Hello?
First spring in high school,
I, Yoshioka Yuiko,
It's me.
Hello?
met a guy who has a very beautiful voice.
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.
My favorite food is udon!
Can we have lunch together?
Sometimes, I have a happy moments,
So, Matsubara-kun is oniichan.
and a lot of fun.
Aren't you curious about it, Yoshioka-san?
About why... I am wearing this thing.
Of course, there are hurtful moments,
but, my feelings of wanting to know about Matsubara-kun keeps getting stronger.
Yoshioka-san?
The pumpkin...
...I ...boiled some of it.
I really love boiled pumpkin.
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.
On summer break,
would you like to go have BBQ?
Eh?
I'll go!
Matsubara-kun!
That's dangerous.
I'll be okay.
Hot!
This is,
in return of the thank you gift.
Thank you, Matsubara-kun.
Another cold, huh?
Take a day off, today.
I don't want to.
Yukko catch another cold.
I'm counting on you, class rep.
Eh?
...and here, I am.
Good afternoon.
Can I help you?
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?!
Koe Koi
Episode 6: By Your Side
What to do? What to do?
Matsubara-kun saw my worn-up wake up face!
Geez, let me disappear.
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry to suddenly came here and visit you.
I didn't mean to disturb you or anything.
Thank you for the juice.
You're going home, already?
Yes.
Yoshioka-san, get well soon.
I didn't mean that!
Eh?
Well... uh, I mean... I'm sorry!
I-I mean... you might get infected...
and, uh, I reeks of sweat, so...
I'm wearing this, so, that kind of thing...
It still matters!
Eh?
Yuiko?! - Yoshioka-san?
Are you okay? Hey. - Are you alright?
Yoshioka-san?
Yoshioka-san!
I'm home.
Oh, dear, welcome home. You're early, today.
Yeah.
Is Yuiko okay?
She is.
Today, the gentle-voiced class rep coming to visit her from school.
Want to hear about it?
Huh?
Finally, my second semester started.
Good morning!
Yoshioka-san, feeling better already?
Yup, thank you.
That's good.
Midorikawa-san is transferring school since second semester, it's a bit sad.
Eh? Transferring school?
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!
Midorikawa-san,
must found what she really wants to do,
and start moving forward.
We'll be late for next class.
Okay.
Someone has an idea?
Better have something that represent our class in the menu.
That's right. Something with more impact.
Then, melon bread.
Rejected.
Represent the class...
I don't mind hearing everyone's idea.
Look what I did.
It's cute.
Matsubara Cookie?
That's a good one.
Eh?
You're right. It's cute.
That definitely represents our class.
But...
What do you think, Matsubara?
If everyone like it, I agree.
Great! It's decided!
But, Matsubara-kun...
is he really okay with it?
Also...
Don't come any closer!
I haven't talked with him since then.
Anyway, why did I end up showing my useless side to Matsubara-kun...
...like this?
Hey, wait up, Makoto!
I said I don't want to wear this kind of costume!
Kaichou-san.
Yoshioka-san.
Long time no see.
Right.
Makoto!
Kaichou!
Hi.
Yoshioka-san.
Good afternoon.
It's a great costume, isn't it?
This thing is...
We were making our costume for bunkasai event.
We'll do "Sleeping Beauty"
and Makoto will be the Prince.
Eh? Really?
These guys forced me to do it.
But Kaichou-san as Prince will be very cool.
Eh?
I'm sure that costume was also made to fit Kaichou-san perfectly.
You must be very happy.
Meanwhile, the Princess will be...
...me.
Eh?!
This will be an interesting production, looking forward to it.
Right, Makoto?
Y-yes.
I'll be doing my best. My best.
Th-that's why, please... come and watch.
I will.
Looking forward to it.
What will Yoshioka-san's class make?
Our class will make a cafe which serve Matsubara Cookie.
Matsubara-kun's...
Yes! If you have time, please come and have some.
I'll do that.
Good.
Autumn is such a painful season.
Huh?
No, it's nothing.
In return of the thank you gift.
Thank you, Matsubara-kun.
You're welcome.
I really love boiled pumpkin.
I will eat it to my heart's content.
Thank goodness.
"What a coward."
I'm 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.
I'll do my best.
Th-that's why, please... come and watch.
I will. Looking forward to it.
Matsubara-kun?
Yoshioka-san.
Ma-Matsubara-kun!
Y-your face!
Eh?
Ah... this is...
Are you alright?
Is something happened?
I'm sorry.
I, uh, I didn't mean to touch you, out of nowhere.
It's okay...
If it's Yoshioka-san...
Eh?
Matsubara-kun?
Um...
You see, Matsubara-kun,
when I took a day off from school,
thank you for coming and visited me.
But, I was really embarrassed of myself.
Even after you spent time to visit me, I said something horrible.
I'm sorry for that.
I always wanted to apologize to you,
but somehow, I can't found a good timing.
It's nothing...
Yoshioka-san is such a warm person.
Here it is.
Good enough?
Yup, yup, it's perfect!
You're good at this, Oniichan.
Next, just drew some face on it.
For the eyes, use that.
Eyes?
The eyes, poke-poke, two of it.
Poke-poke!
For mouth, with this? - Yes.
Whoa, it's a face.
A bit too big?
Looking good.
That's good, that's good.
That time, Matsubara-kun was...
Yoshioka-san is such a warm person.
Somehow, seems a bit lonely.
It's not just Yoshioka-san.
Everyone in my class are such a warm person.
But, I can't let it go on like this forever.
I also have to change myself.
Because more than anything,
I want to be by your side.
Whoa, it's cute.
This Matsubara Cookie is good. - Really?
Cute. - Awesome.
Thank you very much.
Here's your change, thank you.
Let's go to the rooftop. - Okay.
The legendary green tea melon bread!
Eh?
In this kind of situation...
Janken? - No.
Let's split this in two.
It'd be bad if I lose.
Oh, okay.
Here.
I'm so happy. I always wanted to try this.
We're comrades.
Melon bread is good, huh?
Yes, thank you.
By the way...
Yoshioka-san, how come you ever asked about Macchan's paper bag?
Because, more than that,
I was wondering if Matsubara-kun is really smiling everyday.
I'm kinda worried.
Why?
I might misunderstood this, but...
Lately, Matsubara-kun seems troubled by something.
He always use the same smiling expression on his paper bag, but...
I keep wondering if there might be something sad going on in his mind.
I can't see it but, I somehow feel that way.
It always like that, all the unpleasant thing.
No matter how hard I tried, it ends up with nothing.
I'm sure, no one will ever understand.
Macchan, you're wrong.
I'm sure,
there will be someone in this world who realize and understand Macchan's feelings.
My prediction is right.
Eh? What did you said?
Just like Yoshioka-san said,
right now, that guy is dealing with the highest wall he ever faced.
But,
if it's Yoshioka-san, I'm sure you'll be able to save him.
This melon bread is good.
See you.
It's delicious!
Matsubara-kun, are you smiling today?