1 00:00:03,549 --> 00:00:05,469 Thanks for taking me in. 2 00:00:05,549 --> 00:00:06,799 I'm Chinatsu Kano. 3 00:00:06,889 --> 00:00:09,559 Welcome to the Inomata family! 4 00:00:09,639 --> 00:00:10,849 I brought a small gift… 5 00:00:10,929 --> 00:00:13,059 You really didn't have to! 6 00:00:13,139 --> 00:00:15,599 She really is beautiful. 7 00:00:15,689 --> 00:00:18,399 Just like Grandma when she was younger. 8 00:00:18,479 --> 00:00:21,319 The house feels brighter already. Doesn't it, Taiki? 9 00:00:22,859 --> 00:00:25,069 Are you kidding me? 10 00:00:25,149 --> 00:00:26,489 Seeing Chinatsu Senpai 11 00:00:26,569 --> 00:00:29,279 in her casual clothes is a big enough deal, 12 00:00:29,699 --> 00:00:31,949 but now she's going up the stairs in my house, 13 00:00:32,039 --> 00:00:34,329 standing with my mom in the kitchen, 14 00:00:34,409 --> 00:00:36,579 and eating sushi! 15 00:00:37,459 --> 00:00:40,089 How can I endure this? 16 00:00:44,339 --> 00:00:47,589 BLUE BOX 17 00:02:04,129 --> 00:02:10,049 BLUE BOX 18 00:02:10,129 --> 00:02:11,219 EPISODE 2 YOU HAVE TO GO TO NATIONALS 19 00:02:11,299 --> 00:02:13,299 Is this going to continue for two years? 20 00:02:13,389 --> 00:02:15,809 Till she graduates? 21 00:02:16,979 --> 00:02:20,439 Until recently, I was ecstatic just to make it to the second round. 22 00:02:20,519 --> 00:02:24,939 But now we're living under the same roof? That's Olympic tier! 23 00:02:27,149 --> 00:02:28,189 Taiki! 24 00:02:30,489 --> 00:02:32,819 Your mom said you can take a bath now. 25 00:02:35,449 --> 00:02:36,579 She's in loungewear? 26 00:02:37,329 --> 00:02:40,579 And fresh out of the bath, she's even more alluring than usual… 27 00:02:41,329 --> 00:02:42,879 I'll go after reading this. 28 00:02:43,789 --> 00:02:46,339 Is that this week's Jump? 29 00:02:47,549 --> 00:02:52,259 I've been busy with the move, so I haven't read this week's yet. 30 00:02:53,339 --> 00:02:54,509 She's so close… 31 00:02:54,599 --> 00:02:56,099 You can borrow it! 32 00:02:56,179 --> 00:02:57,059 Really? 33 00:02:57,139 --> 00:02:58,559 Of course! 34 00:02:59,099 --> 00:03:01,439 It'll be bad if she gets any closer. 35 00:03:05,059 --> 00:03:06,019 What is it? 36 00:03:07,229 --> 00:03:08,739 I'm glad. 37 00:03:09,819 --> 00:03:12,779 It's nerve-wracking living in someone else's house. 38 00:03:13,949 --> 00:03:17,739 Even though our parents are close, I've only met yours a few times. 39 00:03:18,489 --> 00:03:22,039 So, having someone here who I usually see at morning practice, 40 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:24,379 and who lends me the latest Jump comic, 41 00:03:25,749 --> 00:03:26,959 makes me feel relieved. 42 00:03:28,459 --> 00:03:30,379 Relieved? 43 00:03:31,629 --> 00:03:33,049 Well, good night. 44 00:03:38,349 --> 00:03:41,769 I feel so guilty. 45 00:03:43,439 --> 00:03:45,769 I'm a guy, too, but… 46 00:03:48,019 --> 00:03:51,189 I wonder if Chinatsu Senpai doesn't think anything 47 00:03:51,279 --> 00:03:53,529 of living together with a guy. 48 00:04:03,919 --> 00:04:07,209 If so, then I'm the only one acting like an idiot. 49 00:04:13,379 --> 00:04:14,629 Yes! 50 00:04:14,719 --> 00:04:16,799 Why are you so cheerful? 51 00:04:16,889 --> 00:04:19,139 Aren't you supposed to be down right now? 52 00:04:19,219 --> 00:04:21,179 I can't help it. I'm happy. 53 00:04:21,269 --> 00:04:23,389 I get that you're excited, 54 00:04:23,479 --> 00:04:26,439 but don't let the others find out you're living together. 55 00:04:26,519 --> 00:04:27,609 Why's that? 56 00:04:27,689 --> 00:04:29,519 Don't be so naive. Look over there. 57 00:04:32,609 --> 00:04:34,359 She's so cool. 58 00:04:34,449 --> 00:04:36,409 Not her. Zoom out. 59 00:04:39,619 --> 00:04:42,499 I told you Chinatsu Senpai is popular. 60 00:04:43,579 --> 00:04:45,619 If her other admirers were to find out… 61 00:04:45,709 --> 00:04:47,209 Don't move, target… 62 00:04:51,709 --> 00:04:53,299 Still, you're lucky. 63 00:04:54,259 --> 00:04:58,299 Even if it's because of her parents, you get to live with the girl you like. 64 00:04:58,389 --> 00:04:59,799 Maybe you end up going out-- 65 00:04:59,889 --> 00:05:00,969 That's not happening. 66 00:05:02,139 --> 00:05:04,809 Chinatsu Senpai chose to stay in Japan on her own. 67 00:05:05,809 --> 00:05:09,309 After seeing her determination, I just can't turn around 68 00:05:09,399 --> 00:05:11,069 and ask her out. 69 00:05:11,939 --> 00:05:16,819 That's why I've decided I'll make it to nationals this summer too. 70 00:05:18,159 --> 00:05:19,409 What? 71 00:05:20,659 --> 00:05:24,579 If I don't do that, I won't be able to measure up to her. 72 00:05:25,999 --> 00:05:27,169 Listen… 73 00:05:27,249 --> 00:05:29,629 Only a few people have ever made it to the nationals 74 00:05:29,709 --> 00:05:30,539 in their first year. 75 00:05:31,589 --> 00:05:34,129 And honestly, at your current level… 76 00:05:34,209 --> 00:05:35,509 That might be true, 77 00:05:37,049 --> 00:05:39,009 but there's nothing stopping me from trying. 78 00:05:41,889 --> 00:05:43,509 And so, another round! 79 00:05:43,599 --> 00:05:45,769 Rest is an essential part of practice. 80 00:05:45,849 --> 00:05:47,019 Come on! 81 00:05:47,099 --> 00:05:48,979 Taiki! Let's play singles! 82 00:05:49,059 --> 00:05:50,019 Okay! 83 00:05:51,689 --> 00:05:53,269 He's playing with someone else now. 84 00:05:54,029 --> 00:05:56,029 Hasn't he been playing for a while now? 85 00:05:56,109 --> 00:05:59,489 Once he sets a goal, he goes straight for it. 86 00:05:59,569 --> 00:06:00,779 Goal? 87 00:06:00,869 --> 00:06:03,119 Making it to the nationals this year. 88 00:06:03,199 --> 00:06:04,159 So… 89 00:06:05,199 --> 00:06:06,539 Do you think he can pull it off? 90 00:06:08,369 --> 00:06:11,129 He's one reckless guy, isn't he? 91 00:06:14,129 --> 00:06:18,259 In the end, those that stay true to themselves are the strongest. 92 00:06:19,509 --> 00:06:20,679 In everything. 93 00:06:21,339 --> 00:06:22,599 Forty-five. 94 00:06:22,679 --> 00:06:23,759 Forty-six. 95 00:06:24,719 --> 00:06:25,769 Forty-seven. 96 00:06:25,849 --> 00:06:26,929 WORKOUT ROUTINE 97 00:06:27,019 --> 00:06:29,019 Forty-eight. Forty-nine. 98 00:06:29,099 --> 00:06:31,399 Fifty! 99 00:06:35,569 --> 00:06:37,109 I'm exhausted… 100 00:06:37,609 --> 00:06:42,489 But I need to train harder. With my current level of play, 101 00:06:42,569 --> 00:06:45,789 my dream of going to the nationals will remain just a dream! 102 00:06:47,539 --> 00:06:49,039 Chinatsu Senpai! 103 00:06:49,119 --> 00:06:50,409 What's that you're watching? 104 00:06:50,499 --> 00:06:52,669 Nothing in particular! 105 00:06:54,339 --> 00:06:57,299 I had someone film me play, so I was just reviewing it… 106 00:06:57,379 --> 00:06:58,919 I wanna see! 107 00:06:59,009 --> 00:07:01,219 No way! That's embarrassing! 108 00:07:01,299 --> 00:07:02,179 Come on! 109 00:07:02,969 --> 00:07:04,929 I'm always watching you at the gym anyway. 110 00:07:06,559 --> 00:07:09,179 I thought I was the only one watching. 111 00:07:10,889 --> 00:07:11,939 That's amazing. 112 00:07:12,769 --> 00:07:16,689 Look at you darting around the court, reacting to the speed of the shuttlecock. 113 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:19,359 No, I'm still too slow. 114 00:07:20,609 --> 00:07:24,489 If I don't move more quickly, my shots will lose accuracy. 115 00:07:24,569 --> 00:07:28,199 I need to hit the shuttle with ease, not just chase after it. 116 00:07:29,539 --> 00:07:31,499 Or I'll never make it to the nationals… 117 00:07:33,249 --> 00:07:34,129 The nationals? 118 00:07:34,579 --> 00:07:36,379 No, I mean… 119 00:07:37,629 --> 00:07:42,469 I wasn't going to tell her until I had at least some results. 120 00:07:42,549 --> 00:07:43,879 You said it. 121 00:07:43,969 --> 00:07:44,929 What? 122 00:07:45,009 --> 00:07:46,929 You said you'll make it to the nationals. 123 00:07:47,889 --> 00:07:49,139 Not really. 124 00:07:49,219 --> 00:07:50,729 So you won't go? 125 00:07:50,809 --> 00:07:52,729 Even after what you said to me? 126 00:07:54,599 --> 00:07:56,149 Chinatsu Senpai! 127 00:07:56,229 --> 00:07:58,649 Please make it to the nationals! 128 00:07:59,569 --> 00:08:01,689 Fine, I'll go, all right? 129 00:08:02,359 --> 00:08:03,609 Jeez… 130 00:08:03,699 --> 00:08:07,279 Why do I act so uncool in front of her? 131 00:08:08,119 --> 00:08:09,409 Hold on a minute. 132 00:08:15,789 --> 00:08:17,499 Here, take this. 133 00:08:18,169 --> 00:08:19,249 A good luck bracelet? 134 00:08:19,339 --> 00:08:22,419 I made this when I decided to stay in Japan. 135 00:08:22,509 --> 00:08:26,759 I thought I'd turn my resolve into something tangible. 136 00:08:27,679 --> 00:08:29,559 If you don't like it… 137 00:08:31,099 --> 00:08:32,019 I accept it! 138 00:08:32,729 --> 00:08:35,769 A gift from Chinatsu Senpai! And hand-made at that! 139 00:08:35,849 --> 00:08:37,979 I will cherish it for the rest of my life! 140 00:08:38,939 --> 00:08:40,729 You'll cut off your blood circulation. 141 00:08:47,569 --> 00:08:48,779 Taiki… 142 00:08:50,029 --> 00:08:52,539 please make it to the nationals as well. 143 00:08:54,119 --> 00:08:55,039 Done. 144 00:08:55,579 --> 00:08:56,539 Look. 145 00:08:57,119 --> 00:08:58,169 We're matching. 146 00:09:00,339 --> 00:09:01,959 Don't go treasuring it too much. 147 00:09:03,209 --> 00:09:04,299 Good night. 148 00:09:05,049 --> 00:09:06,629 Good night… 149 00:09:07,969 --> 00:09:09,349 I've got to work hard. 150 00:09:09,429 --> 00:09:10,809 Enough that this bracelet… 151 00:09:11,759 --> 00:09:13,059 breaks and falls off. 152 00:09:14,889 --> 00:09:18,399 If she keeps this up, I'll fall for her completely. 153 00:09:22,359 --> 00:09:24,239 I'll do 30 sit-ups 154 00:09:24,319 --> 00:09:27,529 every time distracting thoughts pop into my mind. 155 00:09:31,869 --> 00:09:34,159 Are you leaving already? 156 00:09:34,619 --> 00:09:36,749 You're up early for spring break. 157 00:09:36,829 --> 00:09:39,169 I'm one of the juniors, so I've got to help with the setup. 158 00:09:39,959 --> 00:09:41,589 Besides, I want to get in some practice. 159 00:09:43,049 --> 00:09:44,299 Take care. 160 00:09:44,379 --> 00:09:45,919 Thanks… 161 00:09:50,469 --> 00:09:53,219 It's like we're married. 162 00:09:55,929 --> 00:09:56,979 What are you doing? 163 00:09:57,059 --> 00:09:59,689 I'm fighting off distracting thoughts! 164 00:09:59,769 --> 00:10:00,979 Distracting thoughts? 165 00:10:01,979 --> 00:10:04,229 National preliminaries are coming up. 166 00:10:04,319 --> 00:10:06,239 I need to pull myself together. 167 00:10:06,319 --> 00:10:10,069 Did something happen between you and that senior from the basketball team? 168 00:10:12,579 --> 00:10:13,619 So I'm right? 169 00:10:15,199 --> 00:10:17,079 What happened? 170 00:10:17,159 --> 00:10:18,369 Nothing. 171 00:10:18,459 --> 00:10:20,539 Did you find out her phone passcode? 172 00:10:20,619 --> 00:10:21,629 I'm not a stalker! 173 00:10:21,709 --> 00:10:23,339 This is bad. 174 00:10:23,419 --> 00:10:27,009 All hell will break lose if Hina finds out we're living together! 175 00:10:27,089 --> 00:10:29,629 What an interesting development! 176 00:10:29,719 --> 00:10:33,799 This is the love story of a certain man. 177 00:10:33,889 --> 00:10:35,309 He's in the badminton team… 178 00:10:35,389 --> 00:10:37,519 -It's him. -It's got to be him! 179 00:10:37,599 --> 00:10:40,349 I've got to somehow keep it secret. 180 00:10:46,439 --> 00:10:48,029 You forgot your wallet at home-- 181 00:10:48,739 --> 00:10:51,109 I thought I dropped it somewhere! 182 00:10:51,199 --> 00:10:53,119 Thanks for finding it! 183 00:10:57,829 --> 00:10:59,039 You're welcome. 184 00:11:03,289 --> 00:11:06,549 Was I… too standoffish just now? 185 00:11:07,759 --> 00:11:10,669 You finally managed to talk with her. My, how you've grown. 186 00:11:12,049 --> 00:11:12,929 You idiot… 187 00:11:14,969 --> 00:11:17,769 You really suck at this sort of thing, don't you? 188 00:11:18,469 --> 00:11:22,019 Should've told her in advance that you wanted to keep living together a secret. 189 00:11:22,099 --> 00:11:23,849 I couldn't bring myself to. 190 00:11:24,899 --> 00:11:26,019 I messed up, didn't I? 191 00:11:26,109 --> 00:11:28,069 Well, let's just put it like this… 192 00:11:28,939 --> 00:11:32,569 If you suddenly start avoiding her and hiding the truth, 193 00:11:32,659 --> 00:11:35,489 she might think you don't like living with her. 194 00:11:35,569 --> 00:11:38,489 Worst case scenario, she might think that you don't want 195 00:11:38,579 --> 00:11:40,619 anything to do with her. 196 00:11:43,039 --> 00:11:45,129 If anything, it's the opposite! 197 00:11:45,209 --> 00:11:46,669 PRIVILEGE OF GETTING TO SEE SENPAI'S SLEEPY SIDE 198 00:11:46,749 --> 00:11:47,919 You two. 199 00:11:47,999 --> 00:11:49,839 What's the matter? 200 00:11:49,919 --> 00:11:51,549 Help me carry these. 201 00:11:52,379 --> 00:11:54,639 They're for next week's orientation. 202 00:11:54,719 --> 00:11:57,219 We're actually freshmen. 203 00:11:57,299 --> 00:11:58,559 Is that so? Congratulations. 204 00:11:59,349 --> 00:12:00,889 He ain't listening. 205 00:12:00,979 --> 00:12:02,309 Hey, you two as well. 206 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:05,689 I'm counting on you athletes. 207 00:12:07,649 --> 00:12:09,779 I have to clear things up. 208 00:12:09,859 --> 00:12:13,779 I don't want Chinatsu Senpai to think that I want nothing to do with her. 209 00:12:15,109 --> 00:12:18,079 Hey, I can carry another one. 210 00:12:20,329 --> 00:12:21,329 Thanks. 211 00:12:21,409 --> 00:12:24,209 She's even angrier than I thought! 212 00:12:24,749 --> 00:12:26,959 -Should we leave them at the entrance? -Yeah. 213 00:12:27,709 --> 00:12:31,379 Maybe she's reading the room and pretending to be a stranger. 214 00:12:31,459 --> 00:12:34,089 I never imagined she would dislike me for that. 215 00:12:36,639 --> 00:12:37,969 You're enjoying this, aren't you? 216 00:12:39,639 --> 00:12:41,849 Chinatsu Senpai, right? 217 00:12:41,929 --> 00:12:42,979 Yes. 218 00:12:43,059 --> 00:12:45,479 -Can I ask you something? -Sure. 219 00:12:45,559 --> 00:12:48,229 Do you have a boyfriend? 220 00:12:48,309 --> 00:12:49,819 Idiot! 221 00:12:49,899 --> 00:12:50,979 I don't. 222 00:12:51,069 --> 00:12:54,569 Where does she get the nerve? 223 00:12:54,649 --> 00:12:57,109 Asking something like that from a senior she's just met. 224 00:12:57,199 --> 00:12:59,069 I mean, she's in the rhythmic gymnastics team. 225 00:12:59,159 --> 00:13:00,489 What does that even mean? 226 00:13:00,579 --> 00:13:03,039 Don't you want a boyfriend? 227 00:13:03,829 --> 00:13:07,329 You can go home together and hang out together. 228 00:13:09,589 --> 00:13:11,839 Right now, I'm only focused on basketball. 229 00:13:15,509 --> 00:13:18,339 Don't look so embarrassed after bringing up the topic yourself. 230 00:13:19,469 --> 00:13:20,719 Besides… 231 00:13:20,799 --> 00:13:23,309 I knew she would say that. 232 00:13:28,939 --> 00:13:30,109 You guys in the sports clubs? 233 00:13:30,939 --> 00:13:32,779 Good for you, working over spring break. 234 00:13:32,859 --> 00:13:35,489 Now they've got us running errands even during our break. 235 00:13:35,569 --> 00:13:36,859 That's commendable. 236 00:13:37,359 --> 00:13:40,619 By the way, Inomata, Coach Yuasa had good things to say about you. 237 00:13:40,699 --> 00:13:43,619 He mentioned your shuttles have gotten a lot more powerful lately. 238 00:13:43,699 --> 00:13:45,249 Really? 239 00:13:45,329 --> 00:13:46,409 Yup. 240 00:13:46,499 --> 00:13:49,709 He said you're shaping up to where you could compete at high school level. 241 00:13:49,789 --> 00:13:53,589 He expects you to make the team for the upcoming national preliminaries. 242 00:13:54,919 --> 00:13:56,009 Did you hear that, Senpai? 243 00:13:56,089 --> 00:13:57,719 She's already leaving! 244 00:14:01,389 --> 00:14:04,259 Hey, what's going on between those two? 245 00:14:04,349 --> 00:14:06,019 She seems to really hate him. 246 00:14:07,229 --> 00:14:10,519 I actually thought they make a surprisingly good match. 247 00:14:16,109 --> 00:14:17,899 He's really fired up. 248 00:14:17,989 --> 00:14:20,239 Well, he'll be starting high school soon. 249 00:14:20,819 --> 00:14:22,029 Thank you. 250 00:14:23,619 --> 00:14:27,369 You know, at this point, I'm starting to get annoyed myself. 251 00:14:27,869 --> 00:14:31,129 It's not like I don't want it out in the open. 252 00:14:31,209 --> 00:14:34,039 Honestly, I wish I could brag about it. 253 00:14:38,129 --> 00:14:40,549 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 254 00:14:40,629 --> 00:14:42,429 You look concerned. 255 00:14:42,509 --> 00:14:46,559 But you can't say anything to her, since you're just strangers after all. 256 00:14:48,019 --> 00:14:49,309 Thanks for rubbing it in. 257 00:14:56,029 --> 00:14:57,069 Are you all right? 258 00:14:58,819 --> 00:15:00,449 I saw you fall earlier. 259 00:15:00,529 --> 00:15:02,069 I'm all right, but… 260 00:15:03,119 --> 00:15:06,329 Weren't we… pretending to be strangers? 261 00:15:08,199 --> 00:15:09,369 I'm sorry. 262 00:15:09,459 --> 00:15:11,329 For acting like that out of the blue. 263 00:15:12,209 --> 00:15:15,709 Living together is kind of embarrassing, 264 00:15:16,339 --> 00:15:19,089 and you have more influence than you think. 265 00:15:19,169 --> 00:15:22,679 If people found out, they'd gossip and make a fuss about it, 266 00:15:22,759 --> 00:15:25,349 and we wouldn't be able to focus on our training. 267 00:15:25,429 --> 00:15:26,469 So I… 268 00:15:26,559 --> 00:15:28,349 Wait, is that your only reason? 269 00:15:28,429 --> 00:15:30,269 Is there something else? 270 00:15:30,349 --> 00:15:31,389 No way. 271 00:15:31,479 --> 00:15:33,059 I was so sure 272 00:15:33,149 --> 00:15:36,729 it was because you liked that girl from the rhythmic gymnastics team. 273 00:15:37,729 --> 00:15:38,729 Excuse me? 274 00:15:39,439 --> 00:15:42,489 I mean, you started acting like we were strangers in front of her. 275 00:15:42,569 --> 00:15:43,989 That was because… 276 00:15:44,069 --> 00:15:46,159 She even asked if I had a boyfriend. 277 00:15:46,239 --> 00:15:50,949 I thought she was prying because she liked you too. 278 00:15:51,539 --> 00:15:55,379 I totally get wanting to hide that we live together from the person you like. 279 00:15:55,459 --> 00:15:59,629 I kept my distance from you so it wouldn't look suspicious. 280 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:05,009 I thought I could sleep in the shed or look for a super cheap rental. 281 00:16:05,089 --> 00:16:07,009 So she was acting like that… 282 00:16:07,849 --> 00:16:10,019 out of concern for me and Hina? 283 00:16:11,479 --> 00:16:13,769 Dammit… that's adorable. 284 00:16:14,649 --> 00:16:16,059 That's just plain silly, Senpai. 285 00:16:16,149 --> 00:16:17,189 What? 286 00:16:21,109 --> 00:16:22,739 You're laughing too much. 287 00:16:23,359 --> 00:16:24,529 Man, I mean… 288 00:16:25,359 --> 00:16:26,819 Shouldn't have even bothered. 289 00:16:26,909 --> 00:16:27,909 I'm sorry. 290 00:16:31,749 --> 00:16:35,039 Congrats on your admission, everyone. 291 00:16:35,749 --> 00:16:39,799 It's a busy time, but the national preliminaries are drawing near. 292 00:16:39,879 --> 00:16:42,259 Intradepartmental matches will start next week. 293 00:16:42,339 --> 00:16:44,879 We'll be deciding on the team members, so prepare accordingly. 294 00:16:44,969 --> 00:16:46,049 Yes, sir! 295 00:16:47,179 --> 00:16:49,299 It's a long road to the nationals. 296 00:16:49,389 --> 00:16:51,519 Becoming a starting player. 297 00:16:51,599 --> 00:16:53,929 Making it to top 16 in the regional preliminaries. 298 00:16:54,019 --> 00:16:56,559 Then to the top two in the prefectural qualifiers. 299 00:16:57,059 --> 00:16:59,109 At the very least, you have to defeat Haryu Senpai, 300 00:16:59,189 --> 00:17:01,689 the second-year who placed third in the prefectural qualifiers. 301 00:17:01,779 --> 00:17:03,069 On the other hand, 302 00:17:03,149 --> 00:17:06,159 if I can defeat Haryu Senpai, I'll have a chance at the nationals. 303 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:08,069 It's a simple objective. 304 00:17:09,069 --> 00:17:10,579 How's your record been so far? 305 00:17:10,659 --> 00:17:11,829 Don't ask! 306 00:17:13,619 --> 00:17:15,789 Hey, isn't the gallery crowded today? 307 00:17:15,869 --> 00:17:18,579 They're here to watch the newcomers play. 308 00:17:19,289 --> 00:17:22,339 But most of them have ulterior motives… 309 00:17:25,719 --> 00:17:27,719 Her fans keep increasing every year. 310 00:17:29,219 --> 00:17:31,889 As for the rest… 311 00:17:37,899 --> 00:17:39,649 Splendid! 312 00:17:39,729 --> 00:17:41,479 Just splendid, Hina! 313 00:17:43,149 --> 00:17:44,689 Our star athlete! 314 00:17:44,779 --> 00:17:47,069 Blessed by the goddess of rhythmic gymnastics! 315 00:17:47,149 --> 00:17:50,119 Let's work hard together to become the best in Japan! 316 00:17:50,739 --> 00:17:52,699 They really do have high hopes for her. 317 00:17:52,779 --> 00:17:55,909 Man, it sucks being her Senpai. 318 00:17:55,999 --> 00:17:57,459 She placed fourth nationally. 319 00:17:57,539 --> 00:18:01,339 Apparently, her father used to be in the Japanese national gymnastics team. 320 00:18:01,419 --> 00:18:04,839 It's like she's the chosen one. 321 00:18:05,919 --> 00:18:07,799 Viewing fee is 2,000 yen. 322 00:18:07,879 --> 00:18:09,339 Who's gonna pay! 323 00:18:09,429 --> 00:18:11,969 But you were looking at me so passionately. 324 00:18:12,049 --> 00:18:13,349 I wasn't! 325 00:18:13,429 --> 00:18:17,429 I understand being drawn to beautiful things. 326 00:18:17,519 --> 00:18:18,769 Narcissistic, much? 327 00:18:19,439 --> 00:18:21,399 Why are you so… 328 00:18:22,689 --> 00:18:24,649 The gymnastics team is amazing. 329 00:18:24,729 --> 00:18:25,609 For sure! 330 00:18:26,939 --> 00:18:29,359 Time for practice. 331 00:18:32,659 --> 00:18:33,619 Get it together. 332 00:18:34,239 --> 00:18:38,369 Seeing that sort of thing is what gives Chinatsu Senpai the wrong idea. 333 00:18:41,999 --> 00:18:43,339 Gotcha! 334 00:18:43,419 --> 00:18:45,379 Hina! What are you doing here? 335 00:18:45,459 --> 00:18:47,129 Don't you live in the other direction? 336 00:18:47,209 --> 00:18:52,889 Well, a famous chiropractor just opened a practice in the Azuma area. 337 00:18:52,969 --> 00:18:55,349 That's close to my place. 338 00:18:56,599 --> 00:18:57,979 Shoot! 339 00:18:58,059 --> 00:19:02,649 What if Hina sees Chinatsu Senpai entering my house? 340 00:19:03,359 --> 00:19:05,269 I have to get Hina away from here quickly! 341 00:19:05,899 --> 00:19:07,899 Senpai is still at school! 342 00:19:08,609 --> 00:19:10,949 Let's head there before it gets busy. 343 00:19:11,029 --> 00:19:11,859 Okay. 344 00:19:14,989 --> 00:19:16,159 So cute! 345 00:19:16,239 --> 00:19:17,159 Hey! 346 00:19:17,239 --> 00:19:19,659 He looks like Uncle Shuhei. 347 00:19:19,749 --> 00:19:22,789 No one knows who the heck you're talking about. 348 00:19:23,749 --> 00:19:25,039 Bye-bye! 349 00:19:25,129 --> 00:19:27,839 Classic youngest child, blood type B, born early in the school year. 350 00:19:27,919 --> 00:19:28,799 PREJUDICED 351 00:19:29,379 --> 00:19:32,799 Anyway. Hina doesn't know my situation. 352 00:19:32,879 --> 00:19:34,509 Looks yummy. 353 00:19:34,589 --> 00:19:35,929 She's doing it on purpose! 354 00:19:36,049 --> 00:19:37,429 They've got chunky red bean paste. 355 00:19:37,509 --> 00:19:38,719 All right! 356 00:19:38,809 --> 00:19:40,679 I'll get it for you, so let's just hurry. 357 00:19:40,769 --> 00:19:41,689 TAIYAKI 358 00:19:41,769 --> 00:19:42,939 I don't want it. 359 00:19:44,689 --> 00:19:47,439 Your face says otherwise. 360 00:19:47,519 --> 00:19:48,439 Thing is… 361 00:19:49,189 --> 00:19:52,449 I'll go over my daily calorie intake. 362 00:19:52,529 --> 00:19:56,449 Even if each taiyaki only has 40 grams of sugar… 363 00:19:57,279 --> 00:19:59,039 Do you always think like that? 364 00:19:59,699 --> 00:20:00,699 Of course. 365 00:20:01,369 --> 00:20:03,829 If I gain even a few hundred grams, 366 00:20:03,919 --> 00:20:07,039 my movement will get sloppy, and it'd be a hassle to train 367 00:20:07,129 --> 00:20:09,379 just to lose that weight. 368 00:20:09,459 --> 00:20:12,169 Besides, I don't want that to lead to an injury or a slump. 369 00:20:13,629 --> 00:20:16,469 I'm not good at working hard, 370 00:20:17,219 --> 00:20:19,719 so if I can just endure it, then I should. 371 00:20:21,979 --> 00:20:23,229 What's with that expression? 372 00:20:23,309 --> 00:20:26,729 I… just thought you sounded pretty cool. 373 00:20:27,439 --> 00:20:28,979 You sure don't look that way. 374 00:20:29,569 --> 00:20:33,739 I mean, just the fact that you're not eating taiyaki is commendable. 375 00:20:34,529 --> 00:20:39,489 If you don't see that as hard work, it shows how tough you are on yourself. 376 00:20:40,289 --> 00:20:44,119 When I think about the difference in standards of "normal" between me 377 00:20:44,209 --> 00:20:47,829 and those who are stronger, I get a bit anxious. 378 00:20:48,839 --> 00:20:51,839 At the same time, I think you're super cool 379 00:20:52,549 --> 00:20:55,839 for competing at that level, Hina. 380 00:20:59,259 --> 00:21:00,679 What was that about? 381 00:21:01,009 --> 00:21:02,519 You got all sentimental on me. 382 00:21:02,599 --> 00:21:03,519 Cut it out! 383 00:21:03,599 --> 00:21:04,979 Stop reacting so calmly! 384 00:21:05,689 --> 00:21:07,349 I won't say that ever again. 385 00:21:11,189 --> 00:21:14,529 But you're even cooler, Taiki Senpai. 386 00:21:14,609 --> 00:21:18,159 Boldly talking to Chinatsu Senpai who's totally out of your league. 387 00:21:18,239 --> 00:21:19,869 Now you're just picking a fight. 388 00:21:19,949 --> 00:21:24,659 Just say the word and I've got your back, big bro! 389 00:21:24,749 --> 00:21:26,619 Start by ditching the bro talk. 390 00:21:27,289 --> 00:21:30,419 Besides, you've got nothing to gain by helping me. 391 00:21:31,129 --> 00:21:32,959 Well, that's true. 392 00:21:33,049 --> 00:21:34,799 But listen here, boss. 393 00:21:34,879 --> 00:21:36,929 Going back to what you said earlier… 394 00:21:37,009 --> 00:21:38,389 Who're you calling "boss"? 395 00:21:39,089 --> 00:21:43,639 I also think you're cool when you're taking on new challenges. 396 00:21:45,679 --> 00:21:49,519 As your bestie, I'm rooting for you to win. 397 00:21:50,229 --> 00:21:53,529 Hina, who's the sentimental one now? 398 00:21:54,729 --> 00:21:56,069 -What is it? -Hold on a sec! 399 00:22:00,489 --> 00:22:04,369 Chinatsu Senpai and Haryu Senpai? 400 00:23:31,039 --> 00:23:36,039 Subtitle translation by: Bakul Binjola