I, an Unpopular Guy Goes to a Mixer and My Popular Childhood Friend Tags Along
I, an Unpopular Guy Goes to a Mixer and My Popular Childhood Friend Tags Along
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00:00Even us introverts want some love.
00:03Don't you agree, otaku?
00:05It's otaku da, not otaku.
00:08But yeah, I want love too.
00:11Love is for everyone, after all.
00:15I'm Kenji Yamada, 20 years old,
00:18second year at Koiwa University,
00:20and no-girlfriend history holder.
00:23I've never succeeded in love,
00:25despite yearning for romantic comedy scenarios
00:28from light novels and manga for years.
00:31Real-life love is tough, huh?
00:34Too many obstacles.
00:36This screwed-up reality!
00:39Moaning won't get you anywhere, Kenji.
00:42Otaku da Tamotsu, my buddy,
00:45is quick with the comebacks.
00:47We bonded over obscure manga early in school
00:50and have been tight since.
00:53Hey, otaku-sensei, I want some romance!
00:57Giving up means game over, so keep at it.
01:01And I'm not a sensei, by the way.
01:04Yeah, yeah, I know that.
01:06Ah...
01:08I want to fall in love.
01:13You're turning into a love zombie, huh?
01:17What's with the sulky face?
01:19Whoa!
01:21Listen, I know you're a nerd,
01:23but don't make that face or you'll just feel even worse.
01:27Rina.
01:28She's Rina Kimura, my childhood friend, also 20.
01:32She's the complete opposite of my introverted self,
01:36a lively, flashy girl.
01:38She used to be a nerd like me till elementary,
01:41but look at the difference now.
01:43Never thought she'd become flashy
01:45and hang out with those girls in middle school.
01:48Thanks to that, Rina transformed from a nerd
01:51to a flashy girl.
01:53Why are you staring at me like that?
01:56Could it be you've fallen for my cute looks?
02:00No way! Falling for you, Rina?
02:04Hey, what's with the disrespect?
02:07But, well, Rina is cute,
02:09but she's like a sister to me.
02:12Almost like siblings or family.
02:15If you want a girlfriend, just make one.
02:18You know, being an introvert makes the love game a bit harder.
02:22If it were easy, there'd be no struggles or moaning.
02:26Well, you've got a point.
02:28Uh, how do I get a girlfriend?
02:32If you want a girlfriend that bad,
02:34should I set you up at a mixer?
02:37Shut up!
02:38Mixers where new encounters happen.
02:41Wait, really?
02:43I'm looking for new encounters too.
02:46But I'm an introvert.
02:48Is it okay for me to join a mixer?
02:51Introvert or extrovert, doesn't matter.
02:54Those seeking new encounters, let's do this.
02:57Mixer!
02:59Let's go!
03:01A mixer? Then count me in.
03:04Seriously?
03:05Having a cute girl like you will spice things up.
03:09Hey, why are you tagging along?
03:11I want to join too, obviously.
03:14Alright, Rina's in too.
03:17It's scheduled for next Friday.
03:19What about you, Otakuta?
03:21I have plans to attend an anime event.
03:25Unwavering as always.
03:27Okay, I'll give you details about who's joining the mixer later.
03:32Got it!
03:33Alright, got a week to prepare.
03:36Need help with that preparation?
03:39Huh? You, Rina?
03:41You want a girlfriend, right? It's okay to ask for help.
03:44Well, yeah, but...
03:46I'll turn you into a stud, Kenji. Let's go out tomorrow.
03:50That'd be great. Then I'll leave it to you.
03:54Leave it to me.
03:56Next day.
03:58Hey, wouldn't this suit you?
04:00Isn't that a bit flashy?
04:02Really? How about this then?
04:05Something simpler might be better.
04:08Okay, pair this with those pants and add a jacket.
04:12Rina.
04:13What?
04:14Thanks for helping out.
04:17What are you saying?
04:19I wanted to check out clothes too, so it's all good.
04:22Anyway, here's your stuff, Kenji.
04:24After you buy that, it's my turn.
04:27Ta-da!
04:32As expected, Rina can rock anything with her cuteness.
04:36Hey, how's it look?
04:38Wow, it, uh, looks good.
04:41But yeah, it's a bit flashy for me.
04:44I prefer slightly more reserved styles.
04:47What's up? Something caught your eye?
04:50I just thought everything is cute.
04:53Right? Everything from this brand is so cute.
04:57I'm gonna go buy those clothes I tried on, so hang tight.
05:01Um, aren't they heavy?
05:03It's fine. And as thanks for helping me pick clothes, let me carry these for you.
05:09Thanks, Kenji.
05:11Oops, forgot my phone in the fitting room.
05:14Wait here, I'll be right back.
05:16Got it. Be careful.
05:18Okay.
05:21Um, excuse me. I need to ask for directions.
05:27What's up?
05:28How do I get to...
05:30Oh, just go straight until you hit a dead end.
05:33Thank you so much.
05:37Whoa, you scared me!
05:40What were you doing just now?
05:42Oh, just giving directions to someone who was lost.
05:45Huh, really? Huh. Hmm...
05:49What's with that face?
05:51Psh, nothing. I just thought you're nice to everyone.
05:55Is that so?
05:56Yeah, super nice to everyone.
05:59Hey, what's with the sulky attitude?
06:03Nothing. Come on, let's go already.
06:06Why is she in a bad mood? What's up with her?
06:10And just like that, the day of the mixer arrived.
06:13Rina picked my clothes and I got my hair done at the salon.
06:17I'm pumped and ready. Today, I'll definitely get a girlfriend.
06:22Wait for me, future girlfriend!
06:26Well, I went in all pumped up, but...
06:29It's pretty tough.
06:31Maybe trying to get a girlfriend is just a dream within a dream.
06:36Speaking of which, Rina said she'd come, but she's not here yet.
06:42Something happened? Worried. Let me just call.
06:47Sorry, I'm late.
06:49Geez, so late, Rina.
06:52Sorry, sorry, the train got delayed.
06:55You look different today. Cute.
06:58A little change, you know.
07:02That outfit! From when we were shopping, the one I said looks cute on her.
07:07Whoa, it looks really good on her.
07:11Hey Kenji, what's up? Feeling good? Found a cute girl?
07:15Nah, it's all messed up.
07:17What's up with you? I picked out your outfit and everything.
07:21Yeah, I know. You helped, but...
07:25Hey Kenji.
07:27Huh?
07:28You mentioned you're into anime, right? Well, I am too.
07:33Huh? Really? Could it be my luck turning around?
07:38What the heck? You're attracting attention.
07:42So, um...
07:44Something wrong?
07:46No, it's nothing. I'll be right back.
07:50Uh, sure.
07:52Huh? Wasn't that going well?
07:56He's mine, he's mine, he's mine, he's mine!
07:59Feeling a chill! Evil vibes!
08:03This aura! Staring! Where from?
08:07From here?
08:11Am I imagining things?
08:13What's up? Something wrong?
08:15Nothing. Uh, yeah.
08:18Huh? Am I imagining things?
08:21Not gonna give him. He's my Kenji.
08:25Huh?
08:26Nothing.
08:28Guess it was nothing.
08:30Ah, couldn't get a girlfriend.
08:33Come on, it's alright. Maybe next time.
08:36Why do you seem so happy about it?
08:39No, not really.
08:41By the way, you don't really need a girlfriend, right?
08:45Why are you saying that?
08:48I mean, you've got me, right?
08:51Huh? What do you mean?
08:53Could it be, Rina means...
08:56Kenji!
08:58Huh? You... Um, what's up?
09:02Here, my number. I couldn't give up.
09:06If you want, text me. See ya!
09:10No way!
09:12Yeah, maybe my luck's turning!
09:15Nope.
09:16Huh? What's...
09:19Oh, nothing.
09:21That's great!
09:23I'll give you advice and stuff, so feel free to ask.
09:27Thanks, Rina.
09:29Heart's racing!
09:31And so, I started chatting with her.
09:34Asking about what she likes, and classes.
09:37Everything seemed to be going well, but...
09:40Suddenly, couldn't reach out to her.
09:43But why all of a sudden?
09:45Did I do something wrong?
09:47I guess getting a girlfriend is still far off for me.
09:53What's up? That's quite the sigh.
09:56Weren't you happy about chatting with girls recently?
10:00Oh, Tommy! My love!
10:04Please don't turn me into a girl!
10:07I'm dating you now!
10:09Stop losing it!
10:12Oh!
10:13Oh.
10:15Hey, I gotta talk to you for a sec.
10:18No, I can't talk to you!
10:21So sorry!
10:23Huh? Wait, whaaaaat?
10:27What's up with that?
10:29I wanna know.
10:31That girl just now.
10:33Yeah, the one I was chatting with.
10:36Does she really hate me that much?
10:41It's all good, Kenji.
10:45What's up? Feeling down?
10:47Rina.
10:48What's wrong? Got dumped?
10:53Come on, don't be so bummed out.
10:56So, what happened?
10:58So, the thing is...
11:01Oh, I see now.
11:04I guess she thought it wasn't meant to be, huh?
11:07You think so?
11:09Totally.
11:10Sometimes you just figure things out from chatting, you know?
11:14Yeah, I guess.
11:16Maybe it was too soon for love for you, Kenji.
11:19Too soon? I'm in college!
11:23Ugh, I want a girlfriend!
11:27Hey, hey, no crying, no crying.
11:30I'll cheer you up!
11:31Thanks.
11:33Let's grab something to eat after class.
11:35I'll treat you. Meet me at the school gate.
11:39Alrighty.
11:42Hurry up, Rina.
11:44I was so surprised.
11:46I was told not to go near him.
11:48It was Rina. Pretty shocked.
11:51If that's the case, I'll just...
11:54That voice! That girl!
11:56Told not to come near...
11:58What's that about?
12:00Hey!
12:02Oh, Kenji!
12:04Heard about what you said earlier.
12:06What's the deal?
12:07Did Rina say something to you?
12:09Um...
12:10Sorry, I can't say that.
12:13What? Wait a sec!
12:16Can't say?
12:18What's going on, Rina?
12:20Sorry, I'm late.
12:22Rina...
12:23What's wrong?
12:25You look scary.
12:27Did you tell that girl not to come near me?
12:30Uh, well...
12:32What's with that reaction?
12:34Is that what's going on?
12:36You were just pretending to support me and laughing behind my back.
12:41No, that's not it.
12:43Then why did you do that?
12:46I trusted you, Rina!
12:48Kenji!
12:50After that, I distanced myself from Rina.
12:53Even if she contacted me, I ignored her,
12:56feeling betrayed and lost all motivation to go to college.
13:00During all this, Otakura, worried about me, came to visit.
13:05What's up, Kenji?
13:07Haven't seen you at school lately.
13:09Otakura...
13:11I'm not Otakura, I'm Otakura.
13:14Oh, sorry, you got it right this time.
13:17So, what's going on?
13:19If it's cool with you, I'm all ears.
13:22Well, you see...
13:25I see, I get it now.
13:28But Kenji, isn't this a bit one-sided?
13:32Huh?
13:33Throwing words one-sidedly isn't communication, you know.
13:37You gotta talk it out with Rina.
13:40Plus, you can't see the truth with just bits of info.
13:44Yeah, you're right.
13:46Thanks, Otakura!
13:48Gonna go meet Rina!
13:50Go for it!
13:52Seriously, these people need babysitting.
13:55Uh, can't reach Rina.
13:58Where'd she go?
14:00Should be at uni this time.
14:02Seems like she's not in class either.
14:05Hey Kenji, seen Rina around?
14:08Nah, haven't seen her.
14:10Hey, are you guys fighting or what?
14:12Why?
14:13Rina's been acting weird lately.
14:16She's not eating and she looks really down.
14:19Rina's really going through it.
14:22Thanks, gonna search more!
14:25Make up already!
14:27Where did Rina go?
14:29She's not here.
14:30Wait a minute.
14:32Wait, is that Rina on the rooftop?
14:34What's she doing?
14:36Hey, watch out!
14:38Rina!
14:40Huh? Kenji?
14:42Rina!
14:45W-what?
14:46What's with that scary face?
14:48Really sorry for ignoring you!
14:52Couldn't talk properly and help out, so please, please!
14:57Seriously, what?
14:58What's wrong?
15:00I messed up big time!
15:02Sorry, I'm so sorry!
15:05Huh?
15:06Oh wait, Kenji.
15:07Are you misunderstanding something?
15:09Huh?
15:10Misunderstanding?
15:12But you seemed really troubled.
15:14No, no, absolutely no!
15:18I wasn't doing anything, just taking a break here.
15:21A break?
15:22Oh, I see.
15:24Phew.
15:26But Rina, really sorry for ignoring you.
15:31I'm sorry too, for acting on my own.
15:34Actually, I've liked you for a long time.
15:37What?
15:39Guess you didn't notice after all.
15:41I used to be happy just being by your side.
15:45At the mixer, I got anxious thinking you'd get taken.
15:49So, I told that girl to let go of you, Kenji.
15:54I can't say my feelings yet, but I will soon.
15:58Until then, don't say my feelings for Kenji.
16:01Oh, so that's why she said she couldn't say.
16:06Kenji, I really, really like you.
16:09Honestly, I'm not sure if I like you yet.
16:13But being with you makes my heart race, and I think you're cute.
16:17Then, I'll be honest to make you like me.
16:20Be prepared.
16:22True to her declaration, Rina really started to make moves on me.
16:27Hearing I love you is nice, but embarrassing.
16:32With her intense affection, my heart gradually turned to Rina.
16:36Hey, wanna go to another mixer? Still no girlfriend, huh?
16:41Yeah, but I've got someone I like now, so I'll pass.
16:46What? Who?
16:48Who else? It's you, Rina.
16:50Me? Me?
16:52After all the moves you pulled on me, I ended up liking you.
16:57Will you be my girlfriend?
16:59Of course.
17:01Kenji, I like you so much.
17:04Finally got together, huh?
17:07Man, I need to get a girlfriend too.
17:11We'll be together forever and ever, okay darling?
17:16Getting the chills, is it just me?
17:19Ehehehe