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Honda-kun, how did you know about this place?

You've been wanting to come, haven't you?

You like this kind of stuff?

Was it then?

Yeah.

I'm glad we got to come.

Let's eat.

Okay.

Thank you.

Was it good?

Yeah.

All right!

But I wish you would've shared your cake with me.

You wouldn't even let me have one bite.

Of course not.

Why not?

Why not? Because...

You just can't, okay?

Aw, I wanted some of yours.

You always say things like that.

I have a curfew. Sorry, I need to go home.

I'll leave this here.

Huh? Wait.

Bye.

Wait! I'll walk you home.

That's okay. See you later.

Thanks for today.

Sorry, things ran late.

I know. I'm almost there.

Honda

Honda

Let's go again sometime

"November"

Cake?

It was pretty good.

This was it.

What are you, a girl?

Who cares?

I wish we could've spent more time together.

Oh, really?

That's not much of a reaction.

Listen, I want to spend all my time with her.

She's started replying to my messages right away, too.

Yeah, yeah.

You jealous?

Shut up.

Cake?

Yeah.

That sounds nice.

You think so?

Yeah.

I see.

Class rep, do you have time for tea today?

I was hoping to stop by the bookstore today.

Then I'll walk you there.

That would be okay.

Actually, sorry. I have to go!

Huh?

Mihashi Mami

Honda

Are you asleep?

Mihashi Mami

Honda

Are you asleep?

Good morning, class rep.

Good morning.

So, uh...

Sorry.

Oh, it's okay.

So, about yesterday...

It's my brother.

He happened to pass by.

Did he say something to you?

No, it's not that serious.

But...

She says we can't walk home together for a while.

It's no wonder they're worried.

She's spending time with you.

Mihashi-san's family does flower arrangements.

They seem strict.

Flower arrangements?

Yeah.

Her father's a lawyer.

Her brother's going to be one, too.

Lawyers...

Because of that, her family lets her stay out past curfew

if it's for school events.

That sounds rough.

Yeah.

I see.

Mihashi does seem well put together.

I know.

I know that, but I had no idea about her family.

I'm so lame.

Hakuundou Bookstore

Mihashi-san?

I didn't think you were coming today.

I'm going to be taking more classes for a while.

Really? You're studying hard.

Honda-kun?

Can we talk?

What?

I-I can't. Someone's coming to pick me up.

Honda-kun, my hand!

Sorry.

You surprised me.

I'm sorry about everything.

What?

I had no idea you'd been pushing yourself so hard.

No.

It's my fault for not saying anything.

Is there anything I can do?

Thanks, but it's something I have to do.

I've been thinking about it.

If I improve my grades,

they might say it's okay.

Class rep...

Doesn't that mean you'll be even busier from now on?

Yeah.

I see.

Good luck.

Honda-kun?

If that's the decision you've made, I'll support it.

But don't push yourself too hard.

You can be so serious.

Thanks.

I'm home.

Welcome back!

Good. I thought I'd miss you on my way out.

What?

If you needed something, you could've e-mailed me.

I thought it'd be better to tell you in person.

What are you doing here?

Heh, I'm here.

Don't be so corny.

You already eat dinner?

Yeah.

Hey, Akira! You there?

Towa, the monster's coming! Help!

Leave it to me.

Here comes my miracle bomber.

All right! We beat it!

Hell yeah! Go me!

Let's do the next quest.

Morning practice with the soccer club?

It's voluntary.

I can't see the class rep, and I don't feel like going home.

What else can I do but run?

Ah, is that how it is?

Don't act like it's no big deal.

It's starting to get cold.

Maybe I should order extra steamed buns.

What do you think, Nasa-kun?

Yeah, should be soon.

Excuse me.

Sorry, Honda-kun!

I made you do it all yourself.

I can manage this myself.

But...

It's fine. At least let me do this.

Thanks.

Sure.

Honda-kun took the notebooks to the office for you?

Yeah. I'm glad he noticed.

I've had my hands full with what's been going on right in front of me.

So he picked up the slack.

That's nice of Honda-kun.

Mashiki-san!

But I can't believe you forgot your class rep duties.

Don't push yourself too hard.

Okay.

What are you doing?

I don't wanna go home.

Again?

Shut up. I'm deeply troubled, okay?

"Deeply," huh?

Wanna come over?

Can I?

You're a pain in the butt, aren't you?

My dear friend!

Hey, cut it out.

Oh, uh... excuse me.

Non-chan, they're here.

Seriously?

All right!

Why are you dressed like that?

Are you boys free?

Could you help me with something?

What?

Itokawa-san, thank you.

And you.

Mashiki.

Let's start collecting ginkgo nuts.

Ginkgo nuts?

Ugh. How can you do this?

We're the cooking society!

How could we not collect ginkgo nuts?

Look, Nasa-kun!

Itokawa-san, that's amazing.

You can make chawanmushi with these.

Sure.

I want some chawanmushi, too.

That's what caught your interest?

Chawanmushi is good, though.

Oh, there's one over there.

Where?

Under the leaves.

See?

You're right.

Mishima-kun, get in position.

Okay.

What's wrong?

The smell's whatever, but they're really beautiful.

I thought the class rep would like if I sent her a photo.

You're not gonna send it?

Not now.

Another time.

I don't want to her interrupt her if she's studying.

Right.

Honda-kun.

I wish the class rep were here.

I still stink.

We're taking a bath when we get home.

That was fun.

Yeah.

I want chawanmushi!

Don't get ahead of yourself.

What's wrong?

Sorry, Haruki.

I gotta go home.

Welcome back.

You're wearing your track suit today?

I thought you were working tonight.

I had my shift changed.

We'll have time to talk.

Really? Then I'm gonna take a bath first.

I know how you feel.

I'm just being selfish.

You're not.

Your stepdad's the one who said it'd be better to live here until you graduated.

Then why are we discussing this now?

I've been busy lately and haven't been able to see you much.

Next year we'll have to start discussing your future and entrance exams.

He thought he'd be able to help us with that.

And your stepdad said—

Stepdad this, stepdad that.

Do you do everything he says?

Sorry. I know.

I shouldn't have said that.

It's freezing.

Friends

Mihashi Mami

Mihashi Mami

Honda

I miss you

Honda-kun!

Good morning.

Good morning, class rep.

Um, yesterday—

Honda, you got a sec?

I'll be right there.

Sorry.

Okay.

Honda took the notebooks.

I see.

Stand.

Bow.

Goodbye.

Goodbye.

Honda, how far did you get in Wild Monster?

The dungeon in Area 10.

Seriously? I'm stuck in the area right before that.

Look it up. There's a strategy guide.

I tried, but I can't get it to work.

Um, Honda-kun.

You're not usually here this late.

I wanted to talk to you.

Did something happen yesterday?

Yeah.

It's fine. It's already over.

But...

I'm sorry. I'm really busy right now.

You can't help it.

You're working hard for the both of us.

Your family's worried because I'm not responsible enough.

You're not—

It's fine.

But you're still willing to be with me.

It's really nice of you.

Sorry I'm so unreliable.

I said I'd support you, but I'm just sulking.

I'm not as reasonable as you are.

Honda-kun, I—

Home

How long am I supposed to wait?

When will I come first?

Honda-kun...

How long are you going to keep worrying about what your parents think?

I'm sorry.

Maybe we can't work things out.

Next Time

December, the season of couples.

Christmas songs decorate the town.

Lights twinkle in the corners of their eyes.

His and her feelings melt their frozen hearts.

They pray for them to melt.

They hurt and are hurt,

but they still want to see each other no matter what.

Next time on "Konbini Kareshi." Episode nine: "December."

"December"

And this is where their story begins.