Why do people take entrance exams?
It's to go to college, isn't it?
Why do people go to college?
Hm?
Sounds like he bombed the Center Test.
Will the entrance exams be over soon?
In a way, they're over.
Huh?!
Hey, look!
Ah!
The general entrance exam for my first choice is next...
The Center Test is only the beginning of the end!
Either way, it's not over-
Saruwatari-kun, that's my seat...
Who are you?
Morikawa?
What?! Wh-wh-wh-whoa!
Are you okay? What?! Wh-wh-wh-whoa!
Yes, just fine!
Morning...
Mor... ning...
Are you tired of strawberry milk?
Yeah, kinda.
Oh, there you are!
I was looking for you!
What's up?
Mayu-chin is really grouchy right now, so I can't deal with her on my own!
No, really! I totally thought you'd look great with your hair down, Morikawa-san!
Oh, thanks!
Morikawa-san sure looks nice. Wow. Oh, thanks!
But why did you suddenly change your look? Morikawa-san sure looks nice. Wow.
Well, I just felt like it. Morikawa-san sure looks nice. Wow.
Well, I just felt like it.
Could this be love?
Shut it!
Did you see my fast reflexes?!
So annoying.
That's why I hated her.
Morikawa's tall, skinny, and has a nice figure. Right, Mio?
Uh, Mio-san?
Mio!
Yeah, that's true!
You weren't listening at all, were you?
I won't fall for the same trick twice.
But you'll make the same mistake twice for a test problem.
I'm not bound to my past, after all.
That contradicts what you said.
Huh?
Do you know what "contradict" means, Junpei?
Of course, I do!
It means just that, right? Like, well... THAT!
It's okay! You're cute, too! It means just that, right? Like, well... THAT!
That's not it! It means just that, right? Like, well... THAT!
I was just thinking about my plans for the future.
You're so admirable, Mio.
Yeah! Don't worry; I'll be rooting for you!
No, I was telling the truth.
Are you okay?
Not really.
I'm so embarrassed. Everyone just talks to me about my hairstyle.
Then, why don't you go back to your old hairstyle?
No. I think it was good to change my hair.
Then, pull yourself together.
You're right.
I told you, it was a misunderstanding.
Yeah, yeah. I got it.
You really do get it, right?
That reminds me, Hazuki... You really do get it, right?
That reminds me, Hazuki...
Hm?
Did Soma say anything to you?
"Mor... ning," I guess?
He's hopeless.
Hey, Soma.
Hm?
I always tell you, don't I? Look at your smartphone discreetly so that you don't get caught.
I'd take it that my class is boring, and that would hurt me.
Sorry!
I'm begging you. I mean it.
All right...
He got caught, huh?
If I win a prize at the competition, I'll confess my love for you.
That's the same as saying it, right? I wonder if she realizes that.
Would it be better to respond in this case?
He totally thought it was weird...
How is it?
Well, it looks good.
No, it's not like we were just goofing around!
You said we were going to take photos outside today, right?
But I'm gonna go home now...
We'll probably run into each other at the shoe lockers.
Thank you very much.
Be careful on your way home. And don't catch a cold out there.
Yes, sir.
The more serious the student, the more they start worrying at the very last moment.
You're still here.
I showed up to my club activities and put the underclassmen through the wringer.
The underclassmen will hate you.
Quiet, you. Were you studying?
I was talking to Slides a little.
Oh, yeah?
Oh! It's Morikawa!
Wow, I'm surprised you can tell. Why don't you go see her?
I'm good. I'll just be a bother.
Aren't you going home?
I just remembered I had something to do. See ya.
Okay.
Show us what you're made of, So-ma!
Aw, dammit!
Are you done practicing?
Natsume-san...
Listen...
You go ahead.
Then, I'll go first.
Okay.
Morikawa-san, how did you decide on your current plans for the future?
Oh, I'm sorry. I just...
I had always lived on a farm...
So, I decided that one day, I'll help out my family, too.
Right.
I was also interested in going to college, so I wanted to try living on my own...
before that day comes.
So, that's why you're going to a women's university in Kansai.
Maybe I just don't want to become an adult yet?
No, you've totally got your act together.
Not at all.
Compared to you, I'm...
What about you, Natsume-san?
Hm?
Why are you going to college?
I...
I'm back!
Welcome home. You're early.
I only had two classes today, so...
She still hasn't submitted this?
You didn't hear anything from Mio?
Like what?
This morning, she said, "Maybe I won't take the entrance exam for Sis' university."
Really? I see.
Natsume-san?
I don't really know anymore.
And sorry for bringing this up.
It's okay.
Thanks.
No problem.
Also...
Your hair looks great. I'm envious, 'cause mature hairstyles don't suit me.
Thanks.
It seemed like Soma liked your hair, too.
Natsume-san!
I'm sorry if I've got the wrong idea, but...
Sure. What is it?
Could it be that...
...you have feelings for Soma-kun?
Huh?
Don't copy me!
You're copying ME!
See ya!
Gosh, today sucks!
Hazuki-senpai.
We're going home, okay?
Can we lock the door to the Band Room?
Yeah, thanks. I'm going home now, too.
Mio.
Sanae.
Didn't expect to see you here.
Yeah.
Are you gonna take their entrance exam?
I thought I'd give the previous test questions a shot.
If you do that, you're gonna get antsy.
I can't believe you're gonna go for a higher-ranked university now.
Maybe you're right.
What's wrong? Did Slides tell you something?
Yesterday, my sister told me something. And now, I feel like my first choice is no good.
That's just your imagination, since you're studying for entrance exams.
You might be right about that. But...
First, I'll take a crack at this.
I see. Well, good luck.
Thanks. See you later.
Yeah. Later.
Is Mio okay?
Well, this isn't the time for me to be concerned about people.
The test problems are similar.
But I guess I got about a C.
I'm gonna go out for a run.
Okay, as always, be careful out there.
Here.
Just so you know, this isn't a coincidence; it's an ambush.
Thanks.
I'm surprised you're running on such a cold day.
Wait here.
This is for the tea.
Thanks.
It's warm!
My least favorite time of year is coming up.
Don't you mean your MOST favorite?
No.
Really?
What?
So, the President didn't give you chocolate in middle school.
But I think you should expect some this year.
What for?
Because I said so!
Well, I'm going home!
You didn't need to talk to me about something?
Well, I already talked to you.
Let's get along like this from here on out, Eita-senpai!
That's impossible.
Don't hold it in; just go.
Huh?
You need to go to the restroom, right?
That's not it.
Number two? Number one?
I said that's not it.
Then, what is it? You're frowning.
There he is!
Haruto's over there!
Hey...
Hey, hey, hey! Damn you, Haruto!
What's going on here?! You never told me you had a girlfriend!
Plus, they're both cute!
They're not my girlfriends!
This mouth of yours is telling lies, huh?!
That's amazing.
Huh? What is?
Soma-kun is mingling with adults... and relaxing with them.
He's got his act together, unlike me.
Well, he's different from you.
If you were like Soma, that would suck.
Wanna try playin' catch?
Yeah!
Oh! Me, too!
Huh?
Catch!
Nice catch, boy!
Hey.
Hm?
Is Morikawa in a bad mood today?
Why do you ask?
Well, it seems like she is.
Soma, do you have any idea why?
I couldn't say anything after she cut her hair.
Then, isn't that why?
You idiot! Look where you're throwing-
Thank me with a premium pizza bun, okay?
Okay, one more time!
Soma-kun.
Nice one, boy!
I think you look really nice.
Huh?
Well, I mean, you cut your hair...
But I wasn't interested in the fuss that the people around you were makin'.
So, I missed the chance to tell you.
I'm glad.
I can't grow my hair back to the length it was for quite some time.
It looks really nice.
Haruto! We're gonna start!
Okay!
Sis? What is it?
Where are you right now? Dad nagged at me to call you.
I'm near the convenience store in front of the train station.
Should I take the car to pick you up?
Well then, please do.
What was that?
Please pick me up.
I don't need a bag for this.
Thank you.
I have to focus on entrance exams right now.
Could it be that... you have feelings for Soma-kun?
I liked him.
Right.
I guess it was a one-sided love from my middle school days?
I locked away those feelings.
Natsume-san, I...
But I finally realized... that I had stopped with my first love all along.
Nothing came of it, and I didn't try to let anything come of it.
And I was satisfied with that.
Because I would say yes, even when my friends would ask if I had a crush on someone.
I could take part in the conversation.
Really?
It's the honest truth.
Besides, there's someone I actually like.
Hey, Sis.
Hm?
I changed my first choice.
I won't take the entrance exam for your school.
Is that so?