When I Started Getting Popular with Girls, My Badass Childhood Friend Got Jealous
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00:00Ugh...
00:03Hey, Leo! You forgot something at school.
00:07Whoa! What's up with this gloomy mushroom vibe?
00:12I'm Leo Maeda. I've been fumbling around for years, wanting to be popular but having no clue how.
00:20Before I knew it, I turned into a total introvert, like a gloomy mushroom.
00:25Can you not start with the insults?
00:28I'm just spitting facts.
00:31The one barging in is Rina Nakamura.
00:34She's the kind of outgoing delinquent type you'd never get along with unless you were childhood friends.
00:41Why the long face?
00:44I'm despairing over my bleak future.
00:48Dude, you got more years ahead of you as an old man. What are you saying?
00:54Because I've been single my whole life.
00:57As a gloomy dude, I got zero chance of getting a girlfriend.
01:02Meaning there's no one who's going to end up with me.
01:06It's a one-way ticket to being single.
01:09I don't want to be a lonely bachelor forever.
01:13How can I even get popular?
01:16Look more manly. That'd be my type.
01:20Even if I became your type...
01:23What was that?
01:25Nothing at all, ma'am.
01:28Anyway, first off, change your look. Your look.
01:34People talk about inner beauty, but they see your outside first.
01:39No one's gonna love someone who can't even be bothered to look decent.
01:44You got a point, but what should I even do to change my look?
01:49Leo, you live in the age of the internet. Look it up!
01:55But fine. First off, your bangs.
01:58My bangs?
02:00Chop off those long, annoying bangs.
02:04Then clean up your eyebrows. You gotta look fresh.
02:08Dirty and smelly is a no-go.
02:11That's a deal-breaker before looks even come into play.
02:15For fashion, just buy whatever's on the mannequin in stores.
02:20Don't trust your own sense of style. Trust the store mannequins.
02:25Listen, girls learn makeup and fashion through trial and error, too.
02:30Nobody gets it right from the start.
02:33We've all lost an eyebrow, done clown makeup, or looked like we got punched in the eye.
02:40So, it's all about failing and trying again. Got it?
02:45I-I see. So girls didn't get it right from the start, either.
02:51Alright, I'll give it my best shot, too.
02:55Yeah! Go for it, Leo!
02:58So I used my days off to do everything Rina suggested.
03:03The following week.
03:04Whoa! Is that you, Leo?
03:09Morning, Rina!
03:11You actually changed your look!
03:14You look like a different person! It's wild!
03:18I figured if I got advice, I should actually follow through.
03:23Just talking about it is lame.
03:26Do I look weird?
03:28Not at all! You look awesome!
03:31Really? Thanks!
03:34I was a bit worried, but with your seal of approval, I guess I'm good.
03:39Rina!
03:41What?
03:43People are staring at me.
03:45Yeah, everyone's checking you out.
03:49That girl just said I'm cool!
03:51Yeah, to me, you look super cool.
03:57But if everyone's staring this much, that means my makeover failed!
04:02They're all laughing at me.
04:05Ugh.
04:08No way! Chill out, you're fine!
04:11Ugh.
04:14Even though Rina said I looked cool.
04:17Maybe I just look lame to everyone else.
04:20This sucks.
04:23During break, feeling all down.
04:26Hey, Leo! You seriously turned into a hot guy!
04:30Who knew you were such a hidden gem?
04:34Oh no! I'm surrounded by flashy girls I hardly talk to!
04:40This one is Kanna Ogawa, right?
04:43Uh, um...
04:46Got a girlfriend?
04:48Huh? No, I don't.
04:51No way, really? That's like a golden opportunity!
04:56Totally!
04:58Huh?
05:00Well then, better claim you for myself.
05:03Huh? Claim me? What? What?
05:08I'm saying, make you my boyfriend.
05:12I can do anything for my boyfriend, you know.
05:15So...
05:18Wanna go out with me?
05:21Hey, no fair! Make me your girlfriend!
05:25Hey! What the heck?
05:28Oh, Rina. Didn't see you there.
05:32Anyway, why so flustered, huh?
05:36N-n-n-no reason!
05:39Wait a sec! Didn't you do this makeover for me?
05:43I said I liked that style, so I thought you did it for me and got all happy!
05:48Huh? Did it for you? What do you mean?
05:53N-n-never mind!
05:56Go drool over them if you want!
05:59Wait, Rina?
06:01Why's she so mad? And why's she almost crying?
06:06Ooh, interesting!
06:10I see. I knew you two were close, but...
06:15Wait, what? What's going on?
06:18Wow. You seriously don't get it, huh?
06:23Ooh, clueless guys are a no-go, you know.
06:30Even a good face won't get you anywhere if you're that dense.
06:35Seriously, what are you guys talking about?
06:39The day ended with the two flashy girls sighing at me.
06:43The next day.
06:45Why are you so close?
06:48Why are you clinging to my arm all of a sudden?
06:51You're popular now. Someone might try to snatch you up.
06:55So, I'm acting as your bodyguard.
06:59That's over the top. No one's gonna stalk me. It's fine.
07:04Just in case. Just in case.
07:09Well, uh, alright then, bodyguard.
07:13Uh, what are you doing?
07:16Also part of bodyguard duty. Gotta be close to protect you when needed.
07:21But sitting on my lap?
07:24What? Is that a problem?
07:27Not exactly, but...
07:29Then don't worry about it!
07:32How can I not worry about this?
07:35And so, Rina suddenly got all clingy.
07:38Now, there's a rumor that the gloomy guy got a makeover and tamed a delinquent.
07:44But I don't remember taming anyone.
07:47In fact, I have no idea why she's so close all of a sudden.
07:52Even when I ask, she just says it's for bodyguard duty.
07:57Why? The mystery just keeps bugging me.
08:01I totally got myself worked up into a fever.
08:05I'm such a wreck.
08:08Ugh, I feel awful.
08:11Whoa, you really do look bad. You okay?
08:16Getting a fever from thinking too hard, huh?
08:20Kanna?
08:22Hey there! Bought you some get-well vibes.
08:26Thanks for coming. But why'd you come to visit me?
08:31Hmm, maybe cause I really wanna claim you?
08:36Claim?
08:38I'm serious, you know.
08:40Huh?
08:43What are you two doing here?
08:47Rina!
08:49Hey there, Rina.
08:51What? Just a little get-well visit?
08:55Why'd you bother to come, Kanna?
08:58Why? To claim him, duh!
09:04Anyway, I'll head out for now. Bye-bye!
09:12What's with this awkward silence? This is so weird.
09:17I'm leaving.
09:19Wait, why? Stay with me.
09:22Why? Doesn't have to be me.
09:25When we were kids, you always stayed by my side when I was sick.
09:29You cried, thinking something might happen to me.
09:33What are you saying? And you remember?
09:39Of course. It's a precious memory with you.
09:43Precious?
09:45You're my childhood friend, after all.
09:48Childhood friend, huh? Fine, I'll stay by your side.
09:54As you always have to be with someone, huh?
09:56Here, hold my hand and get some sleep.
10:00Thanks, Rina.
10:03Must have dozed off.
10:09Rina fell asleep too. She's always so kind when I'm in trouble.
10:16Leo, I like you.
10:20Huh? Did I just hear her say…
10:23Huh? Did I just hear her say… she likes me?
10:28No way. Couldn't be.
10:34Rina.
10:36Sorry. I must have fallen asleep.
10:41No, it's fine. But, um…
10:45What? Something wrong? Is your fever down?
10:50Yeah, mostly.
10:53Ah, good. But you still need to rest.
10:58Oh, okay. Rina's acting normal now, so was it just my imagination?
11:05Did I mishear that? Or maybe, is that why she's been so close lately?
11:12I want to ask, but I'm too scared to.
11:16In the end, I couldn't ask about that sleep talk.
11:21The next day.
11:23What did that like mean?
11:26Does she like me as a friend? Or in a romantic way?
11:31I don't get it. I'm so confused.
11:36But why am I scared to ask her?
11:42Morning, Leo.
11:44Whoa!
11:46What?
11:48Oh, I freaked out and accidentally pushed her away.
11:51Uh, um…
11:54Leo?
11:56Sorry, I gotta go.
11:59Hey, Leo!
12:01What the heck's up with him?
12:04A few hours later.
12:06Let's eat together again today.
12:09Uh, yeah.
12:11Oh man, why does my heart race every time I see Rina?
12:16I'm overreacting! Just chill out, my heart!
12:21Hey, you've been acting weird since this morning.
12:25Weird? What do you mean? I'm totally normal.
12:29Liar. You've been all fidgety.
12:33No, uh…
12:35If you've got something to say, just spit it out.
12:39Well…
12:41Watch out!
12:43Sneak!
12:45Huh?
12:47This is… um…
12:49Did you just…
12:52Sorry, I'm so sorry!
12:56Hey, Leo!
12:58Seriously, what am I doing?
13:01Ever since I heard that sleep talk, I can't act normal around Rina.
13:06I keep getting all awkward, cause I can't stop thinking about it.
13:11The days pass with me constantly wondering if it's too simple to be conscious of her, just cause she said she liked me.
13:20What's up? You look really troubled.
13:24Kanna…
13:26Seems like things are awkward between you and Rina lately.
13:30Oh, you noticed?
13:32Of course! You two were super tight.
13:36Got something on your mind? Talking might help.
13:41Actually, I've been confused about my feelings and the distance between me and Rina.
13:48The distance between you and Rina?
13:51I mean, we're childhood friends, but it feels way too close, you know?
13:57There's a reason for that. Has Rina totally le-
14:02Hey! Don't say anything unnecessary!
14:05Rina!
14:07Why not? It's fine.
14:11No, it's not!
14:13Then you should just be honest about it. Stop making it weird and complicated.
14:19Or else, someone might just snatch him away from you.
14:25What are you guys talking about?
14:28Nothing. It's nothing.
14:32Huh?
14:35A few days passed, but the awkwardness remained.
14:39Our relationship stayed weird and strained.
14:42I can't let it stay like this. I hate our relationship being messed up!
14:48I should just be honest about my feelings.
14:51I made up my mind, but…
14:54Lately, I feel like someone's watching me.
14:58Plus, my stuff keeps disappearing.
15:01What's going on?
15:03Hey, Leo! Why are you looking around like that?
15:08Rina…
15:10Actually, some weird stuff's been happening lately.
15:14Weird stuff?
15:16Like, I feel like someone's watching me, and my stuff keeps disappearing.
15:21What got taken?
15:23Eraser, correction fluid, pens, mechanical pencils, red pens…
15:29Basically, your whole pencil case. Alright, let me see it.
15:34Maybe there's a clue or something in there.
15:37Here you go.
15:39Hmm… I see.
15:42Leo, don't sweat it. I'll take care of this.
15:45That's dangerous!
15:47No, it's fine. I gotta help my buddy out, right?
15:51Just cause we're childhood friends?
15:54That's part of it. But not the whole deal.
15:58Huh?
16:00I got a hunch, so just hang tight.
16:03I'll settle this by the end of the day.
16:06Wait, Rina!
16:08After school.
16:10She said she'd handle it, but what's she planning?
16:14She told me to trust her, but I'm still worried.
16:18I can't leave it or handle this alone.
16:21I don't want her getting into trouble either.
16:24Hey, Leo! It's weird seeing you without Rina.
16:28I'm looking for Rina. Have you seen her?
16:32Oh yeah! She was with Kanna in the courtyard, I think.
16:36The courtyard? Thanks!
16:39Hold it, you two!
16:41Leo!
16:43Leo?
16:45You and Rina together. So all those weird looks and missing stuff…
16:50Was it you, Kanna?
16:52Oops! Guess you found out.
16:57Rina already figured it out, though.
17:00There was a strand of your flashy hair in Leo's pencil case.
17:05Oops! Sherlock Holmes over here.
17:09But why?
17:11Well, it was fine as it was, but you started getting cooler.
17:17Huh?
17:19I got worried someone else would snatch you away.
17:22Uh, what?
17:25People judge me because I'm flashy, but you didn't.
17:29You told those trash talkers it wasn't cool, remember?
17:33Probably not.
17:35But from that moment, I was head over heels for you.
17:39I wanted you all to myself.
17:42What?
17:44Sorry, but I'm not giving him up.
17:47I like him too.
17:49Rina!
17:51Huh?
17:53So, Leo, which one of us do you like? Spill it!
17:58I… I… I like Rina!
18:03Huh?
18:05Figured as much.
18:07I knew it, but I couldn't give up till you said it straight.
18:12Thanks for turning me down, and sorry for the creepy stuff.
18:16Alright then, you two. Talk it out.
18:20I'm outta here before things get ugly.
18:23Rina, you really like me?
18:27Yeah, I do.
18:30Even when I turned into a delinquent to deal with my loneliness, you stayed by my side.
18:37You were always there for me, Leo.
18:40You became someone really important to me.
18:43Rina, I actually knew how you felt.
18:47H-how?
18:48You said you liked me in your sleep.
18:52Huh?
18:54So, I started thinking about it.
18:57I said I liked you, but I don't know if it's true love or just because you said it first.
19:03Take your time figuring it out.
19:06I'll always be here for you.
19:08And just like that, Rina and I got back to how we used to be.
19:13Kanna apologized, and returned everything she took.
19:16Since then, Rina's been more honest about her feelings, and her love is clear and straightforward.
19:23And one day…
19:26Phew.
19:28Another girl asking you out, huh?
19:31Rina.
19:33You're still a hit with the ladies.
19:36I appreciate it, but I've already got someone special in my heart.
19:40Wait, does that mean…
19:42Does that mean…
19:44Rina, sorry for taking so long.
19:47I like you so much.
19:50Took you long enough, you dummy!
19:53I'll make up for the wait by loving you even more!
19:57Deal.