Hey.
What is it?
Didn't you say that you had something you wanted to ask me?
You said that on the day of the Center Test.
It's about Izumi-senpai.
Can I ask him out on a date?
It's okay now.
I got the gist of it.
You got the gist of what?
Soma's already here.
Hey.
What, are you nervous?
No way.
We're on our way to Morikawa-san's house, so it can't be helped.
I said I'm not nervous!
Oh, there you are!
Over here!
This is...
...Morikawa's house?
Hello. Come on in.
Hm?
Uh, thanks for inviting us.
Morning, Puta.
I've been sleep-deprived all week because of Izumi-senpai.
How should I ask him out on a date?
Sorry. You were surprised, right? My house is very old.
It isn't that it's old...
It's 'cause it's super roomy, right?
Yeah.
This house has been around forever, that's all.
Wow!
Whoa...
You can seriously cook, Morikawa-san!
I wouldn't call this cooking... It's just an ordinary hot pot dish.
To me, there isn't even a difference between hot pot and cooking.
Hazuki also prepares her own boxed lunch and her sister's every day.
My mom goes to work in the morning, so...
That's how it's always been.
I can't do the things you do. My mom's the best!
Yeah...
Thanks.
Okay, let's eat!
Let's eat!
Delish!
Yeah, it's really delicious.
Thank goodness.
Still, you went through quite an ordeal for the Center Test with all that snow, right?
Yeah, I was in a total panic in the morning. I was completely helpless at the train station.
Even though it's been a week, there's still some snow left where there's shade.
The snowman Mitsuru and Yuzuru made is still outside.
But after I got everyone's support, I felt perfectly fine.
It wouldn't be funny if you failed to take the test because of the snow.
You still have another test, right?
Um, yeah. The Center Test is for my safety school.
So, my actual entrance exam is in the middle of next month.
That's quite a ways away.
No, that's pretty soon.
Yeah, I don't have much time.
Really?
Probably.
All of you are so relaxed because your futures are set.
What? Was it something I said?
I was just thinking about how you complain, too.
Of course, I do.
I'm surrounded by a bunch of traitors who got a recommendation or found a job.
Well, you could've talked like this much earlier, even in class.
Yeah!
Yeah, that's true.
Hey, Izumi, you ate all of the noodles, didn't you?!
Eat some meat!
We're back!
We have guests over?
Who are you?!
It's Haruto!
It's "Big Bro Haruto" to you.
I don't mind.
Haruto, let's play!
Let's play!
All right, then shall we play?!
Yeah!
After we're done eating, okay?
This is totally out of the blue, no matter how you look at it, huh?
That's so formal. It doesn't sound like a date at all.
Maybe something like this?
What should I do if he says no?
"I don't really need any, thanks..."
is probably what he's gonna say.
Puta?
Hey, wait!
Why, of all times, did you read my message immediately?!
My hand still hurts.
Well, that's what happens when you throw snowballs for a long time.
That's 'cause you refused to be pitcher.
Well, I'm cold.
I'm cold, too, you know.
Still, Natsume's got it tough with her entrance exams, huh?
Yeah.
She's got cram school today, too.
I was jealous of you guys going to university, but entrance exams are just not for me.
She studies every day, right?
I'm sure she does.
Senpai said okay!
Wanna stop by some place? It's still early.
Sorry, I've got stuff to do.
Then, how about tomorrow?
Uh... something came up just now.
Seriously? Man... This isn't a good week for hanging out, huh?
I said sorry.
No, I'm totally cool with it, if you've got stuff to do.
Well, you don't seem all that cool with it.
You're hiding something from me, aren't ya?
Not really.
Then, why did you buy an entrance exam study guide from the bookstore?
Huh?
My granny saw you at Junkudo.
I thought I'd study a bit.
Why?
Because it's a high school student's duty to study.
Don't give me that!
Tell me. What is it?
I'll regret telling you, if it doesn't work out.
So, what is it?
I thought about taking an entrance exam.
Huh?
Sis, you're not going to wear this yet?
No, not yet.
Why? It's such a waste not to!
Because my friends came over today.
Huh? What's that supposed to mean?
Your friend wore this, too. Not Yoriko-chan, but the other girl.
Natsume-san?
You should try dressing nicely soon, too.
Nicely, huh?
I said I'd think it over, then answer, didn't I?
I just thought I'd try taking the entrance exam for Natsume's first choice, that's all.
You're scary.
That's why I didn't want to tell you.
Well, if you do it, do your best.
I'm doing my best for now.
Eita, are you okay with Komiya?
What does Komiya have to do with this?
Well, you guys have good chemistry.
Who has good chemistry?
You do.
With whom?
With Komiya.
In what way?
In general.
No way.
You do! When we were in middle school, there wasn't a girl you could talk so easily to.
That's how you were.
Shouldn't you be worrying about yourself instead of others?
Don't change the subject.
Morikawa-san's house was amazing, wasn't it?
Uh, yeah, I guess...
I was kinda nervous, though... Nah, I was pretty nervous.
But it's too late now. I've already asked her out. So, whatever happens, happens.
Your attitude...
What about it?
I'm honestly envious of it.
You're making fun of me, aren't you?
I was able to talk about taking the entrance exam because of the way you are.
Don't lose.
I can't win or lose.
Still, don't lose.
Date...
It is when a man and a woman that are intimate make an appointment and meet.
It is also called a "secret meeting."
I'd like to use the mirror, too, you know.
I'm still using it.
You sure are pumped. You going on a date?
Whoa, scary! Hey, I remember you saying that you didn't have a boyfriend.
Don't make that face in front of your boyfriend.
Am I getting too pumped?
Oh!
So, you're going somewhere.
Yeah, I guess. Are you going to cram school?
Well, I am preparing to take an entrance exam.
Aren't you going to cram school?
If you're going to Fujisawa, then you should take the bus-
Are you going on a date or something, Izumi?
What do you mean, "date"?
It is when a man and a woman that are intimate make an appointment and meet.
It is also called a "secret meeting." That's what it says.
That's what I asked yesterday.
Is it with Komiya-san?
Why is everyone bringing up Komiya?
You two seem close enough for her to hug you.
Wha-!
So, that was Natsume...
Izumi-senpai!
Uh... President?
We just happened to run into each other.
I told you no.
Do I need your permission?
Then, why did you ask?
Well, just because.
What are you talking about?
It's none of your business.
This is my stop, so...
Where am I?
Hurry, Senpai! This way!
I used up all of my strength for today on the monorail.
Thanks for carrying my stuff, Izumi-senpai!
This is nothing.
So, they had stuff like this here.
You don't need me here...
She's like a totally different person.
You there, what's wrong? If there's something you don't understand, just ask.
It's okay.
It feels so good out here!
It doesn't feel good. It's cold.
Man, you're like an old man.
Did you take some good ones?
Look.
Huh... You took some nice photos.
Komiya?
Huh? Uh, it's nothing.
As I'd expected, it's different from a smartphone.
The latest smartphones are pretty amazing, though.
Hey!
Whoa, you secretly took a photo of me. Gross...
Don't say that.
Lemme see your phone.
Hey!
There.
How do I change it back?
You don't know how to?!
Wait, Senpai!
There's another place I want us to go to.
Is this the place?
It's a mess in here, but sit over there.
I have stuff to do at home.
Studying for the entrance exam?
Yeah.
That's how much you want to go to the same university as Mio-senpai, huh?
Here it is!
What?
You're only gonna be here for the third semester, right?
You probably don't have any memories at this school, so at least, look through this.
Didn't you want to go home soon?
I need to take a break, too.
I'm glad I'm not being a bother.
Did you take all of these?
Nope. There are also photos in there that were taken by all the senpai who graduated.
This is from when the President was a first-year.
Is this Mina-san?
Who?
Natsume's older sister.
Oh, she kinda has the same vibe as the President.
I mean, the President is like her older sis, I guess.
Huh... So, she's close to her older sister.
I think they get along well.
Oh, yeah?
I wonder if they went home already.
That sigh was too deep.
A lot of stuff happened.
By the way, Mio, why are you taking the entrance exam for my university?
Huh?
There are other good schools out there for Education, right?
Yeah, that's true, but...
"But"?
Am I not allowed to take it?
I'm asking you the questions.
Then, why did you go there?
I chose it because of their politics and economics department.
You don't have to be with me in university, too. You should go where you want to go.
I wonder why...
You're walking so fast!
I'm glad that you're walking me home, though.
I wanna have as much time to study as I did for the break I took.
If you're that desperate, then you should just confess your love to Mio-senpai right away!
If I could, I would.
Are you taking the entrance exam because you can't?
Yeah.
Do you run every day because you can't?
It's fine. This is all I can do.
Then... if I win a prize at the competition, I'll confess my love for you.
You can drop me off here. Thanks!
Izumi-kun?
Oh, hello.
Um, it's me, Morikawa...
What?!
I guess this doesn't really suit me...
No, it suits you!