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Oto.

Could you transfer to Momonozono for me?

- What? - I've been thinking about it for a while now.

Ever since I found out about the current situation at Eitoku.

But...

Then...

That would void our engagement.

I'll convince Mrs. Rie.

I want to protect you, Oto.

Won't you let me?

I was so happy to hear

how Tenma felt about me,

and to see that smile on his face.

I still feel a slight tinge of uncertainty.

I really

love you.

But...

I'm sure it'll go away really soon.

Welcome home!

Look, look! I made this.

It's a little burnt, though.

I'll make some tea,

so tell me all about your date.

Sorry.

I'm going to take a bath.

What? But I made these for you!

[Charisma-Boosting Mars Rock] [Grow Super Tall While You Sleep Z]

Do you like me?

I'm sorry for making you suffer this whole time.

I'm in a relationship with Tenma.

Here. I'm giving this back to you.

Kaguragi.

There was never anything between us.

Kobayashi.

In times when you lack vigor,

you should gaze upon the great Domyoji.

Turn it off.

I'd never want him to see me like this.

My deepest apologies.

Please throw all of this out for me.

Very well.

If there's nothing else, then hurry up and leave.

I do have something else.

This arrived for you not long ago.

Shall we work on this together?

For a change of pace, that is.

Do it on your own, if that's what you want.

I shall do just that.

Hey. Do that in your own room.

Let's see here...

Front...

Oh dear, this is flipped over.

Similar colors...

Give that to me.

Go right ahead.

Start by making the border.

Don't you know the basics?

Ah, yes.

My word, this does take me back.

Whenever your father would go on a business trip,

he would always buy one back as a souvenir.

We used to always do these together.

Indeed.

This would be far easier with something to refer to.

Say, Kobayashi.

Yes?

If I were as strong as my dad,

and as charismatic as Tenma Hase,

then would Edogawa have fallen in love with me?

What do you think, Master?

Just thinking about it is pointless.

I'm the only me there is.

I have no doubt that somebody who loves you

just the way you are, will appear.

Maybe.

They may be closer to you than you think.

Didn't I just tell you? Make the border first!

Yes, I know that...

You tricked me, Kobayashi.

[Message me whenever you want!]

How long have you been on that woman's side?

My apologies.

I'm not just "that woman".

As of today, I'm your girlfriend with an asterisk on the label!

You insisted on that. I never agreed.

What, really?!

What are you trying to do? Giving me something like this.

I realized I'd forgotten to tell you something important,

so I turned it into a puzzle.

"Something important"? You mean this QR code?

Love power... MAX!

Right atcha!

Oh, sorry.

But this is what I wanted to tell you.

Huh?

Don't forget

that I'm here for you.

What you're doing right now really irritates me.

Master.

It's okay.

I'm often told that I'm irritating and noisy.

Just leave already.

I would have left without being told!

I've got a shoot tomorrow first thing in the morning.

Good night!

Are you sure letting her go was the right decision, Master?

[Message me whenever you want!]

[Eitoku Academy High School]

Potential transfer students! You'll find the lab and gym beyond here.

These are all students who want to transfer?!

The Megurin Effect sure is something.

Megurin's parents apparently donated a huge sum to Eitoku.

The Megumi Nishidome effect has started to restore the momentum Eitoku once had.

Now we must make sure to focus.

This is where C5 should make its move.

What do you mean?

Haruto.

Huh?

Everyone, listen!

To protect the dignity of this school,

we, the members of C5, will resume commoner culls!

What?

C5! C5! C5! C5! C5!

Haruto.

C5! C5! C5! C5! C5!

C5! C5! C5! C5! C5!

It's Kaguragi!

Nothing matters to me anymore.

This school

doesn't need commoners.

Do you understand?

Everyone's got high expectations of you.

Oto!

What?

What's the deal with Haruto's attitude?

He's such a jerk!

I heard that you're resuming the commoner culls.

Kaito suddenly suggested it. I just don't understand.

And Haruto's acting strangely.

I'm the one who drew the line between us.

What do you mean by that?

I rejected Kaguragi's profession of love.

So I'm fine with this.

Did you hear that they're going to do commoner culls again?!

Kaguragi and I have just gone back to when we never knew each other.

Kaguragi and the others are SO cool.

Kaito.

Give me the list of commoner culling candidates.

I'm glad you've finally gotten your motivation back.

Haruto!

Oto told me everything.

Are you sure you want to give up on Oto like this?

It ended before I could even give up.

Died an honorable death, eh?

Yeah.

She totally rejected me.

Hey.

You're not trying to take your mind off this by culling commoners, are you?

I want to protect this school.

- That's all. - Really? That's all?

Yeah.

Then fine.

If that's your decision then I won't say anything further.

But I'm not going to help you.

Do whatever you want.

But you used to love commoner culling...

Shut your face, Issa!

You seriously threw the laptop...

I'll do a reevaluation of the students now,

and expose every one of the commoners in hiding.

E-Excuse me!

We've got a real commoner right here.

- Uh-huh. - Yeah.

Must be nice,

since you've got the protection of your Momonozono fiancé.

What?

- Kaguragi... - This is the class, Kaguragi.

Asami Kanda of Class 2-D.

That's her!

Asami?

Her family's company couldn't get bank financing due to unprofitable operations.

Hey! Watch your words!

I've confirmed everything.

Haruto.

Leave the school within 24 hours.

Wait.

[School Dismissal Notification]

There are no exceptions to commoner culls.

Hey, this has to be some kind of mistake, right?

Asami...

Haruto. Let's go to the next one.

Okay.

Um!

The father of Class 3-C's Ishigaki has experienced a business collapse!

Yamada of Class 1-B is also behind on his school fees.

Take me to them.

This way!

Kaguragi...

Is this my fault?

Did I turn Kaguragi into that?

If it's my doing, then I have to talk to him.

I need to talk to him and get him to stop.

See? I told you she'd come running after him.

What?

[Boys Over Flowers Season 2]

[Episode 7]

Um, I need to speak to Kaguragi about something.

Relax. It's not your fault.

- What? - Haruto's resumption of commoner culls.

I bet you think it's your fault, no?

You have nothing to worry about.

But...

Do you know why C5 started commoner culls in the first place?

No.

It was back when we started high school here.

Haruto was set on restoring Eitoku to the unrivaled prestige it experienced when F4 was around.

But...

At that time, Eitoku was under the control of Moriguchi, a third-year student.

Rumor has it that Moriguchi's father was a "fixer" who pulled the strings behind political, business, and underground circles.

Everyone was absolutely terrified of him.

And what made Moriguchi particularly nasty...

Got any interesting news?

was that he enjoyed asking students about their friends' weaknesses,

and exploiting them to ruin relationships.

You told Moriguchi about me, didn't you?!

My life depends on this!

Everyone was walking on egg shells because of him.

The atmosphere around the school felt so tense.

You don't remember Moriguchi?

My father's company was struggling at that time,

so I was busy with my own issues.

Well, it was Haruto who decided to stand up

to all of that.

I'm going to

make him quit Eitoku!

Do you have a plan?

- Sugimaru, why don't you just beat him up? - No.

That'll just tarnish the dignity of Eitoku.

We should just take our time and think it out.

How can you just stand around and watch all this happening?

I've found one piece of interesting data, however.

What? Is this for real?

Yeah, but the problem is how we use this data.

If we don't use it well, he'll just cover it -

Haruto!

Hey, what do you want?!

Hey!

What do you want?

Stop soiling the dignity of Eitoku!...Please.

Do you know who you're talking to right now?

Today's the last day you get to act all high and mighty!

Huh?

The screen's all black. The heck?

- It's black. - What are you trying to do?

Hey, give that to me.

You've been behind on school fees ever since last year, haven't you?

- Huh? - Eitoku doesn't need students who don't pay their school fees.

If you intend to destroy the dignity of Eitoku any further,

then C5 won't show you any mercy!

C-C5?

The righteous quintet... Correct 5!

Hey, Date? Do something about them.

Date!

I thought you were the son of a fixer!

What's the meaning of this?

At that moment, Moriguchi, who sat comfortably in his chair,

had his true colors revealed.

His unpaid school fees were exposed,

and perhaps lost any arrogance he had.

Who the heck are you?

H-Haruto Kaguragi!

I-I'm Haruto.

Kaguragi?

When he found out that Haruto was the son of the esteemed Kaguragi Group's owner,

I guess he gave in,

and left Eitoku.

And then,

even though it was only a single moment,

the mood at Eitoku improved,

and its former radiance had returned.

Kaguragi!

Kaguragi! You were so cool!

Please keep driving out commoners to protect the dignity of the school.

- Commoner culls. - It's time for commoner culling.

Commoner culling?

Commoner culling!

And that's when the commoner culling started.

These black jackets are symbols of C5,

and of Eitoku.

We will restore the dignity of Eitoku.

C5! C5! C5! C5! C5!

Until then, we thought C5 was cool like F4 was.

That's why we hung around Haruto.

But then, from that moment on,

we resolved to do our best for Eitoku.

Um.

Why are you telling me all of this?

If you care even the slightest bit for Haruto,

then could you please keep quiet?

I don't think this is entirely the right way either.

But Haruto and Kaito's efforts have produced results.

According to Hidetoshi Nakata, [T/N: Former professional footballer]

if you succumb to the pain,

then you can't win the match.

It's had an immediate effect.

We've had a sharp spike in donations today.

I see.

Your announcement this morning was very effective.

The students are cooperating, too.

Everyone has been waiting for you to stand up.

We need to work hard now.

To completely rebuild Eitoku.

There are no exceptions to commoner culls.

Haruto.

Come with me right now.

What?

Doesn't hurt to join me sometimes.

My father made me a suit, too.

What?

This is what my father said,

"Wear top-class clothes.

Those who compromise on their clothes will also compromise on life.

Wear garments worthy of the successor of the Kaguragi family."

What are you saying?

[DORMEUIL*] [*A high-end French men's clothing brand]

I'll have them make your suit as quickly as possible.

Wear it to lunch on Sunday.

Lunch?

I want to talk to you about various things relating to your future.

Is it because Eitoku is starting to rebuild its reputation?

Is that why you summoned me today?

[RYUZU]

Oto, please do help yourself. Don't be shy.

Thank you.

We are here to celebrate your transfer to Momonozono,

and I also want to apologize to you for everything.

There is nothing for you to apologize about...

So, when will you be transferring to Momonozono?

I don't have a set date just yet.

We are thinking of having her tour the school soon.

Is that so?

I'm sure that would be more reassuring for you.

I've got a school pamphlet. I'll bring it over right now.

Sure.

Excuse me.

Oto?

Allow me to apologize to you properly.

I was so worried about you two

that I stepped out of line.

No, not at all.

I apologize for causing you concern.

Especially since you accepted my engagement to Tenma

even after my father's company collapsed.

Do you know why I set that engagement condition for you

to remain at Eitoku Academy until you turn 18?

- No. - Because I assumed you'd eventually

be unable to pay your school fees and leave.

I was against your engagement to Tenma, after all.

Oh dear.

Don't look like that.

I understand how much you care for each other now,

so I intend to wholeheartedly support you two.

I...

wish to attend Momonozono.

I want to be by Tenma's side, forever.

Hearing you say that has eased my concerns.

Please do feel free to come over whenever you please.

I will.

Oto.

Here's the pamphlet.

You look so cool here. [Autonomy and Dignity for Students]

You think so?

Give it a read before you come for the school tour.

I will.

- When did you take this photo? I want...

to be with Tenma.

Looks like Asami's not here.

As long as I'm with Tenma...

- She probably quit. - I don't have to go through any more pain.

Kaguragi! This is the student!

Please overlook this!

- I don't have to witness the commoner culls anymore. - This is to protect the dignity of Eitoku.

There are no exceptions to commoner culls.

This has nothing to do with me anymore.

Thanks for showing me around.

I'm glad you're already here for your tour.

This school looks like so much fun.

It'll be more fun if you transfer here.

Oh, was that too mushy just now?

Just a bit.

I'll protect you from here on out.

This is Oto Edogawa, my fiancée.

She'll be transferring to Momonozono.

I'm happy to be here.

Um.

I see you have a girlfriend this whole time.

My apologies for intruding on your date the other day.

You weren't intruding at all.

It has been on her mind this whole time, it seems.

Good for you.

Yes.

I welcome you, Oto.

Especially since Eitoku is a school not worth attending.

- What? - Oto.

Please work with us to defeat Eitoku -

Konoe.

I don't intend to involve Oto in the dispute between the two schools.

I want you to all understand that.

Okay.

Tenma...

Hase, the headmaster wishes to speak to you.

What?

I see.

What do I do?

Please allow me to show Oto around.

This school is wonderful.

It's all Hase's doing.

You're really showering him with praise.

Because I worship him.

"Worship"?

Immediately after I started attending Momonozono,

Hase saved me.

I've always had a weak body and was often absent from school.

That led to others bullying me.

I enrolled in Momonozono for high school,

thinking that the situation might change.

But it was all the same.

Wait.

You mustn't do that.

Leave me alone.

There's no point living out my days like this.

Then I'll give you a reason to live!

So please don't choose death.

Please.

I found out some time later

that Hase had lost his mother.

Tenma reached out to me with kindness

as I tried to take my life.

Hase invited me to join the student council,

and created a place for me.

My bullies disappeared,

and I have not been absent from school since.

To repay the kindness Hase has shown me,

I want to foster Momonozono into a school that surpasses Eitoku.

I can't lose out

to the likes of C5 or Kaguragi.

I see.

Oto.

Please do not bring sadness to Hase.

I would never.

I'm glad to hear that.

Sorry, Oto. That went on longer than I expected.

That's okay.

Thanks, Konoe. I appreciate the help.

- Not at all. - Thank you very much.

Oto.

I shall proceed with processing your application to transfer here.

Please do.

Well? Do you like Momonozono?

It's a lovely school.

I'm glad you like it.

I even heard all sorts of things about you.

Huh? Like what?

Stories about how cool you are.

Haruto.

Have I kept you waiting?

No.

Your tie's crooked.

Thank you very much.

I have a feeling that today will be a good day.

Mr. Kaguragi, thank you for waiting.

I shall take you through now.

Sit here.

Okay.

I have something important to discuss with you today.

It relates to the future of the Kaguragi family.

I wanted you to be here with me.

Are you surprised?

No, I'm happy.

Here they are.

Apologies for keeping you waiting.

We have only just arrived ourselves.

- What? - Haruto?

What is the meaning of all this?

As your father, I'd like to put forward my support behind you and the daughter of the Nishidome family.

Mr. Kaguragi so gracefully mentioned that he wants you to be Haruto's fiancée.

- What? - You've been practicing your cooking skills

for him every day, right?

I'm happy for you.

Is this why we're here today?

You didn't get me this suit because you finally saw my worth and accepted me?

Please explain everything to me.

Shall we leave you two be?

No, it's fine.

As we will be family in due time.

You should see who we really are.

Megumi Nishidome here is a perfect woman.

How kind of you to say that. Isn't that right, Megumi?

Megumi is the perfect person for the Kaguragi family and you.

Actually,

she's wasted on a man of your lowliness.

There's no need for such humility.

I'm ashamed to admit this,

but he still has a long way to go.

He's a five out of ten on a good day.

That merely means he's full of potential.

Right?

I do hope that's the case.

Haruto, what's wrong?

If you've got something to say then say it.

Are you being serious?

- Megumi. - It just doesn't make sense.

There's no way you can put a number on how amazing Haruto is.

That makes me so happy to hear.

You must care deeply for my son.

I want to make it clear that I do not agree to any sort of engagement.

Nishidome?

I will acquire Haruto's heart through my own efforts.

Please do not use us as your business pawns.

Let's go, Haruto.

Megumi!

I shall stop my daughter.

My apologies.

Not at all. In fact, I like your daughter even more now.

Sorry. I wouldn't have come if I'd known.

Nishidome.

You're so cool.

What?

I'm not "cute" or "pretty"?

Even though

I said such horrible things to you the other day.

That doesn't bother me at all.

I'm such a loser.

I don't think so.

But even if you were,

I'd accept you for who you are. Loser or not.

But I can't accept myself.

What?

There's no way he'd ever acknowledge me.

Wait, Haruto.

Leave me alone.

But...

I'm just...

Dad!

Things going well?

Yes.

He appears to be even more motivated now

upon hearing that you will be attending his next competition.

I'm looking forward to it.

I heard that you topped your class in your test the other day.

Yeah. Impressive, huh?

That has to be expected as someone born into the Kaguragi family.

Haruto.

You must be perfect in everything you do.

I don't need...

imperfect individuals.

What? You're leaving Eitoku?

- Yes. - What?! No regrets?

- None. - You're fine with not being able to see Haruto anymore?

- Yes. - Aww! That makes me really sad!

I really liked Haruto-cchi.

This is the best solution.

For both Tenma and Kaguragi.

But what about for you?

Huh?

- It's you! - Megurin?

Oh my gosh! I can't handle being so close to Megurin! She's so dazzling!

Has Haruto been here?

Or contacted you?

- No. - Really...

I thought he definitely went to you.

Um, is something the matter?

We were together until midday, but he hasn't been home since.

Nobody's been able to reach him.

You don't have to be so concerned. He's not a kid.

Maybe he's hanging out somewhere?

His father said some terrible things to him at lunch.

- What? - I don't know what to do!

I shouldn't have left him alone!

Megurin, calm down! Take some deep breaths!

Oto, do you have any idea where he might be?

No...

I see.

I've got work now, but please let me know if you think of somewhere.

Here's my number.

- Okay. - Thanks and sorry for coming out of nowhere.

She's so worried about Haruto-cchi.

She must really love him.

- Goodbye. - Great work today.

Bye-bye!

I don't have any idea

where he might be.

No idea...

Is he where I think he is?

He couldn't possibly be there.

Kaguragi!

Megurin's been looking for you.

You should contact her.

I'll do that later.

Did something happen at lunch with your dad?

She told you again?

She's really worried about you.

Shut up.

It's none of your business.

Yeah.

You're right. It's not my business.

I'm sure this isn't any of your business either,

but...

I'm quitting Eitoku tomorrow.

And then...

I'll be transferring to Momonozono Academy.

Do whatever you want.

I will.

Bye.

Mr. Kaguragi.

And you again from the other day.

You two, come inside.

Mrs. Tama is waiting for you.

Um, my apologies for the other day.

Oh, don't worry about that.

It looks like you two have patched things up.

Please take a seat.

Okay.

Well?

Have you closed the gap between you and the Master here?

No,

not at all.

Is that so?

Um, may I ask you something?

Hm?

Was Domyoji always so amazing? Even when he was a child?

Yes. Judo, karate, and aikido.

He won all of the national tournaments.

When it came to fist-fighting, nobody could beat him.

I guess he's of a different caliber to me.

Kaguragi...

When I was a kid, I let my dad down.

I disappointed him.

On that day when my dad came to watch my violin competition,

I got overwhelmed with nerves through the pressure of not being able to fail.

And threw up on stage.

Looks like I overestimated you.

Throw away that weak heart of yours.

You must always assume that you're being tested to see if you're worthy as the Kaguragi family's successor.

I only need...

a perfect son.

I was really scared,

so I tried so hard to regain his approval,

but nothing's worked.

After my dad became disgusted by me,

it was Domyoji who gave me mental support.

But...

there's no way I could be like him.

There's no way I can protect the dignity of Eitoku...

I don't think the Master here was that noble.

Mrs. Tama.

Tell them about the past.

Are you two familiar with "red tags"?

"Red tags"?

What the master did to pass time with his friends.

[From F4]

Those who had red tags placed on their lockers

would be subjected to bullying from the entire school,

and be forced to leave.

This is my first time hearing about that.

Because it's not exactly something to be proud of.

However,

Master Tsukasa changed

upon meeting a certain young lady.

He started to care for her, his friends, and those at school.

And that's

what changed the students.

The "dignity" that you speak of

only developed later.

She must have been someone very special.

Well...

she was just stubborn,

like a weed.

Why are you telling me this now?

Master Tsukasa was not always perfect.

He behaved wrongly,

but eventually ended up with the perfection that you seek.

If you think that what you're doing is wrong,

then adjust your course from there.

That's all you have to do.

That might be the case,

but I don't have the time to go at my own pace!

Neither the school nor my dad will wait for me.

Kaguragi...

Sorry for raising my voice.

Go on, before your tea gets cold.

I won't let you leave again without having some tea.

Right.

Please come again next time when Master is here.

No,

I'm not worthy of seeing him right now.

What have I been saying? Grow between now and then!

But...

Domyoji and I are worlds apart.

Kaguragi. Come on, we should thank them.

Thank you very much.

Thank you for the tea. Please excuse us.

Let's go.

They share a slight resemblance to a certain pair we know.

How?

There's no resemblance at all.

I guess you've been through a lot yourself.

Why are you acting so high and mighty?

You're the one who's always acting arrogant!

Meeting with Kaguragi like this...

Meeting with Edogawa like this...

- ends when we reach that crossroad. - ends when we reach that crossroad.

- This - This

- is really - is really

- the end. - the end.

See you.

This is it.

Goodbye.

Kaguragi!

What?

Be yourself.

Huh?

I've said this to you before,

but you agonize, struggle,

and fight to the bone in the search for perfection.

I think that's a strength of yours.

So please be yourself.

Edogawa.

Bye-bye,

Kaguragi.

Welcome home, Oto.

Glad to be back.

Here you go. For you.

[Momonozono Academy]

Tenma's friend brought this over for you.

Do you know someone named "Konoe"?

Is this...

Mom.

I've decided to transfer to Momonozono Academy.

But won't that go against the condition of your engagement?

You don't have to worry about that.

Mrs. Rie has given me her blessing.

Is that so?

Is that really okay?

Yeah.

But it's a bit of a shame

since you've made some friends lately,

and you seemed to look forward to going to school.

I'll make friends at Momonozono, too.

I mean, Tenma's there, too.

I see.

You're right.

[You have a new message from Haruto Kaguragi]

[I'm home]

[Sorry about today]

I'll forgive you if you have lunch with me

tomorrow.

The cross over from culled commoners to students seeking to transfer

has seen a huge spike in donations.

We've never culled commoners at such a high rate.

We won't ease up on the commoner culls until Eitoku is restored to its former glory.

Right, Haruto?

- Yeah. - Here's today's list of commoners to be culled.

Thanks.

[School Withdrawal Notification]

I want to say goodbye to Airi,

but she'd probably get so angry that she won't listen.

[School Withdrawal Notification]

Please listen to me!

Please! Kaguragi!

Asami?

Please!

Haruto, let's go.

Kaguragi, please!

I'm begging you! Please listen to me!

Why are you still here?

Submit your notification to withdraw from the school at once and leave here.

I don't want to leave Eitoku.

I love this school.

From ever since I saw C5 expel that terrifying upperclassman,

I've respected you all.

Please.

I want to continue being an Eitoku student.

Please!

Please!

Haruto.

There are no exceptions...

to commoner culls.

I...

can't do anything.

I'm leaving this place.

Master Tsukasa changed

upon meeting a certain young lady.

There's no way

I could change Kaguragi...

Let's go.

Hurry up.

Stand up already!

Come on! Hurry up!

Get walking!

Quit fighting back!

This

is none of my business anymore.

Stop resisting!

Let me go!

Ow...

Kaguragi.

I've had enough.

Haruto.

[School Dismissal Notification]

I've had enough of this lame nonsense.

Haruto.

I wanted to protect Eitoku like Domyoji did.

I wanted to be the leader of Eitoku.

But...

I don't have that power.

- Stop that, Haruto. - Doing this

just makes me more annoyed at myself.

- Haruto! - Kaito!

Take a good look!

Where's the good in all of this?

Kaguragi...

I'm not perfect at all,

and I can't be like Tenma Hase.

I'm a weak loser

who's really hopeless.

But...

I won't run away from my true self anymore.

- Haruto. - Seriously?

I'll restore Eitoku's dignity

without the commoner culls!

So please...

believe in me.

Give me your strength and support.

Edogawa...

Oh.

Um...

Haruto, you rock!

Kaguragi!

Kaguragi!

Kaguragi!

Kaguragi!

Kaguragi! Kaguragi!

What a loser.

Let's go.

We've lost a lot of students.

Thanks for everything to the very end,

Edogawa.

Oto.

Tenma.

I...

can't transfer to Momonozono.

I've become Nishidome's boyfriend with an asterisk on the label.

[From love to friendship?!]

Let's be friends... [From love to friendship?!]

Let's continue to be friends. [From love to friendship?!]

Why don't we watch it together? [A disturbing double date at the movies?!]

Love is not all about reason. [A disturbing double date at the movies?!]

I need to see if Oto is really a suitable fiancée for you.