Oh no, I'm gonna be late!
Wait. What did I just say?
That phrase… It sounded so familiar.
She's the one who went running out into the street
right in front of us.
ONE WAY STREET
Please, miss, be more aware of your surroundings.
Let us give you a ride to school.
It seems like a pretty expensive car.
Hey, um, I'm really sorry that I made you late.
Having a couple of tardies?
That won't affect my report card. I'm an excellent student.
Anyway, why would a rich kid like him
go to a public school?
He's good-looking but I haven't seen him before.
Well, you must be ecstatic.
I mean, getting the chance to ride to school with me and everything.
You should be grateful.
Hang on, Anzu, don't punch him in the face.
Hold it in. This all happened because I was being careless.
Oh. Both Kazuki and Saki messaged me.
TSUKASA: YOU GOOD?
I should respond.
I GOT IN A MINOR ACCIDENT, BUT I'M OKAY.
#7: WHAT A STRONG PERSONALITY
Great, just in time for break.
Uh, this is me right here.
You exchanged contacts with Tsuchiya, right?
Hmm?
-My name is Tsuchiya. -Oh, yeah.
I'll be in touch at a later day. You just wait.
And enjoy dreaming about me.
Seriously? There's still more to talk about?
Hmm?
Oh…
Anzu! Why did you arrive with Mr. Hijiri Koganei?
Mister?
Anzu, are… are you sure that you're not hurt?
Yeah, thank you, Saki.
You are so lucky!
You got hit by Mr. Hijiri's car.
Why do you keep saying "Mister"?
What do you mean?
He's Mr. Hijiri Koganei, the rich star from Class 8!
He is like a prince. He even has his own fan club.
PRINCE HIJIRI
I see…
I mean, it seems obvious,
but, this has got to be another one of their setups!
-I got to get up… -And insert!
-I'll be late… -Now she'll be running really late!
-Hosshi! -Anzu!
Oh!
-Are you okay? We heard you got hit! -Anzu, I was worried about you.
Hayami! Oh gosh!
-You're not hurt at all, are you? -Nope. I'm all good.
I bet you were rushing and ran into the street.
Yeah.
Still, I really think you should go to the hospital.
The car barely hit me, though.
Hosshi, you and Hayami are friends?
Nice!
He's, um, he's an "old friend," quote unquote.
Let's go.
Let me know if anything starts hurting, all right?
Okay, thanks.
This is so incredibly unfair,
I can't even…
Both of those heartthrobs are just so worried about you.
Well, actually, Kazuki wasn't worried about me at all.
A FEW DAYS LATER.
Maybe I'm a little early.
Would this coming Saturday work for you?
What else is left to go over?
You're extremely early.
You wanted to see me so bad you've been waiting here since last night?
You really are something else, aren't you?
Oh yeah, I've been waiting all night.
Held strong, like I was defending the Alamo.
Whatever.
What's with the peasant look you've got on?
How could you even stand next to me dressed like that?
Are you trying to insult me?
I humbly apologize. I'm just a low-born villager NPC
in a game, repeating the same line over and over again.
VILLAGER A
Whatever.
-Get in. -Huh?
You lack sincerity.
With all my attention, you'll be our school's Cinderella.
Wanted: Someone to translate for this guy.
Well…
-What the heck am I doing here? -Aah…
Hmm. Now you're decent.
And now I wanna know what's happening.
Get her some flat shoes.
Why are you unnecessarily tall?
Maybe I should give you some of my height, then.
-Okay, let's go to lunch. -Huh? Whoa, wait, what?
Go to lunch, why?
I'm really pushed for time here.
-Tell me what's going on! -We're doing French.
I don't need lunch!
I don't get why you think it's okay to make me over like that!
It's entirely your fault
for showing up on a date with me dressed like a poor being.
What are you talking about, date?
Aren't we meeting 'cause I got hit?
No need to play dumb.
You purposefully got hit in order to get closer to me, right?
Huh?
Cars are legally at fault when they hit pedestrians.
You took advantage of that so you could go out with me, didn't you?
You actually think that I staged the accident?
-Oh, did you not? -Not at all, no!
Idiots like that exist?
It's happened countless times since preschool.
So several exist, then.
Tsuchiya's driver's license is on a permanent watchlist now.
It was suspended once too.
You poor thing. I'm really, really sorry!
Anyway, I'm not one of those girls, and I,
I can't accept these clothes.
I'll pay for them.
Nine hundred dollars, just for the dress.
Is it made out of an ancient relic silk or something?
YOU OBTAINED ANCIENT THREADS!
Whatever.
Intentional or no, it was still an accident.
You received clothes and you're also about to have lunch with me.
Think of it as a peasant's godsend.
Mr. Tsuchiya, please stop.
What now?
I feel bad that you did all of this for me.
Whoa? Huh?
I'm not at all interested in you.
So there's no need for us to waste each other's time.
See ya.
Being manipulated by an extremely full of himself rich kid
is really annoying,
especially when he's got a stuck-up attitude like that.
But the most frustrating thing is
he actually thought I was one of those idiots
who would stage an accident for a date!
I belong to a warrior race that forges its way down
the exact opposite path of life every single day!
Damn, my pits are sweating all over this 900-dollar dress.
THIS IS A ROMANTIC ANIME
She has no interest in me?
HIJIRI LOVE
That's not good. Mr. Hijiri looks sad.
But he looks so fragile and beautiful.
Huh?
Hijiri Koganei.
Uh, it's you.
Address me respectfully. That was rude.
Are you kidding me?
What do you want anyway?
Trying to make up for being rude the other day?
I dry-cleaned the clothes, so I just wanted to return them to you.
Goodbye.
She certainly left in a hurry
after going out of her way to return the gifts I gave her.
There's no need to worry about that peasant.
But the way she's been giving me all of that attitude…
I don't like it one bit.
Tsuchiya, I need something investigated.
Junta, you're chipper.
Wednesday means no club, so I get to walk home with you.
Oh, okay, I see.
Kazuki has work today, right?
Yeah. What should we do for dinner?
It might be terrible, but I can make us something.
Really? You would? I'll eat it!
You know, maybe I should learn how to cook myself.
I only know how to make ramen.
You should just focus on your baseball.
He's such a good guy compared to that other one.
I hope Junta finds happiness with someone he truly loves.
But for that to happen, I really need to do something about them.
Anzu!
I wanna come too! Can I come for dinner?
Maybe I should just give her a quick death.
Honestly, how dare you?
Why send such a ridiculous character?
There's no way I'd fall for him!
Oh, when I'm in this form, everybody can see and hear us.
Well, I'm not a very good cook, so you should probably just go home.
-Not letting go of that grip, then? -Hmm?
Uh…
Huh?
Anzu Hoshino.
Not him.
You're the first woman to say that you have no interest in me at all.
I'm intrigued.
Just know that I'll steal your heart eventually.
Heh.
-Aren't you starving? -Mm-hm.
-Oh, jeez. My stomach just rumbled… -Goodness. Such a cramped place.
-Oh! So, Junta… -I'm sure it is for you, Mr. Prince.
-By the way, who are these two? -Huh?
My business is only with Hoshino.
I'm Riri, Anzu's cousin.
And this is one of her oldest friends from childhood, Junta.
The three of us will be having dinner together tonight.
You can actually leave now.
So…
What's this business? Some more lame stuff?
Tsuchiya.
Yes, sir.
-Huh? Hmm… -Miss Hoshino, this is for you.
Huh?
It's a Skitch! And a VR headset!
The chocolates are all fancy brands!
-And that's not all, miss. -Huh?
Destruction level: severe.
Well, you appear to be satisfied with my gifts.
That came out of nowhere.
Did he actually feel bad about me getting upset?
Along with great elegance and my appearance which exudes charm,
I have the financial power to make your every wish come true.
You're interested in me now, right?
Oh, so it's that kind of scenario.
Tell me, how did you find out about my favorite things?
Anything's possible for me.
No, an actual answer.
It really bothered you when I said I wasn't interested in you, didn't it?
-Well, guess what? Hey! -Stop right there!
Anzu, hon, I just need a quick word with you for a second!
I know that we confiscated your three greatest desires,
but it would be very rude of you to reject his gifts.
I will allow 'em,
but here's the catch for accepting them!
What, are you serious?
You can only keep 'em
if you allow a relationship to develop with Hijiri Koganei.
If I start dating him…
…I can enjoy all those gifts right now.
What are those two talking about out there?
Who… who knows?
Um, your name was Koganei?
That's informal and rude.
Oh, sorry, Mr. Koganei.
I heard about the accident with Anzu and everything.
But, um, well, do you, um…
Anzu, uh, do you like her?
Like her?
That's not an emotion I'd feel for anyone at all.
That's an emotion everyone else feels for me.
Right.
But Hoshino's stated that she has absolutely no interest in me.
It's a serious matter.
I see. That's why you're doing all this.
Just so you know, Anzu won't become your friend just because…
you're rich or you're good-looking.
Hmm?
You're completely clueless about humans.
Setting up forced encounters and messing with emotions,
now luring me in with my desires.
I'm no fool.
Oh.
-Please leave. I don't want this stuff. -How could…
I'm incredibly sorry if I hurt your pride,
but you'll have to find someone else to fawn over you.
And since you're human, you understand feelings.
Right, Hijiri?
And another thing, there's no point strutting around
promising my every wish with your parents' money.
It's okay when it's money you earn yourself.
And above all…
If you don't have Momohiki, then you don't have a chance!
That was interesting.
Junta…
If I had accepted Riri's conditions,
would they have released Junta from the love spell?
I'm sorry you're involved with this.
Don't be. I'm just fine.
If you're ever in trouble, please just let me know.
He's too good of a person it's painful.
Hey Anzu, how come you're playing with him anyway?
Yeah, I won't let you play my new game.
What? You suck.
-Uh, are you sure? -It's okay. Those guys are all talk.
And I had plans to hang with you first.
How come you kicked him out, huh?
I really want to kick you out.
Not nice!
DONUTS
Miss Hoshino, we've got a new employee starting today.
Oh, right.
What?
This is Mr. Koganei.
Yes, I'm here to learn. You should have no issues.
CONBINI MART SEASONAL SWEETS
Welcome in.
I appreciate that.
Come again.
Hey!
How many meters above us are you?
Excuse you, millions of meters.
Orbitally higher?
You think that's good customer service?
She's right.
It's better if you add,
"But I won't actually wait for you" after "Come again."
Don't encourage the hot and cold thing!
Manager, sir, are you sure about this?
Hmm, well, thing is…
-Shall I warm it? -Oh, yes.
The customers all seem to be attracted to Mr. Koganei's aura,
so there haven't been any complaints.
But he's inconsiderate and obnoxious!
Hijiri went viral, known as the convenience store prince.
The #storeprince spread like wildfire all over social media…
SEASONAL SWEETS NOW AVAILABLE
…and attracted a whole lot of customers!
Mm-hm.
AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE
Your change. Do come again.
Thanks.
I guess he must've ended up with that attitude
because everyone around him seems to enable him.
But he is a fast learner,
and he doesn't ask for time off.
-And to be honest, he does work hard. -Welcome in.
-You can take your break now. -Mm-hm.
Wait, is the Prince going on break?
Sorry about that.
CONBINI MART
I'm so tired.
Oh, Mr. Tsuchiya.
Good evening, miss.
Hi there. Hijiri will be out in a sec.
Miss Hoshino.
I don't know how to express the gratitude I have for what you have done.
What?
Mr. Hijiri, he attended an expensive escalator-styled private school,
but due to his father's wishes,
he was enrolled at the school where you currently attend.
Oh.
His loved ones are enamored with him,
and he always got anything and everything he wanted growing up,
so he can be a bit out of touch, and he lacks common sense.
Hmm…
His father became concerned about that,
so he decided that he wanted Hijiri
to experience a normal life at a normal school.
However, his innate and inherent heir of nobility
has always made him feel above everything normal.
Right.
But now, because you had the ability to reason with him directly…
First, I hit the bottom right key there. And then I enter…
Mr. Hijiri has actually been trying to learn more about normal life.
This is all your doing.
Thank you so very much.
Oh, of course.
NARIKIN BANK
BANK ACCOUNT ORDINARY FINANCIALS
My paycheck!
I'm so glad. How should I spend it? Hmm…
Hoshino.
Jeez, Hijiri! There's no work today, is there?
Then why are you following me?
How rude. I just happened to see you so I called your name.
I received my paycheck today.
So, Hoshino, what do you want?
Huh?
It's only a few days' worth so it can't be too great,
but I'm sure I can fulfill anything your peasant heart desires.
And I earned the money all on my own.
But don't get the wrong idea.
It's not like I did any of this stuff for you.
That hot and cold personality was implanted in him.
What do you want?
-A bag? Some shoes? -No, no, thanks.
-Some jewelry? -No, no, no, no.
Instead of a gift, would you prefer a date?
Please, shut up!
As much as I want to say I don't want a thing from him…
Hmm.
Oh! All right, I know what I want.
What in the world is that?
Pipiko. You wouldn't know.
It was surprisingly cheap, even for a peasant's item.
Hmm?
Here. That's your half.
Thank you for the treat.
You're happy with something like this?
Well yeah, I think it's the perfect thing to share with friends.
What do you think?
It tastes artificial and cheap.
But it's, it's not bad.
What's wrong?
Getting back my sanity. That's all.
This might have been a huge mistake.
I'm home, guys.
What?
ARISA CAN WE MEET?
It's Kazuki's phone.
ARISA CAN WE MEET?
It's a girl!
A fanfare, please!
And a big congratulations!
Did you fall for my little trick?
I bet now you don't feel like skipping the ending, right?
In today's world, you can watch whatever you want at your own convenience.
But don't you think in that process we've also lost something?
Don't just let things be! Come on!
Let's go on a super-duper happy adventure!
So I can make sure I get paid.