1 00:00:03,506 --> 00:00:05,426 Thanks for taking me in. 2 00:00:05,506 --> 00:00:06,756 I'm Chinatsu Kano. 3 00:00:06,846 --> 00:00:09,516 Welcome to the Inomata family! 4 00:00:09,596 --> 00:00:10,806 I brought a small gift… 5 00:00:10,886 --> 00:00:13,016 You really didn't have to! 6 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:15,556 She really is beautiful. 7 00:00:15,646 --> 00:00:18,356 Just like Grandma when she was younger. 8 00:00:18,436 --> 00:00:21,276 The house feels brighter already. Doesn't it, Taiki? 9 00:00:22,816 --> 00:00:25,026 Are you kidding me? 10 00:00:25,106 --> 00:00:26,446 Seeing Chinatsu Senpai 11 00:00:26,526 --> 00:00:29,236 in her casual clothes is a big enough deal, 12 00:00:29,656 --> 00:00:31,906 but now she's going up the stairs in my house, 13 00:00:31,996 --> 00:00:34,286 standing with my mom in the kitchen, 14 00:00:34,366 --> 00:00:36,536 and eating sushi! 15 00:00:37,416 --> 00:00:40,046 How can I endure this? 16 00:00:44,296 --> 00:00:47,546 BLUE BOX 17 00:02:04,086 --> 00:02:10,006 BLUE BOX 18 00:02:10,086 --> 00:02:11,176 EPISODE 2 YOU HAVE TO GO TO NATIONALS 19 00:02:11,256 --> 00:02:13,256 Is this going to continue for two years? 20 00:02:13,346 --> 00:02:15,766 Till she graduates? 21 00:02:16,936 --> 00:02:20,396 Until recently, I was ecstatic just to make it to the second round. 22 00:02:20,476 --> 00:02:24,896 But now we're living under the same roof? That's Olympic tier! 23 00:02:27,106 --> 00:02:28,146 Taiki! 24 00:02:30,446 --> 00:02:32,776 Your mom said you can take a bath now. 25 00:02:35,406 --> 00:02:36,536 She's in loungewear? 26 00:02:37,286 --> 00:02:40,536 And fresh out of the bath, she's even more alluring than usual… 27 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:42,836 I'll go after reading this. 28 00:02:43,746 --> 00:02:46,296 Is that this week's Jump? 29 00:02:47,506 --> 00:02:52,216 I've been busy with the move, so I haven't read this week's yet. 30 00:02:53,296 --> 00:02:54,466 She's so close… 31 00:02:54,556 --> 00:02:56,056 You can borrow it! 32 00:02:56,136 --> 00:02:57,016 Really? 33 00:02:57,096 --> 00:02:58,516 Of course! 34 00:02:59,056 --> 00:03:01,396 It'll be bad if she gets any closer. 35 00:03:05,016 --> 00:03:05,976 What is it? 36 00:03:07,186 --> 00:03:08,696 I'm glad. 37 00:03:09,776 --> 00:03:12,736 It's nerve-wracking living in someone else's house. 38 00:03:13,906 --> 00:03:17,696 Even though our parents are close, I've only met yours a few times. 39 00:03:18,446 --> 00:03:21,996 So, having someone here who I usually see at morning practice, 40 00:03:22,076 --> 00:03:24,336 and who lends me the latest Jump comic, 41 00:03:25,706 --> 00:03:26,916 makes me feel relieved. 42 00:03:28,416 --> 00:03:30,336 Relieved? 43 00:03:31,586 --> 00:03:33,006 Well, good night. 44 00:03:38,306 --> 00:03:41,726 I feel so guilty. 45 00:03:43,396 --> 00:03:45,726 I'm a guy, too, but… 46 00:03:47,976 --> 00:03:51,146 I wonder if Chinatsu Senpai doesn't think anything 47 00:03:51,236 --> 00:03:53,486 of living together with a guy. 48 00:04:03,876 --> 00:04:07,166 If so, then I'm the only one acting like an idiot. 49 00:04:13,336 --> 00:04:14,586 Yes! 50 00:04:14,676 --> 00:04:16,756 Why are you so cheerful? 51 00:04:16,846 --> 00:04:19,096 Aren't you supposed to be down right now? 52 00:04:19,176 --> 00:04:21,136 I can't help it. I'm happy. 53 00:04:21,226 --> 00:04:23,346 I get that you're excited, 54 00:04:23,436 --> 00:04:26,396 but don't let the others find out you're living together. 55 00:04:26,476 --> 00:04:27,566 Why's that? 56 00:04:27,646 --> 00:04:29,476 Don't be so naive. Look over there. 57 00:04:32,566 --> 00:04:34,316 She's so cool. 58 00:04:34,406 --> 00:04:36,366 Not her. Zoom out. 59 00:04:39,576 --> 00:04:42,456 I told you Chinatsu Senpai is popular. 60 00:04:43,536 --> 00:04:45,576 If her other admirers were to find out… 61 00:04:45,666 --> 00:04:47,166 Don't move, target… 62 00:04:51,666 --> 00:04:53,256 Still, you're lucky. 63 00:04:54,216 --> 00:04:58,256 Even if it's because of her parents, you get to live with the girl you like. 64 00:04:58,346 --> 00:04:59,756 Maybe you end up going out-- 65 00:04:59,846 --> 00:05:00,926 That's not happening. 66 00:05:02,096 --> 00:05:04,766 Chinatsu Senpai chose to stay in Japan on her own. 67 00:05:05,766 --> 00:05:09,266 After seeing her determination, I just can't turn around 68 00:05:09,356 --> 00:05:11,026 and ask her out. 69 00:05:11,896 --> 00:05:16,776 That's why I've decided I'll make it to nationals this summer too. 70 00:05:18,116 --> 00:05:19,366 What? 71 00:05:20,616 --> 00:05:24,536 If I don't do that, I won't be able to measure up to her. 72 00:05:25,956 --> 00:05:27,126 Listen… 73 00:05:27,206 --> 00:05:29,586 Only a few people have ever made it to the nationals 74 00:05:29,666 --> 00:05:30,496 in their first year. 75 00:05:31,546 --> 00:05:34,086 And honestly, at your current level… 76 00:05:34,166 --> 00:05:35,466 That might be true, 77 00:05:37,006 --> 00:05:38,966 but there's nothing stopping me from trying. 78 00:05:41,846 --> 00:05:43,466 And so, another round! 79 00:05:43,556 --> 00:05:45,726 Rest is an essential part of practice. 80 00:05:45,806 --> 00:05:46,976 Come on! 81 00:05:47,056 --> 00:05:48,936 Taiki! Let's play singles! 82 00:05:49,016 --> 00:05:49,976 Okay! 83 00:05:51,646 --> 00:05:53,226 He's playing with someone else now. 84 00:05:53,986 --> 00:05:55,986 Hasn't he been playing for a while now? 85 00:05:56,066 --> 00:05:59,446 Once he sets a goal, he goes straight for it. 86 00:05:59,526 --> 00:06:00,736 Goal? 87 00:06:00,826 --> 00:06:03,076 Making it to the nationals this year. 88 00:06:03,156 --> 00:06:04,116 So… 89 00:06:05,156 --> 00:06:06,496 Do you think he can pull it off? 90 00:06:08,326 --> 00:06:11,086 He's one reckless guy, isn't he? 91 00:06:14,086 --> 00:06:18,216 In the end, those that stay true to themselves are the strongest. 92 00:06:19,466 --> 00:06:20,636 In everything. 93 00:06:21,296 --> 00:06:22,556 Forty-five. 94 00:06:22,636 --> 00:06:23,716 Forty-six. 95 00:06:24,676 --> 00:06:25,726 Forty-seven. 96 00:06:25,806 --> 00:06:26,886 WORKOUT ROUTINE 97 00:06:26,976 --> 00:06:28,976 Forty-eight. Forty-nine. 98 00:06:29,056 --> 00:06:31,356 Fifty! 99 00:06:35,526 --> 00:06:37,066 I'm exhausted… 100 00:06:37,566 --> 00:06:42,446 But I need to train harder. With my current level of play, 101 00:06:42,526 --> 00:06:45,746 my dream of going to the nationals will remain just a dream! 102 00:06:47,496 --> 00:06:48,996 Chinatsu Senpai! 103 00:06:49,076 --> 00:06:50,366 What's that you're watching? 104 00:06:50,456 --> 00:06:52,626 Nothing in particular! 105 00:06:54,296 --> 00:06:57,256 I had someone film me play, so I was just reviewing it… 106 00:06:57,336 --> 00:06:58,876 I wanna see! 107 00:06:58,966 --> 00:07:01,176 No way! That's embarrassing! 108 00:07:01,256 --> 00:07:02,136 Come on! 109 00:07:02,926 --> 00:07:04,886 I'm always watching you at the gym anyway. 110 00:07:06,516 --> 00:07:09,136 I thought I was the only one watching. 111 00:07:10,846 --> 00:07:11,896 That's amazing. 112 00:07:12,726 --> 00:07:16,646 Look at you darting around the court, reacting to the speed of the shuttlecock. 113 00:07:16,726 --> 00:07:19,316 No, I'm still too slow. 114 00:07:20,566 --> 00:07:24,446 If I don't move more quickly, my shots will lose accuracy. 115 00:07:24,526 --> 00:07:28,156 I need to hit the shuttle with ease, not just chase after it. 116 00:07:29,496 --> 00:07:31,456 Or I'll never make it to the nationals… 117 00:07:33,206 --> 00:07:34,086 The nationals? 118 00:07:34,536 --> 00:07:36,336 No, I mean… 119 00:07:37,586 --> 00:07:42,426 I wasn't going to tell her until I had at least some results. 120 00:07:42,506 --> 00:07:43,836 You said it. 121 00:07:43,926 --> 00:07:44,886 What? 122 00:07:44,966 --> 00:07:46,886 You said you'll make it to the nationals. 123 00:07:47,846 --> 00:07:49,096 Not really. 124 00:07:49,176 --> 00:07:50,686 So you won't go? 125 00:07:50,766 --> 00:07:52,686 Even after what you said to me? 126 00:07:54,556 --> 00:07:56,106 Chinatsu Senpai! 127 00:07:56,186 --> 00:07:58,606 Please make it to the nationals! 128 00:07:59,526 --> 00:08:01,646 Fine, I'll go, all right? 129 00:08:02,316 --> 00:08:03,566 Jeez… 130 00:08:03,656 --> 00:08:07,236 Why do I act so uncool in front of her? 131 00:08:08,076 --> 00:08:09,366 Hold on a minute. 132 00:08:15,746 --> 00:08:17,456 Here, take this. 133 00:08:18,126 --> 00:08:19,206 A good luck bracelet? 134 00:08:19,296 --> 00:08:22,376 I made this when I decided to stay in Japan. 135 00:08:22,466 --> 00:08:26,716 I thought I'd turn my resolve into something tangible. 136 00:08:27,636 --> 00:08:29,516 If you don't like it… 137 00:08:31,056 --> 00:08:31,976 I accept it! 138 00:08:32,686 --> 00:08:35,726 A gift from Chinatsu Senpai! And hand-made at that! 139 00:08:35,806 --> 00:08:37,936 I will cherish it for the rest of my life! 140 00:08:38,896 --> 00:08:40,686 You'll cut off your blood circulation. 141 00:08:47,526 --> 00:08:48,736 Taiki… 142 00:08:49,986 --> 00:08:52,496 please make it to the nationals as well. 143 00:08:54,076 --> 00:08:54,996 Done. 144 00:08:55,536 --> 00:08:56,496 Look. 145 00:08:57,076 --> 00:08:58,126 We're matching. 146 00:09:00,296 --> 00:09:01,916 Don't go treasuring it too much. 147 00:09:03,166 --> 00:09:04,256 Good night. 148 00:09:05,006 --> 00:09:06,586 Good night… 149 00:09:07,926 --> 00:09:09,306 I've got to work hard. 150 00:09:09,386 --> 00:09:10,766 Enough that this bracelet… 151 00:09:11,716 --> 00:09:13,016 breaks and falls off. 152 00:09:14,846 --> 00:09:18,356 If she keeps this up, I'll fall for her completely. 153 00:09:22,316 --> 00:09:24,196 I'll do 30 sit-ups 154 00:09:24,276 --> 00:09:27,486 every time distracting thoughts pop into my mind. 155 00:09:31,826 --> 00:09:34,116 Are you leaving already? 156 00:09:34,576 --> 00:09:36,706 You're up early for spring break. 157 00:09:36,786 --> 00:09:39,126 I'm one of the juniors, so I've got to help with the setup. 158 00:09:39,916 --> 00:09:41,546 Besides, I want to get in some practice. 159 00:09:43,006 --> 00:09:44,256 Take care. 160 00:09:44,336 --> 00:09:45,876 Thanks… 161 00:09:50,426 --> 00:09:53,176 It's like we're married. 162 00:09:55,886 --> 00:09:56,936 What are you doing? 163 00:09:57,016 --> 00:09:59,646 I'm fighting off distracting thoughts! 164 00:09:59,726 --> 00:10:00,936 Distracting thoughts? 165 00:10:01,936 --> 00:10:04,186 National preliminaries are coming up. 166 00:10:04,276 --> 00:10:06,196 I need to pull myself together. 167 00:10:06,276 --> 00:10:10,026 Did something happen between you and that senior from the basketball team? 168 00:10:12,536 --> 00:10:13,576 So I'm right? 169 00:10:15,156 --> 00:10:17,036 What happened? 170 00:10:17,116 --> 00:10:18,326 Nothing. 171 00:10:18,416 --> 00:10:20,496 Did you find out her phone passcode? 172 00:10:20,576 --> 00:10:21,586 I'm not a stalker! 173 00:10:21,666 --> 00:10:23,296 This is bad. 174 00:10:23,376 --> 00:10:26,966 All hell will break lose if Hina finds out we're living together! 175 00:10:27,046 --> 00:10:29,586 What an interesting development! 176 00:10:29,676 --> 00:10:33,756 This is the love story of a certain man. 177 00:10:33,846 --> 00:10:35,266 He's in the badminton team… 178 00:10:35,346 --> 00:10:37,476 -It's him. -It's got to be him! 179 00:10:37,556 --> 00:10:40,306 I've got to somehow keep it secret. 180 00:10:46,396 --> 00:10:47,986 You forgot your wallet at home-- 181 00:10:48,696 --> 00:10:51,066 I thought I dropped it somewhere! 182 00:10:51,156 --> 00:10:53,076 Thanks for finding it! 183 00:10:57,786 --> 00:10:58,996 You're welcome. 184 00:11:03,246 --> 00:11:06,506 Was I… too standoffish just now? 185 00:11:07,716 --> 00:11:10,626 You finally managed to talk with her. My, how you've grown. 186 00:11:12,006 --> 00:11:12,886 You idiot… 187 00:11:14,926 --> 00:11:17,726 You really suck at this sort of thing, don't you? 188 00:11:18,426 --> 00:11:21,976 Should've told her in advance that you wanted to keep living together a secret. 189 00:11:22,056 --> 00:11:23,806 I couldn't bring myself to. 190 00:11:24,856 --> 00:11:25,976 I messed up, didn't I? 191 00:11:26,066 --> 00:11:28,026 Well, let's just put it like this… 192 00:11:28,896 --> 00:11:32,526 If you suddenly start avoiding her and hiding the truth, 193 00:11:32,616 --> 00:11:35,446 she might think you don't like living with her. 194 00:11:35,526 --> 00:11:38,446 Worst case scenario, she might think that you don't want 195 00:11:38,536 --> 00:11:40,576 anything to do with her. 196 00:11:42,996 --> 00:11:45,086 If anything, it's the opposite! 197 00:11:45,166 --> 00:11:46,626 PRIVILEGE OF GETTING TO SEE SENPAI'S SLEEPY SIDE 198 00:11:46,706 --> 00:11:47,876 You two. 199 00:11:47,956 --> 00:11:49,796 What's the matter? 200 00:11:49,876 --> 00:11:51,506 Help me carry these. 201 00:11:52,336 --> 00:11:54,596 They're for next week's orientation. 202 00:11:54,676 --> 00:11:57,176 We're actually freshmen. 203 00:11:57,256 --> 00:11:58,516 Is that so? Congratulations. 204 00:11:59,306 --> 00:12:00,846 He ain't listening. 205 00:12:00,936 --> 00:12:02,266 Hey, you two as well. 206 00:12:03,346 --> 00:12:05,646 I'm counting on you athletes. 207 00:12:07,606 --> 00:12:09,736 I have to clear things up. 208 00:12:09,816 --> 00:12:13,736 I don't want Chinatsu Senpai to think that I want nothing to do with her. 209 00:12:15,066 --> 00:12:18,036 Hey, I can carry another one. 210 00:12:20,286 --> 00:12:21,286 Thanks. 211 00:12:21,366 --> 00:12:24,166 She's even angrier than I thought! 212 00:12:24,706 --> 00:12:26,916 -Should we leave them at the entrance? -Yeah. 213 00:12:27,666 --> 00:12:31,336 Maybe she's reading the room and pretending to be a stranger. 214 00:12:31,416 --> 00:12:34,046 I never imagined she would dislike me for that. 215 00:12:36,596 --> 00:12:37,926 You're enjoying this, aren't you? 216 00:12:39,596 --> 00:12:41,806 Chinatsu Senpai, right? 217 00:12:41,886 --> 00:12:42,936 Yes. 218 00:12:43,016 --> 00:12:45,436 -Can I ask you something? -Sure. 219 00:12:45,516 --> 00:12:48,186 Do you have a boyfriend? 220 00:12:48,266 --> 00:12:49,776 Idiot! 221 00:12:49,856 --> 00:12:50,936 I don't. 222 00:12:51,026 --> 00:12:54,526 Where does she get the nerve? 223 00:12:54,606 --> 00:12:57,066 Asking something like that from a senior she's just met. 224 00:12:57,156 --> 00:12:59,026 I mean, she's in the rhythmic gymnastics team. 225 00:12:59,116 --> 00:13:00,446 What does that even mean? 226 00:13:00,536 --> 00:13:02,996 Don't you want a boyfriend? 227 00:13:03,786 --> 00:13:07,286 You can go home together and hang out together. 228 00:13:09,546 --> 00:13:11,796 Right now, I'm only focused on basketball. 229 00:13:15,466 --> 00:13:18,296 Don't look so embarrassed after bringing up the topic yourself. 230 00:13:19,426 --> 00:13:20,676 Besides… 231 00:13:20,756 --> 00:13:23,266 I knew she would say that. 232 00:13:28,896 --> 00:13:30,066 You guys in the sports clubs? 233 00:13:30,896 --> 00:13:32,736 Good for you, working over spring break. 234 00:13:32,816 --> 00:13:35,446 Now they've got us running errands even during our break. 235 00:13:35,526 --> 00:13:36,816 That's commendable. 236 00:13:37,316 --> 00:13:40,576 By the way, Inomata, Coach Yuasa had good things to say about you. 237 00:13:40,656 --> 00:13:43,576 He mentioned your shuttles have gotten a lot more powerful lately. 238 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:45,206 Really? 239 00:13:45,286 --> 00:13:46,366 Yup. 240 00:13:46,456 --> 00:13:49,666 He said you're shaping up to where you could compete at high school level. 241 00:13:49,746 --> 00:13:53,546 He expects you to make the team for the upcoming national preliminaries. 242 00:13:54,876 --> 00:13:55,966 Did you hear that, Senpai? 243 00:13:56,046 --> 00:13:57,676 She's already leaving! 244 00:14:01,346 --> 00:14:04,216 Hey, what's going on between those two? 245 00:14:04,306 --> 00:14:05,976 She seems to really hate him. 246 00:14:07,186 --> 00:14:10,476 I actually thought they make a surprisingly good match. 247 00:14:16,066 --> 00:14:17,856 He's really fired up. 248 00:14:17,946 --> 00:14:20,196 Well, he'll be starting high school soon. 249 00:14:20,776 --> 00:14:21,986 Thank you. 250 00:14:23,576 --> 00:14:27,326 You know, at this point, I'm starting to get annoyed myself. 251 00:14:27,826 --> 00:14:31,086 It's not like I don't want it out in the open. 252 00:14:31,166 --> 00:14:33,996 Honestly, I wish I could brag about it. 253 00:14:38,086 --> 00:14:40,506 -Are you okay? -Yeah. 254 00:14:40,586 --> 00:14:42,386 You look concerned. 255 00:14:42,466 --> 00:14:46,516 But you can't say anything to her, since you're just strangers after all. 256 00:14:47,976 --> 00:14:49,266 Thanks for rubbing it in. 257 00:14:55,986 --> 00:14:57,026 Are you all right? 258 00:14:58,776 --> 00:15:00,406 I saw you fall earlier. 259 00:15:00,486 --> 00:15:02,026 I'm all right, but… 260 00:15:03,076 --> 00:15:06,286 Weren't we… pretending to be strangers? 261 00:15:08,156 --> 00:15:09,326 I'm sorry. 262 00:15:09,416 --> 00:15:11,286 For acting like that out of the blue. 263 00:15:12,166 --> 00:15:15,666 Living together is kind of embarrassing, 264 00:15:16,296 --> 00:15:19,046 and you have more influence than you think. 265 00:15:19,126 --> 00:15:22,636 If people found out, they'd gossip and make a fuss about it, 266 00:15:22,716 --> 00:15:25,306 and we wouldn't be able to focus on our training. 267 00:15:25,386 --> 00:15:26,426 So I… 268 00:15:26,516 --> 00:15:28,306 Wait, is that your only reason? 269 00:15:28,386 --> 00:15:30,226 Is there something else? 270 00:15:30,306 --> 00:15:31,346 No way. 271 00:15:31,436 --> 00:15:33,016 I was so sure 272 00:15:33,106 --> 00:15:36,686 it was because you liked that girl from the rhythmic gymnastics team. 273 00:15:37,686 --> 00:15:38,686 Excuse me? 274 00:15:39,396 --> 00:15:42,446 I mean, you started acting like we were strangers in front of her. 275 00:15:42,526 --> 00:15:43,946 That was because… 276 00:15:44,026 --> 00:15:46,116 She even asked if I had a boyfriend. 277 00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:50,906 I thought she was prying because she liked you too. 278 00:15:51,496 --> 00:15:55,336 I totally get wanting to hide that we live together from the person you like. 279 00:15:55,416 --> 00:15:59,586 I kept my distance from you so it wouldn't look suspicious. 280 00:15:59,666 --> 00:16:04,966 I thought I could sleep in the shed or look for a super cheap rental. 281 00:16:05,046 --> 00:16:06,966 So she was acting like that… 282 00:16:07,806 --> 00:16:09,976 out of concern for me and Hina? 283 00:16:11,436 --> 00:16:13,726 Dammit… that's adorable. 284 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:16,016 That's just plain silly, Senpai. 285 00:16:16,106 --> 00:16:17,146 What? 286 00:16:21,066 --> 00:16:22,696 You're laughing too much. 287 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:24,486 Man, I mean… 288 00:16:25,316 --> 00:16:26,776 Shouldn't have even bothered. 289 00:16:26,866 --> 00:16:27,866 I'm sorry. 290 00:16:31,706 --> 00:16:34,996 Congrats on your admission, everyone. 291 00:16:35,706 --> 00:16:39,756 It's a busy time, but the national preliminaries are drawing near. 292 00:16:39,836 --> 00:16:42,216 Intradepartmental matches will start next week. 293 00:16:42,296 --> 00:16:44,836 We'll be deciding on the team members, so prepare accordingly. 294 00:16:44,926 --> 00:16:46,006 Yes, sir! 295 00:16:47,136 --> 00:16:49,256 It's a long road to the nationals. 296 00:16:49,346 --> 00:16:51,476 Becoming a starting player. 297 00:16:51,556 --> 00:16:53,886 Making it to top 16 in the regional preliminaries. 298 00:16:53,976 --> 00:16:56,516 Then to the top two in the prefectural qualifiers. 299 00:16:57,016 --> 00:16:59,066 At the very least, you have to defeat Haryu Senpai, 300 00:16:59,146 --> 00:17:01,646 the second-year who placed third in the prefectural qualifiers. 301 00:17:01,736 --> 00:17:03,026 On the other hand, 302 00:17:03,106 --> 00:17:06,116 if I can defeat Haryu Senpai, I'll have a chance at the nationals. 303 00:17:06,566 --> 00:17:08,026 It's a simple objective. 304 00:17:09,026 --> 00:17:10,536 How's your record been so far? 305 00:17:10,616 --> 00:17:11,786 Don't ask! 306 00:17:13,576 --> 00:17:15,746 Hey, isn't the gallery crowded today? 307 00:17:15,826 --> 00:17:18,536 They're here to watch the newcomers play. 308 00:17:19,246 --> 00:17:22,296 But most of them have ulterior motives… 309 00:17:25,676 --> 00:17:27,676 Her fans keep increasing every year. 310 00:17:29,176 --> 00:17:31,846 As for the rest… 311 00:17:37,856 --> 00:17:39,606 Splendid! 312 00:17:39,686 --> 00:17:41,436 Just splendid, Hina! 313 00:17:43,106 --> 00:17:44,646 Our star athlete! 314 00:17:44,736 --> 00:17:47,026 Blessed by the goddess of rhythmic gymnastics! 315 00:17:47,106 --> 00:17:50,076 Let's work hard together to become the best in Japan! 316 00:17:50,696 --> 00:17:52,656 They really do have high hopes for her. 317 00:17:52,736 --> 00:17:55,866 Man, it sucks being her Senpai. 318 00:17:55,956 --> 00:17:57,416 She placed fourth nationally. 319 00:17:57,496 --> 00:18:01,296 Apparently, her father used to be in the Japanese national gymnastics team. 320 00:18:01,376 --> 00:18:04,796 It's like she's the chosen one. 321 00:18:05,876 --> 00:18:07,756 Viewing fee is 2,000 yen. 322 00:18:07,836 --> 00:18:09,296 Who's gonna pay! 323 00:18:09,386 --> 00:18:11,926 But you were looking at me so passionately. 324 00:18:12,006 --> 00:18:13,306 I wasn't! 325 00:18:13,386 --> 00:18:17,386 I understand being drawn to beautiful things. 326 00:18:17,476 --> 00:18:18,726 Narcissistic, much? 327 00:18:19,396 --> 00:18:21,356 Why are you so… 328 00:18:22,646 --> 00:18:24,606 The gymnastics team is amazing. 329 00:18:24,686 --> 00:18:25,566 For sure! 330 00:18:26,896 --> 00:18:29,316 Time for practice. 331 00:18:32,616 --> 00:18:33,576 Get it together. 332 00:18:34,196 --> 00:18:38,326 Seeing that sort of thing is what gives Chinatsu Senpai the wrong idea. 333 00:18:41,956 --> 00:18:43,296 Gotcha! 334 00:18:43,376 --> 00:18:45,336 Hina! What are you doing here? 335 00:18:45,416 --> 00:18:47,086 Don't you live in the other direction? 336 00:18:47,166 --> 00:18:52,846 Well, a famous chiropractor just opened a practice in the Azuma area. 337 00:18:52,926 --> 00:18:55,306 That's close to my place. 338 00:18:56,556 --> 00:18:57,936 Shoot! 339 00:18:58,016 --> 00:19:02,606 What if Hina sees Chinatsu Senpai entering my house? 340 00:19:03,316 --> 00:19:05,226 I have to get Hina away from here quickly! 341 00:19:05,856 --> 00:19:07,856 Senpai is still at school! 342 00:19:08,566 --> 00:19:10,906 Let's head there before it gets busy. 343 00:19:10,986 --> 00:19:11,816 Okay. 344 00:19:14,946 --> 00:19:16,116 So cute! 345 00:19:16,196 --> 00:19:17,116 Hey! 346 00:19:17,196 --> 00:19:19,616 He looks like Uncle Shuhei. 347 00:19:19,706 --> 00:19:22,746 No one knows who the heck you're talking about. 348 00:19:23,706 --> 00:19:24,996 Bye-bye! 349 00:19:25,086 --> 00:19:27,796 Classic youngest child, blood type B, born early in the school year. 350 00:19:27,876 --> 00:19:28,756 PREJUDICED 351 00:19:29,336 --> 00:19:32,756 Anyway. Hina doesn't know my situation. 352 00:19:32,836 --> 00:19:34,466 Looks yummy. 353 00:19:34,546 --> 00:19:35,886 She's doing it on purpose! 354 00:19:36,006 --> 00:19:37,386 They've got chunky red bean paste. 355 00:19:37,466 --> 00:19:38,676 All right! 356 00:19:38,766 --> 00:19:40,636 I'll get it for you, so let's just hurry. 357 00:19:40,726 --> 00:19:41,646 TAIYAKI 358 00:19:41,726 --> 00:19:42,896 I don't want it. 359 00:19:44,646 --> 00:19:47,396 Your face says otherwise. 360 00:19:47,476 --> 00:19:48,396 Thing is… 361 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:52,406 I'll go over my daily calorie intake. 362 00:19:52,486 --> 00:19:56,406 Even if each taiyaki only has 40 grams of sugar… 363 00:19:57,236 --> 00:19:58,996 Do you always think like that? 364 00:19:59,656 --> 00:20:00,656 Of course. 365 00:20:01,326 --> 00:20:03,786 If I gain even a few hundred grams, 366 00:20:03,876 --> 00:20:06,996 my movement will get sloppy, and it'd be a hassle to train 367 00:20:07,086 --> 00:20:09,336 just to lose that weight. 368 00:20:09,416 --> 00:20:12,126 Besides, I don't want that to lead to an injury or a slump. 369 00:20:13,586 --> 00:20:16,426 I'm not good at working hard, 370 00:20:17,176 --> 00:20:19,676 so if I can just endure it, then I should. 371 00:20:21,936 --> 00:20:23,186 What's with that expression? 372 00:20:23,266 --> 00:20:26,686 I… just thought you sounded pretty cool. 373 00:20:27,396 --> 00:20:28,936 You sure don't look that way. 374 00:20:29,526 --> 00:20:33,696 I mean, just the fact that you're not eating taiyaki is commendable. 375 00:20:34,486 --> 00:20:39,446 If you don't see that as hard work, it shows how tough you are on yourself. 376 00:20:40,246 --> 00:20:44,076 When I think about the difference in standards of "normal" between me 377 00:20:44,166 --> 00:20:47,786 and those who are stronger, I get a bit anxious. 378 00:20:48,796 --> 00:20:51,796 At the same time, I think you're super cool 379 00:20:52,506 --> 00:20:55,796 for competing at that level, Hina. 380 00:20:59,216 --> 00:21:00,636 What was that about? 381 00:21:00,966 --> 00:21:02,476 You got all sentimental on me. 382 00:21:02,556 --> 00:21:03,476 Cut it out! 383 00:21:03,556 --> 00:21:04,936 Stop reacting so calmly! 384 00:21:05,646 --> 00:21:07,306 I won't say that ever again. 385 00:21:11,146 --> 00:21:14,486 But you're even cooler, Taiki Senpai. 386 00:21:14,566 --> 00:21:18,116 Boldly talking to Chinatsu Senpai who's totally out of your league. 387 00:21:18,196 --> 00:21:19,826 Now you're just picking a fight. 388 00:21:19,906 --> 00:21:24,616 Just say the word and I've got your back, big bro! 389 00:21:24,706 --> 00:21:26,576 Start by ditching the bro talk. 390 00:21:27,246 --> 00:21:30,376 Besides, you've got nothing to gain by helping me. 391 00:21:31,086 --> 00:21:32,916 Well, that's true. 392 00:21:33,006 --> 00:21:34,756 But listen here, boss. 393 00:21:34,836 --> 00:21:36,886 Going back to what you said earlier… 394 00:21:36,966 --> 00:21:38,346 Who're you calling "boss"? 395 00:21:39,046 --> 00:21:43,596 I also think you're cool when you're taking on new challenges. 396 00:21:45,636 --> 00:21:49,476 As your bestie, I'm rooting for you to win. 397 00:21:50,186 --> 00:21:53,486 Hina, who's the sentimental one now? 398 00:21:54,686 --> 00:21:56,026 -What is it? -Hold on a sec! 399 00:22:00,446 --> 00:22:04,326 Chinatsu Senpai and Haryu Senpai? 400 00:23:30,996 --> 00:23:35,996 Subtitle translation by: Bakul Binjola