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Exercise?

Yeah.

Now that my arm's healed,

I wanted to walk on days I don't have cram school or you leave school early.

You mean...

you'll always be together with me, then?

It's already like that, right?

Or well, I'm scared of riding double.

Yamada's in show business.

I need to be careful before something happens.

That's right!

Hold this for a sec.

Um...

This is an udon ticket.

Test, scored a 52.

Graduation ceremony program.

Is your bag an infinite crumpled paper generator?!

IT'S NOT FATE.

THE ISLAND OF PRAYER

Special nationwide movie voucher.

I got it for free.

The lead actress, Yuko Kitamura-san, is a veteran at our agency.

They're not showing it for much longer,

so I wanted to go watch it today...

Looking for something else?

No...

A romantic movie, huh?

Ah, um...

A ribbon to wear if I go somewhere after school.

I got it from Moeko.

Your cardigan...

What's the point of this?

To look more grown up.

You've gotta be kidding.

This is where the other ticket was!

Ah right, here...

You can have it.

Ah, thanks.

That's not it.

That's not what...

See you.

What do you want to do?

Wanna see it?

We could watch it together... if you want...

Yeah! Of course!

-Sorry. -For what?

For, you know, making you say it...

Nah.

It feels like I was obeying a deep desire of sorts.

I like you.

I think we should go out.

Watch out!

There's a trap lying in wait!

No.

My own emotions are so troublesome...

You should keep it unbuttoned.

I managed to avoid riding double,

but we're right back to doing something that feels wrong.

I need to think of myself as a high schooler, yeah.

One who skipped grades.

If anyone I know sees me here, I'll die of shame.

They'll think I'm trying to act cool...

Ah, over there.

Should we grab a bite?

Okay, I'm in stealth mode.

Like Snake.

Excuse me!

Hey, welco...

A...

A?

After-school date?!

No, that's not it!

We, well, ended up deciding to watch a movie!

Sounds like a date to me!

So you work here?!

Yeah...

What'll it be?

Then, we might as well eat inside...

Wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait!

-If I may just talk out loud here... -Huh?

Say, in the future, an Arabian oil tycoon fell in love with me,

and I was able to get my hands on money and power.

There's something I wouldn't be able to obtain.

That is...

an after-school date in school uniforms!

Think long and hard about that.

Any more unnecessary comments and I'll give this place one star.

I think a date in school uniforms is fine, even after you grow up!

Don't rub it in!

Is this a date?

That's not ready yet.

He's yelling at her.

Stop staring.

You'd never guess she practiced at home every day when she first started.

How admirable.

Well, it's her job.

Gobble it up!

Be a woman who hungers, no matter how much you gobble up!

-Yes! -Go away!

Huh? Why are you trying to dress up all cool?

Sheesh!

Yeah.

I'm actually not good with takoyaki.

Huh? You came running here!

I mean, I like them...

Which is it?

Ah, sorry!

Eating them...

is weawy hahd!

If you know that, then don't eat it in one bite!

Yes, here are your drinks!

You're the one looking at her the most.

Huh? Oh, well...

Seeing a family member at work is a new experience...

She's really working hard.

Next Sunday, I have a photo shoot for a magazine.

I don't mind... if you come watch.

Yamada at work?!

I'd get in the way!

We'll be outdoors, it's fine... I think.

I'll go if I have the time.

That means you won't come!

When grown-ups say it as a courtesy, maybe.

Then...

I don't mind going...

I'm interested in going. I am, but...

Yay!

Is this... mine?

That's right.

Thanks.

Wait.

You should cool down the inside.

You do it.

What?

Open it up like this...

Excuse me!

It's fine.

Coming!

Why am I doing this?

Huh? What?

That's one cheese mentaiko, and one scallion...

The bill?

Stop it! Not needed!

Huh, but...

Are you sure?

Just this once!

You were getting chewed out by a trainee?!

Shut up! Go away!

My name is Popcorn Man!

Ah, hello.

Wait, that's huge!

Is that Yamada-sized?

It's to share!

A date...

If going somewhere alone with a girl is a date,

then this counts as a date too.

But thinking of this as a date feels like I'm getting too carried away.

Hey.

-Let's switch seats. -Why?

Just because.

Do you watch a lot of movies?

No, not really in theaters.

But when I watch them at home, I fall asleep.

I'll wake you up if you fall asleep.

Oh yeah, the movie you're going to be in.

I ended up reading the novel it's based on.

What?

You remembered?

I'd always wanted to check it out.

Your character isn't in the novel.

Really?

Read it!

We're going to Hiroshima to shoot that movie.

During spring break, for about a week.

So I'll brush up on my acting with today's movie!

Ah, Yuko Kitamura-san, you see,

is the actress I'm aiming to be like,

and she's great at both cool and comedic roles!

Even Yamada runs her mouth about the things she likes...

When we talk about Yamada's work,

I end up feeling emotions that are hard to describe.

Should I tell Mom that you'll be home late today?

Shut up!

Suddenly, I remember a different movie.

Ah, I might be the werewolf.

New Werewolf Last Final Two.

A Lemonzaka something-or-other movie that came out half a year ago.

As for why I wanted to watch it, it's because Anna Akino...

that is, Yamada's name was on the cast list.

Shoot! Where was I? Um...

I'm leaving.

What a lame scaredy-cat.

It was a random role for a bully who dies at the very beginning.

But she was clearly different from the amateurs.

Yamada is an actress.

Wake up.

I wasn't sleeping.

A kissing scene!

Whoa, that's long!

So awkward...

Yamada... really does see a whole different world than me.

I'm confronted with that fact.

Fear...

-And yet... -What a tragic love story...

But breaking up doesn't mean they're unhappy.

Either way, Kitamura-san was beautiful.

Ah, sorry.

About what?

It didn't seem like your kind of movie.

Still... Even so...

I spent today just blabbing on about what I like.

Even so, Yamada is beautiful as she talks about a world that's foreign to me.

-I want to know. -Huh?

I want to know more about you.

Ah, I mean...

I didn't realize you were such a diligent learner...

Ah, yeah.

The movie today really taught me a lot.

Outside of work as well.

Apple (ringo).

Gorilla (gorira).

Ramen Ro (ramen rou).

Sea (umi).

Milk tea (miruku tii).

Caterpillar (imomushi).

Stew (shichuu).

Horse (uma).

Matsutake.

Kenya.

A... A...

Thanks (arigato)!

Sure (un).

Yay!

I lost.

I win! Victory!

Hey!

Huh?

Do these clothes look weird?

No, they look nice.

Thanks.

So early!

Today, I'm here to watch Yamada at work.

She said it was fine, so I really ended up coming...

Was it really a good idea?

Won't it be creepy?

I know. I think for occasions like these...

NEW ITEM PUPPY CAKE

People usually bring refreshments...

If it's weird, I can just not give it to her.

Thank you very much!

That's Sunday morning for you...

There's no one around!

I really stand out!

So much for my plan to blend into the crowd and watch!

You're cuter than usual today, Anna.

Huh? I'm always cute!

I knew it all along...

But this is what Yamada's work involves.

They're all stylish and grown-up, all of them taking it seriously.

And Yamada's no different.

These clothes are so lame.

Macarons!

Wait until we're done.

PUPPY CAKE

What's wrong?

Suddenly, it feels like I've been playing pretend all along.

Didn't you say you wanted to know more about Yamada?

On second thoughts, it's got nothing to do with me.

There's no need to run away.

I'm not running away.

Are your... no, my feelings not the real deal?

Go aw...

Huh? Why are you...?

I saw you running earlier.

Aren't you in the middle of work?

It's fine.

I said I had to go to the bathroom.

What's wrong? Not feeling well?

No, not really.

It's nothing, so you can go back.

I'm sorry.

About what?

This isn't very fun for you, is it?

Work's not about whether it's fun or not, right?

Huh? You think so?

Didn't I tell you?

I took all sorts of lessons,

but none of it went well, so I'd quit right away.

This job is the same.

There are plenty of girls who are cuter, prettier,

better at acting, funnier than I am.

Getting yelled at every day was painful,

and I'd wonder why I even kept doing it...

But you made me realize.

You really enjoy your work, huh?

I was really happy to hear that.

Seeing Yamada happy should make me happy.

So why does it hurt so much?

If she didn't return to the shoot...

If she skipped out on work...

If she lost her job...

If Yamada...

went back to being a normal middle schooler...

Huh?

Ichi...

Where are you...?

If...

If that were the case...

I wouldn't love her this much!

Ah, you're finally...

Hey, wait!

What?

Hey, he'll get the wrong...

Huh?

Looks like you two aren't just friends.

Ah, well...

Who's this? So good-looking!

Wait, his eyes are freaky!

My friend... I mean, Ichikawa!

Oh, this is him?

Wait, what?!

I see.

Here.

He's her manager?

This heartthrob?

What lovely eyes.

No way!

No, no, no, no!

You can have one macaron.

No, I'm good.

A middle-school boy...

Yep, he's in middle school!

-Do you have anyone you like? -Huh?

Otsuki-san!

What's wrong with a little puberty talk?!

Niko Koda-san is here!

Niko Koda?

You don't know her?

She's a main model for Ciel, and she's been on TV as well.

What a sculpted face!

Listen to this, Anna-chan!

The taxi driver kept ignoring me!

You're as stoic as ever, Anna-chan!

Stoic?

Your son?

Do I look like a mother?!

Yes.

Very nice.

I was being too self-conscious.

Even if I'm with Yamada, no one thinks we're like that.

Are you dying to leave?

No...

You feel a great sense of inferiority.

Well...

I've acted as a guardian of sorts for Anna for four years now,

but I've never met anyone as transparent as her.

She talks to me about everything.

Including you.

You're someone she takes a lot of pride in.

What?

That said, Anna's about to enter an important phase of her career.

Her relationship with you might hinder her work.

You understand, don't you?

-Wait a second. -What?

We're not dating or anything...

Huh?

And here I thought I had an eye for this stuff...

So that's how we come off to him?

Then...

I respect her.

Um... Anna-san, that is.

You're surprisingly honest.

That's right.

All this time, I...

Ever since then...

I'm frustrated at my own immaturity.

That's the cause of my pain.

How was it?

Today.

I could feel a quiet passion.

I realized just how many people are involved.

No, I didn't mean the shoot.

Oh, that reminds me.

Are you sure?

Won't it be creepy?

I secretly took a picture too.

You should have gotten a more photogenic shot...

No. You look really pretty.