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From now on, I will try to detail our relationship

which probably is quite uncommon in society

as honestly...

and frankly...

as I can in its truest form.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

Thank you.

Excuse me.

[Waka Kashiwagi]

There's a book I'm looking for.

[Book Location Ticket]

This way.

Do you know where every single book is located?

Well, not every single book.

You must love books.

That part of you sure hasn't changed.

Huh?

Excuse me, but have we met before?

Not since 2nd year of high school.

What?

Long time no see.

Why are you here?

Found it.

[Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki]

The book I was looking for.

[Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki]

[Blinded Kiss - Episode 1]

[Shinobu Kamijo, Library Card]

What time does the library close?

At 7:00 p.m.

After hours, you can return books in the box by the entrance.

Then, let's meet after 7:00 p.m. by the entrance of the library.

- What? - Come to the realtor with me.

I haven't lived in Japan for ten years, so it's all foreign to me.

- See you then. - Hey!

Wait, why should I...?

Tell me. Who is he?

A classmate from high school.

Reunited after a long time, and now you're going on a date.

Not a date.

He's been living overseas, so he asked me to escort him to the realtor.

You'll end up dating, won't you?

What? No way!

Not with that kind of man.

Trust me, you'll end up dating.

Everyone thinks the same way.

Who's "everyone"?

And why do they think that way?

Excuse me.

- Are you borrowing? - Yes.

Anyone but him...

Anyone but him...

What are you reading?

Naomi by Junichiro Tanizaki.

It'll never happen.

Sorry about that. I can take that.

Well then, I'll get going.

It's been 10 years, so I'm a little nervous.

Welcome.

Ms. Kashiwagi.

Have you made a decision already?

Not me. He's the one that needs your assistance today.

Him?

Isn't this your hometown? Why do you need to move?

Are you moving out of your parent's house, and living with your boyfriend?

Not exactly...

Then why?

What? Where are you moving to?

Malaysia!

Wait! Isn't this all too sudden?

We found a good place there, so I bought it with my retirement money.

The property is so lovely.

- Right? - Right?

Wait! What about me? And this house?

If you can afford the rent, then stay.

I can't pay the rent for such a big place all by myself.

It's fine...

as long as I can find a big enough place for bookshelves and a bed.

[Rental Apartments]

So the number of bookshelves I have...

One, two, three, four, five...

I have five, so...

This won't do. I'll end up sleeping in the kitchen in a 1-kitchen apartment.

Mom, how big is my room?

About 12 jo. (T/N: one "jo" is equivalent to approximately 1.62 square meters)

You have the largest room in the house.

Right?

12 jo...

Huh?

[Rent: 123,000 yen]

Huh!?

It's so expensive!

Don't tell me that in order to make Waka come along,

you're telling her about the move last minute!

Gosh...

Shh!

Why don't you just sell your books?

Sell my books?

Those books are like a part of my body.

Telling me to sell them is like selling off a part of my body.

That's human trafficking!

- It's going to spill. - Well, then...

Good luck!

We do have some older properties that would be within your budget.

But I heard that the weight of books could cause the flooring to collapse in older buildings.

When do your parents move?

Next week.

Sorry, excuse me.

Hello?

How's the house hunting going?

Have you found a place yet?

Waka, there's only 3 days left.

If you can't find it until then, you'll have to come with us to Malaysia. Okay?

Thanks for coming with me to the realtor.

No problem.

I'm going home now.

Wait, Kashiwagi.

Here.

The apartment that you'll live with me starting next week.

Huh?

What are you saying?

How could you say that like it's nothing?

I have to rent a place anyway, so I think it'll work out.

There's no way I'd live with you.

It's a 2LDK (T/N: 2 bedrooms, living, dining, and a kitchen.)

If we split the rent in half, [Rent: 120,000 yen]

it's within your budget.

You can have the 10 jo Japanese-style room.

I'll have the 8 jo room.

I like it! A lot.

But...

This sounds dangerous.

It's dangerous... right?

No matter how I think about it.

They said there were also newlywed couples checking out that place.

This is clearly a trap.

I shouldn't get involved with this man any further.

I know, I shouldn't.

What do you think?

Here...

Come in.

Kashiwagi?

I'm done, so I can help you.

Thank you.

Are you arranging them by the author's name in alphabetical order?

Paperbacks here

and hard covers here.

Arrange by alphabetical order.

Don't remove the wraparound band from the book.

Line them up straight so they align neatly.

Understood.

To be honest, you're my savior.

If we hadn't coincidentally met, I wouldn't have found a place.

I would've been forced to move to Malaysia.

Did you really think it was a mere coincidence?

What?

[To Someone, You Don't Matter At All by Akari Itoh]

Back then...

He had the "oh no" look on his face.

But...

now...

I was too careless after all.

He's cooking?

What's his intention?

No, why am I even asking...

This can only mean one thing.

This won't do. I have to escape!

If I don't, I'll get attacked!

Kashiwagi...

Wait, no!

In truth...

That's not really a "no," is it?

You knew it was a trap... yet still agreed to it. Right?

Be honest. You couldn't wait for this to happen. Right?

No, you're wrong...

The rational part of me denies,

while resistance becomes futile, and my skin is exposed.

Fighting back while my true self wants to sleep with this man.

By the time I realized, my body was under his control...

as I indulged in pleasure.

Kashiwagi?

Yes?

Do you want to eat?

This part tastes the best.

It's fine. I can eat by myself.

It's going to get cold, hurry up!

Hurry up, say ah!

It's delicious! Can I have more?

Please do.

Thank you.

Do you like cooking?

Not interested at all.

Then why...

I'm a jack of all trades and master of none.

I've always been decently good at whatever I tried.

So annoying. What a show-off.

It's not good at all!

I'm pretty good at everything I do. But at the same time,

I'm not interested in anything, either.

Nor attached.

Kashiwagi? I have something I want to ask.

Would you get mad if I tried kissing you again?

I just felt like doing it.

Wait...

That might be a greeting in Germany.

But it's considered a crime here if you do it without consent.

No, it's illegal in Germany, too.

I've never done it before.

Only to you, Kashiwagi.

The only person I want to kiss is you, Kashiwagi.

What are you saying?

You're making it sound like a confession.

Stop it, don't joke around like that.

It's not "like" a confession...

It is a confession.

It's my reading time.

What?

So you two are going to date after all!

No, I'm not!

Since you refused his confession,

are you still going to be able to live together?

I know.

It wasn't easy finding such a nice place.

If he tells me to move out now...

Then, why don't you try making him dislike you?

Since he was the one that suggested moving in together,

it'll be hard for him to ask you to leave

if he doesn't like you anymore. Right?

You have a good point.

"Gosh, I could never date her."

Just get him to think like that.

[4 years ago]

What's this?

Gratin.

Wait.

Huh?

You've got to be kidding.

Sorry.

Did you do this on purpose?

Serving me something unpalatable like this.

Huh?

Do you want to break up that badly?

I can't date someone like you anymore.

Love is such a hassle.

Okay.

I'm home—

Well, I wanted to thank you for dinner last night.

So I thought I'd cook tonight.

You want to eat?

Don't tell me... he is suspicious of me.

So cute.

- What? - Oh, that slipped out.

Yes, I do.

Yay.

I'll start preparing now. Wait for a bit.

Here.

What's this?

Can't you tell?

Gratin.

I can't tell by looking.

It's the first time I've seen food with this color and texture.

My food has never been eaten, not even one bite.

It's made countless people feel disgusted, brought tears, and struck fear.

Well now, tell me that it's inedible!

Wait! What are you doing?

Oh.

Appearance isn't great, but it's seasoned well.

I like your cooking, Kashiwagi.

Make this for me again.

My mom is a licensed chef.

I've never cooked at home.

I guess I don't really have the talent for it.

But I did help her with seasoning.

Since the appearance is horrible, no one's ever dared to eat it.

I see.

That's why you tried to get me to hate you by cooking.

It's poorly executed. You should've made it taste horrible.

Sorry.

I won't kick you out just because you turned me down.

Relax.

I've missed you...

for a long time,

Kashiwagi.

That's why I asked to relocate and came back here.

For a long time?

Yes.

In high school, I had no choice but to move to Germany with my parents.

That's why I couldn't confess... my feelings to you.

But...

I couldn't hold back my feelings.

At that moment, I accidentally...

I'll get it.

So that's what his expression meant.

What's this?

To thank you for cooking.

When did you order this?

Right after I got back.

You're overreacting.

Especially after I made you an awful dish.

I wanted to give you a present no matter what.

Should I not have?

Kamijo...

is taking up a presence inside me.

Kashiwagi, I know you value your reading time.

So, I don't

want to intrude on that.

But...

If we date, things will be even more enjoyable.

I like you, Kashiwagi.

Let's go out.

Kamijo...

Sorry.

I can't.

I appreciate your feelings,

but I just don't feel like dating men at all.

I'm so glad!

You're not going to kick me out even if I rejected you, right?

I'm so relieved.

I have enough fun by myself.

Or rather, I can devote more time to my hobbies.

Fine.

Sorry.

If that's how you feel, then I'll find a way for you to fall in love.

I'll make you fall for me.

I told you, didn't I?

I'm a jack of all trades and master of none.

It's always been a complex of mine,

not feeling interest or attachment in anything.

But ever since then, the only one I've been attached to

is you. So be prepared.

I'll definitely make you fall in love with me.

It might be too late for me to regret living together.

Timing and Subtitles brought by Bookworm's Lover Team💖

[Me?] ♫ Shining quietly on the right side of the moon ♫

[Hey, what are you doing?] ♫ You told me about the stars ♫

[Kissing you.][Why are you so nonchalant! We're in Japan!] ♫ Were the stars you taught me about ♫

[We don't use kisses as greetings] ♫ that shine quietly on the right side of the moon ♫

[Get up. I'll do the rest of this myself!] ♫ Tonight I thought of you ♫

[Other newly-wed couples are checking out the place too.] ♫ Tonight I thought of you ♫

[I can't possibly live together with him...] ♫ The car gains speeds while heading to sea ♫

[What do we do then?][Let's do it.] ♫ Almost hearing the sounds of summer ♫

I can't stop myself. ♫ Wet shirt ♫

All right. ♫ and sand in our shoes ♫

It's my first date with you. ♫ Will we forget all of this someday ♫

I like you a lot. ♫ Will we forget all of this someday ♫

Love is... ♫ Will we forget all of this someday ♫

a hassle, after all. ♫ Will we forget all of this someday ♫

♫ Your favorite band sings ♫