Hotaru is a 16-year-old high school first-year who has always been ambivalent about love, preferring instead to have a lively life with her family and friends. So when she sees her schoolmate, Hananoi-kun, sitting in the snow after a messy, public breakup, she thinks nothing of offering to share her umbrella. But when he asks her out in the middle of her classroom the next day, she can’t help but feel that her life is about to change in a big way…
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00:00Hi, Hotaru. Good morning.
00:07Good morning. It's nice to see you.
00:13Listen, I... well, I am...
00:16I wanted to say... that I...
00:20I lied. I have nothing to say.
00:27Wait, what?
00:28I don't get it. Why is it so hard to tell someone that you like them?
00:40Okay, let's go to even staff meeting.
00:41What am I supposed to do now?
00:43First off, we have a new part-timer.
00:46Go ahead and introduce yourself, Yao.
00:48Sure. My name is Sohei Yao.
00:51It's really nice to meet you all.
00:56Huh?
00:58Whoa! Hotako?
01:00Yeah? I know you!
01:03I don't think I've seen you since graduation.
01:06Is the new guy a friend of yours?
01:08Yeah. We were both in the same class in elementary school.
01:13Let's save the emotional reunion for later.
01:15Back to the meeting.
01:17Sounds good.
01:18I'm not sure how to say this, but...
01:23I think I like Sohei.
01:26Oh, wow. You really like him?
01:28That's so great!
01:31I know what you're gonna say.
01:32I'm not good enough for him, am I?
01:34Don't be so down on yourself.
01:36You have a lot of great qualities, Non.
01:38Hey, Hotaru?
01:42Do you think you could help me?
01:46Of course!
01:51Hotako!
01:52You did good work today.
01:54Thanks, I'm sure you did too.
01:56But that Hotako stuff, could you stop?
01:59Aw, come on!
02:00I can't just call you Hotaru, that's my dog's name.
02:02Anyway, talk about a coincidence.
02:07Never thought I'd run into you here after, like, what, four years?
02:11Yeah.
02:13Though, I gotta say, I'm glad you're doing well.
02:17I mean, the last time I saw you at graduation,
02:20I don't know how to put it, but you seemed kind of out of it.
02:23You cut your hair all short out of nowhere, and then wouldn't talk to anybody.
02:29Okay, well, I've gotta get going.
02:31Hey, stop! Slow down!
02:33Hotako!
02:35Oh, excuse me.
02:42Hananoi!
02:43Hana what now?
02:46Chasing a girl down.
02:48You a stalker.
02:49No, wait, he isn't...
02:51He's actually just a...
02:53Oh, is this guy your boyfriend?
02:55Sorry, man.
02:56You see, she and I went to elementary school together.
02:59I was just happy to see Hotako again, so I wanted to chat.
03:04Hotako?
03:06Alrighty, I'm off.
03:07I'll see you at work, kay?
03:08So, that was Yao, and we used to know each other.
03:15He happened to start working at the store today.
03:18Well, isn't that a coincidence?
03:20Yeah, a surprising coincidence.
03:25What is this?
03:27You, uh, wanna get going?
03:28Mm-hmm.
03:29Was your boyfriend doing okay after what happened?
03:46Hm?
03:46Did he, like, get super jealous or angry at you or anything?
03:50Not at all.
03:51He was acting pretty normal.
03:52Gotta be honest, I never thought you'd be into someone like that, Hotako.
03:57That boyfriend you snagged is so drop-dead gorgeous, I couldn't help but worry a little.
04:01What do you mean?
04:02He's a really nice guy.
04:04Yeah?
04:05Then I guess it's fine.
04:11Hi, Hotaru.
04:13Come to think of it, Hananoi's clingy vibe has gotten more intense recently.
04:17I hope you had a good work day.
04:18I didn't even think that was possible.
04:23Let's go.
04:24Oh, sure.
04:29You've been picking me up from work every day lately.
04:33Did something happen?
04:36It's just, I'm a bit worried about that guy.
04:39Who?
04:40Oh, you mean Yao?
04:42Everything okay?
04:43Has he tried anything?
04:45Everything's fine.
04:46He's a good guy, I swear.
04:50A good guy, huh?
04:52I get the feeling he must be pretty popular with girls.
04:55You're right about that.
04:57Back when we were in elementary school, all the girls liked him at one point or another.
05:01I think it's because he was nice and got along with everyone.
05:05My friend definitely thought so.
05:10What about you?
05:11Huh?
05:11Not at all.
05:17I've never looked at Yao in that way before.
05:20Honest.
05:22Oh, really?
05:23That's a relief.
05:25He said that with a smile on his face.
05:27But afterward, Hanan always started coming to see me at work more and more often.
05:35Uh, hey, so...
05:37Um, don't you think that you might be dropping by too much?
05:41Maybe...
05:42You know, you're right.
05:46I've been bothering you at work.
05:48Sorry.
05:48Dang, Hotako, you don't pull any punches.
05:56I totally get how he feels.
05:58When you like someone, you're dying to spend every second with them.
06:02That's not it.
06:03It felt like he just wanted to be around me before.
06:06But it's different now.
06:08Why do the people who are spitting always have so much trouble controlling themselves, man?
06:13That's right.
06:14It was the same back then.
06:18So, um, I was wondering...
06:21There's this rumor going around that you have feelings for Sohei.
06:24Is it true?
06:26Huh?
06:26Where did that come from?
06:28It's totally not true.
06:30Right!
06:31Yeah, totally.
06:32I'm so glad.
06:34I didn't realize what she was going through back then, so I didn't think twice about it.
06:39I wound up leaving a sliver of doubt in her mind.
06:42I shouldn't have just let it go when she forced a smile like that.
06:48Hotaru, you're a liar.
06:56It's been a long time since I dreamt about the past.
06:59Oh, I get it now.
07:02I think I understand why I couldn't tell Hanunoi I like him.
07:05I should have known.
07:07I'm still too scared.
07:10Because I understand the effect strong feelings can have on people.
07:21Hotaru.
07:22Huh?
07:24Care to take a little detour?
07:27Here, we can share it.
07:30Down the hatch.
07:31It's so tasty when it's hot and fresh.
07:36Hang on a sec.
07:38You got something on your cheek.
07:40Well, that's embarrassing.
07:43Things are getting back to normal again.
07:46For some reason, I feel so relaxed whenever we get to spend time together.
07:51I was just thinking the same thing.
07:53So listen, I've noticed you've kind of been down lately.
08:01It's my fault, right?
08:04I want to say sorry.
08:06I know I can come off strong.
08:09I'm aware of that fact more than anyone.
08:13But everything's okay now.
08:15I'll try not to make you uncomfortable from now on.
08:17Why is it that you're only ever worried about me?
08:21Everything's not okay.
08:23I know there's something you're feeling upset about, Hananoi.
08:25If something is bothering you, then tell me.
08:29Please don't hide behind a fake smile until it's too late.
08:32I want you to be honest about how you feel.
08:38You've done nothing wrong, Hotaru.
08:40And everything should be fine right now.
08:43It's not like anything has happened.
08:45It's just...
08:47I don't know.
08:48I can't seem to get this awful thought out of my head.
08:52That one day, you'll meet someone else who isn't like me.
08:57Someone better.
08:58Someone who's a better match for you.
09:01And makes you happier.
09:02I think about what would happen, and...
09:06They always choose someone else over me.
09:09Maybe I'm not enough.
09:10Hananoi, come with me for a minute.
09:14What?
09:17Hotaru, what are you...
09:19I'm recharging.
09:25Over Christmas, I realized that if I was going to fall in love,
09:28I wanted it to be with you, Hananoi.
09:32That's how you made me feel.
09:33You're the only one I want to fall in love with.
09:37So it's all right.
09:38You don't need to worry.
09:39Nobody else matters.
09:40Only you do.
09:49Hotaru, I like you so much.
09:53I like you more than anyone, Hotaru.
09:56More than anyone else in the whole world.
10:00In that wonderful moment, it took all the strength I had to hold on to him.
10:12And I wasn't able to say that I liked him too.
10:15I wasn't sure if he'd be happy if I just copied him and said I like him more than anyone in the world.
10:22Love sure is difficult.
10:27I'll become stronger.
10:30I want to be able to support the person I care about.
10:33The person I like.
10:34Since then, everything seems back to normal on the surface.
10:44But I have this feeling.
10:46I'm sure he's still worried about Yao.
10:48And I haven't said it.
10:52Not yet.
10:54But I do like him.
10:56I've got to make a move soon.
10:58Hotaru.
11:00Sorry, I'm here.
11:01Sure are.
11:02Should we start heading home now?
11:05That said, I don't know what kind of move to make.
11:08Yes!
11:16That's it!
11:18Hey, random question.
11:20But are you free on the 14th?
11:22Um, yeah.
11:24That's great.
11:25Alright, let's go on a date.
11:30Valentine's Day, huh?
11:32It's just the opportunity I needed to tell him.
11:36Wow, Hoda.
11:37Are you going to make chocolates?
11:39That's exciting.
11:40I'm not really sure what to make, though.
11:42There are so many types of chocolate.
11:44My head's spinning.
11:45I know just the thing.
11:46There's a Valentine's Fair going on in the event space upstairs.
11:49So we can go check that out together.
11:52Would you like to try something?
11:53Wow!
11:54Wait a minute.
11:55I didn't know Yao would tag along.
12:02Wow.
12:03Everything here is pretty extra, huh?
12:05Do people actually gift stuff like this for Valentine's?
12:09Well, yeah!
12:10The better the chocolate, the stronger the message!
12:12Oh, right!
12:13Chocolates!
12:14But you seem like a popular guy, Yao.
12:16I bet you're drowning in chocolate every year.
12:18Am I right?
12:19I'm right, aren't I?
12:21Nah, I wouldn't say that.
12:22Come on, girls lined up to give you chocolate.
12:26Hmm?
12:26When did that ever happen?
12:28Well, I still remember.
12:29That was the reason why I couldn't give you my card.
12:32What are you talking about?
12:34Before we graduated, there was this assignment.
12:36Where we had to exchange self-introduction cards with three friends.
12:39But Yao's line went on forever.
12:42So I gave up on giving him my card.
12:44What?
12:45For real?
12:46I would have waited.
12:47It's fine.
12:48I gave them to Nan and Chiho.
12:50Oh, and Sasaki too.
12:51Those are the three I chose.
12:53Who was Sasaki again?
12:55Sounds like you two were good friends.
12:58Yeah, we totally were.
12:59Huh?
13:00Huh?
13:01Huh?
13:07Hmm.
13:08It's fine.
13:10I've never made my own chocolates before.
13:13And even if they turned out poorly, I'm sure he wouldn't complain.
13:18But even so, I'll take the store-bought ones.
13:26I was so anxious about today.
13:27I got here a whole hour earlier.
13:30Even if I didn't make these, I hope he likes them.
13:38That's weird.
13:39I wonder what happened.
13:51Um, hello, Hananui?
13:53Are you there?
13:54Oh, Hotaru.
13:55Uh, did you leave home already?
13:57I'm sorry.
13:58No, please don't apologize.
14:00It's okay.
14:01Did something happen?
14:03Well, uh, actually, yeah.
14:05I ran into a little bit of trouble at home.
14:09Should I come over then?
14:10What?
14:11No, it's fine.
14:12Everything is under control.
14:14Hey, Hananui?
14:16I'm good.
14:17I'll see you later today.
14:18Promise.
14:19Are you okay with waiting at home until I'm ready?
14:22Huh?
14:22I'll let you know as soon as I have an ETA.
14:26Huh?
14:27Is everything really okay?
14:32Would he mind if I just showed up?
14:35I at least want to give him these chocolates today.
14:37I'm sorry, but I was worried about you.
14:48Oh, wow.
14:49All right, then.
14:50Uh, why don't you come on up?
14:53It's kind of a mess right now, though.
14:56A mess, huh?
14:57Coming!
15:07Glasses?
15:08Apron?
15:09What's going on?
15:10What happened?
15:11Why are you covered in chocolate?
15:14Oh, that...
15:15It's a whole thing.
15:20I've been trying to bake since this morning,
15:23but I keep on messing it up.
15:25I'm sorry for ruining our date.
15:28What?
15:28Oh, no, it's fine.
15:30But, what's up?
15:32Are you trying to tell me you're really into baking or something?
15:35No, first time.
15:36And it's rough.
15:39Listen,
15:40I know I've been projecting my insecurities on you,
15:43and I can tell I've been making you unhappy.
15:46So,
15:47since it's Valentine's Day,
15:48I figured I'd make you something chocolatey.
15:51I thought if I made you something,
15:53and if it tasted good enough that you actually liked it,
15:56that I would finally be able to make you happy again.
16:05But things didn't go exactly as planned.
16:08I'm such a loser.
16:09No, you aren't.
16:11And I know exactly how you feel.
16:13Uh...
16:13Hey,
16:14I'll help you get this place cleaned up,
16:17and we can bake something together.
16:20Because you know what?
16:22I want to make something chocolatey for you, too.
16:26Okay, baking time.
16:27I was trying to make a chocolate gateau.
16:32I see.
16:35To be honest with you,
16:37I wanted to start practicing this recipe over a week ago.
16:41But it took me so long to learn how to properly separate the yolks from the whites,
16:46I didn't have time to practice making the actual cake.
16:49I just realized,
16:51but Hananoi must usually wear contacts, huh?
16:54He's been so stressed and upset over messing up.
16:56But it feels like I'm learning more about the real him.
17:02I'm impressed.
17:03It always looks like you can do everything so easily,
17:06but you actually work really hard to get new things right.
17:11It's nice.
17:12That's one of the reasons why I like you so much.
17:19Huh?
17:20Did I just tell him that I like him?
17:26Oh, look at that.
17:32This egg has two yolks in it.
17:34Huh?
17:36It does.
17:39I like you.
17:42I like you so much.
17:43It doesn't matter that I've never felt this way before.
17:48I know it's real.
17:50Even if some things are still unclear,
17:53I know what I'm feeling.
17:55This...
17:56is genuine.
17:58It smells good.
18:03Can't wait.
18:07Listen, Hananoi.
18:10A while back,
18:11in elementary school,
18:13there was this weird rumor that went around
18:15that I had a secret crush on a boy
18:18that one of my friends liked.
18:19Of course,
18:21none of that was true.
18:23And I told her that.
18:24But that wasn't enough to reassure her.
18:27So I ended up really hurting my friend's feelings.
18:30And she was the one
18:32who cut off your hair?
18:36Yeah.
18:38We used to be close, too.
18:40It made me realize that love can change you,
18:43and that scared me.
18:44But I've always felt like
18:47if I'd understood
18:48what it meant to like someone,
18:50maybe I could have done more,
18:51and things would have turned out differently.
18:54That's partly why I wanted to date you
18:56and to learn what love means.
18:58I just wanted to understand.
19:01Well, despite what happened,
19:03one thing is obvious.
19:05You really cared for her.
19:11Mm-hmm.
19:14So then,
19:17what do you make of this?
19:18The thought that one of us
19:20could just suddenly change one day?
19:22Does that scare you?
19:26Personally,
19:27back before I had started dating you,
19:29in my eyes,
19:30food was just something
19:31that I needed to live.
19:34But you changed me.
19:36You taught me how delicious it can be.
19:39If love can change people for the worst,
19:41then the opposite must also be true.
19:44Love has the power to change us
19:46for the better, too.
19:48I experienced that firsthand.
19:53Okay.
19:54Time to taste test.
19:55So good!
20:02Happy Valentine's Day!
20:05Thank you,
20:06Hananoi!
20:07Oh.
20:09Heh.
20:09Heh.
20:092?
20:111, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5,
20:14Well,
20:15there,
20:16that's me,
20:16you know,
20:17let me kick on.
20:17Okay.
20:18How is that murdering me?
20:19And now,
20:19how is that murdering youreef?
20:19Did I spin it?
20:20Honestly,
20:21I want to fight.
20:21Well,
20:21that's funny.
20:22There,
20:22that's the reference,
20:23that's not the enemy.
20:23That's not PAL,
20:24but I want to work.
20:24So,
20:25it's better,
20:26I can't remember you like that?
20:27It's good for you yesterday,
20:27like,
20:28I'll use you some sort of
20:30for day.
20:31I can't remember,
20:31so sorry.
20:32That's good.
20:32There,
20:33it has beenmaker.
20:33things.
20:34Here,