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Legend says if you give your crush a cake during the Illumination Festival,

your love will be fulfilled.

Don't make fun of me!

You're not serious about dating me, are you?

Aoki, let's make a cake together.

Then hand it to Ida, and confirm his feelings.

(0 Days until the Illumination Festival)

- It's so good! - It's so good!

It's not too sweet, so Akkun will love it for sure.

Ida will definitely enjoy it, too.

- Oh, I'm so nervous. - Oh, I'm so nervous.

Aoki?

Can we talk?

Sure.

There's something I have to tell you.

I know you said not to tell anyone, but

I told the guys from volleyball club we're dating.

What?

They saw us together at Yokohama.

Ida, are you dating Aoki?

I should have told you guys.

Aoki and I are dating now.

Why did you tell them?

Like I said, they saw us together at Yokohama.

You should've just bluffed them out with some excuse.

Don't be so upset.

It's not something we should hide.

Yes, it is.

Does this mean you're

embarrassed to date me?

That's not what I meant.

Then what do you mean?

You don't understand anything!

No, I don't understand.

Not a thing.

Let's break up.

What?

Although we weren't even seriously dating in the first place.

Anyway, it's over between us.

Bye.

You're such a big help.

That's so sweet of you to say.

Thanks!

- What should we decorate next? - I wonder...

This one? Shall we?

- All right, this one! - That one?

Where does Santa go? Here?

Are you not attending the Christmas party?

I have a practice match.

Come back when you're done.

I'm sure we'll still be celebrating the Illumination Festival.

"It'll make Aoki happy, too!"

His height really came in handy.

- Thanks for your help. - Yes, you're so helpful.

I'm happy to help. Thanks, guys.

Let's get hyped to win.

I can't wait.

Let's go.

What's wrong, Ida?

Let's get going.

I have to talk to you guys.

I said I was dating Aoki before,

but that was just a joke.

So could you not bother Aoki about it?

Really? Okay.

So it was a joke?

You took us by surprise.

Ida, you'll be getting the balls today.

So get your head in the game.

All right, let's go.

- Let's go! - Let's win!

That's right!

That was the first time I've seen you lie, Kosuke.

Merry Christmas!

Hashimoto?

What about the cupcake?

It's in Aida's desk.

Are you not going to give it to him in person?

I can't do that.

I'm scared of getting rejected again.

Cheers!

- I should just give up. - Hold on a second.

You went through the trouble of making them.

- Wow! - It looks delicious.

- Nonomura, you're amazing. - I made a bunch, so eat them up!

I want one, too.

Do you want one, Aida?

Here.

Well... I'll pass.

I don't eat homemade food.

He doesn't eat

homemade food?

But thanks for the offer.

Are you a germaphobe or something?

- Then I will– - In that case, Nonomura...

I'll take another.

So good! I could eat a bucket full.

Kariya...

Woo-hoo, the legend has it.

Everyone, look this way!

I'm so glad the class

has united as one.

What the heck?

Hashimoto?

He didn't ask me to make it after all.

There wasn't any deep meaning to it.

But...

But...

What?

Hashimoto, your grip strength is nuts.

But if you don't like homemade stuff,

you should've said so to begin with.

Hashimoto?

Are you mad because I didn't notice this?

No.

I'm not mad at you, Aida.

I'm upset with myself because I'm embarrassed.

I got myself all worked up.

I wanted to make you happy, although you didn't ask me to.

If I knew you didn't like homemade stuff,

I wouldn't have...

That's why you're upset.

Oh, right.

- I'll go buy something now. - Don't!

I didn't ask you to make them for me,

but somehow I knew you would.

You'd probably end up giving it to me.

What?

You were so excited about it.

That's why I turned down the vice president's cake.

You should've guessed it.

I didn't want anyone else's but yours.

Can I eat it now?

Yes.

So good. It's scrumptious!

The illuminations are about to begin.

Come guys, let's go.

Let's go look.

The illuminations will begin in five seconds.

Four.

Three.

Two.

One.

Zero.

Illuminate!

Would you like to look around the lights with me?

I'd love to.

They're so pretty!

My goodness.

Fascinating.

Sorry, Ida.

We couldn't get the ball to you at all.

We haven't practiced the basics enough.

Hey...

why were you trying to get the ball to me so badly?

To respect Aoki's wish.

Actually, before we went to the match today...

That would be difficult.

Aoki?

Oh!

If you're looking for Ida, he isn't here.

Listen.

It's about that...

who else knows?

Just the four of us.

Please...

don't tell anyone else that Ida and I dated.

I mean...

it was me who forcibly invited him on the outing,

we weren't dating or anything at all.

He was merely being nice, that's all.

I know you saw us holdings hands in Yokohama,

but I forced him into that.

And I was just being a nuisance to him.

I've decided...

not to interact with Ida anymore.

So I hope you'll keep on being Ida's good friends,

just like you've always been.

I'm begging you.

Please.

Aoki, raise your head.

When we heard you guys were dating,

we were going to celebrate it.

I tried telling them we should leave you guys alone.

We were not going to make fun of you or Ida.

We won't tell anyone, so you can relax.

I'm so relived.

- Were you that worried? - I was.

I was worried that you guys would ostracize him during the game,

and force him to pay an absurdly high club fee,

which means he has to work every single day.

He has his graduation match, but he has to work.

So he'd become a delinquent and drop out of school.

Aoki, even your imagination is negative.

Anyway... knowing that Ida has good friends like you guys,

make me feel happy.

Thank you, guys.

To respect Aoki's passionate feelings toward you,

we decided to pass you the ball a lot today.

They're so pretty!

I made some cake too, so help yourself.

Really? Cake?

- Amazing! - Let's go! Hurry!

There you go.

Thank you.

Thanks, Aoki!

Happy Merry Christmas.

Likewise.

Thank you.

Bye bye.

So you lied for Aoki's sake.

Aoki desperately came to seek our help for your sake.

Kosuke,

are you really okay to end it like this?

My goodness, losing games always end so quickly.

Mr. Taniguchi.

Excuse me. I have to go now.

Since when have you two started dating?

About five minutes ago.

Aoki, your cake was so good.

- Good to hear. - Thanks.

Aoki!

Hashimoto.

Did it go well with Akkun?

Yes.

Aida said,

he didn't eat the cake because he only wanted mine.

I see.

I'm so glad!

It's all thanks to you, Aoki.

Thank you so much.

Hashimottsan!

Let's go over there.

Hashimottsan? Why did you call me that?

You don't like it, Hashimottsan?

It sounds like a sumo wrestler.

With your strong slap, it's perfect.

I absolutely hate it.

So you won't come with me?

I'll go with you.

Let's go.

I guess...

that's how things are supposed to be.

♫ While I feel my heart ♫

♫ Leap with excitement, ♫

♫ I catch your gaze over and over ♫

What?

You got the wrong idea. This isn't mine.

I've come to really like you!

Should we... try going out?

♫ Two perplexed silhouettes ♫

I'm glad you told me

how you really feel.

♫ When I think only the two of us are in the world, ♫

♫ why does it make me feel uneasy? ♫

♫ I want to tell someone, but I can't ♫

♫ Yes, the secret touch on that day ♫

♫ I didn't want to treat it as it has never happened ♫

Aoki...

♫ While I feel my frustration ♫

♫ for the first time ♫

♫ I touch your gaze over and over ♫

♫ I'm happy and want to cry ♫

♫ The flowers that bloomed are still small, Strawberry ♫

Happy Merry Christmas.

It was fun being able to date you.

Thank you.

Why...?

Ida?

Aoki?

Why are you here?

Well...

I was cleaning up the home economics room.

What about you? Why are you here?

I sent you a text, but you didn't even read it.

Well...

I said everything in the text.

Bye.

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I'm sorry.

I was wrong.

What's gotten into you?

I heard everything from my teammates.

You were sinerely worried about me,

but I didn't realize it.

I'm really sorry.

I'm sorry, too.

I suggested you to lie. I couldn't be open about us.

That's because you were worried about me.

It wasn't just for your sake.

I was scared.

Scared of other people finding out.

You are truly amazing, Aoki.

You understand and are honest with your own feelings.

That's nothing special. I should know my own feelings.

What a weirdo.

I finally figured out my own feelings, as well.

I... really love you, Aoki.

Wh-Why? Are you kidding me?

I'm not.

But you've always teased me and made fun of me.

I didn't make fun of you.

I just wanted to see your reactions.

You're...

cute when you were being shy and freaking out.

Whenever I see you acting cute like that,

you make my heart skip a beat.

I can't see you as a mere friend.

You made your point. That's enough.

I need a time-out.

To put it simply... I love you.

I'm sorry... for taking me so long.

It's fine since now I know you took your time to think about it.

Aoki,

will you date me again?

Well...

if you insist, it's fine with me.

Does this mean our love is mutual, doesn't it?

Do you have to spell everything out? Take a hint.

I'm glad.

♫ I want us to fall in love. It wasn't supposed to be this way ♫

♫ I want to have all the first experiences with you ♫

♫ We'll take them one step at a time ♫

♫ My first lover ♫

It must be the legend of the Illumination Festival.

I don't have any cake left for you, though.

♫ I failed to notice ♫

♫ I didn't know she was setting ♫

♫ Her eyes on me ♫

A chocolate bar?

- And it's already half-eaten. - Here.

What are you doing?

That's a huge piece.

♫ Ah, what do I do if someone sees? ♫

People usually prepare a cake

something special for Christmas.

That's all right. We don't have to be like everyone else.

That's true.

♫ Two umbrellas form the shape of a heart when walking side-by-side ♫

♫ I can't believe it. Miracle was waiting for me ♫

♫ I want us to fall in love ♫

♫ It wasn't supposed to be this way ♫

♫ It disheartens me but it also excites my innocent heart ♫

♫ Just like a magnet, we stick together ♫

♫ Then we separate. Oh my god, oh my god ♫

I've randomly picked your new seating chart again.

Please take a look.

Sir, I am sitting in the same seat again.

Amazing. We're sitting so close.

Mr. Tanugichi must've planned this.

We'll be taking a quiz. Please clear your desks.

Akkun. Akkun, lend me your eraser.

Heck no.

Did you forget one again?

Aoki, use mine.

Oh!

Thank you.

Here.

(A...)

(Aoki ♡ )

Is this for real?

You...

Do you not like it?

I didn't say that.

Did you know only people with unrequited love do this?

Really?

I'll get rid of it then.

Well, I think... you should keep it as it is.

(My Love MIX-UP!) Thank you for watching!