01x11 - Is It Really Okay for Me to Be Here?

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Hey!! It's just like sweeet magic!! Aha!

Hi, it's me!

The one with that k*ller smile!

Stealing your gaze with a shocking style!

Smooth as ever, I escort you

And this voice, seducing you

Ah, come on, let's dance;

I'm aiming straight for your heart

I am your ace darlin'

Confidence? Yeah, I've got plenty

Please Please

Whisper just to me, call my name

You're too popular,

it drives me crazy and I'm not okay

But I'm sorry, losing's not my thing

Hey, girl

Look this way!

I see your smile, smile, smile,

I wanna make it all mine

Crash, crash, crash,

our special connection shines

Dance, dance,

our world is non-stop groovin'

I'll show you my perfect

A-side, side, side

And my private B-side, side, side;

I'll show you everything

So take my hand and let's roll

Sweet Sweet Sweet magic!!

Sweetie honey Sweetie honey

Sweetie honey Sweetie honey

It's a spell that makes your heart race

We can't go back

You're falling in love with me, c'mon!

Sweetie honey

Sweet Sweet Sweet magic!!

Is It Really Okay For Me to Be Here?

Last time, during my job

Say that line again.

I couldn't give Tamon-kun

what he asked for, and as a result

So you really do think

I'm creepy, don't you?!

That happened and now we're here.

Oversized Garbage

Fukuhara-sama.

Eek!

The only thing Tamon-kun is allowed to

throw away is his lack of confidence!

Oversized Garbage

Seeing you act so normally somehow made me

want to be thrown away even more.

I'm begging you, please don't let one

mere fan's behavior affect you so much!

Please don't say "mere fan."

All of my fans are very important to me!

Squee.

Squee

I'm sorry. I'm going on and on

about myself again.

It's fine.

Kinoshita-san, are you doing okay today?

I am.

That's good.

Squee.

Squee

Calm down whatever this is!

I feel like everything you say

is correct, Kinoshita-san.

I can tell that you're trying

to keep your distance for my sake, too.

But even then

Keep the distance!

I feel a bit lonely.

Because you're the closest person

to me right now, Kinoshita-san.

No matter what, I'm just a fan.

The most important thing to me

is Tamon-kun's dream.

Even if he tells me he's lonely,

I can't just go, "Okay, I understand,"

and change how I feel.

I don't know what to do.

Please give me some time.

Huh?

Right now, I just

I'm not exactly sure what I should do.

I don't even really know

what I'm thinking,

so I don't want to casually say anything

while I'm still trying to figure it out.

It's no use.

There's the me who reveres

Tamon-kun as a god

and the me who's realized that

he's the closest to me right now.

And I'm currently straddling the line

between the two.

I'm sorry.

I realized that I didn't know you

at all, Kinoshita-san.

So I wanted to know more about you

and ended up coming on too strong again.

I'm sorry that I ignored

your feelings, Kinoshita-san.

I'll wait for you.

It'd really hurt if you hated me,

Kinoshita-san.

Are you two datin' or what?

Natsuki-kun. How long have you been here?

Somewhere around it'd be okay

to throw you away or whatever.

Oh, I see.

So he basically heard everything!

Not bad, my dude.

You guys been together long?

For about three months.

No! That's how long

I've been his housekeeper!

I won't tell anyone.

No, really! You've got the wrong idea!

What brings you here today?

They turned off my power,

so let me hang out here.

Didn't Pay

Huh? You didn't pay?!

The agency pays for our rent,

but utilities are on us, so you know

"So you know"?

Weren't you going to work?

By the way, I guess you had to

see somethin' weird earlier.

You can just forget all about that.

Right

Something weird?

Ishibashi-san was mistaken

for a creeper near my school.

What? Really?!

It's all right.

It didn't turn into a big deal.

So Natsuki-kun's ex-girlfriend

is Asuka-sensei

But she was acting really weird.

Gotta jot this down

A rare sneak peek of him writing a song!

This is my first time seeing it, too.

He's so cool

Please wake up!

Don't wanna. I'm tired. This sucks.

But what about the song?

It'll get done. It'll get done real soon.

Please wake up!

I sense a negative aura

different from Gloomyhara-san's.

You wanna write it instead? You could

pull it off with yer rarin'-to-go persona.

I've never even managed

to rip toilet paper on the lines!

How could I ever pull off writing a song?!

Aw, but are you interested?

I mean, I can't say that I'm not

I do love music, after all.

I see, I see.

Writin' songs is pretty great.

You aren't very convincing.

Not to mention,

why did you run away again?

You were finally motivated.

Hmm, well, you know.

I just felt like

I stole someone's life, so I probably

shouldn't be writin' an anthem.

Huh?

Ya see, my ex-girlfriend

Her name's Asuka,

and I destroyed her life once.

Man, this sucks.

It's cold today, so if I fall asleep

like this, I might just freeze to death.

I mean, it's not like I have anything

I wanna do in life, so whatever.

Here. I brought you a tip!

I want some dak-galbi instead.

Quit your whinin'!

You're just a dumb middle schooler.

Go back home already.

Not like my parents

are around even if I did.

Where've you been sleepin'?

Pretty much at a friend's place

or a manga café and such.

And such?!

What are you doin' about money?

This.

Thank ya.

All right. Lemme sing a song.

My parents had zero interest in me.

It didn't matter what I did

or how hard I worked.

They never paid any attention to me.

Which is why I ended up sucking

at working hard at anything.

He's got such a cute face.

For real. He looks like a girl.

Asuka was two grades above me

and in high school.

I'm so jealous!

She'd always bring me takoyaki

instead of some loose change.

Here's your tip.

Why do you keep comin' 'round every night?

You like me or somethin'?

Not a chance.

You're gloomy, irresponsible,

and they say you're a looker,

but I prefer guys with softer features.

But I do like your songs.

Also, for all your complainin',

you are waitin' around for me every night.

Do you like me?

Nope.

You nag too much

and can't mind your own business.

What?! Then gimme back that takoyaki!

Nuh-uh.

But

the fact that you work

so hard is pretty cool.

I couldn't do that.

Osaka High School

Judo Tournament

We were complete opposites,

but we somehow got along great.

Huh? But don't you wanna become a singer?

I mean, I do like music, but I was

just doin' that stuff to make money.

Becomin' a singer is pretty impossible.

Only a small fraction

of people ever succeed.

Takoyaki Kodama

Takoyaki

What're you gonna do

after you graduate middle school?

Well, I'll probably find a random job.

Then you can just work at our shop.

Dad!

I was just thinkin' 'bout

puttin' a listing out.

We'd love to have ya, Natsuki-kun.

Like this?

Wow, good job.

Not bad!

Sorry to keep you waiting!

You've got a cute face, sonny.

I'm home!

Can I get an order of cheese yaki?

Kansai High School

Judo Tournament

Great job, Asuka!

That's it!

You might just think of me

as a younger brother,

but I don't see you as a sibling.

I want you to be my girlfriend.

Received Messages

After careful consideration,

we regret to inform you

that you have not been selected.

The names of the participants

who passed the audition

will be listed on our

homepage on 6/25.

How'd it go?

Takoyaki Kodama

Takoyaki

I failed again.

There's always next time!

Quit treatin' me like a kid!

How'd it go for you?

Heh. I got through the Kansai Tournament!

Ooh!

We're gonna have a feast!

Is that your song, Natsuki-kun?

No, no. It's just a cover.

Hey, when I win the inter-high,

sing me an original song.

Why, though?

Well, you said you wanted to

try writin' songs!

Come on, please?

Ooh, I definitely wanna hear that!

We wanna hear! We wanna hear!

Okay, I guess.

I guess I'll work a bit harder, too.

When I was with Asuka,

I naturally wanted to give my all

doing something, too.

After careful consideration, it has been decided

that you will be moving onto the final round.

final round

Heck yeah!

Yes! This is amazing, Natsuki!

I finally saved up some money, so I'll be

able to buy Asuka a birthday present.

Natsuki.

Dad

How've you been?

What're you doin' here?

I'm doin' an audition right now,

and things are goin' well.

Next week is the final—

What about money?

You're workin', aren't ya?

You need to pay your family back.

You're absolute trash.

Who the hell do you think

you're talkin' to, huh?!

Don't! That's

for Asuka—

Are you okay, Natsuki?!

A-Asu

Are you hurt at all?

What about you?!

Y-You little

Asuka!

We bring you the girls' team matches

of the National High School

Judo Tournament today.

The semi-final is about to start.

There was also a promising athlete

who had to withdraw due to injury

Asuka

Oh, you came to visit me, Natsuki?

Are you okay?

Oh, I'm totally fine! Just look at me!

This is all my fault

So, how'd the audition go?

The final round was yesterday, wasn't it?

I've been curious since you didn't contac—

I didn't go.

What?

How the hell was I supposed to go

in this situation?

But why

What the hell're you doin'?

Are you stupid?!

Seriously, what the hell?

This is the worst

Asu—

Get out!

I don't wanna to see your face.

After that accident,

all my motivation completely left me.

All of Asuka's hard work

ended up for nothin'.

And it was all my fault.

I quit my job at the takoyaki shop

and went back to

the aimless life I used to live.

All I cared about was

having fun in the moment.

That was just easier.

Later, I randomly did an audition

my friend goaded me into

and shockingly debuted.

I was happy, but honestly,

it felt really weird.

I was in limbo and felt

a bit guilty toward the fans.

Natsuki,

throw me a kiss!

Natsuki

sh**t me!

Natsuki!

Show us your angel smile!

Sorry, everyone.

And I can't help but wonder

I love you!

if it's really okay for me to be here.

Is it really okay for me to be here?!

Er, yes. You don't have power, so sure.

Please don't worry about it.

You drank too much, Ishibashi-san.

Have some water—

And he fell asleep!

Natsuki-kun usually seems a bit cold,

but I guess he talks a lot when he drinks.

He does.

This goes for Keito-kun, too,

but I didn't know anything

about Natsuki-kun either.

I never tried to find out

how he felt being an idol

We're in the same group and yet

I feel pretty pathetic.

I feel so pathetic that I could die.

Can you not go under too, Gloomyhara-san?!

I'm sorry.

The reason Natsuki-kun can't give his all

has to do with this Asuka-san person?

Let's try asking her about it, too.

But how are we supposed to do that?

Asuka-san

Rather, Asuka-sensei heh.

She happens to be my homeroom teacher!

What?!

Security Camera

Beware of Suspi

Midoriyama Tailor

That person is

Ishibashi-san's ex-girlfriend

and my homeroom teacher, Asuka-sensei.

Midoriyama Tailor

Um

Security Camera

Beware of Suspi

I know it's a bit late for this,

but should we really stick our noses

into someone else's relationship?

This seems completely insensitive!

Security Camera

Beware of Suspicious Individuals

What if I get arrested

for sexual harassment?!

Please calm down!

When I was a bit exhausted,

it made me really happy when

you noticed and said that I wasn't okay.

Squee

Some people don't like being meddled with,

but some appreciate being cared for, too!

We won't know how they feel

until we ask them.

Great Sage Kinoshita

Let's just have you be my friend

from middle school!

Badump

A friend!

Ah! Asuka-sensei!

What a coincidence.

Kinoshita-san

A creeper!

Tamon-kun!

Don't just push me down like that.

You're his housekeeper?!

I had no idea that you actually

knew Tamon-kun, Kinoshita-san!

Not to mention, Tamon-kun

in the flesh is too intense!

It's nice to meet you.

He spoke!

You need to get used to

this already, Utage.

He said my name!

Does the air around here

taste really good?

Whoa! Kinoshita-san?! Are you okay?!

Yeah, something's different.

Kinoshita-san!

We wanted to talk to you about Natsuki.

I was also curious about

what happened the other day

Ah

Did Natsuki tell you anything?

He mentioned that you two

used to be a couple.

Yeah, well

That's true.

You see, Natsuki's not doing

too well with work lately.

Huh? Why?

He's having trouble writing the song

he's on right now.

He said that he has no right to write

this song since he destroyed your life.

Natsuki said that?

It might annoy you two that we're sticking

our necks into this private matter,

but I just couldn't leave Natsuki alone.

I'm sorry.

Um

Sensei, you said you

were a Natsuki-kun oshi,

but then the other day you

said you didn't know him

That's because

The world never needs to know

about an idol's ex, right?

True.

Besides, if people found out

he was still meeting with his ex,

his career would go up in flames, right?

Yet he keeps casually coming to see me!

That idiot!

Facts!

To be honest, Natsuki thinks

that you hate him, Asuka-san.

Really?

If anyone's hated here, it's me.

I regretted what I did,

so when I found out Natsuki did

another audition, it made me so happy.

Isn't that Natsuki?

What?

I want to be your happy, pretty angel!

I'm Natsuki Ishibashi!

What the?!

This guy even found existing exhausting,

yet he was singing and dancing

and full of smiles.

I'm so proud of Natsuki.

I truly am.

There's no way I could ever hate him.

Because I love Natsuki

when he's doing his best!

Is there any way you'd be willing

to tell Natsuki that directly?

No way!

Now, Natsuki's a celebrity.

He lives in a different world.

It'd just be a nuisance

if a regular ol' person went to see him.

I understand what Sensei

is saying so much, it hurts

But that's not how Natsuki feels at all.

What?

Natsuki has a ridiculous amount of talent.

But he drinks too much,

he won't quit smoking at all,

and runs away all the time,

meaning he has flaws, too.

That's why

You may think idols are amazing

or that regular people aren't,

but that's absolutely not true.

That's all I really want to say.

You're so nice.

But I'm sort of surprised.

I totally thought you were the

"I'm an idol, so I can do anything" type.

Gulp

I say stuff like that at work,

but no, wait uh huh?

What am I saying?

Hottiehara-kun is panicking!

This rare footage should be saved

for future generations!

But it's just not that easy.

Instead

I was hoping you'd show

something to Natsuki.

Huh?

Natsuki-kun! Please look at this account!

Man, your handwriting sucks a*s!

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What is this?

Tamon

Take Your Clothes Off

Natsuki

Say Something Funny

It's Asuka!

Huh? Since when?

Congrats on your debut

You made it into third place right after Ouri-kun!!

I've been waiting for this day for so long!!

I'll continue supporting you!

Congrats on your debut!

You made it into third place

right after Ouri-kun.

I've been waiting

for this day for so long.

I'll continue supporting you!

She's been closely followin' me

ever since my audition!

What the hell? Why didn't she tell me?!

Why'd she run from me?

This makes no sense! Hello?!

assu0000 commented

An update?

I'm watching you. Get it together, already!

I look forward to working

with you again today.

What's gotten into Gloomyhara-san today?

He's like an overexcited grade schooler

the night before his field trip.

Probably because he's never gotten

to go to a cultural festival before.

Wow

His high school has

a cultural festival coming up, too?

Er, I'm talkin' about the one

at your school.

Huh?

Well, you know, Keito's an alum

of Hanagaya High School.

And F/ACE has a sh**t

at their cultural festival—

Whoops. I just spilled the beans.

Sorry, forget I said anything.

Tokyo Municipal Hanagaya High School

And that wraps up the outline

for the new show, "F/ACE School",

and our plans for security that day.

We don't want any chaos,

so we hope the teachers and staff

will help keep things under control.

Yes, sir.

Natsuki's

Tamon-kun is

coming to our school?!

Tokyo Municipal Hanagaya High School

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Uh huh

Na na na

Uh huh

I wonder what the world

would look like without you

When I look back,

you've always been by my side

Teaching me what "warmth"

and "happiness" feel like

A speedboat sails across the endless skies

An unwavering course,

a straight shot down the middle

An unbreakable red balloon

found nowhere else

Is this "fate"? Or just a "coincidence"?

Like a wilted flower coming back to life

A light that shines

Through the impossibly dark night

(Light of your soul)

I wanted to grasp it

(I love you so)

So I strived for it

Wanna keep going, wanna keep growing

Bringing our flowers and dreams

into full bloom

Kinoshita-san's high school!

The cultural festival!

I'm so excited!