01x07 - Tokubetsu, Dakara

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It isn't very strong, but it
smells like it might rain today.

If you were free, I thought
we'd go out somewhere.

What? I'll go! I'm totally in! Let's go!

I know!

I want to go to the movies!

I remember how we always used to run
around going on little adventures.

Hey. Are you having a
good day, Kirishima-kun?

Ugh. Kaido?

No, not really.

You sure looked happy
a second ago, though.

Maybe you imagined it.

Sure, maybe I did.

Yo!

Morning, Kaido.

Good morning.

Oh, Kaido-kun. Good morning!

Hey. Good morning, guys.

Hmm? Wait...

What's up?
Is there something on my face?

No, nothing.

It's just when you're pleasing the
crowd with all that fan service,

it makes you look like some idol.

It does?

Oh, I know this feeling. It's déjà vu.

Yeah, of course.

That's exactly what people
call "wearing a sweet mask."

Oh!

He puts on a nice face for everyone,
but also keeps them at arm's length.

Yeah. And that reminded me of Haruki.

I don't know why he'd choose to act
like that, and I don't really care.

Everyone's got their own problems.

Huh?

Why are you just standing there?
You coming or not?

R-Right.

You're actually a decent
guy, Kirishima-kun.

Huh? You don't have to make it weird, man.

You're right. And you should know,
the rumors are just rumors.

Huh? What rumors?

About Nikaido-san.

Huh?

It's okay. I'm not interested
in her like that.

You've got nothing to worry about.

I-I didn't say there was anything
between me and Nikaido!

Oh, really? Hmm?

Even though she drops that crazy
shapeshifting act for you?

Sure, okay. Nothing between you, huh?

Yeah, but... shapeshifting act?

I kind of hit the nail on the head, right?

Well, no denying that.

Kirishima-kun.

Hmm?

We should hurry.

Huh?

Let's race.

Hey!

Oh, come on. Are you a child?

OH BOY, WAS I WRONG ABOUT HER

Good morning.

Well, don't you look cheery today?

I-I'm always this way.

Are you? You look like a grade schooler
who's going on a field trip.

Antsy pantsy, woo-hoo!

N-No, I do not!

Okay, fine. If you say so.

Isami-san?

Uh...

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Huh? Uh, sure. What about?

Well, I was hoping to get your advice.

Oh, Tsurumi-san and Shiranami-san,
would you come too?

M-Me too?

U-Um...

Come on, this way.

I can tell she's up to no good.

And that's basically it.

Oh, no wonder!

I guess they stole the ol' girlfriend.

Huh? She ain't my girlfriend.

Nah, I'm talking about my girl, Ema.

Hey, don't get mad! My bad, my bad.

Ema's actually been asking me for advice
on how to become friends with Nikaido.

Yeah?

Nikaido always has her walls up.

She doesn't have any close friends.

Kinda aloof, I guess?
But she seems to have changed recently.

Anyway, it's starting to
look like it might work out.

Yeah. But you cool with that, Mori?

If Nikaido gets her hands on your girl?

Well, yeah. I'll just be glad if
she can finally make more friends.

Everyone's got their own problems.

Okay.

All right, Isami-san,
let's try that shop you mentioned!

You bet! Just follow me.

I'm so excited!

I bet!

What's she up to?

DAD

Would you please stamp or sign for it?

I'll sign.

Must be for her rehab exercises.

So why not deliver it yourself?

EMBROIDERY KIT

It kind of looks like a prison.

Only a little longer, Minamo-chan.

Even people with hard-to-manage
hair can find the perfect hairstyle,

and you're in good hands.

That's sure nice of ya, Kirishima-san.

Huh?

All done! And it looks just right.

Mm-hmm! Very, very cute!

H-Huh? Is this me?

Minamo has...
Minamo has turned into a real looker!

Um, what is going on?

Oh, Hayato. Looks like you
brought something for me.

Y-Yeah.

Huh?! K-Kirishima-san?

Um, I didn't. This is...

Hmph! It's that punk from before!

Well? Don't you think Minamo-chan
looks really cute like this?

Yeah, I do.

Huh?! Ah... Um...

Hey, punk! What're you doin',
hittin' on my Minamo?!

Actually, I'm just here to...

Oh, right. For that.

A-Anyway, here's what
Dad asked me to bring.

Yeah. Thank you.

Oh, dear. This still happens sometimes.

Thank you for the present, Hayato.

It's no big deal.

I can't wait to use this
for my rehab!

Also, Minamo-chan, would you mind
if I did your hair again sometime?

That also helps with my rehab.

H-Huh? Well, I don't mind.

No? All right. My daughter doesn't
let me touch hers anymore.

Oh, your hands look sore.

Uh! Yes, that's from growing
vegetables and working the soil...

You know, I have a great hand lotion.

Want me to grab it for you?

No, that's all right...

Mitake-san, we should get going.

Huh? Uh, okay.

Aww, too bad. Make sure she
gets home safely, Hayato.

W-Well, excuse me. Goodbye!

See you, Minamo-chan!

Can't wait to try some of those veggies!

Wha?! Little punk!
What're you doin' with Minamo?

Come back here, punk!

Oops.

Sorry.

It's fine.

NEXT IS THE 4TH FLOOR

NEXT IS THE 3RD FLOOR

Wow, a new hairstyle can really
change the way a girl looks.

Um, sorry my mom's so pushy.

Oh, I don't mind.

But I didn't realize your mom
was in the hospital.

Yeah. That was the reason
I transferred here.

So that's why you have to cook and stuff.

I know what my mom said,

but if you don't want her messing
with your hair, I can talk to her.

Mitake-san?

U-Um...

Life must be difficult for you right now!

If there's anything I can do
to help, please ask, okay?!

S-Sure.

Um,

I can't think of anything right now,

but if something comes up,
I'll let you know.

I'm really good with household
things and paperwork and stuff,

so this time,
it'll be my turn to help you!

Your turn?

Huh? Uh, well, you have taught me
a lot about growing vegetables...

Oh, of course. Well, when the
time comes, I won't hesitate to ask.

All right!

What the...

Mommy!

Why now?

Kirishima-san!

It's nothing. I'm okay.

But you look pale.

I guess the gloomy hospital
atmosphere got to me.

Oh boy.

I brought a folding umbrella.

It's tough when a family
member you see every day

suddenly isn't at home anymore, isn't it?

Mitake-san...

Uh, Mitake-san?

Yes? What is it?

That hairstyle looks great on you.

I think it's even cuter
than your normal look.

With your hair up, it lends your entire
silhouette a smart, pretty look.

The little frizzles sticking out are cute,

but they also give you an air of maturity.

So honestly, I think you should
stick to this hairstyle. I mean...

Mitake-san?

Um, I...

Pea...

Pea?

Peaaah!

Oh gosh.

I'm home.

Huh?

Well, welcome home, Hayato!

I'm...

H-Hayato...

I wonder what we'll enjoy
for dinner tonight.

Uh, okara croquettes.

Oh, fried food? Isn't that
quite a lot of calories?

Ah...

It's the type you bake,
so it doesn't use oil.

So yeah, I think it's safe.

Oh, is it now?

All right then...

Why don't I help you prepare the meal?

Uh, okay.

Hey, what the hell's going on?

That's what I want to know!

Did something happen to
Haru-chan at school today?

I don't know. She did seem to
be up to something, though.

Ooh! It sends a chill up my spine!

Mine too.

So what's the matter? What happened?

You noticed there's something
different about me today?

Of course I did!

You left Himeko scratching her head too.

You wanna know?

- START
CANCEL

- Yeah, I kinda do.

Hmm. But I'm not telling.

It's still a secret.

So cringe.

Eww!

Yay! Thank you for the food!

I've missed fried food!

Ow! Ow, ih's hoo!

Not again.

Yes, thank you very much.

Another delicious meal, Hayato!

Th-Thanks.

So, Himeko, have you decided
what movie you want to see?

Hmm. If I had to pick one, I guess
it'd be The Age of Nayuta.

The one they're playing
commercials for on TV?

Right, right. It has the director
of Ten Years of Solitude

working with that lead
actress Takura Mao again.

Uh, about that, Himeko...

I know.

Faith: The Motion Picture: The Third
Chapter is what I would like to see.

Is that from the anime that's on TV now?

Mm-hmm.

There's nothing else I really want
to see, so I'm fine with that.

Mm-hmm!

I don't know anything about
it besides the title.

Is it really safe to start
watching from the third chapter?

Huh? Hime-chan, you've never seen Faith?

Is it any good?
I was kind of curious about it.

Oh?

Hime-chan...

Wh-What now?

It's really super interesting!
It's super intense and really emotional!

H-Haru-chan?

Missing out on it is like living
less than half of a life!

While the third chapter is in theaters,
the first and second ones are streaming!

There are also TV series, and personally,
I recommend the second route!

Because it is...

godly!

It's not just the action scenes!

The MC's perspective on life is so moving,

there's no way you won't
be crying! I cried so much!

O-Oh, that's nice.

But it's dinnertime now, right?
So, can we eat?

Yes, eat!

The second season OP alone goes so hard
I could eat it for breakfast, lunch,

and dinner and still have
more for dessert!

Huh?! Um, Haru-chan?

Hayato!

Yeah, the overnight pickles turned
out a little too salty today.

Hime-chan! If possible!

I recommend you play the
original game. The PC version!

It doesn't have a lot of sexy stuff,

but the sex scenes that are
there are legendary!

They're so sexy that...

I'm home.

The sex scenes... are... so sexy!

Wait a minute, aren't you...

Um, Dad, I did email you about this.

It's so lovely to see you again, sir.
I'm Nikaido Haruki.

Oof, I'm stuffed. Thanks for the meal.

Haruki-chan,
you've certainly changed.

Well, it has been seven years.

Have things been all right with
Hayato and Himeko?

Yes, they've been very kind to me.

Have they? I hope they haven't
been a burden at all.

Oh, not at all. In fact,
they've been taking very good ca—

Mya!

What's with the sudden good manners?

Weren't you just going on
about sexy this and sexy that?

H-Hayato!

Brother, no!

Wow, your face sure is stretchy.

H-Hey, Hayato!
You can't do that to a girl's face!

- Stretchy, stretchy!

- Um...

See? See, see, see?

Why you!

What?!

Ahh righ ren, rake rat!

Righ rack ahh ya!

Ahh yah?

Dah?

Sorry for laughing, but it's nice to see
that you're still such good friends.

N-Nah, I wouldn't say that.

Um, it's just, well, you know...

Hayato... Haru-chan...

Uh, Dad, how about dinner?

I didn't know you were coming,
but we do have some left.

I'd love some.

Okay.

I think I've had my fill
of these two for the night.

Thanks for the food. See you later.

How could you both leave me here?!

Hayato's dad knows about my family,

so I doubt he thinks very highly of me.

Haruki-chan.

Y-Yes?

I want to thank you.

I haven't seen Hayato this
happy in a very long time.

Huh?

Okay, it's ready.

If you need soy sauce or ketchup
or anything, help yourself.

Thanks.

Oh, and I hear you brought the
package to Mom in the hospital.

That really helps.

Hospital?

Oh? Hayato didn't tell you anything?

Uh, well...

So, Dad, did you come
back for your clothes?

They're still at the cleaners now, so...

Now I get it. Hayato must really
think you're special after all.

Meaah!

D-Dad?!

Mm-hmm. You didn't tell
Haruki-chan about Mom

because you didn't want to
pull on her heartstrings

and make her worry about you.

Haruki! Um, I'll go ahead
and walk you home.

Huh? Oh, s-sure!

Haruki-chan, feel free to stop by anytime.

Uh, okay. Thank you very much.

Meah!

We're off.

Or maybe we should just
give you a spare key.

Dad!

You haven't asked me
about anything, Hayato.

Yeah. In the old days...

Well, it's the same now, but...

I never knew what was going on in your
family or why you didn't come to school.

Yeah, I guess not.

And now, seven years later...

We lost a lot of time between us,

and we have both changed a lot...

And I'd be lying to say
that didn't bother me....

But...

Even then, I enjoy hanging out with her,

so it never really got in the way.

Yeah. Well, I guess I never thought
it was something I needed to ask.

And I guess it's the same now.

So, you know, it is what it is, I guess.

What does that even mean?

Oh, come on. Give me a break.

Well, you would say something like that.

Huh?

Hol—

Wait!

The truth is,

I think you're pretty special too, Hayato.

You do?