Bullied girl FINDS OUT the POPULAR guy secretly LIKES her
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00:00The movie kicks off with Ishimori Uka, a shy girl who's always struggled to make friends.
00:09She feels lost, like she's stuck in the shadows.
00:12One day as she's lost in thought about which high school to attend,
00:15she runs into Remy, a classmate who's known for making her life miserable.
00:20As expected, Remy shoves Uka to the ground and mocks her for picking a loser school.
00:25Uka grits her teeth and tries to ignore it.
00:28Her fists clench tight in frustration.
00:30But just as things seem to get worse, a ray of hope appears.
00:34Uka spots Miura Kai, a boy with striking lemon-colored hair, always holding a bottle of lemon soda.
00:41He strolls up to her with a smile, shakes his soda bottle like it's a magic trick,
00:46and tells her she should go to the same high school as him.
00:49He promises her it'll be better there.
00:51For the first time, Uka's heart lifts as she imagines escaping her torment and finding a fresh start.
00:57And just like that, Uka gets accepted into the same school as Kai.
01:02On her first day, she rides her bike with a smile on her face,
01:05hoping that this new place will be the fresh start she's been waiting for.
01:09Meanwhile, Kai's arrival doesn't go unnoticed.
01:12His bright personality and eye-catching lemon soda instantly draw attention.
01:16But not all of it's positive.
01:18Some of the students are jealous, mocking him in front of everyone.
01:23Kai, never one to back down, splashes lemon soda on them in retaliation.
01:27Unfortunately, Uka's walking by at the worst possible moment, and she gets completely drenched.
01:33Kai's face shifts from shock to surprise, as he realizes Uka's the one who just got caught in the splash.
01:40At first, things seem to improve for Uka as she starts to open up to her new classmates.
01:45But that happiness is short-lived.
01:48Uka soon discovers that Remy, her worst nightmare, is also attending the same school.
01:53In the hallway, Remy starts her usual routine, mocking Uka by calling her stone for staying quiet all the time.
02:01The bullying doesn't stop either.
02:03Uka's things keep getting thrown in the trash, and once again, she feels powerless.
02:08But this time, Kai notices what's going on and steps in.
02:12He encourages Uka to stand up for herself, reminding her that even if she doesn't think she can,
02:18it's okay to ask for help and find her voice.
02:21When Kai offered to help, Uka's hand clenched tight, fighting back the flood of emotions rushing inside her.
02:27It wasn't that she didn't want help, she just couldn't bring herself to burden anyone with her problems.
02:33So, she chose silence, telling herself she needed to be as unyielding as a stone.
02:39The very next day, Uka found herself cornered by Remy and her gang once again, this time in a secluded part of the school.
02:45Remy demanded that Uka buy her food, but Uka stayed silent, her face hard as stone.
02:52Furious, Remy shoved her to the ground, causing a scene that drew the attention of nearby students, including Kai.
02:59Kai, seeing Uka's torment once again, crouched down beside Hiro, his eyes filled with pity.
03:05He gently offered her help, his voice full of sincerity, and for the first time Uka couldn't hold it in anymore.
03:12She burst into tears and through her sobs, asked Kai for his assistance.
03:17Kai's hand softly patted her head as he comforted her, then stood up with determination in his eyes.
03:23He turned to Remy and her gang, his voice cold as he warned them never to mess with Uka again, threatening consequences if they did.
03:32Remy, stunned into silence, stormed off without saying a word.
03:37From that moment on, Uka's days finally started to feel peaceful.
03:41She even made three new friends, all Kai's friends, Ayumi Endo, Satoru Seto, and Tomoya Takamini.
03:48One afternoon, as Kai appeared to be fast asleep at his desk, Uka happily chatted with her new friends.
03:55Eventually, they asked her why she had chosen their school.
03:58Uka took a deep breath and shared her painful past, confessing how she'd been relentlessly bullied in middle school, left alone with no friends.
04:07She had kept her distance from everyone, pretending to be tough as a rock to protect herself and others from her pain.
04:13But now, someone had rekindled a spark of hope in her, and she was determined to live her high school life like any normal teenager.
04:21Little did Uka know Kai, who had been pretending to sleep, had overheard every word.
04:26Then, one fateful day, the teacher rearranged the seating, and Uka found herself sitting next to Kai in the front row.
04:34Kai quickly realized Uka's intelligence, and an idea sparked in his mind.
04:38During class, he made an announcement, joking that anyone who befriended Uka would see their grades improve.
04:44The class, taking him seriously, started to approach Uka, eager to befriend her.
04:50No longer alone, Uka was greeted warmly by her classmates, and Kai was always there to lend a hand when she needed it.
04:57As Kai's attention toward Uka grew, Tomoya couldn't help but wonder if there was something more between them.
05:02But when he asked Kai, he just shrugged it off, unwilling to admit what was really on his mind.
05:08What Tomoya didn't know was that behind Kai's friendly gestures, he carried a secret of his own.
05:14One afternoon, Kai invited Uka to join him and his friends at a cafe for a study session.
05:19With exams around the corner, they all needed to study hard.
05:23The group was counting on Uka to help them understand the material, and together they supported each other through the stress.
05:29As they settled in, a girl named Serena, accompanied by two of her friends, walked over.
05:36Serena, it turned out, was Kai's ex-girlfriend.
05:39Even though they'd broken up, they were on good terms.
05:41But things quickly took a turn when one of Serena's friends insulted Uka, saying she didn't deserve to sit next to Kai.
05:49Furious, Serena grabbed a glass and splashed its contents right onto her friend.
05:53Turning to Uka, Serena apologized for her friend's rude behavior.
05:57The next day, on the school rooftop, Serena found herself surrounded by her friends, all demanding an apology for her outburst.
06:05But Serena, feeling she had done nothing wrong, refused to back down.
06:09The situation escalated, and one of them looked ready to strike her.
06:13That's when Uka walked in, accidentally stumbling onto the scene.
06:18Without thinking, Uka stepped in to defend Serena, standing up to the group.
06:22Just as things seemed about to get out of hand, Kai appeared, standing by Uka's side.
06:28The bullies quickly realized they were outnumbered and backed off.
06:32On the rooftop, Uka couldn't help but notice the lingering bond between Kai and Serena.
06:37She saw how Kai still cared for her, even though he never spoke of their past.
06:42Uka couldn't help but feel a little insecure, especially when comparing herself to the beautiful Serena.
06:48She felt like she didn't measure up.
06:49Later, while chatting with Serena and Ayumi, Uka learned more about how Kai and Serena had first met.
06:56In middle school, Serena had been severely bullied by her friends, even more than Uka had ever experienced.
07:02During that time, Kai had always been there for her, standing up against the bullies.
07:07But as Serena grew, she realized she couldn't keep relying on Kai for everything.
07:11That was the reason for their breakup.
07:13Serena reassured Uka that their connection was no longer a thing of the past.
07:17Still, Uka wasn't so sure.
07:20She couldn't shake the feeling that Serena still had lingering feelings for Kai.
07:24As a result, Uka began pulling away from Kai, though she didn't explain why.
07:29Despite her coldness, Kai didn't give up on her.
07:32He kept trying to reach out, determined to understand what had changed.
07:36Then, one evening at a festival, Kai finally confronted Uka.
07:40He asked,
07:41Why have you been so distant?
07:43Uka stayed silent, her face hard like stone, unwilling to open up.
07:48But Kai wasn't going to let her shut him out.
07:50He gently took her hands, looking deep into her eyes, and said something that caught Uka off guard.
07:56You might try to hide it, but in my eyes, you're like a precious gem, shining bright.
08:02No matter how tough you seem, you're important to me.
08:06Uka's eyes welled up with tears at his words.
08:09She had always tried to protect herself by building walls, but in that moment she realized just how much she cared for Kai.
08:16Once again, he comforted her, gently soothing her sorrow.
08:20It was then that Uka finally understood.
08:23She was deeply in love with Kai.
08:25A few days passed since the festival, and Uka still had no idea about the two very different lives Kai was leading.
08:32It turned out that Kai worked as a part-time bartender at a local bar to support himself, living alone.
08:38But the strain from his busy schedule had started to wear him down, leaving him sick and unable to attend school.
08:45Uka, worried about him, gathered her courage, and decided to visit him after school.
08:49When Uka arrived at Kai's apartment, she found him in a bad state, burning with a high fever,
08:55and fainting from exhaustion.
08:57Without hesitation, Uka rushed to his side, making him a comforting bowl of porridge, and taking care of him.
09:03As she spent the day by his side, Uka began to notice something she had never thought about before.
09:08She had never seen his parents.
09:11Kai explained they were living abroad, leaving him to manage everything on his own.
09:15Kai eventually recovered and returned to school, but things started to change.
09:20Wherever Kai went, girls seemed to swarm around him, hoping to catch his attention.
09:25This newfound popularity only made Uka feel more insecure.
09:29Tomoya, noticing the growing tension, confronted Kai.
09:33He warned Kai that his popularity could end up messing with his relationship with Uka.
09:37Feeling the need to reassure Uka, Kai wrote a heartfelt note in her notebook,
09:42promising that no matter where she went, he'd always need her by his side.
09:46He vowed to search for her, no matter what.
09:49But Uka, still struggling with her own self-doubt, wasn't able to fully embrace his love just yet.
09:56Taking Ayumi's advice to heart, Uka gathered her courage and decided to confess her feelings to Kai.
10:01To her surprise, Kai didn't just say anything.
10:05He kissed her on the lips.
10:06From that moment on, they proudly showed their relationship to everyone.
10:10But not everyone was supportive.
10:13Some of their friends doubted their compatibility, saying Uka didn't deserve someone like Kai.
10:18In response, Kai stood his ground, openly declaring to the school that they were officially together.
10:24As the days passed, Uka and Kai's bond grew stronger.
10:27They spent time together, studying and visiting their favorite spots.
10:31But just as things were starting to feel perfect, their intimacy was shaken.
10:36One day, Uka wrote a question in Kai's journal, asking about his family background.
10:41As soon as he read it, his entire demeanor changed.
10:44He became distant, refusing to talk about his family and shutting Uka out.
10:49This shift in Kai's behavior left Uka confused and hurt.
10:53She didn't understand why he was suddenly so closed off.
10:56Tomoya, sensing the tension, decided it was time to let Uka in on a secret.
11:00He told her about Kai's part-time job as a bartender.
11:04Driven by concern, Uka went straight to the bar to find Kai.
11:07When he saw her at the entrance, he quickly pulled her away, clearly panicked.
11:11Uka demanded to know why he had kept his job a secret.
11:15She didn't understand what was wrong with him working at a bar because it wasn't a bad thing.
11:20But Kai disagreed.
11:21He told her that the bar was part of the nightlife world, a world he felt was not suitable for someone like Uka.
11:28Uka couldn't accept that reasoning.
11:30She firmly believed that, as his girlfriend, she had the right to know where he was, regardless of the situation.
11:37Kai, however, felt uncomfortable with Uka's intrusion into his life.
11:41He didn't want her to see that side of him, that part of his world.
11:44Without offering any more explanations, he walked away, leaving Uka standing there, heartbroken and confused.
11:52On Christmas Eve, Uka and her friends celebrated together, laughter filling the air.
11:59Unfortunately, Kai couldn't join them because of his work commitments.
12:02Still, he couldn't resist checking Uka's social media later, seeing photos of their joyful moments.
12:07His heart swelled with emotion as he realized just how much Uka truly meant to him.
12:12Determined to make things right, Kai abruptly left his job and set out to find Uka.
12:16But when he arrived at the Christmas Eve celebration, he found only his friends, with Uka nowhere in sight.
12:24Surrounded by his friends, Kai admitted he'd kept his personal life hidden and apologized for not being honest with them.
12:30His friends, understanding his reasons, reassured him that they had his back.
12:35They told him Uka had left, heading toward the place where they'd first met.
12:40Without wasting a moment, Kai borrowed Satoru's bicycle and rushed off to find her.
12:45At last, Kai reached the spot where Uka had gone.
12:48As he spotted her, he knew it was time to answer the questions she had asked him in his journal.
12:53With tears welling up in his eyes, Kai began to write his answer, finally opening up to her.
12:58He revealed that his mother had passed away when he was just three years old,
13:02and his father had vanished during his final year of middle school.
13:06Since then, he had been living alone, carrying a deep fear that the people he loved would leave him behind.
13:12As Kai spoke, Uka's heart ached for him, and in that moment she promised she would always be by his side, no matter what.
13:20The weight of his past was now shared between them, and their bond grew stronger than ever.
13:25The film ends, leaving the future wide open, with Uka and Kai walking together into a life filled with love,
13:33understanding, and a shared commitment to one another.
13:36So the moral of the story is, you don't have to face everything alone.
13:41Opening up, asking for help, and being real with the people who care about you can change everything.
13:45Opening up, asking for help, and being real with the people who care about you can change everything.