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Not knowing where (A verse from a classic literature, "The Tale of Genji")

to take this body of mine, (A verse from a classic literature, "The Tale of Genji")

On this mountain void of white clouds, (A verse from a classic literature, "The Tale of Genji")

I walk home in tears. (A verse from a classic literature, "The Tale of Genji")

- So I'll see you next week. - See you.

Kashiwagi,

why not we all wear a yukata this year? (A light cotton kimono worn in the summer)

Ah... you mean the book drive?

What is this about?

At the end of summer every year,

we hold a bazaar or summer festival at our library.

But I don't have a yukata.

You don't?

- So I— - Wait a minute.

- A yukata— - You should definitely wear it.

But it's tiresome to go buy one.

It's for the book fair to sell decommissioned books, isn't it?

Aren't you one of the salespeople there?

The decommissioned books hold a special place in your heart, don't they?

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could send them off to a new life in a yukata?

From the books' point of view, don't you think they'd be happy?

Let me think about it.

All right.

Oh, right. We don't have enough volunteers on that day.

And Yoshikawa said...

Say, can you ask your boyfriend to help out the fair?

He and Suzuki were also fellow classmates,

so we thought it'll help boost our sales if two cute guys are there.

Well... I'll ask him.

Wait a minute.

I feel like I'm counted in as one of the staff by default.

I thought... you were already part of our team.

I'm not.

So Gaku's going, too?

Yeah. What about you?

I'll join in.

Thank you.

I look forward to seeing you in a yukata.

Didn't you see me in one when we went on the trip?

The ones provided by the inn are different.

Oh, would you like more tea or would you prefer coffee?

Tea, please.

I have to go to Osaka that day.

It's a symposium that's related to my work.

I'll see whether I can join you guys from halfway.

You need not force yourself to help us.

No.

Because...

if I don't make it...

Goodness, you look gorgeous in a yukata!

Really?

Thank you. You look good, too, Gaku.

Oh my.

I'm glad we wore a yukata today.

Wearing a yukata is perfect for summer dates.

Agreed.

But we are at w-o-r-k.

But once we're done,

the two of us can...

You shouldn't wear a yukata, after all.

Forget what I said.

Be careful on your way.

The one who should be careful is you.

What?

I'm worried.

There are bugs that'll try to bite you.

You worry too much.

It's outdoors, but as long as I have the bug spray...

That's not what I meant.

I have a bad feeling about this.

[Blinded Kiss - Episode 8]

[The Forest Library]

You're okay with borrowing only those that I recommended?

I'm grateful. All your recommendations were great.

Really?

Hi there, Waka.

Here. Eat this with everyone.

Oh, my. It's Kashiwagi's boyfriend!

We've been waiting for you.

What you've been waiting for are the snacks.

Does he do that often?

It's his day off, so he should be resting instead.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you as always.

Stalker.

How far do you plan on clinging to Kashiwagi?

It's repulsive.

You can say so for yourself.

I heard about it from Waka.

Gaku, you've been borrowing books from here often lately, haven't you?

No, not really.

I just borrow some books when I come for the workshop meeting.

- That's all. - Really?

Enough about me.

Are you all right about this?

About what?

You said you want to devote yourself to Kashiwagi.

I do understand how you feel,

but aren't you being overbearing here?

Don't cause trouble for Kashiwagi.

I bet Kashiwagi will leave you one day.

At this rate,

don't you think you should pull back a little?

Mind your own business.

Excuse me?

We're talking things over, and overcoming it together.

The two of us.

At a place you don't know.

So... mind your own business.

I see.

If I were you,

for Kashiwagi's sake,

I'd remain a moderate distance from her.

Why are you sitting so far away from me?

Just because.

Sorry.

I disturbed you.

I'll go take a bath.

What was that about?

Sorry.

This is strange.

This is strange.

[To Waka: Dinner is in the fridge. I'm turning in first.]

I'm home.

This is strange!

Thank you for the meal.

He hasn't touched me for a few days.

Sorry.

Did I wake you?

No, you didn't.

I was reading my book, anyway.

Is that so?

Are you okay? Is something wrong?

Sorry.

I'm a little tired.

Did something happen at work?

I'm going to sleep first.

What the hell was that? That idiot.

[Summer Book Fair]

So we're selling used books here.

Okay, thank you.

Gaku, have you heard?

Huh?

Kamijo's not coming?

Right. He has to work.

He said he may come if he can make it.

I see.

What a pity.

Huh?

I should have come in a yukata, too.

Suzuki.

You shouldn't be here, but at the Super Bowl Scoop.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you.

Kashiwagi, you can go take a break first.

Let's take turns to go on a break.

Got it.

I'm in luck.

- You're also taking your break now? - Yup.

- May I sit here? - Sure.

Oh, right.

It's nothing.

I realized I forgot to bring my bug spray.

Shinobu even reminded me previously.

Kamijo?

He said there may be bugs that will try to bite me.

Who's he calling a bug?

What?

It's nothing.

How is it going with Kamijo? Everything okay?

Did something happen?

Well...

Lately, he's been acting weird.

He could be just busy with work.

He's somehow keeping a distance away from me.

For Kashiwagi's sake,

I'd remain a moderate distance from her.

Is he bothered by that?

I mean...

I can't read what's on his mind at all.

He hasn't changed since high school.

Even so,

I thought I started to understand him more lately.

Many things happened between us.

I thought we started to understand each other slowly.

Or maybe...

I don't get him at all.

What?

Is there anyone whom you're dating?

No. But...

there is someone whom I like.

Is that so?

What kind of girl is she?

Since you two are getting along well,

I...

Waka.

Oh, Kamijo. You came.

Kashiwagi, there's a bug in your hair.

I've already swept it away, so it's all right.

Thank you.

It's about time for me to go back.

See you later, then.

See you.

Did something happen?

Nothing... happened.

Why are you wearing a yukata?

Didn't you go on a business trip?

Yeah...

I had the time to change while I was waiting for the train.

A hot guy looks good in everything he wears.

Thank you for the compliments.

Kashiwagi's boyfriend, are you here to help us?

There is a long queue at the drink booth.

- Okay, I'll help with that. - Thank you.

Thank you very much.

Well then...

I suppose it's about time to close the library.

You're right. Let's tidy up.

Hey, hey.

Look at that.

- He's so hot! - Welcome.

- What would you like? - Two cups of orange juice, please.

Two cups? Got it.

The queue is getting longer than ever.

Okay.

Jeez, I'm sorry!

- Here you go. - Thank you very much.

Hey there, Miss.

Oh...

You were at the book fair earlier, weren't you?

You seem depressed. Are you okay?

I'm fine.

- You can tell us anything. - I'm really fine.

- Are you sure? - Is there anything you need from my girlfriend?

No, well...

- Nothing. - Sorry.

Let's go. It's nothing.

- Thank you— - Why are you so vulnerable and nice to every man you see?

- What? - In any case, you're being too nice.

Look who's talking.

You were being nice to every woman you see.

I'm angry here.

No, sorry.

Stop smiling already!

Jeez, what is this?

I like it.

What about the booth? Why are you here?

If I'm there,

the booth gets too busy,

so they told me to leave.

Why...

What do you mean by "why"?

Why are you acting so strange lately?

You've been really strange lately, haven't you?

You haven't touched me at all.

When I tried to touch you, you smacked my hand away.

Jeez...

What's going on?

Sorry.

I felt insecure.

I want to take good care of you.

But... I'm aware that the degree of caring is not normal.

I'm afraid that you might feel burden

and leave my side one day.

I've never thought of you as a burden.

I'm a heavy burden, aren't I?

I know that.

I thought it'll be fine as long as I could control myself.

But I can't.

I don't know how moderate a distance I should keep.

If I touch you,

I won't be able to stop myself and go wild.

I've always been wanting to touch you.

Even now, I want to touch you like crazy,

but if I touch you...

You've touched me.

You've been worrying all along...

just because of this?

What an idiot.

I can't focus on my books,

unless you touch me.

You were driving me insane.

You must take responsibility—

Okay.

I'll take responsibility.

I will never...

let you go.

I wish to trap you in here forever.

This way,

no one can interfere in our affairs.

No one can lay their eyes...

on you, in the yukata that you are wearing.

But...

you didn't say anything when you first saw me in it.

You were so beautiful...

that it left me speechless.

Is that true?

Yes.

I didn't look weird?

There were many cute girls there, too.

No.

Don't smile too much at other girls.

Okay.

I know that my request was silly and childish.

But... when I'm with Shinobu,

I discover a part of myself that I've never known,

and I crave for it.

"Not knowing where to take this body of mine,

on this mountain void of white clouds,

I walk home in tears."

...of JAN Airways,

Flight 110, bound for...

Gosh, look at the time!

- Come on, Dad. Let's go. - Already?

Serves you right for buying too much.

I warned you not to buy so many souvenirs.

I'm worried because she lives so far from us.

Don't worry. We've kept in touch with her.

She also has a roommate living with her, too.

It's her high school classmate, isn't it?

Wait, what was the name again?

Name?

Her name's Shinobu.

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