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You've got a talent for worrying, huh?

I've realized that about you.

Can I do my best to get you to know me even better from now on?

If you've ever got a problem, tell me about it.

PREVIOUSLY ON THE SHOW

I want to help you when you have problems.

Supplementary lessons?

Yeah. Can you believe it?

What? You want to go to university?

Yes. That's my plan.

I see.

Sorry. Unless you really cram for it, you'll never make it.

With math and science grades this bad, there's no way.

AVERAGE OF ALL SUBJECTS

What good does it do me to hear that now?

Oh! I've got the perfect person for you!

Who's this perfect person?

There's a student teacher whose math grades were awful, like mine,

but he got his act together and got into Higashigaoka International University.

He'll be tutoring me for a while.

Really? That's great.

No, it's not!

Your scores improved after Ida helped you,

but you're already slipping again?

If you're that bad at math, why don't you switch to the liberal arts course?

But I don't know anyone in liberal arts.

Listen, you.

It's your life, so don't base your decisions on what others are doing!

I know that!

Aoki, are you switching out of this course?

I haven't decided yet. Don't assume I'm leaving.

I'll miss you.

Did you just say, "I'll miss you"?

Yeah.

Well, if Ida's going to miss me, then maybe I should try harder.

He's totally basing his decisions on others.

Everyone, sit down.

I have someone I'd like to introduce.

Mr. Okano starts today as a student teacher.

I'm Ryohei Okano. I'm studying education at university.

I look forward to teaching all of you for the next three weeks.

It's nice to meet you.

Welcome to Year 2, Class 3! I'm the class president--

Prez! Sit down and shut up.

Mr. Okano,

my future is in your hands!

EPISODE 8

Good afternoon. Sota Aoki?

-Yes, sir! -Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you too! I'll do my best!

Nice! I like that attitude.

But why don't we take it easy on the first day?

Let's take it slow and learn about each other, like what you're good at.

Whoa. He seems really calm and confident. That's pretty cool.

Sorry…

You don't need to apologize.

I was just as bad in my sophomore year too.

-Is that right? -Yes.

But my girlfriend was in a science course,

so I studied hard and got good at it.

Actually, I'm in the same situation.

You've got drive, Aoki.

I wouldn't be so sure…

So who confessed their love first?

Was it you, Aoki?

Well… I guess you could say that.

"Aoki confessed his love first."

Wait! Don't write that down!

Studying will be more productive the more we know about each other.

What are they like? What do you like about them?

I guess you could say they're serious.

I like that they earnestly think things through.

What about their hair and height?

They've got short hair and they're tall.

Do they play sports?

Yes, they do.

Nice! They must be delightful.

So… how far have you gotten?

We haven't done any of that!

That reaction is awfully suspicious.

If you'd like, I'll give you advice.

Well…

We have lunch together.

Oh, dear… I'm sorry.

Huh? What are you sorry about? Am I doing something wrong?

No…

I just think it's nice how wholesome you are.

But I would think high schoolers prefer to hold hands

or kiss or something.

Actually, I haven't thought that far yet. It's more like…

we just started as a couple.

Believe it or not, they might be waiting for you to move first.

What?

Well, that's just speculation on my part.

Okay, enough chatting.

Not yet!

Oh, Rumi! That's mean.

Here goes. Open wide! Not yet!

Oh, Rumi! That's mean.

Aren't you a hall monitor, Ida? You should write them up.

Don't be ridiculous.

Besides, what they're doing isn't wrong.

They have each other's consent.

What's with that look?

You know about that kind of stuff?

Well, yeah.

He acts like it's so obvious.

Wait a second! Does he think about doing that stuff with me?

Believe it or not, they might be waiting for you to move first.

Seriously? Was he right?

Is that really true?

If it is…

Then…

I was just reaching for my drink.

Your hand just happened to be there.

You should make sure you get plenty of water, Ida.

That was close!

I got caught up in the moment.

That was really crazy the way Ida said "whoa!"

He was really shocked!

FOCUS

What happened to you, Aoki?

You've been really focused when you study lately.

Isn't that what school is for?

Besides, while I'm solving equations, I can forget my troubles.

Were you dumped?

Sorry.

Aoki.

Look at this.

Whoa! I did it!

It's thanks to you, Mr. Okano!

No, it's all your doing, Aoki.

Aoki.

Oh, Ida.

What were you looking at?

This!

I see.

You were savoring your joy.

What's wrong with being happy about this?

It was really hard for me.

I studied my tail off.

Is that why you've been gloomy lately?

Actually…

Ever since then,

you always kept your hand hidden away.

Say, Ida,

you were shocked the other day, weren't you?

Huh?

When we were eating on the stairs…

and I suddenly touched your hand.

I won't do it again.

So you don't need to be on your guard anymore.

-Aoki. -Yeah?

Give me your hand.

What?

Wait! What are you doing?

That's hot! That's really hot!

The other day, I was surprised at how cold your hand was.

You've got bad circulation, don't you?

But why did you say "whoa"?

That was because I was shocked at how cold your hand was.

You can be so hard to understand, Ida.

And you jump to conclusions, Aoki.

Thank goodness you weren't disgusted by me.

Ida…

How much do you know?

About what?

Well, I mean, the stuff that…

couples usually do.

I know about it.

Oh, I see.

I don't think we need to do it right away.

But there's no way I would be disgusted by you.

Thanks.

What the…

That other guy was Ida from our class.

No doubt about it. Then…

Then Aoki must be…

Come to think of it, he does seem to be awfully attached to me.

Look, Mr. Okano!

Oh, did it surprise you that much?

That's great. A perfect score.

Yeah. Mr. Okano, do you remember?

Remember what?

You said you'd treat me to ramen if I aced the quiz.

Actually, I take that back.

What? How come?

I was looking forward to it!

-Take me out! -I'm not that kind of guy!

Oh, crap!

Actually… To be honest…

Yesterday, I saw you on the pedestrian bridge.

I didn't realize you were that kind, Aoki.

So…

I'll have to break my promise.

Of course, I won't tell anyone.

Okay.

Thanks, Mr. Okano.

Sorry I didn't tell you.

Actually, I'm sorry too.

It's okay.

I guess it can't be helped.

That's just how it is.

Why do we get to help you with your daily duties, Aoki?

Aoki. Something's happened, hasn't it?

Huh?

Tell me about it. Remember your promise?

To tell me anytime you're having problems.

Ida… How could you tell?

Because of your attitude.

You're stapling super slow.

Sorry about that.

You really are an open book, Aoki.

So what is it?

Well, it's not such a big deal.

Mr. Okano saw when Ida and I were together.

Now, he doesn't like me.

And you know what? He broke his promise to treat me to ramen.

But I was really looking forward to it.

I guess I'm just unlucky.

Aoki.

That is a big deal.

Yeah, you're right.

Now I'm ticked off! What's that guy's problem?

Hashimoto! You've got like a beast aura!

He's the type who's full of hot air.

I know because I used to be like that.

So you can be sure I'm right.

Is that anything to be proud of?

But then you've got a point.

I'll lodge a complaint using the school's online form!

Aoki should just quit taking his supplementary lessons.

Why? Aoki didn't do anything wrong?

Forget about it! It's okay!

Don't fight, you two!

Let's go, Aoki.

I'm only concerned for Aoki!

-Here you are. -Here you are.

-Thanks for doing this. -Sure. Bye.

Bye.

I'll go and have a talk with Mr. Okano.

What? Forget about it. Besides, you've got practice.

-I'll skip it. -No! You don't have to do that!

He said he wouldn't tell anyone.

It's been settled.

If you're depressed over it, then it's not settled.

Ida…

What do you want to do, Aoki?

I…

I want to care the most about the people who care about me.

Say, are you free after practice?

Huh?

Let's get some ramen, just the two of us.

I'd rather not eat with Mr. Okano anyway.

Okay. It's a plan.

Good. See you later. Have fun in practice.

Will do.

Whoa! Aoki's scores keep improving!

You're good at cultivating the students' potential.

No, I'm no good at all.

But you, Mr. Taniguchi, you were pretty brutal in my day.

You're the one who brought up my grades.

I guess I was like that at one time.

After doing this job for decades,

you encounter lots of different students.

They each have their own individual character.

I think it's a teacher's job to watch over and protect that individuality.

Don't tell me… Mr. Taniguchi, you know about those two?

Oh, I've got to prep the worksheets.

Take care of the rest.

Oh, all right.

Are you in a hurry, Kosuke?

Yeah. I'm meeting Aoki after this.

Here.

Let's see…

Go ahead. I'll finish this off.

I can't make you do that.

Don't worry about it. Go on. Don't keep him waiting.

-Thanks, man. Okay, see you. -Bye.

Sorry. I'll be a little late.

Meet you at the restaurant.

Got it. See you in front of the restaurant.

-Excuse me. Can I ask you something? -Sure.

I'm trying to get to this hotel.

This is the place.

Oh! Thank you so much for this.

How can I thank you?

Don't worry about it. Bye.

Wait a minute.

Please take this.

-No, it's not necessary! -As a token of thanks.

What's going on here?

Mr. Okano?

Don't just stand there. Let's go!

Treat your body with more respect!

Bye.

What are you talking about? I was just giving him directions!

Oh, really? Giving him directions, huh?

Then were you just "giving directions" on the pedestrian bridge the other day?

We're a couple! What's wrong with it?

In fact, you should worry more about your prejudice, Mr. Okano!

Prejudice?

I can't help it! I don't know about that stuff--

I don't want you to treat me like I'm different!

I was simply happy to have you teach me.

You gave me advice and stuff.

For the first time, it was like I had a mentor or older brother.

I was only able to do that because I didn't know about you.

I mean, at first--

I haven't changed a bit since we first met.

That's all I wanted to say.

Goodbye.

Aoki, I'm here.

Ida!

You should have gone inside.

Oh… Actually…

Did something happen?

No. Let's go in.

Ida, forget about it.

Want to join us for ramen?

-Huh? -Hey!

Weren't you looking forward to having ramen with Mr. Okano?

Can't you see this isn't the time for that?

Aoki. Ida.

I'll pay, so can I join you?

Where are you going?

To wash my hands.

You're always so well-mannered.

Say…

Yes?

To be honest, it's not easy for me to understand you, Aoki.

But that wasn't a good reason to break my promise to you.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Also, I really was only giving directions to that guy earlier.

I really am sorry for suspecting you of something weird.

You know, I think you're way too self-conscious.

You really jump to conclusions.

How can I help it?

You may not think so, but I'm pretty darn popular.

Seriously?

A super-prejudiced guy like you?

No! Please don't label me like that!

You know, not just any guy will do.

The one I like is Ida.

I see.

What are you talking about?

Nothing.

Here you are. One miso ramen.

Thanks.

One salt ramen.

Thanks.

One soy sauce ramen.

Thanks!

This looks really good!

We all got different things?

They're famous for their miso, you know.

But soy sauce makes the best ramen.

Salt is best because of the light flavor.

-Thank you for the meal. -Thank you for the meal.

This is great!

This is really great!

I guess it doesn't matter.

People are free to like what they want.

This is great!

-Excuse me. -Yes?

An order of dumplings, beer, and…

-two oolong teas. -Coming right up.

I'm so sorry, Aoki.

Mr. Okano, you drank way too much. Sorry about this, Ida.

It's okay.

And thanks too.

It made me happy when you said you'd go talk with Mr. Okano.

Is that right?

But what the heck are we going to do with him?

Good question. Why don't we just set him down here?

Ida! That's cruel!

Just kidding.

I am a little ticked off at him though.

Huh?

What is it?

Nothing. I just think you really are a kind guy.

Really?

I don't think so.

Ida really likes to gaze at me.

He's getting really heavy. Maybe I will just set him down.

THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION.

Subtitle translation by: Brian Athey