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Setoutsumi

Story 1: Seto and Utsumi.

Ah...

Tests start tomorrow.

And it's only May, but it's already hot.

Isn't this long?

Isn't this fry too long?

I mean... do potatoes even grow this big?!

Who knows.

Still, it's hot.

I need to head to prep. school soon.

You've got it rough, even though we're sophomores.

- You're lucky. - Hm?

- You're not going to college, are you? - Well, it's not that I'm not going...

Worried you're not going to get in?

I hate that about you.

What?

You look down on people...

...thinking that we're all stupid.

That's not subjectively true.

No, it's objectively written all over your face.

It's like Naruyama told you the other day.

Your face pisses me off!

I don't want to be told anything about my face.

I'm telling you, it's written all over your face!

You're looking down on people.

You think so?

- See? You're laughing. - I'm not laughing.

This is how my face normally is.

Wait... Try to look sympathetic.

- You're laughing. - You try it then.

It's the same as mine!

Look, I can't just do it on the spot. It's impossible!

- It was your idea! - Alright, let me tell you something.

And I want you to put on a sympathetic face.

Okay.

I have a cat named Mi-nyan.

...Well, she suddenly became ill.

So, we took her to the vet, and he said...

...she has very little time left to live.

He told me to feed her whatever she wanted.

Then... my mom went crazy.

She bought some expensive cat food.

She fed her better than me.

My old man wasn't happy about it.

"What the hell. She's going to die", he said.

And this was...

...about...two years ago.

Because of that...

...they're getting divorced.

You're smiling more than before!

The ending was so unexpected. I thought for sure that the cat was going to die.

They're really getting divorced though.

That old man, he's been there for a while!

I feel like he's up to no good.

Go check him out.

Take a look at his face.

What if he's a wanted criminal?

Just be natural about it.

Woah, woah, woah, stretching?

That's anything but natural.

Well, it looks like he's just a regular old man.

How old?

I'm guessing 30s to 50s.

That sounds like skeletal remains!

I can't imagine what it's like to be that old.

I guess someday we'll end up like him.

Somehow, I don't think so.

Huh?

We're not the same as him.

Yeah, you're right.

I don't feel the same as when I was a kid.

What was it like to be a meter tall?

Wait.

I think I'm taller than you now. Stand up.

No, you can't be.

We're closer than last year.

No way.

Who's going to check?

Let's ask that old man.

Hell no.

His arms are a bit long.

What were we talking about?

Ah, right. When we were kids.

Yeah. I had a lot of fun when I was a kid.

I think... elementary school was the best.

Then there was the summer festivals and Christmas...

...I remember having so much fun year after year.

It's like "Huh? Did I really do all of that?"

Doesn't it scare you to think...

...that there'll probably never be a better time than that?

You really think so?

Eh?

Don't we simply grow up and have fun as adults?

Ah, no, that scares me! You're scaring me too!

No, it's because when I get old and sick...

I won't be able to have fun and then I'll just die. That scares me the most!

It's only because you're forgetting about the bad things.

Even in elementary school, a lot of horrible things happened.

But we didn't have any annoying seniors. Like Naruyama.

There were, but...

...I never met anyone like Naruyama, who's really aggressive.

- Really? - Yeah.

Well, that guy...

...when he graduates next year, I'll be really happy.

What do you think he's going to do after that?

No, there's no future for him.

Surprisingly, guys like him can end up being successful from out of nowhere.

You know, I've heard something like that before.

I wonder why.

You think it's confidence?

Maybe.

In school, they can get used to being pushy and use it to their advantage.

Yeah!

With networking at their disposal, they can get all kinds of things done.

Yeah, yeah!

Come on, you don't need to agree so loudly.

But the thing is...

...somehow...for a guy like me who always half-asses everything...

...I feel like I'm gonna stay this way my whole life.

It's kind of depressing.

Well, I feel like I'm the same.

I haven't really achieved anything.

I had a wisdom tooth pulled.

Huh?

Well...

...the other day...

...I-I had a wisdom tooth pulled out...

This is the second time you've told me.

- Am I supposed to say something nice? - Alright, stop.

- Am I? - Yeah.

It's emba- It's embarrassing.

It's Miss Kashimura.

What a cutie.

Her family runs a temple, right?

I would love to see her in a robe.

You think she's single?

Who knows.

Go ask her.

No way.

Come on, I'll give you a banana!

Why a banana just for that?

You know...

...I'm studying Buddhism terms so I can get close to her.

What ones do you know?

Like worldly desires.

Like enlightenment leads to serenity.

Like reincarnation.

Like all things are causes of sufferings.

Alright, you know more than me! I get it!

Maybe I'll skip prep. school.

Won't your old folks complain?

Probably.

They say that I should play with the kids from there.

Yeah... so they can rub off on you.

Ah... The synergy effect, huh?

I'm starving.

Earlier, you said that you didn't want a hamburger.

Nah, I'd rather have something with rice.

Ah... You're a 'rice' guy, huh?

Yeah.

Eh?

Are you upset about this synergy stuff?

And this is how you take it out on me? Rice.

You're looking down on me!

Right?!

You think I'm stupid!

That 'sympathetic' face again!

I thought that I'd give it another go.

Naruyama, Naruyama!

Huh?

Good day!

Oh...

You're a lot taller now.

Maybe.

Is your mom well?

Yeah.

Here... Give this to her.

This month is the last time.

Don't spend it!

I know!

I said that I'd support you until you're 18, right?

But if you run into any problems, you can tell me.

Dad...

What is it?

Thanks for everything.

Yeah.

Now you look sympathetic.

So do you.

Story 2: Carrot and stick.

Man, that surprised the hell out of me!

I never thought that could happen!

Yeah?

I know that you want to me ask what you're talking about. Stop it.

You want to know?

You want to tell me.

The truth is...

...suddenly...

...I got Kashimura's number!

Come on, don't give me that tension as your response!

I got. Her. Number!

What do you even see in her?

I don't get it!

Huh?

It's gotta be...

...that mischievous thing about her.

And yet...

...this temple girl has that... wabi-sabi air to her.

Did you text her then?

No, I wanted to talk to you about it first.

What's the best thing to write as your first text?

Shouldn't you just be polite?

Wait... Take a look at what I've got so far.

Okay.

I've got movie tickets. You want them?

It sounds like a ransom note!

When you think about it in terms of manhood...

...I walked around in circles figuring it out.

Wait, that's scary.

- Scary? - Scary.

Ah, it's my mom.

Shoukichi!

Come home already. We're having curry today!

And for the next few days as well.

Hello.

Hello!

Utsumi, you're turning into a fine young man, aren't you?!

- Won't you teach Shoukichi how to study? - Ah, I will.

At least you eat at home.

- Don't you? - Nope.

- Eh, really?! - Yeah.

- Never? - Hardly ever.

I'm scared of asking about it...

For your first text, you could talk about food.

I see! Let me try...

What food do you like? I'm facing two days of curry.

Yeah, not bad.

- Alright. I'm going to send it. - Okay.

Ahh, man, I'm so nervous!

- Here it goes. - Yep.

There.

Message sent successfully

I did it.

You're acting like a girl right now.

Tell me how I can get her to fall madly in love with me!

Let's see...

Maybe you can try to raise her self-esteem.

What does that mean?

You know how girls always say that they want to lose weight?

They do.

Tell her that she's perfect the way she is...

...and that she should stay that way.

You mean like Lady Gaga?!

That's right. Then use the carrot and stick.

Like domestic violence?

Carrot and stick isn't about violence.

Similar to sympathy and antipathy, you balance positivity and negativity.

That sounds difficult.

I'll be Kashimura. Practice with me.

Got it.

That old man from the other day promised to pay me upfront.

What an asshole.

- Hold on! - Huh?

That's not the right character!

She's not into compensated dating, and she doesn't smoke either!

Anyway, that's how it works. You take control.

- Control? - Yeah.

And basically, you play hard-to-get.

If you think that she's the only one for you, you won't last long.

Eh?

You'll win her over if you don't care whether she's the one.

That doesn't sound like love at all!

Ahh, you love a person because of your feelings for her.

It's not about control!

You want her to be yours, don't you?

Yeah.

I'm trying to teach you about percentages.

You know, Utsumi...

Huh?

...that's what I'm talking about. You can be so inhuman.

You're going to end up getting hurt.

You talk about percentages like you're studying for a test.

But...

...you've got your good points too. That's why I'm your friend.

Now you're starting to use carrot and stick.

- But Utsumi... - Huh?

You say that...

...but in fact...you've never had any.

Oi. How many valentine's did you get this year?

One.

You're completely hopeless!

Even though you're smart, and your face is so-so.

Maybe it's because you're gloomy.

Hey, hey! Gloomy! I've got 12.

Hey, hey! Gloomy! I've got 12.

Hey, hey! Gloomy! You've got 1!

Hey...

Hm?

That one...

...was it Kashimura?

Ah, I got a reply from her!

I forgot to buy potatoes. Find some for under 100 Yen (1 USD)

Well...

My mom just sent me a scary text.

I like Japanese spring rolls with vegetables and shrimp.

Also, who are you?

She didn't even input my name.

Ah, it's from Kashimura.

"I got a text from someone I don't know. I'm scared."

Kill me now.

Story 3: Threat and camouflage.

I just had a great idea!

It definitely... isn't one!

No, really.

It'll be the talk of the school tomorrow!

What is it?

A 'thing' contest.

What the hell is that?

There it is.

What is?

Your "thing" is thinking my ideas are going to be a pain in the ass.

Ahh, I get it.

So we compete.

But, what is it that you're trying to say? Do you want me to fix it?

No!

It's... more objective, so if yours is better...

...you can step up to a higher level...

...and then we can build a better relationship.

- So... - Yeah?

...you want to vent your frustrations with this game-

- No-no-no! - That's your "thing".

You've already started!

Then let me just say...

...you're like the African northern white-faced owl.

What are you talking about?

Against a weak opponent, you make yourself look stronger.

Against a strong one however, you look weak.

What's amazing is that depending on how it's looked at...

...it'll twist its own body to match its enemy's line of sight.

You mean like a sunflower?

Not like that.

It means you're not showing your true self.

Oi, I'm not like that!

The other day...

You hear me, asshole?!

What's your problem? Don't get mouthy with me!

I'm sorry!

That was close.

One more word and I... would have lost it.

I'm talking about the point of no-motion, to my fist hitting Naruyama's temples-

- Oi, Seto! - Yes?!

Tell your classmates to get in line!

Okay!

Thanks for visiting!

No, seriously!

I've had just about enough with him!

Hmm?

Ahh! If he starts again...

...I'm gonna say something. I'm serious!

Well, I guess...

...with an organisation such as a school,

there's a natural tendency to expect an air of respect,

and peer pressure produces this cycle of self-blame and blame, where-

- Yeah, you... - Huh?

You've really got a "thing" of using big words on me.

This again?!

I thought you were speaking in French...

...because you sound really desperate to look smart!

Sorry about that.

I don't know the point at which things become difficult for you.

I know that you're making fun of me, but...

...I can't think of a comeback right now!

- ...I have one now. - You don't need to tell me.

It's a little late to say this, but a 'thing contest' sounds pretty lame.

That's just a claim, and the result is that you're supposed to make a "thing".

Right? The result is that it doesn't go anywhere, and it's just weird.

Come on...

See?

When you start to lose, you always look at the time.

You haven't got anything planned for later.

What happens later is that "thing"!

- Then what is it? - Stop-

You're an idiot!

My "thing" is that I'm going on a date with Kashimura!

Don't make things up, and don't use it as a promise either!

That doubt is another "thing" of yours.

I just don't need a "thing" contest, or anything that entails one.

You've got a "thing" about figuring out other people's "things".

I don't. I'm sure as hell not playing this game again.

Hey, wait, wait!

Why?

Kashimura's got a "thing" for me.

In your dreams.

Story 0: The encounter.

It all began...

...when I had an hour and a half to kill before prep. school.

What should I do?

Stop, stop...

Not the nipples!

He's feeling them!

Stop playing with your nipples!

What's so funny about that?

Hey...

Why don't you talk to anyone?

I don't feel like it.

That's because you don't take part in anything.

Why don't you join a club?

I heard the soccer team is going to be good this year.

Ohashi in our class is good, and in the other class...

...there's a guy called Seto who's really good.

That Seto-Ohashi combi is going to lead us to the nationals-

Sorry, but this sounds about as interesting as Slovenia's annual rainfall.

So are you just looking down on everyone, thinking that you're Mr. Cool?

You're acting so close for someone you just met.

Like a Tour de France spectator.

Huh?!

This place. This is where I kill time.

What are you listening to?

Quruli.

Hmm...

In this place, by yourself?

I'm just killing time until prep. school.

That's Ohashi from our class.

He was famous in middle school... for soccer.

Why don't you join a club?

All these people...

Do you really have to run around, sweating all the time?

Or do you have to do something creative?

Or misbehave with your friends?

Is it wrong to simply spend your youth killing time by this river?

Who are you?

I could ask you the same thing.

Listen for a sec.

Eh?

So, you know I hate bugs, right?

No, I don't know.

I can't sleep because there are flies in my room!

So just get some insecticide.

We have a cat at home, so I can't use chemical sprays.

In that case, get some insectivorous plants.

You're a genius!

Yeah, I'll get one today!

What's with this guy?

Doesn't he play soccer?

Seto quit the soccer club.

I heard that Makita was supposed to kick a free kick in a practice game, but...

...Seto took it on his own.

He said "What's wrong with someone else taking it?"

And Makita...

...he's friends with Naruyama...

...who said "Either Seto or Ohashi should quit".

Yo!

So I took your advice, and bought an insectivorous plant,

and now I don't have any flies.

That's good.

Yeah.

But now I'm worried about the plant.

So I'm collecting ants.

You hate flies, but not ants?

Those plants don't need to eat bugs.

They can live on water.

And you could live on rice, but you'd love a hamburger with demi-glace sauce.

You're an idiot.

You and Seto seem to have gotten closer recently.

Our interests just happen to converge.

He quit the soccer club recently,

and I simply have time to kill until prep. school.

Yo.

Story 4: Ancestors and descendants.

This is the last one.

A parachute, right?

Yeah. Whoever catches it, wins.

What's the point in winning?

Ah, it's lit. Watch out!

Eh?

- Bang! - Ahh!

What the hell?!

- Be careful! - I know! Shut up!

Eh?

Eh?

Hmm?

The fuse burned off.

What's up with that?

That's basically like my summer vacation.

Seriously?

I didn't go anywhere this summer.

Nothing happened?

In my room, there was this huge spider.

How big?

About... this big!

That is kind of big.

Yeah, as big as a woman's palm.

Woah! What did you do then?

Well, I didn't want to kill it. I just wanted it to leave.

Yeah.

So, I read on the internet...

...they don't like wood vinegar, so I sprayed it around my room.

Yeah.

And then Grandpa left.

What kind of story is that?

The thing is...

- ...he's been missing for 3 days. - Go look for him.

Well, he does this sometimes.

- And the spider? - It's still there!

That's the worst thing!

I can't stand bugs!

If there are spiders around,

that means there are cockroaches for them to feed on!

- Really?! - Yeah.

Man, it's one thing after another! It's like having bees on my face!

That makes three bugs, and it becomes even more complicated.

Ah! What if that spider...

...is an ancestor returning for spirit festival?

Ah, it's your grandma!

Maybe she appeared and when you tried to get rid of her, your grandpa left.

Why would she come back as a spider?! To annoy me?!

That must the reason!

My grandma's still alive!

Eh?

She's been in the hospital.

Ah, sorry.

Anyway...

...it's been a month... and I haven't seen Kashimura.

...I miss her.

I saw her the other day.

Really?

Yeah.

We're parishioners at her temple, so we only saw her for Obon.

Eh?

- You know... - Yeah?

You've been talking a lot about ancestors... parishioners... and Obon.

What's up with all the cultural-?

It's respect for our ancestors.

What are you scared of?

Huh?

Ghosts? Are you scared of ghosts?!

Huh?!

You mean you're not?!

Not as much as spiders.

Woah!

They'll be out tonight!

- Huh? - Right by your bed!

No way!

It'll be a ghost in full armour, with a long saber!

Why would a ghost from Europe appear in our house?!

Ahh...

It was by this river.

Hmm?

No, it was in this river...

A long time ago...

Yeah...

...there was a murder here, right?

Huh?

A woman...

Yeah...

...was shocked to find out that her lover had another baby...

That child...

...was thrown into...

...this river, this river, this river...

I know exactly how that kid must have felt!

Eh?

There are little spiders in my room!

That's not the same as a baby.

- Oh... - Eh?

Let's just light these sparklers and relax.

Okay.

The one that goes out last, wins.

What's the point in winning?

Then the winner has his wish come true.

What kind of wish?

- What would you wish for? - Eh?

You wouldn't wish for anything?

Eh?

Ahh... What would I wish for?

Hmm...

It can be anything.

I would wish for summer vacation to never end.

Yeah, that's impossible.

What about you, Seto?

That the spiders leave.

Impossible.

It's not.

Let's do it.

Alright.

Go.

This wind...

They're lit, they're lit.

I win!

- Easy. - What's up with that?

You're small fry.

Wow, this one's good!

- Look at mine. Look. - What? Hey, hey...

Yeah?

Look over there.

Cut it out, will you?!

What is it?

Hmm?

I can't tell whether he's coming here, or going the other way.

Yeah.

- Ah. - Hmm?

No... I was just thinking that after that murder...

Stop it!

...well, there was a child crying.

I said stop!

- It's saying something! - W-what do we do?!

It's coming closer!

Hey, let's run! Run!

Ouch! It hurts!

It's hot! Hot-hot-hot!

Seto?! Seto, calm down!

Where?! Where?! Where?!

- It's burning somewhere! - Where?! Where?!

- It's hot! It's hot! - Where?! Where?!

- Down, down, down! It's hot! - Come on, where?! Where?!

What the...?! Seto, Seto!

Grandma!

Grandma...

That's grandpa.

Story 5: Shoukichi Seto gets depressed.

I got this text.

I thought it was from Kashimura.

When I opened it, it was from my mom. Isn't that a letdown?

Well, I don't receive texts like that.

I get them all the time. Look.

Going for a perm.

Ahh... Maybe she's lonely.

Probably.

And the divorce isn't settled yet.

But you still live together, right?

Well, my dad...

...he just sits at home watching horse-racing and drinking.

"I can't go on!"

"I can't take it anymore!" He says.

And what happened to your grandpa?

The other day...

...we got a call from someone saying that he was wandering around.

No, that wasn't just wandering around.

G-Grandma?

Grandma? Grandma?

He keeps on looking for grandma.

Like before.

I wonder why some people don't get along.

I've started to feel like I'm living alone.

But you know what?! Horse racing is kinda fun!

You're starting to take after your dad.

No, no. I don't bet. I just like to watch.

What about it makes you so interested?

First of all, they're pretty cool. The jockeys.

In what way?

It's cool, the way he leans forward like this... holding his whip in one hand...

- ...like this- - No, that's not cool.

Eh?

Hmm?

Where?

Hm?

What is that?

You're too close.

Oh, and...

...there was this great race on TV the other day.

The moment the race started,

...one of the horses exploded out of the gate.

And there were two horses behind,

with about ten lengths between them.

But, as they came to the final straight,

the two that were behind went for the other one... like this-

Wait, wait. Wait.

You don't use object counter to count horses.

It's for things like frogs.

Frogs?

You used "head" for horses.

Okay.

Eh? You can remember that?

Yeah.

Then, what's the difference between them?

You use "hiki" for small animals.

So what's the biggest size you can use for "hiki"?

A wolf.

Ohh! That's why we say a lone wolf, right?

I guess it's better to live alone after all.

Sometimes... people have a certain flow to their conversation that pisses me off!

How?

I'll lay out a scenario for you.

And I want you to reply with "no idea" and "yeah" in that order.

Alright.

- Do you know Osamu Dazai? - No idea.

He wrote "Run, Melos!", right?

Yeah.

Eh...?! You know it?!

That! That's what pisses me off!

Yeah...

Basically, you wanted me to say "yeah" for when I said "no idea",

and vice-versa, right?

Right.

After that, I'm here pretending you know, while you have a smile on your face,

and then I have to start explaining what "Run, Melos!" is.

What a pain in the ass!

Well, communication is about acting.

When you're speaking to someone you don't know,

and you don't really like him, he'll suddenly say something like:

"Really? Is that so?"

To other people, he's a good communicator.

I get what you mean.

Well, that's what being an adult is all about, I guess.

"That's what being an adult is all about"?

I can't go on!

I can't go on anymore!

Keep your voice down, will you?!

That's your dad.

Come on.

I-I... can't go on.

I-I-I can't...

Mom's perm is messed up.

Pull yourself together!

You fool!

- Come on! - ...can't...

Are they really getting a divorce?

They're a good couple.

Story 6: Meetings and partings.

About 2000 Yen (15 USD) a day.

- 2000 Yen? - Yeah.

Woah.

So it's tough for a balloon artist, huh?

Yeah, it is. I want to go home to my country.

Yeah.

But my mentor says to keep working at it.

Ahh...

I guess... if you quit, it's all over, isn't it?

Yeah.

Ah, he's coming, he's coming. Then, as we discussed if you don't mind.

Okay!

Yeah. Yeah, I know.

Alright, I'll come home soon.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

So, are you friends with that street performer?

Well, sort of.

He's from Belarus.

His name is Mr. Balloon.

Hmm...

- Utsumi... - Yeah?

The thing is, today...

Wait. I know, I know.

Eh?

Happy birthday! Congratulations, Seto!

Take this. It's a present.

I don't have a lot of money, so this is all I can give you.

You see... it's from the Clam Cats series capsule toys that you collect.

You only need the Suko Clam and Secret, right?

Suko Clam - Secret

I don't know which one's in there, so have a look.

Eh? What's the matter, Seto?

Actually... today...

...our cat died.

Eh? Are you serious?

Yeah. Mi-nyan.

I mean... we knew that she was sick...

...so we were ready for it.

That's not my fault.

You've got spiky hair, Seto.

- If you didn't, they'd still- - Shh!

Why did she have to die on my birthday?

There's just one thing... that I regret.

My parents are getting divorced because of Mi-nyan.

I'm having a hard time because of it.

And so...

It's your fault.

Just hurry up and die already!

Mi-nyan had her ears turned to me, so she heard everything.

It was hard on my parents.

Maybe now... a little weight... will be lifted from their shoulders.

Seto.

I've never had a pet...

...so I'm not really sure what to say.

But this tells you that every life is precious.

Accepting this fact may take some time.

But you know what, Seto?

One thing I can say for sure, is that...

...Mi-nyan was definitely happy.

Put these glasses on and say it again.

Eh?

And wear Mr. Balloon's nose as well.

Here.

Eh?

Quick!

Hurry up and say it for him, Utsumi.

Hurry up!

Say it.

This tells you that every life is precious.

Accepting this fact may take-

Enough.

You're just making fun of me.

That wasn't nice. Take it off, Utsumi!

I'll open this then.

I hope you get Secret.

It's the normal clam.

I've got three.

You just aren't very lucky, Utsumi.

Me?

Still, a capsule toy on my birthday?

Well, you said that you're collecting them.

You should have just got me a smartphone cover instead.

Smarten up, Utsumi.

Yeah.

Alright, I understand. Then let's go get one tomorrow, okay?

- You'll buy me one? - Yeah.

- They cost 1200 Yen (9 USD). - It's okay.

Then I'm gonna play four times.

No, I don't mind whichever you want.

The 4 tries with capsule toys or the smartphone cover.

Both.

Well, that's-

Both!

He wants both of them, Utsumi.

Alright then.

Say ten good things about me.

Eh?

Tell him, Utsumi.

Quick!

Do you really get to have this many wishes when your pet dies?

And it's his birthday.

You're kind to animals...

I'll say ten good things about you then!

You're good looking, cool, smart, and you have rich parents...

That's why Kashimura likes you!

All that, yet you won't go out with her!

But you still got Valentine's chocolate!

You make me hate myself.

That's enough.

Why does that cat look like Mi-nyan?

Maybe Mi-nyan came to say goodbye.

Mi-nyan.

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have said those horrible things.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Mi-nyan, I'm sorry.

Mi-nyan.

Mi-nyan, I'm sorry!

Mi-nyan! Mi-nyan!

Epilogue: Ichigo Kashimura in love.

Good morning.

Good morning.

My name is Ichigo Kashimura. I'm 17.

I'm the eldest daughter of the family at this venerable temple.

I have a younger sister, Ichie.

That's right. Once-in-a-lifetime encounter.

For me...

...there's one person I've encountered that I want to spend my time with.

If you've got time to kill before prep. school...

...how about spending some time with me every once in a while?

I'm in a hurry.

Seto again?

Sou Utsumi, 17.

With a fast pace, he doesn't slow down for anything,

but he'll stop momentarily for one reason and one reason only.

He'll always talk about Seto.

Speaking of Seto...

He wanted to have a grand prix to see how high he could raise his voice.

And then he said something crazy, like we win if all the bats gather.

Utsumi, are you gay?

You girls always say things like that when you're not taken seriously.

Does that affect your self-esteem?

Don't lump me in with those other-!

Other girls have said the same thing.

Wow.

I wonder what's going to happen to George and the Clam Cat.

Wow! That shell gets them every time.

Come to the river, Miss. Kashimura!

Miss. Kashimura, I'm...

...in love with you.

It's cold.

Ugh...

Aren't you going to say something?

I think it's amazing that you made sure my glasses didn't fly off my face.

It's from Seto.

Utsumi doesn't like me.

He texts me all the time too.

(It's freezing today) (Need a hot tea)

(Hurry up!) (I'm dying)

(Thanks) (Ugh...)

(Oi!!!!!!) (Missed call)

I can't tell if you're napping or lying in front of a Rubens painting.

An old man out walking his dog...

...asked me twice if I was okay.

You're late!

I guess their relationship is...

...a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that they both cherish, right?

It kind of annoys me.

Sosuke Ikematsu

Masaki Suda

Ayami Nakajo

Based on the comic by Kazuya Konomoto