01x06 - I Thought I Wanted to Keep Watching Her Forever

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I-Itsuomi-san

You said you don't mind if it's me, right?

What exactly don't you mind?

Everything.

He kissed my hand

Why?

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

Yuki!

Are you okay?

Calm down.

My smartphone

Where is it?

It was in my pocket the entire time!

Anemia?

No

I'm okay

Sorry to worry you

If you're okay

could you turn this way?

Maybe I'm overreacting?

But because Itsuomi-san did such a thing

This guy's always invading

my personal space!

DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT SIGN MEANT?

Ah, yeah.

Everything.

I see.

Did he realize my feelings for him?

He's pretty perceptive, after all

And he's staring right at me!

WHAT IS IT?

About Rin

I can tell she comes to the cafe

to see Kyoya

What about you?

Am I the reason you go there?

I think Itsuomi-san already

I kind of

thought you might

See?

But he probably doesn't know

how much I love him.

I discovered so many feelings

surrounding love I never knew

realizing just how much I didn't know.

I LIKE YOU

Got it. Yeah, sure.

He wasn't looking?

Sorry.

Someone reserved

the entire cafe today, so I gotta go.

Also, I'm traveling abroad

at the start of next week.

I'll be back at the end of spring break.

Does that mean

He'll be gone for a month?

I see

Send me some sign language videos

I'll study them while I'm there

GOT I

When I return

I'll have. Quality time. With you.

What is it?

"Why?"

"Earlier?"

I already told him

what head pats meant in sign language.

YUKI

CAN I FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU?

WEREN'T YOU IN A HURRY?

Yeah, that's right.

I find myself calming down

as I breathe in the cool winter air

Yuki!

Huh? Did something good happen?

I only got to see him for a moment,

but the fact that what he did to me

was something I'd do only to the important

people, and that made me so happy.

I'm on cloud nine.

Man, it's cold.

Looks like it's gonna snow again.

Oushi-kun?

Ah, you're Yuki's

Good evening.

Taking Mint-chan out on a walk?

Izumi's family is out on a trip,

so I'm taking care of the dog.

My, Izumi-chan's so lucky!

Do you want to go on a trip?

No, I meant she's lucky to have

such a kind childhood friend like you.

I'm sure Yuki also feels safe

having you around in school.

I doubt Yuki-san feels that way.

Give yourself more credit!

You even know sign language.

If she runs into any trouble at school,

I'll be there.

She can rely on me.

Why, thank you.

How has Yuki-san been recently?

Now that you mention it,

she just texted me that she's staying over

at a friend's house.

Rin-chan also gave me a call after that.

Yuki's never stayed over

at a friend's house since grade school!

Okay, thanks!

Alibi complete!

Thanks, Rin.

No way that's happening.

It's nothing.

What is it?

Could I ask for Yuki-san's number?

Good job today.

You too.

I'm so happy they chose us

as their wedding after-party venue.

After-parties are usually a chance

to meet someone new.

I feel bad for the guys

having to compete with you.

Didn't you just say earlier

that you didn't want a girlfriend?

Well, you travel abroad so often,

so I really thought

you wouldn't date someone.

You're going off

somewhere again next week, right?

Itsu, what are you planning to do

with Yuki-chan?

Why do you sound so uneasy?

I'm really worried about you, you know!

You're such a scatterbrain sometimes!

Like when you went abroad

but didn't book a room.

I wouldn't be surprised

even if you fell into a volcano and died!

You just go into things

without thinking!

Yeah, they don't have fences,

unlike in Japan.

Stay on topic!

What are you

planning to do with Yuki-chan?

You sure like talking about love, Kyoya.

Yeah, right! I love following

passionate celebrity relationships!

Geez, that's not the point, you know.

Just my personal take, but

Yuki is transparent.

Maybe part of it is because she's never

heard the sound of unpleasant words.

People are like that at first,

transparent like glass.

Then human influence scratches, dirties,

or sometimes even polishes them.

I want to have an influence on Yuki.

I thought I wanted to keep watching her.

Her eyes, hands, expressions

they're all beautiful.

But now, it's more than just watching.

I can't take my eyes off her anymore.

He's

He's head over heels for her!

Doesn't he realize it?

Are you guys still open?

Rin-chan! Yuki-chan!

It's fine, come in!

Yay!

WHAT ABOUT YOUR CURFEW?

Yuki's staying over at my place today.

Sounds nice.

Really feels like you're in college.

Can you give us a moment?

Didn't realize it was snowing.

It was clear until dusk.

I'M STAYING OVER AT RIN-CHAN'S.

WAS IT A BOTHER I SUDDENLY CAME OVER?

No, not really.

You're so warm.

The skies were like this, too,

when you first came to the cafe.

I DIDN'T THINK I'D SEE YOU AGAIN

BEFORE MY TRIP

If I show her this,

she'll look at me.

I WAS THINKING OF TELLING

YOU THIS AFTER MY TRIP

I'LL SAY IT IN SIGN LANGUAGE

YUKI

CAN WE

That sign What is he implying?

Wait, I never taught him that.

Yuki

Can we be a couple?

Can we be a couple?

WHY?

Why? Because I want to go out with you.

WHY?

I never expected this would happen.

I'm probably going to be abroad a lot.

And I'll probably meet

all sorts of people.

But no matter where I go,

you're not there.

My sight is blurring.

I can't read his lips straight.

Did you read my lips?

I couldn't read everything.

I want you, Yuki.

Your. Answer?

Itsuomi-san

Okay.

-Got it.

-Huh?

That's it?

WE WANT THAT KID!

WHICH KID?

Is he picking me for his team?

Like the children's game, Hana Ichi Monme?

I'll learn. More. Signs.

Wh-Why are you clinging onto her?

We're a couple now.

Th-That came outta nowhere!

What? Really?

You're dating?

For real?

They're talking too fast for me to read.

What's wrong?

You all got the same look on your faces.

Of course we do!

So, you two are really dating

Oh, my gosh, Yuki!

Stop covering your mouth, Rin.

Man, Itsu

Gimme a beer, Kyoya.

Sure, got it.

So? How are things going to be like

now that you're going out with Yuki?

The same as usual.

I don't know what your "usual" is!

I see! I knew you liked Yuki!

-Rin-chan celebrating our relationship

-I'm so happy for you, Yuki!

makes it feel a little more real.

He really is impossible to read.

You better head home.

Huh? But I still have so much

I want to talk about.

Yuki's curfew is 10:00 p.m., remember?

We're already past it.

She's staying over at my place, though.

I'm sure her parents don't know

she's outside right now.

Oh, yeah, you're right.

I'll walk Yuki to your place.

Okay, I'll get ready.

You should stay for a drink or two.

Kyoya, can you walk Rin home later?

Okay. Have a drink, Rin-chan.

Sure!

Here is the key.

Speaking of keys, Yuki was so worried

when you gave another girl your key!

Well, that's

I understand.

Let's go.

Rin-chan's not coming with us?

"I'm happy you got to be alone together

I'll catch up after a bit"

Oh, I get it.

She gets to be alone with the owner, too.

Itsuomi-san just texted me.

Don't worry about Emma

borrowing my keys the other day

I just let her borrow my room

Are they sharing each other's rooms

or something?

I won't do it again

I wonder how much I can ask

about his social life.

If possible,

I don't want to stir up trouble.

I would never want to restrict his world.

Someone else also texted me.

Oushi-kun?

Got your # from your mom

Add me - Oushi

Why did he add me now?

That reminds me.

I wonder why he was glaring at Itsuomi-san

so much the other day.

I'll add him later.

He's firmly holding onto my hand.

It had always felt like

he was just grasping it.

I see So this

is what it means

to actually hold hands.

There was no hesitation in the way

he moved his hands.

It doesn't feel like I'm walking home

right now.

Man, I was so surprised!

I never expected them

to start going out today!

I know, right?

But Itsuomi-san's the same as usual

even though they're dating already.

Are they going to be okay?

You know,

I think he was in a really good mood.

Huh? So he was just hiding

his embarrassment?

I don't think he was hiding it.

He might not look like it,

but it was written all over his face.

Anyway, I'm happy for them.

Me too.

I hope things will turn out well for them.

Hey, Shin.

Where's Itsu-kun?

He already went home.

You're going already? How about a drink?

No, I don't want to interrupt you two.

Thanks for accompanying me

Sure

Have a safe trip

Yeah

Do you have a passport?

No. I'm interested

in traveling abroad though

I'll take you with me

once you get one

Together Me and him.

I'll save up for it

It's my goal now

Bye for now.

SEE YOU NEXT TIME!

Yuki.

These hands

that are embracing me right now

Those eyes

They'll know an entirely new world again.

I don't want him to think

I can only see him up close.

So I'll never tell him this, but

I even love how I have to tilt my head

to look at him.

Every expression he shows me

shines down on me,

almost like I'm bathing in light.

On February 21st

Our worlds

intersected.

I meet another "you"

A side I've never known before

I'm liking you more and more

I'm gonna burst!

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

So, why tonight of all times?

What do you mean?

You're traveling

at the start of the week, right?

Don't you think it's harsh leaving

her behind just after you started dating?

I had to tell her

as soon as possible.

Didn't want to have any regrets.

Okay

I know

we just started dating, but

Yeah?

I can't imagine breaking up with her.

What's with the pause?

Well, you just sounded so young

and passionate

But I'm not trying

to deny your feelings.

I'm cheering you on. Both of you.

Thanks.

See ya.

Man, Itsu. I knew you were on cloud nine.