01x02 - Imagined, but Not Real

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Jiro.

Jiro.

Shiori, what happened?

Why are you soaking wet?

Jiro.

I'm lonely.

Please. Stay with me.

Shiori.

Jiro.

Yakuin.

Yakuin.

Yakuin.

Damn it, I'm awake.

Hey, open the door.

Yakuin, you are awake, right?

Why is it always…

Stay with me tonight.

What?

Steve…

where are you?

Hey.

Steve!

Steve.

Are you inside?

Are you okay?

Why do you want to watch

a horror movie in the middle of the night?

I do it to get into Grade A.

Natsumi told me.

If both of us watch

a horror movie together, we'll get points.

Why did you turn it off?

No, I don't think

the horror movie strategy will work.

I reject.

What do you mean by reject?

Both of us will overcome the fear,

and get the points.

Make it to Grade A and exchange partners.

Don't you want to be

in the same group as Sakurazaka?

I would love to if I could.

To enhance the effect,

please put this on.

I bought it at the sale.

Matching couple pajamas!

No way, I can't do this.

Why?

Why?

We'll look more like a couple like this.

It seems like we can get points

just by wearing it.

Look. It's a heart

when we put it together.

Why do you dare to buy such a design?

An exaggerated thing is always better.

All right. Hurry up and put it on.

What?

Can't believe she's willing

to pay this much…

What's happening?

She's so energetic

after going to karaoke with Tenjin.

Did their relationship progress

after that day?

It doesn't matter

how their relationship's going.

As if I care.

What's wrong?

Turn away. I'm changing.

What?

Are you changing here?

Fine, I'm changing.

Damn it. She's truly a gyaru.

Is she not hesitating

because she is experienced?

If you say so, I'll get changed too.

I bet you didn't take me as a man either.

Blackout?

I can't see anything.

Watanabe.

Are you… okay?

Is this right?

Wait a minute.

What is this soft feeling on my chest?

Which part of the body is this?

This is bad.

If I don't move my waist, my zombie will…

Wait… Why are you adding the points?

Watanabe.

She's frightened, but I…

Sorry.

Let me switch on the torch on my phone.

Wait. Please don't.

Dummy.

Don't look at my crying face, pervert!

Yes, I'm scared. So what?

Dummy.

Calm down. I didn't see anything.

I can't really see your face.

It doesn't work.

I can't go in the room

until the power is back on.

Hey.

If you can't do anything about it,

come back here.

Okay…

Obviously, she's scared

but still, she pretends to be strong.

She totally underestimates me.

Anyway, it's rare to see

Watanabe like this. This is quite good.

By the way,

why does she sit so close to me?

Hey. Say something interesting.

The party people

are forcing people to chat.

Not even one?

You won't be popular if you can't even

talk about one or two interesting things.

This fellow…

What is it? Say something, Gloomy.

Once upon a time…

Come on, a fairy tale?

There was an old well that no elders

would ever go near.

Wait…

It is said that the well…

Whenever there was a stormy night,

there'll be a long-haired female ghost

by the well that no one will go near.

Watanabe.

You…

Why did you suddenly become so quiet?

Do you really think

I'd suddenly shout and scare you?

Or are you really afraid of the story?

You suck! Virgin! Go to hell!

Foul words party.

I'm sorry.

I'm surprised

that you'd feel scared, so I…

If it was Minami,

he wouldn't do that to me

and would treat me gently.

I'm sorry.

But…

You are the only one here.

Just let me rely on you.

You are so bad.

Adorable…

That's close!

What does she mean? What does she want?

Is she fooling the virgin?

My face is burning.

My face must be blushing.

Luckily it's dark right now.

Found it.

A scented candle

that doesn't need to be lit.

Natsumi gave it to me today.

To celebrate

the second anniversary of our friendship.

A set of three is cheaper.

Nice. The scent smells good.

It's so sweet.

A guy has zero knowledge of this.

Watanabe.

You're adorable.

What did I just say?

Did I get possessed?

Did she hear me? I bet she did.

She fell asleep. Safe!

Her sleeping face is so cute.

She even tried to watch

a horror movie that she doesn't even like.

She must be tired of trying hard.

Just let me rely on you.

What is the so-called relying on?

What is the so-called husband and wife?

Good night, Watanabe.

Dummy. What a strange scenario.

Hey…

You do have something, my friend.

The innocent boy, Jiro,

actually got a Grade B in couple life

with the high-ranking gyaru in class.

Mommy is crying out of joy.

So how about you?

We got Grade C this time. No problem.

Next time I'll make it to Grade A.

After we exchange partners,

we can combine our points.

It's definitely beneficial.

Watanabe.

No way.

They are Grade E.

What?

GRADE E:

MINAMI TENJIN & SHIORI SAKURAZAKA

Since then,

I'm very concerned about Shiori.

But I'm not going to ask her directly.

I can only think of it, blankly.

Things aren't going well

for her and Tenjin. I feel good about it.

No matter how perfect are us

as a couple or how high our points are,

if Shiori isn't in Grade A,

then everything is in vain.

MUSIC ROOM

You're amazing, Mei.

Not only are you good at sports,

but you play piano too.

I used to play for a short while.

Let's not talk about this.

Are you pumped up a little bit?

You found out.

What's the reason?

Is it because the guy

is absent due to a cold

or is it about married life?

Well…

Both?

As for married life,

I've figured it out.

I've figured out

that it's my fault, I'm too shy.

I'm suffering.

OPEN THE DOOR WHEN I RING THE BELL.

DON'T MAKE ME WAI

Fine…

I'm a patient though.

I'm hanging out with my friends today.

Now is a great chance to earn points.

If it was Shiori,

would she take care of me?

Open your mouth.

Am I a junior high school student?

Even if it's a fake one,

we're still husband and wife.

Can't you come back earlier, Watanabe?

Seriously?

No.

Why am I feeling happy?

You are home earlier, Watanabe.

Great. You're awake.

Are you feeling okay?

Shiori…

Sakurazaka.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Here comes the pancake!

It looks delicious.

Let's dig in.

What's wrong, Akari?

You're the one who suggested eating this.

Sorry? It looks delicious.

You must be thinking of Minami.

That's the only thing

you'd be thinking about.

Stop it. Let's eat.

-Let's eat.

-Let's eat.

Did you know?

This pancake

is called "The Prince's Kiss."

What is that? That's hilarious.

Because the edge

and texture are like lips.

Nope!

Akari, what are you denying?

Did you kiss Minami after karaoke?

Dumb… How is that possible?

Come on. Why would I think of that guy?

I'm surprised.

I didn't expect you to come.

My bad.

I made you buy so much stuff.

Watanabe said she had something to do,

so she asked me to take care of you.

I was worried about you, so I came.

Watanabe?

Yeah. Let me change

the patch on your forehead.

Thank you, Watanabe!

Shiori is here, for real!

In my room!

Do you remember

when we were in primary school…

I was absent because I was sick.

You brought pudding to visit me

and changed the patch for me.

I was so happy.

Is it?

All right, I'm sticking the patch.

Show me your forehead.

Okay.

Don't move.

So cute.

All right. Done.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You're more energetic

than I thought. That's good.

Can I use the kitchen?

Sure.

If she does this to me again,

it'll make me misunderstand her intention.

Just like that time.

In the summer of eighth grade,

Shiori was transferring

because her parents

were transferred to another position.

I've made up my mind to confess.

I see.

You are transferring to a private school.

Yes.

Shiori, I--

Jiro.

Even if we are separated,

will you still be my friend?

Sure.

Nothing is going to change.

At that time, I felt afraid

all of a sudden, and so I chickened out.

But I'm grateful for the result.

Jiro.

Sorry, I'm zoning out.

I made porridge. Can you eat some?

-Really?

-Yeah.

I will eat… I'll eat gratefully.

Great! Shiori's cooking!

This is the best taste I've ever had.

Great. It seems like

you can eat it yourself.

Open your mouth.

I've ruined it.

If I hadn't been so eager,

she'd have fed me.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

It's so tasty that I'm going to cry.

Great.

I'm full.

Forgive me if I did anything wrong.

I'm so jealous of Tenjin.

He gets to eat your cooking every day.

We are taking turns.

I cook every alternate day.

Does Tenjin cook too?

No wonder Watanabe is obsessed with him.

Unlike me, my cooking is a disaster.

Watanabe will do all the cooking.

Don't judge her by her looks.

She's quite good actually.

It's surprising, right?

To make up for that,

I'll do other house chores.

I see.

Things are going well for you.

Well… Sakurazaka.

I saw your ranking.

If there's anything I can help with,

just let me know.

I'll help you.

Sorry, Shiori.

I pretend to be a good person,

but it's all for myself.

Because I want to live with you.

Thank you, Jiro.

I'm not good

at getting along with the boy.

Even though I want to work on it,

once I realize our relationship

as husband and wife,

I would feel nervous

and distance myself from him.

I see.

I also thought that

it would be great if you were my husband.

I'm just joking.

Watanabe is coming back anytime soon.

I'll wash the plates.

It's fine.

If it's you, you can do it.

Shiori can do it.

As your childhood friend,

I can guarantee your strength.

So be confident.

Thank you.

I'm sorry!

Damn, she was scared.

Shiori was completely shocked.

Don't go overboard

when you're excited, virgin!

I want to die on the spot.

And,

Shiori came because Watanabe asked her to.

It's the same with Tenjin,

it'll go smoothly

once she gets used to it.

Slowly, Shiori will accept him.

She will.

Jiro, are you asleep?

You finally called my name.

I'm so happy that I froze.

Jiro.

I…

It is said that Sakurazaka

is avoiding Minami.

She's popular

because of her innocent look,

but it seems like

she's not good with the boy.

But she's close

with Akari's gloomy husband.

Who knows? They might be a couple.

No…

It must be hard

for a virgin to reach that stage.

Minami is more likely to…

It might not work now,

but it's hard to say once they get close.

After all, Sakurazaka is cute.

If he falls for her appearance…

What to do, Akari?

Your husband will be taken away.

Yeah.

Maybe.

This… No.

We are not husband and wife.

Will you still be my friend?

Of course.

Nothing is going to change.

Great.

The place I'm moving to

is not far from here.

I would love to come here occasionally.

Do you remember?

The Christmas lights

in front of the station are stunning.

I want to see it again this year.

So if Jiro is free…

Shiori.

I'm sorry.

I just realized

I have something to do. I have to go.

Okay.

Bye.

At that time,

I thought we'd never meet again.

But…

If I try again,

will you let me finish my sentence?

I'm home.

What to do, Akari?

Your husband will be taken away.

Okay.

Watanabe.

Why are you calling me out of a sudden?

You scared me.

I'm sorry.

I have something to say to you.

What is it?

Do you feel better?

Yes. Thanks to you.

Shiori… Sakurazaka.

Did you ask her to come?

I figured the virgin might need

a mother to take care of him.

I…

I will work hard

to be a good partner for you.

To help you and Tenjin get along,

I'll do my best to help you.

Anyway,

even if it's just a little bit,

you give me a good dream.

Thank you.

We have school tomorrow. I'll sleep first.

Good night.

That's great.

But,

why would I feel so annoyed?

Sakurazaka is troublesome.

Yakuin's stuff has been bothering her.

I'm sick of taking care of it

even if she asked me.

But,

the energetic look on her after the chat

was adorable.

I'll let her go.