03x02 - Miyuki Shirogane Wants to Mediate/Kaguya Wants to Distract Him/Kaguya Preemptively Strikes

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By the way...

Why does Iino hate you so much, Ishigami?

MIYUKI SHIROGANE WANTS TO MEDIATE

Well...

You know how I'm always breaking the rules.

Iino's on the Disciplinary Committee, so she can't stand people like me.

Are you sure that's the only reason?

RUMBLE RUMBLE

Ishigami!

Maybe you did something without realizing it.

But I haven't done anything.

You know how she's always playing with fire?

I'm like her behind-the-scenes fixer.

I'M HER FIXER

So it's actually for her own good.

Well, right.

Yet, she's always chewing me out.

Would it k*ll her to show a little gratitude?

Well, she'll never know how you feel unless you tell her yourself.

Being pushy's not my style.

Miko, it's been a while now since you joined the student council.

Are you getting along with everyone?

Um...

It's been going well lately.

GRIN

At first, there were times when I misread the situation just a tiny bit.

PRESIDENT IS A MAN WHORE!!

You're willing to let it slide, then.

To be honest, sometimes I wonder about them.

RUMBLE RUMBLE

They go into play mode and start fooling around at the drop of a hat.

And you can't stomach that kind of thing, can you, Miko?

But everyone's so nice to me that I can't help letting it go.

You always end up forgiving people the second they're nice to you.

Of course I have nothing against Fujiwara,

but Shinomiya nor Shirogane aren't bad people, either.

GRIN

The hopeless one is Ishigami.

Why do you hate him so much?

What do you mean, why? You know as well as anyone the lengths I go to for him!

BOW BOW

Endlessly apologizing whenever the Disciplinary Committee president gets miffed at Ishigami!

Toning down Ishigami's infractions in the Disciplinary Records so they seem more benign!

HMM...

SNARL

While he was suspended, I met with his teachers repeatedly to work out a deal!

GROWL GROWL

After going to bat for him numerous times, what does he say to me?

Seriously, you should take off those blinders once in a while.

How can he talk down to me like that?

ARGH ARGH

That's what infuriates me beyond belief! Just who does he think he is?

But it's actually mutual.

Why don't you tell Ishigami how you feel? I think he'd thank you if you did that.

I don't wanna do that!

Justice seeks nothing in return, right?

People are moved precisely because they're shown kindness that seeks nothing in return.

That's right. Just like this Stella-like person!

Yes, I remember. That was when I'd hit rock bottom, ostracized by everyone around me.

Did you have to end up going there?

Then I found an envelope on my desk.

I've heard that story at least times.

And inside it I found...

And...

that was when the two happened to cross paths.

Ugh.

What that's supposed to mean, ugh?

HOSTILE HOSTILE

Can't they be a little...

...more civil to each other at least?

This is the day that their overseers first met.

STUDENT COUNCIL ROOM

So...

I'd like you two to get along a little more.

Huh?

You're our treasurer and our auditor after all.

You have to be somewhat civil or it'll impact your work.

Well, of course.

But...

it's physically impossible for me.

I'd rather not even see him if I can help it.

You sure can talk like a fiend while keeping a straight face.

How am I supposed to be friends with someone who talks like that?

That's what we thought you'd say, so we came fully prepared.

THE ISHIGAMI-IINO FRIENDSHIP PLAN

We call it "The Ishigami-Iino Friendship Plan."

TA-DA

Friendship Plan?

We're going to give you a series of missions,

MISSION

MISSION MISSION

and we want you to clear them together.

MISSION MISSION MISSION

And before you know it, you'll be besties. It's a magical project.

It sounds seriously sketchy. What are we supposed to do?

Okay, this is your first mission.

Mission .

COMPLIMENT EACH OTHER!

BAM

"Won't They Realize All the Good Things About Each Other If They Heap on the Compliments?"

Huh?

Over my dead body!

SHOUT SHOUT

Become friends by complimenting each other? How simplistic is that?

Preposterous! Even Chika Fujiwara isn't that stupid!

Totally lame!

BOO BOO

The worst idea ever!

Excuse me. Please keep your criticism of this plan to yourselves.

Can't you see how hurt President is?

FORLORN...

Huh? This was President's idea?

OOPS OOPS

I really racked my brain over this.

TEARY-EYED...

Hey, it's a brilliant idea!

Extremely educational!

I guess we're just going to have to do it, then.

No way around it, is there?

Your good points, Iino...

Well, there's more than a few.

You're diligent and a good student.

And also, you know...

You are an honest person.

Well!

That wasn't so hard, was it?

This might actually be quite effective.

Come on. It's your turn, Iino.

W-Well, then...

What I like about you, Ishigami...

What am I going to do?

I can't think of a single one!

Huh?

Listen, you! Play the game!

Look how dejected President is!

I can't help it if I come up empty!

You have zero observation skills, you moronic woman!

It's your own fault for not having any good qualities!

SHOUT SHOUT

I think they're actually on worse terms now.

No, this is where we start getting serious.

EAR CLEANING

BAM

Ear cleaning is similar in some ways to animal grooming, right?

If you do this, then it's only a matter of—

Iino, could you stop glaring at me?

Who's doing who?

As if I'd ever let you put your head on my thighs.

Then I'll do it.

As if I'd ever put my head on your thighs!

Then what are we supposed to do?

This is what!

Don't face upward! You'll spit on me!

And are you happy with this?

SCRAPE...

SCRAPE...

SCRAPE...

This is so not what I was envisioning.

SCRAPE...

SCRAPE...

FEED EACH OTHER

GRASP

Those aren't weapons, all right?

MUNCH MUNCH

As of now, we've received one blow apiece.

CARRY HER LIKE A PRINCESS

POCKY GAME

I'm all out of ideas!

Come on, this is Fujiwara's domain!

I have no talent for this kind of thing!

RUMBLE RUMBLE

How can I make them get along, for crying out loud?

You two are such a good match, aren't you?

- Huh? - In what world?

Because from where I sit, it really looks like...

You know, how you can't stop yourself from being mean to the one you like?

Typical teen behavior, isn't it?

When you say "I hate you," it only sounds like you're covering up your embarrassment.

President? President?

I like you quite a lot, Ishigami.

Ah yeah.

Me, too. Me, too.

I like you quite a lot, Ishigami.

Ah yeah.

Me, too. Me, too.

I like you quite a lot, Ishigami.

Huh? Look, they're totally getting along now!

Ah yeah.

Me, too. Me, too.

Amazing! How did you do it?

Well...

I suppose it's thanks to experience.

I DO NOT WANT TO BE CALLED A PROFESSIONAL

She has ten years of dealing with Miko Iino under her belt.

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Today's battle result...

Osaragi wins.

I like you quite a lot, Ishigami.

Wow, that's impressive.

I can draw something even more explicit.

Explicit...?

Ah...

Shirogane?

KAGUYA WANTS TO DISTRACT HIM

No student council or part-time job today, right?

Wanna do some karaoke?

Karaoke, huh?

But I'm not much of a singer.

Hey, you don't have to sing.

That's not our main reason for going.

What do you mean by that?

There are these networking things where you can connect with students from other schools.

NETWORKING THINGS

We'd rather not go by ourselves.

Well, I'm always declining when you ask.

Sure.

All right!

So, what time and where?

Kara-Para in front of the station at four.

Lady Kaguya, are you fine with that?

He shouldn't have any qualms about going out with his friends once in a while.

I don't mean that. I'm talking about the networking event.

BROAD-MINDED BROAD-MINDED

I see no harm in that.

As the student council president, it cannot hurt to connect with students from other schools.

And I'm not a possessive woman.

NOT A POSSESSIVE WOMAN

No, as I was saying...

It's probably a group date.

Then I've got to stop him, no matter what!

Group dates!

Aren't they the amusement quarters where men and women seeking mates secretly flirt with one another?

That's correct.

President would attend such an event?

Well, not that it seems like he realizes it yet.

What should I do?

Why don't you take part yourself as his chaperone?

I can't do that! You'd toss me into a crowd of lustful men?

How callous of you!

You're right. I'm sorry.

In the first place, if my family found out that I attended such an event, I'd be disowned.

Well, that's true.

It's not as if I need to go directly myself, right?

What?

All right, we're going to get this networking event started!

Let's drink, sing and cut loose, everyone!

Needless to say, the drinks are nonalcoholic!

Hey, you never said it was going to be this kind of event.

Oh yes, I did tell you.

You seemed to have a lot on your mind lately, and I thought this would be just the break for you.

Look! That girl next to you is a , huh?

Grumpy!

Now, all you have to do is make sure that no girl does anything to President!

If you could extract him from that venue, that would be most ideal!

Tossing me into this crowd of lustful men?

How callous of you!

You're looking gloomy!

What's the matter?

Did your friend stand you up at the last minute?

What do you care what happened to me?

Is that you, Miss Herthaka?

Huh?

You know her, Shirogane? Hook us up, will you?

Uh, I wouldn't say that I know her.

Why don't you just say it?

That I'm the woman you dumped so resoundingly.

UGH UGH

Huh? Oh, that kind of...

So Shirogane, I'm heading over there.

Hey!

It's awkward, isn't it? A party with the woman you dumped in attendance...

N-No.

It's so hard for me, too...

to be near you!

Peek!

Sorry.

You have no idea how hard it is!

I'm really sorry.

Oh! I can't take it!

I'm going to find another seat.

Stay by my side.

Huh? Make up your mind!

Didn't you just say it was too hard to be near me?

Um, well...

Chatting up other girls right before my eyes...

You don't think that would be cruel?

Oh.

It's my turn to sing.

"MY FEELINGS" LYRICS: SAKA AKASAKA MUSIC: GIORGIO GIORGIO

I am now going to sing out my feelings.

So sad, so sad, lu-lu-lu-lu...

Why can't I become your Number ?

If only I'd never fallen in love with you...

All I ever wanted was for you to say it...

Where is my heart heading now?

Here I am, crying, a lost kitten...

If it's only in my dreams, I'll still be happy...

Just hold me close...

From the start, I knew that I'd be hurt...

I knew that this grief would...

What am I supposed to do?

You're a really good singer.

That really touched my heart.

Do you come to these kinds of events a lot?

No. I'm really not comfortable in places that are full of guys.

Then why are you here?

My little sister made me come today.

She said it was high time I got over being dumped.

RUMBLE RUMBLE

She forced me.

She has no clue about people's feelings.

GRUMBLE GRUMBLE

Her personality's warped beyond belief!

How is someone like that going to fare in the future?

Well, she's been a little better lately.

Did I say something funny?

No.

But I'm finally starting to see something close to the real you.

What?

When I met you before, it kind of seemed like you were putting on an act.

It's easier to relate to you like this.

It's better not to put on an act?

Well...

That's a lie.

No one will ever love you unless you're acting.

You have to envelope and hide your weakness and ugliness inside that act or you won't be loved.

Even babies know that instinctively.

That there's no way that anyone will love you as you are.

That's not true.

Tell me, then...

Can you show it?

The real Miyuki Shirogane, the one who's not overreaching or bluffing,

who hides none of his vulnerabilities...

Oh, sorry! I'm being a little obnoxious today, aren't I?

No.

I think you should head home now.

You said that you'd fallen for someone.

I'm sure she'd be sad if she knew you were in a place like this.

You're right.

I guess I'll be doing just that.

Hey, I couldn't help overhearing.

Did you say you'd been dumped?

I just got dumped by my girlfriend the other day, too.

That makes us friends, right? Let's get cozy, huh?

You're certainly closing in on me!

Any guy would close in on a hot girl like you!

So anyway, let's sing together.

Go on. Pick a song.

Hey, Herthaka...

We were going to the drink bar, remember?

Let's get going.

What?

Play along, all right?

I thought you were good at acting.

Lady Kaguya...

I've successfully extracted President.

Really? That's good to hear!

However, I still haven't carried out one of your orders.

What?

Hey, Shirogane!

Huh? What?

I just booked another room, so let's start over with the karaoke!

But...

Don't worry!

As long as we rejoin them just before it ends, no one will be spreading any rumors.

Is that how it works?

Let's go.

H-Hayasaka!

You dared me to seduce President if I could, remember?

I was ill-prepared last time, so I failed.

But rest assured, Lady Kaguya.

Hold on, Hayasaka!

This time, I can make it happen.

Hayasaka?

Shirogane...

You said you liked me better when I wasn't acting, right?

Is that true?

Yeah.

Then...

I'm going to show you the real me.

So show me the real you.

Hayasaka!

Answer me! Hayasaka!

DRAMA AMONG THE MINOR CHARACTERS

SABURO TOYOSAKI GO KAZAMATSURI

KAGUYA PREEMPTIVELY STRIKES

Hayasaka? Answer me!

Hayasaka!

Yes, I did tell her to seduce him if she could, but...

That was just a one-time dare!

Right now, Hayasaka and President are all alone behind closed doors!

I have to stop her or else!

Not here!

Nor here!

That's Hayasaka's coat! This must be it!

Wh-What on earth are they doing in there?

I've heard about this on the news!

That there's a growing problem of people using karaoke rooms for obscene purposes!

S-Surely not, right?

After all, Hayasaka is a lady with self-restraint!

Except for when she's angry, she's a girl who's driven by common sense!

Except for when she's angry...

She has no clue about people's feelings.

She was furious!

Hayasaka's a ticking time b*mb right now!

The best way to seduce a man is to give him accountability.

She's going to do something so she can hold him accountable!

What can I do?

Should I just barge in?

But if I do that...

Huh? What's this? You've been following me?

What are you, a stalker?

Never in a million years!

Since I'm in disguise now, maybe he won't realize it's me.

If I put on these sunglasses...

and hide my mouth with this mask...

See?

I'm not a stalker!

Should I pull the alarm? Call for staff?

But what if something sordid is going on inside?

Wait, I know.

Hello! What's going on?

Miss Fujiwara, are you in the mood for singing?

Huh?

Would like to join me in karaoke?

You, sing karaoke, Kaguya?

I'm coming! You bet I'm coming!

Then, I'll be waiting in Room at Kara-Para in front of the station.

Just come on in, all right?

I'll be right there!

MISS FUJIWARA

That worked like a charm.

If Miss Fujiwara barges in on them, then surely that'll stop them in their tracks!

I can only pray that nothing happens before then.

No! I can't!

I can't take it anymore! Not a second longer!

But it was your idea.

You're not getting out of this until I'm satisfied!

Come on! I can do this nonstop!

So big! Oh please! Don't take it out!

Enough! Any more of this, and you'll destroy me!

Nooooo!

It...

It's too late!

Hayasaka...

Hayasaka, how could you?

That hit the spot.

H-Hayasaka!

Are you all right?

L-Lady Kaguya...

President...

was horrendously inept.

He's inept?

Inept, and yet...

it's so huge.

Huge?

His voice.

H-His voice?

Voice?

He can sing ordinary songs adequately, but his rapping is heinous!

If you need an analogy,

his singing sounds like the guts of a sea slug!

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE

Sea slug?

Yet, he insists on singing as loudly as he can!

It was like t*rture! Hell!

I thought he was going to break my ears!

Are you talking about his singing?

I'm going home now.

G-Good idea.

Huh? Hayasaka?

Miss Fujiwara?

You're going home already?

Y-Yes.

I just saw President heading into the restroom.

President...

Singing...

The guts of a sea slug...

TREMBLE TREMBLE

Okay, I think I'll be heading home now!

Huh?

Why did you do such a thing?

Because lately, you seem to be enjoying yourself.

Getting angry, laughing... You seemed so free, and I was jealous.

I wanted you to hurt just a little.

I thought it might be something like that.

What do you mean, you thought as much?

Because...

no one in this world knows as well as I do how twisted your personality is.

But Lady Kaguya, you're really no different than me.

That's right. We're quite alike.

And no wonder since you and I are more or less sisters.

Ah...

I'm all alone...

And nobo—

(NO SUBJECT) HERTHAKA to: ME Sorry! I'm not feeling well, so I'll be leaving now!! It's not because of your rapping, okay? I swear! But maybe you shouldn't rap like that in front of other people... Now, that's not to say that your rapping is that awful. How should I put it? You know how they say that medicine is the flip side of poison? The human body can only tolerate so much.

Today's battle result...

I'm going to practice my rapping.

Shirogane loses.

Meaning that you didn't do it because you were angry with me, right?

That was part of it.