01x07 - Episode 7

[bunniefuu]

Have I really fallen for him?

Fallen for So-chan...

Sorry.

Na-chan.

So... it was just a joke.

Of course.
Huh?

Huh?

Sota isn't my boyfriend.

Does he think less of me?

Does he think I'm gross?

No way.

Sota isn't like that.

I want to have a proper talk
with you after the mock exams.

I think I'm really going to get dumped.

Natsuki?

Huh, talking to yourself?

Sigh...

Your Summer, My Storm
[Episode 7]

Crap.

It actually sent.

Wait.

What do I do...

Ah...

Ah, unsend, unsend it quickly.

[Read]

Ah!

Huh?

[Understood]

Huh...

No way...

Making a mistake I'd normally never make.

I'm seriously panicking right now.

Sigh...

What on earth should I do?

What on earth should I do?

Huh, what's going on?

Did Towako-san find out?

No.

She didn't find out, but...

Honey.

Are you hiding something from me?

Don't tell me...

You're having an affair?

Don't be silly.

How could that possibly be true?

You're overreacting. You are
hiding something, aren't you?

Do you really have that little faith in me?

The way you're talking...

How am I supposed to believe you?

No way...
Old man.

How are you so bad at lying?

I can't help it...

Fukuo.

Tell me what I should do.

What do you want me to say...

Sigh...

Sigh...

Seriously...

I rarely panic like this.

I usually use probability and statistics.

To anticipate every possible scenario.

Then I formulate a meticulous plan.

And I'm the type of person
who likes to stick to the plan.

So...

No matter how much I
analyze it, I can't find the answer.

[You are my light]
Love has no correct solution.

I'm really bad at dealing with it.

I think it might have to
do with how I grew up.

My family is quite a prominent
and well-known household in the area.

Oh my, it's Sota.

- Take care.
- Ever since I was little...

I was put on a pedestal as
a young master or a prodigy.

It's Kobayakawa Sota.

He's smart and handsome.

And he's so ambitious.

- So cool.
- But people only paid attention to me...

Just because I was "the son
of the Kobayakawa family."

They didn't see me as a romantic interest.

After moving to Tokyo for college...

No one paid special
attention to me anymore.

That sense of liberation
made me feel so at ease.

I never thought about
dating like my friends did.

Nor did I feel like I absolutely had to.

Oh...

Now, I live every day
freely and comfortably.

And with absolutely no immunity to love...

Have I really fallen for him?

Fallen for So-chan...

Having Na-chan confess
his feelings to me...

Made me panic and completely lose control.

Which is only natural.

Thanks for waiting.

Crab and cabbage fried rice.

I couldn't answer anything...

What about Natsuki?

He looks like he aced it.

That's amazing.

The tutoring really paid off.

Huh?

Ah, the mock exams?

Ah...

Yeah, it went okay.

Damn it.

Ah.

Someone come be my tutor.

How about me?
Huh, really?

I'd be a better choice, right?

I'd be better.

- Huh?
- I'd be better.

Huh?

Sorry, I sent that last message by mistake.

Don't worry about it.

Did I reply wrong again?

It seems that on my own...

I can't find the right answer at all.

[Rio]

I see.

Na-chan told you...

Yeah.

I was just wanting to
hear your thoughts, Sota.

And then you happened to contact me.

Were you shocked?

Yeah...

To be honest...

I was really panicking a bit.

That makes sense.

I always thought...

I was understanding of diversity
and minority groups.

I never thought there was
anything weird or wrong about it.

Even though I don't have anyone
like that around me right now...

I always felt I'd definitely be accepting.

But when it actually happens to you...

You still don't know what to do?

It's a bit embarrassing...

But I really don't know how to face it.

And I don't know what to do.

It's not embarrassing at all.

I just wish I could be more positive...

And accept it naturally.

Yeah.

But isn't that because...

Society hasn't reached that point yet?

Is that it...?

Yeah.

You see, my parents are like that too.

Especially my dad.

If I told him about two guys dating...

He'd probably say something rude
like, "What a disgrace."

What did Sota say?

He said sorry...

Sigh...

Crap...

Na-chan...

Yeah.

All this time...

Um...

He's only ever dated girls, right?

Yeah.

He's only ever been with girls.

But that kid...

Has never truly liked anyone.

Is that so?

Natsuki...

Even though it's weird for
me as his sister to say this...

He is gentle and pretty good-looking.

He's been super
popular since he was little.

Hey, Na-chan.

Na-chan is mine, right?

He's mine.

He's obviously mine.

He's mine!

He's obviously mine!

Don't fight.

So, Na-chan, who do you like?

Uh...

That kid's gentleness...

Is basically just indecisiveness.

Thank you.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

Should I say he's just naturally
easy to fall for?

I like you.

Thank you.
Huh?

Will you go out with me?

Huh?

Ah.

Yeah.
Really?

Yeah.
Let's go out.

I'm so happy!

Whenever someone confesses to him...

He ends up dating them
because he can't say no.

But once they start dating...

He tries hard to be a good boyfriend.

He tries hard to make himself like them.

But...

Falling for someone isn't exactly
something you can force, right?

Yeah.

That feeling...

The other person can actually sense it.

That's why every time,

he always ends up getting dumped.

I see...

I'm the same way, so I get it.

Huh?

Ah, well...

I'm not taking Natsuki's side.

I'm taking the girlfriend's side.

Whenever I fall for someone,

I'm the one who pursues them until we date.

But they never seem to match my enthusiasm.

So it never lasts long.

Since Natsuki and I are total opposites,

sometimes seeing him
like that just frustrates me.

I even got mad and told him, "You don't
understand how people in love feel at all."

I was just taking it out on him, wasn't I?

Yeah, poor guy.

Yeah.

But I don't do that anymore lately.

Because now I pour all my love
into World Heritage Sites.

But I think the current Natsuki

could probably understand you now.

Because he finally has the look
of someone who's truly in love.

Thanks for waiting. Here's
your sweet and sour pork.

Wait, Natsuki.

Is the yurinchi not good today?

No, it's delicious.

I've thought about it.

If I ever fell for a girl one day...

I'd probably still be at a loss.

But,

at the end of the day,

what matters is the person, right?

It's not about gender.

It's about how you see that person.

Yeah...

Yeah.

So I also hope

you can accept the real Natsuki.

I feel the same way.

But how should I put it...

I just feel like if I say the wrong thing,

I might end up hurting Na-chan.

I keep overthinking my words,
and end up not saying anything at all.

Maybe that's exactly
what's hurting him.

So when you said "sorry" back then,

is that what you meant?

Yeah.

I just didn't know how
to put it into words.

Ah... so that's it.

I see.

Thank goodness.

Huh?

If your "sorry"

was meant to reject Natsuki's feelings,

I probably would've
drop-kicked you on the spot.

Good thing it didn't come to that.

I'm just kidding.

No, you seriously look like you'd do it.

I wouldn't kick you here.

What do you mean, "not here"?

Are you planning to kick me later?

Are you sure I can have such a nice melon?

Of course, please take it.

A friend from my old band is farming now.

He sent over quite a few.

Then I'll gratefully accept it.

Auntie.
Hmm?

Is Natsuki not back yet?

Yeah.

I think he's still at Kazuharu's place.

I see...

Natsuki got dumped again, didn't he?

Huh?

Poor guy.

Riku.

Natsuki isn't pitiful at all.

Why not?

Sure, getting dumped hurts.

But isn't it also proof
that he truly cared for someone?

You know, when it comes to love,

even if it's just unrequited,

it still helps you grow.

I don't get it.

Fair enough.

Honestly...

[Seikosha Travel]

Huh?

Dad?

[Kusatsu Onsen Paradise]

Silver anniversary?

Yeah.

We usually don't even
celebrate anniversaries,

sometimes I even forget them entirely.

So I figured we should at least
celebrate properly this time.

I see...

A surprise hot spring trip sounds awesome.

Have you decided where to go?

About that...

Fukuo...
I see.

Will that work?

He said he knew a good inn,

so I left it to him.

But that guy

actually got the dates wrong.

So I'm looking for one right now.

I see...
Makes sense.

But,

Dad, are you sure you'll be okay?

Hmm?

Can you really keep it
a secret until the end?

Isn't that the whole point of a surprise?

But isn't Mom already suspicious of you?

Ah...

Seriously, what should I do?

I'm home.

Ah.

Welcome back.

I'm home.
Welcome back.

Uh, well...

We just bumped into each other outside.

I see...

Natsuki, how was the mock exam?

Ah...

It was alright.

Rock.

I'm home.
- I see.
- Here.

I'm home.

By the way, it's hot, isn't it?

Yeah.

Want to take a shower first?

Yeah.
I'll go take a shower.

Okay.

I'm going to take a shower.

Um, this is for you.

[Refreshing Mint Chocolate]
Well, Natsuki said he wanted some.

I see.

I bought some for you too.

Thank you so much.

This is bad...

Oh, Rock.

You came over.

Did you escape to my room because the
vibe between Mom and Dad is too awful?

Yeah.

[New message from Kobayakawa Sota]
Huh?

How was the mock exam?

[How was the mock exam?]

[I think it went pretty well.]

[Read]
[I think it went pretty well.]

Wow, that was fast.

That's great.

I can't wait for the results.

Hmm...

Is that it...?

Sigh...

Left on read...

Sigh...

I'll take this over then.

Thanks for your help.

Ah, thanks.

Okay.

Oh, Na-chan.

Hello.

How long are you going to sleep?

It's already noon.

I'm so lucky to see Na-chan's sleepy face.

I couldn't really sleep last night.

Ah, Na-chan.

Could you say thanks to Sota-san for me?

Huh?

He came to our bakery
to buy bread yesterday.

I see.

Kaoru-san, you're jumping the g*n.

What does it matter?

Well, I did tell him to come,

but I didn't expect him to actually
show up. It really surprised me.

He's really polite.

What did So-chan buy?

Tuna mayo toast, a
croissant, and salt bread.

Huh?

Aren't those all Natsuki's favorites?

Yeah, and he even asked me,

"What kind of bread does Na-chan like?"

Delicious.

[Cloud Encyclopedia]

Back then, I thought clouds were amazing.

It's about how you see that person.

So I also hope you can
accept the real Natsuki.

Huh?

Huh?

I was just about to go look for you.

I was looking for you, too.

Huh?

I wanted... to have a proper talk with you.

Me too.

Um...

Yeah?

About what happened last time...

I meant it.

I'm sorry for putting you on the spot.

No.

You didn't do anything wrong, Na-chan.

I'm the one who should be apologizing.

Huh?

Back then,

I said "I'm sorry" to you.

I'm sorry.

No, it's fine.

Um, it's really okay.

I was actually really happy.

Huh?

I mean, I was definitely caught off guard,

Yeah.

But I was happy.

But...

I didn't know if it was
okay to just say "I'm happy."

That's why I said "I'm sorry."

I'm really... so sorry.

Ah, no.

Um, well...

That "sorry" just now
was because I used the wrong words.

Um...

It's just like my sister said.

Huh?

I...

I thought you'd find me disgusting.

No.

I'd never think that.

That's what my sister said, too.

She said, "Sota isn't like that."

I see.

Yeah.

You know...

Hmm?

The tuna toast and salt
bread are both delicious.

But...

Croissants aren't really my thing.

Huh?

Ah.

What about sweet ones? Which do you like?

Red bean? Chocolate?

Or something with whipped cream?

Uh...

Or how about this?

What's your favorite rice ball filling?

Huh?

I want to know more about you.

Ah...

You mean about food?

No.

About everything.

I want to talk to you
about all sorts of things.

About the sky, about bridges.

About serious stuff.

And about trivial little things.

I want to talk with you more.

And get to know you better.

I...

I'm absolutely sure that I like you.

Huh?

But...

I still don't know what kind of "like"
it actually is.

Is it friendship?

Or like how I see a younger brother?

No.

Is it admiration? Or is it love?

It feels like all of them are right.

But at the same time,
none of them feel quite right.

What do you think?

Huh?

Um...

I don't know either...

I see.

Makes sense.

But...

I think if I just get to
know you a little better,

I feel like I'll be able
to find the answer.

So...

Will you search for the answer with me?

Yeah.

I want to search for it with you.

Really?

I want to get to know Sota better, too.

Then let's talk a lot more.

Yeah.

Even if the answer we find isn't "love,"
that's okay.

I'm home.

Huh, is Mom not here?

Ah, Rock is here.

Good boy.

You're so cute.

Good boy, you're so sweet.

Huh?

[When My Son Falls in Love with a Man]

Well, as for me...

I prefer harder breads.

Huh?

Like baguettes, bagels, and stuff.

Seriously?
Yeah.

Hard bread makes my
jaw tired, so I don't like it.

That's the best part.

No way.
Huh?

- I still prefer the soft and fluffy ones.
- Because...

This time right now
feels like a precious treasure to me.

Ah.

[This story is purely fictional.]
It's a contrail.

[Next Episode]

I want to go out and have fun with So-chan.

[Endless Love, A Reward Date]
Na-chan.

I'm the only one who's excited.

Smile.

Is Natsuki doing okay?

[Love Brings Signs of a Storm]
You've already noticed, haven't you?

I can't tell you right now.