6 - This Is a Date

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[00:01] Kazuki
    New kid.
[00:02] Kazuki
    I want to go on a date with you.
[00:06] Kazuki
    If you're free on Sunday...
[00:08] Kazuki
    then spend it dating me.
[00:10] Yu
    K-Kazuki-san?
[00:12] Yu
    Why date me of all people?
[00:14] Yu
    Wait, is it because of that kiss?
[00:22] Miwa
    A d-date?
[00:24] Miwa
    Like when a male and female meet
    at a prearranged time and location?
[00:27] Niko
    Don't overanalyze! Yes, it's a date!
[00:31] Miwa
    A date date?
[00:33] Niko
    Yes, a date date.
[00:37] Miwa
    Is the new kid okay with it?
[00:40] Niko
    H-How would I know?!
[00:42] Niko
    C'mon. Let's go back to our rooms, Miwa.
[00:44] Yu
    Hold on. I don't know
    where this is coming from.
[00:47] Kazuki
    You want to know?
SIGN    Heroine Audition
SIGN    New TV Drama
    Casting Call
[00:49] Yu
    Is this the tough audition
    you're worried about?
[00:52] Kazuki
    Precisely.
[00:53] Kazuki
    I've been playing male roles my whole life,
[00:55] Kazuki
    so I'm unable to grasp the heroine's
    emotions and mannerisms.
[00:59] Kazuki
    But during rehearsal, I was told that
    my personal life affects my performance.
[01:03] Yu
    Now I get it!
[01:04] Yu
    We're pretending to go on a date so that
    you can identify better with the heroine.
[01:08] Yu
    Kazuki-san is already a star
    when it comes to male roles,
[01:12] Yu
    but now she's taking on new challenges.
[01:15] Yu
    Prodigies are experts at staying out of ruts.
[01:19] Yu
    You got it. I'm all yours, if you'll have me.
[01:22] Kazuki
    Thanks. And keep this from the other two.
[01:24] Yu
    Sure!
[01:25] Kazuki
    However, don't get any wrong ideas!
[01:28] Yu
    Relax. I won't.
[01:30] Yu
    That said... You won't be able to identify
    with the heroine unless the date feels real.
[01:35] Yu
    And to make that happen,
    we'll need to add a little thrill.
[01:40] Kazuki
    Wha?
[01:41] Yu
    I'll take you on the most
    awesome date, just for you!
SIGN    Saturday
[01:52] Niko
    N-New kid.
[01:54] Yu
    Niko-san.
[01:56] Niko
    Are you doing anything on Sunday?
[01:59] Yu
    Not really? I'll be providing
    everyone with support, as always.
[02:07] Niko
    That punk lied to my face!
[02:10] Niko
    And if he felt the need to lie,
    that means he has something to hide!
SIGN    Let's keep this a secret from Niko-san...
[02:13] Niko
    Yeah! It has to be!
[02:15] Niko
    That has to be it!
[02:22] Miwa
    After that...
[02:27] (Flashback) Yu
    I'll take you on the most awesome date!
[02:30] (Flashback) Miwa
    Awesome?
[02:31] (Flashback) Miwa
    How "awesome"?
[02:33] (Flashback) Miwa
    I know too little about
    these things to even picture it!
[02:44] Yu
    This is our first dinner
    together in a while...
[02:47] Yu
    so what's with this tension?
[02:49] Kazuki
    New kid.
[02:51] Kazuki
    I hope you're ready for tomorrow.
[02:54] Yu
    For the date?
[02:55] Yu
    I got it all covered!
[03:02] Yu
    D-Do they have huge matches
    coming up tomorrow or something?
SIGN    Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
SIGN    home.06 This is a Date
[04:46] Miwa
    I hafta see what's happening,
    or else I can't concentrate on shogi.
[04:49] Niko
    Yeah, I won't feel better if I don't watch.
SIGN    Miwa's Choice
SIGN    Niko's Choice
SIGN    They picked
    disguises at a
    nearby shop
[04:54] Niko
    I tried to pick out a goofy outfit
    so I could laugh at her, but...
[04:59] Niko
    It actually looks good on her.
[04:59] Miwa
    It actually looks good on her.
[05:02] Niko
    What the hell are you staring at?
[05:04] Miwa
    Right back at ya!
[05:06] Niko
    All he's doing is meeting Kazuki,
    but he looks so excited about it.
[05:11] Miwa
    I can't even picture Kazu-nee
    going on a date with a guy.
[05:16] Niko
    Me neither. If anything,
    she'd be escorting the girl.
[05:20] Kazuki
    New kid.
[05:21] Yu
    Kazuki-san!
[05:35] Yu
    K-Kazuki-san?
[05:37] Kazuki
    Yeah, did I keep you?
[05:39] Kazuki
    Scratch that!
[05:42] Kazuki
    S-Sorry I'm late.
[05:48] Yu
    You look amazing, Kazuki-san!
[05:51] Kazuki
    This is what the heroine
    in the story looks like.
[05:53] Kazuki
    I'm also practicing my makeover,
    so it's two birds, one stone.
[05:56] Kazuki
    C'mon. Let's get a move on, new kid—
[05:59] Kazuki
    No.
[06:01] Kazuki
    I'll... use your name this time, Yu.
[06:07] Yu
    Sure thing! I hope you'll keep
    calling me "Yu" even after today!
[06:11] Yu
    Let's hit the aquarium first.
[06:14] Yu
    I have to make sure Kazuki's
    special date plan goes without a hitch.
[06:19] Niko
    That twerp Kazuki dressed in her Sunday best!
[06:23] Niko
    How'd she go from Prince Charming
    to trying to look cute for the new kid?
[06:26] Niko
    She's all in and then some!
[06:33] Kazuki
    Watch these steps.
[06:34] Kazuki
    Make sure you don't stumble.
[06:40] Yu
    Hey, Kazuki-san, you're doing it wrong!
[06:43] Kazuki
    Sorry about that! Force of habit.
[06:47] Yu
    Here, take my hand.
[06:54] Kazuki
    What clever creatures.
[06:56] Yu
    Cleverer than me, at least.
[06:58] Kazuki
    How did I do?
[07:00] Kazuki
    Was that reaction adorable enough?
[07:03] Kazuki
    What do men find cute?
[07:05] Yu
    Kazuki-san, you should try
    enjoying yourself more—
[07:08] Staff
    All spectators in the lower seats,
    please take care!
[07:20] Kazuki
    You okay, Yu?
[07:24] Yu
    Uh, yeah.
[07:25] Yu
    But... you're doing it wrong again, Kazuki-san.
[07:28] Guy
    Your girlfriend's so cool!
[07:30] Kazuki
    I'm not cool!
[07:31] Guy
    Whoo, gettin' hot in here!
[07:35] Yu
    This was supposed to be the perfect date.
[07:40] Niko
    They couldn't decide who
    should carry the shopping.
[07:43] Miwa
    The waiter guessed wrong with their orders.
[07:46] Niko
    She got sores on her feet
    from wearing ladies' sandals.
[07:52] Miwa
    I'd say this date is cratering.
[07:55] Niko
    Too cringe to watch.
[07:57] Yu
    Sorry. I need a quick restroom break.
[07:59] Kazuki
    Sure.
[08:03] Kazuki
    What am I doing?
[08:05] Kazuki
    I've been as much of a failure as he is.
[08:08] (Flashback) Yu
    I'll take you on the most awesome date.
[08:11] Kazuki
    He was so excited to take me out, too.
[08:14] Kazuki
    Is he disappointed? With me?
[08:17] Scout
    Hey, honey! Killer physique you got!
[08:21] Scout
    Mind if we talk for a minute?
SIGN    Showbiz Production
     New Talent Development
[08:24] Kazuki
    A talent agency? He's a scout?
[08:26] Kazuki
    Shoot, if it gets out
    that I'm dating in disguise...
[08:30] Kazuki
    I-I'm afraid I'm not interested—
[08:32] Scout
    No, you have to be interested!
[08:34] Scout
    You're a diamond in the rough!
[08:35] Kazuki
    He won't quit! Hold on...
[08:37] Kazuki
    Why isn't he around when I need him?
[08:39] Scout
    So please, just hear me out!
[08:41] Kazuki
    Don't—
[08:45] Yu
    Can I help you?
[08:47] Kazuki
    Yu...
[08:48] Scout
    Huh? Her kid brother?
[08:50] Yu
    We're on a date. And besides...
[08:53] Yu
    She already knows what she wants to be.
[08:56] Yu
    Goodbye.
[08:57] Scout
    Huh, wait a minute?
[08:59] Scout
    What does she wanna be?
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    He didn't
    think that
    far ahead.
[09:02] Yu
    Well, she...
[09:04] Yu
    She wants to be a performer.
[09:05] Scout
    So she does wanna be in showbiz!
    Then our agency's just what she needs!
[09:09] Yu
    No! I didn't say "performer"!
[09:11] Yu
    I said... reformer. In city government!
[09:14] Scout
    Government? She'd be way better off as a model!
[09:18] Scout; overlap
    Look, kid, I know you're duping me.
[09:18] Kazuki
    You're a failure at making excuses, too.
[09:20] Scout
    Just trust me. I'll make her a star!
[09:21] Kazuki
    Just stop talking, Yu.
[09:23] Yu; overlap
    You can't have her!
[09:24] Yu; overlap
    Because, well...
[09:27] Yu
    I wanna marry her!
[09:30] Scout
    This kid... He sounds like a toddler!
[09:33] Yu
    You don't think I'm serious, do you?
[09:35] Kazuki
    Y-Yu...
[09:36] Yu
    Well, I am!
[09:37] Yu
    Me and Kazuki-san are going to be together,
    all smiles, in the good times and the bad!
[09:43] Scout
    Fine, fine, you win.
    I hope you'll be very happy together.
[09:48] Woman
    Did you hear that?
[09:50] Guy
    Dang...
[09:51] Guy
    He proposed to her!
[09:53] Yu
    Sorry, Kazuki-san.
[09:55] Yu
    You can, uh... just forget all of that.
[10:00] Kazuki
    There's no way I ever could.
[10:03] Yu
    Come on. We can't be late for our next stop.
[10:09] Yu
    Her hand feels extra warm.
[10:13] Yu
    Tell me if you're feeling fatigued, okay?
[10:16] Kazuki
    You clod.
[10:18] Niko
    N-Now they're hitting it off even more!
[10:21] Miwa
    Will this be a perfect date after all?
[10:27] Yu
    Well, I did grab her hand without thinking.
[10:31] Kazuki
    Neither of us is letting go.
[10:32] Woman
    Wow, they must be close.
[10:34] Woman
    They must be two hot siblings.
[10:36] Yu
    People do see me as her kid brother!
[10:45] Yu
    No. I'm dating Kazuki-san
    to help her with her role.
[10:48] Yu
    People need to see us as a romantic couple!
[10:51] Kazuki
    Why am I sweating so much?
[10:54] Kazuki
    Is this how a girl reacts
    to holding hands on a date?
[10:59] Kazuki
    I'm learning so much!
[11:01] Kazuki
    Keep acting like my real boyfriend, Yu!
[11:05] Yu
    K-Kazuki-san is ready and willing, too.
[11:08] Yu
    You got it!
[11:16] Kazuki
    Now I see.
[11:17] Kazuki
    This is why you were in a hurry.
[11:19] Yu
    Yup.
[11:20] Kazuki
    In that case, make it a romance film.
[11:22] Yu
    Way ahead of you!
SIGN    A New Life,
    A Grown-up Romance
SIGN    Love in April
[11:23] Yu
    We're watching this!
[11:25] Kazuki
    I know this movie.
SIGN    m 0 0 l 100 0 100 100 0 100
SIGN    One
    Year
    Ago
[11:29] (Flashback) Senpai
    This is my last day here at the revue.
[11:31] (Flashback) Senpai
    Thanks for everything.
[11:32] (Flashback) Sensei
    It feels like such a shame,
[11:34] (Flashback) Sensei
    losing our second-biggest
    male-role star to female casting.
[11:37] (Flashback) Senpai
    I'll give it my all on the other side.
[11:41] Kazuki
    This is the first film my senpai starred in.
[11:44] Kazuki
    But I avoided seeing it because I was
    too terrified to find out how she did.
[11:48] Yu
    It stars a former actor from
    your troupe. Did you know?
[11:52] Kazuki
    Well, yeah.
[11:53] Yu
    This should give you some
    pointers for your audition.
[12:04] Senpai
    Well, this is unexpected. What gives?
[12:08] Kazuki
    Senpai hasn't broken her old acting habits.
[12:12] Male; overlap
    I thought I'd thank you
    by taking you to dinner.
[12:12] Kazuki
    She had a gift for exaggerated
    movements, a strong gaze,
[12:15] Senpai; overlap
    You'd do that for me? You're so sweet.
[12:16] Kazuki
    and a voice that carried for theater.
[12:19] Kazuki
    When she was back in the revue,
    she mainly played villainous men,
[12:23] Kazuki
    and she made those characters
    more appealing than any man could.
[12:27] Kazuki
    She was such a powerful actor,
    but I can't see her as a heroine here.
[12:37] Guy
    Wow, that sucked.
[12:38] Woman
    Yeah, the lead girl totally fell flat.
[12:41] Woman
    She was so uncute,
    I couldn't get into the story.
[12:45] Woman
    I thought the star was supposed
    to be this talented actress.
[12:48] (Flashback) Mr. Mikadono
    You're a prodigy, Kazuki.
[12:51] (Flashback) Mr. Mikadono
    A prodigy is able to play
    any role successfully.
[12:55] Mr. Mikadono
    A prodigy must never fail.
[12:59] Yu
    I screwed up!
[13:02] Yu
    S-Sure, her senpai's performance
    wasn't all that good to begin with.
[13:05] Yu
    But this only proves how challenging
    a female role will be for Kazuki-san!
[13:10] Yu
    I should've known something
    like this would happen. I'm so stupid!
[13:16] Miwa
    Looks like the sucky movie
    totally killed the mood.
[13:20] Niko
    That kid...
[13:21] Niko
    Will he ever come back from this?
[13:31] Yu
    This is our last stop, Kazuki-san!
[13:38] Kazuki
    Do I have to get in?
[13:40] Yu
    Of course!
[13:41] Kazuki
    I'm not really in the mood for this, you know.
[13:47] Miwa
    They're hittin' the Ferris wheel next?
    Talk about a cliché.
[13:51] Niko
    He's trying to cheer her up
    with a gorgeous aerial view?
[13:55] Niko
    Is the new kid capable of being that smooth?
[13:59] Guy
    Hey, you've heard?
[14:00] Guy
    This Ferris wheel churns out
     new couples like crazy.
[14:03] Guy
    Almost any guy who asks his girl out
    at the top becomes official with her.
[14:09] Yu
    Kazuki-san.
[14:10] Yu
    This is the last part of our date I planned.
[14:15] Kazuki
    I-I've never heard of that superstition—
[14:30] Kazuki
    Yes, you said you'd planned an awesome
    date to help me get into character...
[14:34] Kazuki
    B-But this is too much, Yu!
[14:39] Kazuki
    So I'm auditioning to be a heroine...
[14:43] Kazuki
    I was always tall for my age, even as a kid.
[14:46] Kazuki
    I liked cutting my hair above
    the neck rather than growing it out.
[14:51] Kazuki
    And I was more comfortable
    in short pants than in skirts.
[14:55] Kazuki
    I was a little different from the other girls,
[14:58] Kazuki
    but I never once hated being who I was.
[15:01] Kazuki
    Because I was Kazuki Mikadono.
[15:05] Kazuki
    I started modeling, thanks to my height.
[15:08] Kazuki
    The troupe recruited me when I was six,
    and I debuted playing boys.
[15:14] Kazuki
    That was when my talents
    as a performer awakened.
[15:16] Kazuki
    To me, I was simply doing
    something that I loved.
[15:22] Kazuki
    But...
SIGN    Second Half Goal:
    The Top Viewership in Tokyo!
[15:23] Kazuki
    Gradually, it became something
    that I had to accomplish.
SIGN    Kazuki
SIGN    Mikadono
SIGN    Leads
SIGN    First
SIGN    Production
SIGN    The
SIGN    Young
SIGN    Star,
SIGN    Kazuki
SIGN    Mikadono
[15:28] (Flashback) Fan
    I can't wait for your next play, Kazuki-sama!
[15:30] (Flashback) Fan
    You make every single play a hit, Kazuki-sama!
[15:33] (Flashback) Mr. Mikadono
    Kazuki, take on a female role this time.
[15:38] Kazuki
    At some point... I was no longer
    allowed to fail even once.
[15:48] Kazuki
    A failure... never gets a second chance.
[15:52] Kazuki
    A star that doesn't shine holds no value,
[15:57] Kazuki
    and neither does another failed heroine.
[16:03] Kazuki
    So I can't. I can never be a heroine.
[16:06] Kazuki
    Maybe I should withdraw from the audition
    rather than risking failure.
SIGN    Shake Shake Shake
SIGN    Shake Shake Shake
[16:15] Kazuki
    Why on earth are you trembling?
[16:18] Yu
    Oh, right. Don't... Don't mind me.
[16:22] Kazuki
    Wait, are you afraid of heights?
[16:25] Yu
    No, I'm generally fine with heights...
[16:30] Yu
    but not see-through floors!
[16:32] Kazuki
    You dolt. Why choose this ride, then?
[16:35] Yu
    Because I had to!
[16:36] Yu
    This has to be a perfect date!
SIGN    If he asks me out at the top,
    we become a couple.
[16:45] Kazuki
    No, wait, hold on!
[16:46] Yu
    Listen!
[16:51] Yu
    I want you...
[16:52] Yu
    I want you...
[16:53] Yu
    to be the best heroine ebber!
SIGN    Ebber
[16:57] Kazuki
    "Ebber"?
[16:59] Kazuki
    He flubbed it!
[17:00] Kazuki
    Sit down before you shake the gondola.
[17:02] Yu
    Sure.
SIGN    Shake Shake Shake
[17:06] Kazuki
    Jeez... This kid fails at each
    and every opportunity.
[17:11] Kazuki
    He fails all the time,
[17:12] Kazuki
    and everyone sees him as a disappointment...
[17:17] Kazuki
    Ugh, this is so stupid!
[17:19] Kazuki
    I wish I could be as unafraid
    of failure as you are!
[17:22] Yu
    It's because I've been a failure my whole life!
[17:25] Kazuki
    You're tough.
[17:27] Yu
    Still, Kazuki-san, there's also
    value in failing at things.
[17:32] Kazuki
    Come again?
[17:33] Kazuki
    H-Hey!
[17:35] Yu
    Look.
[17:38] Kazuki
    He captured that embarrassing moment?
[17:41] Kazuki
    But when?
[17:42] Kazuki
    Are you trying to harass me?
[17:55] Kazuki
    These are all me?
[17:58] Yu
    Kazuki-san, you may be great
    at putting on expressions.
[18:01] Yu
    But these spontaneous expressions
    are incredible, too.
[18:05] Yu
    Sure, some people might get disappointed
    or pull away if you fail.
[18:10] Yu
    But people grow to love shortcomings, too.
[18:22] Kazuki
    That's just an excuse for incompetence.
[18:24] Yu
    Yeah, I do use that excuse as a crutch.
[18:29] Yu
    But still, I hope you do well in your audition.
[18:33] Kazuki
    Who do you think I am?
[18:40] Niko
    They're here!
[18:46] Both
    What happened between them?
[18:52] Kazuki
    Thanks for everything, Yu.
[18:54] Yu
    Were you able to identify with the heroine?
[18:57] Kazuki
    I suppose.
[18:59] Kazuki
    Lately, it feels like I've just been giving
    the performances that people want to see.
[19:04] Kazuki
    But now, I believe I'm free to perform in
    the way that I as the actor think is best,
[19:10] Kazuki
    even if I blunder along the way.
[19:12] Kazuki
    Now that I know there are people out there
    who'll like my blunders anyway.
[19:18] Yu
    But if you do get stuck,
[19:22] Yu
    be sure to remember our date together.
[19:27] Kazuki
    I'm not desperate enough to rely
    on you for the audition too, Yu!
[19:34] Miwa
    Kazu-nee's bondin' with the new kid
    like nobody's business.
[19:38] Niko
    They were never like this before today.
[19:42] Niko
    Are they gonna keep it up at home?
[19:44] Niko
    How am I supposed to react to that?
[19:47] Kazuki
    I'll pour all my talents into the audition.
[19:49] Kazuki
    Even if I fail, I'll remain who I am.
[19:52] Yu
    Nice! That's the Kazuki-san I know!
[19:55] Kazuki
    You really are a dolt, Yu.
[19:59] Kazuki
    You're the one who changed me
    and my perspective—
[20:02] Kazuki
    you, the nobody who
    always fails and disappoints.
[20:08] Kazuki
    Yu.
[20:10] Yu
    Yes?
[20:15] Miwa
    They're gonna kiss!
[20:15] Niko; overlap
    Don't you dare!
[20:17] Yu
    K-Kazuki-san? Um, you're
    really close, you know.
[20:22] Kazuki
    Yu? Do you remember that kiss?
[20:31] Kazuki
    That was actually my first kiss.
[20:34] Kazuki
    I can't pretend it didn't happen.
[20:40] Yu
    Sorry I said that.
[20:43] Both
    What did she say?!
[20:46] Kazuki
    Anyway...
[20:51] Kazuki
    Now I'm back to being a prince.
[20:57] Kazuki
    I need to rehearse at the theater,
    so I'm afraid our date ends here.
[21:01] Yu
    I'll have the bath ready for you later.
[21:09] Miwa
    She's back to the old Kazu-nee.
[21:12] Niko
    No, she's not.
[21:14] Niko
    There's something about her... that's changed.
[21:20] Miwa
    Ya think so too?
[21:23] Yu
    Sorry I'm late.
[21:25] Yu
    I'll cook dinner to make it up to you.
[21:28] Niko
    Sheesh, what've you been up to...
[21:30] Miwa
    ...all this time?
[21:33] Yu
    Yeah, I was, well...
[21:36] Miwa; overlap
    Welcome back, Yu-kun.
[21:36] Niko
    Welcome back, Yu.
[21:39] Miwa; echo overlap
    Welcome back, Yu-kun...
[21:39] Niko; echo
    Welcome back, Yu...
[21:42] Miwa; echo overlap
    Yu-kun...
[21:42] Niko; echo
    Yu...
[21:46] Yu
    C-Could you say that again?
[21:48] Niko
    What? That's a perfectly normal greeting!
[21:51] Yu
    My gosh... A normal family conversation...
[21:55] Miwa
    Aw, man. Yu-kun's switched
    to Family Mode again.
[21:59] Niko
    Sheesh...
[22:00] Miwa
    Gimme a break.
[22:04] Both
    He's supposed to be my supporter, too.