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ASURAN ACADEMY RULES, ART. 33

1. NO STUDENT ROMANCES

2. NO MIXING OF SEXES AFTER SCHOOL

SHORT-STAY LOVE HOTEL

3. NO SEXUAL CONTACT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

Listen to this. "We already know you two are together."

This is bad, isn't it?

Hey, that's when we...

"The fee to be excused is 200,000 yen."

What do we do?

We, uh...

ASURAN ACADEMY RULES: NO ROMANCE, NO DATING, NO SEXUAL CONTACT

THE FEE TO BE EXCUSED IS 200,000 YEN

The one thing I wanted badly enough

to make me cash in on people's flings was my own future.

Shape them into smooth patties. Now, to save some pennies...

SAVE MONEY MAKING TASTY HAMBURGERS

I wasn't born into a privileged household.

I realized that from a pretty early age.

People aren't equal.

But whether to accept the fate I've been given

is for me to decide.

This is not some feel-good story about happy days at high school.

It's a world of forbidden love,

full of fraught memories of pain and desire.

We got hurt.

We struggled.

We resisted.

This is our story.

I will now ask you some questions about this incident.

Before that, you will take an oath not to lie.

ASURAN ACADEMY

When I began my second year of high school,

my girls' school merged with a boys' school and became co-ed.

That was how it all began.

Greetings.

Greetings.

Morning.

G...

Greetings!

Greetings!

Ichica.

- They're coming. - Already?

Go change. Wipe off that sweat.

- Go clean yourself up. - Okay!

I first met him half a year ago.

On that day, I was close to crumbling under the cruelty of reality.

Are you okay?!

Ow, it hurts!

What happened?

- My back... - Your back?

- My back hurts. - Oh dear. What should I do?

Give me your hand.

Ready? Let's stand up.

Is someone dying?

No.

It's not so bad, then.

You're right.

What about you?

Are you accompanying someone?

Yeah, hospitalized for a broken bone.

Hospitalized?

But visiting hours...

Are over.

You're still staying here?

I just thought

it's lonely being hospitalized on your own.

Well, I'm going to go check on things.

See you again soon.

What?

Your uniform.

Our schools are merging next year, right?

Okay.

So, it was Maki.

What? Do you know him, Ema?

Ryogo Maki is famous, you know.

He and Miyama are on the basketball team, and they're really good.

Uh-huh. He's that kind of guy.

For real?

As of today, Asuran Academy is a co-ed school.

Diversity is important in our global society.

We want you to grow up able to prosper freely and equally,

with no division between genders.

That is the spirit of this merger.

The real reason is financial difficulties caused by the low birth rate.

Now, finally,

a word from the principal.

Hey.

Is the principal that scary?

I am Principal Ikushima.

Greetings, everyone.

Greetings.

First of all,

I will explain some important school rules.

As you know, the merger has prompted the establishment

of a "no romance" rule between male and female students.

Students violating this rule

will be expelled.

Being together on school grounds, as well as walking to and from school

or spending time alone together outside of school,

will be considered "romance between male and female students."

We'll be expelled if we date?

- What? - No way.

We can't have relationships?

Isn't that totally unreasonable?

Come on, you guys.

I think you're ignoring human rights!

Stop it, you guys!

My apologies.

Be quiet.

Be quiet. Just do it.

This is messed up. Seriously.

Does this mean falling in love is forbidden?

Sorry. Forget I said anything.

No.

Loving another person is a wonderful thing.

However,

you must not tell that person how you feel.

CHASTITY HIGH

How can they ban dating at a co-ed school?

It's probably just for show.

Hey. Want to go to karaoke today?

Oh, I'll go!

Starting already, huh?

- You're going, right? - I don't know, should we?

Wanna go?

The privileged rich girls are so kind.

They don't exclude poorer classmates.

Do you two want to come too?

But if I hang out with them,

I'll burn through ten days' living expenses.

Thanks, but I'll have to pass.

Okay, maybe some other time.

Yeah.

Hey.

Remember me?

You forgot?

Oh, no...

Maki.

Yeah.

Mr. Governor. Welcome.

Can we take a publicity photo?

Yes.

You'll expel students for dating?

Quite a bold school rule.

- Greetings. - Greetings.

- Congrats on the merger. Study hard. - We'll do our best.

I heard that, as principal, you were against the merger.

These girls are not used to being around boys.

Suddenly putting them in a co-ed school

is like tossing rabbits into a lion's cage.

Well, we know how boys are at that age.

Excuse me.

Ranka Girls' Academy has educated girls from respectable families for many years.

We've trained them to be perfect ladies.

I have no intention of selling my soul

just to improve the school's ranking.

You're a perv.

You're one to talk.

Whatever, man!

At any rate, I will help you out.

My sons will be part of the school from now on, after all.

- Haruto. - Yes?

Do your very best at this school too.

Of course.

I must say, this place has a lovely, lively atmosphere.

That teacher is from the other school, right?

He's so handsome!

What? Love at first sight?

Mr. Governor.

Would you like to see your other son?

Yes, I might as well.

Oh, Mr. Governor!

Thank you for visiting us.

- Thanks for looking after my son. - Isn't that your old man?

I should be thanking you.

I'll go get Ryogo right away.

Maki!

Hey, Maki!

Maki!

Hey!

Mr. Izawa. It's okay. Sorry.

He's in a lengthy rebellious phase.

- Thank you. - Good work.

I'll be back next week. Goodbye.

Okay.

Yeah, okay.

What is it?

Here.

Child support is 40,000 yen a month. This isn't enough for one payment.

You're 2,440,000 behind.

Take it as a token of goodwill.

Treat yourself and Ichica to a nice meal.

Come on.

You can leave now.

You're in the way.

How's Ichica doing?

She won't ever see me.

Now, why could that be?

You should let her drop out of school if she wants.

She must feel so inferior there. I feel sorry for her.

People are better off knowing their place.

I worked hard to get her into that school so that she won't have to live like I do.

I want her to be with educated girls from good homes,

not scum like you

who ruin marriages with endless, disgusting affairs!

- Sorry. - You're playing the concerned dad now.

But why not try behaving like a real father for once?

Take care of yourself.

See you!

And tell Ichica to hang in there.

- Here, thanks for waiting. - Thanks.

Delish.

You should've gone to karaoke. You could've gotten closer to Maki.

No, let's forget about it.

He's the governor's son. We live in different worlds.

You know, you're attractive, Ichica.

Even if your family is poor

and you wear 100-yen underwear.

Don't knock 100-yen underwear. I know you wear it too.

No, I don't.

Today...

I guess I do.

Besides, if I date, I get expelled.

True that.

Right?

Yeah, okay.

- Let's stick this on too. - Okay.

There.

EMA AND ICHICA ASURAN ACADEMY UPSTART VISION BOARD

- Is this good? - Yeah, it'll do.

GOALS TOP GRADES, KEEP SECRETS, WIN MONEY

LAST YEAR OF MIDDLE SCHOOL PLANS FOR 2022

WE'RE BOTH GONNA MAKE IT NAGINATA STARS!

FIRST LOVE IN SECOND YEAR ENJOY YOUTH

NO ROMANCE

- Maybe it's time to break up. - What?

You're safe if it's outside school.

Well...

No, I'm going to end it.

I mean, that school is our passport to the future.

Yeah.

We go to that school so we can change our lives.

Yeah.

We don't want to surrender to a destiny that someone else decided for us.

No, we don't.

Let's make it big at that school.

Let's make it big!

Big!

That's why I'm going to get stronger.

I want to get stronger and kinder.

You're always kind, Ichica.

I'll become invincible and protect my mom.

And then,

I'll never worry about money again.

Work harder! Pretty Cure, Pretty Cure

Pretty Cure, Pretty Cure

So pretty, so cure

The two of us are Pretty Cure!

Pretty Cure, Pretty Cure

This is fun!

Right?

"Smile PreCure!" next?

Oh, good idea!

"Smile..."

By the way...

What should we sing when there are boys with us?

Songs like this might turn them off.

I don't think so.

- Let's practice that Mrs... - No way!

What's wrong?

Sawa.

Are you angry?

No, I'm not angry.

But I should get going. My family's strict.

Yeah.

What was that attitude today?

Knock at least.

Do you know how much money I donated to that school?

That was for your own sake, to get popular with rich people.

Honey, Ryogo didn't mean...

Stop it! Hey! You'll put her in the hospital again!

I don't expect anything from you.

Do what you want.

Just one thing.

Don't you ever embarrass me.

Try to be more like your brother.

I told you not to defend me.

It's better than you getting beat up.

Let's put some ice on it.

This weekend, I'm staying with your father in the countryside.

Mom.

I'll

grow up quickly.

Not too fast.

It would be sad.

Mom?

Mom, you'll catch a cold.

Ichica.

What's the matter?

Tell me the truth. Are you struggling?

At that school.

Don't you feel inferior?

No, I don't.

But you're not like the others.

Your things.

The places you hang out.

I'm okay, really.

Now, let's get you up.

Come, sleep in your bed.

Here we go.

One, two...

Are you messing with me?

Come on, get up now.

One, two, three!

Thank you.

Come on!

You do naginata?

Huh?

Yeah.

Wow.

Are you good?

Well...

- Show me. - What?

- Here? - Yeah.

- No way. - What?

You saw me play basketball.

Stop staring.

Okay, focus!

Head!

Hey!

- Head! - Watch out!

Head!

Be careful.

Seriously?

Wait.

NOTICE: YUYA KANAZAWA AND RINO INOUE ARE EXPELLED UNDER SCHOOL RULES ART. 33

YUYA KANAZAWA AND RINO INOUE ARE EXPELLED

They got caught going to a love hotel.

Walk faster!

- Can you believe it? - So intense.

They really will expel us.

You two should break up, you know.

Even if you're in different schools, you could still be expelled.

What's so interesting?

Nothing.

If you flirt with girls like you always do, you'll get expelled.

Don't cause trouble for me and Dad.

STUDENT COUNCIL YUMA NASHIKI, SAWA FUJINO...

TREASURER ICHICA ARISAWA

I'm Nashiki from Class 2D, elected student council president.

I will do my best, and I ask for your kind support.

Now introduce yourselves, starting with Vice President Sawa Fujino.

I'm Fujino. I look forward to working with you all.

I'm Yuzuki Sakurai, secretary.

Ichica Arisawa, treasurer.

I'm Kanda, treasurer. Class 2B.

Koga, general affairs. I'll put my heart and soul into my work.

Hashimoto, general affairs. I promise to work hard and...

I thought you would be elected president, Sawa.

But there are some things only the vice president can do.

I lost

because I'm a girl.

I'm Ito. I'll strive to support Nashiki.

Nice work.

- Greetings. - Goodbye.

- Greetings. - Greetings.

Goodbye.

Good job.

Greetings.

- Greetings. - Greetings.

Oh, Arisawa?

Your tuition fees for the first semester are overdue.

- Oh, I'm sorry. - It's okay.

Could you give this to your mother?

I'm aware of your family circumstances. No need to rush.

Understood.

You're trying to get a recommendation for college, right?

Your first-year grades were very good. Keep up the good work.

Thank you.

- I'll see you at practice later. - Yes.

Sorry, Kanda.

You... had to hear some awkward things.

No.

I just had bad timing.

I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time.

What?

You should go.

To practice.

Oh, yeah.

Let's do a good job as treasurers.

- Yeah. - See you.

I don't like having to crack down on the students like this.

Telling high school students not to date?

Impossible!

Even our old vice principal married his high school sweetheart!

Be quiet.

Hey! What's wrong?

There's a snake here!

A snake?!

Come, quickly!

- Right there. - Where?

I don't see anything.

- Look closer. - Don't push! It's dangerous!

Where is it? Where?

Arisawa.

You saved me.

Thanks.

No worries.

I didn't notice a thing.

You were pretty into it.

Yeah, even I'm surprised.

Are you dating?

No, not really.

Maki is really handsome, right?

Uh, I guess so.

And when we were talking, he told me to look into his eyes.

Before I knew it, we were kissing.

I see.

Could you keep it a secret from everyone?

Oh, yeah. Of course.

Pretty please.

I can pay you money as thanks.

You don't have to pay me. I won't tell.

Sorry. I didn't mean it like that.

I just can't get expelled.

How about 500,000?

My parents will pay if I ask them to.

A million?

Are you offering

because I'm poor?

That's not it.

I don't need your money.

Hi, Ichica.

- Hey. - Hello.

Got a boyfriend yet?

Shut up.

KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR ANY LITTLE CRIME NEIGHBORS UNITED AGAINST CRIME

Are you Arisawa's daughter?

I want to talk to your mom.

You're "consumer financing" people, right?

My mom has no obligation to pay my dad's debts.

They're divorced.

You've done this before, huh?

Get my dad to pay.

Do what you like to him.

Actually, this time, your mom is obligated to pay.

Look at this.

She's jointly liable.

Your dad borrowed ten million and ran.

I'm afraid your mom has to pay.

Ten million?

He tricked me.

Six months ago, he came crying about needing a guarantor

to move into his new company's dorm.

If she got tricked into becoming his guarantor,

it's null and void, right?

You can make that argument in court.

But the document you signed is...

The person you are trying to reach is unavailable.

After the tone...

Mom is never going to be able to pay back ten million.

She won't be able to pay my tuition either.

Did you think of that?

You abandoned us.

Why are you still ruining our lives?

Hey!

FIRST SEMESTER TUITION: 750,000 YEN DEPOSIT FOR EXCURSIONS, ETC.: 500,000 YEN

THE SCUMBAG'S STUPID DEBT: TEN MILLION YEN

Okay, the meat is ready!

- Oh! Thanks! - Here.

Where is this meat from?

It's from, uh... Kobe.

- Kobe beef? - Yeah. Dig in.

Thank you. Let's eat. Here.

Okay.

You don't usually do this kind of thing.

Well, every now and then.

Bullshit. You're doing it to mess with your dad, right?

Man, the meat burnt. You eat it!

No way.

- It was your fault. - I'm not eating that.

Eat it!

Let's take a picture.

Here, come closer.

Say cheese!

Wow!

This house is incredible.

We should leave. We'll get expelled.

It's fine if we're all here as a group.

The governor must make a lot of money.

Maki's family are landowners. They've always been rich.

Oh, Nashiki. You're here?

Want something to drink? The bar's over there.

- Is that alcohol? - No, it's not.

- Really? - Really!

I'm hungry.

ICHICA, YOU NOT COMING TO MAKI'S PARTY?

DID SOMETHING HAPPEN?

Huh?

Nice. You sure can drink.

Sawa, haven't you had enough?

Maki is really something.

Whoa!

- You okay? - I'm fine.

Sorry.

Don't touch her!

- Sawa! - I didn't touch her.

- Yes, you did. - Sawa?

Sawa, stop.

I'm home.

Hey, what are you doing?

Are you drinking?

What? Continue where we left off?

Just come here.

Huh?

I thought Maki should be here too.

It concerns him as well.

What?

Why do you pretend you don't know me?

We're

a couple.

I've come for my money.

Money?

I won't tell anyone about what happened the other day.

I brought it.

One million yen.

What?

Pay you to keep quiet?

That's messed up.

NAMES OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ORGANIZATIONS HEREIN ARE FICTIONAL

Subtitle translation by: Helen O'Horan