Left Behind on the School Trip with the Badass Girl. And then…
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00:00My name is Yamato Kimura, a third-year high school student.
00:08Looking back, the school trip has been quite a mess since the group assignments.
00:13As a loner, I was assigned to a group with leftover students.
00:17During free time, I try to keep my distance from the group so as not to disturb the atmosphere.
00:23Getting lost at my age?
00:25No, if I hurry, I should still be able to catch up.
00:29Wait, no!
00:32Wait!
00:33I can't believe they left us behind, but at least I'm not alone.
00:38No way!
00:41Huh?
00:42Oof.
00:44She's Meg Kato, a classmate of mine.
00:47Well, technically, she's a year older than me.
00:50She's what they call a repeat student.
00:53The girl right above us is quite rowdy, and she has quite a bad reputation too.
00:59Well, we can't help it.
01:01Let's contact them for now.
01:03Sorry we missed the bus.
01:05Oh, please don't apologize so much.
01:07We're the ones at fault here.
01:09Huh?
01:10Go back?
01:11Oh, they're coming back.
01:13That's a relief.
01:15Never mind, it's fine.
01:17Huh?
01:18We have our smartphones and money, so we'll make our way to the next destination ourselves.
01:24W-what?
01:25She's joking, right?
01:27According to what Meg said on the phone, the teacher was apologizing frantically.
01:32Because time was tight, they departed without taking attendance.
01:36Ugh, it's just the two of us now.
01:39What on earth should we talk about?
01:42Anyways, let's hurry.
01:43First, we need to go to the station.
01:45Huh?
01:46Meg, the station is this way.
01:49I know that.
01:51Could it be?
01:52Meg, are you bad with directions?
01:55I'm not.
01:57Is that why you were late for the bus?
01:59No, I mean, an old lady asked me to carry her luggage, and as thanks, she invited me for tea.
02:06And before I knew it, time had passed.
02:08W-what about you?
02:10How did you end up like this?
02:13Well, I got lost because I was trying not to bother anyone by staying away.
02:19W-well, you're the one with no sense of direction.
02:25Having tea with an old lady on a school trip?
02:28It's not what I imagined about you.
02:30You're the same.
02:33You seem like you'd be more reliable.
02:35By the way, Meg, you used to be really diligent with the committee stuff, right?
02:41You know, Meg, I actually think you're a kind and serious person.
02:46Huh? What do you mean, actually?
02:49Never mind that, let's just keep going.
02:52Sorry about that.
02:54Alright then, let's go this way.
02:57Whoa!
02:59Huh? There are people here!
03:01Are you okay?
03:03Um, Meg, are you alright?
03:07Yeah, thanks to you shielding me.
03:10I'm not the one at fault here!
03:12You're the one who interrupted my familiar summoning ritual!
03:16Hey there, Riri, what are you doing?
03:21I apologize on behalf of my employee.
03:24Come on, Riri, apologize too.
03:28Oh, it's okay.
03:30Oh dear, you're all soaked!
03:33How about coming to our hot spring? You can take a bath there.
03:36Uh-huh.
03:38Our hot springs are known as one of Japan's finest.
03:41Wait, hold on.
03:43Come on, if you don't hurry, you might catch a cold.
03:47We also take care of drying your clothes.
03:49Please relax and enjoy your time here.
03:52Under the energetic guidance of the landlady, I ended up taking a dip in the hot springs.
03:58By the time I got out, my clothes were dry.
04:01During that time, it seems that Meg and the innkeeper explained the situation to the teacher.
04:07Since it's getting late and it might be dangerous to travel, why not stay here tonight?
04:12We've already received permission from your teacher,
04:14and as an apology, we'll provide you with plenty of complimentary services.
04:19The teacher apologized a lot, and they promised to come pick us up tomorrow morning.
04:25So we ended up staying at this inn for the night.
04:30While waiting for dinner to be prepared,
04:32we decided to take a short stroll around the area, according to the innkeeper.
04:37Look! It's a local milchan keychain! So cute!
04:41There's a shrine up ahead that's said to be dedicated to the god of matchmaking.
04:45Shall we visit it later?
04:47The water around here is delicious, so the rice must be.
04:52You seem unusually knowledgeable, Meg.
04:55Well, this is just common knowledge, isn't it?
04:59Uh...
05:00Ah! Look, there's a long line for the local milchan!
05:05What? Where is it? I couldn't find the...
05:10You tricked me!
05:14Sorry about that.
05:17I couldn't help.
05:22You know, if you had known, it might have been helpful in case someone needed it.
05:26She's... she's adorable!
05:29And she even went out of her way to research for the sake of others.
05:32She's incredibly kind.
05:34It's my second time preparing for this trip, so it's no big deal.
05:37Huh?
05:39It's nothing.
05:41I'm sorry for teasing you.
05:43As an apology, I'll treat you to those sweet over there.
05:46Sweet?
05:48Well, in that case, I'll forgive you. Let's go.
05:52If you rush like that, you might trip.
05:55Watch out!
05:59Are you okay?
06:01Sorry.
06:03Wow, she smells amazing.
06:05No, wait, that's not it!
06:08A few minutes later.
06:10Mmm, it's delicious, Yamato.
06:14Y-yeah.
06:16She's so cute!
06:17Meg seems different from usual.
06:20She looks happy and expressive.
06:22There's something...
06:24Hmm?
06:25You've been spacing out since earlier.
06:27Are you okay?
06:29Yeah, I'm fine.
06:31Huh? Could it be...
06:32that you caught a cold from the water earlier?
06:36Maybe you have a fever.
06:39Sh-she's getting closer!
06:42Your face is red and you seem...
06:45Sorry.
06:47I guess I treated you like my little sister.
06:49N-no, it's okay.
06:51Thanks for worrying. I'm fine, really.
06:54If you're really not feeling well, just let me know.
06:57She's so kind.
06:58She's completely different from how she is at school.
07:01At school, she seems untouchable, but...
07:06After that, we returned to the inn and enjoyed the hot springs first.
07:10We were then guided to a spacious room.
07:12And what was brought to us was...
07:15Our employee was really rude today.
07:17As an apology, we'll give you plenty of service.
07:20And for dessert, we'll even serve takoyaki.
07:24I shall offer you the nectar of the demon tree in abundance.
07:29You meant grape juice.
07:31We were treated to a luxurious full-course meal.
07:34And all that was left was to sleep.
07:36However...
07:38The bedding is prepared.
07:40Please rest comfortably.
07:42Huh?
07:43W-wait a minute!
07:45Oh?
07:46Are you more of a bed person?
07:48But our futons are incredibly comfortable.
07:51That's not what I meant!
07:53Are we going to sleep in the same room?
07:56What are you saying, my dear?
07:58You're a couple, so it's only natural.
08:00N-no, we're not!
08:03Oh, dear.
08:05I apologize.
08:07I thought that was the case, but all the other rooms are occupied.
08:11Oh!
08:12I know!
08:13As an apology, I'll bring you some takoyaki for a late-night snack!
08:17Please leave takoyaki out of this!
08:20I-it's okay.
08:22Huh?
08:24The innkeeper has been really kind to us.
08:27And I can't be any more demanding.
08:29B-besides...
08:31B-but...
08:32In the end, we couldn't bring ourselves to refuse the landlady's kindness.
08:36And we ended up staying in the same room.
08:38But is it really okay?
08:40I mean, this is...
08:42Y-Yamato?
08:44Y-yes!
08:46Hey, I have a favor to ask.
08:48C-could it be that she wants to...
08:51With me?
08:53Let's play cards!
08:54Huh?
08:55What's with that reaction?
08:57It's a staple of school trips!
08:59Well, she's right, but...
09:02Oh, and let's keep it a secret from the teacher that was staying up late.
09:06Gulp!
09:07She's so cute!
09:09After that, we planned to spend the whole night enjoying card games.
09:14However, I couldn't defeat the drowsiness and eventually got into the bed.
09:19But...
09:20How can I sleep in this situation?
09:23When I got into the futon, the drowsiness disappeared!
09:26I wonder if Meg is already sleeping.
09:29Yamato, are you awake?
09:32Huh?
09:34What's with that voice?
09:36Hey, thanks for today.
09:38I had a lot of fun because of you.
09:40N-no, thank you too.
09:43You know, I'm dressed like this and I feel like I'm standing out in our class.
09:48That's not true.
09:50You don't have to worry about it.
09:52My previous class was rowdy, so this kind of attire was normal.
09:56But this class has a lot of serious people.
09:59Maybe that's why baseless rumors started spreading.
10:02The truth is, the reason I repeated a grade was because I was just hospitalized.
10:08Hospitalized?
10:10Last year, just before the school trip, I had an accident.
10:14I had surgery and rehabilitation, which caused me to miss too many school days.
10:19I didn't know that.
10:21I thought it wouldn't be fun to go on a school trip without any friends.
10:25But I had expectations for this year, making up for what I missed last year.
10:30So that's why she was researching and brought playing cards.
10:34I was really worried when I missed the bus.
10:37Haha, yeah, I can relate to that.
10:41Yamato, you know, whenever I'm in trouble, you're always there for me.
10:46Huh?
10:47Don't you remember?
10:49During the sports festival two months ago.
10:53I went to call Meg, who was participating in a relay race.
10:57The relay is starting soon, but...
11:00Um, is it just me, or do you look a bit unwell since this morning?
11:05It's none of your business. If I just rest for a bit...
11:09Wait, my vision is...
11:12Meg!
11:13Sorry, but please bear with it until we reach the infirmary.
11:18That's what happened, and I escorted Meg to the infirmary.
11:23I might have done such things.
11:25I'm really grateful for what you did back then.
11:28It's nothing, really.
11:30It means a lot.
11:32Ever since the new semester started, I've been feeling lonely all the time.
11:37So it made me happy that you cared about me during that time.
11:41Hey, Yamato, speaking of the school trip traditions...
11:46There's another one, right?
11:48Huh? You mean...
11:50Do you have someone you like, Yamato?
11:54M-me? Um, what about you, Meg?
11:58I have someone I like.
12:01Is that so?
12:10Wait, she fell asleep?!
12:13Well, I guess it's fine.
12:15I'm curious about what she was going to say, but...
12:18If I can continue to be with Meg from tomorrow onwards, the remaining time will be enjoyable.
12:25The next day, as promised, the bus came to pick us up.
12:28The teacher was bowing so much that it seemed like their head would come off.
12:32We were bid farewell by the innkeeper and the staff, and we joined everyone else.
12:38Now I feel relieved.
12:40Y-yeah.
12:41So from here on, let's go back to how things were before.
12:45Huh?
12:46I'll go ahead.
12:47Uh...
12:48Back to how things were before means...
12:51As Meg said those words, the time we spent together yesterday seemed to vanish.
12:56Meg actively avoided me before I could even approach her, and it became increasingly difficult to catch a glimpse of her.
13:03I thought we had become closer.
13:05Was it just my misunderstanding?
13:07But I don't want things to stay like this.
13:11Besides, based on our conversation yesterday, Meg should be looking forward to this school trip.
13:16I should try talking to her properly.
13:20That night...
13:21Meg!
13:22Um, about our conversation...
13:27Wait up!
13:28What?
13:29What's going on?
13:30Are those two fighting?
13:32They're talking!
13:33Wait, are those two...
13:35Hey, why are you avoiding me?
13:37It's nothing!
13:38I just prefer being alone.
13:40But deep down, don't you want to get along with everyone?
13:43That's...
13:44I want to become closer with you.
13:46I had a great time being with you yesterday.
13:48That's why...
13:50No, stop it!
13:52Huh?
13:53If I'm with you, people will misunderstand.
13:56I'm fine being alone!
13:58Is it okay for only yourself to be misunderstood?
14:01Is that why you're always alone?
14:03Yeah.
14:04That's how everything works out smoothly.
14:07I don't want that.
14:09You just don't understand!
14:11This is the best way!
14:13No one has to feel uncomfortable!
14:15That's not right!
14:16You're the one feeling uncomfortable!
14:18And deep down, you were looking forward to this school trip, right?
14:23Yes, but...
14:25Being with me would cause inconvenience.
14:28That's not what I mean.
14:30Besides...
14:32I want you to smile more than anyone else.
14:35Huh?
14:36I...
14:37I like you, Yamato.
14:40Ever since you helped me at the sports festival,
14:44I realized that I started following you with my eyes.
14:47I've been watching you all this time.
14:50I realized that you're truly a kind person.
14:53You always do jobs that others dislike.
14:56You subtly help people.
14:58I somehow fell in love with that side of you.
15:01So yesterday was like a dream to me.
15:04I... I feel the same way!
15:06But...
15:07It's over now.
15:09It's not good for you to be involved with me!
15:11Are you saying that you've been trying to keep me away because you thought that way?
15:16Because!
15:17I want the person I like to be happy!
15:20As long as I have the memories of yesterday, I'll be fine!
15:23I just want you to be happy, Yamato.
15:26In that case, let's be together.
15:28I decide my own happiness!
15:30I want to be with you, Meg!
15:32But if we do that...
15:35That doesn't matter!
15:37Are you really okay with that?
15:40If I'm with you...
15:42You would be...
15:44I only need Meg by my side!
15:48Yamato!
15:50I'm sorry for always being so cold!
15:53No, it's because you were thinking of me, right?
15:56Yeah, but from now on I won't do that anymore!
15:59We'll be together forever!
16:01Yeah! Yeah!
16:04It's like youth!
16:08Huh?
16:09Yamato, confessing your feelings publicly takes courage!
16:13I respect you!
16:15Huh?
16:16Meg was also really cute!
16:18Actually, I've always wanted to talk to you too!
16:21Huh?
16:22Hey, you guys!
16:24It's almost lights-out time!
16:25Get back to your rooms quickly!
16:27Oh no!
16:28Let's go, Yamato!
16:30Y-Yeah!
16:31Meg, we're coming too!
16:33Uh, yeah!
16:35After that, each room was filled with the usual love talk,
16:38and everyone was excited!
16:40Thanks to last night's events,
16:42the distance between us and our classmates
16:44became much closer from the next day onwards!
16:47As a result, we could enjoy the rest of the trip
16:49with our newfound friends,
16:51and have a great time practicing in group activities!
16:54It seems that the playing cards Meg brought
16:56were also a big hit!
16:59Everyone is fast asleep!
17:01They must be tired from all the fun!
17:04We went to so many different places,
17:06I even got to see a surprising side of you,
17:09like your lack of sense of direction!
17:11Hey, you're the same, Yamato!
17:13Haha, I can't argue with that!
17:16It was really fun!
17:18I don't want to go back!
17:20Well then,
17:22let's come back here again,
17:24just the two of us!
17:27And let's stay at the same inn,
17:29the one with the high-spirited innkeeper!
17:32Yeah, let's get their takoyaki too!
17:35And we'll add the honey from the demon tree!
17:39We didn't know then a few years later,
17:41we would revisit that inn for our honeymoon!