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When I first tested to get into a school, I was five.

More than the fact I failed a famed private university's elementary test...

...it was Mother's disappointed look that made me sad.

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.

Caroline!

Hey!

Oh, it's you, Mikako-san! I thought you were Miwako-chan.

Sheesh, how insulting. But everyone says that.

You're so alike!

What?

I look like that juvenile punk of a girl?

I'm 36 already. Maybe it's this hair color, after all.

Um, are we shooting here?

Right.

This restaurant's an old, Western-style site that got restored.

Nice, no?

Yes, it's kind of like a movie set.

Today's starring actress is you.

Everyone, the model's here.

Well? My eye is unerring, right?

I'm Hayasaka Yukari. I look forward to working with you.

Still, we were worried.

Tanabetchi and I worked hard on that list of models...

...and you rejected them all.

Sorry, Higasa.

Wow, that's a great story. Mikako's her usual self.

Isn't that because you spoil her?

That's harsh.

Caroline, your photos were nice, but you're pretty in person too.

I'll make sure you come out real beautiful today.

He's Yamaguchi-san, the photographer. The very best.

And he's Mikako-san's husband.

Right, Tsutomu-kun...

Seiji-kun, hair and makeup please!

Wait for me!

Your face is a little flushed.

Makeup can hide the redness...

Are you not feeling well?

I'm fine! I'm great!

Then shall we get relaxed?

It's no use. I'm so nervous that I feel faint.

Calm down, me.

I have to meet their expectations.

Mikako-san's reputation is at stake.

Why is it you accepted this job?

Oh, Mikako-san threatened you?

Hey, Seiji! Don't give me a bad name!

Scary. Ex-delinquents are scary.

Hey, you're the ex-delinquent, Higasa.

Aw, Mikako-san's really riled up.

Someone, comfort her.

I hate stepping on mines.

Moron, too late.

For real? Crap!

Note: Seiei Academy

Academy Enrolled in public grade school, I swore I'd redeem myself...

...and got into the metro area's best private middle school.

Around then, Father was transferred...

...and with my enrollment as a reason, Mother stayed in Tokyo.

But I'd never get good grades in a school I barely got into...

...and I struggled to be below par.

My mother's disappointment in my performance was severe.

The spring I entered high school...

...my brother, Suguru, easily got into the grade school I couldn't.

Smart and tactful, he met Mother's expectations...

...and my stock took a nosedive.

My value kept being ignored, but sadly, all I had were my studies.

Wearing a famous prep school's uniform...

...was all that kept my pride barely intact.

Are college exams so much more superior?

We'll go sell them once we have a bunch.

Why are you stopping? You're talking about your life, right?

Don't say it's stupid. I'll listen seriously.

Talk straight.

Let's make a fabulous dress together.

Yamaguchi-san, the model's ready.

So Mikako...

All right, then shall we get started?

I wanted the value of my existence to be recognized.

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

I like that look. Would you turn a bit more to the left?

Eyes over here.

Oh, nice.

You're not hot? Should I turn on the AC?

No, I'm fine.

It's strange. Why don't models and actresses ever sweat?

It really is strange.

Hey, Seiji-kun, would this hat be better, after all?

Both are cute.

Come on, look.

You're such a baby no matter how old you get.

Boo.

What are you doing?

Thinking of the next pose.

I'm serious.

Like this?

Nice.

Right?

Hey, Tanabetchi! Would this hat be better, after all?

Wide brims tilt...

But the tilted look is cute too.

That's true.

Right. Okay, it's settled!

Mikako-san, who seriously weighs even picking one hat, chose me.

And lots of people work as one to pull this off.

It's such a pleasant hum of energy.

I'm a part of that world.

Ladies and gentlemen, good work.

Good work!

Note: You must be tired! We're at the studio! Dinner is Isabella's super warm stew. From Miwako.

Hey, Caroline. You must be hungry.

Let's all eat downstairs.

The food here is super good.

Thank you very much, but I have some plans.

Oh, a date with George, right?

N-No.

But you're lovey-dovey, right? George really is great.

He's cool, kind, smart, polite...

The perfect gentleman, right?

Y-You think so?

So you know him?

I use him in Happy Berry shows. Starting two years ago.

He's walked every season since our men's line launch.

A model...

Oh, you should be in our next one!

Yes, I'd love to.

Then it's settled. I'll call later.

Say hi to George for me!

Good work.

Going on a date now?

No, not really...

Koizumi-kun was worried.

George?

He said to back you up, should you mess up.

Well, there was no need.

I see...

Oh, was I not supposed to tell you?

Well, I have another gig, so I'll be going.

Thank you for today!

Yukari-chan...

Let's work together again.

Thank you very much!

I did it!

Um, excuse me.

Me?

Yes, could I get a picture with you?

Oh, sure...

One more.

Whoa...

Thanks! I'll definitely buy the magazine!

I'll be rooting for your success!

A warm stew is waiting for me at the studio.

It'll be the best feast.

The best feast that I'll share with everyone.

Incredible, Caroline! You're super beautiful!

Oh, you're right. Carrie, fabulous.

Pro work sure is amazing.

You're like a totally different person.

They had good material. Right, George?

I guess.

Could I have one of these Polaroids?

Sure...

What for?

I can't say in public.

But it must've been hard, Carrie. Changing into so many outfits.

But it was really fun.

That's good.

Today's October 21st, huh?

The show's November 2nd...

Yikes, will the dress be done?

Well, I think it'll work out.

You really don't let anything rush you.

You're just too frantic.

Sorry for being like that!

It's nothing to be sorry about.

I genuinely think it's cute.

You look even cuter than usual today.

You did that makeup yourself?

No, Seiji-san toned down the makeup for me after the shoot.

Is it okay to kiss you?

I wonder if Sis and Tsutomu-kun are back.

We can't have sex if that's the case. I'm going home.

Because I can't keep from crying out loud?

Don't be silly.

Sorry, Arashi.

Be satisfied with a good night kiss for tonight.

Night.

Arashi.

Kiss me.

Well, good night.

What's wrong?

Nothing. Good night.

Um, how about some tea at my place?

That's a roundabout way to ask me in.

If you insist on it, I'll stay long enough for tea.

I don't have tea for the likes of you.

Really? See you.

About all I've got right now is instant coffee!

Sure.

Um, which one was it?

Don't keep me in suspense.

Um, the light switch...

I don't mind if they stay off.

I'll boil some water.

Okay.

I'll go home after the coffee.

I'm home.

Oh, welcome back.

Hiro-kun's here.

Toku-chan's Hiroyuki-kun.

Hey, been a while.

Yeah.

I heard you're back here for a while.

Something happen?

Does it matter?

Anyway, who studies when they're visiting someone?

You haven't changed.

I'm having midterms now.

But I wanted to ask you something.

Huh... What's that?

Do you know where Hayasaka is?

Thank you.

Well, then...

George!

What?

Um...

Um...

Why am I always the one doing this?

Don't go home.

I feel like I have a one-sided crush.

Hey, don't cry.

Crying and pleading don't work on him.

Because George doesn't like girls like that.

George's heartbeat is racing.

George is the same as me.

You're light.

Are you all there inside?

Check.

I will.

Classmates?

You and Yukari?

You didn't know?

No clue. Well, you do go to the same school.

I talked to Miwako the other day. You hadn't heard?

No.

I see.

Anyway, where's Hayasaka?

Beats me.

Then I'll ask Miwako.

Yukari's at my place!

I figured.

We're turned around.

This is fine. Those pillows are to the north.

I see.

It's unpleasant either way.

Why do we have to borrow Arashi's bed?

Shall we relocate? How's a cemetery?

Would you stop keeping me in suspense already?

Miwako, what...

Could it be you're here for Caroline?

I'll hear you out. She's in the middle of sex play.

What's that?

In my 18 years before George...

...I was a pure girl who'd never even kissed.

I only vaguely knew about the love between a man and a woman.

And with sex...

...about all I thought was, "Why would you do that?"

Even so, though I was sure I'd be bewildered...

...my body responds on its own to George's fingers and lips.

Is this instinct?

Yukari...

It's that good?

Hey, don't ask embarrassing things.

I want you to say it.

I wonder if all men are this good at kissing.

It won't go in.

Does it hurt?

I'm totally fine.

Let's stop.

I'm fine. They're tears of joy.

Mine's a bit impressive.

Moron, what are you saying?

You're killing the tension.

That's good. Relax.

It went in.

What now? I'm starting to cry for real now.

I hope this closes the gap between us.

I see.

I get the picture.

So talks with her mother broke down...

...and Hayasaka left.

But I'm not good at explaining...

I know.

I'm used to your rambling way of talking.

But what's sex play?

Nothing, probably a wild idea.

Wild idea?

So don't worry. George is being really nice to her.

I can tell these things.

It's a sense, like women's intuition.

No, that's not what I was worried about.

My head hurts.

Your head hurts? Are you okay?

Aren't you studying too hard?

I feel like you finally talked normally to me.

Hiro-kun...

At dawn, I decided to get my things and move to George's place.

In my life, tumbling down is easy...

...but if I can endure it near you, I'll probably find the ultimate paradise.