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-Please, give it back! -If you want it back,

just cough up some cash.

Your family's loaded, isn't it?

Come on, dig into those pockets!

What are you two doing!?

I'll report this to the student council.

Isn't this Heine's poetry?

Hiromi, you're in love, aren't you?

No way! I was just reading it because I was bored.

What girl reads that kinda poetry out of boredom?

Hiromi, you know you can trust me, I'm your best friend.

Jun.

I'm not hiding anything. I'm not in love with anyone.

It's the truth, you gotta believe me!

"I don't love anyone.

If I fall for a guy, I'll turn into a delinquent.

She said she wouldn't allow it."

Hiromi pondered these words.

Yet her heart raced inexplicably.

It was her first taste of love,

a new and unfamiliar sensation.

The ancient Roman god Janus was said to be able to see

both the inside and outside of things at the same time.

This story is a grand romance about a girl whose other heart

was peered into by Janus.

THE MIRROR OF JANUS

Suppose, you too, had another face…

SWEETHEARTS BY DAY, ADVERSARIES BY NIGHT

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Junko, let's all grab a bite somewhere.

Good idea. What do you all think?

Let's go!

-I don't know… -Hiromi, don't waste this chance!

-But… -Hiromi,

if you get too serious, your heart may

turn to stone, and love will slip away.

-She's right! -Let's go.

Come on, there's nothing to worry about!

-Welcome. -I'd take some coffee!

-I want cake. -Hiromi, what do you want?

-I'll have what you're having, Jun. -I'll take a brandy!

-No way! I can't… -I'm just kidding, silly!

Forget the brandy, two teas.

You think that teacher is gonna come?

Whoa, danger's coming!

What's so funny?

We were curious if you'd make it, and sure enough, you did.

You're not to make detours

at the cafe on your way to school,

it's a clear violation of the rules.

If we're accompanied by a parent or guardian,

-it should be okay. -And where's the guardian?

We have a meeting with Mr. Tsutsumi here today.

He's our homeroom teacher,

who I believe acts as our guardian.

-Mr. Tsutsumi? -He's quite late.

-I wonder what happened? -Is that true?

Silly, don't speak off the top of your head.

I'll go fetch Mr. Tsutsumi.

It's Mr. Tsutsumi!

Shouldn't discussions with students take place at school?

Bringing them here isn't appropriate for a teacher.

Loosen up a bit, sir.

Even you, teachers, take breaks

and explore different places, no?

Maybe even checking out soapland brothels?

Don't be ridiculous!

Mr. Tsutsumi, we'll have to bring this up

with the principal later.

Yes, sir.

Sir, I'll buy you a beer on our way home!

You've said it!

Mr. Tsutsumi, it really irks me when adults

engage in sketchy stuff at brothels and hotels.

Isn't it hypocritical for them

to moan when we just want a break?

There's endless debate on fixing kids' behavior,

but we should start with the adults.

Oh, man.

Did you guys call me here to hang me out to dry?

Mr. Tsutsumi and Ms. Kyoko,

what's your take on high school romance?

I feel you should embrace the purity of love

during this stage of your life.

While I encourage your romantic pursuits,

you should exercise moderation as a high school student.

Mr. Tsutsumi, I heard about the loss of your wife.

Can you share your love story?

Oh, dear…

Mr. Tsutsumi and his wife were very much in love.

Ms. Keiko, how do you know all that?

In university, Nanako, his wife, and I were best friends.

-We attended the same university. -That's enough, Ms. Kurita.

Details, details! We're dying to know!

He was in his fourth year and I was in my second.

His proposal to Nanako

was nothing short of extraordinary.

What do you mean by extraordinary?

Mr. Tsutsumi phoned her,

instructing, "Come out, I'm proposing."

I stood by Nanako's side as a witness.

It happened beneath a towering chimney.

Nanako, I'm about to ascend this chimney

and secure this scarf at its peak.

Should I triumph, please marry me.

Kunihiko.

As this scarf dances in the sky today,

this chimney transforms into more than just brick and mortar.

It becomes a love tower, a testament to our shared journey.

Kunihiko, that's enough!

I'll marry you!

Please come down!

So cool, Mr. Tsutsumi!

People often surprise you, don't they?

I had no idea Mr. Tsutsumi had such a romantic side.

Turns out, he's not such a pushover.

Quite impressive, sir. Still, how did your wife pass away?

Rumors say that she died in an accident.

I'll tell you how my wife died in due course.

All right, that's it for today.

-Don't stay here too long. -Yes, sir.

Those two are gonna marry one day, aren't they?

You're right, they seem like a great match!

Hiromi!

What's up with her?

Hiromi has feelings for Mr. Tsutsumi.

UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE EXAM MOCK TEST REPORT

HIROMI OZAWA: 672

Ozawa.

Your grades are slipping.

This won't help you get into Ochanomizu University.

You're on the verge of dropping a rank.

If you want to prevent that, commit to your studies.

Yes, sir.

Ozawa, don't worry.

That teacher's always pressuring students to stay on track.

I'd be happy to study with you in your spare time.

-Excuse me. -Wait!

You're always avoiding me. Is it because you hate me?

-I don't hate you. -So why run away from me?

Do you love someone else?

I don't.

So why don't you go out with me?

Grandma will scold me.

Ozawa, my folks are against us dating too.

Your grandma has called us many times.

But I refuse to let adults dictate my life.

I won't let grownups control the love between us.

Don't you agree?

Tell me your true feelings.

If you dislike me, I'll move on.

If there's someone else you truly love,

I'll be hurt, but I'll accept it.

I'm not in love with anyone!

MR. TSUTSUMI, I LOVE YOU

Mr. Tsutsumi, I did it!

Grandma, I'm home.

-Come in. -Yes, ma'am.

Hatsue, I brought you some hot water.

I don't remember asking for hot water.

Don't come to my room unless I call you.

Hiromi!

What's going on with your grades?

How do you expect to get into Ochanomizu University?

Grandma, please forgive me.

My grades aren't good enough for Ochanomizu.

Please let me go to a different university.

Silence!

Those who slack off tend to come up with excuses.

Have you been skipping cram school and goofing off?

Where have you been?

I won't let you off the hook today, where!?

I haven't been anywhere.

Don't you lie to me.

Are you skipping cram school

to hang out with the hoodlums in town?

Since when did you turn into one

of those delinquents!? Spit it out!

Yukiko, your mother,

defied Grandma's wishes and paid the price.

Do you want to follow in her footsteps!?

Heed your grandma's words.

It'll save you from the same unfortunate

destiny that befell your mother.

How can you glare at me with those terrifying eyes?

Your mother's licentious blood courses through your veins!

I'll open you up and cleanse that tainted blood from you!

Why you little…

You don't scream and don't weep.

What kind of bastard child are you?

A child like you should've never been born!

What is it, Hiromi?

Are you going to defy your grandma?

Do you hold a grudge against me?

No!

You guided me to the person I've become.

I harbor no hatred.

Grandma, I messed up.

Starting now, I'll turn things around

and focus on my studies.

So you understand, Hiromi? Do you, really!?

Yes, ma'am.

Hiromi, I don't want you following Yukiko's path.

She defied me and went out with troublemakers,

and it led to her downfall.

Listen closely, Hiromi.

All men are bloodthirsty wolves.

They offer kindness just to harm you.

Keep your distance. Avoid them!

Yes, Grandma.

As you mature into a remarkable woman,

following in your grandma's footsteps,

a special man like your grandpa will enter your life,

ensuring a joyous marriage.

Don't worry about relationships and focus on your studies now.

Yes, ma'am.

Were you in pain?

It must have hurt, right?

You poor thing.

To think that the daughter of the Ozawa family

must endure so much pain.

You poor child.

You poor child…

-This seems like a habit for them. -Just keep watching.

The hell do you want!? Piss off!

She told you to scram!

You bitch!

You want a taste of pain, huh, you bitch!?

Gimme the stuff you took.

You bitch!

Isn't that you, Hiromi!? It is you!

My name is Yumi Onuma. Get your facts straight!

Shoplifting is a risky business. Till next time.

Toodles!

Hiromi, I've brought you dinner.

Hiromi…

Hey, come check it out!

Got an amazing selection here,

not your usual knockoffs.

All legit brand-name stuff!

And I'm slashing prices by 50 percent!

It's crazy how you can still rake in profits

with such discounts.

You and I, we both love mysteries,

it's all so mysterious, isn't it?

I'm not your average guy. I dig mysteries.

Being mysterious, and otherworldly sure is charming!

C'mon, step right up!

All right, 10,000 yen, thank you very much!

And sold out in no time. I'm a helluva salesman.

-This is for you, Yumi. -Hey, you!

-What are you doing there? -Crap, it's that clumsy copper!

Tatsuro!

-Mom! -Oh, dear, Tatsuro.

What are you up to?

Mom, I'm sorry…

Hey, you! Hold it right there!

See you later. Bye.

Yumi, wait a minute!

Well, take care, Mom!

Tatsuro, wait!

I was so worried about you!

I asked this detective to look for you!

-Your father is unreliable. -'Course, you can't count on that guy.

-Tatsuro! -Is this stolen property?

-How can it be stolen? -How rude, Detective!

Are you accusing my son of being a thief?

O-Of course not!

I gotta sell these or I risk getting a beating.

Oh dear, a beating!? How much do you need?

I'd say about 200,000 yen.

Tatsuro, use this to settle all your debts

and break free from that terrible gang.

I'm coming with you.

Mr. Tsutsumi, thanks for coming.

We've looked everywhere in the house, but Hiromi is missing.

Is Ozawa usually around at this time?

Hatsue checks on her when she gets up at 2 AM

to use the bathroom.

If Hiromi isn't back, it'll be a major concern!

Very well, I'll try to see if I can find her.

Mr. Tsutsumi, please find her by 2 AM.

I got it.

Yumi!

Yumi! Where are you?

Yumi!

You ran away, didn't you, Tatsuro?

You bet, I did! I can't have Mom ruining our quality time!

Yumi, we have plenty of funds for tonight.

Tatsuro, I love you!

Yumi, why don't you gimme a kiss on the lips?

Let's use this cash for a luxurious evening tonight.

Yumi, don't think you can strut around our turf.

Where I stroll is my damn business.

You know, I ain't one for taking orders.

Kaoru, make her soil her pants.

Yumi, feel like going one-on-one with me?

You bitch…

Hey, doesn't that hurt!? Aren't you scared?

Yumi, are you okay?

Tatsuro, this doesn't even tickle.

Pain's a stranger to my body.

The hell are you dawdling for? Our brawl ain't done.

Let's put everything on the line, shall we?

Bring it!

Yumi, I've never crossed paths with a chick like you.

How about I handle you this round?

One-on-one, what do you say?

Come on!

Yumi, our match will have to wait.

-Boss! -We're outta here!

What is it!?

If the Trunk's barkeep walks in, we're powerless.

What's so special about that granny?

That Trunk bar owner gig is just a front.

Kyoko ran the Yajuu Clan two decades back.

We're bailing for now.

Yumi, next time we cross paths,

I'll drag you to hell myself!

Tatsuro, your father wants to talk to you.

My old man?

Yumi, I'll have a word with my dad. Just stay put.

Is there something on my face?

Sure, there is.

There's a scary creature skulking on your face.

Ain't no creature creeping on my mug.

I'm the damn monster myself.

Stay away from Tatsuro!

You'll ruin him.

Listen up, old lady,

I ain't a fan of folks giving me orders.

I don't care who you are, keep flapping your gums,

and I'll make you regret it.

Listen, Tatsuro,

I went through my fair share

of foolishness before hitting 20,

so I get where you're coming from.

I can't spill the beans to your mom about this.

You've got the green light

to do your thing until you hit 20.

After that, it's time to head back home.

You want me to swing back so you can put a leash on me?

Listen up, Pops, I couldn't care less about your riches.

I'll carve out my own damn path.

You'll think differently once you hit 20.

Some people don't change.

Pops, before I turn 20,

I'll travel to the land of mirages with Yumi.

The land of mirages?

You sound like a child!

We'll see if it's real or not.

Yumi herself came from the land of mirages.

That girl?

Yup, she's my sweetheart.

-Shall I introduce you? -No, that's quite all right.

Young romances fizzle out fast.

What nonsense are you spewing!?

I'd lay down my life for Yumi.

Yumi!

Tatsuro, isn't that girl Hiromi Ozawa?

That ain't her!

Sure, they share a resemblance,

but Yumi's no ordinary girl like Hiromi.

So, Pops, how do you know Hiromi?

Actually, we ran into each other at Trunk's.

I see now that Hiromi's a different person. Good.

Pops, please keep Mom in the dark about this.

It's heartbreaking, Yumi. My heart's about to burst.

Your heart's blazing like it's on fire.

For you, even if my heart turned to ashes and I died,

I wouldn't have any regrets.

Tatsuro…

Yumi.

Yumi, are you hurt?

You're not bleeding, are you?

I'm fine, I already said it's nothing.

Tatsuro!

Have you seen Ozawa?

Beats me, man! Lay off, Teach.

I'm sorry.

Yumi, have you seen Hiromi Ozawa?

I haven't.

Quit eyeballing me like that!

I'm sorry, but every time I see you,

it stirs up a weird sensation.

You resemble Ozawa so much.

Yet, you're a whole different breed.

-Still… -Still what?

It's those eyes of yours.

Eyes? What about my eyes?

Ozawa's always got this melancholy look.

Yours, on the other hand,

are always fierce and ready for a fight.

Different individuals, different eyes.

Still, within the depths of your gaze

and Ozawa's, the same thing is shining.

The same?

That's right. It's a frozen sadness.

It's like a blue glow, carved out by sorrow.

Teach, you're getting on my nerves! Just piss off already.

Listen, I'm intrigued by you. Can we talk?

I wanna get to know you.

Go to hell!

You bastard, what's with that damn stare?

Am I supposed to pity your sorry ass?

Why? Why the hell don't you ever stand your ground?

Why do you keep throwing that pathetic look my way!?

Teach, take your questions elsewhere!

Don't mess with our love!

Or else, who knows what I might do.

Tatsuro, can I just have a chat with her?

Screw off! There ain't a damn thing to discuss!

-Please, I beg you… -Shut it!

You have an arm injury, don't you?

MR. TSUTSUMI, I LOVE YOU

What's this?

Yumi, does this scarf belong to you?

No way that trashy scarf is mine.

I snagged it off some punk in the hood.

Tatsuro, this guy's a buzzkill. I'm outta here.

Bye!

Yumi!

Yumi!

Mr. Tsutsumi!

-Ma'am, anything on Ozawa? -I apologize.

We caught Hiromi in the lumber room

searching for her childhood photo album.

Lumber room?

We're so sorry for troubling you.

That's a relief. Well, goodnight.

Her being in the lumber room is a lie.

Is Ozawa truly Yumi Onuma?

Mr. Tsutsumi, I love you.

Ozawa…

Hiromi? Are you still up?

Grandma.

Burning the midnight oil with your studies?

-It's late, why not call it a night? -Yes, ma'am.

Goodnight.

Hiromi, where in the world have you been? Speak up.

Hiromi, how can you say you've got no recollection?

Dad, Mom, I swear you, I can't remember a thing.

Was I really missing?

What are you on about? We were both looking for you.

We even reached out to Mr. Tsutsumi for help.

-Mr. Tsutsumi, too? -That's right.

You'll be apologizing to him tomorrow.

Anyway, it's late.

Listen, I won't put up with this happening again.

Got it, Hiromi?

Where was I?

What was I up to?

Why?

Why does this keep happening?

I got a wound.

How?

What did I do to end up with this wound?

I'm scared.

I must be getting sick.

It's gone.

My scarf is gone!

Don't play dumb!

You act like a goody-two-shoes at school,

but you're really a delinquent.

-What do you mean, delinquent? -You little…

You roughed us up and snagged

our stuff in Harajuku last night!

You bitch!

I really don't know anything.

Was I really in Harajuku last night?

Did I really steal something from you there?

Please, tell me.

Hey! What's going on here!?

We won't tolerate bullying!

Sir, she's the bully.

This chick's an honor student during the day,

but come night, she turns into a real delinquent in Roppongi.

Ozawa?

-Don't be ridiculous. -But it's true!

Ozawa, is this true?

I didn't do anything!

Stop playing innocent, you bitch!

You can tell by this scar on her arm!

How do you explain this wound?

Quit acting clueless!

That's the mark from your showdown

with the Yajuu Clan member who pulled a knife.

Ozawa, how did you end up with that wound?

It's clearly from a knife.

Did you get into it with a bunch of thugs!?

No! I…

What's going on?

These two are saying Ozawa's playing delinquent

in Roppongi at night.

-Stop talking nonsense! -That's absurd!

Nonsense? She's just playing the innocent.

Don't you talk about Hiromi that way!

-Stop it! -Enough!

The girl you spotted was Yumi Onuma.

I've crossed paths with her.

Despite the resemblance, she's not Ozawa.

Mr. Tsutsumi, is that the truth?

Yes, it is.

-Ozawa. -Hiromi, let's go.

They ain't different folks.

That woman last night was Hiromi Ozawa.

Ozawa, do you recognize this scarf?

Mr. Tsutsumi, where did you get this?

Yumi Onuma was wearing it in Roppongi last night.

-Yumi Onuma? -Yeah.

She claimed she snatched it from someone. Was it yours?

MR. TSUTSUMI, I LOVE YOU

Ozawa!

Our covert delinquent is coming through!

At that moment, Tsutsumi became certain that

Yumi and Hiromi were one and the same.

But little did he know,

this was just the beginning of an impending tragedy.

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