01x11 - Let's Have a Talk about Responsibility

[bunniefuu]

[chuckles excitedly]

[all panting]

[KOTO]

Hmm, maybe?

[TAMAKI]

No, of course not.

You don't know

unless you try, right?

♪

[stammering] I'm the president

of the Literature Club,

Ko-Komari.

[breathes shakily]

[NUKUMIZU]

You know, I could go

to the presidents' meeting

instead.

You don't need to do that.

It's important

that I go myself.

I hear you,

but I could do

the activity report.

[KOMARI] But what would

be the point of that?

Surely, you can

delegate it this one time.

-[door slides open]

-[KOMARI] But, but

[ANNA] All right, I heard

everything you two said

and I'm here

to break up the fight!

Really now?

Everything?

Yeah, no.

It just felt like

a cool thing to say.

Go ahead and fill me in.

[chomps]

[munches]

[ANNA]

You should practice in

front of strangers

to get better.

Like rush hour

at Tohohashi Station?

[NUKUMIZU]

That's way too brutal.

Well, they may not notice me.

[NUKUMIZU]

But Komari's never gonna budge.

I still think you should

appoint someone else.

[KOMARI]

Why, what good would that do?

[NUKUMIZU]

Oh, come on, at this rate

That's the problem

with you, Nukumizu.

Can't you see how hard

our new president

is practicing?

Nukumizu's never been

much of a man, anyway.

[grunts]

Ooh,

I just thought

of something good.

[KOMARI] I'm still glad

that I liked him so much.

The president and Tsukinoki

trusted me enough to leave

the Lit Club in my hands.

[KOMARI]

So

I want to live up

to their expectations

and make them proud.

[NUKUMIZU]

Everything went great

during Tsuwabuki Fest,

thanks to you.

I think you're doing

more than enough.

[KOMARI]

Hm.

Thing is,

I had everybody's help.

This next time,

I-I've got to do it alone.

And if I can't,

then I can't stand up

for the club.

Well, we're all here

to support you,

so don't overdo it.

Yeah, thanks a lot, Nukumizu.

B-But you know,

I'll be fine.

I got this.

[sheep bleats]

[ANNA]

Nice, Nukumizu.

Looks like the goats

are already all about you.

[NUKUMIZU] That's

because I'm feeding them.

When animals really

fall in love with someone,

it looks like that.

-[sheep bleating]

-Huh?

[NUKUMIZU] But does this

really count as practice?

[ANNA] If she wants

to get used to people,

she might as well

start with animals.

Plus, she's been super-duper

stressed out lately,

so this has

got to be a nice break

from her regular life stuff.

Yikes.

Think we need to go rescue her?

[NUKUMIZU] Komari said

all she wanted to do

is pet some animals.

That's the whole reason

we brought her here.

Seems rude to interrupt her.

[ANNA]

I guess I kinda thought

she meant

cute little baby animals

like bunnies and guinea pigs.

[NUKUMIZU]

Huh?

[KOMARI]

Don't just sit there! Help me!

[whimpering]

[KOMARI]

They stink!

[squawking]

[KOMARI] You, um,

literally left me there to die.

[NUKUMIZU] They're

so intimidating, though.

[NUKUMIZU]

Their pupils are so creepy.

Where do you guys

wanna go next?

Who else is excited

to check out

this Malayan sun bear?

Let's see

the nocturnal animals,

you know what's cute?

African dormice!

Huh.

The nocturnal house

is all about the aardvarks.

So, don't make things up.

[gasps]

[ANNA] Is there anything

you were hoping to see?

Yeah, I guess so.

I'd like to go

to the botanical garden.

[birds chirping]

[KOMARI] So, where did

Yanami wander off to?

She went to get snacks

because she's on a new diet.

[NUKUMIZU]

Apparently, eating more meals

helps you lose weight.

[KOMARI]

Y-You think that's true?

[NUKUMIZU]

I don't think I understand

the science behind it.

Since we're here

[NUKUMIZU]

Hm?

Um, is it cool

if I practice with you.

Just a little?

Like right here?

It seems like

way more of a challenge

than in the clubroom.

[NUKUMIZU]

Hm.

[inhales deeply]

[exhales]

Hi, I-I am

Chika Komari.

[KOMARI]

Um, the new president

of the Literature Club.

[stammering]

Nice to meet everyone here.

[panting]

I want to help you.

You usually talk normally

with me and Yanami.

Why do you have so much trouble

when you're practicing?

Um, because

when I start to imagine

talking to a room

full of strangers

my mind goes completely blank.

I-I'm going to need

to practice giving

the activity report, too, so

[KOMARI]

I-I'm the p-president

of the Literature Club

Chika Komari.

[NUKUMIZU]

That's a little bit better.

[coughs]

-[NUKUMIZU] But just a little.

-[KOMARI] Today

I'd like to report

-Hold on.

-[KOMARI] Hm?

I think I should do

the activity report.

I already said I would.

There's no way that

you'll to be ready by then.

[NUKUMIZU] The meeting's

the day after tomorrow.

And all I have to do is

read the report

out loud anyway.

If you can't do it, let me.

[whimpering]

Huh?

[KOMARI] Why do you keep saying

you don't think I can do it?

[NUKUMIZU]

I mean

Sure, it might be

really easy for you,

but I'm over here

practicing my hardest,

and I can tell I'm getting

better at it each time.

[NUKUMIZU]

Nobody's trying to deny

all the work you've put in.

I get that you want

to push yourself

now that you're president,

but you need to

I never even wanted

to be the president!

[gasps]

[KOMARI] I kept calling

Tamaki "president,"

and thought I'd be able

to remember him like that,

but now people are

calling me president

and nothing

makes sense anymore.

I don't know what to do!

[Komari sniffles]

Komari,

if being president

is hard for you,

we can get everyone together

and work--

[KOMARI] But I'm the only one

who can do it!

Uh!

[KOMARI]

Leave me alone!

[footsteps approaching]

[Nukumizu sighs]

[ANNA] Doesn't seem like

she messing around this time.

[gasps]

Is there anything I can do

that would ease your mind?

Gotcha.

[bites]

[bell chimes]

[door opens]

[KAREN]

Nukumizu,

you seem distracted today.

Oh, do I?

Believe me, you don't

have to say another word.

I get it.

You're starving, right?

Nope, I'm not hungry at all.

Really?

I almost always

guessed right with Anna.

So, um, quick question.

Is there some reason

you wanted to talk?

Yeah.

I noticed that

Anna's been acting

a little bit weird today,

as well.

So, that makes me wonder

what's going on.

If you and Anna are both upset,

I'm thinking

there's a connection.

That seems like a coincidence.

[KAREN]

You think so?

Hey, I'm surprised

to see you sitting together.

We were legit

just talking about you.

[ANNA] Aren't you going

to the clubroom today?

Huh?

Uh, no.

You wanna get some udon?

Nikake udon: 250 yen

tuna-tomato udon: 400 yen

Stir-fried udon: 350 yen

Curry udon: 350 yen

tonkotsu udon: 300 yen

I have a very important

announcement to make, Nukumizu.

-[NUKUMIZU] Hm?

-Check it.

I have officially

lost 2 kilograms

in the past couple of months.

What?

You sure about that?

Yeah, I've lost two

of the three kilos

I gained over the summer!

Isn't that great?

[NUKUMIZU] So, two steps

forward, one step back?

How can you lose weight

while eating all the time?

Maybe you should

go see a doctor.

I'm just more careful about

how much I let myself eat.

Like, no seconds,

and ordering large sizes

is a no-no.

[slurps]

[ANNA]

So, anyway,

did you explain

things to Komari?

Not yet.

[sizzling]

Is that all you want to say?

Oh, were you hoping

I would chew you out?

[ANNA]

Would that have felt cathartic?

Well, I don't

want to play games.

It's just, I said

some awful things to her.

[ANNA] You can't just

go around telling people

how you feel without a filter.

You have to give them a chance

to express how they feel, too.

There's no point

in overthinking it though.

Who cares

if people get mad at you?

Just remember

how Komari must be feeling,

go talk things over with her,

you know.

So, you can get back

to butting into her life

like you always do.

[slurps]

[munches]

I've got your back.

I'm always here

to take care of your leftovers.

Huh!

[Nukumizu sighs]

[slurps]

[ANNA]

Hm.

[both slurp]

[NUKUMIZU] Everything Yanami

said was spot on.

I interjected myself,

and then when things

didn't go my way,

I basically blamed Komari

and tried to back out.

[car honking in distance]

[NUKUMIZU] In my mind,

I'm always thinking of others,

but in reality, I don't realize

how selfish I can be.

[train horn blares]

[train chugging]

[rain splattering]

[car honking in distance]

What's going on?

You've been acting

really distant

since yesterday, you know.

Yeah, you're right.

I hurt my friend's feelings.

[KAJU]

You really care a lot about me,

don't you, dear brother?

Even in kindergarten,

you were always

running in to help me

if I started crying.

[NUKUMIZU] Well, of course.

I am your big brother.

[KAJU]

In elementary school,

you would always come find me

and keep me company

instead of having fun

with your own friends

during breaks.

[NUKUMIZU] That's 'cause

I didn't have any friends.

You were always

worrying about me,

and sometimes

you'd lay into me,

but know what?

You never tried to control

how I saw things

or change what I thought.

It was important to me

that you be proud

of who you are.

I know.

[KAJU]

Then what about this person

whose feelings

you say you hurt?

[drop drips]

[KAJU] Why aren't they okay

the way they are?

♪

[NUKUMIZU]

I don't know for sure

but I think

you may've helped me see

what I need to do

to make things right.

[KAJU]

I'm very glad to hear that.

I hope things work out

between you and her.

[door opens]

Oh, wow, look!

The moon's beautiful, isn't it?

Uh, hey.

Wait a second.

How did you know

I was talking about a girl?

Woman's intuition.

[rain splattering]

[ANNA]

So,

what you're saying is

you still haven't

talked to Komari?

[NUKUMIZU] I haven't found

the right time or place yet.

What's the big deal?

I buy light novels for later.

Why would you buy a book

you're not going to read?

Anyway, when Komari gets here,

I'll talk to her.

And see, I brought her cakes

to say sorry.

Whoa, is that

a bag of financiers?

[ANNA] You should've

said something sooner!

Here, I'll take care

of them for you.

Stop it!

Don't you dare open them.

[gasps]

[SHIKIYA] No yelling

in the hallway, ever.

Oh, right, sorry.

Have you seen

Komari from the Lit Club?

Which one is that?

-She's the tiny girl, right?

-Yeah.

She's not used

to public speaking,

so if things go bad,

it'd mean a lot

if you'd back her up in there.

[NUKUMIZU]

Uh

[munches]

[chuckles excitedly]

[SHIKIYA]

Oh, my,

it's theft, but like cute.

How nice.

[NUKUMIZU]

I should've known.

Oh, hey, Komari.

[KOMARI]

What?

Um, well,

I want to apologize

for everything.

I-I have to get

to the meeting now.

[munching]

Shot you right down.

[rain splattering]

[TIARA]

Great, thank you very much.

Next up is the Literature Club.

Please make your presentation.

[whimpering]

Oh, yeah.

I am the president of the

literature club, komari chika.

I hope to expand the

literature club's

activities and

become even more active

Um, I'm

president of the

[breathes deeply]

[exhales]

[clears throat]

Huh?!

[cap clatters]

[both gasp]

[SHIKIYA]

Literature Club.

She's Chika Komari.

[SHIKIYA] Happy to make

your acquaintance.

[sighs]

[TIARA]

All right, then.

Please do go on

with your activity report.

I, um, of course.

Ah!

[TIARA]

Literature Club, are you good?

Huh?

Yes, um, I'll be fine.

Thank you.

If you have nothing to report,

we'll move on

to the Broadcast Club.

Huh?

Oh, um, please I can do this.

I'm sorry,

but we're behind schedule.

[TIARA]

Moving on.

Broadcast Club,

your report, please.

[whimpering]

[groans]

[NUKUMIZU]

Well,

that went about as bad

as I thought it might.

Everyone else

will probably forget

it even happened

in a couple of days.

[NUKUMIZU]

Unfortunately,

it won't be

that easy for Komari.

She'll probably

end up looking back at this

with regret

for the rest of her life.

There's no way

I can just stand by

and watch her fail like this

in front of everyone.

[NUKUMIZU]

What should I do?

[rain splattering]

[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 1]

This year, the Broadcast Club

handled school announcements

for Tsuwabuki Fest,

as well as live commentary

for sports day activities and--

Are you lost or something?

[NUKUMIZU]

My apologies for being so late.

I'm Nukumizu,

the president of the Lit Club.

[gasps]

I don't see your name

anywhere on the list.

Did you fill out

all the paperwork we gave you?

The paperwork

is merely a formality.

[HOKOBARU]

Go ahead.

[NUKUMIZU] Right.

Thank you very much.

Is this a joke?

What are you doing?

Just let me handle this stuff

from here on out.

[grimacing]

[KOMARI]

Screw you!

You're such a jerk, you know.

Don't you get

what this means to me?

[thuds]

[footsteps receding]

Huh?

Are you all right there?

[NUKUMIZU]

I'll be fine.

Here's the Literature Club's

activity report.

I'm starving now.

[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 2]

Wanna go get some crepes?

[ANNA]

That did not go well at all.

[Nukumizu sighs]

[NUKUMIZU]

No, it did not.

[Anna chuckles softly]

I think I understand

what you were trying to do,

but I'm sure Komari's

completely disillusioned

with the general idea

of you now, you know?

[patting]

Here, I saved the last one

especially for you!

[ANNA]

Hm.

Huh

[sighs]

And why is there only one left?

Anyway,

I think I should find Komari.

I'll let everyone else know.

[Nukumizu running]

[water splashes]

[gasps]

Did you find Komari?

[LEMON]

Hmm.

She's petite,

and she has short, wavy hair

she pulls to one side.

[NUKUMIZU]

All right, that's her bike.

So, she's got to be

somewhere on campus.

[water drips]

[footsteps approaching]

[KOMARI]

Why?

For real.

So embarrassing.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have stuck my nose

in your business.

[KOMARI]

You were way out of line!

Seriously though?

I told you

I could do it myself.

I

I even told you

I needed to show them I could!

Nukumizu,

why are you always so

[Komari crying]

[phone chimes]

komari chika: when i joined

the literature

Club in april,

i was the only first-year

It's fun now,

but i used to be scared every day

thinking about how i'd be

alone once my senpai graduate.

[NUKUMIZU]

Komari

is addressing me directly

and writing out

exactly how she feels.

[NUKUMIZU]

This is the real Komari.

I know these words

are way more meaningful

than anything she could

ever manage to say out loud.

They are very bitter words.

Aimed right at me.

[Komari sobs]

[NUKUMIZU] She may act grumpy

most of the time,

but she grabs my sleeve

when she gets nervous.

At lunch,

she's munches on

cheap loaves of bread

but she's also

reading my writing

and giving me

really helpful feedback.

♪

I'm not good with people,

and i don't have any friends

and i'm always scared

because i'm so helpless.

At least i finally found

a place where i belong

[KOMARI]

Like,

if you're all going

to abandon me anyway.

[sniffles]

Then stop pretending

to be so nice to me.

[gasps]

[Komari sniffles]

[NUKUMIZU]

I'm such an idiot.

I thought Komari and I were

more alike than we are.

I do all right by myself.

In fact, I prefer being alone.

But she's different.

She gets lonely

when she's alone.

She wants to be with people.

The thought of being left alone

to fend for herself

scares her to death.

She's actually

just a normal teenage girl.

[Komari sniffles]

[phone chimes]

[KOMARI]

Um, what do you mean by this?

Oh, well, basically,

I really like you a whole lot--

[KOMARI]

Huh?

No, I mean,

I really like

the way you write.

Uh, Nukumizu.

[NUKUMIZU] I've never been

very good at writing.

Honestly, you're the only one

making this

a real Literature Club.

I want you to write.

I might not seem like

the most reliable

friend you have,

but I promise to support you

on any projects

you decide to take on.

So, please,

don't say you're all alone.

[door slams open]

You better quit bullying

my friend, you moron!

I can't breathe!

Help!

Wait, stop it.

[KOMARI]

He didn't do anything wrong.

-[Nukumizu gasps]

-Oh, seriously?

I saw what you both

said on the chat

and thought

he was bothering you.

What do you mean by

you saw the chat?

[ANNA]

Duh.

Didn't you know

that you were using

the Lit Club's group chat

the whole time?

[gasps]

[LEMON]

Oh, and, Komari,

I didn't know

you felt left out!

It'll be okay.

No one's going to abandon you.

We're totally

gonna be BFFs forever,

I just know it.

[Komari crying]

Looks like you finally got

a chance to reason with her.

Guess you could say that.

Honestly,

I think we both just said

what we needed to.

And I know I should thank you.

Uh-huh, you're very welcome.

And with that,

your charismatic consultant,

Yanami, has finally

achieved her goal.

♪

[NUKUMIZU]

Tsukinoki and the president

wanted to keep this club active

for Komari's sake

and they asked me

to watch over her.

[NUKUMIZU]

Komari isn't really just here

for the literature aspect.

But it took this whole mess

to finally figure that out.

Life's funny like that.

Of course,

we're all following

different paths,

and things won't

always be the same,

but isn't that true

for any kind of relationship?

♪

[NUKUMIZU]

The truth is,

life's all about making

these temporary connections.

You don't stay together

forever with

everybody you meet.

And there's something

kind of lonely about that,

but it's not

always a bad thing.

[NUKUMIZU]

At least, I don't think it is.

[ANNA]

That's that, huh?

But you know,

you still made Komari

do all the talking.

Is there a good reason

you didn't give her

words of support

and encouragement?

Huh?

But I gave her a response.

You think it wasn't enough?

[ANNA]

Well, let's see.

-Ew!

-Ew!

Nukumizu,

wanna explain

what you meant by this?

[NUKUMIZU]

Huh?

That I plan on

staying in the Literature Club.

I just meant

I'm not going to quit.

[growls]

[ANNA]

You're clueless, aren't you?

[NUKUMIZU]

What, why?

[ANNA] That's the whole problem

with you, Nukumizu.

Unfortunately,

that's the sort of man

our new president

happens to be.

[LEMON] Nuku, you gotta

get your act together

if you're going

to be president.

You mean,

wait, are you okay with that?

[snickers]

Go!

Don't blame me.

You're the one who said it,

so take responsibility.

♪

There's no way to back out now.

We need you.

You're our president.