They say that every person has at least three people in the world who look exactly like them.
Have you ever heard of that?
I thought it was impossible.
Up until this point,
I, Minato Takatsuki, 20 years old,
How did I end up falling down in Shibuya dressed as a high school girl
a few hours ago?
Just a little more.
Minato!
Weren't you supposed to be helping Maki with her part-time job?
Oh, no!
Hey, before you go, will you wake up Toru?
- What? Why me? - Don't "what?" me, you're his sister.
Please do that.
Geez.
Even if you say I'm her sister, we're still the same age.
[Toru's room] You bastard.
Ouch!
Huh?
You're in the way.
Huh? I was just trying to wake you up.
This guy, Toru Takatsuki, 20 years old.
Maybe if we were related, I'd think he was a little cuter.
- Your stepbrother's cute. - Which part?
No, he's the cool one.
I don't care.
You have no idea what I've been through because of him.
Okay, okay, I get it, I get it.
Thanks to him, not a day went by in junior high and high school that I didn't get into a fight with a girl.
I was always getting called out by the girls.
Would you please stay away from him?
No, but... we live together.
Huh? What are you trying to imply?
I'm not implying things, but I don't live with him because I like him.
- Come with us. - What? What?
Your brother, do something about it.
- I'm sorry! - No, you can't just apologize for it.
Do you know how many girls he's been with?
- How many? - Ten!
- T-Ten!? - Yes.
I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
He's such an unsociable guy.
He goes from one girl on to the next.
He can do whatever he wants.
What's more,
because we are not related by blood,
every day, girls treat me like I'm some kind of imaginary enemy.
It really sucks.
I've never even had a boyfriend because of him.
And I didn't think we'd go to college together.
Yes, I understand.
Come on, put this on. Let's go. Okay.
- What's this? - My high school uniform.
Your part-time in photography is this?
Yes.
In a magazine. It's a special feature on the strategies of today's JKs to wear uniforms.
No way, no freaking way.
I can't do this, Maki.
It's totally fine, here. Hurry up.
- No, no, no, no! - It's okay.
- Put it on. - No, no, no...
No, you can't. See, you can't.
- How about a peace sign? - Peace?
Yeah, that's good, that's good, that's good.
Yeah, that's good, that's good. It's cute.
Coming in closer.
Relax and smile, smile.
Hey, I think you've got enough.
Hold on, I'll check...
I think it needs some accessories.
Sorry, Minato. Hold on a second.
Hey, wait!
Ow...
That's how I ended up here.
What are you doing?
This is bad!
He's gonna think of me as some weird sister who likes to cosplay.
No choice now. I have to go with this.
"What"?
You're the one who's being all friendly.
What?
Who are you?
Sorry, I think I have the wrong person.
I made it through.
But you look so much like someone I know.
They say
there are 3 people in this world who look like you.
- There really are. - Can I take a picture?
A picture?
What the hell am I doing?
Yeah, give me your phone number. And your LINE account.
What? Is he hitting on me?
If you don't feel like it, that's fine.
No, no. If I tell him, he'll know. That I'm his sister.
I don't have a phone.
My parents are very strict.
I see.
Oh, then...
Call me if you feel like it.
You seriously tricked your brother.
It's not funny!
Isn't my makeup amazing?
In the future, instead of being a magazine editor...
Maybe I'll become a makeup artist.
This is not the time for that.
So what are you gonna do?
- Are you gonna call him? - Of course not.
Yeah, I know.
It really was awful, being hit on by your brother.
It's so bad, I can't even tell my parents.
You're right. He's a womanizer, isn't he, your brother?
He could have any girl, even if she looked like his sister.
It's making me more pissed off.
- Take some of this. - Oh, really?
It's delicious.
What?
N-Nothing.
What? What's with that attitude? You hit on me.
Did you get to help Maki with her part-time today?
- Yeah. - How was it?
How was it? Nothing special.
She said you were modeling for a shoot
in Shibuya...
Are you okay, Minato?
It's fine. It's fine.
- You don't have to wipe that. - That's right.
It must be hard for Toru. Dealing with her germophobia.
That's her habit, I guess.
What can you do?
Huh?
What's with the "I'm a victim of a troubled sister" crap?
What does he mean by "habit"?
Your habits are much more problematic than mine.
Damn you.
Call me if you feel like it.
Change of plan.
[Public Telephone]
Hello?
Hello, it's me. Do you remember me?
A look-alike of someone you know.
Have you forgotten already?
No.
I'm really glad you called.
I didn't know what to do if you didn't call.
Thank you.
You're exaggerating.
Do you say that to everyone, or do you just like this girl?
Then let's hang out sometime in Shibuya.
Yeah, sure.
Let's see, I'm free on Friday.
Okay, so let's meet in Shibuya at 5:00 pm on Friday.
It was supposed to be a little lie at first.
Okay, I'm looking forward to it.
I'm super excited, too!
I never thought that this lie would change our fate.
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I see.
So, you're going to blow him off.
Yeah, while wearing the gyaru costume, I'll reveal myself and say, "Gotcha! Big time!"
- You're a bad person! - Why?
You have to take a beating once in a while to ruin someone.
So this is Minato's way of fixing the world.
It's payback for all the trouble he put me through.
Yes. This is payback for everything.
It wouldn't hurt to do this, right?
He's already here.
Let's see how long you can wait.
Well, you can still handle more than that.
Excuse me.
Are you free right now?
Oh, he got picked up instead.
And she's pretty hot.
- There's a great place nearby... - I can't.
I'm meeting someone.
He's so handsome!
Excuse me.
He's getting picked up again.
I can't. I'm meeting someone.
Bye.
How long is he going to wait?
I'm starting to feel sorry for him.
I'm done with this, so I'll just break it to him.
Sorry I'm late.
You're mad at me, right?
- You know, actually, I'm... - It's okay.
I'm pretty late too.
What's with the white lie?
Shall we?
Yeah.
I'm really sorry.
I told you, it's okay.
What should I do? When should I break it to him?
It's hard to tell him when he's been lied to this long.
But here's the thing.
Meeting someone with no phone is hard, right?
Yeah, I thought of that.
Here.
For me?
Yeah.
Oh, don't worry. I'll pay for your phone.
No, no, that's not how it works.
If you don't like it after hanging out with me, feel free to push me back.
Wait a minute.
What's this development?
I want you to be my friend.
I feel really bad about this.
I didn't get your name, did I?
- My name? - What is it?
Oh, no. I hadn't thought about it at all.
Mina.
Mina?
Mina Noguchi?
Noguchi?
It says so right there.
[Noguchi]
Yes, it's Mina Noguchi.
Maki is very thorough with her name.
[Mina Noguchi] Registered.
Now I can contact you anytime.
He gave you a phone?
Yes.
Let me see it.
Here it is.
Seriously?
I know.
Your brother is completely in love with you.
To "Mina Noguchi"
How can that be?
People don't just give away phones.
Even though we're stepsiblings, I'm still his sister, remember?
He thinks you're just another high school girl, right?
Yes.
Hey, I think I figured it out.
Figured what?
Your brother likes gyaru, don't you think?
Isn't it strange?
Both have the same face but Minato is a no-no but gyaru Mina is okay.
True.
I had no idea, but maybe you're right.
Isn't this a great opportunity?
He's preyed on so many women and hurt so many.
- He's been causing trouble for you, right? - Yes, he is.
Now is the time to fix his womanizing habits.
W--What? Me?
Not you. Mina Noguchi will fix it.
Not me, but Mina Noguchi.
Isn't it getting complicated?
It's okay if it's complicated.
Go! Mina Noguchi!
Yes, ma'am!
Ah!
Wait... How?
♪ I don't care if I can't return
Make him fall in love with Mina Noguchi.
When he's madly in love with her,
dump him so hard it hurts.
♪ I want to go with you down the Amagi Pass
Let's take a break.
I'm the only one singing, is that okay?
It's okay. I enjoy listening to you sing.
Is that so.
Well, let's see how serious you truly are, Toru.
Hey.
Toru.
What do you think about me?
Huh?
He shut up.
So he's just fooling around?
If I tell you I like you,
would you mind?
Suddenly, a direct hit!
- I... won't... mind. - Then what if...
I asked you to go out with me?
Is that okay?
Ah... his expressions of feelings are so sudden that I can't keep up with it!
Well, how should I put it...
you seem to like to fool around a lot.
No, I don't.
Huh? I know everything about you!
I really can't stand people like that.
Then...
- If I cut off all those people, will you go out with me? - Yeah, do that.
Wait.
How many are there?
Right now?
How many?
That's too many.
It's a serious condition.
Well, cutting off this many girlfriends
is absolutely impossible.
- I'm home. - Welcome home.
No way. Did he?
- I'm home. - Welc...
He's serious.
He's seriously cutting them off!
Hold on a second.
What's happening to you lately? Are you okay?
It's nothing, really.
No, no. It's not nothing, is it?
I can't believe that this playboy,
this love monster, could change so suddenly.
Wait.
Isn't this bad?
Then...
- If I cut off all those people, will you go out with me? - Yeah, do that.
I made a promise.
What do I do? What do I do?
Not yet. I need to calm down.
Why didn't you turn it off?
Hello?
Mina?
Sorry, were you sleeping?
No.
What's wrong?
Can we meet tomorrow?
Yeah, it's okay.
Thank you.
I have something to talk to you about.
What do you wanna talk about?
I'll tell you in person.
It's...
It's that thing, isn't it?
The atmosphere is very tense.
I don't know. How am I supposed to say no?
I've...
I've cut them all off.
I deleted all their numbers and addresses from my phone.
Now we can go out, right?
What? You're going out with him?
Yes.
Are you nuts?
I am, right?
It's complicated enough as it is. Why are you making it more complicated?
I know that, but...
Why did you go out with him if you knew?
Because he was so serious.
I don't know. How am I supposed to say no?
Now we can go out, right?
You'll go out with me, right?
You nodded!
- You just nodded, right? - Ah, no.
- No, no. - Yes!
Yes! Yes! Mina, thank you.
I'm so happy.
He was so happy,
I couldn't say anything when I saw his face.
And I saw him come home beaten by those girls he was playing with
right in front of me...
You've always been a bit of a pushover,
or you're just too nice?
Well, that's one of the things I like about you.
But in the end, you've achieved your goal of reducing your brother's hookups.
We just have to figure out when to fade away.
Maybe run away and disappear completely?
Before he finds out.
Fade away...
You can't keep lying to him and go out with him, can you?
You need to break up with him and find a real, normal love.
I know.
Ah!
Speak of the devil.
He likes Mina so much.
You still hate him, don't you?
It's so complicated.
Well, at the university,
I told him not to come within a 10 meter radius.
If he hates you so much, why does your brother go to the same university as you?
Well, we just happened to have the same academic background?
There she is!
Ms. Takatsuki!
Ms. Takatsuki, I'll see you tonight.
"Tonight"?
Hey, come on, don't forget.
Touou University's exchange meeting!
Let us begin
Minami Aoyama's Japanese History Research Association
and Touou University's History and Culture Society's
exchange meeting!
A brief self-introduction.
From that end.
Yes.
I'm Minato Takatsuki.
- I love visiting castles in Japan. - Wait.
Ms. Takatsuki, didn't you go by "Ube" before?
Yes, that's right.
Remember me?
Thank you.
- Ah, Karasuma? - Yeah!
It's been a long time.
It really was. You remembered.
What is it?
- You know him, Ms. Takatsuki? - I do.
We used to go to cram school together back in elementary.
- Truly childhood friends. - I didn't know it was possible.
- Next. - Ah, yes!
Minami Aoyama's Japanese History Research Association,
I'm Miyazaki, a 2nd year.
Recently, the ninja's research has been neglected.
It brings back memories. How long has it been?
Since sixth grade. It's been, what, eight years?
I see. It's been eight years since then.
I didn't know you liked castles.
Do you like it too?
Well, in my case, I'm interested in wooden architecture.
In the future, it's my ambition to build my own wooden home.
That's amazing.
If you build it, let me clean it just once.
Clean?
I love to clean.
My dream is to clean a castle.
In a wooden castle,
the wood on the roof is stacked like this to support the roof, right?
I'm sure it's dusty.
I want to clean that part off, you know.
Huh? Sorry.
- Did I creep you out? - No
I thought you were interesting.
Oh, really?
When we were in cram school, we went to different schools.
I was so nervous I couldn't speak at all.
It's so good to see you again.
Me too.
This is me, right here.
You still live closer than I thought.
- I'm sorry you had to walk me home. - It's okay.
I was on my way home.
I... really enjoyed today.
Well, see you around.
Yeah, see you.
Ms. Ube.
Listen.
If you want,
can we go out for a drink sometime?
I'd like to talk more about history.
I see.
Sure.
Me too.
Good.
Huh? Did you just get home?
You, too. Did you just get home?
Yeah, from my part-time.
Who was that?
My younger brother.
Our parents remarried.
I see.
He's a handsome guy.
Is he really?
Good night.
Yeah, good night.
You scared the crap out of me.
What the hell are you doing?!
Just get in already.
Was that your boyfriend?
Why?
I thought you weren't interested in men.
Just a castle geek.
Huh!?
I'm not like that at all.
Besides, it's none of your business, okay?
What?
Did I feel guilty, as if I had been caught cheating on him?
Damn.
I thought he talked to me at times, but then he acted like that.
What's on your mind?
You sighed.
It's nothing.
It was nice meeting you today.
What was that? You're creeping me out.
Hello?
Sorry, just a second.
Hello?
I'm sorry, what's wrong?
When can I see you again?
Ah, right.
When?
I want to see you soon.
Because we're already in a relationship.
That's true.
Are you free tomorrow?
Y-Yeah.
I want to take you someplace.
Okay.
Then LINE me back with the time.
Good night.
You scared me.
Minato...
Don't tell me...
You're not working a shady job, are you?
No, I'm not. There's no way I'm doing that!
Wow.
I haven't been to an aquarium since I was a kid.
Me too.
So you liked aquariums?
I love hermit crabs.
I remember now!
You know, the whole family is excited to see stingrays and sharks,
the one who wants to see hermit cr...
Crap!
I was talking to him like a normal sister.
How did you know that?
Know what?
About my past.
No, I... was talking about me right now.
I've always been a big hermit crab fan myself.
So awkward,
but please make this work.
Oh, really?
He believed that?
Aren't hermit crabs adorable?
Their spiral shell? Walking slowly carrying it on their back.
That's true. But it's not just cute.
Carrying shells on their backs is a defensive measure
to protect themselves from natural enemies.
Basically, it's a mobile shelter.
I didn't know that.
He's unusually enthusiastic.
I guess he liked it so much.
Hermit crabs, I mean.
Wait...
I didn't know Toru made a face like that.
A normal, genuine, nice person.
Toru, tell me.
You've had lots of girlfriends, right?
They were all just for fun, right?
I know you're just playing with me, right?
What's with that assumption?
No, I'm not judging.
You're always... - What?
How can I put it? You know...
All good-looking guys have that image.
I've never gone out with anyone I really liked before.
You're the first, Mina.
I'm in a relationship with someone I truly like.
That's why...
I'm really glad you went out with me.
W-What's with that smile?
That made me swoon.
Shall we?
Thank you.
You can't keep lying to him and go out with him, can you?
You need to break up with him and find a real, normal love.
That's right.
No more of this lying around here.
Hey, Toru!
Listen.
We're...
I'm so happy right now.
Let's go.
What the hell?
What the hell? What the hell?
What is this?
This fuzzy feeling that I can't wash away.
Do I feel guilty continuing to lie to him?
I'm so happy right now.
Or is it
because it was meant for someone who isn't me.
Or is it jealousy?
No way. No, no, no.
You really are an idiot, huh?
Your first boyfriend is your brother.
And dating him while pretending to be someone else.
I think you're the only one in all of Japan, no, the whole world.
I know, right?
It's okay if you know what you're doing.
But...
But what?
There were a lot of things I wouldn't have known if I hadn't done this.
Maybe I misunderstood him.
Misunderstood?
That maybe
he's still the same genuine, good person he's always been.
So, are you going to keep living as "Mina Noguchi"?
No, no, that's not happening.
That's right. Now that someone named Karasuma has shown up...
Karasuma had nothing to do with this.
Ah, you lied again.
Aren't you happy to see him again?
Yes, I was happy.
Then you'd better get rid of "Mina" soon
before your brother falls further.
But how do I break up with him?
What?
I've thought of everything.
What?
Group date.
What!?
A group date?
Leave it to me. I'll set it up. I'll ask your brother out.
Huh!?
Because your brother likes gyaru, doesn't he?
If we invite some hot gyaru to the group date, I'm sure he'll cheat on her.
Then you'll have an excuse to dump him.
Hot gyaru?
It's called "Follow the Handsome Guy". What do you think?
[Japanese History Research Association] This Buddha statue
is one of the three Yakushi statues at Yakushiji Temple.
Don't think that every Buddha statue is the same.
To identify a Buddha statue,
you need to pay close attention to the 32 phases of the Buddha's body,
his belongings, and his clothes.
The curve of this sword is beautiful, isn't it?
I like it.
Well, I'll better get going.
- Have a nice day. - I'm going.
- Good luck. - Bye.
Huh?
- Going home already? - Yeah.
I have to be somewhere.
She's going to a group date?
Group date?
We're gonna visit some Buddhist statues in Asia.
Maybe I'll make a wish for you to get a boyfriend.
That's okay. That's not necessary.
Good luck.
Okay, let's go!
Oh! Bye!
Asia, Asia, Asia!
I'm surprised you're going to that.
Just to balance the crowd.
I've never been popular.
That's not true.
You were popular among the boys at cram school.
You just didn't notice it.
Always has been.
Thank you.
Okay, bye.
Ms. Ube!
Let's go out for a drink sometime.
Maybe this weekend?
I'm good with that.
That's great.
Okay, bye.
Bye.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
You're really so cool, Toru.
You're just my type.
Your cute face is so small when I look at it up close. You're just my type.
Your cute face is so small when I look at it up close.
What do you usually do?
I'm really curious.
Nothing, really.
If you're free, hang out with me.
- Not fair. - Hang out with me.
We're short a few people, so I asked him to come.
I told him a gyaru was coming, and he said yes. - So easy.
He's got a girlfriend.
Are you jealous?
I'm not jealous.
Okay, should we get started?
Give me Mina's phone.
Yes.
Here you go.
Now let's see what he truly is.
What are you doing right now?
You ready?
And send!
He's on it.
Look, look.
Listen.
if he just read it, or if he lies, that's the first stage.
Got it.
Here it comes!
Filling in for a group date.
I'll be going home soon.
Sorry for only telling you now.
Gosh, he's so honest.
What should we do next?
If that happens, do this.
- Huh? What's that? Seriously, disgusting. - Wait, wait.
- Go home now. - Wait, wait a minute.
Send!
It's okay to do this.
Operation "Jealous Girl" it is.
Now he'll hate Mina Noguchi, and that's it.
I'm leaving.
- WHAT!? - WHAT!?
- What? - No way.
Why are you leaving already?
- Because my girlfriend is waiting. - What?
Seriously? That sucks so bad.
The three of us should get another drink.
Let's go home. No point if he's not here.
That's a tough one.
Maki, what's next?
I just got out. Where are you, Mina? I wanna see you.
He's too single-minded.
I lost!
Mina.
You take care of the rest.
What!?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hey.
What's going on?
I was so happy
that you got jealous.
Mina.
Wait, wait, wait!
My tongue!
Sorry, are you okay?
What's the matter?
For goodness sake, we can't do this kind of thing in public.
Ah... I see.
Then I guess this is perfect.
Here.
What's that?
Apartment key.
Actually,
I'm going to live alone.
I'm just about to move out.
For now, I thought I'd give you the duplicate.
Come visit me anytime.
Takatsuki Minato.
20 years old.
And my virginity is at stake.
Okay?
That was fast. Are you okay?
No, I'm fine. I'm gonna have a drink today.
Did you have a bad day?
Well, you know, life happens.
I don't know what it is, but I'll go along.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
- The same one, please. - Thank you.
- Let me take that. - Here.
You like to keep things clean, don't you?
You seem to be wiping down the table a lot.
I'm sorry. I'm a bit of a neat freak.
Have you always been like that?
I didn't get that impression when we're at cram school together.
You're right.
I wasn't like that when I was in elementary school.
Did something cause it?
What caused it...
I'm home.
It's so hot...
Who's that?
It's Fukada.
Ah.. You must be the younger sister.
No, I'm his older sister.
I see.
Sorry for intruding.
What is she doing here?
Toru?
Filthy,
yes, I thought vaguely.
Maybe that's when I became germophobic.
It's also the beginning of Toru's womanizing.
What's wrong? Are you okay?
I'm fine. I'm fine.
I thought it wasn't such a good excuse.
I see. I'm sorry for asking such a weird question.
You don't have to tell me.
But if there's something you need help with, I'm here for you.
Thank you.
Any time.
What a refreshing, gentle man.
Let's have a drink.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Karasuma is still very nice.
Thanks for taking me home.
Okay, bye.
Ah, bye.
Good night.
What's up?
Something you wanna ask me?
No, it's...
It's nothing like that.
Ms. Ube,
do you have a boyfriend?
- Why? - I was just wondering.
Well, you could say I don't have one,
because like I said before, the "real" me has never been popular.
I've said it before, too.
You just didn't notice it.
I...
I like you, Ms. Ube.
I'd like you to go out with me.
What?
- What? - You don't have to be so surprised.
Be... Because...
I was really happy to have met you again.
You don't have to answer me now.
I want you to think about it.
Why are you suddenly so popular?
I'm surprised myself.
It's the first time in my life.
What are you gonna do?
What do you think I should do?
Listen.
You need to break up with your brother real quick.
And then go out with Karasuma.
That's it.
What are you so confused about?
Don't tell me
you're not getting serious with your brother?
No, I'm not.
Toru likes gyaru Mina.
Karasuma likes Minato.
If you think about it, which one's better for you?
You get your answer right away.
I know that I have to break up with Toru, but...
There's one more problem.
What problem?
He's moving out.
- Huh!? - For Mina.
It's done!
No, but I'm seriously surprised.
Just because he wants to be with the girl he loves.
I didn't know he was saving up money...
I was surprised too.
It's like a real love this time around.
He wouldn't even let me, his best friend, see his girlfriend.
He doesn't want her to meet any other guys.
Oh, really...
I wonder what kind of a woman she is.
But I'm relieved.
He's been with a lot of women.
I felt sorry for him because he couldn't fall in love with any of them in the end.
- Don't say anything else. - Crap.
You always wear no makeup, don't you?
Huh? I'm wearing sunscreen.
Shouldn't you be more conscious with your hair and makeup?
Shut up.
You just love gyaru, don't you?
Now, now,
don't be so quick to pick a fight, you two.
Toru, do your best.
Yeah.
Come over here from time to time.
I understand.
Let's go.
Okay...
Bye.
He really moved out.
We're gonna miss him.
It's true, I'll miss him.
But the reason why Toru moved out
[Moving completed! Come visit me anytime.]
was for Mina, right?
Everything you've done, everything is for Mina.
You gave me a phone so I could call you whenever I wanted to,
ended your string of girlfriends,
and moved out.
I'm the worst.
For playing with Toru's heart like that.
- So you're finally ready to break up with him. - Yeah.
So what are you gonna say?
Like, I'm moving out or something?
I see. You're aiming for a long-distance relationship that ends naturally.
Yeah. What do you think?
Well, that depends. Where is Mina moving to?
Hokkaido.
Too easy.
Your brother has an energy unlike most kids today.
Based on his past actions, I'm sure he will say he'll follow you to Hokkaido.
Much farther.
Now, good luck with the breakup.
Thanks.
It's here.
This will be my last lie.
Coming.
What...
Huh?
Minato?
No, I'm...
My girlfriend,
Mina Noguchi.
Okay.
No, I was shocked.
- She looks just like someone I know. - I think you should go home.
Yeah, sorry.
Bye. Mina-chan, bye.
Bye-bye.
Excuse me for intruding.
You should've told me you were coming.
Sorry.
You're more than welcome to drop by unannounced.
I'm sorry.
I have something important to tell you today.
Something important?
It's kind of hard to say.
My parents suddenly got transferred.
My family's going to be relocated.
To where?
It's...
E...
Ecuador.
- In South America? - South America.
As expected, he shut up.
My dad wouldn't let me stay here.
So I'm going to Ecuador, too.
So...
I want you and I
to break up.
I'll wait for you until you come back.
He's still insisting,
but I can't just back out now.
I don't know if I can go back,
and I can't do long distance.
Please, Toru,
break up with me.
I'm sorry. There's nothing I can do.
I can feel the pain in my chest.
I'm really sorry about all this.
It's so silent.
What do you think will happen, Toru?
Toru?
I don't want to break up.
I'm sorry. I'm really sorry.
I love you, Mina.
I'm sorry, Toru.
I shouldn't have lied to you.
I love you too, Toru.
Mina?
You were the first one that I ever said I love you.
Really?
Yes, I am.
I mean,
you wouldn't go out with me if you didn't like me, right?
I'm glad you feel that way.
I'm sad, but happy.
I'm sorry.
It was just a little lie I told without thinking,
and because of that, I've hurt Toru so much.
But this is the end.
I'm sorry, Toru.
Goodbye, Toru.
[Japanese History Research Association] Finally,
the time has come for our Japanese History Research Association's bulletin,
"Tsuwamono," to be published this year.
This year,
we're planning to do it together with Touou, with whom we've deepened our friendship.
Please to work with you all.
Does anyone have any objections?
- No objections! - Yes!
Let's do it!
We'll start with the Buddha statue and Naka-chan's sword...
Ms. Ube.
What's wrong?
You seem a little down.
Could it be
that I said those things and it actually bothered you a lot?
No, that's definitely not it.
Good. I didn't know what I'd do if it was.
But if it's not, then why are you so down?
I told you before,
I'm here if you need help.
You can tell me anything.
Because of me,
I hurt someone I care about.
I've done the worst thing.
I lied to him the whole time.
I really hate myself. I'm such a jerk.
That's why...
I'm really sorry. You and I...
I'll wait.
I'll wait until you're okay.
Minato!
Karasuma.
- I'm sorry for making you wait. - It's okay.
Let's go.
We've got to finish it by the end of the day.
I'm sorry we dragged Touou University into this.
No, we're all really happy about it.
I'm glad to hear that.
To do it at the same time as the unveiling and Halloween party
is just too much.
So true.
I'll have to try not to eat too much there.
What?
When this is over, we're going out to dinner, remember?
You said it would be our three-month anniversary on that day.
Right. Of course.
Let's go.
- Huh? Katsura? - Minato.
- What's wrong? - Do you know where Toru is?
- No, I don't know. Why? - I haven't been able to reach him lately.
Your mother and father tried to contact him,
but they couldn't get through.
What about the apartment?
No, I don't think he's there.
I heard he broke up with his girlfriend.
He was really into her, so I'm worried about him.
Minato!
He didn't cancel the contract.
Toru is still thinking about Mina.
Toru!
Are you there? Toru!
Mina!
Toru.
What?
Well...
[Ecuador]
- Go home if you have nothing to do. - No, no, wait!
You haven't been to campus, have you? What are you doing cooped up in here?
It's none of your business what I do or don't do.
It's none of my business...
Somehow, my heart is aching.
For our anniversary dinner,
how about Italian?
A famous three-star restaurant just happened to have a cancellation.
I think I can get a reservation now.
Minato?
Sorry. What?
Nothing.
I'm sorry, but I'm kind of tired today.
I see.
I'll talk to you tomorrow.
Okay. Bye.
It can't be me, right?
It has to be Mina.
[Japanese History Research Association]
With everyone's help, we have successfully completed the bulletin this year! [Congratulations. 40th Issue "Tsuwamono" Completion Announcement Party] [Japanese History Research Association]
[Congratulations. 40th Issue "Tsuwamono" Completion Announcement Party] With everyone's help, we have successfully completed the bulletin this year!
[Tsuwamo] Thank you.
Each and every one of you
has contributed something brilliant.
As your president,
I can't tell you how proud I am... I can't. Give me a tissue.
- Your eyes. Your eyes. - President, hang in there.
Now,
our association and Touou University's History and Culture Society
would like to wish for further cooperation.
Cheers!
Good job everyone!
Karasuma,
can we talk?
Sure.
What's wrong? You look so glum.
Minato?
I'm sorry.
Sorry about what?
There's someone else I'm interested in.
I'm really sorry.
That's why I can't be with you any longer...
You finally said it.
I kind of knew it was coming.
I always felt like your heart was somewhere else.
I thought that maybe you still hadn't forgotten about that person
you said was important to you.
Are things going well with him?
No.
That person
is someone I can never reach, someone I can never turn my back on.
I see.
You're with me.
You're with me as far as I hope to go.
I'm sorry.
I never thought the day would come when I'd have to do this makeup on you again.
I'm sorry, Maki.
No, I don't mind,
but are you really okay with this?
Becoming Mina means you have to start lying again.
I know.
I feel like I'm really a hopeless idiot.
I'm doing the same thing all over again.
Even so,
I think that Toru needs Mina right now,
and I need him, too.
I see.
Then, I guess I'll stay with the hopeless idiot until the end.
Toru, I'm back.
Open the door, Toru.
Mina?
Yes. It's Mina.
Mina.
Toru.
Listen,
I will be staying with my aunt,
so I was able to go back to Japan, but...
- Mina. - Wait, wait, you're hurting me.
Sorry.
I thought maybe I was dreaming.
You're not dreaming. This is real.
You look terrible. Are you eating well?
- I don't feel like eating. - No, you need to eat.
No, no, no, wait!
We're outside.
Then let's go inside.
You're staying over today, right?
No, no, no.
I just came here today to show my face.
I have to go home.
Oh, really?
Within minutes of seeing each other, my virginity was at risk.
No lingering feelings whatsoever.
I wanted to spend more time with you.
It's okay.
We'll have more time to spend on our dates.
- How about three days from now? - Okay.
I'll call you later.
- Make sure you eat, okay? - Yes.
I'll be in touch.
Bye-bye.
Mina is amazing.
No matter what I said to him, he wouldn't listen.
How easy it was for her to make Toru so happy.
She's nothing like me.
♪ She's been walking down the road and found a fountain, I remember
♪ Singing out of tune to the sky with all her passion
♪ But I went too far and lost my way
♪ Wasn't there when you've been calling,
♪ sky is falling in the backdrop (in the backdrop)
♪ And the candlelight is swaying in your sorrow
♪ But I came too close and went away
♪ Side by side, hiding all by yourself in shadows
♪ Feelings off just a little crazy
♪ So they say your way
♪ I know uncertainty will cloud A loving heart so naturally
♪ Just remember, surrender your heartache
♪ It will always come around your way
♪ When it all comes crushing down When the world just seems so cold right now
♪ Just know to surrender
♪ Sun will always shine upon your path
With every date, there are more and more pictures of Toru and Mina.
♪ Remember. - This...
...is not me.
- I'm home. - Welcome back.
Mina, what are you doing?
Nothing.
Thanks.
Remember before,
when Toru's friend came to visit your apartment?
When you just moved in.
At that time,
he looked at me and said, "You look like someone I know."
What about it?
Ah, no. I just thought that
you said the same thing when we first met.
You said I look like someone you know.
What kind of person is she?
I don't really want to talk about her.
He sounded displeased.
I knew he didn't like me,
but I didn't expect him to say it in such a tone.
I don't really want to talk about her.
I knew that, I realized the fact
that Minato isn't in Toru's life,
and it makes me sad.
Minato?
Mina.
Sorry I'm late.
It's okay. You were working, right?
You're not mad?
I'm not mad.
Really?
Let's go.
Where do you want to go?
Minato.
Karasuma, you're here.
Since the universities are deepening their ties,
there's been talk of making it an intercollegiate thing.
I see.
You're leaving?
Let's go home together.
Yeah.
I ended up with him taking me home.
Hey.
W-What?
It has been a while, hasn't it, since we've talked alone?
Yes, it was.
How's it been?
Are things going well with the guy you like?
I'm not sure.
I'm still not good enough.
I see.
Minato?
Why is this happening?
Good evening.
Oh, no.
I can't believe Minato's with a guy.
No, no. He was just taking me home.
Were you taking her home?
I'm sorry about that.
I am Minato's mother.
Would you like to join us for dinner?
Toru said he'd like to eat with us tonight.
I thought we'd splurge and have sukiyaki.
This meat is expensive.
Wow.
Karasuma wouldn't like it if you asked him out suddenly.
I accept your offer.
Of course.
What!? That Karasuma?
You know him?
That Karasuma who she went to cram school with in elementary.
- Oh, that guy. - Yeah, I'm glad you remember me.
Of course we remember you.
Because Minato
liked Karasuma... - Hey, Mom!
I think we're out of meat. - Sorry, sorry, sorry.
It's delicious.
- Please eat a lot. - Thank you very much.
How are things going with your brother's girlfriend lately?
I saw him in Shibuya the other day.
He was with his girlfriend.
I was so surprised.
Can I talk to you?
Excuse me.
Wait, wait, wait.
Watch what you say.
Why?
I was just talking about your girlfriend.
What?
Where's Toru and Karasuma?
Well, they both stepped out.
What do I do?
Hey!
What are you doing? Let go of him.
Karasuma, are you okay?
I'm sorry.
I don't think your brother and I will get along.
I'm going home.
Wait a minute.
Let me explain..
Umm...
It's a long story, so I'll just cut it short.
Okay.
A lot of things happened.
I'm pretending to be someone else and dating my brother.
That's too short. It's even more confusing.
Right?
Umm...
Actually...
So that's what you meant when you said you were interested in someone.
Yes.
For so long,
the way you said "someone I care about" has been bothering me.
I thought you were being vague.
In the end...
do you like your brother?
M...
Maybe...
Although you're stepsiblings, you live together with your brother, right?
Yes.
We first met when I was in early grades in elementary.
Our parents remarried
and I didn't start living with him until I was in middle school, so...
Something...
I don't quite understand.
I feel this way even more so because I have a sister.
If my own sister thinks that way about me,
I would feel disgusted.
I see.
You're right.
I'm sorry for saying something so complicated.
It's okay.
About this.
Don't worry.
I won't tell anyone.
It's just...
I may not be able to support you on this.
I'm sorry, Minato.
This love of mine
is disgusting.
I'm sorry.
What's wrong, Toru?
You're acting weird today.
We should break up.
Why all of a sudden?
It's not sudden. I've thought about it for a while.
The more I looked at your smiling face,
the more my heart ached.
I've been hiding my own feelings.
I was using you, Mina.
Using me for what?
You asked me about it before, remember?
About someone who looks like you.
That person...
I've always loved her.
Wait, wait, wait a minute.
I think that's why I'm so attracted to Mina.
But in the end,
the one I love is that person.
That person who looks like me?
She died.
A long time ago.
As a substitute for that person,
I treated you very differently.
I'm so sorry.
I see.
So your brother had someone like that.
Toru's womanizing came out of nowhere.
I guess it makes sense now that he mentioned it.
I didn't know he had such a sad past.
So he just straight up broke up with you.
I couldn't continue to lie to him and be with him forever.
This was for the best.
I think it's fine for "Mina",
but are you, Minato, okay with it?
You love him, don't you?
No, no, no, no.
- That's not possible. - Why not?
Because
we're siblings.
Stepsiblings, right?
You're not blood-related. It's not like you can't get married.
Still,
in the eyes of the public, it's weird.
"Weird"?
I would feel disgusted.
Anyway, it's really over now.
If you're okay with that, then fine.
Take care of this.
There's still a lot, huh?
Toru, take that up first.
- I'll do that. - Thanks.
Welcome home.
You're in the way.
Sorry.
Sorry about the other night.
I said some horrible things.
That it's disgusting, and that I can't support you.
I didn't even think much about your situation
and just pushed you away because I have a sister.
It's okay.
I don't mind that as much.
Besides,
it's all over now.
"It's over"?
We broke up.
If he finds out that she's really me,
my brother will be disgusted too.
I'm just glad we broke up before that happened.
I see.
Why don't we go see a castle for a change?
Of course, as a friend.
Then we'll meet at Shinagawa Station at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Come with me for a day.
Sure.
Good morning, Minato.
Good morning!
I'm sorry. Did you get here before me?
No, just a while ago.
Good, then.
Which castle do you want to see the most right now?
I don't care where. Just tell me.
If it doesn't matter where.
Inuyama Castle, I guess.
It's a national treasure, I'd like to see it in person.
I see. Aichi prefecture.
Then, that's where we'll go today!
No, no, no.
That's too far.
Somewhere closer, maybe somewhere you like.
It's okay, it's okay, Let's just enjoy the day.
Did you just woke up?
It's a beautiful day, why don't you go outside?
But I don't have anywhere to go.
It doesn't matter where.
Minato left this morning
saying she's going on a castle tour.
Really.
You know that nice young man who used to come to our house, Karasuma?
She said she wanted to hang out with him.
Wow...
This is amazing...
Indeed, a national treasure, Inuyama Castle.
It's beautiful!
The real thing is really different than the picture.
By a long shot!
Oh? There's a character in the plaza down below.
Let's go there.
- Then finally, a peace. - Yes!
Okay, cheese!
- That's good. - Good?
- Okay! - Yes.
Thank you! Wanmaru-kun.
- Thank you! - Bye-bye.
- I got some good shots. Look. - You did!
I had a really good time today.
I'm glad you had a good time.
I think it's about time.
Let's go home.
I'm planning on staying overnight today,
and I already booked a hotel.
Overnight?
Why?
I said I'd spend a day with you, didn't I?
Wait. I didn't tell my parents I'm staying overnight.
Then call them. I don't want them to worry.
- I also didn't come prepared. - Don't worry.
You can get it all at the convenience store now.
Let's go.
Minato's running late.
That's unusual. Not even a call.
Maybe she really does have a shady job.
What "shady job"?
Of course not. What kind of nonsense are you talking?
But, you know, it always bothered me.
You see,
Minato has two phones.
Sit down and relax.
I'll look for a place to eat tonight.
What is it?
This.
I don't think this is a good idea.
Is this really okay with you, Karasuma?
You can leave if you don't want to. You can still take the bullet train.
I'm going home.
But if you do...
I might tell your brother that his sister pretended to be someone else and that she was dating him.
Do you really want your brother to find out?
I don't think for a second that he'll forgive you if I tell him the truth.
I...
don't care if he finds out.
Because of the lies I've told,
I don't care what Toru says about me.
But...
I can't tell him.
Why not?
If he finds out that he's been dating his sister,
even though we're stepsiblings,
and if anyone else finds out,
they'll think of him as "disgusting"
when the truth is
he was just fooled by me.
Oh, I see.
So, this is all for your brother.
Then...
Let's see how far you can go for your brother.
Take a shower first.
Minato said she's in Aichi.
Aichi?
She said she's staying overnight.
Then...
I'll go first.
That's enough.
You said it was over with your brother.
But it's not over at all, is it?
Now you know, don't you?
How you really feel.
You still love him, don't you?
You did all this for your brother.
Karasuma.
Don't tell me
you did this on purpose?
It's not that cool.
I just wanted to make sure.
I said we're friends,
but the truth is, I'm so desperate that it's almost funny.
Because we were only together for a short time,
I thought maybe I only saw the good parts of Minato,
and I wanted to see if there was any parts that we didn't match
that made it seem right to break up,
but in the end
I couldn't.
You and I have the same interests, and we can talk about anything.
I really love you.
I'm sorry for making you go along with my selfishness.
Because today's
really the end.
Goodbye,
Minato.
I've already paid for it.
You can stay here.
I'll just stay somewhere around here.
Karasuma.
You should talk to your brother.
I'm sure he'll understand.
I'm so uncool.
I'm really the worst.
To make such a good man do something like this.
[Toru's Room]
I remember now!
The whole family is excited to see stingrays and sharks,
the one who wants to see hermit cr...
How did you know that?
[Toru's Room]
You see,
Minato has two phones.
What are you doing?
Who are you?
She said you were modeling for a shoot
in Shibuya...
- Are you okay, Minato? - Hey!
Shut up.
You just love gyaru, don't you?
[Mina Noguchi]
Toru.
[Mina Noguchi]
[Minato's Room]
[Mina Noguchi]
Because of my stupid lies,
I pushed a lot of people away.
I've hurt a lot of people.
I can't just end it without cleaning up the lies I've told.
I can't do that.
I can't let a lie end as a lie.
I'll tell him everything. I'll apologize to Toru.
Ouch...
I'm really sorry!
I'll explain everything.
Why I would lie about something like this.
Well...
At first, it was just a prank.
But then I got a weird sense of justice.
I thought I'd help you fix your womanizing.
But...
in front of you, who loves Mina so much,
it became harder to say I was lying.
So,
for a long time, Toru...
I'm sorry.
Why are you apologizing?
I've been deceiving you all along.
Aren't you mad at me?
I've lied to you before, too.
I was really surprised when I bumped into you at that intersection.
Because she looked so much like Minato...
You mean that person is not "dead"?
Dead...
That's what I've been thinking since I was a kid,
because I've always loved her...
[Hybrid Leisure Land Tobu Zoo]
Toru,
she's Minato-chan.
Hey...
let's go see the penguins.
I'll hold your hand so we don't get lost.
From the first day we met,
I've grown to love you.
Toru.
Your father is thinking of getting married again.
Marrying again?
Yes.
You'll be able to spend all your time with your close friend, Minato.
You'll have a big sister.
We're going to be a family with Minato.
Then hurry up and get married!
Are you happy? Thank goodness!
At first I was just happy to be with you.
It wasn't until much later that I learned
that siblings can't get married...
We're a family now.
If I go through with this feeling, something important will be destroyed.
That's why I erased Minato from my mind.
Please...
go out with me!
Sure.
If I can't be with the person I love, I don't care anymore.
I hated everything.
I was self-abandoning willingly.
I knew I was causing you trouble because of it.
But there was nothing more I could do.
I never thought being a sister and brother
would be so painful.
Toru.
Well...
By then, I found out that
siblings could marry if they weren't related by blood...
But it was too late.
Because of my selfishness,
you completely hated me.
[Written Pledge] Why do I have to go to the same college as you?
I was hoping to go to a different college...
Sign this.
[Mina instructing Toru to: 1. Do not come within 10 meters of each other on campus. 2. Do not engage in conversation. 3. Do not disclose that we are siblings] I can't help it. You hate me.
I wanted to be close to you at least a little bit.
That's why I...
You did that.
So...
the person you've always loved...
I see.
I'm sorry. For a long time,
I thought that you only liked gyaru.
When you were told gyaru were coming, you came right away to it, didn't you?
That's because...
you said you were coming, too.
I just thought
I'd keep an eye on you
so you don't get the undesirables.
I was happy going out with Mina...
but I got pretty jealous when I saw you
walking with a guy.
Huh? Did you just get home?
You, too. Did you just get home?
Yeah, from my part-time.
You scared the crap out of me.
What the hell are you doing?!
Just get in already.
Was that your boyfriend?
When he came to our house, I panicked.
I was afraid he'd find out that I like you.
Can I talk to you?
Watch what you say.
Why?
I was just talking about your girlfriend.
Don't ever tell Minato
about her.
You got that?
Are you afraid Minato's gonna find out?
That you have a girlfriend who looks just like your sister.
He said that and I thought.
I was only using Mina
because she looks exactly like you.
So I broke up with Mina.
You were so close.
I'm sorry I didn't notice you.
We're really stupid, aren't we?
I...
want to take you somewhere.
[Hybrid Leisure Land Tobu Zoo]
Here.
Remember this?
How could I forget?
This is where we first met.
Let's hold hands so we don't get lost.
I'm not like that anymore.
Now it's my turn to pull you along.
But we're...
This is the end of the lie.
From now on, we'll be together in the open.
I'll be fine, no matter what anyone says.
Because I'm used to it.
Like, "I'm a playboy".
Then...
I'll be fine, too.
Because I'm used to it.
Like, "You're the playboy's sister".
Here.
Yes.
Let's go.
♪ The name of the flower blooming on love is Liar
♪ Swaying fleetingly
♪ I told a lie again
♪ Deceiving my own heart
♪ The distance to you that can't be shortened
♪ I should give up on it already
♪ But no matter what
♪ The one emerging in my heart is that smile
♪ I don't want to end it As a shapeless memory
♪ It's like I'm not myself
♪ Don't you laugh, it's your fault
♪ What will you do about this? I'm going crazy
♪ I can't see anyone but you
♪ The name of the flower blooming on love is Liar
♪ Swaying on that faraway place
Actually, we're dating.
We're thinking of getting married someday.
I'm sorry.
We're happy for you.
Yes.
As long as you're both happy, that's all that matters to us.
Living together!?
After college, Toru and I decided to move in together.
That fast!?
Well, I'm happy for you, Minato.
- Thank you. - Come here.
I'm not a mover, you know.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
This is heavy.
- Yes, it's fine. - This is the last one.
I'm carrying these. Help me!
Minato.
Let's get married!
Yes. I'd be happy to!
I'm strangely nervous.
Done!
♪ It's like I'm not myself
♪ Don't you laugh, it's your fault
♪ This person isn't so bad
♪ But only you would believe that
♪ It's like I'm not myself
♪ Don't you laugh, it's your fault
♪ What will you do about this? I'm going crazy
♪ I can't see anyone but you
♪ The name of the flower blooming on love is Liar
♪ It's being swayed by my hand
[English Subtitle brought to you by ECOTV] [Theme song translation credits to makikawaii & oreranoneiro]