01x06 - Let Any One of You Who Has Never Been Dumped Be the First to Throw a Stone at the Losing Heroine

[bunniefuu]

[MALE ANNOUNCER] The train

will be pulling in shortly.

[AYANO]

Hmm.

[AYANO] Just be honest with me,

Nukumizu.

[AYANO]

I can handle it.

[NUKUMIZU]

Huh?

I wasn't expecting her

to find someone new,

but since it's you,

I guess it's cool--

[NUKUMIZU] Whoa, whoa, whoa

that's not what's going on!

You were in

a dressing room together!

True.

[NUKUMIZU]

You make a valid point.

[NUKUMIZU] I guess we've both

got some explaining to do.

[AYANO]

What do you mean by that?

[NUKUMIZU] What were you

and Yakishio doing together?

[NUKUMIZU] We all saw you two

walking by the station.

Wait a sec.

We weren't doing anything

we shouldn't have been.

We were talking, that's all.

[groans]

Honestly,

I needed to ask her advice.

Her advice on what?

[bell dings]

Dating.

Since I've never actually

gone out with a girl before

I felt like

I needed some pointers.

[NUKUMIZU] Okay,

but why'd you ask Yakishio?

Well, she's my friend

and plus, she's really popular.

I figured she'd understand

how girls think.

Ah?

[AYANO] Alright,

now it's your turn to explain.

[AYANO] What were you doing

in that dressing room?

We were, uh, well, you know,

just talking about

love and stuff.

'Cause I needed

some dating advice.

[AYANO]

That doesn't make much sense.

[AYANO] I mean, come on,

aren't you friends

with all those girls

in the Lit Club?

Why'd you ask Chihaya?

[gasps]

I get it now!

The girl

that you're interested in

must be in the literature club

with you.

[NUKUMIZU]

Uh, sure, let's go with that.

Lemon is cute.

[NUKUMIZU]

Relax, it's not her.

Cool.

Well, in that case,

you can leave it to me.

[NUKUMIZU]

Wait, what?

[AYANO]

I know I've got a reputation

for being dense

about this kind of thing

and now is my chance

to rectify that.

[AYANO]

Give her a call.

[AYANO]

We've got a group date to plan.

[chuckles softly]

[chuckles nervously]

[NUKUMIZU] Sorry for

dragging you into this mess.

Whatever,

I was free today anyway.

[ANNA]

Plus, I'm so relieved

Asagumo found out

he wasn't cheating on her.

[ANNA]

Oh yeah, thanks.

[AYANO]

Sorry we're late!

Hey, it's good to see you both.

I'm glad you came.

I think we'll have

a lot of fun today.

[chuckles]

[NUKUMIZU] The only one here

who doesn't realize

this is a setup is poor Ayano.

[NUKUMIZU] Oh,

and I guess Yakishio thinks

we met up to actually

hang out together.

Oh!

[ANNA]

Hold it!

[NUKUMIZU]

What?

This is summer break.

Three girls, two boys

and we're in high school.

You see where I'm going

with this, right?

Uh, haven't a clue.

Five vibrant people

practically glowing with youth!

[ANNA]

I did my hair, accessorized,

even painted my toes!

[ANNA] So why the hell

are we at a place like this?

[ANNA] An underground

museum, are you kidding?

[ANNA] You and Ayano

might like this kind of stuff,

but what about us girls?

We'll be bored to tears.

[gasps]

You have to come check out

these amazing pieces of mica!

Think how many capacitors

they could make

with just

a single one of these!

[LEMON]

Guys, there's a real minecart!

[LEMON] Does anyone know

if we're allowed to ride it?

Or not.

I guess I'll be crying alone.

[girl giggles]

Hey!

I'm willing to bet

it was your idea

to come here today.

Huh?

Well, kinda.

Ayano and I both thought

this looked like a cool place.

[NUKUMIZU] But it was his idea

to have everyone meet up

and explore it together.

[LEMON] Ah, so Mitsuki's

the mastermind here.

[LEMON]

When did you and he

become such good friends,

anyway?

[NUKUMIZU]

Well, you know,

it just sort of

happened over time.

[LEMON]

Mmm.

Uh.

[NUKUMIZU] Looks like

she's having fun now.

I guess

we shouldn't fall behind.

Let's hang back.

I don't want to spoil

Mitsuki and Chihaya's fun.

Those two should try to get in

plenty of quality time today.

Right, but still.

[LEMON]

I know that look.

[LEMON] You're worrying about

my feelings again, aren't you?

[Lemon chuckles softly]

Well, quit.

'Cause there's no need.

I'm like,

their biggest cheerleader now,

so you can stop

looking out for me.

Seriously, I'm cool.

[Nukumizu sighs]

[LEMON]

They're happy.

And so am I.

I wish them all the best.

I know you always act

really silly and stuff,

but you've got

a mature side, too.

'Course I do

Are you just now noticing that?

♪

[CHIHAYA]

Mitsuki, look.

This says the show even has

some hidden Easter eggs in it.

You think we should see

which one of us

can find the most?

Yeah, that sounds like

it could be fun.

Think you'd wanna join in

on the hunt?

Who, me?

[AYANO]

We'll give you and Yanami

some space during the show.

[AYANO]

Go get her, bro.

Uh, could you please

not do that?

You can thank me later.

[AYANO]

Come on, Lemon.

[AYANO] The three of us

will check it out together.

I'm sure you and Asagumo

would enjoy it

much more without me.

Oh, no, it's all right.

I'd love it if you joined us.

[CHIHAYA]

I was hoping we could

get to know each other

a bit better,

so this works out great.

That's sweet of you.

[LEMON] But really, you should

take this opportunity

to watch it alone with Mitsuki.

Yeah, but.

Okay, Yana, Nuku, let's go!

Hey hold up!

[AYANO]

I think it's better if we--

Mitsuki!

The shows about to start

so will you please

stop arguing already!

[LEMON] The three of us

will sit together.

[LEMON] You and Asagumo

will sit together.

[LEMON] Got it?

Good deal.

[LEMON]

Move out.

[grunts]

[Lemon inhales]

[Lemon exhales]

Look, we came here as a group,

but she's your girlfriend.

And that means

putting her first,

no matter what.

Yeah, I,

don't know what I was thinking.

No kidding!

I mean, you're the guy

I fell in love with once.

Why don't you

get your act together, man!

[gasps]

[NUKUMIZU]

I know, right?

[NUKUMIZU]

If he's such a great guy

that Yakishio

fell in love with him,

why isn't he more..

Oh, boy.

[LEMON]

Hm?

[gasps]

[gasps]

Wait a sec.

Did you just say

"fell in love?"

[LEMON]

Oh, uh, that wasn't.

[LEMON] I was just.

I didn't mean. No!

Lemon!

[CHIHAYA]

Mitsuki, wait.

[CHIHAYA]

Don't go after her.

But she's upset.

[CHIHAYA] I'm asking you

to put me first!

Alright?

I'm your girlfriend, not her!

Ah..

[AYANO]

Hm.

[AYANO]

Sorry.

[ANNA]

Uh, Nukumizu?

[panting]

[NUKUMIZU]

What am I doing?

[NUKUMIZU]

Running after her?

[NUKUMIZU]

My role's in the background.

[panting]

[NUKUMIZU]

Unfortunately, at this point.

[NUKUMIZU] Yakishio doesn't

have a leading man

to chase after her.

♪

[footsteps approaching]

[Nukumizu panting]

♪

[LEMON] I'm gonna go ahead

and take the bus home.

[NUKUMIZU]

Oh, okay.

[NUKUMIZU] Would you mind

if I wait with you

until it gets here?

[LEMON]

Uh, I guess not.

[LEMON] But you better

talk to me if you do.

[NUKUMIZU]

Right.

[NUKUMIZU]

Um,

so, that club project

we're working on.

[NUKUMIZU] Have you decided

what you want to write?

[LEMON]

Seriously?

[LEMON] Isn't this

when you're supposed

to try and cheer a girl up

with a funny story

or something?

[LEMON]

Eh, it doesn't matter.

[LEMON]

We can talk about club stuff.

[LEMON] I may try writing

a children's story.

[NUKUMIZU]

Really?

Sure.

A long, long time ago,

in a faraway place,

there was a little girl.

[LEMON] She loved running

more than anything else.

[LEMON] One day, she ran

right into a boy

she hadn't met before.

[LEMON] The boy spent

absolutely all his time

reading books.

[LEMON] And he loved

reciting passages to the girl

from the ones

he treasured most.

[LEMON] The two became

the best of friends,

but she learned

the boy was actually a prince

and that when he grew up,

he would have to return home

to his castle.

The little girl

wanted to be invited

to go to the castle with him,

but she didn't know

the proper etiquette,

nor would she know

how to dance at the ball.

[LEMON] When the prince saw

how sad the girl looked

he decided he would

teach her how to dance.

[LEMON] The girl practiced

all the steps

as hard as she could.

[LEMON] She practiced

and practiced until one day,

it was decided that she could

accompany him to the castle.

[LEMON] And they lived

happily ever after.

[LEMON]

Thanks a lot.

[LEMON]

Tell everyone sorry.

But wait.

What happened to the prince

and the girl after that?

[LEMON]

That was the whole story.

[LEMON] Fairy tales always end

with "happily ever after,"

so you know

everything worked out.

[door shuts]

[hone vibrates]

[Nukumizu sighs]

[phone chimes]

[sighs]

[phone vibrates]

[groans]

[CHIHAYA] Hey, thanks.

I know it's really late.

It's cool, no big deal.

[CHIHAYA]

You haven't been able to

get ahold of Yakishio

at all, have you?

[NUKUMIZU]

Hm.

[CHIHAYA] This is what I get

for waffling on how I feel.

[NUKUMIZU]

Huh?

[cars honking]

[CHIHAYA] Back when I claimed

I wouldn't stand in their way,

that was all talk,

but I shouldn't

have stopped him

when he decided to chase

after Yakishio before.

[NUKUMIZU] I don't think

there's any point

in blaming yourself.

I'm so tired of the drama.

Uh..

[CHIHAYA] If Mitsuki actually

has feelings for Yakishio,

I should break up with him.

[CHIHAYA]

It's best for everyone.

[NUKUMIZU]

You've got it all wrong.

[NUKUMIZU] You weren't

just making things up

when you told Ayano

that you had feelings

for him right?

[NUKUMIZU]

Also

[NUKUMIZU] If you two

did break up because of this

it'd probably hurt Yakishio

more than anyone else.

[gasps]

[gasps]

Oh no.

I'm not trying to

make you feel bad, I swear.

[sulking]

[grunts]

[NUKUMIZU]

Asagumo,

you think from now on

you could trust me

to deal with him?

[CHIHAYA]

Sure,

but at least

let me keep using this.

[NUKUMIZU] Promise me

you won't use that thing!

[NUKUMIZU]

Just no.

[CHIHAYA]

Fine.

[footsteps receding]

[Nukumizu sighs]

That counts as a promise, okay!

[sighs]

[phone ringing]

Hey, what's going on?

[KOTO] Good, you're up.

Can we talk?

Sure, I guess.

I heard about

what went down with Yakishio.

That must've been rough.

[NUKUMIZU] Yeah,

it was kind of a disaster.

Figured as much.

'Cause she took off.

She went to visit

her grandmother

over in Shinshiro.

[KOTO] So make sure you clear

your schedule tomorrow, okay?

Uh, why?

I don't think I'm understanding

where you're going with this.

It's obvious, dude.

Let's all show up there

together

and cheer Yakishio back up.

[indistinct chatter]

This is so weird.

What the heck am I doing here?

[MOTHER] Do you want

to eat right now?

[BOY]

Yeah, I'm hungry!

[MOTHER]

Okay, let's sit down.

[BOY] Wow!

It looks so yummy!

[MOTHER]

But it's still hot.

[ANNA] I've been thinking

about sugar a lot lately.

[NUKUMIZU] Oh, yeah?

Deep thoughts then?

[ANNA]

Shut up.

[ANNA]

About ten thousand years ago,

humans shifted

from hunting and gathering

to an agricultural-based

lifestyle, right?

[ANNA]

So, they essentially shifted

to a sugar-based lifestyle.

[NUKUMIZU]

Wow, fascinating.

[NUKUMIZU] Can't wait to hear

what comes next.

[ANNA]

It wouldn't be an exaggeration

to say that humans

are dependent upon sugar.

[ANNA] So,

it seems like the right time

for me to reevaluate

the kind of relationship

I want to have

with something so addictive.

[NUKUMIZU]

Circling back to.

You ate way too much somen

and started gaining some--

[ANNA]

I have not gained weight!

In fact, my friend,

your Yanami has re-achieved

her perfect body!

[KOTO] Pretty sure

plum jam belongs on the left.

[KOMARI]

Nuh-uh.

[KOMARI]

Plum jam goes on the right.

[KOTO]

It doesn't feel like deer curry

would be on the left, though.

[KOTO] The sourness of plum jam

makes it taste like

it's never even had

a naughty thought, you know?

Nope.

That's exactly

why it goes on the right side.

Generational shift, you know?

[NUKUMIZU] What in the world

are these two doing?

Oh, Nukumizu.

Why don't you weigh in

on this discussion?

I'd prefer not to.

Just listen to

this theory for me.

It's sad but true.

Certain BL fans

will sexualize anything,

even a pencil and eraser,

and assign one as the top

and the other as the bottom.

Isn't that exactly

what you guys were doing?

It's merely a new way

of looking at things.

Kinda like

retraining your brain.

[NUKUMIZU]

So, what was all that stuff

about "right"

and "left" before?

When you write out

the words "top and bottom,"

"top" is on the left.

So that means the right

represents the bottom.

It's a simple concept.

Like Morse code for us nerds.

And that means

we can have debates

even with people around.

[NUKUMIZU]

That doesn't mean you should!

But calling the spicier one

the top feels like a cop-out.

Yes, but the curry's

passionate spiciness

could injure his partner.

There, don't you get it now?

I think I do!

He can't help being so

dangerously hot and bothered.

Just touching his lover

is a risk.

Oh my God!

That is so hot!

That's enough.

I think

it's about time we leave.

[car accelerates]

[FEMALE GPS] Proceed

to the designated route.

[NUKUMIZU]

Is this really the way

to get to Yakishio's place?

[NUKUMIZU]

Feels like we're just driving

deeper into the mountains.

[KOTO] No worries.

We have our trusty GPS.

Sure hope

we don't go over a cliff.

[NUKUMIZU] So how did you know

she was visiting

her grandmother's place,

anyway?

[KOTO]

Apparently, she hasn't shown up

to track practice lately,

either.

So, the president

talked to me about it

and we decided to pay a visit

to Yakishio's mom.

[KOTO] Turns out she's been

worried about her, too,

so she told us

where to find her.

[car halts]

[chokes]

[KOTO]

We have arrived!

[FEMALE GPS]

You have arrived.

[NUKUMIZU] There's no way

the Yakishio clan

lives in an old tunnel!

[KOTO] Yeah,

we got a bit turned around.

Could you please give me

the address one more time?

All right.

Thank you.

[ANNA] Nukumizu, look at

the bridge and waterfall!

[ANNA] The light's good here,

so go downstream

and risk life and limb

to take a photo I can post!

[NUKUMIZU]

As long as you don't mind

if your phone

gets swept away with me.

[laughs]

[ANNA]

'Kay, I'm all ready now!

[NUKUMIZU] What are

you looking for, Komari?

[KOMARI]

Shh!

I found one, a crab.

Oh, a river crab?

Cool where?

Keep your voice down

or it'll hide

and won't come back out.

[water splashes]

What are you doing,

making me look like

a big idiot over here!

[ANNA]

Since when have you ever shown

any interest

in river crabs anyway?

[KOMARI]

There it is!

[KOMARI]

Crabby!

[ANNA]

Komari's crabby, too.

[ANNA] You guys really

love crabs that much?

Yeah.

Is it 'cause they taste good?

Come on, stop being a grump.

Why don't we take

a video instead.

[ANNA]

Oh, I like that.

[ANNA]

You're getting the idea now.

[NUKUMIZU]

Why so shy?

Well, when you put me

on the spot

and expect me to move around,

I kinda don't know what to do.

Couldn't you just sing a song?

Like a nursery rhyme.

[ANNA] I dunno,

that might be kinda pathetic.

You think I should?

[gasps]

What, you see something else?

Was it a king crab this time?

Or a snow crab?

Well, close

but it's actually

something even rarer.

-Oh yeah?

- A horsehair crab?

[shouts]

[screaming]

[birds chirping]

[ANNA]

This is a dream come true.

I'm in a real clawfoot bathtub.

I guess this used to be

somebody's vacation home.

[LEMON] Grandma said

she bought the house back

when she was

a college professor.

[Anna excited]

An ex-college professor's

vacation home?

Hey, can I take a pic?

[ANNA]

I've got flaunting to do!

[LEMON]

Huh?

[LEMON]

What does that even mean?

[NUKUMIZU] I'm glad

we met up with Yakishio,

but what should we go do now?

[KOTO]

There's nothing to do now.

Seems like her being okay

should be enough.

That's what I meant though.

It'd be one thing if she'd just

talk to us about it

but she's acting

happy go lucky.

It makes it harder

to bring stuff up.

[KOTO]

You have a really bad habit

of jumping to your own

conclusions, you know.

Fair.

What do you care

if she fakes it

'til she makes it?

She just needs a friend

who'll let her be herself.

Okay, Komari, get up!

-[KOTO] Your turn.

-[KOMARI] What?

[KOMARI] But I, I don't have

any sore muscles!

[KOTO] Come on. Sit.

[KOMARI] Wait please stop

[Komari screams]

[birds chirping]

Feel so good.

So, what are you guys

doing here anyway?

Oh, right.

You know, we just

randomly came to hang out.

-No, you didn't.

-Huh?

Yeah, well, um.

Thank you, though.

[LEMON]

For looking out for me.

[door opens]

I'm home, dear.

Oh my we have guests?

Yeah!

Sorry to surprise you, Grandma!

[KOTO] Please pardon

the intrusion, ma'am.

[KOTO] We're all members

of the same

literature club at school.

Nice to meet you.

Please make yourselves at home.

I know!

[LEMON'S GRANDMA]

This would be a perfect night

to order some sushi!

Is there anything

you kids can't eat?

Oh, no, we couldn't possibly

impose on you like that.

[screams]

We're all good!

Bring on any kind

of fish you want!

[ALL]

Now, let's eat!

[LEMON'S GRANDMA]

Yes, let's eat.

[bites]

This fish is so tender

and delicious.

[LEMON'S GRANDMA]

How is it?

[NUKUMIZU] Komari, you should

hurry up and grab some.

The sushi'll disappear

way faster than you'd think.

I-I have never eaten

salmon roe before though.

[KOMARI]

I'm kinda freaked out.

[NUKUMIZU] Yeah, I wouldn't

start with that one then.

Here, try these instead.

I think you'll like them.

It's sea urchin and mollusk.

[gulping]

Oh, well, I've never had

those before either.

[LEMON]

Let's help clean up.

[ALL]

'Kay!

[LEMON]

I'll wipe the table.

[ANNA] Okay.

Then I'll take this stuff away.

Do you ever get

lonely living alone.

Way up here in the mountains?

[LEMON'S GRANDMA]

These days I have the internet,

so that helps me pass the time.

And my granddaughter

thoughtfully

brings guests over,

so I get to play host.

[LEMON]

Hey, everybody.

It's late, so why don't you

spend the night here?

There are plenty

of extra rooms.

I really appreciate the offer

but I didn't bring

any other clothes with me

[NUKUMIZU]

Wait a minute.

[NUKUMIZU]

Yanami totally changed

into a different outfit

after falling into the river,

didn't she?

[NUKUMIZU] Um, hey,

so what's with the bags?

[NUKUMIZU]

Were you actually planning

to stay overnight all along?

Yeah, did I forget to tell you?

That appears to be the case.

Isn't it rude of us

to just barge in, though?

Oh, it's fine.

I would be happy to host

all of you for the night.

[NUKUMIZU] No, really.

You don't--

Just let Grandma

take care of everything.

[gasps]

Huh?

[chuckles nervously]

[chuckles nervously]