Original subtitles

I'm sorry for calling you out so suddenly,

but there was something I had to tell you.

The truth is...

I love you!

What...

What are you saying?

You're just my childhood friend.

Whether we like or hate each other doesn't matter.

Cut!

You should act a bit more shocked there, Hoshino-san.

Ah, yes.

I'm sorry.

You should think about the heroine's personality while you act.

Okay.

Hoshino-san.

It's only the first day of filming, so let's take it slow and easy.

Take 3.

Ready...

Start!

The truth is I love you!

What are you saying?

You're just my childhood friend.

Cut!

Hoshino-san, relax, relax.

S-Sorry.

Take 5!

What are you saying?

You're just m-my-my...

Cut!

Take 9!

W-W-What are you saying?

Cut!

Take 13.

Um...

Take 21.

I'm sorry.

So, you can't do it after all.

I don't want to cause any more trouble for everyone.

I see.

It's unfortunate, but it can't be helped.

Cheer up, Hoshino-senpai!

I was deeply moved seeing you do your best!

But...

Don't worry about it.

First of all, it's this guy's fault for being absurd and asking you.

Forgive me.

I thought I'd do my best.

No, I thought I had to do my best.

I don't have much time left.

Come on everyone, the filming has just begun!

Let's have some udon and cheer up!

Oh, what's that?

It's a dish for Satonaka's summer menu.

It's cool soumen noodles.

My grandpa thought you all must be having it tough since it's hot out.

Here you go, Hoshino-senpai.

Hoshino-san.

Here you go, you two!

Thank you.

Thanks for treating us!

What are we going to do about our search for a new heroine, though?

That's the problem.

It's a bit too late to go scouting or to hold auditions.

I was hoping she'd be close by, though.

Um, I've been thinking but...

Just by imagining it, there's a person who's perfect for the role nearby.

For this movie's heroine?

Yes.

She's outgoing, cheerful...

Refreshing and considerate.

Good work.

Thank you.

You're getting better, Kai.

You played "Now's the Time" well.

Thank you.

We'll see you tomorrow.

Mizusawa...

You should have come inside if you were there.

I would have felt bad for interfering with your practice.

So, how are you doing?

I think I'm doing a bit better thanks to them.

I'm really looking forward to it!

Oh yeah, what was that earlier?

"Now's the Time"... Was that the name of a song?

Yeah, but...

Why?

It's a great name.

"Now's the Time"

It's just like you right now.

I actually didn't feel like playing in the live concert before.

I thought it wasn't my thing.

But, then I thought that if you came to watch me...

Kai-kun...

It's all thanks to you.

Mao-neechan, huh?

It's true, just like Shijou-san said,

she fits the image perfectly.

Huh? Are you against having Mao-neechan play the heroine?

I'm just talking about whether she'll accept or not.

She completely refused the first time, didn't she?

The script wasn't complete then,

and everyone's in trouble now, so I'm sure she'll do it!

Geez, it's just Sakino.

Sakino-senpai?

What? What is it?!

Hello?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Tomorrow?

I don't mind.

All right then, we'll go after practice.

She's just not picking up...

I'm home!

Welcome back.

Come on in, Hoshino-san.

Okay.

Sorry for intruding.

Oh my...

Oh my, oh my, oh my!

Ah...

I'm Hoshino Yuumi, nice to meet you.

I see, you've known each other since first year.

Yes, we're in the same class.

He just never talks about anything that happens in school.

He's always leaving me in the blue.

Hey, mom, where's Mao-neechan?

So, I see!

You're on the library committee!

He's always liked reading books, you know?

Ah, when was it? When he read "A Dog of Flanders"...

Mom!

I've heard that story.

Sanada-kun cried at the end and then...

Then, you know his dreams for the future too?

Being a novelist won't bring food to the table, you know.

Are you sure you can handle it?

W-What are you talking about, mom?!

By the way, his favorite foods are fried chicken and omelettes.

He dislikes shiita-

Just what are you talking about?!

What's up with you?

Where's Mao-neechan?

Don't worry, she went out.

Oh no, it's already this late?

I've got to go shopping.

Wait, mom, didn't you prepare dinner already?!

Good luck!

Good luck?

You two are still high-schoolers, so use some discretion, okay?

Y-Your mom is quite interesting.

Sorry it turned out like this.

I see.

M-Mao-neechan sure is late.

Yeah.

Am I a bother after all?

I came over so suddenly.

That's not true.

You being here is a big help.

I'm sure Mao-neechan will refuse

if it's only me asking her to be the movie's heroine.

It's my fault though.

I should at least ask her myself.

You're worrying about it too much.

You don't need to feel so down.

All right, Hoshino-san?

I'm back.

I've got to go buy some stuff.

Ah, wait!

We were waiting for you.

The movie's heroine?!

Please, everyone's asking.

W-Wait a minute!

I told you I can't act.

Please!

But...

Please, I'm asking you, too!

Yuumi-chan...

It's my fault.

It's because I'm not good enough.

Hoshino-san...

The filming has already begun though!

And it's...

And it's the script Sanada-kun did his best to write!

Geez, how much trouble is my little brother going to cause me?

Fine.

I'll do it for Yuumi-chan.

However, I have one condition.

Condition?

Yuumi-chan cares so much for you.

You have to make her happy.

I was...

I was invited to go to the beach.

I-I see!

Pretty good, Kouichi!

Ah, no...

You're surrounded!

Pass! Pass it!

Good work, Sakino.

Good work, everyone.

Huh? Aihara-kun didn't finish changing yet?

Ah, he seemed to be making a call.

I see...

So, what are you buying?

Y-Yeah...

I was thinking about buying new shoes.

H-How should I say it...

During the match with Tanabe Shougyou,

you worked really hard.

I thought I'd work hard as well when I saw you.

I thought I'd try my best after I recover.

That sounds great.

But... Why do I have to come along with you?

T-That's...

Ah, it's just Nana.

Hello?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I told you it's not a date!

We're just going out shopping.

Don't call me for such stupid things.

Kouichi wrote a pretty good script.

What are you saying?

You're just my childhood friend.

Whether we like or hate each other doesn't matter.

Or something like that.

Oh yeah, there was one...

Kiss scene.

Can I come in, Mao-neechan?

H-Hold on!

What is it?

You have a digital camera, right?

Um... Could I borrow it for tomorrow?

You have a date tomorrow?

Yeah.

The digital camera, right? Sure.

Here.

Thanks.

Isn't Kai-san's live concert tomorrow, though?

Are you sure I can borrow it?

It's okay.

There'll be a lot of people there with cameras.

Anyway, it's a promise, all right?

You better make Yuumi-chan happy.

I will, thanks.

Now's the time.

Good luck.

Now's the time?

That's right.

I've got to do my best in my own way.

I kind of feel out of place here.

Sorry for the wait.

U-Um...

Don't look at me too much.

S-Sorry! I didn't mean to!

I don't usually wear this kind of swim suit!

I didn't mean to look at you like that.

This is for the movie!

It's just, well...

But it was that, so...

Let's go.

Okay.

It feels like it's been a long time since I've seen it.

You being so cheerful.

You look like you've been pushing yourself lately.

There was the movie and other things.

Was I really pushing myself?

I wanted everyone...

And you, to remember me.

Maybe I was too into it...

While I didn't notice it myself.

But, that's not it.

The truth is, I want to remember.

I want to etch it onto my heart...

My memories of you and this moment.

Now... This moment.

Thanks for today, I had a lot of fun.

I'll call you again.

Okay.

Bye.

Hoshino-san?

My legs have recovered, and now I can practice again!

...Is how it should've been.

Why do I think of him so much, though?

Hey, Aihara-kun.

What are these experiments?