01x02 - My Ex Needs Taking Care Of 'Thirty-Eight Degrees, Apparently

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Physical Fitness Test Today

'Sup, Irido Mizuto-kun?

Wanna stick together during

the fitness test today?

Let me just tell you this.

There's nothing to gain in befriending me.

Why, you ask?

You're so evidently the player type

that there's no way in hell

I'd let you anywhere near Yume.

Of course. I expected as much.

What are you on about?

Oh, nothing. Just talking to myself.

I'm Kawanami Kogure.

And I'm the first guy who's

genuinely trying to befriend you.

That just makes you

even more suspicious.

Don't be like that, bro.

I don't recall being related to you.

Too bad. Friends it is, then.

The pleasure's mine.

Have you no concept of boundaries?

Now then, pal,

to celebrate our newfound friendship,

why don't I let you in on a little something?

And that would be?

If you turn around, you'll see

something truly incredible.

"There's no way in hell I'd let

you anywhere near Yume,"

was it?

My Stepmom's

Daughter Is

My Ex

Nurse's Office

Okay, stop there.

All right, next person in line.

Try to keep the chatter

to a minimum, you hear?

My Ex Needs Taking Care Of

"Thirty-Eight Degrees, Apparently"

Isn't this girl in my class?

I think her name was Minami Akatsuki

U-Um

What is it?

Whoops, my bad, my bad.

I was just thinking, you've got a big bust

for someone with such a petite figure.

I mean, look. This is all

I've got going for me.

All taking measurements does is

remind me how much I haven't grown.

So I get depressed whenever

this time of year rolls around.

I feel that. I've definitely been there.

Just last year, mine weren't very big at all.

What? They weren't?

I'd say they were about the same

size as yours last year.

What?!

You got that big in a year?!

O-On a side note

Might I inquire as to

your bra size, perchance?

Um

Did you say D?

J-Just keep in mind that I like

to go a size up, okay?

Wow!

You've given me hope, Irido-san!

Hey M-Minami-san?!

Don't they say the people you

hang around rub off on you?

So if I stick to you like this,

maybe mine'll get bigger too!

Come on, come on!

I don't think that's what

that saying means

Do we really have to do physical

fitness tests even at prep school?

Ugh, this totally sucks.

I agree.

When I got into high school,

I made a conscious effort to change

my looks and personality.

But when it comes to fitness

Well, Irido-san,

let's just get this over with.

Y-Yeah, let's.

Yo, are you seeing this?

Minami's cracked!

Dang! Only 55 jumps?

I was hoping to do a little better than that.

M-Minami-san

I thought you said you

weren't good at these things.

I didn't say I wasn't good at it.

I just said that it sucks.

Come on. If they see a short little

girl like me beating the boys,

they'll start picking on me, y'know?

Impressive misdirection.

I've finally established my

image as a model student.

If they find out I suck at sports

No, I won't let that happen. I can do this!

One.

Two.

Hmm?

What's up, Irido?

Three.

I give up.

That's not an option!

That boy's way too apathetic

for his own good.

I mustn't fall so low.

Height

Right

Left

Sit-ups

Sit and Reach

Side Jumps

Standing Long Jump

First Attempt:

First Attempt:

Average:

Number:

First Attempt:

First Attempt: 35

First Attempt:

Second Attempt:

Second Attempt:

Second Attempt:

Second Attempt: 32

Second Attempt:

Thank goodness.

I came out pretty well.

Nice job, Irido-san!

On to the next one!

Right.

Grip Strength

Left

Average

Right

Sit-ups

Sit and Reach

Standing Long Jump

Handball Throw

50m Dash

Let's go, Irido-san!

Okay

On your marks

Come on. This doesn't suck for her one bit.

You can never trust a girl!

Minami-san, 7.3 seconds.

Irido-san, 8.5 seconds.

Nice job, Irido-san!

You too Minami-san

You did good.

But I think you've pushed yourself enough.

A-Are you all right?!

Hey—Whoa there!

She's in your hands.

Why is Irido-kun still out here?

I thought the boys were done

with the outdoor stuff.

Nurse's Office

I'm sorry I didn't realize you

were so worn out, Irido-san.

No, it's okay.

It was my own fault for trying

so hard in the first place.

Trying so hard?

I'm actually really bad at athletics.

I was worried people would find out,

so I've been staying up late weight training

and reading books on sports

from cover to cover.

I think I just wore myself

out from lack of sleep.

Gotcha.

That makes me feel so much closer to you!

Huh? Why is that?

If I'm honest, part of me found

you a little hard to approach.

I mean, you're pretty and smart.

Out of my league, in a way.

But man, I had no idea.

So you suck at sports and

you're a try-hard, huh?

N-Now you're getting under my skin.

Mind if I let you have it?

Go right ahead.

I'd love to see you when you're angry.

Well then, sorry in advance.

H-Hey, you

"Hey, you," she says! You're so cute!

D-Don't laugh. You're making

me feel self-conscious.

Hey, Irido-san!

Is it all right if I call you Yume-chan?

Huh? Y-You mean by my given name?

Yeah, exactly! Is that cool?

Um, sure. I m-mean I'd like that.

Hurray!

I'm so glad we're friends now, Yume-chan!

Wait, does this mean I have

to call her by her name now too?!

A-A-Aka Akatsu

There, there. You can take your time.

There's no need to rush.

It's a pleasure to get to know you

as well, Minami-san.

Hold on. So you're not gonna call me Akatsuki?

And why so formal?!

Um, about earlier

You've got bags under your eyes.

What?! No way!

I was kidding.

What an insufferable jerk!

I can't believe he saw through my

attempts to look good this whole time!

Irido-kun's so sweet when

it comes to you, Yume-chan.

Huh?! What makes you think that?!

Hmm?

Oh, I dunno

My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex

School Motto

Work Diligently. Think Critically.

Strive for Excellence. Take Initiative.

What?!

Yume's out sick with a fever?!

Is she okay?! What's her temperature?!

Thirty-eight degrees, apparently.

Thirty-eight degrees?!

Settle down, Minami. You're weirding him out.

Hey! Quit holding me like I'm a cat.

Right, right.

Me—ow!

What's your problem, Kawanami?

My good friend's being harassed

by some weirdo, so I had to step in.

Huh?

Aren't you just getting

buddy-buddy with Irido-kun

in order to get closer to Yume-chan?

Kinda creepy if you ask me.

Don't worry yourself about that.

When it comes to love,

I'm but a lurker in chat.

A lurker in chat?

What's that supposed to mean?

I never participate.

I merely watch things unfold.

It's far more enjoyable that way.

Oh, so you're a peeping Tom.

Wait!

But none of that matters!

I've made up my mind! I'm gonna go see

how she's doing after school!

What?

Could you maybe look

a little less put out?

That does sound like fun.

Count me in too!

You won't be necessary, Kawanami.

And why not?!

See ya!

Yeah, see you tomorrow!

Stay safe!

So you and Yume-chan were complete

strangers before last year, right?

Was it hard becoming siblings

and moving in together so suddenly?

Well, it's the kind of thing

that gets easier with time.

Though there are points of concern.

Open 24 Hours

Right?!

Like accidentally walking in

on each other changing?

We're both doing our best to avoid that.

Aw, how boring.

Whoa!

So this is where you live, Irido-kun?

Just so we're clear,

you showing up out of the blue

will probably surprise her,

so rein it in, will you?

Aw, but the whole point was to surprise her.

People who are sick don't need surprises.

I'm coming in.

She's conked out, huh?

Seems so.

Irido-kun

H-Hey How are you feeling?

Where have you been? I was lonely.

U-Um

L-Look! Minami-san's here to see you.

Hey, Yume-chan. How're you doing?

To see me?

How's the fever? Still pretty bad?

Thanks for checking up on me, Minami-san.

My fever's already gone done quite a bit.

Hey, are you feeling

hungry at all, Yume-chan?

I bought stuff to make you some rice porridge!

Come help me, Irido-kun.

You're a decent cook, aren't you?

Yume-chan told me so.

So, I've been thinking

Isn't it going to be difficult for you now?

What?

What'll you do if you get a girlfriend?

Bringing her over will be hard, right?

Huh?

Do I look like the kind of guy

who can get a girl?

Well, you've already had one,

haven't you, Irido-kun?

I've kinda got a knack for

picking up on that stuff, y'know?

Like how you interact with girls.

I was like, "Yeah, this guy's

probably had a girlfriend before."

But not anymore, right?

Well? Hit the nail on the head?

No comment.

Oh, so you're taking that route.

But really, what'll you do

if you get another girl?

Highly unlikely. Besides, I don't want one.

I'm saying if. You wouldn't

introduce her to Yume-chan?

Of course not.

It's not like I need her blessing.

And it'd be a pain.

But that means she'd never find out

if you have someone or not.

Unless you got married.

I guess not.

I see, I see. Very interesting.

Well, that should be good.

All right, Yume-chan. Say, "Ahh!"

I-I can feed myself, you know?

Not a chance. You're sick!

Now, open up!

Well? Do you like it?

Really?! What a relief!

Now, one more bite!

What am I even watching here?

Tell her I said to get better soon.

Yeah, I'll pass it on.

Hey, can I ask you something?

Irido

You and Yume-chan are just siblings, right?

Yup, that's right. Stepsiblings.

Oh! Stepsiblings, huh?

Not just siblings then. Gotcha, gotcha.

Irido

Welp, I'll see you later!

Minami-san's gone home now.

Well, aren't the two of you

getting along nicely

Making rice porridge together like that.

So we're perfectly clear,

that remark just now meant,

"I hate seeing my dear friend with

a good-for-nothing loser like you," correct?

Yeah You got it.

Honestly

Listen, Minami-san's just outgoing.

People like her naturally tend

to get along with anyone and everyone.

Though that might be hard to grasp

for someone reinventing themselves.

I'm not doing that

Get some sleep.

If you want to get better, you need to rest.

Are you gonna leave me again?

I'm not going anywhere.

I'm staying home today.

Liar. You left the last time

The last time? What do you mean?

Even though I asked you to hold my hand

When I woke up, you were gone.

Honestly, does your brain just get sent

back in time whenever you catch a cold?

Here.

I won't let go this time,

so try to go to sleep, okay?

Thank you, Irido-kun

April

Looking back, I can only describe

it as a youthful indiscretion.

But from seventh to eighth grade,

I had what you might call a girlfriend.

Her name was Ayai Yume.

At least, it was at the time.

We read books and talked about them together.

And when she got sick, I'd hold her hand.

Like some couple out of a YA novel

for love-obsessed teens,

we spent our days never tiring of one another.

But trivial disagreements began to pile up,

and by graduation,

we went our separate ways.

It was a perfectly typical romance,

until that day

My dad had gotten remarried,

and the moment I came face-to-face

with my stepmom's daughter,

only one thought crossed my mind.

And I'm sure she was thinking

the exact same thing.

"God's a real comedian."

April

Hey.

I'm thirsty.

Don't spill it.

Go buy me ice cream.

What kind?

I want a book. Gimme money.

Why should I?

Would you hold my hand again?

Yeah, yeah.

Hey.

It's time to check your temperature again.

If you've been resting all day

and it still hasn't gone down,

then it could be serious, you know?

N-No, I'm okay! I'm completely fine!

We need to take your temperature

to make sure, don't we?

Now raise your arm.

N-No

No!

It's 36.5 degrees

All right, you. How long

has your fever been gone?

No comment.

You weren't pretending to be sick

just to boss me around, were you?

No comment!

So asking me to hold your hand was also

Hey, don't you run away!

I'm going back to sleep just to be safe!

You've slept enough, haven't you?

Taking advantage of my kindness like that!

Don't you have something to say?

Um

Or can you not say it unless

I hold your hand for you?

I-I'm sorry for pretending to be sick.

Very good.

Well, it's true that you're

still technically recovering,

so I'll let it slide this time.

You being nice to me is weirding me out.

I'll take that as a compliment,

Miss I Can't Fall Asleep

Without You Holding My Hand.

I can't hear you!

I have no idea what you're talking about!

If you're this lively, I guess you

don't need me to look after you anymore.

I'm going back to my room now, okay?

Hey

Hmm?

Don't go off somewhere

and leave me behind.

Well, we are siblings now.

I think I can stick around.