A Star Brighter than the Sun (太陽よりも眩しい星)

U-Um...

You're Kamishiro from Class A, right?

Sorry for stopping you so suddenly.

Do you already have plans for the after-festival party?

See you.

Koki!

Aren't you Mr. Popular? Did she ask you out?

No!

So, the after-party?

I'm not going.

CLASS 1-A, IWATA

AFTER-FESTIVAL PARTY BACKGROUND MUSIC

Morning practice!

EPISODE 10 RUMORS

I chatted with Sui about the school festival, that's all.

The festival's coming up, and I'm in charge.

I don't have time for crushes or whatever.

Got too much going on to focus on me.

He's changing the story!

That's his pride.

Petty! So petty!

What about my pride?

Show him mercy, like a samurai.

That's a big hit to my reputation!

Izawa's got a strong heart.

You were mad at him, too, Kagawa!

I already punished him enough, so...

Iwa.

Can you carry this? It's really heavy.

You can lift it?

How many can you hold?

One more? Two more?

Let's stack some on your shoulders and head!

Guys, stop treating Iwa like a toy.

It's okay, I can carry them...

I'll take them.

Leave it to us guys.

Still, it's nice having someone strong around.

When Kamishiro says things like that, it just makes girls try harder!

Right, Iwa?

EXTRA RICE.

I've got to try harder.

Sae!

Morning.

G-Good morning, Kamishiro- senpai.

Oh, I'll carry...

Are they light?

They're heavy, but it's fine.

I may not look it, but I'm strong.

- It's nice having someone strong around. - Don't worry.

- She's strong even though she's so slim. - We're pretty much done.

By the way, did you request a song for the after-party?

Yes, I did!

Oh, there you are, Subaru!

We need to measure you for the costume.

What?

I said you could do the others first.

But you're the lead!

Put your stuff down!

So she's the lead...

That fabric is so pretty.

Kamishiro of Class 3-A, come to the staff room to see Tamura.

Are you in trouble, Subaru?

It's about the school festival.

Busy, huh?

Is she a first-year?

She's tall.

Isn't she cute?

I don't think I'd stand a chance if she goes all in on him.

But I want Kamishiro to know that he's the one I've always liked.

JOIN ME FOR THE AFTER-PARTY?

School festival magic is real! I got four invites!

IS IT OKAY FOR US TO SEE THESE?

I haven't been invited.

I haven't been invited, either.

I can't help but get the wrong idea, like, "Am I popular?"

Maybe you are.

No wonder. You're cute, Sui.

You're cute, too, Iwa!

Oh, thanks.

It makes you go like, "Whoa!"

"Whoa"?

Yeah! A flattering "Whoa!"

It's an unknown world to me...

Iwa.

School festival magic is definitely real! You should totally talk to Kamishiro!

He's by himself now! Come on!

You're right.

Iwa! You looked like a bear waking up from hibernation!

Why did you come back?

I thought it'd be awkward to just start talking to him...

Turning around is even more awkward!

Let's get back to work.

School festival magic...

I'm not sure what to do...

I want to talk to him.

We're in the same class, and yet...

I want to try that, too!

Was it... sputtering?

Y-Yeah...

Wow, we're using phosphorescent paint to make it look like stars?

Hope it turns out nice.

Yeah, me too.

Ah, oops.

You okay? If you wash it right away, it'll come off.

It's fine. The shirt's white, you can't really see it.

He's such a guy.

Kamishiro! Iwa! Look over here!

He's close!

Kagawa asked me to record the festival prep.

10 DAYS LEFT UNTIL THE SCHOOL FESTIVAL!!

We're out of cardboard boxes!

I'll grab some from another class.

Oh, thanks!

I haven't been able to talk to him at all.

Iwa, can you hold this in place?

Yeah. And the top part, too.

Okay. For how long?

Until the glue dries.

Until it dries?

Thanks!

S-Sui...

Help m...

Do we just hold it in place until it dries?

Yeah.

My saver!

I had no idea what this centerpiece was while they were making it.

Now that it's almost finished...

I still have no clue.

Same here.

This school festival is huge.

Back in junior high, I only had seven people in my class.

It definitely feels like a big city.

I've lived here my whole life, but this is new to me.

Really?

I have to go buy more duct tape. Anyone got a bike I can borrow?

Want to use mine?

I'll go.

My hometown is full of mountains.

The roads aren't even paved, so no one really rides bikes there.

I see.

So I never learned to ride either.

Being on a mountain sounds fun, though.

I haven't really been to other cities, so I'd love to see it.

You should come.

Maybe next summer break?

It's a town, not a city, though.

He invited me like it was nothing.

Maybe that's just how things are in his town?

Oh...

Oh, sorry.

It's okay.

- I'll hold it. - Okay.

Hands really come in all shapes and sizes.

The way he moved the shogi pieces was kind of cool...

How long do we have to keep doing this?

What are you guys doing?

Holding it until the glue dries.

How long is that going to take?

Kamishiro...

Can't you just tie it up?

Got any string? Something long.

Catch.

Thanks!

- Kamishi... - Can you help me for a sec?

Sure.

He's gone...

The festival was supposed to be a great chance,

but I just can't seem to talk to him.

It's time for the rock-paper-scissors showdown!

I have to win at rock-paper-scissors to borrow the blackout curtains,

so I'm taking our class champion.

Who's still in?

Final match!

In the red corner, we have Yota Ayukawa!

And in the blue corner, Koki Kamishiro!

Best of three?

Just one round.

No warm-up?

No.

Wait, wait... Okay!

Kamishiro...

All right, here we go!

Rock, paper, scissors...

- Shoot! - Shoot!

The winner is Ayukawa!

Ahh! He's so good!

The way he lost was kind of cute.

You got this, Ayukawa!

We're counting on you! Bring home those blackout curtains!

Whoa.

Gah...

He was insanely good.

Ayukawa! Ayukawa! Ayukawa!

Well, I'm the one in charge.

Petty.

So petty.

Ayukawa's incredible.

Are you two okay?

Sorry, I was trying to help...