01x16 - Night Talk

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ORIGINAL WORK - SHIINA KARUHO

Anyways, she's such an admirable girl.

It makes me want to root for her.

I see. She must be a beauty.

Yeah, she looks like this.

That's pretty creepy.

-As far as her looks are concerned.
-Just her looks.

-Sawako.
-What? Sadako?

That's her name.

Her name is Sawako,
and it means "pleasant child."

"NIGHT TALK"

For some reason,

everyone seems to be afraid of me.

I just want to fit in with everyone else.

Her parents named her so perfectly.

Here. It's free now.

Good morning, Kuronuma.

Kazehaya-kun and I are opposites.

Everyone gathers around him,

and then a big circle forms.

At my high school orientation...

Excuse me.

If you're going to Kitahoro High,
it's that way.

Thanks.

People always apologize to me for nothing,

but he smiled and said "thanks."

Someday,
I want to become a person like him.

She can do it!

Go ahead and become like him!

That hits the spot!

The popular guy in class?

Yup, that's Kazehaya.

But Sawako is not fitting in
with her class...

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.

I said it!

I really said it!

A seat change?

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

Kazehaya-kun's over there.

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

with anyone in this situation.

Whoever got , please trade with me.

What?

Kazehaya?

Yay! I'm next to Kuronuma.

-I'm giving this back.
-What?

Yoshida, it's your turn...

Nah, I don't need one.

-Move it, Ryu!
-No.

Fine.

I'm...

so glad...

we're seated together...

From the bottom of my heart...

I feel so happy.

Ever since that day...

I've experienced so many feelings
I've never had before.

They fill my heart.

I want to cherish them.

They feel like... a brand new gift.

I'm...

so glad.

Hey there.

Man, you never change.

I want to drink

to bring good luck to Sawako-chan.

Sawako-chan is finally fitting in
with her class.

Yeah, but that was only momentarily.

I'll ask again. Who started this crap?

Sa... Sadako.

What?

Everyone's saying it. Sadako's trying
to improve her social standing,

so she's using Kazehaya,
Yano-san, and Yoshida-san.

But I'm happy for you.
You've made new friends.

Yano-san and Yoshida-san, right?

What?

They aren't friends.

What...

Yano's and Yoshida's "dark rumors"
are awesome.

Dark rumors? They're... my backup?

That's why they didn't seem happy.

They were hurt.

It's all because of Sadako, right?

Exactly.
All because she hangs around them.

Even Kazehaya.

His reputation will sink
if Sadako keeps latching onto him.

Because of... me?

I can't stay with them.

Since I'll just end up hurting them again.

Such nice people deserve better.

Misunderstandings may
disappear eventually,

but I don't know how to console
Yano-san and Yoshida-san,

who are both in so much agony.

I'll convince myself I've gone back to how
things were... and stay away from them.

That has to be the best solution.

Despite how she comes across,
she's a very positive girl.

Rumors and misunderstandings...

It's so irritating!

But guess who's the most irritated?

If you don't dislike me, why avoid me?

Don't... talk to me.

No! I can't make myself say it!

I see.

Things with Yano and Yoshida
became awkward because of rumors?

Yeah...

If you were us, how would you react?

What?

Like, what if Yano or Yoshida were
in your situation?

What if they felt their presence would
cause you trouble...

and avoided you?

No!

I want to be with everyone.

They're probably thinking
the same exact thing.

I mean, it all hinges
on the other person's feelings.

His words... and his smile...

always energize and push me forward.

Hang in there, Kuronuma.

Just... hang in there.

He's so cool! He's awesome!

What?

Hey, stop ruining the mood!

Oops, sorry. It was getting
a little lovey-dovey, so...

What are you doing?
Don't let your son see you like this.

Let's clean it up. Sweep it away.

Kazehaya really understood

Sawako-chan.

She finally gained courage from him.

So she has to do her best now.

You're wrong!

You don't have to leave me alone.

Just take it all back.

-What're you saying...
-Everything...

you said is wrong.

You really don't understand at all.

You're...

blind to the truth.

You don't know how kind... they really are.

You don't know how much... I care for them.

It's way more than just "like."
I really, really like them!

That's why...

Yoshida!

You'll still come help her,
even after she spread all that crap?

It's not Sadako.

-Sadako would never do that.
-Sadako would never do that.

We're just stating facts.
It's all good. You got that?

So how about you scram?

Yano-san, Yoshida-san,
I want to be... friends with...

I want to be friends with you!

You're such an idiot.

Did you know...

that we're...
unable to hold back our love for you?

Didn't you know?

Friendship was already built
before you realized it.

We've been friends since we met, Sadako!

Friends?

We've been friends... since we met?

My very first

friends.

Will she be okay?

Yuka. She's had a long-standing crush
on Kazehaya.

Hey, wait!

Yuka!

Stupid girls. Making such a big fuss.

It's a given that Kazehaya hates
girls who do that.

Kurumi!

I hear rumors about Sadako everywhere.

Speaking of, we saw Sadako chatting
with Kazehaya before?

Yeah, I remember that.

We were like, "Are they dating?"

I doubt that possibility.

You think so?

It wouldn't be weird if... he liked her.

Kazehaya, you got chosen?

You, too? Cool.

The fourth track on the album that

was released prior to the one I lent you...

Are you listening, Kazehaya?

Sorry, what's up?

The album that came out
prior to the one I just lent you.

I'll bring it soon.

Now, it's Kurumi-chan?

She was scowling at Sawako-chan.

I have a bad feeling about this.

-All right!
-Sawako-chan!

Sawako-chan!

When the ball reaches this spot,

it's your show, Sawako...

Sawako-chan!

Sawako-chan!

I made friends with someone else.

Honestly, I'm not really trying hard or
anything, so it hasn't really hit me yet.

We're friends, right?

Do most people feel this way...
when they make new friends?

It hasn't really hit me yet,
but still, I'm happy.

-Kurumi-chan!
-Kurumi-chan!

-What a shame!
-What?

It seems like all of you old men
would never understand her feelings.

What are you saying, all of a sudden?

Kurumi-chan

has someone she's always had her eyes on.

Well, to tell you the truth...
there's someone I like.

What?

Sawako-chan, I want you to support me.

The person I like is... Kazehaya.

Will Kazehaya-kun... have someone special?

Am I... going to help that happen?

Thank you, Sawako-chan.

You don't know how happy this makes me!

I can't help you.

What?

I don't think... I can help.

Because I... can't support you
from the bottom of my heart,

I can't help you.

It seems like Kazehaya-kun
is someone special to me.

He's special to you? Why?

Well...

Because he's nice to you?

Because he paid attention to you?

Because he's been friendly with you?

Maybe?

He's volunteering out of pity!

It doesn't have to be Kazehaya,

so long as someone's nice to you, right?

Kurumi-chan...

I see. She had that planned all along.

Sawako-chan turning down that request
proves how much she has matured.

She started to realize her feelings
for Kazehaya thanks to Kurumi.

Yes.

Like...

I like him!

The kind of "like" you meant
is something like this, right?

These feelings that I have for you
right now...

They're all romantic feelings, right?

I'll tell Kurumi-chan.

We're friends who can talk about love.

You remember those rumors from before?
She started them.

Sawako,

the person who put you
through so much pain was...

Kurumi.

Friends...

I never thought of you as my friend.

Aren't you gonna go tattle on me?

Do it so Kazehaya can pity you again.

What a battle.

Sawako-chan came through victorious.

-Hey...
-What?

Do you think that was enough
to clear up Sawako's feelings?

Well...

I'm sure there was something
she wanted to say, don't you think?

I like Kazehaya-kun.

It's a romantic feeling, without a doubt.

I like Kazehaya-kun so much.

Actually, the reason I was coming
to see you earlier was to tell you that.

I wanted to share that
with you, Kurumi-chan.

I said you were in my way!

You never even tried, but you still get
to be at Kazehaya's side!

I thought I could win against you.

Because... I'm way more...

I'm way more into Kazehaya...

I know it.

I think you're much cuter now,

compared to when I first met you.

I know I'm cute!

But... what does it matter
if Kazehaya doesn't like me back?

I know...

Of course I know he doesn't
like me that way, because...

I've always been watching him... always!

There's someone I like.

I can't like anyone else
more than I like her.

I'm sorry.

Did it feel good
when I confessed, even a bit?

Yeah. Thank you.

They ended up having

the same romantic feelings
for the same person.

Then that means those two girls...

Even if things work out
between you and Kazehaya...

I'll never say I'm happy for you.

I hate any girl who Kazehaya likes!

We can't be friends?

Friends?

We're rivals, aren't we?

I'm gonna have fun tonight!

Look what we have here...

I'll cleanse my throat with this sake.

PREVIEW OF NEXT EPISODE

A moment of happiness.

A place that becomes memorable.

Next episode: "Day Off."