01x05 - Asagumo Chihaya Is Led Astray

[bunniefuu]

[door opens]

[NUKUMIZU] "Anyone Who Says

I'm Flat-Chested

Needs to Step in Dog Poop."

I've been looking

forward to this one.

Summer vacation is almost over.

I can't think of a better way

to spend the rest of it

than reading

in an air-conditioned room.

[KAJU]

Welcome home, big brother!

-We have a situation!

-[NUKUMIZU] A situation?

-What's going on?

-[KAJU] There's an emergency!

[KAJU] We need to schedule

an interview immediately!

Or, if you have the time,

we could do it right away!

Calm down, Kaju.

Take a nice, deep breath.

You're not making any sense,

so let's start

from the beginning.

Yup, you're right,

I'm calm now!

I was making us some lunch

and she just showed up

out of nowhere!

Oh, we're having leftover curry

for lunch, is that okay?

[NUKUMIZU]

Yeah, she's still freaking out.

Well, at least

I know what's forlunch.

It can't be. No.

I was wondering

when you were gonna show up,

you shouldn't keep

a girl waiting!

It's true what they say,

curry's even better

the second day.

Yeah, totally.

So, what are you

doing in my house?

[mumbling]

[NUKUMIZU] Don't talk

with your mouth full!

[swallows]

Somen.

I've been making the rounds

and dropping some off

for my friends.

[insects chirping]

Why do you have

so much of it, though?

'Cause for some reason,

my dad's salary was paid

in somen this month.

[NUKUMIZU]

His salary? What's going on?

Look, don't think

about it too hard.

Some stuff happened, and my

dad got paid in noodles, okay?

Now we've got 300,000 yen

worth of somen

to deal with at home.

"Somen's" not code

for anything shady.

Is it?

[ANNA]

Of course, it isn't!

Just what kind of family

do you think I come from?

♪

I've eaten so much.

A lifetime's worth.

[NUKUMIZU] I don't

understand, but I get it.

Want some more curry?

That was my third plate.

So, I'm good now.

[NUKUMIZU] And here

I thought it'd be your second.

[insects chirping]

[chomps]

Excuse me, Yanami,

would it be okay if I asked you

a few questions?

[mumbling]

We'll need to know your date

of birth and your blood type,

along with family structure

and any notable hobbies.

But first, when did you

meet my brother?

Slow down,

I'm sure Yanami's busy.

Let's save this

for another time.

But you don't tell me things,

so how else am I going to hear

about my dear brother's

school life?

Nukumizu, do you honestly

make your little sister

call you "dear brother?"

No, let the record

show she chose

to call me that herself.

[phones chiming]

[gasps]

[indistinct chatter]

[NUKUMIZU]

A comfortable warmth

with just a subtle whiff

of chlorine.

The water during summer

vacation is something special.

[groaning]

Um, hey, there, Shikiya,

are you okay?

Huh?

You're the boy

from Literature Club.

I'll never forget your face.

That's me.

[NUKUMIZU] What on earth

is she doing here?

I wanted a drink

from the vending machine.

But I got tired, so

[clanking]

[sighs]

This good?

[exhales]

-Tip it for me.

-Wait, you want me to wha

[sighs]

[screams]

[whispering]

I need you.

♪

[gulping]

[exhales]

♪

[NUKUMIZU] What am I doing?

This is ridiculous.

[indistinct chatter]

Thank you.

I'm okay now.

[sighs]

[SHIKIYA]

By the way, I heard a rumor.

Koto and Tamaki started dating.

Is it true?

Wow, word gets around.

Yeah, they're dating.

Oh, I see.

[coughs]

[NUKUMIZU]

Man, that girl is scary.

[TAMAKI] All right,

let's get down to business.

We've received a new directive

from the student council.

[NUKUMIZU]

Another one?

[TAMAKI]

Well, it's not technically new.

All clubs are required

to report their activities

over summer break.

I thought it'd be best

to all get together,

so we can go over the plan.

Why wait until now, when

summer vacation is almost over?

A fair point.

Koto will explain.

I was busy.

I got distracted by driving

school and I forgot, okay?

[NUKUMIZU]

What about entrance exams?

It'll be fine.

I've already got an idea I'm

pretty sure will satisfy them.

We'll make a compilation

of our work.

-Like a book.

-Here's a sample for ya.

[NUKUMIZU]

A sample of what?

Oh, I can throw in the next

part of the novel I wrote

during our training camp!

Hey, what are you

going to write, Komari?

Ah?

[groans]

[ANNA]

A new work?

You're really going for it!

And what's your plan?

Well, it's pretty sudden.

The first part of

"Halfwit on Love Street"

could use another pass,

so maybe that?

Hmm.

Yeah, that sounds good to me.

All right when you're done,

just send it over my way.

Looks like we've all got

our marching orders then.

Now, can anyone

stop by the library?

[NUKUMIZU]

The library? What for?

Every year, the Literature Club

sends a couple of members

to help them

with collection maintenance.

Before you say no.

When we do this, they let us

make some requests

for the next book order.

Yeah, it's a "we scratch

their back,

they scratch ours" type deal.

[running footsteps]

You've got a middle school

reunion party later, right?

[NUKUMIZU]

Wait, is Hakamada going?

Of course, he is.

And he's bringing

Karen with him.

Even though she didn't go

to your middle school?

That's how it is

with my friends.

When you start dating someone,

you gotta make sure

they meet the whole g*ng.

Are you sure you're gonna

be okay with that?

Oh, I'll be fine.

I'm no longer the same person

I used to be.

Yes, the new me is a being

overwhelmed by gratitude.

Gratitude for all

life's blessings.

I've opened my heart

up to kindness.

Yikes.

[chuckles]

Perhaps I should

explain in words

even you can understand.

You're more than

welcome to try.

You see, Sosuke and Karen

are my dearest friends

in the whole world.

And when people like that

find true happiness

then that should be a delight

to me as well.

And it is.

By discovering the joy

they bring each other,

they have blessed me

with a joy of my own.

It's so beautiful.

My hateful feelings

have vanished.

Yeah, sure, Yanami,

whatever you say.

[ANNA] You should let this book

change your life, too!

[NUKUMIZU] What, uh

What's it about?

It's about everything.

It's about learning

how to transcend yourself.

You don't have to take

the yakitori off the stick.

You can eat

the whole thing at once.

This book holds

the truth within!

[NUKUMIZU]

Ah, self-help targeting people

who can't help themselves.

[AYANO]

Nukumizuyou on duty today?

[NUKUMIZU]

That's right.

[AYANO]

Oh, this? Is it noticeable?

Sure.

I guess you could say that.

[AYANO]

It was a present from Chihaya.

She told me never

to take it off,

which is a bit much,

but what are ya gonna do?

It was so weird.

She made it out

to be this big surprise.

[laughs]

Funny, right?

Uh-huh.

[NUKUMIZU] I guess

that's what people mean

when they say, "humble-brag."

Still, everyone around me

is getting dumped,

so it was nice to see

someone happy.

Huh?

[gasps]

What? What is it?

Nothing,

but since we're talking.

You said you were

writing something new.

Care to share?

Fine, I'm writing an isekai.

It's, it's a romance too.

I've actually been

working on it

since the summer break started.

[NUKUMIZU]

For real?

I uploaded some of it

to Lit Icon, look.

[NUKUMIZU]

Ah, that's your pen name, huh?

Wait

it's eighth place overall?

[giggles]

Look what happens

when I hit refresh!

The points keep coming!

-How'd you find time for that?

-[humming]

[phone chiming]

[gasps]

[screams]

[KOMARI] It, it's a message

from Yakishio.

Since when are you guys

texting each other?

We go running sometimes.

It's not that big of a deal.

Oh, yeah, I remember

that being a thing now.

It's all your fault, Nukumizu.

Right, sorry about that.

But you can say no if you want.

Sure, I know.

But when someone

comes on really strong

I just can't turn them down.

[NUKUMIZU] You talk like

a character in a dirty comic.

Tell me more.

No, hold on.

Scratch that.

If you can't get

out of it yourself,

you want me

to talk to her for you?

No, I actually kinda like it.

She lets me set

the pace on our runs

and when I get tired she even

gives me piggyback rides.

[insects chirping]

Ah?

So, about Yakishio.

Do you happen to know

if she has any brothers?

Ohhuh.

I have no idea,

but why do you ask?

Well, recently she's been

Uh, forget I asked, 'kay?

[sighs]

[door slides open]

♪

[gasps]

[whimpering]

Uh, oh, hey, is that you, Nuku?

[gasping]

Yakishio, you should

really lock the door!

Calm down,

it's not like I'm naked.

I swear, you get

flustered so easily.

[NUKUMIZU]

I see.

That's how they attach

the ribbons.

[LEMON] The track club room

is always too crowded,

so I asked if it would be okay

if I changed in here.

You take your hair clip out

for track practice?

No, I usually leave it in.

But I polished it yesterday

and I didn't want it

to get dirty so soon, you know?

[phone chiming]

Oh?

Ah, is everything okay?

Yup, all good!

Nothing to worry about.

[zipper whirrs]

[laughs]

I'll see you later.

[humming]

[sighing]

[KAJU] So, spill it,

was Yanami with you

at your club yesterday?

Oh, of course, she was there.

How fascinating.

You did say you've been

making new friends.

You must've been talking

about her, right?

-Yeah, so what?

-[KAJU] Do you think

you can invite her

to come over again soon?

I'm dying to interview

her properly.

[NUKUMIZU]

I wouldn't hold my breath.

She's just a friend, so stop

acting all creepy about it.

[gulping]

It's not like

we hang out alone.

But that's how

it always begins!

When I saw her up close,

I was like, she's so cute!

[phone chiming]

Is that from her?

You send each other messages?

Well, yeah,

but friends text each other.

Wake up!

She asked you out!

Going to a cafe

alone with a girl

definitely counts as a date.

No, it really doesn't.

[train chugging]

[NUKUMIZU]

I had to tell Kaju that.

But meeting a girl

at a cafe during break.

♪

I gotta admit, that is what one

would call a "classic date."

In all the manga I've read,

even if the characters aren't

together, it still counts.

So, by that logic,

it would mean that Yanami

actually asked me

out on a date date?

♪

[ANNA] At this point, I just

wish the world would end.

[NUKUMIZU]

Welp, definitely not a date.

[ANNA]

I knew it.

I knew this was how

it would turn out.

But to see it happening

before my eyes.

[groans]

Guess you mean

seeing them flirt and stuff?

[ANNA] No, they don't

seem to really do a lot

of full-on PDA.

[NUKUMIZU]

That's a good thing, right?

[ANNA]

Actually, it's way worse!

They're so connected

they don't have to show it off.

He holds her books

for her like it's nothing.

After lunch,

she cleans up after him.

That's real intimacy!

[slaps table]

When they're together,

they communicate

with just a glance.

They share reward cards,

their ringtones are the same,

and now they even

walk home together

without saying anything first.

Like it's the most normal thing

in the world!

[gulping]

[grunts]

So, it's not a good thing!

They're like newlyweds in heat

who can't keep

their damn paws off each other!

[growls]

[WAITRESS 5A]

Is there anything else

you two might need?

-[ANNA] Just privacy!

-[whimpering]

[camera shutter clicking]

I'm concerned.

Just a cream soda float?

-[camera shutter clicking]

-You're not gonna eat anything?

[sighs]

Wow, you really don't listen.

Somen noodles

are straight-up carbs.

They're just sugar in disguise.

[NUKUMIZU]

Common knowledge.

But those slippery

little noodles

are absolutely irresistible.

They're so thin you'd never

think they were fattening!

Um, so you're saying you ate

too much somen and gained wei--

I haven't gained weight!

[NUKUMIZU]

But you know a cream soda's

straight sugar, too, right?

It doesn't count

if it's a drink, though!

Plus, there's a new theory that

ice cream doesn't make you fat.

-That's what I'll do.

-Huh, what is?

[ANNA] I'll start dropping

hints like the happy couple.

I'll spread posts

all around social media

that imply I'm with

a cute new boy

and make them wonder

what I've been up to for once.

[NUKUMIZU]

The games people play.

[gasps]

-[whimpering]

-Uh-huh?

[gasps]

[speaking softly]

It's Ayano and Yakishio.

What are they doing

out together?

[speaking softly] Oh, my gosh,

do you think they're cheating?

They're old friends.

It's not that weird

for them to hang out.

-Cheaters cheat.

-Come on.

What if you and Hakamada

went somewhere alone together?

-That wouldn't be cheating.

-Cheating cheaters!

[birds chirping]

[ANNA] Looks like they

took off, didn't they?

Maybe we should call it a day

and just head home

ourselves, huh?

You're seriously

giving up already?

[NUKUMIZU]

Ah?

-Ah?

-Ah?

[munching]

Okay, that's creepy.

[ANNA]

You know that girl?

[CHIHAYA] Hey there, you two.

Can you tell who I really am?

Ahyeah, you're

It's me, Asagumo!

Oh, you're Ayano's

girlfriend, right?

[CHIHAYA]

Indeed!

Did you happen to see

Mitsuki and Yakishio

walking down this way?

Yeah, actually, they--

Gosh, I couldn't say, sorry.

[CHIHAYA]

So, you did see them.

Well, um, at a distance.

Does that count?

[CHIHAYA]

Interesting.

Then shall we find somewhere

more comfortable to talk?

Oh!

[NUKUMIZU] Why'd we have

to go to my room for this?

Wow, is this poster

made out of cloth?

Let's not draw attention to it.

It's considered impolite

to point out such things

in mixed company.

Oh, so it's the kind of poster

you don't really

show off to people?

If someone from class saw

I had a tapestry

full of beautiful girls

in their underwear,

I think I would lie down

and die on the spot.

Stop, they're actually wearing

their combat uniforms there.

If they're supposed

to fight in those,

why are they showing

so much skin?

It's hard to explain.

but they release mana

from their pores.

For the, for the Sigma Drive.

Wow, that's interesting.

So, is there a reason

the girls are crawling

all over each other in bed?

Please put me out of my misery!

[door opens]

When the five Awakened

are joined together,

the Sigma Drive

begins to resonate,

and that allows

the legendary weapon,

Pashupatastra, to be unsealed.

[KAJU] So, you see, there

is a perfectly valid reason

for these girls

in combat uniforms

to be physically connected.

[NUKUMIZU] A spoiler alert

would've been nice.

-I'm not that far in.

-Who wants some mocktails?

[CHIHAYA]

I apologize

-for just showing up.

-[ANNA] Thanks so much!

[chomping]

Anyway, what'd you

want to talk about?

I guess first I should say,

I'd like to be honest with you.

I suspect that Mitsuki

could be cheating on me.

I have been

following him everywhere

trying to catch him in the act.

[CHIHAYA]

And if you're so inclined,

I would humbly ask you two

for your assistance.

[NUKUMIZU]

Sorry, but--

[ANNA]

I don't see why not.

I'll help you however I can.

Oh, come on!

Of course, I know those two

were close childhood friends

and I'm well aware

that she has a crush

on Mitsuki.

[CHIHAYA]

We haven't been together long

but I really like Mitsuki,

and I want him to be happy.

Even if that means

I'm not the girl by his side.

[NUKUMIZU]

Are you saying?

I've been wondering

for quite some time now.

Is it possible that

he'd be better off

dating her instead of me?

Does it look like

I came from nowhere

and just stole her

childhood sweetheart?

[CHIHAYA] That's why

I'm trying to understand

Mitsuki's real feelings.

If he truly does yearn

to be with Yakishio

and not me.

[ice clinking]

Well, then

I won't stand in their way.

[KAJU]

I feel like I'm losing him.

Like my brother is fading away.

[sighs]

[GON-CHAN]

Don't worry, Nuku.

If it comes to that,

I'll take you in.

[KAJU]

But I want my brother.

[GON-CHAN] Aw,

I swear, you're such a cutie.

C'mon and be

my blushing bride already.

[KAJU]

I don't wanna.

[indistinct chatter]

So, when are you

going to tell me

why you decided

to help her with this?

Didn't you see the look

on Lemon's face

when she was walking

with Ayano?

-Hmm. -If she'd really

given up on him,

her face wouldn't

light up like that.

When it comes down to it,

the only people

who can really

watch over Lemon

or tell her how it is

are you and me, dontcha think?

[phone chiming]

[ANNA] So, what's our status?

Did you spot them?

I did.

They're checking out

all the food trucks right now.

[CHIHAYA]

We should stay here and wait.

How did you figure out they'd

be meeting up here, anyway?

[CHIHAYA]

GPS.

[NUKUMIZU]

We're just committing crimes

like it's no big deal.

-So, that thing--

-[CHIHAYA]Keep your voice down!

That's them!

They went

to the Italian gelato truck.

♪

[sighs]

[both gasp]

[running footsteps]

♪

[running footsteps]

[NUKUMIZU]

You doing okay?

This is a lovely book cover.

Don't you think

that Mitsuki would like it?

Oh, yeah, sure.

I mean, he's a big book lover.

[CHIHAYA] You know he says

he wants to find a job

that lets him work with books.

The first time he told me,

I was quite surprised.

That's when I realized

I was in the company

of someone who shared the same

hopes and dreams as me.

[chuckles softly]

It's funny,

he really dislikes sweets.

Because of that, I have never

pushed anything sugary on him.

[CHIHAYA] Which means

there are a lot of treats

we haven't tried together

like gelato.

Sure, right, but hey,

there are savory ones, as well.

We don't know what he ate.

Maybe it wasn't sweet.

Tuna mayo?

[CHIHAYA] Tuna mayo by itself

would give him a stomachache.

Mitsuki would need

to have a salad to go with it.

[laughs]

[CHIHAYA]

I envy Yakishio.

You know

where you stand with her

and she's not afraid

to show her feelings.

All I ever think about is how

I don't want to upset him,

so I really don't

assert myself.

[NUKUMIZU] I'm sure it's fine

if you just ask him to eat

ice cream with you sometime.

He's not the type of guy to get

upset over something like that.

You're actually a very

kind person, Nukumizu.

[chuckles]

Wow, I had you all wrong.

[NUKUMIZU]

I'm starting to think

our entire school

has me all wrong.

[gasps]

♪

-[CHIHAYA] Hurry!

-[NUKUMIZU] Hey, wait a sec!

[gasps]

[grunts]

[NUKUMIZU] Ayano?

Is Yakishio with him?

[CHIHAYA]

He's here by himself.

Let me see what he's up to.

[gasps]

Huh?

[CHIHAYA] Um, Nukumizu,

I deeply regret to inform you.

Huh?

[CHIHAYA] Mitsuki found us

and is headed our way.

[gasps]

Ah, what are you two

doing together?

Uh, well

[CHIHAYA]

Funny story.

And you know what?

♪

Nukumizu can explain

everything.

[sighs]