Boys on the Run (Boizu On Za Ran / ボーイズ・オン・ザ・ラン)

This is totally stalking, isn't it?

But it's not like I'm going to do anything after following her.

I just want to see what the other guy is like.

All 27 years of my life, I've continuously run from everything.

Boys on the Run

Episode 3

An "amateur virgin" who has never even dated a girl before,

without a single thing for me to seriously fight for,

I turned 27.

Even a guy like me, for the very first time, encountered a love that I could really be serious about...

This applies to everything but,

It's no fun if you don't feel seriously about things.

Then my life was blessed by a miracle.

I've fallen in love with him.

And yet...

It's on.

I hurt the person I love...

I made absolutely no sexual contact whatsoever!

I love you!

There's nothing in this world I love more than you!

And so the very first serious love I found in my life...

ended before it even began.

Okay, goodbye then.

Already 3 months since then...

Since this last one,

I haven't exchanged any e-mails with Chiharu-chan.

However, for some unexplainable reason...

Tanishi-san, Tanishi-san! Hey, what do you think about this idea?

How can you keep smiling at me like that?

What does this mean!?

BOYS ON THE RUN What does this mean!?

BOYS ON THE RUN

I see.

Does this mean Chiharu-chan has gotten over it?

Or maybe it's like love and hate are two sides of the same coin?

Well... If she really did hate you,

I doubt she'd even reply to your messages.

Right!? That's what I thought too.

It's not often that a person tells you,

"There's nothing in this world I hate more than you!"

When I thought about how I rank #1 in the world to Chiharu-chan,

I kinda actually started to feel honored.

Tanishi-san, you're a Masochist, aren't you?

Eh?

Not me. I wouldn't want to top someone's most hated in the world ranking.

Well, of course no one would.

It's just...

If I don't think about it that way, I might cry.

Sorry. I was out of line.

I wonder what Chiharu-chan's thinking?

The best thing to do would be to ask her directly.

No way, no way! Not directly...

Then how about asking someone who's close to Uemura-san?

That's it!

Thanks for always listening to my problems.

Ah, as a token of my gratitude, want some?

That one bite that you like so much, Aoyama-san.

No thanks. I'm full right now.

What now?

I don't know how Chiharu-chan truly feels about me.

What are you talking about? You guys are all lovey-dovey.

What do you mean by that?

Long phone calls every night.

Coming home in the morning on the weekends. Even just a while ago... Look!

Huh?

I'll give this back, so go wherever you like with her. Huh?

I'll give this back, so go wherever you like with her.

Don't cry. Does 30,000 yen make you that happy?

That's...

Not me.

What...

Are you serious?

I'll make you feel better.

It's impossible! To make sure I wouldn't betray Chiharu-chan, I'll make you feel better.

It's impossible! To make sure I wouldn't betray Chiharu-chan,

I jerked off twice before coming here.

And yet, considering...

Chiharu-chan's a fool. Not paying attention to a great guy like you.

If I go to work again today, I'll have to see Chiharu-chan...

How depressing...

Ta-Da!

Huh? Why festive red bean rice?

Congratulations, Toshiyuki!

Here Mom.

It was on your shirt yesterday.

Oh, that's from Shiho-san...

You said before you had someone to protect, right?

You found a girlfriend?

No, nothing like that...

We have to find a wedding hall. No, nothing like that...

We have to find a wedding hall.

More importantly, a grandchild. A grandchild!

Oh dear, that's not the right order.

Ah, you're right. Oh dear, that's not the right order.

Ah, you're right.

A wedding, huh...?

I've never seen my parents look so happy before.

But I guess I can't blame them.

Up till now, my love life's been non-existent.

Long phone calls every night with Chiharu-chan?

Overnight stays every weekend with Chiharu-chan?

Going to a love hotel with Chiharu-chan?

Who the hell is it!?

Hey!

Sorry, I have plans today so I'll be leaving ahead of you guys.

What? A date?

No!

Good work, everyone!

Good work!

This is totally stalking, isn't it?

But it's not like I'm going to do anything after following her.

I just want to see what the other guy is like.

Sorry, did I keep you waiting?

Not at all.

You look great in everything.

Really?

Why is Chiharu-chan with Aoyama-san?

Don't tell me that behind my back, the two of them...

Wait. Calm down!

It's not like you know for sure if they're dating or not.

They're still probably just more than friends but less than lovers.

MORE THAN LOVERS!

How's this?

Then how about this one?

This one's better.

Such indecent goods!

How dare you touch them so happily!

We got an opponent for you.

Oh.

Are you listening? Don't you want to know about him?

Not really...

What I want to know more is...

What the hell's up with this guy? He's an eyesore.

I know, y'know. That you hugged Hana.

What?

Hana said it was clinch practice but... What?

Hana said it was clinch practice but...

Lots of guys come to this gym just for Hana. Don't tell me you're one of them, too...

Don't lump me together with those guys.

What's with that look?

You're just a little brat...

You being jealous as if you're a man?

What should we do next?

Let's have dinner.

This really is a date, isn't it?

No, wait. Those adult toys...

Maybe Chiharu-chan asked Aoyama-san to help her choose some to use with me.

Takahiro...

Takahiro!?

No, wait. She used to call me big brother too.

We're still even fifty-fifty.

Besides, I even took a bath with her and kissed her!

Uh-huh... Yeah, got it. Okay, okay.

I have to go. Um... I'll call you.

What? Why?

It's okay. I'm getting on now. I'm on my way.

Wait, hold on!

What? Are they arguing? Wait, hold on!

Wait, hold on!

Tanishi-san!?

Why are you here?

I just happened to see you by coincidence...!

I'll say this so there's no misunderstanding but...

This has nothing to do with you, Tanishi-san.

What?

I started dating Aoyama-san 2 months ago.

I didn't want to hear that.

I was praying that it was just some misunderstanding.

But it looked like you guys were having a fight.

Maybe... It's not going too well?

No, every day is fun.

Aoyama-san knows a bunch of good restaurants,

and he's really dependable.

I-I see...

But adult shops? I don't know about that...

Is it that fun using those indecent toys?

What I do is none of your business, Tanishi-san.

Even I've... Even I've...!

Well, I guess I'm not one to talk either...

What?

The other day, I kissed Shiho-san.

With tongue too!

Well, good for you.

I... Have to go see Shiho-san.

Later.

The company retreat is coming up soon, isn't it?

Where should we go this year?

The hot springs we always go to.

Aw, man... Let's go to Hawaii~ or somewhere for a change.

We're barely staying afloat just putting food on your table,

no way we have that kind of money! Right, Suzuki-san?

Ah, as long as I have my alcohol,

I'll be in heaven.

Then every day must be heaven to you, Suzuki-san.

Ah, I guess that's what it means~

Hey, Tanishi! What's wrong with you? Looking so glum.

You look forward to the company retreat every year!

Right. Of course I'm looking forward to it.

What!? What is the meaning of this?

Gachapon Hall wants us to take back one set of machines!