Original subtitles

Hey!

You there! The Paladin with the roughed-up equipment!

Would you like me to fix your things?

If you're a newbie, I'll give you a deal.

I'm Princess Ruri!

Nice to meet you, Ms. Paladin!

There's something I want to tell you.

Do you have time?

ORIGINAL STORY BY MASHIRO

Where are we?!

Don't spook me like that!

I thought you were about to ask me out.

Oh, sorry! Did I give off that vibe?

That's the only vibe you gave off.

I said I'm sorry...

And...?

What did you want to tell me?

Well, you see...

TEN MINUTES LATER

Akane means to say she's in love!

Oh, that's a surprise!

Congratulations!

Shall I guess who it is?

Don't say it.

I'm quite moved, you know.

When I first met you,

you were wandering around the game world looking jaded.

Thinking back,

you were probably still in turmoil from your breakup.

But you've recovered, huh?

Well done.

Even so, she's still fretting over

the reason her boyfriend dumped her!

Huh? What's that about?

That's looking backwards!

Um...

It might sound that way,

but I just want to know if I have any bad qualities to fix.

From my perspective,

I'm looking to the future.

That's why I...

It's just...

When I saw your face, Eita...

I wanted to talk to Princess Ruri!

The ones who picked me up when I was down

were Momo and Princess Ruri.

When I realized I was in love,

I wanted to tell you both.

Sure.

The one you like

is someone I've known for a long time.

He's a good guy.

Everyone concentrates on his looks,

but his kindness is pretty rare too.

I guess you know that.

But it's true.

He's a block head, but he's got a big heart.

Just be your true self.

In fact, too direct is probably just right.

Give it your best shot!

If he rejects you, Momo and I are here.

He's right, Akane!

A woman must be bold!

Act first, ask questions later!

In fact, you should go and tell him right now!

Yeah! She's right!

I... understand.

I'll go all or nothing!

Hope it's all and not nothing.

I'll do my best to make it all!

Thanks! I adore you both!

I hope it's all, not nothing.

Well, who can really say.

Let me reintroduce myself. I'm Momoko Maeda.

And I'm Eita Sasaki.

I'm a 20-year old college student

and I want to get married.

OH YEAH?

Do you have a girlfriend?

When did I... start falling for him?

Even looking back, I can't remember.

MOVE FORWARD TOKYO WALK

It's just that...

seeing him finally smile

makes me happy.

IT'S CROWDED...

Pretending not to notice,

or telling myself he's just a friend...

Hiding my feelings like that

was probably pointless.

Oh, I'm sorry!

Calm down!

Are you okay?

I'm fine now.

Yeah?

Huh?

Y-Yo!

Hi.

Um...

Do you need something?

-Actually, there's something... -Oh, hello there!

-That I really want to tell you. -Time for your walk, already?

-Um... -What'd you say?

Is it time for your walk, already?

-Um... -Oh, hello!

-Say, today... -Today?

Today, I wanted to...

-It's a warm day, isn't it? -Indeed!

-I wish every day could be this warm! -Um...

It really is warm...

-Akane... -Yes?!

-Forgive me, I have to go to cram school. -At the station.

-You do? -I saw your granddaughter, Emi!

Since it's a Saturday, I thought you would be free.

-I'm happy to listen though. -Did you hear me? Emi!

Can we talk on the way to the station?

-She's your granddaughter, right? -Oh, yes!

Actually, couldn't we have talked over the phone?

You fool.

He has his own routine.

What was I thinking?

Sorry, I'll come back another...

I hear Emi is in the band now!

Yes, but it will rain later.

I just need to change.

Please wait here.

R-Right...

Sorry to bother you when you're busy!

He startled me...

It seems like your cold is better.

Yeah! Thanks to you.

Oh yeah. I wanted to make it up...

Turn the other way!

-Sorry, I'm ready. -Right!

So, what's up?

Oh, sorry. I've been thinking of where to start.

I DIDN'T PLAN TO DO THIS OUT HERE

No time to spare.

I have to tell him now.

It's what I came here to do.

But then...

There's no need to force it out in the middle of town

when we're short on time.

Do it another day...

When we have more time...

Akane!

The light... is red.

S-Sorry...

Are you okay?

You seem really spaced out.

It's no good. My attention span...

Sorry.

Being together is only going to cause him trouble

if all I can do is buy time.

Do it another day.

Um... maybe today isn't the best...

Green light.

Just like this...

Without saying a thing...

I could let him spoil me with his kindness.

But hiding my feelings

just doesn't seem fair.

Well, this is the station.

You didn't get a chance to talk.

I'm sorry.

I was too worried about being late.

No, I was acting weird.

You really were.

IGNORING THE TRAFFIC LIGHT WAS CRAZY

Well then, next time...

Is it important?

Maybe, after class...

Though it will be late...

If you don't mind, I'll call you.

If you really want to talk today...

Are you sure? Won't you be tired?

Not too tired to listen.

Though I'm not the best conversation partner.

SHORT RESPONSE MACHINE

That'd be great!

I'll be going, then.

Have a good day!

Study hard!

BYE-BYE!

Bad weather, suddenly...

It was sunny just a moment ago.

That'll be all for today.

Please do the follow-up exercises in your textbooks.

Rain, huh?

What are we going to do, Yamada? It's pouring.

I have a folding umbrella.

My hero!

Walk with me, will you?

Fine.

You okay, Ms. President?

I don't have an umbrella.

I'm planning to run home.

Isn't that a little extreme?

I have no choice.

The rights to Yamada's umbrella...

go to you.

Fine, right Yamada?

Either one of you is okay with me.

That wouldn't be fair. The two of you should go.

I can't leave a lady in distress.

Plus, it's a chance to go home with him.

Don't let it slip away!

Thanks but no thanks.

You'll only make him suspicious.

If you don't make him a little suspicious,

things will go nowhere.

Especially in your case.

CRAM SCHOOL

I guess they can't reach a decision.

Maybe I'll give them the umbrella

and run home myself.

I WANNA GO HOME...

Yamada-kun!

Um...

On second thought,

can I walk with you to the station?

So anyway, I tried that new game.

It was a beta, so there were still a lot of bugs,

but it seems pretty fun.

Hurry up!

Give me a second!

You're too slow, Saki!

I can't run in these shoes!

Seriously?

Is she someone you know?

Huh?

You were staring at that girl who was running.

I wasn't.

Tsubaki,

please use the umbrella on your own.

Huh, why?

There's no sense in you getting wet. Go ahead.

But what about you?

I'm going to run.

-But... -I'm almost at my station.

Wait!

Wait!

Wait!

Yamada-kun, wait!

Wait!

Excuse me...

My glasses...

I can't see.

There's a crack.

Are you okay?

I like you.

Huh?

I like you.

I'm sorry for being a bother.

But... please...

Just for today...

Let me be in your thoughts.

Just for today...

I WON'T BE ABLE TO TALK TODAY.

LET'S DO IT WHEN WE HAVE TIME. SORRY.

That was some rain yesterday.

I was asleep, but the noise woke me up.

And then I couldn't get back to sleep...

Runa, you've lost focus, haven't you?

Yup! I sure have!

I'm sure you're tired,

so I bought some donuts.

-Both of you, help yourselves! -Yay!

Yamada, I know you have your own exams. Thanks for this.

Runa won't accept any teacher other than you.

She must really like you!

Seeing you two like this,

I can't help but think you look good together.

Right, big brother?

Now now, Mom.

Your ambitions are naked!

-What do you mean? -Beats me.

All I said was that they look good together.

-Right. That's all. -Any idea what they're talking about?

Who knows...?

It must be some sort of joke.

By the way, Akito... yesterday...

A girl confessed to you, didn't they?

HUH? I CAN'T SOLVE THIS ONE.

How did you know?

I know everything.

So Akane really told him.

She sure is something.

And...? What was your answer?

-It's none of your business. -Of course it is.

Wait, is it?

I'm thinking about it.

Oh, is it like that?

I thought you might be interested.

-You get along well. -I guess...

You're always so indecisive.

THINKING TOO LONG WON'T DO YOU ANY GOOD

You better give her a straight answer soon.

The worst thing you can do is play with another person's feelings.

I'm not playing!

-Uh oh, Eita. You've made him mad again. -What?!

I'm sorry, Akito! Don't be angry!

-Here, have these donuts! -Those are mine!

The number you are calling

is unavailable...

FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Huh?

Akane! Akane!

Look... outside!

Hey, Yamada!

What brings you here?

It's not so often

that you come to our store.

Shouldn't you be working?

I switched to outside duty.

Were you perhaps looking for me?

Just kidding!

Yeah.

I called you just now,

but it didn't connect.

Oh... sorry about that.

My phone was at 3% when I left home.

That's fine.

If I happened to see you,

I wanted to apologize for yesterday.

That's...

I'm not upset.

It wasn't that important.

Actually, I talked to Momo about it yesterday.

I feel much better now.

But more important than that...

You seem kind of down today.

What's the matter?

Do I?

I feel perfectly normal.

You're completely different!

Your voice is a monotone...

Well, it always is...

But you're not saying much...

Well, you never do, but...

The usual Yamada is like this.

But today, you're like this.

I DON'T SEE THE DIFFERENCE

EVEN SO, SHE'S SHARP

These days...

I've been busy. Maybe I'm tired.

Or something like that.

Tired from exam studying?

It must be tough.

He's in a different league from me.

I see...

That reminds me! The other day,

I upgraded my equipment in FOS.

I wanted to show off to you,

but you never log in these days.

I got myself a good sword.

What kind is it?

What kind...

you ask?

Like the weapon's rank or type.

OR WHETHER IT'S EVEN REAL...

Well...

Give me your hand.

-Is that a permanent marker? -Give me your hand.

Bosses leave behind good plunder, don't they?

I finally understand now

why you always hunt them.

Well, the chances are still pretty low.

Right, and that's why, when they drop something nice,

it makes you jump for joy.

I don't know what's wrong,

but cheer up!

Return to your usual unflappable self.

I'LL DRAW MY CHARACTER TOO

WHAT DO MY CLOTHES LOOK LIKE AGAIN?

That's how I seem to you?

I only keep quiet,

because I'm scared of saying the wrong thing.

I can't read people's feelings deeply,

and I don't understand jokes a lot of the time.

I think that

just makes me dull.

Well, in my case...

The way you sometimes make shrewd comments

is uh...

something I like.

Or when we're all together, even if you're quiet,

you watch out for everyone.

I know you try to help when people are in need.

Because you helped me a lot.

There's nothing dull about that.

I told you before, didn't I?

You can believe me.

I mean it!

Okay?

I sigh

when I wake up in the morning.

At some point, it became a habit.

Isn't love...

Yukari,

are you going out at this time of night?

Just for a bit.

I made a promise to a friend.

Come home right away, okay?

Isn't it supposed to be more fun than this?

Subtitle translation by: Brad Plumb