Oh no, I'm running late!
Wait, hold on.
What did I say just now?
She's the one who leapt in front of the car.
ONE WAY STREET
Please be careful from now on.
We will escort you to school.
What an expensive-looking car.
Sorry I caused you to be late for school.
A few tardies won't affect my impeccable reputation.
But why does a boy from an affluent family like him
attend a public school like mine?
A handsome boy like this in my school, huh?
I know you must be…
overjoyed to go to school with me.
You must be thankful.
I almost punched him in the face.
Suppress it. My carelessness caused this.
Saki and Kazuki had messaged me.
SAKI: ANZU, WHERE ARE YOU?
I should respond to them.
I GOT IN A MINOR ACCIDENT, BUT I'M OKAY.
YOU SURE HAVE YOUR QUIRKS…
Wow…
Why did we have to arrive during a break?
My classroom is here.
Tsuchiya gave you his contact info, correct?
-I am Tsuchiya. -Yeah.
We'll get in touch another day.
Don't get too anxious waiting for our call.
Do I have to fill out paperwork for the accident?
Stare.
Anzu! How did you end up coming to school with Prince Hijiri Koganei?
"Prince"?
Anzu, are you sure you aren't hurt?
Yeah, thanks, Saki.
I know!
The accident involved Prince Hijiri's car!
What do you mean "Prince"?
Don't you know?
He's the son of a mega-rich family, Hijiri Koganei of Class 8!
Look at his royal demeanor. There's even a fan club exclusive to him!
I see…
I've been stuck in this boat for a while,
but they must have pulled something again.
There!
You'll be scrambling to get to school!
-Hosshi! -Anzu!
-Are you hurt? -I was worried about you.
Whoa! It's Hayami!
-You're not injured, are you? -Nope, good as ever.
You must have been rushing since you were running late.
I was.
You should at least go see a doctor.
It wasn't anything serious.
Hosshi, you're friends with Hayami!
How impressive!
He's my (provisional) childhood friend.
Let's get going.
Call me if you feel pain.
Thanks.
How annoying. I'm so jealous.
Two hot guys, Kazuki and Hayami, swarming around you.
I don't think Kazuki was concerned…
A FEW DAYS LATER
Am I here too early?
May I reserve your time on Saturday?
What does he want to talk about?
You're here earlier than I expected.
Did you camp out here because you couldn't wait to see me?
You sure have your quirks…
Yes, I've been waiting for you.
I waited here like a bodyguard waiting for its master.
Anyway, you're dressed like a commoner.
Are you trying to insult me by dressing like a slob?
I'm sorry, I'm like an NPC in a video game
who can only repeat the same line!
VILLAGER A
You leave me no choice.
-Get in. -What?
-You could be more sincere. -What?
I will transform you into a Cinderella just for today.
I need a translator, please.
I…
-What is this for? -How elegant!
You finally look somewhat decent.
You need to communicate better!
Choose shoes with lower heels. What a big woman.
You can have my height.
-Time to go for lunch. -What?
Lunch?
We took more time than I expected.
-You need to explain! -We're having French cuisine.
That's not what I mean!
You made me change my outfit and makeup. What's going on?
This is your fault for looking sloppy for our date.
What do you mean, a date?
I thought we were meeting to discuss the accident!
No need to play coy.
You jumped in front of the car to approach me.
Pardon?
Vehicles are considered at fault in an accident.
You planned to use this to threaten me into a date.
Wait, so you think I faked the accident?
-Didn't you? -Not at all!
Who's dumb enough to do that?
It's happened many times since my preschool days.
More than I expected.
Tsuchiya has a terrible driving record thanks to that.
My license was suspended once.
How horrible! I'm terribly sorry!
Anyway, I never meant to cause an accident.
I can't accept this dress. I'll pay for it.
That dress cost 120,000 yen.
Was it crafted from ancient threads?
It's fine now.
Intentional or not, the accident happened.
You are given a once-in-a-life chance to wear a nice dress and dine with me.
How fortunate for a hoi polloi.
Stop the car, Tsuchiya.
Hello?
Thank you for all your consideration…
but I'm not interested in you.
We can stop wasting each other's time.
Bye.
Yes, I'm aggravated by the fact that a wealthy brat had me dancing around.
His narcissistic and condescending attitude gets on my nerves.
But what irks me most…
is that he thought I would stage an accident
for the sake of love!
E.K. MEN
Sorry, but I am a fighting warrior
who battles against exactly that!
Also, it sure makes me sweat to wear a 120,000-yen dress.
THIS IS A ROMANTIC ANIME.
She's not interested… in me?
HIJIRI LOVE LOOK AT ME
Prince Hijiri looks sad.
He's cute when he's depressed too!
Hijiri Koganei.
It's you again.
How rude of you not to address me properly.
What are you saying?
What do you want from me?
Are you here to beg for forgiveness for your attitude the other day?
I took the dress to a cleaner.
Bye!
She returned my gift, and strolled off.
No need to be bothered by a commoner.
I can't believe she acted that way towards me.
How irritating.
Tsuchiya, I need you to look into something.
You look happy, Junta.
I can walk home with you on Wednesdays since there's no practice.
So that's why.
Kazuki is working today, isn't he?
Yeah. What should we do about dinner?
It won't turn out good, but I can try to cook.
Really? I want to try your food!
I should learn a dish or two.
All I can make is instant ramen.
You just focus on baseball, Junta.
He's so kind, unlike that brat.
I want Junta to end up with someone he truly loves.
I must get rid of them for Junta's sake too.
Anzu!
I want to join you guys for dinner!
I ought to kill them now.
Anyway,
how could you set that brat on me?
He's impossible to fall in love with!
Oh, when I'm in this form, everyone can see and hear you.
I'm a terrible cook. You should eat at home.
You won't let go of my shirt, will you?
Anzu Hoshino.
It's him again.
You are the first woman to say you lack interest in me.
How intriguing.
I will make you fall under my spell, no matter what it takes.
What?
I'm starved!
-My stomach just rumbled! -I see.
What a tiny house.
-What's your favorite food, Junta? -It must feel that way for you, Prince.
-Let's see. -Who are these two?
I'm here only for Anzu.
I'm her cousin, Riri.
He is Junta, Anzu's childhood friend.
We have dinner plans!
You aren't welcome here.
So?
Why are you here? To waste my time again?
Tsuchiya.
Yes, sir.
Ms. Hoshino, please accept this.
It's a Skitch and a VR headset!
These are all artisan chocolates!
Whoa…
I have more.
Crap! This is super effective.
It seems that these items have satisfied you.
What, does he feel bad that I got upset?
On top of my elegant looks,
I have the wealth to make all your dreams come true.
Surely you can't help but fall for me.
Oh, so you're pulling that on me now.
Wait, how do you know my favorite things?
Nothing is impossible in my hands.
Answer me.
He's terribly bothered that I'm not interested in him.
-Let me tell you… -Stop that!
Anzu, let's talk over here!
Though I confiscated your three biggest needs,
it would be rude to return presents.
So that's why
I want you to accept the gifts.
What? Do you mean it?
That's only if…
you plan to fall in love with Hijiri Koganei.
Date that brat…
and all those gifts are mine.
What do you think are they talking about?
I don't know.
Koganei, was it?
It's rude to address me like that.
Sorry, Mr. Koganei.
I heard about the accident…
but Mr. Koganei…
do you like Anzu?
Like?
"Like" is not a feeling I hold toward someone else.
It's the feeling everyone holds toward me.
Really, now.
But Hoshino said she's not interested in me.
This is unforgivable.
Oh, so that's why you brought all this.
But Anzu won't become your friend
just because you're rich or good-looking.
You don't understand humans at all.
You stage unnatural encounters, manipulate emotions,
and use material things to force a relationship.
Don't underestimate me.
-Please go home. I don't want these. -But you…
Sorry if I hurt your pride,
but go get doted on by someone else.
You're a person too, so you know how other people feel.
Anyway, it's not cool to buy gifts with your parents' money.
Boast about your wealth when you've earned it.
And above all…
bring Momohiki, and we can talk!
You sound troubled.
Junta…
Had I agreed to Riri's conditions,
they may have undone Junta's manipulated memory.
I'm sorry to involve you in all this.
Don't worry about me.
I like being involved when you need me.
He's so kind, it's almost painful.
Anzu, why are you playing with him?
We won't let you play new video games.
What? That's just petty.
-Are you sure? -It's fine, they're all talk.
We made plans first.
Why did you make him leave?
I want you to leave the most.
That's mean!
DONUTS FRENCH CRULLER, TWIST RING
OLD-FASHIONED CHOCOLATE
I'm tired.
Hoshino, he's our new hire starting today.
Oh, okay.
He's Koganei.
I'm here to learn. Surely you don't have a problem with that.
CONBINI MART SEASONAL SWEETS FAIR
Good of you to come.
I'm grateful.
You better come again.
Hey!
How high are you looking down from?
Excuse you, I'm above the mountains.
Condescending from outer space!
This is no customer service!
She's right.
After "You better come again,"
try saying "not that I'm waiting to see you again."
Don't turn him into a tsundere!
Manager, please say that's not okay.
Oh, but…
-Do you want it warmed up? -Yes…
Strangely enough, the customers flock to his aura.
They haven't complained yet.
Does he not care about who his fans are?
Hijiri became a sensation as a convenience store prince!
His pictures went viral on social media with the hashtag #convenienceprince…
SEASONAL SWEETS FAIR
…leading to increased foot traffic!
NOW SERVING ALL STORES
MORE THAN 30 KINDS OF NEW AND POPULAR SWEETS!
Here's your change. You better come again.
All right.
Maybe he's like this because the people around him
dote on him that much.
But he's a quick learner,
and he's picking up a lot of shifts.
-He's more diligent than I expected. -Welcome.
-You can go on your break. -Okay.
The prince is on a break?
I'm so sorry.
CONBINI MART
I'm exhausted.
Mr. Tsuchiya.
Great work today.
Hijiri is almost done.
Ms. Hoshino,
I don't know how to thank you for changing him like this.
What?
Master Hijiri had attended a school that would ensure his future,
but his father arranged for his transfer to a public school.
Okay.
Coddled by those around him,
he always had everything he's ever wanted.
Thus, he lacks common sense in a way.
His father, worried about this disconnect,
wanted Hijiri to learn the ordinary ways at an ordinary school.
However, his innate elegance wards off the ordinary.
I see.
However, because you were direct with him…
First, press the key on the bottom-right corner…
-Next, press.. -Master Hijiri…
is starting to gain interest in the ordinary.
This is all thanks to you.
Thank you very much.
Oh, I didn't…
NARIKIN BANK
SAVINGS ACCOUNT REGULAR PASSBOOK
My paycheck!
It finally came! What should I buy with it?
Hoshino.
Hijiri! You don't have work today!
Stop tailing me around.
How presumptuous. I happened to run into you.
I got paid today.
Now tell me what you want.
What?
I haven't worked that many days, so I don't have much.
But I'm sure it's enough to satisfy a commoner like you.
It's the money I've earned myself.
But don't misunderstand me.
I didn't do all of this for you.
He's a complete tsundere now!
What do you want?
-A bag, or a pair of shoes? -No.
-Jewelry, perhaps? -Not those, either.
-Do you prefer a date with me-- -Shut up.
I want to tell him that I don't want anything…
I know what you can get me.
What is that?
Ice pops. You've never had one, have you?
It was ridiculously cheap, even in terms of commoners.
Here's your half.
Let's eat.
Is this all you wanted?
This is all friends get for each other.
How is it?
It tastes very cheap.
But it's not that bad.
What?
Just coming to my senses.
I won't let my guard down again.
I'm home.
NEW MESSAGE
It's Kazuki's phone…
ARISA: CAN WE MEET THIS SATURDAY?
It's from 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