Original subtitles

Would you like to date me, Haruka?

I'd love to!

Giving each other presents.

I'll never forget this.

When I put this on, it feels like you're with me.

The other day,

I went to a place with awesome pancakes!

I want you to try them, too.

I wonder what their secret is.

Whipped cream?

The batter?

You're going to wear this and kiss him?

Haruka.

Close your eyes for me.

Huh?!

Okay.

Got it.

Thank you.

And thank you for walking me here.

Of course, you're my girlfriend.

- See you tomorrow. - Yes.

See you tomorrow.

This is what being a girlfriend is?

Mr. Kurotaki is so nice!

He's going slow to match my pace, and he's so mature.

But it's still overwhelming.

Maybe it's my lack of experience.

Better than him jumping you like an animal.

Come on, Hikaru!

I'm glad it's going well.

Are you free on the weekend?

There's this event I wanted to check out with you.

Sure, if Kurotaki's coming.

Yeah? Okay.

I'll ask him.

Call you later.

Sure. See you.

Mr. Kurotaki said he can go!

I can't wait to hang out with you again!

That's all from me.

Let's invite her onto the stage!

Please welcome the beauty influencer Miorin!

Miorin!

Hello, I'm Miorin!

There are so many of you.

Thank you all for coming!

Mr. Kurotaki just got here.

He's asking where to go.

You, girl in the orange cardigan.

Huh?

- Me? - Yes, come on up!

But…

It's fine. Go for it.

- So, Ms. Hikaru-- - Don't call me Ms.

Why'd you invite me today?

I don't want to be alone with a taken woman.

You don't need to worry.

She'd have more fun doing this with you.

Unbelievable.

Are you serious?

I'm no threat to you?

That's not it.

I'm saying I trust you both.

Trust?

- Ms. Hikaru. - I told you not to call me Ms.

I like Haruka.

Do you actually like her?

What?

Mr. Kurotaki!

- Sorry to keep you. - Not at all.

You look great today.

They just did this for me.

Looks great!

Wait, really?

- Thank you. - Keisuke?

Mio?

MIO SUZUKI

You're friends with an influencer, too?

She's more like someone I went to high school with.

Wait, there's nothing to hide.

She's my ex from freshman year.

- What? - Your ex-girlfriend?

Ex-girlfriend?

Come in!

Long time no see, Keisuke!

I was so surprised!

It has been a while.

You came to my event!

That makes me so happy.

Well, um…

I'm just tagging along with my girlfriend and her friend.

Your girlfriend?

Oh, but please don't worry about me!

There's nothing lingering feelings.

I just wanted to apologize to him.

Huh?

So, when we broke up, I told you it was because I moved.

That was a lie.

This was me in high school.

I was ugly and gloomy.

But you were handsome and popular.

I wasn't confident enough to date you.

That's the real reason.

So I started doing this because I wanted to change.

To give confidence to girls who're similar to how I was.

Thank you for giving me that push.

I didn't do anything.

Is what I've been saying in my videos!

Sorry, I've been totally milking it!

Did you know?

No, I just started following her recently.

Still, you're as impressive as ever.

Dating such a beauty!

- What? - Such beautiful skin.

I'm so jealous!

Not me.

Her.

I'm sorry.

Oh no, I'm so sorry!

That's so rude of me!

Plus, you came on stage with me!

I really stuck my foot in my mouth.

Please, don't worry about it.

Hikaru is beautiful. I get the misunderstanding.

I'm sorry for being rude with my stupid assumption.

Gosh.

Hikaru's got crazy makeup skills. I'm always impressed.

What?

Keisuke!

You can't talk like that to a girl!

I mean.

Sorry.

He probably didn't mean it like that.

I'm a guy. Pretty good makeup, right?

Seriously? You're a guy?

Wow!

I couldn't tell at all!

Is Hikaru your real name?

Are you in entertainment?

No, I'm not.

Wow, what a waste!

You dating anyone?

Are you attracted to girls?

- Excuse me? - I like you!

Wanna date me, Hikaru?

Say what now?

I've been looking to start a couples channel.

COUPLE CHANNEL GIRL OR BOY?

You got the stuff!

A gem!

No way in hell.

It'd just be business?

That's cold.

Okay, without the business.

Would you want to date me? Or not?

No.

I have a crush.

You have a crush on someone?

Please stay quiet or you'll complicate things.

In other words,

you're not dating anyone yet.

Which means I've got a chance!

You don't.

I don't know about other people,

but I only date people I really like.

You're so monogamous!

I decided.

I'm playing the long game.

You know, you've changed a lot.

Of course I did. I learned how to be pretty.

I mean your personality.

- But my appearance has changed more. - Yeah, it has.

But your personality, too.

Really?

For sure.

Okay.

Well, see you later.

Mr. Kurotaki!

Um.

Are you free next weekend?

Do you want to come over to my place?

Oh gosh, I said it!

What am I gonna do?

He's going to be so turned off that I asked him.

Definitely!

I have work until evening, so could I come after?

Yes!

Well, then.

I'd like to have your home-cooking.

A-Any requests?

Fried chicken!

You got it!

What the hell is this?

Idiot.

Mio got in your head.

You're dead wrong if you think intimacy will solve things.

And don't just give it away.

You're absolutely right.

You wanted to make a big gesture.

Let's make sure he enjoys your food.

Yeah!

His problem is that there's no ill will with him.

Expecting a girl to cook when she invites him over is so typical.

It's not his fault.

I should've been honest and told him I can't cook.

I just don't have confidence.

Even if you wow him with food, he'll just see you as his maid.

Really?

But knowing how to cook will always be useful.

Got it? Then, get back to work!

Yes, sir!

You think they're done? Or not yet?

Hot!

The hell are you doing? What's wrong?

You have to cool down a burn right away or it'll blister!

Hikaru.

Thank you for everything.

What's that for?

Just that you're the one always helping me.

So, what's your crush like?

I'm not telling.

It's not happening, anyway.

I know I'll just trouble her.

I just want her to be happy.

What?

You asked.

I mean,

I'm a little envious of this person

that you feel this way about them.

I want to tell them that you're my best friend!

Jealousy?

Is this jealousy?

Wait, it might be burning!

Oh, no!

- Come look! - Seriously?

Yummy!

It tastes good when freshly fried.

It's fun cooking together.

I couldn't do this on my own.

That's fine.

You don't date or marry someone for their abilities.

It's for their company.

Then I'd want to marry someone like you.

What?

What kind of dress would you wear for the wedding?

Cut it out.

I'm a man.

I could also wear a tux.

Right.

That makes sense.

I'm getting more tea.

Huh?

Why did I

have these kinds of thoughts?

THE DAY OF THE DATE

Hello?

I'm done with work, so I'm heading over.

Great! Take your time on the way here.

Perfect!

How did it go with him?

He invited me over to his place.

Did you have sex?

Yes.

Okay.

- Come in. - Okay.

Thanks for having me.

I'm so tired from work.

Fried chicken?

I'm so happy!

I wanted you to have them fresh out the fryer.

Can I borrow your shower then?

- Huh? - I got all sweaty.

Be my guest!

- This way? - Over there!

- And towels? - On the shelf! You'll see.

Thanks.

- Enjoy! - Thanks.

My heart can't handle this.

Mr. Kurotaki. Your phone's ringing.

What? For real?

Can you get it?

MIO SUZUKI

- Sorry. Thanks. - Here.

WAS THE FRIED CHICKEN PLAN A SUCCESS?

What's wrong, Hikaru?

I just saw him. He's not with you?

He had to leave because of some emergency.

What?

Anyway, I'm fine.

Thanks.

But--

Hikaru?

Mio!

Keisuke.

I'm sorry.

I…

What happened?

He got a phone call.

The Selesta Building? I'll be right there!

Sorry, I promise to tell you later.

What's he thinking?

He just leaves without a word?

But,

I'm sure something happened.

So, it's nobody's fault.

It's easy to hold it in.

But it means you're running away.

It's not healthy.

Let's go.

Don't worry, you have Hikaru with you.

Thanks.

Let's look there.

Where is he?

I want him to think I'm a good girlfriend!

You don't have to force a smile.

I won't contact him again, so please rest assured.

It'll be our one-month anniversary.

- Maybe an overnight date. - Overnight?

Be right back.

What was it about me that you fell for?

Subtitle translation by: Zensho Yamamoto