01x12 - Hitherto, and Forevermore

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I went to Toru's house
for the first time yesterday.

Really? What happened then?

I'm sorry, but nothing special happened.

Well, they have a wall-mounted TV

and tons of rooms
on the second and third floor.

So he's actually not ordinary?

Don't let it get to you.

What are you girls talking about?

Shut it, rich guy!

-What?
-Cake?

I forgot to order this year's cake.

It shouldn't be a problem.

Our shop didn't receive that many orders,

so we're not that busy.

What kind of cake do you want?

A fresh cream cake would be nice.

I invited Yuna over for Christmas.

So we have Sota, Yuna, Miyamura, and…

-I wonder if Miyamura can make it.
-Hey.

You'd better invite Miyamura over.

It's okay if you're not here,

but Miyamura must be here.

Don't make me
kick you out on Christmas Eve.

Christmas?

I might need to start helping out
the day before Christmas Eve.

I thought so.

But I'll come over if I have the time.

It's fine. Take it easy.

We're just going to eat and have some fun.

I'm sorry.

What?
So Miyamura won't be able to make it?

Yes.

I also need to get home now.

Miyamura, you're not coming?

No, you have to be here, Miyamura.

I'm sorry, Sota.

No way!

-I'm sorry!
-Miyamura!

Miyamura!

Miyamura!

He doesn't belong to you two.

Miyamura!

Miyamura!

Up until recently,

I still liked Hori, right?

Recently?

I thought you gave up a long time ago.

A lot had happened
with Kono as well, don't you think so?

You're asking us…

But I don't even know the details.

What did he mean by "a lot happened"?

I…

Yoshikawa and I are more than friends,

but we're not a couple
or anything like that yet.

-What?
-What?

What?

-What?
-What?

-What?
-What?

What?

-I thought you two were already going out.
-I thought you two were already going out.

I knew you guys would make that face!

I knew that you'd think
that you thought that we were dating!

Don't make it complicated
or else Iura will get confused!

You were thinking… We were thinking…

Anyway, we're not dating.

What's the problem anyway?
You don't like her?

Of course, I like her!

I hope you're aware
of how embarrassing that line is.

So you think it's weird?

Rather than calling it weird,
I'd say I am shocked.

How do I say this…

When it comes to this,
instead of caring what others think,

your own opinions
are what matter the most.

If you and Yoshikawa
are okay with how things are now,

I think it's fine
to remain that way, right?

But since I'm not
the person involved, I can't say for sure.

What? What is it?

You're amazing, Sengoku.

The words of a love master who won
the heart of a beauty are truly different.

What do you mean, "love master"?

Found you, Toru!

Can I come over to play video games?

I want to continue
where we left off last time.

Video games?

Sure.

No prob…

Wait. Today…

I can't? Are there other guests?

No, that's not it.

That's not it…

Never mind. It's okay. You can come over.

I don't have to if it's inconvenient.

No, it was going to happen anyway. Yes…

No matter how many times
I look at it, it's still huge.

I'm back.

You were whispering.

Yoshikawa, be quick.

Go upstairs immediately.

Quickly…

Quickly…

Seriously? Why is the corridor so long?

Is his father or mother at home?

Does he not want them to see me?

I'm sorry for rushing you, Yoshikawa.

I'm sorry that I'm not handsome, Toru.

What? You're not a guy anyway.

What are you talking about?

That's because you…

Why are you locking the door?

What?

You're asking me why…

Why are you loosening your necktie?

What?

No, don't I always take it off
after I enter my room?

Yoshikawa.

Go ahead.

I'm not planning to do anything,

but if you're scared,
you don't want to stay in the room, right?

I don't know what I did wrong.

No… That's not it.

I don't hate it or feel scared.

Is that so?

Well… Yes…

Toru.

I forgot!

What?

That's weird.
Why are you closing the door?

-Is it a friend?
-Wait!

Yes, my friend came over.

Don't come barging in!

Is that his mother?

I have to bring some drinks then.

No, we don't need it!

She managed to force her foot in.

How can you say that?

Toru, if I'm giving you trouble,
I can just go home.

It's fine. Just stay, Yoshikawa!

Okay.

So it's Yoshikawa?

Do you like cake?

Yes.

I'll go and get it right away.

I said we don't need it.

-Who's she? She's…
-It's rare for us to have a guest.

YASHIRO CM
ISHIKAWA CM

She's so tall!

I'll go and prepare.

Okay.

And remember
not to barge in my room again.

Just go and get the cake already.

All right. You're always so impatient.

Is she your mother?

Of course not. She helps around the house.

She's Yashiro.

-She keeps asking about you.
-What?

"Who's that girl who walked next to you?"

"Who's the girl
who is always in your room?"

She's weird.

Who are you referring to? Yourself?

Why do you keep barging in?

Calm down.

There's a shortcake and a cheesecake.

Which one would you like?

Short…

Cheesecake.

Toru.

If you try to do anything to her,
I'm telling your mother.

Now that you're home, I won't do anything.

If you need anything, just let me know.

All right.

I'm sorry.

I guess bringing a girl home
makes her all excited.

She's a good person.

Now that you're home, I won't do anything.

If she weren't home, Toru would have…

Yoshikawa.

What happened? You're back at it again.

What's wrong?

It's nothing.

What? Don't look at me like that.

RUBS HEAD

You're here to play video games, right?

Yes.

I'm going to b*at this game today.

Toru, help me with the power cable.

I think…

I'm happy enough with this.

The cakes here are good,
so please help yourself.

-It's from Miyamura's bakery.
-It's from Miyamura's bakery.

STUDENT COUNCIL ROOM

Sengoku.

SHOCKED

Hey, Remi.

What are you doing?

I'm sorry.

Hey.

You'll come to my house
for Christmas, right?

What?

Christmas at my house…

Together…

Sen…

Remi.

What about at my house?

My room is better.

No.

-Sengoku, you bastard!
-Don't make her cry!

Remi, are you okay?

It must have hurt a lot.

Miyamura, hit him with your forehead!

All right!

TRAUMA

Wait. Let's hear what he has to say.

You guys don't understand.

That's why you would say such things.

It's not like I wanted to refuse.

But…

Welcome.

FULL OF INSECTS

The praying mantis!

The praying mantis was staring at me!

No, those are my dad's.

I'll hide them first!

-Praying mantis?
-Praying mantis?

Today is the last day of the term, right?

Where is it?

REPORT CARD
KYOKO HORI

Look.

She scored a five
on everything except art and PE.

Kyoko is good at studying just like me.

Well, if you have to put it that way,

I think that only applies to her math.

What do you mean?

-But it's a little sad.
-Why?

Yuriko, are you listening?

The next time you get your report card

will be when you graduate.

-You failed your test in third year.
-Oh, right.

Next April,
I won't be a high schooler anymore.

Kyoko, look!

You must have worked hard.

-I got a ten in Japanese…
-This time next year…

What will I be doing?

Graduating…

After I graduate…

-Kyoko, did you see it?
-To be clear, Kyoko is nothing like you.

-Kyoko, are you listening?
-You said it was math. Are you listening?

Shut it!

IORI
WE HAVE CHRISTMAS CAKE

Thank you for visiting.

What a big Christmas tree.

You're going to trip if you only look up.

Yoshikawa's sister.

Where are your glasses?

I actually bought contact lenses.

That's nice.
I'm thinking of getting some too.

Why don't I buy it for you?

Why?

Since it's Christmas.

A university student receiving contacts
as a present from a high schooler…

You're wearing a suit today.

I went job hunting. It's a pain.

Not to mention,
all my idiot sister does is fool around.

It's okay. It's the truth.

Laugh all you want.

She really is an idiot.

No, I mean…

Now, let's look inside.

Do you want anything?

No.

You're in the way.

I can't see the TV.

Move aside!

What did you say? I'll b*at you up, brat.

Throw your dirty tissues away, idiot!

It's not me. Kiko got them out!

You brat!

The show ended!

Stay away from me! You're sick!

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM KANJI

HIGH SCHOOL ENTRANCE EXAM MATH

Moto, it's about time for dinner.

Oh, right.

What a feast!

Sengoku.

Just put up with it.
They're just specimens.

Didn't she ask you to be there by p.m.?

It's already : p.m.

Are you spending Christmas alone?

I always do. I'm Buddhist.

I should get going now.

-Come on!
-But…

How can I eat with insects
that I've never seen before?

You're eating with Remi, not the insects.

I wish I could be a third-year again.

Koichi, hurry up and graduate already.

Don't ask for the impossible.

Wait for me.

Just one more year.

I'll only wait for a year.

I've already told you,

Miyamura is busy right now.

It's your job to bring him here.

That would interrupt their business.

But he will drop off the cake later.

Really?

Will he come in and join us?

He will probably just be at the entrance.

How lonely.

I'm not!

I'm not talking about you.
I'm talking about our family.

MIYAMURA BELONGS TO EVERYONE

Kyoko.

Thank you.

MAIL RECEIVED
MIYAMURA

It's Miyamura.

Miyamura is here!

Hi.

-Miyamura, let's play cards!
-Card games.

-But I have to get back now.
-Miyamura…

Your hands are cold.
Come in and warm up a bit.

I'll get you something warm to drink.

I'll drink some before I go then.

That's great!

-Let's play Old Maid…
-This is so different from last year.

ONE HOUR LATER

I'm sorry. I really have to get back now.

What?

-Enough!
-Goodbye.

I'll walk him out.

Don't come with us!

-It's fine. It's cold out there.
-I'll send you off.

It's not cold.

The snow is falling quietly.

Hori is also becoming quiet.

We're graduating soon.

Is that so?
There's still a long way to go.

I…

I still don't really know much about you…

There's so much I don't know.

Hori, I…

I don't know anything about you at all.

After…

we graduate, I still want to…

be with you!

Would that be okay?

Please say something.

Well then…

Let's get married.

How embarrassing.

I'm going back.

I'll make you happy.

I said I'll make you happy.

Wait, shouldn't I be saying that?

You can't! I'm stubborn.
All I can do is chores and study,

and I'm not nice to people.

What?

That's why you can't.

I don't think that's true.

But…

I'll be in your care then.

As will I.

SHOCKED

Yes…

I'm going back now.

Sorry, I have to get back to the shop.

Okay. Good luck.

It's cold. I should hurry up and go too.

My face feels warm.

Do you visit the shrine every New Year?

I think so.

What about you?

I go when there are fewer people.

Hey, do you want to go with me this year?

SHAKE

NUMBER : GOOD FORTUNE
NUMBER : GOOD FORTUNE

What did you get?

Something like to keep calm and work hard.

Are you sure?

Well,

I'm happy enough
if I can always see you smile.

What? I didn't hear you.

-It's nothing.
-Really?

I didn't say anything.

Me too.

As long as you're always smiling,
anything is fine.

You heard me.

Heard what?

AMAZAKE

It feels so surreal.

You're the last person I'll see this year.

You'll also be the first person
I meet next year.

You're right.

I hope that

we can always stay that way.

Miyamura.

Will we always be together?

We will always be together.

Forever.