Tune In to the Midnight Heart (真夜中ハートチューン)

A proxy confession service, huh?

Y-Yeah. We were thinking of using the lunchtime broadcast for that.

You know the school rules.

Relationships aren't allowed on paper.

So we didn't want to be found out.

That rule's not really enforced, though, right?

So, can we go ahead with it?

Nope. Sounds like a pain.

Saw that coming!

I don't want to get in trouble.

You and your never-rock-the-boat attitude!

My life goal is to go to the grave without ever making waves.

Why did she even become a teacher?

Ando-sensei.

It's an honor to finally meet you.

Please allow yours truly to enlighten you on the benefits of this service.

You're annoying. And fired.

What?!

This is why I didn't want boys in this club.

All you think about is being popular, so you always act like you're hot shit.

Th-This is tyranny!

Please, Lemon-chan.

I really want to do this.

It's not every day you stick to your guns, Uzuki.

But it's still a no.

Because this sounds like a pain.

Yeah, why did she become a teacher?

There's something in it for you too, Lemon-chan.

Our club bombed last year's sports day, but we're nailing it this year, right?

I suppose.

Are you aware?

Your stock is rising fast right now.

If this event goes well too,

your stock as a teacher will go through the roof.

A peaceful life is nice and all,

but the view from the top of the world is pretty great, too.

What are you standing around for?

We've got work to do.

What a self-serving teacher.

So...

What's first on the list?

Handing out flyers on the sly.

That's not happening.

Take a look.

Listen up! Boys and girls sit separately!

No relationships until you're twenty!

Ugh.

Get away!

It's Samejima, the P.E. teacher.

He's watching the students during lunch.

Just try handing those flyers out where he can see.

PROXY CONFESSIONS

It'll be a scandal before you know it.

True...

What now? People can't show up if they don't know.

We could use the group chats.

We won't reach the first- and third-years with that.

Hey, why do you think I'm here?

To slack?

I'll distract Samejima.

I can buy you ten minutes at most. Hand them out in that time.

Lemon-chan!

Thank you!

Now hurry!

Operation Lemon is underway!

Quit taking credit.

Quit taking charge.

You there! Stop talking to the girls for no reason!

Break the rules, and you'll have to write an apology letter on the spot!

So annoying.

His pecs are gross.

Sensei sees all! Remember that!

Samejima-sensei.

You're working so hard.

Why don't we teachers take a quick break, too?

Oh, but...

I'm on supervision duty.

A quick break... A quickie, if you will?

Let's take a break until the turn of the century!

We can rest in the shade.

Of course!

She sucks at winking.

Now's our chance! Hand those flyers out!

We're the broadcasting club.

We're holding a lunchtime event.

Feel free to take part.

Don't tell the teachers.

What's happening?

That sounds fun!

Whoa! I got a flyer from Himekawa-san!

Don't be so loud about it!

We do need to grab attention to let everyone know.

What do we do? We can't be too loud, or Sensei will notice.

How to catch the eye...

Oh, gather round, broadcasting club.

You're dismissed, errand boy.

So I've got a great idea.

What?

Well...

N-No way.

Hey, it's a fun idea.

I'm down.

I don't mind.

Well, I'm against it.

Just do it, Rikka.

Do this for Shinobu and make her event a hit.

Hey, look!

Whoa! What's going on?

We're the broadcasting club.

We're hosting an event at lunch, and everyone can participate.

P-Please join us.

Have a flyer.

Squee! Rikka-chan's cute!

Uzuki-san's adorbs!

Look this way, Nene-chan!

What's happening? Let's go check it out!

Good thing I left my costumes at school.

I-It's kind of embarrassing, though.

A moustache?

You owe me some cake later, Shinobu.

Ah, they're brute-forcing it.

I can see why they didn't need an errand boy.

Y-Yamabuki!

I can't do this! This operation is over!

You've got explosive speed!

Hey! Why'd you bring him here?!

Hmm?

What's with that crowd?

Hey! What are you doing?

Yikes.

Retreat!

Hey, hold it!

State your names!

That was close!

I lost my pom-poms.

That was spine-tingling.

I'm never doing that again.

But we're all set.

Now we just pray that people who want to confess show up.

Let's go over the process one more time.

CONFESSORS IKO-NENE-RIKKA-SHINOBU

First, the confessors will wait in the next classroom.

We'll be standing by there to assist them, too.

The room's dark, so nobody can see who's in there.

Privacy is guaranteed.

BROADCASTING ROOM (TEMP)

When it's their turn,

they'll go use the string phone by the broadcasting room's door.

Shinobu, you sure about listening to and broadcasting the confessions yourself?

Yeah, I want to do this.

Cool.

Okay, girls.

Let's do this.

Yeah.

Let's show them what the broadcasting club can do this year!

Right!

Wow, this is actually happening.

Oh, no!

I'm getting nervous!

But if I can't do this, I have no hope.

Wait, we have a visitor already? The event only starts at lunch...

Y-Yes.

Coming.

Okay, your confession, please.

Flub your lines, and you'll have to do a dare.

Stay calm and keep it together, okay?

Hey! Don't prank me!

Sheesh... Who was that?

Who do you think it was?

Were you able to hear it?

Yeah, but...

It was over the string phone, so...

I CAN'T TELL WHOSE VOICE IT WAS

The morning events have concluded with Team White in the lead.

TEAM RED - TEAM WHITE

We'll now break for lunch.

The proxy confessions will now commence as announced.

What? Confessions?

Samejima-sensei.

Why don't we have lunch together?

Yes! I am the eater of worlds!

If you want to make a confession,

please head to the empty classroom on the third floor of the main building.

Please.

Here comes the first confession.

"There's someone I've liked for so long.

It's Shindo-kun from Class 2-A.

I've been in love with you ever since the day we first spoke.

If you know who I am—

if you're willing to accept my feelings— would you please stand up?

That's all for my confession."

What is this broadcast?

Hey, this is great.

Samejima-sensei might lose it, though.

Wh-Why don't we go get protein shakes sometime?

Wow, that's amazing.

Here comes the next confession.

Maybe I should go for it, too.

Wanna sneak out?

Shindo, you lucky dog!