Suzuka

I made a seven-hour trip all the way to Tokyo from the Hiroshima countryside.

It was a few days before the start of high school...

...I happened to see a girl at my new school, and she...

...was just marvelous...

And I've never seen such a beautiful girl like her in my life.

Your profile looking up towards the blue sky

The stopped spiral of time

I'm always stubborn and hiding my feelings

I ache for you so much that it hurts

I'm not actually that strong

In truth, I become afraid about the distance between us two

I want you to touch my heart

If I can still reach the goal taking the long way around

Start line

A story that unravels the heart

I'll say goodbye to tears and walk towards the future

Because I can go with the kindness I found clasped to my heart

Please, just for now, stay the way you are

"Suzuka"

Yamato is really late.

Miho, you'll catch cold... wait for him inside.

But he said he'd come at two o'clock.

I'm wondering if auntie told him he couldn't go to high school in Tokyo...

Don't worry. My sister said he can go as long as he stays at my house.

He's probably fooling around somewhere.

He's so irresponsible, isn't he, Goro-chan?

Sorry I'm late.

Yamato Akitsuki has arrived!

You're late, Yamato. My little princess is angry.

What?

You're late, Yamato!

You're such a big girl now, Miho!

Are you starting the seventh grade?

I'm entering eighth grade.

You're a really careless person, Yamato!

I know, I know, I really know!

Geez...

Wow, your mansion looks great after the remodeling.

A nice, big change, huh?

The bath area was renovated into a spa, too.

It's very popular these days.

This is my new home starting today...

My new life is about to start!

Well... Aunt Ayano, I appreciate your taking me in.

Stop being so formal, will you?

Well, you're my landlady.

Just make yourself at home... we're relatives.

Ah, your luggage is already in your room.

You must be tired, Yamato.

Let's go inside and take a rest. Come on.

Okay!

"Anticipation"

Your room is #301. It's upstairs.

This complex is only for females, though...

Don't cause any trouble, Yamato.

What do you mean, trouble?

Well, Yamato should be fine.

It's better than having no male help... even someone like you.

Come on, give me some credit at least.

When I have something to get done, I'm really responsible.

And not only will I get free room and board, I'll also get paid for work.

So I'll do my best either cleaning the bath or whatever.

You know what? Cleaning the bath is hard work.

So don't give me any lip.

It's a piece of cake! I have confidence in my strength!

Man... I thought it was easy, but this really is hard work...

Boy, there're Jacuzzis... and even saunas...

This place seems to be very modern... I bet young girls will come by...

Maybe that girl will come over...

Hey! You haven't filled the bath yet?

You said it's piece of cake cleaning the bath, right?

You should keep your promise!

I know, I'll finish in a minute!

Something like this...

Well, you'd better hurry or...

Here they are!

Customers?

They're the college girls who live in my complex.

Be careful! They're really dangerous!

Dangerous?

Look, it's not ready yet.

Really?

Oh, is this Yamato? The one the landlady was talking about?

Huh? Is Yamato here? Gosh, I'm embarrassed like this...

Hmm... You're kind of cute, huh?

Noooo!

Yamato, get out of here right now!

Ouch!

S-Sor...

Oh?

Ah... well... I mean...

N-No!

This is just a big mistake!

Geez, what bad timing!

Well, I was wishing she would come by, but not like this...

Darn! She must despise me...

Whoaaaa!

Yamato?

What's going on here?

This guy suddenly...

What?

No! I was just going into my room...

Yamato, look at the doorplate.

This is Suzuka Asahina's room.

Your room is over there, Yamato.

You know, I just moved in here, so I made a mistake!

You're a such a careless person.

I warned you not to cause any problems!

I'm sorry, Suzuka. You should apologize, Yamato!

I-I'm sorry...

Man... I never thought she'd live right next door...

You're a great cook, Ayano!

Well, who knows what you'd be eating if I didn't feed you.

Hey, you make it sound like I'm a dog or something...

There's not much difference.

You walked into someone else's room...

No, I didn't...

Thanks for inviting me to dinner.

No problem, anytime, Suzuka.

You treat us very differently...

Of course. Suzuka is everyone's hope, unlike you.

Suzuka is amazing. She's an Aoba high school freshman, like you.

But she got scouted by the track and field team.

You meanwhile made it from the waiting list.

Scouted? Wow, that's impressive!

That's why she was practicing, even during spring break...

Maybe she'll represent Japan someday.

If so, I can boast that she used to live in my apartment!

I'll do my best.

She's so cool... just perfect. Are we really the same age?

Suzuka, how about another bowl?

Thanks, I'm fine.

You have such a small appetite.

I'll have another!

You're eating well, Yamato.

I'm a growing boy!

By the way, I'm very impressed that you were scouted!

When I played baseball in junior high,

I couldn't hit or field well and everyone laughed at me.

So I told everyone if I couldn't get a hit, I'd buy juice for everyone.

Then I was able to get a hit somehow.

I guess you could say I'm a lucky fellow.

That's so like you.

You're an all-or-nothing person.

What were you going to do if you couldn't get a hit?

Well, I didn't think of anything in particular...

Maybe say I'm sorry.

I hate such irresponsible thinking.

Thanks for dinner.

That was a joke. Don't take it so seriously.

"Asahiyu"

Miho... What's wrong?

Umm... please don't hate Yamato.

He's kind of clumsy and careless, but he has some good traits.

He's nice and good at making okonomiyaki...

About earlier...

Saotome was teasing Yamoto...

...so, I pushed him. That wasn't Yamato's fault at all.

You came just to tell me that?

Yes.

You look after him, don't you?

I can't leave people like him alone.

Maybe it's some sort of maternal instinct.

I understand.

Thank you!

Oh?

Is this guy... your boyfriend?

Umm... he's just...

I know! Someone you admire.

He looks a little like Yamato.

What?

Don't be upset.

Anyway, please don't hate Yamato!

They don't look alike at all.

Man, what's with Asahina? Did I do something wrong to her?

Well, I did... But she shouldn't say something like that.

C-Could it be... Asahina?

Did she come to say sorry about her comments?

Good evening, Yamato!

You shouldn't do this, Saotome!

- I'm coming in! - W-What's this?

Let's do something fun!

- Hey! Are you drunk? - No, I'm not.

Whoa! Your breath smells like alcohol!

Ouch! Watch where you're walking!