01x03 - I Won't Lose!

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Where's Mizuki?

Oh.

Uh in the shower.

The shower?

Oh yeah, of course, the shower!

Why the hell did the sound

of a dude in the shower bother me?!

In the shower In the shower

In the shower

You dumbass!

Don't picture it!

I I

I like women!

Your aura seems troubled.

And it's pink.

Ashiya, Sano, Nakatsu

Did the three of you decide

to be sleep-in buddies?

We're sorry.

Goodness

Get to your seats, now.

Hey, it's the three baggy-eyed brothers!

Empress Suiko

Prince Shotoku

Regent (Prince Umayado)

Soga no Umako

Minister

Envoy to the Sui Dynasty

Ono no Imoko - Went to the Sui court to request fair diplomatic relationships

Twelve Level Cap and Rank System

Japan's first cap and rank system

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Seventeen-Article Constitution

Harmony of spirit, Buddhist teachings, emperor-centric

\h= virtues of government officials

Rather than laws, the

seventeen-article constitution

described morals and virtues that

officials were to apply when governing.

A particularly well-known

Someone tell them to see me

in the faculty room after school.

What brings you guys here?

Apart from Nakatsu, I mean.

What's that supposed to mean?

Huh? Did you hear something?

Idiot.

Sometimes, even I've got worries

Get a load of this guy.

"You guys'll understand when you're adults."

That's the follow-up joke, right?

You tryin' to piss me off?

Nakatsu, is something bothering you?

Nakatsu?

Please don't look at me with such pure eyes!

Maybe he ate something bad.

Dude's got problems.

Anyway, let's go have lunch.

Hey, Ashiya, you not coming

to the dining hall?

Uh, I'm gonna go buy some bread.

Okay.

Then later.

Yeah, see you.

Faculty Only

The first day is always the worst.

I never rue being a girl

as much as I do on this day.

I'll hit the nurse's office

and get some painkillers.

You started out spirited,

but I can already see how this will end.

Either way, drop by anytime you need.

After all

I never thought him finding out

would actually help me.

I feel conflicted about it.

Yamashina-san?

I thought I might bump into you here.

Thanks for passing on my message.

He never would've come,

no matter how many times I asked.

But it looks like he listens to you.

I-It's not like that.

Oh, if you need to see Sano—

That's all right.

I came for you today.

Huh?

I want you to stay away from Izumi.

I get the feeling you're

following him around.

I'm not following him around.

He shouldn't be rotting away

in a place like this.

I want him to make his comeback

as soon as possible,

and I don't want you in the way.

I'm not.

I'm also trying to—

You don't know anything!

This Izumi who quit the high jump,

this Izumi who can't win

That's not who he is!

You're the one who's clueless.

Is winning really that important?

So he's worthless if he's not jumping?

What am I even saying?

Even if he quit the high jump,

Sano's still Sano.

And I'm the one who wants

him to jump again the most.

But it's not the same.

Not at all.

I don't care about his titles.

I just love seeing the way he jumps.

Stop talking like you know

what this is about!

You seriously need to cut this out, Rika.

What good does lashing out at him do?

I-I'm doing this for you!

When did I ever ask you to do that?

The reason I don't jump

The reason I can't jump is because

I choked under the pressure.

I'm sure you know that perfectly well.

So don't go dragging him into this.

Moreover, don't come back here again.

You acting like you're still the

club manager is so annoying!

How could you

Let's go.

Sano!

Hey, that hurts.

Let go.

I told you to let go!

How could you say such a thing?

Why are you getting mad?

You bet I'm mad!

She's worried about you.

There's no reason to talk to her like that!

But—

Forget it.

How'd everything get so screwed up?

Ashiya-kun!

Oh, yes?

Hey, Ashiya.

Sekime, Noe.

That a package from the US?

Oh?

Yeah, I think so.

Ashiya, we're buddies, right?

And we're neighbors, aren't we?

Y-Yeah?

Sharing! Is caring!

Sharing! Is caring!

These guys

Huh?

Nakatsu?

H-Hey, Mizuki-kun

Why are you talking in that direction?

You need something?

Oh, nah, my mom just sent me some

sweets, and I thought I'd share them.

Wow, really?

Gosh!

What are these? They look great!

Are there tigers inside?

Damn it, he really is cute!

Wait, what? These are just regular dorayaki.

Yeah, they are.

Don't eat 'em if you're gonna complain!

What, not gonna open yours, Ashiya?

Open it! Open it!

O-Okay.

I guess it's fine.

Wow, imports!

I'll take that!

And I want these!

Come on, guys.

It's fine.

Yay.

I thought there might be something

incriminating inside,

but I guess I'm clear.

Something fell.

A photo?

Wow, a blonde bombshell.

Hey, man, who's the girl in the picture?

Her name is Julia.

She's cute, right?

You've got a g-girlfriend?

Don't get it twisted. She's my best friend.

That's right, Nakatsu.

Don't get jealous just 'cause

you don't have a girl.

He's right.

Why am I getting all heated?

No, this is something else

Something different

Hey, Ashiya, what's in this package?

Something else

Something else different

Oh, this is from my big brother.

I mean, uh my bro.

Oh! Something uncensored?

Can we open it?!

Sure.

Something else

I've got a bad feeling about this.

Wait, don't open that!

This is

Uncensored?

Something different

God, my bro is so weird!

Wasting money to make a

stupid joke like this!

Why the hell would he do this?!

Yo, Sano.

We're just hanging.

Sure.

What's up?

You going somewhere, Izumi?

I'm taking Yujiro on a walk.

What's his problem?

So prickly.

He's always like that.

She's right.

Getting depressed over something

like this isn't like me.

And I won't be able to stand it if

things stay like this between me and Sano.

Thank you, Julia.

All right!

Let's do it!

We're kicking off the revival of

Operation Make Friends with Sano!

This is bad

No, this is good timing.

Sano, welcome back!

You were gone a long time.

Did you walk far?

Oh, what about dinner?

I already ate.

Sa—

I Won't Lose!

More!

Hey, Sano!

Sano, we've got to get

to the science room next.

Sano, I'm coming on the walk too!

Sano, miso mackerel for dinner tonight!

Sano!

Sano, where are you going?

Ashiya's really not letting up, huh?

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.

Tch. Don't even mention him.

As far as I'm concerned, he doesn't exist.

Good riddance!

Sano should just give in

and mend things between them.

What are you talking about, Noe?!

Did those two get in a fight?

Isn't it obvious?

S-So that's what's been going on.

That means I've been pouting

by myself for nothing

You okay, Noe?

Forgive me, Mizuki!

I've failed you as your best friend!

But you know

Huh?

I've noticed lately that

Ashiya's not being chased by the

upperclassmen from the sports teams.

I mean, yeah, you know?

Probably because he's a second-year now.

Ashiya Mizuki

I'm going to wipe that smile off your face.

You want to know why?

Because you've gone and angered me!

Oh, sorry. Didn't realize someone was there.

Nanba Minami!

I'll get my revenge on you too!

Just because you're a little good-looking

and because you're an RA,

you think you're above me!

Isn't that the transfer student?

Really, what a waste he's a guy.

You've got your eye on Ashiya?

Switching teams, you heartbreaker?

Don't mistake me for you, Uncle.

Show some respect. We're in school.

That reminds me. My mom

What does the witch want?

That's not a nice way to talk

about your older sister.

Zip it.

So, the witch What does

my dear older sister want?

I have something I'm supposed to give you,

but I left it in my dorm.

She gave you something for me?

Strange.

I'll bring it if I don't forget.

Oh. Could it be that?

It's been five days since our fight.

I've tried all sorts of things,

but nothing worked.

Even I'm starting to lose hope!

Oh, welcome back!

Want to go eat?

Already did.

Want a bath?

Sure.

Didja bring me a present? That peach juice?

Another swing and a miss

You know, this kind of reminds me

of newlyweds fighting or something.

You're seriously impossible.

What do you think you're doing,

joking around like that?

Why do you think I yelled at Rika?

Do you ever think anything through?

What the

I was just trying to lighten the mood.

Even worse than me not

realizing they were fighting

is how I was behaving before I found out.

When I saw Mizuki being

so friendly with Izumi,

it made me strangely irritated.

Could this be jealousy—

No, nuh-uh! No way, no how.

What's with him?

Mizuki?!

Nakatsu.

Did something happen?

I just saw Izumi

I went and did it again!

Looks like I'm a natural at pissing him off.

Huh?

Why am I crying, though?

How funny

I I want to hold him.

I can't, I can't!

The hell am I thinking?!

I-If you want to cry, just do it.

Thanks.

This is enough. This has to be enough.

Damn it!

What is this?

Am I the only one

getting worked up over this?

Why is everything so messed up?

Sorry.

It must have been awkward

to see me like that.

Don't be stupid. It's no big deal.

More importantly,

instead of bottling it all up,

you should just come talk to me.

Thank you.

Just this once is okay, right?

Just this once.

And then

How stupid!

Yo, Sano.

Here.

I don't like sweet stuff.

Come with me.

I can't believe my eyes were so swollen

I couldn't get out of bed.

Oh man.

What's that about?

The RA

I mean Nanba-senpai.

Late to class? Me too.

What's wrong?

Your eyes are red.

Were you crying?

I-I'm fine.

If something happened,

want me to lend an ear?

How do you feel about Mizuki?!

That's not any of your business.

Oh, it's my business big-time!

I don't care if he's a guy.

If it would mean he never

has to cry like that again,

I'll become g*y or whatever!

What do you have against him?

Well? Spill it!

You have no idea what you're talking about,

so stop butting in.

Y-You b*stard!

That's—

Whoa! Hey, Izumi!

We're not done talking!

Just had to get caught up with

that womanizer, of all people!

You idiot!

They're gone.

Hold it, Izumi!

I know.

I know where those two went.

But I won't tell you.

You can find out all about it

in my big story tomorrow

Spit it out!

Th-They went to the student council room.

Take care of this, Nakatsu.

Hey, you're the one I'm—

Sounds like he's taken

more dodgy photos of Ashiya.

What's this?!

You're a real brazen one, aren'tcha, huh?!

Damn it, I'm also being an idiot.

Why does it bother me so much?

Why does she bother me so much?!

Student Council Room

Mizuki!

Sano?

What are you doing?

What do you mean?

We're having a coffee.

It's almost time for homeroom.

I'll get going.

Thank you for the coffee.

Anytime.

You better stop bullying our precious idol.

Ashiya.

Huh?

Have I ever told you why

I quit the high jump?

Not exactly.

The district qualifiers are a special meet.

Doing well there earns you a recommendation

to a famous track and field school.

In middle school,

I thought it was my last chance.

But then

Watch out!

If I had really tried, I might

have been able to avoid that.

But I hesitated for a moment.

That's the reason I choked under pressure.

Which is why

I think I want to try jumping again.

I'm done running away.

I don't want to live

with regret a second time.

I don't want to lose anymore.

Why are you telling me?

I thought you hated me.

I don't hate you.

You're my fan, right?

Hey, don't cry!

But I'm so happy!

Yesterday, my tears were so bitter,

but somehow today, they aren't salty at all.

I wonder why.

You idiot.

S-S-Sano?!

Shut up.

I don't carry a handkerchief.

So many times, I almost

felt like giving up

But what made you change

your mind all of a sudden?

I thought I should try to take it seriously.

Are you saying you weren't trying

your best at jumping before?

Let's go. That's the bell.

Dense girl.

It looks like I've still got fight in me yet!

I'm being eaten!

Hey, Nihonbashi!

Next time you mess with Mizuki,

I'm gonna make you regret it!

I'll let you off easy for today.

And I'll be sure to pay you back!

I never forget!

Even his parting line is like a villain.