02x08 - Sensei no Karashi?

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This place hasn't changed a bit.

Ow, ow!

You punched a tree?!

Doctor, that hurts!

Just shut up and show me!

- That voice...

- What the hell are you doing?

Nothing's wrong with the bones,

so it's no big deal.

You're fine.

Sheesh.

What were you thinking,
getting all mad and hurting yourself?

I mean...

Umeda-senpai!

Akiha!

I'd know that voice anywhere.

Who would've thought
I'd run into you here?

You never told me you were
Osaka's school doctor.

That's so cold...

You smell so good!

Okay, just get off of me!

As huggable as ever.

You're panting like an excited dog!

Stop groping me!

He was my underclassman
back in high school.

What a scary relationship.

Wait, your underclassman?

So you're saying Akiha-san...

Yup.

I'm an alumnus from here.

I was a grade below.

I'll need to tell them
to up the security around here.

Now, what are you doing here
in the first place?

Oh, yeah, right.

I forgot to give this to you last time.

Here.

It's an invitation to my exhibition.

For me?

Why?

Because I'd like to sh**t you too.

Me too?!

That's right.

I-I can't do that.

I've got no modeling experience,
and I just can't.

Trust a pro's eyes and skills.

You can always decline
after you've seen some of my work.

Looks like Ashiya's gotten
the attention of yet another nuisance.

You're as c*ck as ever.

Well... everything I said is true.

Get off me!

Hey, Ashiya.

Let me see that hand.

Say, Doctor...

What?

Is Akiha-san your boyfriend?

The only relationship I have
with this man is no relationship.

Senpai!

It's true, but don't say it!

And so...

that's how I ended up agreeing
to go see the exhibit.

Sano, come with me!

I don't want to go alone.

Why the hell didn't you
just not say no up front?

I mean...

I figured not going would be mean?

There's no point in going
if you don't want to.

It's not like it matters. Just skip it.

Listen, do you have something
against Akiha-san or something?

Not especially.

I'm going to go shower.

Y-Yeah... Okay.

Enjoy.

That dumbass.

What if she gets tricked
into modeling for this guy?

That could blow her cover at any point.

Why can't she see that being in this guy's
orbit puts her at much greater risk?

This is exactly why I have keep an eye—

No. That's not it.

I just want her all to myself.

In reality, I'm just being childish...

How does she even feel about me?

Quite a turnout.

Guess that ostentatious guy's
actually pretty popular.

Yeah, it seems he's even got
a following overseas.

Oh? Nihonbashi.

It's been a while.

N-Nanba?!

What are you doing here?

What do you mean?

This guy's getting a real big head
off the buzz going around.

So I came to check out his stuff.

Nothing you plebs would ever understand!

Just as unpleasant as always.

Well, let's ignore that
and take a look around.

You said it.

Oh, this is the piece that got me hooked!

It's really good.

I've never really looked at black
and white photography before now.

I didn't realize it was so beautiful.

"Goddess" in English?

Do you like it?

Akiha-san!

Great photo, isn't it?

Yeah, it really is.

I loved my wife.

Y-You were married?!

What's up over there?

Well, we're divorced now.

But I thought...

Weren't you and Umeda-sensei...

I like beautiful people,
regardless of gender.

I see.

Hey, Hara-san.

That camera nerd over there
says he's a fan.

Yeah? He thinks he can take a good picture

just because he owns an expensive camera.

Every bit as savage as Doctor Umeda.

Hey, so...

Since you came all this way,

want to come check out my studio?

So this's a studio, huh?

Say, since we're already
here in the studio,

wanna do some test shots?

Y-You can't just spring that on us...

Right?

I don't really mind.

You don't have to get freaked
over every little thing.

Or is it that you're too shy
to get your picture taken?

Not at all!

Besides...

Let's see what this guy's got.

That modeling gig... We can discuss
it afterward, right, Hara-san?

Nanba-senpai, why are you provoking him?

You totally are...

Okay.

Then I'll be going all out.

Hey, hurry up with the light.

Sure thing.

Why don't we style your hair
kinda playful?

Make it more dynamic.

Um...

Senpai! This is turning into,
like, a whole thing!

Y-Yeah...

Sano.

Just consider this a learning opportunity.

Hara-san!

Where's Ebi-chan?

Not here yet—

Sorry!

I'm Ebi Kotobuki.

Apologies for the delay.

Huh? Isn't that...

You're late, Kotobuki.

I'm sorry!

Also... don't just call
me here out of the blue.

Hi there.

I'm Ebi, the makeup artist.

Nice to meet you.

H-Hello.

Ebi-san, we're almost done here,

so can you do makeup first?

Okay.

I feel like I've seen her somewhere...

I'm just going to take a look
at you real quick.

Wow, your skin is so nice.

What do you use?

Uh, cleansing foam and stuff?

That's all?

Young people's skin
is really something else.

But you should do some
skincare after washing.

You may be young, but moisturizing—

The goddess!

Gosh, you saw that?

I knew I recognized her.

So this is Akiha-san's ex-wife.

Hey, are we going with color today or no?

No color.

Okay.

No color?

That means it's a black and white sh**t.

Colorful makeup can muddle the highlights
in monochrome photography.

So we need a base that matches
your skin with similar tones.

I'm surprised you recognized me, though.

Ebi-chan's bearing and posing
were pretty masculine back as a model.

Shaddap.

So she was a model, huh?

But Hara-san has a knack for seeing
a person's true essence.

Doesn't matter if they're male or female.

I guess he can just capture
what he senses in his photos.

Is that a compliment or a dig?

A compliment.

A roundabout way of saying
he's in touch with the feminine.

I see now. I get it.

Huh?

That photo...

I loved my wife.

It's full of love.

A-Aw, jeez!

What's this kid even saying?!

Okay, you're all done!

Thank you.

M-Mizuki...

You look hella cute!

Ebi-chan!

That's totally girls' makeup.

These are all boys.

What? Oh, crap!

So sorry! I'll redo it right away!

Right, right, take a seat.

She's got a cute personality.

But...

I wonder why she and Akiha-san divorced.

Now come a little closer this time.

Just like that.

My face is frozen!

Okay.

Next, we'll do some solo shots.

What?!

Let's start with Mizuki-kun.

O-Okay!

Stay exactly like that.

Now laugh.

Th-This is exhausting!

You're still a little stiff.

- Looks like Hara-san has
really taken a shine to him.

- That's better.

I think this sh**t might take a while.

Next up, let's...

It's finally over.

Sano?

We'll try Sano-kun.

Sano?!

Wh-What's he doin' all of a sudden?

Nice. Guess you're ready to do this.

Don't get it twisted.

I want to speed things up
and go home already.

I see.

That's fine, that's fine.

Then get to it and glare at the camera.

Not with your eyes.

Glare at it with your soul.

Here we go again.

Huh?

This is a bad habit of Akiha's.

Like that. Just like that.

Drop your waist.

Show your neck.

He's quick to provoke subjects he likes.

But Sano... He's just so...

Excuse me, what?

Nobody told me about this!

They're in the middle of a sh**t!

Akiha-sensei!

Oh, Mari-chan!

Can I help you?

What?

I'm the one worthy of this project!

Hey, that's Mukawa Mari.

Who?

A young model who's
in high demand right now.

You don't know her?

Nope.

I believe I already sent you
a rejection last week.

I... I don't accept it!

Yikes, she's scary.

And then you go ahead and try
to use these complete amateurs?!

It's like you're deliberately mocking me!

Mari-chan, I'll tell you what
they have that you don't.

I don't feel any originality from you.

It means your looks, your
expressions, your image...

They're all copies of someone else.

Maybe you think you're doing a good job,

but for me, it evokes
nothing but displeasure.

You understand, Mari-chan?

I feel bad for her.

But he really doesn't like interruptions.

Akiha-san's... Akiha-san's...

He's terrifying when he's pissed!

One crimson flower...

standing out in a sea of green.

I was dreaming...

Guess that test sh**t was too intense.

But...

Sano was just so gorgeous!

Actually, he's sexy...

Maybe I cooked my brain.

It's like I got to see
a different side of him.

That makes me happy.

And I want to know even more about him.

Sano, I'm done.

Love is greedy.

Okay.

Man, today was exhausting.

It started with admiration...

That's right.

The first thing I fell
in love with was his eyes.

Hey!

Then there's his voice...

You didn't dry your hair again?

You're going to catch a chill like that!

And his big hands...

Hurry up and dry your hair,
then hit the hay.

I like the stubborn parts of him too.

You'd better be in bed
by the time I'm done.

And he's more caring than you'd think.

What do I do now that I love him so much?

Even if he can be a nag!

I wonder how much this feeling will grow.

Hey.

Hey, Ashiya.

I knew it.

I swear...

Hey, Ashiya, you'll catch a cold.

If you're going to sleep,
go up to your bed.

Come on.

A-Ashi...

So warm...

Don't use me as a heater.

Fine, so be it...

I thought I was aware of my feelings.

Guess I underestimated them.

When I saw her smiling at him,

I got so mad.

Then I let that guy provoke me...

Because I want to be the one by your side.

I'm starting to feel pathetic,
thinking like that...

I don't even know how she feels,

but I'm getting more and more possessive.

I'm such a mess.

You having a weird dream?

Hey!

Hey, Ashiya!

You idiot! If you squeeze that close...

Sano, you're so hot...

C'mon, Sano!

What's up, Mizuki?

He's apparently mad
because I feel asleep in his bed,

and he had to take the floor.

Hey, Sano, come on!

I'm sorry!

See...!

Hey, Izumi!

You can stop bein' so difficult
and forgive him already!

Be an adult!

He's suffering here!

None of your words can reach me.

And that's what happened!

Doctor, what do you think I should do?

Poor Sano.

If a guy his age gets pounced
on in bed by the person he likes,

even the strongest will
would be put to the test.

Well, don't sweat it.

Boys this age do it all the time.

Sleep on the ground?!

Uh-huh.

Leave him be and he'll come around.

Hey, that reminds me...
Akiha-san isn't here today.

Like I could stand that large,
overbearing guy here daily!

Who's large and overbearing?

You! You are!

Where the hell did you even spawn from?!

Akiha-san!

The test shots are ready.

Wow! I can't wait to see them!

I'll go show everyone.

They're in the courtyard,

so you should come by too.

Okay! Be there soon!

You're up to something, aren't you?

Not particularly.

Liar.

Your eyes are sparkling like a
child who's just found a new toy.

You're one to talk.

Normally, you couldn't care less,

but you seem awfully suspicious about my
motivations when it comes to that kid.

If you're done, you can leave—

Damn it. I let down my guard.

Because you're too distracted by that kid.

But you don't need to worry.

I'm not trying to pull anything with him.

He's just piqued my interest.

Later, Senpai.

Am I getting played?

I don't know what his intentions are,

but things have gotten complicated again.

Damn it!

I can't believe he found me.

Umeda-senpai!

Akiha?!

How long have you been here?

Looks like running into each other
is our new routine.

Please no!