Love and Lies (恋と嘘)

Groom Jirou: Will you take Haruna to be your lawfully wedded wife...

In sickness and in heath, in good times and woe, for as long as you both shall live?

Yes, I do.

Bride Haruna...

Will you take Jirou as your husband...

In sickness and in heath, in good times and woe, for as long as you both shall live?

Yes, I do.

You may now lift her veil.

You may now kiss your bride.

Congratulations!

Congratulations, you guys!

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

It was really heart-warming.

They had issues as to where to hold the ceremony.

Well, then it's time for the bride to toss her bouquet!

Calling all single individuals on the floor.

Please get ready.

Here I go!

Over here! Throw it here!

Ready, go!

Here.

Are you sure?

Thank you!

To our dear friends who are about to turn 16 years old soon! Congratulations!

I'm sure everyone is familiar with the "Law to Combat Low Birth Rates," right?

In order to stabilize the birth rate, children who turn 16

will receive a notification from the government of who their assigned future spouses will be.

A compatibility calculation based on genetics is utilized for the assignment of partners.

There is no penalty if you do not abide by this law.

However, the government highly recommends everyone to be matched with the assigned partner.

Let's go and compare the government marriage to your ordinary married couples.

As you see on screen.

Remember, there was that senior student who eloped with his partner by choice?

Right, there was one.

I heard they actually broke up.

A lot of issues rose up and the likes.

That's too cruel!

It is true that the government notification provides absolute success.

Of course! Doesn't that excite you so much?

This country is more gentle compared to the fairy-tales we've all heard.

Once I turn 16...

...the government will show me who my future partner is through the notice.

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Wasn't it so beautiful?

That wedding ceremony the other day.

You could just feel your heart being filled up with the happiness in the surrounding.

I'm sorry.

Sorry for everything, Shiba.

2 types. Can I choose 2 of these?

Two?

This one's going to take long, as usual.

It won't, I'm telling you.

Take your sweet time.

I'd like the Season Crepe, please.

Mine's Chocolate Banana.

Coming.

Look! Doesn't he look so cool?

He's so hot! Just my type!

A real hottie!

Heard that?

What about?

What do you mean? Those girls back there were complementing you so much!

Sorry, didn't hear a thing.

After all, you're the one I'm with right now.

I know, but...

Want a bite from mine?

You sure?

Go ahead.

Then, mine too.

Thanks.

This was the right choice, huh?

It's almost here.

You're birthday.

You nervous?

Doing just fine!

If you stay just the way you are, everything will turn our right.

Really? You think I won't disappoint the guy who's going to be partnered with me?

Your "first-kiss-partner" can attest to that.

Hey! That was way back in kindergarten!

A kiss is still a kiss even if it was way back in the past.

Still, that's just...!

How do I put this...

You're remembering it all wrong!

Careful, you'll fall over like before.

Sorry.

You see, a kiss is something you give someone that doesn't need words to convey what you feel.

Hey, why were you laughing?

Because you're so serious just when you're explaining what a kiss is.

Come on!

Sorry!

Really!

Next time... why don't we try out the salty flavor?

Wanna give it a try?

What to do?

See you next time.

Happy to have talked with you. Til next time!

Aoi!

I'm sure it'll come true.

Your dream.

Dream?

Your dream of becoming a princess.

It is true. There was a time in my life back then that I thought so.

That I'll get married to a wonderful prince, and become a princess.

However, during our first class play...

And as expected, the prince role...

...was handed to the popular and handsome Shiba.

And, my role was one of the forest flowers.

Oh! The Prince has arrived!

The princess is asleep because of a curse.

Only one person can live happily ever after with the prince.

The princess meant for him can't be just any girl. Reality made me realize that.

Aoi...?

Shiba! You can't kiss any other girls!

Now that I've reached 15 years old, I will no longer...

...dream of becoming a princess.

Because...

Because...

Come tomorrow, and I'll be 16 years old!

The government notice will introduce who my partner is!

Happy Birthday, Aoi!

Aoi, happy birthday!

Happy birthday!

Thank you!

Although, it's a bit early to celebrate.

Because, you might be spending your day tomorrow with your partner, right?

Hey, dad, mom! Did you do the same thing during your time, too?

That's right. Your mom came to see me together with your Uncle Daisuke.

With Uncle?!

I stood up as the guardian of the anxious older sister.

Guardian? What the hell?

Hey, you're telling her nonsense!

Why can't I?

Though, I did think that you guys were meant for each other the first time you met.

How about during your time too, Uncle?

You could at least tell me about that today.

[A/N: OMG! THE ONE PLAYING AS HER FATHER IS ACTUALLY ENDO SHOZO FROM GAKI NO TSUKAI! I MISSED THAT SHOW SO MUCH!]

Naturally, I went to see her.

Hey, Daisuke.

Wasn't there something you'd like to give Aoi?

Oh, right! There is.

Thank you.

Here it is! My gift for you.

What's this?

Use it when you meet the person you love.

You can try it out after the meal.

Thank you!

Hello?

I thought you'd be thinking about stuff right now instead of sleeping.

Yeah, somehow that's how it is now.

Hey, can you come out for a while?

Yeah, sure.

Aoi!

You fell for it!

Hey, what's up with that get-up? You look cute.

Really?

I got this from my Uncle earlier tonight.

I'm planning to wear this one when I meet my partner soon.

Are you sure I don't look weird in this?

It looks really good on you.

I'm so glad.

Before I forget, here's mine.

My gift for you.

Can I open it?

This is so cute!

Don't tell me...

You came here to see me just to hand this out for me?

Yeah.

Thank you!

Your call saved me!

I was one step to dying just anxiously waiting for the notice to come!

I see.

This is so cute!

Hold this for me.

Okay.

Here.

You can see the stars clearly from here.

You prefer looking at that over the stars?

I can't, because...

5 more minutes left until then...

Hey, Aoi.

Oh, right! Accompany me for a rehearsal?

Rehearsal for introductions for when I finally meet with my partner.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Allow me to introduce myself.

My name is Aoi Nisaka.

I am... just as you are clearly aware of, your ordinary 1st year high school student.

I've been looking forward to seeing you.

I am Yuto Shiba.

I've been so excited to see you too.

This is... too embarrassing!

Come on! We gotta be serious about this.

Well, uhh...

I...

...have no talent nor anything that I'm good at.

Even my grades aren't good, just barely hanging on the passing rate.

I may be indecisive at times, but...

But, being with you from now on...

I'm looking forward to sharing the highest and lowest times of my life with you.