01x08 - This Autumn...

[bunniefuu]

"Where are we going this autumn?"

Just like that.

I'm going to have a sweet potato sundae
with Tani-kun after school.

What a harsh autumn.

It's fun to go on a date in uniform.

Don't you always go home together?

No, no.

This is the first time we're riding
the train together in uniform.

We usually go home after school.

Today is a date.

Are you guys taking the train
just for the sweet potatoes?

Sweet potato train.

Since we're out, if possible,

I want to take some sticker photos.

IN OUR UNIFORMS…

Photo booths!

EPHEMERAL BEAUTY

When you first started dating,
you said you couldn't take photos.

It's partly a habit,
and partly acceptance.

But I've always liked
taking sticker photos. And…

my illusory self is super cute.

Such confidence.

Don't give up on the real you!

STICKER

Sweet potato!

-Huh?
-Roasted sweet potato!

Suzuki and Tani are at the station?

Azu.

Is this what they call a date in uniform?

That's nice.

That's nice…

She said it twice.

Anyway, let's all take a picture.

Yay!

That was sudden.

Tani looks unhappy.

Not at all.

I just thought
we'd see each other at school.

It's a different situation.

-It's like a diary or a memo.
-That's right, that's right.

Photos are external hard drives
for our memories!

I hope that when I look back someday,

I'll remember this
as the first time we went out

and how much fun it was,
or how my heart raced.

Something like a record.

-I see.
-Right?

That was enough to convince you?

GOT IT
INTERESTING

TA-DA - SWEET POTATO!

Yay! So cute!

Tani-kun, come take a pic too!

Strike a pose!

Pose?

Telekinesis?

It's delicious!

FOOD REVIEW GAME

The sweet potato flavor is so rich,
but it's not too heavy.

It's the sweet taste of happiness.

It's so good.

ENCHANTED

NOM

Hang on, did you just take a pic?

I must've looked so ugly.

Oh, no!

You said you wanted to make memories.

I don't want to leave
an ugly photo on your phone.

You're so spoiled.

You're right.

Yusuke-kun.

ACTING CUTE…

I have one more willful request.

TA-DA

Look, isn't this great?

It's so cute!

I want to run away.

Yusuke-san, have you ever turned
a photo into a sticker before?

No.

Can I just pick one?

Let me know
if there's a booth you're interested in.

You already know, don't you?

CUTE AND PHOTOGENIC

You got me.

Okay, pose.

Make a heart.

Three, two, one.

A cute cat pose.

A cat?

Three, two, one.

Who is it?

Next, firmly pinch your partner's chin.

Three, two,

-one.
-Take that!

Just kidding.

Next, smile together.

It's hot.

It's really hot inside the photo booth.

That's also one of the reasons…

Thank you. I had so much fun.

What should I do with this?

I want to put it up in my room,

but if my mom sees it, it's kind of…

PHOTO STICKERS - HIDING SPOTS

I've shared today's photos in the album.

Thanks.

You uploaded yours too. Thanks.

SURPRISED

Hey, delete this one!

No.

The beauty filter didn't work
on Tani-kun at all.

That's way too different.

BECAUSE OF HIS GLASSES…
AFTER EDITING

RAMEN SHOP

Good work, Manager!

Thanks!

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN? LOL

This brings back memories.
So he's still alive.

It's a message from an ex
she dated for a while,

who suddenly disappeared
without explanation.

What's with the "LOL"?

Can't he just say "sorry"?

Men and their pride… So annoying.

Never mind.

HOW HAVE YOU BEEN? LOL

I'M FINE.

HOW ABOUT YOU?

You know,

when someone you've been through
a lot with contacts you after a long time,

for a moment,
you get this feeling of excitement.

But later, you just don't
quite click anymore,

and it becomes a little exhausting.

And that's when it hits you,
"Right. That's why it didn't work out."

Then you snap back to reality.

How many more times
do I have to repeat this?

Azu!

I couldn't relate to it at all.

Why did you forgive him?

I don't really get it,

but let's just cover it up
with something fun.

Your straightforwardness is a lifesaver.

Student life isn't just about love.

That's right!

Let's all go bowling!

Why are you suddenly saying that?

Because I want to go bowling.

That's just how you feel.

I just feel like throwing
something heavy really hard.

Isn't that a strange goal?

Then on the weekend…

Azuma said the train was delayed,
so she'd be a little late.

I thought Taira-Azuma would come together.

Don't run the words together like that.

Don't you both have
the same nearest station?

Idiot.

What if someone we know sees us
meeting at the same station?

What's wrong with Azu?

What kind of combo is this?

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Azu!

Just thinking about it
gives me a cold sweat…

Is this your first time bowling?

I went bowling a long time ago,
when I was in a kids' group.

If there's anything you don't know,
I'll teach you.

By the way, I think the bowling shoes
are this ugly to prevent theft.

Does he need to know that?

They're huge.

What's everyone's average score?







A mere Taira.

What?

I'd be lucky to get 100.

Me too.

I get 50…

You're the worst one here!

Okay, I'll start with 15.

Don't use the Ripper Cyclotron!

Taira's reaction is funny.

So joking around feels really satisfying.

Shut up!

All right!

Did you see that?

My middle school classmates.

Those "I Love My Hometown" guys.

Are they still hanging out?

If I don't make eye contact,
they won't notice me.

I don't think they still remember me.

I remember Azuma
was pretty close with them.

I don't want them to talk to me
when I'm with everyone.

Don't worry.

They won't come over and talk to you.

They're probably pretending
not to notice us too.

It's not like I really care.

I just wish them happiness.

What are you talking about?

Don't worry about it. Let's have fun.

SPINNING

Tani-kun, you're amazing!

You're so talented!

It's just a spare. That's a bit much.

All right, bye-bye.

See you at school.

The next train is in ten minutes.

It's quite a wait.

We probably won't run
into them again, right?

Those people we met today

were in the same group as you
back in middle school, right?

That's right, but it's complicated.

One of them is my Ex 1.

The other guy and I had some history,

but he's Doesn't Count 2.

The two girls who were with them

are their current girlfriends, 3 and 4.

What did you say?

JAPANESE?

What?

So you dated and broke up
within the same group,

and now it's extremely awkward
because you're the ex-girlfriend?

I don't mind myself,

but they seemed to be hiding something.

I suddenly got a text from 1

saying he wanted to break up.

He started dating 3 soon after.

You're calling them by numbers…

And 2, who I was clearly getting
along with, suddenly cut contact.

Then I found out he was dating 4.

No, he was pursuing me and 4
at the same time or something.

It's just that kind
of hard-to-explain feeling.

That's messed up.

I'm getting goosebumps all over.

How can they date and break up
like they're shuffling cards,

all within the same small circle?

Including the awkwardness it creates,
it all just feels disgusting.

But I actually ran into 3
when I went to the restroom.

She said, "Oh, long time no see."

It feels like we can still talk normally.

SO IT'S NOT THAT BAD…

Um…

I got a message from 1!

He said, "You went bowling today? LOL."

EX 1

He's good at playing dumb.

He's so obvious.

It's actually quite amusing.

No…

You should be angry!

Since a moment ago,
or rather, even before that,

this ex-boyfriend
who contacts you so casually,

and the girl who pretends to be
your friend when you meet her,

and that guy who's still trying
to hit on you after all this time,

they don't want to face you
or explain themselves.

But they don't have the guts
to be a bad guy either.

That's really insulting!

You should be angry
when people treat you like crap!

You're the only one suffering here!

It's not worth it at all.

But you know,

once I like someone,
it's hard for me to hate them.

No matter what happens,
I can't help but forgive them.

Is that why people treat me like that?

If you don't hate someone,

do you have to forgive
and accept all their flaws?

That's strange, isn't it?

It's something that's been bothering me
deep down all this time.

I've never thought about it
seriously enough

to say it out loud as Taira did.

Never mind.

Why did you forgive him?

Before I say I'm not treated well

or that I have terrible luck with men,

maybe I'm just too careless with myself.

-Taira, thank you for yes--
-I'm sorry.

I'm really sorry about yesterday.

I put on airs and said so much,

but later I thought, who am I to say that?

I was like, "If it were me, I'd be angry,"
and I just blurted it out.

But I was only able to say that
because I was an outsider.

It's my ugly trait. I can't stand it
when I see something bad.

I can't help but put in my two cents.

Your two cents…

If it's just expressing my opinion,
that's fine.

But it's not right to even try
to control what you think.

I realized that later.

Okay, I got it.

AH, IT'S TAIRA

DEJECTED

Whatever.

TIPTOEING

-I forgive you.
-Forgive what?

Yo.

Miyu.

This weekend, it seems your brother
and dad aren't home.

QUIETLY… BROTHER STAYING OUT
DAD PLAYING AMATEUR BASEBALL

Sorry for asking you to come so suddenly.

Isn't it too far
if you don't ride your bike?

Because it looks like
it's going to rain today.

Is that so?

It's my grandma's intuition.

HERE

Now that we have a legitimate reason

to order in for lunch, I'm so excited.

I'm home.

Welcome home.

Tani-kun, please come in…

Uh, this is Tani-kun.

Sorry to bother you.

He looks very well-mannered.

SUZUKI'S BROTHER AND HIS BUDDIES
THE BOYS SHE'S SEEN SO FAR

Excuse me.

Yo, ma'am!

Please come this way.

GULPS…

Where do you live?

-It's in the next town over--
-Oh my!

It must be tiring to walk
all the way here.

Mom, don't talk over him.

If there's anything you don't like,

you don't have
to force yourself to eat it.

I didn't make it anyway.

-You really say unnecessary things.
-Thank you.

What do you like to eat?

I should've asked beforehand.

You're asking so many questions
he can't even eat.

Oh, no, this is bad.

SILENCE…

Why don't we put on some music?

How about Official Bearded Baron?

Young people like that, right?

Mom, calm down a little!

I'll bring you some snacks later.

Okay.

Please, come in.

Sorry, my mom was too nervous.

Was she?

She was pretty nervous.

How should I put it?

Somehow, I could tell she was your mom.

Is that a compliment?

Of course.

It's really raining.

Will it stop when you go home?

I actually really like rainy days

when I stay at home.

It feels dim even though it's daytime,

with the rain pattering outside.

Rain during a stay-at-home date
is the best!

But a summer study session
to beat the heat is pretty nice too.

In the end, either is fine. Uh…

SILENCE…

Huh?

Have I been talking too much by myself?

I'm in no position to criticize my mom.

Speaking of which,
Tani-kun is really quiet.

My mom said she'd bring snacks.

Until then…

And what about after that?

Miyu. Time for snacks!

STARTLED

I'm home!

Honey!

Gosh, it's raining harder than I thought.

The amateur baseball game was canceled.

Wait, there's a guest in Miyu's room!

I know this is a bit late to say,

but Tani-kun's in my room.

It's raining so hard.

I hope it'll stop
by the time you head home.

I think I said that earlier too.

What should I do? What should I say?

No… maybe it's better not to say anything?

I want to sit closer to you.

SITS DOWN

Uh, well…

I want a hug.

GASPS…

Better not get lipstick on it.

DISTRACTED THOUGHTS

Me too.

Your heart's pounding like crazy.

Stop.

Honestly, you're so hard to understand.

If you stop talking,

it gets awkward.

That's the kind of useless person I am.

Is that okay?

Oh, that's right.

Tani-kun.

Yusuke Tani.

What?

Yusuke-kun.

Yusuke.

I'm just trying out different names.

Yu-kun, Yu-chan, Suke-san.

Like this?

Miyu…

san.

Don't be so formal!

Miyu-chan?

That's totally fine.

Miyu…

Sorry, I'm not used to this.

You're right.

That Hawaiian shirt brings back memories.

In case I run into Miyu's friend,

I can't look too shameful, right?

Mom.

Tani-kun is going home. I'll see him off.

Well…

He's my boyfriend.

Boyfriend…

Boyfriend?!

-What's your name?
-My name is Tani.

No, I'm asking your first name.

Yusuke.

Yusuke-kun. How old are you?

-Which school do you go to?
-Honey, honey.

Let's talk later.

I want to know more about him.

That's why I didn't want you to meet him.

BESIDES, THAT OUTFIT'S TOO TIGHT…

I'm sorry, my parents
are being really loud.

You keep laughing at everything, geez.

Somehow…

your parents, your friends,

and everything in your past

make me feel like
that's what makes you you.

That's embarrassing.

"The Anatomy of Suzuki"?
Suzuki's cross-section?

Autumn is here.

It's always muggy after midsummer rain,

but the rain when the seasons change
feels completely different.

Yes.

It felt like this when our middle school
culture festival ended.

Since then,
whenever I feel this cool breeze,

I find myself thinking
that this year's festival is over too.

Feels like I'll say
the same thing next year.

I think,

from now on,
whenever I feel this same air,

I'll think of today.

Hearing…

Hearing you say that…

I start to feel the same way too!

Can't I?

You can!

Miyu has a boyfriend now.

CHOKING UP…

Don't drink before dinner.