Come on.
Say it.
Call me "Teacher."
"Teacher."
I'm sure,
she just felt like it today.
Not letting me call her by her name.
Just role-playing with me.
I know.
I already know it, but...
Hey.
What does it feel like?
It feels really good.
I can tell.
I can tell because you're really hot.
You are really "Teacher!"
Damn it.
Damn it!
FRAGILE AND EMPTY
I want to treasure the most What is most precious
But even something so simple Is the one thing I can't do
"If destiny is real
Then you are the person I'm destined to be with"
Those are the words I can't say
Because I'm scared It will destroy what we have
Even when you're near, you feel so far
This feeling that comes and goes
"Give up" "Don't give up"
The petals I pick are never ending
The treasure box remains locked
Embracing the sparkling feelings
Hiding the faintly colored fragments In my sighs
If our eyes meet, please don't look away
See through this lie I've locked away
I don't know how much more I can take
So please don't say anything yet
It hurts
I love you so much it's scary
My first time was like a dream.
I was in high school. Not too early, not too late.
And it was with a boy two years older who everybody admired.
Of course, it wasn't his first time.
And he would guide me.
I just needed to play like everything was new.
Well, not that I needed to since it actually was my first time.
The more I did that, the more he enjoyed it.
And I would be loved.
All while enjoying my own worth.
Something any girl would long for.
Something they want but can never have.
I want to take all of their jealousy.
And pile it all up so I can line them up, look at them, play with them, stomp on them.
And use them on a whim.
Why?
Because that's all I know about myself.
Alarm
I've never had an adolescence like that.
Ms. Akane?
Am I boring?
What?
No, not at all.
Oh, I don't think I've ever been self-deprecating in front of someone before.
You're not like any...
Gross. Now it sounds like I was whining.
Your extreme selfishness turns me on.
Or maybe how you make people think that everything is calculated.
I like that about you. It's fascinating.
That's what you like?
You're not mad?
Why would I be mad?
Did you say something that should upset me?
No.
He thinks that I've accepted it.
He's imagining that he's been accepted.
So naive.
You think I'd...
Ms. Akane...
Would you like to go somewhere together next week?
Wherever you want to go.
Damn kid.
Oh, sorry.
That's Mr. Kanai's day.
I'll shatter your world.
I'm so kind.
I see.
Even if you don't want to know, you can't help it because we're similar.
Like how there's a part of me that can never change.
Or the timing that I pull away.
It's so sad.
Why?
Why do you keep repeating the same actions?
Because...
This is all I know.
It's the only way I know how to keep myself standing.
Keep myself standing today and in the future.
I think I'm going to lose it.
It's the first time Ms. Akane has initiated it.
Thinking about the meaning of a kiss?
What is this, J-Pop?
Am I a girl?
What, he cheated on you again?
Just dump him already.
Oh, but...
I still love him.
And guys can do that without being in love or anything.
So I'm sure he doesn't really love the other girl.
That's so naive.
But,
since I still love him, it still feels good.
Too much information.
That's right.
Feelings take a back seat to the male sex drive.
Even I thought that.
Student Counseling
What are you doing here?
Mugi.
I want to know.
Tell me, Teacher.
That's Mr. Kanai's day.
Please don't go tomorrow.
I thought you were more understanding.
Was that my mistake?
Why?
Are you jealous?
Did you imagine what it was like?
How was it?
God, her attitude is so irritating.
Of course, I didn't like it.
You know that.
What do you want me to say?
Actually, I can't believe she hasn't been stabbed at some point.
Damn it.
She's so annoying!
Are you mad?
You're still handsome when you're mad.
I--
I am mad.
And?
Do you hate me now?
I see.
I get it now.
I figured it out.
The reason why I'll never be a match for her.
Turns out, I'm scared.
I don't want to be hated by someone I love.
Please don't go tomorrow.
What if I told you that I hate you now?
Really?
I like you.
She doesn't fall for anyone.
Has no attachment to the affection she gets.
She doesn't turn anyone away, but does not chase after those who leave.
Isn't that really lonely?
I love her so much.
Did I really think someone like that would look at me at all?
I'm so stupid.
So stupid, and foolish
and hopeless.
Uh, good morning.
Yes, good morning.
But it's already past noon.
Oh, you're right.
Now.
Today is Mr. Kanai's day, but...
Do you like aquariums?
Yes, oh, no...
I thought you might like them.
You don't have to do that.
We can go wherever you want.
I'm sorry.
We've continued to go on dates.
How many has it been now?
I don't really remember.
Mr. Kanai,
today is Saturday, isn't it?
Yes, that's right.
I am going to go see the penguins.
Okay.
I don't understand. Why haven't we gone back to a motel?
Well, I guess there have been other guys like him.
Guys who obviously want to sleep with me, but don't make a move.
But this is different.
Penguins are...
We've already slept together once, haven't we?
And it basically felt like I instigated it that time.
What is this? Hold on.
Isn't this weird?
Weird reason number one:
He slept with me once, but doesn't want it again. That's weird.
Why are penguins so cute?
Weird reason number two:
It's weird, yet we continue to go on dates as if everything is normal.
Very weird, actually.
Weird reason number three, which clearly shows I hate this:
This situation that makes it look like I am the one pursuing him.
What is this?
God, this is irritating.
I think I'm over it.
I don't want him anymore.
Sorry, Ms. Yasuraoka.
Hey, bring it here!
We need more tape.
Are we able to finish this on time?
Oh, thank goodness.
I knew I left it in the classroom.
I had a great time again.
I had fun too.
I'll walk you home.
That's not necessary.
Also...
Akane?
Whoa, another new guy, huh?
Who's that, Takuya?
God, you're such a slut.
Ms. Akane.
Who's talking?
You're just as big of a slut.
What the hell?
How could you be so rude?
Apologize!
I wonder why.
I was feeling extremely irritated that day.
Shut up.
You are the one who couldn't pass the test to be my boyfriend.
You're so petty and jealous.
Why don't you recognize the reason why I didn't keep you around.
Just shut up and accept the fact that you were dumped. Idiot.
Is what I wanted to do, but I can't do that.
That's not part of my character.
I'm not apologizing.
Hey, you!
Yes?
She's a real slut that loves men.
I'd be careful if I were you.
See you!
Hey!
-Ms. Minagawa-- -Mr. Kanai.
It's true.
I'm a dirty slut.
I'll basically sleep with anyone.
I'm not pure or innocent at all.
I don't think I'll live up to your expectations.
So please, let's just call this our last date.
Goodbye.
Oh, by the way,
I will answer all your questions before you ask me.
It's probably because I was born a slut.
I feel good when men show me attention.
And the jealousy I stir up in women,
I honestly love even more.
That should put him off enough.
I honestly don't think I can stop.
Well, goodbye then.
All right, now it's finally over.
I'll go home, watch TV, text another guy.
Enjoy the company of a high-school boy who's in love with me.
It's time to go back to that life.
The sooner, the better.
You don't have to stop!
You can be the way you are.
That's why,
hurry up, and
let go of me.
What do you mean I don't have to stop?
Are you seriously saying that?
I'm asking you a question.
I'm sorry.
I mean just that.
A cheatable?
What is that?
Maybe he's more twisted than I thought.
He seemed so average.
Is this our last date?
No.
Wait.
Why did I just say that?
I was surprised when you called me.
Oh, yeah.
Were you?
It wasn't that he didn't let me go.
I was the one who couldn't let go.
Even though I've let go of so many men over the years.
Hey, do you hate that I sleep with other men?
What's the right answer?
I don't like it.
Of course you don't.
How come?
Well, jealousy, basically.
Right?
Jealousy comes from possessiveness.
I see.
Do you not have any feelings like that?
Maybe I do.
I guess I'd get a little upset if a guy I think will fall for me, falls for someone else instead.
Could it be
Although, that's never happened before.
she's a lot more childish than I thought?
You will never get the words you want to hear the most
from the person you want to hear from the most.
That's what I think.
I think so too.
That's right.
That's why we made the pact.
Instead, that means you could get them any time you wanted from anybody else.
See?
It's that feeling of superiority.
Maybe she's right.
Mugi, I love you.
I love you so much.
I practically made her say it.
On top of that,
there's the awful part of myself that used her as sentimental material.
And the even worse part of me intoxicated by it.
The part of me that can't let go of that side of myself
so I could live an honest, respectable life.
It's because I'm attached to these parts of myself.
It's because I'm scared, terrified, afraid of changing.
But there was a person who still loved me despite all of this.
So I should change.
I have to.
If you really want to change someone
you have to start with yourself.
You're right.
I should have realized it sooner.
You're fine.
It's better late than never.
Well, I should be going.
It's something I had to let go in order to change.
The familiar voice and smell.
Even in my fantasy, I hid that I couldn't let that go yet.
How long will I be relying on her?
It's my last
attachment.
Oh, you're awake?
You sleep a lot.
Maybe it's your youthfulness.
Come on.
I'm grading these papers right now.
Seriously.
Ms. Akane.
I want to go on a date.
Oh, I can tell.
This boundary.
Could we do this later?
Not backing down.
But I'm not backing down.
I'm done reading into these timings and signs.
Because I'm just...
Yeah, I'm young!
Even if I try to pretend or act as an equal,
I'm completely inexperienced.
I'm indecisive and annoying to deal with!
That just means
I like you.
God, I'm so lame.
This is worst day of my life.
But
I've never felt this excited before.
Where do you want to go?
I'm still young.
And hopelessly stupid.
And easily excited.
That's why
I still didn't realize that this person gets caught up easily.
Not yet, at least.
Let's escape from the solar system
And cross it in parallel lines
Stretching out in parallel lines
Like our shadows
You can blame the times we live in
For your lack of courage
Searching for a place
Where there is a wish not going anywhere
I want to be the words
That pour out of your lips
Let's escape from the solar system
And cross it in parallel lines
Taking along impossible wishes
And our timid voices
Once we're drained of emotion
I can start to imagine
I will reach out to our shadows
Parallel lines