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You should let it bother you as much as it bothers me.

That must mean you've been thinking about nothing but me.

It was all a misunderstanding that Aoki likes you.

-No! I was just-- -Forget about it.

I feel relieved now.

Once there was no going back, I finally understood.

I honestly and truly did…

love you.

Thank goodness that misunderstanding got cleared up.

Though he is pretty stupid, don't let it hurt your friendship!

-Huh? -You're pretty touchy-feely.

Oh… Not that much.

Aoki!

Sorry about what happened. I didn't mean to cause you trouble.

What is it?

You seem to be in a daze.

I am not! I was just spacing out.

I never thought you'd take it so seriously, Ida.

Hey! You're the one who caused him trouble! How can you say that?

-Repent for what you did! -Hey! Aida! That hurts!

-Here goes! -That's going too far!

You're killing me!

Cut it out, would you!

That's how the curtain fell on my short-lived love.

The end.

No! It's not "the end"!

It can't be helped.

I covered up my own feelings…

and lied.

I'm nothing but trash.

I wish I could just disappear.

Don't talk like that!

You were only keeping your promise to me not to talk about what was on my eraser.

That's right…

Okay, then let's keep this a secret just between us.

That's why!

That's why I was punished!

I already had my eye on you, Hashimoto,

but I let my heart get stolen by Ida!

What?

You mean you have a crush on me?

-I'm sorry! -That was fast!

Aoki, I really am sorry.

No, it's okay.

I know there's someone else you like.

Somehow, it doesn't hurt that much.

That feeling is proof that you truly do love Ida, isn't it?

Well, I guess that might be so…

But it's okay.

I don't want to trouble Ida any further.

The misunderstanding was cleared up too.

No, it isn't!

I mean, your feelings for him are real, right?

Lying about it is wrong.

Thanks.

But Ida was relieved about it.

Now you don't have to worry about it either.

I'm glad it was a misunderstanding.

I can't tell him

what my real feelings are now.

Aoki…

Where are you going?

To seclude myself in the hills.

In the hills?

Hashimoto…

Live a happy life for both of us!

Wait! Aoki!

You can't put all that on my shoulders!

Aoki!

Sorry! Are you okay?

What are you in such a rush for?

There's big trouble! Aoki said he'll seclude himself in the hills!

What? He's not making any sense!

Oh, dear… He's gone.

You shouldn't let it bother you.

It's nothing big anyway.

It is, though!

Aoki was really depressed.

Was it over Ida?

Well… Yes.

He's still whining about that?

What a loser.

All he had to do was tell him the truth from the start.

But there are times when you can't say the truth.

There are?

Like, when you're reading the room or watching how the other person reacts.

It ends up making you hesitate.

Well, I guess I can see that.

Sometimes it's not easy to say what's on your mind.

But using their reaction is just an excuse.

In reality, you just don't want to get hurt yourself.

Covering up your feelings is wrong in the first place, so he deserves it.

He should suffer for it on his own.

In fact, don't you think you're going too easy on him?

Huh? What was that for?

Why did you do that?

Not everyone can be as tough as you, Aida.

There are some things we just can't say!

In fact,

I used to respect you for your toughness!

But now… Now, I hate you!

Why is she so mad?

EPISODE 4

Mommy! What's that man doing?

Don't point!

I figured you'd be "secluding" yourself here.

Aida…

What's up, Mr. Hermit?

What are you doing here?

I got slapped by Hashimoto because of you, so I came to complain!

Slapped?

When I dissed you for whining over Ida, she suddenly smacked me.

That's when the light went on inside the Great Detective Aida's head!

Who the heck is "Great Detective Aida"?

According to my brilliant deductions, this is the motive for her actions.

Long story short, Hashimoto is in love with you.

That's why she was upset when I dissed you.

Don't ever say that to Hashimoto, okay? It's totally wrong.

But according to my deductions--

Yeah. Whatever. Enough of that.

Your deductions are never right anyway.

Who cares about who loves who or not anymore?

I've made up my mind.

Aoki?

I need to wipe out my feelings for Ida.

I'll pass back your midterms now.

If I do that, I won't get hurt anymore.

Aoki!

I've had it with love.

Nice.

Seriously?

Ida! Look at this!

This is thanks to our study session!

Why are you laughing?

You just seemed so happy.

You did it. That's great.

No! Don't let him steal your heart again!

Why the heck did I start a conversation with him? I'm such an idiot!

Ida is dealing with me like we're just friends.

And I made up my mind to forget these feelings, right?

I want to forget them…

but because he's right in front of me, I can't do it.

Time for the post-test seating change.

I decided by lottery again, so move to your new seats.

Huh?

Mr. Taniguchi, my seat hasn't changed.

Whoa! What are the chances of that?

You're lucky!

-Hirumu! -Don't go, Rumi!

Quit goofing around and sit down.

-Hirumu! -Rumi!

Aoki.

Hurry up and move. You're over there.

Huh? Oh, right.

Now we're as far away as can be.

I got my wish.

-We can make it. -We'll overcome!

Now I can get back to living peacefully.

Aoki. We're neighbors again, huh?

Aoki?

Ida, shoot!

Nice shot!

What was that for?

Don't you think you're staring at Ida too much?

What? I am not staring at him!

Don't say that stuff!

Hey.

Tell me why you slapped me.

I won't ever apologize for that!

You don't have to apologize.

I just want to know why you did it.

Could it be…

that he truly did like Ida?

Are you serious?

Unbelievable.

"Unbelievable"? That's so mean!

How did I study?

Yeah. On the pre-test, you only got a 6,

but you jumped to 92 on the midterm!

I wondered what you did.

Do you mean you suspect me?

Of what?

The other day, there was trouble with cheating in another class.

No, it's not that.

I simply want to know what miracle study method you used

to go from 6 to 92.

I didn't cheat!

Yes, I know. Calm down.

But you think I did, don't you?

Wait. Now you're making me suspicious.

-I didn't-- -Aoki didn't cheat.

He and I studied together.

Besides, Aoki's not the kind of guy to do that kind of thing.

Ida, Why are you here?

I brought the team notebook to Mr. Taniguchi.

So that's what it was.

That makes sense. Ida taught you, huh?

Well… Yes.

Thank you, Ida.

I should have done a better job teaching.

No, it's all right.

But if you two keep studying together from now on,

it'll be a big help to me.

Good thing you weren't accused of cheating.

Yeah. Actually, it wasn't really Mr. Taniguchi's fault.

I just misunderstood what he was saying.

You sure get in lots of trouble.

You make it sound like it's constant!

Before the festival, you knocked over that bucket.

You suddenly got stuck playing Cinderella.

If you don't like it, then leave me be!

It's not that easy to leave you be.

You can't just look at people and sigh!

I've got practice to go to.

Wait a second, Ida.

Let me…

let me thank you for earlier.

You're welcome.

Ida…

It's too late now.

I've just got to give up on it.

For Ida's sake too.

Before I knew it, I was in love. There is no good reason for it.

No, I'm not asking for an apology. It's just…

Seriously, I'm fine.

You got angry on my behalf.

I thought I was the only one going in circles about this.

You should let it bother you as much as it does me.

Ida! Look at this!

This is thanks to our study session!

Here goes!

Hey, what's wrong, Kosuke?

Sorry.

Here goes.

You still playing detective?

Let's go home, Aida.

I've solved all the mysteries.

Yeah. Whatever.

Aoki, the truth is you do like Ida, right?

He's figured out the truth!

Judging from your reaction, I'm right.

Huh? What?

Right about what?

You're not making sense.

I was almost slapped by Hashimoto again.

"Unbelievable"? That's so mean!

No. That's not what I mean.

I mean,

if that's true,

then I said some really cruel things to Aoki.

I'm not fit to be his friend.

Aida…

No wonder Aoki couldn't say anything.

You're wrong.

He couldn't tell you because you're important. You're a friend.

Yes! In other words,

the villain who kept you from telling me the truth was…

me.

Aoki, I'm sorry.

Why is the great detective confessing?

Hey! I'm seriously apologizing, man!

I know. But this is the first time I've ever seen you with your head down.

It's okay. In fact, I think your reaction was normal.

"Normal"?

Normally, people would think I was crazy if I felt that way about Ida.

Then that "normal" is wrong.

Get mad. Go ahead and hit me.

But on this side. She slapped me on the other side.

I'm not going to hit you. Besides, I'm not mad.

I'm happy.

I didn't know you felt that way, Aida.

It doesn't matter to me who you like.

You be you, Aoki.

I'm starving! Let's get something at the store on the way home.

Sure.

-You can have it. -I don't want it!

I'd decided all on my own that if he found out,

he'd hate me for sure.

But he's not that kind of guy.

I'm too embarrassed to tell him, but…

I am very glad that Aida is my friend.

-By the way, Aida. -Yeah?

What happened with you and Hashimoto after that?

We totally made up.

I'm sorry!

I'm sorry I slapped you.

It wasn't your fault, Aida.

No, it was.

It's no wonder you slapped me.

Aida…

Hashimoto.

Yes?

I…

I'll apologize to Aoki.

Thanks for slapping me.

That opened up my eyes. Bye!

There you have it.

Everyone watching must have misunderstood what was going on.

You know, Hashimoto is actually pretty cool.

She packs the punch of a gorilla.

What does she eat that makes her so strong?

-Aida. -Huh?

Don't you dare tell her that to her face.

But it's a compliment.

That is not a compliment!

Kosuke!

Did something happen?

Well…

Come on. Tell us.

Recently, someone confessed to me.

A "love confession"?

I was seriously considering my answer.

And?

Then they said I had misunderstood.

When I look back on it,

it seems like they never really did say that they like me.

That's scary!

How the heck did you misunderstand?

Can't you tell by how they act if they like you or not?

No, I can't.

But you yourself like that person, don't you?

-Well… -You're supposed to say, "Yes!"

Toyoda, you're old friends. Can't you help this guy out?

Kosuke has never been good at reading people's feelings.

I guess I'm not, but…

What is "love" anyway?

I still don't understand it.

So I wanted to know.

The day has finally come when Kosuke is puzzled by love.

He sure has grown up.

Put it out of your mind!

Treat a love that has ended like a ball that's been set

and smash it away!

Captain…

Ida, if you ever want to talk about it, I'm always here to listen.

Let's clean up!

He's never had a girlfriend before, but he always acts so confidently.

He reads tons of romance novels.

Since your feelings are clear now,

let's go tell Ida that you actually like him.

What?

If you keep it under wraps, it'll just eat away at you.

Oh, forget about it. I made up my mind to give up on it.

He said he's glad it was a misunderstanding.

Hey. Cheer up, man!

When you're all depressed, I feel totally guilty.

Besides,

you've got me, a reassuring support, on your side now.

It'll go fine this time.

I said forget it. I don't want you meddling.

I have a good idea.

Don't you see?

The perfect chance to tell him your feelings is coming.

What perfect chance?

School camp!

School camp?

School camp is the magic outing when romances begin.

The invigorating outdoors puts your heart at ease,

so feelings are felt more keenly.

It's a time when anyone would instinctively say "yes."

You think so?

If you tap the power of mother nature and the negative air ions,

you and Ida are sure to end up becoming a couple.

That'll never happen.

Are you sure you just want to give up on it?

If you try now, you might be able to fix things up.

Try telling him how you really feel.

Who knows what he'll say,

but I'm sure Ida would listen to your feelings…

and think over his answer seriously.

Yeah. That is the kind of guy he is.

Mother nature…

Lend me your strength!

THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION.

How did camp turn out like this?

Ida!

I'll tell Ida I like him.

AT LAST, HE DECIDES TO CONFESS HIS LOVE?

Li…

"Li"?

I can tell you're serious about this.

Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey