I hope Tsukasa doesn't come to school today.
Tsukushi...
Huh?
It's nothing.
I don't understand him at all. What's he thinking?
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What's this?
Good morning, Tsukushi!
Eep! It's them!
Good morning.
"Tsukushi" is too long.
We're classmates, after all.
I know! Can we call you Tsukey instead?
That's cute!
It fits you perfectly, right Tsukey?
What's with these girls all of a sudden?
Tsukey...
What's going on?
Hurry!
Come on in.
Congratulations, Miss Tsukushi!
What's this all about?
Tsukushi...isn't everyone acting weird today?
Yeah...
What's up with everyone?
Tsukushi!
Hm?
What is this?
What...?!
Nail polish by Den Ore...
See? I knew this color would look great on you.
You've got such pretty nails.
You really should take care of them.
Why don't you take the bottle?
But...
Don't worry about it. I've got plenty of it.
I appreciate it, but I couldn't take this.
Don't be silly, Tsukey!
Why are you acting like a stranger?
We're friends, aren't we?
So tell your friends how you won Tsukasa's heart, hm?
I didn't. This is just a misunderstanding.
Come on...no need to be shy.
Yeah.
We need that information to bag the other F4s.
They treated me like dirt before.
But now that they think I'm Tsukasa's girlfriend...
...they're acting all buddy-buddy.
The F4 sure carry a lot of clout.
Tsukasa!
Yo...
Over your cold?
To think that even you can catch a cold.
I saw the bulletin board, Tsukasa.
Huh? What do you mean?
Your date...it was with Tsukushi?
You were out 'til sunrise?
Yeah, well...yeah.
So how was it?
How was what?
Don't play dumb. You know. It.
Hot enough to give you a fever?
What do they mean by "it"?
It was awful. She strangled me.
She strangled you?
Yeah. All night long.
All night?
That must've been exhausting - totally.
Where'd you do it?
In the elevator.
The elevator!?.
Dude! That's so hot!
Even I haven't done that yet.
I guess it was kind of exciting.
Tsukasa...I'm so sorry for ragging on you so much.
You're the greatest. That's why you're the leader of the F4.
Here comes your sweetheart.
Ack! Tsukasa...
Don't just stand there. Say something, Tsukey.
Don't be shy, Tsukasa...talk to her.
H-how are you?
You're not a kid! Why are you acting like one?
You spent the night together, right?
Shut up! I'm outta here.
Hey, Tsukasa...
Why don't you tell them I'm not your girlfriend?
I'm impressed, Tsukey.
Tsukasa actually talked to you!
Your best friends are proud of you!
Best friends...?
We'll be best buds forever!
Listen, this isn't what you think...
I haven't walked arm-in-arm with girls in years.
Not since middle school.
I know they're not really my friends,
but I'm glad Tsukasa didn't out us.
Um...Tsukushi...
Do you remember me?
Who are you?
You don't remember? I'm Sakurako Sanjo.
Oh! I remember you now!
You're a student here?
Uh-huh. I'm glad to see you again.
Thank you for your help.
It's nothing...
I saw the bulletin board. Congratulations.
Uh...thanks!
Now I'm lying. What am I gonna do?
Tsukey...!
How could you leave without us?
Who's this girl, Tsukey?
Oh! I know!
The boys are all talking about a really cute freshman.
Oh no...not me.
But you're not as cute as Tsukey, are you?
After all, she's the one who captured Tsukasa's heart.
C'mon, Tsukey. Let's go clubbing.
Clubbing?
There's a really hot spot called G Nights.
B-but I...
C'mon! It won't be fun without you.
Yeah, right.
I haven't forgotten how rotten they treated me.
Come on, Tsukey. Let's go.
Why don't you come with us, Sakurako?
No thank you. I'm not much for clubbing.
Right - not a quiet girl like her.
Let's go.
But...
Oh well...
I've got no choice but pretend I'm Tsukasa's girlfriend.
But...
Hmm...there aren't any good-looking guys.
Guess it's an off night.
They're more interested in boys than dancing.
Check out that handsome foreigner.
Oh yeah! He's a hottie! Think he's a model?
This is why I like G Nights.
That guy reminds me of Rui Hanazawa.
Ooh! He's coming this way!
Hi.
Hi!
Wanna dance?
He spoke Japanese...
Come on...
Me? Oh no! I can't dance. No dance, dance.
Way to go, Tsukey. You scored! Go for it.
Wait! You don't have to pull me!
Geez! Why is it always Tsukey!?.
He's good.
Eyes like blue marbles...
And when he lifts his chin and narrows his eyes...
He really does look like him.
You're cute. What's your name?
Tsukushi Makino
Tsukushi?
Why don't we go someplace?
What a wonderful dream...
I met a handsome foreigner who looked like Rui Hanazawa.
A chandelier...
we don't have those in our house.
Right Mom? Susumu...?
Where am I? Who am I?
I'm not wearing any clothes!
Calm down, Tsukushi. Think carefully.
Tsukushi, a toast - to our meeting.
After dancing, we toasted each other with juice.
After that, it's all blank.
Don't tell me I slept with him...!?
Oh no! What'll I do?
How can I be so stupid!
Lying because I liked the attention.
This is what I get for it.
What's Tsukasa doing here?
You're late!
Where have you been?
You shouldn't be coming to school at noon.
You weren't waiting for me, were you?
Don't be stupid! Why should I?
I was heading to the cafeteria.
But the cafeteria's the other way.
So what? I like taking the long way around.
Quit pick-nitting.
That's nit-picking, you moron!
Hang on! I can't eat that much!
You don't get to eat quality food do you?
Stock up.
I'll pay...
Are you trying to embarrass me?
I'd never let a woman pay for her meal.
Wow...she's eating with the F4.
Lucky! I'm so jealous!
Everybody envies me.
Tsukasa's rough, but sweet.
I don't know what's on his mind.
But I'll just enjoy the moment for what it is.
Pipe down, will you!?
But...if word gets out about this morning...!
I’ll be back to class scapegoat again!
I don't want that!
No one will ever find out.
I’ll never see that foreigner again.
This secret will stay dead and buried.
Absolutely!
Sakurako...!
Wow - what a great house!
It's so old. It's embarrassing.
But anyway, thanks for coming on such short notice.
You're really ladylike, huh Sakurako?
Your yard is huge!
I live here with my grandparents.
Where are your folks?
They died in a plane crash five years ago.
I'm sorry. I didn't know.
Never mind.
It's embarrassing, but we live on my inheritance.
Is that why...?
She's kind of humble - not like the other students.
She's like a lovely flower.
Truly an elegant lady.
Were you at Eitoku until first grade?
Yes. After that, we moved to Germany for my dad's job.
I transferred back to Eitoku as a freshman...
and was shocked by the F4's power.
I heard about you when you received the red slip.
Oh, that!
I was really impressed.
When I saw how you kept coming to school...
even when everyone hated you...
I thought you were so strong.
You're my hero.
Oh now...you're embarrassing me.
I understand because I was bullied, too.
You were picked on, Sakurako?
Yes.
I'll bet they were jealous because you're so cute.
That's why I can't believe those people cozying up to you...
just because you're Tsukasa's girlfriend.
I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that.
That's okay. It's only the truth.
I'm not even his girlfriend.
I'm just as bad - taking advantage of this lie.
I think I hate myself.
It's great that you have such a lovely room.
So many books!
Is this a photo album? Can I see?
No - Don't!
I'm sorry for shouting. Forgive me.
No...I'm sorry.
Sakurako, I'm home!
Our tenant's back.
Tenant?
Let me introduce you to my old friend from Germany...
Thomas.
No way!
It all started when I saw Rui Hanazawa in Thomas.
I thought I'd never see him again.
But we were drawn together in the dark, like puppets on strings.
Next on Hana Yori Dango: "Sakurako's Secret"
The roving spotlights reveal Sakurako's other identity.