01x08 - Uso wa Nashi

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Mother!

If I study hard, will that
help the Tennoji family?

I'd say so.

Father, if I became famous,

would that help the Tennoji family?

I'd say so.

Mirei! Excellent work today.

And you as well, Mother.

What did you think of the young man?

Your conversation seemed very lively.

Well...

He seemed a fine man. Very intelligent.

Entirely up to the standards
I'd expect from you and Father.

Well, all we wish for is your happiness!

But I must say...

It's hard to explain.

He a very... sensible man, I suppose.

He's mastered the etiquette one would
expect of a large company's heir...

Oh? Is that wrong?

I wouldn't say that it's wrong.

But when someone's already
perfect in every way,

I can't see what I could
ever hope to teach him,

or fret over him about...

If I may ask, then...

How does he compare to Tomonari-san?

Wh-Why did you bring up Tomonari-san?!

I was merely curious.

Tomonari-san is still inept in many ways.

There are so many things he'll
never learn without my help.

When we eat together,

I find so much to fret about!

That's everything you've wanted, then?

May I ask, what kind of company
does Tomonari-san's family run?

It's an IT company within the
Konohana Group's network.

And he's to inherit it one day, correct?

Yet he seems surprisingly
down-to-earth and open.

Well...

I'd ask you to keep this between us,

but he was adopted like me.

I'm sure that's the reason.

You mean...

Tomonari-san was adopted by
a family without an heir?

Yes, I believe so.

How odd.

I've never heard anything about an
IT company in the Konohana Group

that was having trouble finding an heir...

RICH GIRL CARETAKER

- EPISODE 8: NO LIES

- It was a morning like any other.

- Hinako, don't sleep while you walk.

That's asking for trouble.

Wanna go home.

We only just left the mansion.

Intruder!

All clear!

Maintain readiness just in case!

Copy that.

Just my imagination?

What kind of intruder?

I thought I sensed someone watching.

If it wasn't my imagination,
they're a formidable foe.

Shizune-san said that
rather terrifying thing,

but otherwise, it was a
morning like any other.

Until that moment.

Is that...

A love letter.

No, no. It can't be.

This school is full of gorgeous
company heirs and heiresses.

Who would fall for me?

- LETTER OF CHALLENGE

- A letter of challenge?

Pardon?

DOJO AFTER CLASS.
PREPARE A KENDO UNIFORM.

PREPARE A KENDO UNIFORM.

What's this all about?

I know this handwriting...

But what on earth...

You came, then.

I thought that was you, Tennoji-san.

I got changed, like you asked.

May I ask what's going on here?

Tomonari-san.

Have you lied to me, by chance?

I'm afraid I don't know
what you're talking about.

So that's your answer?

Then...

What is this?!

I sent one of my people
to take it this morning.

So that's what that was...

I had business at the Konohana household

due to our families' connection.

I'll ask another question, then.

Where did you have lunch
today, and with whom?

Somewhere outside the public eye,

with Konohana-san, perchance?

Your silence is all the answer I need.

In other words...

You have betrayed me.

I wasn't trying to betray you!

Prepare yourself!

I'll beat this base morality out of you!

W-Wait a minute, Tennoji-san!

No waiting!

Wrist strike!

Tennoji-san's seriously—

Face strike!

You...

You were toying with me, weren't you?!

You pretended to be on my side in
my rivalry with Konohana Hinako,

but the whole time, you were
laughing behind my back!

That's not true!

I wasn't laughing!

It's true that I'm involved
with the Konohana family...

But I spent that time with
you because I wanted to!

It has nothing to do with them!

Spare me your excuses!

I'll admit that I lied.

I admit that I hid things.

But I didn't do any of it to hurt you!

I cannot believe a word you say!

I guarantee, that much is true.

Yet I cannot believe you!

It's true.

I told her my whole story.

That I wasn't the heir to an IT company.

That I was working as an employee
of the Konohana family.

The only thing I didn't tell her
was about Hinako's true self.

I see.

It's a difficult story to believe,

but it explains many things.

Con man.

You are a con man!

I fear I cannot argue.

And that way of speaking...

Is that part of your act as well?

Your tone sounded different just now.

I guess.

Speak to me in your natural way.

My natural way?

Do it!

Okay, fine.

Make me a promise.

Never lie to me again.

Not just in your words, but
in your manner as well.

If you can keep that pledge,
I will forgive you.

You were only lying to keep your promise
to the Konohana family, after all.

It is understandable that you
would hide things from me.

But in the future, if there is something
you cannot tell me, simply admit that.

That is what I mean when
I ask you not to lie.

Got it. I won't lie to you anymore.

And to keep us on even footing,
I shall not lie to you either.

Got it.

There will be no lies between us, then.

Goodness gracious.

You've been a never-ending
source of surprises.

From the moment I first met you, even...

You knew about the Konohana
Group but not the Tennoji Group.

So many strange things...

I'll be taking my leave now.

We'll resume our lessons tomorrow.

Sure.

I'll have to tell Shizune-san about this.

Is something the matter?

Well, I was just thinking.

If my identity gets out,

I might not be able
to stay at this school.

I have returned.

Itsuki-san, welcome home.

Shizune-san, I need to tell you something.

What a coincidence.

I need to speak to you as well.

I see.

I understand the situation.

Um, do you think...

Tennoji Mirei-sama placed
a call to me earlier.

Tennoji-san called you?

She begged me to let you
remain at the school.

She said she deeply regretted losing
her composure and doubting you.

She swore to tell no one
about your arrangement here.

She is a very conscientious person.

She is.

I shall inform Kagen-sama of the matter.

But the Konohana family is unlikely to

disregard the pleas of the
Tennoji family heiress.

Thank you.

I feel responsibility for
what happened as well.

It may be necessary for me
to take further measures.

By the way, my lady,

how long do you intend to lurk there?

Hinako?

I gave her a brief
explanation earlier, but...

What's gonna happen to Itsuki?

Is he gonna get fired?

No, he will not.

Ow.

Don't scare me.

Sorry.

But how'd the secret get out?

I didn't want to
lie to Tennoji-san anymore.

How come?

I realized she really trusted me.

I trust her, too.

You stink, Itsuki.

Huh?

Shizune-san. I think she
might really hate me.

No, I'm sure that's not the case.

How am I going to handle this?

Tennoji-san.

Thank you for your assistance
in yesterday's incident.

Your tone.

Um, thanks for yesterday.

For that call you made
to the Konohana family...

Think nothing of it.

And while we're at it,

let us adjust our terms of address.

When we are alone together,
you are free to call me Mirei.

Why the awkward expression?

You should be honored!

R-Right.

And I shall call you Itsuki-san.

That will be the signal for
us to speak more plainly.

Got it.

Itsuki-san.

Mirei.

Mirei?

N-No, perhaps we won't do that.

When I call you Itsuki-san,

you'll talk to me with your
natural speech pattern.

But you may continue to
address me as you did before.

Right...

The truth is, I've spent the
day quietly monitoring you.

You do seem to be acting in a
service role to Konohana Hinako.

You're always subtly close to her,

ready to come running
if she needs something.

Goodness gracious. Konohana
Hinako certainly is blessed.

I feel like I'm barely keeping up, though.

No need to be humble.

I'm certainly envious.

By the way, Itsuki-san...

What do you two do together at lunch?

You meet up at the abandoned old
student council building, don't you?

Well, we...

We just have lunch.

If you're just having lunch, you
could do it in the classroom!

I won't answer that.

Let me ask, just to be sure.

You're not doing anything
untoward, are you?

Well, of course not—

Probably.

Probably?

We're not!

I'm now entirely convinced that
you're in an intimate relationship!

I-I don't know why you'd think that...

Intuition!

Intuition?

Well, I have to admit...

Admit what?

It is a little closer than
a standard employee thing.

C-Closer?

How much closer?!

Well, we make small talk and such.

W-Well, that's hardly a problem.

We make small talk as well.

And we eat together.

We dine together as well.

And sometimes I pat her head.

We have never done that!

You pat her head?!

How exactly does that come up?!

W-Well, you know...

One thing leads to another, and...

What exactly leads to that?!

Pat my head as well.

Pardon?

I cannot allow Konohana Hinako
to have something which I do not!

Have something...?

Okay, then.

Tennoji-san?

Pardon me.

My mind was elsewhere.

Come on, man...

Now, I've prepared this quiz for you.

Complete one page every five minutes.

Five minutes?!

How am I supposed to do all this?

Why'd you jump up
the difficulty like this?

It's the only way you'll
ever reach your goal.

You there! You're behind!

Straighten up!

Posture! Posture!

I-I feel like she's being
harder on me than usual...

I won't show mercy to a con man!

I can't argue with that!

You okay, Tomonari?

You look kinda worn out.

The word's getting around.

You're doing study groups
with Tennoji-san every day?

Good luck!

R-Right!

Don't forget to take breaks, though.

Yes, of course. Thank you.

Tennoji-san's been looking
so distracted lately.

Yes, that's enough.

Exams are coming up,

so let's call off the
dance lessons for now,

and focus on academics.

Of course. Thank you very much.

You really do pick things up quickly.

You think?

Don't take this as mere flattery.

Things that most people
take days to learn,

you learn in just one.

Well, I've been practicing
at home and all...

It appears I have a
fondness for hard workers.

D-Do not get the wrong idea, of course!

I simply mean that I admire them!

R-Right, okay...

It's only natural!

That's just...

That's just how people need to be.

She's miles away again...

Having shared so much of myself already,

I suppose I should explain my situation.

My potential fiancé lives
quite a long way from here.

To spend more time with him,

I'll need to move closer.

Once the engagement is official,

I'll be leaving this school.

H-Hang on a minute...

It all happens just like that?

It is unavoidable.

That is what it means to
accept an arranged marriage.

You devote yourself to
strengthening the bond

between the families, to serve
your own family's interest.

It is natural.

But...

Which is why I intend to defeat Konohana
Hinako on the next set of exams.

Then I'll have no further reason
to remain at this school.

She's not like Hinako and Narika.

She's so strong, so capable
of keeping herself in check,

that she doesn't know how to ask for help.

Don't look so despondent.

Didn't I tell you?

Contributing to the Tennoji family
is how I find my happiness.

Which is why I—

Is that how you really feel?

I'll ask another question.

I've asked it before,
but I'll ask it again.

Do you really want this marriage?

No lies, remember?

I won't answer that.

And that's basically my answer, huh?

Tennoji-san.

Yes? What is it?

Tomorrow's a day off.

Could you take the day to spend with me?

You said you were adopted when
you were a young child, right?

So you never got to experience
"commoner" life, right?

Are you curious?

I cannot claim to
have never had interest...

But at the moment,

I must focus my attention
on beating Konohana Hinako.

This could be my last chance, after all.

But it's important to take breaks, right?

We've done this kind of thing before...

So would you be willing to let me
show you how commoners take time off?

I suppose.

I'll accompany you at your request.