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Wait!

I'm sorry!

- Is something wrong? - I'll contact you later.

I wonder where I went wrong...

We stopped by the supermarket on the way home from work.

Then we went home hand in hand,

made gratin and ate it together.

After that...

Things were going well up to this point...

Right?

Wait!

It was at this moment!

After I took off my clothes,

her attitude changed.

Could it be...

Did I gain some extra flab on my belly?

Or did I smell sweaty?

Do I smell like an old person?

Akira, what do you think?

FROM MORITA AOI: I'M SORRY.

- Good morning, Ichikawa-san! - Good morning.

- You're so lively in the morning. - Right.

Yesterday was fun, wasn't it?

Whoa! That's so great!

- I hit it! - Yes, that was awesome!

My muscles hurt so much, and my arms are all swollen.

- You were really going all out after all. - Oh, please.

I don't want to hear that from someone who's showing up to work with bed head.

Thank you.

Let's go again.

Well, how about tomorrow?

- Tomorrow? - Yes.

Sure.

Great!

It's hard to fall in love with an adult.

We're always next to each other,

but our gazes never met.

One wrong turn, and they drift apart from you.

THE REASON WE FALL IN LOVE

SUBBED BY EVEYCHOOEY

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Good morning.

Morita-san, can I ask you something?

Sure!

"In the end,

I realized it was too much trouble to have such a relationship with my boss at work."

"So... I'm sorry."

Is that what she meant?

You're staring at Aoi-san too much.

You're making it too obvious.

What are you talking about? We're at work.

Everyone will find out that you like her.

Could it be that you two have started dating?

Must be nice to be able to be with the person you love at work all the time.

Every day feels like a date.

That's enough. What are you here for?

Oh, right... Could you check this over for me?

Let me see.

Hey, Itami!

- It's very well done. - Thank you!

Just keep it brief so it's easy to understand at a glance.

Noted.

- Also, you used the wrong kanji here. - Sorry about that.

- Be careful of typos. - Will do.

The rest is fine. Let's go with this.

Excuse me!

Do you... have a minute?

Um...

I'm sorry about yesterday.

No... I'm the one who's sorry.

No, Kurosawa-san, please don't apologize.

It's my fault.

How... how should I put it...

It's my personal issues regarding my feelings...

What? So...

D-does that mean...

Excuse me!

I have booked this room!

Now, get out of here!

Leave right now!

I'm truly sorry!

Jeez!

When are you gonna leave?

I'm sorry.

Sorry.

There's someone I like.

You're so dramatic! It's nothing to cry about.

Because... this makes me happy,

sad,

and worry...

Oh, my...

You're crying too much!

Crying because your sister said she's getting married...

You're the one making me worry, Onii-chan!

Thank you. And I'm sorry.

You okay?

Come on, you're crying too much.

Issues regarding her feelings?

So... her feelings changed in the end?

No, not that.

Maybe she thinks an older, impatient man is too much for her?

So... she dislikes me?

Am I being dumped?

You know, that younger guy I mentioned before...

I witnessed him and his crush confirming their feelings for each other.

Yeah.

The girl was about the same age as him...

It made me go, “Ah, youth~ What a wonderful love.”

As they looked so dazzling.

Yeah.

You're not listening, as usual, are you?

Yeah.

Ah... Sorry.

What was it?

Nothing.

So, how about you? What's going on?

No, it's nothing.

You finally got a cute girlfriend,

so why are you looking so gloomy?

Nothing.

- Sorry, I'm late. - It's okay.

- Shall we? - Yes, let's go.

Oh! I'm sorry, but is it okay if we reschedule our plan for tonight?

One of my peers is feeling incredibly down, and it makes me worry.

So I'd like to hear what's going on with him. Sorry.

I see...

I understand.

Also, since it's Friday, you should spend it with your girlfriend too.

Okay?

I told you I don't have a girlfriend.

Yeah, sure.

Next I want to go and try this cat pudding!

Whoa, this looks good too!

I want to go to all the places you want to go.

Are you sure? Yay!

- I'm looking forward to it. - Me too.

Oh, no! I should get going now.

Sorry.

See you tomorrow.

Bye-bye!

Good night.

Aoi-chan! Hello.

Kei-chan...

Did something happen?

What should I do?

Are you okay?

- These pickles are tasty. - Thanks.

What's going on? You seem really down.

Nothing. It's nothing serious.

It must be something serious.

Did you have a fight with Morita-san?

What? You're dating Morita-san?!

Everything's going well, right?

Yeah.

Sort of...

"Sort of"? You went to his place too, right?

I did.

Wait... don't tell me he didn't let you in?

- Is he a germaphobe? - No, no. It's not that.

Then what?

The truth is...

Thanks for waiting!

Sorry, I'm late.

What were you two talking about?

- Nothing important. - Nothing important.

Ozu-san is my beloved junior, so please take good care of her.

I will.

She's still so young, but she has her own opinions and sticks to them.

That's right!

She'll clearly state what she wants to eat, what she wants to do, and where she wants to go.

And she always means what she says.

Tomonari, are you okay?

Yeah.

Don't bother! We're all here for him,

but no matter what we ask, he only says "yeah" and "nothing, "

so just leave him alone.

Anyway, let's continue talking about your love life.

What about you, though?

Me?

Forget it. No need to talk about me.

Forget it. No need to talk about me.

No, I want to hear it.

It's out of my control.

I can't get out of the "little brother zone" no matter what.

- Is that so? - Yes.

It seems that she thinks I have a girlfriend.

And she seems to have a boyfriend too.

Yeah, that would indeed make you cautious.

Really?

If I were you, I'd ask her if she really has a boyfriend,

and if I was misunderstood, I'd deny it with all my might.

The more important the question is, the harder it is to ask,

and the harder it is to answer.

That's true...

It was really tasty, you see.

So? How far did you two go?

What was that for? What's wrong?

People wouldn't usually ask that!

How can he answer it?

Utsunomiya!

Huh?

You went all the way to Utsunomiya to eat gyoza, right?

Oh!

What's wrong? You're all upset all of a sudden.

Nothing. I just...

How about you, Kurosawa-san? How far did you two go?

A lot of things happened...

Define "a lot of things."

Did you get dumped by any chance?

Let me use your bathroom.

So? What happened?

Nothing.

It's just that the relationship between me and her

is just that of a supervisor and a subordinate.

You still think that?

Not me. But she probably realized that...

being in a relationship with a boss is tough after all.

And I think that's why she dumped me.

It's from Oshima-san!

Kei-chan seems so happy. I'm envious!

Yes, I am.

What?!

What does this mean?

"Tomonari is feeling down after being dumped"?

"Is Morita-san okay?"

What?

Kurosawa-san?!

Did you dump him?

Wait... what? No way!

What should I do! This is bad!

How come?

You've finally got a girlfriend after five years,

so make sure you take good care of her.

Yeah.

Don't give up so easily.

Why don't you make sure you know how she really feels?

Yeah.

Just saying "yeah" and "nothing" won't solve anything.

Don't just waste your time worrying...

Hello?

Can we meet now?

Yes.

I want to see you too.

I'm on my way to your place now.

I'll be right there.

She probably does have a boyfriend.

After all, Ichikawa-san is so cool, even to me as a woman.

Yes, she is...

Wait, what?! How did you know?

WHAT?!

It's so obvious. Your feelings are written all over your face.

Good luck. I'm rooting for you.

Yeah. Thank you.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Thanks for the food.

Thanks.

Are things going well with Sakamoto?

What? Why asking about him?

I was just wondering if he caused you any trouble.

Oh... Not at all.

He's a good junior, really.

I know, right? He's a good boy.

Sorry.

You should have waited inside.

Are you okay? Aren't you cold?

I wanted to see you as soon as possible.

Whatever decision you make,

I will accept it.

So please tell me how you really feel.

I can't say it.

Why not?

Don't worry, I've braced myself for it.

I want you to be honest with me.

The truth is...

Yeah.

Th-they didn't match...

I mean, the top and bottom...

What do you mean?

My... underwear.

Eh?

I was so embarrassed by that...

- Kurosawa-san! - Whaaaaat?

So that was the reason...

I'm so glad!

I'm so sorry...

I don't mind such a trivial matter.

It's not a trivial matter!

Right, sorry.

Can I kiss you?

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