02x05 - Valentine's Day

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Kentaro Yamada's love life
has been going smoothly so far,

but he's stalled at the final step.

It's not like
he hasn't had the chance to confess.

SILLY

It's okay.

Whether at school or after school,

I can call her out to talk anytime.

Even if our holiday schedules don't align,

I'd go to her neighborhood

just to say a few words.

I just can't...

There are countless ways, and yet...



If there's a chance next time...

He's simulated all sorts of scenarios.

But once they meet,

he's so happy
that he forgets his purpose instantly.

No, this won't do.

YAMADA CALLING

Hello, Nishi-san?

Hello... Yes, hi.

Can you talk right now?

Can we talk for a bit?

AREN'T WE TALKING NOW?

Sure, go ahead.

If possible, um...

I'll come to you.

Can you come out for a moment?

Talk in person?

What should I do?

AFTER DINNER ALREADY IN PAJAMAS

Given the circumstances,
a natural excuse to go out...

I'M GOING TO THE CONVENIENCE STORE...

I'M OFF TO HAVE SOME FUN

Sorry, that's a bit difficult.

I see. That makes sense.

Sorry for the sudden request.

I'm sorry.

I was too impatient.

Oh man,

I'm sweating and my heart's racing.

What's wrong with me? I'm so pathetic.

Am I really this weak mentally?

NATSUMI NISHI:
I'D LIKE TO SEE YOU ANOTHER DAY

Yahoo!

What's up?

BEANBAG DIVE

YAMADA'S SISTER

Wait.

Could that have been...

Could it have been a confession?

What should I do?

I instinctively turned him down.

I shouldn't have rushed things.

The fact that he wanted to talk to me

actually made me really happy...

I need to make a proper plan

and take it step by step.

And then...

Before worrying about
whether to get him a Valentine's Day gift,

I have to make sure he doesn't hate me.

Next time,
I'm definitely going to confess!

NODS

I'M OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL EAST GATE

I'M HERE TOO! I'LL BE RIGHT THERE

GOT IT

Yamada-kun.

Sorry, have you been waiting long?

No.

Not at all. I just got here too.

I see. That's good.

Are those new clothes?

I bought them while shopping
with my family during New Year's.

So cute.

Well then, let's head to the shop first.

Yes.

Yeah.

CAFE

This is the place.

LOOKING AROUND

I feel like...

I'm starting to realize
I want to be his girlfriend.

So I'm even more restless than before.

I hope we don't run into
anyone we know again.

This place is really popular.

Gapacho recommended it.

Gapacho-san... is well-informed.

This is delicious.

This is so good.

BEAMING...

So cute!

I want to keep feeding you
delicious things.

STARING

Does he think I'm a glutton?

NOWWON

It's huge.

I think they'll have
the book you mentioned here.

Thanks for looking it up for me.

But there are so many books here.

I have no idea where it would be.

There really are a lot.

They're all books I've never seen
at my local bookstore.

Should we ask a clerk?

But...

Browsing books I've never seen before,
or have no intention of buying,

and looking at the covers and summaries
is also really exciting.

I don't really get that feeling.
Is that how it is?

I'M HUNGRY!
AMAZING - CAPTIVATING - MUST-READ

HEARTWARMING STORY
TRENDING TITLE! - STAFF RECOMMENDATION!

ROM-COM - UPLIFTING
GUARANTEED TO MAKE YOU CRY

THIS YEAR'S TRENDING TITLES

That expensive book
just came out in paperback.

She looks so happy.

This is nice.

SCURRIES OFF...

Did you see someone you know?

Was it Suzuki again?

No.

For a second, I thought
they were boys from our class.

But they're probably strangers.

I just got a sudden chill down my spine.

Right now...

I don't want to run into anyone
and get teased.

Should we go to another shop?

I'm so sorry.

It's okay, really.

At this time, in this area,

we could go there, or there.

There are plenty of other places to see.

But considering the time,
that place might be better.

AGONIZING...

He's agonizing over this.

I was acting so suspiciously
that I made him uneasy.

The reason I don't want
anyone to see us together...

At first, it was because
I felt I wasn't good enough.

But now...

It's not about what others think of me.

I just don't want to ruin what we have.

Even I can tell I'm starting
to want more and more.

It's not that I doubt
Yamada-kun's attitude or feelings.

Still, I can't feel
completely at ease yet.

I want concrete proof.

VALENTINE'S DAY

Is it too early to buy this?

Cute seasonal items sell out fast.
It's better to buy it now.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

I made all those plans with Hon-chan,

but if I'm going to say it
sooner or later anyway...

Considering Nishi-san's curfew,
our next stop will be the last one.

And after that...

Okay.

I'll just follow the plan...

It's a bit of a walk from here.

It's just over there.
- I like you.

I'm not exactly intuitive

or good at reading the room.

But I'm not so dense

that I wouldn't notice anything.

To be honest,

I kind of hoped the other person
would be the one to say it.

I guess I'm a bit calculating too.

Even so, I wasn't confident enough
to put my mind at ease.

I like you.

I couldn't help it.

I said it.

VALENTINE'S DAY

Hey!

RUNS AWAY

Why are you running away?

Because I couldn't stand the awkwardness!

What's going on?

Is she being harassed? Is she okay?

OH DEAR

I wish... he'd say something.

Crap, I'm so pathetic.

I was planning to say it today.

But while I was overthinking it,

she beat me to it.

I wonder what he's thinking now.

I like you.

I said it.
Was it the wrong time to say it?

Maybe I shouldn't have said it.

Yamada-kun looked so surprised.

I hope I didn't make him uncomfortable.

What if I completely misread everything?

Even though he's holding my hand,

I'm still so anxious.

I can't stop overthinking.

This silence is scary.

I guess I'm just not cut out
for overthinking.

I like you too.

Actually, I definitely liked you first.

Even though you beat me to it,

I still want to say it properly.

Nishi-san.

Yes?

Will you...

go out with me?

Terrible timing.

Hey, don't laugh.

MMH...

I'm sorry,

I'm sorry.

No, you're laughing way too much.

I tried to hold it in,
but I'm tearing up.

EEE...

It's so beautiful.

Isn't it?

Today, I originally planned to walk around

and find the right time with a nice view.

When the mood was right, like this,

I was going to say it myself.

I've been so lame today,
so I just blurted it all out.

GIVING IT HIS ALL

Thank you for putting
so much thought into it.

He put so much thought
into this for my sake.

I've been thinking all day,

"What if someone from school
sees us and teases us?"

"Wouldn't it be awkward if that happened?"

I'm always worrying about
pointless things.

And then I couldn't stand it anymore.

The only reason we're walking together now

is that we're "just friends."

Unlike you, I'm always so selfish.

I'm sorry...

Wait, hold on.

Sorry.

Right now, I'm just so happy

that I can't keep a straight face.

Besides, there's absolutely
no need to apologize for that.

So, um... how should I say this?

I look forward to being with you.

You were being so formal just now.

Don't get back at me for that.

Your phone screen is cracked so badly.

How did it end up like this?

It's been a while.

THE FIRST TIME

I like you.

THE SECOND TIME

It's a secret.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Wow, the cookies have drawings on them!

Sorry, they're a bit inconsistent.

The improvement
since last year is amazing.

Was it that bad last year?

Look, this is from last year.

It takes courage just to look at these.

No way!

But I worked really hard this year.

If you eat this,
everything will become beautiful,

peaceful, warm,
and full of love and dreams.

That's scary.

Did you put something in it?

Tani, did she feed you something weird?

Even so, you look pretty happy.

Hey, don't ignore me!

Mine are store-bought.

I just added the chocolate chips
and did the packaging.

I made these muffins with my sister.

Well, your sister did most of the work.

Let's go hand them out.

Yamada, here's one for you too.

Thank you.

Yamada.

SUDDENLY REALIZED

No, no!

This is just obligation chocolate!

Oh no.

I have chocolate for Yamada,

but I don't have it with me right now.

This is a misunderstanding.

I didn't expect lunch break

to be such a chocolate-giving frenzy.

Convey it to her.

But even if I had it on me,

I'd want to give it to him in private.

Just say it.

See you after school.

You're staring too much.

AFTER SCHOOL

Taira, do you have work today?

No, it's my day off.

What? I was going to watch you work.

Don't.

T-Azuma.

Hey.

My original form has been distorted
beyond recognition.

That's an amazing amount.

I feel like the Straw Millionaire.

Did you give yours to Tani yet?

I'll give it later.

STARING...

SMIRKS

What's with you two?

Rather than Valentine's Day,

it's more like a snack party.

I feel like I've eaten
a year's worth of snacks today.

I'll have to give return gifts
on White Day.

I didn't bring anything,
so I've just been eating.

I thought it was something
the girls had agreed on beforehand.

No, everyone's just being thoughtful.

Did you forget?

Weren't Kawasaki and I
the odd ones out last year?

I completely forgot that culture existed.

Don't say something so sad
with such a cheerful face.

Wait...

Since I ate some,
should I give return gifts?

How much effort should I put in?

STILL NOT USED TO THIS

A return gift?

Wait, did I even give you anything?

Either way should be fine, right?

It's better than getting nothing.

SIMPLE-MINDED

Do you want some gum?

It's Xylitol.

I'll take one.

Here.

Happy Valentine's Day.

That's not fair!

I wonder what my return gift will be.

Hey!

CLASS 2-8

Finally, everyone's gone.

Where did Honda go today?

See ya. Say hi to Yamada for me.

I'm busy farming materials today,

so I'm heading home early.

Farming materials?

She seemed busy today.

She left right after homeroom.

This is...

Please take this.

Wow, you're a pro!

No, you flatter me.

CERTIFIED BY YAMADA

It's delicious!

Have you had some?

I ate a lot of the failed ones yesterday.

GROWLS...

Here.

Hey.

Can I tell people that we're dating?

It's not like I want to tell everyone.

I just want to tell my close friends.

Please do.

So he was keeping it a secret for me.

I thought he'd already told his friends.

Actually, I already told Hon-chan.

I'm glad.

I'm not good at hiding things or lying.

I've been told I'm very obvious.

I can imagine.

Hey.

TA-DA!

Is this

edible?

Of course it is!

They're called icing cookies.

Cute cookies like this really are edible.

It's delicious.

That's the first thing you say?

That's so mean!

Those were so hard to draw.

I worked really hard on them.

Sorry.

Hey.

But...

I really think they're amazing.

Thank you.

Staring... Staring...

KEEP IT UP

After many hardships...

I'm home!

He got it.

Looks like he got it.

He's so easy to read.

This one.

Should I keep the co-op flyer?

For reference.

Do I really have to give a return gift?

Or was she just joking?

The three of them have their own...

Happy Valentine's Day!

You're just clearing out defective stock!

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