All language subtitles for [SayoNara] Seishun Buta Yarou wa Odekake Sister no Yume wo Minai [WEB 1080p] (Sub)

Mai?

Who are you?

Now that I think about it, I'm not a child anymore.

Mom told me I shouldn't talk to strangers.

And where is your mother?

Did you get lost?

Of course not.

Where are we?

Didn't you say you shouldn't talk to strangers?

It doesn't matter anymore.

We are in Shichirigahama.

Shichirigahama of "7 ri".

I study at Minegahara High School.

My name is Sakuta Azusagawa.

So I'm not a stranger anymore, right?

Azusagawa!

Hey, Azusagawa!

Wake up!

Good morning.

Enough, next.

Kamisato, read the following paragraph.

You went to a golf school in Australia
when you were 10, right?

Friday, January 16.
Yes, at first I couldn't...

Azusagawa.

Yes, what's up?

You have not yet submitted the vocational guidance test.

You have to hand it in before the end of the week.

No "eh". Have you discussed this with your parents?

If I don't forget, I will deliver it.

Try not to forget it.

What's wrong? Is it so boring to go home with me after school?

I had a strange dream, I couldn't sleep well and I just woke up.

Have you fallen asleep in every class?

You should pay attention in class.

You want to go to the same university as me, right?

How?

The one who wants to go to the same university as me is you, right?

That's right. Because I like Sakuta more.

I want to go to the same university as you.

Where is the train going?

To Fujisawa. Should we run?

You are in such a hurry to return home?

I hope this barrier never rises.

That's what I think when I'm with you, Mai.

That would be very inconvenient, I don't want that.

Winter trip to Okinawa

By the way, what was your dream about?

You said you had a strange dream in class.

I dreamed about you when I was little carrying a primary school backpack.

I want to clarify something first,
it's not that I like the little version of you.

What a strange dream.

You usually prefer women older than you.

But that dream...

Isn't it a Puberty Syndrome?

You're overthinking it.

Sakuta, aren't you very prone to Puberty Syndrome?

But thanks to that I was able to meet you.

So I have to be grateful.

We've been through a lot.

Too many things.

I hope Shoko is doing well.

Welcome, Kaede!

I-I'm back, Mai.

You wore that coat.

Yes, it's my favorite.

How are you doing at school?

You have to get up early every morning, right?

That's right, by the way, brother... this...

What's wrong?

Do you have plans for tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?

I plan to enjoy Saturday and Sunday to the fullest.

Are you free or not?

Tomorrow I have to work.

And on Sunday, I have a date with Mai.

I'll be busy spoiling Mai,
and hopefully, she'll be spoiling me.

That puts me in a difficult situation.

Don't worry, Kaede.

I'll be busy this weekend.

What?! Job?

Something like that.

What does that mean?

Going home with Sakuta again?

Ryoko.

We are dating, it would be strange if we returned home separately.

If someone photographs them
and publishes it somewhere we will have problems.

We have already publicly announced our relationship, at this point it won't become a scandal.

You know, Mai.

I've told you many times, but...

I understand.

I'll be more careful.

Geez, you always cause me problems.

Well, I have to go to the shoot.

Sakuta, make sure you listen to Kaede.

Kaede, see you.

So, Kaede.

What's wrong?

Do you have any complaints about Mai?

N-No, how could I?

She's kind, sweet and... cool.

I want to be like her.

So why do you look so sad?

It's your fault.

You are always flirting with Mai.

It's normal.

She is my very cute girlfriend after all.

I know, but I don't like it.

So, do you have plans for this weekend?

Professor Miwako told me...

What did he say?

He wants to talk to me about the future.

Ah, about the future.

Yes, about the future.

Whose?

Mine!

Well, it's understandable.

Teacher Miwako said she hopes to talk to Dad.

By the way, have you decided what you want to do?

Even if you ask me that....

Everything is so sudden that I don't know.

Sunday, January 18

Sorry. For taking your time on a Sunday.

Don't worry, it's my pleasure.

Here you go.

Thank you.

So... Can Kaede attend a regular high school?

Due to your situation the options are limited,

but if you get these grades
there are schools you can get into.

And you will have more options to choose from.

I understand that upon entering high school,

Grades are the most important thing, right?

Exactly.

For the current Kaede,
public schools are not a good option.

These are all the schools that Kaede can apply to based on her qualifications.

But as a school counselor,
I cannot recommend this option.

It is quite common for students
who were not able to attend high school

to encounter the same problems in high school.

Some of them even end up dropping out of school.

There are also non-traditional schools,

with the option of remote study.

Where they can study at home

and move at their own pace.

This is the main characteristic of these schools.

In these centers, students
find it much easier to adapt.

As for getting a diploma,

They can do it too
just like any other school in Japan.

Excuse me, but,

I've heard that remote study students
have lower graduation rates

and they have problems getting into universities.

Unfortunately, yes.

These schools have their own disadvantages.

For example, you will have to find
your own learning pace.

And family support is very important for this.

Kaede, what do you want to do?

I...

I want... to be like everyone else.

Do you mean you want to go to a regular school?

Do you have a specific school in mind?

Yes, it is...

Go ahead, you can tell us.

I want to go to the same school as my brother.

I want to go to the school where my brother goes.

Really?

You should have said that from the beginning.

I do not recommend that Kaede
apply for Minegahara High School.

With Kaede's current academic level,

The chances of getting in are slim.

So I would recommend going for a more realistic option.

I wonder if she hates me.

Don't worry.

She'll calm down when she eats some pudding.

Are you leaving already?

Yes.

And Kaede?

She's still in her room.

When I said I'm leaving all she said is "Okay".

I see.

Sakuta.

What plans do you have for the future?

I'm going to go to university.

Regarding tuition,
I will try to cover the expenses as much as I can,

but for the rest, I hope you can help me.

Okay.

What are you laughing at?

Please take care of Kaede.

Monday, January 19.

It's delicious.

Thanks for the food.

It's just a simple meal. Enjoy.

But why so suddenly?

For nothing in particular.

Suddenly I felt like making you a bento.

What is that?

These are the questions from the general exam.

Are they the ones from last year?

No, they are from this year.

Why are you revising this year's exam?

Because I have been taking my exams these last two days,
I am calculating my score.

It is very convenient.

Just type the answers
into your phone and it calculates the score for you.

Mai, are you going to apply this year?

Weren't you going to take a year off
and enjoy university life with me?

I decided to take the exam this year and then take the year off.

Because I think you'll have to try harder that way.

You were hoping I would fail the exam, weren't you?

Of course not.

I was just wondering what reward I would get for my hard work.

Then let's go on a date.

I don't have work today,
and there seems to be a tulip field in Enoshima.

I'm a little busy today...

Work?

Something like that.

This is revenge for last time, right?

Huh?

Sakuta, did you have a shift today?

I'm waiting for someone.

Sakurajima?

No.

Don't be so cocky with girls.

Hey, Kunimi.

What do you plan to do after you graduate?

I'm going to take the exam to join the firefighters.

Well, if my house burns down, I'll count on you.

Be careful with the fire.

Did Futaba tell you that?

Futaba said she will be careful.

Sakuta.

I'm sorry for keeping you waiting.

Don't worry, I just arrived.

Sakuta really likes older women...

I'm home.

I'm back.

Welcome, Sakuta.

Can I borrow your kitchen for a while?

What are you doing here?

I met Kaede on the way home.

Sakuta, you didn't tell Kaede
that you'd be late today, did you?

Did you know I would be late getting home
and so you decided to make dinner for Kaede?

Hello!

Why are you here, Toyohama?

My sister said she was going to have dinner at your house so I followed her.

You shouldn't have done it.

It's time you learned to fend for yourself.

Is the concert recording of "Sweet Bullet" out yet?

They gave me a sample recording
of the last concert, so I brought it.

Then let's have a party.

No parties!

Now I'm helping Kaede learn English.

As expected of a high school idol.

You have something to tell Sakuta, right?

Yes.

I...

This...

I...

I...

I want to go to the same high school as you.

Okay, then fill out this form.

Minegahara High School, Kanagawa Prefecture
Application for admission

Miss Tomobe gave them to me earlier.

So you have to study hard.

I will do everything I can, that's why I want to ask you a favor.

Help me study.

But don't blame me if you don't pass the exam.

Tuesday, January 20.

Hey, Azusagawa.

Weren't you going to apply to the same university as Sakurajima?

That's right.

I already told you, right?

Preparing for exams will be a real nightmare.

Apparently you didn't notice, so as a friend, I'll tell you.

What?

Those questions are for high school entrance.

Are you okay?

I need to help Kaede with her studies, so I'm reviewing.

I'm relieved to hear that.

Will Kaede take the entrance exam?

Yes.

She wants to come study here.

I see.

Then it must be hard on you too, Azusagawa.

You helped too.

You helped her study during the summer.

That was before she regained her memory.

I know.

But even though she doesn't remember the time she spent studying,

she remembers what she's learned before.

Azusagawa, did you come here just to tell me that?

No, I had to kill time before work
and the coffee here is free.

Anyway, I'm glad we're not talking about Puberty Syndrome.

Speaking of which...

I dreamed about Mai when she was a primary school girl.

What do you think it could mean?

It means you're going to end up in jail.

Don't worry.

I prefer the current Mai.

Seriously, what do you think?

That shouldn't matter.

What do you mean?

Azusagawa, it doesn't matter if that dream
is some kind of Puberty Syndrome.

Why do you say that?

No matter what happens, you will find a way to solve it.

Who do you think I am?

An unexpectedly trustworthy person.

Remember everything you've already accomplished.

Don't say those things, you'll make me blush.

I didn't do all that much.

Friday, January 23.

Senpai, what are you doing?

What do I look like I'm doing?

It looks like you are studying.

Correct.

Senpai, are you going to university?

If I pass the exams, yes.

What about work? Are you going to resign?

Not that I care if you quit.

I will continue working.

After all, I need the money.

I see.

Leaving that aside, I have something important to tell you.

What?

Surely it will be something strange.

Koga, isn't your skirt a little tight?

Have you gained weight again?

I haven't gained weight!

What do you mean "again"?!

Go and tell the manager to give you a bigger uniform.

I won't do it!

Is she a client?

I'll go take care of it.

She is my younger sister.

Your younger sister?

I see.

Senpai has a younger sister.

Did you come here alone?

H-Brother!

Well...

What?

Mai also came.

That "What?" It's pretty rude.

I'm happy that you pamper me like this, even at work.

I brought back some souvenirs from Nagasaki and
then I heard from Kaede that she hadn't had dinner.

He said you were at work, so here I am.

I have to hand in my application next week, right?

Yes, that's true.

As I have to take the form personally,

I thought it would be good to go out and practice.

Even though Mai was with you,
it's impressive that you came all this way.

It's easier than going out in a school uniform.

Although there were a lot of people at the station
and it was a little scary.

I see, you did a good job.

Sorry for the wait.

Here is your plate of pasta and omurice.

Looks delicious.

Let's eat, Kaede.

Yes.

Bon appetit!

Bon appetit!

It's so good my cheeks are going to fall off!

Brother, are my cheeks still in place?

Brother?

It's hard to eat when you look at me like that.

Don't worry, pretend I'm not here.

How am I supposed to do that, it's embarrassing when you look at me.

Also, you looked distracted and a little strange.

Really? I'm always like that.

Right, Mai?

Yes, Sakuta is always like that.

Brother, do you...?

What's wrong?

It's nothing, forget it.

T-That's right, are you also going to be at work tomorrow and the day after tomorrow?

I have an afternoon shift on those two days.

I see.

So I will only be able to teach you in the evening.

Then you can study with me during the day.

What? Mai, don't you have work?

They changed the shooting date.

So I have two days off on the weekend.

I originally planned to go on a date with Sakuta
on one of those two days, but since he's busy at work...

Sunday, January 25.

You didn't get lost on the way here?

There is only one train coming here.

I mean inside the station.

Sometimes you get lost deliberately, right?

Thank you for agreeing to join me even though it's a Sunday.

It's nothing.

Anyway, I wanted to attend
the school's orientation seminar.

So your request has been very convenient for me.

Although, it would have been better if Kaede had come herself.

That would be ideal.

But you wanted her to focus
on the Minegahara exam, right?

You were against her applying there, right?

From the perspective of a school counselor, yes.

That's what makes me trust you.

Thank you.

What do you think, Sakuta?

What do you mean?

Do you think Kaede will be able to pass the exam?

I hope she makes it.

That answer wasn't nice at all, Sakuta.

I think Kaede knows how difficult it will be for her to pass.

She's trying to achieve something unrealistic
and she can't give up until she gets to see the result.

Depending on the outcome, Kaede could be hurt.

At that time, I will be there to comfort her.

So you are ready
to take on that responsibility?

You really are a good brother, Sakuta.

Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher?

Huh? Why me?

I think you would be very good at it.

Orientation seminar

In an ordinary Japanese school,
there are 30 to 40 students per classroom.

They have the same classes at the same time every day.

And all this, despite the fact that the personality
and the qualities of each student are different.

In our school, students learn from recorded classes that they can watch from a computer or cell phone.

Allowing each student to learn at their own pace.

This innovative educational approach signifies a fresh direction for the future of learning.

As a result, we established this institution with the primary goal of providing an alternative educational option.

That's all I wanted to say.

Next, we will show you videos of students
who have studied with us during the last year.

Student interviews

Q: How has this year been for you?

At first I didn't really like online classes.

I thought, "This isn't a real school."

But here there are uniforms and classes in the morning.

And the teacher passes assistance in the chat every day.

Although we don't have to be present every day, this has become part of my lifestyle.

At first, I limited myself to observing
how the other students socialized,

But little by little I started joining the conversations. I even made some friends.

I like English.

I wanted to learn more, so I chose to study short courses in the summer.

We can also form clubs.

It's a lot of fun to search for friends who share
the same interest in a chat room.

Before I studied in a normal school,

but it didn't fit into the class at all.

So that didn't last long.

Sweet Bullet...

Idols don't wear panties!

I was often told that I don't know how to read the environment.

So I was always alone in class.

Isn't it strange to ask someone to read an invisible environment?

Then I stopped going to school halfway through the year, but then I heard about this place.

I left my old school and transferred here.

Now I have friends.

Although they keep saying that I can't read the environment,

but everyone thinks I'm funny!

So, what do you think?

Looks like the school an idol who doesn't wear panties would choose.

Panties? Idols? What are you taking about?

It's nothing, I was talking to myself.

That said, it's more different than I imagined.

During the interview,
everyone seemed happy talking about school.

I liked it.

I'm back.

Welcome back.

She said she studied late into the night yesterday.

We decided to take a break and have some tea,
but before I knew it she had fallen asleep.

She's been studying hard lately. Let's let her rest a little.

Sakuta, I'm coming in.

Quick, get dressed.

I protest, Mai.

Why?

You came in before I could respond.

You're right.

Good job today.

Ah, yes.

There were a lot of customers today, it was really exhausting.

I would like you to comfort me.

What?

Where did you really go?

What do you mean "really"?

You lied to Kaede and me about going to work,
but you actually went somewhere else.

Sakuta, where did you really go?

This.

So that was it.

Why did you hide it from me too?

I didn't want you to have to lie too.

But I'm better at lying than you, you know?

Actually, I didn't want Kaede
to feel like she was the only one who was fooled.

That's why I didn't tell you either.

If you put it like that, that stops me from torturing you.

So, since you're such a good liar,
keep pretending you don't know anything.

And when do you plan to tell Kaede?

I don't want to distract her from her exams,
so I'll talk to her after they're over.

She will surely be disappointed in you.

She wants all your support.
She might end up hating you.

If it comes to that you can comfort me.

I won't. If it comes to that I'll take her side.

What?

I don't want her to hate me.

Mai, I want you to think more about me.

I always think of you, Sakuta.

I'm glad the scar is gone.

The one on the chest.

Personally, I think men should have a few scars.

Get dressed quickly or you'll catch a cold.

But we haven't done anything yet.

Brother, are you back yet?

Kaede! It is not what you are thinking!

Thursday, January 29.

Professor!

What's wrong?

Can I go to the bathroom?

Hold on for a bit.

I can't.

Then get going.

I'm going for number two, so it might take a while.

That information was unnecessary.

Excuse me!

Yes?

Has a girl named
Kaede Azusagawa come to hand in her application?

Excuse me?

She is my little sister.

She hasn't been to school for a while,
and I'm worried if she was able to bring it in.

Wait a moment.

Are you sure you can bring it in yourself?

Of course!

No, it hasn't been brought in yet.

Thank you very much.

Will she be able to do it?

What's that "eh"? You came to submit the application, right?

Hello.

Hello.

You came to hand in the application, right?

Yes.

P-Please.

Yes.

Kazusagawa Kaede, right?

Yes.

We have successfully received your request.

Good luck on the exam.

Yes.

Brother, why are you here?

I was in class and I wanted to go to the bathroom
so I took the opportunity to stop by here.

Are the bathrooms outside?

The wind is very strong near the sea.

W-What's wrong?

You did very well.

I only came to deliver the application.

So, I'm going home.

Wait, Kaede.

What?

Take off your gloves and let me see.

No!

Wait, this is not...

Hey, Kaede.

It's alright, it'll go back to normal soon.

I can do the exam well. I can go to school.

So... don't tell me I can't, I've tried so hard...

I too... can try hard.

I too... can try hard.

Kaede.

Why do you want to study here?

Well, it doesn't matter the reason.

I chose this high school at random.

B-Brother? What are you doing?

No one said you can't apply.

Really?

If there is anything you want to do, I will support you until the end.

It doesn't matter what other people say.

Promise?

I promise.

But in exchange, don't hide your bruises from me, okay?

Thank you.

Why?

For supporting me. It makes me happy that you care about me.

Be careful, don't slip.

You can't say that to a student before her exam!

February 16.
Exam day.

It's morning!

Get up.

You will be late. Isn't today exam day?

Brother, what time is it?

Seven.

What's wrong? I still have time.

Last night I was so nervous that I couldn't sleep.

What do I do? What if I fall asleep in the middle of the exam?

Don't worry, most people struggle to sleep
before exams due to nervousness.

Really?

We are all in the same boat.

I see.

Then I'm like the others.

You too, brother?

I was so nervous that I had to go to the bathroom during the test.

That sounds even worse.

And it was a big one.

Yucky.

Scrambled eggs!

Bon appetit.

It tastes just like the scrambled eggs that Mai makes.

I asked her to teach me how to make it.

Delicious!

If you don't eat quickly you will be late.

It'd be a pity to eat such a delicious dish quickly.

If you like it so much, I'll cook it for you tomorrow.

But I still like the ones Mai makes me more.

Of course. She is my Mai.

Take. Don't forget to take this with you.

What is that?

What do you think?

Bento.

That's right.

Didn't I tell you I was going to the store to buy onigiris?

If you don't want it, I'll eat it.

Yes I want it!

If you shake it too hard, all the food will mix.

Listen.

Thanks for the bento.

I'm glad you made it for me.

Do you have your admission ticket?

Yes.

And the bento?

Here.

Pencils?

I brought them all.

Do you already have everything?

Yes.

That scarf is very pretty.

Mai gave it to me, it's very warm.

As expected from my Mai.

Brother, that's enough.

Okay, I've done everything I could do.
Now go and do everything you can.

Yes.

If something happens, tell the teacher.

Okay.

See you.

Brother, wait.

What's wrong?

This...

I'll try hard too.

Show them who's boss.

I'm serious.

Okay, but haven't you been trying hard enough already.

In any case... I can try even harder.

Come on, the train is already here.

Thank you for joining me.

I guess it's time to eat.

Only in winter...

As expected from my Mai. She's cute.

Although she hasn't called yet.

Speaking of her.

Listen, Mai.

What?

Have you heard of Valentine's Day?

Is there anyone who doesn't know about it?

I thought you didn't know.

But I do know.

And when is it?

Wasn't it February 14, two days ago?

And what kind of day is it?

For you, I guess the day you want
to receive my chocolates,

and have a day sweeter than chocolate.

Specifically...
It's the day when I want to see Mai dressed as a bunny girl,

I want her to feed me chocolates
while I am lying on her lap.

If we were to do that, you would definitely choke on the chocolate.

Let's talk about Kaede instead.
How is she doing?

Thanks to you, she came out very excited
to take her exam in the morning.

What were you doing?

I wanted you to praise me, so I was studying.

Yes, yes. Well done.

I need some kind of reward.

You'll have to wait until I finish my exams.

Really?

What's wrong? Are you not happy?

Since this is Mai, I thought you wouldn't let me
lay a finger on you until I entered college.

If I did that, I wouldn't be able to touch you either.

Mai, are you dissatisfied?

I didn't mean it in that way.

Mai, is something wrong with you?

Why do you ask that?

Nothing's wrong.

The filming went smoothly.

Do you want me to come and hug you?

Not necessary.
If you do that, Ryoko will get angry.

Just stay home and wait until Kaede comes back.

That's it.

Ryoko is calling me, I have to hang up.

Hello, this is the Azusagawa residence.

I am a teacher at Minegahara High School.

It's me, teacher.

Did something happen to my sister?

She didn't seem to be feeling well during lunchtime,

so she's currently resting in the infirmary.

But she doesn't want to talk to anyone,
so she wanted to inform her parents...

I'll be there soon. I'll let my parents know.

Kaede, it's me. Can you come out now?

Does it hurt anywhere?

I was told that you started to feel bad at lunchtime.

Don't tell me it was because of the bento I made.

The bento was delicious.

So you got sick from eating too much?

No.

I left early in the morning
and arrived at school before everyone else.

Leaving early is better.

There were two people in the classroom
and at first I was afraid to enter.

But no one was looking at me,
so I went in and sat down quietly.

I see.

I solved the English exam without any problem.

The questions were about what Nodoka taught me.
"That's good" I thought.

Toyohama aspires to become
a highly educated idol.

In the Japanese test, there were questions
about the kanji that Mai taught me.

I wrote them all.

As expected from my Mai.

The third exam was mathematics.

There were factorization problems
just like the ones you taught me.

You really tried hard, right?

The bento was also very delicious.

I thought I could get through the afternoon without any problems.

Everything was going so well...

but... but...

There was a girl with the same school uniform.

When I was on my way to the bathroom, in the hallway...

Our eyes met.

The idea of being seen by her...

It made me start to feel afraid.

I started to feel sick.

I wanted to go back and finish the tests,

I wanted to go do my best.

When I thought about having to go back,

I couldn't move.

My heart tightened and I got so scared.

I didn't manage to give it my best.

Kaede, you tried so hard though.

I didn't try hard enough!

You feel frustrated because you tried so hard, right?

I didn't do it!

I didn't work hard.

I didn't try.

I didn't try hard enough.

I wanted to do my best, but I...

Kaede, you've worked hard.

I have been by your side watching you...

The other Kaede worked harder than me!

It's all because of that Kaede.

Kaede, you're the one who tried hard.

Mai was kind to me. Nodoka was kind to me.

It's all thanks to the other me who has been working hard.

The other me gave everything to me.

She is the reason I have
such wonderful people around me.

Everyone around me has helped me, but I... I can't give them anything in return.

I can't return the favor.

That doesn't matter.

No one expects anything in return.

I know she was better than me.

I wish she were here.

Listen to me, Kaede.

Actually you also... think that the other me is better, right?!

Azusagawa, do you have a minute?

Do you want to talk about it later?

No, it's okay.

What is it about?

The exam is over and the classroom is empty.

Your sister's things are still in the classroom.

I don't think she even had chance to look out at the sea.

This is...

Did she bring it with her on purpose?

I want to go to the same school as my brother.

That's my dream.

Sure...

This is Kaede's dream.

This is a dream that Kaede couldn't make come true.

I want to go to the same high school as you.

I want you to help me study.

I will do my best.

Toyohama?

It's me, Azusagawa.

Why are you calling so suddenly?

I have something to ask you.

What?

You are the only one who can help me, Toyohama.

Friday, February 20.

Mai, you smell so good.

Don't sniff people.

What are you listening to?

A girl from the agency recommended it to me.

I heard it is very popular among students, especially teenagers.

How is Kaede?

She is depressed.

I see.

She worked so hard.

This is something she has to overcome on her own.

It's a shame that today's date ends here.

There are still five minutes left.

I'm going home.

Your girlfriend has exams next week.
Do you have something to tell her?

Give it your all.

I'm back!

Hello, brother.

Good morning.

You know, I...

About what happened that day.

That day?

The day of the exam.

What I told you that day.

It doesn't matter...

Hey, Kaede.

What is it?

Do you have time tomorrow?

Saturday February 21.

Brother, where are we going?

We're here.

Here?

I remember it was around here somewhere.

Kaede, help me find the event scene.

Event?

Brother!

Hello everyone!

We are Sweet Bullet!

It's the first time I see Nodoka on stage!

That's awesome!

The other members did well too.

Coming back here has motivated me a lot.

Huh?

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Uzuki, What do you mean by "return here"?

This is the place where we held our first concert.

Huh?

Wasn't this the place we held our first concert?

Am I wrong?

This is the first time we have introduced ourselves here.

It can't be!

The aliens have altered my memory!

What am I supposed to do?!

Don't blame the poor aliens!

That girl standing in the center,

could not adapt to a normal school,

so she's currently attending school using online learning.

I went to the school information session without telling you, Kaede.

She appeared in a student interview video.

I see.

Alright, next song!

We don't have much time,
so this is the last song! Let's do it!

As for Minegahara...

If you want to go there,

then I'll be sure to support you.

But the exams are already over.

There is a secondary reception.

But if it's not you who wants to go,

you don't have to force yourself to do it.

Mai and Toyohama also think the same.

Dad and Tomobe too.

And I'm sure the other Kaede
would also agree.

I think, for now it's enough for you to be happy

with the little things that happen every day.

Laughing at trivial things.

My wish is to make your life filled with happiness.

Even if you manage to enter Minegahara,

If you have to force yourself to do it, I won't be happy at all.

But... It's better to be like the others.

No?

It's embarrassing to be different from others.

So you think the girl on stage is embarrassed?

I think she's amazing.

But isn't she different from the others?

I don't know.

So, let's talk to her, listen to what she has to say and decide what to do next.

Listen to her?

I asked Toyohama.
She will give us some time alone after the concert.

I thought you could ask her about her school.

Brother...

Do I really not have to go to Minegahara?

The other Kaede has always been very determined.

You woke up in a hospital bed.

You didn't know where you were or who you were.

You must have been very worried and scared.

You did everything you could to play the role of my little sister.

And that made me a big brother.

It's amazing.

The other me.

When she disappeared, I felt very sad.

You wouldn't believe how much I cried.

Even now when I remember her, it makes me want to cry.

As I imagined, compared to me...

But Kaede... Although I cried a lot back then,

I felt happiness. I was really happy.

Because now Kaede is back.

Really?

Of course.

Jeez, who do you think I am?

How the hell would I know?!

How would I know if you don't tell me?!

I thought you preferred the other me.

I always thought that... you liked the other me better.
I... felt like I had to take her place.

How could I like one more than the other?

Really?

They are both the same.

What does that mean.

They are both my sisters, they are both normal.

If I say I like my sister,
that's creepy, don't you think?

Brother, do you know?

Next time I want to go to the zoo.

Well, you have to buy the annual pass to justify spending the money on it.

I want to go see the pandas.

Do you also like pandas?

I respect them a lot.

Everyone looks at them and doesn't care.

Pandas are amazing.

I see.

Sakuta!

Over here!

Let's change places first!

Come in, come in.

Y-Yes.

I am Uzuki Hirokawa. Nice to meet you.

I am Sakuta Azusagawa.

I... I am Kaede Azusagawa.

It will be a pleasure!

Nice to meet you.

Since you are both called Azusagawa,

I'll refer to the brother as Sakuta

and to the sister as Kaede.

What do you want to call me?

Well...

Simply Hirokawa.

You can call me Uzuki!

Deep down in my heart, I will call you that.

Great!

Is it the same with Toka?

Of course.

Don't call me that.

Hey, Toyohama.

What's wrong?

Your panties are visible.

Oh, that's true!

Turn around!

Uzuki!

I can see your panties too.

Don't open your legs so much when you wear a skirt.

Also, it's dangerous to sit like this, turn around!

Excuse me...

Who is the lady driving?

Miss? She is my mother!

I'm driving, stop it.

I am Uzuki's mother.

Didn't you want to ask about school?

Ah, that's true.

Kaede, you can ask me anything.

Okay.

This...

Uzuki, why did you choose this school?

Because my mom found it?

Do not answer a question with another question.

But it's true, right?

After I stopped going to school, you gave me that pamphlet and told me: "leave that stupid place" and "You're better of going to this one."

When I started working as an idol in high school,

I had barely any time to spend with my classmates.

I had to turn down some invitations.

After that, they didn't invite me again.

Yes, exactly!

I wanted to build relationships in high school, but it didn't work out.

At first I thought about taking
a day off, so I asked permission.

But I didn't go the next day either.

And neither the next one.

And then I went completely blank.

What did you think as her mother at that time?

Honestly, I was lost at what to do.

I was in a real pickle,

and I couldn't do much to help her.

Maybe that makes me a bad mother.

No one would think that way.

I was able to feel calmer because
you never forced me to go back to school.

Not that I like it very much.

Although it may not seem like it, I had my rebellious years.

Don't worry, you still look like it.

You're so funny, Sakuta!

But I guess so.

If she doesn't want to go, there's no point in forcing her to go.

But another part of me wanted Uzuki to at least graduate.

My husband and I are not
obsessed with grades,

But you can't live your whole life as an idol, right?

Yes I will!

Anyway, as a mother I can't help but worry.

So I thought that if I found a school
that she wanted to go to, I would like her to go.

So I researched distance learning,
schools abroad, etc.

And gave her some brochures.

Now you should talk to each other.

I'll be waiting at that cafeteria over there.

Of all places, we came here.

I didn't expect anything less, Uzuki.

An idol who doesn't know how to read the environment.

Did I do something wrong?

I told you, didn't I?!

What?

Sorry, Kaede!

Nothing happens.

I was a little surprised, but I'm fine.

And I've always wanted to see this beach anyway.

Kaede, are you sure you're okay?

Yes.

Really?

Then let's go take a walk on the beach!

Don't worry, Nodoka!

We're talking about you!

You know, I'm happy at my current school.

At first I didn't like the idea.

I was too young at that time!

But everyone is like that, right?

What do you mean by "like this"?

As soon as you hear "distance learning", you distrust it.

I think not going to school every day is great.

People who have to go to school every day can't say that!

I see. Maybe you're right.

But it's good that you think like that.

In my case, after going to the information session, I completely changed my mind about distance learning schools.

I understand you!

The same thing happened to me.

I thought school meant a fixed time and place,

with the same people, the same lessons.
everything is constant and you have to participate in it.

Isn't that right?

In a way yes.

But... at the seminar my mother dragged me to,

we were told it doesn't have to be like this.

They said you don't have to adapt to school,

that you can simply choose a school that is right for you.

So you decided to enroll
after the information session?

I think I made up my mind in the car on the way back home.

Part of me thought it might be cool,

but the other part of me thought: "at a distance?".

At that moment my mother told me:

everyone around me was against me giving birth to you."

Because my mother gave birth to me when she was 18 years old.

But Hirokawa still raised you very well, right?

Yes.

Everyone was against it,

But still she gave birth to me and raised me to this day.

That makes me think about the definition of "everyone".

So I got super serious and ran to ask my mother:

"Who did you mean by everyone?"

And what was your mother's response?

"Uzuki, your happiness should not be decided by everyone else, you should decide what makes you happy yourself."

What a great mom.

Yes, she's amazing.

So you decided to go to this school thanks to your mother?

It was also thanks to you, Nodoka.

And not only you,

Also thanks to all the members of Sweet Bullet.

When I'm not at school, you are with me.

It's also thanks to the fans.

Although I couldn't fit in at my previous school,

I realized that I had you, the fans, and my mother.

Thinking of them as "everyone" and
also of those "everyone" that I don't know yet.

It makes me glad I go to the school I go to right now.

Yes, I guess that's how it is.

Can I ask you one last question?

As many as you want.

Uzuki,

Which version of yourself do you like the most?

The one from your previous school or the current one?

I like them both!

Because the me from the past made me who I am now.

I see.

You're right.

Yes, that's right.

Saturday February 28

Oh, Komi is here!

Komi!

Kae!

I haven't seen you in two months!

Yes!

Thank you for coming.

I would be happy to visit you anytime.

Your message made me happy, what a joy to see you again!

And to your older brother. Thank you for coming to pick me up.

You're welcome.

They asked me to go shopping anyway.

Welcome, Kotomi.

Thank you for having me.

Sakuta, did you buy the soy sauce?

Yes.

So this is how you sent me the message.

This notebook was given to me by Mai.

Although it is not new,

but since I don't use it, I decided to give it to Kaede instead.

Look, Komi.

This is an introduction to the school.

Amazing.

You can learn a lot of different things!

It is a distance learning school, but there are also class tutors.

You can learn at your own pace.

And participate in the classes that interest you.

It's really amazing.

Right? There are so many new things to learn!

No, Kaede, I mean you.

I didn't do the research to choose my school like you did.

The teacher told me that with my grades I could go there.

And so I decided where to go.

Kae, you are so independent.

Professor Miwako...

Can I answer?

Yes, of course.

Hello, Azusagawa residence.

Yes, I'm Kaede.

Yes, my brother is at home, but I wanted to answer because I saw your number, Professor Miwako.

Yes.

Did I pass?

Yes.

Yes.

He said he wants to talk to you.

Yes, I hear it.

Sakuta, congratulations.

Kaede was admitted to Minegahara.

What? As?

It's simple, there are not many students this semester.

But I thought there were a lot of people who wanted to go there...

The number of applications doubled the available vacancies.

But everyone realized that
the chances of entering were 50%,

so a lot of people changed schools.

There was even a rumor on social media
that it was impossible to enter.

I see.

Anyway, it doesn't matter what the reason is.
Kaede was admitted to Minegahara.

Yes.

Contact me
when you decide what you're going to do, okay?

Yes, I will talk to Kaede.

Brother, I... I don't want to go to Minegahara High School.

I want to find a school I want to go to on my own.

So, Kae...

Were there not enough students?

No.

Tomobe called, he said we should decide soon.

Tonight I wanted to call you and talk to you about this matter.

Can you come tomorrow?

Okay.

I'll go after visiting your mother in the hospital later at night.

And then...

Well, I have to go to work.

Let me go with you, then.

Mom told me not to cause you too much trouble.

But you aren't being a trouble at all.

Kaede is really amazing.

Amazing?

If I were in your place,
I would probably choose a regular school.

Is it because you think it's better to be like everyone else?

Yes.

Kaede was lucky to hang out with the right people.

It just so happened that I had someone
to talk to about distance school.

But that's true. She is amazing.

She reflected on everything she knew and decided for herself.

Make sure you tell her. She will be delighted.

No, she will definitely get carried away.

Then I'll tell her myself.

Wait a moment.

Oh, she already responded!

What did she say?

"My brother, who said those things, must be an imposter."

That's what she said!

I guess she must be in a good mood to make those kind of jokes.

Even though I waited a long time for this!

We can't do anything if the items are already out of stock.

March 1.

Is today the last day I can see Mai wearing a uniform?

Today is the last day we can go home together after school.

Let's go home together after it's over?

Yes, see you on the beach after the ceremony.

Mai?

Who are you?