Oshiete ageru uso janai ai no koto
waracchau hodo chiisana koto ga
kininarunowa shizen na koto janai
jibun rashisa nante kimetsukete irukedo
kokora wa motto jiyu dayo
kokode kiitene atashiga utai tsuzukeru uta wo
konna fuuni furete irareru kagiri
shiawase ni naru koto dake wo tada shinji rareru youni
ronriteki ni sekai ga maruku naru
yume no misugi nante kodomo nante iwanaide
oshietai uso janai ai no koto
Beginning of the last trimester
I hate walking in the snow.
I'm going to ask dad to drive me.
That's not going to be so easy.
The car broke down. It's been taken in for repairs.
What?!
Mika's shocked!
No way?!
Bang!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Thunk!
It's okay, Dad. You don't have to get all upset!
Don't worry. I'll be fine, I'll be fine!
He is such a pathetic father.
Sigh
I've got to be careful and make sure I don't slip.
One foot in front of the other...
Why?
Mika-Sensei sure is...
...clumsy.
Why does this happen at a time like this?
We never, ever meet on the street.
I guess you also have to watch where you're going.
Slip...
What?! What?
And? You were saying?
Safe!
Mika Suzuki makes a perfect landing!
Mika-Sensei...
Why does this always happen?
Episode 8: Winter has Come and Spring is Around the Corner
We start a new trimester today!
January 8th We start a new trimester today!
January 8th
The New Year's holidays are over...
...so it's time to get our brains into gear!
Same goes for you!
Sure!
Not just your mind. Don't forget about your body.
I bet you ate a lot of rice cakes!
You're sure looking nice and round, Mika-Sensei!
Pyon... They can tell.
Sensei...
We talked about this before...
... but how about we go and play in the snow during homeroom?
Thud!
Let's go do that right now!
Whoa...
Mika-Sensei's really into this!
What's going on?!
It's time to get some exercise and go on a diet.
So, that's all it is.
Cold! It's cold!
How about we build a snow hut?
Are you giving up already?
That was fast!
Well?
How cute!
You're so good at this, Watabe!
Done!
It's Mika-Sensei!
It's only a snow figure, but it looks just like her!
Um, I don't look like that, do I?
Sure you do! Nice and round!
Ta-daa!
A snowman by Kobayashi!
What a weird face.
I never said I was as good as you.
But it is kind of cute.
Damn! Another natural talent!
I just can't draw stuff like that!
He sure has it tough.
With all this snow, we'd better have a snow fight!
Smirk
Hey, everyone!
How about a snow...
Ch... It's already started.
Huh?
Ch... It's already started.
Come on, Mika-Sensei. Throw a few!
All right!
Watch out, you guys!
Uh! Slap! Watch out, you guys!
Uh! Slap!
You're most defenseless the moment you throw.
Not fair
That's not fair, Tominaga!
I guess you're the type that can't do two things at once!
Leap, leap, leap...
Huh?
Mika-Sensei is...
... is actually pretty agile.
I destroyed your snowman, Kobayashi.
I'm sorry.
That was self-destructive.
She really can't do two things at once.
Ow, ow, ow, ow...
Are you all right, Old Man?
Uh, I'm fine.
I had a feeling about them!
Then how about a direct attack?
Slap... Then how about a direct attack?
Slap...
Never mind...
Hey, can you give me a hand here?
Thump!
Thump, thump...
Squeeze!
I gotcha!
I will go along with him anywhere. In the snow... I will go with him anywhere.
I will go along with him anywhere. In the snow... Even in the snow.
I will go along with him anywhere. In the snow...
I'm going to put some down your back!
N-No! Stop! Don't do it! It's cold!
No! Stop! N-No! Stop! Don't do it! It's cold!
There!
Ahh...
It's so warm!
It was just a heating pad.
In the second half of January...
Second Half of January
Hello!
Huh?
Isn't it a bit early for that?
Valentine's Day is still a while away.
And...
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day, huh?
What?! Already?!
I thought it was still a few weeks away!
The Day Before Valentine's Day.
Don't you think it's terrible that the older you get...
...time seems to pass more quickly?
Mika-Sensei?
Yes?
You've said that for the third time now.
What?! Have I, really?!
It's not a good sign when you start repeating things like that.
Boo-hoo... Isn't aging such a terrible thing?
The chocolate from that shop is really good!
Let's go and get some!
I wonder how many I'll get this year.
It's kind of exciting, huh?
Sigh...
I always get so nervous when Valentine's Day comes up.
Huh? You worry about it, too?
Of course!
You just want chocolate?
No!
When I think about which girls are going to give Suetake chocolate...
... I just get worried.
I can't think of any girls planning to give Suetake chocolate.
Girls don't really like him.
Huh?
Well he's not all that smart.
That's right.
In elementary school, a girl might like a guy just because he's athletic.
It doesn't work like that in high school.
No way!
Girls should be crawling all over him!
He's not as popular as you think he is.
Isn't there a saying about that, Sensei?
The husband is never as attractive as the wife is jealous! Language Teacher The husband is never as attractive as the wife is jealous.
Oh, my...
Wife Husband Suetake and I as husband and wife?
Wife Husband I hadn't thought of that yet.
Wife Husband
No?
Okay, does anyone have any questions so far?
Yes!
Point! Okay, Seki!
Is there anyone you're giving chocolate to?
Ugh...
I take that as a "no".
Can I ask you something?
Have you ever gone out with a man before?
What? Have you ever gone out with a man before?
What? What?!
Well, um, you see...
Uh... Well, um, you see...
I guess she never has.
How pure.
She should change the subject.
It's okay, Sensei.
You'll always have me.
Huh?
Uh, well, um...
You can look forward to some homemade chocolates tomorrow...
...that I made especially for you!
What?
And we're baking a cake in my cooking club...
...so I'll bring that as well.
I bought lots of chocolate, so I'll give you some too.
Yay!
Tomorrow is Valentine's Day.
I suppose you don't have any plans.
That's not true!
There's Kitagawa...
...and Tominaga's got the cooking club...
...and Kobayashi is quite generous, too!
I'm expecting a lot!
Just receiving chocolate, huh?
What about your father?
Valentine's Day
Morning...
Hey, who are you giving chocolate to?
I'm giving it to Kato!
I'm giving mine to Saito.
Everyone gets all excited about Valentine's Day.
But aside from couples...
... it's also the day when a girl is mostly likely to get rejected.
Well, there's no guarantee that it's going to work out for everyone.
You can be so harsh, Tominaga.
That's how it is. So you should forget about it, Kudo.
Stunned...
This is a hard time for everyone.
During class...
I was thinking of pulling him aside?
No way!
Okay! Let's pay attention, class!
Huh?
The same goes for you, Sensei.
During the break... Here you go, Mika-Sensei. Your chocolates.
Wow! Those look amazing!
Thank you!
Up we go!
Come on. Take it.
Leap, leap, leap...
I can't reach!
Leap, leap, leap...
You're just so cute.
Leap, leap, leap...
She's doing it again.
Leap, leap, leap...
She must be a sadist.
I was just kidding. Here you go.
Thank goodness!
Plop! Thank goodness!
Plop!
Zugyan!
The chocolates!
Those are just fakes I made from pencil erasers.
They're not real!
The real ones are here.
What?
Yay! Yay!
Oh, the bell just rang.
What?!
We can continue this later!
I guess she wants to save her fun.
Once again, during the class...
Iincho, did you send any chocolate to Koro-chan?
Yeah!
But do you really think they ever actually made it to him?
He must get a lot.
I guess I can't really know for sure.
But I can't change the fact that my heart will always be with him.
Iincho...
I'm sorry!
Grind, grind... So, can you please remove your foot?
Grind, grind... Sorry, was that me?
Grind, grind...
But she still won't let go.
Forgive me!
S-Suetake!
Uh...
Here!
You got some chocolate! From who?
Huh?
Um, um...
Shobon... Some first year girl.
Right! I'm envious!
Snap! Right! I'm envious!
Shio, shio... See ya!
Shio, shio...
Lunch break...
Kato, will you take my chocolate?
Saito! Here!
Oh! I gave it to him!
What's the big deal about Valentine's Day, anyway?
I wish they'd all just shut up.
Are you sulking because you didn't get any?
No. Eating chocolate makes your face break out anyway.
Oh? I thought I'd give you one to be friendly, but I guess not.
Huh?
Actually, it's okay! I have a face-cleaning pad on me!
Face wipe Actually, it's okay! I have a face-cleaning pad on me!
Giggle...
What do you have that for?
There's nothing like getting a present from a girl!
Okay!
Friendship chocolates for all of you!
Yeah!
Thanks so much.
Thanks.
You're so considerate, Kobayashi.
I just really enjoy giving people presents.
But I like getting presents more!
I'm looking forward to the thank you gifts on White Day!
Right...
I'm sure you understand...
...that a little candy isn't going to cut it for this girl.
No candy only ...that a little candy isn't going to cut it for this girl.
No candy only
Don't you worry. I understand.
I appreciate getting "friend" chocolate...
... but I'd like to get chocolate that meant something.
Not kidding...
I'm your Valentine's present!
Come on. Just eat me.
I-I can't believe how cute that is!
He can be so predictable.
Staff Room
That was delicious!
Sensei...
The cake I promised you.
Yay! Wow! I get to have a dessert!
Lucky me!
Thank you!
Bliss...
Thank you...
I know I brought it to you...
... but I'm amazed that you were able to eat it all.
I have a separate stomach for sweet things.
Squeeze... I have a separate stomach for sweet things.
Squeeze... I wonder.
Oh, think how happy I'd be if I really had a separate stomach!
Sensei, some chocolate for you!
Thank you!
Are you sure you want me to have all of this?
Yes, of course!
I bought way too much of it!
Are you still eating, Sensei?
Mmmm!
Oh, this is so good!
So what's this about, Kobayashi?
Well, you see...
I want to make all other women fatter, rather than me lose weight.
What?! No way!
That was the plan...
... but I'd like some as well.
That's what I like about you, Kobayashi.
I guess all I get is Kobayashi's "friendship" chocolate.
Hey, Seki.
Huh?
Want some chocolate cake?
What?
This batch didn't turn out well.
But it's too good to throw away.
That's what she says, but I know how she really feels.
Thank you so much!
Yuck!
I'm totally shocked!
You really don't care about me.
That's right.
I just can't tie it together.
There has to be some kind of twist.
Watabe!
Huh?
Squeal! Huh?
Squeal!
What's up, Nakayama?
I brought you chocolate! Please accept!
Thrust! I brought you chocolate! Please accept!
I poured my heart into these chocolates for you, Watabe!
You made it yourself?
I did the wrapping!
What kinds of feelings are those, Nakayama?
I'm too embarrassed to say!
Pickled plum Why is there a pickled plum in this chocolate?
Pickled plum I was going with the rice ball idea.
Octopus
And octopus?
Octopus Just like octopus balls!
Good work!
I can use this as material, Nakayama!
I'm just so happy that I'm able to be of service to you!
This isn't too bad.
- Is that right? Is it good? - This is good. I'm impressed!
They must be in love.
Oh, isn't that sweet.
Mika-Sensei, I'm sorry that I teased you before.
Here's your chocolate.
Yay!
Huh?
Isn't that enough, Kitagawa?
Chuckle...
Ahh!
I get it.
You really are a fetishist.
Thank you, Kitagawa.
But I've had enough now.
You sure?
Yes.
It wouldn't be good if I ate too much chocolate.
I heard that a substance called polyphenol...
...found in chocolate is effective in preventing wrinkles.
Ahh!
Just a little more.
A little more.
You know, after eating so much sweet stuff...
...you start wanting something salty to eat too.
Here ...you start wanting something salty to eat too.
Here
I thought that might happen, so I brought some salty chocolate!
Huh?
Here.
Whoa...
She actually ate it.
Whoa...
She's quite adventurous.
Whoa... What a nice face.
Thanks for everything.
Ugh!
What's the matter, Mika-Sensei?
You're looking pale.
I ate too much...
Do you have a stomachache?
I lost a button.
Good grief...
That's perfect!
After classes...
Bye!
This is my chance!
I've got to do it!
Suetake!
Huh?
This is for you.
Hey, thanks!
Thump!
Who's it from?
Huh?
Just some girl who walked by.
I am such a coward!
Shobon... I am such a coward!
How come I didn't get any chocolate?
A thank you gift on White Day, huh?
That makes me feel gloomy...
It wraps up pretty nicely, but the beginning is a bit lame.
Damn!
Next year I'm going to make sure he knows it's me!
Everyone has their troubles. It must be really tough.
But it's better than having no trouble at all, like in your case.
Sensei, you must have someone you can give chocolate to.
Actually...
What?!
For who?!
Here you go, Dad!
Chocolate for Valentine's Day!
Come on. You always overreact like that.
Oh, Mika!
Stop that, Dad!
And on White Day...
My thank you gifts for White Day?
Oh, I forgot.
I forgot.
I forgot, too.
Huh?! Huh?!
What's the matter with you?!
Kobayashi. Here you go.
Thank you!
That's the Old Man for you!
I wonder what it is?
I had a tough time deciding, but it's definitely a brand name.
A garbage can?
Yeah.
Ta-daa!
Huh?
I'm finally here!
It's Seki! I'm finally here!
Are you an idiot?! What's with that getup?!
You said candy wouldn't do!
So here's something spicy!
I think I'll take the candy.
That was total defeat, Kobayashi.
Wow! What is this?!
A present from your father.
There!
Ta-daa! Mika
Well?
Pretty cool, huh?
Go on and get in the car.
You've gone too far this time.
You really are a pathetic father.
End of Episode 8
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
kooru asufaruto kyuu na saka
iki mo tsukazu omoikiri kakeagaru
marude imanimo kuzure ochisouna LONELINESS
furare kibun nara ROCK'N ROLL
heddofon no VOLUME wo agete
yorete ikarete kata de kaze kitte M IDNIGHT
nan-nimo iranaine
yoru wa shitataka dane
namida mo uso mo detekite yashinai
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
iki na namba kikasete motto
takaga ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
Saredo ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
Tsa tsa tsa tsaira rizumu ni awasete bakageta koi wo warauno
hisomu youni hohoendara
watashi wa dainamaito
Next time - Episode 9: The Tearful Graduation Ceremony