Haibara's Teenage New Game+ (2026) s01e01 Episode Script

I love everything about you
from your beautiful eyes,
to your too-short bangs.
I didn't understand people
who rewatched movies.
What's fun about watching a movie
when you know what happens next?
Going through streaming platforms
because I had nothing better to do,
I found a movie I'd seen
seven years earlier.
The protagonist repeatedly time travels
so he can end up with the girl he loves.
It was a popular Hollywood
film at the time.
I learned something
from rewatching that movie.
Knowing what happens next is
what grants you the perspective
to know what you
should've done instead.
That made me realize something.
That I'd been having those kinds
of thoughts for a long time.
Looking back on my life
with a broader perspective,
that moment from my first year of high
school was undoubtedly a turning point.
Sorry, Natsuki. I can't keep
covering for you.
And more to the point, you piss me off.
I tried to become an outgoing person
in high school and failed spectacularly.
The best way to describe my three high
school years would be "colorless and gray."
I learned from my mistakes
and avoided disaster in college.
I successfully completed
the credits I needed to graduate
and secured a stable future
at an infrastructure company.
I'll have an ordinary graduation, get an
ordinary job, and live an ordinary life.
I'm sure I'll be happy
with an ordinary life.
But my teenage regrets will never go away.
If what I wanted was
rainbow-colored teenage years,
then that will never be mine.
H-Hoshimiya-san.
I've always had a crush on you.
Please go out with me.
I'm sorry.
Everyone experiences
that kind of sentimentality.
Everyone regrets their teens
not going the way they wanted.
Yeah, I know.
That's why all I'm doing
is offering a little prayer.
If possible, I'd love
to redo my teenage years.
Ow
What?!
What? Is this me?
I heard a loud noise. Are you okay?
Is that cosplay?
Huh? What're you on about?
Namika is starting her
second year of college this year.
She's way too old to accidentally
put on her middle school uniform.
If possible, I'd love
to redo my teenage years.
Could it be?
N-Namika, what year is it?
What? It's 2014. What about it?
What's wrong with you?
Nothing. I just feel a little unwell.
Well, it's a good thing
you already graduated.
Get some rest.
I've returned to my past.
Have I time traveled
like in an anime or manga?
I must be consuming
too much of that stuff.
This has to be a dream.
Time travel doesn't happen in real life.
Natsuki, are you in here?
Congratulations on graduating.
Mom?
Sorry I couldn't attend the ceremony.
Of all the times to have work
Oh? You look kind of pale.
Are you feeling sick?
A little. Can I sleep until dinner?
Sure. Did you take your temperature?
Do we have any fever patches?
Don't worry about it.
I woke up, but I'm still dreaming.
No, this isn't a dream. It's reality.
There's no point in wondering
how this happened.
I'd never figure it out.
So I should focus on the bottom line.
Starting today, I'm redoing my life.
I can redo my disastrous
high school experience.
This time, I'll live
my teens to the fullest.
I'll repaint my gray adolescence
with a rainbow of color.
I had plenty of ideas for what I could do.
After all, I've thought about
what I should've done
thousands of times since
my first year of high school.
I have roughly one month until
my high school entrance ceremony.
I'll use that time to improve myself.
I'm gonna die
Before, I would've made some kind
of excuse and given up here.
But I'm different now.
I don't want to go through those
miserable, gray teenage years again.
When I think of it that way,
I can endure anything.
And so, a month flew by
in the blink of an eye.
You are my brother, right?
Of course I am.
What do you think?
Not bad.
Not that I care.
The time to prepare is over.
The entrance ceremony is next.
My real test starts today.
Natsuki?
Miori? I haven't seen you
since graduation.
Motomiya Miori.
We've attended the same
school since kindergarten.
She's what you'd call a childhood friend.
You seem really different.
I had some free time over spring break,
so I did some strength training.
I'm on a jog right now.
It's like you're a whole new person.
This that "high school debut" thing?
So? Is that a problem?
Not at all. In fact, it's a good thing.
If anything, you were
kinda lame until now.
And overweight, too.
But you've always had potential.
You just needed to try.
Well, you've changed a lot, too.
What? I have?
I guess we were always in different
classes during middle school.
And since you didn't have friends,
we never had a reason to talk.
Oh, shut up.
Unfortunately, the cool Miori-chan
you used to like is gone now.
Sorry.
Cool? You were just a snot-nosed tomboy.
Who are you calling a tomboy?!
I was just a little tough!
Sorry, Ku-chan. See you later.
Oh, Natsuki.
Where are you going for high school?
Ryomei. Ryomei High School.
What? We're going to the same school?
By the way, I knew we were the only ones
attending from our middle school.
Seriously? You should've told me sooner!
When? We never had a reason to talk.
I-I feel like everyone's looking at me.
Do I still look like a creep
even after I lost weight?!
Hoshimiya Hikari
Hikari? Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
Rainbow-colored teenage years
I thought it was just a vague goal I had,
but this gave me clear direction.
I wanted Hoshimiya to like me.
This time, I'd go out with her.
Class 1-2.
That's the same as before, which means
I knew it. Hoshimiya's in the same class.
Hey, look, look. We're in
the same class, Rei and Tatsu.
I know. You don't have to shout.
Uta's just excited
about starting high school.
I know you're happy, too, Tatsu.
Don't try to act cool about it.
What? Why would I be happy
about being in the same class as you?
You're such a tsundere, Tatsuya.
Oh, sorry. They're noisy, aren't they?
Not at all. I was just thinking
you seem like good friends.
The three of us attended
the same middle school.
Are you in class 1-2, too?
Yeah. I'm Haibara Natsuki.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Shiratori Reita.
I'm Nagiura Tatsuya.
And more to the point, you piss me off.
You know, you're pretty fit.
What club were you in?
No club. I just went straight home after
classes during middle school.
Seriously? You seem oddly built for that.
I do strength training for fun.
I'm glad to hear you say—
Wha?!
Oh, wow! You've got abs!
I'm Sakura Uta. Call me Uta.
I spy someone really cute!
Huh? Who, me?
Yeah. You're even super cute up close.
Th-Thank you.
I'm gonna make you mine!
Wha? But
That's enough, Uta. You're scaring her.
But she's so cute!
Isn't she?
Hikari was the most popular
girl at our middle school.
Don't, Yuino-chan.
Outgoing people have
crazy social skills
- Wait, is this already my chance
to get close to Hoshimiya?
- It's true, though.
- No, it's not.
You attended the same middle school?
Yeah, Kasai Middle School.
What about you guys?
We went to Oshima Middle School.
Well, except for Natsu.
Oh, right. I went to Mizumi Middle School.
It's a little far from here.
Isn't that in Takasaki?
Not exactly, but more or less.
C-Crap.
I bet they're wondering what an awkward
loser is doing with the popular crowd.
I'm Nanase Yuino, Hikari's best friend.
That's right. We're best friends.
I'm Hoshimiya Hikari.
She's the most beautiful girl in school
and likes to read and watch movies.
She was in the literature club
in middle school.
Yeah.
Wait, no! I'm not beautiful!
I don't think you can claim
you're not beautiful.
Crap.
Th-Thanks.
No, I'm sorry. It just slipped out.
Oh? You don't often blush, Hikari.
I thought you were used
to being called beautiful.
Come on, Yuino-chan.
Stop pressing my buttons.
Okay, okay.
Sheesh.
And that's how my plan for a colorful
adolescence started off with a bang.
Additionally, during standard
homeroom introductions
My name is Haibara Natsuki.
I like reading and watching movies.
I'm hoping to join the basketball team,
and my dream is to make a hundred friends.
I hope we can all be friends.
Nice to meet you!
No, stop! Don't replay
your embarrassing past!
Hey, Natsu.
You'll check out clubs with us, right?
Of course.
Hello. Could we sit in on your club?
Y-Yes, of course.
You're the literature club, right?
Th-That's us.
Uh Umm
You're new students, right?
Yes, we're new.
I've heard about this.
They say truly outgoing people even
know how to handle awkward people.
Looks like there's some truth to it.
Hey!
I knew it was you, Shiratori.
You came to this school?
Oshima's captain, huh?
You're joining the soccer team, right?
It's been a while.
Do you recognize me?
You're Fuji Middle School's three idiots.
It's good to see you again.
Who are you calling idiots?!
You're like a little kid.
Are you talking about my height?
Not exactly.
Was it my chest, then?
Just so you know,
I'm just starting to grow.
If anything, I've got
nothing but room for growth.
Yes, my chest has unlimited potential.
Why are you depressing yourself
with your own explanation?
Hey, Nagiura!
If you've got time to screw around,
you've got time to practice.
Can't I just watch today?
- Prepare to be run ragged!
- You're strangling me!
Hey.
Miori.
Don't do it. Please just
keep your mouth shut.
You seem to be doing pretty well, Natsuki.
Please just shut up.
You know each other?
We went to the same middle school.
Oh? You seem close.
- Oh, not at all. Not in the slightest.
- Not really.
Anyway, you're really handsome.
Thanks. I'm Shiratori Reita.
I'm Miori. Can I call you Reita-kun?
Sure. Can I call you Miori-chan?
Or would you prefer something else?
That's fine, but you could
drop the honorifics entirely.
Your high school debut's going well.
Leave me alone.
That's definitely not happening.
I like Reita-kun. Be my wingman.
What?
I'll help you with something in exchange.
The first week after
the entrance ceremony flew by.
What's wrong, Uta?
Practice is canceled tomorrow
and the day after because
they're doing work on the gym.
Ugh! I thought I'd get
to play basketball all weekend!
Then let's go somewhere, Uta-chan.
What? Really?
We should totally go!
Hooray, a date with Hikarin!
Why don't we all go? I'm free, too.
What? No way.
Are you trying to interfere
with my date with Hikarin?
Now, now, Uta-chan.
It's a good opportunity,
and it'd be more fun together.
If Hikari's going, I'm going.
My club's still meeting.
But I could go Saturday afternoon.
Huh? Oh, I'm available.
I'm not in a club.
Then see you tomorrow afternoon.
All right!
Huh? Hoshimiya?
Are you walking home by yourself today?
Yeah. Yuino-chan has something to do.
Then let's walk home together.
Aren't you in the literature club?
They're not meeting?
I am, but we only meet
twice a week on weekdays.
Oh, I see.
Hoshimiya's club doesn't meet on Fridays.
Nanase, her usual companion, has
lessons on Fridays and leaves without her.
I figured that out during the past week.
I'm just inviting her
to walk home together.
That's totally normal
for an outgoing person.
But an introvert like me can't do it
without planning to a creepy degree.
What should we do tomorrow?
Everyone went off to their club meetings
without making concrete plans.
We can decide online tonight.
But we haven't made a group chat.
Now that you mention it, you're right.
I assumed there already was one.
Me, too.
Should we make one now?
What should we call it?
The Hoshimiya Fan Club.
Isn't it weird for me
to make a group called that?
True.
The Natsuki-kun Fan Club it is.
I don't have any fans.
The Natsuki-kun Family, then.
Hey
Did you get my invite?
Yeah, I did.
Nanase joined, too.
Look this way, Natsuki-kun.
Huh?
Got your picture.
Why would you do that?
To set it as the group icon, obviously.
After all, we're the Natsuki-kun Family.
Then look this way, Hoshimiya.
Hey, wait! Natsuki-kun?
Got you back.
Oh, I know.
There.
Now you can't complain, right?
Could you not flirt in the group chat?
We're not flirting!
I'm redoing my high school debut.
My plan for a colorful
adolescence starts now.
Translation Sho Stifler Subtitle Timing Krzysztof Kunc Editing & Typesetting
Gabriella Alabanza Quality Check Geoff Mazzolini Translation Check Rei Miyasaka