Hello?
First spring in high school,
I, Yoshioka Yuiko,
It's me.
met a guy who has a very beautiful voice.
Hello?
Yoshioka-san?
Nice to meet you.
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.
Can you promise me one thing?
That from now on, you won't push yourself too hard.
From that day on,
I can't get Matsubara-kun's voice and paper bag out of my mind.
U-um.
The pumpkin...
...I ...boiled some of it.
Um... if you like...
For me?
Thank you very much.
I really love boiled pumpkin.
As Matsubara-kun's hand getting closer,
for every moment our distance shortened,
the beat I can hear from my heart,
increase rapidly.
Koe Koi
Episode 5: Fair and Square
I-I'm sorry!
T-that's embarrassing.
What did I just do?!
Matsubara-kun?
Are you okay?
I am.
This... I'll accept it.
Ah, okay.
I wonder if Yukko managed to give it.
Both of them aren't back yet. That means good news.
Other than that, you always eat something sweet like it was nothing, huh?
You got my respect.
Just so you know,
every single piece of melon bread has a different taste!
You're such an amateur.
This one is Orange Melon Bread.
Smell that.
Then, this one...
...Maple Melon Bread.
Here, smell it. It's different, right?
Like hell I know that.
So, both of you got close?
Nothing happened. Got it?
Okay.
Where's Matsubara?
The teacher called him.
Oh, but I gave it to him.
Is that so. - Yup.
Have you heard? - What is it?
They said Midorikawa-san and Matsubara-kun are dating.
So, that other day story was true?
Yukko, your face is scary.
Huh? Ouch, ouch! I give up! Give up!
Aki-chan is more scary!
Okay, let's go home.
Wait, I'll get my bag. - Okay.
Itadakimasu.
It's delicious, Yoshioka-san.
Oh, I found the liar.
Yuu-chan?!
You said the teacher called, so, what are you doing in a place like this?
It was...
Geez, I can't get you.
Why don't you eat those with Yoshioka-san?
Because...
I realized it.
That for me, Yoshioka-san is...
...someone special.
But...
When I spontaneously reached out to her smiling face...
"What a coward," the other side of me shouted.
"Yes, that's right," I thought.
While concealing my appearance.
without the intention of telling her my secret,
saying that I love her is not the right thing to do, is it?
Yeah, but...
Yoshioka-san accept the way you are now, isn't she?
She is, but...
This is it!
Eh?
"Hey, youngsters! Summer means BBQ!!"
Like that.
What do you mean?
Why don't you ask Yoshioka-san out on summer break?
Why should I do that?
Today, the girls are making rumor about Macchan and Midorikawa-san dating,
and... Yoshioka-san heard that, too.
Eh?
Let's clear it before she got the wrong idea.
We can at least start with that.
Yuu-chan.
Ah, it feels great! Summer break starts tomorrow!
It is, huh?
What's up with the low tension? Something happened?
Eh?
No. Nothing special.
Matsubara-kun also a very gentle, kind,
and totally good person.
Since that day, Kaichou seems like,
he doesn't have any energy, or even a spirit left.
Ah, Yoshioka-san!
...is the one you're worried about?
Yeah, right. I'm worried.
But I can't find anything to do with it.
If you want to laugh at the miserable me, just laugh.
Moron!
That... hurts!
What are you doing to Kaichou?!
Wait, let me explain!
I have a reason! Okay? The important thing... is after this!
Okay.
Makoto, what exactly do you want from Yoshioka-san?
What... I want?
In the end, aren't you the only one who know the answer to that question?
I see.
You're right.
I'll be out for awhile.
Do you think Matsubara will keep wearing his paper bag on the beach?
He might be.
But then he won't get any sunburn, that's a good thing.
You can always found a good point about Matsubara.
You think so?
Aren't you bothered? Midorikawa-san?
Well, of course she does. That's about her rumored boyfriend, anyway.
You're right. Exactly.
I will, if Matsubara-kun is my boyfriend.
Eh?
But, that's not the case with me.
Matsubara-kun and I are just class rep. and his deputy.
We're nothing but a classmate.
Eh? Is that true? - Of course, it is.
That's why, please stop with this rumor, already.
Yoshioka-san,
will you help me with the disposal?
Okay.
What's up? Your mouth still hung open.
It's not.
Matsubara-kun,
do you have a minute?
Yes.
I feel better.
Actually, I...
...am attracted to Matsubara-kun.
But, it's over now.
I'll stop wearing a mask, too.
I will try to decide and do what I want.
Midorikawa-san?
So, do your best, Yoshioka-san!
Matsubara-kun, I've decided.
About... what?
I...
...am in love with Yoshioka-san.
About who she will love back,
I won't give up so easily.
I will fight for it, fair and square.
Why... did you tell me...
I'm done. Thank you for your time.
Fight fair and square...
Midorikawa-san,
was amazing, isn't she?
I-I'm sorry!
Eh?
Matsubara-kun?
What should I do?
Um, Yoshioka-san. - Yes!
I... uh, you see...
I'm not dating anyone!
Eh?
Okay.
Also,
on summer break,
would you like to go have BBQ?
I'll go!
Ah, sorry, we're late.
It's okay.
We just got here a little while ago.
Macchan, your nose is getting longer.
(I think it's an idiom like "making a long nose" meaning "going your own way without being disturbed" as he stares at Yuiko)
Eh?
It's okay, we can't see it anyway.
So, why are you tagging along?
Huh? Look who's talking.
I knew both of you are getting closer, lately.
Which part?
Shall we go?
Take that part and help us.
The wind make it hard to settled.
Matsubara-kun! - Uh, yes?
That's dangerous.
I'll be okay.
That's youth.
You sound like an old geezer.
Sorry.
Don't get burned. - Okay.
Should this be cut before? - It should.
Is it vertical? - Vertical, right?
Yes, vertically. - Okay.
Serve yourself.
Should we add more meat and vegetables? - Let's add more.
It tasted good.
Eh? You made this before? - Yup, you haven't tried?
Of course not, why should I... - I see, then...
I'll let you take a bite.
No, I don't need... I don't... - It's really delicious.
What make it different? The inside...
Ah, the outside gets crispy... - Shut it. I need to concentrate.
What for? Listen to the sound of it? - Yup.
This, sorry I hold it longer than expected.
The pumpkin were really delicious.
Really? That's a good thing.
This is,
in return of the thank you gift.
Thank you, Matsubara-kun.
You're welcome.
Yukko, hurry up.
Let's go.
Okay.
What is that?
This.
Whoa, that's a lot.
The happy summer break is over.
Then, in the first day on new semester...
Another cold, huh?
You're right.
Take a day off, today.
I don't want to.
Geez, I wonder if it's some kind of bad karma?
Since I got too much happiness on summer break.
Huh?
Yukko catch another cold.
I'm counting on you, class rep.
Eh?
...and here, I am.
But, as I thought, a sudden visit might be a bit...
I better call her, first.
Good afternoon.
Can I help you?
Paper bag?
Ah, it's...
I'm in the same class as Yoshioka-san...
Don't tell me, you are...
Please.
Thank you very much.
Same here.
Thank you for coming and visit her.
Ah, it's nothing.
Um, is Yoshioka-san alright?
She is.
Her fever is gone, I think she can go to school tomorrow.
I see.
That's a good thing.
Mom?
Is she home, already?
Matsubara-kun is a really kind person.
Eh?
Sorry, I said something weird out of nowhere.
You see, Yuiko,
from she was little, her physical condition often dropped, like today.
It was the same on opening ceremony day.
She was in bed for the whole week.
That's why, your phone call that day became a huge support for her.
Thank you very much.
From now on, please get along with her.
I will.
Mom, I'm hungry.
I know, I know.
Yoshioka-san.
Ma-Matsubara-kun?!
Is your cold getting better?
Don't come any closer!
Yoshioka-san?
Why is Matsubara-kun here?!