Caught a Glimpse of My Shy Classmate's Secret, and That Night...
Caught a Glimpse of My Shy Classmate's Secret, and That Night...
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00:00I'm Rui Sasaki. 18 years old. A guy who values peace and normalcy above all else. Often described
00:08as an introverted loner. Forget about friendship. Romance is out of the question. Or so I thought.
00:15Until there was someone in my current class who caught my eye.
00:22My classmate, Naomi Goto. Always reading books alone. Always quiet. A strange sense of...
00:29Familiarity and...
00:31Huh?
00:32Uh oh! Did she notice I've been staring all this time? But if you look closely, she has
00:40a beautiful face. Other guys say she's too plain, but maybe that's a good thing. Well,
00:47saying that won't change the fact that romance is impossible for me.
00:52It was on a certain day when I harbored such secret feelings. In the second period of physical
00:58education, feeling unwell, I got permission for self-study. Come to think of it, Naomi
01:05wasn't here this morning. Guess I'll spend the day alone. Huh? Is there someone inside?
01:13But everyone is in P.E.
01:14Huh?
01:15Yeah!
01:16N-N-Naomi! Sorry for barging in suddenly!
01:21W-Well, I should be the one! I just got here and was changing!
01:27I see, I see! I'll step outside. Panicked, but for a moment there was something on her
01:33back.
01:34Wait. You saw it, didn't you?
01:39Huh? T-This is... But why?
01:43Um, there's a reason for this, you know?
01:46There must be, but is it okay to ask?
01:50Hey, Sasaki!
01:53Huh?
01:54Are you studying?
01:56Oh, Naomi. Have you seen Rui?
01:59U-Um, maybe in the restroom?
02:02I see. It seems like you came in late. Feeling unwell?
02:08Y-Yes, that's right. So if I could also self-study...
02:12Wait, wait, wait.
02:15Got it. Then you too.
02:18What's going on in this situation? In front of me is Naomi's back, but there's a splendid
02:24female demon mask.
02:26Huh?
02:27Alright, make sure to study well.
02:30But this is...
02:32Rui, the teacher left.
02:35Sorry for springing this on you. I don't want everyone to find out, so...
02:40Uh, yeah, that makes sense, huh?
02:43Huh?
02:44I-Is something wrong?
02:46Aren't you... very surprised?
02:50Well, I'm definitely surprised, but that's a sticker, right?
02:55Uh, yes, yes. My sister did it. Seems like she stuck it on while I was asleep.
03:01Impressive that you didn't wake up.
03:04So, we argued this morning and I got delayed.
03:07Huh?
03:09How did you know it's a sticker?
03:11Uh, well, I saw it up close.
03:14Ah, I see.
03:17Yeah, she's pretty cute up close, but now is not the time for that.
03:21Anyway, your little sister is quite mischievous, huh?
03:26Yeah. Influenced by my dad. After all, my father is the leader of the Blue Dragon Group.
03:33Huh?
03:35So you know my sister is influenced by that.
03:38Oh, I said something I shouldn't have.
03:42I didn't want to tell anyone. Hey, forget what I just said!
03:46Sorry, that might be difficult.
03:49The Blue Dragon Group is one of the long-standing groups in this area.
03:54According to Naomi, her father, the leader, wants her daughter to live a normal life.
04:01However, her younger sister is enthusiastic about the gang's activities.
04:06Completely not normal.
04:08But the reason for that strange sense of familiarity was...
04:13I just want to live a normal life, but it's not that simple.
04:18It's troublesome even if you suddenly hear something like this, right?
04:23No, yeah, I get it.
04:26Normally, people would be more... scared?
04:31Ah, well, me too. I have a younger brother who's a total punk, so things are quite challenging.
04:39Really?
04:41It seems we're similar after all.
04:44Huh?
04:45Ah, nothing.
04:47So for now, let's keep this a secret from everyone.
04:51Of course.
04:53Thank you. But if the sticker comes off, my sister will probably put it back on.
04:58So maybe let it naturally fall off.
05:01But if someone finds out...
05:04No one would think you have the tattoo on your back, though.
05:07Oh, right.
05:10Even though I discovered such an unbelievable secret, nothing changed.
05:15Without the courage to start a conversation, I continued to gaze without any change.
05:21She smiled?
05:23Having a secret just between us might be nice.
05:27Nauseatingly thinking this way, two days later after school...
05:31As soon as I stepped outside the school building, a sudden torrential rainstorm struck.
05:37It would have been fine if I just got wet.
05:39But ahead of my gaze was Naomi.
05:42Oh no! At this rate...
05:44Rui?
05:46Uh, well, I thought if you got wet, it might become see-through.
05:50It's presumptuous, but I understand.
05:53And from now on, if anything happens, I'll protect you.
05:57Huh? Thanks.
05:59But why would you go that far?
06:02Haha, what are those two doing?
06:05Ah!
06:07W-well then, see you tomorrow!
06:10Uh, this?
06:12I did something impulsive in the heat of the moment!
06:15After that, I returned home in the heavy rain.
06:18But Naomi's presence wouldn't leave my mind.
06:21By the way, due to certain circumstances, I have lived alone since I started high school.
06:27Showering with a sense of frustration, I jumped into bed and fell asleep without much thought.
06:33Several hours later, I woke up to the sound of the intercom.
06:37Yes, I'll open the door.
06:40Eh?
06:41Is this the friend of you, my lady?
06:44Quite a good demeanor you have.
06:47S-sorry for coming so suddenly.
06:50I found your address in the student handbook that was in your blazer.
06:54Did you come all the way to return it?
06:57Well, that too.
07:00But my father...
07:03Oh, that's you.
07:05You're the one who protected my daughter.
07:08I appreciate it.
07:10This is my father.
07:12I mentioned you about him.
07:14The leader?
07:16He must be!
07:17He's really imposing!
07:19So, I have a favor to ask.
07:22It seems you're living alone, but...
07:24Can you live with Naomi for a while?
07:27What? Why?
07:30Lately, the conflict with the Red Tiger Group, our long-standing rivals, has been intensifying.
07:37I plan to settle it during my tenure, but I don't want my daughters involved.
07:43Well then, maybe as a temporary...
07:47No, live together and eventually marry her.
07:51Isn't that jumping the gun?
07:54You said that you'll protect Naomi, right?
07:57I did say that, but with someone like me...
08:00Because it's you.
08:02Huh? Why?
08:04Because you're normal.
08:06I want my daughter to grasp a normal happiness.
08:10I'm leaving it to you, ordinary boy.
08:13Wait! Besides, what if Naomi doesn't want this?
08:17No...
08:19I also like you, Dewey.
08:21Because you're normal.
08:24What?
08:26If she approaches with such a cute face...
08:29But, it's a sudden proposal, and if you want to refuse...
08:33N-no, no! If it's okay with someone like me...
08:37Really? Then...
08:40You'll take responsibility, okay?
08:43This turned into something unbelievable!
08:46And so, I welcomed her, treating her to ordinary changes of clothes and ordinary home-cooked meals.
08:54However, whether it was good or bad, Naomi was excessively delighted with the normalcy.
09:00Wow! The bath is normal too!
09:03The shampoo is also a good normal one!
09:06Am I being praised?
09:09Okay, I'll use the shower first.
09:12But Naomi is surprisingly proactive, isn't she?
09:16Or maybe she's just naturally like this.
09:19Well, in any case, she's cute.
09:22She says I'm normal, but I'm not really.
09:25Dewey?
09:26Huh?
09:27Thanks for the shower.
09:29So, there's something I want to ask.
09:32W-well, get dressed first.
09:34No, I can't do it if I'm wearing clothes.
09:38Huh?
09:40It's about time to...
09:42Take this off!
09:44Oh, it's about removing the sticker.
09:47I'm really glad it was you who found out first.
09:51I-is that so?
09:53Yeah, because you know, I've been feeling a strange sense of closeness to you for a while now.
09:59I've always been scared of making friends through family matters and was always alone.
10:04But then there's you, enjoying being alone in class just like me.
10:10If you say that, I've been thinking the same thing.
10:14Really?
10:15Hey, since we're living together, let's get to know each other more.
10:20Of course!
10:21But you know, somehow, we seem similar, or, um...
10:26Hm?
10:27Oh, wait, Naomi...
10:32She's sleeping.
10:33Should I carry her to bed?
10:35Certainly, we might be destined for something.
10:38But that might be a destiny that doesn't bring us together.
10:42And so, the peaceful daily life took a sudden turn.
10:47From a tranquil routine to living with a classmate, a departure from the ordinary.
10:52However, the changes weren't confined to just the home.
10:56They extended to school life as well.
10:58Mmm, it's incredibly delicious!
11:02Really? I'm glad.
11:04Eating lunch with someone was a dream of mine.
11:08I thought she was a quiet girl, but she's actually bright and kind.
11:12Oh, right! I've also been longing for this.
11:16Here, uh...
11:18W-wait!
11:20Huh? Isn't this normal?
11:22What's your standard?
11:24Like, in girls' manga?
11:27That's the farthest thing from normal!
11:29Is it?
11:31So you see, our house has always been lively.
11:35Together at school and at home, it really feels like we're married.
11:39Hey, hey, what's your home like, Rui?
11:42Huh? Uh, well, my home is just...
11:46Hmm? Maybe a delivery? Coming!
11:50Who ma-
11:52You! You're the one who dragged my sister into this normal life!
11:56Huh?
11:58Harumi? Why are you here?
12:00Ah! Sis! Come back home with me!
12:04Wait! Haru, calm down!
12:06Ugh! You're wearing such normal clothes!
12:10So this is her sister.
12:12Indeed, a complete opposite.
12:14More like a punk.
12:16Anyway, come on in.
12:18The house is normal, furniture is normal, even the pattern on the curtains is normal!
12:22What's good about a normal guy like him?
12:26That's what's good!
12:28A normal home and normal cooking are good!
12:30We're the daughter of the gang leader!
12:34We can't choose a boyfriend without strength!
12:37Being able to cook normal food is more impressive than fighting!
12:41Am I being praised or criticized here?
12:45Harumi, the little sister, was as just described by Naomi.
12:49For the time being, she was sent home that day, but she would likely return to take her sister back.
12:55Sorry for involving you in this troublesome situation.
12:59I'm fine, but it must be tough for you.
13:01I do think about the family as the eldest daughter, you know?
13:05Dad says I can do as I like, but deep down,
13:09he might want me to inherit and marry to continue the family.
13:13No, Naomi, you can live freely, normally.
13:17Regardless of being the child of a gang leader, we're all just individuals, right?
13:23Dewey, I really want to be with you more.
13:27I feel the same way, but there's something I have to tell you.
13:31So, on the next day off, can you come to my parents' house with me?
13:35That's...
13:37Yeah, I'm also preparing myself for it.
13:39Alright, let's go!
13:41Looking forward to going to your home!
13:45By the way, did you tell your dad about today?
13:49Yep, and he said good for you!
13:51I want to celebrate it peacefully, so I'll settle the disputes between the groups.
13:55Wait, seriously...
13:57What's up, Rui?
13:59Dad, it's been a while.
14:01I'm living with this girl now.
14:03Nice to meet you.
14:05I'm Naomi Gotou.
14:07Gotou?
14:09Rui and I are classmates, and...
14:11Hey, Rui, don't tell me this girl...
14:13Yeah, actually...
14:15What?
14:17Sis?
14:19Why are you here?
14:21Don't tell me you're helping in the fight against the Red Tiger Group!
14:25What are you talking about, Haru?
14:27It's not like that.
14:29Hahaha, this might be fate.
14:33I thought it might be, but...
14:35Naomi, that guy is our enemy.
14:37The son of the Red Tiger Group.
14:39No way!
14:41Sorry, I was planning to tell you properly today.
14:45Yes, my father is the leader of the Red Tiger Group,
14:49in a long-standing conflict with the Blue Dragon Group.
14:54However, fed up with such an unusual family environment,
14:58I left home since high school started.
15:00Being the eldest son, it might have been stopped,
15:04but I was permitted to leave thanks to my younger brother.
15:08Bro!
15:10Don't tell me you're lending your strength
15:12in the conflict with the Blue Dragon Group!
15:14No way, Light!
15:16Always carrying dangerous things...
15:18Wait, Light.
15:20Today was supposed to be a discussion,
15:22but things have changed.
15:24Hmph, that's what I was going to say.
15:28I can't let my daughter be involved with the enemy group.
15:32Wait, hold on a second.
15:34We met as ordinary classmates.
15:36I just fell for Naomi naturally.
15:40Stop involving us in the petty conflicts between factions.
15:44Ui...
15:46Are you kidding, bro?
15:48Falling for the enemy's daughter?
15:50Sis, quit being attracted to such a weak guy!
15:54What did you say?
15:56Don't badmouth my brother!
15:58What?
16:00I just said what's obvious.
16:02They really are alike.
16:04I need to calm them down first.
16:06Cut it out!
16:08Even I normally am just an ordinary girl
16:10who falls for an ordinary person.
16:12Naomi...
16:14Haru,
16:16when you fall for someone,
16:18you'll understand too.
16:20Light, you are the same.
16:22Strength is meant to protect the one you love.
16:24But...
16:26Ui, let's go already.
16:28After that,
16:30we continued to pretend to be strong,
16:32not contacting our parents
16:34and continuing to live together.
16:36It seems that since that incident,
16:38the conflicts between factions have intensified.
16:40Surely,
16:42Light and Harumi are clashing
16:44more fiercely than their parents.
16:47In such a volatile situation,
16:49after about a month,
16:51we received information that the Blue Dragon Group
16:53was once again coming to my parents' home.
16:55I'll go tomorrow.
16:57No, it's dangerous.
16:59If I'm with you,
17:01I'll seriously run away with you.
17:03I feel the same way.
17:05Then why?
17:07Because I genuinely love you.
17:09I want to settle this.
17:11Do we?
17:13I understand.
17:15I'll go with you.
17:17It might turn into a fierce conflict,
17:19but as promised,
17:21I'll protect you well.
17:23Yeah.
17:25Next day.
17:27There are a lot of cars.
17:29They're all my dad's.
17:31I've made up my mind.
17:33Now I just have to go for the final persuasion.
17:35Dad, it's me.
17:37Can you listen for a moment?
17:39Rui, sorry,
17:41but leave it for later.
17:43I'm not saying you should quit the faction for my sake.
17:45I just want you,
17:47Light, and everyone in the group
17:49to know the goodness of ordinary happiness.
17:51Rui.
17:53I feel the same.
17:55We can find happiness without fighting.
17:57Naomi.
17:59So,
18:01if you continue the fight,
18:03we'll run away.
18:05I'm prepared for that too.
18:07I understand the determination
18:09of both of you.
18:11But I won't allow running away.
18:13Then let's disband the faction.
18:15No.
18:17We won't disband.
18:19We'll merge.
18:21Huh?
18:23Inspired by the two
18:25who were drawn to each other.
18:27Today is a discussion about that.
18:29But if Light and the others don't agree...
18:31No.
18:33On the contrary,
18:35those two are the key.
18:37Hey, bro.
18:39Well, we were just about to
18:41come get you with Haru.
18:43Huh?
18:45Yep, babe.
18:47What on earth is happening?
18:49What, you ask?
18:51We're dating, thanks to you guys.
18:53What?
18:55It seems that our words
18:57from that time lingered in their hearts.
18:59At first, they met for a fight,
19:01but gradually they were drawn
19:03to each other.
19:05I understood what Sis said.
19:07We fell in love with Light for real.
19:09Bro, I'll protect Haru
19:11with all my might.
19:13That's why I proposed the merger
19:15to our fathers.
19:17Actually, we...
19:19Turns out we have quite a hobby.
19:21Lately, we've been
19:23golfing together every week.
19:25That too?
19:27And that's thanks to you, Rui.
19:29Thanks for teaching us about
19:31ordinary happiness.
19:33Dad...
19:35I'm not just one to be happy as you, Naomi.
19:37I'm counting on you again,
19:39my daughter, our ordinary...
19:41No, our daughter
19:43and her dear friend.
19:45Yes, of course!
19:47Yay!
19:49You're amazing, Udui!
19:51Uh, yeah.
19:53It's an unexpected turn of events,
19:55but I'm glad.
19:57After that, while continuing
19:59to live together, we enrolled
20:01in the same university and,
20:03after graduation, found jobs
20:05in regular companies.
20:07On the other hand, both groups
20:09now work for an NPO promoting
20:11city volunteering.
20:13Of course, leading the way are Light and Harumi.
20:15Such busy yet peaceful
20:17days passed by.
20:19Years later...
20:21Congratulations!
20:23You two look perfect together!
20:25Next is our turn, right?
20:27Naomi,
20:29you've grown so much.
20:31Don't cry, family.
20:33Come on, let's drink!
20:35Everyone really
20:37became good friends.
20:39But you know,
20:41we are the closest and love each other
20:43the most, right?
20:45Yeah, of course!
20:47What is considered normal varies
20:49from person to person.
20:51That's why, from now on, I will continue
20:53to pursue the best kind of
20:55normalcy with my beloved family.
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20:59It's me, Mel!
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