She did it again.
And yet...
It seems you've convinced yourself that I was the one who betrayed you back then,
but who's the one who made me think I had a chance?
Am I the bad guy here?
And which "back then" is she talking about?
Back then...
That's right.
The day before that happened,
Satsuki came to our house to hang out.
What's going to become of us now?
Why don't we move to some faraway city and start a new life there together?
And so begins their journey to leave everything behind.
Let's run away to the next town together!
Yeah, yeah!
Nao-kun... slow down.
Are you tired?
No.
Let's go somewhere even farther away.
Why don't we go somewhere so far away that no one knows about it? Just you and me?
Yeah!
But our game of running away came to a sad end when the sun began to go down.
My family was worried, so they stood out in front of the house to meet us.
Are you really sure we don't need to walk you home?
Yeah.
Satsuki!
See you tomorrow.
Come to think of it...
What was the expression on her face back then?
Onii-chan!
Suzu?
It's a heartwarming reunion!
It sure is.
I really do feel most at home when it's with you.
Uh-huh.
We've only been away for one night, but it looks like our garden needs work.
Let's clean it up together tomorrow!
Satsuki...
She's coming to help tomorrow, right?
Watari-kun's ****** Is about to Collapse
Watari-kun.
I... I really like you!
I...
Smiling Face
I lo...
Smi
le
Lo...
Love ya heaps!
And after I said all that to Tachibana-san, too...
Once we get back from this trip,
I'm planning on confessing my feelings to him!
It's no use.
I really don't think I can do it.
Why didn't you come this morning?
You came here just to ask that?
Before the beach trip, you were showing up every morning!
Anyway, I wanted to say that you should keep your promises.
Oh, okay.
I thought you were here to yell at me for kissing you two days ago.
Wha...
Hey.
The first time we kissed, and the time two days ago...
Were you just letting them happen without feeling anything?
I was feeling something, but it was mostly "why?"
So you didn't hate getting kissed by me?
Well...
Because I'm pretty sure at this point that you can't stand the sight of me.
You've got the wrong idea.
I wasn't particularly mad that you wrecked our garden six years ago.
My family wasn't, either.
The part that didn't sit right with me was how you just disappeared after that.
I hated not being able to see you anymore!
That was it? Huh, go figure.
What do you mean, "go figure"?!
That kind of thing really hurts when you're a kid!
When I didn't show up at your house this morning,
did you worry I'd disappeared on you again?
If you're that concerned with what I'm doing,
could that mean that you still like me?
No!
That was back then.
It's all in the past now.
I want nothing more to do with you.
Where did that come from?!
Hey!
Satsuki!
That's not the way to school—
Once we're back from school,
we're going to have a nice, long talk.
Watari-kun.
Ishihara-san. Good morning.
C-Could I talk to you for a little bit?
You helped me so much standing up to Senpai.
So... thank you.
Oh, I didn't do that much.
Has everything been okay since then?
Yes. I'm all right.
And, uh...
I know this is sudden, so I'm sorry if it catches you off-guard.
I have...
something I need to tell you...
Ishihara-san!
Can we talk?
I gotta tell you something!
Me, too!
And me!
Crowd
Ishihara-san?
I guess now that the incident with Senpai revealed she's single,
she'll probably be swamped with confessions for a while.
That's right.
The original reason I went on the trip was to get closer to Ishihara-san.
And things were actually going quite well...
Huh?
But... going forward,
what kind of relationship do I want with her?
Playing hooky?
You're in a bad mood, huh?
It's kinda creepy that you can tell so easily.
It's pretty obvious, since I have functioning eyes.
It's all Nao-kun's fault.
Sometimes, when I'm with him,
I can't help but allow myself to hope...
that maybe the thing I want isn't completely impossible to get.
Even though I know that it would shatter the moment I tried to grab it.
If I'd known it'd be like this, I wouldn't have come here to see him again.
What is it that you want?
It's something so normal, neither you nor Nao-kun would understand.
I do understand.
A little bit.
Why did Satsuki and Tokui arrive together?
And they're just talking normally, too.
Didn't she say that she wasn't interested in him?
Watari-kun.
I guess now wasn't a good time.
Will I even be able to confess today if things keep going like this?
My skirt looks good.
My ribbon looks good.
My hair looks good.
Watari-kun!
Would you like to walk home with me?
But isn't today...
To all beautification committee members.
Please assemble by the pool after you have changed.
That's right!
We have to clean by the pool!
Excuse me.
Ishihara-san... isn't quite herself today.
Changing Room
I should just give up for today.
Watari-kun?!
Ishihara-san?
Why are you in here?
I should be asking you that!
Boys' Changing Room
W-Watari-kun?
I mean, there is something I'd like to discuss with you in private,
but I'm not properly dressed or mentally prepared for it...
This is the boys' changing room!
Huh?
The door's not opening.
There are other guys coming! Hurry up and get dressed!
It won't open? What's going on?
Grip Grip
Is it broken or something?
Let's just change by the pool real quick.
The girls are all in their changing room, anyway.
I can't believe I went into the wrong changing room.
Don't beat yourself up over it.
I'm sorry!
I'll get out, too!
Wait!
Can you stay with your back turned and listen to what I have to say?
Can't we talk later?
I want to tell you now.
I-If that's what you want.
This reminds me of the first time we ever met.
You walked in on me when I was changing back then, too.
I'm sorry it keeps happening.
It's fine.
Not to mention, today was entirely my fault.
And I'm glad I met you back then.
Ever since then, I've...
always...
Hey, Watari, are you in here?
I-I'm so sorry!
...liked you.
Huh?
Ishihara...san?
...liked you.
Hey, I'm...
sorry about before.
See you tomorrow!
What? That's it?!
Huh?
Wh-What about going out?
Huh?
Going out?! You meant you like like me?!
You don't have to answer right away.
Did I...
just have my crush confess her love to me?
This can't be real.
It must be a dream.
Welcome back, Onii-chan.
Suzu.
Did something happen at school?
Not... really.
I guess that's fine, then.
Did you patch things up with Satsuki-chan?
She said she wanted nothing more to do with me.
I don't think she actually dislikes you.
I could never dislike her, either.
You feel the same, right?
I picked these cherry tomatoes this morning!
Give them to Satsuki-chan and make up!
What should I even say to her?
I guess she's not home.
Huh? It's open.
Satsuki?
Are you out?
I'm coming in.
She's not here.
And not just her. There's barely anything here.
That does kind of fit her vibe, but still...
Isn't this a bit too extreme?
Doesn't her family worry about her?
Is this lonely room what she comes home to every day?
With no one but herself for company?
Oh.
That's right.
Back then...
she was smiling.
But even a kid like me could tell...
it was a sad smile.
Would things have been different if I had called out to her then?
Work
She has a job...
Maybe she's there today, too?
Work
By the station (handing out flyers)
Check out the Mei Mei Restaurant! Just opened today!
Comes with a coupon for free gyoza!
What a cute girl.
Is that, like, a Chinese maid café?
That's not a thing.
Flutter
Frilly
Please check it out!
That's... not a very Satsuki-esque outfit.
I caught her eye?!
Glare
Whisper whisper
stomp stomp stomp stomp
She's coming this way!
Didn't I tell you I wanted nothing more to do with you?
I-I'm sorry.
So why did you come to me?
It hasn't been half a day since I said that.
Now I can't even keep the pretense up.
Is everything okay?
Hey, Tachibana-kun!
Psst... Psst...
This is bad! Real bad!
Sir?
The girl in the mascot costume fainted from heatstroke.
Passed Out
Are you Tachibana-kun's friend?
Well... I guess?
But, I mean...
Could you please step in? Just for today?
I'll make sure you're properly compensated.
Wha?
Come on in!
I don't mind filling in, but...
Take that!
Sorry.
J...
Just hurry up and get out of the way.
The panda's so cute!
Let's take a picture together!
Which way to the station?
Thank you, Mr. Panda!
You're a real hottie.
Whatcha up to after this?
stomp
Gross.
Bedraggled
Let's go.
You really helped me out there.
I didn't exactly plan for it,
but I guess I got my first experience working.
I could buy something for Suzu.
Satsuki?
Nao-kun.
How did you know where I worked?
Because your room had a calendar with a note of where your job was.
So you just barged into my place?
I rang, but nobody answered.
And the door lock was broken.
That's unlawful entry.
Whatever.
Satsuki!
I apologize for going in without permission.
You really need to fix your door, though!
It's not exactly safe to leave it like that.
Where's this coming from?
I said I wanted nothing to do with you.
What are you going to do if something happens?!
I don't care.
But your family must be worried about you.
They aren't.
Well, I am!
You're my childhood friend!
No matter what else happens, that'll never change.
And as your childhood friend, I'm allowed to at least be concerned about you.
If you keep freezing me out, I swear I'm gonna cry!
Oh, right.
"Childhood friend," huh?
That's right. I'm your childhood friend.
So if I'm just your childhood friend,
does that mean I can keep being around you?
What?
Uh... well, sure?
But, uh...
This whole time, I've been almost able to see your...
I don't mind if you look.
Even if they were just out of pity, your words made me happy.
So here's your reward.
Thank you for walking me home.
The tomatoes are in the fridge.
See ya.
Hey, Nao-kun.
Did Miss F-Cup already confess to you?
Why do you ask?
Are you gonna go out with her?
That's...
...none of my business, huh?
I'm not sure how to answer.
In the beginning, I was happy just to be able to look at her,
so when she told me how she felt about me,
it made me unbelievably happy.
But I have no self-confidence.
I'm afraid to give her a clear answer.
I feel like no matter what I say, I'm bound to disappoint her.
You wishy-washy coward.
Is that what you thought I'd say?
Well, what's the problem?
Just agonize over it until you can give a clear answer.
You're the only one who can make this decision.
No matter what your answer is,
nobody has the right to judge you for it.
Sorry for calling you here so early in the morning.
It's totally fine!
So, about yesterday...
At first, I was so surprised, I couldn't even believe it.
But I want to give you a proper answer.
Ishihara-san...