# Season 1
# E1 - Nice to Meet You
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G7PU417VN/nice-to-meet-you)
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***SIGN*** Episode 1
***SIGN*** Nice to Meet You
**[02:13] Hananoi**
What does love mean to you?
**[02:17] Hananoi**
To me, it's something you only devote
to one person in life. Your soulmate.
**[02:23] Hananoi**
So maybe I didn't show you enough love.
**[02:27] Hananoi**
Or maybe... you were never my
soulmate in the first place.
**[02:38] Ex**
You're blaming this on *me*?!
**[02:39] Hibiki**
Oh, scary. A breakup fight?
**[02:42] Hibiki**
Wait, isn't that guy Hananoi-kun?
**[02:46] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun?
**[02:47] Hibiki**
You don't know him, Hotaru?!
**[02:49] Hibiki**
Come on! The popular boy from the class
next door whose height and looks
**[02:52] Hibiki**
everyone agrees are in the 99th percentile?
**[02:55] Hibiki**
No?! This girl couldn't care less!
**[03:00] Hotaru**
Oh, sorry. It's hard enough for me
to remember my own classmates.
**[03:05] Hotaru**
A whole other class would be...
**[03:07] Hibiki**
It's *December* already!
**[03:09] Ex**
Fine then!
**[03:10] Ex**
You'll never be in a proper
relationship anyway!
**[03:25] Hibiki**
I guess even hot guys go
through horrible breakups.
**[03:31] Hotaru**
How could you say something so mean
to someone you once liked?
**[03:36] Hibiki**
As they say, a love too strong
can become a hate even stronger.
**[03:39] Hibiki**
You'll understand once
you fall in love too, Hotaru.
**[03:43] Hotaru**
When you fall in love,
**[03:44] Hotaru**
your special someone becomes more
important than friends and family, right?
**[03:48] Hotaru**
I don't really get that,
so I don't think it's for me.
**[03:51] Hibiki**
That same old excuse again?
**[03:53] Hibiki**
Well, I'd like to take this moment
to make an announcement.
**[03:57] Hibiki**
I have a boyfriend now!
**[04:00] Hotaru**
Oh. Congrats.
**[04:02] Hibiki**
Way too sedate!
**[04:03] Hibiki**
You're supposed to get all excited!
**[04:05] Hibiki**
Or at least lament,
"You can't leave me all alone!"
**[04:08] Hotaru**
That's kinda asking a lot, Kyo-chan.
**[04:12] Hotaru**
*My name is Hinase Hotaru.*
**[04:13] Hotaru**
* I'm almost sixteen, and I'm in my*
* first year of high school.*
**[04:17] Hotaru**
*I've lived my life free of romance,*
**[04:18] Hibiki**
Anyway, thanks for listening.
**[04:21] Hotaru**
No problem. Good luck!
**[04:21] Hotaru**
*but I'm blessed with friends and family.*
**[04:22] Hibiki**
See you!
**[04:23] Hotaru**
Until next time!
**[04:25] Hotaru**
* If I can keep spending my days peacefully,*
* enjoying the little things in life,*
**[04:30] Hotaru**
* that's enough for me,*
* even if I never fall in love.*
**[04:35] Hotaru**
*Or, at least, that's what I thought.*
**[04:42] Hotaru**
* No umbrella? The breakup*
* must've really been a shock...*
**[04:48] Hotaru**
* I still don't get it, though.*
* Why do people fall in love in the first place?*
**[04:53] Hotaru**
*What in the world does it feel like?*
**[05:02] Hotaru**
U-Um, you'll catch a cold like this.
**[05:12] Hotaru**
* I never imagined the umbrella*
* I held out for him that day...*
**[05:17] Hananoi**
You're Hinase Hotaru-chan, right?
**[05:21] Hananoi**
Nice to meet you.
**[05:23] Hananoi**
I like you.
**[05:25] Hananoi**
Will you go out with me?
**[05:29] Hotaru**
*...would change my life forever.*
**[05:33] Hotaru**
*Never in my wildest dreams.*
**[05:39] passerby A**
Check out that guy! Isn't he super hot?
**[05:44] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan! Good morning.
**[05:47] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun? G-Good morning.
**[05:50] Hotaru**
Were you waiting for me?
**[05:52] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[05:53] Hotaru**
Even though I politely declined yesterday?
**[05:57] Hananoi**
I thought I should give you a chance
to get to know me first.
**[06:06] boy student A**
Hey, over there!
Is that the girl Hananoi asked out?
**[06:10] boy student A**
How wild is it to do that
in front of the whole class?
**[06:13] boy student B**
I guess hotties can get away with that stuff.
**[06:16] boy student B**
I figured she'd be a real babe or something.
**[06:16] Hananoi**
Mind telling me about
what sorts of things you like?
**[06:18] boy student A**
Hey! She'll hear you!
**[06:21] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan? Hotaru-chan?
**[06:25] Hotaru**
S-Sorry! What is it?
**[06:27] Hananoi**
Oh, I was just asking about what you're into.
**[06:31] Hananoi**
What about hairstyles and stuff?
**[06:33] Hotaru**
Hairstyles?
**[06:35] Hotaru**
I guess short hair is a lot easier to wash.
**[06:38] Hananoi**
Short hair, huh?
**[06:41] Hotaru**
Listen...
**[06:43] Hotaru**
Would you tell me why you chose me?
**[06:46] Hananoi**
When you held your umbrella out for me,
I thought, "This girl must be my soulmate."
**[06:51] Hotaru**
You said that yesterday too.
**[06:57] Hananoi**
Well, I get approached by lots of people,
**[07:01] Hananoi**
but once we start talking,
they always drift away.
**[07:03] girl student A**
He asked her out in front of everyone.
**[07:04] Hananoi**
They find me strange or creepy.
I guess they get disillusioned.
**[07:07] girl student B**
She's not what I expected at all!
**[07:09] Hananoi**
People like the way I look, so they have
all these weird expectations of me.
**[07:15] Hananoi**
And then there was you, Hotaru-chan,
who just talked to me like it was no big deal.
**[07:22] Hananoi**
Maybe that's why.
**[07:27] Hananoi**
See you.
**[07:29] Hibiki**
H-Hotaru! What are you doing coming
to school with Hananoi-kun?!
**[07:33] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan, Shibamu! Good morning.
**[07:36] Tsukiha**
Morning.
**[07:37] Hibiki**
What gives?! Did you decide
to go out with him after all?
**[07:39] Hibiki**
You can't leave me all alone!
**[07:42] Hotaru**
No, no.
**[07:43] Hotaru**
Though he *did* say...
**[07:45] Hotaru**
"Why don't you get to know me first
and then think it over?"
**[07:49] Tsukiha**
Huh. Well, how's it going? Has your
impression of him changed after a day?
**[07:55] Hotaru**
Hmm...
**[07:57] Hotaru**
He's kind of enigmatic.
***SIGN*** The Next Day
***SIGN*** A winter-exclusive cafeteria delicacy
***SIGN*** Get them to go!
***SIGN*** Back this year!
Braised Pork Buns
**[08:06] Hananoi**
That looks heavy.
**[08:07] Hotaru**
Oh, thanks. I was taking
it to the faculty room...
**[08:11] Hotaru**
Huh?! Hananoi-kun, your hair!
**[08:14] Hananoi**
Well? Is it more to your liking now,
Hotaru-chan?
***SIGN*** Things to Do During Winter Break
**[08:18] Hotaru**
Wait, we weren't talking
about *my* hair yesterday?!
**[08:22] Hananoi**
Oh, you don't like it?
***SIGN*** Art Club
**[08:24] Hotaru**
Did you really cut it just to suit my tastes?
**[08:27] Hananoi**
I figured I could work
on my appearance first.
**[08:31] Hananoi**
You look totally stumped right now.
**[08:33] Hotaru**
Sorry, I honestly just...
**[08:35] Hananoi**
It's fine, it's fine.
The faculty room, right?
**[08:39] Hananoi**
I'll go with you.
**[08:39] girl**
We're playing basketball in PE, right?
**[08:40] Hotaru**
Thank you. That's a huge help.
**[08:44] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, Hananoi-kun.
**[08:46] Hotaru**
I know you're doing all this for me,
**[08:50] Hotaru**
but I don't really know what it means
to have special feelings for someone.
**[08:56] Hotaru**
I guess I'm like a robot
or a cyborg or something.
**[09:01] Hananoi**
A robot, huh?
**[09:02] Hananoi**
Well, if you don't know what it's like,
why not give it a try?
**[09:06] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[09:07] Hananoi**
Go out with me
and experience it for yourself.
**[09:09] Hananoi**
Yeah. Like until Christmas or something.
**[09:14] Hotaru**
I'd just end up hurting you that way.
**[09:18] Hotaru**
People who are made like me
**[09:22] Hotaru**
have no business falling in love.
**[09:26] Hananoi**
There's no such thing as someone
who shouldn't fall in love.
**[09:34] Hotaru**
* He's an enigma,*
* but not the unsettling kind...*
**[09:38] Hotaru**
*I guess.*
**[09:45] Hibiki**
Sorry! I promised I'd eat lunch
with my boyfriend today.
**[09:49] Tsukiha**
And I've got a club meeting.
**[09:51] Tsukiha**
Sorry.
**[09:52] Hibiki**
Really sorry!
**[09:54] Hotaru**
*Guess I'm on my own today.*
**[09:57] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[09:59] Hananoi**
Want to eat lunch together?
**[10:04] Hotaru**
*I-I came along without really thinking...*
**[10:04] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[10:07] Hotaru**
*But I've already turned him down once.*
**[10:07] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[10:09] Hotaru**
*Maybe I shouldn't be doing this.*
**[10:11] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, Hotaru-chan! Want one?
**[10:15] Hotaru**
The cafeteria's special braised pork bun?!
**[10:25] Hotaru**
Thank you!
**[10:26] Hananoi**
I bought that just for you, so help yourself.
**[10:35] Hotaru**
Here.
**[10:36] Hotaru**
Let's eat it together!
**[10:39] Hotaru**
Thanks for this.
**[10:42] Hotaru**
Yum!
**[10:45] Hananoi**
Thanks...
**[10:52] Hotaru**
Is it good?
**[10:53] Hananoi**
Yup.
**[10:54] Hananoi**
It's delicious because I'm eating it
here with you.
**[10:58] Hotaru**
*Eating together makes it delicious?*
**[11:01] Hotaru**
*Yeah, I think I can understand that feeling.*
**[11:04] Hotaru**
Wait, your earrings...
**[11:06] Hananoi**
Oh.
**[11:07] Hananoi**
I figured you probably didn't
care for flashy stuff like that.
**[11:13] Hotaru**
Um, actually, I meant to say this before,
**[11:16] Hotaru**
but you really don't need
to change yourself for me.
**[11:20] Hotaru**
I think you should keep enjoying
the things that you like.
**[11:26] Hananoi**
Okay.
**[11:28] Hananoi**
If it bothers you,
I'll put my earrings back in.
**[11:31] Hotaru**
Huh? But...
**[11:33] Hananoi**
Oh, wait. I only have one...
**[11:36] Hananoi**
I must have dropped the other
one somewhere. Oh well.
**[11:39] Hotaru**
What? Want me to help you look for it?
**[11:41] Hananoi**
No, it's fine. No big deal.
**[11:43] Hananoi**
One is enough, right?
**[11:51] Hotaru**
Why does he keep doing so much for me?
**[11:55] Hananoi**
You mean Hananoi-kun?
**[11:57] Hananoi**
He's trying so hard because
he wants you to like him.
**[12:01] classmate A**
Hey, hey! Does anyone have
some hairpins I can borrow?
**[12:05] Hotaru**
These are all I've got. Will they do?
**[12:08] classmate A**
You're a lifesaver! Thank you, Hinase-san!
**[12:16] Hotaru**
*I still feel like he's doing too much...*
**[12:21] Hotaru**
*I mean, take the earrings. They're against
the dress code, so he must* really *like them.*
**[12:27] Hotaru**
*He doesn't think of himself enough.*
**[12:31] Hotaru**
*It worries me sometimes.*
**[12:36] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, want to walk home together?
**[12:39] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[12:41] Hotaru**
Sorry, I have to go look
for something on the field.
**[12:44] classmate A**
I lost one of her hairpins! I'm so sorry!
**[12:47] Hotaru**
It's okay! Don't worry about it.
**[12:50] Hananoi**
But Hotaru-chan, it's...
**[12:59] Hananoi**
It'd be pretty difficult to find it right now.
**[13:03] classmate A**
I'm sorry, Hinase-san!
I'll buy you a new one!
**[13:06] Hotaru**
It's really okay! It's not your fault.
**[13:10] Hotaru**
Sorry to drag you out here. I guess
we might as well walk home together.
**[13:20] Hotaru**
*I really should go look for it...*
**[13:25] Hotaru**
*I guess I'll go first thing in the morning.*
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun
**[13:32] Hotaru**
Yes, hello?
**[13:34] Hananoi**
* Ah, Hotaru-chan?*
* Sorry, I just have a quick question.*
**[13:39] Hananoi**
*Does the hairpin you lost have a ribbon?*
**[13:42] Hotaru**
No, it has a star on it.
**[13:45] Hananoi**
*Really? Then this isn't it...*
**[13:49] Hananoi**
*All right. Thanks.*
**[13:51] Hananoi**
*I'll see you at school tomorrow.*
**[13:53] Hotaru**
Wait!
**[13:55] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, where are you right now?
**[13:59] Hotaru**
You aren't actually at school, are you?
**[14:05] Hananoi**
*Nah.*
**[14:12] Kagari**
Hotaru? Where are you going at this hour?
**[14:15] Hotaru**
School!
**[14:18] Hotaru**
*There's no way...*
**[14:20] Hotaru**
*He can't be there.*
**[14:22] Hotaru**
* No normal person would go searching*
* for a single hairpin in the snow like this.*
**[14:29] Hotaru**
*But...*
**[14:31] Hotaru**
*But maybe Hananoi-kun would. He might.*
**[14:47] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[14:49] Hananoi**
Shoot. You came.
**[14:54] Hananoi**
I'm sorry. I really wanted to surprise you,
but I haven't found it yet.
**[15:00] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun...
**[15:05] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, but I still don't get it.
**[15:10] Hotaru**
Why? Why go this far?
**[15:16] Hananoi**
Because I...
**[15:19] Hananoi**
wanted to make you smile.
**[15:26] Hotaru**
*That's it?*
**[15:28] Hotaru**
* Everything he's done has just been*
* to make me smile?*
**[15:40] Hananoi**
I'll be fine, so why
don't you head back home?
**[15:44] Hananoi**
I'm just going to check over here.
**[15:46] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun.
**[15:50] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[15:56] Hotaru**
Please, stop this. That's enough.
**[15:59] Hananoi**
Wow, I even get a nice hug from you.
**[16:06] Hotaru**
You big dummy!
**[16:10] Hotaru**
Look.
**[16:11] Hotaru**
If you make yourself sick finding it,
**[16:14] Hotaru**
I won't be happy at all!
**[16:17] Hananoi**
Oh... I see. I guess you have a point.
**[16:22] Hananoi**
I'm being weird, huh?
**[16:25] Hananoi**
People tell me I go too far.
**[16:28] Hotaru**
That's not the point!
**[16:29] Hotaru**
If you don't stop now,
Hananoi-kun, you could die!
**[16:33] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan...
**[16:35] Hananoi**
This isn't going to kill me.
**[16:37] Hananoi**
Besides,
**[16:39] Hananoi**
if I got to see you smile,
then at least I'd die happy.
**[16:46] Hotaru**
If it means only one person gets to be happy,
then I don't ever want to fall in love!
**[16:57] Hotaru**
Teacher! I need to borrow
a blanket and a towel!
**[17:16] Tsukiha**
By the way, I haven't seen
Hananoi-san around recently.
**[17:19] Hotaru**
That's because...
**[17:22] Hibiki**
*You* got in a fight, Hotaru?!
**[17:23] Hibiki**
I didn't even know you could get mad!
**[17:25] Hotaru**
I honestly don't know if
I could face him right now.
**[17:30] Hotaru**
* I've never yelled at someone*
* like that before.*
**[17:33] Tsukiha**
Oh. Look who's here.
**[17:52] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[17:54] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun.
**[17:56] Hananoi**
I'm sorry I've been bugging you so much.
I won't bother you after today.
**[18:00] Hananoi**
But before that, I wanted to give you this.
**[18:04] Hananoi**
Oh, don't worry. I went back
after the snow melted.
**[18:08] Hotaru**
Thank you. It was a present from my family.
**[18:14] Hotaru**
Did you know it was important to me?
**[18:16] Hananoi**
No, but I did notice you seem to have special
things that you like to use all the time.
**[18:24] Hananoi**
So I thought you'd be sad if you lost it.
**[18:29] Hotaru**
*I see...*
**[18:31] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun treasures what's important*
* to me. Even more than I do.*
**[18:38] Hotaru**
*If that's what it means to love, then...*
**[18:44] Hotaru**
*it's truly a wonderful thing.*
**[18:48] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, I have something
I want to give you too.
**[18:53] Hotaru**
Here.
**[18:56] Hotaru**
I found it on the ground
by the vending machine.
**[19:01] Hotaru**
Put it on.
**[19:08] Hotaru**
Yeah, the other one seemed lonely by itself.
**[19:10] Hotaru**
They look better together.
**[19:13] Hotaru**
Take good care of what's
important to you, okay?
**[19:18] Hananoi**
I'm really sorry.
**[19:19] Hotaru**
*Wow, he looks so sad.*
**[19:21] Hotaru**
*But it's kind of cute.*
**[19:25] Hotaru**
* Whenever I'm with Hananoi-kun,*
* I keep feeling all kinds of new things.*
**[19:32] Hotaru**
* If I spent more time with him,*
* maybe I'd start to understand*
**[19:37] Hotaru**
*what it's like to be overwhelmed with emotion.*
**[19:40] Hotaru**
*What it's like to fall in love.*
**[19:44] Hananoi**
* There's no such thing as someone*
* who shouldn't fall in love.*
**[19:52] Hananoi**
See you.
**[19:53] Hotaru**
W-Wait!
**[19:56] Hotaru**
U-Um, I don't think I've told you this yet,
**[20:01] Hotaru**
but I've never once thought that
I *didn't* like you, Hananoi-kun.
**[20:06] Hotaru**
I don't think it means
that I like you in *that* way,
**[20:09] Hotaru**
but it's been fun, and you've
made me happy sometimes.
**[20:13] Hotaru**
So, um...
**[20:16] Hotaru**
Do you think someone like
me might be able to learn?
**[20:22] Hotaru**
Do you think even I might
fall in love someday?
**[20:26] Hotaru**
*When that girl said...*
**[20:28] Ex**
* You'll never be in a proper*
* relationship anyway!*
**[20:32] Hotaru**
* I felt like she was talking to me.*
* It was saddening.*
**[20:36] Hotaru**
* Why don't I ever feel that*
* kind of strong emotion?*
**[20:41] Hotaru**
* Why can't I understand what that's like*
* when everybody else can?*
**[20:47] Hananoi**
I know you will.
**[20:53] Hananoi**
I'm sure that the day will come
**[20:55] Hananoi**
when you know how it feels
to love someone special.
**[21:04] Hotaru**
Were you...
**[21:06] Hotaru**
Were you serious about giving it a try?
**[21:10] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[21:12] Hananoi**
Are you... saying you'll go out with me?
**[21:19] Hotaru**
I still don't know if I can make it work,
**[21:24] Hotaru**
but I want to know what it feels
like to fall in love with someone!
**[21:34] Hotaru**
Um, Hananoi-kun...
**[21:36] Hotaru**
Everyone's looking—
**[21:37] Hananoi**
I'm so happy.
**[21:40] Hananoi**
I'm so happy...
**[21:45] Hotaru**
* And that's how I ended up*
* with my very first boyfriend,*
**[21:51] Hotaru**
* even though I still didn't really*
* understand what was happening.*
**[21:55] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun's idea of love and my idea*
* of love might not be the same thing,*
**[22:02] Hotaru**
* but at the very least,*
* I've taken my first step into a new world.*
**[22:07] ---**
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# E2 - My First Boyfriend
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G9DUEM0PK/my-first-boyfriend)
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**[00:03] Hotaru**
* I always thought I'd never be able*
* to fall in love,*
**[00:07] Hotaru**
* but now, for the first time in*
* my life, I have a boyfriend.*
***SIGN*** Episode 2
***SIGN*** My First Boyfriend
**[01:51] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun! Good morning.
**[01:54] Hananoi**
Good morning, Hotaru-chan.
**[01:57] Hotaru**
*Starting today, I'm his girlfriend.*
**[02:02] Hotaru**
*This is Hananoi-kun from the class next door.*
**[02:05] Hotaru**
* He asked me out the day after we met.*
* You could say he's something of an odd duck.*
**[02:11] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Do you think even I might
fall in love someday?
**[02:15] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I know you will.
**[02:17] Hotaru**
* With just those few words,*
* Hananoi-kun gave me so much courage.*
**[02:24] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun?
**[02:26] Hananoi**
An angel.
**[02:31] Hotaru**
An angel?
**[02:32] Hananoi**
Oh, sorry.
**[02:33] Hananoi**
Did I say that out loud?
**[02:35] Hotaru**
*He* is *just a little strange.*
**[02:38] Hotaru**
It sure got a lot colder today.
**[02:45] Hananoi**
Huh? Hotaru-chan, don't you have gloves?
**[02:49] Hotaru**
I was running late and forgot them.
**[02:51] Hananoi**
Are you okay?
**[02:53] Hananoi**
You can use mine if you want.
**[02:56] Hotaru**
Thanks! But I run warm anyway,
so I'll be fine.
**[03:01] Hananoi**
Okay...
**[03:02] Hotaru**
*What? Did I say something wrong?*
**[03:05] Hotaru**
*Come to think of it...*
**[03:07] (Flashback) Hibiki**
You gotta be careful when you're dating.
**[03:10] (Flashback) Hibiki**
Don't wanna embarrass your
boyfriend or anything.
**[03:14] Boy student**
Here. Take this.
**[03:16] Boy student**
I'll let you use it.
**[03:18] Girl student**
Thanks! It's so warm!
**[03:21] Hotaru**
*I see.*
**[03:22] Hotaru**
* Maybe now that we're dating,*
* I can't keep behaving the same way.*
**[03:28] Hotaru**
And so...
**[03:30] Hotaru**
I would like to discuss our
policies going forward.
**[03:35] Hananoi**
Policies?
**[03:36] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[03:37] Hotaru**
What do you do when you're going out?
**[03:40] Hotaru**
Don't you have goals and things
you want to do with a girlfriend?
**[03:45] Hananoi**
Uh... I guess so.
**[03:48] Hananoi**
I guess eventually getting buried next
to each other would make me happy.
**[03:55] Hotaru**
*It's over before it even started.*
**[03:57] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun, that's not what I mean!
**[04:00] Hotaru**
More like, you know, normal kissing
and hugging, whispering sweet nothings,
**[04:03] Hotaru**
and fooling around and stuff!
**[04:04] Hananoi**
You want to fool around with me, Hotaru-chan?
**[04:08] Hotaru**
*Fool... Fool around?*
**[04:11] Hotaru**
F-Foo... Foola round? Foo la round?
**[04:11] Hananoi**
Listen, we don't have to rush things.
**[04:13] Hananoi**
You can just be your usual self.
**[04:16] Hananoi**
I'm the one who's trying
to get you to you love me.
**[04:21] Student**
I'm so tired...
**[04:25] Hotaru**
*Is it really okay for me to just do nothing?*
**[04:28] Tsukiha**
I never dreamed you two would
actually start dating.
**[04:33] Hibiki**
I, for one, still don't accept it!
**[04:36] Tsukiha**
And you are?
**[04:37] Hibiki**
Even if it's just a trial run,
taking my dear Hotaru like this...
**[04:41] Hotaru**
I think I'm just letting Hananoi-kun
spoil me with his love.
**[04:46] Hotaru**
I feel like I should be doing my part too.
**[04:50] Hotaru**
So I can learn... what
it feels like to *like* someone.
**[04:58] Hotaru**
So, anyway, what is a girlfriend
supposed to do?
**[05:01] Hibiki**
Oh boy...
**[05:01] Tsukiha**
You're so naive.
***SIGN*** The Next Day
**[05:05] Hotaru**
Okay, Hananoi-kun.
**[05:07] Hotaru**
See you on the way home.
**[05:08] Hananoi**
Um, Hotaru-chan,
I'd like to give you these first.
**[05:15] Hotaru**
What are all these notebooks?
**[05:17] Hananoi**
Finals are coming up, so I took notes on
likely questions for each subject yesterday.
**[05:22] Hotaru**
For each subject? You mean every single one?
And all in one day?!
**[05:25] Hananoi**
I worked hard.
**[05:28] Hotaru**
Wow... Thank you.
**[05:34] Hotaru**
Um, did you stay up all ni—
**[05:36] Hananoi**
Oh, that's the bell.
**[05:39] Hananoi**
Homeroom's about to start. See you.
**[05:42] Hotaru**
U-Um, wait. Hananoi-kun!
**[05:47] Hotaru**
* I've gotta do something girlfriendy.*
* Something girlfriendy...*
***SIGN*** "Bye-bye,
darling"?
***SIGN*** A kiss?
***SIGN*** A hug?
**[05:50] Hotaru**
*Something girlfriendy!*
**[06:04] Hananoi**
Bye for now. See you after school.
**[06:13] Tsukiha**
These notes are incredible.
They're super easy to understand.
**[06:17] Hotaru**
I'm really grateful, but it's starting
to feel like he's spoiling me *too* much.
**[06:22] Tsukiha**
When you like someone,
don't you want to do everything for them?
**[06:25] Hibiki**
Yeah, but isn't this kinda overdoing it?
**[06:29] Hotaru**
*You want to do everything, huh?*
**[06:31] Hotaru**
* It's been like this*
* since the hairpin incident.*
**[06:34] Hotaru**
* But he keeps telling me*
* I don't need to do anything...*
**[06:39] Girl student**
Then I'll give you this.
**[06:41] Boy student**
Here, to pay you back.
**[06:43] Girl student**
Oh, yay!
**[06:44] Boy student**
What are your favorites?
**[06:45] Hotaru**
I'm just taking.
**[06:48] Hotaru**
It's only a trial, but shouldn't
both people be having fun
**[06:53] Hotaru**
when you're going out together?
**[07:02] Hibiki**
You'll be fine! You've got what it takes.
**[07:05] Tsukiha**
Yeah, I don't think we need to worry.
**[07:07] Hotaru**
Sorry I'm such an amateur at love.
**[07:10] Hotaru**
But I still can't figure out
what I'm supposed to do.
**[07:14] Tsukiha**
If you want to do more than just receive,
**[07:16] Tsukiha**
why not try doing some of the same things for Hananoi-san that he's done for you?
**[07:24] Hotaru**
*Of course...*
**[07:27] Hotaru**
See you later!
**[07:29] Hotaru**
* I left half an hour early,*
* which should be plenty of time.*
**[07:33] Hotaru**
*When I thought about it,*
**[07:34] Hotaru**
* I realized that Hananoi-kun*
* is always waiting for me.*
**[07:38] Hotaru**
* I wonder if he'll be surprised*
* to find me waiting for him.*
**[07:42] Hotaru**
*I can't make nice study guides for him,*
**[07:45] Hotaru**
*but this is something I* can *do!*
**[07:47] Hananoi**
Oh? Hotaru-chan?
**[07:49] Hananoi**
Good morning. You sure are early today.
**[07:52] Hotaru**
*This is harder than I thought!*
***SIGN*** The Second Morning
**[07:58] Hotaru**
*Forty-five minutes early...*
**[08:00] Hotaru**
*I'll definitely get there first today.*
**[08:03] Hananoi**
Good morning, Hotaru-chan.
***SIGN*** The Third Morning
**[08:08] Hotaru**
*M-Maybe if I'm an hour early.*
**[08:11] Hotaru**
*This time for sure!*
**[08:13] Hananoi**
Good morning, Hotaru-chan.
**[08:15] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun, how long
have you been waiting?
**[08:20] Hananoi**
I just got here.
**[08:24] Hotaru**
*You big liar.*
**[08:27] Hotaru**
If you keep coming out
to wait in the cold, you'll get sick!
**[08:31] Hananoi**
But I want to spend every
second I can with you.
**[08:36] Hotaru**
E-Every second?
**[08:40] Hotaru**
* I'm sorry, but I still don't understand*
* what that feels like yet.*
**[08:47] Hotaru**
*Is this okay?*
**[08:49] Hotaru**
* Am I really going to be able*
* to fall in love like this?*
***SIGN*** The Fourth Morning
**[08:56] Hotaru**
*Two hours early!*
**[08:59] Hotaru**
*At this point, I'm just being stubborn, but...*
**[09:02] Hotaru**
*Let's see!*
**[09:05] Hotaru**
*All right! I win!*
**[09:09] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun always sits here reading*
* a book while he waits for me.*
**[09:18] Hotaru**
It's so quiet.
**[09:22] Hotaru**
* I wonder how he'll react*
* when he finds me waiting for him.*
**[09:25] Hotaru**
* He was so insistent on getting here*
* first, I wonder if he'll be angry.*
**[09:29] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan!
**[09:30] Hotaru**
*I wonder what he's like when he's mad...*
**[09:34] Hotaru**
*Or will he be surprised? Will he be happy?*
**[09:38] Hotaru**
*Will he get here soon?*
**[09:42] Hotaru**
*Oh, did I just...*
**[09:46] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[09:47] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun! Good morning!
**[09:49] Hotaru**
*He's here a lot sooner than I expected!*
**[09:52] Hananoi**
What are you doing here so early?
**[09:55] Hotaru**
Um, I wanted to do something g-girlfriendy,
**[10:00] Hotaru**
so I thought it might be nice
to wait for you for a change.
**[10:04] Hotaru**
I didn't realize you got here
*this* early every day.
**[10:08] Hotaru**
A-Are you mad at me?
**[10:10] Hananoi**
No, of course not.
**[10:12] Hananoi**
I'm just surprised. Nobody's
ever waited for me before.
**[10:18] Hotaru**
Um, listen.
**[10:20] Hotaru**
While I was waiting, I got all
excited imagining how you'd react.
**[10:26] Hotaru**
Waiting for someone is lots of fun!
**[10:33] Hananoi**
You were thinking about me
while you waited?
**[10:38] Hananoi**
I see...
**[10:40] Hotaru**
*He looks overjoyed.*
**[10:44] Hotaru**
* I did something that made*
* someone really happy...*
**[10:48] Hotaru**
* I've never done that before.*
* It kind of makes me happy too.*
**[10:54] Hotaru**
*I'm so thrilled.*
**[10:56] Hotaru**
* I think I understand how it feels*
* to be a girlfriend a little bit now.*
**[11:02] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, are you okay?
**[11:04] Hananoi**
I'm so sorry. I made you
wait out here in the col—
**[11:10] Hotaru**
See? It makes you worry, right?
**[11:12] Hotaru**
Waiting for two hours is just too long.
**[11:16] Hotaru**
Wanna hit the corner store to warm up?
**[11:18] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[11:19] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun, I want to see*
* you happy a lot more.*
**[11:30] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[11:32] Hananoi**
What are you writing?
**[11:34] Hotaru**
I had a great idea.
***SIGN*** Things We Want to Do
**[11:37] Hananoi**
"Things we want to do"?
**[11:39] Hotaru**
I just bought it.
**[11:42] Hotaru**
What would you say to writing down things
we want to do together in this notebook?
**[11:48] Hotaru**
Then we can make good on them in turns.
**[11:53] Hotaru**
Slowly, like beginners.
We'll start with the easy things.
***SIGN*** I want to get croquettes at the butcher shop by the station after school with you
***SIGN*** Let's find more foods we both like
**[12:06] Hotaru**
What do you think?
**[12:08] Hananoi**
This'll be a piece of cake.
**[12:11] Hotaru**
You should write one right now too.
**[12:25] Hotaru**
Is that all you want?
**[12:28] Hotaru**
You sure don't ask for much.
**[12:31] Hotaru**
Piece of cake!
***SIGN*** I want
***SIGN*** to hold hands
***SIGN*** while walking
**[12:51] Hotaru**
* That day, when I took Hananoi-kun's*
* hand for the first time,*
**[12:55] Hotaru**
*it was a little cold and bigger than mine.*
**[12:59] Hotaru**
*I was holding a boy's hand.*
**[13:12] Hananoi**
*I want...*
***SIGN*** Things We Want to Do
**[13:14] Hananoi**
*a lot more than you realize.*
***SIGN*** I want to make you mine alone
**[13:20] Hotaru**
* It's already been three weeks*
* since Hananoi-kun and I started temporarily*
***SIGN*** I want to get croquettes at the butcher shop by the station
after school with you
**[13:24] Hotaru**
*quote, unquote "dating."*
**[13:27] Hotaru & Hananoi**
Let's eat!
**[13:30] Hotaru**
*Day by day,*
**[13:33] Hotaru**
*just a little at a time,*
**[13:35] Hotaru**
* spending time with him is starting*
* to feel more and more natural.*
**[13:39] Hotaru**
*I braced myself at first,*
**[13:41] Hotaru**
* thinking we might do the things*
* lovers do since we're going out.*
***SIGN*** I want to spend Christmas Eve with you
**[13:45] Hotaru**
* But Hananoi-kun's requests*
* are always very gentle.*
**[13:49] Hotaru**
* I thought things might just continue*
* to pass this quiet, peaceful way*
**[13:55] Hotaru**
* until we reached our Christmas*
* expiration date. And yet...*
**[14:00] Hibiki**
Here, Hotaru. Your present.
**[14:02] Hotaru**
Wow!
**[14:03] Hibiki**
Since I can't see you on Christmas Eve.
**[14:05] Hotaru**
Thank you!
**[14:06] Hibiki**
By the way, isn't your time
with Hananoi-kun up on Christmas?
**[14:10] Hotaru**
Yeah.
***SIGN*** See you
***SIGN*** Have a great year!
**[14:12] Hotaru**
Only three more days...
It sure went by fast.
**[14:15] Hibiki**
So, how's it actually been thus far?
**[14:18] Hotaru**
He's a really sweet, nice guy.
**[14:20] Hotaru**
It's relaxing being with him,
even when time passes slowly.
**[14:24] Hotaru**
I'm honestly a little sad
it'll all be over in three days.
**[14:27] Hibiki**
Th-Then...
**[14:28] Hotaru**
But I'm still not sure if the way
I like him is something like love.
**[14:32] Hotaru**
The other day, I ended up saying to him,
**[14:34] Hotaru**
"If I stay like this and can't fall in love,
I still want to be friends with you."
**[14:40] (Flashback) Hananoi**
No way.
**[14:42] Hotaru**
That's what he said in turn.
**[14:44] Hananoi**
So you still aren't committed.
**[14:47] Hotaru**
It's just really difficult for me.
**[14:49] Keigo**
The answer is simple!
**[14:51] Keigo**
You should try kissing him.
**[14:53] Hotaru**
Huh?! Kei-chan?!
***SIGN*** This is Kyo-chan's boyfriend, Keigo-kun
**[14:56] Keigo**
If someone you don't like gets close,
you pull back. Like you did just now.
**[15:00] Keigo**
Even I do it. Before Hibiki and I
started dating, when she stole a kiss...
**[15:08] Hibiki**
Sorry, but could you forget
you ever heard that?
**[15:12] Keigo**
Anyway, Hananoi is a good dude, huh?
Not at all how I imagined him.
**[15:17] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[15:19] Keigo**
He's real prickly in class.
Just be careful, Hinase-san.
**[15:23] Keigo**
You seem pretty straitlaced, y'know?
**[15:25] Keigo**
The guys in my class totally think he's
just taking advantage of—
**[15:29] Hotaru**
Kei-chan-san!
**[15:30] Hibiki**
I'm sorry! He's being so rude.
**[15:34] Hotaru**
I-It's okay.
**[15:36] Hibiki**
But to be honest, I find Hananoi-kun
kinda hard to read too.
**[15:41] Hibiki**
Still, he's got good taste if he chose you.
**[15:45] Hibiki**
Anyway, no matter how things
turn out, I'm on your side.
**[15:48] Hotaru**
Yeah, I appreciate it.
**[16:03] Hotaru**
Oh? Hananoi-kun?
**[16:07] Hotaru**
I told you to head home without me today.
**[16:10] Hananoi**
I know.
**[16:10] Hananoi**
But it's the last day of class and I wanted
to spend a little more time with you.
**[16:15] Hotaru**
Okay. If you'd told me sooner...
**[16:19] Hotaru**
You said you would start waiting
for me somewhere warm, right?
**[16:22] Hananoi**
Sorry.
**[16:23] Hotaru**
Want to hit the corner store again?
**[16:25] Girl student A**
Hey, see those two?
**[16:27] Girl student B**
Yeah. Hananoi-kun's girlfriend
looks so boring. What a shocker.
**[16:31] Girl student A**
If I was her, I wouldn't have
had the guts to say yes to him.
**[16:38] Hananoi**
None of them get it.
**[16:41] Hananoi**
They don't know how much I admire you.
**[16:46] Hotaru**
Admire?
**[16:48] Hananoi**
Say, we can't hang out
at the corner store for that long.
**[16:52] Hananoi**
Wanna go to my place?
**[16:53] Hotaru**
You mean your house?
**[16:55] Hananoi**
Yeah. I want to talk to you
about Christmas and stuff.
**[16:58] Hotaru**
Okay.
**[17:00] Hotaru**
Don't mind me...
**[17:07] Hotaru**
Wow!
**[17:09] Hotaru**
It looks just like I pictured
your place would be!
**[17:12] Hotaru**
Are your parents at work right now?
**[17:15] Hananoi**
Yeah. They go overseas a lot,
so they aren't usually home.
**[17:22] Hotaru**
What do they do?
**[17:24] Hananoi**
They're both doctors.
**[17:25] Hotaru**
Whoa.
**[17:27] Hotaru**
Wait, does that mean you're
always home alone?
**[17:31] Hananoi**
My grandmother comes
to check on me on the weekends.
**[17:35] Hotaru**
I see.
**[17:36] Hananoi**
Ah, sorry. There's no food
in the house right now.
**[17:40] Hananoi**
Want to order sushi?
**[17:42] Hotaru**
I can't do that!
**[17:44] Hotaru**
Is it normal to order sushi all the time?
**[17:47] Hananoi**
I guess I'm just getting
carried away since you're here.
**[17:52] Hotaru**
Um, are you okay, Hananoi-kun?
**[17:55] Hotaru**
Your face is all red even
though we're inside now.
**[17:58] Hananoi**
I'm totally fine. I'll make some tea,
so why don't you wait in my room?
**[18:07] Hotaru**
* Wow! So this what Hananoi-kun's*
* room is like.*
**[18:11] Hotaru**
*He has a ton of books.*
**[18:14] Hotaru**
Kinda reminds me of my grandpa's house.
**[18:17] Hotaru**
These all look really difficult.
**[18:21] Hotaru**
This is the only shelf with a curtain.
**[18:33] Hananoi**
Don't open that.
**[18:35] Hotaru**
I-I'm sorry! I wasn't actually going to peek.
**[18:39] Hananoi**
It's my Hotaru-chan shrine.
**[18:42] Hananoi**
If you want to peek, you'd best be prepared.
**[18:45] Hotaru**
* He's got a shrine for me? N-Now I'm dying*
* to know what's behind that curtain.*
**[18:50] Hotaru**
*But I'm too scared to look!*
**[18:54] Hotaru**
I-I think I'm good.
**[18:56] Hananoi**
Okay.
**[19:00] Hotaru**
You know, you're kind of a mystery,
Hananoi-kun.
**[19:03] Hananoi**
You just noticed?
**[19:05] Hananoi**
You're pretty unusual yourself, Hotaru-chan.
**[19:08] Hotaru**
Am I? My family always tells
me that I'm way too normal.
**[19:12] Hananoi**
Well, most normal folks stay away
from people they find strange.
**[19:16] Hananoi**
Plus, when someone's alone
with a guy in his room,
**[19:20] Hananoi**
they'd keep their guard up
since he might try something.
**[19:22] Hotaru**
Y-You mean something lovey-dovey?
**[19:25] Hananoi**
Yeah, yeah. Something lovey-dovey.
**[19:29] Hotaru**
I can't imagine anyone wanting
to do anything like that to me.
**[19:33] Hotaru**
When I hear my friends talking about it,
it just sounds so alien to me.
**[19:35] Keigo**
Our first kiss was in the gym.
**[19:38] Hibiki**
Can it!
**[19:39] Hananoi**
You'd say that with me right here?
**[19:41] Hotaru**
Ah, sorry.
**[19:44] Hananoi**
I guess to you,
I'm still not a boyfriend yet.
**[19:49] Hotaru**
U-Um, that's not what I meant.
**[19:52] Hananoi**
It's fine. We're doing this trial
to figure that out, after all.
**[19:57] Hananoi**
But you know, I said this before, but I
have no intention of becoming your friend.
**[20:03] Hananoi**
To me, that would feel like being
one random member of a big crowd.
**[20:07] Hananoi**
I want to be someone special to you.
**[20:10] Hotaru**
A-And if you can't be?
**[20:13] Hananoi**
If I can't, then you'll never see me again.
**[20:25] Hotaru**
Say, I have an idea.
**[20:28] Hotaru**
Would you mind trying to kiss me once?
**[20:34] Hotaru**
Are you okay?
**[20:35] Hotaru**
Er, of course I don't mean actually kissing.
Just holding our faces close together.
**[20:41] Hotaru**
My friend's boyfriend told me
if you do that, you'll know
**[20:45] Hotaru**
whether you really like someone or not.
**[20:48] Hotaru**
Holding hands and hugging are
things you do even with friends,
**[20:52] Hotaru**
but with a kiss, I think I'd
know if it didn't feel right. So...
**[20:57] Hananoi**
Okay.
**[20:58] Hananoi**
Let's try kissing.
**[21:00] Hotaru**
Thank you! I'm sorry to ask
something so weird.
**[21:04] Hotaru**
And if you don't like it,
we can stop right away.
**[21:07] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[21:09] Hananoi**
Close your eyes.
**[21:14] Hotaru**
Okay.
**[21:16] Hotaru**
*Wait, the mood feels totally different now.*
**[21:20] Hotaru**
*Not being able to see is making me nervous.*
**[21:32] Hananoi**
You shouldn't let someone do this if
you aren't even sure you like them.
**[21:46] Hananoi**
It may not mean anything to you,
**[21:51] Hananoi**
but it's different for me.
**[21:54] Hananoi**
Even holding your hand,
even just touching you...
**[21:59] Hananoi**
makes my heart ache so badly.
# E3 - Our First Christmas
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GX9UQWE7N/our-first-christmas)
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**[00:10] Hananoi**
This may not mean anything to you,
**[00:16] Hananoi**
but it's different for me.
**[00:19] Hananoi**
Even holding your hand,
even just touching you...
**[00:23] Hananoi**
makes my heart ache so badly.
**[00:26] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun, what's wro—
**[00:31] Hotaru**
*His heart is beating so fast!*
**[00:35] Hotaru**
*Does he always get like this?*
**[00:38] Hotaru**
*Every time he's... with me?*
**[00:44] Hananoi**
I'm not the kind of person you think I am.
**[00:49] Hananoi**
Really, I'm always...
**[00:52] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, are you sure you're feeling—
**[00:58] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[01:01] Hananoi**
I *really* like you.
**[01:08] Hotaru**
H-Hana...
**[01:10] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, wait!
**[01:25] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun, are you okay?
**[01:28] Hotaru**
Y-You're burning up!
**[01:33] Hotaru**
That scared me...
**[01:35] Hotaru**
He must felt bad all day
and just didn't tell me.
**[01:39] Hotaru**
I knew you'd get sick always waiting
for me in the cold like that.
**[01:44] Hotaru**
Why didn't you say something?
**[01:46] Hananoi**
*I want to spend every second I can with you.*
**[01:50] Hotaru**
I-I need to call his family!
**[01:56] Hotaru**
*I had no idea.*
**[01:58] Hotaru**
*Between love and friendship, I didn't realize
*liking *someone meant something so different...*
**[02:04] Hotaru**
*But this is... It's nothing like those things.*
**[02:08] Hotaru**
H-Hello. Um, Hananoi-kun fainted.
Could you please come right away?
**[02:14] Hotaru**
Yes. Thank you very much.
**[02:23] Hotaru**
*I still remember the way he felt...*
**[02:27] Hotaru**
* Am I really going to be able to experience*
* feelings like that one day?*
***SIGN*** Episode 3
***SIGN*** Our First Christmas
**[04:05] Tomori**
Hey, Big Sis!
**[04:08] Tomori**
It's time for dinner!
**[04:10] Hotaru**
I don't want any.
**[04:12] Tomori**
Huh?!
**[04:13] Tomori**
*You* don't want dinner? What's wrong?
**[04:16] Hotaru**
I don't feel like I deserve it right now.
**[04:22] Tomori**
Don't overdo it!
**[04:24] Kagari**
Hey! Don't let good food to go waste
over your petty guilt.
**[04:28] Hotaru**
You're right.
**[04:34] Hotaru**
* But the way I made him look...*
* How can I apologize for that?*
**[04:40] Hotaru**
*What am I gonna do?!*
***SIGN*** December 23rd
***SIGN*** I'm really sorry about yesterday. It was thoughtless of me
to ask to kiss you to see if I liked you. I regret saying that.
How are you doing now? Please message me once you're feeling better.
***SIGN*** I want to spend Christmas Eve with you
**[05:03] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Okay, then I'll give you my answer
after our date. Is that okay?
**[05:07] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[05:10] (Flashback) Hotaru**
This'll be new for me.
**[05:12] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I've always spent Christmas with my family.
**[05:15] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Every year?
**[05:17] (Flashback) Hotaru**
My little sister does figure skating.
**[05:20] (Flashback) Hotaru**
She always does a show on Christmas Eve.
**[05:23] (Flashback) Hotaru**
We all go to cheer her on.
**[05:25] (Flashback) Hotaru**
She's really something! She gets dressed
up like a sparkly little princess.
**[05:30] (Flashback) Hananoi**
A princess?
**[05:32] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Don't you ever hang out with friends?
**[05:36] (Flashback) Hotaru**
They all end up going on dates or trips.
**[05:40] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Yeah? Then I'll do my best to escort *you*.
**[05:45] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I'm looking forward to it.
***SIGN*** I want to spend Christmas Eve with you
***SIGN*** December 24th
**[05:52] Hotaru**
* Today's the last day*
* of our trial dating period.*
**[05:56] Hotaru**
* If nothing else happens, then tomorrow*
* we'll just become... strangers?*
***SIGN*** December 24th
**[06:03] Hotaru**
*He must not be answering because he's sick.*
**[06:06] Hotaru**
*But he always responds so quickly...*
**[06:09] Hotaru**
*Ah, maybe he's given up on me now.*
**[06:14] Hotaru**
* I was basically toying with*
* Hananoi-kun's feelings, after all.*
**[06:19] Kagari**
Huh? You're still here, Hotaru?
**[06:22] Kagari**
Mom and everyone already
left for the skating rink.
**[06:25] Hotaru**
Are you going there now, Kagari?
**[06:27] Kagari**
My club is having a Christmas
party, so I'm gonna pass.
**[06:30] Kagari**
Okay, don't forget to lock up.
**[06:38] Non-chan**
* You never thought about*
* how I felt, Hotaru-chan.*
**[06:44] Hotaru**
*It's happening all over again.*
**[06:47] Hotaru**
* Will this all end without me*
* ever expressing my feelings?*
**[06:50] Hotaru**
*I really want to apologize to Hananoi-kun.*
**[06:52] Hotaru**
*I haven't even given him an answer yet!*
**[06:57] Hotaru**
*I should at least try calling him.*
**[07:00] Hotaru**
What?!
**[07:02] Hotaru**
Yes? Hello?
***SIGN*** Ice Skating Rink
**[07:11] Tomori**
Hotaru! You're late!
**[07:15] Hotaru**
Here's the... sewing kit... you asked for.
**[07:20] Mom**
Sorry to drag you out here.
Her costume ripped.
**[07:23] Tomori**
Come on, Mom! Hurry, hurry!
**[07:28] Tomori**
Yes! It's perfect!
**[07:30] Mom**
Mm-hmm, I hate to say it myself,
but my work this year is a masterpiece!
**[07:35] Dad**
You look so pretty, Tomo-chan!
**[07:37] Tomori**
And today, I'm the star!
**[07:39] Dad**
Yes! The prettiest princess in the world!
**[07:43] Mom**
Hotaru, I thought you had plans.
Is everything all right?
**[07:46] Hotaru**
Yeah. My friend just caught a cold,
and I haven't heard anything since.
**[07:50] Mom**
Oh my. Want to stay and watch, then?
**[07:55] Hotaru**
I guess so.
**[08:02] Mom**
It'll be okay. How about we go out for
something you like for dinner later?
**[08:07] Hotaru**
Sure. Thanks.
***SIGN*** Christmas Ice Show
**[08:12] Hotaru**
* I guess it turned out to be*
* just another normal Christmas.*
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun
***SIGN*** Missed Call
***SIGN*** Missed Call
***SIGN*** Missed Call
**[08:18] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun?! When did I get*
* all these notifications?*
**[08:24] Hotaru**
H-Hello?
**[08:26] Hananoi**
*Hotaru-chan?!*
**[08:29] Hananoi**
*Where are you right now?*
***SIGN*** Christmas Ice Show
**[08:31] Hotaru**
Uh, um... Sorry. I'm at the skating rink.
**[08:34] Hananoi**
I found you!
**[08:54] Hotaru**
Oh! Hananoi-kun!
**[08:56] Hotaru**
What are you doing here?
**[08:58] Hananoi**
I called... but you didn't answer.
**[09:01] Hananoi**
I remembered you said you go to see
your sister skate every Christmas.
**[09:07] Hananoi**
So I searched for rinks
with Christmas shows...
**[09:12] Hananoi**
And this was the only place near
your house hosting anything like that.
**[09:17] Hotaru**
*Talk about commitment!*
**[09:19] Hotaru**
What a surprise. I didn't think
I'd get to see you today.
**[09:23] Hananoi**
I'm sorry! I've been in bed
and just saw your message...
**[09:30] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[09:33] Hotaru**
What? What is this? I feel so drained.
**[09:38] Hotaru**
I think it's because I've been so consumed
with worry and stress the past few days.
**[09:43] Hotaru**
But seeing you, I feel so relieved now.
**[09:48] Hotaru**
So very relieved.
**[09:50] Hotaru**
I'm so glad.
**[09:53] Hotaru**
I'm so glad I got to see
you again, Hananoi-kun.
**[09:58] Audience**
Wonderful, wonderful!
**[09:59] Audience**
You did great!
**[10:08] Hananoi**
Here. Is this okay?
**[10:10] Hotaru**
Y-Yeah. Sorry you had to see me like that.
**[10:16] Hananoi**
It's my fault, isn't it?
**[10:18] Hananoi**
I'm really sorry I scared you the other day!
**[10:22] Hananoi**
You even called my grandmother for me...
**[10:25] Hotaru**
O-Oh, no, that wasn't it.
**[10:28] Hotaru**
I'm sorry the thoughtless things
I said I hurt you so much!
**[10:34] Hotaru**
It's not the first time
I've done something like that...
**[10:38] Hotaru**
Not been able to understand
the way someone else felt, I mean.
**[10:41] Hotaru**
She was a good friend of mine,
***SIGN*** Roasted Green Tea
**[10:44] Hotaru**
but I hurt her.
**[10:47] Hotaru**
And before I had a chance
to say I was sorry, we'd drifted apart.
**[10:54] Hotaru**
I was worried the same thing
would happen with you.
**[10:59] Hananoi**
I see. It sounds like that really upset you.
**[11:05] Hotaru**
I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to bring that up.
**[11:08] Hotaru**
That's right! I still need to give
you a proper answer, don't I?
**[11:12] Hotaru**
Uh... Um...
**[11:17] Hananoi**
It's okay.
**[11:19] Hananoi**
You can give me your answer
whenever you want.
**[11:30] Hananoi**
But more importantly,
**[11:31] Hananoi**
if you're willing to make up with me,
then would you care to go on our date now?
**[11:38] Hananoi**
No matter what your answer is,
I want to make this a special day for you.
**[11:43] Hananoi**
I've been planning it for ages.
**[11:51] Hananoi**
Ah, I almost forgot.
**[11:54] Hananoi**
I don't want to make the same mistake again.
**[11:57] Hananoi**
Starting today, unless I have your
permission, I won't... touch you.
**[12:06] Hotaru**
You sure can be a handful, Hananoi-kun.
**[12:11] Hananoi**
I finally got you to smile.
**[12:25] Hotaru**
*I've learned so much this month.*
**[12:28] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun is kind. He tries hard...*
**[12:32] Hotaru**
* Maybe too hard. And sometimes he*
* does things I'd never expect.*
**[12:37] Hotaru**
* He likes books.*
* He's good at helping me study.*
**[12:42] Hotaru**
*He always slows down to walk at my pace.*
**[12:46] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun is...*
**[12:50] Hotaru**
Everyone sure was surprised.
**[12:53] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[12:55] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Would you mind if I chaperoned
Hotaru-chan until this evening?
**[13:00] (Flashback) Hananoi**
You have my word that
you have no cause for concern.
**[13:03] (Flashback) Hananoi**
And I promise to bring
her home safely tonight.
**[13:07] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Today's a very important day for me.
**[13:10] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I would like to spend the
rest of it with her.
**[13:13] Hotaru**
*They totally thought he was my boyfriend.*
**[13:17] Hotaru**
* That isn't exactly wrong, though,*
* so it's fine... I guess.*
**[13:23] Hananoi**
Hmm?
**[13:24] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, are you really
feeling better now?
**[13:28] Hananoi**
Yeah. Totally.
**[13:30] Hananoi**
After resting for two days,
I actually feel great.
**[13:38] Hananoi**
There's only one December 24th,
so I wanted to be with you.
**[13:44] Hananoi**
Remember? I said I'd
make it a special day for you.
**[13:48] Hotaru**
That's really nice of you,
but where are we going this late?
**[13:57] Hotaru**
Wow!
**[14:00] Hotaru**
I didn't know the amusement park was
like this during winter! I had no idea!
**[14:05] Hotaru**
It's so pretty!
**[14:07] Hananoi**
We can look at the lights later.
**[14:10] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, aren't you hungry?
**[14:13] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[14:17] Hananoi**
The best part is over here.
***SIGN*** Kebab
Sandwiches
**[14:21] Hotaru**
Kebabs!
***SIGN*** Russian Cuisine
***SIGN*** Borscht
Piroshki
**[14:24] Hotaru**
Borscht!
**[14:25] Hotaru**
Nasi goreng!
***SIGN*** Nasi Goreng
**[14:28] Hotaru**
Oh wow!
**[14:32] Hananoi**
They're doing a Christmas fair right now,
**[14:34] Hananoi**
so they have stalls with food from all over.
**[14:39] Hananoi**
Sorry this isn't a real restaurant, though.
**[14:42] Hotaru**
That's totally okay!
**[14:43] Hotaru**
It's my dream to conquer foods
from around the world, so I'm stoked!
**[14:47] Hananoi**
I'm glad.
**[14:50] Hotaru**
Thank you for the food!
**[14:50] Hananoi**
Thank you for the food.
**[14:56] Hotaru**
Yum!
**[14:58] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, try this one too!
Have a bite! It's super good!
**[15:34] Hotaru**
Ah...
**[15:36] Hotaru**
Amusement parks are so much fun at night.
**[15:39] Hotaru**
Oh.
**[15:44] Hananoi**
Wanna skate?
**[15:45] Hotaru**
No, I'm not athletic at all,
so that's not happening.
**[15:48] Hotaru**
I wanted to be like my little sister once,
but I crashed as soon as I got in the rink.
**[15:53] Hananoi**
Oh...
**[15:55] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, is it okay if I touch you
just while we're inside the rink?
**[16:03] Hotaru**
Huh? W-Wait...
**[16:05] Hotaru**
What?!
**[16:08] Hotaru**
No way, no way, no way,
no way, no way, no way!
**[16:11] Hananoi**
It's okay. I've got you.
**[16:17] Hananoi**
Slowly, slowly. One, two. One, two.
**[16:23] Hananoi**
One, two.
**[16:23] Hotaru**
One, two...
**[16:25] Hotaru**
One, two...
**[16:30] Hotaru**
With your help, I can walk, at least.
**[16:35] Hananoi**
You did great. You're really
getting the hang of it.
**[16:42] Hotaru**
Huh? The lights went out.
**[16:45] Hananoi**
Must be mechanical trouble.
**[16:48] Hananoi**
We should still have half an hour.
**[16:50] Hotaru**
Huh? Is it already that late?
**[16:53] Hotaru**
Where'd the time go?
**[16:56] Hotaru**
Maybe we should head on home too.
**[16:59] Hotaru**
Thank you so much for tonight.
This was all new to me, so I had a great time.
**[17:04] Hotaru**
I've never had a Christmas like this before.
**[17:07] Hotaru**
Next time we hang out,
I'll be the one to escort you, okay?
**[17:12] Hotaru**
*Oh no!*
**[17:13] Hotaru**
* I still haven't answered him*
* and I'm already talking about next time!*
**[17:19] Hananoi**
That's what I mean.
**[17:22] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[17:24] Hananoi**
Hey, do you want to do one final lap?
**[17:27] Hotaru**
S-Sure.
**[17:35] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun...
**[17:37] Hotaru**
That's what *what* means?
**[17:41] Hananoi**
It's why I like you.
**[17:46] Hananoi**
When I do something for you,
you try to do something back.
**[17:50] Hananoi**
Even when something looks hard,
you're willing to try it out.
**[17:57] Hananoi**
Also...
**[18:00] Hotaru**
Th-That's enough.
**[18:02] Hananoi**
When you think you did something
wrong, you apologize for it.
**[18:06] Hananoi**
You like food, and when you find something
delicious, you want to share it.
**[18:12] Hananoi**
You don't get jealous of people
who have things you don't.
**[18:16] Hotaru**
B-But that's all... totally normal, isn't it?
**[18:27] Hananoi**
It's not.
**[18:30] Hananoi**
It isn't normal at all. None of that is.
**[18:34] Hananoi**
But because that's just how you are,
**[18:38] Hananoi**
every day,
**[18:40] Hananoi**
I've started to like you more and more.
**[18:46] Hananoi**
Happy birthday, Hotaru-chan.
**[18:51] Hananoi**
I hope today turned out
to be special for you.
**[18:57] Hotaru**
H-How did you know it was my birthday?
**[19:02] Hananoi**
I'm sorry. It was selfish of me to
drag you out, but it had to be today.
**[19:09] Hananoi**
I wanted you to know
**[19:11] Hananoi**
that today is the most
special day in the world.
**[19:17] Hotaru**
Whoa!
**[19:25] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun! P-P-Put me down!
**[19:28] Hananoi**
Hey, Hotaru-chan, it's dangerous to move—
**[19:47] Hananoi**
I guess picking you up might
have been little cheesy.
**[19:50] Hananoi**
But did I make you feel
like a princess tonight?
**[19:56] Hotaru**
*Oh, I get it.*
***SIGN*** I want to spend Christmas Eve with you
**[19:58] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun knew from the start*
**[20:02] Hotaru**
*that a birthday for me means Christmas,*
**[20:07] Hotaru**
*and winter vacation...*
**[20:10] Hotaru**
*is my little sister's time to shine.*
**[20:13] Hotaru**
* It's a day that's a little more*
* fun and special than normal...*
**[20:19] Hotaru**
*for everyone.*
**[20:23] Hananoi**
*That's not what I mean.*
**[20:26] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Today is the most special day in the world.
**[20:30] (Flashback) Hananoi**
It's *your* day.
**[20:34] Hotaru**
I didn't realize...
**[20:36] Hotaru**
* Whenever I'm with Hananoi-kun,*
* everything feels new.*
**[20:44] Hotaru**
I guess even a princess can get
**[20:47] Hotaru**
a little embarrassed sometimes.
**[20:52] Hotaru**
Thank you.
**[20:59] Hotaru**
Feeling this special makes me so happy.
**[21:04] Hotaru**
*I hope it's Hananoi-kun.*
**[21:08] Hotaru**
*If I ever fall in love,*
**[21:11] Hotaru**
*I want it to be with Hananoi-kun.*
**[22:52] Hananoi**
Thank you for today.
**[22:55] Hotaru**
U-Um, Hananoi-kun.
**[22:57] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[22:58] Hotaru**
Um, I just was thinking about it and...
**[23:02] Hotaru**
I-Is it okay if we stay like
this for a little longer?
**[23:11] Hotaru**
I know our trial is supposed to end today,
**[23:15] Hotaru**
but I feel like I'm on the verge
of understanding something.
**[23:23] Hananoi**
Sure.
**[23:24] Hananoi**
If you think you need more time,
I'll wait as long as you want.
**[23:30] Hananoi**
Like an unlimited overtime game, I guess?
# E4 - Our First Shrine Visit
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G4VUQV5X3/our-first-shrine-visit)
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***SIGN*** Happy New Year
**[00:03] Hibiki**
Oh, really? So you're keeping
the status quo with Hananoi-kun?
**[00:07] Hotaru**
A-As embarrassing as it is, yeah.
**[00:10] Hibiki**
If I'd known, I wouldn't have asked
you to come in a big group.
**[00:14] Hotaru**
But Hananoi-kun said he'd come too.
**[00:17] Hotaru**
And I'd like it if you guys can
all become friends with him too!
**[00:22] Hibiki**
*I'm sorry, Hananoi-kun!*
**[00:24] Tsukiha**
Hotaru! Hibiki!
**[00:26] Tsukiha**
Happy New Year!
**[00:29] Hotaru**
Happy New Year!
**[00:30] Hananoi**
Now we just gotta wait for the boys.
**[00:32] Hotaru**
Oh, I bet Hananoi-kun is already here.
**[00:35] Hotaru**
He always shows up way early for stuff,
**[00:38] Hotaru**
so I've been asking him
to wait somewhere warm.
**[00:42] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[00:44] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan!
**[00:46] Hananoi**
Happy New Year.
**[00:48] Hananoi**
Haven't seen you since Christmas.
**[00:52] Hotaru**
*Huh? Wh-What is this?*
**[00:56] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun is more radiant than usual today.*
**[00:56] Hananoi**
Thanks for the New Year's card.
Let's make it a great year, okay?
**[01:03] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[01:04] Hotaru**
Oh! Let me introduce my friends.
**[01:06] Hotaru**
This is Kyo-chan and Shibamu.
We're all in the same class.
**[01:09] Hibiki**
H-Hello!
**[01:10] Hibiki**
I'm Asami Hibiki.
**[01:12] Tsukiha**
I'm Shibamura Tsukiha.
**[01:14] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan and I were classmates
in middle school, too.
**[01:17] Hibiki**
I feel kinda bad for making
you come with all of us.
**[01:20] Hibiki**
I bet you two wanted to be alone.
**[01:24] Hibiki & Tsukiha**
* Maybe it's me, but he*
* doesn't look like he's laughing!*
**[01:26] Keigo**
Mornin'!
**[01:29] Keigo**
My bad. Sorry I'm late.
**[01:30] Keigo**
Oh, Hananoi!
**[01:34] Keigo**
Good to see you, man.
**[01:37] Hananoi**
Who are you?
**[01:38] Keigo**
Uh?
**[01:40] Keigo**
Dude, we're in the same class!
***SIGN*** Episode 4
***SIGN*** Our First Shrine Visit
**[03:16] Hotaru**
Wow! I know it gets this way
every year, but it sure is crowded!
**[03:21] Hibiki**
Hey, guys! Don't get separated, okay?
**[03:26] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[03:28] Hananoi**
If it's okay with you...
**[03:31] Hotaru**
I-I'm good!
**[03:34] Hotaru**
I'll hang on to Shibamu.
**[03:36] Tsukiha**
Oh, fine by me.
**[03:38] Tsukiha**
Why not take my arm?
**[03:39] Hotaru**
Ooh, you feel so stable!
**[03:45] Hotaru**
* I hope that all of my friends*
* are happy every day*
**[03:51] Hotaru**
*and that I can learn what love is.*
**[03:55] Hotaru**
My wish only took a second.
**[03:58] Hotaru**
Don't you want to ask for something?
**[04:00] Hananoi**
God has never really done anything for me.
**[04:04] Hotaru**
*Oh... really?*
**[04:07] Keigo**
Cool. That's wishes down, so let's go eat.
**[04:11] Hibiki**
What? Let's draw our fortunes first.
***SIGN*** Charms
***SIGN*** Fortunes
**[04:14] Keigo**
But the lines are huge right now.
**[04:16] Keigo**
Right? Don't you think so, Hinase-san?
**[04:19] Hotaru**
Huh? Actually, I...
**[04:26] Hibiki**
Okay. You guys are in charge of mains and sides.
**[04:29] Hibiki**
We'll take care of drinks and dessert.
**[04:32] Hibiki**
We'll meet up at the torii gate!
**[04:33] Keigo**
All right!
**[04:36] Keigo**
Okay, what should we go for?
**[04:40] Keigo**
Hey. What do you wanna eat, Hananoi?
**[04:44] Keigo**
Jeez, man, I can tell you're
head over heels for Hinase-san.
**[04:48] Keigo**
You don't act anything like that at school.
Color me surprised.
**[04:52] Keigo**
Why not share some of that
sunshine with your classmates?
**[04:58] Hananoi**
I have no intention of becoming friends.
**[05:00] Keigo**
Huh?
**[05:02] Keigo**
Wh-What?
**[05:04] Hananoi**
It was you, right?
**[05:06] Hananoi**
Who filled Hotaru's head with ideas
of trying out kissing and stuff.
**[05:11] Hananoi**
Honestly, this whole thing today
is kind of a pain in the ass.
**[05:16] Hananoi**
I don't have "sunshine" to share
with anyone but Hotaru-chan.
**[05:21] Hananoi**
So if you get it, stay out of my way, okay?
**[05:24] Hananoi**
I wonder if the boys are getting along.
**[05:27] Hotaru**
They're classmates. I'm sure they're fine.
***SIGN*** Yakisoba
***SIGN*** Baby Castella
***SIGN*** Grilled
***SIGN*** Squid
**[05:30] Hibiki**
But Hananoi-kun doesn't really
seem to be feeling it today.
**[05:33] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[05:34] Hibiki**
You didn't even notice?!
**[05:36] Tsukiha**
He hasn't talked to anyone but you, Hotaru.
**[05:39] Hotaru**
I had no idea...
**[05:41] Hibiki**
Well, you haven't seen each other recently.
**[05:44] Hibiki**
Of course he wants to be alone
with the girl he likes.
**[05:47] Hotaru**
But, I mean, it's only been a week.
**[05:50] Hibiki**
You *really* don't get it!
**[05:52] Hibiki**
When you're in love, even a day
apart feels like eternity!
**[05:55] Hibiki**
Love makes every day together sparkle!
**[05:57] Hotaru**
D-Do you agree, Shibamu?
**[06:00] Tsukiha**
Yeah, I guess so.
**[06:02] Tsukiha**
When you've waited to see someone,
it's great to finally reunite.
**[06:06] Tsukiha**
I know what that feels like.
**[06:15] Hibiki**
What's wrong, Hotaru?
**[06:18] Hotaru**
I almost feel like we're having girl talk.
**[06:21] Hibiki**
This is 100 percent girl talk!
**[06:22] Tsukiha**
You're totally out of your element,
aren't you, Hotaru?
**[06:26] Keigo**
Hey!
**[06:29] Hotaru**
Wait, where's Hananoi-kun?
**[06:31] Keigo**
Huh?
**[06:32] Keigo**
Um... On the way, yeah, we got split up.
**[06:37] Keigo**
But he knows where we're meeting,
so I'm sure it's fine.
**[06:41] Hotaru**
I'm gonna go look around.
**[06:44] Hotaru**
You can eat without me!
**[06:51] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[06:55] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[06:57] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[07:01] Old lady**
Well then, thank you very
much for your help.
**[07:05] Hananoi**
Not at all. Please take care.
***SIGN*** Grilled Squid
**[07:07] Hotaru**
Someone you know?
**[07:09] Hananoi**
No. I just happened to be
there to lend a hand.
**[07:12] Hananoi**
Sorry. I was about to head back.
**[07:17] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[07:18] Hotaru**
I-It's nothing. Let's catch up with everyone.
**[07:25] Hananoi**
Wait.
***SIGN*** Buttered Potatoes
**[07:28] Hananoi**
Can we stay just the two of us
a little longer?
**[07:38] Hananoi**
It's been so long since
we got to talk like this.
**[07:41] Hotaru**
Yeah, you're right.
**[07:43] Hotaru**
I'm sorry I couldn't spend
New Year's with you.
**[07:47] Hotaru**
My little sister was in a tizzy
on New Year's Eve.
**[07:50] (Flashback) Tomori**
You like your stupid boyfriend
more than me!
**[07:55] Hananoi**
With your family and all your friends,
it's gonna be tough to get you all to myself.
**[08:02] Hibiki**
* But Hananoi-kun doesn't really*
* seem to be feeling it today.*
**[08:06] Hotaru**
Um, are you having fun?
**[08:09] Hananoi**
As long as you're with me,
Hotaru-chan, I'm happy anywhere.
**[08:13] Hotaru**
U-Um, Kyo-chan and Shibamu
are both really nice.
**[08:19] Hananoi**
I'm sure they are.
**[08:20] Hananoi**
If you like them, Hotaru-chan,
I'm sure they're great people.
**[08:25] Hotaru**
*Ah, this mood...*
**[08:29] Hotaru**
* I wonder if I misunderstood*
* how Hananoi-kun feels again.*
**[08:34] Hotaru**
* I really wish he could make*
* friends with Kyo-chan and the others,*
**[08:38] Hotaru**
*but I guess I shouldn't try to force it.*
**[08:40] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[08:41] Hananoi**
Uh, sorry. There was a
leaf stuck in your hair.
**[08:45] Hotaru**
O-Oh...
**[08:50] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, are you avoiding me today?
**[08:54] Hotaru**
Huh? Oh, no! I'm not avoiding you.
**[08:57] Hotaru**
I just, I don't know, feel a little shy.
**[09:00] Hotaru**
Maybe because we haven't seen each
other recently? I wonder why.
**[09:04] Hotaru**
I don't really understand it myself.
**[09:08] Hananoi**
Okay.
**[09:10] Hananoi**
Maybe we're making some progress then.
**[09:12] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[09:15] Hananoi**
Um, listen, would you let me
recharge just for a little bit?
**[09:22] Hotaru**
Oh.
**[09:24] Hotaru**
Is your phone battery running low?
**[09:28] Hotaru**
W-Wait, h-huh? What did you mean?
**[09:31] Hananoi**
Don't worry.
**[09:33] Hananoi**
Just stay right there.
**[09:36] Hananoi**
I promise not to touch you.
**[09:41] Hananoi**
I haven't had enough of you recently.
**[09:44] Hananoi**
I thought I was going to die.
**[09:48] Hotaru**
*Wh-What am I supposed to do?*
**[09:54] Hotaru**
*I can smell Hananoi-kun...*
**[10:01] Hotaru**
* It's been a while since he's*
* been this close to me.*
**[10:15] Hotaru**
* I feel kind of nervous, but I also feel*
* like I'm getting something that I needed.*
**[10:22] Hotaru**
*Could that mean I wanted to see him too?*
**[10:27] Hananoi**
Thank you.
**[10:33] Hananoi**
All charged up now.
**[10:36] Hananoi**
Want to go back to the others?
**[10:38] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[10:40] Hotaru**
*So that's it.*
**[10:42] Hotaru**
*That's what he meant by a "recharge."*
**[10:47] Hotaru**
* I'm learning new things every day,*
* but there's still so much I don't understand.*
**[10:54] Hotaru**
* I want to discover even more.*
* Like what kind of person Hananoi-kun is.*
**[11:00] Hotaru**
*What he cares about. What he treasures.*
**[11:05] Hotaru**
* And then someday, I want to put*
* the biggest smile on his face.*
**[11:13] Hotaru**
*I'd like to see that.*
***SIGN*** Charms
***SIGN*** Fortunes
**[11:30] Hananoi**
Is this spot okay?
***SIGN*** Your Wish
It may take time, but it will eventually come true.
The Person You're Waiting For
They may be late to arrive.
The Thing You've Lost
Take your time looking for it.
Your Journey
A place close to the sea is best.
**[11:41] Hotaru**
*Someday...*
**[11:47] Yao**
Huh?
**[11:48] Yao's friend**
Hey, Yao!
**[11:50] Yao**
Oh, sorry.
**[11:51] Yao's friend**
What's up?
**[11:53] Yao**
Nothing. I just thought
I saw a familiar face.
**[12:04] Hotaru**
Welcome!
**[12:07] Hotaru**
*It's the third term now.*
**[12:08] Hotaru**
Thank you very much.
**[12:09] Hotaru**
* I decided to get a part-time job*
* for a change of pace.*
**[12:12] Satomura**
Hota-chan, you've already
gotten the hang of checkout!
**[12:16] Hotaru**
S-Satomura-san...
**[12:19] Hotaru**
*After the other day,*
**[12:20] Hotaru**
* I was reminded just how much*
* I don't know about Hananoi-kun,*
**[12:25] Hotaru**
* so I decided to step into a world*
* I think interests him.*
**[12:32] Customer**
Excuse me!
**[12:33] Satomura**
Coming!
**[12:37] Hotaru**
* This is my first job and everything*
* about it makes me nervous.*
**[12:41] Hananoi**
Excuse me.
**[12:43] Hotaru**
Yes! Welcome...
**[12:45] Hananoi**
I'd like to buy these.
**[12:47] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun! You really came to see me!
**[12:50] Hananoi**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** Black Hole Traveler
**[12:52] Hananoi**
You look good in the uniform.
**[12:55] Hananoi**
Can I take a picture later?
**[12:56] Hotaru**
D-Don't tease me!
**[12:59] Hotaru**
For these two items,
your total is 1,100 yen.
**[13:02] Hotaru**
* Since school's started back up*
* and I see him every day,*
**[13:05] Hotaru**
* I don't get flustered each time*
* we meet up like I used to.*
***SIGN*** Kohdansha Novel Awards SciFi Winner
**[13:10] Hotaru**
I didn't know you read books like these.
**[13:13] Hananoi**
I read everything.
**[13:15] Hotaru**
*Deciding to work here is already paying off!*
**[13:19] Hananoi**
Say, Hotaru-chan, how late
are you working today?
**[13:23] Hotaru**
I'm on until closing, so eight.
**[13:26] Hananoi**
Okay. Can I wait over
there until you're done?
**[13:28] Hotaru**
Huh? Th-That's fine, but it's only six right now.
**[13:32] Hananoi**
I'll read while I wait.
**[13:36] Hananoi**
See you then, okay?
**[13:39] Satomura**
Hey, hey!
**[13:41] Satomura**
I-Is that guy a friend of yours?
**[13:44] Hotaru**
Oh, um, yeah. We go to the same school.
**[13:47] Satomura**
Oh wow! He's so good-looking!
**[13:54] Hananoi**
What a surprise.
**[13:56] Hananoi**
I always figured you'd
get a job at a restaurant.
**[14:00] Hananoi**
Why did you pick a bookstore?
**[14:02] Hotaru**
Um, well...
**[14:09] Hotaru**
N-No particular reason!
**[14:12] Hananoi**
Oh, okay.
**[14:15] Hotaru**
*Oh no! That must have come off wrong.*
**[14:18] Hotaru**
* What is this? I feel like I'm obsessing*
* over his reactions recently.*
**[14:23] Hananoi**
Working part-time, huh?
**[14:26] Hananoi**
I'll be disappointed if this
means less time together.
**[14:29] Hotaru**
Don't worry! It's only three days a week.
**[14:33] Hananoi**
I guess so.
***SIGN*** Several Days Later...
**[14:36] Hotaru**
Have a good night!
**[14:39] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[14:41] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun?
**[14:45] Hotaru**
Were you waiting for me?
**[14:47] Hananoi**
Yeah. I was just leaving the
library and noticed the time.
**[14:51] Hananoi**
It's already dark, so I'll walk you home.
***SIGN*** Several More Days Later...
**[14:57] Hotaru**
Have a good night!
**[15:00] Hotaru**
*Huh? Again?!*
**[15:02] Hananoi**
It's dangerous to be out alone at night.
**[15:04] Hotaru**
Night? But it isn't even six yet.
**[15:07] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, I'll be okay by my—
**[15:10] Hotaru**
*Wait, no.*
**[15:13] Hotaru**
*That's right.*
**[15:15] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun values our time*
* together more than I realize.*
**[15:22] Hotaru**
Actually, sure. If it's okay with you.
**[15:28] Hotaru**
*Wow! He looks so happy.*
**[15:32] Hotaru**
* We respond to things differently,*
* so I'll have to be mindful.*
**[15:38] Hotaru**
* I think once I figure that out, I'll start*
* to understand who Hananoi-kun is inside.*
**[15:44] Tomori**
Oh.
**[15:45] Tomori**
Huh?! Big Sis?!
**[15:48] Tomori**
You said you had work today!
**[15:50] Hotaru**
Yeah, I just got off.
**[15:52] Hotaru**
He walked me home because it's dark.
**[15:55] Mom**
My! Thank you, Hananoi-kun!
**[15:58] Hananoi**
I'll be on my way.
**[16:00] Mom**
Oh, already?
**[16:02] Mom**
Why not stay for dinner
since you came all this way?
**[16:14] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, thanks for waiting!
**[16:17] Hotaru**
Dinner will be ready in a little bit.
**[16:23] Hananoi**
Um, I know I promised not to touch you,
**[16:28] Hananoi**
but in a situation like this, Hotaru-chan,
you shouldn't let your guard down.
**[16:32] Hotaru**
Oh, uh, right!
**[16:35] Hotaru**
* My only thought was spending time*
* together since he's been so lonely.*
**[16:41] Hotaru**
* He's kept his distance*
* since he "recharged," but...*
**[16:45] Hananoi**
Oh, that's right, Hotaru-chan.
It's my turn, isn't it?
**[16:52] Hotaru**
Thanks!
**[16:53] Hananoi**
I actually just wrote in it a few minutes ago.
**[16:56] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[16:57] Hananoi**
I want to see what little Hotaru-chan looked like
**[17:00] Hananoi**
Wow!
**[17:04] Hananoi**
S-So cute!
**[17:09] Hotaru**
N-Next time, you have to show
me your photo albums too!
**[17:13] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[17:14] Hananoi**
I don't think they'd be very interesting.
**[17:16] Hotaru**
*Look who's talking!*
**[17:18] Hananoi**
I was boring and nerdy when I was a kid.
**[17:22] Hotaru**
Really? I can't even imagine that.
**[17:25] Hotaru**
*This is my chance to ask him things!*
**[17:29] Hananoi**
Oh...
**[17:31] Hotaru**
U-Um, Hananoi-kun, when you were younger—
**[17:34] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, you look good
even with long hair.
**[17:44] Hananoi**
Would you ever grow it out again?
**[17:48] Hotaru**
Ah...
**[17:50] Hotaru**
My hair?
**[17:53] Hotaru**
No... I, uh... I don't think I ever will.
**[18:01] Hotaru**
*Crap! I'm making things awkward again!*
**[18:04] Hotaru**
What about you, Hananoi-kun?
**[18:07] Hotaru**
I thought you looked nice with
long hair when we first met.
**[18:11] Hananoi**
In that case, maybe I'll grow it out.
**[18:15] Hotaru**
You'd go back to that?
**[18:21] Hotaru**
*Wait...*
**[18:23] Hotaru**
*I keep doing the same thing recently.*
**[18:27] Hotaru**
*Is it okay to just let that go?*
**[18:31] Hotaru**
* I want to ask Hananoi-kun more,*
* but I'm not talking about myself.*
**[18:37] Hotaru**
*Is that okay?*
**[18:41] Hotaru**
U-Um, you know what?
**[18:43] Hananoi**
Hmm?
**[18:45] Hotaru**
The reason I wanted to work at a bookstore
is because I wanted to understand you better.
**[18:51] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[18:52] Hotaru**
And also, well, a long time ago,
someone cut my hair as a prank.
**[18:58] Hotaru**
It was back in elementary school.
**[19:01] Hotaru**
A friend I used to be really close with
did it as a joke.
**[19:06] Hotaru**
It was a real shock.
**[19:09] Hotaru**
And since then, I've kept my hair short.
**[19:12] Hananoi**
Is that the friend you mentioned before
that you fell out with?
**[19:16] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[19:17] Hotaru**
I hurt her first,
and I didn't realize how badly.
**[19:23] Hotaru**
So we're kind of even, I guess.
**[19:27] Hotaru**
I've been terrible about understanding
people's feelings since I was little.
**[19:34] Hotaru**
*I said it.*
**[19:39] Hotaru**
*Maybe that was too heavy.*
**[19:42] Hananoi**
In my case,
**[19:44] Hananoi**
I was a gloomy kid in elementary school.
**[19:47] Hananoi**
I was too scared to talk
to people I didn't know.
**[19:51] Hotaru**
*You* were, Hananoi-kun?
**[19:53] Hananoi**
I transferred partway
through elementary school,
**[19:56] Hananoi**
but I couldn't make a single friend
at my new school either.
**[20:00] Hananoi**
I was really the worst.
**[20:03] Hotaru**
Then we're two of a kind.
**[20:09] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun is so nice.*
**[20:12] Hotaru**
* I'm glad I told him. That's the first*
* time he's opened up about his past.*
**[20:17] Hananoi**
I'm so glad you told me.
**[20:19] Hananoi**
Thank you.
**[20:21] Hananoi**
That must have been hard to share.
**[20:24] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, there's
nothing terrible about you.
**[20:28] Hananoi**
Nobody can truly understand
the hearts of others,
**[20:31] Hananoi**
and yet you still try to understand me.
**[20:36] Hananoi**
You think about how I feel. You try so hard.
**[20:41] Hananoi**
With you, Hotaru-chan,
I'm experiencing so much for the first time.
**[20:49] Hotaru**
*We're the same.*
**[20:51] Hotaru**
* I'm not the only one who*
* gets overwhelmed by new things*
**[20:54] Hotaru**
*and wants to learn more.*
**[20:57] Hotaru**
*It isn't just me.*
**[21:08] Hotaru**
I-I'm sorry! I mean...
**[21:17] Hotaru**
I-I-I-I-I'm really sorry! Your head was
in the perfect spot, so I just...
**[21:24] Hananoi**
Hota—
**[21:24] Mom**
Hotaru, Hananoi-kun! Dinner's ready!
**[21:37] Hotaru**
* Why did I do that? I know Hananoi-kun*
* is trying to hold back.*
**[21:43] Hotaru**
* For some reason, I just suddenly*
* wanted to touch him so badly.*
**[21:52] Hananoi**
Well, thanks for dinner.
**[21:55] Hotaru**
See you tomorrow!
**[21:59] Hotaru**
What's wrong with me?
**[22:03] Hotaru**
And... when can I recharge again?
# E5 - Our First Date
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G14U417EX/our-first-date)
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**[00:00] Satomura**
I'm begging you!
**[00:02] Satomura**
All you have to do is introduce me.
**[00:04] Satomura**
I really want to be friends with Hananoi-kun!
**[00:10] Hotaru**
Wha—?
***SIGN*** Episode 5
***SIGN*** Our First Date
**[01:45] Hibiki**
Yeah, she 100 percent has ulterior motives!
**[01:48] Hotaru**
Do you really think so?
**[01:50] Hotaru**
This doesn't usually happen,
so I'd totally forgotten
**[01:54] Hotaru**
how popular Hananoi-kun is with girls.
**[01:57] Hibiki**
I mean, he's always so cold at school
that it makes him hard to approach.
**[02:03] Tsukiha**
You know, the girls in my club say he's
a "look but don't touch" kind of hottie.
**[02:10] Hotaru**
*Come to think of it,*
**[02:12] Hotaru**
* I've never seen Hananoi-kun*
* with any friends before.*
**[02:17] Hotaru**
* If that's all she really wants,*
* maybe it would be good.*
**[02:22] Hotaru**
* And I'm not officially dating him,*
* so I have no right to keep her away.*
**[02:26] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, is something wrong?
**[02:29] Hananoi**
You've hardly touched your lunch.
**[02:32] Hotaru**
I-I'm okay!
**[02:38] Hotaru**
U-Um, this might be an odd question,
but how would you feel about making a friend?
**[02:46] Hananoi**
What? Did Kurata say something to you?
**[02:48] Hotaru**
Huh? Keigo-kun?
**[02:51] Hananoi**
Guess not.
**[02:52] Hotaru**
Did something happen between you two?
**[02:55] Hananoi**
No, nothing at all.
**[02:58] Hananoi**
But friends, huh? I don't think I need any.
**[03:01] Hananoi**
I'm actually trying not
to make friends right now.
**[03:04] Hotaru**
Huh? Why?
**[03:05] Hananoi**
Hmm... Well, for example, let's say
there's some kind of major disaster.
**[03:11] Hananoi**
The first people everyone worries about
are their relatives and lovers, right?
**[03:17] Hananoi**
Friends don't really rank that high,
**[03:20] Hananoi**
so wasting your feelings on them takes away
from the people you really care about,
**[03:26] Hananoi**
I think.
**[03:27] Hotaru**
Do you... really feel that way?
**[03:30] Hananoi**
I'm good just holding one person truly dear.
**[03:34] Hananoi**
I've only got two hands, after all.
**[03:39] Hotaru**
* Hananoi-kun sure has*
* an unusual approach to things...*
**[03:43] Hotaru**
* But he was so clear*
* about not wanting friends.*
**[03:51] Hotaru**
* Turning Satomura-san down*
* might make things rocky.*
**[03:56] Non-chan**
* I think I like Sohei-kun.*
* Hotaru-chan, will you help me out?*
**[04:02] Hotaru**
Awkward...
**[04:05] Hotaru**
* Man, I guess this is another side*
* to what dating's like.*
**[04:09] Kagari**
Hotaru?
**[04:11] Kagari**
Did you remove all the strings?
**[04:12] Hotaru**
Sis...
**[04:14] Hotaru**
No! Master!
**[04:17] Kagari**
U-Uh...
**[04:20] Kagari**
So basically, a coworker asked you
to introduce your so-called "trial" boyfriend.
**[04:25] Kagari**
But you don't want to pressure him,
**[04:28] Kagari**
or make things awkward at work either.
**[04:31] Kagari**
You sure are growing up.
**[04:33] Hotaru**
How do I make it all work out?
**[04:37] Kagari**
You don't.
**[04:39] Kagari**
You can't live without
hurting people sometimes.
**[04:42] Kagari**
You've got to decide
who's most important to you.
**[04:46] Hotaru**
*That's like what Hananoi-kun said.*
**[04:49] Hotaru**
I knew you'd help, Master!
**[04:51] Kagari**
*I mean, not that I've ever had a boyfriend.*
**[04:57] Hotaru**
* I'll tell her no before*
* I start my shift today.*
**[05:00] Hotaru**
*Not a great feeling...*
**[05:02] Hananoi**
You seem really down lately.
**[05:05] Hotaru**
N-No, I'm fine! It's just, today...
**[05:09] Hotaru**
Y'know, it's colder up here than normal, isn't it?
**[05:12] Hananoi**
You might be right.
**[05:16] Hotaru**
The door's open.
**[05:18] Hananoi**
The person on safety checks must
have forgotten to close it.
**[05:21] Hananoi**
We could go out on the roof.
**[05:23] Hotaru**
*Th-The roof?!*
**[05:26] Hotaru**
Wow! Hananoi-kun, Hananoi-kun!
This is awesome!
**[05:42] Hananoi**
I'm glad you're having so much fun.
**[05:44] Hotaru**
I might never get to do this again.
**[05:47] Hotaru**
But...
**[05:51] Hotaru**
B-Breaking the rules
is pretty exciting, isn't it?
**[05:56] Hananoi**
You're an awfully good girl, Hotaru-chan.
**[06:03] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[06:08] Hananoi**
It won't open. It must be locked.
**[06:11] Hotaru**
Huh?!
**[06:12] Hotaru**
Did somebody notice it was open?
**[06:14] Hananoi**
Probably. But it's okay.
We have our phones on us.
**[06:19] Hotaru**
Still...
**[06:26] Hotaru**
Class has started.
***SIGN*** I know you're in class. Sorry!
I'm on the roof right now.
The door seems to be locked from the inside.
Could you come open it for me?
**[06:32] Hotaru**
I just messaged Kyo-chan
and Shibamu for help.
**[06:41] Hotaru**
Wait! Why are you slowly undressing?!
**[06:45] Hananoi**
I was going to let you borrow this.
**[06:47] Hotaru**
*Of course* you were!
But you shouldn't do that!
**[06:50] Hananoi**
But under the circumstances...
**[06:57] Hananoi**
I'll be fine, so you should wear my cardigan.
**[07:00] Hotaru**
*You'll* freeze, then, Hananoi-kun!
**[07:03] Hotaru**
Oh, I know!
**[07:05] Hotaru**
Like this!
**[07:10] Hotaru**
*Actually, this probably isn't the way...*
**[07:16] Hotaru**
A-Anyway, realistically speaking,
this should be warmest, so let's stick it out.
**[07:22] Hananoi**
As long as you're okay with it.
**[07:26] Hotaru**
I'm sorry. This is my fault for
wanting to come out on the roof.
**[07:31] Hananoi**
Don't worry about that.
**[07:33] Hotaru**
If nobody notices,
will we die of exposure up here?!
**[07:38] Hananoi**
We'll be fine. I promise we will.
**[07:43] Hananoi**
You didn't do anything wrong, Hotaru-chan.
**[07:47] Hananoi**
Relax.
**[07:54] Hotaru**
I'm sorry.
**[07:57] Hananoi**
Look, I'm sure we'll be fine, but if you
think we're dying anyway, would you tell me?
**[08:04] Hananoi**
What's had you so worried lately?
**[08:06] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[08:07] Hotaru**
Uh...
**[08:07] Hananoi**
You haven't been finishing your lunch.
**[08:10] Hananoi**
And you always have two croquettes
after school, but you only ate one yesterday.
**[08:14] Hotaru**
*He's been watching me like a hawk!*
**[08:16] Hotaru**
*M-Maybe it's my imagination, but... is he mad?*
**[08:23] Hananoi**
Sorry. You don't have to tell me.
**[08:28] Hananoi**
I just always want you to be happy.
**[08:35] Hotaru**
* I can literally feel*
* how worried he is about me.*
**[08:40] Hotaru**
*He's so warm.*
**[08:42] Hotaru**
* How could I upset someone*
* who thinks about me so much?*
**[08:48] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, Hananoi-kun.
**[08:50] Hotaru**
Um, to tell you the truth...
**[08:54] Hananoi**
Oh boy. Is that all?
**[08:57] Hotaru**
*"Is that all"?!*
**[08:58] Hananoi**
I'll go turn her down myself.
**[09:01] Hananoi**
It'd be tough for you if things
got awkward at work, right?
**[09:05] Hotaru**
*So it's settled just like that? I guess so...*
**[09:09] Hotaru**
* Huh. So I didn't need to get*
* so worked up about it.*
**[09:16] Hotaru**
I'm so relieved!
**[09:19] Hananoi**
I'm glad. You're back to normal now.
**[09:24] Hotaru**
Are you okay? You can hold on to me tighter!
**[09:26] Hananoi**
No, I'm fine. Any closer would be...
I don't know. A bad idea.
**[09:36] Hotaru**
D-Don't worry. The occasion calls for it.
**[09:40] Hotaru**
And your promise not to touch me...
Can we call that off now?
**[09:48] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun's heart is beating really fast.*
**[09:52] Hotaru**
* I don't know why, but that's making*
* me so happy right now.*
**[09:58] Hotaru**
I-I'll tell Satomura-san myself.
**[10:03] Hotaru**
* With his body heat warming me,*
* I feel like I can face anything.*
**[10:08] Hotaru**
I know whose feelings I value more now.
**[10:12] Hotaru**
It'll be fine.
**[10:19] Hananoi**
Bad move.
**[10:21] Hananoi**
Do you realize what you just said?
**[10:26] Hananoi**
I'm not gonna let you go now.
**[10:34] Hibiki**
Hotaru! Are you alive?!
**[10:36] Hibiki**
Huh? That's weird.
**[10:39] Hotaru**
H-Hello? Over here. We're over here!
**[10:43] Hananoi**
There she is!
**[10:44] Hananoi**
Are you okay?
**[10:46] Hotaru**
I-I'm glad you saw my message.
**[10:48] Hibiki**
We had a free study period.
Oh, I'm so relieved!
**[10:52] Tsukiha**
You know, the door wasn't
actually locked, though.
**[10:55] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[10:57] Hotaru**
Ah...
**[10:59] Hananoi**
Sorry about that. I wanted some
time to talk to you alone.
**[11:04] Hananoi**
I wish we could've stayed
just a little longer, though. Too bad.
**[11:08] Hotaru**
Wh-Wh-What? Whaaat?!
**[11:12] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, but that's why I
can't introduce you to him!
**[11:16] Satomura**
Are you for real? That beautiful
vision is your boyfriend?
**[11:20] Satomura**
Hota-chan, you're amazing!
**[11:22] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[11:23] Satomura**
Oh, wait. Did you think I liked
Hananoi-kun or something?
**[11:27] Satomura**
I'm sorry I gave you the wrong idea!
He just looks like my fave idol!
**[11:32] Hotaru**
Y-Your fave?
**[11:33] Satomura**
Yeah! Takahiko-kun from the super
popular idol group VERSUS!
**[11:36] Satomura**
See, see?! Isn't he a dead ringer?!
**[11:38] Satomura**
If he grew out his hair a little,
he'd be perfect!
**[11:41] Satomura**
When I first saw Hananoi-kun,
I thought it was fate!
**[11:42] Hotaru**
*That's* what this is about?
**[11:45] Hotaru**
Thank you very much.
**[11:47] Hotaru**
* I'm glad Satomura-san doesn't actually*
* have a crush on Hananoi-kun.*
**[11:52] Hotaru**
*Wait.*
**[11:55] Hotaru**
*What is this feeling? Relief?*
**[12:00] Hotaru**
Wanting to see him smile,
wanting to touch him,
**[12:04] Hotaru**
worrying about other girls liking him...
**[12:09] Hotaru**
Is this love? Is that what love is?
**[12:12] Hibiki**
*Of course it's love!*
**[12:14] Tsukiha**
Why would you think it isn't?
**[12:17] Hotaru**
To love is to think about someone
more than anyone else, right?
**[12:22] Hotaru**
I think I might *like* Hananoi-kun,
but I like you guys just as much.
**[12:31] Hotaru**
I guess I'm just not sure yet.
**[12:33] Hibiki**
Ahem. Listen, love is different for everyone.
**[12:37] Hibiki**
If *you* think it's love, then it *is* love!
**[12:42] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan, you're so cool!
**[12:45] Hibiki**
If you're with me, then go try this on.
You have a date tomorrow, right?
**[12:53] Hotaru**
*Maybe this is a little too cute for me.*
**[12:56] Hotaru**
* Everyone is different...*
* Everyone is different, right?*
**[13:00] Hotaru**
*Okay!*
**[13:06] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[13:08] Hotaru**
Thanks for waiting!
**[13:10] Hotaru**
S-Sorry I'm late.
**[13:14] Hananoi**
It's fine. Are you okay?
**[13:16] Hotaru**
I stayed up late looking stuff up
and then overslept.
**[13:21] Hananoi**
Don't worry about it.
**[13:22] Hananoi**
I was so excited about today, I didn't
sleep a wink since the day before.
**[13:25] Hotaru**
Not one wink since the day before?!
**[13:28] Hananoi**
We're seeing a movie, right? Let's get going.
**[13:31] Hotaru**
Okay.
**[13:32] Hotaru**
W-Wait, hold on. I said that I was
going to escort you today.
**[13:38] Hotaru**
Let's go, Hananoi-kun.
**[13:49] Hotaru**
*Switch gears, switch gears!*
**[13:51] Hotaru**
* For the morning, we'll catch a movie*
* before having lunch at this place.*
**[13:54] Hotaru**
* After browsing at the station building,*
* we can grab a snack and take pictures.*
***SIGN*** If we get stuck, go to the station
It has lots of shops, so it'll be easy to kill time
Browse clothes and products to figure out what he's into
At karaoke, pick songs we both know
It'll be fun for both of us if we sing together
The place Kyo-chan recommended...
**[13:58] Hotaru**
* Great. For a beginner like me,*
* this plan is foolproof!*
**[14:03] Hananoi**
Hold on a second.
**[14:09] Hananoi**
You look really cute today, Hotaru-chan.
**[14:14] Hotaru**
*H-He noticed that I look different today.*
**[14:24] Hotaru**
* The book Hananoi-kun was reading got made*
* into a film. I thought it'd be perfect.*
**[14:33] Hotaru**
* But it's one of those movies where*
* a bunch of people get killed!*
**[14:51] Hananoi**
Just close your eyes
during the scary scenes.
**[14:56] Hotaru**
* I'm so scared and so excited that I*
* can't concentrate on the movie one bit!*
**[15:05] Hotaru**
* I-I totally blew it.*
* I couldn't follow the movie at all.*
**[15:09] Hotaru**
* And I wanted for us*
* to talk about it afterward!*
**[15:13] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, are you okay?
That was pretty scary.
**[15:18] Hotaru**
I-I'm okay! Just a little shocked
since I don't usually watch this genre.
**[15:23] Hotaru**
But I thought the story was really...
really, uh, interesting.
**[15:27] Hananoi**
Why don't we go get lunch now?
**[15:30] Hotaru**
Lunch? Sure! I already picked out a place.
***SIGN*** The place Kyo-chan recommended:
Italian restaurant "Renoge"
Interior and food both look really fancy—worth the price!
Has large servings, so boys should like it too.
Careful! Sometimes there's a line for lunch.
***SIGN*** Temporarily Closed
**[15:43] Hananoi**
W-We'll come again another time. Okay?
**[15:47] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, Hananoi-kun.
**[15:50] Hananoi**
For what? It's okay. Things never
work out perfectly the first time.
**[15:57] Hananoi**
More importantly, you put so much
thought into planning today for me.
**[16:02] Hananoi**
That makes me really happy.
**[16:04] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun...
**[16:05] Hananoi**
Hey, over there. Isn't that the restaurant
you said you wanted to try before?
**[16:36] Hotaru**
Here! To commemorate today.
**[16:41] Hananoi**
I bought one too.
**[16:48] Hotaru**
We picked the same thing!
**[16:54] Hotaru**
I wasn't a very good escort at all.
**[16:57] Hananoi**
I still had a whole lot of fun, though.
**[16:59] Hotaru**
I had fun too! Thanks to your help.
**[17:04] Hotaru**
And it was very educational.
**[17:07] Hotaru**
You don't have to stick to a plan.
Just find things to enjoy together.
**[17:12] Hotaru**
Dates sure are fun!
**[17:15] Ex-Girlfriend A**
*Dates with you are always so weird.*
**[17:17] Ex-Girlfriend B**
*Sorry, but you're scaring me.*
**[17:20] Hotaru**
*Dates sure are fun!*
**[17:33] Hotaru**
Thanks for walking me home.
**[17:37] Hotaru**
Oh, isn't this...
**[17:39] Hananoi**
The place where we first met.
**[17:44] Hotaru**
This park is really close
to my elementary school,
**[17:47] Hotaru**
so I used to play here a lot as a kid.
**[17:50] Hotaru**
Come to think of it, why were you here that
day? It's pretty far from the cafe...
**[17:58] Hananoi**
Were you actually at the
cafe then too, Hotaru-chan?
**[18:01] Hotaru**
Mm-hmm.
**[18:02] Hananoi**
No wonder. That's why you
offered me your umbrella.
**[18:05] Hotaru**
Well, I was kind of worried
it was none of my business.
**[18:11] Hananoi**
I wandered around in a daze
and suddenly found myself here.
**[18:16] Hananoi**
I was pretty depressed that day.
**[18:23] Hananoi**
That's why...
**[18:26] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan,
**[18:29] Hananoi**
you're my hero.
**[18:35] Hananoi**
I'm so happy.
**[18:39] Hananoi**
Ever since I met you here, I've been in bliss.
**[18:46] Hananoi**
It almost scares me.
**[18:48] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun...
**[18:51] Elementary School Student A**
Bam!
**[18:59] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun? Hananoi-kun?
**[19:03] Hotaru**
Are you awake?
**[19:11] Hananoi**
Was I unconscious?
**[19:14] Hotaru**
Just for a little bit. Are you okay?
Want to rest at my place?
**[19:19] Hananoi**
No, I'm fine.
**[19:22] Hananoi**
Instead, I want to stay
like this a little longer.
**[19:27] Hotaru**
* It probably wasn't good that*
* he didn't get any sleep.*
**[19:30] Hotaru**
* And then I tired him out*
* by making him walk so much.*
**[19:45] Hotaru**
You tried to protect me, didn't you?
**[19:48] Hotaru**
Thank you.
**[19:50] Hotaru**
But don't go overboard, okay?
**[19:53] Hotaru**
I've been worried about that
part of you ever since we met.
**[19:58] Hotaru**
You don't need to throw yourself
in front of danger for me.
**[20:02] Hananoi**
But...
**[20:07] Hananoi**
Even if I study hard and play sports,
even if I'm as kind as I can be,
**[20:12] Hananoi**
in the end, everyone always
chooses someone else over me.
**[20:17] Hananoi**
The only thing I have left to give...
**[20:21] Hananoi**
is myself.
**[20:25] Hotaru**
That's not true. That's not true!
**[20:29] Hotaru**
Even if you don't go that far,
there are people who'd stand by you.
**[20:34] Hotaru**
Like... Like me.
**[20:37] Hotaru**
I like the way the time passes
so peacefully when I'm with you.
**[20:41] Hotaru**
I like the way you seem to be good at
everything, but you actually aren't perfect.
**[20:46] Hotaru**
I like the way you're kind to those in need.
**[20:50] Hotaru**
I like the way you're always
so honest about your feelings.
**[20:54] Hotaru**
You don't need to sacrifice yourself like that.
**[20:58] Hotaru**
I really, really like you, Hananoi-kun!
**[21:05] Hananoi**
Do you mean it...?
**[21:09] Hananoi**
If I'd be so happy if that's true.
**[21:22] Hotaru**
*Does he understand my feelings for him now?*
**[21:26] Hotaru**
*They're so hard to put into words.*
**[21:29] Hotaru**
* But thank you. Every time you tell me you*
* like me, it gives me a lot of strength.*
**[21:38] Hotaru**
* I want to be able to do that*
* for Hananoi-kun too.*
**[21:44] Hotaru**
*I want to be of help to him.*
**[21:46] Hotaru**
* I don't want him to smile*
* like he's sad inside.*
**[21:49] Hotaru**
* I want to see him smile like*
* he's really, truly happy.*
**[21:55] Hotaru**
*Oh...*
**[21:58] Hotaru**
Is this love?
**[22:02] Hotaru**
*Hey,*
**[22:07] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun...*
***SIGN*** Alarm
***SIGN*** Snooze
***SIGN*** Dismiss
**[22:36] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun!*
**[22:48] Hotaru**
*I...*
**[22:50] Hotaru**
*really like you!*
# E6 - Our First Valentine's
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GJWU20WXX/our-first-valentines)
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**[00:05] Hotaru**
*I really am...*
**[00:10] Hotaru**
*in love.*
**[00:13] Hotaru**
* I always thought love would never*
* happen for me. Is this okay...?*
**[00:19] Hotaru**
*Stop. You decided you'd give this your all.*
**[00:23] Hotaru**
*I need to go tell Hananoi-kun I like him!*
***SIGN*** Episode 6
***SIGN*** Our First Valentine's
**[02:02] Hananoi**
Oh, Hotaru-chan. Good morning.
**[02:06] Hotaru**
Good morning, Hananoi-kun!
**[02:11] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, listen. I really...
**[02:15] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, I, um...
**[02:18] Hotaru**
L...
**[02:20] Hotaru**
L-Liii...
**[02:23] Hotaru**
N-Never mind! It's nothing!
**[02:25] Hotaru**
*Wait, what?*
**[02:27] Hotaru**
I li...
**[02:29] Hotaru**
Li...
**[02:32] Hotaru**
L-Liii...!
**[02:34] Hotaru**
* Is it always this hard to tell*
* someone you like them?!*
**[02:39] Kuroe**
Okay, let's start the evening staff meeting.
**[02:40] Hotaru**
*What should I do?*
**[02:42] Kuroe**
First off, we have a new
part-timer joining us today.
**[02:46] Kuroe**
Yao-kun?
**[02:47] Yao**
Hello! My name is Yao Sohei.
It's really great to meet you all.
**[02:52] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[02:55] Yao**
Oh?
**[02:57] Yao**
Wow! Hotako?
**[03:00] Hotaru**
Yao-kun?
**[03:02] Yao**
I haven't seen you since graduation!
**[03:05] Satomura**
Is he a friend of yours?
**[03:06] Hotaru**
Um, we were in the same class
in elementary school.
**[03:11] Kuroe**
Save the emotional reunion for later, okay?
**[03:14] Kuroe**
Let's get back to the meeting.
**[03:16] Yao**
All right.
**[03:18] (Flashback) Non-chan**
You know Sohei-kun, right?
**[03:23] (Flashback) Non-chan**
I think I like him.
**[03:25] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Oh, Yao-kun? No kidding!
**[03:30] (Flashback) Non-chan**
I know I'm not good enough for him.
**[03:33] (Flashback) Hotaru**
That isn't true! You have a lot
of great qualities, Non-chan!
**[03:39] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Hey, Hotaru-chan... Will you help me out?!
**[03:45] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Sure!
**[03:50] Yao**
Hotako!
**[03:52] Yao**
Good work today.
**[03:53] Hotaru**
You too.
**[03:55] Hotaru**
But would you knock the "Hotako" thing off?
**[03:58] Yao**
Oh, come on! I can't call you "Hotaru"
like my little queen at home.
***SIGN*** The Yao Family's
Beloved Dog, Hotaru (Female)
**[04:03] Yao**
But man, what a surprise!
**[04:06] Yao**
What's it been, four years?
Never thought I'd run into you here.
**[04:10] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[04:12] Yao**
Though, you know,
I'm glad you're doing well.
**[04:15] Yao**
I mean, at graduation, you seemed...
I don't know. Kinda out of sorts.
**[04:21] Yao**
You cut your hair all of a sudden
and then wouldn't talk to anybody.
**[04:28] Hotaru**
W-Well, I've gotta run!
**[04:30] Yao**
Hey, wait up. Hotako!
**[04:34] Yao**
Oh, excuse me.
**[04:40] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[04:42] Yao**
Hananoi?
**[04:45] Hananoi**
Chasing a girl down... You some pervert?
**[04:49] Hotaru**
N-No, it's not like that. He's actually...
**[04:51] Yao**
Wait, is this guy your boyfriend?
**[04:54] Yao**
Sorry, man! Hotako and I went
to elementary school together.
**[04:58] Yao**
I was so happy to see her again,
I just wanted to chat for a bit.
**[05:02] Hananoi**
"Hotako"?
**[05:05] Yao**
All right, well, see you at work!
**[05:10] Hotaru**
Um, that was Yao-kun.
He started working at my store today.
**[05:17] Hananoi**
What a coincidence.
**[05:19] Hotaru**
Yeah, it was a big surprise.
**[05:24] Hotaru**
*What is this...?*
**[05:25] Hotaru**
Sh-Shall we get going?
**[05:27] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[05:41] Yao**
Was your boyfriend good after that?
**[05:44] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[05:45] Yao**
He didn't get, like, super jealous or angry?
**[05:49] Hotaru**
Oh, no, he seemed perfectly normal.
**[05:52] Yao**
I never imagined you'd be
into someone like that, Hotako.
**[05:56] Yao**
You got yourself such a good-looking
boyfriend, I couldn't help worrying a little.
**[06:00] Hotaru**
Why? He's a really nice guy.
**[06:03] Yao**
Yeah? I guess it's all good, then.
**[06:10] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[06:12] Hotaru**
*Actually...*
**[06:14] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun's "let's always be together"
vibe* has *gotten stronger recently.*
**[06:17] Hananoi**
I hope work went okay.
**[06:22] Hananoi**
Let's go.
**[06:23] Hotaru**
Yeah, sure.
**[06:28] Hotaru**
You've been picking me up from work
every day lately. Did something happen?
**[06:35] Hananoi**
I'm a bit worried about that guy from before.
**[06:38] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[06:39] Hotaru**
Oh, Yao-kun?
**[06:41] Hananoi**
Is everything okay?
Has he tried anything funny?
**[06:44] Hotaru**
Everything's fine. He's a good guy.
**[06:49] Hananoi**
A good guy, huh?
**[06:51] Hananoi**
I bet he's popular with the ladies, though.
**[06:54] Hotaru**
Yeah, definitely. All the girls liked
him in elementary school
**[07:00] Hotaru**
because he was so nice
and got along with everyone.
**[07:04] Hotaru**
All of my friends included.
**[07:09] Hananoi**
What about you?
**[07:10] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[07:14] Hotaru**
Oh.
**[07:15] Hotaru**
Nothing like that! I didn't see
Yao-kun that way at all! Honest!
**[07:21] Hananoi**
Yeah? I'm glad.
**[07:23] Hotaru**
*He said that with a smile on his face...*
**[07:27] Hotaru**
* But afterward, Hananoi-kun started coming*
* to see me at work more and more often.*
**[07:34] Hotaru**
U-Um, d-don't you think you've been
dropping by a little too much, maybe?
**[07:43] Hananoi**
You know, you're right.
Sorry for bothering you at work.
**[07:52] Yao**
Hotako, you sure don't hold back!
**[07:55] Satomura**
I get how he feels, though!
**[07:57] Satomura**
Just dying to spend every second
with the person you like!
**[08:00] Hotaru**
*That's not it.*
**[08:02] Hotaru**
* Before, it did just feel like he wanted*
* to be with me. But now...*
**[08:07] Yao**
Why do people in love have so much
trouble controlling themselves?
**[08:12] Hotaru**
* Come to think of it,*
* it was the same thing back then...*
**[08:17] (Flashback) Non-chan**
So, um, listen...
**[08:20] (Flashback) Non-chan**
I heard a rumor that you like Sohei-kun,
Hotaru-chan. Is that true?
**[08:24] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Huh? That's a rumor? It's totally wrong.
**[08:29] (Flashback) Non-chan**
O-Of course it is! I'm glad.
**[08:33] Hotaru**
* I didn't think too hard about what*
* she was going through then*
**[08:38] Hotaru**
*and wound up leaving a sliver of doubt.*
**[08:41] Hotaru**
* I shouldn't have just let it go*
* when she forced a smile like that.*
**[08:46] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Hotaru-chan.
**[08:48] (Flashback) Non-chan**
You're a liar.
**[08:55] Hotaru**
* It's been a long time since*
* I dreamt about the past.*
**[08:58] Hotaru**
*Oh... I get it now.*
**[09:00] Hotaru**
* I think I understand why I couldn't*
* tell Hananoi-kun I like him.*
**[09:05] Hotaru**
*I might still be too scared.*
**[09:09] Hotaru**
* Because I know how strong feelings*
* can sometimes change people.*
**[09:20] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[09:22] Hananoi**
Care to take a little detour?
**[09:26] Hananoi**
Here, let's share it.
**[09:28] Hotaru**
Thank you.
**[09:29] Hotaru**
What a treat!
**[09:33] Hotaru**
It's so hot and fresh.
**[09:35] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, you got cream on your cheek.
**[09:39] Hotaru**
How embarrassing!
**[09:41] Hotaru**
*Things are getting back to normal again.*
**[09:45] Hananoi**
For some reason, I feel so
relaxed when we're together.
**[09:50] Hotaru**
I was just thinking the same thing!
**[09:54] Hananoi**
Um, listen... I know you've been
a little down recently.
**[10:01] Hananoi**
It's my fault, isn't it?
I'm sorry about that.
**[10:04] Hananoi**
I know I can be... kind of intense.
**[10:08] Hananoi**
I'm well aware of that, but...
**[10:11] Hananoi**
But it's okay now!
**[10:14] Hananoi**
I'll try not to make you
uncomfortable any—
**[10:16] Hotaru**
Why? Why are you only ever worried about me?
**[10:20] Hotaru**
Things *aren't* okay! You're the one
feeling down, Hananoi-kun.
**[10:24] Hotaru**
If something is bothering you,
won't you tell me?
**[10:28] Hotaru**
Don't hide behind a fake smile
until it's too late.
**[10:32] Hotaru**
I want you to tell me how you really feel!
**[10:37] Hananoi**
It isn't your fault, Hotaru-chan.
**[10:40] Hananoi**
And I know it's not like anything
has happened yet.
**[10:44] Hananoi**
It's just... I don't know. I can't get
the thought out of my head.
**[10:51] Hananoi**
One day, if you ever meet someone
else who isn't like me...
**[10:55] Hananoi**
A better person. Someone who's
a better match for you.
**[11:01] Hananoi**
I think about what would happen then...
**[11:05] Hananoi**
In the end, everyone chooses
someone else over me.
**[11:10] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, c-come with me for a minute!
**[11:15] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan? What are you—
**[11:21] Hotaru**
R-Recharging!
**[11:23] Hotaru**
Listen, over Christmas,
**[11:25] Hotaru**
I realized if I was going to fall in love,
I wanted it to be with you, Hananoi-kun.
**[11:30] Hotaru**
You and only you.
That's how you made me feel!
**[11:35] Hotaru**
So you don't even need
to worry about anyone else!
**[11:48] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, I like you so much.
**[11:52] Hananoi**
I like you more than anyone, Hotaru-chan.
**[11:56] Hananoi**
More than anyone else in the world.
I like you so much.
**[12:05] Hotaru**
* In that moment, it took all the*
* strength I had to hold on to him,*
**[12:11] Hotaru**
*and I wasn't able to say, "I like you too."*
**[12:15] Hotaru**
*I didn't think it would him happy*
**[12:17] Hotaru**
* if I just blurted out that I also liked*
* him more than anyone in the world.*
**[12:23] Hotaru**
*Man, love sure is hard.*
**[12:26] Hotaru**
*I need to become stronger.*
**[12:29] Hotaru**
* Going forward, I want to be able to take care*
* of the person I care about so much.*
**[12:38] Hotaru**
* Since then, everything has seemed*
* back to normal on the surface,*
**[12:42] Hotaru**
* but I'm sure he's still*
* worried about Yao-kun.*
**[12:48] Hotaru**
*And I still haven't said it.*
**[12:52] Hotaru**
*But I* do *like him! I've got to make a move!*
**[12:55] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[12:57] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[12:58] Hotaru**
S-Sorry!
**[13:00] Hananoi**
It's okay. Should we start heading home?
**[13:03] Hotaru**
*That said, I don't know exactly what to do.*
***SIGN*** Valentine's Fair
***SIGN*** Exceptional Dessert Recipes
***SIGN*** Sweets for a Special Day
***SIGN*** Make Chocolates the Easy Way
***SIGN*** Chocolate that Won't Make You Gain Weight
***SIGN*** Say how you feel with homemade chocolate
**[13:14] Hotaru**
*Th-That's it!*
***SIGN*** Sweets for a Special Day
***SIGN*** Make Chocolates the Easy Way
***SIGN*** Chocolate that Won't Make You Gain Weight
***SIGN*** Say how you feel with homemade chocolate
**[13:17] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun, are you free on the 14th?
**[13:21] Hananoi**
Erm, yeah.
**[13:23] Hotaru**
Then, hey, let's go on a date that day!
***SIGN*** Make Chocolates the Easy Way
***SIGN*** From simple chocolates to macarons!
***SIGN*** A huge collection of recipes!
**[13:29] Hotaru**
*Valentine's Day, huh?*
**[13:31] Hotaru**
* It's the perfect opportunity*
* to tell him I like him.*
**[13:34] Satomura**
Hota-chan, are you making chocolates
for someone? That's great!
**[13:39] Hotaru**
But there are so many different kinds
that I'm not sure what to make.
**[13:43] Satomura**
In that case, there's a Valentine's fair
going on in the event space upstairs.
**[13:48] Satomura**
Wanna go together?
**[13:50] Employee**
Would you like to try one?
**[13:51] Satomura**
Wow!
**[13:53] Hotaru**
*I didn't expect Yao-kun to tag along!*
**[14:01] Yao**
Hey, these are pretty impressive, right?
**[14:05] Yao**
Do people actually gift stuff
like this on Valentine's?
**[14:07] Satomura**
Well, you gotta go big if you want
the chocolate to send a message!
**[14:10] Hotaru**
*Oh, right! Chocolates!*
**[14:13] Satomura**
But I bet you're so popular, Yao-kun,
**[14:15] Satomura**
that you end up buried
in chocolate every year.
**[14:19] Yao**
Nah, not really.
**[14:22] Hotaru**
Even though the girls used
to line up to give you chocolates?
**[14:25] Yao**
When did that ever happen?
**[14:27] Hotaru**
That was why I couldn't give
you my self-introduction card.
**[14:31] Satomura**
What are you talking about?
**[14:32] Hotaru**
We had a special class before graduation
***SIGN*** Name
***SIGN*** Birthday
***SIGN*** Star Sign/Blood Type
***SIGN*** Dreams
***SIGN*** Someone I Like
***SIGN*** Something I Like
**[14:35] Hotaru**
with an assignment where we were supposed
to exchange cards with three friends.
**[14:39] Hotaru**
But with the endless line after class,
I gave up on giving him mine.
**[14:43] Yao**
What, really?
You should've just given it to me.
**[14:46] Hotaru**
I ended up giving cards to Non-chan,
Chiho-chan, and Sasaki-kun...
**[14:50] Hotaru**
And that made three.
**[14:51] Yao**
Huh? Who's Sasaki?
**[14:53] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[14:54] Satomura**
You two sure were good friends.
**[14:57] Yao**
Yeah, we really were!
**[14:57] Hotaru**
No, we weren't that close.
**[14:58] Yao & Hotaru**
Huh?
**[14:59] Satomura**
Hmm?
**[15:07] Hotaru**
*Okay.*
**[15:09] Hotaru**
*I've never made my own chocolates before,*
**[15:12] Hotaru**
* and I bet Hananoi-kun wouldn't complain*
* even if they turned out bad.*
**[15:17] Hotaru**
* So tomorrow I'll take the*
* store-bought ones after all.*
**[15:24] Hotaru**
* I was so anxious about today,*
* I got here a whole hour early.*
**[15:29] Hotaru**
*I really hope Hananoi-kun likes these.*
***SIGN*** I'm really sorry, but can we meet an hour later?
**[15:37] Hotaru**
*That's unusual. I wonder what happened.*
***SIGN*** Fine by me. Something up?
***SIGN*** It's not a big deal or anything
***SIGN*** Fine by me. Something up?
***SIGN*** It's not a big deal or anything
***SIGN*** Oh, wait
***SIGN*** It's not a big deal or anything
***SIGN*** Oh, wait
***SIGN*** It might take a little longer than that
**[15:50] Hotaru**
Er, hey, Hananoi-kun.
**[15:52] Hananoi**
* H-Hotaru-chan? Uh, did you already*
* leave home? I'm sorry!*
**[15:57] Hotaru**
Oh, don't worry about that.
**[16:00] Hotaru**
Did something happen?
**[16:01] Hananoi**
* U-Um, actually, I ran into*
* some trouble at home.*
**[16:07] Hotaru**
Should I come over?
**[16:09] Hananoi**
*What? Oh, no, it's totally fine—*
**[16:13] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun?
**[16:15] Hananoi**
*Sorry.*
**[16:16] Hananoi**
*I promise I'll see you later today.*
**[16:18] Hananoi**
*Want to wait at home until then?*
**[16:21] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[16:22] Hananoi**
*I'll let you know once I have an idea of when.*
***SIGN*** Fine by me. Something up?
***SIGN*** It's not a big deal or anything
***SIGN*** Oh, wait
***SIGN*** It might take a little longer than that
***SIGN*** Voice Call
**[16:26] Hotaru**
*Is everything really okay?*
**[16:30] Hotaru**
*Would I be a problem if I just showed up?*
**[16:34] Hotaru**
* I at least want to give*
* him the chocolates today.*
**[16:43] Hananoi**
*Hotaru-chan?!*
**[16:44] Hotaru**
I'm sorry. I was worried about you.
**[16:47] Hananoi**
*U-Uh, wow, okay then...*
**[16:50] Hananoi**
* Anyway, come in. It's kind*
* of a mess right now, though.*
**[16:55] Hotaru**
*A mess?*
**[16:58] Hananoi**
Coming!
**[17:07] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun! What happened to you?
Um, you've got chocolate on you...
**[17:12] Hananoi**
Yeah, sorry. I just...
**[17:19] Hananoi**
I've been trying to bake since morning,
but I keep messing it up.
**[17:24] Hananoi**
I'm sorry for spoiling our date!
**[17:27] Hotaru**
Th-That's okay!
**[17:29] Hotaru**
But what's this about?
Are you into baking, Hananoi-kun?
**[17:33] Hananoi**
N-No, it's my first time.
**[17:37] Hananoi**
I know I've been projecting my
insecurities onto you recently.
**[17:42] Hananoi**
I can tell I haven't been making
you happy, Hotaru-chan.
**[17:45] Hananoi**
So I thought, since it's Valentine's Day,
I'd make you some chocolates.
**[17:50] Hananoi**
I thought if I made you something myself,
**[17:52] Hananoi**
and if it was good enough that you liked it,
**[17:56] Hananoi**
that it would make you happy again.
***SIGN*** Make Chocolates the Easy Way
**[18:04] Hananoi**
But it didn't work out at all.
I'm such a dork.
**[18:08] Hotaru**
No, you aren't!
And I know exactly how you feel!
**[18:12] Hotaru**
Hey, I'll help you clean up,
so let's bake some together!
**[18:19] Hotaru**
I want to make some
chocolates for you too!
**[18:25] Hotaru**
Okay, here we go!
**[18:27] Hananoi**
I was trying to make a chocolate gateau.
**[18:30] Hotaru**
Mm-hm.
**[18:34] Hananoi**
Actually, I wanted to start
practicing a week ago,
**[18:40] Hananoi**
but it took me so long to learn how
to separate the yolks from the whites,
**[18:44] Hananoi**
I didn't have enough time to
practice making the cake.
**[18:47] Hotaru**
* I'm just noticing, but Hananoi-kun*
* must usually wear contacts.*
**[18:53] Hotaru**
* He's so stressed out*
* and depressed over messing up,*
**[18:56] Hotaru**
* I feel like I'm seeing the totally*
* natural Hananoi-kun today.*
**[19:00] Hotaru**
I'm impressed. You always seem like
you can do everything with ease,
**[19:05] Hotaru**
but you actually work really hard
to get new things right.
**[19:10] Hotaru**
That's one reason I like
you so much, Hananoi-kun.
**[19:17] Hotaru**
*Huh? Did I just say, "I like you"?*
**[19:30] Hananoi**
This egg has two yolks in it.
**[19:38] Hotaru**
*I like you.*
**[19:41] Hotaru**
*I like you so much!*
**[19:44] Hotaru**
* I've never felt this way before.*
* But I know it won't change.*
**[19:49] Hotaru**
* Even if I'm unsure of things,*
* I know what I'm feeling right now*
**[19:54] Hotaru**
*is definitely the real thing!*
**[20:00] Hotaru**
It smells so good.
**[20:02] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[20:06] Hotaru**
Listen, Hananoi-kun.
**[20:09] Hotaru**
When I was in elementary school,
**[20:12] Hotaru**
this weird rumor went around that I had a
crush on a boy that my friend liked.
**[20:19] Hotaru**
It wasn't true, of course, and I denied it.
**[20:23] Hotaru**
But I didn't try very hard to explain things
to my friend, and it really hurt her.
**[20:29] Hananoi**
Is this the friend who cut your hair?
**[20:34] Hotaru**
Yup.
**[20:36] Hotaru**
We were so close, too.
**[20:39] Hotaru**
It made me realize that love
can change you, and that scared me.
**[20:43] Hotaru**
But I've always felt like if I'd understood
what it meant to like someone,
**[20:48] Hotaru**
maybe things would have
turned out differently.
**[20:53] Hotaru**
The reason I wanted to date you
and learn what love means
**[20:56] Hotaru**
was partly because of that.
**[21:00] Hananoi**
You must have really cared
for this friend, Hotaru-chan.
**[21:10] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[21:15] Hotaru**
Hey, Hananoi-kun, doesn't the idea that
you or I might change someday scare you?
**[21:24] Hananoi**
For me, before I started dating you,
food was just sustenance in my eyes.
**[21:32] Hananoi**
You taught me how delicious it can be.
**[21:38] Hananoi**
If love has the power to change
people for the worse,
**[21:42] Hananoi**
it must also have the power
to change us for the better.
**[21:46] Hananoi**
That's what I realize when I watch you.
**[21:52] Hananoi**
Okay.
**[21:53] Hananoi & Hotari**
Time to taste it.
**[21:59] Hotaru**
It's so good!
**[22:02] Hotaru**
Happy Valentine's Day, Hananoi-kun!
**[23:16] Hotaru**
S-Say, Hananoi-kun...
**[23:24] Hotaru**
Maybe you won't want this
since we baked our own.
**[23:30] Hotaru**
But I really like you, Hananoi-kun.
**[23:34] Hotaru**
I'm... in love with you!
# E7 - My First Confession
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GN7UD1M7G/my-first-confession)
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**[00:01] Hotaru**
Listen, Hananoi-kun.
**[00:03] Hotaru**
When I was in elementary school,
**[00:06] Hotaru**
this weird rumor went around that I had a
crush on a boy that my friend liked.
**[00:13] Hotaru**
It wasn't true, of course, and I denied it.
**[00:17] Hotaru**
But I didn't try very hard to explain things
to my friend, and it really hurt her.
**[00:23] Hananoi**
Is this the friend who cut your hair?
**[00:28] Hotaru**
Yup.
**[00:30] Hotaru**
We were so close, too.
**[00:33] Hotaru**
It made me realize that love
can change you, and that scared me.
**[00:38] Hotaru**
But I've always felt like if I'd understood
what it meant to like someone,
**[00:43] Hotaru**
maybe things would have
turned out differently.
**[00:47] Hotaru**
The reason I wanted to date you
and learn what love means
**[00:51] Hotaru**
was partly because of that.
**[00:55] Hotaru**
Hey, Hananoi-kun, doesn't the idea that
you or I might change someday scare you?
**[01:05] Hananoi**
For me, before I started dating you,
food was just sustenance in my eyes.
**[01:13] Hananoi**
You taught me how delicious it can be.
**[01:19] Hananoi**
If love has the power to change
people for the worse,
**[01:23] Hananoi**
it must also have the power
to change us for the better.
**[01:27] Hananoi**
That's what I realize when I watch you.
**[01:34] Hotaru**
S-Say, Hananoi-kun...
**[01:42] Hotaru**
Maybe you won't want this
since we baked our own.
**[01:48] Hotaru**
But I really like you, Hananoi-kun.
**[01:52] Hotaru**
I'm... in love with you!
***SIGN*** Episode 7
***SIGN*** My First Confession
**[03:37] Hananoi**
Thank you.
**[03:42] Hananoi**
I'm...
**[03:45] Hananoi**
so happy.
**[03:51] Hananoi**
Are you sure about this?
**[03:54] Hananoi**
Are you sure what you're feeling is love?
**[04:02] Hotaru**
Well, Kyo-chan says that love means
different things for different people.
**[04:08] Hotaru**
So it might not be the
exact same thing you feel,
**[04:13] Hotaru**
but I do think this is love!
**[04:19] Hananoi**
You know, I really do like you.
**[04:22] Hananoi**
I want to be with you all the time.
**[04:24] Hotaru**
Uh-huh.
**[04:26] Hananoi**
As long as I have you,
I don't care about anyone else.
**[04:30] Hananoi**
I don't need family or friends.
**[04:32] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[04:35] Hananoi**
I always want to be close to you,
and I don't want to let anyone else near.
**[04:41] Hananoi**
I want all of you all to myself.
**[04:48] Hananoi**
Knowing that, do you still
think you can love me?
**[04:57] Grandma**
Gosh, it sure is cold!
**[05:00] Grandma**
Oh dear. Is somebody home?
**[05:06] Grandma**
Didn't you say you were going out today?
**[05:09] Hananoi**
Grandma.
**[05:10] Hotaru**
H-How do you do?!
**[05:12] Grandma**
My!
**[05:13] Grandma**
What's this?! Did you sneak a girl in
to be alone together?
**[05:16] Grandma**
I know your parents aren't around,
**[05:18] Grandma**
but that doesn't mean you can just go wild!
**[05:21] Grandma**
I certainly hope you weren't
doing anything naughty.
**[05:24] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[05:25] Hananoi**
Don't say it like that.
**[05:27] Hotaru**
D-D-Definitely not!
**[05:29] Hotaru**
Um, we were only baking
chocolate cake together!
**[05:32] Grandma**
Chocolate cake?
**[05:34] Grandma**
Well, I do smell something nice.
**[05:37] Hotaru**
U-Um, I'll be on my way.
**[05:40] Hotaru**
If you'd like, please try some.
**[05:44] Hananoi**
Oh, wait. I'll walk you out.
**[05:49] Hananoi**
I'm sorry. My grandma is pretty
strict about that kind of stuff.
**[05:53] Hotaru**
No, it's okay.
**[05:56] Kid A**
Oh no! The train's coming!
**[05:59] Kid A**
Hurry up!
**[06:00] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan!
**[06:01] Kid B**
Wait for me!
**[06:07] Hotaru**
Th-Thank you.
**[06:11] Hotaru**
H-Here is fine. Thanks for walking with me.
**[06:16] Hananoi**
Sure.
**[06:18] Hananoi**
Hey, Hotaru-chan.
**[06:20] Hananoi**
Maybe we shouldn't talk for a while.
**[06:23] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[06:25] Hananoi**
I want you to think seriously
about what I said today.
**[06:30] Hananoi**
Once you've made up your mind,
we can pick up where we left off.
**[06:34] Hotaru**
B-But I really do...
**[06:38] Hananoi**
It's okay. I know.
**[06:56] Hananoi**
Oh man...
**[06:58] (Flashback) Ginji**
There you go again,
trying to act like a good kid.
**[07:03] (Flashback) Ginji**
When you really want something,
why don't you just say so?
**[07:08] (Flashback) Ginji**
Sometimes you should just be honest,
**[07:11] (Flashback) Ginji**
sonny.
**[07:15] Hananoi**
I'm such an idiot.
**[07:22] Hotaru**
*Think seriously about it, huh?*
**[07:26] Hananoi**
* As long as I have you,*
* I don't care about anyone else.*
**[07:31] Hananoi**
*I want all of you all to myself.*
**[07:36] Hotaru**
*All of me?*
***SIGN*** Hananoi
***SIGN*** Let's stop walking to school
and eating lunch together
for a while
***SIGN*** Call received
***SIGN*** The Next Day
**[07:50] Yao**
Hotako.
**[07:51] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[07:52] Yao**
What's up? You keep looking around.
**[07:54] Hotaru**
Oh, um, it's nothing.
**[07:59] Hotaru**
*He really didn't come.*
**[08:02] Hotaru**
*He's stopped messaging me every day, too.*
**[08:10] Keigo**
Hananoi!
**[08:12] Hotaru**
Oh?
**[08:13] Keigo**
I'll never ask you for anything else!
Help me study!
**[08:15] Hananoi**
Why me?
**[08:18] Hananoi**
Hell no.
**[08:19] Keigo**
But you're super smart, right?
**[08:22] Keigo**
If I don't do better this school year,
they'll drop me from the starting lineup!
**[08:26] Keigo**
Come on, Hananoi! I'm begging you!
**[08:32] Tsukiha**
Wait. Isn't today the day you
always eat with Hananoi-san?
**[08:38] Hotaru**
Yeah...
**[08:45] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[08:46] Hotaru's Mom**
*Can you pick something up for me?*
***SIGN*** Can you grab something at the
4-chome supermarket?
**[08:54] Hotaru**
Ugh.
**[08:56] Hotaru**
*Um, she also wanted... salad dressing?*
**[09:02] Hotaru**
There it is!
**[09:03] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[09:03] Grandma**
Oh!
**[09:04] Hotaru**
I'm sorry!
**[09:04] Grandma**
I'm sorry!
**[09:06] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[09:07] Grandma**
Oh my, it's you! The girl from before.
**[09:10] Hotaru**
You're Hananoi-kun's...
**[09:12] Hotaru**
My name is Hinase Hotaru!
I apologize for the other day!
**[09:16] Grandma**
Not at all. I should apologize to you.
**[09:18] Grandma**
I shouldn't have snapped at you
like that. I'm sorry, dear.
**[09:21] Hotaru**
Oh.
**[09:23] Grandma**
I didn't realize it at the time,
**[09:25] Grandma**
but you're who called
me last year, aren't you?
**[09:30] Grandma**
You left before I could thank you
properly. It's been bothering me.
**[09:37] Grandma**
So once again, you have my gratitude.
**[09:41] Hotaru**
I-It was nothing.
**[09:43] Grandma**
Say, do you live near here too, Hinase-san?
**[09:47] Hotaru**
Huh? Yes.
**[09:49] Grandma**
In that case, might I have
a bit more of your time?
**[10:02] Grandma**
It's getting cold, dear.
**[10:03] Hotaru**
Oh, right!
**[10:13] Grandma**
Oh, I see.
**[10:15] Grandma**
You've baked together and visited
a shrine with friends...
**[10:20] Grandma**
I suppose this means that boy is
enjoying a normal high school life.
**[10:25] Grandma**
That's quite a relief.
**[10:27] Grandma**
You know, he never tells me anything at all.
**[10:31] Hotaru**
I-Is that right?
**[10:33] Grandma**
If it turned out he was living
an unhealthy lifestyle,
**[10:37] Grandma**
I was thinking of dragging
him back to live with me.
**[10:41] Hotaru**
Why does Hananoi-kun live alone now?
**[10:44] Grandma**
Oh, didn't he tell you? About his parents?
**[10:48] Hananoi**
He said they're doctors who work overseas.
**[10:53] Grandma**
Well, it's not exactly work.
**[10:56] Grandma**
They're practically volunteers.
**[11:01] Grandma**
You see, his parents travel back
and forth to poor countries,
**[11:04] Grandma**
helping children who can't
afford medical treatment.
**[11:10] Hotaru**
I saw a show about people like that on TV!
**[11:15] Grandma**
Well, what they're doing *is* wonderful,
**[11:18] Grandma**
except they go around helping other peoples'
children while ignoring their own son.
**[11:26] Grandma**
I took care of him
while he was living with me.
**[11:28] Grandma**
I wonder if he was embarrassed by that.
**[11:31] Grandma**
Once he started high school, he wanted
to move back into the old apartment alone.
**[11:37] Grandma**
He's a good boy, but he can be
a bit extreme sometimes.
**[11:41] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[11:43] Grandma**
Though he's changed a little recently.
**[11:47] Grandma**
He never seemed to care
much for food before,
**[11:51] Grandma**
but now he asks me about cooking
and even cleans his plate.
**[11:58] Grandma**
I wonder who
is having an effect on him.
**[12:00] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[12:06] Hotaru**
By the way, what happened to your hand?
**[12:10] Grandma**
Oh, this little thing?
**[12:12] Grandma**
When I went over to cook for him,
I goofed and burned myself.
**[12:17] Grandma**
I told him it'd heal on its own,
but he dragged me to the hospital.
**[12:23] Grandma**
It isn't such a big deal. Don't worry, okay?
***SIGN*** Hananoi
***SIGN*** Let's stop walking to school
and eating lunch together for a while
**[12:36] Hananoi**
*I'm good just holding one person truly dear.*
***SIGN*** Hananoi
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot
***SIGN*** Let's stop walking to school
and eating lunch together
for a while
***SIGN*** Call received
**[12:51] Hotaru**
* I've been thinking about a lot*
* since we've been apart.*
**[12:55] Hotaru**
* I'm starting to understand that "special"*
* things are deeply important to you.*
**[13:03] Hotaru**
* But when you say you*
* don't care about anyone else,*
**[13:08] Hotaru**
*I don't think you really feel that way.*
**[13:11] Hotaru**
* I'm sure you have your reasons*
* for saying it, though.*
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you. But when
you say you don't care about anyone else,
I don't think you really feel that way.
I'm sure you have your reasons for
saying it, though.
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you. But when
you say you don't care about anyone else,
I don't think you really feel that way.
I'm sure you have
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you. But when
you say you don't care about anyone else,
I don't think you really feel that way.
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you. But when
you say you don't care about anyone else,
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you. But when
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
are deeply important to you.
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
***SIGN*** I've been thinking about a lot since
we've been apart. I'm starting
to understand that "special" things
**[13:39] Hotaru**
*When I can't see him,*
**[13:41] Hotaru**
*I get so lonely.*
***SIGN*** I miss you, Hananoi-kun
**[14:09] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun?
**[14:11] Hananoi**
*Ah! Hotaru-chan?*
**[14:15] Hananoi**
* Sorry to surprise you.*
* I got your message.*
**[14:20] Hotaru**
O-Oh, yeah.
**[14:23] Hananoi**
*So, actually, right now...*
**[14:44] Hananoi**
Sorry. I'm here.
**[14:52] Mom**
Hotaru?
**[14:53] Mom**
Where are you going at this hour?
**[14:55] Hotaru**
Just the convenience store!
**[14:57] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[15:19] Hananoi**
Oh! S-Sorry!
**[15:21] Hananoi**
I've been so Hotaru deprived,
I wasn't thinking!
**[15:28] Hotaru**
Me too! I've missed you so much!
**[15:37] Hotaru**
So...
**[15:39] Hotaru**
I'm positive I like you, Hananoi-kun.
**[15:42] Hotaru**
But when you ask if I'm sure about it,
**[15:47] Hotaru**
I'm not sure I can keep up with
you on all your sense of values.
**[15:51] Hotaru**
I'm not confident I'll be an ideal girlfriend.
**[15:54] Hotaru**
I mean, I don't have any reason
whatsoever to be confident.
**[16:00] Hotaru**
But you know...
**[16:03] Hotaru**
Can't we still be together,
even if we see things differently?
**[16:11] Hotaru**
The other day when we were baking
together, I was so happy.
**[16:19] Hotaru**
But it wasn't just then.
**[16:22] Hotaru**
There have been so many occasions
**[16:24] Hotaru**
that were a delight.
Where I was thrilled to be with you,
**[16:29] Hotaru**
or even just to talk to you.
**[16:33] Hotaru**
I figure maybe, as those things keep
adding up, I'll find my confidence.
**[16:41] Hotaru**
So, you know, I think this
is just the beginning.
**[16:46] Hotaru**
I want it to be you, Hananoi-kun.
**[16:50] Hotaru**
Things may not always work,
and I might cry sometimes,
**[16:54] Hotaru**
but you're who I want to share that with.
**[16:58] Hotaru**
So do you think you could go out
with someone like me?
**[17:08] Hananoi**
That's what... I should be asking you.
**[17:13] Hotaru**
What? Why are you crying?
**[17:16] Hananoi**
I'm not crying.
**[17:17] Hotaru**
Oh, really? Sorry, my mistake.
**[17:26] Hananoi**
I'm sorry. I'm the one lacking confidence.
**[17:32] Hotaru**
*He really is crying.*
**[17:43] Hananoi**
I love you.
**[17:48] Hotaru**
Y-You flatter me.
**[17:54] Hananoi**
I'm looking forward to us.
**[17:56] Hotaru**
So... So am I!
**[18:04] Hotaru**
*D-Does this mean we're about to—*
**[18:31] Hotaru**
*It's winter. I'm sixteen.*
**[18:34] Hotaru**
* And starting today, we really*
* are boyfriend and girlfriend.*
***SIGN*** The Horse and the Witch
**[20:31] (Flashback) Ginji**
Hey there.
**[20:34] (Flashback) Ginji**
All by yourself again, sonny?
**[20:42] (Flashback) Ginji**
What's going on? You look
even gloomier than normal.
**[20:47] (Flashback) Hananoi**
My mom and dad promised to
come back to Japan next week,
**[20:53] (Flashback) Hananoi**
but now they can't.
**[20:55] (Flashback) Ginji**
Is that right?
**[20:58] (Flashback) Ginji**
Well, a doctor's life is
always full of surprises.
***SIGN*** The Horse and the Witch
**[21:03] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I wonder if even they care about me at all.
**[21:11] (Flashback) Ginji**
Well, I guess it's about time for you.
**[21:14] (Flashback) Ginji**
Your parents are living as they please,
so you should live freely too.
**[21:20] (Flashback) Ginji**
You gotta find someone else
that you really love.
**[21:27] (Flashback) Hananoi**
More than Mom and Dad?
**[21:30] (Flashback) Ginji**
Yeah! That's what they call...
**[21:33] (Flashback) Ginji**
a soulmate!
**[21:37] (Flashback) Ginji**
In my case, I lived a little *too* freely,
so my folks cut ties with me.
**[21:43] (Flashback) Ginji**
But when I met my wife,
it changed my universe.
**[21:48] (Flashback) Hananoi**
A soulmate?
**[21:51] (Flashback) Ginji**
So, how about it?
Any girls you like at school?
**[21:55] (Flashback) Hananoi**
No.
**[21:57] (Flashback) Ginji**
Get out there, sonny!
**[22:00] (Flashback) Ginji**
You've got your whole life ahead of you.
***SIGN*** Early day tomorrow,
so I'm headed to sleep!
***SIGN*** Night!
***SIGN*** Night
***SIGN*** Morning, Hotaru-chan
***SIGN*** Hotaru-chan
***SIGN*** Good morning
***SIGN*** Early day tomorrow,
so I'm headed to sleep!
***SIGN*** Night!
***SIGN*** Night
***SIGN*** Morning, Hotaru-chan
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** Good morning, Hananoi-kun!
***SIGN*** I got so excited yesterday, I couldn't sleep at all
***SIGN*** Same
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** I turn so red when I remember we're in love
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** Starting today, I'm your girlfriend!
**[23:02] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun, I'm... in love with you!*
**[23:13] Hananoi**
*What am I gonna do?*
**[23:16] Hananoi**
*I'm so happy.*
***SIGN*** Flour Bakery
-Soft and chewy on the inside
-Crust is also good
Hotaru-chan would love it
***SIGN*** I miss you, Hotaru-chan
# E8 - My First Pet
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GK9U3KE45/my-first-pet)
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**[00:04] Hibiki**
Our little Hotaru's really gone
and become someone's girlfriend now.
**[00:12] Tsukiha**
Congratulations again, Hotaru.
**[00:15] Tsukiha**
I'm so happy for you!
**[00:18] Hotaru**
The only reason someone like me
was able to fall in love
**[00:21] Hotaru**
is because I got so much good
advice from the two of you.
**[00:24] Hotaru**
Thank you so much.
**[00:28] Tsukiha**
So, what are you two going to do during
spring break? Go on a bunch of dates?
**[00:32] Hotaru**
Hmm...
**[00:34] Hotaru**
But we see each other all the time at work.
**[00:38] Tsukiha & Hibiki**
Huh?
**[00:41] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun got a job
at the place where I work.
**[00:44] Tsukiha & Hibiki**
Huh?!
**[00:47] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, I want to ask you something.
**[00:53] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Um...
**[00:58] (Flashback) Hananoi**
If it's okay with you, Hotaru-chan,
**[01:01] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I want to spend more time together.
**[01:06] Hotaru**
I-I wasn't so sure about it either, but he
promised to keep it professional at work.
**[01:12] Tsukiha**
Well, as long as you're okay with it.
**[01:14] Tsukiha**
Still, you should try
to maintain a *little* distance.
**[01:18] Hibiki**
I mean, can someone like him
who has zero interest in strangers
**[01:22] Hibiki**
even work a customer service job?
***SIGN*** Episode 8
***SIGN*** My First Pet
**[02:59] Hotaru**
*Zero interest in strangers, huh?*
**[03:02] Hotaru**
*I guess I kind of knew that...*
**[03:05] Hotaru**
* But it hasn't caused problems so far,*
* and everyone here's real nice.*
**[03:11] Hotaru**
*Everything should be fine, right?*
**[03:13] Satomura**
Um, Hananoi-kun!
**[03:16] Satomura**
Can I please take your picture?!
**[03:18] Hananoi**
No way.
**[03:21] Hotaru**
*E-Everyone really is nice...*
**[03:24] Hananoi**
Oh, Hotaru-chan! Good morning.
**[03:27] Hotaru**
G-Good morning.
**[03:29] Hotaru**
*Gosh, I'm still not used to this!*
**[03:34] Kuroe**
That covers it for now.
**[03:37] Kuroe**
Okay, let's make this another great day.
**[03:39] All**
We'll do our best!
**[03:43] Kuroe**
Oh, Hananoi, come with me.
**[03:46] Kuroe**
And that's how it's done. You get all that?
**[03:50] Hananoi**
Yes.
**[03:51] Kuroe**
The register should be your priority,
so just come out on the floor when you can.
**[03:55] Kuroe**
You won't get to this all.
**[03:57] Hananoi**
All right.
**[04:00] Kuroe**
I heard that you're Hinase-san's
boyfriend. Is that right?
**[04:05] Hananoi**
Yes, that's correct.
**[04:09] Kuroe**
Well, try not to show it
when you're on the job, okay?
**[04:12] Kuroe**
You two are here to work, after all.
**[04:22] Satomura**
I give thanks to this lovely
world and to Hota-chan!
**[04:26] Satomura**
I still can't believe you two
get to work together.
**[04:30] Satomura**
I'm so jealous! I never had anything
like that when I was younger.
**[04:34] Satomura**
Even Yao-kun is super popular.
**[04:36] Yao**
Please stop talking like I get all the girls.
**[04:40] Yao**
I haven't had much luck
when it comes to romance.
**[04:43] Yao**
Still, I have more respect for people
who take good care of their friends,
**[04:48] Yao**
even if they've never been in love.
**[04:55] Hananoi**
The manager asked if you could bundle
these magazines together.
**[04:58] Yao**
Roger that.
**[05:01] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun?
**[05:07] Hananoi**
*O-Oh, that's right.*
**[05:09] Hananoi**
* I was worried about things*
* between him and Yao-kun...*
**[05:15] Hananoi**
*But all seems well now, I suppose.*
**[05:19] Yao**
Oh.
**[05:23] Yao**
Good work today.
**[05:28] Yao**
*Guess he's dropped the act now.*
**[05:32] Yao**
Hey, I know I made a bad
impression when we met,
**[05:37] Yao**
but Hotako and I are just friends.
**[05:39] Yao**
Since we're working together now,
let's try to get along, okay?
**[05:44] Hananoi**
Would you knock it off
with the "Hotako" stuff?
**[05:48] Hananoi**
I don't know about your past, but you don't look
like you're even much "friends" anymore to me.
**[05:57] Hananoi**
Stay away from Hotaru-chan, okay?
**[06:02] Yao**
Yeesh, I don't think he likes me.
**[06:08] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun! Thanks for waiting.
**[06:12] Hananoi**
Good job today, Hotaru-chan.
**[06:17] Hotaru**
How are you getting along with Manager Kuroe?
**[06:19] Hananoi**
Hmm...
**[06:22] Hananoi**
As long as I'm with you, it's all good.
**[06:25] Hotaru**
*That must mean there's been some friction.*
**[06:28] Hotaru**
*Manager Kuroe* can *be pretty strict.*
**[06:31] Hotaru**
* Maybe I can help smooth things over.*
* I'll have to keep an eye on things.*
**[06:36] Hotaru**
By the way, Hananoi-kun, do you want
to go to a cafe or something?
**[06:43] Hotaru**
And so, now that we're officially dating,
let's discuss our policies going forward!
**[06:49] Hananoi**
Policies?
**[06:51] Hotaru**
Like we discussed the other day, we each
have what's important to us in a relationship.
**[06:57] Hotaru**
So if you don't mind, can you maybe tell me
things you wouldn't want me to do?
**[07:03] Hotaru**
I may not be able to honor everything,
but just like there are things we want to do,
**[07:08] Hotaru**
it's important to be on the same page
about what we don't want.
**[07:13] Hananoi**
This is kind of sudden...
**[07:16] Hananoi**
What about you?
**[07:17] Hotaru**
Me?
**[07:18] Hotaru**
I, well...
**[07:20] Hotaru**
Um...
**[07:22] Hotaru**
I dunno...
**[07:25] Hananoi**
Let me think. Things I don't want you to do...
**[07:32] Hananoi**
I don't want you to leave
me behind, I guess.
**[07:35] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[07:37] Hananoi**
Yeah. I don't want you to leave me behind.
***SIGN*** We are now closed for the day.
**[07:46] Kuroe**
I can finally get started
on restocking the shelves.
**[07:49] Kuroe**
Hmm?
**[07:51] Kuroe**
It's already done.
**[07:56] Hotaru**
Good evening—
**[07:58] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[07:59] Hotaru**
Wh-What's all this?
**[08:02] Kuroe**
Well, we got a huge order of dictionaries
for new elementary school students.
**[08:07] Kuroe**
They have to be delivered soon, so I guess
I'll stay late after closing to wrap them all.
**[08:13] Satomura**
We'd like to help!
**[08:15] Yao**
We can do them bit by bit
during business hours.
**[08:20] Kuroe**
Thanks. That'd be a huge help.
**[08:23] Satomura**
Then it's settled!
**[08:25] Satomura**
You guys can show off the
wrapping skills you've practiced!
**[08:28] Hotaru & Yao**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** We are now closed for the day.
**[08:41] Kuroe**
You're kidding me. You did all
this with just the three of you?
**[08:46] Satomura**
We're experts at a quick,
clean wrapping job now.
**[08:50] Satomura**
Plus, it was the four of us!
**[08:52] Satomura**
Hananoi-kun helped too!
**[08:54] Kuroe**
Huh...
**[08:56] Kuroe**
But Hananoi just started here.
He hasn't learned how to wrap yet.
**[09:00] Hotaru**
He said he watched other people
doing it and practiced at home.
**[09:06] Hotaru**
U-Um, Hananoi-kun is always like that!
**[09:09] Hotaru**
I guess you could say he's a good student.
**[09:15] Kuroe**
Good work again today.
**[09:17] Kuroe**
You can call it a night.
**[09:19] Hananoi**
All right.
**[09:23] Kuroe**
You sure are something.
**[09:26] Kuroe**
You're just a part-timer.
Why are you putting in so much effort?
**[09:31] Hananoi**
I don't care what you think of me,
**[09:34] Hananoi**
but I don't want to make Hinase-san look bad.
**[09:38] Kuroe**
What does that mean?
**[09:40] Hananoi**
I don't think you like me very much, Manager.
**[09:43] Kuroe**
Huh? Why would you say—
**[09:46] Kuroe**
Oh.
**[09:47] (Flashback) Kuroe**
You two are here to work, after all.
**[09:51] Kuroe**
Ah...
**[09:53] Kuroe**
Okay, sorry. That was my bad.
I was out of line.
**[09:59] Kuroe**
It's not like... I mean...
**[10:02] Kuroe**
Supervising a regular customer
is just awkward for me.
**[10:06] Kuroe**
I wasn't sure how to treat you, I guess.
**[10:10] Kuroe**
You used to shop here all the time, right?
**[10:15] Kuroe**
You always bought the books I made
displays for, so I remember you.
**[10:22] Hotaru**
Boy, I sure am exhausted today!
**[10:25] Hotaru**
But Manager Kuroe gave me cocoa as thanks.
**[10:30] Hananoi**
He gave me a coffee.
**[10:31] Hotaru**
I got it in my head that he was kind of
scary, but he's actually nice.
**[10:37] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[10:38] Hotaru**
Oh... Are you still having trouble
getting along with him?
**[10:42] Hananoi**
No, well...
**[10:46] Hananoi**
Just that Kuroe-san remembers that I've been
frequenting the store since a long time ago.
**[10:51] Hananoi**
It's kind of... embarrassing.
**[10:57] Hotaru**
*He... He's blushing?! Hananoi-kun's blushing!*
**[11:02] Hotaru**
* I'm glad I said I didn't mind*
* working together.*
**[11:06] Hotaru**
*Regardless of the reason,*
**[11:09] Hotaru**
* it can't be a bad thing for Hananoi-kun*
* to open himself up to new things, right?*
**[11:14] Hananoi**
Is something wrong?
**[11:16] Hotaru**
Nope!
**[11:21] Hotaru**
Oh, the bus is here.
**[11:24] Hotaru**
Okay, Hananoi-kun. See you tomorrow!
**[11:29] Hananoi**
I want to stay with you...
**[11:31] Hananoi**
just a little longer.
**[11:42] Hananoi**
I'm glad that I get to spend
more time with you,
**[11:46] Hananoi**
but I can't really touch
you unless we're alone.
**[11:49] Hotaru**
I-I guess you're right.
**[12:03] Hotaru**
H-Hananoi-kun?
**[12:07] Hananoi**
I figure if we do this more,
you'll get used to it.
**[12:11] Hotaru**
What? I don't know if
I'll ever get used to this!
**[12:16] Hananoi**
It feels like ever since
you told me you liked me,
**[12:21] Hananoi**
I've been walking on air.
**[12:22] Hotaru**
Me too. I've been walking
on air this whole time.
**[12:31] Hananoi**
One day,
**[12:33] Hananoi**
when we finally share a real kiss,
**[12:37] Hananoi**
I want you to be as elated as I will be.
**[12:41] Hananoi**
So when your heart is ready for it
and you decide you want it,
**[12:46] Hananoi**
give me a signal, okay?
**[12:50] Hotaru**
*I can't even imagine it yet,*
**[12:53] Hotaru**
* but if we both keep doing things*
* at our own pace... that works, right?*
**[13:01] Hotaru**
Huh? Keigo-kun invited you
over to his house, Kyo-chan?
**[13:05] Hibiki**
*Yeah. This is actually the first time.*
**[13:07] Hibiki**
But listen, Kei-chan says...
**[13:10] Hibiki**
that his family has an absolutely
giant golden retriever!
**[13:15] Hotaru**
Whoa!
**[13:18] Hotaru**
And so that's why I wanted to ask you,
Yao-kun. Since you have a dog,
**[13:23] Hotaru**
you must know a few tricks
for befriending them.
**[13:26] Yao**
Tricks, huh?
**[13:29] Yao**
Oh.
**[13:30] Yao**
Well, why don't you just come over?
**[13:32] Satomura**
Where'd that come from?
**[13:34] Yao**
I mean, won't it help to actually
spend time with a dog?
**[13:38] Yao**
You can come too, Hananoi.
**[13:43] Hotaru**
Do you mind if I check with my friend first?
**[13:47] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan, we haven't made it to the dog yet.
**[13:50] Hibiki**
Just leave me here and go on without me!
**[13:55] Hotaru**
Okay, but please make sure you come.
**[13:57] Hibiki**
Mm-hmm.
**[14:00] Hotaru**
Sorry to drag you along.
**[14:02] Hotaru**
Are you okay with this?
I mean, with Yao-kun and all.
**[14:06] Hananoi**
It'll be fine.
**[14:08] Hananoi**
But are *you* okay with this, Hotaru-chan?
**[14:12] Hananoi**
I thought that you were avoiding Yao-kun.
**[14:15] Hotaru**
Huh? Why?
**[14:18] Hotaru**
Was I acting strange or something?
**[14:23] Hotaru**
I wasn't trying to avoid him.
**[14:26] Hotaru**
Um, Yao-kun and I go way back,
so things *are* a little awkward.
**[14:32] Hotaru**
But today's a special opportunity.
**[14:35] Hotaru**
If it's to help Kyo-chan,
I'll do whatever I can.
**[14:40] Hibiki**
Thanks for having us... over!
**[14:44] Hotaru**
We're coming in.
**[14:48] Hotaru**
Oh! Is that Hotaru?
**[14:50] Hibiki**
I dunno. Maybe it's just the name,
but doesn't she kinda look like you?
**[14:55] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[14:55] Yao**
I know what you mean.
They have the exact same eyebrows.
**[15:01] Hibiki**
Yao-kun, weren't you Hotaru's classmate
in elementary school?
**[15:05] Yao**
Yup. Class 1 in sixth grade.
**[15:07] Hibiki**
I met her in the second year of junior high.
**[15:10] Yao**
I bet in middle school, Hota—
Um, what was Hinase like then?
**[15:14] Hibiki**
Hmm, she was basically the same.
**[15:14] Hotaru**
*Huh? What did he just call me?*
**[15:17] Hibiki**
She was a little quieter back then.
Like she kept her guard up, I guess?
**[15:21] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[15:22] Hibiki**
Yeah, I was real shocked when I heard
you used to have guy friends like Yao-kun!
**[15:26] Hotaru**
K-Kyo-chan, that's ancient history.
**[15:29] Yao**
She was quiet in elementary school too.
**[15:32] Yao**
But y'know, Hinase was so pure. If anyone
was in trouble, she'd always try to help.
**[15:37] Yao**
You were such a sweetheart.
**[15:39] Hibiki**
So she's always been like that, huh?
**[15:41] Hotaru**
Yeah, no, I'm nothing that special.
**[15:45] Yao**
Hey, I know. I've still got our yearbook—
**[15:48] Hananoi**
Didn't we come to play with the dog?
**[15:51] Yao**
You're right. Sorry, sorry.
**[15:55] Yao**
Hotaru, these people are my friends.
**[16:00] Hibiki**
C-Come here, Hotaru!
**[16:07] Yao**
Don't startle her. Just try to be gentle.
**[16:11] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan! I'll try going first.
**[16:15] Yao**
Up we go.
**[16:26] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan!
**[16:27] Hotaru**
See? It's okay!
**[16:34] Hibiki**
It's Hotaru, it's Hotaru,
it's Hotaru, it's Hotaru!
**[16:37] Hotaru**
You mean me?
**[16:48] Hibiki**
Th-This might actually be okay.
**[16:51] Yao**
Right?
**[16:52] Yao**
Hananoi, why don't you
come pet Hotaru too?
**[16:57] Hananoi**
I'm good.
**[16:59] Yao**
C'mon, don't be like that.
**[17:12] Hananoi**
There, there.
**[17:14] Hananoi**
You're a good girl, Hotaru.
**[17:20] Hibiki**
* I feel like I'm watching*
* something I shouldn't be.*
**[17:30] Hibiki**
Hey, I think I'm getting used to this.
**[17:33] Hotaru**
Really? I'm so glad.
**[17:35] Hotaru**
We can thank Yao-kun for that.
**[17:38] Hibiki**
Yup.
**[17:41] Hibiki**
You too, Hotaru. Thanks.
**[17:47] Yao**
All this for a friend, huh?
**[17:49] Yao**
Hinase really is a good person.
**[17:53] Hananoi**
"Hinase"?
**[17:55] Yao**
Huh?
**[17:56] Yao**
You're the one who told me
not to call her Hotako.
**[17:59] Yao**
I mean, she's asked me that before, too.
**[18:04] Yao**
She's so nice, but she hates me.
I wonder what I did wrong.
**[18:10] Yao**
She say anything to you?
**[18:14] Hananoi**
I don't know anything.
**[18:15] Yao**
Oh, okay.
**[18:16] Yao**
Say, you know what? I feel like I've heard
the name Hananoi somewhere before.
**[18:21] Yao**
Have we meet before or something?
**[18:31] Hananoi**
Who knows?
**[18:35] Hotaru**
It looked like Kyo-chan was able
to get over her fear a little. I'm so glad.
**[18:41] Hananoi**
You do seem happy.
**[18:42] Hotaru**
Yeah!
**[18:43] Hotaru**
Kyo-chan was thrilled, so I am too.
**[18:46] Hotaru**
I've got to find a way to thank Yao-kun.
**[18:49] Hananoi**
I'm a little jealous.
**[18:51] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[18:52] Hananoi**
You really went out of your way for Asami-san.
**[18:57] Hananoi**
She must be over the moon.
**[18:59] Hotaru**
I-It was no big deal.
**[19:01] Hananoi**
You don't think so? Most people wouldn't
go so far to help a friend.
**[19:08] Hotaru**
I mean, honestly, she's always been
the one helping *me* out.
**[19:15] Hotaru**
Didn't Kyo-chan mention it?
I was pretty gloomy in middle school.
**[19:21] Hotaru**
After what happened in elementary school,
I was too scared to make friends.
**[19:27] Hotaru**
I tried to keep to myself.
**[19:33] Hotaru**
That's when I met Kyo-chan.
**[19:38] Hotaru**
I was actually a little scared to hang out
with someone who was so open about love.
**[19:49] Hotaru**
But for whatever reason,
I had so much fun when I was with her.
**[19:55] Hotaru**
After a while, even though I
still didn't understand it,
**[19:59] Hotaru**
the idea of falling head over heels in love
started to sound so nice.
**[20:11] Hotaru**
If it weren't for Kyo-chan, I might never
have wanted to try falling in love myself.
**[20:21] Hotaru**
I'm never much help when we have girl talk,
**[20:24] Hotaru**
so I'm really glad I was
able to help her today!
**[20:28] Hotaru**
Thank you for everything
today too, Hananoi-kun.
**[20:33] Hananoi**
Right...
**[20:35] Hananoi**
* So it was Asami-san who was there*
* for Hotaru-chan when she was at her lowest.*
**[20:42] Hananoi**
*I can't really compete with that.*
**[20:47] Hotaru**
Anyway, Hotaru sure was a cutey.
**[20:50] Hotaru**
Oh! I-I mean the dog!
**[20:54] Hotaru**
Everyone was all "Hotaru this, Hotaru that"
today. It started to feel weird.
**[20:59] Hotaru**
*Like when you...*
**[21:01] Hotaru**
Er, forget I said that!
**[21:09] Hananoi**
There, there. To me, you'll always be
the best girl, Hotaru-chan.
**[21:16] Hotaru**
Th-That's not what I meant!
**[21:20] Hananoi**
Now you're blushing!
***SIGN*** Year 6, Class 1
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
**[22:55] Yao**
It's been ages since I saw
her smile like she used to.
***SIGN*** Otowa Municipal South Elementary School, Otowa City
***SIGN*** Graduation Album
**[23:07] Yao**
Wait, is that...
**[23:16] Hananoi**
*I can't stand it.*
**[23:18] Hananoi**
*Back then, why did I...?*
***SIGN*** Year 6, Class 5
# E9 - His First Birthday
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GMKUXP147/his-first-birthday)
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***SIGN*** April Only
**[00:08] Hotaru**
Oh, yummy!
**[00:10] Hotaru**
*Springtime means cherry blossom sweets!*
**[00:17] Hotaru**
What do you want to do
for your birthday next week, Hananoi-kun?
**[00:21] Hotaru**
It's the perfect time to go see the cherry
blossoms. How does that sound?
**[00:24] Hananoi**
That sounds great! Are there any
good viewing spots around here?
**[00:30] Hananoi**
Oh, this place might be nice.
**[00:32] Hananoi**
It's kinda far, but it should
be walkable from here.
***SIGN*** Recommended!
***SIGN*** A hidden spot that even few locals know about.
It is somewhat far from the station, but that means
there aren't many tourists and you can relax and
enjoy flower viewing. Definitely worth a visit to see
the cherry blossoms floating in the river.
***SIGN*** From exit 2 of the station, it's basically
a straight shot. It takes about 13 minutes
walking, but that'll give you a chance
to enjoy the scenery along the way.
**[00:36] Hotaru**
Wow, that's so pretty!
**[00:39] Hotaru**
Let's go there!
**[00:45] Hotaru**
I guess I could... try making
a picnic lunch or something.
**[00:49] Hananoi**
R-Really?
**[00:51] Hotaru**
D-Don't expect too much, though.
**[00:53] Hananoi**
I'm so happy!
**[00:55] Hananoi**
I can't wait!
***SIGN*** Episode 9
***SIGN*** His First Birthday
**[02:35] Hananoi**
Hello? Grandma?
**[02:38] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[02:41] Hananoi**
Yeah, I'm okay.
**[02:43] Hananoi**
I still have some meals left, so don't worry.
**[02:46] Grandma**
*Listen... I received a letter from Chizuru.*
**[02:50] Hananoi**
Oh, I got one too.
**[02:53] Hananoi**
Mom and Dad say they aren't
coming home this spring.
**[02:57] Grandma**
* Gracious. Do they even care*
* about their son's birthday?*
**[03:03] Grandma**
*So, what are you doing on the 6th?*
**[03:05] Grandma**
* If you don't have any plans, want to*
* come over? I'll cook you up a feast.*
**[03:10] Hananoi**
That's okay.
**[03:11] Hananoi**
I'm planning to spend the day
with my girlfriend.
**[03:13] Grandma**
* Oh, is that right?*
* Well, I suppose that's fine, then.*
**[03:18] Grandma**
* I know it's your birthday,*
* but don't get too carried away, okay?*
**[03:21] Grandma**
* You'd better be sure to send*
* her home at an early hour!*
**[03:24] Grandma**
* And it still gets cold at night,*
* so wear something warm—*
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** The weekly forecast says
the 6th should be sunny!
I'm so glad!
**[03:35] Hananoi**
* I've never been so excited about a*
* birthday before. This is a first for me.*
***SIGN*** Hananoi
***SIGN*** Thanks for today
***SIGN*** The scones were delicious!
***SIGN*** The weekly forecast says
the 6th should be sunny!
I'm so glad!
***SIGN*** The sakura trees should be
in full bloom too. I can't wait.
**[03:48] Hananoi**
Hmm.
**[03:50] Hananoi**
*A present, a picnic lunch...*
**[03:53] Hananoi**
*I wonder if there's anything else I can do.*
**[03:56] Hananoi**
* It's the perfect opportunity. I want to do*
* something to make him super happy.*
**[04:02] (Flashback) Hananoi**
One day,
**[04:05] (Flashback) Hananoi**
when we finally share a real kiss,
**[04:09] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I want you to be as elated as I will be.
**[04:12] (Flashback) Hananoi**
So when your heart is ready for it
and you decide you want it,
**[04:19] (Flashback) Hananoi**
give me a signal, okay?
**[04:22] Hotaru**
*A signal...*
**[04:24] Hotaru**
* No, wait! He was saying I should think*
* about it without feeling pressured, right?*
**[04:31] Hotaru**
* But still, if he asks me if*
* I want to kiss him again...*
**[04:36] Hotaru**
*I'm not sure I get it.*
**[04:39] Hotaru**
* When he kissed my forehead,*
* I felt more embarrassed than anything.*
**[04:45] Hotaru**
* What makes people want*
* to kiss in the first place?*
**[04:50] Hotaru**
So, considering the situation,
**[04:52] Hotaru**
what wisdom might you be able
to share with me, Big Sis?
**[04:56] Kagari**
* Why does this kid keep coming*
* to me for advice like that?*
**[05:01] Hotaru**
I'm sorry to bother you.
**[05:03] Hotaru**
But I'm way too embarrassed
to ask my friends.
**[05:10] Kagari**
Oh, kissing? Yeah, that's easy. Listen up.
**[05:15] Kagari**
When you like someone, you want
to be close to them, right?
**[05:19] Kagari**
It's the next step from that.
**[05:22] Hotaru**
I see.
**[05:24] Kagari**
*I think.*
**[05:25] Kagari**
*Not that I'd know.*
**[05:29] Hotaru**
So a kiss is the next step up
from wanting to touch him?
**[05:32] Mom**
Oh, Hotaru.
**[05:34] Mom**
Remember the memorial service we've been
planning for Grandpa? It'll be on the 6th.
**[05:39] Hotaru**
Yeah? I guess it is that time of year.
**[05:43] Hotaru**
Oh, wait. Do you mean April 6th?
**[05:46] Mom**
Yup.
**[05:49] Hotaru**
* Sorry! Wh-What should we do?*
* I thought I was free!*
**[05:54] Hananoi**
Hmm, well, you've got the memorial service.
**[05:58] Hananoi**
You probably won't be in the
mood to celebrate anyway.
**[06:01] Hananoi**
Let's do it another day.
**[06:03] Hotaru**
But I don't have any other days off when the
cherry blossoms will still be in bloom.
**[06:08] Hotaru**
And school's starting soon.
**[06:10] Hananoi**
*It's okay.*
**[06:12] Hananoi**
* As long as we can celebrate*
* together, Hotaru-chan,*
**[06:14] Hananoi**
* the time and place don't matter.*
* I'm still going to be happy.*
**[06:22] Mom**
Well, Hotaru, you didn't know Grandpa
that well. You don't have to go.
**[06:30] Hotaru**
No. I'll go.
**[06:32] Mom**
Are you sure?
**[06:36] Hotaru**
It is what it is...
***SIGN*** Dismiss
***SIGN*** Snooze
***SIGN*** April 6
***SIGN*** Alarm
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun,
happy birthday!
***SIGN*** Thanks
**[07:05] Hananoi**
*Okay.*
**[07:06] Hananoi**
*What'll I do today?*
**[07:15] Hananoi**
*I've pretty much finished up here.*
**[07:19] Hananoi**
*I guess I'll go check it out by myself.*
**[07:27] Hananoi**
*Maybe I can bring her here next year.*
**[07:31] girl**
Wow, that looks good!
***SIGN*** Takoyaki
**[07:31] Hananoi**
*I didn't know they had food stands.*
**[07:33] Boy**
Well, this one is on me.
**[07:35] Girl**
Thank you! I was craving some takoyaki.
**[07:38] Boy**
Really? It's your lucky day.
**[07:50] Hananoi**
* There aren't many people*
* over here by the river.*
**[08:09] Tomori**
Ah, it's finally over!
**[08:12] Mom**
Watch it, Tomo!
**[08:14] Hotaru**
*It took two hours to get here by train.*
**[08:18] Hotaru**
* If we leave before it gets dark, I might*
* still have a little time to see him.*
**[08:23] Hotaru**
U-Um, Mom?
**[08:25] Mom**
Hmm?
**[08:26] Hotaru**
What's next?
**[08:28] Mom**
Next, the plan is to go to
a hotel for dinner with everyone.
**[08:34] Hotaru**
* It's guaranteed to be night*
* before we get back!*
**[08:39] Kagari**
What's got you so anxious, Hotaru?
**[08:42] Hotaru**
Well, to tell you the truth...
today is my boyfriend's birthday.
**[08:48] Kagari**
Then why not leave already?
**[08:50] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[08:51] Kagari**
You're in high school.
You can find your way back, right?
**[08:55] Hotaru**
B-But...
**[08:57] Kagari**
It'll just be adults blabbing after this.
**[09:00] Kagari**
There's no reason the kids have to be there.
**[09:03] Kagari**
I'll make up some excuse to tell Dad.
**[09:08] Hotaru**
Is that really okay?
**[09:12] Kagari**
You know, you've seemed a lot
happier lately, Hotaru.
**[09:16] Kagari**
Tomo and I are so loud,
it always felt like you were holding back.
**[09:22] Kagari**
But you should be able to do
what you want, too.
**[09:27] Kagari**
Grandpa wouldn't want to see you sad,
either. Don't you think you should go?
**[09:35] Hotaru**
I mean, it's his birthday.
You only get your day once a year.
**[09:43] Hotaru**
I feel like those twenty-four hours
should be totally dedicated to you.
**[09:48] Hotaru**
It should be a super special time for him.
**[09:52] Hotaru**
And... I'm only just now realizing that.
**[09:55] Kagari**
Yeah, I bet.
**[09:58] Kagari**
If you make it a special day,
I'm sure he'll love that.
**[10:09] Hotaru**
Sis! I... I really have to go today!
**[10:15] Kagari**
Roger that.
**[10:17] Kagari**
Leave things here to me.
**[10:20] Hotaru**
Sis, you really are the best!
**[10:29] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Happy birthday, Hotaru-chan.
**[10:33] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I hope today turned out
to be special for you.
**[10:41] (Flashback) Hananoi**
But it had to be today. I wanted you to know
**[10:47] (Flashback) Hananoi**
that today is the most
special day in the world.
**[10:58] Hotaru**
*Me too!*
**[11:11] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun!*
**[11:23] Hananoi**
Hello.
**[11:24] Keigo**
*Hey, Hananoi? It's me, Kurata!*
**[11:33] Hananoi**
How the hell did you get my number?
**[11:36] Keigo**
*Oh, come on! You forgot already?*
**[11:38] Keigo**
I asked you to call me
when I lost my phone in class!
**[11:42] Hananoi**
*You forced me to.*
**[11:43] Keigo**
You saved my butt, man!
**[11:45] Hananoi**
*And then you secretly saved my number?*
**[11:47] Keigo**
No big deal.
**[11:48] Keigo**
Actually, I wanted to ask you something
about our spring break homework.
**[11:52] Keigo**
Oh, also, I heard from Hibiki.
Isn't today your birthday?
**[11:56] Keigo**
Happy birthday, man!
**[11:57] Keigo**
*And let me guess.*
**[11:58] Keigo**
*Are you hanging with Hinase-san?*
**[12:02] Hananoi**
No, I'm not.
**[12:03] Keigo**
*Wait, what? No way! That's so sad!*
**[12:05] Hananoi**
Dude, would you lay off it?
**[12:09] Keigo**
* What? But this is your first birthday*
* with her. That's gotta hurt.*
**[12:13] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan had something else going on.
**[12:16] Hananoi**
If we can celebrate some other
time, that's good enough.
**[12:19] Keigo**
*Wow, maybe you are a good guy.*
**[12:23] Keigo**
*You always come off so possessive,*
**[12:25] Keigo**
* but I guess you know when to back off.*
* I underestimated you!*
**[12:29] Hananoi**
I'm hanging up.
**[12:30] Keigo**
*Hey, wait! The homework!*
**[12:35] Hananoi**
*What part of me is a "good guy"?*
**[12:45] boy**
Oh, a butterfly!
**[12:48] mom**
You're right! It sure is pretty.
**[12:50] boy**
Yeah!
***SIGN*** How have you
***SIGN*** Are you doing
***SIGN*** Is Grandma
**[14:25] mom**
It's time to go!
**[14:26] boy**
Okay!
**[14:37] Hananoi**
*I've been trying to find*
**[14:39] Hananoi**
* someone who needs me.*
* More than family, more than a friend.*
**[14:44] Hananoi**
* I was looking for someone who*
* would always put me first.*
**[14:49] Hananoi**
* I would've done anything*
* for someone like that.*
**[14:53] Hananoi**
* But even when I give all my love to people,*
* they never put me first.*
**[15:02] Hananoi**
* And if I can't be their number one,*
* then what's the point?*
**[15:07] Hananoi**
* That's all I ever think about.*
* How does that make me a "good guy"?*
**[15:19] Hananoi**
*Still, I don't know why,*
**[15:28] Hananoi**
*but when I'm with Hotaru-chan,*
**[15:31] Hananoi**
* there are moments when I stop*
* caring about being number one.*
**[15:35] Hananoi**
* Her smile is enough for me.*
* That alone makes me feel complete.*
**[15:49] Hananoi**
*I want you to keep smiling.*
**[15:52] Hananoi**
*Don't look at anyone else.*
**[15:56] Hananoi**
*I don't want you to hate me.*
**[15:59] Hananoi**
*Don't leave me.*
**[16:04] Hananoi**
*My feelings... I'm a mess.*
***SIGN*** Hotaru-chan
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun, where are you?
**[16:19] Hotaru**
H-He isn't here.
**[16:26] Hotaru**
* I couldn't get him on the phone*
* either. Where could he be?*
**[16:31] Hotaru**
*Weird. It's usually the other way around.*
**[16:35] Hotaru**
* It's always Hananoi-kun*
* who comes running to look for me.*
**[16:43] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I don't want you to leave me behind.
***SIGN*** Hananoi
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun,
where are you?
***SIGN*** I'm at home
**[16:51] Hotaru**
Huh?!
**[17:03] Hotaru**
*Why would he lie about where he is?*
**[17:29] Hotaru**
*I won't leave you behind.*
**[17:31] Hotaru**
*I won't leave you behind!*
***SIGN*** Hananoi-kun,
where are you?
***SIGN*** I'm at home
***SIGN*** I'm at home
***SIGN*** I'm on my way now
**[17:36] Hananoi**
Oh! Huh? Should I go home?
***SIGN*** I'm at home
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** I'm on my way now
***SIGN*** Stay right where you are!
***SIGN*** Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** I'm on my way now
***SIGN*** Stay right where you are!
***SIGN*** This time I'm
gonna find you!
**[17:48] Hananoi**
*How...?*
**[18:04] Hotaru**
Oh!
**[18:16] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun!
**[18:33] Hananoi**
*How?*
**[18:40] Hananoi**
Ow... ow, ow.
**[18:42] Hotaru**
S-Sorry!
**[18:44] Hotaru**
But I found you!
**[18:52] Hananoi**
A-Are you okay?! Are you hurt?
Did you hit anything?
**[18:56] Hotaru**
No, I'm okay! You caught me, Hananoi-kun.
**[19:04] Hananoi**
But, Hotaru-chan, the memorial service...
**[19:07] Hotaru**
I snuck out partway through.
**[19:09] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[19:10] Hotaru**
Um, I realized it had to be today.
**[19:19] Hotaru**
Happy birthday, Hananoi-kun!
**[19:27] Hotaru**
You always make me so happy. Thank you!
**[19:34] Hananoi**
*How is it that you're always...*
**[19:39] Hananoi**
*like this?*
**[19:45] Hananoi**
* I love you so much!*
* I want to be your number one.*
**[19:50] Hananoi**
*But... you don't have to put me first.*
**[19:54] Hananoi**
*As long as you stay with me forever...*
**[20:00] Hananoi**
Thank you, Hotaru-chan.
**[20:07] Hananoi**
*That's all I need.*
**[20:17] Hotaru**
The cherry blossoms sure are pretty.
**[20:19] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[20:21] Hananoi**
There's hardly any point
in seeing them alone.
**[20:27] Hotaru**
Hey, Hananoi-kun, I can tell
you're trying to act normal,
**[20:30] Hotaru**
but was today really hard for you?
**[20:32] Hananoi**
Uh...
**[20:34] Hotaru**
I mean, it'd be a little difficult for me
to stay with you all of the time,
**[20:40] Hotaru**
but whenever you aren't doing okay,
I definitely want to be with you.
**[20:46] Hotaru**
If you ever feel like that,
just call me, okay?
**[20:50] Hotaru**
Promise me.
**[21:01] Hananoi**
* Will I really be able to*
* keep a smile on her face going forward?*
**[21:15] Hotaru**
Wow!
**[21:17] Hotaru**
It's a cherry blossom blizzard!
**[21:21] Hananoi**
* Can a guy like me be with Hotaru-chan?*
* Is that even allowed?*
**[21:30] Hananoi**
*No, I can do this.*
**[21:35] Hananoi**
* I'm not the boy who couldn't*
* do anything for her anymore.*
**[21:50] Hananoi**
*From now on,*
**[21:52] Hananoi**
*I won't run away, no matter what.*
**[21:56] Hananoi**
* I'll stay and protect this*
* girl from whatever happens.*
**[22:03] Hananoi**
*I want to be your soulmate.*
# E10 - Our First Second Year
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GVWU07MZE/our-first-second-year)
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**[00:01] Hotaru**
* Spring break is over and we've*
* started our second year of high school.*
**[00:12] Hananoi**
You're in Class 4, huh?
I guess we're gonna be apart again.
**[00:17] Hotaru**
But you're in Class 3, so we'll
have PE and stuff together.
**[00:21] Keigo**
Hey, Hananoi!
**[00:24] Keigo**
We're in the same class again.
**[00:26] Keigo**
Let's have a great year!
**[00:29] Hibiki**
I'm in Class 3 too.
**[00:31] Hibiki**
We've been in the same class forever,
Hotaru. Makes me wanna barf!
**[00:34] Hibiki**
Even Shibamu is in Class 4.
**[00:36] Hotaru**
But you'll have Keigo-kun with you.
I'm sure you'll be fine.
**[00:41] Keigo**
You've got me, right?
**[00:42] Hibiki**
You're in a totally different world
from us girls.
**[00:47] Hotaru**
Wh-What is it?
**[00:49] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, you always call that
guy by his first name, right?
**[00:53] Hotaru**
"That guy"?
**[00:55] Hotaru**
Oh, you mean Keigo-kun?
**[00:57] Hananoi**
Isn't it about time you start
using my first name too?
**[01:04] Hotaru**
U-Um, did you just say something?
**[01:06] Hananoi**
No, it was nothing.
**[01:09] Hananoi**
Okay, I'll see you on the way home.
**[01:16] Hotaru**
First names, huh...?
**[01:21] Hotaru**
*April is the season of change.*
***SIGN*** Episode 10
***SIGN*** Our First Second Year
**[02:56] Keigo**
Yo, Hananoi!
**[02:58] Keigo**
Find anyone to celebrate your birthday with?
**[03:01] Keigo**
Whoa!
**[03:03] Hibiki**
Oh, come on, Kei-chan!
**[03:05] Hananoi**
Asami-san.
**[03:06] Hibiki**
Yes?!
**[03:07] Hananoi**
When did you start calling
this guy by his first name?
**[03:11] Hibiki**
When? I think it was right
after we first met.
**[03:17] Hananoi**
So it was important to start early...
**[03:22] Hotaru**
Shibamu, good morning!
**[03:24] Tsukiha**
Good morning!
**[03:25] Tsukiha**
Let's have a great second year together.
**[03:28] Shoichiro**
All right. Please take your seats, everyone.
**[03:33] Hotaru**
*A new classroom.*
**[03:35] Hotaru**
*New classmates.*
**[03:41] Hotaru**
*A new normal...*
**[03:45] New student B**
Who is that upperclassman?! He's so cool!
**[03:48] Hotaru**
*...is already unfolding.*
**[03:49] New student A**
I wonder what grade he's in.
***SIGN*** The Next Day
***SIGN*** Hibiki
***SIGN*** Thanks!
***SIGN*** Let's eat lunch together!
***SIGN*** Hibiki
***SIGN*** Sorry!
I want to get used to
my new class, so I'm
going to eat lunch
with the girls here
for a while
***SIGN*** Beg Ya Pardon
**[03:58] Hotaru**
What?!
**[04:00] Tsukiha**
Oh well. It figures.
**[04:02] Hotaru**
Yeah. But what should I do?
I'm supposed to eat with Hananoi-kun today.
**[04:07] Tsukiha**
Don't sweat it.
**[04:09] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan!
**[04:10] Hananoi**
Let's have lunch together.
**[04:12] Girl students**
Wow!
**[04:14] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, perfect timing!
**[04:18] Hananoi**
I see.
**[04:20] Tsukiha**
You don't need to worry about me.
**[04:22] Hotaru**
But I don't want to leave you alone, Shibamu.
**[04:25] Students**
Wow!
**[04:26] Students**
What are they talking about?
**[04:27] Student**
He's so cool!
**[04:28] Tsukiha**
Well, worst case, I eat by myself.
That doesn't bother me at all.
***SIGN*** Boyfriend
***SIGN*** Friends
**[04:33] Hotaru**
* Who do I put first*
* in a situation like this?*
**[04:36] Hotaru**
* It would be best if the three*
* of us could eat together!*
**[04:40] Hotaru**
*But I doubt Hananoi-kun would go for that...*
**[04:46] Hananoi**
Shibamura-san,
why don't you just eat with us?
**[04:49] Hotaru**
Huh? D-Do you mean it?
**[04:55] Hotaru**
Um, but it won't be just for today.
**[05:00] Hananoi**
That's okay.
**[05:01] Hananoi**
I've decided I can live with it.
**[05:04] Hotaru**
Oh...
**[05:06] Hotaru**
Okay, then let's find some other time
for just the two of us later on!
**[05:11] Hananoi**
Sure.
**[05:14] Hotaru**
Oh! I forgot to get a drink!
Sorry, I'll be right back!
**[05:25] Tsukiha**
Listen, I'm really sorry to impose like this.
**[05:30] Hananoi**
It's fine.
**[05:33] Tsukiha**
Um, Hananoi-san, what do you do for lunch
when you don't eat with Hotaru-chan?
**[05:40] Hananoi**
I find somewhere to eat alone.
**[05:43] Tsukiha**
Ah. Eating alone is easiest, isn't it?
**[05:47] Tsukiha**
But I guess everyone else hates it.
**[05:49] Tsukiha**
* You really didn't need*
* to make a fuss about me, Hotaru.*
**[05:54] Hananoi**
Yeah, I guess it is easier.
**[05:57] Hananoi**
Though I like eating with Hotaru-chan more.
**[06:01] Hananoi**
What about you, Shibamura-san?
**[06:03] Tsukiha**
Well, I guess the same goes for me.
**[06:09] Hananoi**
Then you don't have to
feel so bad about this.
**[06:15] Hotaru**
Hey, you two! Thanks for waiting!
**[06:19] Hotaru**
Chow time!
**[06:21] Hotaru**
Hamburg steak!
**[06:23] Hotaru**
But I really should save
the main dish for last!
**[06:27] Hotaru**
Yum!
**[06:30] Hananoi**
Ah, this is so fun.
**[06:32] Tsukiha**
It really is, isn't it?
**[06:34] Hotaru**
*Th-They agree on something?*
**[06:40] Tsukiha**
Okay, should we start heading back?
**[06:43] Hananoi**
Sorry, but we need a minute.
**[06:46] Hananoi**
Why don't you go on, Shibamura-san?
**[06:48] Tsukiha**
Sure. Take your time.
**[06:53] Hotaru**
What's up?
**[07:00] Hananoi**
I'm thinking...
**[07:02] Hananoi**
I won't get a chance
to hold you like this for a while.
**[07:06] Hananoi**
I'm recharging.
**[07:07] Hotaru**
I-I see.
**[07:14] Hotaru**
Oh, right! Um, was lunch today okay with you?
**[07:19] Hotaru**
If you really didn't like it, please tell me.
**[07:23] Hananoi**
You don't need to worry about that.
**[07:26] Hananoi**
I'm sure that past me would've
hated a situation like today's.
**[07:33] Hananoi**
But I can tell that you really
care about me. It shows.
**[07:41] Hananoi**
So I'm just getting my fill of you
to last me for a while.
**[07:49] Hananoi**
I guess we should go back.
**[07:52] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[07:58] Hananoi**
Sorry. I need another ten seconds after all.
**[08:08] Hotaru**
S-So, what did you think of lunch?
**[08:11] Tsukiha**
I thought it was pretty fun.
**[08:13] Tsukiha**
That's the most I've ever talked
with Hananoi-san.
**[08:17] Tsukiha**
He said that he likes eating with you
more than eating alone.
**[08:23] Tsukiha**
That really stuck with me.
**[08:25] Tsukiha**
Seems like you two are
really hitting it off. I'm glad.
**[08:30] Hananoi**
* I'm sure that past me would've*
* hated a situation like today's.*
**[08:39] Hotaru**
*I wonder if I can talk to him about it now.*
**[08:44] Hotaru**
* It's something I've been thinking about*
* but haven't had courage to bring up.*
**[08:50] Hananoi**
*Friends, huh? I don't think I need any.*
**[08:54] Hotaru**
* It seems like Hananoi-kun cares*
* a lot about his alone time.*
**[08:59] Hotaru**
* So this never felt like something*
* I should push him on.*
**[09:03] Hotaru**
*But things might not always be that way.*
**[09:08] Hotaru**
*It's like something, bit by bit,*
**[09:13] Hotaru**
*is changing inside him.*
**[09:17] Hibiki**
I can't take it anymore!
**[09:19] Hibiki**
I've tried my hardest for two weeks,
but enough is enough!
**[09:24] Hibiki**
As long as we get along,
we'll be friends eventually!
**[09:27] Hotaru**
I'm so glad we're all eating together again!
**[09:30] Tsukiha**
Things are more exciting with Hibiki around.
**[09:33] Hibiki**
Yeah, but you know,
now that I'm in class with Hananoi-kun,
**[09:36] Hibiki**
it's so obvious how he goes
out of his way to be alone.
**[09:41] Hibiki**
When I saw how he keeps to himself,
I kind of threw my hands up.
**[09:46] Hotaru**
Um, actually, I wanted to ask
you two for advice about that.
**[09:53] Hananoi**
Oh, yeah?
**[09:54] Hananoi**
Things are back to normal, huh?
You must be happy.
**[09:58] Hotaru**
Yeah.
**[10:00] Hotaru**
S-So after this, I mean from now on,
**[10:05] Hotaru**
if it's okay with you, will you eat
lunch with us, Hananoi-kun?
**[10:11] Hananoi**
Um, but that sounds...
**[10:14] Hotaru**
Oh! We can still have days
when it's just the two of us.
**[10:18] Hotaru**
I mean the rest of the week.
**[10:20] Hotaru**
If you'd rather eat alone,
we can just keep things the way they were.
**[10:24] Hotaru**
But these past two weeks, you've been
talking like normal with Shibamu,
**[10:28] Hotaru**
so as long as it would be
okay with you...
**[10:36] Hananoi**
If anything, I wonder, would it be okay with you?
**[10:40] Hananoi**
You've finally got some girl time together.
**[10:42] Hotaru**
I don't mind at all!
**[10:45] Hotaru**
But I'm sorry. I don't exactly know
how things are going to go.
**[10:49] Hotaru**
I think it would be fun to hang out together,
**[10:53] Hotaru**
but there's a chance it may not go over well.
**[10:57] Hotaru**
But still...
**[11:02] Hotaru**
* I want to try it, and then we can decide*
* what's the most fun for us, Hananoi-kun!*
**[11:12] Hananoi**
All right. I'll think about it.
**[11:18] Hotaru**
Okay!
**[11:20] Hotaru**
* Trying something new can be*
* scary and confusing at times,*
**[11:26] Hotaru**
* but if it can make*
* the people I care about happy,*
**[11:31] Hotaru**
*I want to do my part.*
**[11:34] Hotaru**
*Yeah. Change isn't always a bad thing.*
**[11:39] Hotaru**
*Hananoi-kun is the one who taught me that.*
**[11:45] Hibiki**
It's so warm today!
Eating outside was the right move.
***SIGN*** Strawberry Milk
**[11:49] Keigo**
But man, Hananoi, is that all you got?
**[11:51] Keigo**
All right, all right. Want some of mine?
**[11:54] Hananoi**
No way.
**[11:55] Hotaru**
Then how about mine? I made extra today.
**[11:59] Keigo**
Wow, that looks so good!
**[12:01] Hotaru**
You guys too, if you want.
**[12:02] Hibiki**
Huh. It's unusual for you to cook.
**[12:06] Hotaru**
Well, to tell you the truth,
I was practicing cooking for Saki-kun,
**[12:11] Hotaru**
but since it was just practice,
my mom did most of the work.
**[12:15] Tsukiha**
Hmm? Who the heck is Saki?
**[12:25] Hananoi**
No way... What?!
**[12:27] Keigo**
Hey, what's Hananoi's first name again?
**[12:30] Hananoi**
Would you shut up a minute?
**[12:33] Hotaru**
* Yeah, I knew that would*
* embarrass him! I'm so sorry!*
**[12:39] Yao**
* It was the day Hotaru had to go*
* to the vet for surgery...*
**[12:48] (Flashback) Hotaru**
U-Um, is that you over there, Yao-kun?
**[12:54] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Wh-What's wrong?! Are you okay?
Should I get someone?
**[12:57] Yao**
Don't tell anyone!
**[12:58] (Flashback) Hotaru**
O-Okay.
**[13:00] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Sohei-kun! Where are you?
**[13:04] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Non-chan!
**[13:06] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Hotaru-chan.
**[13:07] Yao**
*Hotaru?*
**[13:08] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Have you seen Sohei-kun?
**[13:10] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I-I don't think he's over here.
**[13:13] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Okay. Sohei-kun!
**[13:19] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Everyone's looking for you, Yao-kun.
**[13:22] (Flashback) Hotaru**
It might be better to hide
somewhere farther away.
**[13:26] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Well, I'd better go.
**[13:31] (Flashback) Yao**
Wait, Hotaru!
**[13:35] Yao**
*That was how I became friends with Hotako.*
**[13:39] Yao**
* She shared the name*
* of a precious family member.*
**[13:43] Yao**
*She was kind.*
**[13:45] Yao**
*And she was always true to herself.*
**[13:47] Yao**
*Whenever I was with her, I felt so relaxed.*
**[13:51] Yao**
* She's the kind of person*
* you just want to see happy.*
**[14:03] Yao**
*Someday, somewhere...*
**[14:11] Yao**
*I hope you find someone*
**[14:13] Yao**
*who makes you happy.*
***SIGN*** Otowa South Elementary
***SIGN*** Hananoi (sixth grade, class 5)
***SIGN*** Now dating
***SIGN*** Hotako (sixth grade, class 1)
***SIGN*** Me
***SIGN*** Classmates
***SIGN*** Does she know Hananoi went to our school?
**[14:19] Yao**
Hmm...
**[14:24] Marika**
Yao!
**[14:25] Marika**
Wanna come to karaoke with everybody?
**[14:28] Yao**
Sorry, I have work today.
**[14:34] High School girl**
U-Um, ever since you found that book
for me, I couldn't get you off my mind.
**[14:40] Hananoi**
No thanks.
**[14:42] Hananoi**
I have no interest in you whatsoever.
**[14:43] Yao**
*Man, he sure doesn't pull any punches.*
**[14:47] Yao**
Oh...
**[14:49] Yao**
Sorry. I didn't mean to spy on you.
**[14:54] Yao**
Do you get asked out a lot by random girls?
**[14:58] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[14:59] Hananoi**
Is that any of your business?
**[15:01] Yao**
Well, no. I was just thinking how
tough that must be for Hinase.
**[15:06] Yao**
She used to be so easygoing
in elementary school.
**[15:10] Yao**
I guess I just worry about her.
**[15:13] Yao**
Oh, speaking of which, didn't you
guys know each other before too?
**[15:21] Yao**
The other day, when I was
flipping through my yearbook,
**[15:24] Yao**
I saw a guy with your name in class 5.
**[15:27] Yao**
Then I remembered we had a
transfer student in sixth grade.
**[15:32] Yao**
Why didn't you say anything?
Hinase doesn't realize it either, does she?
**[15:38] Hananoi**
I don't see any point in telling her
if she doesn't remember.
**[15:42] Hananoi**
I don't particularly care
for who I was back then.
**[15:46] Yao**
Oh... okay.
**[15:48] Yao**
But still, isn't that something you should...
**[15:53] Hananoi**
If you want to tell her, go ahead.
**[16:00] Yao**
*Yeah, I really can't figure him out.*
**[16:03] Yao**
* He seems to put up a wall*
* with everyone, but...*
**[16:07] Kuroe**
Oh? What's that?
**[16:11] Hananoi**
It was a birthday gift from Hinase-san.
**[16:16] Yao**
*Maybe he isn't such a bad guy after all.*
**[16:20] Yao**
*Should I just drop it and not do anything?*
**[16:26] Yao's friend**
*Hananoi?*
**[16:27] Yao's friend**
*Oh, yeah! The transfer kid who wore glasses?*
**[16:30] Yao**
You ever hear anything about him being
friends with that Hinase girl from my class?
**[16:35] Yao's friend**
* You mean Hotako-chan?*
* The nerdy girl you went out with?*
**[16:39] Yao**
Huh?!
**[16:41] Yao's friend**
* People were spreading rumors, man.*
* Someone said they saw you two alone.*
**[16:45] Yao**
We were only talking about my dog!
**[16:47] Yao's friend**
*Yeah, well, you were at least friends, right?*
**[16:50] Yao**
Who knows?
**[16:53] Yao**
She told me she didn't
think we were *that* close.
**[16:58] Yao**
And now we talk all the time,
but whenever I get close, she backs off.
**[17:04] Yao**
She acts kinda cold, you know?
Maybe she hates me. I don't get it.
**[17:11] Yao's friend**
* Wow, I never hear you*
* complain like this, Sohei.*
**[17:13] Yao**
Oh.
**[17:19] Yao**
*Was I complaining?*
**[17:23] Yao**
*What the hell am I doing?*
**[17:27] (Flashback) Yao**
Hotako. Hotako!
**[17:32] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Yao-kun, why do you always call me Hotako?
**[17:36] (Flashback) Yao**
Don't you wanna call your friends
by their name or nickname?
**[17:40] (Flashback) Hotaru**
F-Friends?
**[17:44] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I guess we are friends!
**[17:48] Yao**
Thank you very much for calling.
**[17:50] Yao**
Yes. A picture book with animals?
**[17:54] Yao**
*Hmm. Animals, animals...*
**[18:03] Hotaru**
Yao-kun? Are you okay? Is something wrong?
**[18:09] Hotaru**
*What?! What happened?*
**[18:14] Yao**
Sorry, I know I'm at work.
**[18:16] Hotaru**
Wh-Why don't you go in the back for now?
**[18:19] Yao**
No, I'm good! I'll be fine.
**[18:22] Marika**
Ah! There you are, Yao!
**[18:25] Marika**
I was in the neighborhood,
so I thought I'd stop by.
**[18:28] Hotaru**
I'm sorry, but that's not Yao-kun!
**[18:31] Marika**
Huh? That's totally Yao.
**[18:33] Hotaru**
I'm very sorry! Would you mind
seeing him some other time?
**[18:38] Marika**
What's this about?
Who are you to him anyway?
**[18:42] Hotaru**
I-I'm his friend!
**[18:46] Marika**
Well, I'm his friend too!
**[18:52] Yao**
I'm working right now.
**[18:57] Yao**
Sorry, okay?
**[19:02] Hotaru**
Well? Are you better now?
**[19:04] Yao**
Uh, yeah.
**[19:09] Yao**
Hotako, I'm real sorry about before.
**[19:11] Hotaru**
No, I shouldn't have done that.
**[19:17] Hotaru**
That name...
**[19:18] Yao**
Huh?
**[19:19] Hotaru**
You've gone back to calling me Hotako.
**[19:22] Yao**
Oh, sorry!
**[19:24] Hotaru**
No, it's okay! I think I've started
to understand how you feel.
**[19:31] Hotaru**
It's hard to change what
you've always called someone.
**[19:36] Hotaru**
It feels really weird and makes
you so nervous every time.
**[19:43] Hotaru**
When he said I could take my time,
it was such a relief.
**[19:47] Yao**
So... do you mean I can
keep calling you Hotako?
**[19:53] Hotaru**
I guess I mean to make the switch
when it feels right to you.
**[19:58] Yao**
Okay. That's a relief.
**[20:03] Hotaru**
You sure never change, Yao-kun.
**[20:05] Yao**
Huh?
**[20:07] Hotaru**
You've always been sentimental about dogs.
**[20:11] Yao**
Well, you don't change either, Hotako!
**[20:13] Yao**
You've always been a terrible liar.
**[20:15] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[20:17] Yao**
*Oh... This feeling.*
**[20:20] Yao**
* It's been so long.*
* It feels like I'm floating.*
**[20:25] Yao**
* When we laugh together,*
* it's like a weight off my shoulders.*
**[20:28] Yao**
*I used to really love those moments.*
**[20:40] Yao**
Um, listen. I don't mean
anything weird by this, but...
**[20:45] Yao**
Hotako, do you like me? Or dislike me?
**[20:51] Hotaru**
Uh...
**[20:55] Hotaru**
I...
**[20:57] Hotaru**
I respect you!
**[21:00] Yao**
R-Respect?
**[21:02] Hotaru**
Yeah! Since before. I always have!
**[21:06] Yao**
Really? You respect me, huh?
**[21:11] Yao**
That's sort of flattering.
**[21:15] Yao**
*Why do I feel like this?*
**[21:19] Yao**
Hey, you said you wanted to find a way
to thank me after you guys came over to my house.
**[21:24] Hotaru**
Yeah, I did.
**[21:25] Yao**
Listen, Hotako...
**[21:30] Yao**
I want to talk to you a lot more.
**[21:39] Yao**
So, I was thinking, why don't
we all go somewhere again?
**[21:43] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[23:17] Hananoi**
A get-together?
**[23:18] Yao**
Yeah.
**[23:20] Yao**
I'm not trying to get you
to like me or nanything.
**[23:23] Yao**
but can't we just talk like normal people?
**[23:26] Yao**
I mean, she's probably worried about us too.
**[23:30] Yao**
Do you really wanna keep putting
your girlfriend through that?
# E11 - Our First Campus Expedition
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/G31UX4N3G/our-first-campus-expedition)
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**[00:01] Satomura**
All right!
***SIGN*** Satomura & Yao
***SIGN*** Hinase & Hananoi
**[00:03] Yao**
Nice one, Satomi-san!
**[00:05] Satomura**
I just got lucky.
**[00:07] Yao**
Have you been practicing or something?
**[00:09] Satomura**
No way!
**[00:09] Hananoi**
It's our turn next. Let's go for it, okay?
**[00:16] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, have you been bowling before?
**[00:19] Hananoi**
Yeah, a few times.
**[00:21] Yao**
And you, Hotako?
**[00:23] Hotaru**
I've been a few times too.
But I always throw gutter balls.
**[00:27] Yao**
Aw, you'll do fine.
***SIGN*** Satomura & Yao
***SIGN*** Hinase & Hananoi
**[00:39] Hotaru**
I'm sorry.
**[00:41] Hananoi**
Relax, relax.
**[00:52] Hotaru**
I did it!
**[00:54] Satomura**
Hota-chan, Hota-chan!
**[02:36] Satomura**
This is so much fun!
***SIGN*** Episode 11
***SIGN*** Our First Campus Expedition
**[02:38] Satomura**
I haven't hung out with anyone
like this since I moved to Tokyo!
**[02:42] Satomura**
To tell you the truth, I haven't made
a lot of friends in college.
**[02:48] Satomura**
People get creeped out when I bring up
my hobbies, so I'm never sure what to talk about.
**[02:54] Satomura**
But I've always wanted to go out
and let loose like this!
**[03:00] Satomura**
So thanks for inviting me today.
**[03:03] Hotaru**
I-I actually always really enjoy talking
to you, Satomura-san. It's so fun!
**[03:10] Satomura**
Hota-chan! You're the cutest
coworker I've ever had!
**[03:15] Hananoi**
I guess that makes another one.
**[03:22] Satomura**
That next! Let's do that!
**[03:25] Satomura**
When the sign appears,
hit the drum with these sticks.
**[03:28] Yao**
We shouldn't just stand here watching.
**[03:30] Yao**
Wanna play something together?
**[03:33] Hananoi**
Nah.
**[03:34] Yao**
Oh, don't say that.
**[03:35] Yao**
Besides, I need to talk to you
about something.
**[03:41] Hananoi**
We're playing ping-pong at an arcade?
**[03:44] Yao**
Just one game.
**[03:46] Yao**
If I win, you have to tell
Hotako all about your past.
**[03:53] Hananoi**
* So that's the reason he*
* forced me to come today.*
**[03:58] Hananoi**
I said you should tell her if you want.
**[04:01] Yao**
You know, man, I really don't get you.
**[04:05] Yao**
Whenever Hotako's not around,
you act like a total jerk towards me.
**[04:09] Yao**
Aren't you worried I might
tell her about that?
**[04:13] Yao**
Or do you actually want me to?
**[04:15] Yao**
And "I can tell her if I want"?
Don't try to put that on me.
**[04:19] Yao**
She wouldn't want to hear something
so important about you from someone else.
**[04:28] Hananoi**
If I win, you're never
gonna bring it up again.
**[04:32] Satomura**
We did it!
**[04:34] Hotaru**
I'm so sorry. I was holding you back.
**[04:37] Satomura**
No way! I've never gone to an arcade
with friends before. This is super fun.
**[04:43] Girl A**
Hey, two really hot guys are
playing ping-pong together!
**[04:47] Girl B**
Let's go watch.
**[04:48] Girl A**
Yeah!
**[04:49] Hotaru & Satomura**
Huh?
**[04:59] Yao**
You're pretty good!
**[05:00] Yao**
Wanna play with Hotako
and Satomi after this?
**[05:03] Hananoi**
You're still saying "Hotako this,
Hotako that." Shut the hell up.
**[05:07] Yao**
Whoa!
**[05:10] Hananoi**
Didn't she tell you
to stop calling her that?
**[05:16] Yao**
She said I could take my time
making the switch.
**[05:18] Yao**
That she knows how hard it is
to start calling someone a different name.
**[05:25] Yao**
Yes!
**[05:28] Hananoi**
Why the hell are you always sticking
your nose into everything?
**[05:33] Yao**
Yeah, I can see why it
might bother you. Sorry.
**[05:37] Yao**
But I've been friends with
Hotako for a long time.
**[05:41] Yao**
I just don't want to see
her get hurt, you know?
**[05:45] Hananoi**
You don't want to see her get hurt, huh?
**[05:49] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun? Yao-kun?
**[05:52] Yao**
Hotako... Oh!
**[05:56] Hananoi**
Game over. I win.
**[05:58] Yao**
Hey! That wasn't fair at all.
**[06:02] Hananoi**
You don't want to see her hurt?
**[06:05] Hananoi**
You're the last person I
want to hear that from.
**[06:09] Satomura**
Were you guys competing?
I wish I could've seen it!
**[06:15] Satomura**
All right, we have to get to work soon.
**[06:18] Hotaru**
Have a nice shift!
**[06:26] Hotaru**
* I wonder what he and Yao-kun*
* were talking about.*
**[06:31] Hotaru**
What do you want to do now?
**[06:34] Hananoi**
Hmm...
**[06:39] Hotaru**
Wha—
**[06:40] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[06:42] Hotaru**
Ow, ow, ow.
**[06:45] Hananoi**
Sorry if it stings a little.
**[06:46] Hotaru**
Oh, I can do that—
**[06:47] Hananoi**
I'll take care of it.
**[06:50] Hananoi**
I want to do it.
**[06:59] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, did you have fun today?
**[07:03] Hananoi**
Yeah, I did.
**[07:04] Hananoi**
It's nice to go out like that sometimes.
**[07:09] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, you seemed all right today.
**[07:13] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[07:14] Hananoi**
You told me before that things
are weird between you and Yao.
**[07:17] Hananoi**
I started to wonder if something happened.
**[07:24] Hotaru**
U-Um, remember when I told you
about the friend who cut my hair?
**[07:30] Hotaru**
As a matter of fact,
the boy she liked was Yao-kun.
**[07:35] Hotaru**
So I still get a little
scared when I'm with him.
**[07:42] Hotaru**
It must be awful to have someone
be so awkward around you
**[07:46] Hotaru**
when you've done nothing wrong.
**[07:49] Hotaru**
Yao-kun is really nice, so he tries
to pretend like it doesn't bother him.
**[07:55] Hotaru**
I finally realized that recently.
**[07:58] Hotaru**
So I thought today would be
the perfect opportunity.
**[08:01] Hotaru**
I'm glad I looked normal.
**[08:07] Hananoi**
I guess that explains it.
**[08:09] Hotaru**
Wait, were you worried about me?
**[08:12] Hananoi**
No, it's something else. It's not about you,
Hotaru-chan. It's a personal problem.
**[08:18] Yao**
* She wouldn't want to hear something*
* so important about you from someone else.*
**[08:23] Hananoi**
You really are amazing, Hotaru-chan.
**[08:26] Hananoi**
You put other people's
feelings before your own.
**[08:29] Hananoi**
You keep growing as a person.
**[08:32] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun?
**[08:35] Hananoi**
But I still need to get stronger.
**[08:39] Hananoi**
What do I have to do
to get a clear head again?
**[08:47] Hananoi**
Maybe the sooner...
**[08:50] Hananoi**
I make you completely mine,
the sooner I'll be able to relax.
**[09:08] Hananoi**
That was close.
**[09:10] Hananoi**
I almost broke the promise I made to you.
**[09:16] Hananoi**
*One day,*
**[09:18] Hananoi**
*when we finally share a real kiss,*
**[09:22] Hananoi**
*I want you to be as elated as I will be.*
**[09:41] Hananoi**
I'm sorry. I put you in an
awkward position again.
**[09:45] Hananoi**
I'm such an idiot. I keep doing this to you.
**[09:51] Hotaru**
*No, that isn't it.*
**[09:54] Hotaru**
*I don't think that's why I just did that.*
**[09:58] Hotaru**
*This has happened a bunch of times before.*
**[10:01] Hotaru**
*My body just moves on its own...*
**[10:06] Hotaru**
* But I can't really put that*
* feeling into words yet.*
**[10:10] Hotaru**
Um, Hananoi-kun?
**[10:12] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan.
**[10:15] Hananoi**
Listen, I...
**[10:19] Hananoi**
There's something I haven't told you yet.
***SIGN*** A spring-exclusive cafeteria delicacy
**[10:30] Hotaru**
This sells out in seconds every year.
**[10:32] Hotaru**
I want to try it,
but I doubt I'll get a chance.
**[10:36] Hananoi**
Well, the third-years do have an advantage
in terms of proximity.
**[10:39] Hananoi**
I went through the same thing
in middle school.
**[10:42] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[10:43] Hotaru**
Your middle school had a cafeteria?
**[10:46] Hananoi**
Yeah. I lived in the dorms.
**[10:48] Hotaru**
Y-You lived in a dorm?!
**[10:51] Hananoi**
Sorry again. I still haven't told
you much about my past, have I?
**[10:56] Hotaru**
That's okay.
**[10:58] Hotaru**
I should have asked sooner
but was holding back.
**[11:02] Hotaru**
Is it all right if I ask a little more?
**[11:05] Hananoi**
Of course! That's what we promised.
**[11:09] Hotaru**
* That's right. We decided to embark*
* on another new endeavor.*
**[11:16] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Listen, I...
**[11:17] (Flashback) Hananoi**
There's something I haven't told you yet.
**[11:24] (Flashback) Hananoi**
In truth, I—
**[11:25] (Flashback) Hotaru**
W-Wait! Is this something
I really need to hear?
**[11:30] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I mean, the way you look right now,
Hananoi-kun... I don't know.
**[11:35] (Flashback) Hotaru**
You look like it's the end
of the world or something.
**[11:38] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Oh... Sorry.
**[11:40] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I guess just got a little nervous...
**[11:44] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Well, then can you give me the gist
of what this is about?
**[11:49] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Th-The gist of it?
**[11:50] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Yeah, yeah!
**[11:52] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Um, actually, it's about how
lame I used to be.
**[12:00] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I mean, I couldn't blame you
if it made you hate me.
**[12:06] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Wait, it's one of those?
**[12:09] (Flashback) Hotaru**
In that case, you don't need
to force yourself to tell me.
**[12:13] (Flashback) Hananoi**
But I feel like I really should...
**[12:15] (Flashback) Hotaru**
There are lots of things you don't know
about me that might make you hate me, too.
**[12:20] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Tons and tons of them.
**[12:23] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I know we're going out, but it's still
going to be hard to tell each other
**[12:28] (Flashback) Hotaru**
every last secret about ourselves.
**[12:31] (Flashback) Hananoi**
But you told me about Yao, Hotaru-chan.
**[12:35] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Well, I wanted you to know about that.
**[12:39] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Hmm, but okay.
**[12:42] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Maybe there are things I should tell
you even if I don't want to.
**[12:46] (Flashback) Hotaru**
This is kinda difficult.
**[12:49] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Oh, I know!
**[12:50] (Flashback) Hotaru**
How about we start asking more of the
questions we have about each other instead?
**[12:55] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Huh? Of course that's fine with me.
***SIGN*** I tend to forget, but we've only officially been going out for two months!
**[12:58] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I mean, there are still a whole lot of
things we don't know about each other yet!
**[13:04] (Flashback) Hotaru**
So, okay, why don't we start
with the little stuff
**[13:08] (Flashback) Hotaru**
and practice talking about
ourselves more and more?
**[13:11] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Bit by bit, you know? L-Like beginners,
since that's what we are.
**[13:18] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Let's start off easy.
**[13:24] Hotaru**
Huh.
**[13:26] Hotaru**
So you had to clean and do
your own laundry in the dorm?
**[13:29] Tsukiha**
Oh, Hotaru?
**[13:31] Tsukiha**
What a surprise seeing you here.
**[13:34] Hotaru**
Shibamu, are you with your club?
**[13:36] Tsukiha**
Yeah, we're taking a break.
**[13:38] Hotaru**
Shibamu is in the kendo club.
**[13:40] Tsukiha**
What are you two up to?
**[13:42] Hotaru**
Um, I was planning to hang
out with Hananoi-kun today,
**[13:47] Hotaru**
but it's really pouring outside,
**[13:49] Hotaru**
so I guess we're on a campus
expedition until it stops.
**[13:52] Tsukiha**
Sounds like you're having fun.
**[13:54] Hozumi**
Shibamura-san, we're about to start again.
**[13:57] Tsukiha**
Oh, right.
**[13:59] Tsukiha**
I'll see you later.
**[14:02] Hotaru**
* Wait, Hozumi-sensei? I didn't know*
* he was the kendo club advisor.*
**[14:09] Hotaru**
What extracurriculars did you do
in middle school, Hananoi-kun?
**[14:12] Hananoi**
Track and field.
**[14:14] Hotaru**
Wow! So you like running?
**[14:17] Hananoi**
I was really weak when I was a kid.
I wanted to get in better shape.
**[14:21] Hotaru**
I see.
**[14:23] Hotaru**
Oh! Kyo-chan!
**[14:26] Hibiki**
Hmm?
**[14:27] Hibiki**
Hotaru? What's up?
**[14:31] Hotaru**
Well, actually...
**[14:32] student**
Over here!
**[14:34] student**
Go center!
**[14:39] Hotaru**
Oh, wow!
**[14:41] Hibiki**
Yeah. Pretty cool, huh?
**[14:44] Hibiki**
I wish I could come watch him every day.
**[14:47] Keigo**
Oh? Hey, you two! And Hibiki!
**[14:51] Senpai A**
Who?
**[14:52] Senpai B**
It's that famous second-year kid.
**[14:54] Keigo**
He's in my class.
**[14:56] Senpai A**
But you're making your girl
wait on you again?
**[14:59] Senpai B**
Must be nice having a girlfriend.
**[15:01] Senpai B**
You have someone to comfort
you after a hard workout.
**[15:05] Keigo**
So, what's up? Planning on joining the team?
**[15:07] Keigo**
You're so tall, Hananoi, we'd love to ha—
**[15:11] Hananoi**
You should get back to it.
**[15:14] Senpai A**
Even his classmates think he's a dork!
**[15:16] Senpai B**
Hilarious!
**[15:18] Keigo**
You got me. He always
gives me the cold shoulder.
**[15:23] Keigo**
See you later.
**[15:24] Keigo**
Oh, and sorry, Hibiki. I'm gonna be late,
so you should go on home.
**[15:28] Hibiki**
Sure.
**[15:29] Hotaru**
I never see him like this in class...
**[15:32] Hibiki**
Kei-chan actually has it pretty tough.
**[15:35] Hibiki**
In his first year, he jumped ahead
and became a regular player.
**[15:39] Hibiki**
He has trouble getting along
with his older teammates.
**[15:42] Hibiki**
So thank you, Hananoi-kun.
**[15:45] Hibiki**
If he'd kept on blabbing,
they would've teased him even more.
**[15:49] Hananoi**
I didn't do a thing.
**[15:53] Hotaru**
I didn't really expect that.
**[15:57] Hananoi**
I guess Kuratani has his own problems.
**[16:00] Hotaru**
* I get the feeling that Hananoi-kun doesn't*
* really hate Keigo-kun after all.*
**[16:09] Hotaru**
Um, Hananoi-kun, has it always been your
policy to avoid making friends?
**[16:15] Hananoi**
No. I had some until middle school.
**[16:18] Hotaru**
Oh, really?
**[16:20] Hananoi**
But there was only one
I was really close with.
**[16:23] Hotaru**
*Only one?!*
**[16:25] Hotaru**
Wh-What were they like?
**[16:29] Hananoi**
Hmm...
**[16:38] Hotaru**
* Maybe that's something he*
* doesn't want to talk about.*
**[16:48] Hananoi**
He was a lot older than me.
**[16:52] Hotaru**
Oh, the friend you just mentioned?
**[16:54] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[16:56] Hananoi**
I was really rebellious in middle school.
**[17:00] Hananoi**
When I said I wanted to get my
ears pierced, he helped me out.
**[17:03] Hotaru**
Huh?
**[17:05] Hananoi**
If a middle schooler said that,
most people would try to stop them.
**[17:08] Hananoi**
But he was a free spirit
and didn't care much about stuff like that.
**[17:14] Hananoi**
But then he left without saying a word.
**[17:20] Hananoi**
I never saw him again.
**[17:21] Hotaru**
* Maybe that made him so sad,*
* he didn't want any more friends.*
**[17:26] Hotaru**
*That's a possibility...*
**[17:28] Hananoi**
I don't want to go through that again.
**[17:33] Hotaru**
* In that moment, Hananoi-kun looked*
* so much more tranquil than usual.*
**[17:39] Hotaru**
* And to my surprise, after that, he was*
* happy to keep talking about his friend.*
**[17:46] Hotaru**
* He didn't strike me at all like someone*
* who didn't care about making friends.*
**[17:55] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun?
**[17:56] Hananoi**
Hmm?
**[17:58] Hotaru**
You make it sound like
you're a bad person sometimes,
**[18:02] Hotaru**
but I don't think that's true at all.
**[18:05] Hananoi**
Oh...
**[18:07] Hotaru**
You might not realize it,
**[18:09] Hotaru**
but I think you're a lot more sincere and
a much better person than you realize.
**[18:14] Hotaru**
Listen, I really so want to learn more
and more about you, Hananoi-kun.
**[18:20] Hotaru**
I'd be lying if I said I wasn't
curious about the old you.
**[18:26] Hotaru**
But the Hananoi-kun I like is
the one with me right now.
**[18:33] Hotaru**
If you'd really rather not get into the past,
I don't want to force you to tell me.
**[18:39] Hananoi**
S-Sincere?
**[18:41] Hotaru**
Uh-huh.
**[18:42] Hotaru**
Also, Hananoi-kun,
I think you're really cute!
**[18:45] Hananoi**
C-Cute?!
**[18:46] Hotaru**
Oh, this is a good chance!
There's something I want to make sure of.
**[18:53] Hotaru**
Um...
**[18:56] Hotaru**
Would mind closing your eyes
and holding as still as a jizo statue?!
**[19:01] Hananoi**
Uh...
**[19:03] Hotaru**
Wh-Whenever you hold me and stuff,
**[19:08] Hotaru**
my mind goes blank and I completely
lose track of my feelings.
**[19:13] Hotaru**
F-For once, I want you to let me
try something like that on you!
**[19:18] Hananoi**
Something like that...?
**[19:20] Hotaru**
Don't worry. It's just for confirmation.
**[19:24] Hananoi**
A-All right.
**[19:27] Hananoi**
But to be honest, I don't know...
**[19:31] Hananoi**
Depending on the circumstances,
I'm not sure I'll be able to hold back.
**[19:36] Hananoi**
I might not be able to stop
myself like I have until now.
**[19:40] Hotaru**
Th-That's all right!
**[19:42] Hotaru**
I'm ready for it this time.
**[19:46] Hotaru**
I'm so sorry. I've kept you waiting
until I knew what I was feeling.
**[19:51] Hotaru**
Thank you.
**[20:17] Hananoi**
*Just holding her hand...*
**[20:22] Hananoi**
*Just touching her...*
**[20:22] Hotaru**
*Just touching him...*
**[20:27] Hotaru**
*It makes me feel so...*
**[20:31] Hotaru**
Oh, sorry!
**[20:32] Hananoi**
I-It's okay. You just surprised me.
**[20:39] Hotaru**
*I really do think Hananoi-kun is cute.*
**[20:43] Hotaru**
* These are my true feelings*
* welling up inside me.*
**[20:52] Hotaru**
*You're so cute! I like you so much!*
**[20:56] Hotaru**
* I want to touch you more.*
* I want to get closer to you.*
**[21:16] Hananoi**
Hota—
**[21:16] Hotaru**
Th-That does it!
**[21:18] Hotaru**
Thank you very much for your cooperation!
**[21:21] Hananoi**
What was that?
**[21:26] Hotaru**
A... A signal...
**[21:55] Hotaru**
*After the pouring rain cleared,*
**[21:57] Hotaru**
* when the school fell silent*
* after class had ended...*
**[22:00] Hotaru**
*On this very unusual day,*
**[22:03] Hotaru**
*I had my very first kiss.*
# E12 - My First Love
Source: [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/watch/GPWUKV95G/my-first-love)
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**[00:04] Announcement**
* Due to heavy rain, the next train is running*
* about twenty minutes behind.*
**[00:10] Announcement**
* We sincerely apologize for the*
* delay in service today.*
**[00:18] Hotaru**
I-I'm sorry!
**[00:19] Hananoi**
It's okay.
**[00:22] Hananoi**
The train sure is late, huh?
**[00:25] Hotaru**
Yeah. I'm getting sleepy just waiting.
**[00:29] Hananoi**
*But I'm glad she's still here with me.*
**[00:34] Hananoi**
*Today, we kissed for the first time.*
**[00:51] Hananoi**
*This... isn't a dream, is it?*
**[00:58] Hananoi**
* If I could tell my old self that*
* we'd really fall in love,*
**[01:04] Hananoi**
*I wonder how I'd react.*
***SIGN*** Episode 12
***SIGN*** My First Love
**[02:43] Hotaru**
Whoa! Here. Here!
**[02:46] Ginji**
Let me guess.
Do you have a crush on that girl?
**[02:51] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Huh?
**[02:52] (Flashback) Ginji**
You've been watching her this
whole time, haven't you?
**[02:58] Non-chan**
Hit it higher!
**[02:58] (Flashback) Ginji**
I see now.
**[03:00] (Flashback) Ginji**
No wonder you keep coming out here
in the cold. That explains it.
**[03:05] (Flashback) Hananoi**
N-No, you're wrong! I don't really...
have a crush on her.
**[03:10] (Flashback) Hananoi**
She just picked up something
for me I dropped the other day.
**[03:16] (Flashback) Ginji**
Hmm...
**[03:18] (Flashback) Non-chan**
Sorry!
**[03:19] (Flashback) Hotaru**
It's okay, it's okay!
**[03:21] (Flashback) Ginji**
Goodness.
**[03:22] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Excuse me!
**[03:25] (Flashback) Ginji**
Just be careful not to hit
it into the road, okay?
**[03:28] (Flashback) Hotaru**
All right. Thank you very much.
***SIGN*** A Boy's Chair
**[03:36] Hotaru**
Thanks for waiting!
**[03:37] (Flashback) Ginji**
Now that's one nice girl.
**[03:38] Non-chan**
Sorry!
**[03:39] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Really? She just seems normal to me.
**[03:42] (Flashback) Ginji**
You sure don't get it, youngster.
**[03:45] (Flashback) Ginji**
It's normal to help people in need.
**[03:48] (Flashback) Ginji**
If you do something wrong,
it's normal to apologize.
**[03:52] (Flashback) Ginji**
Remember to say thank you.
**[03:54] (Flashback) Ginji**
But it's actually pretty difficult
to do "normal" things all the time.
**[04:05] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I'm home.
**[04:07] Grandma**
Listen, Saki is just about to graduate.
**[04:11] Grandma**
He studied so hard for his entrance exam.
**[04:14] Grandma**
You should come home for a while.
**[04:16] (Flashback) Hananoi's aunt**
Oh, Saki-kun. Welcome home.
**[04:17] Grandma**
Oh dear. Are you really going to say that?
**[04:19] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Thank you, Auntie.
**[04:22] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Is that my mom on the phone?
**[04:25] (Flashback) Hananoi's aunt**
Um, well, yes. But they're having
a bit of an argument.
**[04:29] (Flashback) Hananoi's aunt**
I'm not sure you'll get to talk to her today.
**[04:33] (Flashback) Hananoi's aunt**
Ah! There, there!
**[04:35] Grandma**
For goodness sake!
He's your son, you stubborn fool!
**[04:44] (Flashback) Grandma**
Welcome home, Saki.
**[04:46] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Thank you.
**[04:54] (Flashback) Classmate A**
I can't find that monster anywhere!
**[04:57] (Flashback) Classmate B**
Oh, I just saw him.
**[04:59] (Flashback) Classmate A**
Really? Where is he?
**[05:00] (Flashback) Classmate B**
Here, here.
**[05:02] Girl A**
Did you hear? Yao-kun asked
a girl in class 2 out!
**[05:06] Girl B**
Wow! He's got guts!
**[05:08] Girl A**
And then you know what?
**[05:09] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Um... We still have cleaning to do.
**[05:15] Hananoi**
* I guess she doesn't like interrupting*
* when people are talking.*
**[05:19] Hananoi**
*I can kind of relate.*
**[05:23] Hananoi**
* But why do I keep thinking*
* about her so much?*
**[05:33] (Flashback) Non-chan**
The book I just borrowed
is really interesting!
***SIGN*** A Boy's Chair
**[05:35] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Oh? What kind of book is it?
**[05:42] Hananoi**
*What in the world am I doing?*
**[05:57] Hananoi**
* Was she too shy to talk*
* to that lady at first?*
**[06:01] Ginji**
* It's actually pretty difficult*
* to do "normal" things all the time.*
**[06:10] (Flashback) Teacher**
You're all going to be graduating soon.
**[06:14] (Flashback) Teacher**
So today, I'd like to give
you a special assignment.
***SIGN*** Feb.14th
***SIGN*** PE
***SIGN*** Japanese
***SIGN*** Math
***SIGN*** English
***SIGN*** English
***SIGN*** Home Ec
***SIGN*** Homeroom
***SIGN*** Art
**[06:18] (Flashback) Teacher**
Some of you might end up at different
middle schools than your friends.
***SIGN*** Name
***SIGN*** Birthday
***SIGN*** Star Sign/Blood Type
***SIGN*** Dreams
***SIGN*** Someone I Like
***SIGN*** Something I Like
**[06:23] (Flashback) Teacher**
So before you graduate,
I want you to exchange these cards
**[06:28] (Flashback) Teacher**
with at least three people you
want to stay in touch with.
**[06:34] Hananoi**
* It's not like I have any friends. Can I*
* give them to people outside of school?*
**[07:01] (Flashback) Hotaru**
U-Um... Is this yours?
**[07:05] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Oh!
**[07:08] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Y-Yeah!
**[07:16] (Flashback) Hotaru**
That card... We go to the same school, right?
**[07:21] (Flashback) Hotaru**
That old man isn't here with you today.
**[07:23] Hananoi**
*She talked to me!*
**[07:26] (Flashback) Hananoi**
U-Um, well...
**[07:32] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Are you going to give that card to someone?
**[07:36] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I-I don't have any... m-many friends, so...
**[07:46] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Neither do I.
**[07:48] (Flashback) Hotaru**
I was worried I wouldn't have
anyone to give my last one to.
**[07:54] (Flashback) Hotaru**
If it's okay with you, want
to exchange cards with me?
**[07:56] (Flashback) Hananoi**
H-Huh?! Really?
**[08:03] (Flashback) Hananoi**
But I haven't filled mine out yet.
**[08:06] (Flashback) Hotaru**
That's okay! Just give it
to me at school later.
**[08:10] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Can I just ask what your name is?
**[08:13] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Mine's Hotaru. Hinase Hotaru.
**[08:17] (Flashback) Hananoi**
M-My name is Sa... Saki.
**[08:25] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Sasaki-kun, huh?
**[08:27] Hananoi**
*What?! That's not right!*
***SIGN*** If I correct her now, it might embarrass her!
**[08:31] (Flashback) Hotaru**
Okay, I'll see you at school, Sasaki-kun!
***SIGN*** Name: Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** I don't have a cell phone.
***SIGN*** Birthday
***SIGN*** December 24th
***SIGN*** Star Sign/Blood Type
***SIGN*** Capricorn, Type O
***SIGN*** Dreams
***SIGN*** Eating yummy food from around the world
***SIGN*** Something I like
***SIGN*** Food
Fluffy things
***SIGN*** Name: Hinase Hotaru
***SIGN*** I don't have a cell phone.
***SIGN*** Birthday
***SIGN*** December 24th
***SIGN*** Star Sign/Blood Type
***SIGN*** Capricorn, Type O
**[08:50] Hananoi**
* I wish... I wish I could get*
* a girl like her to like me.*
**[08:57] Hananoi**
*I wish she could be my soulmate.*
**[09:06] Hananoi**
* What should I do? It's already March,*
* and I haven't given her my card yet.*
**[09:13] Hananoi**
*I want to give it to her when we're alone.*
**[09:16] (Flashback) Girl A**
Hey, isn't that Yao-kun?
**[09:18] (Flashback) Girl B**
Oh, you're right!
But who's that girl with him?
**[09:22] (Flashback) Girl A**
Huh? No way!
***SIGN*** Graduation day is
**[09:40] Hananoi**
* At this rate, I'm not going to get this*
* to her before graduation.*
***SIGN*** Name: Hananoi Saki
**[09:47] Hananoi**
*Her shoes are still here!*
**[09:52] Hotaru**
*Okay, I'll see you at school!*
**[09:58] Hananoi**
* If she's in the classroom,*
* I'll give it to her.*
**[10:01] Hananoi**
* If she's in the classroom,*
* I'll give it to her!*
**[10:03] Hananoi**
* If she's in the classroom...*
* I'll give it to her!*
**[10:12] (Flashback) Non-chan**
I told you all about how I felt, Hotaru-chan!
**[10:14] Hananoi**
*There's somebody else in there.*
**[10:17] (Flashback) Non-chan**
I told you he was my dream.
I told you I was really in love!
**[10:21] (Flashback) Non-chan**
But you... But you...
**[10:25] (Flashback) Non-chan**
You didn't consider my feelings
at all, Hotaru-chan.
**[10:55] (Flashback) Ginji**
Oh? You sure are late.
**[10:58] (Flashback) Ginji**
I thought you might not show up today.
**[11:01] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I'm... a horrible person.
**[11:04] (Flashback) Ginji**
What's all this now? Did something
bad happen at school?
**[11:09] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I should have stopped it.
**[11:12] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I should have gotten a teacher.
I should have tried to cheer her up.
**[11:17] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I should have done something. I couldn't.
**[11:22] (Flashback) Hananoi**
Instead, I left her crying
all by herself. I...
**[11:29] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I...
**[11:41] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I couldn't do anything for her!
**[11:44] (Flashback) Hananoi**
I never should have started liking her!
**[11:49] (Flashback) Ginji**
I don't know what happened,
but have yourself a good cry, sonny.
**[11:55] (Flashback) Ginji**
Despair is what teaches us how to grow up.
**[12:03] (Flashback) Ginji**
But you know, you shouldn't feel bad
for liking her. That isn't right.
**[12:09] (Flashback) Ginji**
Love is something you just fall into.
**[12:13] (Flashback) Ginji**
There's no such thing as someone
who shouldn't fall in love.
**[12:24] Announcement**
*Thank you for your patience.*
**[12:26] Announcement**
* The train will arrive at*
* platform one momentarily.*
**[12:31] Hotaru**
Oh, s-sorry! When did I fall asleep?
**[12:35] Hananoi**
Good morning. It's totally okay.
**[12:38] Hananoi**
It was a nice little bonus, honestly.
**[12:41] Hananoi**
I'm just trying to process my joy.
**[12:43] Hotaru**
J-Joy?
**[12:45] Hananoi**
Yeah. I'm happy.
**[12:49] Hananoi**
*I never thought I'd ever see her again.*
**[12:54] Hananoi**
*I never thought she'd talk to me again.*
***SIGN*** Local Train
***SIGN*** 20 Minute Delay
***SIGN*** Train will be arriving momentarily
**[13:02] Hotaru**
All right, I'll see you tomorrow.
**[13:05] Hananoi**
Yeah.
**[13:11] Hananoi**
See you tomorrow.
**[13:15] Hananoi**
Hmm?
**[13:16] Hotaru**
No, I was just thinking about
everything that happened today.
**[13:21] Hotaru**
Um, anyway, I look forward
to keep seeing you tomorrow on, too!
**[13:26] Hananoi**
Sure.
**[13:27] Hananoi**
*I never thought we'd fall in love.*
**[13:31] Hananoi**
* But actually, I never bothered to ask*
* what happens after you're in love.*
**[13:39] Hananoi**
*I was too focused on simply falling in love.*
**[13:46] Hananoi**
*I never thought about what comes next.*
**[13:53] Hananoi**
* My past is full of regrets. Will I ever*
* be able to talk to you about that?*
**[14:00] Hananoi**
* If that day comes, this time, will I finally*
* have become someone worthy of you?*
**[14:13] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, I tried making sweets today!
**[14:17] Hananoi**
Wow! I'm so happy!
**[14:22] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan, you have some
cream on your cheek.
**[14:35] Hotaru**
I-I had another really weird dream!
**[14:40] Hotaru**
* The other day, Hananoi-kun and I*
* had our first kiss.*
**[14:45] Hotaru**
*The aftermath is intense!*
**[14:48] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[14:50] Hananoi**
Are you feeling down today?
**[14:52] Hotaru**
N-No, not at all!
**[14:54] Hotaru**
Oh, the movie is gonna
start soon. We should go!
**[14:58] Hananoi**
You're right.
**[15:07] Hotaru**
* This isn't the first time we've held hands,*
* but my heart always starts pounding!*
**[15:13] Hotaru**
* But it's more than excitement.*
* I'm just so happy.*
**[15:17] Hotaru**
*Is this what it means to like someone?*
**[15:22] Hotaru**
* It's strange. I used to be*
* so scared.*
**[15:26] Hananoi**
Hmm? Is something wrong?
**[15:28] Hotaru**
No.
**[15:32] Hotaru**
I'm just so happy right now!
**[16:02] Hotaru**
Why are all of the rings
here lined up in pairs?
**[16:06] Hananoi**
Oh, because they're for couples.
**[16:09] Hotaru**
They are?!
**[16:11] Employee**
Would you like to try one on?
**[16:13] Hotaru**
Huh?!
**[16:15] Hotaru**
Wow!
**[16:17] Employee**
If you put these rings together,
they form a heart.
**[16:21] Hananoi**
Well, Hotaru-chan?
**[16:23] Hotaru**
It's a very unfamiliar feeling!
**[16:26] Hananoi**
Unfamiliar, huh?
**[16:29] Hananoi**
*Maybe a simpler design would be better.*
**[16:36] Hotaru**
U-Um, is this the sort of thing
people wear when they're in love?
**[16:42] Employee**
They're popular with students as well.
**[16:45] Hotaru**
B-But it might be a little too soon for us.
**[16:49] Employee**
Are you sure? I still think it's a lovely
thing to celebrate your feelings.
**[16:57] Hananoi**
Do you like them after all?
**[17:00] Hananoi**
If it's all right, I'd like
to give you one as a present.
**[17:04] Hotaru**
N-No, that's okay. They seem expensive...
**[17:08] Hotaru**
*They're* super *expensive!*
**[17:13] Employee**
Please stop by again sometime!
**[17:20] Hananoi**
* I guess that was too much.*
* Maybe a ring is overdoing it.*
**[17:33] Hotaru**
Oh.
**[17:36] Hananoi**
Hotaru-chan?
**[17:46] Hotaru**
S-Say, why don't we each buy
matching ones here?
**[17:54] Hotaru**
Wow.
**[17:56] Hotaru**
I've never worn a ring before.
**[17:59] Hananoi**
Let's be careful not to lose them, okay?
**[18:05] Hananoi**
I'm so happy.
**[18:07] Hananoi**
I was worried this sort of thing
would embarrass you, Hotaru-chan.
**[18:12] Hotaru**
I don't know. It's kind of nice to
commemorate our feelings like this.
**[18:23] Hotaru**
I never knew what this felt like.
**[18:27] Hananoi**
Huh?
**[18:28] Hotaru**
That just holding hands could be so exciting.
**[18:32] Hotaru**
The desire to make
someone dear to you smile.
**[18:37] Hotaru**
Or how much courage it takes
to confess your feelings to someone.
**[18:46] Hotaru**
I don't ever want to forget how that feels.
**[18:53] Hotaru**
As long as I'm wearing this,
I'll remember whenever I look at it.
**[18:59] Hotaru**
Oh! I'm a bit embarrassed I said that...
**[19:03] Hananoi**
No, not at all.
**[19:22] Hananoi**
Not even a little.
**[19:26] Hotaru**
It sure is funny, though.
I was so scared of falling in love.
**[19:33] Hotaru**
Hananoi-kun, you taught me what love is.
**[19:39] Hotaru**
Thank you!
**[19:51] Hananoi**
I'm the one who's grateful.
**[19:58] Hananoi**
For falling in love with me...
**[20:02] Hananoi**
Thank you.
**[20:13] Hotaru**
Are you o—
**[20:41] Hotaru**
Was I making a weird fa—
**[20:59] Hananoi**
Not weird at all.
**[21:01] Hananoi**
Sorry. You're just so cute, I couldn't resist.
**[21:06] Hananoi**
I like you so much, Hotaru-chan.
**[22:52] Hananoi**
Good morning, Hotaru-chan.
**[22:54] Hotaru**
Good morning, Hananoi-kun!
**[22:57] Hotaru**
* My name is Hinase Hotaru.*
* I'm sixteen years old.*
**[23:03] Hotaru**
*And Hananoi-kun and I...*
**[23:11] Hotaru**
*We're in love!*
***SIGN*** Thanks so much for watching!
**[23:20] Hotaru & Hananoi**
Ready?
**[23:22] Hotaru & Hananoi**
Thank you very much!