Original subtitles

Please get behind the yellow line.

When you pass a bustling world...

...stairs leading to an underground room appear.

A smell like baking Chinese sweets pervaded...

...and the door, painted thickly in shocking pink...

...reverberated with a hysterical singing voice.

They called this place that felt like a hideout the studio.

gozen rei-ji tobi-dashita

12 midnight, I flew out of there.

tobira o kettobashite

Kicking open the doors.

garasu no kutsu ga warete

My glass slippers were shattered.

doresu mo yabureta

And my dress was torn.

nee akirete iru desho

Say, you're appalled, aren't you?

oikaketemo konai

He's not even coming after me.

namida ga afurete

My tears are overflowing.

mou hashirenai wa

And I can't run anymore.

jerashii kamo

It might be jealousy.

setsunai

It hurts.

"Lonely in Gorgeous," yeah

Party night... I'm breaking my heart

ima sugu mitsukete dakishimete hoshii

I want you to find me right now and hold me tight.

heddo-raito ga hikaru

The headlights shine.

Where are you, bad boy?

ai no sukaafu de namida o fuite

Wiping my tears on the scarf of love.

nanimo mienai

I can't see anything.

Could you pass that thread?

Aye, aye, sir!

Oh, Isabella... Welcome back!

Let's have lunch soon.

I made roast beef sandwiches.

Aw, the music.

It's nice out today, so how about going to the park to eat?

You guys are laid back, even with the show so close.

Still, the beading is going fast thanks to Caroline...

...so it's a cakewalk at this rate.

Carrie is late today.

Caroline said she'd tell her mother everything.

Everything?

Maybe she got chewed out by her mom and was grounded.

If so, she could've just told me.

How wonderful.

To rescue her?

Nope.

I like binding things.

She lied to her parents and cut cram school...

Of course she'd get chewed out.

If Caroline can't get her mother to understand, she'll run away.

Run away, huh?

What if Carrie comes while we're out?

Miwako, call Yukari's cell.

Run away? Her?

Yeah, right.

Sorry for being late.

Caroline, you're all right!

I'm so glad!

I guess...

I was about to call you.

Hey, that's...

Those shoes don't match that outfit.

That's what bothers you?

I told my mother everything last night.

Modeling in the show. Beading instead of going to cram school.

Planning not to go to college.

And then...

Go cool your head!

Scary...

I see.

Hitting people when pissed, was picked up from your mother.

Scary, scary. That's too scary.

And I thought about a lot of things all night...

...but instead of cooling off, I got even more mad.

So I looked for my chance and ran.

Since it's come to this...

Forcing your point, huh?

Well, I think that's fine too.

I never thought you had that kind of drive in you.

Gotta respect you a bit for that.

I'd also like to respect Carrie's will.

Me too!

No one's saying to go home?

You've made some bad friends.

Well, I'll go clean the room.

Clean out of the blue for what?

To harbor Caroline in our guest room.

Oh, I see.

But how can a dependent bring home yet another dependent?

It's fine. Both my sis and Tsutomu-kun are understanding people.

I don't know.

Tsutomu's especially preachy lately.

I've been chewed out a lot.

Would it be okay to live in the studio for a while?

It has a kitchen...

I could live comfortably...

Could you not?

It's a creative place.

But...

Bringing a homey mood is bad.

I don't want to bother you...

It's a bother.

We all pay for the utilities.

I see.

You know, if you pay utilities too...

...I wouldn't mind you staying there.

Of course, I'll pay.

No, it's not an issue of money.

I'll work part-time when you're all at school.

Part-time?

Caroline, what about school?

I'm quitting.

How cool, Caroline!

Stupid, keep quiet.

You're serious, Carrie?

Going to my high school is pointless if you're not testing for college.

I don't want to waste time...

...and do things halfway anymore.

Hey, George, isn't this hairy territory?

Dropping out and running away.

Why ask me?

She's your woman. Talk to her.

Well...

To me, leaving home and quitting high school are all up to Yukari.

I'd just like her to not live at the studio.

That's right. I have a good sense of his thinking by now.

Besides, if you've nowhere to go, you could come to my place.

That's not it! Talk her out of it!

You should, Caroline!

Abandon all and live for love. That's happiness for a woman.

What are you saying? You're fine if Yukari plunges to hell?

Don't decide things for me!

Of course not.

I merely spoke my mind.

You'll decide what to do yourself.

After all, it's your life.

Note: To Mother, Declaration of War!! Call when you're willing to talk. I won't come home till then. - Yukari

That girl...

I swear...

I decided to stand on my own two feet.

I'll live with eyes fixed on the future.

Nothing definite is in sight yet...

...but I'm not alone.

I have friends who accept me.

Wow, what a fun-looking room.

Um, here's the bathroom.

Real cramped, but a public bath's nearby.

Wow, cute pillows.

There's one gas burner. Enough to boil water.

Really, thanks for everything. I'll strive to leave as soon as I can.

Also, here.

What's this?

Combat items from Miwako.

Happy Berry clothes!

This many?

She's watching Alice and couldn't come...

Thank you.

You can eat the rice and the stuff in the fridge.

Arashi...

Later.

To me, it's fine as long as you're happy, but running away...

...dropping out, and crashing at a guy's place is a little... you know?

Besides, George isn't the kind of guy who'll make a girl happy.

I totally agree.

It's better not to get too into him.

It's too late.

Oh, this feels so good!

Tomorrow is Monday, but I won't be going to school anymore.

The midterms don't matter either.

Work. I have to find work.

Morning, Caroline.

Morning, Miwako-chan.

Slept well?

I made and brought breadfast and salad.

Let's eat together.

Breadfast?

Pardon my intrusion.

Are you okay on time?

I've got plenty. The school's close by.

Caroline, are you comfy?

I love it here. I'm sort of using a lot of your stuff.

Really, don't be shy using it.

Wow, good salad.

Has your mother called?

Um, I thought it might be meddlesome, but...

What? You called my house?

No!

Are you interested in working at my sis's shop?

Shop? Happy Berry?

I talked to her about you.

Thank you.

I told her a friend was job-hunting and showed her a photo.

Photo?

The ones from the welcome party.

Oh, those...

Well? Interested in selling clothes?

Yes, or rather, I'd love to!

Really?

But can I? I don't even have job experience...

It'll be fine! After all, you're dependable and smart...

You'll catch on fast!

You think so?

The interview's today. Here, her business card.

Oh, thanks.

Call her cell around lunchtime.

Today?

She wants to meet you soon. I'll call too.

Um, what should I wear to the interview?

And I can't do my own makeup...

Right...

You're definitely beautiful and have a great figure...

...but you're not that fashionable.

Okay, I'll come during lunch and help you prepare.

Thank you, O great Miwako!

It'll be okay. It'll work out somehow.

This problem shows up on tests a lot, so be sure to memorize it.

Now, let's move on to solve the next problem.

I chose this path myself.

Even if it turns out to be a mistake, I won't regret it.

The president will come soon, so wait here.

Sure.

Whoa!

What is this?

Unreal.

Hey, open the door!

Oh, coming!

Sorry, how thoughtless of me.

Thanks.

My hands are full.

Wow, she's just like Miwako-chan.

I made tea, but would coffee be better?

Not at all.

A president doing this... Thank you so much.

Hey, don't call me "president" and stuff. Oh, boy...

Um, you're Miwako's friend, right?

Yes.

I'm her sister, Mikako. Thanks for being good to her.

It's nothing.

I'm Hayasaka Yukari.

Thank you for seeing me today.

Yukari?

It's not Caroline?

No, that's... How should I put it?

A nickname...

I thought you were mixed.

My parents are Japanese.

Wow, Japanese? With those long arms and legs...

Sorry...

Well, have some cake. These are delicious.

All right.

She's adorable. I wonder how old she is.

Wait!

Were you born with that physique?

You don't really get fat or pimply when you eat sweets, do you?

No, I've never particularly dieted, and my skin seems robust.

Okay! Good!

Oh, salespeople have to look good in the clothes...

...so you can't get fat.

The interview's already begun.

I don't have much time, so I'll get down to business.

You're here today for...

Yes, Miwako-chan already told me, and um, I brought my resume...

We've filled the salesgirl position.

Oh, no...

If only you came sooner.

Um, then do you need people in other areas?

Clerical work, accounting, even odd jobs. I'll do anything.

How old are you, Caroline?

Since you're so frantic to find work, you're not a student, right?

No, I'm a third year.

But I've lost sight of why I go to school...

...so I want to go into society quickly and find my purpose.

Wow...

Well, I'll excuse myself now.

Thank you for sparing your time.

No, no, we're not done talking. Would you please sit down?

So are you free tomorrow?

Tomorrow?

Tomorrow.

Hey, Nakayama.

Do you know why Hayasaka was absent?

Nope. The tests start tomorrow...

Maybe she's gambling by self-studying.

Studying?

Or she's run off with some guy.

What's that?

Well, Yukari's been weird lately.

Changing hairstyles, getting into fashion...

...and scurrying off after school.

It seems she's been skipping cram school awhile too.

I wonder if she seriously won't test for college.

Worrying about others? Top students have it different.

Aren't you worried? She's your friend.

I don't have that luxury.

And we all delay our desires...

...so her doing as she pleases is an eyesore.

She's being a spoiled brat.

A fashion magazine model?

You went to interview for a sales position, didn't you?

But they'd already filled it.

Oh, I'm sorry.

How did that turn to modeling talk?

You know the magazine Zipper? A fashion one...

I mentioned it before. Sis...

I know it.

A cover showed up in episode 1. I think it was...

They're doing a Happy Berry feature next...

...and she wants me to model.

Oh, the shoot tomorrow, right?

An accident hospitalized the booked model...

...so they sought a sub.

George, how do you know?

Seiji-san's doing the hair and makeup for that shoot.

I wanna go too!

Hey, this has bothered me awhile...

...but why do you know about Kisaragi's activities?

Want to know?

Just play dumb.

Kisaragi?

Seiji-san, the "sparkle alien."

Remember? He cut your hair.

Oh, him.

I'm glad, you found a good job.

But it's as a one-time stand-in. I still have to find work.

That's true.

But once you're in the magazine, you may get more modeling jobs.

Right.

You'll get tons of work and be a top model in no time.

I doubt that.

But Sis passed up lots of pro models and chose you.

That's an incredible thing!

You judge everything by what your sis does.

I'm sure others had stuff come up and couldn't book it.

Someone like me can't compare to a pro model.

"Someone like me," huh?

That thinking won't pull anything off.

Maybe you should decline?

But it's still interesting, so I want to try.

I'm set, so I'll do it right.

Then you better not talk so wretchedly.

But...

Mikako-san wouldn't pick a model so haphazardly.

It's fine. Whatever Sis picks, always becomes a hit.

That's true.

You should have more confidence in yourself.

You're blessed with such good looks, after all.

More pride than confidence.

You, who we chose, wouldn't be inferior to other models.

Exactly!

If my longer-than-average limbs will be weapons for survival...

...maybe I should be a bit grateful to my parents for making it so.

As I headed to the shoot thinking that, my cell phone finally rang.

It's the second day since I left home.

Hello? Hayasaka?

Um, Tokumori-kun?

What's up?

What's up with you?

Not coming for midterms today worried me.

Right...

The tests started today...

Calling and being told you weren't home startled me.

I got your cell from Nakayama...

You called?

Was that bad?

Did Mother say anything else?

No.

When I asked if you were there, she just said no.

That's all?

Yeah. That's all.

Haya... Hayasaka?

Just thinking my foe's playing hardball.

Foe?

I've run away and been disowned.

Run away?

Sorry, I'm in a rush.

Wait, where are you going? You can still take the tests!

I won't go. I may never get a chance like this again.

Chance? Hayasaka, are you all right?

I'll just do my best.

Thanks for worrying. Good luck on the tests.

Hey, Hayasaka!

What did she say?

She has a cold.

Hayasaka...

It'll be fine. I won't give up.

Even if my folks desert me, or I stick out from society, I won't vanish.

Caroline!