I want to show you the love that is not fake
Isn't it normal to be concerned about...
...something so small that even makes me laugh?
Although I declared that is my character...
But the spirit is freer than that
Listen to me as I sing my song
As long as we can stay together
To simply believe that we will be happy
That the world goes around in a logical way
Don't say that I dream too much or that I'm too childish
I want to show you the love that is not fake
June...
Depressed
This rain is so depressing.
Wet and sticky day after day.
No kidding.
Can't play soccer.
My art gets smudged.
My shirt gets wet and my bra shows through.
That's totally of no concern!
I got caught in the rain!
Drip, drip... I got caught in the rain!
Drip, drip... You're soaking wet, Mika-Sensei!
I have a towel for you.
Thank you, Kitagawa!
You're so kind!
I take that back.
Tease...?
You're so mean.
Tease...?
Huh?
Not Huh?
Not
It's love.
Must be love.
Rub, rub...
Thanks, Kitagawa.
I'm okay now.
I prefer it a bit wet. It keeps the hair in place.
Scrub, scrub, scrub...!
Why?!
Scrub, scrub, scrub...!
It's a mess!
Bomber Head
You are mean, Kitagawa!
Adorable!
It's so funny and weird! Totally cute!
Adorable, cute...
It's love.
Hm, must be love.
Episode 11: Sunshine after Rain, Partially Student Teacher
Sunday... Rain
It's raining again today.
I can't get into doing anything when it rains on my day off.
You'd be lying around doing nothing even if wasn't raining.
I heard that Sonoko and Yoshiko from the neighborhood...
...are getting married this month.
I don't understand why you don't...
I can't hear! - June is nothing but rain and there're no national holidays! - ...go out on your day off.
I can't hear! It's totally boring!
There are no national holidays but there is one special day.
Special day?
Was there something like that?
Yes. There is!
Huh?
What're you talking about? Give me a hint.
Father's Day.
Right!
That's right! Father's Day!
That's right, Dad! I'll take you out to dinner!
What would you like?
Sushi.
Sushi?
Expensive sushi!
Expensive sushi?
I'm going to splurge on you!
Yay! Yay!
Sounds less like Father's Day...
...and more like Mika's Day.
A few days later...
What? We're getting a student teacher?
Yeah.
Apparently, we're getting one at our high school this time.
The intern's training for biology...
... but they made Mika-Sensei the intern supervisor.
What? Mika-Sensei?
Our school sure makes some crazy decisions.
Wow.
A student teacher, huh?
I wonder what he or she is like?
Just ask her.
The teacher who'll be supervising the intern.
What?
Shout, shout, shout...
I can't answer you if you all talk at the same time!
Silence
You want to know about the student teacher?
Yeah! What's he or she like?
Can you tell us?
I mean, I don't know...
I really don't know much myself.
Don't you even have a name?
Or if it's a man or woman?
Her name is Hori.
Hori-Sensei Her name is Hori.
Hori-Sensei
It's a female teacher.
Whoa! Whoa!
A female teacher, huh?
I hope she's pretty.
Hello?
Don't worry!
I'll shoo away any troublesome pests that come near Suetake.
Yeah!
You're the troublesome pest.
And no female intern will be able to compete with my good looks!
Undisputed in the World And no female intern will be able to compete with my good looks!
Undisputed in the World
You know anything else about her?
Undisputed in the World
Well, let's see...
Hey. Don't ignore me.
As for myself, this is the kind of intern I'd want.
Um, I'm 27 years old, and 148 centimeters in height.
I have a baby face and a tot's shape.
But I hope we get along.
Sensei...
I'll teach you anything that you don't know.
K-Kitagawa...
Oh, that would be the best!
You're describing me... But I'm already a teacher.
But an intern only stays for two weeks, Kitagawa.
Then we can leave things the way they are.
K-Kitagawa...
Back she goes.
To her first love.
A female teacher, huh?
We don't know a thing about her...
... but it's still kind of exciting.
Yeah, I know how you feel.
Uh!
What?! What?!
W-Watabe is looking forward to the new teacher who's coming!
Watabe is excited about the new teacher!
Wobble, wobble... Watabe is excited about the new teacher!
Sensei...
You're good at drawing manga.
You think?
It's only because you're so good at teaching me.
I have great expectations for you, Sensei.
You'll be a bright light for the manga club.
I can't!
I'm merely a student teacher.
I can't go any further than this.
It's all right.
Let's create a new story of love between the two of us.
Watabe...
No...!
If that were to happen...
Nakayama?
Just imagining it has given me so many manga ideas...
...that I can barely contain it!
Uh, Nakayama?
Fool!
Nakayama!
Watabe?
If you're so full of ideas...
...then why aren't you putting them down on paper?!
If necessary, go gather more materials!
That's the spirit of the manga club of Okitsu High School!
Watabe...
I understand.
I'll get right on it!
I'll do my best!
Um...
Nakayama?
Just leave her.
As for me, I'd want our intern to have cat ears, a tiger stripe bikini...
...an apron dress...
...and always end her sentences with "meow"!
Meow ...and always end her sentences with "meow"!
Meow
Meow!
Meow
There're no teachers like that.
Meow
It would be creepy if there were.
Come to think of it...
...what was your practicum like when you were an intern?
You can imagine how nervous and terrified I was in class.
You too, Mika-Sensei?
I lost four kilos in the first week. From all the stress and nerves.
Whoa!
But I gained it all back in the second week.
Actually, I gained an extra two kilos.
Doesn't surprise me.
Excellent adaptability.
That's my Mika-Sensei for you!
Don't you girls realize how awesome this is?
I might be able to use this as a new way to lose weight.
Teacher Intern
Listen, everyone!
The age in which we have to exercise or hold back on food...
... in order to lose weight is over!
Lose 4 kilos in one week with the internship diet! Starting today, we implement the "teaching intern diet"!
Before/After
Even Mika-Sensei achieved great results!
Whoa!
Let's lose weight with grace and beauty!
And in only one week!
Teacher Intern
Yes, Ma'am!
This is it! This is it!
Now I don't have to be afraid of swimsuits or the physical exams!
It doesn't seem very likely.
Your motives are wrong.
Um, what did you mean by "even Mika-Sensei"?
Talk about going off track.
I wonder what Hori-Sensei's like?
What did you mean by "even Mika-Sensei"?
She can't get over it...
Nurse's Office
What?
You want to ask about teaching interns...
...getting romantically involved with students?
Staff Room
Several days later...
And so the teaching intern arrived at Okitsu High School.
This is Hori-Sensei, who will be with us for the next 2 weeks...
...as a student teacher.
Hello, my name is Hori.
Pleased to meet you.
Whoa!
So young!
What clear skin.
And she doesn't look like a high school student either.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you!
She seems pretty relaxed.
And so innocent looking.
Smile
Wow! What every college girl aspires to be like!
Mika-Sensei sure is excited.
What do you think?
She sure is pretty.
Not bad.
Ah!
Watabe...
Watabe and that intern're going to...
Wobble... Watabe and that intern're going to...
Wobble...
How vexing! How vexing! How vexing!
Don't get so upset.
Suetake?
What's he trying to pull?
Suetake?
Long time no see, Hatoko!
Kenta?
What?!
H-How do you two know each other?!
We're second cousins and we used to play together as kids.
Second Cousins We're second cousins and we used to play together as kids.
Oh!
Understand Oh!
Understand
When they said "Hori-Sensei" I never thought it would be you.
I never expected to be at the school you go to!
You're taking this in stride, Kudo.
Aren't you going to start yelling, "My Suetake!" or something?
What are you talking about?
Relaxed What are you talking about?
Relaxed Even though they're related...
Relaxed ... it'd take a lot more to break my deep bond with Suetake.
Relaxed We even used to take baths together.
Relaxed
But that's when we were kids.
Relaxed
Damn it all!
That didn't last.
Oh, to think that they were cousins!
What if it had been Watabe and Hori-Sensei?
Imagination, imagination... What if it had been Watabe and Hori-Sensei?
Sensei...
You're good at drawing manga.
You think?
It's only because you're so good at teaching me.
Calling me "Watabe" makes me feel like a stranger.
I wish you'd call me "Takumi".
N-No, I mustn't!
We were once playmates...
... now we're student and teacher.
So what if we are?
There's nothing that can stop our love.
T-Takumi.
Imagination, imagination... Oh, my! I can't stop imagining it!
Imagination, imagination...
I'd better do some research for this!
Nakayama...
Leave her. Just leave her alone.
And the first class...
This is my first class, so you might find it hard to understand.
Anyone have any questions so far?
Sensei!
Yes, go ahead.
Mika-Sensei's fallen asleep.
Zzzz...
Mika-Sensei... Mika-Sensei...
I'm not good at sciences...
Wake up, Mika-Sensei!
Which one's the supervisor?
Yeah.
Break Chatter
Gaze...
I just noticed something.
And what would that be?
About your make-up...
You don't like it?
High school girls can be brutal in their criticism of make-up.
It's totally awesome!
It's so natural looking, but perfect.
You're like a make-up artist.
Ugh... Thank you.
I've lost.
Seki?
Could you show Mika-Sensei?
What?
Aww...
And me, too!
And not just make-up, but some fashion pointers too!
Hey, what's everyone talking about?
About how surprised we are that you and Hori-Sensei are related.
Yeah, I was surprised, too.
We haven't seen each other since grade school.
Who would've thought we'd run into each other like this?!
Suetake...
What?
About romantic relationships between second cousins?
Second day of practicum...
It's only my second day...
...so I'm still not used to being called "Sensei".
Delighted and embarrassed Then again, it makes me happy.
Delighted and embarrassed
Yes. Especially in the beginning.
I also love the fact that students come up with nicknames as well.
I know what you mean.
It makes you feel so close to them.
In your case Mika-Sensei...
..."Sensei" seems more like a nickname.
Nickname ..."Sensei" seems more like a nickname.
Nickname Right, Mika-Sensei?
Respect It isn't out of respect?
Respect Maybe it's more out of love. Right, Mika-Sensei?
Love Maybe it's more out of love. Right, Mika-Sensei?
You all seem so close.
What?!
Wow.
You're really good at drawing, Watabe.
Hah...! You're really good at drawing, Watabe.
Hah...! Of course.
Watabe is the head of the manga club.
This character is so adorable.
Don't you think?!
I was thinking of a costume design that'd be perfect...
...for a teaching intern like yourself!
Take it easy, Watabe.
Let go! Let go!
I came up with a cute, gothic lolita-esque costume...
...with the cat ears and tiger stripes!
- Whatever. Just take it easy. - ...with the cat ears and tiger stripes!
Um...
Don't worry. This is pretty normal.
Gym Storage Room
Nakayama?
What is it you wanted to talk to me about?
I need to ask you something, straight up.
What is it you like about Watabe?!
Huh?
I know.
I know I'm not supposed to ask questions like that.
But I have to ask in order to get material for my manga strip.
Um, Nakayama?
How many dates do you go on per week?
Do you have a favorite place?
Have you met each other's parents yet?
- Take it easy. - Will you be working on a manga?
Your bond must be so strong that you want to keep secrets.
Um, Nakayama...
Forgive me!
Stunned
My bond with Suetake is stronger than Hori-Sensei's...
Weaker...
Stronger...
Weaker...
Stronger...
Misfortune
I don't take pity from the competition.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I should've picked the same kind of flower.
- Roses... - Yes, I do prefer roses.
Laugh at me if you want.
Call me a weak man, even.
But I will not go down in defeat!
This is just the beginning.
My love gets fired up with more obstacles!
I see you, Hori-Sensei!
I shall consider you my rival!
We shall fight fair and square!
Roses... Roses...
The next day...
What's this?
A bunch of roses?
Maybe she is a good person.
Still in the practicum...
Well, that's it for class today.
Hori-Sensei sure is good.
She works hard and her lectures are so easy to understand.
Her earnest approach is so admirable and adorable.
Aww, aww...
Does that mean Kitagawa has ditched Mika-Sensei?
I seriously doubt it.
I'm going to do better!
I can do much better!
It's a ploy to get some kind of reaction out of Mika-Sensei.
Don't be using words like "ploy".
Hallway
Hori-Sensei...
That looks heavy, let me take them for you.
Oh, thank you.
Sensei, you specialize in biology...
... but do you know anything about tropical fish?
Well, I do have some at home.
Then, can I ask you something?
When you see them together...
... it's hard to tell which one is older.
You're not supposed to say things like that, Suetake.
Old Man's more the type to keep Nishiki carp than tropical fish.
You're not supposed to say things like that as well, Suetake.
Oh, I've got Nishiki carp too!
He heard what we said?!
Rain
Maybe it's the rain...
... but it kind of feels cold today.
Would you like to put on a lab coat?
You don't mind?
Thanks a lot!
I've always wanted to try one on.
Mika-Sensei's wearing a lab coat!
It totally suits you!
Doctor? Do I look like a doctor?
More like a kid on lunch duty.
Lunch Duty Kid More like a kid on lunch duty.
Lunch Duty Kid In elementary school.
I see...
The next thing you know, the two weeks were almost up.
Last day of the practicum...
So, today is the last day of Hori-Sensei's internship.
She'd like to say a few words.
It was only a short two weeks...
... but I want to thank you all.
I want to especially thank you, Mika-Sensei.
I only hope that I can become a teacher like you.
Oh, please...
I'm not sure that's a good idea.
Meanie!
Mika-Sensei is nice and her students love her.
She's my ideal.
Really?
I am going to be a college girl just like you, Hori-Sensei!
Disciple
I'll be your disciple!
Disciple? Disciple?
This is farewell, my dear rival!
Rival?
Since when did they end up being rivals?
Ignorance is bliss, isn't it?
No kidding.
Watabe is smiling.
He wants to send Hori-Sensei off with a smile.
Good for you, Watabe!
Come again for your practicum, Hori-Sensei.
Thanks. But there is no second practicum.
Oh, right.
There could be.
Like if you fail the practicum.
Don't even suggest something like that, Mika-Sensei.
Sorry.
I really want to thank you for these last two weeks.
And so Hori-Sensei's internship came to an end.
What?
Long distance relationships between high school and college students?
Idiot!
End of Episode 11 Idiot!
End of Episode 11
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
Running up a steep hill of frozen asphalt
I can barely catch my breath
I feel like I'm about to fall apart LONELINESS
Let's listen to Rock'n'Roll If I feel like I'm about to be jilted
I put on my headphones and crank up the VOLUME
Dance like crazy and strut along in M IDNIGHT
I don't need anything
The night is harsh
But neither tears nor lies flow
DON'T STOP. DON'T STOP THE MUSIC
Let me hear the cool numbers
It's only ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
It is indeed ROCK'N ROLL (ROCK'N ROLL)
I laugh away the silly romance put to the rhythm
I smile as I lay down low
I am dynamite
Next time - Episode 12: Horror of Midsummer's Extracurricular Activities