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I wasn't really aware of it.

At the beginning, she was just a weird classmate who lived in a tent.

I invited her to stay at the house, because she was in need.

But I also did it because I had a stupid desire

to rebel against the Somas and zodiac spirits.

But then, she said it so purely and sincerely...

If my memories get erased, please make friends with me again, okay?

"Fruits Basket"

A mother. So she's like a mother?

Why would... uh...

I don't get it. Want my mom?

I'd always yearned for it.

I'd never known a parent's love.

That's why it made me happy.

When she stayed and listened to me complaining without disgust.

She accepted me.

She didn't reject the fact that there are people as weak as me.

It made me happy.

It made me feel at peace.

Kindness that continues to shower me.

To sleep knowing that I'm loved unconditionally.

Like a child, abandoning myself and entrusting my whole body and mind.

A place to be cared for.

Rin. That's how you felt, too, right?

You yearned for a mom, to have a mother's love

from Honda-san... without realizing.

Even though she's a girl our age.

Yeah.

How did I realize? I think it was that night.

The night Kyo transformed.

She looked like a woman when she chased after him.

I don't know why, but she really seemed like one to me.

But rather than being someone I was romantically attracted to,

she felt more like a mother to me.

What I longed for.

There was no motive behind it.

I just desperately wanted a comfortable place to be cared for... always.

I panicked.

I was baffled when I realized what I was thinking.

I was terribly embarrassed.

I didn't want to acknowledge it, so I pretended I'd never realized it.

I shut it away... immediately.

I tried to convince myself it wasn't true

and tried to interact with her like a man does a woman.

But it felt wrong.

Gather up!

--Okay. --Okay.

But hey, is it really a bad thing?

People look for a partner similar to their mom all the time.

Aren't you just twisting the logic that way, because you've given up on her?

To the other guy, Kyo.

'Cause you don't think you can beat him or something?

That's not it.

Yeah, it's true that part of me aspired to be like him.

But he properly sees her as a woman.

He loves her. You can see it in his eyes.

Her, too. The way she looks at him...

But that's not the reason why.

Not being able to beat him, whether it's good or bad,

or whether it's right or wrong... I don't care about all that!

There are people who make it work out with those feelings.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Those things don't matter.

But I... I don't want that!

That isn't what I want!

I'd feel... so lonely.

This time, I want to discover it... on my own.

I want to walk forth again, encouraged by the kindness and warmth you gave me.

I don't want to be defeated by the darkness.

I want to believe and move forward.

This time, I won't let it go to waste.

I'm not giving up. I don't know when to give up.

I'm actually really greedy.

I want to discover my own special purpose in life.

I've never seen anyone so desperate to live on.

Don't cry, Yun-Yun!

That hurt!

You're going to give me a nosebleed!

What the heck?! I'm trying to cheer you up!

Gimme your phone! I'll snap a pic of your nose gushing blood!

Too bad! It's in my bag!

What?! What's the point of having a cell phone if you don't carry it around--

--Kakeru, you're so violent. What are you doing to Yun-Yun's face? --Man... that really hurt...

Tough luck.

Thanks, Kimi. Did you come to check on me?

Yeah! You never came back.

Um, is anyone worried about me lying on the ground here?

Are you feeling better?

--Ignored. --Feeling better?

Yeah, you said you were feeling nauseous from the paint fumes.

I think it cleared up.

Maybe it's because I shared something I'd never told anyone before.

Well, good for you.

--Maybe it's because I shared with someone who lives in an entirely different world. --Huh? What's going on?

--Maybe because he's actually very kind. --Nothing at all.

Hey, Nabe. Pass the ball back.

'Kay!

Oh, come on. Are you two keeping secrets from me?

What did you talk about?

Talk about?

Painful stuff?

What? No way, indecent talk?

Why's that the first thing you think of?

'Cause we love that stuff.

But how come you didn't tell her about all that?

I didn't want to worry her.

--I don't want to burden her in the slightest right now.

--Oh, Inoue-kun! --I don't want to burden her in the slightest right now.

We'll be living together for a little longer.

She prioritizes others over herself, so she might get too worried about it.

You're such a serious dude.

Wait, so it's okay to burden me?

Huh? Was it a burden to you?

What a burden! So burdening!

It'll haunt me in my dreams! I'll lose my appetite!

Drama queen.

The day when I can tell her will come... I'm sure.

What should I do?

I read through the script, but I have an overwhelming number of lines...

I-I'm not sure that I can remember all of my lines properly...

A play? What's it about?

Come on, show me.

Oh, Cinderella?

No way! Kyo-kun's the Prince?!

Oh, yes!

Now I've got to watch this.

I'll have to record it!

Tohru!

Yes?!

--What the heck are you doing?! He doesn't need to know about this crap! --The Prince. Kyo-kun as the Prince!

--Stifling your laugh doesn't help! --The Prince. Kyo-kun as the Prince!

Confiscated!

O-Oh no!

I can't memorize my lines if you confiscate it!

Don't look at this in the house.

Oh yeah, and you'd better not breathe a word to Shisho about this.

--Okay. --Look me in the eyes and say it!

Gleam!

Gotcha!

Gotcha!

And gotcha!

Too slow.

I-I won't lose!

Let me tell you, I'm playing the bullying Evil Stepmother--

You're the one being bullied here.

Childish.

Yuki-kun!

I hate to disturb you, but can I at least get past the entryway?

H-How long have you been there?!

Hmm, I wonder?

Welcome home, Yuki-kun.

Thanks.

Oh, is that the script? They handed them out?

Yes. I have yours, too--

Tohru-kun! The pot's boiling.

S-Sorry, I'll be right there!

--Kyo. --What?

That hat. Honda-san has it now.

I don't need to return it, do I?

You two, dinner's ready.

Okay. I'm hungry.

I think I'll eat first.

I'll... eat later.

Huh?

Guess it was something he didn't want brought up.

H-Huh?

But I don't know what'll happen if he doesn't get his act together soon.

You're precious. I look up to you.

I cherish you, because you provided for me what I desperately longed for.

More than anyone else, I want you to be happy.

It's okay for you to find your special purpose in life, too.

A place that you can be true to yourself and act freely.

Where you can sulk occasionally or get upset.

You'll find it someday.

When you do, I should be able to tell you.

Along with an abundance of gratitude.

Purely and sincerely.

"Ayame" "Most Trusted" "Most Caring"

I have heard! "Ayame" "Most Trusted" "Most Caring"

I have heard!

So your class is doing a play for the culture festival, Yuki?

Well, now. I'm already aware of what you need!

Leave the costumes to yours truly!

I shall pull out all the stops to make sure my beloved brother shines most brightly

on the grand stage!

Now, how many costume changes will you have?

It's not a wedding, you know.

Why, Cinderella! The castle ball will take place tomorrow!

Get my dress done quickly! You are such a sloth.

You say something to her, too!

Okay...

I-If you don't finish quickly, th-there will be... n-no...

No... no d-dinner for you!

Don't cry!

I'm so happy that you would cry for me.

Why the heck are you two embracing?!

Don't you get it?! You're supposed to be evil!

--You're the Evil Stepsister! --Someone shut her up.

--R-Right! --So intense.

Then be cruel down to your very bones! Torment until there's no hope of recovery!

Wow, Kinoshita-san.

You're so passionate.

No!

--Don't look, Yuki-kun!

--Wait, Minami! --Don't look, Yuki-kun!

It's only a slight wound, Kinoshita!

--Don't look! --What's wrong? Are you not well?

I should say that I'm unwell.

Hmm... I can't shake the feeling that we've miscast the play.

I'm sorry. I've only caused you trouble.

That ain't true. You're doing your best.

B-But I'll keep trying. I'll try harder next time.

Allow me to try again.

I'll go without dinner if I have to!

No point in the stepsister skipping dinner.

"Cinderella 2-D" No point in the stepsister skipping dinner.

I can't keep going like this. "Cinderella 2-D"

I have to try harder to make this into a wonderful play. "Cinderella 2-D"

I have to try harder to make this into a wonderful play.

Yes. Also as an expression of gratitude

to Ayame-san and Mine-san for making the costumes.

Greetings, my lost lambs!

I have arrived!

We're here!

Time is money!

Get lined up before me at once and reveal everything to me!

Mainly your measurements!

You really came, Big Brother.

--"Big Brother"?! --"Big Brother"?!

Oh, Honey! But of course.

I am a man who never leaves his promises unkept!

Outsiders aren't allowed on school grounds.

Worry not.

I can easily slip through and infiltrate any barrier that stands between our love.

You'll get arrested.

"Okay." You'll get arrested.

We got proper permission here. "Okay."

How'd you get that? "Okay."

How'd you get that?

Indeed!

We received permission from the principal on behalf of the heavens and earth!

Shall we begin, Mine?

Yessir, Manager!

Hey! It's been a while, huh, Tohru-kun?

Long time no see!

Um, do you know her, Honda-san?

Yes.

Try on clothes. Do you like trying on clothes?

Oh, Mine-san! Get a hold of yourself!

'Sup, I'm Uotani. You know her, Tohru?

Yes, this is Mine-san.

I'm Hanajima.

Wow! Nice to meet you.

Do you like trying on clothes?

--What? --Uh, well...

--I'll be making all of your costumes. --Now, Yuki! Behave and let me get your measurements.

--I'll be making all of your costumes. --I'll make you into a gorgeous and slender Prince!

--Oh, yeah? --I'll make you into a gorgeous and slender Prince!

--Oh, my. I hope you'll make my dress pure black. --I'll make you into a gorgeous and slender Prince!

--Oh, my. I hope you'll make my dress pure black. --No. I'm not the Prince.

--Pure bl-- --Not pure white?

I guess it's fine. Wait, not for Cinderella.

Pure black. Pure black?

That has a nice ring to it.

--She's unperturbed. --Rather, she likes it.

--Now, my lost lambs! Reveal all to my measuring tape!

--I can't let their kindness go to waste. --Now, my lost lambs! Reveal all to my measuring tape!

I have to try harder.

Th-Th-Th-Then, I won't go without dinner and will do my best!

Just relax for now.

All right.

If this is the case, I'll rewrite the script!

If the casting doesn't fit with our story, then I'll just make the story fit with our cast!

What?! That's crazy!

It's cool to change the story?

It's fine! I mean, look at the class doing Mito Komon.

Their version has both Komon-sama and Suke-san as women

and has them wreaking havoc on the bad guys!

A Japanese Charlie's Angels!

Full Throttle.

Does that mean it won't just be Ogin in the bath scenes?!

I'm pretty sure their teacher won't allow those scenes.

Aw, man. That play sounds like so much more fun.

Don't be envious of the other class's play!

All right, let's rewrite this thing!

I'm fired up!

Um...

If you're rewriting it,

would you also consider adjusting the Prince's character a bit?

Hmm...

Um, to make the Prince role easier for Kyo.

He may be more likely to join our rehearsals.

Oh, I see.

Kyon-Kyon ran off somewhere again, huh?

And I wanted to see him act, too.

--To laugh my head off. --To laugh my head off.

That might be one of the reasons why he ran off.

Um, I'll... go find--

I'm heading back to the student council, so I'll look for him on my way.

Gross.

I don't want it anymore if he touched it.

I don't care about it anymore if he touched it.

I don't... want it.

Why are you sulking like a little kid?

Get back to rehearsal. They're waiting for you.

I'm not sulking. I ain't gonna do the play or whatever the hell it is.

Seeing you there will just piss me off.

Then complain to me directly.

You like making them, including Honda-san,

--worry about you because of that attitude of yours? --Don't say a damn word about her!

Making a fool of me.

Even though you know nothing.

You have a dad and mom--you're praised by others and are needed by them.

Someone who can surpass me easily while I desperately struggle

can never understand what it feels like to be me!

You're a prince who's always had everything you ever needed.

You'll never understand what it feels like to be the idiot

that never gets anything and wants an idiotically impossible thing--

Don't you want it that way?

You wouldn't want... not having anyone to hate, right?

Go to hell.

Oh, sempai.

--Hmm? --Soma-sempai, what are you doing here of all places?

Whoa! What's this? What happened?

It's nothing. Don't worry.

Hello, Yamagishi-san and Machi.

Hello!

Hello.

Prepping for the culture festival?

The class you're both in is doing a bazaar, right?

Yes, that's right!

And your class is doing Cinderella, right?

I'm looking forward to it.

Thanks.

But I'm not very happy that you're not the Prince.

'Cause you're the most prince-like person I can think of, Soma-sempai.

Right? Don't you think so too, Kuragi-san?

No, I don't.

The president is nothing like a prince.

Wait, Kuragi-san!

Sheesh, she's always like that.

It's like she's always looking down on people. She sticks out in class.

Maybe she thinks she'll get attention if she says weird things.

That doesn't seem very nice, huh?

Oh, Kyo-kun! I'm glad you're here.

Yuki-kun never came back after he went looking for you.

What are you doing here by yourself?

Where're the rest?

They've gone home.

We finished rehearsing for the day.

You were waiting for me?

"Revised Cinderella (TBD) 2-D" You were waiting for me?

Look! I wanted you to see this! "Revised Cinderella (TBD) 2-D"

It's the edited script! "Revised Cinderella (TBD) 2-D"

It's the edited script!

It's amazing. She really rewrote it!

So I wanted you to read through it.

I'm sure you'll find it easier to act out your role this time!

She also rewrote my character to make it easier for me.

Oh, but for me, it was because of my terrible acting.

What were you thinking about while you waited all alone?

Why are you sulking?

Do you like making Honda-san worry?

Oh, right!

The biggest change was--

Kyo-kun. Your hand's injured--

I-Injured...

Fine. I guess I'll do it.

You'd better not laugh at me.

All right, let's go home.

Come on.

Okay!

"'Something Like Cinderella'!"

"Something Like Cinderella"! "'Something Like Cinderella'!"

"'Something Like Cinderella'!"