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In Fujigaya, there's a "Mistress of the Library"...

"Mistress of the Library"?

There once was a teacher who used to call a girl who loved books that, and the name stuck.

That's remarkable.

What's with the teary look?

Please don't startle me like that. I'm just not prepared.

Very well then, prepare yourself...

Take a deep breath.

Was it scary?

Very...

I see, my heart was beating fast as well.

Yours too?

Well, yes, is there something unusual about that?

Not really, I just thought I was the one whose heart was always racing...

Is that so?

Does this always happen?

No, what I mean is... I thought I was the only one having these feelings up until now.

I'm always in unrequited love.

You're cute, Fumi.

Let's walk to school together from now on.

Alright?

Kimi ga ite yokatta

I'm glad you're here

sore wa ichiban omou koto

That is my first thought

kimi ga ite wakatta

I know you're here

watashi watashi no koto

I, about me

gomen nee kimi wo wa...

Sorry for...

tsutae rarenakute

for not telling you

kimi no egao mo

Your smile too

kimi no namida mo

Your tears too

itsuka sasaeru chikara ni natte

Someday I'll be able to support you, be your strength

dareka mo kokoro ni todoku

Who's heart should I reach to?

hana kawa ni kawari

Flowers in place of skin

hana kawa ni kawari

Flowers in place of skin

Does this suit me?

I hope it's not too childish.

You're cute, Fumi.

Thanks for the meal.

I'm off now.

Remember, no cellphones in school.

Which one's the off button again?

The red one.

And don't forget to share juicy updates of what your boyfriend texts you, okay?

I don't have a boyfriend!

It's only a matter of time before you do, right?

Yo, Fumi!

Fumi!

Acchan...

I see, you used to go to Fujigaya.

That's right. I used to be in the Drama Club.

Now, they need me back to get their show on the road.

That makes sense.

Want to go to school together again tomorrow?

Fumi?

Something wrong? You've been pretty quiet.

See you later.

Yeah.

Later, Fumi.

She's very energetic, isn't she?

You know...

I think we should go to school separately from now on.

Is this because of Acchan?

You must have promised to go with her every morning, and I got in the way...

Sounds like something out of a school drama, if you ask me.

Is our relationship going to be a problem for her?

No, she's not like that.

I see. Well, I don't want to interfere with the friendship you two have.

I'm really sorry about this.

I'm only letting her have you for the mornings.

You're mine on the way home.

Starting tomorrow, that's how it will be.

You...

Girls are such perplexing creatures.

Good morning, big sisters!

M-Morning!

Morning.

Okudaira.

About Ko...

Ko?

The guy I introduced you to the other day, Ko Sawanai.

He told me that he's rather fond of you...

...and would love to see you again.

Oh, that's nice...

What? You don't like him?

No, it's just that... I haven't given it much thought.

To be frank, I don't know a thing about dating an older guy.

Older?

Yeah, he's older, but that's the only difference.

If you have a change of heart, go see him, okay?

Look both ways.

Excuse me, is there anything lighter than the cerulean over here?

Drama Club

It's Mr. Kagami, what a surprise.

Yeah, he hasn't visited in ages.

Kawasaki, is Miura here?

She's said she'd be late due to Student Council related stuff.

I see.

How have the rehearsals been going?

We haven't even started them yet.

We begin reading scripts tomorrow.

Oh, of course.

If you're so concerned about us, check on us more often.

After all, you've been assigned to facilitate us,...

...but your absence leaves much to be desired.

Yes, I'll change that.

Sounds to me like you're not being sincere at all.

By the way, I heard Sugimoto is helping out?

She is, but she's not too thrilled about it.

Kaori did some "negotiating" with her.

Right.

Teacher!

I'm with the Drama Club. My name is Kyoko Ikumi, first year.

I'm glad you're with us.

I'd like to ask you something, if you don't mind.

You are very familiar with Miss Sugimoto, am I correct?

What makes you think that?

A gut feeling, I suppose...

I'm not exactly sure.

Sorry.

Ikumi!

I bought this, but I'm not sure if it's the right one...

Alright people, let's call it a day.

Good work, everyone.

Want to go get some tea?

She seems to be waiting for somebody.

That's pretty bold.

What are you standing here for, Fumi?

Waiting for you, of course.

Really?!

Okudaira.

I'm going on ahead.

But...

No worries. See you tomorrow, then.

Did something happen between you and Sugimoto?

I knew it.

Could you please tell me anything you know regarding why Sugimoto left here?

She's a closed book on the topic and won't tell me a thing.

I'm not exactly sure.

Sorry.

Fumi...

Is what happened this morning still bothering you?

Just forget it!

You didn't even make it a definite promise.

I've decided to go with you every morning.

I won't be seeing Sugimoto anymore from now on.

Fumi, it's not like I'm upset over this.

You can accompany anyone you wish.

I want to go with you.

How about the three of us go together?

No!

I want to go with you.

Pardon me, here are your orders.

Two lemon teas, correct?

Yes, thanks.

I really like accompanying you to school.

I just couldn't think straight this morning.

Braids really suit you, Fumi.

They're cute.

I've fallen in love with Sugimoto.

We've been dating.

Please don't hate me for it.

Don't think it's disgusting.

She must feel terrible after making a confession like that.

I've fallen in love with Sugimoto.

We've been dating.

I don't see the fuss over girls liking other girls.

Maybe I'm just oversimplifying things.

But still...

Don't think it's disgusting.

I don't think it's disgusting at all.

Confucius said, "Clever words and a plausible appearance..."

"...have seldom turned out to be humane."

"Clever words" refers to a smooth talker...

I'm sorry, I woke up late.

What happened to your braids?

I kind of liked that new look, you know.

Let's see, you're next, Miss Honatsugi.

Yes, sir!

First Year, Wisteria Class

Say, Ikumi...

How would you react if the person I like happens to be a girl?

Is that why you're not interested in Ko?

No, that's not it, I'm just asking a "what if" question.

A "what if", huh?

Well, what if the person I like happens to be girl as well? What would be your reaction?

I'd support... you?

So, isn't that the best answer?

Matsuoka All-Girls High School

Fight! Fight!

Literary Club

Visit Fujigaya?

Uh huh.

Let's take the Three Musketeers as well.

What's up? Don't like the idea?

I've... told Acchan everything about us, about our relationship.

I can't even face her after all that's happened.

Amazing, Fumi.

You've finally come out of the closet.

I guess you're right.

You're really something, you know that? So strong.

You're walking a thorny path.

I just wanted Acchan to know.

She's really important to you, isn't she?

It's settled, then.

We're going to Fujigaya.

Don't keep them waiting.

I told you, I lied!

Hey.

You love taking these girls everywhere.

That's because they're mine. Wherever I go, they follow.

Your escort, milord?

Is Mr. Kagami here?

Probably in the faculty room, as usual.

Well, I'm gonna give him a visit.

Acchan!

Can we go see Fujigaya's tea room, please?

Y-Yeah, sure thing.

Hurray!

You're coming with us, right?

O-Okay.

Off we go!

You're coming with us, Manjoume.

Hold it, I didn't...

Hey, quit shoving.

Hey.

Here for rehearsal?

Yes.

Today we'll start by reading the scripts,

so I thought I'd drop by and see how you were.

Look, look!

They've got a plethora of cakes to choose from!

Cakes? They can eat it at school?

They have an awesome selection of teas too. Queen Mary, Darjeeling, Orange Pekoe!

Wow!

Fumi.

Amazing.

You stood me up yesterday.

Well, that's...

I don't know what to do.

I would love to help you out...

...but I don't know how to.

Well...

Just be yourself!

Oh, be myself... That's right...

T-That's right, just be myself! I hadn't even thought of that.

Acchan, Manjoume! Did you decide what to get?

A strawberry mille-feuille for me!

I'll have the gâteau chocolat.

It was nice to see you.

Yeah.

Teacher?

Yes?

Be sure to come and see the play, okay?

I'll be playing Heathcliff, so don't miss it.

Of course.

I am the club adviser, after all.

"I am the club adviser, after all," he says.

How did my face look when he uttered those words?

Please move your hand forward a bit.

Tilt your head a little to your left.

Yes, perfect.

You really have a talent for drawing, Yasuko.

Doesn't she?

She'll probably go to art school when she graduates.

Art is wonderful, but I'd be happier if she joined the Drama Club.

Hey, are you scouting for your club now?

So this is your one special place, huh, Sugimoto?

I always catch a glimpse of you by the window.

Always...

Let's pretend you didn't say that.

I'm sorry.

I will not shake any hands!

And you wouldn't want to besmirch yourself either.

But you just need to freshen up your face and fix your hair!

No, I don't want anyone touching me, you hear? Never!

Drama Club

My mistake.

Okay, take five, people.

Hey... is that girl in the Art Club?

She is. She makes the posters for Wuthering Heights.

Apparently her preferred style is realism.

This place really is lovely.

So why did she leave it?

In Fujigaya, there's a "Mistress of the Library"...

There once was a teacher who used to call a girl who loved books that, and the name stuck.

"Mistress of the Library"?

Yes.

Never heard of it.

I see.

How about you, Ikumi?

Nope.

Knowing our school, it wouldn't be surprising.

Have you heard of it, Iwakuma?

Nuh uh.

The forbidden love between the Mistress of the Library and the teacher...

Forbidden love makes it sound so obscene!

Quit it with those fantasies of yours.

That's it for today, people.

Good work.

Good work everyone.

Can I ask you something?

It's about the library...

Something happened at the library?

There's a certain book I want to read. I was wondering if you could get it for me.

Couldn't you have Acchan do that?

Re-borrowing it is against the rules, but it'll be fine as long as they don't find out.

Oh, yeah. Good thing you mentioned that.

I wanted to ask her... but couldn't bring myself to do it.

Who is the "Mistress of the Library"?

Who is the teacher who dubbed her as such?

And who is the student who holds that title?

I suppose it's "Mistress of the Library"... for now.

Youth is a Lovely Thing

mado romi no naka wo

Inside the window.

hitotsu deta haru no youni

Like one spring that came out.

hisai ya kana koi kokoro

The love in my heart

itsushika saite ita

Only one bloomed.

yureteru kokoro

Shaking heart.

doko he machi ni nukeru

Where is the shortcut to the town?

egao ni nareru itsudatte

I'm always used to your smile.

kimi ga tomodo hite kureru nara

If you're given one friend

tsutaetai iezuni ita

I want to convey it to you without saying it.

tada hitotsu no ai no kotoba wo

Just one word of love