02x02 - There Are Two Main Human Sins from Which All the Others Derive: Impatience and Indolence.

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[KOENJI] Hirata, my boy, you'll have to excuse me.

[KOENJI laughs] Currently, I'm far too busy

cultivating the perfect body.

Well, that's as good a reason as any.

Whoa! Huge! This lounge is amazing!

[IKE laughs] Wait until you see how big the hot tubs are!

[KEN] You guys wanna check 'em out?

[HIRATA] Let's go over what we know so far.

Truth is, someone's already messaged me.

So, I know who one of Class D's VIPs is.

You're kidding me.

Who would come out and say it?

Well, you see...

That makes sense.

But if the VIPs were evenly distributed,

there should be one more VIP from our class.

[KOENJI] They want us to keep up this farce for two more days?

How ridiculous.

[YUKIMURA] We have to.

This "special exam" is but a simple quiz to call out a liar.

[phones chime]

We got a message?

Let's see.

"The Saturn Group's test has concluded."

Wait, did something happen?

"The Saturn Group is no longer required

to participate in the test"?

What did you just do, Koenji?

[KOENJI laughs] Adieu! I'm off to work up a sweat.

[AYANOKOJI] If there's anything good about Koenji,

it's that he's decisive.

[AYANOKOJI] Of course, it's my fault.

[AYANOKOJI] You're asking for the impossible.

It's Koenji we're talking about.

[SUZUNE] I swear, the next time I see him...

...I'll give him a piece of my mind.

If you want. Although, you know it'd be pointless.

You're better off just focusing on your own group.

Our class can't afford to fail this exam.

I know.

[AYANOKOJI] It's probably too ambitious for Class D

to win in every group.

Maybe somebody with a lot of connections could pull it off.

Shame I don't have any.

Tell me everything you know about Karuizawa.

Huh? Where did that come from?

[AYANOKOJI] Yukimura and the professor

are easy enough to figure out.

But I don't even know where to begin with Karuizawa.

[SUZUNE] Do you suspect that she's the other VIP

from our class and is hiding it?

[AYANOKOJI] That's part of it.

It's just something about the way she's been acting seems off.

There's never been any logic behind her actions.

Trying to understand her is pointless.

[AYANOKOJI] Horikita. As you know,

people tend to judge others by their appearance.

How impressive, or attractive they look, even their clothes.

All of those factors form a "first impression."

What's your point?

[AYANOKOJI] Similarly, people will make assumptions

about others based on how they behave.

They're quick to label someone as "sociable," "aggressive,"

or "easy-going." But, like with a person's appearance,

it's just surface level.

The way the others see me is a prime example of this.

So, you believe that Karuizawa is hiding her true self?

[AYANOKOJI] Actually, she's more like you.

Whenever you first meet her, she gives off

the impression that she's a self-centered person,

who's stubborn to a fault.

And yet, she's undeniably popular

among the students of Class D.

In that case, she could be the key for our class

to take back the initiative in this special exam.

Thing is, she's shown no sign of wanting

to participate in the test at all.

And she's been unusually quiet.

Acting so out of character makes her suspicious.

But is there anything you can do about it?

You can't exactly make her participate

if she doesn't want to.

That's true. I'm still working on in.

[AYANOKOJI] If we want to win this,

Class D is going to have to work together.

For that to happen, we may need Karuizawa's help

convincing the girls.

[RYUEN] Hey, Suzune.

Kind of a lame place to have a date.

You don't mind if I join?

Have you come up with a way to sniff out the VIPs yet?

Even if I had, you'd be the last person to know.

I actually wanted to ask you your thoughts.

But from the look of things,

you haven't narrowed down the suspects at all.

I doubt you're doing any better.

What if I told you I'm about to find

the identities of all the VIPs?

Would you be more inclined to listen then?

Everyone in our grade knows just what kind of person you are.

You can't be sure the information

you've gathered is real.

I couldn't care less about what they think.

Love me, hate me-- it doesn't matter.

In the end, I always get what I want.

[RYUEN] Just watch.

It's only a matter of time

before I have the whole test in my hands.

Believe me or not.

But don't be surprised when Class C

comes out on top in every group.

As if!

[AYANOKOJI] No, it's a definite possibility.

Based on the other tests, the school structures their exams

so that they adhere to some underlying logic.

They seem difficult at first, but if you understand

the underlying logic, you can almost guarantee

a passing grade.

It seems like he's realized that.

Once I know the identities of the VIPs in my class,

I'll be able to use that to narrow down

the other possibilities.

Why would anyone share that info?

If I was in the same class as a tyrant like you, who's to say

I wouldn't stay quiet and just keep the points for myself?

Yeah, that would be a problem.

But, you see, I don't need to take anyone at their word.

Because everyone from Class C handed over

their cell phones to me.

And now, all I need to do is check out their emails.

But that's against the rules!

You're crazy!

You could get expelled for breaking the--

[RYUEN] We both know that's not gonna happen.

I've made sure of that. Anyway do you believe me now?

Well, Suzune?

[SUZUNE] Get lost.

Like I said, I'm about to get to the endgame.

And that's why...

[RYUEN] ...I have a proposal.

Why don't our classes work together?

It'll be easy to get Class B on board.

If we knew the identities of all our classes' VIPs...

It'll be child's play to figure out who the Class A VIPs are.

Then we'd utterly crush them.

What do you say?

You're just wasting your breath.

No one's going to accept your proposal.

That's too bad. I thought it was a good offer.

[RYUEN] Catch you later,

Suzune.

[KARUIZAWA] This familiar feeling.

I'm back to how I used to be.

I don't need a social life.

I don't need any friends!

The only thing that matters right now

is keeping myself safe.

I won't let them hurt me anymore.

I'll do whatever it takes!

I'm a parasite.

A creature that can't live on its own, pathetic.

[SUZUNE] How much longer are you going to just sit there?

It would be quite annoying if rumors about us

started to spread.

[AYANOKOJI] You're the one asked to meet up.

You've overstayed your welcome.

[AYANOKOJI] This is gonna be awkward.

[gasps] Hey!

Well, fancy seeing you here!

Hey, Kushida.

Um, Ayanokoji, are you alone?

Yeah.

I am, too!

What a coincidence.

Well, goodnight.

[KIKYO] Mm-hm. See you later!

It is getting late. I should go, too!

[AYANOKOJI] Bye.

[KIKYO] Hold on!

Huh?

Kushida?

[KIKYO] Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you.

People were hugging like this.

And so, I...

I wanted to see how it felt.

[KIKYO gasps] Oh, no!

Sorry! Really!

I shouldn't have jumped on you like that.

Have a good night!

Huh. That was surprising.

[HOSHINOMIYA] Ah, I've missed this!

It's been a while!

Things have been so hectic lately,

we haven't gotten a chance to catch up!

I saw you the other day.

It kinda looked like you were on a date!

Was that your new girlfriend?

[MASHIMA] What about you?

What happened to your last boyfriend?

[HOSHINOMIYA giggles] Oh, him?

He didn't even last two weeks!

--[CHABASHIRA] Chie. --[HOSHINOMIYA] What's up?

I was wondering. Normally, the representatives

for each class are assigned to the Earth group.

[HOSHINOMIYA] Ah, you're asking about Ichinose.

I promise you, I don't have any ulterior motives.

Ichinose's a good girl, but grades aren't everything,

and I think she could use the challenge.

That's why I figured it'd be best

if she was in the Mars group!

Yeah, that's fair enough.

It's not that big of a deal, is it?

I just wanted to double check that you weren't

being personally motivated.

[HOSHINOMIYA] Oh, come on!

Are you talking about that thing from ten years ago?

I've told you a thousand times,

that's all water under the bridge!

[CHABASHIRA] I wonder about that.

It's just that you always seem so desperate

to butt into my business one way or another.

Well, to tell you the truth, I'm curious about

your fascination with that Ayanokoji boy,

but that's a coincidence!

Though, when I think about it a little more...

I would like to know how he ended up as Class D's leader

during the last exam.

[MASHIMA] Is that what this is about?

While it's not a strict rule, we should be impartial.

Please don't put me in a position

where I'd have to file a report.

Aw. I wouldn't do that!

[KARUIZAWA] That's why I want you to protect me!

I got your message.

It's not like you to resort to v*olence.

What's going on?

They keep on harassing me!

I'm your girlfriend, you should be taking my side on this!

No matter what I do, they won't leave me alone.

I'm afraid of what they might try next.

We're gonna figure this out.

All we have to do is find a way to patch things up with them.

[KARUIZAWA] That's impossible!

Those girls just hate me for no reason!

[HIRATA] You say that, but you picked a fight

with Rika in the first place.

[KARUIZAWA] Not on purpose!

I accidentally bumped into her.

Don't forget, you promised that you'd protect me, Hirata!

[HIRATA] I did, and I'm gonna help!

I won't stand by and do nothing

when someone harasses my classmate.

But I won't hurt anyone.

There has to be a way to resolve this peacefully.

You lied to me.

You're a liar!

You told me that you'd protect me!

[HIRATA] I'm the liar?

The only lie I've told is to the rest of our class.

Because it's not like we're actually dating.

I didn't mind pretending to be in a fake relationship.

But I told you at the start

I couldn't take your side on everything.

This is one of those times.

What are you saying?

I don't know what I'm supposed to do!

The only way you're going to get out of this

is if you to face the problem head on.

[KARUIZAWA] Hirata, don't you care

about what they'll do to me?

That's not what I'm saying. I won't let them hurt you.

I know you might not like it.

But I can act as a mediator and tell Manabe and the others

that you want to apologize.

Anything but that!

[HIRATA] If you won't apologize,

there's not much else I can do to help.

Find someone else.

[KARUIZAWA] Forget you, then!

If you won't protect me like you promised,

then I don't need you anymore!

Don't talk to me ever again!

We're done!

[HIRATA] Oh, hey!

How long were you there?

Pretty much from the beginning.

So, you heard that.

Can I ask you a question?

[HIRATA] Sure.

[AYANOKOJI] To be honest, I've actually been meaning to

ask you this for a while now.

But why were you pretending to be Karuizawa's boyfriend?

Was it that obvious?

Sounds like you already knew that we weren't a real couple.

You two started "dating" each other four months ago,

and yet you always kept her at arm's length.

You didn't even call each other by your first names.

[HIRATA] You figured us out.

[AYANOKOJI] In less than a month after we got to the school,

a rumor spread around that Hirata had asked her out.

Afterwards, Karuizawa's popularity skyrocketed.

Just like a parasite.

Or wait.

Maybe she's trying to protect herself.

Right on the money again!

You're surprisingly perceptive, Ayanokoji.

It's giving me goosebumps!

[AYANOKOJI] I'm just repeating what Horikita said.

[AYANOKOJI] I don't understand why he's telling me all of this.

It's strange.

I guess she caught on, too.

One day after school, Karuizawa asked me

to pretend to be her boyfriend.

So, I went along with it.

She wanted me to protect her.

She felt I could save her.

[AYANOKOJI] From what?

From the stress of it all, I suppose.

Truth is,

the person who she's pretending to be isn't the real Karuizawa.

I think she's forcing herself to act tough

or like she doesn't care.

Huh.

[HIRATA] It might be hard to believe, looking at her now,

that she wasn't always popular.

In reality, she's been the victim of horrific bullying

that's followed her for nearly ten years of schooling.

[KARUIZAWA] Hey, I'm curious.

You're not the VIP, are you?

It shouldn't be Yukimura or what's-his-face

from our class? The weird one?

[AYANOKOJI] It's not me.

I see. Thanks for the info.

[AYANOKOJI] That was surprisingly fast.

Do you believe me?

[KARUIZAWA] Well, you aren't, right?

[ICHINOSE] Huh? Oh, wow! You're early!

Ready to go, huh?

Would it k*ll you to take this discussion seriously?

[MANABE] Lately, I just seem to eat and eat,

but I'm still hungry.

[YAMASHITA] Honestly, same!

[MACHIDA] It'll be okay.

Whatever happens, I'll support you.

Thank you so much, Machida!

[MANABE] Did you see Koenji walking around earlier?

[YABU] Yeah, in that tiny speedo?

[KARUIZAWA] You're so reliable!

[AYANOKOJI] Ichinose's doing her best.

But we still can't break this deadlock.

Exactly as Class A planned.

[AYANOKOJI] Still no luck.

Ichinose keeps trying different ways to lead the group.

[AYANOKOJI] But Class A isn't budging an inch.

[MACHIDA] Karuizawa.

I'll call you later, 'kay?

Tch.

[KARUIZAWA] The meeting's finally over!

Yeah, I'm on my way!

Sure!

[YUKIMURA] Those Class C girls.

They're acting kind of suspicious.

Them? They are?

I think they might be up to something.

Should we follow them, to be safe?

So annoying.

We've already got enough to worry about

with this stupid exam.

[BOTH gasp]

You again?

Look, I already told you that you've got the wrong person!

You're not getting out of this!

You can play dumb all you want, we know it was you!

You're crazy! Why would I push your friend?

Why won't you just leave me alone?

Listen, I've got stuff to do, okay?

Can I go now?

[YAMASHITA] Fine, let's find out once and for all.

[MANABE] We're going to give Rika a call and ask.

And if she says it wasn't you, then we'll let you go.

You can't treat me this way!

I'm telling the school about this!

[YABU] Hah, who cares?

[YAMASHITA] Seriously? We haven't even touched a hair

on your stupid, ugly head.

[MANABE] Maybe we should tell the school that you shoved Rika!

What do you think of that?

[YAMASHITA] Don't try to run.

[yelps] Wait! Just hold on a sec!

[YABU] Are you gonna admit it?

I think I remember now.

I accidentally bumped into someone in the café once. Owie!

[YAMASHITA] You're so transparent.

Took you long enough to admit you did it.

Whatever. Are you gonna apologize to Rika?

But it wasn't my fault!

I barely even touched her when she tripped on her own!

If she wasn't so clumsy...

How dare you?

You're still making excuses?

All you had to do was apologize to Rika,

and we would've just let you go!

You're a bunch of liars.

You were never going to let me go.

Hey, Shiho.

I don't think she's gonna say sorry.

So why don't we get a little payback for Rika?

You're so right! Let's teach her a lesson!

[KARUIZAWA muffled screaming]

[AYANOKOJI] Not yet.

We can't just sit here and do nothing!

[GIRLS laughing]

[YAMASHITA] Aw, what's wrong?

[MANABE] Save that "helpless little girl" act

for someone who cares!

[YAMASHITA] Just seeing her ugly face makes me want to punch it.

[YABU] C'mon, say cheese!

Maybe we should leave a couple scars

to make sure it really sinks in.

Wait a sec, look! She's actually crying!

Please, stop it.

Let me go!

Huh.