s nothing.
Otonashi-san.
Mitaka-san.
I haven't seen you in a while.
How have you been?
You haven't been at the tennis club lately.
Right.
I've been in training.
Training?
Yes.
For your sake.
Souichiro-san.
Hello there, Souichiro-san.
Ah, Souichiro-san!
It's t- t- too soon!
My training didn't stick.
Are you awake yet?
Huh?
Oh, right.
I must look rather bad.
Ah, sorry to trouble you with that.
Whatever you're doing, please stop.
No, I won't stop.
I'm doing it so that I can have you.
I'll never get over the problem
without going through this.
Only this way
can I have the winning hand.
Kyoko-san.
Do you hold me in your heart
the way I hold you in mine?
Eh?
Godai-kun is not a bad guy.
No, rather, he's a very nice guy.
I understand well that he constantly tells you,
"I love you, I love you."
But the one who can make you happy
is me.
No one will work harder
for you than me.
An no one else
will produce a better outcome.
Thank you.
Please wait a little longer.
I'll be back after more training.
Oh, hello.
Hello.
Is Godai-kun here?
He's at work.
I see.
Hey, Kanrinin-san. Look at this.
I knitted it for Godai-kun.
It took awhile, but I'm finally done.
I see. That's great.
Kanrinin-san.
Yes.
Do you think Godai-kun
is irritated with me?
Eh?
He never comes to see me any more.
Really?
I wonder if there is
someone else he likes.
I think there is.
Who is it?
Well...
it's me.
Eh?
Godai-san is in love with me
and has said so for a long time.
I see.
In that case I will not lose.
Because I am the only one on this stage
who truly loves him.
I'll wait for Godai-kun in his room.
Excuse me.
Hey, Kuroki.
What?
Do you this job is right for me?
I mean, to do it as a career.
You mean, you want to become
a licensed nursery school teacher?
That's it!
I know what I need to do!
[Requirements]
[Nursery School Teacher Licensing Exam]
Okay.
Godai-san!
Kozue-chan.
You haven't called at all lately.
Sorry.
It's alright.
We've both been very busy.
Here.
Does it make you happy?
Yes, thank you.
Try it on.
Sure.
Just as I thought,
it looks great on you!
Thanks.
Work hard.
I'm leaving now.
Thanks for coming.
Kyoko-san!
I've finally decided!
So I see.
Eh? You knew?
Or rather, you figured it out?
Uh huh.
In that case,
you should have told me.
Why should I?
So, what do you think?
Does it suit me?
Yes, very well I think.
Really?
Great!
That's what I think, too!
So is something bothering you?
No.
Ah!
Why are you pushing on it so hard?
Eh, you broke it clean off.
Umm..
Please hear me out, Kyoko-san.
Okay.
/ You too, Ichinose-san.
I'm listening.
Look at this.
I've decided to become
a nursery school teacher.
Eh? / Eh?
I'll take the exam and get licensed.
It's because of you, Kyoko-san.
Because you encouraged me before.
Thank you very much.
It suit's me, doesn't it?
Eh?
Perfectly, I think.
Thank you.
Once again, the seasons pass...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
I'm Ichinose.
This day finally came.
Even though I thought it never would.
So let's go.
It won't be long now.
Come along.
Oh yeah... What about that guy?
I've won.
I've wooooon!
Please don't bother me.
[Banner: "2 days until the exam."]
You don't want me to?
No.
Even you did,
I don't think it would break my concentration.
It's quite different than before.
So it seems.
Bothering you now is boring.
Hello.
This is Ikkokukan.
Kozue-san?
Sure... Just a minute.
I'm going out for a minute.
Okay.
Thanks for waiting.
Sorry. I'll be quick.
I got this for you.
It's a prayer for passing your exam.
Thank you.
Do your best, okay.
Is something wrong?
Kozue-chan.
Please forgive me.
I see.
Of course it's like that.
I've been a complete idiot.
No, no.
It's my fault.
Of course.
Because you are so indecisive.
Right.
But you've decided now.
You won't hesitate any more.
So, will you let me slap you?
Okay, sure.
Alright, here goes.
Okay.
That felt good.
It helps