talk to Kaichou-san.
If it's not, I'm sure,
I might think of Kaichou-san as someone scary, forever.
That...
would be sad, wouldn't it?
What a merciful,
and kindhearted girl.
More importantly, Matsubara-kun, too.
Eh?
Matsubara-kun also a very gentle, kind,
and a totally good person.
That's why, I'm sure,
he can get along pretty well with Kaichou-san.
I see.
I'll try to have a proper talk with him again.
That's good.
I've been wanting to see...
How long Matsubara-kun's eyelashes,
the shape of nose,
or your forehead.
Also, what kind of smile you have.
I... want to know,
about why you wearing that paper bag.
I want you to tell me.
I'm sorry.
I can't do that, now.
But,
I assure you one day,
when the right time comes,
I'll have a proper talk with everyone and tell my reason.
Well, this,
is actually a rephrase of something a friend told me before.
I feel like I and Matsubara-kun,
are somehow similar.
I am also
always hiding behind a mask.
A mask that is prepared by my family.
An illusion mask called Midorikawa-ken.
(family name)
So, when I look at Matsubara-kun,
I always thought we are the same.
Midorikawa-san has more integrity than I do.
That...
friend that you were talking about earlier,
do you love her?
Eh?
L-love?
No way.
I mean, she's a friend.
Thanks again for coming.
I'm going home, first.
Okay.
So, the case is over. Good for you. - Yup.
I'm sure that once Kaichou-san and Matsubara-kun have a proper talk, they can be friends, too.
Matsubara-kun isn't here, yet.
She confessed?! - I think so.
Anyway, Midorikawa-san and Matsubara-kun got along well, lately.
What? What?
Yesterday, Midorikawa-san called Matsubara-kun out to the library.
Seriously?!
Good morning. - Good morning
We can't predict the result by her behavior, huh?
Need a hand?
No, I'm okay.
I want to try it myself.
Okay.
Do your best.
I will.
So, the thank you gift for melon bread is pumpkin?
Yes.
There's no problem with the taste but...
the appearance is...
But, if I suddenly handed it to him, Matsubara-kun must be shocked.
Maybe I shouldn't do it in the first place.
It's okay, I'm sure he'll be happy.
Really?
It'd be nice if he do.
Ah, Matsubara-kun.
Now, now, now!
Give it to him!
Everyone, please take your seat.
Geez, what are you doing?!
Matsubara...
Matsubara-kuuun...
Excuse me,
can you lend me a hand?
Eh? What happened? - The infirmary...
Infirmary?! - Yes.
Hey, you okay? What is it? Heat stroke? - Are you okay?
Can you walk?
It's done. Where should we head to?
Matsubara-kun! - Matsubara! Come to the rooftop.
Basket, basket. - Hurry up.
Okay.
Ma-Matsubara... - Yoshioka-san.
Can you help me with the report?
Hey, Yoshioka-san?
Hm?
What do you think about Matsubara-kun?
About Matsubara-kun? - Yes.
He's always wearing a paper bag. Isn't that strange?
Someone who is able to understand other people's feelings, I think.
Whether it's about me or his other friends, with the littlest clue,
he immediately knew when we're feeling down.
He must be someone who always looking at the deepest part of others heart.
Yoshioka-san, aren't you curious about Matsubara-kun's appearance?
I always think that I want Matsubara-kun to unfold his paper bag.
For me, first thing first,
I want to be able to see what's inside Matsubara-kun's heart.
Like what Matsubara-kun did for others.
Thanks.
I can do the rest by myself.
Eh? But it's still... - I said I can do it.
Thanks for helping me.
It's nothing.
I'm happy I can talk with Midorikawa-san.
Then, see you tomorrow.
At school, like usual
Hey.
What is it?
Do you know what kind of expression I have right now?
I don't know.
But since Midorikawa-san always like that, I'm sure,
you have the same gentle face, right now.
What was that.
Completely wrong answer.
I was wrong?
Is that so. - You need to go somewhere, do you?
Hurry up and go.
Okay.
See you.
Bye-bye.
In the end,
I can't give it to him.
Today, I didn't even exchange words with Matsubara-kun.
The sound of Matsubara-kun's voice calling me Yoshioka-san,
I didn't get to hear them, today.
Yoshioka-san.
That's right. This voice.
Yoshioka-san?
Huh?
It was like this the other day, when we sat next to each other.
It is.
U-um.
Yes?
The pumpkin...
...I ...boiled some of it.
Um.
In return of the melon bread.
I'm not as good as my brother.
But,
if you like...
For me?
You made it for me?
Thank you very much.
I really love boiled pumpkin.
I will eat it to my heart's content.
Thank goodness.
As Matsubara-kun's hand getting closer,
for every moment our distance shortened,
the beat I can hear from my heart,
increase rapidly.