Original subtitles

[foreboding music playing]

[rapid approaching footsteps]

[panting, whimpering]

[whimpers, pants]

[huffs]

[woman gasps]

- Ooh-ooh. - [screams]

[laughing]

[gasps, whimpers]

[laughs]

[girl] I have a little secret.

[indistinct chatter]

[laughing]

Creepy or what?

Check this out.

[girl] That's a sick shot.

Her top three.

Whoa, that's harsh.

[girl] After much bullying in school...

I became a shut-in my second year.

"Horror"

Surrounded by my horror films...

"New work"

I led a quiet life.

[light music playing]

Then one day...

I had a fateful encounter.

"Love yourself more!"

Hello, my name is Selena.

I'll show you how to do a makeover to maximize your self-esteem.

My first words of advice to you...

is you can be whomever you want.

Welcome to the world of makeup.

Found it.

[light music playing]

[gasps]

[gasps]

[gasps]

[chuckles]

[Selena] Use concealer to cover troublesome spots.

Apply it thinly to hide those blemishes...

using a brush and a very light touch.

Cover the blemishes several times over.

Dare to take that first step.

Then learn by trial-and-error.

Enjoy the process.

Learn to love makeup.

Ouch!

Nothing is a waste.

[chuckles]

Nothing is not worth doing.

[smacking lips]

[girl] And then...

I changed schools...

and started a new life where nobody knew me.

[indistinct chatter]

[girl] Morning.

Can you wash this, Dad?

Okay.

[girl] See ya later.

[indistinct chatter]

"Seito Senior High Academy"

Good morning.

[female student] Who the heck is that?

- She's gorgeous! - A transfer student?

[boy] Whoa, she's hot!

So cute.

[female student 2] Is she AI?

Petite face!

Super cute.

- [boy 2] Whoa! - [female student 3] An idol?

- [boy 2] Killer aura! - [female student 3] A true beauty.

[upbeat music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

Morning, everyone!

- Drop-dead beauty! - A celebrity?

[teacher] We have a new student today.

How do you do?

I'm Reina Tanikawa.

True Beauty: The Movie Part 1

[water running]

- [pings] - [sighs]

[groans]

Problem?

He wants to reject a girl without hurting her feelings.

How many this month?

- I lost count. - Gross.

You'll be sorry.

Must've inherited my genes.

He deceives them with his good skin.

You're one to talk, Big Sis.

How was your new school, Reina?

Never fear. It was a perfect beginning.

Time will tell if they find out.

I like you the way you are.

[gasps]

I'll be right back.

- Huh? - But dinner's ready.

Here I am!

Suspicious as ever.

You can't talk. Look at this place.

[man] Says the teen who comes daily.

Come on. I can breathe easy here!

My oasis.

I'm honored, but wasn't today...?

Yes, I transferred to a new school.

Meet your dream guy?

I've told you. I prefer gore over amor.

Horror trumps romance.

But forget that. Did it come in?

Jack Brighton's latest...

[both] Rotation of Ants!

- The usual shelf. - [gasps, giggles]

"Rotation of Ants"

[chuckles] Found ya!

Oh, sorry.

[soft music playing]

I got here first.

[Reina] What? Who's he?

[gasps] Oh no, I've been seen!

- Ah! - Reina?

[sighs]

[Reina] What?

[heartbeat]

[Reina] What?

[gasps] Oh, crap.

Do they already know?

How are you so pretty?

What?

You're perfect. A true goddess.

You're very close.

It's the "Prince"!

[girls giggling]

- [girl 1] Feast your eyes. - [girl 2] Chiseled perfection.

[girl 3] What a lucky day!

[Reina] Wait, why?

Why is he here?

Is this a nightmare?

- Your seat's by the Prince. - Prince?

Shun Kanda, aka "Ice Prince."

[girl 1] Ace of the "Loner Club."

No one has ever seen him smile.

He used to be more cheerful.

Didn't see him yesterday.

Shun's absent a lot. He's a super rare type.

And very mysterious.

[Reina] You're okay. Nobody knows.

You're okay. Nobody knows.

Right.

[teacher] Complete this handout by the end of the month.

Midterms are next month so try to stay focused, okay?

- Okay. - [teacher] Stand up!

Bow!

- Goodbye. - [teacher] Be careful going home.

[relieved sigh]

[gasps]

Shun Kanda?

This.

Um... where did you... find...

At that shop.

It was you, Tanikawa.

I knew you'd say that.

[light music playing]

Please don't tell anybody about my naked face.

Nobody knows yet.

I beg you. I'll do anything!

Anything?

Within reason.

I'll be seeing ya...

for one year.

[sighs]

Basketball today.

- I wanna play a game. - No energy.

You look distant.

I know. Basketball sucks.

Move.

Oh, sorry.

- Scary Queen. - Queen?

Aimi Kawashima of Class A, aka "Queen."

- Self-named. - Look.

[Reina] Forty thousand?

Wow.

- Take the shot. - Go ahead, it's okay!

Shoot?

You can do it!

- Well done. - [sighs]

I still can't get over how attractive she was.

The Queen.

Don't let her fool you.

She's known the Prince since childhood and wants him.

Then you appear in the next seat.

She's targeting you.

[sighs]

Ah!

[Reina] My makeup's fading!

- Reina? - Reina?

[panting]

This is tragic. What do I do?

[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

Nobody knows yet.

You're still okay.

You just vanished like a ghost. [chuckles]

Sorry, I had to pee real bad.

Look, isn't this adorable?

- Absolutely! - Right?

I always go with natural colors.

I'm scared to try loud colors.

Same here. If I do, I end up looking trashy.

My choices are limited.

A little color under the eyes would match your face, Miho.

And your gorgeous eyes, Airi, would pop with darker eye shadow.

Uh, I mean, it's just my personal view.

[both] Seriously?

[Airi] I think I'll try it.

[Miho] How about after school?

Let's go!

- Settled! - Let's do it.

[gasps]

Don't be so jumpy.

[light music playing]

[Reina] Welcome!

Feeling a little worn out?

Can you tell? My heart's felt real heavy lately.

Bleak, bleak.

Look over there.

- [woman] Excuse me? - Yes?

Rin Igarashi.

Iced latte, please.

You bet. Coming right up.

So cool.

Your junior at school, but here?

My master.

Good. Hang in there.

Mm.

First place again.

He's so perfect, it's scary.

"1. Shun Kanda"

Is he some kind of genius?

"148th out of 150"

Incredible ranking.

Hey, that's private. No looking.

[boy] Why the sudden change?

Did you speak?

[girl gasps] The Prince and the Scion together?

What a pair!

Top of the class and a girlfriend. Not bad.

What's it to you?

Nothing at all, noble prince.

But you killed "him," you know.

Girls our grade are either "Princelings" or "Scion-ese."

What's a "Scion"?

Yu Igarashi of Class B.

Son of the famous Rieto Group chairman.

What's up with those two?

Same middle school and band mates.

Band mates?

Prince on bass, Scion, lead and vocals.

- Like heaven on Earth. - [chuckles]

They had another member, but an accident...

- Accident? - Shush!

Oh, right.

Anywho... the band split up.

And the two of them stopped hanging out together.

They seemed so tight before.

- Mr. Shige. - Hey.

[gasps]

Hey, it's last place.

I wasn't last... barely.

- Last place in what? - Don't ask.

Cut back on this place.

I'd die without it.

You're friends?

- No way. - Definitely not.

Perfect unison.

Oh. Shige, is it back?

Yes, it is.

"Junji Ito Author's Edition"

You like Junji Ito?

With a passion.

[Shun] Head balloon material?

Synthetic resin.

Here.

[Reina] Fashion Model Fuchi is...?

Inspired by a shark.

Well, did you know...

The Ancestor character was based

on ancient fears passed into human DNA

and later enshrined on totem poles?

Oh.

That explains the chain of skull visuals.

His imagery is genius.

Know the origin of Soichi?

Born from warped feelings Junji Ito felt as a child.

I like him 'cause he bases everything on feelings everybody has.

Ah, the fresh verdure of youth.

[light music playing]

[Shun] You fixed it.

Yeah, he's my partner after all.

This is what's his face... Raddy?

Yeah, he's the protagonist.

He's my fave, too.

"Bloody Raddy"

Volume 24?

Yeah, the latest.

[Shun] Haven't read it?

[camera shutter clicking]

- [Shun] Want to go first? - [Reina] Huh?

[camera shutter clicking]

[foreboding music playing]

Was it good?

Bloody Raddy.

Yeah, amazing.

Huh?

You're a horror fan, Reina? Gives you two lots to talk about.

He's been a total horror nerd since grade school.

- Eh? - I hate it when my lipstick fades.

Don't you?

Hm. It fades even after applying it twice.

But you don't need a lot, right?

Huh?

I happen to know...

that you are a genuine goddess, Reina.

[chuckles]

[tense music playing]

[door opens, closes]

[somber music playing]

"Career Guidance Questionnaire" "Not going on to college"

[gloomy music playing]

- [knocking on door] - Come in.

Okay.

[sighs]

Your grades are falling, I hear.

"42nd Seito High Festival"

Are you still fooling around with that band?

You needn't worry.

I've stopped singing.

Go outside and try to observe people's makeup.

That's what I do.

My God, my Buddha.

Selena, you speak noble truths.

It's nice to have an idol, but what about school?

You flunked exams?

Shush. I'm watching this.

She dropped this.

"Career Prospects Questionnaire"

[Reo] It's blank.

- You'll pay for it later. - You shut up.

[Selena] It's hard work

but seeing a person's beaming smile is the reward.

I feel glad to be in this business.

If my makeup helps people turn self-doubt

into confidence and a new and positive direction

I'm overjoyed.

[Airi] Beauty school?

Yeah, they lecture on all kinds of makeup technique.

That sounds fun.

But tuition is steep.

- I hate relying on parents. - Mm.

Mm. Do more part-time work.

Hey, yeah!

Reina Tanikawa goes to work!

Whoa! She's motivated.

Here you go.

- [Reina] Cassis pomme. - [woman] Yum!

- [Reina] Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc. - [woman] Yes.

[woman] Teriyaki chicken.

One teriyaki sandwich.

[man] Chicken salad sandwich.

One chicken salad.

- [woman] That's all. - Thank you.

[light music playing]

She's working hard at her job.

- Huh? - The café.

Near the station? Maybe I'll visit.

[reciting] My Lord, I'm worried... You trot through those gromwell fields

And o'er violet fields

Across preserves, toward me Guards may spot you wave your sleeve.

[professor] Good, thanks.

Thus Lady Nukata

is horrified to see a man she once married waving his sleeve.

[professor lecturing] First, as with akanesasu

one introduces a fixed phrase positioned

in the initial five syllables of the opening line, and then embellishes it...

Welcome.

[gasps]

Hey. Why are you here?

I'm a customer.

Ready to order?

Buy me the priciest item on the menu.

What?

Pardon me.

Tonight.

Come.

Come?

No skipping out.

[sighs]

Reina Tanikawa's life ends here.

I haven't seen the made-up Reina in a while.

- Mr. Shige... - Yes?

Thanks for all you've done for me.

You scare me. What's up?

I'm being blackmailed out of all my earnings.

My peaceful life ends today.

- Cryptic. - Don't enjoy this.

Details, please. Details.

- Let's go... - Huh?

study.

Study?

[Shun] Two formulas for cubic expressions.

Remember A3+B3, and its reverse subtraction.

Fill the blank between brackets A and B

with the same symbol as in the formula.

For the next blank in brackets, use the opposite symbol...

I understand.

[Shun] Then fill in the blanks.

Correct.

See? Not hard.

You'd make a great teacher. I'd never miss class.

Sorry. [Clears throat]

Just kidding.

Then, once a week?

Just Tuesday nights.

Huh?

What, seriously?

Focus.

Right.

He has a surprising nice side.

Give me a hand, Reina?

- Coming. - Okay.

- Hello and welcome. - [girl] Huh?

[chuckles] Are you Reina Tanikawa?

No way! That Reina?

You're so different, OMG!

[laughing] Can you believe it?

[girl] Whoa, I feel really bad for her.

How can she study?

It wouldn't matter.

Shocking makeover.

Wait, we've gotta get a photo, please.

- Say "cheese." That's perfect. - [camera shutter clicking]

Oh, what makeup can do.

[upbeat music playing]

- She's still jumpy. - [camera shutter clicking]

It's hard to graduate from "loser."

- [girl] Turn this way. - [Yu] Stop that.

She doesn't like it.

[gasps]

Are you Yu Igarashi, Scion of the Rieto Group?

[girl] No way! It's really him! OMG!

- Are you on Instagram? - Wanna follow each other?

I'd get no benefit following awful people like you.

Let's get out of here.

You're the only part-timer today?

Huh?

Oh. Yeah.

I see.

Uh... wait, you...

- [female student] Morning! - [indistinct chatter]

[approaching footsteps]

[Reina] Oh.

Thanks for yesterday.

You really saved me.

It was nothing.

Who?

Huh?

Who are they?

[chuckles awkwardly]

Friends, I guess? From my old school.

Can you handle it?

It just caught me by surprise.

But thanks again.

Don't worry about me.

It can't be helped.

Don't worry about me.

Why are you smiling?

Are you that superficial?

I get annoyed watching you.

- Reina, let's go somewhere. - Okay.

Nope. She has an appointment with me.

You said "anything."

No, I...

Meet me at the station.

Is that what I think it is?

[both] A date?

Hm? Oh?

[Reina] This was wholly unexpected.

But I'm going on my first date ever!

But don't go overboard with the cushion foundation.

But for those problem spots

use a concealer with maximum coverage...

and natural-looking mascara.

Use no glitter eye shadow for a soft look

and eyeliner in the eyes' corners.

And voila! Subtle sex appeal.

Curl eyelashes lightly...

and choose blush in a desirable coral.

There. That's perfect.

Match the lips with more coral...

but add a darker rose color on the inside.

Just add a little bit of luster...

and there!

Ah. [Sucks teeth]

[chuckles]

[gasps]

[light music playing]

Did you wait long?

No, not at all.

Then, let's go.

Uh...

What is this place?

You could use a change of pace.

[alarm blaring]

[groaning]

- Elude the zombies. - What? Wait!

Shun, in front of you!

[panting]

Look sharp!

Sorry.

[light music playing]

- [groaning] - [both gasp]

Shun, this way!

Hurry, Tanikawa!

- Whoa. - [panting]

[gasps, laughs]

[groaning]

In here, quickly!

No zombies chasing us.

Let's see... how about here? Hurry!

What? It's locked!

[zombies groaning]

[both gasp, scream]

This must be what heaven's like.

Did you see the zombie sculpting? Perfect detailing!

I want one in every home.

[chuckles]

First sighting.

What?

A rare smile from the Ice Prince.

I'll buy us drinks.

[phone buzzing]

[phone chimes]

[gasps]

"Sorry. I had to run. - Shun."

Did I do something wrong?

[steam hissing]

Watch it!

Sorry!

[gasps, screams]

- Sorry! - [breathing heavily]

What's wrong with you today?

You and Rin both.

- Rin? - [woman] Cocoa, please.

Excuse me. Excuse me!

Oh. Sorry. Café latte?

- [woman] Cocoa. - See?

- Then he suddenly went home. - [gasps]

Was it something I said?

Hmm, it's possible you stepped on a land mine.

No! What do I do? [Sighs]

How about you, Rin? Something happen?

Well, you know how the school festival is coming soon?

Yeah.

My drama club is performing Romeo and Juliet.

I want to get the role of Juliet so badly.

Really? That's great.

But I have to audition.

So I've been rehearsing really hard for it.

[girl] Rin's a bit too rustic for the part.

You want more sophistication.

Exactly. Juliet has to be elegant.

[Rin] I overheard them talking.

But what can you do? I'm dorky looking.

If only I had your looks, Reina.

[sighs]

I have an idea, Rin.

What?

Wanna try makeup?

Makeup?

[light music playing]

[Reina] Igarashi?

[Rin] Miss Reina!

I'm up here!

[gasps]

No freaking way.

[gasps]

I can do it, but learning it yourself is way better.

Ready, Rin?

Let's go win Juliet.

Okay!

[indistinct chatter]

[Selena] Important to attracting other people...

is to observe them well.

And to know them well.

That's good.

Wow, it's gone!

Note their uniqueness, their hidden charm.

[Reina] Careful.

[Selena] No two people in the world have exactly the same face.

That means there is a makeup regimen for each person.

[Reina] For you, Rin...

[Selena] A one-and-only makeover for the one-and-only you.

Bear that in mind when you instruct.

[indistinct chatter]

Take a look.

Who are you?

Clearly, Princess Juliet.

No way, Miss Reina. You're a genius!

This is amazing!

My Lady, may I have this dance?

Romeo doesn't say that.

[laughs]

I can't believe it!

[laughs]

Hey, Rin!

Rin?

[both gasp]

[both] Why are you here?

[Mr. Igarashi] I'm back.

Yu? Home already?

[gasps]

Ah.

[Reina gasps]

Coming in.

[Mr. Igarashi] Yu?

[sighs] Not here.

[door opens, closes]

[relieved sigh]

[grunts]

Damn, that was close.

Wait, are you Rin's...

Oh. [Sighs]

Kind elder brother.

Oh. Might as well sit.

[sighs]

The other day...

Huh?

I said rude things. Sorry.

No, it's okay. Don't worry.

Is Rin okay at work?

She's a god in that place.

Unlike me, she's very independent.

I should learn from her.

- And you? - Hm?

Why do you work?

So I can afford beauty school.

You like makeup?

Yeah.

I've decided to become who I want to be.

[chuckles] That's actually a quote from someone I admire.

[light music playing]

Is that Shun?

Ignore that.

[Rin] Miss Reina?

Where'd you go?

Sorry for disturbing you.

Hey.

Are you free tomorrow?

Hm?

[sighs]

What does Rin want for her birthday?

She never tells anyone.

So why bring me shopping?

Simple. Ask a girl about what a girl wants.

[Yu] How about this?

- [Reina] Sorry, but... - Hm?

You were right to bring me.

[chuckles]

Why must it be me? Try it on yourself.

I'm already made up. Plus, I'm yellow-based.

Yellow-based?

My undertone foundation.

My skin's more of a yellow-tan by birth.

Some are more silver-blue-based.

It informs your makeup and fashion colors.

For Rin, I'd go with this or this.

Look this way. Close your eyes if you want.

[light music playing]

Open your eyes.

[light music playing]

I think it'll work.

Then let's get it.

- I'll bring a fresh one. - Oh.

"Seito High Festival LIVE CONCERT! Bands wanted!"

Hey, Yu, today's Rin's birthday, right?

Yeah. Do you know a good cake shop?

Uh... I know a tart shop near my house.

Here.

[Yu] That looks delicious.

Are you entering a band?

Ah. Not a chance.

You were looking at it.

I've stopped singing.

For good.

[gloomy music playing]

[Aimi] Worried?

Seems like it, seeing those two together.

They do make a pretty good couple.

What's your point?

She's not right for you.

You know it, right?

Time to fumigate the bugs.

[gasps]

[rock music playing on headphones]

[tense music playing]

[footsteps thudding]

Yeah, why would he notice?

Thanks.

- How many stars? - 9.5.

- Correct. That's next. - Okay.

[Mr. Shige] We've got an earthbound spirit.

What happened?

Mmm. Like that all day.

Say something to break the hex.

I don't have the power.

[Reina] Shun?

Why?

Why'd you leave me?

What?

After you took me out.

Did I say something?

It had nothing to do with you.

Sorry. I'll see ya.

[Reina] Tell me.

What did you think?

When you first met me.

The truth is...

I was bullied at my previous school.

Ignored by everybody, I had nobody to turn to.

And no place to hide.

I was much more negative than now. I didn't care how I looked.

So I knew I was hopeless...

You're wrong.

You're not hopeless.

Yeah, I suppose.

It feels strange.

Must've been tough.

Huh?

Holding everything inside, and no one to talk to.

I'll listen anytime.

From here on out, whatever comes, I'll listen.

Thank you.

But you know what?

Changing schools changed my life.

I've made friends.

I met you, Shun.

I've a long way to go but I feel I've already changed a lot.

I'm a step closer to who I want to be.

Sorry. I talked too much.

[Reina] Go ahead and forget what I said.

I got a bit heated.

Oh. Have you read this?

- [thumps] - [gasps]

Sorry.

[soft music playing]

[Shun] The Tanikawa at school...

and the Tanikawa here...

are the same to me.

Regardless of place or time, it's still you.

The school festival haunted house.

Haunted house?

Will you go through it with me?

[gasps]

What, like the two of us?

Yeah.

The two of us.

Good morning. Good morning.

[Miho] Huh? Reina and the Ice Prince?

Doing the haunted house.

That settles it! They're a couple.

So why is the Prince skipping school?

[Airi] I want to see them together.

[Miho] Yeah, all lovey dovey.

[sighs]

- Oh. - Did you hear?

Rin got the role of Juliet.

- I did. Good for her. - Mm.

I was confident she'd get the role.

She said thanks to your makeup, it was the best audition ever.

No, you have it all wrong.

The makeup simply helped reveal how awesome Rin is.

[sighs] I can't wait for the festival.

Rin's Juliet and the haunted house.

I hear people go all out with the makeup and costumes.

- Mm. - Even with the same makeup

horror films have a process and tools all their own.

I saw it myself when Shun and I went...

Sorry, I got a bit excited.

Do you like him?

- Who? - Shun Kanda.

Is that how it looks?

No, I mean, there's sort of a history there...

Don't do it.

I advise against him.

What do you mean by that?

Forget about him...

and like me instead.

I think I'm more suited to you than him.

[sighs]

I saw a new side to our Scion.

Sorry, but I eavesdropped.

On what?

On the roof at lunch.

Maybe we can work together.

I'd like to keep Reina and Shun apart.

Will you help?

We're allies in this, right?

You amaze me.

- Huh? - Still hung up on him?

Fine. You'll never admit it. I get it.

Sorry, but I don't have time for silly games.

She's in the way!

- In your way. - Not just mine.

Shun's, too.

He doesn't have time to bother with her.

- What? - Don't play dumb.

You know about his family.

Forget I said that.

What about his family?

Spill it.

- What now? - Hm?

It's written all over you face.

Lovesick, right?

- [coughs] - It is love! You were right!

[shrieks] Don't tell me, the guy who tutored you?

Nope. [Coughs]

Um, I mean, yeah, but no.

Say what?

My brain is scrambled.

That's youth talking.

That's my brother.

- What does it mean to like someone? - [Reimi] Huh?

I mean, how do you know when you like someone?

That's incredibly easy!

When you hear a beautiful song...

that's the person you think of.

[Reo] In theory for you, right?

- [Reimi] Watch it, buster! - [both chuckle]

"43rd Seito High Festival"

[indistinct chatter]

[Airi] Thanks for waiting.

Here's your welcome drink.

Thanks for waiting, Madam. Here's your beverage.

- Reina, pass out fliers. - Okay.

[indistinct chatter]

- Oh. Yu. - Oh.

- [Yu] Oh. - Well?

Great.

Wild, huh?

- Yeah. - [both chuckle]

Did you hear they call her the Goddess?

[chuckles] Look how far she's taken this act.

She needs a lesson.

We might as well go all out.

- Right? - [Reina] Here you go.

Here you are. Thank you.

[Shun] Take one.

Here.

You all right?

Yeah, why?

You've missed school.

Thanks for your concern.

Seen Tanikawa today?

No, not yet.

Well, then you're missing out big time.

- What? - Her cosplay.

Cosplay of what?

I'm not telling.

You two go have fun in your little haunted house.

[door opens]

Oh. Hey, Shun.

Oh.

You changed.

Mm.

Uh... then, let's go.

Mm.

[upbeat music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

[girl 1] Are they dating after all?

[girl 2] So the rumors are true.

[girl 3] Dating for real?

[girl 4] Breaking news.

[girl 5] There's your proof.

[indistinct chatter]

[upbeat music playing]

"Haunted House"

Looks popular.

Hm.

[indistinct chatter]

Let's take a photo.

Sorry. Not your thing, I guess.

Take it here?

Huh?

You mean it?

Why? Don't want to?

No, of course I want to.

A little closer.

What?

Uh... nothing.

Let me.

[camera shutter clicks]

Thanks.

Send it later.

Sorry. We're stopping here for today.

But maybe you'd like this.

"Seito High Festival Outdoor Stage"

[upbeat music playing]

I'll leave you. Enjoy.

They rock.

- [crowd cheering] - Huh?

I said, that band rocks.

[crowd cheering]

[upbeat band music playing]

- Press now. - Got it.

[boy] Press it.

Okay.

- Go ahead. - Okay.

"Sprinklers"

[crowd screaming]

What the hell?

Oh, my God!

My, my!

[students screaming]

[Reina] This can't be happening!

No!

[gasping]

[tense music playing]

[crowd cheering, laughing]

[gasps]

[whimpers, gasps]

[Aimi] Is that you, Reina?

What's wrong? Are you okay?

[girls laughing]

- This is so awesome! - [camera shutters clicking]

[Reina] Huh? What do I do?

[camera shutters clicking]

[Reina] I'm screwed.

Somebody, help.

- [Aimi] Shun? - Never mind.

[gloomy music playing]

[footsteps thudding]

[light guitar music playing]

[singing]

That's the Scion?

Singing.

[Yu singing]

[continues singing]

[Reina] Thank you.

For rescuing me.

You're still wet.

That's okay. I can do it myself.

[soft music playing]

[phone buzzing]

Sorry.

Answer it.

- [phone buzzing] - Mm.

Hello? Yes.

What?

Uh...

Shun, what's wrong?

I'm sorry to do this to you again...

I'll be fine. It's okay.

Go.

Know what?

Hm?

I'm bummed I...

missed your cosplay.

[Yu singing]

[Shun] The Tanikawa at school...

and the Tanikawa here...

are the same to me.

It's still you.

[Yu singing]

[Reina] I mean, how do you know when you like someone?

[Reimi] When you hear a beautiful song...

that's the person you think of.

[Yu singing]

[song ends]

Thank you, Doctor.

Take care.

[cell phone ringing]

Hello.

Hello, Dad?

Shun? It's good to hear your voice.

It's been a while. Listen...

I need to tell you something.

After that, strangers ambushed me to introduce them to you.

No, really?

I fended them off by giving them the lowdown.

You better not have.

- I'm kidding. - [both chuckle]

But why'd you do it?

- Huh? - You said you'd never sing again.

I'm not telling you.

- What? Why all the secrecy? - [chuckles]

- But I gotta say... - Hm?

It felt pretty good to sing.

A rare moment of honesty. [Chuckles]

[both] Listen.

Hm?

I want to respond to your offer.

I'm sorry, but I...

I know...

who you like.

But whoever you choose to like, my choice is still you.

Just remember that.

Thanks.

I've another thing to say.

It's about Shun Kanda.

Aimi Kawashima told me about his mom.

[Shun] I'm home.

[Yu] Shun's parents divorced when he was little.

He lives with his mom.

Mom!

[Yu] But it seems she collapsed from a stroke.

Mom!

I quit the band.

[Yu] It's also why he left the band.

[Reina] What about his father?

[Yu] In America.

He hasn't been back in a while.

A helper comes around once a week Tuesday nights.

But basically, he's always been alone.

Wait, Yu.

When does the helper come by?

Tuesdays.

[Miho] Ace of the "Loner Club."

He used to be more cheerful.

[Reina] That's why he's always alone.

[phone chimes]

[gasps]

"Tuesday"

How about once a week?

Just Tuesday nights.

That explains Tuesdays.

I was by him all this time, and yet I knew nothing.

Actually...

I never attempted to find out.

I suck.

[somber music playing]

Sorry to appear unannounced.

Uh, but I just heard...

from Yu...

about your situation.

But I just...

Sorry, it's none of my business.

I'd better go.

Tanikawa.

Come meet my mom first.

Mom?

Tanikawa's here.

The girl I told you about.

How do you do? I'm Reina Tanikawa.

[Shun] She can hear us okay.

She just can't respond.

Shun, what's your mom's favorite color?

[soft music playing]

Done.

No matter how busy she got, Mom would do her nails every night.

She said pretty nails made her feel pretty inside.

I just remembered that.

Mom?

[Shun] He just texted to apologize.

Huh?

[Shun] It was from Yu.

Not that he's to blame.

I'd been kind of afraid all this time.

About what?

That once you knew...

about my mom, you might pull away.

I wouldn't do that.

I know you wouldn't.

But I'd be putting you out.

So I decided...

not to try to get too close to you.

I kind of felt like... it wouldn't be fair to you.

Shun...

Hm?

You always give your all.

Listen...

I'm...

going to America.

Huh?

I told my dad my mom doesn't have much longer.

I'd hidden it from him, but could finally say it.

My dad...

divorced her when I was small, and took off.

He did what he liked in America.

I think I just stubbornly refused to ask for his help.

Then I realized...

there are more important things.

I'm going to go with my mom and live over there.

So the three of us can be together in the end.

Considering her state, it'll be next week.

- Next week? - Mm.

It's going to require all my strength.

Yeah.

[chuckles] But pace yourself.

Yes, I know.

[sighs]

[indistinct chatter]

"Admission Application"

You finally got in! Beauty school.

You got your wish!

[Reina sighs]

Yeah, I'll need all my strength, too.

[phone ringing]

"Shun Kanda"

[gasps]

"Closed to Support Local Youth" "Manager"

[door closes]

Shun.

Thanks for coming.

No sweat.

You moved up your departure?

The hospital over there wants us to fly tomorrow.

I see.

Listen, Tanikawa...

Wait, me first.

I couldn't tell you before...

but I...

found my dream.

After meeting your mom, and doing her nails...

it all came to me.

I thought, "This is what I want to do."

Yeah, what I really want...

through makeup...

is to make people smile.

So let's both...

give it all we got.

Ever since the first day we met, you've...

repeatedly come to my rescue.

But I want you to lean on someone, too, when things get rough.

It's okay not to be the hero.

You're wrong.

You rescued me, too.

Just by being there.

From the day we met, I couldn't take my eyes off you.

You were doing what you loved and making no excuses for it.

Turning things positive.

You were like a beam of light, blinding me.

I thought...

if only I could be like that.

I'd like to live that way.

Don't lose that smile no matter what.

[soft music playing]

[Reina] Here.

Now you have one.

My parting gift.

Shun...

I'll keep on smiling.

So go and don't worry.

Okay?

Thanks, Tanikawa.

[soft music playing]

[indistinct chatter]

[Reina] Hey, Shun?

Around this time, I had no clue at all...

that we'd get caught up in something like that.

"True face of beauty influencer & singer Yu's GF revealed!"

[Reina] Plus, I was totally unaware of the pain and suffering...

my loved ones had to go through.

- Over here! - No, really.

[light music playing]

[Reina] But all of that still lies in the future.

[upbeat band music playing]

- [crowd cheering] - Thanks for coming!

Let's keep going!

[girl] It's him!

- [guard] Stand back! - [guard 2] No pushing!

[girl] Marry me!

[crowd cheering, clamoring]

[girl] Look this way!

[overlapping chatter]

Listen up!

I got myself a girl.

[crowd cheering, screaming]

Huh?

[upbeat music playing]

[doorbell rings]

[door opens]

[Reo] Visitors for Reina.

Ignore them.

[Reo] Sorry. I let them in.

[Reina screams]

Translated by: Alma Matsushita