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Otomen is a Japanese boy, who excels in both military and literary art

while hiding his girly hobbies such as cooking and sewing, his girly way of thinking and his skills

to act as a real man!

[Note: Patrasche is the main character of the Dutch novel "A Dog of Flanders", widely read in Japan.]

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(First Part - Fall in Love, Otomen)

[Note: Imitating Asasho-ryu, a controversial sumo champion.]

(Kendo Club - All-Japan for the 36th time!)

[Note: A character from the famous anime series "Sazae-san."]

[Note: Kyoshinhei are characters from the Studio Ghibli film "Nausic�a."

[Note: dojo - place to train kendo]

"Life is short."

"Fall in love, Otomen,"

"before the crimson bloom"

"fades from your lips."

Father!

What song is this?

It's a song about an irreplaceable,

once in a life time love.

Asuka.

You don't have anyone you like?

Nope, I don't.

Really?

But someday, you'll fall in love with someone.

And then

your heart will throb

and even though you don't have a cold

it will be hard to breathe.

Eh, it's so weird.

Not at all.

You'll know when you become an adult.

Find a wonderful love, Asuka.

He always seemed to look for something in the distance.

He didn't blame me for only playing with girly things,

but was always there watching over me.

That kind of father,

I loved dearly.

"...and the moonlight..."

Come on, Asuka.

There's something

you have to tell your father, right?

What is it, Asuka?

I'm sorry.

I...

...broke a branch of the cherry tree that you treasure so much.

Well done, Asuka.

The value of your honesty can't be compared even to 1000 branches of cherry.

To be honest is

not a simple thing.

Then I will tell you, too!

You know...

I bought a bag at a sale!

- Oh look, your mother!

- I'm sorry!

Alright.

Then I will tell you honestly about something I hid.

What could it be?

I'm scared, so scared!

The truth is, I...

...always wanted to be a girl!

What?!

That's it,

I always wanted to be a girl!

My dear...

Asuka,

I feel I was taught by you.

From now on

I will live facing my true self honestly!

After that word, father left home.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

Her condition?

Patient is in shock and her heart beat is racing.

Masamune-san,

whatever difficult path you'll take,

I'll be walking with you, do you hear me?

I beg you, Asuka,

don't ever be like your father.

Promise?

That you'll be a real man better than anyone else.

I got it, Mom.

Mom!

Doctor!

Prepare for it.

Let's go!

Da~

That day

I promised.

Bye-bye, Patrasche.

I can't play with you anymore.

To hide my true self,

to be at anytime,

more than anyone else,

a real man,

to be a Japanese boy.

One point!

The match is over!

Kinbara High School wins!

I'm sorry, Asuka.

Now it's all up to you.

Woo..

That was close! Barely safe!

- Hey, we know each other, right? We've met before...

- What are you doing, Junta?

I'm not interersted in kendo.

Whatever, just shut up and watch it.

It's time for him now.

Romance is forbidden!

Yeah!

And now

to Asuka-sama...

Our deep, deeeeeeeeeeep feelings from our hearts!

C.C.C., let's go!

Say~no!

Please be quiet,

this is a sacred kendo site,

not a concert stage!

One more, then the victory's ours.

There is no way we from Kinbara will lose to Ginyuri, a school of little princes from rich families.

Looks like they're doing fine without you,

our Kendo Club.

You can't tell yet.

There's still him from Ginyuri.

Next is

Ginyuri High

Captain,

Masamune Asuka!

Start!

Point, the match is over.

Winner:

Ginyuri High!

Match is over!

Winner: Ginyuri High!

You came, Chairman.

Start!

Just go, he's a joke!

Please pick it up.

Stop!

Why did he do that, this was a sure victory, right?

You don't get it, do you?

Masamune-kun is a man full of pride and a fighter's spirit,

attacking an unarmed enemy would be inexcusable.

He's so cool~

Start!

Point!

The match is over!

Winner:

Ginyuri High!

He did it!

Hot!

It's so hot!!

Masamune Asuka.

Nice face, excellent grades, and good at kendo.

Just like the hero in a shoujo manga.

[Note: shoujo manga - Japanese comic marketed to a female audience]

Madam,

Asuka is Ginyuri High's pride!

Thanks.

I trained Asuka with all my energy

to be the best, manliest boy in Japan.

Yeah!

You did it!

- How dare you?

- I'm sorry!

Take responsibility now!

Take it out!

Yes!

- Rich kid, there are some bucks in here.

- Please give it back!

What?

Stop it!

Bullying a weaker one,

don't you feel ashamed as a man?

What's up with you?

Don't you think that's a mistake?

He asked us to take his wallet.

No, no...

Right?!

Yes.

Really?

I'm sorry.

Of course not!

Give it back to him!

What?

Can't hear you!

The wallet,

give it back!!

What did you say?

Sorry,

it somehow slipped from my hand.

What you are doing?

Tatsuya-san.

It's him...

Masamune.

Here, teacher!

What are you guys doing?

Let's go.

Thanks so much

for saving me.

It's fine.

But

it's dangerous

to face people like them.

You're Masamune Asuka-san, aren't you?

Yes.

Why?

Oh, sorry.

It's written on your bag.

My dad does kendo too and always says:

"Be honest to yourself."

That's why

I just can't bear watching people like those guys.

To be honest to...

...yourself?

We have rain tonight.

Please,

use this.

But

then you will...

I was going to get my dad,

so I have another one.

Thank you.

Ah, then,

good-bye.

Thank you

so much for today!

You...

You were cool.

Hm?

What's this?

It's a bit

hard

to breathe.

That's love, LOVE!

You love him.

Just do it.

What...? You're no virgin anymore.

Just do it!

Sorry, there's another call.

Alright...

Hello, this is Hanazawa speaking.

Oh, Emi-chan...

Why are you calling Granny, Dear?

What?

You have a problem?

Why you've been born?

There's no other reason than to be a lovely kid.

What are you doing, Sensei?

[Note: sensei - teacher]

Alright, alright, alright.

Let's begin with your homeroom.

Class Representative.

Stand up.

Bow.

Good morning!

Please sit down.

Morning.

First, Kendo Club Captain, Masamune Asuka-kun, stand up.

It seems you fought diligently in yesterday's tournament and won,

and you are now qualified for the next round of the All-Japan High Kendo.

Yes, everyone,

thanks for cheering.

Asuka-sama!!

Say~no!

Girls!

Way too loud!!

Really, you're way too loud!

Shut up!

You know this?

You!

You lechers have nothing to do with this, just shut up.

What did you say?

Even an earth worm, a mole cricket or Isono here has a right to live.

Why do you list me with stuff like that?

Hey, Isono,

can you die out of stupidness?

- Not at all.

- Hey,

what are you blabbering?

- What happens all of sudden?

- Ignore him.

- Mizuno, you!

- Isono!

What are you looking at?

You called my name, so...

Alright, alright, the Isono bullying stops here.

Okay, Asasho-ryu!

"Rather than that, let's go play soccer!"

You won't get a boyfriend if you do that face

How about you dieting a little?

You too.

And you, Sensei.

Oh,

I have some extra news for you.

Halfways in the middle of this term

we got a new transfer student.

Okay, clap!

Ah, you!

Hi.

Thank you for yesterday.

No, I have to thank you too.

Thanks for the umbrella.

Looks like these two have met each other before?

It seems so.

Plus, there's a nice atmosphere between them.

It seems so.

Ah, don't say that this is going to be a love comedy with these two?

It seems so.

Okay, first introduce yourself.

Yes.

This time

I've come to this city,

my name is Miyakozuka Ryo.

I'm really happy

to start my new life

here at Ginyuri High.

Nice to meet you, everyone.

Oh?!

I think I've met you before too.

Really?

For sure.

Where was it...?

I'll tell you as soon as I remember.

So, would you tell me you e-mail address?

Yes.

Are you ready?

R Y O O hyphen...

A hyphen...?

0 9 2...

0 9 2...

You guys, it's not nice the way you do it.

How about asking for my number?

Why, why?

Why are you interested in kendo?

My dad does kendo,

so I had a lot to do with it since I was little.

But, is it okay to let me watch kendo here?

Of course.

- If Ryo-chan goes, maybe I should go too.

- Ah, that's nice.

Let's go together.

Why do you have to come along?

- Just let me.

- Asuka-sensei!

I,

I am first-year, C-class, Ariake Yamato.

May I please watch you, Sensei?

What?

I

feel attracted to your manliness, your good looks,

coolness and your sparkling eyes.

Looks like he got you mixed up with an angel.

Take me as your student!

Stand!

Keep your posture!

And reach farther!

Move your left foot further!

- Move it!

- Move in small, fast steps, all together!

The truth is,

I admired Asuka-sensei and entered this school because of him.

Really?

Yes.

I,

got bullied for acting girly since I was a child.

I hated myself like that and wanted to change.

At that time

- I met Asuka-sensei at an Inter-High match,

- Take it up higher!

and he had quite an impact on me.

Actually, since Masamune-kun entered this school,

the number of applicants to this school

doubled.

I knew it!

There are a lot of students like me!

Move the foot left more!

Can you do it?

- Where did it go?

- Right to the ground, watch your feet!

- You never hit even once!

- This is the last, do it properly!

- Yeah!

- Game over!

- Let it go.

Come on.

The ball just disappeared.

- Give it to me, give it!

- Shut up!

- Wakame-chan!

- No, Master Wakame!

Let us be your students!

The hip, I should watch my hip.

Yeah, that's it.

I'm not pleased.

We're sorry!

I'm not pleased

with Masamune Asuka.

Ah, right.

But, before, Tonomine-san and Asuka, you...

Shall we do it?

Do him.

Yeah.

Bring him down!

Masamune Asuka.

Cool!

Nice, nice!

But, how to put it...

Hm?

Masamune Asuka.

Every side of him is perfect, he can do everything.

I can't see his inner self move,

his real character, I mean.

You are a boy.

But...

It's weird if you keep playing with stuffed animals.

- But Dad bought me this...

- Whatever, just throw it away!

I'll buy you a new toy.

Please, Asuka.

Don't ever be like your father.

Be a real man, better that others.

You are a boy.

Let's go.

Come.

Patrasche...

Hello, Asuka.

It's me.

Sorry for the sudden business trip,

I got to be in New York for a week.

If there's anything,

just call my office.

But I'm worried somehow.

If you're doing some sewing or something alike.

Hey...

What are you looking for?

Where is it? Where, from where? Here? Back? Maybe there?

Don't look!

I'm joking.

You're not like your father.

You won't do such a thing, right?

Well then, bye,

Asuka!

Alright.

I can't show this to others.

Absolutely must

hide all this.

That day

I promised to do so.

To hide my true self

to be at any time,

more than anyone else,

a real man,

to be a Japanese boy.

This is your friend.

Soft and sparkling.

Perfect.

Hey, hey,

no way...

That Masamune Asuka...

A cat?

Did you hear?

That transfer student

is Tachibana Junta's new target.

For real?

As expected of that lecherous guy.

So, she will be the next one to be played with and then dumped by him.

I just heard

that the transfer student

is alone with Tachibana

in the Home Education room!

Ah, Masamune-kun, what a surprise.

I'm good, how are you?

Oharida-senpai.

I watched your last match.

What a nice match without fail.

I was touched.

Thank you.

I'm in a hurry, so...

It's okay,

it's okay, Masamune-kun.

Don't feel embarrassed being praised by me.

Because I only say what you deserve.

By the way, Masamune-kun,

this Sunday a friend of mine, an opera-singer, will sing for me.

Would you maybe like to join me?

Oh?

Please stop it.

What?

It's okay, we're alone. Don't say such stiff things.

I'm afraid...

It's okay, don't be shy.

Look.

Please...

Ah, stop it.

I'm coming...

Here, here, here...

Ah, stop it.

I'm coming...

Here, here, here...

Tachibana.

Wooh, Masamune-kun.

I'm helping Ryo-chan with her Home Education task.

We're making a cake.

Is that so?

For the time being

we finished one.

Kyo...

Kyoshinhei?

This is awful.

It's just too awful.

I want to help.

With everything and more,

I just want to help her.

I'm sorry, Ryo-chan.

I just remembered I've got things to do.

I'll leave now.

Ah, sure.

Thank you for all your help.

Impossible.

I can't take it anymore.

May...

May I help you?

What?

Listen please.

To make a delicious cake

you need to first imagine it.

Close your eyes.

Its taste,

what it will smell and look like.

Can you

imagine it?

Yes!

Put it slowly over the whole cake please.

Yes.

At times like this

it's important to mix it as if you want to

take it up from the bottom.

Yes.

160�C for 30 minutes.

And Miyakozuka-san,

we don't just bake cake,

we give it the warmth it needs.

Yes.

Ah, it smells good!

See,

it's coming closer to what you imagined, right?

Yes.

Okay...

It looks like a flowerfield!

Really?

Cute and sweet,

perfect.

What am I doing here?

Ex...

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Excuse me.

Who are you?

What's up with you?

Flowers are small miracles created by Mother Earth.

I can't forgive the one destroying this miracle!

- Get out of here!

- Yes.

What did you say?

What?

Small miracles?

- What the heck...

- You guys!

Go and search somewhere else.

Yes.

Orchids, huh?

I heard its really difficult to grow them, but these are blooming beautifully.

They easily dry in the summer.

This must be hard work.

It's easier than in winter.

That's because orchids can't take the cold.

Because of its graceful looks

the way to grow an orchid is really important, or else it'll just die.

Their different colors also indicate different meanings.

Pink means "I love you."

White is never changing

and pure.

You know a lot about flowers, don't you?

Hey, Isono!

Today, us, not Asuka will teach this boy

how to be a real man!

Nice idea, Nakajima!

Hey, Ariake! Follow us wherever we go!

Yes!

Let's go!

Hey, over there!

You're from the Kendo Club, right?

Hey, where are the other members?

Why do you talk to us?

Where is the kendojo?

Tell me.

Why do I have to tell you?

Isono-san...

We won't ever tell you!

Nakajima-san...

Hey!

What are you doing?

Nice work.

Well, for the kendojo you go there, turn around the corner and go straight until you see a big tree.

You will find it in before the tree on the left hand.

- If you want me to, I'll tell you our captain's, Masamune Asuka's, mail address, too.

- No, no...

Ah, thanks,

I'll send it immediately.

Infra-red beep~

Sorry and thank you very much!

Take your time.

Thank you!

This is terrible!

I go and tell Asuka-sensei!

Ah, I sent it to the wrong number.

I'm sorry, so sorry for leaving you behind!

We won't be apart again!

You made a friend too, Benji.

Yay!

Benji,

what name should we give your friend?

What would be best?

This is such a nice story...

Benji.

- Asuka-sensei!

- Woah,

Ariake.

Something terrible is happening at the kendojo.

Please come!

Hey,

what are you doing?

- That girl again!

- Yo!

It's been a while, little miss.

Hey,

sorry,

but can you call Masamune Asuka here?

Will you, huh?

- I'm not pleased.

- Come on...

Wait!

Miyakozuka-san.

Asuka-san.

This is a divine place, take off all of your shoes!

So what?

Well then!

Asuka-sensei?

Damn...

You can't touch us, right?

If you get involved in any violence

you won't be allowed to enter the next round of the All-Japan Kendo High or any other matches.

You're playing dirty tricks!

Don't you feel ashamed doing something like this?

Asuka-san?

Ariake.

Close the door.

- But...

- I'll take responsibility for what will happen, now quick!

Yes.

Asuka-sensei...

You are an ex-kendo fighter, aren't you?

Let's fight with our weapons at least.

Take the wooden sword, Tonomine!

Tonomine,

- kendo, you still...

- Cut it!

Asuka-san!

Don't you forget who else is here.

What the...?

You...!

Don't take us lightly!

You...

Mi...

Miyakozuka-san...

You are cute.

When I see you, I...

...want to protect you.

That day

I promised to do so.

Hide my true self.

To be at any time,

more than anyone else a real man.

To be a Japanese boy.

Even

if I fall in love.

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