Original subtitles

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.

Watch out!

Sir!

Nikaidou-san... Um, I believe I've said this often...

...but this is a faculty parking lot.

Oh, long time no see, Hamada-sensei.

How's my son doing?

Does it look like he'll win this grand prix?

I don't think this school has a student with the surname Nikaidou.

I'll tell you, no matter the donation...

...whether one wins or not will be entirely dependent on their skill.

Stage

I'm relieved to hear that.

As long as there are earnest teachers like you...

...I'll continue to support this school.

I-I'm sorry for my rude words.

There's still time till the show.

I guess I'll go see the principal too.

I never know how to act around her though.

Shall I come with you?

Hamada-sensei, have you grown even lovelier?

Please don't tease me.

I'm definitely breaking up with that jerk!

Oh, finally found the resolve?

He's neglected me for two months!

What does he think I am?

Well, I'm sure he thinks you're a bother.

But still, coming to see junior's school festival...

What's this change of heart?

A lot's happened, and I'm feeling some remorse.

Yukino, it's you. Fancy seeing you here.

Jouichi!

Been a while, Kozue-san.

Yes...

Really! How many months do you think it's been?

Don't be mad. You'll get wrinkles.

You meanie.

It seems I'm intruding...

I'll come tonight.

Really? Yay! Yay!

Weren't you breaking up?

Hey!

Shimamoto! Yeah!

Wow, you're here too.

Of course!

I came last year too.

Aren't you finishing a collection?

Yeah.

But when I see YSD's show, I can get a fresh perspective back.

So I always end up coming.

I see.

I'd give my all in whatever I did back then and sweat small things.

There must've been lots of hardships, but I only recall the fun.

Yeah... That sort of earnest single-mindedness back then...

You don't want to forget it, right?

While waiting for my turn in the wings...

...George held my hand the whole time.

As my turn crept closer, George's grip tightened.

Soon, it felt like I was the one holding George's hand.

I thought I should be strong not for others, but for myself...

...because I met George.

But now, it's different.

I want to become even stronger for George, for my friends.

Don't worry.

Leave it to me.

I'll lead everyone in this auditorium to paradise.

Hiroyuki-kun...

You sure have fallen for someone out of your league.

Hayasaka...

I'm happy for you.

That's good, Yukari!

Don't you trip now!

Caroline, you look fabulous.

You look super beautiful.

Carrie, hang in there.

George is waiting for me in the wings.

George...

Go for it, Yukari.

All right! The grand prix is ours!

Caroline!

George...

George!

Thank you.

This is the best feeling ever.

All right, a toast.

Wait.

What... is this?

A fashion show success party.

But we didn't win the grand prix.

Darn it...

Aren't you disappointed?

Be a little depressed at least.

Of course, it's unfortunate, but...

Say what you want, but we can't help not winning.

But it's messed up.

Our dress was the most fabulous.

Well, the audience was basically stupid.

Calm down, Carrie.

I know we didn't get first place, but we did get second.

Just five votes shy.

That's more frustrating.

I'm so upset I can't sleep tonight.

I won't let you sleep tonight anyway.

All right.

Yukari seems satisfied, so let's start the party.

Right.

Good work.

Cheers!

Everyone really worked hard.

It was a wonderful show.

But you know, that hair and makeup was over the top.

I got so worried that the blue on my hands wouldn't come off.

Sorry.

I heard Mohawk Sugita cried when he saw our dress.

Really? But his was impressive too.

It was so wild.

It had blood.

I don't like that sort of thing.

I envy them.

Everyone looks really content.

But...

But I still would've wanted the grand prix.

I wanted to get first place and be filled with a sense of superiority.

Hey, Yukari... Are you okay?

A sense of superiority, huh?

It's so stupid.

Is something wrong?

Where am I?

My room.

Are you okay?

Oh, it's 11! Shoot, I gotta go home!

Hey, weren't you going to comfort me?

I fought with Mother this morning.

If I don't hurry home, the lightning will strike again.

But I'm still disappointed.

If we'd won, I could've rubbed Mother's nose in it.

Why do you need my grand prix for your mother?

Aren't you disappointed?

This piece was my project for the exhibit...

...not ParaKiss merchandise.

Had we won, only my name would be on the award certificate...

...and only I would get the scholarship to study abroad.

The others had nothing to gain.

But even so, they poured their labor and love into that one dress.

During the party, Miwako called it "our dress," right?

She said, "Our dress was the most fabulous."

Of course, I'd want to say the audience was stupid.

We didn't win because my skills were lacking.

They're not to blame for any of it.

So would you stop voicing your regret in front of them?

If you've got complaints, say them to me.

I'm sorry.

Don't cry.

I'm grateful to you too.

I'm the same as Mother.

Hung up on "first place" and "first rate."

When things don't go my way, all I do is gripe.

I envy that you can obsess about first place that much.

What do you mean?

In the end, I can only make clothes to satisfy myself.

I know that's no good though.

You're going, right?

I'll take you.

I'll stay.

But your mother...

A promise is a promise.

Sorry.

Yes?

Kaori?

No, sorry.

So you really came to see it.

Where are you right now?

Got it. Be right there.

Wait!

You cheater.

You're with a girl this late.

I'll tattle to Kisaragi-sensei.

Guess I'll treat tonight.

It looks like you're busy, so next time?

Next time? When are you going back?

Tomorrow.

Later.

Hey, wait.

I'm going home.

Why don't you resume this with Kaori?

Sorry.

I'll take you home.

Kaori's a classmate studying abroad in London right now.

She's in town for the show.

I didn't ask.

She's just a friend.

Our school entrance exam is easy...

...and you get in as long as you pay, so many come to goof off.

But some are from outside Tokyo, working hard to make a living.

Old-fashioned types putting themselves through school.

Kaori's a classic case.

She seemed interesting, so I got into range.

But she wasn't won over at all.

She left no leeway for teasing too.

Every day, she'd lose sleep to make clothes...

...and headed full tilt to her dream.

I'll win the second years' grand prix...

...and get the scholarship for sure.

Koizumi Jouji, I won't lose to a dumbass like you, even if I die!

Forget winning her over. She saw us as enemies.

As declared, she went abroad a year later...

...and I thought, "What an awesome girl."

Well? You can get all the coffee refills you want.

Then give me a big cup.

Sure thing.

Thanks.

Good night.

Yeah.

George...

Yukari!

I'm sorry, but don't hit my face!

I'm still a budding model!

If you can't afford to get slapped, don't make me angry!

I suppose a budding model still isn't a model.

Sis, are you okay?

Sorry.

Too bad about the grand prix.

Yeah.

That hair and makeup was too fancy.

I couldn't stop wondering how those braids worked.

You really found a pretty girl.

Physique, features...

Even her collarbone line and instep height are perfect.

I almost think she was born into this world...

...with that look and personality to mock me.

Isn't it a bit arrogant to think someone was born for you?

But it wouldn't be so bad...

...if at least one person makes you think that.

So? How are things with you?

London's fun.

People from various nations, free ways of thinking...

You should come too! It's definitely your kind of place!

You were with your model before, right?

I'm surprised you could tell.

I'll write again.

Sure.

Come to London!

Then I'll pay lots of attention to you!

I want to know where George is.

He's not answering again.

What's he doing? Did he forget the award ceremony?

What about hair and makeup?

I know. Let's ask Seiji-san.

Sure, I don't mind.

I'm headed there anyway.

Really?

Thank you, Seiji-san.

I love you.

But Koizumi-kun's with me too, so it may be better to ask him to do it.

What's with that face?

I'm not constructed like someone from planet Sparkle.

Your left cheek's swollen.

It won't stand out with your hair down.

It didn't go down yet.

It was pretty intense.

Your mother, huh?

Even I feel like killing her now.

I squeezed out too much foundation cream.

Note: Award Certificate We praise your sense and passion. Remain original and free that talent.

Both of you, turn this way. Look here.

Yes, like that.

Really, you're all so fabulous! I'm thrilled!

Fashion!

That day, before going to sleep...

...I left the award ceremony photo prominently on the living room table.

The next day, after school...

...the photo was on display in a nice frame.

When I'm paid for modeling, I'll buy Mother an accessory.

Yeah, a sparkly one that will light up her heart.