01x07 - Playing Nice

[bunniefuu]

[YAMAMOTO]

Something on your mind?

[MIZUHO] Huh?

Yamamoto,

it's been a while.

[YAMAMOTO]

It sure has.

We may be colleagues

but our departments

rarely cross paths.

You taking a little break

from the grind?

[YAMAMOTO]

Yup.

Go ahead. It's the perfect time

for me to lend an ear.

[MIZUHO]

What?

Nishino,

you were making this face.

[chuckles]

Can't help noticing

things like that

as your former editor.

[liquid trickling]

[YAMAMOTO]

Canceled outta nowhere.

That's a tough break.

For your writer and for you.

[MIZUHO]

Yeah,

I wish I had something

inspiring for Kawaguchi.

Don't sweat it.

Occupational hazard.

Look, Mizuho,

you've always found a way

to bounce back,

and that hasn't changed.

Hearing that really

means a lot coming from you.

Thanks for the encouragement.

[YAMAMOTO] I've been an expert

at cheering people up

for a while.

I would give anything

to have that skill myself.

Oh, well

I won't let my shortcomings

stop me.

I'll keep on trying.

Kawaguchi's not giving up.

You've got this.

It'll work out.

I believe in you.

Talking like this reminds me

of the good old days.

Although, that all feels like

a lifetime ago.

It sure does.

You truly were dazzling

back then, Nishino.

You know what?

I agree.

It took a while

but I finally realized just

how dazzling my youth was.

I was so lucky.

All those people

looking after me.

Even though you tried

to tell me, Yamamoto,

I simply couldn't

see it for myself.

I was such a child then.

♪

[YAMAMOTO]

Everyone's like that.

That's what makes

the time precious.

♪

Those days of innocence.

ANYWAY, I'M FALLING

IN LOVE WITH YOU

[waves crashing]

[AIRU]

See, in middle school

I actually asked

Mizuho to go out with me.

Huh, seriously?

So are you gonna tell us

what came of it or what?

[waves crashing]

[water splashes]

[all gasp]

-[SHUGO] Too cold!

-[SHIN] What do you think

you're doing, man, stop!

[ALL]

Ah!

♪

[AIRU]

It's all in the past!

[exhales]

[water splashes]

♪

#7 PLAYING NICE

[TOGO]

I'm in shock.

You're still hanging around

with all those guys?

What a dweeb.

I am so not a dweeb!

Why aren't you off at college,

is it summer break?

Hmm.

Doesn't matter.

You know, I couldn't tell

who you were earlier.

You look so different, cuter.

[gasps]

-Do you have a boyfriend?

-Huh?

Oh, no, of course, I don't!

Huh.

Well, is there

someone you like?

♪

I have

romantic feelings for somebody.

♪

[TOGO]

Back in the day,

you must have confessed

to me a hundred times.

[MIZUHO]

Nuh-uh!

Uh.

[breathes shakily]

♪

Uh.

I hate seeing

that look on your face.

[breathes sharply]

♪

Tell me,

who's to blame

for that expression?

♪

You can talk to me about it.

I was your "first" after all.

Togo.

[SHUGO]

People will get the wrong idea

if you phrase it like that!

You're just Mizuho's

first crush and nothing more.

Stay away from her.

Got it, bro?

Whoa, there!

[laughs]

You've gotten too cool, Shugo.

And I see the dweeb squad

has assembled.

You all look snazzy!

Hey, nice to see you again,

Togo.

Welcome back.

[waves crashing]

That guy

still got it.

How'd ya make

your hair so pretty?

Airu helped me style it.

[AIRU]

Uh-oh.

Kizuki, don't you go

short circuiting on us, okay?

First you found out

that I confessed

and then,

to make matters worse,

her first crush reappeared.

Hmm.

Though Kizuki isn't

the only one breaking down.

Ya know

I had a sneaking suspicion

that Mizuho might be

getting hassled

by some random perv

at the convenience store

but I should've known

that perv was you!

[TOGO] Easy, now,

don't get too riled up!

I know you're just excited

your big bro's back home.

[SHUGO] That couldn't be

further from the truth!

♪

[MIZUHO]

That's super cool, Shugo!

Hm?

It has so many words.

You can read books like that?

Gimme!

Mm.

Uh.

Hmm.

Nope, still can't read it!

Ah.

Don't be stupid.

Glasses won't just

magically make you literate.

[MIZUHO]

Aw, man.

Hey, Mi?

[MIZUHO]

Hm?

Will you marry me?

[thuds]

You're not for real, right?

♪

-No way!

-Uh.

If it's not me, then

who are you gonna marry?

♪

I want Togo.

Huh?

Uh.

Shin, can you explain

what this "marry" stuff

is to me?

-Uh.

-Hard pass.

I don't really go for

little dweebs like you.

Come on, tell me

what "marry" is right now!

Ah

[footsteps approaching]

Mizuho, listen,

I might reconsider

when you're an adult.

Hm.

[sighs]

[birds chirping]

♪

[indistinct chatter]

♪

[SHUGO]

Have you ever heard,

"The unexamined life

is not worth living?"

There are plenty

of unexamined guys, you know.

Oh, it was Socrates

who said that, by the way.

Are you even listening,

Shiraishi?

♪

That's a no.

Tell me, Hoshikawa,

why do you always come here

during your lunch break?

It's obviously because I enjoy

hanging out with you!

♪

Don't address me so casually.

♪

What about,

"Someday My Prince Will Come?"

Go on, you always play it.

[SHIRAISHI]

Not today.

I don't really feel like it.

[SHUGO]

Ya know, I saw you.

At the station

during summer break.

Was the guy you were with

your boyfriend?

I have no good reason

to answer that question.

Why wouldn't you

just tell me, huh?

I want to know

my teacher better.

[SHIRAISHI]

Hoshikawa,

some things are true

and simple.

This is one of those things.

I'm a grown woman

and your teacher.

And besides that, I'm not

interested in you one bit.

[footsteps receding]

[door slides shut]

Don't tell me you thought

you hurt my feelings just now.

[SHUGO]

Hardly

I've been chasing after

one-sided love my entire life.

[birds chirping]

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs]

[footsteps approaching]

[KIZUKI]

You okay, Mizuho?

Are you sick?

[MIZUHO]

Kizuki?

Stayed up all night again, huh?

Finished your manuscript

but the thought of sending it

made you spiral.

Don't get so depressed

before you even

know the results.

Applying screentone,

that's what made you go

zombie mode on us today.

I'm in zombie mode?

Come on, don't worry.

You're like a genius,

after all.

Right,

thanks for that.

[TEACHER]

Good morning.

-Uh?

-[door slides shut]

Settle down, morning homeroom

will begin shortly.

But first, I have

an important announcement

that I'd like to make.

Starting today you kids will

also have a student teacher

overseeing this class.

♪

[TOGO]

Hey, there.

From now on

I'll be assisting here

and in PE.

I'm Togo Hoshikawa.

[gasps]

♪

Now, let's begin.

[chuckles softly]

[MALE STUDENT 1]

You're getting marked!

Stop him now!

[MALE STUDENT 2] Get him!

Come on!

♪

[ball bounces]

[whistle blows]

[students cheering]

That Mister Hoshikawa

could not be any cooler!

That can't be

all you've got, guys.

Where's your enthusiasm?

I knew he was pursuing

a teaching degree in college

but I still would have

never expected this.

That makes two of us.

Sucks, he's always been

such a show-off.

A valiant effort, you two.

-[grunts]

-Oh, thank you.

Brutal.

I wasn't even able

to get a finger on the ball.

Ball sports were

never your strong suit.

[gasps]

-[KIZUKI] Huh?

-[SHIN] Huh?

[SHUGO]

Is that a good idea?

She just pulled

three all-nighters.

[groans]

-[thuds]

-Mizuho, are you

[footsteps approaching]

Nishino,

are you okay?

If you feel unwell

you should go

and rest for a bit.

[FEMALE STUDENT 1]

Lucky!

[FEMALE STUDENT 7C]

I'm so jealous!

[FEMALE STUDENT 2]

Not fair.

And he's nurturing, too!

[ball bounces]

He's way too sleazy.

[crow cawing]

[Mizuho panting]

Sorry, you guys,

but I'm gonna pass out.

Jeez, toughen up.

The post office closes soon!

Here,

I'll hold your bag for you.

You know,

that manuscript

isn't gonna submit itself!

Thanks, you guys!

[AIRU]

Onward and upward!

♪

POST OFFICE

[MIZUHO]

If postmarked today,

-will it arrive in time?

-It will!

Just met the cut off.

We'll handle the rest.

[MIZUHO]

Oh, thank goodness.

I really did it!

♪

[MIZUHO]

It's done.

I took everything I had

and poured it all

into that manuscript.

[TOGO]

Here, for you.

You know you want it.

No, thanks.

Don't deny yourself

this delicious treat.

I'm okay.

Come on, just one little candy!

I don't want it.

Leave me alone so I can

submit this budget draft.

You've always been a buzzkill.

The cold-hearted

council president.

Help me cement this vibe!

I'm the cool teacher!

-[TEACHER] Hey, Kashiwagi!

-Yes?

About the student-council

budget.

Event expenses,

let's move 'em to next term.

[SHIN]

Huh?

I hate to say it, but

this year's Ao High festival

is canceled.

♪

Oh, right,

I understand.

Thanks to both of you

for your help today!

Sure.

-See ya.

-When will you know?

[MIZUHO]

By the end of next month.

-[BOTH] Hm.

-[door shuts]

[exhales]

Look, Mommy.

♪

MI-CHAN. BE SURE TO HEAT UP

TONIGHT'S DINNER. LOVE, DAD

[MIZUHO]

Look, Mommy.

I drew a lot today, too!

[KAHO]

Wow,

you have such a talent

for drawing, my sweet girl.

♪

Mommy.

[door shuts]

[ALL]

Hey, Mizuho,

we wanna play with you!

♪

Huh?

Uh.

Hey, lend me the next volume

of The Four Turtles

and the Rat!

I brought lots of tasty snacks,

you want some?

-Uh?

-And I learned

how to do

this awesome magic trick,

look!

[Shin sighs]

[SHIN] You only answered

the first two questions

of the homework. Bet you got

stumped and gave up.

Huh, but it's already bedtime.

What are you doing here?

Hanging out!

Hm.

[AIRU]

Okay,

now pick a card,

has to be from here.

-[KIZUKI] Won't you see?

-[MIZUHO] But, how?

-[AIRU] I'll close my eyes.

-[KIZUKI] Hm.

How is it

that whenever I'm sad

you're right here?

[whimpering]

Hey, no need to cry, Mizuho!

[MIZUHO]

I'm not crying!

THE FOUR

TURTLES AND THE RA

[stomping]

[door opens]

Mizuho,

did you submit it in ti

Uh?

Shhh.

[chuckles softly]

Keep it down.

She's asleep.

♪

[insects chirping]

[SHIN]

A close one

but she pulled it off.

Man,

she had me be her eraser monkey

until the very last second.

Well, I served my time

as her art-supply go-fer,

got friendly

with the store staff,

and even got my own point card.

[laughs]

Could have at least

made it cute!

♪

[SHUGO]

Mizuho's smiling

and she looks so accomplished.

♪

Well earned.

She's diving headfirst

just like Kizuki.

Trying hard, chasing dreams.

Charging forward

without ever looking back.

[insects chirping]

I can't help

feeling a little jealous.

♪

[knocking on door]

-[door opens]

-Hey, Mi, I'm home!

I brought donuts

♪

What are you all

a bunch of kids?

[footsteps approaching]

Thank you, boys.

♪

[waves crashing]

[waves crashing]

♪

[TOGO] [chuckles]

Whoa!

You've both improved a lot!

[SHUGO]

This is bogus!

Dammit, explain again

why I have to do this!

Because your generous brother

is sacrificing his weekend

to keep you bored dweebs

company.

-Isn't this fun?

-This is only fun for you!

Switch spots with me, Airu!

Whooeee!

The sky looks so big

during autumn.

[SHUGO] You're all

the absolute worst people!

♪

I'm confused,

Mizuho still isn't here yet?

Outta luck, I'm afraid.

I called like twenty times

at least,

the girl never picked up.

Odds are she'll snooze

through sunset.

[SHUGO] Come on,

I deserve some R and R, too!

[snoring softly]

[Togo stretches]

I was excited to show off

my surfing skills.

Oh, well, that's disappointing.

[TOGO]

I haven't been home in a while.

Threw me off

seeing how cute she's gotten.

[stretches]

-[exhales]

-[seagulls squawking]

It's undeniable

and it makes me wonder.

Is one of you

going out with her?

Hmm.

♪

Huh?!

Are you some kind of moron?

There's no way!

Now, isn't that interesting,

I was certain she'd be dating

someone by now.

So, I guess you wouldn't care,

if someone else were

to sweep her off her feet?

You gentlemen

can keep playing nice

with each other

for the rest of your lives

if you want to.

But soon

some guy's gonna come along

and snatch that girl up.

Maybe someone

just like me.

♪