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It's mine!

Stop it.

Give it back.

It's mine.

Stop it.

I said, wait!

-Here. -Thank you.

-Akira. -Akira.

Why are you staring at your hand and grinning?

Are you reading your palm lines? Read mine too.

It's nothing.

-Why did you just wipe your hand? -Time to eat!

-Yeah! -All right!

There's an egg here, which means…

Can it be sukiyaki?

-Yes, Three Peace-style sukiyaki. -Yay!

I knew it! Unlike Taro, you aren't stingy!

Eat up! Okay!

Thanks for the food.

Meat, meat! Where is it?

Here it is. This.

-What's this? -Bread.

Bread?

I use bread instead of meat. That's Three Peace-style sukiyaki.

You can't call that sukiyaki!

Stop complaining and eat!

How depressing.

It's not bad.

-Right? -Yeah.

It's sad, but it tastes good.

You see? Akira, you eat too.

Why are you spaced out?

Are you lovesick or what?

No!

Akira, you found a crush?

Don't tell me you fell in love?

Are you serious? Akira, is this your first love?

-He really did! -You did!

He's serious!

Good for you, Akira!

CHOCOLATE DESSERTS

It's almost Valentine's Day.

Are you going to give Yamada chocolates?

Maybe I should go out on a limb and give it to him.

But he's divorced, right?

Yes, he's paying his ex-wife alimony every month.

Why did they divorce?

She walked out on him because he was chasing other women.

Don't fall for such a womanizer.

-It's fine! -What's so good about him?

I mean, Taro is kind, and I love his smile.

She is definitely lovesick.

Nozomi, will you give anyone chocolates?

Huh? Well, I'm not really…

You will, huh?

What? You like someone? Who is it?

-Who? -Who cares?

Tell me! Who is it?

Who is it? Give us a name at least.

-No. -Why not? Don't be stingy.

Tell us their name.

I won't tell you.

Let me guess. It's Licca. "It's me, Licca."

She's not a doll, for crying out loud.

-What? -He's right?

Are you serious?

Is Licca in your class? Did you already confess to her?

Not yet.

-All right! -Do as we say!

What?

What's the problem?

No.

Don't hold back. We'll make sure your feelings reach her.

When it comes to love, you can count on me.

There's nothing to worry about. You've got us now.

So introduce us to her.

I said no.

If you don't introduce us, we'll go to your school.

Don't come!

But it's your first love. We can't ignore something so special.

-Right? -Yeah.

What's that?

What's that? What did you hide?

Thank you for the food.

-Wait. What's in there? -What?

Don't run away.

-There we go. -There we go.

-Something came out. -Here it is.

What is this?

Class observation?

Oh, and it's next week.

Akira, why were you hiding such an important thing?

This is it.

We can meet Licca!

You don't need to come. You must be busy.

No worries!

Kids shouldn't worry about that.

We won't make you feel lonely.

Leave it to us!

We will act as your Cupid!

-Class observation? -You're going?

Of course, we're going.

Good for you, Akira.

You don't have to come.

Is there a student named Licca?

-Oh… -Licca?

Licca Kameyama?

Her name is Licca Kameyama?

What about her?

-Is she cute? -Who does she look like?

Is she taken?

-Huh? -What's this about?

It's nothing. We're just trying to help him get his first love.

It's his first love after all.

-First love? -You like someone, Akira?

Her name is Licca?

So tomorrow, we're going

to class observation day to make his love--

What are you using class observation day for?

Don't you get it? It's a way to help him get his first love.

You don't have to come!

What class are we observing?

Math class.

Then let Akira answer a hard question.

-What are you saying? -I've got it!

If he answers a hard question in front of Licca,

she'll be like, "Akira is so cool."

-That's great! -Nope.

So make sure you pick Akira.

Pick him for all the questions.

And give us the questions now.

That's cheating.

Who cares? That's what it takes for him to get his first love.

Okay, tell us the questions.

No, tell us the answers!

-Akira, write them down. -No!

How stingy. Nobody likes stingy women, you know.

From now on, your name is

-Nozomi Stingy. -Nozomi Stingy.

-Nozomi Stingy. -Jeez!

What do you think this class observation day is for?

For the hundredth time, it's to help him get his first love.

His name is Akira Igarashi. My Akira

is really smart.

If you're having a birthday party, feel free to invite him!

That's him. Oh, he's looking.

-Akira! Can you see me? Akira! -Thirty?

You don't look it at all. I bet people think you're an older sister, not a mom.

Are you serious, Teruki?

Your kid was in the same class?

You should've told me!

That's why I didn't want them to come.

SAVE ENERGY

It's starting! It's starting!

I'm getting nervous. Now I need to pee.

Nozomi's nervous too.

Well then…

Let's begin class.

Go, Ms. Nozomi!

-You look cute on the podium. -You can do it!

-Go, go! -Relax!

Please stop.

Now, who knows how to solve this?

Me!

-Pick Akira! -Akira!

-Akira! -Ms. Nozomi, pick Akira!

Shiina.

-What's wrong with her? -This is rigged!

Get it wrong. Get it wrong.

-It's nine. -That's close!

Oh, yeah!

You're in luck, Akira.

He got it wrong!

You were very close.

-Why is she mad? -It's the nerves.

Okay, who else can solve it?

Me!

Pick Akira this time!

-This is your chance! -Straighten your arm.

Straighten it!

-Igarashi. -Yes!

-Good going, Ms. Nozomi. -Do it, Akira.

-It's eight. -Correct.

Yes!

Amazing! You didn't succumb to pressure!

Do a victory pose.

Isn't our Akira amazing? He's a genius.

-Y… yes. -Open your textbook to page 88.

Please read the first question.

-Yes. -Akira, listen carefully.

Taro went to the candy store

and bought chocolate for 10 yen and gum for 20 yen.

How much did Taro pay in total?

-Thank you. -Taro, huh?

Shut up.

Taro, how much did you pay? Give your answer.

The answer is, he shoplifted and ran.

I said, shut up! That's enough.

Shoplifted and ran.

-I'm sorry. -I'm sorry.

Okay, who can solve that problem?

Go, Akira. Answer two times in a row.

-Okay, Hagiwara. -Yes.

Why not Akira?

This is rigged for sure!

It's 30 yen.

That's correct.

Damn it!

-Darn you, Hagiwara… -Way to go.

Harry!

You have a child, Harry?

That kid is yours, isn't he?

He's not?

Then why are you here?

Me!

-Why are you acting suspicious? -Now, the question at the bottom.

-Kameyama, please read that. -Yes.

-She said Kameyama. -It's Licca Kameyama.

-It's Licca. -The four of them had a race.

Hiroshi came in second place.

How many were there behind Hiroshi?

So that's Licca, huh?

I can see why he likes her.

If the kid is that cute, her mother must be even cuter.

No doubt about it.

-That's Licca's mom. -How can you tell?

Excuse me.

-Are you perhaps Licca's mother? -Yes.

He got it right.

-Is he trying to get first dibs? -Hey!

I knew it. When the child is that cute,

-the mother must-- -He's divorced!

What are you saying?

Don't go behind our backs and talk to her.

I didn't go behind your back.

Don't lie.

I was going to introduce you after becoming her friend.

Talking to him will get you pregnant.

What are you saying?

You are beautiful.

-Now you're going behind our backs. -Taro…

-Taro, Licca's mom… -What are you doing?

Licca's mom!

That's enough!

That's why I didn't want you to come.

Way to go, Akira! It says you and Licca are a perfect match.

-Leave me alone. -However,

it says, "Be careful because she has a habit of cheating."

You're still depressed? Stop sulking

just because class observation day didn't go well.

Whose fault is that?

Will Akira get chocolate from Licca?

Listen, I'll tell you how you can get chocolate.

On Valentine's Day, you confess your love to Licca.

A boy confessing his love on Valentine's Day?

That's right. It's called

the Reverse Valentine's Tactic.

What the heck?

When it comes to love, you have to take action,

-or you can't achieve anything. -Where are you going?

Think about it.

Licca won't expect a boy to confess his love

on Valentine's Day, so when he does,

she will be so surprised, and her heart will race.

Before she knows it,

her heart will be racing out of love! Love!

You can dramatize even the simplest things.

How stupid.

Too bad Licca's going to move schools.

What? Didn't I tell you?

No, you didn't, you dummy!

Maybe it's because you guys are always talking nonstop!

What's the point in being

a good match if she's moving?

She's moving away?

So even if he confesses…

There's no point.

He needs to tell her even more so.

He may never see her again if she moves.

Licca is going away?

All right! We will commence the Reverse Valentine's Tactic.

By the way, where's Taro?

-He left with a woman. -Woman?

He picked her up at the class observation. Unbelievable!

Wow, you don't look like you have a child at all.

Thank you.

Fate finally brought us together.

After this…

What should we do?

Jeez.

Who wants to take it slow at this age?

Speak of the devil… The wolf is back.

Oh? Are you all alone?

I got nothing. Women with kids are so cautious.

That's why I warned you.

Taro Yamada.

Nana!

Long time no see.

You had another girl waiting, just in case?

-What a busy man! -It's not like that.

Hey, I'm a much better catch than Taro.

I'm better!

-Wait! -How do you know him?

We were intimate.

You were intimate?

This is…

-He called her "this"? -They were intimate after all.

-Listen… -Tell us the truth!

She's my

ex-wife.

I'm Nana.

Seriously?

How have you been?

Terrible, thanks to you.

I'm glad you seem to be doing well.

How did you find me?

I went to your store earlier, and they said you might be here.

Damn it. Why did they tell you?

-You're actually working? -Yes, because I'm poor.

You don't have money because you're paying alimony?

Because of you!

What do you want?

Can I stay at your place?

What are you saying?

I can't?

You and I broke up, remember?

I know. So I can't go to your place?

You can't. Why would you want to anyway?

Nothing really…

Nothing? Don't ask me things like that without any reason.

Fine, I lost my house.

Don't make up a reason now. No. It's not happening.

Why?

"Why"?

-Anyway, just go home. -You're leaving?

Don't come here and ask for stuff for no reason.

-Got that? -Got it.

-Bye. -Okay.

-Taro. -What?

A call from your store's manager.

-Manager? -Yeah.

I'm on my way back.

Huh?

Why are you in such a rush?

-I have a favor to ask. -Lunch is over.

-No. -I won't lend money.

-No! -I won't introduce any girls.

No!

Yu, please marry me.

Marry?

Hey!

My wife.

Hello, I'm Taro's wife.

Yu? What is she doing?

That jerk!

Okay? As you can see, I already have

a beautiful family.

Taro, you jerk! What's this about!

All those women weren't enough? You had to have Yu too?

Why are you shaking your head? Yu, I can't believe it. Why choose Taro?

-No… -I have always…

What are you doing? What's going on?

-Idiot. -Idiot?

Are you serious?

She's like a mole, popping up everywhere.

Is she trying to get back with him?

-Is she? -But

she wouldn't appear out of the blue for no reason.

Are you on break?

What's wrong?

I had some free time, so I thought I'd get some coffee.

Okay.

You look tired.

Things aren't going as planned.

Is work busy?

Officer, buy this.

We made this.

Why?

How is the kid doing?

He's doing good.

He found a crush, and she's a really cute girl.

He might be happier if he stays with you guys forever.

What?

Even if his parents are found…

What's this all of a sudden?

What are you going to do if his parents are found?

Of course, I'll give him back.

His parents abandoned him once though.

But it's best for children to be with their parents.

Any kind of parent?

Yes.

I knew you would say that.

You were testing me? I'm hurt, Hyuga!

That's mean. That's not good.

Never mind. I'm sorry.

I AM LICCA NICE TO MEET YOU

I'm home.

Welcome home, Taro.

What's all this?

Chanko.

Yeah, I can tell.

Welcome home, Taro.

-Hey. -Good evening.

Welcome.

-Hurry up and eat. It's delicious. -Okay.

That's right. Ken, you ruined it for me earlier.

I went out of my way to ask Yu to help me.

-Welcome home, Taro. -Nana?

-Here I am. -What? Why are you here?

To eat chanko with everyone. Right?

This chanko is really good.

I didn't ask about that. Why are you here?

To eat hot pot together.

We're making porridge later.

She's hopeless. Ken, what is going on?

Taro, did you prefer udon?

That's not the point. Explain to me why she is here, Zen.

I will explain. Nana called Red Line.

Then we all decided to eat hot pot.

And Nana said she'd pay for all the ingredients.

So we said, "Great!"

And we said, "Chanko is delicious!"

Enough about the chanko.

How could we turn her away after she bought all this?

She'll stay for a while.

-Now that's a problem! -So tasty.

Why are all of you here too?

Zen said, "Let's have fun and drink together."

Not that I'm having fun.

I'm here as Akira's teacher.

And so, that's that.

Don't wrap it up like that.

Whatever, let's just eat.

Don't be so mad. You haven't seen each other in so long.

We divorced so we don't have to see each other.

-Oh, right. -I wanted to see you.

See!

-Taro didn't want to see you. -Hanako.

I don't care, as long as I can drink good sake.

Get over it, Taro. Just eat and drink

and warm up your body and soul.

Oh, is your heart frozen?

-What are you saying? -You're so funny.

Aren't I?

-You're such a clown. -Here.

You clown.

Move.

Sit here, Taro.

Thank you. Excuse me.

Down we go.

-I didn't make space for you. -Calm down.

All right then.

Come on, hurry.

Cheers!

Shall I get you a bowl?

Nana, you've been cooking the whole time and not eating.

Yeah, eat up. Don't hold back.

Here you go, Taro.

Here, Nana.

-Thank you. -No problem.

Eat and leave.

You keep your room pretty clean.

Don't look without my permission!

That chair is from our old place, right?

Is that a problem?

I bought it.

Want me to pay you back?

-Really? -Seriously?

-Of course not. -You scared me.

What are you doing?

He hates carrots.

She hates shiitake.

Thanks for the food.

They're perfectly in sync.

They were intimate after all.

Nana's hot pot is so delicious.

Really?

Really! Women who can cook are the best!

Thank you. Zen, you're so nice.

Yes, I'm nice.

Stop drooling over her.

Shut up!

Why don't you try cooking for us once in a while?

Why do I have to cook for you?

Akira, eat up, okay?

Okay.

Why are you sad?

Is it because Licca's moving?

This is no time to be depressed. Tomorrow is Reverse Valentine's Day.

Reverse Valentine's Day?

Yeah, he's going to confess his love to Licca on Valentine's Day.

A boy confessing to a girl on Valentine's?

-Yes, isn't that so stupid? -Stupid?

How cool!

Look at that! Akira, did you think about what to say?

Forget it.

What are you talking about?

You have to tell Licca how you feel.

That's right. Hiding your feelings does you no good.

If it works out, you can have a long-distance relationship. That's in.

-Long-distance. -That's not in.

-That's not nice. -Why?

If Licca turns him down, Akira will be hurt.

Why are you so negative? Aren't you a teacher?

All right then, I'll teach you my secret trick.

-There's a secret trick? -There is.

Tell him please, Nana.

Go for broke!

-Is that a secret trick? -Yes.

That's what I expected.

Nana is right. You just have to go for broke.

It's pointless if you really end up broke.

I agree.

I'll teach you a better secret trick.

-You have one? -Have Taro teach you.

Throw enough mud, and some of it will stick.

That's your secret trick?

-Yes. -That's what I expected.

I agree with Taro.

Go for broke.

Throw enough mud, and some of it will stick.

Basically the same thing.

An identical couple.

-Former couple. -What should I do?

All I can say is that you and Licca are a perfect match.

Enough with your fortune telling.

If you just wait, nothing will happen.

If you hide your feelings, it'll only lead to regret.

But if he gets rejected…

You can't do anything if you fear failure.

You have to act on your feelings.

You act on your feelings too much.

Oh, why don't you hug her and kiss her out of the blue?

They're in first grade!

But according to her horoscope, Licca is a man-chaser.

You stay quiet.

Listen, Akira.

It doesn't matter how Licca feels. Don't give her time to think.

You just need to tell her whatever you are feeling.

Praise her, flatter her, entice her.

You're basically tricking her.

That's how relationships start.

You haven't changed.

What?

You did that to me too.

Shut up. Stop talking.

-Are you mad? -I'm not mad.

Calm down.

So you are mad about what happened.

I am not mad.

You've got it wrong, Nana.

The one who should be mad is you.

Yeah, the affair happened.

That's right. The root of the problem was your cheating.

But who knew the affair would turn serious.

You're horrible, Taro.

I feel bad about having an affair and leaving you for another man.

What do you mean?

Isn't Taro the one who cheated?

Taro cheated, so I cheated on him too.

Then I fell for that guy and left home.

Huh?

So you were part of the problem too?

-Yeah. -What about the alimony?

Why is he paying?

100,000 a month.

Yamada is too nice.

Then pay rent instead!

You don't have to pay alimony.

-Only pay 50%. -No, don't pay anything.

No, then I won't be able to pay my rent.

What a greedy woman. Thank goodness I broke up with you.

Don't act tough.

I am not.

Divorce is interesting. People who loved each other

start to hate each other and break up and pay money.

-Don't make it sound so simple. -Shut it.

If you two didn't break up, you might have had a kid by now.

You'd be called "dad", and you'd have a happy family.

I had hoped for that.

What a load of crap.

It's true.

Liar.

I wanted to create a happy family with you, Taro.

-And I know that's a lie. -It's not.

Then why did you have an abortion?

I didn't.

-You did. -I didn't.

You didn't even ask me.

I wasn't pregnant.

I wasn't pregnant in the first place.

Then why…

You kept cheating on me

and didn't care about me at all.

So I lied in order to get your attention.

I know I'm stupid.

That's enough. We have a child here.

Yu…

Your name is Hanako, right? Are you giving anyone chocolate tomorrow?

None of your business.

Is it for Taro, perhaps?

Who I give it to is none of your business.

I got it right. I knew you liked Taro.

If you get married, you'll become Hanako Yamada.

What about you, Nozomi?

-Are you giving it to Zen? -What are you saying!

Don't be ridiculous.

Oh, you're not?

Then maybe I'll take Zen. He's manly, and I think we'll get along.

I might fall for him.

Just kidding. You and Zen would make a good couple.

Oh, well, I'm not really…

Why did you come to see Taro?

That's right. You have a reason, don't you?

Are you trying to get back together?

I couldn't apologize yet again.

Again?

You know…

When she caught me cheating

and when we broke up…

I knew that I was in the wrong,

but I couldn't apologize even once.

I see.

So that's why.

That's why, even though Nana left you for another man,

you continue to pay her alimony.

It's a way to make up for what I did.

But…

Man…

What I was doing just for fun

was making her

so lonely that

she felt like she had to tell

such a heartbreaking lie.

And yet,

I couldn't say anything again.

At this rate,

I'm no different

than my parents

who drove me away to Tokyo and just sent me money.

You know,

I really think

that Akira should confess tomorrow.

You are the most doting parent ever.

We don't know how it'll end, but he shouldn't keep his feelings in.

He'll definitely regret it if he doesn't tell her how he feels.

I hope it goes well for Akira.

Yeah.

See you tomorrow, Licca.

Bye, Licca. See you tomorrow.

Where should we go today?

What about Yuria's house?

-Where can we meet up? -It's not set yet.

Licca will pass by here, right?

Yeah.

Make sure to tell her how you feel.

Never mind. I want to go home.

Don't run away.

Look…

She's here, Akira.

-I'll go home. -Okay.

Tell her what's inside here.

It doesn't matter if you "go broke".

Okay!

Licca!

Akira?

Um…

I…

I like you, Licca.

I'll still like you, even after you move schools.

Thank you.

Here you go, Akira. Thanks for being my friend.

Thank you.

Yeah!

Way to go, Akira.

You're amazing, Akira.

He won Licca's heart!

I can't believe this.

He looks so happy.

Zen.

I'll go talk to her.

Akira.

Nana!

Taro? What's wrong?

You're leaving?

Yeah.

Um, I…

Proposing again?

I'm sorry…

for making you feel alone…

for making you tell such a heartbreaking lie.

I'm really sorry.

You know, I'm getting married.

My second marriage.

I came to tell you.

But I couldn't bring myself to say it.

I see.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Are you feeling a little sad?

Of course not.

I thought so.

So you don't have to pay alimony anymore.

You're okay?

The person I'm marrying is rich, unlike you.

Well, good for you.

But you're better looking.

-That doesn't make me happy. -Really?

You little…

Bye.

Bye.

Nana!

This time,

I hope you'll be happy.

Congratulations to Akira Igarashi for winning over his first love!

-Cheers! -Cheers!

Good thing you did the Reverse Valentine's Tactic.

Yeah. Thank you!

Good luck. Long-distance relationships end easily.

-I'll do my best. -You better.

It's not like he has to say goodbye right away.

Licca is moving schools, right?

She's moving after the third semester ends.

Huh?

Didn't I tell you?

No, you didn't tell us, you dummy!

It's because you guys are so loud!

Don't blame others!

-Get away from me! You're too tall! -You little…

Now, now… It's a good thing, isn't it?

That means he can spend time with Licca until she moves. Right?

Yeah.

I'm happy.

That's right. He stole Licca's heart after all.

-That's right. -All right, Akira. Show us your chocolate.

Ta-da!

The chocolate Licca gave me.

-Let me eat that! -No!

Don't get too rowdy, boys.

-Hey! -What?

Is it the same as this?

Why do you have that?

Licca gave it to me.

She gave it to the whole class saying, "Thanks for being my friend."

The whole class?

-No, no! -Give that to me.

-Give me that chocolate! -Not this one!

He thinks he's the only one who got it.

Hide that. Hide it!

Ta-da! The chocolate Licca gave me.

-Yay! -I'm so jealous!

-So jealous! -Give me that!

So jealous…

Women are such devils.

Hello.

What took you so long?

Were you late because you were looking

for chocolates to give to me?

-Here. -Huh?

-No way! Why! -What!

It's from Nana.

"I'm sorry"?

I'M SORRY NANA

She said she wanted to tell you that before remarrying.

Because she couldn't say it when you two broke up.

That's why she came to see Taro?

But she said you beat her to it.

All right, let's drink, Taro! Let's celebrate Valentine's Day!

-Valentine's Day! -Valentine's Day!

All right!

-Let's drink. -Roger!

Taro, you're free from paying alimony anymore, right?

-Yeah. -Then we don't have to be poor anymore!

Why is that?

No alimony means you have extra money. So I'll raise the rent!

Lend me money to pay off my debt.

That's not possible.

Why?

Bam!

I bought the shop's car.

So I'll be paying off my car loan from now on.

Unbelievable! Return that car!

Why? It's better to have a car when hitting on girls.

I'll lend you my bicycle.

We're still poor!

-Here. -What?

Give me chocolate.

Huh?

At least give chocolate to the poor.

Why do you have to say it like that? I don't have any for you.

-Yeah, you're stingy after all. -I am not.

-You're Nozomi Stingy. -Nozomi Stingy.

Ta-da!

Are you jealous?

Wow!

-Wow! -I'm so jealous!

-Let me eat that chocolate! -You can't!

Run away!

Run away, Akira!

I'm so jealous!

Come here, Akira!

I'm jealous, Akira!

CONGRATULATIONS PARTY!

I'M SORRY NANA

BY THE WAY, IT'S HANDMADE HANAKO

HURRY UP AND PAY OFF YOUR TAB YU

YOU CAN HAVE THIS EXTRA, OBLIGATORY CHOCOLATE - NOZOMI

Subtitle translation by: Kiko Morita