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Yumi Onuma unconsciously pursued Hiromi's mother's dream,

and now, as Hiromi, she rests in Kunihiko's embrace.

I love you.

Ozawa.

I love you, too.

You're irreplaceable to me.

No matter what happens, I will have your back.

I'll protect you.

Teacher and student, it was forbidden love.

Mr. Tsutsumi!

Hiromi.

What is she wearing!?

Could you keep it down, please? Ozawa is sound asleep.

Hiromi!

Hiromi, wake up!

You gave her sleeping pills, didn't you?

You should be ashamed!

Dressing her in a bridal gown?

What sick intentions do you have!?

Mrs. Ozawa, it's not what it seems.

This wedding dress belongs to my friend's wife.

Ozawa just wanted to fulfill the dream of trying on

a wedding dress that every woman has.

-Save your excuses. Bring my car! -Yes, ma'am.

Mr. Tsutsumi!

It's unacceptable for a teacher to attempt to seduce a student,

neglecting his duty.

It's plain repulsive, and I won't let you off the hook.

I'll ensure that you pay for your actions!

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…

THE TERRIBLE SECRET THAT THE GIRL LEARNED

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After that night, Hiromi enjoyed a peaceful sleep.

The night before, she transformed into Yumi Onuma,

sprinting through the streets adorned in a wedding dress.

She momentarily forgot

the heartfelt confession she made in Kunihiko's embrace.

Oh, no! I'm late!

Hiromi, I see you're awake.

Mom, I have to go now.

Hiromi, Grandma left a message.

You're not going to school today.

She wants you to stay home until she returns.

Until she comes home?

Mom, what's going on?

Where's Grandma?

She's at school because of you and Mr. Tsutsumi.

Because of me and Mr. Tsutsumi?

Was the Yumi Onuma we met really Hiromi?

At first, I thought it was her,

but upon closer inspection,

she had an entirely different demeanor.

-Really different. -Her language was coarse,

and her intense glare was intimidating.

She's a genuine Sukeban, a different league altogether.

She still looked like Hiromi to me…

No way she could be that evil.

Mr. Tsutsumi insists Hiromi and Yumi Onuma are separate,

and I initially felt the same, but something feels off.

What do you mean by off?

That's what's perplexing.

While Hiromi and Yumi Onuma are distinct

they seem to have a peculiar connection.

What if she's a long-lost relative?

Yeah, exactly. Maybe Hiromi has a twin sister.

You guys think Mr. Tsutsumi knows the secret?

-Mr. Tsutsumi? -Yeah.

I think he's so protective of Hiromi

because he knows her secret.

How can I help you?

Mr. Principal, I demand the immediate removal

of Mr. Tsutsumi from his post.

Mrs. Ozawa, what's this all about?

Do I even need to explain why!?

He's exploiting his role as a teacher

to entice my granddaughter out at night,

attempting to seduce her.

Mrs. Ozawa, I believe I've explained the situation

to you before.

Mr. Principal,

I've personally witnessed this inappropriate behavior,

and that's why I'm here to bring it to your attention.

Hold on a moment. I have faith in Mr. Tsutsumi.

-Perhaps it's your misunderstanding. -A misunderstanding!?

That teacher gave Hiromi sleeping pills!

Sleeping pills?

That's unbelievable!

Normally, I'd involve the police

and have Mr. Tsutsumi arrested

under child protection laws right away.

I refrained from doing so out of respect for your position.

I hope you're convinced to take action.

I demand prompt disciplinary measures against Mr. Tsutsumi.

We will have a discussion with him,

and upon verifying the facts,

we'll consider appropriate disciplinary actions.

I'll go get Mr. Tsutsumi.

Mrs. Ozawa, may I talk to Mr. Tsutsumi alone?

Please inform me promptly once you've decided on his punishment.

Mrs. Ozawa. Mrs. Ozawa!

What was Hiromi wearing when she came back last night?

-What did she wear? -Yes.

Why this question?

In fact, we spotted Yumi Onuma in Roppongi yesterday,

and she was wearing a wedding dress at the time.

What's the relevance of Yumi Onuma

wearing a wedding dress to my granddaughter?

I was curious to know if Hiromi might have worn one too.

It's as if something is caught in your back teeth, left unsaid.

Is there something you're not telling me?

No, it's not like that.

Do you have an agenda to paint my granddaughter

as a delinquent?

If that's the case, I won't tolerate it.

Mrs. Ozawa, I bear no ill will towards you.

If I've offended you, please forgive me.

Hiromi came home last night in her school uniform as usual!

Yumi Onuma was wearing a wedding dress?

Is it true that Ozawa drank laced alcohol last night?

It's true.

I find it hard to believe

that you administered sleeping pills to Ozawa.

Is it not the case that Ozawa was toying with sleeping pills?

No, sir, that's not the case.

Ozawa's not that kind of student.

What do you mean by that?

I apologize.

Mr. Tsutsumi, you can't truly tell me,

the principal, what happened?

There's one more thing I need to ask.

You never harbored any romantic feelings

for Hiromi Ozawa,

is that correct?

Mr. Tsutsumi, are you…

I won't offer any excuses.

I'll accept any disciplinary action taken against me.

Mr. Tsutsumi…

Mr. Tsutsumi.

Ozawa's grandmother asserts witnessing an intimate scene

between you and Ozawa. How do you respond?

It's all a misunderstanding, isn't it?

Mr. Tsutsumi, as a teacher,

such an accusation is a grave offense.

Isn't it disrespectful to not offer

an explanation to your coworkers?

By not offering excuses,

aren't you just confirming it's the truth?

Teachers are all human.

If a single man falls in love with a student,

that's just being human.

Ms. Somura!

While it might disqualify him as a teacher,

it doesn't necessarily make him a bad person, does it?

Mr. Tsutsumi is aware of his role as a teacher.

His concern for Hiromi Ozawa is, I believe, rooted in his duty,

and not personal feelings.

We weren't asking you!

Mr. Tsutsumi, you know that our professional conduct

is under scrutiny, aren't you?

Remaining silent to evade addressing

the Ozawa issue is unacceptable.

I…

I wish to engage with Ozawa

not just as a teacher, but as an individual.

Does that mean that you fell for Ozawa!?

If you interpret it as such, then so be it.

-Mr. Tsutsumi! -Mr. Tsutsumi…

I've come to see Ozawa as someone truly irreplaceable to me.

Mr. Principal!

Mr. Tsutsumi, you'll be under house arrest

till a decision is made.

SELF-STUDY

Students,

I regret to inform you that, due to certain circumstances,

Mr. Tsutsumi will be absent from school for a while.

During this time, I will be taking charge

of Class C until a replacement teacher is assigned.

Mr. Endo, can you clarify Mr. Tsutsumi's situation?

Mr. Tsutsumi was involved in a relationship with a young woman,

which is against the school code.

Mr. Tsutsumi said he liked Hiromi, right?

-That's right. -What a load of crap.

Who cares if a teacher-student like each other?

Mr. Endo, so what if a student falls in love with their teacher?

Can't students admire their teachers?

Will Hiromi be punished just for saying she likes Mr. Tsutsumi?

I'd hate to fall in love with a girl and have 'em get rid of me.

Totally, that's a lousy way to fall in love.

Hard to make lovers that way.

We're not here to dictate your emotions.

It's fine to develop romantic feelings,

but this is a high school. An academic environment!

If you can't manage your emotions responsibly,

you will be punished!

Look at Mr. Solo Educator over here,

running the whole high school show.

You fool!

I'm not a pushover like Mr. Tsutsumi.

Regardless of your views,

I'll enforce the rules rigorously moving forward.

Every infraction will be documented in my report,

so brace yourselves.

Hiromi…

I just heard from Mom.

Is it true that Mr. Tsutsumi was put under house arrest?

Will he really be expelled from school?

Expelling a repulsive teacher like him is only fair.

Using a student while in a position of trust

demands consequences, wouldn't you say?

You got it wrong, Mr. Tsutsumi isn't that kind of person!

Grandma, please don't push for his expulsion.

Hiromi, you've been misled by that man.

You seem unable to perceive his wicked nature.

What would've happened to you

if I hadn't arrived hastily yesterday?

He had drugged you with sleeping pills

and attempted to poison you.

Mr. Tsutsumi did that to me?

That can't be true, it just can't be!

What are you calling a lie?

I saw everything with my own eyes.

Hiromi, consider who in this world

desires your happiness the most.

-But Grandma… -Silence!

Hiromi, are you not aware that man is deceiving you?

Do you wish to endure the same fate as your mother,

who was duped into having you and then abandoned!?

If you don't find happiness, I won't find peace even in death.

Hiromi,

does this wedding dress seem familiar to you?

I don't recognize it.

What's the matter with it?

If you don't recognize it, that's fine.

Tomorrow you will go back to school.

Grandma…

Never utter the name "Mr. Tsutsumi" again.

Forget about him.

Hiromi's eyes speak no falsehoods.

Just as I suspected,

Mr. Tsutsumi drugged her with sleeping pills

and forced her into wearing the wedding dress.

Midori! Midori!

Yes, what is it, ma'am?

Mr. Tsutsumi is out of the picture.

Even if it's a friend or anyone,

don't let Hiromi answer any calls.

And have her quit the cram school. Hire a home tutor.

As you wish, ma'am.

Mr. Tsutsumi, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for what I did.

I'll meet with him and ask him not to quit school.

If your intention is to go see Mr. Tsutsumi,

I won't allow you to.

Mr. Tsutsumi…

Ms. Kurita.

Please, come in.

Mr. Tsutsumi, I'm here out of deep concern.

I felt the need to talk to you.

The revelation about your feelings for Ozawa

took me by surprise.

But after careful consideration, I believe those words

don't really reflect your feelings.

Ms. Kurita,

I'm making an effort to be honest with myself now.

My love for Ozawa is truly genuine.

Mr. Tsutsumi, you're attempting to compensate

for the loss of your late wife by helping Ozawa.

Rumors are circulating that Ozawa

is a notorious delinquent named Yumi Onuma, right?

I believe you're aware of the validity of those rumors.

It seems you were driven to accept any accusations

in your desperation to aid Ozawa, am I right?

I empathize with your feelings

because I am the woman who loves you.

Ms. Kurita.

Mr. Tsutsumi, please tell me everything.

I won't breathe a word to anyone.

If you have faith in me, let me be of help.

My affection for Ozawa may indeed involve

a sense of atonement for my late wife.

But it goes beyond that.

I have really fallen in love with Ozawa as a woman.

I don't believe you, you're lying!

Mr. Tsutsumi, why can't you tell me the truth?

Why won't you let me help?

You know that Ozawa is Yumi Onuma, isn't that right?

Ozawa is not Yumi Onuma. That is unrelated to my feelings.

Ms. Kurita, forget about me.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Mr. Tsutsumi, are you…

I've failed as a teacher.

If you're this dedicated, I won't press further.

But I won't give up on you.

I won't abandon my faith in Kunihiko Tsutsumi.

Hatsue, Hiromi says she doesn't want to go to school.

Hiromi…

What is this? Why are you refusing to go to school?

You disobedient girl! Respond when spoken to!

Hatsue, please wait!

Hiromi, please tell me what's going on.

Midori filled me in about you and Mr. Tsutsumi.

He's on your mind, isn't he?

Hiromi, we can't offer help if you keep quiet.

I won't attend school until Mr. Tsutsumi returns.

Hiromi,

I explicitly instructed you to forget about that teacher.

Your act of skipping school is unacceptable. Now, move it.

On your feet!

I won't let you off!

I won't tolerate you rebelling against me!

Now, come here.

Hatsue!

Hiromi, do you want forgiveness?

If you really want to be forgiven, apologize,

change your stance, and commit to attending school.

Otherwise, I will never release you from this harsh room.

How dare you gaze at me with those eyes!?

Hiromi, reconsider your choices

in this cold, grim, and arduous place!

The morning started Hiromi's devoted resistance

to attending school.

Her determination was so unwavering

that she even declined to eat, causing frustration for Hatsue.

-Good morning! -Good morning.

-Good morning! -Good morning.

Hey, Junko, is Hiromi off today again?

She won't come to school until Mr. Tsutsumi comes back.

It'd be a relief if she took time off all the time.

What do you mean by that!?

I mean, we don't know if Hiromi's really a delinquent,

but she kinda gives me the creeps.

Maybe Tsutsumi and Hiromi should quit school and get married?

Don't be ridiculous! We're all Hiromi's classmates!

That's no way to talk when she's clearly in distress!

I'll ask the principal to bring back

Mr. Tsutsumi as soon as possible.

-I'll go with you. -Me too.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Mr. Tsutsumi, what's this supposed to mean?

This is my final decision.

Mr. Tsutsumi, I'd really hate to see you go.

I acknowledge your commitment to your feelings,

but I advise embracing a more adaptable mindset.

Can you perhaps suppress those feelings

for Ozawa until she graduates?

I don't have time. Please, forgive me.

Just a moment!

I will keep your resignation request to myself.

The door is always open for your return.

Come in.

Mr. Tsutsumi, are you really gonna quit?

That's cowardly! Hiromi is now refusing to attend school,

insisting she won't come until you return.

-Ozawa said that? -Mr. Tsutsumi,

she's exerting herself for you, going as far as skipping meals.

All right, I'll talk to her myself. Excuse me.

Mr. Principal, please don't let Mr. Tsutsumi quit!

I will sit down with him and discuss it thoroughly.

Wait until then. Now, go back to your classrooms.

Run along, now.

What audacity you have!

How dare you show your face here! Get out!

Please, let me talk to Ozawa.

-I'm begging you. -You're wasting your time!

Ozawa, can you hear me!?

Don't worry about me and go to school!

I'll always be watching over you!

Ozawa! Ozawa, can you hear me!?

Ozawa, I'm always keeping an eye on you!

Don't forget that!

If you want to help me, attend school!

Mr. Tsutsumi…

You must go to school! Is that clear!?

Grandma, please let me see Mr. Tsutsumi.

Hiromi!

I'll never consent to your relationship with Mr. Tsutsumi!

I'm losing it! I'm losing myself!

Yumi, why did you want to visit that teacher's apartment?

Teach!

Yumi, did you come to see me?

Don't flatter yourself, you asshole!

I'm here to drop a message.

What is it?

Stay out of my business.

If I catch a glimpse of you again, you're dead!

-Tatsuro, let's roll! -Okay!

Yo, Teach, Yumi paid me a visit directly.

We're tearing up the town tonight. Later, Teach!

Yumi, I'm so glad you came by!

When you said you liked my old man the other day,

I almost had a heart attack.

But hey, in the end, you love me more.

There's no way I'd really love that old fart!

Tatsuro, I want to hit the city and have some fun after ages!

You bet, Yumi! I might cruise so fast that this bike

turns into a blur in the wind!

So buckle up!

Ryoko!

Yumi, there's a war brewing with a local biker gang. You in?

Sounds interesting. I'm fuming tonight.

I'm gonna let off some steam!

You piece of crap!

-Why, you… -You bastard!

Yumi, that's enough.

Damn you!

Yumi,

come home with me.

Shut it! I warned you to stay the hell away!

I won't let anyone keep tabs on me

or boss me around.

Anyone trying that can go to hell!

Yumi, that's enough!

Ryoko, what is this?

I thought we were tight.

Why the hell are you protecting my enemy?

Yumi, this teacher hasn't done a thing to become our enemy.

That dude is my enemy.

I'm telling you, he's my enemy!

It's against the clan's code to hurt those who aren't causing us trouble.

Why should I give a damn about your code?

Ryoko, if you don't get outta my way,

I'll run you over. Got it?

Yumi, don't get cocky with me. I'm the head of the Yajuu Clan.

I'll knock you down and make you obey our code!

They're going one-on-one! Nobody better butt in!

Yumi!

I don't need this crap.

Yumi, I should've finished this for good.

I'm not holding back now.

Seems like you've used up all your tricks.

You think you can win with that!?

-Yumi! -Yumi!

Yumi, how about you scream for mercy?

I might just spare you if you do. Now, scream for mercy!

I'd choose death over begging for mercy!

I won't…

beg anyone for mercy!

Yumi…

Ryoko, it's too kind of you to let go of your strength

without knocking me out.

We're not done here.

-Now, come. -I lost.

Yumi…

Just for tonight, I'll play by the Yajuu Clan's rules.

Teach, I'll have you drive me home.

Yumi, that's not fair.

I'll listen to what he has to say for a bit.

-Thank you. -Just get lost already.

Teach, this is the first and last time I'm covering for you.

Yumi, when do we get to meet again!?

Yumi, there's something I need to ask you once.

You've heard of Hiromi Ozawa, haven't you?

The bullied girl that gets mistaken for me?

Right.

What do you think of Hiromi Ozawa?

Won't you tell me?

I've got no opinion about her.

That can't be true. You were always aware of Hiromi Ozawa.

Not at all.

Ain't got a clue what kinda kid she is, and don't care.

She's a girl constantly fighting for freedom.

She's someone who wishes for something

to ignite her soul with passion.

Cut it out. I can't stand folks who dwell on their issues.

I already said I don't give a damn

about some girl I've never even met!

Yumi, you and Ozawa will never cross paths in this lifetime.

Why's that?

Well, Yumi,

that's because you are Hiromi Ozawa!

What did you say!?

Somewhere deep down, you must've realized it.

You're another identity born from the dreams of Hiromi Ozawa.

Another personality.

That's why you and Ozawa won't ever meet.

That said, you can merge your heart with Ozawa's.

I believe as such.

Hiromi Ozawa ain't got a damn thing to do with me.

I'm Yumi Onuma.

I ain't showing mercy to any jerk who gets in my way.

Teach, go ahead, and enjoy the show.

I got my own business to handle from here on.

Yumi…

What brings you here at this hour?

Hatsue, Hiromi hasn't eaten anything in days.

It's Hiromi's decision not to eat. Step aside.

She's gone.

Hiromi is gone!

-My car! -What?

Bring my car!

Yes, ma'am!

We've got to track her down.

The heiress of the Ozawa family

must not be seen roaming the streets at night.

We must find her at all costs!

Conduct a thorough search of her likely hangout spots!

Is that you, Yumi?

What are you doing here at this hour?

I wanted to check your store.

Sure, step right in.

What secrets lay concealed in Yumi's mind

during her visit to Kawamoto's store?

The reality was a sinister scheme aimed at plunging Kawamoto

into the depths of despair.

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