01x02 - The Promised Failure for You

[bunniefuu]

[shutter clatters]

♪

[sighs]

Huh.

[wind whooshing]

[leaves rustling]

♪

Hm.

-[indistinct chatter]

-[NUKUMIZU] This system sucks.

Assigning clean-up duty

based on when the day's date

matches our student numbers

means the kids

in the 30s never do it.

[door slides shut]

Huh.

Oh, Yakishio?

-Huh.

-Hey there, Nukumizu.

We need to talk

about something.

[Nukumizu chuckles]

Hm.

[NUKUMIZU] Normally,

this would be the set-up

for a hot and steamy scene.

[cricket chirping]

[NUKUMIZU] But I've read enough

rom-coms to know that she and I

are short on the type

of plot developments

that would lead

to one like that.

[inhales and exhales]

[LEMON] So, what happened

with "you know what?"

[NUKUMIZU]

Huh, I don't "know what."

[LEMON]

Come on.

Mitsuki said he was gonna

borrow some books

from the lit club.

Did he come get them yet?

[NUKUMIZU]

Oh, that's "what."

It's just, I was thinking,

I wouldn't mind taking

the books to him myself

if that's cool.

♪

Huh? Actually,

you know what, I got an idea.

How about I tell him to come by

and pick them up on a day

you don't have to meet

with the track club?

What's track got to do with it?

I'm confused.

Well, uh, I figure that will

give you a decent excuse

to come and check out

the Lit Club.

Say you're observing

things or whatever.

Observing Lit Club, me?

Think. He's stopping by

to borrow some books

and you're going anyway,

so why not go together?

[gasps]

Okay, I see where you're going

with this, you sneaky genius.

I guess I had you all wrong.

You're not such

a bad guy after all.

[NUKUMIZU] I'm starting

to think our entire class

has me all wrong.

-[thudding]

-[LEMON] Uh-oh.

-[NUKUMIZU] What's up?

-[LEMON] It looks like

the door might have

gotten locked

from the outside somehow.

-[NUKUMIZU] What?

-[thudding]

-Hello? Is anybody out there?

-Hey! Help!

[LEMON] Someone please

come and save us!

[NUKUMIZU] We can't get out!

[cricket chirping]

[NUKUMIZU] The forecast said

it was gonna get up

to 35 degrees Celsius today.

It's the first scorcher

of the season.

[sweat dripping]

Huh.

Whoa, she must be dehydrated.

You don't look like

you're feeling so well.

Feel a gazelle?

I'm more of an impala

kind of girlie.

You can tell 'cause no horns!

Um, I'm not sure

that I'm following you.

-Hm.

-[gasps]

I mean, four,

four legs are better than two.

It's twice the fun!

[gasps]

And spotted hyenas

like to get splashed

with water to cool down too!

[NUKUMIZU]

She's definitely not okay!

[gasps]

Here, Yakishio!

-It's a cooling spray!

-[gasps]

Ooh, you're the best,

Nuku, spray me down!

[NUKUMIZU] [gasps]

So, I'm "Nuku" now?

I'm pretty much hot everywhere.

Ah, wait, stop!

-Huh.

-Do it, Nuku.

[NUKUMIZU] To think

I'd live to see the day

-a girl was begging for me.

-[spray can rattling]

[fizzing]

-[screams]

-Oh!

[LEMON]

Now the front.

[gasps]

Hurry up, please.

[gulps]

-[fizzing]

-[screams]

-[screaming]

-[gasps]

♪

[sighs]

[whimpering]

-Ooh!

-[fizzing]

[Lemon screaming]

-[can clattering]

-[Lemon panting]

[NUKUMIZU] At this point,

no one could say it's my fault

I'm having dirty thoughts!

Like, for real it's not on me.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! Stop!

Aww, come on, Nuku,

we're both girls here,

and I'm still so sweaty.

[NUKUMIZU] The heat has totally

scrambled her brain!

Huh!

Oh, looks like this bottle

still has something in it.

Wait, you don't

wanna drink that!

Huh. Hey, Nuku,

why're you being so mean?

-Gimme that back.

-No way!

-Put your clothes on!

-[Lemon groaning]

[groans] Whoa, I felt that!

You're pressing them on me!

[both grunt]

-[knocking on door]

-[gasps]

[AMANATSU]

Hey, is somebody in there?

Please help!

We're trapped in here!

Open the door!

[door clattering]

[NUKUMIZU]

We're finally saved.

♪

Uh, catch ya when you're done.

-[door slides shut]

-[gasps] No, wait!

[NUKUMIZU]

Don't shut the door!

[gulping]

-[sighs]

-So, good.

That really hit the spot.

Heatstroke is pretty scary.

It can be quite serious.

Even causing death

in some cases.

I want the two of you

to rest in here,

so no more class today.

You there, kid,

I'll let your homeroom teacher

know you're here.

Name and class number?

You're my teacher.

It's me, Nukumizu.

You sure about that?

That makes things easy then.

All right, Konuki,

I'll take off and let you

do your thing.

Pardon me, but is

Ms. Amanatsu a close friend?

Of course.

In fact, we both graduated

from this very school.

We were regulars

in the nurse's office, too.

Some things never change.

Like the stains on the ceiling.

[NUKUMIZU]

That's a weird detail

to remember, isn't it?

Well, when you get laid

[sighs] I mean, when you're

laying on your back,

there's nothing else to look at

but the ceiling.

[NUKUMIZU]

This lady's kinda nuts.

[chuckles]

[indistinct chatter]

Hm.

-[curtain rustles]

-Huh.

Someone's here to see you.

Hey, I hope you're feeling up

for some company.

Hm.

Of course. Glad you came by.

[ANNA]

I brought you your bento.

You ready to eat?

-Oh, my!

-Huh.

I feel like I'm in the way.

I'll just step out for a bit,

so you're free to use the room.

You can lock the door

from the inside.

Please enjoy yourselves.

[NUKUMIZU]

Between her and Ms. Amanatsu,

who let these two

work at a school?

[plops]

That omelet rice?

[ANNA]

Yep, and I'm pretty proud

of how this one turned out.

I flipped that thing

like a pro.

Huh.

'Kay, hands together.

Thank you for the food.

Oh, that's right.

Thank you for the food.

[chomps]

[ANNA]

It's good, isn't it?

So, how much is it worth?

Hmm. Like 400 yen.

[ANNA] Not too shabby,

but I'm gonna smash

through that 400-yen ceiling

with something that'll

really up the ante!

I see. So, your big strategy

is to add some soup

to raise the market value?

[ANNA]

Who said it was soup?

Huh.

-[plops]

-'Cause it wasn't me.

[gasps]

[splashing]

Oh, wow, you made white sauce?

[NUKUMIZU] Personally,

I'm more of a ketchup guy,

but the extra effort's

so fancy!

Aah!

[chomps]

-Mmm.

-[chuckles]

This sauce is so good!

[ANNA] It's left over

from a holiday present.

The Empire Hotel's

official white sauce!

-[chomps]

-So, how much would you pay

for a taste of this?

You can't say this isn't

an imperial experience!

[whimpering]

Five. Six hundred yen.

Six hundred it is,

thank you very much!

Sounds like you guys

are having fun in here, huh?

Oh, is that Lemon?

Feeling better? Looking good.

I feel stronger than ever.

But I don't remember much

of what happened earlier.

-[Nukumizu gasps]

-Could you remind me, Nuku?

Huh.

[whimpering]

Uh, Ms. Amanatsu saved us.

Really?

Then I guess she must've

changed my clothes for me.

Un-huh!

It was all her

and I never saw a thing.

-I must've not been looking.

-Hm?

I'd hope not.

What sort of creep would

watch a girl change clothes?

Yeah, wow, you're kind of

grossing me out.

[NUKUMIZU] Oh, man, ouch.

You never wanna hear that.

But anyway,

what are you eating?

It looks super delicious.

It is! I made it myself.

-Huh.

-Here say, "Ahh."

[NUKUMIZU] Hey, she's feeding

her from my plate?

[chomps]

Mmm.

That's so good!

And that sauce

makes it really fancy!

[ANNA] Well, it is

from the Empire Hotel

[NUKUMIZU]

Welp, there goes my lunch.

[LEMON]

Isn't that place expensive?

-Huh.

-What's with your face, dude?

I see 'cause your spoon

touched her lips.

Better get your dirty mind

out of the gutter, son.

[NUKUMIZU]

That wasn't on my mind at all!

Oh, yeah? Why are you blushing?

I am not!

'Scuse me. Is Lemon here?

[gasps]

Mitsuki!

I heard you passed out

from heatstroke,

so I brought you

a get-well gift.

You brought this for me?

But you don't even seem

like you need it.

Huh? I do need it!

I feel so sick, I could

barely get any food down!

Yeah, sure looks like it.

I'd have trouble

eating from there, too.

Huh.

Uh-huh, thanks.

-[chuckles]

-Huh.

Huh. Hey, Mitsuki!

Oh, hey. What's up, Chihaya?

I was thinking

of using the study room

after school's out today.

Do you wanna join me there?

[AYANO]

Sorry, I need to get home,

but I'll see you

at cram school tomorrow.

-Huh.

-Yeah, cool.

Then I'll just get in touch

with you later tonight.

[both chuckle]

What for?

Didn't I say

I'd see her tomorrow?

Well, I'd better

head back to class now.

Take it easy, Lemon. See you.

[LEMON]

Thanks.

Uh, you too.

♪

Oh. Hey there, Tsukinoki?

Hm?

Is it all right if I lend

some of these books

to one of my friends?

Sure, I don't mind if you do.

Butter him up

with some freebies,

then once he's hooked,

we can recruit him.

[NUKUMIZU]

Right.

[KOTO]

Great, I'm taking off.

Huh?

Shintaro keeps forgetting

the duty schedule

and has to stay

after class again.

I gotta go give him backup.

Oh, yeah. And seriously,

don't lay a finger

on the Dazai or Mishima.

Shintaro.

So, her boyfriend, I guess?

Hm. Whoa careful!

No, she isn't dating him.

[stammering]

He's just her childhood friend.

And, she also got

the order wrong.

[gasps]

[NUKUMIZU]

Can it with the BL.

[car honking]

[traffic humming]

[NUKUMIZU] I could pass for

a normal high school student.

Hm. Kaju?

What're you doing here?

Checking on my brother.

Have you actually made

any friends at school yet?

Huh? Nope,

haven't had the chance.

I was afraid you'd say that.

You're in high school now,

so you can no longer fly

under the radar like a weirdo.

[NUKUMIZU]

Yikes, straight to the heart.

Like, for example,

how many people

did you talk to today,

if you don't count teachers?

Um

About five, I guess?

That so?

[train's horn blowing]

I feel awful that I've

hounded you about this so much

that you feel forced

to blatantly lie to me.

Big brother,

not having any friends

is really nothing to be

ashamed of, I promise.

[NUKUMIZU]

Except for the part

where it makes me

a weirdo, right?

[indistinct chatter]

♪

Hmm.

Hm.

♪

[indistinct chatter]

[LEMON]

Morning, Nuku!

-[thumps]

-[gasps]

[NUKUMIZU]

Oh, hey.

Yeah, so, I remembered

what happened

in the storage room yesterday.

-So today, after class--

-[gasps]

Now you remember?

I wasn't looking.

Just for the record!

You lost me.

We talked about me

going to the Lit Club

with Mitsuki today.

-Wha

-You said I should tell him

to come pick up the books?

Did the heat fry

your brain, too?

Oh, no, yeah.

I totally did suggest that.

Yup, yup. Cool.

Great, see you after class.

-[Nukumizu sighs]

-Lemon sure is going after him.

Maybe I should

check it out, too,

so, she knows

I've got her back.

You're cool with that, right?

Oh, sure, but Lit Club?

For real?

Hmm. Why not, I mean,

I like flowers and stuff.

[NUKUMIZU]

Nope, that's horticulture.

Huh?

[TAMAKI]

It's Nukumizu, right?

That's me.

I'm Shintaro,

the club president.

-Ah, the plot thickens.

-It's very nice to meet you.

Oh, is this your

Abe Kobo friend?

Uh, actually, no, it isn't.

Nice to meetcha!

I'm actually Yanami, not Abe.

I'm just here

to check things out.

That's great.

It makes me happy to hear

so many people are interested

in the Lit Club now.

[ANNA] I used to do

wool felting, myself.

You know, where you poke

a hairball thing with a needle?

-That would be the Knit Club.

-Huh?

Well, I'm off.

Club presidents' meeting.

Cutting it close.

[KOMARI]

Oh, uh, President?

About that sci-fi book

I borrowed

it was really good.

It was a bit over my head,

but I still liked it--

-[TAMAKI] Is that right?

-[gasps]

Well, I knew one of us

had good taste.

-[KOTO] Whoa, there.

-Huh.

You okay?

If he starts bothering you,

just let me handle it.

[KOMARI]

Oh, I

I don't, like, hate head pats.

So, yeah.

[chuckles]

You really are adorable.

You could learn

a few things, Koto.

-Shut your mouth.

-[chuckles]

-See you later.

-Hm.

[door slides open]

[chuckles]

Oh, really?

He thinks I'm I mean,

he just called me adorable.

[chuckles]

You two seem to get along

rather well,

so spill the beans.

[KOTO]

Well, we're childhood friends.

It's a whole thing.

So, you and him go way back?

-[gasps] That must mean

-Huh.

Homewrecker.

[NUKUMIZU]

C'mon, Yanami.

Let's not say things

like that in Lit Club, okay?

-[NUKUMIZU] Um

-Excuse us.

Huh!

Oh, good. Ayano showed up.

[fan whirring]

You've really got

an amazing collection here.

I don't even know

where to begin.

Take whatever you like.

And if you decide

to join our club,

you'll be able to borrow

anything anytime.

-[KOTO] Just let me know!

-[AYANO] I am interested,

but cram school's

keeping me busy.

Oh, that's not a big deal.

You can come and borrow books

whenever you feel like

you're ready to read a new one.

And maybe

your cute little girlfriend

would want to join, too?

Huh, wait, what was that?

Did you mean me when

you said, "girlfriend?"

Dangit,

my schedule's so packed!

I'm in the track club,

so I'm always

running around busy, no time!

Now, now, hang on.

We're open to dual memberships.

I mean, all our members

are in other clubs, too.

[NUKUMIZU]

Am I in another club?

'Cause that's news to me.

You're always welcome

to come hide in here

if you feel like skipping

track practice.

And hey, won't it be so nice

to have some more time

to chill with your girlfriend?

Huh?

Would you like that, Mitsuki?

It doesn't really seem

that fair to you though.

We're not even dating

each other, anyway.

[KOTO]

Oh, you're not?

She's always been

really popular with the guys.

She's got way better

options than me.

Well, thanks for the book.

[LEMON]

Not true!

I'm actually single,

being popular doesn't mean

I'd date just anyone!

Oh, of course not.

Sorry, I said something

careless, didn't I?

[gasps]

No, not exactly.

Um, it's fine. Sorry.

No way! That's so weird.

You really not a couple?

'Cause you act like one.

Uh, you're wrong!

We aren't dating each other!

You sure about that?

You heard him.

We're totally sure.

I already have a girlfriend.

-I already have a girlfriend.

-[whimpering]

-I already have a girlfriend.

-[gasps]

[AYANO] [echo]

I already have a girlfriend.

Hm? What now?

Why'd you guys get all quiet?

Huh? So, Mitsuki, you've got

a girlfriend now? Since when?

Yeah, it happened recently.

I didn't realize

I hadn't told you yet.

Let me guess. Is it Asagumo?

That obvious, huh? How funny.

I should introduce you

to her more officially soon.

-All right, Lemon. Ready to go?

-[ALL] Huh?

Uh, what's wrong?

Didn't you tell me you wanted

my help shopping today?

[NUKUMIZU]

Sweet summer child.

Nothing between those ears!

Yeah, well, I've decided I'm

joining the Literature Club,

so, I think I'll just

hang out here today.

Oh, okay.

Then, I guess,

I'll see you later.

Oh!

♪

[door closes]

Hey so, was that,

kinda my fault?

Extremely your fault.

Um, what's up?

Gimme one of those

sign-up sheets.

[LEMON] So, Mitsuki already

has a girlfriend, huh?

[chuckles]

Of course, he does.

Oh, boy,

what have I been doing?

Sounds like you've been

running in circles to me.

Hats off to ya.

And welcome

to the Literature Club.

[gasps]

Thanks, that helps.

But I'm still gonna cry.

-[bell chimes]

-[indistinct chatter]

[NUKUMIZU] Your friend

basically gets dumped,

so to cheer her up,

you take her to the restaurant

where you got dumped?

Do you have nerves of steel?

-Hm.

-[NUKUMIZU] Oh, uh, Yanami,

you're paying

for yourself today, right?

Of course, I am!

Bit insensitive to talk about

money at a time like this.

You have any sense of decency?

Order anything you want today,

'cause it's on us.

Thanks, but you

don't have to do that.

[NUKUMIZU]

It's okay.

We're celebrating you

joining the club after all.

[ANNA] All right, I'm gonna

have a nice Hamburg steak!

I'm curious,

aren't you still eating

dinner at home?

Oh, come on.

Even you must know that sweets

are a diet's worst enemy.

And a steak before dinner

is a diet's best friend?

So, let's see, I think I wanna

try this bean paste sundae.

Yummy! That's what

I'll have for dessert.

[NUKUMIZU] I thought sweets

were your sworn enemy?

Right. Better make it

a burger instead.

[NUKUMIZU]

You can really eat that much?

You go ahead.

The two of us are gonna

take care of the bill here

then meet you

outside in a second.

Great, thanks,

I really appreciate it.

I'll get back to you

real soon, 'kay?

So, you can be

pretty thoughtful.

Yeah, well, you still owe me.

So, it's not like

I'm the one paying today.

I take it back,

you're a total jerk.

And I'll tell you

another thing, Nukimizu.

[gasps]

Funny story

[gasps] Don't tell me

you don't have enough

to cover all that food

you ordered.

That's it. This girl

is completely, utterly

[giggles]

[NUKUMIZU]

Shameless.

[slot machine rattling]

[slot machine clinks]

[AYANO] I'd have trouble

eating from there, too.

[LEMON]

Huh. Uh-huh, thanks.

That Nukumizu

may not look like much,

but I must say he's got

some tricks up his sleeve.

And more importantly

[CHIHAYA]

Hey, Mitsuki!

[AYANO]

Oh, hey. What's up, Chihaya?

[CHIHAYA] I was thinking

of using the study room

after school's out today.

Do you wanna join me there?

[groaning]

[clattering]

[KONUKI]

Maybe I should set another one

up in the study room.

[can opener clicks]

[Lemon grunting]

-[KONUKI] It's late, you know.

-Hm.

[KONUKI]

What are you doing here?

I guess I just had

the itch to run.

Unfortunately, my club

didn't meet up today.

Well, off you go.

You should head home.

Do you need me

to walk with you?

[chuckles]

I'm fine, but can I do a quick

100 meter sprint first?

Haven't you had enough?

Huh. Not yet.

This'll be the one though.

[wind whooshing]

-Huh.

-[pages rustling]

♪

All right. You run then.

But don't hold anything back.

Never do!

[grunts]

[thudding]