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The guy I was just with is my boyfriend.

I won't tell a soul.

Don't worry.

I finally said it out loud.

What's wrong with being a kid?

You have plenty of time to grow up.

I felt so lonely.

Sorry, that got a little heavy.

I'll cherish you for the rest of my life.

What is his deal?

Seriously, what is that guy's deal?

This is getting ridiculous.

Calling people in the middle of the night...

Leaving the room a total mess...

Get 'em! Go, go!

And blasting his video games at full volume!

Sounds like you're having a rough time, Harutora.

Sorry. I know you're studying for exams.

Don't be. You can stay as long as you want.

If I keep coming over like this, won't people start talking again?

You mean the others?

It's fine. You used to be my roommate anyway.

Yeah...

I hope we can tell the people around us someday.

It's just, right now, I'm still a little...

It's okay.

Besides, we still have this, right?

Stop it, that's so embarrassing.

Then how about we come up with a different signal?

Huh?

How about something like this?

Or maybe...

Something like this?

Sorry. I couldn't hide my feelings. It's written all over my face.

I love you so much.

All right, let me think of one too.

Actually, no. I'll find another way.

Huh?

Because no matter what, I want to room with you again.

[Aoba Dormitory]

Roommates again starting today?

Yep.

Well...

I showed the housing office the evidence,

and they approved it right away.

Wait, really?

Oh...

Wait...

Then... what about Naruse?

I talked him into swapping.

Seriously?

Turns out they're both huge gamers.

Gamers?

Yeah, they're obsessed with the exact same game.

They hit it off instantly.

No way.

Yes way.

Senpai...

Say "welcome home" to me.

What?

I love hearing you say "Welcome home, Harutora."

"Welcome home, Harutora."

I'm home, Senpai.

"Hold on, Harutora-kun" (Episode 7)

A parent-teacher conference?

Yeah, next week, to discuss college plans.

That really makes you feel like a senior.

Before that, we've got Sports Day.

Is your mom coming, by the way?

Or your dad?

My mom. She's really excited about it.

I see.

Then I should definitely go say hello.

Wait, I can't. I've got club practice.

Right, makes sense.

Next time, then.

Sure.

Why did I just feel relieved...?

[Coming out]

[Broke my parents' hearts]

[They didn't understand]

All right, the race is in the final stretch!

The lead pack is picking up speed!

And someone's breaking away from the pack!

He's like a blue streak of lightning!

The sophomore anchor from the basketball team, Kurobe Harutora!

So fast! He's not slowing down around the curve at all!

He's accelerating down the final stretch!

He's pulling away! A massive lead!

He crosses the line in first place!

Awesome, Harutora!

Man, Harutora is crazy fast.

Oh, hey, Sui.

I've gotta go. I'm on first aid duty.

What's he being so sneaky about?

Ah...

Did you make that yourself?

Is it for your girlfriend?

Idiot, not everyone's into girls.

Huh?

Excuse me...

I took a nasty fall.

That's quite a scrape.

Let's rinse it with water first.

Okay.

Ishii.

Ishii, can you give me a hand?

What's wrong?

I can't stand blood...

I'm sorry.

It's okay, don't worry about it. Everyone has things they can't handle.

Hold on, let me check it out first.

Okay.

All right.

Let's see... In that case...

All done.

Thank you.

Take care.

Will do.

Be careful out there.

Okay.

Thanks.

Um...

I'm sorry.

It's fine, really.

Not just about this.

I talked behind your back in the dorm kitchen before.

After that, Harutora chewed me out.

He did?

Harutora.

Yeah?

Aren't you rooming with a gay guy?

Doesn't that bother you? Like, what if he hits on you?

Hey.

The person I like is a guy too.

So cut it out.

Kishida-senpai is a really great guy.

That was the first time I realized

how little respect I had for people who are different from me.

I'm truly sorry.

It's okay. Don't worry about it.

Harutora's a really great guy, isn't he?

Right? Don't you think so too, Ishii?

Yeah.

Ishii.

Tsuchiya hurt his foot.

Can you go patch him up?

Right, on it...

Is he okay? I'll come too.

Wait...

It's just a scrape.

You two looked like you were having fun, so I came to crash the party.

Harutora... Stop. Not out in the open like this...

Did he say anything rude to you?

If anything happens, you have to tell me. I'll—.

All right, just answer your message.

[Kurobe Aya: Are you enjoying track and field day? Send me photos!]

It's from my parents.

Wait, did you send them a picture of me?

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

You've seemed a bit down lately, Sui.

Huh?

Like when we were talking about the parent-teacher conference.

Is something on your mind?

Is it about college?

Ah, well...

Harutora, your parents...

if they found out you had a boyfriend...

how do you think they'd react?

Hmm.

They just went, "Got it! Congratulations!"

Pretty much like that.

Wait...

You already told them?

Yeah.

My mom called and asked me out of nowhere the other day.

She just asked you straight out?

She'd been watching some drama about a gay couple,

and wondered if maybe one of her kids was gay, too.

So she just went, "Hey, so I was kind of wondering..."

Pretty much just like that.

I... I see.

Sorry for not telling you sooner.

I should have let you know.

No, it's actually a huge relief.

You always hope the family of the person you love will accept you.

Oh, and my dad told me this, too.

"Our doors are always open to him."

Is... is that true?

Yeah.

"Aoba Dormitory"

What is with your hair, Sui?

It's nice to meet you. I'm Kishida Sui.

I'm a third year...

Um...

Harutora and I are dating.

Is that so?

I'm Harutora's mom, Aya.

Huh?

Are you nervous? How adorable!

She's always like this.

Where are Shogo and the others?

Over there with their dad.

We wouldn't be able to hear ourselves think if they were here.

By the way, Sui, do you have any siblings?

I'm an only child.

An only child?

Look, it's Harutora!

- Wait for me! - Who's that guy? He's so handsome!

He's my boyfriend.

Boyfriend...?!

- Quiet down, you two! - What do you mean, boyfriend?!

Sorry about that. We're a noisy bunch.

Not at all, really.

I don't have any siblings, so it's really nice.

It feels like having little brothers.

Really?

Since you're an only child,

I was worried all the racket would bother you.

What a relief.

It's always chaotic here, but you're welcome anytime.

Really?

Truly. Come visit whenever you want.

Thank you.

I definitely will.

- All right, sorry about them. - Everyone, settle down!

Come on, behave.

I'm so glad...

Your family is so close and warm.

That was the first time I've ever seen my mom wear makeup.

She definitely wanted to make a good impression on you.

It made me really happy.

Having the person you love introduce you to their family.

Someday, I want to...

What was that?

Nothing.

Pardon the intrusion.

[College Counseling Room]

What a relief!

Your teacher said you're on track to get into your top choice.

It's too early to celebrate, Mom.

By the way, I'd like to say hello to your roommate.

Ah...

He has practice today, so he isn't here.

I see.

Sui!

Harutora.

Excuse me, are you Sui's mother?

Oh, yes.

Thank you so much for everything he's done for me.

I'm Kurobe Harutora, a sophomore.

So you're Harutora?

Yes, ma'am.

My, you're tall!

You look like a basketball player.

He actually plays basketball.

I'm so glad.

I've really wanted to meet Sui's mom.

Wait, did you slip away from practice just for this?

Yes.

Because you're his mother, and you mean the world to him.

He's always looking out for me,

and I'm truly grateful that I met him.

Is that so?

Please keep looking after him, then.

I will!

- Isn't that nice? - Yeah.

Harutora is such a wonderful boy.

Yeah.

He's thoughtful and so kind.

Just like the sun.

That's a lovely way to put it.

You seem so much brighter these days, Sui.

What?

Around the end of middle school,

you started locking yourself in your room all the time.

Then in high school, you suddenly insisted on moving into the dorms.

That was when I realized my little boy was growing up so fast.

I felt so lonely.

But seeing you now, I'm at peace.

- Mom... - Oh, by the way,

I ran into Mirai the other day.

Your first crush, remember?

I'm sorry, Mom.

Actually... living at home used to be agonizing for me.

It hurt so much having to lie all the time.

Lie?

The truth is...

I'm not attracted to girls.

I hope we can tell the people around us someday.

[Broke my parents' hearts] [They didn't understand] It's just that, right now, I'm still a little...

Thank you for telling me.

They just went, "Got it! Congratulations!"

I started to feel like I should value myself, too.

The truth is...

I'm in love with you.

I hate when people make fun of you.

This smells good.

I love you so much, Sui.

No matter what, I'll always stay by your side.

I like guys.

I'm sorry for hiding it from you for so long.

But more than anything, I want you to understand.

So...

It's always chaotic here, but you're welcome anytime.

You can't be serious...

[Next Episode]

Harutora wouldn't understand.

Right now, we just have to give him some space.

Better to regret doing something than to regret never trying.

I didn't think you'd come.

I'm sorry, especially when things are so critical for Harutora.

I want you to be happy.

It's because you gave it everything you had, Sui.

Ever since I met you,

my life truly began.

[This drama is purely fictional.] I'm so glad I can be who I am.