1 00:00:03,463 --> 00:00:05,383 Thanks for taking me in. 2 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:06,713 I'm Chinatsu Kano. 3 00:00:06,803 --> 00:00:09,473 Welcome to the Inomata family! 4 00:00:09,553 --> 00:00:10,763 I brought a small gift… 5 00:00:10,843 --> 00:00:12,973 You really didn't have to! 6 00:00:13,053 --> 00:00:15,513 She really is beautiful. 7 00:00:15,603 --> 00:00:18,313 Just like Grandma when she was younger. 8 00:00:18,393 --> 00:00:21,233 The house feels brighter already. Doesn't it, Taiki? 9 00:00:22,773 --> 00:00:24,983 Are you kidding me? 10 00:00:25,063 --> 00:00:26,403 Seeing Chinatsu Senpai 11 00:00:26,483 --> 00:00:29,193 in her casual clothes is a big enough deal, 12 00:00:29,613 --> 00:00:31,863 but now she's going up the stairs in my house, 13 00:00:31,953 --> 00:00:34,243 standing with my mom in the kitchen, 14 00:00:34,323 --> 00:00:36,493 and eating sushi! 15 00:00:37,373 --> 00:00:40,003 How can I endure this? 16 00:00:44,253 --> 00:00:47,503 BLUE BOX 17 00:02:04,043 --> 00:02:09,963 BLUE BOX 18 00:02:10,043 --> 00:02:11,133 EPISODE 2 YOU HAVE TO GO TO NATIONALS 19 00:02:11,213 --> 00:02:13,213 Is this going to continue for two years? 20 00:02:13,303 --> 00:02:15,723 Till she graduates? 21 00:02:16,893 --> 00:02:20,353 Until recently, I was ecstatic just to make it to the second round. 22 00:02:20,433 --> 00:02:24,853 But now we're living under the same roof? That's Olympic tier! 23 00:02:27,063 --> 00:02:28,103 Taiki! 24 00:02:30,403 --> 00:02:32,733 Your mom said you can take a bath now. 25 00:02:35,363 --> 00:02:36,493 She's in loungewear? 26 00:02:37,243 --> 00:02:40,493 And fresh out of the bath, she's even more alluring than usual… 27 00:02:41,243 --> 00:02:42,793 I'll go after reading this. 28 00:02:43,703 --> 00:02:46,253 Is that this week's Jump? 29 00:02:47,463 --> 00:02:52,173 I've been busy with the move, so I haven't read this week's yet. 30 00:02:53,253 --> 00:02:54,423 She's so close… 31 00:02:54,513 --> 00:02:56,013 You can borrow it! 32 00:02:56,093 --> 00:02:56,973 Really? 33 00:02:57,053 --> 00:02:58,473 Of course! 34 00:02:59,013 --> 00:03:01,353 It'll be bad if she gets any closer. 35 00:03:04,973 --> 00:03:05,933 What is it? 36 00:03:07,143 --> 00:03:08,653 I'm glad. 37 00:03:09,733 --> 00:03:12,693 It's nerve-wracking living in someone else's house. 38 00:03:13,863 --> 00:03:17,653 Even though our parents are close, I've only met yours a few times. 39 00:03:18,403 --> 00:03:21,953 So, having someone here who I usually see at morning practice, 40 00:03:22,033 --> 00:03:24,293 and who lends me the latest Jump comic, 41 00:03:25,663 --> 00:03:26,873 makes me feel relieved. 42 00:03:28,373 --> 00:03:30,293 Relieved? 43 00:03:31,543 --> 00:03:32,963 Well, good night. 44 00:03:38,263 --> 00:03:41,683 I feel so guilty. 45 00:03:43,353 --> 00:03:45,683 I'm a guy, too, but… 46 00:03:47,933 --> 00:03:51,103 I wonder if Chinatsu Senpai doesn't think anything 47 00:03:51,193 --> 00:03:53,443 of living together with a guy. 48 00:04:03,833 --> 00:04:07,123 If so, then I'm the only one acting like an idiot. 49 00:04:13,293 --> 00:04:14,543 Yes! 50 00:04:14,633 --> 00:04:16,713 Why are you so cheerful? 51 00:04:16,803 --> 00:04:19,053 Aren't you supposed to be down right now? 52 00:04:19,133 --> 00:04:21,093 I can't help it. I'm happy. 53 00:04:21,183 --> 00:04:23,303 I get that you're excited, 54 00:04:23,393 --> 00:04:26,353 but don't let the others find out you're living together. 55 00:04:26,433 --> 00:04:27,523 Why's that? 56 00:04:27,603 --> 00:04:29,433 Don't be so naive. Look over there. 57 00:04:32,523 --> 00:04:34,273 She's so cool. 58 00:04:34,363 --> 00:04:36,323 Not her. Zoom out. 59 00:04:39,533 --> 00:04:42,413 I told you Chinatsu Senpai is popular. 60 00:04:43,493 --> 00:04:45,533 If her other admirers were to find out… 61 00:04:45,623 --> 00:04:47,123 Don't move, target… 62 00:04:51,623 --> 00:04:53,213 Still, you're lucky. 63 00:04:54,173 --> 00:04:58,213 Even if it's because of her parents, you get to live with the girl you like. 64 00:04:58,303 --> 00:04:59,713 Maybe you end up going out-- 65 00:04:59,803 --> 00:05:00,883 That's not happening. 66 00:05:02,053 --> 00:05:04,723 Chinatsu Senpai chose to stay in Japan on her own. 67 00:05:05,723 --> 00:05:09,223 After seeing her determination, I just can't turn around 68 00:05:09,313 --> 00:05:10,983 and ask her out. 69 00:05:11,853 --> 00:05:16,733 That's why I've decided I'll make it to nationals this summer too. 70 00:05:18,073 --> 00:05:19,323 What? 71 00:05:20,573 --> 00:05:24,493 If I don't do that, I won't be able to measure up to her. 72 00:05:25,913 --> 00:05:27,083 Listen… 73 00:05:27,163 --> 00:05:29,543 Only a few people have ever made it to the nationals 74 00:05:29,623 --> 00:05:30,453 in their first year. 75 00:05:31,503 --> 00:05:34,043 And honestly, at your current level… 76 00:05:34,123 --> 00:05:35,423 That might be true, 77 00:05:36,963 --> 00:05:38,923 but there's nothing stopping me from trying. 78 00:05:41,803 --> 00:05:43,423 And so, another round! 79 00:05:43,513 --> 00:05:45,683 Rest is an essential part of practice. 80 00:05:45,763 --> 00:05:46,933 Come on! 81 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:48,893 Taiki! Let's play singles! 82 00:05:48,973 --> 00:05:49,933 Okay! 83 00:05:51,603 --> 00:05:53,183 He's playing with someone else now. 84 00:05:53,943 --> 00:05:55,943 Hasn't he been playing for a while now? 85 00:05:56,023 --> 00:05:59,403 Once he sets a goal, he goes straight for it. 86 00:05:59,483 --> 00:06:00,693 Goal? 87 00:06:00,783 --> 00:06:03,033 Making it to the nationals this year. 88 00:06:03,113 --> 00:06:04,073 So… 89 00:06:05,113 --> 00:06:06,453 Do you think he can pull it off? 90 00:06:08,283 --> 00:06:11,043 He's one reckless guy, isn't he? 91 00:06:14,043 --> 00:06:18,173 In the end, those that stay true to themselves are the strongest. 92 00:06:19,423 --> 00:06:20,593 In everything. 93 00:06:21,253 --> 00:06:22,513 Forty-five. 94 00:06:22,593 --> 00:06:23,673 Forty-six. 95 00:06:24,633 --> 00:06:25,683 Forty-seven. 96 00:06:25,763 --> 00:06:26,843 WORKOUT ROUTINE 97 00:06:26,933 --> 00:06:28,933 Forty-eight. Forty-nine. 98 00:06:29,013 --> 00:06:31,313 Fifty! 99 00:06:35,483 --> 00:06:37,023 I'm exhausted… 100 00:06:37,523 --> 00:06:42,403 But I need to train harder. With my current level of play, 101 00:06:42,483 --> 00:06:45,703 my dream of going to the nationals will remain just a dream! 102 00:06:47,453 --> 00:06:48,953 Chinatsu Senpai! 103 00:06:49,033 --> 00:06:50,323 What's that you're watching? 104 00:06:50,413 --> 00:06:52,583 Nothing in particular! 105 00:06:54,253 --> 00:06:57,213 I had someone film me play, so I was just reviewing it… 106 00:06:57,293 --> 00:06:58,833 I wanna see! 107 00:06:58,923 --> 00:07:01,133 No way! That's embarrassing! 108 00:07:01,213 --> 00:07:02,093 Come on! 109 00:07:02,883 --> 00:07:04,843 I'm always watching you at the gym anyway. 110 00:07:06,473 --> 00:07:09,093 I thought I was the only one watching. 111 00:07:10,803 --> 00:07:11,853 That's amazing. 112 00:07:12,683 --> 00:07:16,603 Look at you darting around the court, reacting to the speed of the shuttlecock. 113 00:07:16,683 --> 00:07:19,273 No, I'm still too slow. 114 00:07:20,523 --> 00:07:24,403 If I don't move more quickly, my shots will lose accuracy. 115 00:07:24,483 --> 00:07:28,113 I need to hit the shuttle with ease, not just chase after it. 116 00:07:29,453 --> 00:07:31,413 Or I'll never make it to the nationals… 117 00:07:33,163 --> 00:07:34,043 The nationals? 118 00:07:34,493 --> 00:07:36,293 No, I mean… 119 00:07:37,543 --> 00:07:42,383 I wasn't going to tell her until I had at least some results. 120 00:07:42,463 --> 00:07:43,793 You said it. 121 00:07:43,883 --> 00:07:44,843 What? 122 00:07:44,923 --> 00:07:46,843 You said you'll make it to the nationals. 123 00:07:47,803 --> 00:07:49,053 Not really. 124 00:07:49,133 --> 00:07:50,643 So you won't go? 125 00:07:50,723 --> 00:07:52,643 Even after what you said to me? 126 00:07:54,513 --> 00:07:56,063 Chinatsu Senpai! 127 00:07:56,143 --> 00:07:58,563 Please make it to the nationals! 128 00:07:59,483 --> 00:08:01,603 Fine, I'll go, all right? 129 00:08:02,273 --> 00:08:03,523 Jeez… 130 00:08:03,613 --> 00:08:07,193 Why do I act so uncool in front of her? 131 00:08:08,033 --> 00:08:09,323 Hold on a minute. 132 00:08:15,703 --> 00:08:17,413 Here, take this. 133 00:08:18,083 --> 00:08:19,163 A good luck bracelet? 134 00:08:19,253 --> 00:08:22,333 I made this when I decided to stay in Japan. 135 00:08:22,423 --> 00:08:26,673 I thought I'd turn my resolve into something tangible. 136 00:08:27,593 --> 00:08:29,473 If you don't like it… 137 00:08:31,013 --> 00:08:31,933 I accept it! 138 00:08:32,643 --> 00:08:35,683 A gift from Chinatsu Senpai! And hand-made at that! 139 00:08:35,763 --> 00:08:37,893 I will cherish it for the rest of my life! 140 00:08:38,853 --> 00:08:40,643 You'll cut off your blood circulation. 141 00:08:47,483 --> 00:08:48,693 Taiki… 142 00:08:49,943 --> 00:08:52,453 please make it to the nationals as well. 143 00:08:54,033 --> 00:08:54,953 Done. 144 00:08:55,493 --> 00:08:56,453 Look. 145 00:08:57,033 --> 00:08:58,083 We're matching. 146 00:09:00,253 --> 00:09:01,873 Don't go treasuring it too much. 147 00:09:03,123 --> 00:09:04,213 Good night. 148 00:09:04,963 --> 00:09:06,543 Good night… 149 00:09:07,883 --> 00:09:09,263 I've got to work hard. 150 00:09:09,343 --> 00:09:10,723 Enough that this bracelet… 151 00:09:11,673 --> 00:09:12,973 breaks and falls off. 152 00:09:14,803 --> 00:09:18,313 If she keeps this up, I'll fall for her completely. 153 00:09:22,273 --> 00:09:24,153 I'll do 30 sit-ups 154 00:09:24,233 --> 00:09:27,443 every time distracting thoughts pop into my mind. 155 00:09:31,783 --> 00:09:34,073 Are you leaving already? 156 00:09:34,533 --> 00:09:36,663 You're up early for spring break. 157 00:09:36,743 --> 00:09:39,083 I'm one of the juniors, so I've got to help with the setup. 158 00:09:39,873 --> 00:09:41,503 Besides, I want to get in some practice. 159 00:09:42,963 --> 00:09:44,213 Take care. 160 00:09:44,293 --> 00:09:45,833 Thanks… 161 00:09:50,383 --> 00:09:53,133 It's like we're married. 162 00:09:55,843 --> 00:09:56,893 What are you doing? 163 00:09:56,973 --> 00:09:59,603 I'm fighting off distracting thoughts! 164 00:09:59,683 --> 00:10:00,893 Distracting thoughts? 165 00:10:01,893 --> 00:10:04,143 National preliminaries are coming up. 166 00:10:04,233 --> 00:10:06,153 I need to pull myself together. 167 00:10:06,233 --> 00:10:09,983 Did something happen between you and that senior from the basketball team? 168 00:10:12,493 --> 00:10:13,533 So I'm right? 169 00:10:15,113 --> 00:10:16,993 What happened? 170 00:10:17,073 --> 00:10:18,283 Nothing. 171 00:10:18,373 --> 00:10:20,453 Did you find out her phone passcode? 172 00:10:20,533 --> 00:10:21,543 I'm not a stalker! 173 00:10:21,623 --> 00:10:23,253 This is bad. 174 00:10:23,333 --> 00:10:26,923 All hell will break lose if Hina finds out we're living together! 175 00:10:27,003 --> 00:10:29,543 What an interesting development! 176 00:10:29,633 --> 00:10:33,713 This is the love story of a certain man. 177 00:10:33,803 --> 00:10:35,223 He's in the badminton team… 178 00:10:35,303 --> 00:10:37,433 -It's him. -It's got to be him! 179 00:10:37,513 --> 00:10:40,263 I've got to somehow keep it secret. 180 00:10:46,353 --> 00:10:47,943 You forgot your wallet at home-- 181 00:10:48,653 --> 00:10:51,023 I thought I dropped it somewhere! 182 00:10:51,113 --> 00:10:53,033 Thanks for finding it! 183 00:10:57,743 --> 00:10:58,953 You're welcome. 184 00:11:03,203 --> 00:11:06,463 Was I… too standoffish just now? 185 00:11:07,673 --> 00:11:10,583 You finally managed to talk with her. My, how you've grown. 186 00:11:11,963 --> 00:11:12,843 You idiot… 187 00:11:14,883 --> 00:11:17,683 You really suck at this sort of thing, don't you? 188 00:11:18,383 --> 00:11:21,933 Should've told her in advance that you wanted to keep living together a secret. 189 00:11:22,013 --> 00:11:23,763 I couldn't bring myself to. 190 00:11:24,813 --> 00:11:25,933 I messed up, didn't I? 191 00:11:26,023 --> 00:11:27,983 Well, let's just put it like this… 192 00:11:28,853 --> 00:11:32,483 If you suddenly start avoiding her and hiding the truth, 193 00:11:32,573 --> 00:11:35,403 she might think you don't like living with her. 194 00:11:35,483 --> 00:11:38,403 Worst case scenario, she might think that you don't want 195 00:11:38,493 --> 00:11:40,533 anything to do with her. 196 00:11:42,953 --> 00:11:45,043 If anything, it's the opposite! 197 00:11:45,123 --> 00:11:46,583 PRIVILEGE OF GETTING TO SEE SENPAI'S SLEEPY SIDE 198 00:11:46,663 --> 00:11:47,833 You two. 199 00:11:47,913 --> 00:11:49,753 What's the matter? 200 00:11:49,833 --> 00:11:51,463 Help me carry these. 201 00:11:52,293 --> 00:11:54,553 They're for next week's orientation. 202 00:11:54,633 --> 00:11:57,133 We're actually freshmen. 203 00:11:57,213 --> 00:11:58,473 Is that so? Congratulations. 204 00:11:59,263 --> 00:12:00,803 He ain't listening. 205 00:12:00,893 --> 00:12:02,223 Hey, you two as well. 206 00:12:03,303 --> 00:12:05,603 I'm counting on you athletes. 207 00:12:07,563 --> 00:12:09,693 I have to clear things up. 208 00:12:09,773 --> 00:12:13,693 I don't want Chinatsu Senpai to think that I want nothing to do with her. 209 00:12:15,023 --> 00:12:17,993 Hey, I can carry another one. 210 00:12:20,243 --> 00:12:21,243 Thanks. 211 00:12:21,323 --> 00:12:24,123 She's even angrier than I thought! 212 00:12:24,663 --> 00:12:26,873 -Should we leave them at the entrance? -Yeah. 213 00:12:27,623 --> 00:12:31,293 Maybe she's reading the room and pretending to be a stranger. 214 00:12:31,373 --> 00:12:34,003 I never imagined she would dislike me for that. 215 00:12:36,553 --> 00:12:37,883 You're enjoying this, aren't you? 216 00:12:39,553 --> 00:12:41,763 Chinatsu Senpai, right? 217 00:12:41,843 --> 00:12:42,893 Yes. 218 00:12:42,973 --> 00:12:45,393 -Can I ask you something? -Sure. 219 00:12:45,473 --> 00:12:48,143 Do you have a boyfriend? 220 00:12:48,223 --> 00:12:49,733 Idiot! 221 00:12:49,813 --> 00:12:50,893 I don't. 222 00:12:50,983 --> 00:12:54,483 Where does she get the nerve? 223 00:12:54,563 --> 00:12:57,023 Asking something like that from a senior she's just met. 224 00:12:57,113 --> 00:12:58,983 I mean, she's in the rhythmic gymnastics team. 225 00:12:59,073 --> 00:13:00,403 What does that even mean? 226 00:13:00,493 --> 00:13:02,953 Don't you want a boyfriend? 227 00:13:03,743 --> 00:13:07,243 You can go home together and hang out together. 228 00:13:09,503 --> 00:13:11,753 Right now, I'm only focused on basketball. 229 00:13:15,423 --> 00:13:18,253 Don't look so embarrassed after bringing up the topic yourself. 230 00:13:19,383 --> 00:13:20,633 Besides… 231 00:13:20,713 --> 00:13:23,223 I knew she would say that. 232 00:13:28,853 --> 00:13:30,023 You guys in the sports clubs? 233 00:13:30,853 --> 00:13:32,693 Good for you, working over spring break. 234 00:13:32,773 --> 00:13:35,403 Now they've got us running errands even during our break. 235 00:13:35,483 --> 00:13:36,773 That's commendable. 236 00:13:37,273 --> 00:13:40,533 By the way, Inomata, Coach Yuasa had good things to say about you. 237 00:13:40,613 --> 00:13:43,533 He mentioned your shuttles have gotten a lot more powerful lately. 238 00:13:43,613 --> 00:13:45,163 Really? 239 00:13:45,243 --> 00:13:46,323 Yup. 240 00:13:46,413 --> 00:13:49,623 He said you're shaping up to where you could compete at high school level. 241 00:13:49,703 --> 00:13:53,503 He expects you to make the team for the upcoming national preliminaries. 242 00:13:54,833 --> 00:13:55,923 Did you hear that, Senpai? 243 00:13:56,003 --> 00:13:57,633 She's already leaving! 244 00:14:01,303 --> 00:14:04,173 Hey, what's going on between those two? 245 00:14:04,263 --> 00:14:05,933 She seems to really hate him. 246 00:14:07,143 --> 00:14:10,433 I actually thought they make a surprisingly good match. 247 00:14:16,023 --> 00:14:17,813 He's really fired up. 248 00:14:17,903 --> 00:14:20,153 Well, he'll be starting high school soon. 249 00:14:20,733 --> 00:14:21,943 Thank you. 250 00:14:23,533 --> 00:14:27,283 You know, at this point, I'm starting to get annoyed myself. 251 00:14:27,783 --> 00:14:31,043 It's not like I don't want it out in the open. 252 00:14:31,123 --> 00:14:33,953 Honestly, I wish I could brag about it. 253 00:14:38,043 --> 00:14:40,463 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 254 00:14:40,543 --> 00:14:42,343 You look concerned. 255 00:14:42,423 --> 00:14:46,473 But you can't say anything to her, since you're just strangers after all. 256 00:14:47,933 --> 00:14:49,223 Thanks for rubbing it in. 257 00:14:55,943 --> 00:14:56,983 Are you all right? 258 00:14:58,733 --> 00:15:00,363 I saw you fall earlier. 259 00:15:00,443 --> 00:15:01,983 I'm all right, but… 260 00:15:03,033 --> 00:15:06,243 Weren't we… pretending to be strangers? 261 00:15:08,113 --> 00:15:09,283 I'm sorry. 262 00:15:09,373 --> 00:15:11,243 For acting like that out of the blue. 263 00:15:12,123 --> 00:15:15,623 Living together is kind of embarrassing, 264 00:15:16,253 --> 00:15:19,003 and you have more influence than you think. 265 00:15:19,083 --> 00:15:22,593 If people found out, they'd gossip and make a fuss about it, 266 00:15:22,673 --> 00:15:25,263 and we wouldn't be able to focus on our training. 267 00:15:25,343 --> 00:15:26,383 So I… 268 00:15:26,473 --> 00:15:28,263 Wait, is that your only reason? 269 00:15:28,343 --> 00:15:30,183 Is there something else? 270 00:15:30,263 --> 00:15:31,303 No way. 271 00:15:31,393 --> 00:15:32,973 I was so sure 272 00:15:33,063 --> 00:15:36,643 it was because you liked that girl from the rhythmic gymnastics team. 273 00:15:37,643 --> 00:15:38,643 Excuse me? 274 00:15:39,353 --> 00:15:42,403 I mean, you started acting like we were strangers in front of her. 275 00:15:42,483 --> 00:15:43,903 That was because… 276 00:15:43,983 --> 00:15:46,073 She even asked if I had a boyfriend. 277 00:15:46,153 --> 00:15:50,863 I thought she was prying because she liked you too. 278 00:15:51,453 --> 00:15:55,293 I totally get wanting to hide that we live together from the person you like. 279 00:15:55,373 --> 00:15:59,543 I kept my distance from you so it wouldn't look suspicious. 280 00:15:59,623 --> 00:16:04,923 I thought I could sleep in the shed or look for a super cheap rental. 281 00:16:05,003 --> 00:16:06,923 So she was acting like that… 282 00:16:07,763 --> 00:16:09,933 out of concern for me and Hina? 283 00:16:11,393 --> 00:16:13,683 Dammit… that's adorable. 284 00:16:14,563 --> 00:16:15,973 That's just plain silly, Senpai. 285 00:16:16,063 --> 00:16:17,103 What? 286 00:16:21,023 --> 00:16:22,653 You're laughing too much. 287 00:16:23,273 --> 00:16:24,443 Man, I mean… 288 00:16:25,273 --> 00:16:26,733 Shouldn't have even bothered. 289 00:16:26,823 --> 00:16:27,823 I'm sorry. 290 00:16:31,663 --> 00:16:34,953 Congrats on your admission, everyone. 291 00:16:35,663 --> 00:16:39,713 It's a busy time, but the national preliminaries are drawing near. 292 00:16:39,793 --> 00:16:42,173 Intradepartmental matches will start next week. 293 00:16:42,253 --> 00:16:44,793 We'll be deciding on the team members, so prepare accordingly. 294 00:16:44,883 --> 00:16:45,963 Yes, sir! 295 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:49,213 It's a long road to the nationals. 296 00:16:49,303 --> 00:16:51,433 Becoming a starting player. 297 00:16:51,513 --> 00:16:53,843 Making it to top 16 in the regional preliminaries. 298 00:16:53,933 --> 00:16:56,473 Then to the top two in the prefectural qualifiers. 299 00:16:56,973 --> 00:16:59,023 At the very least, you have to defeat Haryu Senpai, 300 00:16:59,103 --> 00:17:01,603 the second-year who placed third in the prefectural qualifiers. 301 00:17:01,693 --> 00:17:02,983 On the other hand, 302 00:17:03,063 --> 00:17:06,073 if I can defeat Haryu Senpai, I'll have a chance at the nationals. 303 00:17:06,523 --> 00:17:07,983 It's a simple objective. 304 00:17:08,983 --> 00:17:10,493 How's your record been so far? 305 00:17:10,573 --> 00:17:11,743 Don't ask! 306 00:17:13,533 --> 00:17:15,703 Hey, isn't the gallery crowded today? 307 00:17:15,783 --> 00:17:18,493 They're here to watch the newcomers play. 308 00:17:19,203 --> 00:17:22,253 But most of them have ulterior motives… 309 00:17:25,633 --> 00:17:27,633 Her fans keep increasing every year. 310 00:17:29,133 --> 00:17:31,803 As for the rest… 311 00:17:37,813 --> 00:17:39,563 Splendid! 312 00:17:39,643 --> 00:17:41,393 Just splendid, Hina! 313 00:17:43,063 --> 00:17:44,603 Our star athlete! 314 00:17:44,693 --> 00:17:46,983 Blessed by the goddess of rhythmic gymnastics! 315 00:17:47,063 --> 00:17:50,033 Let's work hard together to become the best in Japan! 316 00:17:50,653 --> 00:17:52,613 They really do have high hopes for her. 317 00:17:52,693 --> 00:17:55,823 Man, it sucks being her Senpai. 318 00:17:55,913 --> 00:17:57,373 She placed fourth nationally. 319 00:17:57,453 --> 00:18:01,253 Apparently, her father used to be in the Japanese national gymnastics team. 320 00:18:01,333 --> 00:18:04,753 It's like she's the chosen one. 321 00:18:05,833 --> 00:18:07,713 Viewing fee is 2,000 yen. 322 00:18:07,793 --> 00:18:09,253 Who's gonna pay! 323 00:18:09,343 --> 00:18:11,883 But you were looking at me so passionately. 324 00:18:11,963 --> 00:18:13,263 I wasn't! 325 00:18:13,343 --> 00:18:17,343 I understand being drawn to beautiful things. 326 00:18:17,433 --> 00:18:18,683 Narcissistic, much? 327 00:18:19,353 --> 00:18:21,313 Why are you so… 328 00:18:22,603 --> 00:18:24,563 The gymnastics team is amazing. 329 00:18:24,643 --> 00:18:25,523 For sure! 330 00:18:26,853 --> 00:18:29,273 Time for practice. 331 00:18:32,573 --> 00:18:33,533 Get it together. 332 00:18:34,153 --> 00:18:38,283 Seeing that sort of thing is what gives Chinatsu Senpai the wrong idea. 333 00:18:41,913 --> 00:18:43,253 Gotcha! 334 00:18:43,333 --> 00:18:45,293 Hina! What are you doing here? 335 00:18:45,373 --> 00:18:47,043 Don't you live in the other direction? 336 00:18:47,123 --> 00:18:52,803 Well, a famous chiropractor just opened a practice in the Azuma area. 337 00:18:52,883 --> 00:18:55,263 That's close to my place. 338 00:18:56,513 --> 00:18:57,893 Shoot! 339 00:18:57,973 --> 00:19:02,563 What if Hina sees Chinatsu Senpai entering my house? 340 00:19:03,273 --> 00:19:05,183 I have to get Hina away from here quickly! 341 00:19:05,813 --> 00:19:07,813 Senpai is still at school! 342 00:19:08,523 --> 00:19:10,863 Let's head there before it gets busy. 343 00:19:10,943 --> 00:19:11,773 Okay. 344 00:19:14,903 --> 00:19:16,073 So cute! 345 00:19:16,153 --> 00:19:17,073 Hey! 346 00:19:17,153 --> 00:19:19,573 He looks like Uncle Shuhei. 347 00:19:19,663 --> 00:19:22,703 No one knows who the heck you're talking about. 348 00:19:23,663 --> 00:19:24,953 Bye-bye! 349 00:19:25,043 --> 00:19:27,753 Classic youngest child, blood type B, born early in the school year. 350 00:19:27,833 --> 00:19:28,713 PREJUDICED 351 00:19:29,293 --> 00:19:32,713 Anyway. Hina doesn't know my situation. 352 00:19:32,793 --> 00:19:34,423 Looks yummy. 353 00:19:34,503 --> 00:19:35,843 She's doing it on purpose! 354 00:19:35,963 --> 00:19:37,343 They've got chunky red bean paste. 355 00:19:37,423 --> 00:19:38,633 All right! 356 00:19:38,723 --> 00:19:40,593 I'll get it for you, so let's just hurry. 357 00:19:40,683 --> 00:19:41,603 TAIYAKI 358 00:19:41,683 --> 00:19:42,853 I don't want it. 359 00:19:44,603 --> 00:19:47,353 Your face says otherwise. 360 00:19:47,433 --> 00:19:48,353 Thing is… 361 00:19:49,103 --> 00:19:52,363 I'll go over my daily calorie intake. 362 00:19:52,443 --> 00:19:56,363 Even if each taiyaki only has 40 grams of sugar… 363 00:19:57,193 --> 00:19:58,953 Do you always think like that? 364 00:19:59,613 --> 00:20:00,613 Of course. 365 00:20:01,283 --> 00:20:03,743 If I gain even a few hundred grams, 366 00:20:03,833 --> 00:20:06,953 my movement will get sloppy, and it'd be a hassle to train 367 00:20:07,043 --> 00:20:09,293 just to lose that weight. 368 00:20:09,373 --> 00:20:12,083 Besides, I don't want that to lead to an injury or a slump. 369 00:20:13,543 --> 00:20:16,383 I'm not good at working hard, 370 00:20:17,133 --> 00:20:19,633 so if I can just endure it, then I should. 371 00:20:21,893 --> 00:20:23,143 What's with that expression? 372 00:20:23,223 --> 00:20:26,643 I… just thought you sounded pretty cool. 373 00:20:27,353 --> 00:20:28,893 You sure don't look that way. 374 00:20:29,483 --> 00:20:33,653 I mean, just the fact that you're not eating taiyaki is commendable. 375 00:20:34,443 --> 00:20:39,403 If you don't see that as hard work, it shows how tough you are on yourself. 376 00:20:40,203 --> 00:20:44,033 When I think about the difference in standards of "normal" between me 377 00:20:44,123 --> 00:20:47,743 and those who are stronger, I get a bit anxious. 378 00:20:48,753 --> 00:20:51,753 At the same time, I think you're super cool 379 00:20:52,463 --> 00:20:55,753 for competing at that level, Hina. 380 00:20:59,173 --> 00:21:00,593 What was that about? 381 00:21:00,923 --> 00:21:02,433 You got all sentimental on me. 382 00:21:02,513 --> 00:21:03,433 Cut it out! 383 00:21:03,513 --> 00:21:04,893 Stop reacting so calmly! 384 00:21:05,603 --> 00:21:07,263 I won't say that ever again. 385 00:21:11,103 --> 00:21:14,443 But you're even cooler, Taiki Senpai. 386 00:21:14,523 --> 00:21:18,073 Boldly talking to Chinatsu Senpai who's totally out of your league. 387 00:21:18,153 --> 00:21:19,783 Now you're just picking a fight. 388 00:21:19,863 --> 00:21:24,573 Just say the word and I've got your back, big bro! 389 00:21:24,663 --> 00:21:26,533 Start by ditching the bro talk. 390 00:21:27,203 --> 00:21:30,333 Besides, you've got nothing to gain by helping me. 391 00:21:31,043 --> 00:21:32,873 Well, that's true. 392 00:21:32,963 --> 00:21:34,713 But listen here, boss. 393 00:21:34,793 --> 00:21:36,843 Going back to what you said earlier… 394 00:21:36,923 --> 00:21:38,303 Who're you calling "boss"? 395 00:21:39,003 --> 00:21:43,553 I also think you're cool when you're taking on new challenges. 396 00:21:45,593 --> 00:21:49,433 As your bestie, I'm rooting for you to win. 397 00:21:50,143 --> 00:21:53,443 Hina, who's the sentimental one now? 398 00:21:54,643 --> 00:21:55,983 -What is it? -Hold on a sec! 399 00:22:00,403 --> 00:22:04,283 Chinatsu Senpai and Haryu Senpai? 400 00:23:30,953 --> 00:23:35,953 Subtitle translation by: Bakul Binjola