Tsukushi!
Huh?
It can't be...
I transferred here. Good to see you.
No way...
How can this be?
Simple! I never want to be separated from Tsukasa.
You don't say...
"New Student Shigeru Causes Shockwave!"
Ah! There he is!
Tsukasa!
Stop clinging to me! Get off!
I said get off!
Huh...?
Hiya.
You...
What are you doing here? And that uniform...
I transferred. How do I look?
Transferred...?
Well, I always want to be with you.
What's that?
That's a rich young lady, for you...
Seems there's nothing you can't do if you've got enough money.
This monkey girl's no lady!
But you had a nice time at the hot springs with that monkey girl...
Shut up!
I don't want to hear another word out of you!
Besides, it was all her fault.
This stupid monkey stripped off her clothes and got on me...
Great. Now, every time I go to school,
I get to see them acting all lovey-dovey...
Say, Tsukasa...
Stop clinging to me!
I loved you... How could you? How could you?!
Can't I stay near you? I won't cause any trouble.
Are you crazy...?
I know... But I still love you.
What's with that Tsukasa? His tongue's hanging out.
Of course, it's got nothing to do with me.
What...? Why are you looking at me like that?
I'm nothing to you!
Why should I worry about something like this, anyway?
Say, did you hear?
Yes. Just leave it to the daughter of the powerful Okawahara family.
She doesn't fool around.
To go through the trouble of transferring here...
...just because she doesn't want to be away from Tsukasa...
Yes. And the way they carried on in the cafeteria... I envy her.
But she's the perfect match for Tsukasa, isn't she?
That's right. If he'd wound up with Tsukushi...
...it would have been downright embarrassing.
I've got an idea.
Why don't we get back at Tsukushi?
Looks like Tsukasa's finally going to quit fighting it.
Tsukushi is finally free from that nutball...
What she probably needs now...
...is the tender support of a big-hearted person like me.
Now, maybe, she'll realize what a treasure I am.
Right, Sakurako?
Sakurako...?
Hold on there, Tsukushi...
What do you want?
I'm shocked you can stay here after all that has happened.
Tsukasa is engaged to Shigeru Okawahara...
...and she's even transferred to this school.
Maybe ordinary people like you have thicker skins?
It's true. It's just not worth getting infuriated over.
You ought to know that there's no place for you at this school.
For an instant, Tsukasa took an interest in a pauper like you...
Be thankful for that.
Whaaat?
You've dreamed a sweet dream. Wake up and go back to a normal life.
It's true... I'm just a pauper, a weed.
But I don't need to be told...
...by jerks like you!
Hey, what are you doing?
Shigeru...?
Miss Okawahara...?
Do you know her?
Of course. She's my best friend.
Best friend...?
Best friend?
Best friend...? But, Miss Okawahara...
As a fellow student, I must warn you, Miss Okawahara...
You had better choose your friends more carefully.
That's right. You could bring shame to the Okawahara name.
What do you mean?
A rich girl like you shouldn't be friends with a pauper like her.
Is it wrong for me to be rich?!
No, that's not what I mean...
You don't understand, Miss Okawahara!
Tsukushi is my most precious friend!
Now, you wouldn't be saying awful things to my good friend...
...to try to bully her, would you?
What...?
Nothing like...
"I'm shocked you can stay here after all that has happened."
Or, "For an instant, Tsukasa took an interest in a pauper like you..."
"...Be thankful for that."
Or, "You've dreamed a sweet dream."
You wouldn't say anything like that, would you?
No, well, we were just doing it for you and Tsukasa...
My, how kind! But no thanks for small favors!
Oh, well if you say so...
You're off the hook for now, Tsukushi!
Hey, that's my line!
If you do anything more to her, I'll make sure you're expelled!
But, Miss Okawahara... We didn't mean...
Shoo! Shoo!
Y-yes, ma'am!
Thank you, Shigeru.
No. I should apologize.
If you're having trouble because of me...
I don't know how to apologize.
If you have any more trouble, please let me know.
I promise to protect you!
What beautiful hands...
Oops, I'd better hurry, or I'll be late for my next class.
Oh, I'm sorry. Go on!
Bye!
Tsukushi, remember! If anything happens, tell me!
It's a promise!
Why does Shigeru treat me so well?
Best friends...?
Oh...? What's this?
"Tsukushi Makino" Oh...? What's this?
Tsukushi.
Please meet me on the roof after school...
I'll be waiting.
Sakurako...
What do you want?
Why so tense...? What's going on?
Tsukushi, thanks for coming. Stand there and watch us.
Watch? Watch what?
Miss Okawahara... I won't let you have Tsukasa.
I've loved him since kindergarten.
That's why I've done everything in my power
to make him turn my way.
But when Tsukushi came on the scene,
I thought I had lost. I could never beat her.
That's why I gave up on Tsukasa.
Sakurako...
But that was only because it was Tsukushi.
Miss Okawahara...
I cannot let you have Tsukasa! Never!
I'll take him back from you!
Are you listening?
Yes, I am.
This is so interesting!
What?
This really is interesting, isn't it, Tsukushi?
Huh? W-what...?
This school is more interesting than I expected.
It's fun!
F-fun?
You're cute...
I love people like you!
Shigeru Okawahara... She sure is something.
To think she had Yuriko and Sakurako at a loss for words...
Is she shrewd, or just naturally absentminded...?
Whatever... I could never match her.
Sorry...
Shigeru Okawahara has transferred here?
Didn't you know? The whole school's buzzing.
I didn't know.
Good grief...
This guy is really weird.
He was in such a serious mood the other day...
and today, he's his usual self.
It's like there's a different wind blowing around him.
What about Tsukasa?
How's Tsukasa taking this?
He's drooling all over her. Such an idiot.
Does it bother you?
Of course, not!
I'm completely over him. It feels great!
What's so funny?
Well, it is funny... You're always so funny.
Always?
Well pardon me... for always being funny!
Oh... I'm laughing.
I guess I've been uptight all this time.
When I'm with Rui Hanazawa, I feel relaxed, I guess.
As long as he is here, I can go on.
And I don't have to think about those two...
Tsukushi!
That voice!
Agh! It's Shigeru!
Oh, if it isn't Tsukushi's boyfriend!
Nice to see you again.
You seem very well.
Yes.
I've just transferred to this school.
What was your name, now?
Rui Hanazawa.
Oh, that's right. It was a name like that.
May I call you Rui?
Sure.
What is it you like about Rui?
Shigeru, I... Rui Hanazawa and I aren't...
You and he aren't...
but you did spend a night together, didn't you?
Yes. That night... Rui Hanazawa and I...
held hands...
and we slept together, side by side.
But...
Tsukasa and Shigeru...
See? You're blushing.
Tsukushi's not as innocent as she seems.
I know what!
Why don't the four of us go on a trip or something?
Whoa... Just a minute!
It's fine with me as long as there's a hot spring bath.
Rui! Haven't you had enough?!
We're there!
In that case, how about going to Nasu?
Sounds good.
Don't you think so?
Come on! Don't get so excited!
Maybe, it'll be Tsukasa's and my honeymoon!
Gaah! That's not funny!
Why should I have to go with Tsukasa on his honeymoon?!
Oh, dear... My face is burning. Whew!
Rui...
Rui...!
Shizuka...?
Shizuka...? Why...?
Rui, I've come for you.
Shizuka has come home. She has come for Rui Hanazawa.
He always acted like he could care less...
but there's a gentle smile on his face now.
I guess I have to change, too.
What? They're looking for exchange students?
And on top of it, it's free!
Hana Yori Dango: "Study Abroad!?"