Whoa, no way!
She got knocked up?
Holy crap.
PURITY
The powerful forces of peer pressure!
They all denounced those who had no physical experience with the opposite sex...
Yet now they denounce someone who has had an overabundance of experience!
They accept only experience in moderation!
How ludicrous-
I wouldn't say she was close to moderation.
To be honest, Jujo-san... was that her name?
Jujo-san was always breaking the most basic of school rules.
I mean, she didn't even use protection...
True.
As a student, yes, her conduct was out of line.
That said...
I felt she had made the decision to be a good mother to her child.
As a human, her choice was not in the wrong at all.
Uh, that's really not the problem you should be getting at, Sonezak-
You know something?!
That girl loved her partner openly and freely, without attempting to hide the means by which she did!
It'd have been far more obscene if she had pursued a relationship she felt she had to hide!
Is there something you'd like to say to me?
Let's call it for today.
It's wrong to stop right in the middle of things!
Sonezaki-senpai!
The word "romance" is not yet written
In the pages of this book born of love
Jealousy, fever, bundles of unnecessary feelings.
I'm always jumping to the wrong conclusions.
That's why I want to take some time...
...to think about you as I stand by your side.
I want to be your girlfriend.
It's been a boring fifteen pages
But when I turned the page
I nearly suffocated on my choked breath
I can't express these feelings in words
But they're totally overwhelming me again today
I was such a proper girl, I didn't want to know about it
About the truth behind this agony
But even if I get hurt, I won't stop reading
I can't stay pure like this
I'm learning about you in these pages
Run wild, O maidens
Fight back, O maidens
Go forth knowing that pain
We don't need a bookmark
Episode 11: Inappropriate Conduct Between the Sexes is Now Forbidden
I wonder what happened between them...
Yeah, that was really weird.
Miss Sugawara didn't come to club, either.
Having a baby is supposed to be such a wonderful thing...
That's how it had to happen.
We're supposed to at least graduate high school, then decide if we want to get a job.
That's just the way things are.
Kazusa?
Remember that question about if you had to do it with someone, or the world would blow up?
Huh? Oh, yeah.
What about another version of it? Let's see.
If you had to sleep with Milo-sensei or me, or the world was gonna blow up, who'd you choose?
Huh?! What kind of choices are those?!
I mean, I love you to pieces, Mo-chin, but I have to go with a guy, so... Milo-sensei.
I'd have to pick him.
Yeah, figures.
What's up? Did something happen?
I'll hear you out!
Best friends!
Kazusa...
You should watch out for Miss Sugawara.
Huh?
We were spotted, weren't we?
It's fine.
Sonezaki-senpai always takes up her complaints directly with the person in question.
She's not the kind of girl to go spreading it around.
I believe you're right.
I won't say anything, either.
I wouldn't want to have to quit school, too.
Though if I've got the talent, quitting might actually give me an edge.
You do have talent, Hitoto-san.
You said I sounded like a horny old man-
The prose of high school girls surpasses gender and age.
Impressive, don't you think?
I hate you.
That look...
Huh?
Oh, nothing.
See you tomorrow, then.
The way he looks at me is so different.
It's softer, warmer...
Before, it seemed like he was always so tense.
But those eyes...
Is it because we're partners in crime now?
Milo-sensei doesn't understand.
He thinks that when I was crying, sobbing there like a little kid...
it was because I was so overwhelmed by his kindness.
He must've felt like I'd finally given in and embraced this kind world.
But he's wrong.
In that moment, I was...
I was so pathetic, so unbelievably pathetic...
that it felt good.
Milo-sensei's warmth, his scent... It was so pathetic, but it felt so good.
It was so pathetic... but it was so good.
So it's okay.
No matter how pathetic I get, I can still enjoy it.
It'll still make me feel good.
So I'm not going to give up.
Hello there.
Want something to drink?
No.
Your shins are so thin.
And your hair's thin, too.
I don't take kindly to being scrutinized so closely.
Whose legs do you think are thinner?
Niina, I-
Touch me, and my girlhood ends.
That's why you can't touch me, right?
Then do it.
Please, end it.
I want it to be over.
I hate my current self so much.
I want to put an end to my current self.
I'll do it by doing what I dreamed of before.
By going to Saegusa and...
having es-ee-ecks with him.
I'm so sorry!
Niina, why...?
I'm here.
Where's Momoko-chan?
She said she's skipping today.
Then that's it for today.
None of the other members are here, after all.
Now what?
Should we go home?
His nose hairs were white.
Huh?
There in the dark, they floated, numerous and white...
Crossing and intertwining here and there.
I felt as if I'd been standing still in that enclosed space forever.
I knew the paradise I longed for was close at hand,
but all I could do was watch from afar.
My words, then, were no more than sour grapes.
Miss Sugawara?
I think you've already figured this out,
but I'm in love with Izumi-kun.
Of course I know that he's in love with you, Kazusa.
Still... I want to tell him how I feel, if only just once.
Oh, no...
If Izumi had to go out with someone else, then I'd really rather it be her!
Kazusa...
But you still could be getting this all wrong.
Yeah, but because I'm thinking about all this,
I'm going to take a chance and tell Izumi how I feel about him.
Oh, God...
That's just like what I said when...
Why are you telling me this?
Sorry.
Okay.
Huh?
I'm the one who should be apologizing to you.
Kazusa?
Without you, Miss Sugawara, I wouldn't have ever wanted to tell Izumi how I felt.
You were cheering me on and supporting me.
That's the only reason I had the courage.
I finally truly believe that Izumi likes me.
It's all thanks to you, Miss Sugawara.
That's why I don't want to pretend your feelings aren't real anymore.
I'm sorry.
And thank you for telling me you're going to confess to him.
I knew you'd be accepting of it, Kazusa.
But... you went way further than I thought you would.
I always tried to act like I was more mature and wiser than you.
But you were way more mature than I was.
No, never mind, it's nothing to do with being mature or immature.
Hey, can we do that one thing?
What one thing?
Best friends?
Yeah!
Best friends!
Why?! I didn't wanna be accepting!
But what else was I gonna say?!
She's gonna tell him even if I wasn't accepting!
Why?! I didn't wanna do that then! "Best friends" my butt!
God, that lovey-dovey look on her face...
...was way too cute!
You okay?
Sorry, I just wanted to... see your face, all of a sudden.
O-oh.
Come in. My mom and dad aren't home.
Can I go up to your room?
Kazusa...
You know, whenever she gets that intense look on her face, it's never good...
The underwear didn't come in time...
But I'll have to make do.
Before we got together, I thought there was nothing I could do about Miss Sugawara stealing Izumi.
But that was because...
Because back then, I didn't think Izumi would ever want me.
But right now, I won't let her.
I won't let Miss Sugawara have him-
Kazusa!
O-oh...
Never mind...
Did you think I was up here looking for that porn Blu-ray?
What about now?
You said before you didn't wanna do that stuff.
Huh? Wha-?
What about now?
Kazusa?
Kazusa...
Your nostrils are super wide right now.
You're so mean!
S-sorry, I was just kidding...
Kidding?! Why?!
Why are you making fun of me?!
Because it was so sudden.
I thought you were making fun of me.
I'm serious right now!
I'm serious, okay?
I want...
I want to do it with you, Izumi.
Really?
Everyone's doing it!
Who's everyone?
I mean, like Jujo-senpai...
Yeah, and she ended up dropping out of school.
Did Sugawara-san say something to you?
Huh?
Why are you bringing her up right now?
I dunno, no particular reason.
Did something happen between you two?
No, I said there was no reason.
So why won't you do it with me?!
Because I wanna treat you right and all.
Huh?
So... Let's take things slow, Kazusa.
I'm gonna go home.
Kazusa?
I'm home.
Kazusa! You got a package!
Why?
Why'd I get express delivery?!
If someone finds this...
Smaller, smaller, smaller...
Gotta make it smaller.
Smaller, smaller, smaller...
I feel this feeling getting bigger.
This unsettling feeling I feel towards myself is growing.
Unsettling?
I love emotional conflict in literature,
but fiercely reject the wavering sensitivities of others.
I hold common sense and the rules of society in high regard,
but cannot affiliate myself with the majority.
I'm...
I, Rika Sonezaki, am a shameful disgrace.
Stop.
Stop badmouthing the girl I like.
Amagi-kun, you should know...
Rika!
Hey there, no need to shout! Rika-chan knows what's...
I can't believe you! You should be ashamed of yourself!
Are you okay?! What's going on?!
Quiet, everyone!
Everyone, stop talking!
The heck are we having an all-school assembly for?
Ah, today, we have an announcement to make.
Non-platonic interaction between the sexes is now forbidden!
What?!
No way!
What is this, a dictatorship?!
Uh, everyone, please, calm down...
QUIET!
One of our school rules is "No Inappropriate Conduct Between the Sexes"!
From this moment forward, anyone reported to be engaging in inappropriate conduct
will receive a swift and harsh punishment!
No non-platonic relations between the sexes?
Hey, listen!
I heard Amagi and Sonezaki might get expelled!
Expelled?!
Whoa, hold on!
Kazusa!
I heard they were spotted hanging out outside a love hotel!
Kazusa! Momoko!
Hongo-senpai! Miss Sugawara!
Where's Sonezaki-senpai?!
She's...
Sonezaki-senpai...
I think it's my fault.
Hongo-senpai?!
I'll go tell them in person.
Principal's Office
And you're saying you're responsible?
Yes.
Sonezaki-san and Amagi-kun were only in the hotel district because they were following me.
I was utilizing a hotel for private business, and Sonezaki-san spotted me.
Milo-sensei!
Hmm. Who were you with?
No one that would be a problem.
A woman I'm considering a future with.
That woman has no connection to our school at all.
So why, then, was Sonezaki-san there?
She's very fastidious, and has a strong desire for righteousness.
I believe she wanted to rebuke me, her club advisor, for utilizing such a place.
Both students denied having entered the hotel at all, yes?
Well, yes, but...
If anyone is to be punished, it should be me.
They've done nothing wro-
Even if what you're saying is true, their punishment would be no different.
Does that mean...
you're using them as an example for this ban on opposite-sex relationships?
Don't go blowing it out of-
Yes, you could interpret it that way!
What the-?!
We can't let them get away with this.
Hongo-senpai?
You're still here?
Yes.
We just had an emergency Literature Club meeting.
I promise you, I'll do something about Sonezaki-san.
Do you have any ideas?
No, but...
High school is a strange time, isn't it?
Being in high school can be a selling point,
but it can also set you back.
Yet that's exactly the reason why this season of our lives is so precious.
Even marginally related parties can understand that.
Hongo-san?
That's why we can't spend this season waiting.
We don't have the time to wait.
Huh?
Wha-?
Wh-what are you girls doing?!
Huh? That kind of move makes them pass out on TV!
U-uh...
S-stop!
Fine, then, we'll do it by force!
Wha-wha-wha-wha...?
To All Students and Parents Principal Nagai Regarding the Ban on Non-platonic Interaction
I want...
I want to do it with you, Izumi.
What's wrong with me?
What's up, Kazusa?
Izumi.
I'm going to commit a grave sin.
What?
There's just no way out of this.
I don't even know if what we're doing is right.
But I have to do this for everyone.
For myself.
And I do think there's no other way to do this.
Huh? What are you talking about?
Could you-
Hey, Izumi?
If I went over to the other side of the wall,
would you still wait for me?
Other side?!
I'll talk to you later.
Kazusa! Hey!
Were you just talking to Izumi-kun?
Oh, yeah.
So about telling him how I feel...
Looks like it'll be happening later.
Okay.
They're here.
What is the meaning of this?!
I was just about to go to bed!
Mister Principal!
I went and printed out the email we were sent!
Mister Principal, Vice Principal!
All of you! What the heck is this?!
We demand: The immediate overturning of the ban on non-platonic interaction. The rescission of the unwarranted expulsion of Rika Sonezaki.
Stop it with this game, right this instant!
These are our demands!
First, overturn the ban on non-platonic interaction!
Second, rescind the unwarranted expulsion of our club president Sonezaki!
Third, we demand an apology!
N-n-now hold on...
What kind of ridiculous game?
We are serious!
Yamagishi-sensei?!
We've taken Yamagishi-sensei as our hostage!
We will not leave until our demands are met!
God, tell me
Hey, God? Tell me...
(What is it?) Hey, God? Tell me...
(Go ahead) Hey, God? Tell me...
Do grown-ups like bitter-tasting things?
C'mon, tell me!
You always give me vague answers
(Don't get mad) You always give me vague answers
I made a video for myself ten years from now
But I deleted it right after
It takes all you've got just to live a week
Paint over the calendar
Let's get excited in this amazing weather
Cinderella in love, trying so hard to be an adult
Took off her sparkling, cramped glass slippers
Stop stretching yourself, relax, take a deep breath
That's right, I'm going to enjoy my present self
Treasure this fleeting dream
Next Episode
Stop adding to your crimes!
We've boarded a train without brakes!
What the heck?!
Why did we go and do this crazy thing?
A-and that means es-ee-ecks!
So say it, straight out!
Final Episode: The Hearts of Maidens
Will you fight with us?!