02x05 - Ishiki Shichau

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Why is Sano here?!

What is she doing in here?

I-I was wondering who was over here!

So it was you, huh?

I came out 'cause I couldn't sleep.

Th-The hot water sure looks white!

Guess that's the effect of the bath salts.

You goofball, that's not why.

This is cloudy hot water.

The hot spring minerals are...

What am I even thinking?

He's been staring at me for a long time...

Um... Sano?

You okay?

Bath make the blood rush
to your head? Your face is red.

Dummy.

That's not it.

Sorry.

I guess that was it.

I'm getting out.

I was not expecting that...

I never thought Sano
would look at me like that.

My heart started racing.

But more importantly...

I'm so glad the water is cloudy!

This is bad.

I almost couldn't hold back...

If we ever wind up like this again,

I don't think I'll be able to stop myself.

Hey, there you are!

Hi!

Sorry, sorry.

We're a little late.

No problem.

These guys are from Osaka High.

It's nice to meet you.

Let's get along!

I'm Noe!

I'm Sekime!

St. Blossom lives up to its reputation!

You're all so pretty!

What a day to be alive.

What'd I do to deserve running into
the American woman up here too?

I can tell what you're thinking
without you uttering a word,

you stupid ape.

What was that?

Pretty sure you just
blatantly insulted me!

Oh, wow!

Impressive. Is that some
sort of feral instinct?

Oh, or is it maybe the power of atavism?

What'd you say?!

You better check yourself, dipstick!

Not to mention...

Mizuki already likes someone,
so there's no room for you!

Understand?!

Keep running that damn mouth
a' yers and see what happens!

I don't know what you're saying, idiot!

Stop, stop! Break it up!

We've come all the way to Hokkaido,
so stop fighting.

Got it?

All right.

But anyway, Mizuki...

Huh?

What is going on with that?

Well, you see...

I'm not sure when that happened.

Julia.

What demon brought you hither?

Don't be so cold.

Not when I've been thinking
about you all this time.

Ouch!

What a presumptuous man.

Hurry back from whence you came.

The maidens await you.

Senpai!

Oh, I see.

You're jealous?

When and why would anyone
ever be jealous over you?!

Do enlighten me!

Gosh, Minami-chan's at it again...

Oh, and please don't tell
anyone that I'm his aunt.

It's so embarrassing.

Okay, okay.

Why is he here, skipping school?

Coming all the way to Hokkaido...

I'm going to tell my big sister.

It's been like this
ever since this morning.

Oh, soft serve!

I want some!

Mizuki-kun, want to take
a picture together?

Sure!

I'll take it for you!

In exchange, I want you
to send it to me later.

Umeda's so scary,
I don't even dare talk to her.

Yeah, okay, I'll try to tell her.

All right, here we go.

Nice! Here's my chance
to get a twofie with Mizuki.

Mizuki! Can we take a pic together too?

Oh! Rickshaws!

Wow, really?

Hey, ladies, care to hop in?

Damn that woman!

Wow, this is so pretty.

It's precious.

They said it's for potpourri.

The glass wind chimes are sweet.

Maybe I should get a matching
set for me and Senpai.

Did you know that placing them
in a window attracts ghosts?

Can you not ruin the mood
with your wacko comments?!

Oh. My bad.

I could send one of these back home...

Mizuki.

We're about to head out.

Oh, sure.

Was there something you wanted?

Kinda, but it's expensive.

I guess I've got no choice.

Shall I get it for you?

What? Really?

I love you, Nakatsu!

Well, what is it?

This.

See? Pricey, right?

Y-Yeah.

I'm so useless!

Guess I'll get this!

Hey, Mizuki, look over there.

So cool!

Can we be next?!

Why am I in this?

Public service.

Wh-What's going on?

It's almost like a photo
sh**t or something.

I guess they stand out because
they're good-looking. All three of them.

I guess so...

- When he's not talking, he isn't so bad.

- Hey, how long we gotta stay like this?

- Which one are you talking about?

Dang...

Wish I could take a photo with Sano too.

Hey, Ashiya.

Where are you going all alone?

Thought I'd go take a look at the sea.

You took off all of a sudden,

so I thought something might be wrong.

Sorry.

Mizuki-kun!

Yay!

Guess this is goodbye.

We're in Hakodate tomorrow.

I see.

I'll see you back in Tokyo.

Hey, there they are!

This time, let us get a pic with just you.

Oh, so sorry!

Hey...

Yikes, Mizuki.

Better get that off of you.

You'll catch cold.

B-But...

Keep it on.

What for, Izumi?

Because.

Don't tell me he...

Sano...

Is it possible that he
knows Mizuki is a girl?

Julia.

Julia?

What's up?

You're totally spaced out.

I'm fine. Sorry.

I know what it is.

You had to part with Mizuki-kun,
and you miss him.

I'm not a clingy child.

But if that's the case,
why is he keeping quiet about it?

I can't even see their bus anymore.

Tch, you'll see 'em again in Tokyo.

Yeah, sure, but I still miss them.

You like the American woman that much?!

Okay, time to go.

Hit the room and dry your shirt.

Yeah.

Keep it on.

Sano really bailed me out.

Yeah, that's right. I'm starving.

Let's hurry back, Mizuki.

Okay.

There's a buffet today.

All right! Let's eat!

Yeah!

She doesn't seem nervous at all.

I think she might have
figured me out, though.

So what happens now?

After all, I'm here pretending not to
know because I don't want to lose her.

Sano!

Come on, hurry up!

You're gonna get left behind.

That's why...

I can't ever talk about it.

C'mon.

Watch your step or you'll fall.

I'm fine.

All right!

Let our "Eat till We Drop" tour begin!

Yeah!

"Eat till We Drop" tour?!

We finally get some free time! Why do
we have to spend it stuffing our faces?!

This'll make me gain weight!

Count me out.

Besides...

I've decided to go find my darling.

I'm coming, darling!

Lately, Nakao-kun really isn't hiding
his feelings for Nanba-senpai.

Crab!

Whole potatoes!

Wow!

That's Hokkaido for you!

Stop yapping about the toppings
and eat the noodles.

Let's eat!

Thanks for coming in!

Man, that was so good.

It really was.

To help us digest, there are
some good croquettes—

Sorry, I'll pass.

Why?

We came all the way to Hokkaido.

I thought I'd check out
Oiran Buchi and Shiraito Falls.

Oiran?

What are you even gonna do?

Try to get some training and material.

What do you mean
by "material" and "training"?

I'm too scared to even ask!

It is what it is.

Guess it'll just be us.

That idiot!

Huh? Hey, Izumi!

What's he gettin' all worked up about?

That's...

What's up?

Sorry! I'm off too!

W-Wait, Mizuki!

Go on without me!

What's your damage? You ran into me.

What?

Stop!

This is bad!

You wanna get smacked again, you brat?

Why don't you see
what happens when you try?

You think you're the sh*t, don't you?

That's enough, Shin!

Please accept my apology.

He's still a kid, so I hope
you can overlook this.

Let's go.

Shin, who is this guy?

Shove the big brother act up your a*s!

What? Since when do you have siblings?

What are you even doing?

- Judging from this, you must be
causing mom quite some grief too.

- Shut up!

Like you have any room to talk.

You're the one who just
up and left one day.

I'm just doing whatever I please too.

You don't get to tell me what to do.

Hey!

I don't think you ought to take that tone.

Ashiya?

Who the hell is this chick?

I'm not a chick!

I'm Sano's classmate!

I don't know exactly what's going on here,

but Sano is concerned for you
as his little brother.

If you don't know what's going on,
stay the hell out of it.

Either way, you've got
absolutely nothing on me...

Big Bro.

Let's go.

Sure.

Wow, what a jerk!

But they look like each other,
so it's kinda weird...

Sano, don't mind him.

Ashiya.

Would you come with me?

Wow! How pretty.

So, my dad...

He used to be a high jumper.

He's the one who taught me and my brother.

We had a blast,

clearing higher and higher jumps...

Dad! Dad!

Look, look! I cleared a jump this high!

That's really impressive, Izumi.

But it didn't last for long.

My mom died in a car accident
with my father at the wheel.

My dad retired immediately after.

He was a different person.

He left the sport when he
was supposed to be on a streak.

His teaching style changed,

and he started forcing me to jump in a way
focused entirely on setting records.

I rebelled really hard against
that version of my dad.

On top of that,

somewhere in the back of my mind,

I probably blamed him
for k*lling my mother.

Sorry.

The wind's gotten cold.

S-Sano...

Um...

You're the first person
I've ever told about this.

Oh, it's Nakatsu.

Hey! Where the hell are you guys?

Sorry, sorry!

We're headed back now.

Well, hurry it up!

You're going to miss our check-in!

Sounds like Sano still has complicated
matters to deal with.

Sorry for making you
come out here with me.

But I feel like we got a tiny bit closer.

In fact...

I feel like my heart's been
racing more than ever.

Hokkaido was a lot of fun.

Sure was.

But wasn't it boring for you, Izumi?

It's your hometown, after all.

I wouldn't say that.

A lot happened.

A lot...

As far as memories go,
I guess I got some good ones.

S-Sorry!

Why's he getting all red
over just touching hands?

Did something happen between you two?!

Thus, the young man
and his burning emotions,

dyed by the flame of jealousy,

descended further into the abyss.

To be continued.

That's so pathetic.

Stop commentating on my aura!

And how did you fare, Kayashima?

Where'd you go again?

Shiraito Falls and Oiran Buchi.

Yeah, those places.

Well, the one I was going for
wasn't exactly interested,

so I couldn't even sense their presence.

But then something else came with me...

You don't have to be so alarmed.

They have no intention
of causing you any harm.

Right?

Who is he talking to?!

If I freaked out over stuff this minor,

I'd do nothing else all day.

You're so strong.

I... I...

The last day, I didn't know Nanba-senpai
followed that woman to Hakotate!

So I was aimlessly wandering
around Sapporo all day!

I feel bad for him.

Pipe down!

Be quiet, all of you!

Yes, sir!

Sorry!

It's true. A lot did happen, didn't it?

Sleep tight, you little spoiled thing.

Sano, so about Julia...

Huh?

Did you just gulp?

I did not.

So, what's with Julia?

Hmm...

She was asking me what the "okonomi"
means in "okonomiyaki."

Do you know?

That's a question for Nakatsu.