01x12 - Done, Being Less Than Love.

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Gods, I'm sorry.

I like another person now,

so I came to pray again.

I understand it's less likely to succeed.

Both of them seem

to have done something shady in private.

I'm going to work hard,

so please bless me.

No.

I think about it every day.

If Akari is not a special one for you,

can you tell me?

Tell me what Akari doesn't know…

about you.

Why would I do something like that?

Luckily we are on summer break.

I know,

I was too anxious.

My first kiss is you.

But you're probably not.

Well…

Before kissing me in the doctor's room,

Jiro had…

How much I wish I didn't know about it.

But the fact is I do.

Jiro's wife is Akari,

and I am just his childhood friend.

So annoying. I feel like we are cheating.

Jiro…

What was he thinking when he kissed me?

I…

Jiro.

Damn, what should I do?

KURORIS:

IF THAT'S SO,

THERE'S ONLY ONE ANSWER.

What's going on?

KURORIS:

I'M SORRY

KURORIS KISSES THE WARRIOR

I'm sorry.

When we grew up,

I couldn't stay by your side

as your childhood friend. Is that so?

It reminds me of Shiori again.

That day, Shiori kissed me.

I felt like she liked it too.

To be honest,

I think it was

a once-in-a-lifetime chance.

My first love, who I'm giving up on,

might really become my girlfriend.

But Shiori kept apologizing to me.

In the end,

she just said, "Let's go back."

What was she thinking?

Why did she kiss me and then apologize?

Furthermore, that kind of thing

should only be done

after confessing your love, dating,

and holding hands.

What does she mean by can't stay

by my side as my childhood friend?

What should I do?

If I have experience,

I should be able

to come up with the right answer.

But I just don't understand.

Anyway, let's get a coke,

potato chips, and some comics first.

JIRO IS ESCAPING.

The comic is released.

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

-What?

-What?

I didn't expect to bump into you here.

Me too.

Why are you being so polite?

Because I'm shocked.

Shiori, did you read comics too?

No, I don't.

I came to the store next door

to get a notebook

and my brother

asked me to get him a comic.

Your brother, Kenta?

He'd been wanting to meet you.

Does he still remember me?

Yes! I'd talk to him about you

so he is very curious about you.

So you talk about me.

By the way, I think this is the last one.

Here you go.

No.

It's okay.

I'm going to go shopping later.

You can have it.

You are very considerate indeed.

Sorry, what did you say?

No, nothing.

Thank you.

That's great.

It's better to talk it out now

rather than keep it

until the new semester.

No way.

I guess it's summer showers.

I didn't expect it to rain.

Do you have an umbrella?

No.

I'll get one at the shop nearby.

So… Are we going

to meet again in the new semester?

Is this the end of our encounter?

This should be the opportunity

to see how things are going to turn out.

But…

Say something!

Do you want to come to my house?

My practical apartment.

What?

It's near.

I wanted to talk to you too

before the rain stops.

What do you think?

Can I?

This is a sudden visit,

I don't have anything prepared.

But since we bumped into each other,

and if you are free, why don't…

Well…

Then, I'll gladly accept your invitation.

Please wait for a minute.

My house might be messy. Let me check.

My palms are sweating.

Do I stink?

You're home, hubby.

What?

I'm joking with you.

Sorry for making the joke.

Come on in.

I'm going in then.

It's empty, right?

It's kind of dull.

It's similar to my house too.

Even the furniture is similar.

This is relaxing.

Can I sit beside you?

Of course. This is your house.

It smells great.

Is this a grade-one coffee?

Well, it's a good coffee.

I see. You have great taste.

Obviously, he is talking about the coffee.

I'm so stupid.

So happy.

YOUNG ACE

I'm not reading any of this,

but that doesn't matter.

She dressed so innocently. Adorable.

She's fair and her wrist is so small.

She smells great too.

She's slim and soft.

Her eyelashes are so long.

Is there something strange about me?

No, I'm just curious

about what you are reading.

This?

It's a novel, "Hello, Summer, Goodbye."

It's interesting.

I can let you borrow it.

Thanks.

Please excuse me.

Okay.

He seemed troubled when our eyes locked.

I bet it's too much

to ask him to come to my house.

Is he bored?

Would he want to go home?

What if he hates me?

Does she dislike me?

I'm bad at starting

a conversation and that might shock her.

But…

It's because…

I'm now alone

in a room with the girl I kissed!

I can't pretend as if nothing happens.

Shiori is not someone who will force you.

But, she took the initiative to kiss me.

I guess I can be

full of myself for a while.

I should talk to her about what happened.

-Jiro.

-What is it?

-Look outside!

-What?

There are two rainbows.

Wow.

This is my first time seeing this.

So beautiful.

I know!

Come, let's take

a picture with the rainbows.

Can I?

Okay, I'm taking a picture now.

The picture turned out great.

They say

double rainbows indicate happiness.

I hope something great is happening.

Can you send me the picture too?

Of course.

Thank you.

Let's see.

Is now… the right time?

Must I do it now

if I want to take the next step?

Hey…

This. You're in the picture too.

I'll send it to you.

We took a picture at the beach.

I like this photo.

Everyone is smiling so happily.

Jiro. Were you going to say something?

Well… I forgot.

Nothing.

The beach. It's fun.

Right.

I've been avoiding love for a long time.

What is friendship like?

How do you know if you like someone?

Obviously, it's about me.

But, all of a sudden,

I can't figure it out.

Why did I decide

not to say it at that time?

It's my dream

to take the next step with Shiori.

I bet it's Kamo.

Sorry, I don't have time for you now.

Come on, what is it? Annoying!

Akari?

SEVEN OTHER MESSAGES

This is scary.

It's been half a month since we talked.

WHAT IS IT?

JIRO

I'M BORED

My heart skips a beat.

Wait. Skip a beat?

I bet she sends

this message to a lot of people.

ME TOO

This is annoying!

Why am I so nervous?

It's Jiro.

SEE YOU IN FRONT OF

SEISHUN STATION TWO HOURS LATER!

IT'S A DATE

What?

It's summer break

and Akari wants to meet me on purpose.

The internship's score

is not counting now.

It does no good to Akari.

What kind of trap is this?

Up to date,

the only time we go out together

is when we are getting groceries.

-Does she want me to buy her clothes?

-Next!

-No, maybe not.

-Is Virgin really here?

-Maybe she wants to make fun of me.

-Of course, I'm joking.

-Yes, this must be so.

-I didn't know you'd take it seriously.

If Akari does ask me out as a friend,

should I reject her?

I can't. I replied "I'm bored" just now.

I don't have any clothes that are suitable

to go shopping with a gyaru.

WEATHER FORECAS

I'm ten minutes early.

I guess a white T-shirt is fine too.

That's what they said online.

No one is peeking, right?

Well, is Akari coming for real?

It's almost time.

Come on. She is not coming.

I knew it.

15 MINUTES LATER

-Let's go back.

-Jiro!

Luckily you're still here.

I spent too much time on make-up

so I left my house in a hurry.

I only realized I forgot my phone

until I was at the station.

I'm sorry.

Jiro, are you mad?

No, I'm not.

-I didn't expect you would show up too.

-What?

What do you mean?

I'm sorry.

We never hang out like this.

It's hard for me to imagine the situation.

That's why I told you, it's a date.

I'm all dressed up.

Of course, I'm coming.

Hey, do I look lovely?

Nothing?

You look different. It's quite new for me.

And?

I think your dress

looks amazing.

Thanks, I'm happy to hear that.

I dressed up for you.

What?

Didn't you say

you like this kind of outfit?

So…

I don't usually wear clothes like this,

but I've decided to give them a try.

What?

Why?

To cater to my liking?

All right, let's go!

I want to visit a lot of places today.

You're coming with me!

What…

What is happening?

Which one should I choose?

Jiro, have you decided yet?

Not yet.

I mean,

I can't understand the menu at all.

Well, I'll choose this one then.

I don't get it.

Why did Akari…

I bet you don't know this kind of shop.

I know.

We watched it on TV.

I was like,

"Isn't that your favorite shop?"

You do remember.

This is your first and most memorable

drink, a chocolate chip smoothie.

Hurry up.

Taste it.

Does it taste good?

Better than I expected.

Really?

Don't you think it's bitter?

It's slightly bitter but it tastes good.

-Let me try.

-What?

Can't I? You are so stingy.

Here you go.

Liar. This is so bitter.

That expression.

You must've thought

this was an indirect kiss.

No… Yes, I do.

Come on. Don't be shy

because of such a small matter.

You're making me embarrassed.

That's weird.

Does Akari always act like this?

So cute!

That's amazing.

-Adorable.

-They are everywhere.

They are used to it. So cute.

I'm used to Akari's smiling face by now,

but I can never imagine this

when I first met her.

If we weren't a couple,

I'd never see this side of her.

So obedient.

So cute.

You've been saying that

since you stepped in here.

Because my wish came true!

Here, touch it.

She's so soft.

-Right?

-Yes!

Meow.

Staying up late and playing video games

are the best part of summer break,

but I bet it's great to have

this kind of outing once in a while.

I can't help but think about this.

I'll send you the photo sticker

through the messaging app.

Okay, thanks.

I'll send you this too.

We took this in the cat cafe.

No way. When is this?

The staff said she was taking the picture.

I didn't realize.

This picture looks…

Like a family.

What?

I mean, it might be

the way she took the photo.

The cat looks like a baby…

I bet there are family photos like this.

She'll hate it.

You're so funny.

What are you talking about?

That's weird. She's not mad.

It'd be great if we could have

a pet in the practical apartment.

Right…

Let's go to the cat cafe again.

I'll invite you.

Did she really want to hang out with me?

From the very beginning?

Akari, you're going

to the gate upstairs, right?

Yes. How about you?

I'm taking the subway.

Sorry. I walked past.

Don't worry. It's near.

This is weird.

We always go back to our home together

but now we wave goodbye

and go back to different places.

Yeah.

But, it's going to happen one day.

I feel kind of lonely.

I'm joking.

I forgot to buy the amulet at the shrine.

Amulet? What is it for?

I'll let you know later.

Hey, Akari.

Hey. Wait for me, Akari.

Jiro? And Watanabe.

Shiori.

Sakurazaka, what a coincidence!

Are you grocery shopping?

You've bought a lot of things.

Yeah. You too?

Yes.

I bet he's staying

at home when I'm not around.

So I asked him out to get some sunshine.

I see. Are you going back now?

I have to go to the shrine.

Watanabe, do you remember

that we met at the shrine this spring?

Yes.

I'm thinking of going to the shrine too.

Can I come with you?

Do you want to race?

What? Race?

Sure. Let's do this. Do our best!

What?

Well, Jiro…

Wait.

-Thanks.

-Wait a minute.

Ready.

-Go!

-Go!

-Here you go!

-Okay.

SHINZA GYNAECOLOGY CLINIC

Watanabe runs so fast.

You too, Sakurazaka.

Hey, what is it?

Are you okay?

I'm sorry for making you worry.

We were racing.

I see. We are shocked.

Right, Jiro?

Yes.

-Jiro?

-Jiro?

Look. You're going to fall

if you zoned out while walking.

Okay.

-Come on.

-He's like Jiro.

Yeah.

What is wrong with them?

Let's pray.

Okay.

I remember this place

is famous to those looking for love.

I hope…

Thanks.

I can finish the remaining on my own.

Okay. Thanks.

Akari, let me help with dinner.

JIRO LEVEL UP!

PROCEED TO THE NEXT ADVENTURE

WITH RANCHIA AND KURORIS

It looks delicious.

Right?

What pattern are you drawing

with the ketchup?

What should I draw?

Let me think.

Wait.

-This is…

-Like this…

Okay, done.

3RD PLACE:

MINAMI TENJI & SHIORI SAKURAZAKA

4TH PLACE:

JIRO YAKUIN & AKARI WATANABE