A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025) s01e03 Episode Script

I mean, Kamishiro said
there's someone he likes.
Just when I think I'm getting closer
to Kamishiro, he drifts away again.
Do you have any idea who it could be?
Perhaps a girl he was close to
back in junior high?
Yeah
Iwa, don't tell me
you're not aware of that?
I wasn't. After all, I've never talked
about such things with Kamishiro.
Huh? What did you guys talk about?
We greeted each other, I guess.
That's why I'm completely
Was there someone like that?
He looked like
he wasn't in a relationship with anyone.
I just assumed that Kamishiro wasn't
interested in things like that.
Sui, did you perhaps mishear him?
I asked him if he liked someone,
and he said yeah.
Maybe he just answered that out of reflex.
What?!
Maybe he lied to brush it off.
Meanie!
Rumors and hearsay are often colored
by personal bias,
so I don't believe them
until I see and hear for myself.
In that case, why don't you ask him, Iwa?
I'm telling the truth!
Iwa?
The person I like
Whether it's true or not
Whether he has someone he likes or not
it doesn't matter.
I'll just try my best, my way.
There's no need to ask him.
Iwa! Okay, I'm on your side!
So you can do girl talk!
Sui's rapid shift in mindset makes me feel
we're in the era of 5G communication.
We'll be in the same group on the trip,
I hope you guys get to talk loads!
Yeah.
WHAT TIME DO WE MEET UP TOMORROW?
8 A.M.
NEWS FLASH
KUDO IS INTERESTED IN KURAMOTO.
I saw the two of them talking yesterday.
Could this be love?
I-I don't know about that
Sui, don't you think this sounds less like
girl talk and more like paparazzi?
I'm scared of getting rejected.
When I think there's no chance,
I just freeze.
But even if it doesn't work out,
I'd still have the me who tried.
The school trip is coming up already.
I'm both excited and nervous.
Maybe we'll discover
different sides of our classmates.
Got your eye on someone in class, Kagawa?
Kagawa?
No way, did you fall asleep?
I learned in junior high
that I fall for him
no matter how far away he is.
School trip? That takes me back.
It's going to be pretty tiring.
Will you be okay?
I'm not a kid anymore.
That's why
I'll try my best.
EPISODE 3
NO MATTER HOW FAR
Sorry, I can't drive you to school.
No, it's okay.
Your luggage is huge.
Take care, Big Sis.
I'm off.
-Remember to buy souvenirs!
-Remember to buy souvenirs!
It doesn't matter
if there's someone he likes.
Because I really like Kamishiro, too.
All right, time for roll call.
Gather around.
I'm going to do my best, too, Iwa!
LET'S GO
ONE HAY ROLL WEIGHS AROUND 300 KG
I want to sit next to Nakayama.
Would you like to exchange seats?
Wait, seriously?
That's going to happen in that series?
That's right.
You should watch until Episode 3.
That's when the story becomes interesting.
Would you like to exchange seats?
Oh, thanks.
I get motion sickness,
so I can't stand sitting here
I don't get carsick,
so I can exchange seats.
I'm anemic, and I'm feeling dizzy.
Want a snack?
Really? That'd be great.
That reminds me. Kamishiro gets carsick
Yeah!
Hey, hey.
What time did you wake up, Kamishiro?
Be surprised, I woke up at 7:30 a.m.!
The meeting time was 8 a.m.,
but I made it to the bus!
All's well that ends well, yo!
Hey! Stop fooling around, Izawa!
I freaked out
He used to get carsick
back in elementary school,
but it looks like he doesn't anymore.
He's having fun.
Sit down, Kamishiro.
Huh? I am sitting down.
Kamishiro is always with the boys,
acting like that,
so I've never thought that
he could have a crush on someone.
It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!
This is the hotel
we'll be staying at tonight.
After leaving your luggage and having
lunch, we'll move to the training center.
-Okay.
-Okay.
The bus was rocking so much.
I feel unwell.
I'll hold on to your belongings.
Give it to me.
Thanks. In that case
I hope Kamishiro didn't get carsick.
Want me to bring you water?
You okay? You look pale.
Sorry, Kamishiro.
He's holding on to his friend's stuff!
He's worried
about his friend being carsick!
He looks completely fine.
The bags look so small on him.
Hold this as well?
It's not automatic
It's okay now, go on.
Thank you.
All good!
He smiles just like he used to
back in elementary school,
so I can't imagine him
being conscious about girls.
Don't think about it! It doesn't matter!
Iwata, thank you for helping me
with my luggage! I feel better now!
Wow, it looks delicious!
I want to give it a shot,
but how can I make him like me back?
Kamishiro, you left the meat.
Oh, that mystery meat.
I don't like it either.
So he's still a picky eater.
But I'll eat it for you
because I'm so kind!
That's right.
I can't eat things for him anymore.
That would look weird, I guess.
You're staring so much, Iwa!
At that mystery meat?
If you want it, I can give you some.
Yeah.
That was not it, but I couldn't say
I was staring at Kamishiro
so it just looked like
I was being a glutton.
YOUTH CENTER
That hurt
What are you doing, Sui?
I wanted to push you into Kamishiro,
but I got bounced back.
Don't do that, Sui!
Sui, that's just harassment.
Really?
Thanks, I'll be fine.
I'll do my best by myself.
Then, I think you should show him
what's great about you, Iwa.
What's great about Iwa
Well, you know
You look like you'd make a good mother.
In any case,
I think you should put yourself out there!
Sui, you should try doing nothing.
-Isn't it difficult to do nothing?
-That reminds me.
All you have to do is do nothing.
Back in elementary school, I made it
onto the "Likely to Be a Good Mom" list
in our graduation anthology class survey.
I put Kamishiro's name
in a bunch of categories.
WHO SHINES THE BRIGHTEST?
I wonder whose name
Kamishiro wrote at that time.
A Star Brighter than the Sun.
Sit with your own group
during the training.
Sui, stop that.
It's getting a little obvious.
I'll still sit down, though.
We're short on time, so let's start.
Hey, I'm the team leader
Our presentation topic is
products featuring local ingredients.
I
The product genre wasn't specified,
but I think food would be
the most relatable.
It was mentioned in the lecture,
something about food waste.
Did you write that down? I did!
Yes, I did, too.
The team leader
I wrote them down, too.
Shall we take them out?
Oh! Iwa, you wrote it down so neatly!
I think you'd make a good girlfriend!
Sui, stop it! It's too obvious!
Iwa, you're really obsessed with food
Ah, not good! If I tease Iwa too much,
Kamishiro's going to snap.
I'd snap no matter who you tease.
I'm already angry.
I don't really mind
Just because someone's smiling
doesn't mean they're not bothered.
Again
It's a Kamishiro that I don't know about.
-Is this about you?
-I wonder what Kamishiro's thinking
-Something bothering you?
-deep down inside.
That's right.
That's right.
People become strong
when they have no choice but to.
Huh? Four Eyes, what's got into you?
Not Four Eyes. She's Kagawa.
All right, let's do this.
Sweets sound good! Guilt-free ones!
Streamlining the process
and giving it a story may enhance appeal.
I can't draw a line.
I don't have a ruler. It's messy.
Whoosh
Oh! Thanks, Iwa!
I don't know how to write "acutely."
I can't write it.
Fwish
Oh! Thanks, Iwa!
I can't do this!
Thanks, Iwa! Yeah!
I don't understand this!
Thanks, Iwa! Wow!
Iwa!
-Take this seriously!
-Take this seriously!
Okay
It's done!
Yeah
All done! I think our presentation
materials are pretty good.
Yay!
Y-Yay
Come on. You too, Ayukawa.
Yay!
Ouch You hit too hard, Iwa.
Just Kamishiro's smile is enough
to make me fall for him.
Iwa, it looked like you liked Yushin.
Until the bus arrives and
everyone gathers, do not leave the lobby.
Iwa?
She froze up from the shock.
Okay, go to the bathroom while you can.
I'll go to the bathroom.
Me too. What about you, Iwa?
Oh I'll wait here.
You got this, fighting!
Be careful now, you hear?
Hey, over there. Don't eat snacks!
Maybe you should just let her
do things her way.
What?
I'm talking about Iwa.
What? Don't you want to help your friend?
Friend
Friend!
Kagawa and I are both Iwa's friends!
I see.
Iwa's too quiet, don't you think?
Quiet?
I wish she'd just make a move
on Kamishiro.
Quiet? Wait, that's not it.
How do you describe this?
Reserved?
That's it! What can I do to support her?
Some heart-skipping magic!
Going to the boys' room at night?
Wait, isn't that awesome?
Sui, let's just watch over them
in a reserved manner.
I don't know what I should do
to get him to like me,
and it's kind of bothering me that
Kamishiro may have someone he likes.
The onsen manju looks delicious.
Huh?
Onsen man ju
Oh, yes, I agree! They look delicious.
I wasn't staring
at the onsen manju at all.
Maybe I should get these as souvenirs.
He thinks I really love food.
Gather! Gather around, everyone.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Your face!
O-Oh, I'm fine.
You're not fine! You're bleeding!
Is there a doctor or a sick bay around?
What's the matter?
Over here!
What's going on? Is it Iwata?
It's nothing serious.
Is this about her forehead?
Just treat her!
I'm really sorry.
I'm fine. Besides, it might have been
my hand instead of yours.
No, it was my hand. I touched you.
I'm big, so you touched me accidentally
It has nothing to do with your height.
What I mean is that
your face is important.
I'm fine since I'm a guy,
but you're a girl.
My, it's not just girls.
A boy's face is important, too!
I see. So Kamishiro doesn't care too much
about a guy's face.
Ah, no! Of course,
everyone should take care of their faces!
I'm just saying that
I don't care too much about my face.
I'm falling for him.
I mean, Kamishiro said
there's someone he likes.
Will Kamishiro fall for someone, too?
Iwa, you okay?
You don't need to be in such a rush.
Some people are still eating.
That incident made Kamishiro
super popular.
Seeing him worry about you
touched the girls.
Even though he was just apologizing
for his own fault.
He looked so desperate while apologizing.
Now he's known for being kind.
Kamishiro is kind
to everyone.
I like that about Kamishiro,
but it also makes me sad.
You dry your hair so fast, Kagawa.
Why don't you just cut it?
Hmm, it doesn't suit me.
Tassel bob looks great on you, Kagawa.
Something even shorter
A pixie would suit you, too!
I'll consider it.
There's a game arcade over there.
Aren't we not allowed to go?
Just a look!
Ayukawa, you'll be left behind!
I'm
good here.
O-Okay Grandpa.
Where's Kamishiro?
Kamishiro.
THANKS
Sorry, I surprised you.
No, I'm just timid.
Kamishiro, why are you alone?
The guys wanted to explore the hotel,
but I didn't want to go.
Iwata, is your forehead okay?
Oh.
My hair covers it, so it's no big deal.
Really?
Iwata, isn't your hair still wet?
The dryer area was crowded
so
Oh, I'm sorry! I got too close.
I did the same at graduation. Sorry!
I was talking to you
like I did with my club members.
Sorry, I was being too friendly.
I did it again.
Kamishiro.
Is it true that there's someone you like?
Huh?
How
Oh! Was it Onodera?
It's an unrequited crush.
She feels like someone out of my reach.
Iwata, you know my uncool sides, right?
I was small
as an elementary school student,
I'm not that good at studying,
and I'm trying my best to catch up.
To me
she's like a star
that shines brighter than the sun.
I see
I get it, Kamishiro.
I know exactly how that feels.
That's how it is
when you like someone, isn't it?
You were cool.
Kamishiro, you've always been so kind,
even back in elementary school.
When I was down, you gave me your takoyaki
even though you liked them.
I like you.
You also did your best in soccer,
and you were really cool.
And I think the good things about you
haven't changed at all.
I like you.
So if she knows more about you,
I'm sure she'll fall in love with you.
I like you.
I hope things work out
between you and the person you like.
I love you, Kamishiro.
You have always been
my bright star, Kamishiro.
Thanks!
You know, Iwata,
it makes me happy to hear that from you.
After all, you've known me
since I was an elementary school student.
We were often seated together.
It was fun, wasn't it?
I liked him.
I liked him.
I like his smiling face. I always have.
I hope he can always smile.
Kamishiro, Iwa. What are you guys doing?
Is there something over there?
It's nothing. I'm coming now.
Wow, I ended up talking too much
since you're easy to talk to, Iwata.
Even though I'm not
in elementary school anymore.
Let's keep this between you and me.
Okay, I promise.
I hope your feelings reach her, Kamishiro.
Subtitle translation by: Qianni Lu
Mountains or sea?
Well
At the sea, crabs taste great.
And mountains mean wild vegetables.
I can eat both now!
Episode 4, "He's Still There
Even When I Close My Eyes."