So let's...
become a couple.
Well?
What happened?
I couldn't stand being in that heavy silence.
I told her...
that she could still make her train.
You have to be kidding me.
It's like when I knew we weren't going to do it...
I immediately sent her home.
And?
I expected her...
to say that she wanted to stay a little longer.
But...
We're really going to have to focus on our exams now.
Let's do our best.
Yes.
I was filled with dread.
Everything that happened in my room seemed like a dream.
I wanted to ask her to be my girlfriend, but...
I just couldn't think of the words.
This is far enough.
-Okay. -Goodbye.
Quickly. I need to ask her before she goes.
I thought that.
Yoshizuki!
Call me.
The greatest fool on Earth sits before me.
That was all a mess.
Yoshizuki was here.
You hugged her. The lights were out. Right?
Okay. She's giving you the green light. That's obvious.
But... Iori...
Do you just want to sleep with anyone?
Didn't you tell me you really liked Yoshizuki?
-Of course I like her. -Right?
It is perfectly normal to embrace someone you like.
Why don't you see your love to the end?
Did she call?
She did not.
What? So you didn't do...
-your first shrine visit together? -We did not.
This month...
I haven't seen her face or heard her voice.
Wow.
Then you call her. You call her yourself.
I did.
I called her with this so that she could call me back anytime.
But she didn't answer.
I left a message.
But she doesn't call back.
Be honest.
What do you think?
No good.
She rejected you.
I knew it!
That figures.
It's over.
Are you okay with that?
Are you going to give up on Yoshizuki that easily?
Well?
Don't be afraid. Go get her!
Only then can you be certain.
Hello?
Hello, Seto?
This is Yoshizuki.
Hello. It's been a while.
I'm at the Eifukunishi Cafe right now.
What?
"I"s"
"Episode Nine, The Biggest Idiot in the World"
How are your studies going?
What?
-They're going alright. -I see.
Did you go somewhere for New Years?
I just studied.
That figures.
Iori. Why do you sound so serious?
Right. What exams are you taking?
Takashiki University.
Same place as you.
What?
We can go to the same university.
I don't know if I'll get in though.
I'm sorry.
We...
shouldn't meet anymore.
-What? -Sorry.
I have plans to meet someone.
Goodbye.
Should I just let her go?
Everything will be over.
I can still reach her in time.
If I move now, I can reach her.
No good. While we didn't see one another...
Iori made her decision.
It's finished.
Seto.
No.
The number you have called...
cannot be reached because the phone...
is either turned off or without phone service.
I may have thought...
that if we met, things would work out.
I guess...
I just need to give up.
How can you just take off school forever?
I figured you were studying hard...
but you're just wandering around.
Wait.
I won't let go of you!
Yay!
Don't celebrate. I'm asking your opinion.
She rejected you, of course.
Now you are completely mine.
Why?
Why did she say that she couldn't meet you anymore?
What did you do?
I don't know.
You need to cheer up.
Why don't we go to karaoke? That will cheer you up.
Thank you. But not now.
This isn't good.
She said clearly that she didn't want to see me anymore.
I also like your sad face.
What are you doing?
It's fine.
I want to help you forget Iori.
Look at that.
How can they do that here?
That is messed up.
Look at that. That is messed up.
Listen.
Could you not hold my arm?
What? We just had that hot kiss.
What are you saying?
We are obviously dating now.
Why do you immediately decide that?
That's not it.
You're the worst! You were just using me!
Sorry. I didn't mean that.
Do you hate me?
I don't hate you.
Then good.
I like you.
If you don't hate me, then let's be boyfriend and girlfriend.
Let's just try. If it doesn't work, we can just break up.
I will work hard...
to make sure that doesn't happen.
No.
Right! Let's go to a hotel!
What?
It seems kissing isn't enough for you.
Let's go as far as you want.
As far as I want?
Just kidding.
This is all for today.
I don't want to get in the way of your studies.
Let's go on a proper date next time.
Why am I so reluctant?
Such a cute girl...
is telling me that she likes me.
But...
that kiss was amazing.
What?
I knew it. Kissing wasn't enough.
Let's go as far as you want.
Iori.
This is bad.
-Iori is right there. -I don't care.
She doesn't care about you.
Right, Iori?
That's right.
I thought about us a lot.
I can't be with you.
See?
Also.
What? What?
I am the one you really want.
What?
This is bad.
I am so tired of you.
What happened with Yoshizuki?
Nothing.
We never really talked about it.
This is so weird.
How can you be fine with so many unanswered questions?
Don't you know...
that dreams reveal unconscious desires?
Rather than being frustrated with Yoshizuki...
maybe you really want the more straightforward Izumi.
Who were you planning to tell your feelings to?
You.
I thought I was the only one who felt that way.
And I thought our hearts connected for a moment.
Now, I have no idea...
how Iori feels.
Iori. Right now...
what are you thinking?
"I wish to pass my exams for Takashiki University."
Seto?
What are you doing here?
What?
I'm writing my wish.
This isn't a very good shrine. Let's go.
-What? -Let's go on a date.
I want to go somewhere.
Just wait a minute.
Forget about that. Let's go right now.
Izumi. Just a minute. Please.
Too bad.
I did it in secret.
I wanted to be the sort of strong woman...
who supports her man without him knowing it.
But don't worry. Even though you found out, I'll keep doing it.
I'll put up a wish for you every day.
She did this for me?
Let's go on a date.
That's great.
Yes. Right.
This is good.
I'm hungry.
-Okay. -What do you want to eat?
-Here. -Thank you.
It's good.
I...
was rejected.
Well, this afternoon...
let's just relax at my home.
At your home?
No need for that. I feel bad barging into your place.
It's fine.
I am prepared for you to come at any time.
Prepared?
Come to my room.
Let's be together.
Everything is over...
with Iori anyway.
Who could it be?
Hello?
Seto! What are you thinking?
What? Morisaki?
Think of poor Iori.
What?
I don't know what happened with you two on Christmas Eve.
You told her how you felt, didn't you?
What is going on in that brain of yours?
How could you reject Iori?
Wait just a minute. Who said that?
Iori did. She said you rejected her.
No way.
It's true.
She cried on the phone, you idiot!
You should really...
just drop dead.
Sorry, Morisaki. I need to hang up.
What?
Sorry, Izumi. I need to go somewhere right now.
Is it Iori?
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
Hello?
It's Seto. Listen.
I want to meet you and talk.
Where are you right now?
Where?
Seto?
I'm sorry.
I was talking with someone who introduced this play to me.
I didn't think you would get here this quickly.
Right.
-Listen. -Alright.
He is fairly average for a boyfriend of Iori's.
Ms Furukawa. You didn't go home yet?
I was curious what sort of person your boyfriend was.
I told you. He's not my boyfriend.
Yoshizuki. Who is this?
I'm sorry.
I am Furukawa of Isai Productions.
What?
She is...
a golden egg.
Don't crack her.
Well then, Iori. See you tomorrow.
Yes!
She works for a talent agency.
Yes.
Are you going to join them?
Yes.
I'm going to their acting school.
Well? What did you want to talk about?
Right.
That's right.
Listen.
I heard from Morisaki.
How could Yuka do that?
I told her not to.
This is all a misunderstanding.
I didn't reject you.
In fact...
I thought that you were the one who rejected me.
Even now...
I still...
want you to be my girlfriend.
I'll say it. Please be my girlfriend.
I really regretted that.
Why did I act so tough?
I also wanted you to become my boyfriend.
Why didn't I respond to you then?
If we became boyfriend and girlfriend...
I would want for us to be together all the time.
That wouldn't be good right before exams.
When I heard that you were also sitting exams for Takashiki...
despite wanting to be together...
I thought that we couldn't be together.
When I thought about it afterward...
I realised that I was just rejecting everything.
I thought that would make you hate me.
When I thought that...
I became afraid.
I couldn't call you.
I am...
an idiot.
I'm the idiot.
I didn't even imagine...
that Iori could have such strong feelings for me.
I am...
the biggest idiot in the world.
And the...
happiest person in the world.
I see.
You decided not to sit exams for Takashiki University.
Yes.
Sorry that I misled you.
It's fine. That's for the best.
You should try to become an actor.
Thank you.
Do you know Isai Kaminogi?
That name sounds familiar.
He is a famous theatre producer.
I really respect his work.
Five year ago, he started an acting school.
Even back then, I knew that I wanted to go there.
Your five year long dream is finally coming true.
And our three year old romance.
What?
So you liked me for the whole three years?
What? You liked me?
It didn't seem like that at all.
I thought you didn't like me.
You should have sent me clearer symbols.
I should say the same.
Okay.
I will clearly express my feelings from now on.
-Yoshizuki. -Yes.
We are now...
a couple, right?
So?
So would you please...
walk arm in arm with me?
No.
What?
Why?
Just kidding!
Wow.
I am happy.
I am so happy!
Seto. Good morning!
Good morning.
I know you couldn't before, but when can you come to my place?
I am free today.
I'm sorry, Izumi.
For Izumi...
I need to be honest.
We need to talk.
Oh.
I need to go. I'm going to be late.
Wait!
This is really important!
Seto.
Long time no see.
Not really.
I came here today...
to warn you.
What is it?
It's simple.
Please promise me...
that you will not...
tell anyone that you are dating Iori.
What?
This is the rule of our industry.
If you break that rule, it will hurt Iori's career.
You don't want to do that, do you?
I pray that you will be wise.
Excuse me.
Sorry that I wasn't at school today.
Work suddenly came up.
That's fine.
Don't worry about me. Do your best.
I'll be in school on Tuesday.
Okay. Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Iori...
has stopped coming to school as often.
We were unable to really talk about what Furukawa said.
Time just passed.
Turn them over.
"Takashiki University"
The number you have called...
cannot be reached because the phone...
is either turned off or without phone service.
Listen.
This may be the last time I can come to school.
What?
I got a part in a play.
Right.
One of Isai's play. This is a huge opportunity.
This is great.
How do you know that?
Furukawa told me.
She is really trying to help you.
You might not even need to go to that acting school first.
Mr Isai also told me that.
He would teach me directly.
No way. Seriously?
You must have been blown away when someone you idolise said that.
Let's go.
Seto!
Did Furukawa tell you the same thing?
We need to keep our relationship a secret.
Are you okay with that?
Are you okay with keeping us a secret?
-But. -And...
we won't be able to meet much.
Aren't you...
sacrificing a lot just to be with me?
You might want to reconsider this.
What are you saying?
Your dream is coming true.
I would sacrifice anything for that.
We finally...
expressed our feelings for one another.
And yet, what is this fear?
It feels like Iori...
is gradually floating farther and farther from me.
So soft. So soft.
Floating.
Refreshing water. Floating.
Floating.
What?
She's on a commercial. Isn't that amazing.
-I know, right? -She's a celebrity now.
"So soft! So soft! Floating!"
-That isn't it at all. -Don't be dumb.
I saw it. It was crazy.
That wasn't it at all. Do it again.
"So soft. So soft."
Hey. You have to feel pretty good, right?
That's what it's like.
This is exactly what she did.
"So soft. So soft."
I guess I am adding a bit of my own flavour.
-Do it again. -I will.
"So soft. So soft."
Seto!
Hey! Wait!
Wait for me!
What?
Where did you go?
Thanks. You saved me.
Why is she still chasing after you?
I can't tell other people about Iori and I.
Is that it?
Or do you actually enjoy...
when Izumi flirts with you?
Don't be dumb.
Whatever.
How far have you gone with Yoshizuki?
What?
There hasn't been any progress or anything.
Come on now.
You are dating the girl you've liked since first year.
-You need to be more aggressive. -Leave me alone.
I have my own pace.
Wait a minute.
I want to show you something.
Here.
"Iori Yoshizuki Fan Site"
"Iori Yoshizuki Fan Club"
What about this?
Listen.
She's in one commercial and she's creating such a stir.
She's going to be in a play, right?
She's going to get even more fans.
Her environment is going to change a lot.
When that happens...
she won't be your girlfriend...
but rather everyone's Iori Yoshizuki.
You need to capture her body and soul while you can.
If not, your relationship will naturally go extinct.
Yoshizuki will be on another planet.
Everyone's Iori Yoshizuki?
Really?
No way. That's not true.
Why isn't Yoshizuki here?
I thought this would be the start...
of our romance.
Idiot. She wouldn't even look at you.
-What? You don't know that. -I do.
She is probably dating some hot actor by now.
I won't lose to some dumb actor.
-Of course you will. -I'm better.
-No way. -She would like me more.
-You want to go? -Bring it.
Iori.
Why aren't you here?
This is our last day of high school.
That's right.
This is the first time Iori and I...
Oh!
That brings back memories.
Seto.
I knew you would be here.
I figured you would be up here.
So I came here immediately.
Yoshizuki.
Is your work okay with this?
I left without permission.
I just had to graduate with you.
This is the last time that we will meet here.
I'm glad we could meet.
Me too.
Thank you for always liking me for...
the entire three years.
Thank you.
Right. I'll do your graduation ceremony for you.
Okay.
Graduation diploma presentation.
Grade Three Class C, Iori Yoshizuki.
You are presented with this diploma...
certifying that you have completed all credits for graduation...
at Wandako High School.
Ichitaka Seto.
Here.
Before you were everyone's Iori Yoshizuki...
you were my girlfriend.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Do you seriously like her?
Idiot. She won't even talk to you.
-You don't know that, idiot. -What?
Don't even think about Yoshizuki.
She actually.
What? What is it?
Sorry for being late!
-Iori! -Long time no see!
Why are you two together?
We just happened to meet over there.
-Right. -Well then.
-Let's go get food! -Let's go!
Let's go!
It's been so long!
Be well, you.
Come say hello from time to time.
-Yes. -Yes.
Sir. Please give me a diploma.
Yoshizuki, you came.
Come to the teacher's room.
Okay.
-Become a good adult. -Yes, sir.
Koshinae.
He must be sad today.
This is bad.
I need to protect Yoshizuki from crazy fans!
You are the crazy one.
We shouldn't invite him on any more trips.
Hey there, Seto.
It must be tough to keep your relationship a secret.
It really is.
Oh!
I knew it.
Iori's agency told him that he needs to keep quiet.
And you two had finally gotten together.
Why did you waste the past five years?
Idiot!
A lot happened.
This place carries a lot of memories in it.
Thank you.
Goodbye.
And...
hello to a new start.
"University exam results"
We feel the same.
Let's study together from the spring.
I got in!
I did it!
Thank goodness.
Thank you.
"Applicant number"
Is your number there?
What?
I failed.