01x11 - Promise

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This is from our zoo date!

We went together to celebrate my recovery!

Kyoya-san's just so cool!

Are you two dating already?

I wonder.

He hasn't actually asked me out yet.

But I heard grown men don't do that much.

What did Itsuomi-san say

when he asked you out?

I WANT YOU, YUKI

I'd rather keep that

between the two of us.

Sorry, did I surprise you?

Itsuomi-san

What is it?

Our breath is white under the blue stars

A Sign of Affection

In the scenery reflected in your eyes

Even if the color is different

In the world you're in

And the world I'm in

There are no such things

As borders anywhere

Our hands shiver in the swirling

Falling snow

But if they touch, our fingertips warm

It is embarrassing but I want

This feeling of our beating hearts

To remain like this forever

I've been searching for

How to express my love

That confession that

Only the two of us understand

Find me in the world you see

I chant it silently in my heart

SIGN 11:

PROMISE

You two look good together.

You really think so?

I'm glad Kyoya's finally

open to these kinds of things again.

-By these things, you mean

-Romance.

Cut it out, Itsuomi-san!

Oops, gotta go.

See you again, you two!

Rin-chan's so thoughtful,

giving us alone time.

You got any plans after this?

It's finally time for my interview with

Madoka-chan's aunt after fourth period.

So it's finally time.

I just remembered

the time he asked me out.

I'm getting self-conscious.

You look tense.

Isn't it more of an introduction

than an interview?

You're the reason why I'm tense right now!

DO YOU ALSO GET NERVOUS?

Sure.

So he doesn't.

I've been spooked before, though.

I was on a huge passenger boat

and it was rocking like a pendulum.

I was pretty spooked.

I-I'M GLAD YOU SURVIVED THAT

I know, right?

Yuki! Put out your hands.

Ich drücke dir die Daumen.

In Germany, they say this

to ease tension or encourage

So that was German!

How do you read that?

"Ich" "drücke" "dir" "die" "Daumen"

Wow. It's like some sort of spell.

You can do it.

Itsuomi-san

He's telling me so much right now.

I feel warm inside.

Almost like he's giving me a big hu

Let them watch. I don't mind.

I mind!

My third class is about to start.

I better get going.

You look cute in that hairstyle.

Itsuomi-san's dropping the b*mb as usual.

Yeah?

It's me, Itsu-kun.

Hey, Shin. What's up?

About Emma

Has she been coming by lately?

No. She hasn't contacted me either.

Oh

Sorry, I couldn't bring myself

to tell her you got a girlfriend.

It's fine.

You've got your own stuff to deal with.

We're meeting again this weekend.

I'll tell her this time.

Got it. Call me again.

I'm getting nervous about the interview.

Ich drücke dir die Daumen.

Yeah, I can do this!

Cafe Grand Blue

I think it was around here.

DELICIOUS PASTRIES AND COFFEE SHOP

Someone's standing at the entrance.

She looks intimidating

Could this be Madoka-chan's aunt?

Yuki-chan?

That wraps up our interview.

Good job.

All right then.

Glad to have you, Yuki-chan.

Things are going to be a lot easier for me

now that you're here.

It's calm here during weekdays,

but busy during the weekends.

Do your best!

Everyone here's a workaholic!

I'll do my best.

That's the spirit!

Let's go!

Maybe it runs in their family.

I'm glad I got to meet you today.

I've always wanted

to meet Madoka's friends.

She became more cheerful

since she started going to deaf school.

I want to repay everyone

who supported her.

Madoka-chan is usually

the heart of the party

I'm sure she's just loud.

Take care on your way back!

I finally landed a part-time job!

I have to tell Itsuomi-san.

I wonder he'll be happy to hear the news.

I landed a part-time job!

Yay!

Get some okonomiyaki sauce

Mom?

Now, where's that lady

who talks to me with gestures

DO YOU HAVE A LOYALTY CARD?

There she is.

I guess I'll pick that line.

OKONOMI

SAUCE

Please proceed to the next lane!

That surprised me.

Huh? That way?

Did his mask move?

Is he asking if I have my own bag?

Loyalty card?

She's good.

Oushi-kun

He was asking

if you were collecting campaign stickers.

It's tough when they're wearing masks.

Take it as thanks. It's good!

Okay.

Supermarkets can be a pain, huh?

Call me and I'll go with you.

What's wrong? You're oddly nice today.

Congrats

Itsuomi-san

Who was that? Is it him?

You're going out, right?

How did you know?

We had some drinks together.

-Since when did you two get so friendly?

-We're not!

IF HE EVER MAKES YOU CRY,

TELL ME.

That's how much I hate him.

Didn't you realize

when you drank with him?

Itsuomi-san's not someone to hate.

He's really kind

Stop praising him.

Don't sign like that in front of me

A SIGN OF AFFECTION

Sorry, did I hurt you?

He's never stopped me from signing before.

I want to ask him

DID SOMETHING HAPPEN?

if something happened,

but I don't know how to broach the topic.

There's something different

about Oushi-kun today.

It's like

he's a completely different person.

Hurry up!

It's loud out here!

So loud!

The train's coming!

It's so loud!

So loud!

We are encountering

some difficulties.

The train will temporarily halt

for inspections.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Yuki!

Seriously? How long is it gonna take?

Yuki can't hear announcements.

She looked anxious,

not knowing what was happening.

Sometimes, I couldn't be at her side

because of how crowded it was.

I wish I knew how to sign her

at times like these.

I felt useless.

That was when I decided

to study sign language for real.

I think I wanted to protect her

In my own way.

I really am not honest with myself.

Yuki, is there

something off with me today?

It's more like

There's something different about you.

I was just thinking of being more honest.

Huh? Why isn't he signing?

Are you fighting with someone?

Fighting?

I guess it's something like that.

When I first enrolled at college

I was surrounded by strangers,

and of course, no one knew I was deaf.

FOOTBALL CLUB

PLAYERS AND MANAGERS WELCOME!!

YOU JOINING ANY CLUBS?

But you were always there to sign me.

I'M STILL THINKING

It cheered me on,

encouraging me to do my best.

I'm sure there are people out there

who've noticed your innate goodness.

So don't worry about it

and be more honest with yourself.

That's what

you're trying to say after all?

Whatever.

All right.

It was only now I realized

Just how much do I really know

about Oushi-kun?

I don't know how much of my words

reached him,

but I hope he cheers up.

Hello?

Emma, you got a sec?

Sure. I just got off work.

What's up?

Are you free this weekend?

Yeah.

Somewhere you want to go.

Someplace we can have a proper talk.

What is it this time?

I'll tell you in person.

Okay. I'll contact you again

once everything is finalized.

Thanks. See you soon.

Yeah.

Shin-chan?

All right, I'm counting on you!

Start by memorizing where the dishware,

cutlery, and cookware are kept.

This mill is for grinding

the coffee beans.

We brew our coffee hand-dripped.

When a customer comes in, get a glass

of cold water and a wet towel

and prep them here for me.

Okay, let's try it!

Welcome!

Here, a snack.

So, what are you planning to use

your salary for?

First, I'm going to pay my phone bills.

Then I'm going to save up for a trip.

A trip?

With your friends?

I see, I get it!

You gotta work hard then!

I'll do my best.

All right! Eat that up 'cause

there's still the entire afternoon to go!

I'm here

Shin-chan!

Sorry, did I keep you waiting?

I got your favorite cafe mocha!

It sure is pretty here at night.

I thought it'd be darker.

It's because the moon's bright tonight.

I heard this place has stylish cafes

and food trucks during the day.

I've been wanting to try them out.

Emma.

Have a seat.

Okay.

You haven't been drinking lately,

Shin-chan.

Did something happen?

Itsu-kun got a girlfriend.

Oh

I'm sorry having you look out for me

the entire time.

You still have me.

I'm not saying this to cheer you up.

I'm just being selfish.

Would you give me a chance?

Shin-chan What are you

I'm serious.

Listen, we've been friends

for a long time now.

And there were times when I thought

you might have a thing for me

But Shin-chan, you remember that time

when your girlfriend asked you

if I was your true love?

And your reply was

I won't fall in love with Emma

as long as I live!

That was because I was going to keep it

a secret for as long as I live.

What!

Goodnight, fishies.

I wonder if Itsuomi-san

is still at work right now.

It's been a while

since we last saw each other.

You asleep?

Itsuomi-san!

Still awake

Gimme a sec

No word from him since then.

Itsuomi-san?

Gimme a sec

Sure

Outside

"Outside"?

Huh? Why?

SURPRISED?

WHY ARE YOU HERE?

He can't see my signs

properly from there.

I'll head down!

IT'S FINE. I'M HEADING HOME SOON.

Heading home?

It's dark, so I can't read

his signs properly.

The night is hindering our conversation.

You okay?

I was just so happy to see you.

Right. We haven't seen each other

in days, after all.

Yuki You're going to be cold in those.

I'm in my pajamas!

Were you about to sleep?

Looks like I just made it.

You can sign from a distance,

but you can't read them properly

unless it's bright.

Itsuomi-san

When he hugs me tightly,

I can feel the vibrations from his words.

My frustration from not getting

my message across is fading away.

So, how was your first day at work?

I was nervous,

but it was over before I knew it.

I see.

We'll probably value the times we get

to see each other like this from now on.

I'll work hard on being frugal

and saving up!

Just don't cut off too much of your life,

time included.

Even if you don't save up,

we can do a lot together without spending.

We can align our schedules and hang out,

even if it's half a day,

or two, three hours.

Since we started dating,

we've never planned to go somewhere

just the two of us.

Where do you want to go?

Is it okay if I decide?

I've been too preoccupied

with saving money to travel abroad.

I didn't realize there were other things

I could look forward to.

Our first date, and I get to choose

I'm really looking forward to it.

What should I do?

Where should the two of us go?

SIGN 11:

PROMISE

Every time

Your tenderness touches me

My heart thumps like crazy!

The warmth lingering from your hand

Fills me in every way

I've always been waiting

Shaking more than the fluttering snow

I've never felt this way before

I meet another "you"

A side I've never known before

I'm liking you more and more

I'm gonna burst!

I meet another "me"

SIGN 12:

OUR WORLD

A side I've never known before

If I end up liking you even more

I want you to hear it,

gently through my fingertips