Yay!
Woo-hoo.
Is he your friend?
Well…
I'm Junta Hayami, her childhood friend.
Why are you at Anzu's house?
Well, he is Kazuki. He's my friend.
He's in trouble and needs a place to stay.
He's… staying with you?
It'll take some time to explain.
I'll head out.
Sure.
I'll get my bag too.
Sturdy guy.
He's handsome like a model.
THE CHILDHOOD FRIEND IS EASY MODE!?
Exactly as I planned!
What have you done, you shitty devil?
I'm not a devil, I'm Riri the wizard!
That doesn't matter right now.
Who is that guy? He said he's my childhood friend.
You grew up with him.
Every dating sim features a childhood friend!
ROMANTIC THRILLER
You two were inseparable as children.
Eventually, that friendship develops into attraction.
-I don't understand it. -Like I said…
I never had a handsome childhood friend like him!
His name is Junta Hayami.
He became your friend in grade school.
What a blatant lie!
Junta is a sporty type who's active in his baseball team.
He attended a different middle school, so he hasn't seen you in three years.
His background story sounds credible.
And this is the most important part.
He's had a crush on you since elementary school!
Don't do that to him!
In other words, you only need to accept his feelings.
If we were in Romantic Thriller, his difficulty is Easy!
Don't call him Easy!
You are truly terrifying.
I'm horrified. Evil spirit, begone!
I'm neither a devil nor a ghost. I'm a wizard!
His situation is worse than Kazuki's.
Really? It's common enough.
It's common in video games for a childhood friend
to fall for the heroine.
What are you making me say?
Come on, don't be shy.
I'll grate you to smithereens!
Who was he again?
Jun…
He's Junta.
Right. I've kept him waiting long enough.
Oh, don't you worry.
I cast a spell on him so that he believes he's chit-chatting away.
-Sparkle! -Sorry, Anzu.
I don't know much about torture methods around the globe.
What a terrible thing to talk about!
You took me by surprise earlier.
Who talks about torture methods?
Not about that.
Kazuki, was it?
What about Kazuki?
Yeah.
I understand his house got flooded, but he could stay elsewhere.
I know, but my parents are away so the rooms at home are empty.
Can you trust him?
You two barely met.
Sorry, but to me, we've barely met.
It's fine. Kazuki may seem unfriendly, but he's actually pretty kind.
He said he grew tired of girls because of his popularity.
Seriously?
As long as your parents are okay with it, I shouldn't butt in.
To me, you are not okay!
MIND CONTROL BY THE DEVIL
My conscience tells me this is wrong.
What is it?
It's nothing.
Whoa!
-What a strong gust of wind! -Are you hurt?
No.
-Anzu. -What?
What is it?
Stay still.
You got…
a Hercules beetle in your hair.
What?
What? Herc…
What? Greek mythology?
-Stay put. -Ow…
It's tangled pretty deep.
Get it off!
I got it.
SINCE IT IS UNSIGHTLY, WE'VE CONVERTED IT TO A CREPE.
Its belly looks nasty!
Throw it away, quick!
Sorry.
This is a big one. It might fetch 10,000 yen.
What, 10,000 yen? Didn't know it was worth that much.
My money!
It landed!
It might be within my reach!
Charge!
Just a sting.
Anzu!
That was close.
Thanks. You don't play baseball for nothing.
I'm glad you didn't get hurt.
Junta is such a kind guy.
What is it?
That Hercules beetle ruined your hairstyle.
Seriously? What a pain.
Let me tie it for you.
Thanks.
Do you remember in elementary school, you were called "Bushy Hair" and "Annie"
because of your naturally curly hair?
That devil implanted this memory too.
Yeah, sure.
But only Ryuya and his friends called me that.
You always played video games with Ryuya and his friends.
Cat Ranger.
Yes! Cat Ranger! That brings back memories.
It never caught on, but that game has depth!
What games do you play nowadays?
Actually, all my video games have been confiscated.
What happened to you?
Exactly! That's what I want to know!
How does my hair look?
Sorry, I haven't figured it out yet.
Is he clumsy?
Anzu!
Morning.
Morning, Saki.
Oh? Isn't that Junta?
Morning.
How does she know Junta?
Her memory has been manipulated too!
I can fix your hair.
Please!
I'm no help.
There you go.
Thank you so much.
Anzu, scrunchies would suit you.
Don't you agree, Junta?
What?
Sure.
Please don't look like that!
Thanks.
Saki knows exactly what she's doing.
I wasn't sure how the day would turn out with a new childhood friend,
but Junta is easy to get along with.
He shares a lot of memories with me,
and he gets along just fine with Saki.
He's just like a real childhood friend.
A flawless manipulation.
Tsukasa.
Morning. Glad you can make it to school today.
You got a new phone.
Yeah, it's inconvenient without one.
Tsukasa!
Why did you leave us behind yesterday?
You left with some other girl from another class.
You surprised me!
What? Tsukasa was with a girl?
That doesn't happen every day.
She's just a friend.
Did you get a new phone?
Let's exchange numbers.
-No thanks. -What?
Also, can you stop following me?
You are so mean!
You are as blunt as always.
She won't get it otherwise.
Tell me your number.
Oh, thanks!
I'm starving.
I hate having gym before lunch.
I'll be bringing my own lunch for a while.
-You make your own every day? -Yeah.
Can you make me one too?
It won't take that much more effort.
-No. -Thought so.
I'm already making lunch for two.
Do we have a test next?
Hello.
Do you know Junta Hayami?
Do you?
Of course, I do. He's the rookie prodigy of our baseball team.
He might even get scouted for pro baseball!
Hoshino's childhood friend is impressive.
He's covered in mud all day.
He never skips practice, and he's very likable.
He's tall and handsome too.
Tsukasa, you're just as handsome as he is.
You don't need to console me like that.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
He needs a place to stay.
He's… staying with you?
You said you aren't interested in dating.
I'm in the same boat.
How terrible.
Hey, do you know Kazuki, the guy we passed by?
I thought you knew him.
No, he's a friend of a friend.
He's Tsukasa Kazuki in Class 7.
The girls love to swarm around him.
He's that popular.
He's not one of us.
He's smart too.
His score in the last midterm was within the top ten of the entire level.
Top ten?
He's in a different league.
-Right? -Right?
You are all walking too slowly.
Let's walk together.
Hey, team assistants.
Do you two know Tsukasa Kazuki?
Of course! He's the ikemen in Class 7!
Junta is friends with him.
I'm jealous!
Not exactly.
If you lived with an ikemen like him,
how would you feel?
What a dream! I'd be nervous all day!
How can I not develop a crush on him?
Of course.
Junta, you're popular too!
-That's right! -That's right!
I saw you getting all flirty with your cute childhood friend
since you didn't have morning practice today.
Flirting? No, Anzu is just my childhood friend. And…
-And? -And?
It's nothing.
Anzu isn't just cute.
She's beautiful.
I can't say it!
What's wrong? Take care of your pretty face.
Sorry, Anzu.
I'm announcing today. I can't join you for lunch.
Sure, don't worry.
See you.
Looks, it's the ikemen from Class 7.
Hoshino.
Come with me.
What's this about?
Whoa, what's going on with Anzu?
I'm curious, but I have to get going!
How can you pack the wrong one?
Sorry, I wasn't fully awake.
There you are.
Tsukasa.
Wait, what?
Lunch boxes?
She helped me out
when my apartment flooded the other day, so I thanked her.
I see.
I mean, that's not a lie.
DOESN'T SUSPECT A THING
Don't tell anyone.
I know. Girls would get rowdy.
I'm Makoto Oda.
I'm Anzu Hoshino.
I'll call you Hosshi.
You can call me Makoto.
I see, so you're the one
-Renacchi was talking about. -What? About me?
She said you left with Tsukasa.
Oh, that.
Let's not stand around here.
Let's sit and eat.
Join us, Hosshi.
Sure.
-Makoto sure is friendly. -Yeah.
Also, I told everyone I'm staying with a relative.
Got it.
Looking tasty! You wouldn't make one for me.
I owe her one.
Kazuki is a better cook than I am.
-You're just a terrible cook. -What?
I'm jealous. Can you switch places with my mom or one of my two sisters?
So many women in your family.
Their makeup is too thick and they walk around in their underwear.
My hopes and dreams about girls are crushed.
I'm an only child, so I'm jealous.
Tsukasa has an older sister too.
Really? She must be beautiful.
Do you have a picture of her?
I don't carry one around.
Makoto, you sure are a big eater.
I am.
Wait!
Chocolate!
CHOCOLATE CORNET
Want some? We can share.
-Are you sure? -So desperate.
Take one.
-Thanks-- -Chocolate shield!
That devil!
What's the matter?
Thanks but no thanks. I'm on a diet.
Never thought this day would come!
A diet?
Well, don't overdo it.
Rena, look.
Then, we broke out in laughter!
Time to head home.
But I can't even play video games. I'll be bored at home.
I ought to start job-hunting.
Hoshino.
Do you have a minute?
What?
We haven't had a day off from practice in a while!
Let's stop by the arcade.
Right, Junta is walking home with his girlfriend.
She's just my childhood friend.
I know, I know.
Now's your chance that practice is canceled.
See you.
-I know, right? -Oh.
What's this?
Anzu left the class earlier.
Really? I sent her a message.
Why not try calling her?
I have club activities. Sorry but I have to go.
Thanks.
-Anzu is surrounded by ikemen. -Right.
How easy on the eyes.
-Hey. -Hey.
Hey, have you seen Anzu?
She's not picking up or responding.
No.
All right. Sorry to take your time.
There she is. Over there.
What is this about?
This looks serious.
This is eavesdropping.
Hoshino.
Do you like Tsukasa?
What? Wow!
No, we're just friends.
Are you sure?
Or is that your excuse to get close to him?
Absolutely not.
You can't possibly brush off
an ikemen like him to be just a friend.
Can't I? Let me make this clear.
I have absolutely no interest in dating.
I'm avoiding it at all costs.
You have nothing to worry about.
They don't know what I have to bear.
LIFE
Anyway, do you think I'd have a shot with him?
-Nope. -Hell no.
They didn't hesitate.
It's settled then.
Since you are his friend, you should set us up!
Set you up?
That's right!
Tsukasa always rejects me.
Set up a date for Rena.
-What? -It's a done deal!
Here's my messenger ID.
Let's stay in touch!
Ask about his favorite type too.
I'm tired of it.
I'm really not interested in dating right now.
Sorry, but no.
What?
Why?
Kazuki isn't interested in dating anyone right now.
I won't force a friend into something he doesn't want.
Anzu is so cool.
What was that again?
She's upset.
Anzu!
There you are!
I looked everywhere for you!
Who's this? Not another stranger!
Let's go home already.
Junta is looking for you too.
What, is she supposed to be another childhood friend of mine?
Oh?
I was wondering who you were hanging out with.
They're the two cutest girls from Class 7!
-What? -What?
I'm jealous! Look at your long lashes!
Your nose is the perfect size, and your hair is so luscious!
How cute!
Well, thanks.
You have the perfect proportions too.
I can't help but notice…
that push-up cleavage you've perfected!
-What? -It takes practice…
to make your breasts perk up like that.
They look perfectly sexy!
-What a bombshell! -Hey now!
I wish mine were bigger, so I can tell these things.
I can't believe you're barely a C cup, just like Anzu!
Does that mean mine can look like that too if I tried?
-I wish I had a C cup! -C cup…
I'm jealous!
Just kidding!
Stop shouting my cup size!
But I don't think it's helping with Kazuki.
You can back off a bit.
What?
What do you know? We barely met!
Let's go, Yukka.
Okay.
-Sorry, I knew they were pushed up. -Bye!
We did it, Anzu!
Oh, crap.
Wait a moment.
That familiar voice…
The way you politely trash on others,
-and this obvious star theme… -Sparkle.
You're…
-the devil! -Wrong!
I'm not the devil, I'm Riri!
Hold on,
I didn't know you were a girl!
A fanfare, please!
Congratulations!
I bet you're so interested in what comes next, you can't skip this bit!
We live in a time where we can choose what we want to watch.
But what have we lost along the way?
Don't say you don't want to change.
Explore more and live a happy, sparkling life!
For my salary's sake, that is.
Ah, yeah!
Let's go!
Lo-love!
Here we go!
Sorry that I'm forcing you
But I promise you'll enjoy A wonderful future
No, no to your three greatest needs Video games, chocolates, and cats
I'll never give myself up to these ikemen!
That's what you say now, but I know you'll give in eventually!
You! (So!) You too! (So!)
I know your heart is beating fast! (Show!)
Fall in love, no one can stop love!
Come on, don't you want to fall in love?
Just admit it
Don't you want to fall in love?
Don't be so stubborn now
Don't you want to fall in love?
You can't stay away From these ikemen forever
Come on now! Don't you want to fall in love?
Just leave it to me
Don't you want to fall in love?
Go ahead and lose yourself
Don't you want to fall in love?
You can't stay away From these ikemen forever
Embrace me, hold me tight
Release your wild side
The sign of love only you can pick up on
Let's go romantic!
Subtitle translation by: Megumi Hunter