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.
I'm ready to fight fair and square.
I am in love with you.
Shu.
Kaori?
That day,
a girl who knows Matsubara-kun in elementary school, appeared.
A girl who knows a lot more about someone you like.
If someone like that appeared, you'll feel threatened. Normally.
Shu's smile is very gentle.
I'm sorry.
I have to go home, soon.
I wonder what...
do I have to do, now?
Koe Koi
Episode 10: Our Distance
Lately, there's something weird on Yoshioka Yuiko's movement.
The day before yesterday, at 08.09 AM,
Yukko?
Aki-chan...
she was falling at the school stairs.
Yesterday, at 03.23 PM,
Good afternoon. - Yukko?
Huh? - Your zipper is open.
Aki-chan!
She forgot her zipper.
Today, at 01.10 PM,
She dropped her half-eaten melon bread.
Melon bread!!
Isn't that how Yoshioka-san always be?
That's not all of it.
The most significant thing is,
she definitely lose her smile.
I'm sure the reason is,
this girl.
Ah, that girl from bunkasai.
According to my information network, she is Matsubara's childhood friend.
If Yoshioka Yuiko, by her appearances,
got some kind of damage, it means,
there's a golden opportunity for Kaichou to get in.
I don't want Kaichou,
to have those kind of expression again.
Like this,
or this, or maybe this one.
Looking at how cute Kaichou's smile is,
I don't think there's a girl who wouldn't like him.
Aoyama,
you really like Makoto, aren't you?
(his choice of words can also interpreted as "you are seriously falling in love with him")
Anyway,
we just want to see Kaichou smiling again.
For us, that will be,
the happiest moment.
That time,
his smile saved me.
Shu's smile is,
really gentle.
In front of Kaori-san,
Matsubara-kun was able to smile.
I think that's a good thing.
But somehow, my chest hurts,
only when I think of Matsubara-kun.
Yoshioka-san.
Wh-what is it?
Um,
it's about the other day.
After you spent some time to visited me, sorry I wasn't around.
You even made a dinner.
It's nothing.
I'm glad you are feeling better.
I am.
Um...
I forgot to bring my mathematics textbook!
I have to borrow it.
I'll go borrow it. B-borrow it, s-somewhere.
Hey,
what happened?
I can never forget that moment.
I really loved you, Shu,
but you were...
It's just,
me, being pathetic.
This is bad.
If it keep going like this until winter break, it'll be even more bad.
You're right.
Can't we do anything.
- You see... - Don't say anything unnecessary.
Eh?
About the other day.
I always looking at him.
Why...
he can smile like that?
It already happened, so,
I want to make Yukko happy for my own sake, too.
Okay?
Eh?
Christmas party?
Right.
Let's do it with everyone after the closing year ceremony.
That's unusual for Aki-chan to be interested in such a thing.
Well, it's a nice thing to make memories once in awhile.
You don't like it?
Of course not.
Looking forward to it.
Thanks for waiting! The cake is here! - The cake is here!
Something to drink? - Oh, you're right.
Here. - Here.
Thanks.
Here.
Ah! I'm sorry!
Here you go.
It's okay.
Cheers!
Cheers!!
One more time!
Cheers. - Cheers.
Ryoichi,
why am I the only one wearing this and are forbidden to take patrol?
Well, isn't it nice? It's Christmas, anyway.
Ch-Christmas... - Giving a smile to those who are sad.
That is Santa Claus's job.
Isn't it perfect for Kaichou who always thinks of the happiness of us students?
Santa is not existed.
What a child play.
Geez, you're so cute. Please don't pout.
The person who can make anyone smile again,
is Santa Claus, you know?
I'm sure of it.
Now, let's begin the Dengon Game!!
(chain messages game, something like the telephone game)
For those who answer correctly, we have prepared a Christmas presents!!
Okay! Okay! Now,
please make two rows! Start here!
Good, here, here.
Why is it became like this?
Now, Dengon Start!!
"Antonio Inoki ga k?ki ni mayon?zu kaketa."
(Antonio Inoki splash a mayonnaise on the cake)
Don't fail.
Yes.
I'm so nervous, I can't even breathe.
Yoshioka-san,
"I want to talk to you again."
Eh?
Me too.
Eh?
I said, me too.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I wonder if Yoshioka-san really got a broken heart.
In my eyes, it's definitely the case.
What is it, Aoyama-kun?
Kaichou,
you still got a chance.
I had enough.
Aoyama-kun,
thank you.
Kaichou...
Oh, right.
Why don't we all go and celebrate the Christ's birthday, too.
Alright.
When we finish with today's patrol, let's buy a cake.
Then, next question is...
People who... had a broken heart this year!
This is a bit intense, isn't it?
Broken heart?
No, no. it's not something like that.
Huh? We still got some number here. Next question!
People who... have someone they fall in love with!
This one, right?
Time is running up.
Okay! Time's up!
The remaining Yoshioka-san and Matsubara-kun got punishment game!
Then, since we're running out of juice, both of you should go and buy some.
Come on, come on. Go and get it, Macchan.
We both lost.
We did.
Um...
Winter break starts tomorrow, isn't it?
Yup.
What are you going to do during winter break, Yoshioka-san?
After Christmas ended, we will do house cleaning duty.
(This refers to the end-of-year cleaning which takes place in offices and homes. It is believed that by cleaning your house, you can purify your residence and welcome the God of the coming New Year)
Same here.
I'll be satisfied if all places are thoroughly clean.
We're the same.
I'm glad.
Eh?
Lately, we haven't talked like we used to.
I don't want the year to end like this.
Yoshioka-san?
I...
...lied to them.
I was playing as if I don't have someone I like.
It was a lie.
Lying,
trying not to meet for a while,
trying to suppress my own feelings,
I don't like it.
Yoshioka-san...
Shu.
What a coincidence.
I'm going to the party and thought maybe we can go together.
Hey, Shu will go with me, right?
I-I will go and buy the juice.
I need to talk about the other day again, Shu.
Kaichou.
Aoyama-kun,
I want to see her smile.
That's the only thing I need.
Then please hurry,
and go after her.
This is enough.
Looking after that pure Kaichou's back,
is... my happiness.
You're not angry?
About the thing I lied to Yoshioka-san the other day.
That I once saw Shu smiling.
I was the one who broke our promise in the first place.
But you promised me.
You said,
before we said our goodbyes, you'll let me see your face.
I'm sorry.
If I see your face, Shu,
I can always remember you.
Even in America,
and I'm all alone, I won't feel lonely.
Okay?
Please.
Sorry.
I'm the one who should apologize.
I just wanted to save Shu.
But it'll be alright.
I can save you, now, Shu.
Even back then,
just a little bit more...
Listen to me! - Give us!
Give us! Give us! - Give us present!
Listen to me! I told you I'm not!
I'm not Santa! I am looking like a Santa but I'm the student council pres...
Are you alright?!
Yo-Yoshioka-san...
Merry Christmas.
Yoshioka-san,
during winter break, will you...
go and pray with me?
To... drive away bad luck, maybe?
The cream...
There's some on Kaichou-san, too.
It feels like a very long time,
since I laughed out aloud like this.