01x01 - Episode 1

[bunniefuu]

Huh?

You're still awake?

You said you were watching a movie.

I guess it's hard
to stop once you start.

Yeah.

Okay.

See you in a bit.

Yeah.

Oh, wait.

I forgot to say...

Welcome back,

Saeki.

I'm back,

Wataru.

Even though winter has only just ended,

feeling this warm spring sunshine

always makes me think back
to that summer.

A time so agonizing,

so suffocating,

and yet so heartbreakingly beautiful.

But...

it was also when I first understood
what it means to love someone.

Three years ago, during that very summer.

Our story...

began that summer.

"The Summer with You"
[Episode 1]

[Three Years Ago, Summer]

It was almost like
a scene straight out of a movie.

I've liked you, senpai,
ever since middle school.

Man, he's popular.

I'm sorry.

But there's already someone I like.

Hey, Toda.

You're close with Saeki, right?

I guess so. A little...

Well, there's something I wanted to ask.

Huh?

An underclassman in my
club confessed to him recently,

but he rejected her,

saying he already likes someone.

Apparently, he rejects everyone
with that exact same excuse.

Is that so?

And?

Toda, do you know who it is?

Huh? How should I know?

Maybe he just says that
because he doesn't want to deal with it?

But the girls who went to
middle school with him said

he used to date anyone who asked.

He had tons of girlfriends back then.

Oh...

But now he shuts everyone out.

That's why I think he
must have someone special.

But he doesn't have a girlfriend yet.

So it's an unrequited love?

No way. Not with his looks.

Really? You think so?

Of course.

That's why...

the girls are saying it's pretty insincere
if it's just a made-up excuse.

Hey, don't you ever talk about
romance with Saeki?

Like giving him advice or something?

Well...

Not really.

Actually, never.

True. No point asking Toda,
who has zero dating experience.

What?

Besides,

you don't know anything about me.

Have you ever had a girlfriend then?

No.

What about confessions?

Whether giving or receiving...

- Neither.
- See?

Shut up.

Wataru.

- You're coming today, right?
- Yeah, I'll be there.

I'll text you later.

Sure.

Wow, he really is gorgeous.

You know, I've always wondered.

Why are you and Saeki so close?

You're in different classes,
and you're totally different types.

Plus, he's handsome and a top student.

Mind your own business.

Well...

We just share the same interests.

What interests?

None of your business.

Stingy!

The first time I talked to him

was exactly a year ago,
right at the start of summer.

Man, what should I do?

No, not this one.

I guess it has to be "The Jet-Black Hawk."

It's not on any streaming services.

Maybe I should just buy it...

Alright, I'll just buy it.

Oh, sorry.

I wasn't looking where I was going.

It's fine.

I should be the one apologizing.

Here.

Uh, we're in the same grade, right?

I think so...

I'm Saeki from Class A.

I'm Toda from Class B.

Do you like movies?

That one is great.

I love it too.

Huh?

That keychain...
It's Jet from "The Jet-Black Hawk," right?

Wait, you know "The Jet-Black Hawk"?

Yeah, I watched it when it came out.

No way!

You're the first person
I've met who's seen it.

It wasn't very popular
here in Japan.

Even though it's so good!

Right?

By the way, do you like movies too?

Yeah.

None of my friends really watch them.

Oh, what kind of movies do you like?

Actually, do you go to the theater often?

Yeah, all the time.

If you have time,
should we go somewhere else to chat?

Since we're in a store.

You're buying that, right?

Oh, right.

I'll go pay first.

Okay.

This is crazy.

It's like I'm being hit on.

And that was how I met Saeki Chiharu.

By the way,
who's your favorite character?

For me, it's definitely Jet.

I know, right? He's a real man's man.

Exactly.

With our shared love for movies,
we hit it off instantly.

- That scene was so badass.
- Yeah.

That's pure manly romance.

- Right? That's my absolute favorite scene.
- Yeah.

I think it should have been
way more popular in Japan.

I don't get why people here
just didn't appreciate it.

Yeah, totally.

It really deserved to be a hit.

I wonder why it wasn't.

We've been close friends ever since.

He's handsome, smart,

and athletic.

What?

He seems mature,
but he knows how to have fun too.

Basically, Saeki is just super popular.

So, what's your point?

Nothing.

It's just, when Asada brought it up,
I found it kind of strange too.

With all his talent,
why doesn't he join a club?

He has so much potential.

What a waste.

Probably because he wants to
watch movies after school.

Right, Wataru?

Well, maybe.

If a guy that handsome approached you,
anyone would follow him.

Guchi.

Are you jealous because Wataru
has been ignoring you lately?

No way.

He only met him in high school.

But I...

know all his embarrassing secrets, like how
he couldn't even drink soda in middle school.

That's nothing to brag about.

But seriously,

even though everyone thinks it's weird
that you and Saeki are so close,

he was the one who approached you, right?

He has so many friends. Why does
he choose to hang out with Wataru?

How should I know?

Anyway, I have fun with Saeki,
and I can just be myself.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Sorry, sorry!

Wataru, Teacher Yamada called me in
after school today.

Can you wait for me for a bit?

Sure, but did you get in trouble?

Just some stuff to take care of. Sorry!

Then you owe me popcorn.

Deal.

Thanks.

Alright, one more game.

And he has a great personality too.

Am I just a background character to you?

I'll be leaving now.

Saeki-senpai.

Hmm?

He's taking forever.

This is way longer than "a bit."

What on earth is he doing?

Is he still in the staff room?

I'm sorry.

We don't want you to apologize, senpai.

We just want to know if it's true
that you already have someone you like.

I'm really sorry for
barging in to ask this.

If you really do, I was
planning to give up.

But I heard you always use that reason
to reject everyone,

so I couldn't help but wonder.

Mizuki...

She's looked up to Saeki
senpai ever since middle school.

She finally worked up the
courage to confess to you.

So, could you please
give her an answer?

There's someone...

I've had an unrequited
crush on for a long time.

Then...

I'm not lying.

That person goes to our school...

It's okay, Riko.

I understand now.

Thank you for telling me, senpai.

I'll always be cheering you on.

Wataru.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Seriously.

Teacher Yamada just wouldn't stop talking.

I said I was sorry.

Can we still make the 5:00 show?

Let's hurry.

Wataru, you always
want to catch the trailers.

Because it's a waste if we miss them.

By the way,
if we want popcorn, we'll have to run.

Hurry, let's go!

Ah, we made it.

Salted or caramel?

Oh, caramel, please.

No, wait.
Actually, salted. Salted, salted.

Which one is it?

Do you want a half-and-half?

Oh, let's do that.

A large popcorn, please.
Half salted and half caramel.

Sure, just a moment.

Okay.

Wow, I can't wait.

- Glad we made it.
- Yeah.

Thank you for waiting.

Thank you.

Oh, that's pretty big.

Yeah.

Let's share.

Oh, sorry.
You're the one paying.

Then let's eat it together.

Yeah, great.

Let's go.

- Okay.
- Yeah.

Hey, can't you show up normally for once?

- Oh, sorry.
- Sorry.

I just got rejected.
Give me some space.

Fair enough.

But love really is
a painful thing, isn't it?

- I also go through it every single...
- Do you have someone you like?

Who is it?

The person I like is...

What? I can't hear you.

How did it end up like this?

Today's movie was really good too.

By the way, Wataru, you
laughed way too hard.

You were shaking the whole row of seats.

Come on, I couldn't help it.

I was wondering why you laughed
at such weird times. So that was why.

You caught me.

I might want to watch this again.

Sure, want to watch it again next time?

Really? Awesome.

The female lead was indeed very cute.

That's not the reason
I want to watch it again.

It's not?

No...

Well, maybe a little.

But don't say it out
loud. It's embarrassing.

But for her first lead role,
she was amazing.

The chemistry and timing were great too.

Oh, speaking of which...

That confession scene in the middle
was hilarious.

"Right now, the person in front of me..."

Hey, don't go quiet all of a sudden.

Uh, was my impression that bad?

Sorry, it was just so sudden.

It's that trope, right? Where the
timing is so bad that nobody believes it.

Exactly. They consulted so many people...

and planned it for so long, only
to confess at that exact moment.

Yeah.

After having a crush for so long,
they got rejected in a second.

I've liked you, senpai,
ever since middle school.

There's someone... I've had an
unrequited crush on for a long time.

Wataru?

Saeki, do you...

have someone you like?

Why the sudden question?

No reason.

I just realized we've
never talked about this before.

I see.

Yeah.

It's not that I really need to know...

but you're so popular, yet
you don't seem to date anyone.

So I wondered if you already
had someone you liked.

Do you want to know?

Oh, no...

You don't have to tell
me if you don't want to.

Don't worry about it.

I can tell you.

Huh?

The person I like is...

Right now, the person in...

The timing was so bad just now.
I couldn't hear you at all.

This is ridiculous.

It's exactly like the movie.

I guess it is.

By the way,
did you time that car horn on purpose?

How could I have timed that?

Oh my god.
What a coincidence.

I guess it's a sign
that I shouldn't say it.

Maybe.

Besides, talking to me
won't help much anyway.

Huh?

The girls in class also say
I look like I have zero experience in love.

Well, and that's actually true.

I see.

So for a popular guy like you,

I'm probably of no use at all.

That's not true.

Because the only person I
want to talk to is you, Wataru.

Is that so?

Yeah...

Then... I'm listening.

The person I like is...

Right now, the person in front of me.

[Next Episode]
Are you sure about yesterday's request?

It's fine.
Just think of it as a summer memory.

Wataru.

Ah, hey!

Does a pilgrimage mean
visiting the filming locations?

What on earth could keep
the great Saeki awake at night?

Anyone would be confused
if a friend suddenly confessed to them.

Don't worry.

If I didn't like it,
I would just say so.