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I had my first crush when I was in elementary school.

I thought that was what love at first sight must feel like.

But when I went to junior high school, I realized that...

...maybe that wasn't real.

Oh man, I'm going to be late on my first day of school!

S-Sorry!

My real first love was wearing a school uniform just like mine.

Even the cherry blossoms in full bloom...

...were no match for his beauty.

And...

Hey mister, we're here.

Hmm, Ran!

KIZUNA Much Ado About Nothing

Love just isn't enough.

I want to hold you in my arms right now.

I want to keep feeling you.

I feel so vulnerable, is this because I'm in love?

My mind sways, I love you so much it hurts.

I turn around, acting cool.

Even though I truly love you more than anybody.

I try to hide my most important feelings.

Why can't I tell you how I really feel?

Why can't I ignore what everyone thinks?

I can't blame you for resenting me.

Love alone is not enough.

My feelings for you are stronger than anything.

I want to keep believing in myself.

To your lips, to your fingers, to your eyes...

To you, I give my everything.

It's five...

He was on the late shift last night...

Let me sleep a little longer...

Enjouji works as a host at an all-male club.

He often comes home in early the morning.

But I do enjoy having a quiet morning alone in bed...

...when he's not home.

What?

Ran, my dear!

Please open the door!

But he will go bar hopping with his customers after work...

...so he occasionally comes home wasted.

Hello!

I'm home! I've missed you so much!

Ow. What did you do that for?

Shut up, you lush!

Change your clothes and go to bed, you idiot!

Yes, sir! I'm going to bed!

But I gotta take off my shoes first...

Because of him, my peaceful morning was interrupted, again.

Though he's a college student, he works at a host club...

What if his drinking affects his health...

Then it's his own fault!

Besides, why should worry about him?

Ridiculous!

That idiot...

It's like he's shedding his skin...

What is he, a snake?

Enjouji, you big slob!

Hmm, Ran!

What is it?

At least take off your shirt if you're going to bed.

Come to bed!

Sleep with me!

Sleep by yourself!

What were you thinking, getting so drunk...

Let's doit!

Hey, stop it!

What is this?

Stop sucking on my neck!

Hotel Castle?

Ooh, it tickles!

He smells like make-up...

Enjouji...

Where did you get these matches? Tell me who you went to this place with?

Hmm? Oh, that?

I got it at this love hotel...

Let's go there sometime!

Hey, what did you do that for?

What was that about?

L-Love hotel?

He said it so nonchalantly...

What on earth is he thinking?

Hello?

Hello!

Excuse me, but is Kei there?

He'll know if you tell him it's from Rena.

"Kei"?

Hello? Are you listening? "Kei"?

I want to talk to Kei!

You've got the wrong number!

Give me a break!

Give me a break! Give me a break!

That phone call, wasn't it for me?

Yes, it was.

It was from some girl named Rena.

She sounded like you two know each other very well!

Keep your voice down.

Rena...

Rena?

Oh! That's the girl from the love hotel...

Don't talk to me!

Hey, listen Ranmaru...

I don't want to hear your excuses!

Come on...

You don't need to get so upset just because I didn't take you to the hotel...

I'm sorry I didn't tell you about it.

Actually, Rena and I were...

I didn't know he was so fickle.

One two, one two, one two, one two...

Hey, Ran...

I know I'm not even good enough to be your sparring partner, but...

...I'm going to come here as much as I can, so...

Isn't it enough?

Can I hang out with you, then?

I'll get you to join the dojo someday.

Not gonna happen.

No.

I'm not gonna do kendo.

No.

Man...

I won't give up.

Stubborn.

Hey...

Hmm?

Have you ever kissed anyone?

W-What is this all of a sudden?

It's none of your business!

I see, so you've never kissed anyone before, huh?

So...

You wanna kiss?

What do you--

Shh.

It's good etiquette to close your eyes when you kiss.

How was it?

D-Don't ask me that!

Okay, whatever.

I got your first kiss anyway!

Damn it! Now I'm completely sobered up.

I hope he didn't break my teeth or anything...

Lipstick...

Why do I have lipstick on me?

Did Ran get upset because he saw the matches and this lipstick?

She sounded like you two know each other very well!

Oh no!

Okay, I gotta calm down...

First, I have to call the places where Ranmaru might go...

I don't have my address book!

Did I leave it at Rena's bar?

Or did I lose it somewhere?

I have no time to think!

I'm just gonna hit every place he might possibly go!

He's such a jerk...

He...

That's right, he is a man after all.

It's nothing strange that he'd want a woman.

But...

How am I supposed to compete with a woman? I've got no chance.

Samejima

Samejima Mr. Ranmaru?

Samejima

Samejima No, he hasn't been here.

Samejima

I thought maybe he'd go back to his family's place, but oh well...

If he shows up, give me a ring, will ya?

Thanks!

Oh, and say hi to the old man!

Call him Master, you ungrateful punk!

But if he isn't back at home...

Kohei Tamura

Kohei Tamura Samejima?

Kohei Tamura

Kohei Tamura No, he didn't come here.

He hasn't come home?

What did you do?

Um, nothing.

Well, I gotta go!

I'll call you if he comes here!

Okay, thanks!

Dammit!

I've searched everywhere he might possibly go...

Come on, just go!

Be brave! You're in love, aren't you?

Love, huh?

Why don't you come to the dojo anymore?

Why have you been avoiding me?

It's not about kendo...

Even now, while I'm talking to you, you don't even look at me...

Why do you pretend to be my friend?

If you have something to say to me, why don't you just say it?

I can't read your mind, you know!

No...

I can't tell you how I really feel...

I don't even know how to really love someone, but if it's you...

If it's you...

Ranmaru's voice...

Ranmaru's smell...

It's driving me crazy...

I just didn't want you to hate me, so...

I want to hold you right now...

...but...

Tomorrow...

Let's talk about this tomorrow.

I understand.

I'm sorry.

No...

I didn't mean to make you feel like that...

You don't get it...

You just don't get it at all, do you?

If we were just friends, we could stay close forever!

But if I tell you how I feel, it'll be over...

Enjouji...

I love you.

The moment I saw you, I was in love with you.

I love you...

"l love you." Just three words.

I've waited for three long years to say those three words.

Hi, um...

You can do it!

That's right! Go for it!

Don't let her go! Take her now!

It was just like today when he came to visit me in the hospital.

After that incident, I couldn't even hold a shinai.

And then he visited me...

Yuki?

I need to talk to you.

I want to...

I want to live with you.

What are you talking about?

I'm serious.

I told you, there's no need for you to feel responsible...

...about what happened to me.

I need you.

You need me?

Stop joking around, will you?

You heard what happened to me, don't you?

And you still say you want to be with me?

I don't want to be a burden on you!

Just forget it!

Let's go to the beach.

Hiking sounds good too.

I'm telling you...

I'll be your legs.

I'm going to hold you up high enough so that you can see the horizon.

So let's go to the beach, and watch the sunset.

I want to take you up to the mountain where we can see clouds below us.

I'll carry you up there.

I want to watch the most beautiful sunset with you.

I'll take you anywhere you want to go.

I'll be by your side and breathe the same air as you do, like I always did.

I need you by my side.

I want you to smile by my side.

Please leave.

I'll visit you again.

Take care of yourself.

Enjouji...

Look at me. I can't even move...

My right hand, and my right leg...

I can't even stand up straight...

Look at me!

This is the man you want to take care of so badly!

Say that again!

Say what you just said again, looking straight at this miserable man!

Why did you come to see me?

You're the last person I want to see me like this.

You've lost weight, haven't you?

You gotta eat more.

Look, Ranmaru.

It doesn't matter what happened to you. Who you are hasn't changed.

Nothing has changed.

You're the same Ranmaru I fell in love with.

I'll come by again soon.

Idiot...

You really are an idiot...

You really are an idiot...

You look like you're going to kill yourself.

Did you break up with your girlfriend or something?

People get depressed when they're hungry.

I got some riceballs.

Here, eat this.

Uh, but...

You don't like spicy tuna?

Well then, how about salmon?

That's not it...

What is it, then?

Who are you anyway?

Why are you talking to me? And trying to give me riceballs?

I'm tying to pick you up. Can't you tell?

Huh?

Why were you trying to pick me up?

You're here by yourself, aren't you?

Well, yes...

It's no fun to eat alone...

It definitely tastes better when you eat with someone!

That's it?

Yup.

Well, where should we go now? A movie?

What?

Gosh, you're so slow! We're going on a date!

Don't look so grim. Come on, you gotta have fun with your life!

Uh, wait!

What's wrong? Are you embarrassed to hold hands?

Oh, right...

It's normal for a man and a woman to hold hands in public...

A man and a woman...

I've always wanted to do this.

I could never eat ice cream like this with my boyfriend.

Boyfriend?

Then we shouldn't be doing this...

Well, my boyfriend is actually my client.

He has a wife and kids.

So we're allowed to do whatever we want in our free time.

But...

Isn't it sad to keep your relationship secret?

Why?

You can't even hold hands, go on a date...

...or eat ice cream together in public.

Do you have a secret relationship?

Uh, no...

That's not what I meant...

I see...

He's always been stubborn...

Visiting Hours are Over

I feel like I'm a burglar or something...

It's late. I bet he's already asleep by now...

I don't care.

Just watching his face makes me feel happy.

I'm going to watch him sleep as long as I can!

Rehabilitation center?

Ranmaru...

Ranmaru!

Don't worry! I'm fine.

Stand in front of me.

But...

Just stand in front of me! But...

Just stand in front of me!

That's right. You just stand there.

I'm going to walk to you.

Ranmaru...

I surprised myself that day...

...because...

That's right!

Come on, Ranmaru!

I was in so much pain that I wanted to cry...

It was a lot harder than kendo training...

You're almost there! You can do it!

But when I saw you standing there, urging me on...

When I saw you reaching your hand out to me...

1 did it!

...I felt like I could do anything.

You've been a rock.

You were always there for me.

Soon...

I'm going to walk again soon...

So, will you wait until then?

Yes, I will wait as long as you want me to.

Of course I will.

Enjouji...

Hmm?

There's no one here...

Huh?

Well, you know...

We're alone, so...

A-Are you sure?

Forget it then.

I'm Ss o rry!

Please let me kiss you!

It's been a while, I'm a little embarrassed...

Idiot.

I still remember that night...

My heart ached like it did when we kissed the first time.

He said he needed me...

I didn't have to give up anything...

There was only one thing that was important to me...

That was to have you by my side.

You must've really loved her, huh?

What?

Um, no, I'm not...

I almost forgot!

Will you wait here for a second?

Hello, Kei? It's me, Rena.

What the hell did you do?

I'm in deep trouble because of you!

What are you gonna do about it? Huh?

I'm calling you out of kindness, you dumbass!

You left your address book at the bar, you idiot!

I guess you don't need it back!

Wait! Please! I guess you don't need it back!

Please Rena, my dear!

That's better, dumbass.

Do you remember the matches I gave you?

That love hotel on second street. You know where it is, right?

Sorry it took long...

Actually I have to go meet with my client now.

I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to cancel the date.

It's okay.

I have an idea!

My sugar daddy owns a hotel around here.

Why don't you come with me and check it out?

It's a really nice hotel!

I'm meeting my client there anyway.

What? Uh, no, that's okay...

Come on!

Is this the hotel?

That's right, this is the hotel my daddy owns.

Do you like it?

I'm sorry, but I have to go.

Hey, wait...

Rena! Hey, wait...

Oh, Kei...

Kei?

Rena, did you really have to make me meet you at this hotel?

I was in the neighborhood, so...

E-Excuse me...

Are you Rena?

Yes, I am.

What?

Ranmaru? What are you doing here?

Enjouji is Rena's client?

While I was out, he went through such trouble to cheat on me?

Is he your friend?

Why are you with Ranmaru?

I picked him up on the street earlier.

You picked him up?

How stupid of me to get picked up by her!

Why did I come along with her?

I look like a total idiot!

Wait, Ranmaru!

This isn't what you think!

Ran--

Just calm down! It's just a misunderstanding!

I've had enough with you and your selfish drama!

Oh my goodness. Are they having a lover's quarrel?

If you wanted to go to a love hotel with Rena, you didn't have to hide!

You jerk!

What the hell are you talking about?

Dammit, this is getting ridiculous...

Rena!

Go in there and get us a room!

What?

Shut up and just go!

Okay, okay!

You jerk!

Shame on you!

You shame on yourself!

Stop shouting!

Let me down! Enjouji!

Okay, okay!

There.

Please move, I'm leaving!

Oh, but the door is...

Once it closes, it won't open until the next morning.

What a liar!

All you have to do is to call the front desk...

Come here and sit down.

I want to talk to you.

Oh man, why am I in the middle of this?

I so don't wanna be here right now.

Well, Kei, looks like you guys don't need me here, so I'm just gonna go--

Stay here.

Since we're all here, let's just get everything straight.

So, Ranmaru, do you really think I slept with Rena?

I don't care whether you really slept with her or not anymore!

It's just...

You should've told me if you'd found a girlfriend!

Why did you have to hide it from me?

A girlfriend?

You think I'm Kei's girlfriend?

Why don't you find out...

...whether I'm his "girl" friend or not!

W-What are you doing?

Huh? You have a...

They're still small, but I've been growing some titties too.

Wanna see them?

Aren't these adorable?

You are a man?

You've never met a transsexual before?

I see, so Enjouji is into transsexuals...

God! How did you figure that out?

Listen Ranmaru...

I've never wanted to sleep with anyone else but you!

I'll never make love with anyone else but you!

You understand?

Don't make me say something so embarrassing.

Atta boy!

Well, I guess that's my cue to exit...

Oh right, here's your address book.

And Ranmaru, I'm the one who left lipstick on him.

I'm sorry, I was pretty drunk last night.

For that, I'll pay for this room...

...80 you two talk things out, okay?

It's me, Rena. Will you open the door?

Right, I'm leaving...

What? My daddy is downstairs?

I'll be right down, so don't let him leave!

See ya, Kei!

Sorry for the trouble.

Enjouji...

What are you thinking now?

Well, this is a pretty nice room...

...and I'm just waiting for the right mood to set in...

Stop joking around.

I'm talking about us.

It was fine when we were in school, but when we became adults...

But what's the point of thinking about that now?

I want to think about it now.

This whole incident turned out to be a misunderstanding, but...

...when I thought that you'd found a girlfriend...

...I realized that there's nothing wrong with it between a man and woman.

I always put you on the spot...

No matter how much you care about me...

...you will suffer from the fact that you can never...

...introduce me as your "girlfriend" in public.

So I want you to tell me if you find a girlfriend.

You don't need to hide it from me.

Is that how you think of me?

Is this relationship just to fill up the time until we find girlfriends?

Am I some kind of substitute until you find a new one?

I'm just trying to be realistic!

If you ever wanted to leave me, I would understand and...

No! What are you doing?

You're never serious about anything, are you?

You're right.

I'm always thinking about having sex with you.

What's wrong with that?

We're both just substitutes for women to each other...

...until we find a real girlfriends, right?

Substitute for women?

I'm just a replacement...

If this relationship is just to satisfy our sexual desires...

...there's no need for kissing or foreplay, right?

I've never felt such pain running through my body...

My heart aches so bad...

I feel like I'm going to suffocate...

I don't like it...

This isn't love, this is just violence!

I understand what you're saying...

But it's not true, I am thinking about us seriously.

Can't you think of some other way than breaking up?

I want us to be together forever.

Am I the only one who was trying to think of a way for us to stay together?

I was scared.

I'm no match for a real woman...

...who can walk hand-in-hand in public or have family with you.

I don't know how long we can stay together...

...keeping our relationship secret from people like this.

You're going to suffer just being with me.

I don't care if I lose everything I have.

When I met you in high school... When I asked you to live with me...

I decided that I would never let you go, no matter what happened.

I wanted to be prepared for it.

When the time comes...

I swore to myself that...

...when you found a girlfriend, I would become your best friend...

...and wish you good luck, but...

I won't forgive you if you swear something like that ever again.

Okay?

Kei...

Your lip's cut.

I'm fine...

It's nothing compared to the pain in my heart...

Your heart?

Did I hurt you here, then?

Hey, wait...

No...

After all that's happened, I don't know if I should ask you this, but...

Can we...

No?

I hope you know what you just tried to do to me with this...

Wait, Ranmaru! Hold on!

Don't worry, I'll make you come.

Wh-What?

Shut up.

This isn't how it's supposed to be--

Wait, I'm the "wife"?

You've ruined my shirt.

You idiot.

H-Hold on, Ranmaru!

I'm sorry! Please forgive me!

You talk too much.

I knew it.

I knew it very well.

That I'll never be able to live without him.

No matter what happens...

Hey.

Hmm?

Well, seriously speaking, if I bought you a ring, would you wear it?

We can never be legally married or anything...

...but our feelings are as strong as they could be.

You don't even need to wear it, but I just want you to keep it with you...

What do you think?

It'll be just the two of us when we exchange the rings, but...

Are you proposing to me?

I'll have my real proposal ready when I give you the ring.

I'll give you my answer then.

I only accept a "Yes."

How convenient.

There's a message on the machine...

Hi, it's me, Kayako.

Kei, you haven't come to see me in a long time!

I'm so lonely!

I promise you that I'll be a good girl...

I'll be waiting for you at our favorite bar.

See you later!

Oh man...

She's also a transsexual from Rena's club, and...

You think you can use the same excuse again?

You jerk!

I can't believe you left a message like that for Kei, Kayoko!

Kei's wife is really jealous!

Oh my, really? What am I going to do?

Is his wife a man? Or a woman?

I'm leaving!

I'm going back to my parent's!

No! You're misunderstanding...

It's not true!

Let it go! Let it go! Everybody's got the hot feeling in love.

So don't be afraid. Let it go! Everybody's got the hot feeling in love.

Won't you come along with me, if you need someone to talk with?

Ooh, I'm always here to be with you.

Won't you come along with me, if you feel all alone.

Oh, let me smile, Doll. To your soul.

You'll be wasting your time for a soul, but there'll always be tomorrow.

Keep your spirits high, high, high!

Let it go! Let it go! Everybody's got the hot feeling in love.

So don't be afraid. Let it go! Everybody's got the hot feeling in love.

Why won't you call me? I want you to...

I want to...