01x12 - More Than a Dream

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To a world of dreams

with the one you love.

Today's our first date in a

long time, and it's special.

To a world of dreams

with the one

Because today, I get to be with

Shikimori-san until late tonight!

I came up with a plan to make

sure she'll have a good time.

I'm gonna make sure this goes perfectly!

Izumi-san!

Did I keep you waiting?

Y-Your outfit

Oh, I thought a skirt might

be too restrictive.

I wanted something comfortable

to walk around in,

so I borrowed my mom's coat.

She

She looks so cool!

Are you listening?

Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie

Shikimori's

Not

Just

a

Cutie

Shikimori's

Not

Just

a

Cutie

Shikimori's

Not Just a Cutie

Amusement Park

Shikimori-san might like it??

Get a reservation!!!

Get gifts for the family

Eat this!!

Inuzuka-kun

Eat this!!

Keep warm and go to bed early!!

Inuzuka-kun!!

Please Help

I'm going to an amusement park with

Shikimori-san next week. Suggestions?

#12 Better Than a Dream

Wh-Where should we start?

Heh, heh, heh.

First order of business is

This, of course!

E-Ears? They're cute!

B-But that kind of thing

isn't really for me.

Embarrassed to Death

I'd like to see you in some, though

I'd love to see you wear them.

Um well, then

I'll take this!

A s-skull?!

But look. If I fasten up my coat

Doesn't it sort of match what I'm wearing?

She's a prince from the underworld!

A million points!

Yay!

Let's ride this first.

Okay.

There's a 90-minute wait?!

Well, it just opened last year.

If you don't get here early,

apparently it can take up to 180 minutes.

W-Wow

Look at this!

Briars, huh?

Briar Rose She's from

Sleeping Beauty, right?

What was that story about again?

The princess is cursed

to slumber for a hundred years.

And in that time, the castle

becomes overgrown with briars.

The prince braves the thicket,

heedless of the danger,

to find the princess. He then kisses her,

freeing her from her century-long curse.

I had no idea. So that's how it goes

Yeah, you don't seem

like you'd be into fairy tales.

How rude! I liked picture books

just like everyone else!

But you didn't know Sleeping Beauty?

Which was your favorite, then?

Um, uh

The Ugly Duckling, maybe?

That's so dark! Did something

sad happen to you?

No, of course not!

I just enjoy things that have a little edge,

like horror and suspense.

Still dark.

And that's still rude!

Remember the first time we went

to see a movie together

and you said you were okay

with whatever I wanted to see?

Yes.

Then at the fireworks, you said

you wanted me to see your cute side.

But I want to see all of you,

not just your cute side.

Of course, I already know your

proud side that hates to lose.

Hey, Shikimori-san, do you have a dream?

I do, actually.

Really? What is it?

I once read a shojo manga

A romance story.

It made me think love was amazing.

My dream is to experience it for myself.

Love?

But that dream's already come true.

Still waiting

This is taking ages.

Step forward, please.

That 90-minute wait kinda

flew right by, huh?

It sure did.

Be careful. Watch yourself.

Here we go.

This is so exciting!

Right?

Welcome to the world of Sleeping Beauty.

It's a slower ride than I thought.

There are some aromatic fragrances,

pretty music, and a gentle rocking

I-I'm getting sleeping

Isn't it lovely, Izumi-san?

Izumi-san?

After being kissed by the prince,

Sleeping Beauty awoke from

her hundred-year slumber.

Welcome back!

The ride's over, Izumi-san!

I fell asleep toward the end

But it was really pretty, wasn't it?

I-It really was.

I can still smell that nice aroma.

What did you think? Did you enjoy it?

Of course!

Although I wasn't expecting such a long wait.

Yeah. Shall we go for one

with a shorter line next?

Shikimori-san?

I'd wait in any line.

Sh-Shikimori?

Because as long as I'm with you,

any time we spend together

is just so much fun!

I agree!

Okay, let's get to the next one!

We gotta hurry before it gets dark!

There's no need to rush.

We have plenty of time.

What?!

I-I'm terribly sorry.

We gave your table to

another guest by mistake,

and all the tables for the course

you reserved are already taken.

O-Of all the luck!

This was the centerpiece

of my entire date plan!

I could arrange a different table.

Oh Really? That'd be great.

This is

This is

This is an incredible upgrade!

What would you like to drink?

O-Orange juice, please.

I'll have a ginger ale.

Certainly.

Th-The lady up front was really nice, huh?

Yes, to give us such an expensive table

It's way too formal!

My jacket sticks out like a sore thumb!

Here you are, sir.

Thanks!

You switched gears fast!

Wow, this looks so good!

Wait, is this napkin supposed

to go over my lap?

I think so, yes.

Why are there so many forks?

I've heard you start with

the one on the outside.

Yum!

Izumi-san

Your eyes are always

glimmering like a child's.

Aw, I made you self-conscious.

Did I get carried away?

Don't worry yourself.

When I'm with you, Izumi-san,

all kinds of things seem

prettier than usual to me.

So I have to wonder sometimes

How beautiful must the world

look through your eyes?

You know?

Y-You're exaggerating.

Wh-What do I do?

I can't even tell how

the food tastes anymore!

Hey, Izumi-san

What do you see in my eyes?

Well, uh

M-Me?

That's right.

You're all I'm ever looking at, Izumi-san.

She's just not letting up with the overkill!

Well, for me, too

The most b-beautiful thing I see is you.

Uh

I'll take any dishes you're finished with.

Okay!

Whew, I'm stuffed.

Full-course meals really are a lot of food.

We still have some time.

Is there anywhere you want to go?

Shikimori-san?

I want

t-to do what they did in the commercial!

Okay, sure.

Huh?!

To a world of dreams

with the one you love

A-Are you sure about this?

Y-You agreed so readily

Yeah. Let's not waste any time.

Right here?!

Your hand.

Hohay

So how do I escort you, exactly?

Huh?

Huh? Well, when you said

"what they did in the commercial,"

you meant after the little girl's

parents take her hands, didn't you?

Yes

So the part where the old man

escorts the old lady, right?

Wait, that's not what you meant?!

Sorry! Um, then which part did you mean?

This is fun in its own way, so it's fine

Let's go somewhere we can just talk awhile.

O-Okay. Let's find a place with

a nice view of the sunset.

Be sure to escort me properly, my prince.

R-Right!

Let's go.

What was it she really wanted to do, though?

At the end of that commercial, I think

Sh-She couldn't have meant

Off you go!

This view is really great.

It's beautiful.

Y-Yeah, it is.

What now?

Since I figured out what she meant about

the commercial, I'm all nervous

Oh, I know! We haven't taken a picture

yet today. Let's get one!

Good idea.

Here we go.

Is the background in it?

Okay, say cheese—

Huh?!

Wait, why

Attention, guests.

The park is currently

experiencing a power outage.

Please bear with us until power is restored.

There goes my bad luck!

And our gorgeous nighttime scenery!

The boat stopped, too

Are you okay, Shikimori-san?

I'm just fine.

Here.

Thanks.

The other boats have lights.

We can use our smartphones, too.

Good idea.

Wow

It really is pitch black.

I can't see anything but the moon.

I'm sorry. I never dreamed this would happen.

I hope they get the power back on soon.

But

Wha—

Now it really is just the two of us.

See?! This is what I'm talking about!

You're just like a prince!

How can you do that so naturally?!

Does it make you happy?

Incredibly!

I'm glad, then.

It's kind of weird, isn't it?

I can't see anything but you here.

Yeah

It's like being in a dream.

For just this moment, there's nothing

else to steal your attention,

so you're looking only at me.

If I could have dreams like this,

I wouldn't want to wake up.

What if you end up drifting

far away from me?

What can I do

to make you feel at ease?

Careful—

I love you.

I love you.

I'm in love with you, Shikimori-san.

I'll stay with you forever.

So please don't worry anymore.

I'm really

no match for you.

Shikimori-san, the lights are back.

Let me stay like this a bit longer.

I guess she doesn't want to wake up

from the dream just yet.

Sh-Shikimori-san

Also, I didn't mean for what

I said to turn that serious.

Huh? Y-You didn't?

But right now

I'm happier than I'd be in any dream.

Good.

Hey, Izumi

Why do you look like some

modern art installment?

I didn't think about it until I was

in the bath after I got home last night

Hey, you listening?

But

How could I have done

something so assertive?!

You can twist yourself up even more?!

Come on, tell us!

We know something happened, Micchon!

You're better off just spilling now.

R-R-Really, nothing happened at all.

Yeah, you're a lousy liar.

She's not talking, Inspector.

Clearly, there's been some

sort of development.

Hmm Silence in this case

can only mean one thing.

You kissed, didn't you?

What?!

You k-k-k-kissed him?!

For real?!

Not so loud!

Er Oh?

W-Would you mind explaining

in a bit more detail?

Relax, Assistant Inspector.

We had dinner at a really

upscale restaurant,

so the mood was right.

Then we took a gondola ride

Uh-huh

But the power went out.

Everything went dark.

His bad luck never fails.

And that's when Izumi-san

k-kissed my cheek.

We're done here.

That stupid Izumi wimped out.

N-No, he didn't!

He, well seemed to think

I was feeling uneasy,

so he did it to comfort me.

He was very sweet.

I see.

And also

Uh-huh?

I've been wanting to get as close

as possible to Izumi-san lately,

so I was being pretty proactive, but

Wait, wait! Don't suddenly go all carnivore!

The warm and fuzzies just

instantly burned to ash.

I was panicking because

I made him worry about me.

I was ashamed of myself for getting

distracted by a bunch of superficial stuff.

Micchon, hang on a—

So I've made up my mind.

I'm going to become

as open-hearted as Izumi-san.

R-Really? Well, your love is

plenty big enough already

So are your fluctuations.

What do you think, Hachimitsu?

I can't tell if they're kindergarteners

or an elderly couple.

Just hang on. I'll get out of that knot.

But hey, as long as they're happy,

it's all good.

SEE YOU~

Shikimori-san!

Good morning, Shikimori-san.

Good morning, Izumi-san.

My girlfriend is super cute, and also

incredibly cool.

Shall we?

That was amazing, Shikimori-san!

You got it in one shot!

Just incredible! You're so cool!

I think that's enough, Izumi-san

Come on, let's go.