01x07 - The Misanthrope and the Fruitless Love Fortune

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HAPPY GRADUATION!

Kyoka, congrats on graduating!

Congrats!

Thank you so much, everyone.

When do you get to turn human?

In two days' time.

With the scholarship I received

from the director,

I'll be moving next to the dance school.

Huh?

Kyoka, is that

It's a commemorative gift

for graduating students.

Even after I become human

and lose my memories of this place,

wearing this ring will let me remember

it all and enter the school barrier.

Mr. Hitoma.

Thank you for everything

over the past year.

You've worked hard, Minazuki.

When you told me about your

shortcomings, it was a revelation.

I had longed to be perfect,

but being imperfect is fine.

And helping each other to overcome those

imperfections is what makes one human.

Yeah, that's right.

Mr. Hitoma.

Thank you for teaching me

what it is to be human.

Minazuki.

Thanks for letting me be your teacher.

EPISODE 7: THE MISANTHROPE AND THE FRUITLESS LOVE FORTUNE

That marks the end of another school year!

EPISODE 7: THE MISANTHROPE AND THE FRUITLESS LOVE FORTUNE

Cheers, everyone!

Cheers!

Oh, you're too kind.

I haven't had drinks

with co-workers in so long.

Mr. Hitoma.

Your cup's looking empty.

Oh, thank you.

Have some, too, Ms. Saotome.

Oh, I prefer this.

Sake?

Ms. Yuki, control yourself.

How many bottles have you had?

Um

You sure do drink like a fish.

Didn't you promise to hold back

when we're in public?

We only get to celebrate

like this once a year!

Stop making excuses.

Just look at the shock

on Mr. Hitoma's face.

What?

You've got the wrong idea!

I used to be a yuki-onna

who lived in a cold region,

which is why I can hold my liquor!

What? You used to be a yuki-onna?!

Did I never mention it?

Were you aware of this, Mr. Hoshino?

Well, yes.

Mr. Hoshino, were you a non-human as well?

No, I've always been human.

That reminds me, I was drinking

when we first met, Mr. Hoshino.

When I got stranded up

on a snowy mountain.

I saw a woman in a kimono holding a

sake bottle and thought I was a goner.

How mean!

That brings back memories, though.

The moment I fell in love at first sight.

What?

I didn't expect you to follow me all

the way to America after that.

Huh? Hey, um

Would the two of you happen to be

We're married.

Husband and wife?!

So that handkerchief I stained was a gift

from Ms. Saotome to Mr. Hoshino?

Oh, it all makes sense now

Finally, my own place

in the staff dormitory!

An apartment with an eight-tatami bedroom

and twelve-tatami living-dining space!

And all for the stellar rent of 20,000

yen per month, utilities included!

A corner room on the top floor.

And no one's moved in below or next door,

so I can be loud as I want!

It's a paradise for a gamer like me!

I'm here to visit.

How'd you know I moved in?

Mr. Hitoma, thanks for your

hard work over the past year.

Why are you here?

I bet it was pretty different

from your last school.

What'd you think?

What kind of question is that?

Are you supposed to be my co-worker?

Well, how was it?

Think you'll still stay on?

Let me think.

A lot happened,

but I had a decent time.

I see. Good to hear it.

Oh, and the principal wants to see you.

What?! Tell me that first!

There's someone I'd like you to meet.

None other than the director

of Shiranui High School.

The director?

She's waiting in the director's office.

Come with me, and I'll introduce you.

U-Understood.

Pardon us.

We're here.

Haneda?

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Hitoma.

I was happy to hear your time

at this school has been decent.

Let me formally introduce you.

This is our director, Lady Shiranui.

She happens to be a phoenix.

The most powerful being,

who reigns over all of existence.

A phoenix?

And I am a crow tengu.

What?

I can see a month into the future,

albeit in fragments.

Thus, I knew you would

do well at this school,

which is why I decided to hire you.

See into the future?

Sorry to take you by surprise.

Tobari Haneda is a form I take

to observe the students more intimately.

Um, D-Director?

How should I be treating

you going forward?

The way you always have, if you would.

As a precaution, let me warn you

that I'll fire you if you reveal who I am.

The same goes for whoever finds out.

May I ask who else knows about this?

Just me and Haruka, the school nurse.

That reminds me.

Last fall, you were worried

when I had fallen ill.

Thanks for your concern back then.

Oh, I'd forgotten all about that.

I always exhaust myself every year

preparing for the new students.

So that's what it was.

When I first established this school,

it was nothing more than on a whim.

But over time, I began to enjoy it.

I love seeing mortal

beings try their best.

That's why I decided to enroll

as a student to become human.

My goal is to turn human so

I can draw my last breath.

Watching them made me want to live

for the sake of facing death.

I see

Hey, Mr. Hitoma. Do you like humans?

Humans are selfish and

don't care about others.

Good people are taken advantage

of, and honesty gets you nowhere.

I hate humans.

I may hate humans, but I think

I'm fine with that for now.

Sure.

Here's to a new school year.

ADVANCED CLASS

Okay, first day of the new term.

Last year, it was a Soran Bushi dance

I love you!

Mr. Rei! Please marry me!

What?!

Hmph!

What's the big idea, Sui?

Karin, stop destroying

the moral fiber of our classroom!

And Hitoma, you're a teacher,

so stop blushing!

I'm in the middle of talking

to the teacher.

Could you please pipe down, Sui?

What?!

What a riot.

Mr. Hitoma, aren't you going to

respond to Karin's proposal?

Huh? Um

I want two kids!

Where'd that come from?!

Ah, well

Sorry, but I can't marry you.

Why not?!

Huh? What kind of

I mean, first off.

You're just messing with me, aren't you?

Not at all!

I really love you, Mr. Rei!

What?

Mr. Rei, please believe me.

No, I won't be led astray.

I know! I'll recite all

of the Japanese eras.

Taika, Hakuchi, Shucho, Taiho, Keiun, Wado

Mr. Rei? Mr. Rei!

– Tenpyo-shoho, Tenpyo-hoji

– He's frozen up.

Okay. Let's move on to our first

homeroom of the new school year.

First, let's introduce ourselves

Kurosawa, wake up.

Who're you?

The advanced class homeroom

teacher, Rei Hitoma.

I see

Hey, wake up!

Oh, are you feeling unwell?

I'm fine.

That's good

In that case, hang in there

just a little longer.

We'll be done after a short talk.

Let's continue our introductions.

My name is Rei Hitoma.

I teach social studies.

This is my second year being

in charge of the advanced class.

I hope we can have a great year together.

Thanks.

Now for

Let me introduce myself first!

I'm Karin Ryuzaki, and I just moved up

to the advanced class.

I belong to the noble dragon family.

I want to become human to find love.

So Mr. Rei, will you teach me about love?

Not happening.

Grr

I haven't set off

the right event flag yet?

I will not give up!

I'll ensure that you fall in love

and agree to marry me!

Just you wait!

Okay, you're up next, Nezu.

You got it!

I'm Machi! Machi Nezu!

I'm a mouse!

I want to become human so

I can eat lots of tasty food!

What a simple-minded reason.

Something tasty I ate lately is

our dorm mom Ryouko's homemade pudding!

The trend nowadays is silky-soft pudding,

but Ryouko's is on the firmer side

with a rich, milky flavor,

not to mention how you

can really taste the eggs!

Sounds more like a food review

than an introduction.

Next, Kurosawa.

Neneko Kurosawa. Cat.

My reason for wanting

to become human is a secret.

Neneko wouldn't tell the intermediate

class last year why she wants to be human.

I never knew that.

Neneko's always been like that.

Putting on an act

because she thinks it's cool—

Huh? What is it?

What do you want?

S-Say something!

I—

So scary!

Help me, Mr. Hitoma!

She's so scary!

I didn't say anything yet.

You were flashing your fangs at me!

You definitely want to gobble me up!

You're paranoid.

And I bet you taste bad, Machi.

That ticks me off in its own way!

Good morning.

Good morning!

Mr. Rei! I love you!

You're supposed to greet

people with "good morning."

By the way, wanna marry me?

Not really.

Boo

Take this!

Th-Th-This feeling on my back

What's up, Mr. Hitoma? You look so funny!

Ohgami. Help me.

I get it. You're k*lling me here!

Karin-rin, are you down bad

for Mr. Hitoma?

Like, serious serious?

Or do you just think it's funny to toy

with him like Isaki?

I'm downright serious.

Omigosh, that's adorbs!

Karin-rin's, like, so cute!

Loving it. You go, girl!

It's the first time I've seen you

like this, but you're pretty funny.

For real? Thanks!

Hope you vibe with both Isaki and Isaki!

Can you get off me already?

See you all tomorrow.

Hey Karin-rin, tell me more about

that natural makeup from before!

You mean the cosmetics from ancient times?

Sure thing.

Oh, I need to talk to you, Ryuzaki.

Can you spare a moment right now?

What?!

You want to confess your love, Mr. Rei?!

You know that's not it.

Karin-rin, I'll be waiting for you.

Sure!

– Ryuzaki.

– Y-Yes?

About this morning.

You shouldn't be so clingy with me,

so let's not do that.

Also, I don't know how serious you are,

but I can't go along with it,

so I'd like you to stop

with the sudden declarations of love.

You see why, right? So please.

I don't wanna.

I don't wanna, I don't wanna!

I don't wanna, I don't wanna!

I won't stop telling you

that I love you, Mr. Rei!

Huh? But why?

Since I'm in love with you, of course!

Why me, of all people?

Well

Mr. Rei, remember when you

snuck off campus with Sui?

What?!

I was tailing Sui that day.

That's when I saw you, Mr. Rei.

Back then, you were absolutely stunning.

Despite looking hesitant,

you chose to leave school with Sui, right?

I want to become human to find love.

I want to find love

to be cherished by someone.

Seeing you take action for your student,

all while hesitating,

I couldn't help but fall in love.

Isn't it lame to be so hesitant?

Your reservations show

that you gave it some thought.

I can't think of anything cooler.

Really laying it on there, huh?

Mr. Rei, you're a wonderful

human who cherishes others.

Long ago

I knew a human just like that.

It was an era when I could

still live close to humans.

I inhabited a cave in the mountains,

spending my days warding off the humans

and animals that'd wander in.

I may have been alone,

but I led a comfortable life.

Until one day, an injured human

princess appeared before me.

The princess cherished me so.

I learned from her

how nice it feels to be petted.

To this day, I still remember

our final day together.

A prince from a neighboring

kingdom showed up.

He was under the impression that I had

kidnapped the princess to hold c*ptive.

And so he brought a large

number of soldiers to my cave.

Since they took up swords against me,

I had no choice but to fight,

but human attacks

were completely ineffective on me.

When I was about

to wipe out the prince's army,

the princess began to plead with me.

"Please don't hurt the poor

prince any longer," she said.

The princess left with the prince

to return to human society

Paying no mind to what would become of me.

It was then that I first felt it.

I was jealous of the prince.

Cherished by the princess,

protected by her, in her embrace.

Had I been weak like him,

would the princess have stayed by my side?

I was unmatched in my strength,

which is why no one thought to cherish me.

The ages passed, and humans

spread across the globe.

So that I would not harm them,

I began living where no humans approached.

That's when I first heard it.

Rumors of the keeper of the sea's daughter

who went off to a school to become human.

You mean Minazuki?

I knew then that I'd found it.

By becoming human, I could

stand on equal footing with them.

To stay by their side forever.

To be cherished by them!

I yearned for their affection.

I want to become human

and live a life where I fall in love.

You treat people honestly,

even those who aren't human.

You listen to what we

have to say as equals.

That's why I love you,

and want to be loved by you.

It has to be you, Mr. Rei.

Ryuzaki.

Sorry. It still stands

that I'm your teacher.

You can't make advances on a student?

That's part of it.

I care for you and the rest of my students

solely as a teacher.

So it wouldn't be right to treat one of

you as special by, say, falling in love.

If you're going to push me away,

then at least be firm about it.

Sorry.

I understand. I'm sorry for bothering you.

It's fine. I'm used to being alone.

Ryuzaki.

I won't fall in love with you.

But romantic feelings aren't

the only reason to stay by someone's side.

As your teacher, I don't

want to see you all alone.

Until the day comes that you graduate.

You really don't play fair, Mr. Rei.

That said, I still

can't help but love you.

So until I graduate

and leave this school as a human,

don't make me give up

on my love for you.

You just said you don't want to

see me all alone, didn't you?

Ryuzaki

I don't need to hear your answer.

I'll see you tomorrow!

Hey, wait!

He turned me down!

Karin-rin, you did everything you could.

Good job.

We can talk it out all you like.

Yeah. Yeah!

Good morning!

I should stop gaming until the last minute

just because the dorm's so close

Mr. Rei! Good morning!

Oh, Ryuzaki. Morning.

I love you today, too!