01x02 - Seating Change

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ORIGINAL WORK - SHIINA KARUHO

The notion that I was attracted
to Kazehaya-kun for his

refreshing personality,

kindness, cheerfulness, and honesty

is true.

There's no way to misunderstand that.

I can expect it, right?

That I can see you during summer vacation.

"SEAT CHANGE"

PLEASE ADOPT ME

My name is Kuronuma Sawako.

I hope someone nice adopts you.

My nickname is "Sadako."

The name of the character in The Ring.

My motto is
"perform one good deed each day."

Did you hear about Sadako in Class B?

The girl who can sense spirits?

Yep. Right before summer vacation,

her heart was broken in public!

Seriously?

By whom?

Ka-ze-ha-ya.

Kazehaya?

There's no way
Kazehaya and Sadako would ever...

Good morning.

I see.

I blurted that out so suddenly, so they...

I'm sorry for surprising you.

She's praying.

Is "something" over there?

I wonder if that puppy is still okay.

Why's she staring at a wall?

And why's she completely soaked?

Getting along with others is hard.

I'm struggling to do it right.

But...

I want to remove
these barriers, one by one.

Morning.

You're soaked, Kazehaya.

I couldn't escape the rain.

Amazing.

Surrounded in the blink of an eye!

Kazehaya-kun is great.

He looks refreshed
even when he's drenched.

You'll get sick.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Even though I caused him a lot of trouble,

he still talks to me
the same way as everyone else.

He's such a nice guy!

Kuronuma, you're soaked too.

You're drenched.

Any spare clothes?

Jeez,

Kazehaya's being so nice to her.

Spare clothes?

I see. If I have a tracksuit,

I can solve this problem.

Oh, you don't have any?

-You know what? That ramen was...
-Yoshida!

Don't you have an extra tracksuit?

Yeah, I do.

What the heck?

Sadako, don't you have any spare clothes?

You're totally helpless.

Here it is.

Yuck. It smells really moldy. Gross.

Can you wash it, too?

Thank you!

A handkerchief's too small, right?

I already used it,

so it's a little wet.

Thank you.

Even though it's hard
to get along with others,

lately, I'm realizing that
lots of kind and friendly people exist.

I'm so happy. I can't believe a classmate
gave me one of her precious belongings.

I'll do a good deed for her in kind.

The Grim Reaper?

Oh yeah.

I got to become friendly
with Yano-san and Yoshida-san...

because of Kazehaya-kun.

He's definitely someone I admire

and respect.

Kazehaya, don't worry so much.

About Sadako, I mean.

I know how
you must feel after rejecting her.

I didn't reject her.

Did you agree to it?

It's not like that.

I can expect it, right?

That I can see you during summer vacation.

Summer vacation...

You mean I can see
you during summer classes?

If I see you there, you won't ignore me?

Kuronuma?

I... always wanted to be someone like you.

I've always looked up to you.

My admiration for you
has grown really, really big.

This feeling will never,

ever change!

By "admiration", she just meant
that she looks up to me?

Did I assume too much?

Thank you, Kazehaya-kun.

Kazehaya?

I... It's not about rejecting or accepting.

It's not like that at all.

What? I don't really get
what you're saying.

I was the one who didn't get it.

No, I think I'm the one not getting it.

I was always scared
of bothering others, but...

unlike the rest,
Kazehaya-kun didn't reject me.

Instead, he has kindly taught me things.

COFFEE

What's this?

My desk has one, too.

STRAWBERRY MILK

Sadako just left those.

Why'd I get one?

Sadako's thank-you gift?

You're such a sucker
when it comes to gifts.

I didn't know that tears...

come out when I'm happy.

Kuronuma!

By any chance, did you give this to me?

As thanks for the towel.

Well, you should've said so.

I didn't know who left it.

I... I'm sorry.

I'm glad it was you.

I was like,
"What if it's from someone else?"

I can be a little hasty at times.

I thought maybe it was too forward
of me to lend you my towel.

To be honest, now I'm a little nervous.

Just a bit.

Hey, I could've sworn
Sadako got rejected. Right?

Kuronuma, is that milk?

I thought I would give it to a dog.

Dog? You like dogs?

I saw one.

A stray dog, I mean.

A stray dog?

That's how my uniform got wet.

By the river?

This way!

I see. So this is your umbrella.

That's how you got so wet.

How embarrassing.

Oh, you're right. Your name's on it.

I've used it ever since elementary school.

I'll adopt this guy. Okay?

Really?

Hey!

It's all right.

I'm already immune.

Immune?

Animals are always scared of me.

Babies are too.

But... I like dogs the most.

Dogs befriend people
who seem to be close with their owner.

Here. See, we're really close.

Close...

Here... all right?

You're fine.

When Kazehaya-kun says it...

I really feel like I am. It's strange.

Is Kazehaya-kun always like this?

There's no barrier
between him and everyone else.

That's why they're drawn to him.

Maybe dogs and people
are similar that way.

Me, too.

I want to remove
the barriers between them and me, too.

It's okay if it takes time.

I...

I want to be friends with everyone.

I'll try my best.

Yeah, go for it.

You're fine.

See ya.

If it's not a bother,

can I...

see him again?

What?

Just the dog? Not me?

Of course you, too.

Of course.

Then, okay.

Well, Kazehaya-kun,

this is so strange.

I don't get it.

The barrier that's supposed
to exist between you and me...

isn't there at all.

I've...

never felt this before.

Thank-you gifts for yesterday...

Should I wait until after class
to give them out?

Maybe when no one's around.

But will they really eat them?

I baked these from scratch.

Am I trying too hard?

I'm starting to sweat.

I should already be immune
to this kind of rejection.

Morning.

Good morning.

First class is math?

We'll be in different rooms.

Yeah.

He, I mean the dog,

is doing well.

I haven't given him a name yet, though.

You're fine.

Kazehaya!

Later.

The cookies...

I hope they make a good gift.

That seat's open.

The front row?

Seriously?

Who cares? The one
behind is available, too.

Who usually sits here?

Sadako.

Sadako?

You know, after sitting in Sadako's seat...

Yuka got sick for like a whole week.

Go for it!

Excuse me.

It's all right.

It's not dirty.

And nothing will happen if you sit there.

I don't have powers like that.

Well, besides that, I...

can't sense spirits at all.

I said it!

I really said it!

Next time...

KURONUMA

There's always next time.

Things can't change so suddenly.

During homeroom, we're going
to rearrange everyone's seating.

I'll leave this to you.

Don't be too noisy.

Yeah! Seat change!

He looked kinda sick.

Yeah...

Did he catch something
after summer vacation started?

What? Summer vaca...

Over the break,

didn't he force Sadako to do
miscellaneous tasks?

Ueda sits next to Sadako.

His GPA plummeted.

Nakanishi broke his leg.

He got too hyper and said some rude stuff
to Sadako during the bravery contest.

Anyway, let's do this.

Yeah.

A seat change?

I hope I can be friends
with whoever sits next to me.

Am I imagining things?

I feel like
everyone's giving me icy stares...

May my new seat not be next to,
in front of, or behind Sadako!

Kazehaya, what's yours?

Thirty-two.

You're by me.

Really?

Gimme that!

Oh, Kazehaya-kun's over there.

It's a little sad that I can't share
my happiness or sadness

with anyone in this situation.

No. I'm in the front row.

Sucks for you.

Excuse me.

My seat's in the back...

If you'd like it, take this...

I'm fine. Sorry.

I'm sorry!

Hey, Sadako got three.

Which are around three?

Twelve, nineteen, twenty-five.

Yes! I'm nowhere near it!

Nineteen has to be especially careful!

It's right by her!

This... This really hurts...

I can hear everything.

Well, that's just how it is.

I hope that someday, I get to say,

"I'm glad we're sitting
next to each other"

to someone.

Whoever got , please trade with me.

Yay!

I'm next to Kuronuma.

I'm giving this back.

Yoshida, it's your turn...

Nah, I don't need one.

What's up?

Move it, Ryu!

No.

Get outta here.

I got this seat.

In the back, by the window.

Excuse me.

W... Well...

These cookies are a thank-you gift
for yesterday, so if you'd like...

For me, too?

Yes.

And here's the tracksuit I borrowed.

These are awesome.

Thanks.

These... Did you make them?

Yes.

I'll enjoy your hard work, too.

Yep, they're really good.

I'm hungry.

You just had lunch a minute ago.

I'm hu...

I'm...

so glad...

we're seated together.

From the bottom of my heart,

I feel so happy.

Kuronuma.

Oh, you're not crying?

I did something embarrassing
in front of you...

"Embarrassing"?

I see.

I know why I don't feel any barriers
between Kazehaya-kun and me.

While I'm struggling to break down
the barrier,

Kazehaya-kun gets rid of it with ease,

with one simple smile.

Oh? Kazehaya and Sadako?

Yeah. Haven't they been
hanging out a lot lately?

Sadako...

Did she really get rejected?

See you tomorrow.

Admiration...

Respect...

I feel them just as strong.

Then again...

I don't know when it started.

My feelings flew
beyond admiration and respect,

and something new was born.

This feeling is much bigger...

I really, really like you!

PREVIEW OF NEXT EPISODE

My new seat...

My dream... is becoming a reality.

Next episode: "After School."