01x08 - The Truth Deception Reveals

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There you are.

Gym class has started, you know.

My sports uniform was thrown away.

Is that so?

Oh, right. That's how it was in the past.

I hate happy people.

Right, that's how it was.

I also hate those in cliques.

Because it felt
like I was being denied for no reason.

I also hate break time

because it felt like the class
was emphasizing that I was isolated.

I hate teachers too

because they make us work in groups.

It made me feel out of place.

I especially hate school activities.

Come to think of it,

there was nothing that I liked.

I…

am not needed by anyone, I guess.

Can I just die?

I don't think you should.

Because not long after,

you'll finally have a friend.

Though he's annoying.

There's this tall
and nice guy, a cheerful guy,

a considerate girl,

a kind of weak student council president,
and two girls who are really close.

There will be a lot of people
who will like to befriend you.

And…

there's a person
who is willing to laugh and cry for you.

Who will be sad for you, be mad for you,

and even willing to scold you.

She'll surely appear.

If that's true, I…

I…

What?

What was I dreaming of just now?

I want to see Hori…

The person I love is very weak.

Very, very weak.

Correcting others

is actually something he's bad at.

He laughs about not being good at sports,

but it actually bothers him very much.

When girls and boys compliment him,

he actually feels really happy.

But…

he gets uneasy now and then.

He's the person I like.
The one who's bad at many things.

Oh, no.

Sengoku, get it off me.

It's scary.

His face is telling me
that he's scared too.

But…

I was shocked.

Good job.

The person I like…

is very weak, but he tries really hard.

However,

when I first met him,

he gave me a different impression.

For me,

I quite like Ayasaki.

Her face is so small,
don't you find it cute?

I agree, but it's difficult
to strike a conversation with her.

She gives off this condescending vibe.

I guess she knows
that she's popular among the guys.

Among the girls, Ayasaki and Kono
are an odd pair of friends.

The beauty and the ugly duckling.

Is that so?

I think they're both normal.

No way. Ayasaki is super cute.

She's all right. Kono too.

You were secretly
reading a book just now, right?

Is it a comic?

Goethe.

"Goethe"? What's that?

It's a book written by Goethe.

Oh, so it's not the book's title.

Is it good?

Do you like to read too, Ayasaki?

I don't read during class,

but I do like to read.

Like Grimms' Fairy Tales.

Like Snow White?

Yes, like Snow White.

I'll lend it to you if you want.

You're lending it to me?

It's a collection of tales.
I also picked a few other books.

Thank you.

-Isn't that great, Remi?
-Yes.

Do you like
these kinds of books too, Kono?

What? Me? Yes.

Then you should try reading it
when Ayasaki is done with it.

The third story is pretty interesting.

-Are you for real?
-Yes.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

These books were great.

Thank you so much.

Well then, this is for you too.

You brought more books.

That's amazing.

How many books do you have?

These are mostly my parents'.

They have a room full of books.
It's almost like a library.

Is that so?

I'd like to have a look.

You can come over if you'd like.

Don't worry. I won't do anything weird.

All right.

SENGOKU

You really do have lots of books.

ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY, FOLKTALES

We haven't cleaned
this place, so it's dusty.

Please be careful…

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I took the book without asking first.

This book in the back caught my attention.

That's a really old book.

What's the story about?

The day before the world ends.

The destruction of Earth?

Or is it Japan?

I think it's about the Earth.

People start panicking.

When we know the world is ending tomorrow,

we probably won't feel
like doing anything anymore.

Is that so?

I want to spend all my money

on all sorts of desserts.

You're going to eat desserts?

It's the Earth's last day, you know?

I want to get all the desserts
that I usually don't get to eat.

Is that so?

Oh, why did you tie
your hair up higher today?

I just felt like it.

It's not bad. It suits you.

Really?

Everything a cute person does is cute.

Sengoku wouldn't understand.

Sorry for interrupting your chat.

Can we talk?

Thank you for lending me these.

I read them all.

You didn't have to read them in a hurry.

It was so interesting that I kept reading,

but I hope the world
doesn't actually end tomorrow.

Don't you want to have all the desserts?

Who would want desserts in that state?

Kamioka seems to like you.

Oh, okay.

Hey, can I go to your house today?

Of course.

But also, you're used to talking to guys,
so it's probably not a big deal to you,

but I might get the wrong idea.

Ayasaki.

This series has a lot
of volumes, so it's worth reading.

I can't wait.

Sengoku.

Actually…

About you…

I… Actually…

What is it?

Nothing.

If the world…

if the world ends tomorrow,

what would you do?

What?

Are you talking about that book?

Not the book, but rather…

I would confess to you…

and become dust in the universe.

That's it.

Are you teasing me?

No.

No…

I'm sorry. Forget what I just said.

Why are you getting embarrassed?

What do you mean? I'm not embarrassed.

You're lying.

I'm not lying.

And I'm not embarrassed.

I can see through you

because your face is all red.

I'm really happy.

All right…

Hey.

I like you too.

I…

I like you too.

Thank you for lending me this book.

You finished it in a day?

I finished preparing for my lessons early,
so I have more time to spare.

I see.

Is it good?

This is a best-selling tear-jerker.

It was just okay.

THE SEASON WITH YOU

Liar.

You must have cried
while reading it yesterday.

When I first met you, I liked
how you don't get swayed by others.

But now the weaker side of you,

how bad you are at lying,

how hardworking you are…

I love all of it.

Hey, what's with the sudden pedicure?

I found this unopened
when I was cleaning my room.

I thought the color suits you.

Really?

This is terrible.

I have a sudden desire.

Will she get mad?

Miyamura, your other foot.

But…

Miyamura?

Give me that other leg--

STEP

I thought,
if I put my foot on you, I'd level up.

What?

Sorry, I lied.

I'm always the one getting hit,
so I wanted to strike first today.

I'm really sorry.

No, I'm not that mad.

I was just surprised.

Also, you always get mad
with Shindo and Sawada,

but you're so docile with me.

Are you forcing yourself

to put up a front?

No, this is the usual me. I mean it.

Is that so?

Are you saying
that I should yell back when you hit me?

No, there's no need for that.

Darn it, Kyoko.

Who do you think you're talking to?

I might like that.

Miyamura, good morning.

Hey, guys.
Looks like you're having a good chat.

Yes.

What's this?

You're still listening to this song, Iura?

It's all right, I guess.

-What?
-I don't know what's going on either.

Miyamura.

I'm sorry.
Can you lend me your math textbook?

Seriously, Pres? You forgot your textbook?

Get a grip already.

Ishikawa?

Why are you asking me? I have no idea!

Miyamura, what's wrong?

-k*ll me.
-What?

FALLING APART

It must be her.

An order from the Ice Queen.

Yes.

Just tell her if you don't like it.

Good morning!

Ishikawa, I beg you.

Please toughen up!

Why me?

Is that so? It's too much for you?

I guess I can't witness
your rough side then.

I will get rough
when you've stopped thinking about it.

Really?

I'll look forward to it.

Bye.

See you guys later.

Okay.

I thought the science lab
was open during lunchtime.

Oh, I think you're right!

Man, I'll take them over after lunch,

so let the teacher know, okay?

Want me to do it?

It's fine.

SIGH

Excuse me.

Yes?

Could this be it?

Is this my chance?

But how far should I go to satisfy her?

Oh, by the way--

Who do you think
you are talking to, idiot?

You're so annoying!

Shut it!

Hori…

I've had enough.

I don't want to yell anymore.

Hori.

I don't get you.

So I heard that there's a rumor
spreading among the juniors

that there was
a huge couple's fight in the AV room.

I feel bad that I scared them.

Yuki, is something wrong?

Oh, yes.

Yes?

A confession?

Yes. Four days ago.

Four days?

That's really long ago.

I mean, it'd be weird
to go up to him just to reject him.

So you're going to reject him?

Of course. I don't know him.

I feel like he is a nice guy,

so I felt bad
about just rejecting him for no reason.

How about getting someone
to pretend to be your boyfriend?

Toru!

He probably won't want to.

I don't think so.

You just have to explain clearly.

Yes, I think it'll happen after school.

Okay. I'm hanging up.

Ishikawa agreed.

-That's fast!
-That's fast!

What?

What should I do?

You just have
to act lovey-dovey and reject him.

I can't do something that evil!

Hori, stop messing around.

What class is he from?

Is it Class ?

Yes, it's Yanagi from Class .

Yoshikawa, are you really fine with me?

Shouldn't you find someone
more good-looking?

You are a little
cooler than him, so it's fine.

Is that so?

It's just a little.

Okay.

Should we go now?

Are you coming as well?

Of course. I'm worried about my friend.

Really? Thanks, Hori.

WANTS TO SEE WHO IT IS

Let's go then.

We're a couple today, aren't we?

Who is in Class anyway?

We're too far away
so we don't really know them.

Maybe Ayasaki knows.

Just for today…

Toru, you don't have to say anything.

Are you sure?

I'm sorry to put you in this weird mess.

That's right.

So let me do just one thing.

Can I say, "No way. She's my girlfriend"?

Or something like that.

But all you have to do is pretend.

Yes, I'm pretending.

All right. Suit yourself.

I can't hear them.

There he is.

I'm sorry, Yoshikawa.

I'm sorry for making you wait.

The teacher called for me.

-He's super good-looking!
-He's super good-looking!

He's way cooler than Toru!

Say something.

Well…

Nice to meet you.

I'm Akane Yanagi from Class .

Even his name is cool!

I'm Toru Ishikawa.

Miyamura's quite good-looking,
but he's totally overshadowed here!

Ishikawa, hang in there!

So you have a boyfriend.

Yes, I'm sorry.

I've lost at a cellular level.

I'm sorry for being alive.

I wouldn't reject him
if I were you, Yoshikawa, you idiot!

I have no choice then.

Ishikawa is much cooler
than someone like me.

Stop it!

I'm leaving then.

Okay.

Yuki!

Why? He's so good-looking!

He's too good-looking, so…

I'm not into high-class cuisine anyway.

-She prefers ordinary guys.
-She prefers ordinary guys.

I felt like I was dead halfway through.

I was so terrified.
He was so good-looking.

By the way,

I didn't know
there's someone like him in our year.

Yanagi?

I know him.

He's really interesting
and good-looking, right?

Interesting?

That hurts!

Yanagi, where are your glasses?

I haven't brought them,

but it's not that inconvenient…

Yanagi!

It happens a lot.

A lot…

He has terrible eyesight.

I see.

Hey.

Yes?

Did you mistake me for someone else?

Oh, I have a friend called Kyoko.

She's taller than me

and prettier than me.

Did you mistake me for her?

What makes you say that?

Did someone tell you
I have terrible eyesight?

It wasn't a mistake

because I've been watching you.

I recognize you, Yoshikawa,

but I have never seen Kyoko.

Is that so?

Yuki!

Hori.

I'm sorry. Were you guys talking?

It's Yanagi.

Hori?

We were just talking about you.

Yoshikawa said
she has a really pretty friend.

Hi, I'm Miyamura.

I see.

Ishikawa is here too.

I'm Hori.

Then who is he?

I'm Ishikawa. We met a few days ago.

I'm sorry!

Well… Miyamura.

His eyesight is a bit bad.

Are you sure it's just a bit?

Right. I just bumped into Yoshikawa.

I wasn't trying anything bad.

Wait.

Hori, where is Ishikawa?

I'm Ishikawa.

-He's super interesting.
-He's super interesting.

-I see. I'm sorry.
-Calm down.

-It's really just a coincidence.
-Okay.