01x04 - What Kind of Voice?

[bunniefuu]

A sign language notebook?

What's this doing here?

Maybe Itsu-kun's studying
something new again?

But...

Why sign language?

Our breath is white under the blue stars

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 4: What kind of voice?)

It's the first time I've been back
so close to my curfew.

A coin from a distant country...

Since it's from Itsuomi-san,

just holding it makes me feel
like I can go anywhere.

(Rin: I'm going out shopping with...)
(Madoka: I'm glad you're doing well!)

(Madoka: I'm glad you're doing well!)
Ah, it's from Rin-chan!

(Mom sent you a stamp)
Ah, it's from Rin-chan!

(I never got to see Itsuomi-san at school T_T)

(It's fine! Come on,
cheer up! That's just Itsuomi-san being himself)

(Yeah, thanks! I'll do my best)

(I'm going out shopping
with the owner on his next holiday ❤)

Wow!❤ That's great, Rin-chan!❤

(But)

That was fast!

(The two of us being alone in the car
is too embarrassing for me right now, so...)

(Wanna tag along with Itsuomi-san
to make that four people?)

Us four?

Itsuomi-san did promise to see me again.

Maybe this is a good time.

Even though I feel like I can go anywhere,
there's only one place I want to go.

Okay, let's do it!

Lemme stay over.

Well, I won't pry since I probably
already know what happened.

I'm hungry too.

[TV] Objection! He has no proof.

[ITSUOMI] Can we switch to subtitles?

I knew you were going to say that.
Go ahead.

Are you sure that you
haven't seen them for the time being?

That's called 'shadowing' right?

Yeah.

[KYOYA] You still do that
even though you're already fluent?

I need to maintain it
or else I'll lose it.

[KYOYA] I guess every skill
needs hard and steady work.

Is that sign language?

More.

Did Yuki-chan teach you that?

Sign language isn't like English.

She's the only one
you can use it on right now.

So why are you still trying to learn it?

[KYOYA] Is that also for your dream?

[KYOYA] Yuki-chan looks like
she has a crush on Itsu.

But Itsu still has baggage with Emma.

I don't want to see
a nice girl like her cry.

[ITSUOMI] Have a beer.

That's mine in the first place.

Oh, you've got plans with Rin?

[KYOYA] Yeah.

[ITSUOMI] 'Why don't the four of us
go together?'

Or so Yuki texted.

Ah, okay. You wanna go shopping together?

You and Rin, huh?

What's that supposed to mean?!
We're just buying some stuff!

(Want to come with us?)

(Sure)

[GIRL A] Wow, she's so pretty!

[GIRL B] Maybe she's a model?
Her hair is beautiful!

Hey there, lady. Going somewhere?

[MAN] Meeting up with someone?
A friend, maybe?

Come on, don't ignore me.

Oh, you texting someone?

A friend.

For real? She cute?

He's a guy!

Thank you for your patronage!

(Shin-chan! When do you get off work?
Let's grab some fancy drinks!)

(Sure)

[WAITER] Thank you for waiting.
Here is your skirt steak.

It looks so yummy!

[EMMA] Mmm, yum!
You gotta taste this, Shin-chan!

Yeah.

[EMMA] Think you can drink another bottle?

[SHIN] Look at you go.
Something bothering you, Emma?

[SHIN] Itsu-kun again?

That's right! I gathered all my courage,
but he didn't even bat an eye!

[EMMA] It also looks like
he's studying something new again.

Oh, really?

[EMMA] Yup. Sign language, I think?

Geez! And here I was
getting all flustered!

[SHIN] Let's drink that away, yeah?

Excuse me! Another bottle, please!

You really know how to cheer me up,
Shin-chan!

Vent away, I'm all yours today.

Aww! You're making me cry!

I'm so happy you're always there for me!

[SHIN] Alright, let's eat!
These look good!

[EMMA] Itsu-kun, you dummy!

Today's finally the day.

I'm excited yet anxious.

I wonder how our conversations will go
with four people.

Rin-chan said Kyoya-san was willing
to pick us up with his car.

But I'd feel bad having him
go all the way to my house.

Plus I don't want to bump
into Oushi-kun on the way like last time.

Why are you here?!

What's with that reaction?!

Where the heck are you going?!

Calm down.

(To the library.)

The library?

(And also, what time did you go home
the other day?)

Hey!

He's really childish
compared to Itsuomi-san.

(You're heavy.)

(I'm near the ticket gate)

(I'm near the ticket gate)
Ah, it's from Itsuomi-san!

[OUSHI] Hey, that's not the way
to the library.

Hey, Yuki!

It's crowded today!

Yuki!

Wait up a sec, will you?

Itsuomi-san...

[OUSHI] Yuki!

Gotcha.

Yuki!

Oushi-kun...

(You were meeting up with him?)

(Hmph)

(Hmph)
[OUSHI] Hey!

You want something?

You shouldn't hug her
from behind out of the blue like that.

She can't hear you coming.

I can't see his lips.

Are they talking about something?

Yuki said she doesn't mind if it's me.

What?

Huh?!

Oushi-kun?! What's with that glare?

He's glaring at Itsuomi-san.

Itsuomi-san...

Don't worry, it's nothing.

Let's go.

It didn't feel that way, though...

'I... diot...?'

Wait what why?

Itsuomi-san looks upset about something.

(Did something happen?)

Just a guy thing. Don't worry about it.

I have a feeling I shouldn't pry into it.

[RIN] Ah, they're almost here.

(Just arrived at the station.)
[RIN] Ah, they're almost here.

(Heading there with Itsuomi-san rn)
[RIN] Ah, they're almost here.

Really? That was fast.

Haha... I-I know, right?

[RIN] It's awkward being alone
with Kyoya-san in here!

Hurry up, Yuki!

The weather sure is great today.

I know, right?!

I can't believe we actually started
talking about the weather...

Come on, Rin!
You can think of something better!

By the way, Kyoya-san,
there's this new place around the...

*Sigh*

No way... he's sighing?!

You know, Rin-chan.

I'm not sure
if I should be asking this, but...

Is Yuki-chan in love with Itsu?

Or does she
at least have some feelings for him?

[KYOYA] His looks make him
a hit with the ladies.

But he's not interested
in romance right now.

He's too busy chasing his dream.

His dream?

I've seen many customers fall for him
and get their hearts crushed.

[RIN] You're worried Yuki
will end up like them?

Yeah...

[RIN] But doesn't Itsuomi-san
also like Yuki?

He seems really interested
in sign language.

[KYOYA] I'd be happy
if he liked her as a woman.

But I'm not sure what kind
of kindness he's showing Yuki-chan.

[KYOYA] Ah, Rin-chan.
Looks like they're here.

[RIN] Eh?!

Sorry for the wait.

Wait, why are you two holding hands?!

Hm? It's 'cause Yuki
was about to get roadkilled back there.

[RIN] Oh, uh, okay.

Well, I'm glad you two are okay. Come in.

You can start the car now, Kyoya.

Y-yeah, let's go!

R-right!

[RIN] Let's go!

What're you planning to buy?

Some for the store and some for myself,

so feel free to visit the shops you like,
Rin-chan

[RIN] Kyoya-san's so nice!

What are you buying for yourself,
Kyoya-san?

[KYOYA] I love furikake,
so I buy loads of them.

[RIN] Kyoya-san's so cute!

[RIN] Wow! These candy packages are huge!

[KYOYA] Oh? I'm glad you're impressed.

Yuki!

What's with their reaction?

Tiramisu! And a big one, too!

That makes you look tiny.

Wanna buy it?

(You've been acting weird
since earlier. Why?)

[RIN] Uh, you know...

Keep this a secret from Itsu, okay?

[KYOYA] Itsu sounded so tender
when he called out to you.

Really? Can voices sound that different?

[ITSUOMI] What is it?

Nothing!

What's his usual voice like?

Was this the only time
he's called me gently?

Or maybe...

He does it all the time?

Nah, no way.

These chocolates are good.

They're Belgian.

Looks yummy!

You want to buy this, yeah?

Did I just get sales talked?

I can't believe
I'm having so much fun today.

[ITSUOMI] Have you ever been abroad?

(Many deaf people love traveling abroad
since they're good at gestures, though)

I see.

I guess it's because of their will
to communicate.

That feeling really is the most important.

Aren't you the same, Yuki?

I'll never forget your eyes when
you thanked me in sign language back then.

I wonder if my eyes were the same
back when I wanted to communicate

but didn't know English yet.

So he felt that way about me...

Alright.

How about I stuff you in my bag
next time I go abroad?

Think you'll fit?

Is he...

Inviting me to go with him?

(I don't want to feel like baggage.)

(I don't want to feel like baggage.)
Just kidding.

There's no way you're baggage.

Itsuomi-san's words always sh**t straight
into the depths of my heart.

I wonder what he sounded like just now.

[RIN] Will Kyoya-san be okay
carrying all this?

Maybe I should help him out.

[ITSUOMI] Rin.

What is it, Itsuomi-san?

How about you ride alone
with Kyoya on the way back?

You've been coming
to the cafe a lot lately.

I see what's going on.

I-I don't know what you're talking about!

Just be honest. I'll even help you out.

I'm counting on you!

Alright.
Go ask him to drive you alone after this.

Eh?! Weren't you going to help me?

I'm giving you advice, aren't I?

What if he says no?!

Sorry for the wait!
It was crowded back there.

Kyoya-san!

Just go already.

They're going home alone together.

Rin-chan sure is assertive today!

So cute! I'm happy for you, Rin-chan!

Alright, let's leave the stuff
to them and take the train home.

Right, we'll also be alone
on the way back.

[RIN] We'll be off now. Good luck!

[ITSUOMI] Let's go.

Yeah?

Together?

Grab a bite with me?

Looks like I'm getting
the hang of sign language.

I'm going home.

He turned me down!

No way!

Wanna eat at my place with me?

Your place?

Kyoya? I'm thinking of ordering pizza.
You still nearby?

- Place, as in, your house?
- Kyoya? I'm thinking of ordering pizza.

You still nearby?

- Wait, don't tell me...
- You still nearby?

- Wait, don't tell me...
- Okay, got it. Sorry.

- He means...
- Okay, got it. Sorry.

Let's go.

(Sign 4: What kind of voice?)

(Sign 4: What kind of voice?)
We're going to his house?!

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!

(Sign 5: Answer)
I meet another "me"

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