Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! (2024) s01e05 Episode Script

♪
[door opens]
[NUKUMIZU] "Anyone Who Says
I'm Flat-Chested
Needs to Step in Dog Poop."
I've been looking
forward to this one.
Summer vacation is almost over.
I can't think of a better way
to spend the rest of it
than reading
in an air-conditioned room.
[KAJU]
Welcome home, big brother!
-We have a situation!
-[NUKUMIZU] A situation?
-What's going on?
-[KAJU] There's an emergency!
[KAJU] We need to schedule
an interview immediately!
Or, if you have the time,
we could do it right away!
Calm down, Kaju.
Take a nice, deep breath.
You're not making any sense,
so let's start
from the beginning.
Yup, you're right,
I'm calm now!
I was making us some lunch
and she just showed up
out of nowhere!
Oh, we're having leftover curry
for lunch, is that okay?
[NUKUMIZU]
Yeah, she's still freaking out.
Well, at least
I know what's forlunch.
It can't be. No.
I was wondering
when you were gonna show up,
you shouldn't keep
a girl waiting!
It's true what they say,
curry's even better
the second day.
Yeah, totally.
So, what are you
doing in my house?
[mumbling]
[NUKUMIZU] Don't talk
with your mouth full!
[swallows]
Somen.
I've been making the rounds
and dropping some off
for my friends.
[insects chirping]
Why do you have
so much of it, though?
'Cause for some reason,
my dad's salary was paid
in somen this month.
[NUKUMIZU]
His salary? What's going on?
Look, don't think
about it too hard.
Some stuff happened, and my
dad got paid in noodles, okay?
Now we've got 300,000 yen
worth of somen
to deal with at home.
"Somen's" not code
for anything shady.
Is it?
[ANNA]
Of course, it isn't!
Just what kind of family
do you think I come from?
♪
I've eaten so much.
A lifetime's worth.
[NUKUMIZU] I don't
understand, but I get it.
Want some more curry?
That was my third plate.
So, I'm good now.
[NUKUMIZU] And here
I thought it'd be your second.
[insects chirping]
[chomps]
Excuse me, Yanami,
would it be okay if I asked you
a few questions?
[mumbling]
We'll need to know your date
of birth and your blood type,
along with family structure
and any notable hobbies.
But first, when did you
meet my brother?
Slow down,
I'm sure Yanami's busy.
Let's save this
for another time.
But you don't tell me things,
so how else am I going to hear
about my dear brother's
school life?
Nukumizu, do you honestly
make your little sister
call you "dear brother?"
No, let the record
show she chose
to call me that herself.
[phones chiming]
[gasps]
[indistinct chatter]
[NUKUMIZU]
A comfortable warmth
with just a subtle whiff
of chlorine.
The water during summer
vacation is something special.
[groaning]
Um, hey, there, Shikiya,
are you okay?
Huh?
You're the boy
from Literature Club.
I'll never forget your face.
That's me.
[NUKUMIZU] What on earth
is she doing here?
I wanted a drink
from the vending machine.
But I got tired, so
[clanking]
[sighs]
This good?
[exhales]
-Tip it for me.
-Wait, you want me to wha
[sighs]
[screams]
[whispering]
I need you.
♪
[gulping]
[exhales]
♪
[NUKUMIZU] What am I doing?
This is ridiculous.
[indistinct chatter]
Thank you.
I'm okay now.
[sighs]
[SHIKIYA]
By the way, I heard a rumor.
Koto and Tamaki started dating.
Is it true?
Wow, word gets around.
Yeah, they're dating.
Oh, I see.
[coughs]
[NUKUMIZU]
Man, that girl is scary.
[TAMAKI] All right,
let's get down to business.
We've received a new directive
from the student council.
[NUKUMIZU]
Another one?
[TAMAKI]
Well, it's not technically new.
All clubs are required
to report their activities
over summer break.
I thought it'd be best
to all get together,
so we can go over the plan.
Why wait until now, when
summer vacation is almost over?
A fair point.
Koto will explain.
I was busy.
I got distracted by driving
school and I forgot, okay?
[NUKUMIZU]
What about entrance exams?
It'll be fine.
I've already got an idea I'm
pretty sure will satisfy them.
We'll make a compilation
of our work.
-Like a book.
-Here's a sample for ya.
[NUKUMIZU]
A sample of what?
Oh, I can throw in the next
part of the novel I wrote
during our training camp!
Hey, what are you
going to write, Komari?
Ah?
[groans]
[ANNA]
A new work?
You're really going for it!
And what's your plan?
Well, it's pretty sudden.
The first part of
"Halfwit on Love Street"
could use another pass,
so maybe that?
Hmm.
Yeah, that sounds good to me.
All right when you're done,
just send it over my way.
Looks like we've all got
our marching orders then.
Now, can anyone
stop by the library?
[NUKUMIZU]
The library? What for?
Every year, the Literature Club
sends a couple of members
to help them
with collection maintenance.
Before you say no.
When we do this, they let us
make some requests
for the next book order.
Yeah, it's a "we scratch
their back,
they scratch ours" type deal.
[running footsteps]
You've got a middle school
reunion party later, right?
[NUKUMIZU]
Wait, is Hakamada going?
Of course, he is.
And he's bringing
Karen with him.
Even though she didn't go
to your middle school?
That's how it is
with my friends.
When you start dating someone,
you gotta make sure
they meet the whole gang.
Are you sure you're gonna
be okay with that?
Oh, I'll be fine.
I'm no longer the same person
I used to be.
Yes, the new me is a being
overwhelmed by gratitude.
Gratitude for all
life's blessings.
I've opened my heart
up to kindness.
Yikes.
[chuckles]
Perhaps I should
explain in words
even you can understand.
You're more than
welcome to try.
You see, Sosuke and Karen
are my dearest friends
in the whole world.
And when people like that
find true happiness
then that should be a delight
to me as well.
And it is.
By discovering the joy
they bring each other,
they have blessed me
with a joy of my own.
It's so beautiful.
My hateful feelings
have vanished.
Yeah, sure, Yanami,
whatever you say.
[ANNA] You should let this book
change your life, too!
[NUKUMIZU] What, uh
What's it about?
It's about everything.
It's about learning
how to transcend yourself.
You don't have to take
the yakitori off the stick.
You can eat
the whole thing at once.
This book holds
the truth within!
[NUKUMIZU]
Ah, self-help targeting people
who can't help themselves.
[AYANO]
Nukumizuyou on duty today?
[NUKUMIZU]
That's right.
[AYANO]
Oh, this? Is it noticeable?
Sure.
I guess you could say that.
[AYANO]
It was a present from Chihaya.
She told me never
to take it off,
which is a bit much,
but what are ya gonna do?
It was so weird.
She made it out
to be this big surprise.
[laughs]
Funny, right?
Uh-huh.
[NUKUMIZU] I guess
that's what people mean
when they say, "humble-brag."
Still, everyone around me
is getting dumped,
so it was nice to see
someone happy.
Huh?
[gasps]
What? What is it?
Nothing,
but since we're talking.
You said you were
writing something new.
Care to share?
Fine, I'm writing an isekai.
It's, it's a romance too.
I've actually been
working on it
since the summer break started.
[NUKUMIZU]
For real?
I uploaded some of it
to Lit Icon, look.
[NUKUMIZU]
Ah, that's your pen name, huh?
Wait
it's eighth place overall?
[giggles]
Look what happens
when I hit refresh!
The points keep coming!
-How'd you find time for that?
-[humming]
[phone chiming]
[gasps]
[screams]
[KOMARI] It, it's a message
from Yakishio.
Since when are you guys
texting each other?
We go running sometimes.
It's not that big of a deal.
Oh, yeah, I remember
that being a thing now.
It's all your fault, Nukumizu.
Right, sorry about that.
But you can say no if you want.
Sure, I know.
But when someone
comes on really strong
I just can't turn them down.
[NUKUMIZU] You talk like
a character in a dirty comic.
Tell me more.
No, hold on.
Scratch that.
If you can't get
out of it yourself,
you want me
to talk to her for you?
No, I actually kinda like it.
She lets me set
the pace on our runs
and when I get tired she even
gives me piggyback rides.
[insects chirping]
Ah?
So, about Yakishio.
Do you happen to know
if she has any brothers?
Ohhuh.
I have no idea,
but why do you ask?
Well, recently she's been
Uh, forget I asked, 'kay?
[sighs]
[door slides open]
♪
[gasps]
[whimpering]
Uh, oh, hey, is that you, Nuku?
[gasping]
Yakishio, you should
really lock the door!
Calm down,
it's not like I'm naked.
I swear, you get
flustered so easily.
[NUKUMIZU]
I see.
That's how they attach
the ribbons.
[LEMON] The track club room
is always too crowded,
so I asked if it would be okay
if I changed in here.
You take your hair clip out
for track practice?
No, I usually leave it in.
But I polished it yesterday
and I didn't want it
to get dirty so soon, you know?
[phone chiming]
Oh?
Ah, is everything okay?
Yup, all good!
Nothing to worry about.
[zipper whirrs]
[laughs]
I'll see you later.
[humming]
[sighing]
[KAJU] So, spill it,
was Yanami with you
at your club yesterday?
Oh, of course, she was there.
How fascinating.
You did say you've been
making new friends.
You must've been talking
about her, right?
-Yeah, so what?
-[KAJU] Do you think
you can invite her
to come over again soon?
I'm dying to interview
her properly.
[NUKUMIZU]
I wouldn't hold my breath.
She's just a friend, so stop
acting all creepy about it.
[gulping]
It's not like
we hang out alone.
But that's how
it always begins!
When I saw her up close,
I was like, she's so cute!
[phone chiming]
Is that from her?
You send each other messages?
Well, yeah,
but friends text each other.
Wake up!
She asked you out!
Going to a cafe
alone with a girl
definitely counts as a date.
No, it really doesn't.
[train chugging]
[NUKUMIZU]
I had to tell Kaju that.
But meeting a girl
at a cafe during break.
♪
I gotta admit, that is what one
would call a "classic date."
In all the manga I've read,
even if the characters aren't
together, it still counts.
So, by that logic,
it would mean that Yanami
actually asked me
out on a date date?
♪
[ANNA] At this point, I just
wish the world would end.
[NUKUMIZU]
Welp, definitely not a date.
[ANNA]
I knew it.
I knew this was how
it would turn out.
But to see it happening
before my eyes.
[groans]
Guess you mean
seeing them flirt and stuff?
[ANNA] No, they don't
seem to really do a lot
of full-on PDA.
[NUKUMIZU]
That's a good thing, right?
[ANNA]
Actually, it's way worse!
They're so connected
they don't have to show it off.
He holds her books
for her like it's nothing.
After lunch,
she cleans up after him.
That's real intimacy!
[slaps table]
When they're together,
they communicate
with just a glance.
They share reward cards,
their ringtones are the same,
and now they even
walk home together
without saying anything first.
Like it's the most normal thing
in the world!
[gulping]
[grunts]
So, it's not a good thing!
They're like newlyweds in heat
who can't keep
their damn paws off each other!
[growls]
[WAITRESS 5A]
Is there anything else
you two might need?
-[ANNA] Just privacy!
-[whimpering]
[camera shutter clicking]
I'm concerned.
Just a cream soda float?
-[camera shutter clicking]
-You're not gonna eat anything?
[sighs]
Wow, you really don't listen.
Somen noodles
are straight-up carbs.
They're just sugar in disguise.
[NUKUMIZU]
Common knowledge.
But those slippery
little noodles
are absolutely irresistible.
They're so thin you'd never
think they were fattening!
Um, so you're saying you ate
too much somen and gained wei--
I haven't gained weight!
[NUKUMIZU]
But you know a cream soda's
straight sugar, too, right?
It doesn't count
if it's a drink, though!
Plus, there's a new theory that
ice cream doesn't make you fat.
-That's what I'll do.
-Huh, what is?
[ANNA] I'll start dropping
hints like the happy couple.
I'll spread posts
all around social media
that imply I'm with
a cute new boy
and make them wonder
what I've been up to for once.
[NUKUMIZU]
The games people play.
[gasps]
-[whimpering]
-Uh-huh?
[gasps]
[speaking softly]
It's Ayano and Yakishio.
What are they doing
out together?
[speaking softly] Oh, my gosh,
do you think they're cheating?
They're old friends.
It's not that weird
for them to hang out.
-Cheaters cheat.
-Come on.
What if you and Hakamada
went somewhere alone together?
-That wouldn't be cheating.
-Cheating cheaters!
[birds chirping]
[ANNA] Looks like they
took off, didn't they?
Maybe we should call it a day
and just head home
ourselves, huh?
You're seriously
giving up already?
[NUKUMIZU]
Ah?
-Ah?
-Ah?
[munching]
Okay, that's creepy.
[ANNA]
You know that girl?
[CHIHAYA] Hey there, you two.
Can you tell who I really am?
Ahyeah, you're
It's me, Asagumo!
Oh, you're Ayano's
girlfriend, right?
[CHIHAYA]
Indeed!
Did you happen to see
Mitsuki and Yakishio
walking down this way?
Yeah, actually, they--
Gosh, I couldn't say, sorry.
[CHIHAYA]
So, you did see them.
Well, um, at a distance.
Does that count?
[CHIHAYA]
Interesting.
Then shall we find somewhere
more comfortable to talk?
Oh!
[NUKUMIZU] Why'd we have
to go to my room for this?
Wow, is this poster
made out of cloth?
Let's not draw attention to it.
It's considered impolite
to point out such things
in mixed company.
Oh, so it's the kind of poster
you don't really
show off to people?
If someone from class saw
I had a tapestry
full of beautiful girls
in their underwear,
I think I would lie down
and die on the spot.
Stop, they're actually wearing
their combat uniforms there.
If they're supposed
to fight in those,
why are they showing
so much skin?
It's hard to explain.
but they release mana
from their pores.
For the, for the Sigma Drive.
Wow, that's interesting.
So, is there a reason
the girls are crawling
all over each other in bed?
Please put me out of my misery!
[door opens]
When the five Awakened
are joined together,
the Sigma Drive
begins to resonate,
and that allows
the legendary weapon,
Pashupatastra, to be unsealed.
[KAJU] So, you see, there
is a perfectly valid reason
for these girls
in combat uniforms
to be physically connected.
[NUKUMIZU] A spoiler alert
would've been nice.
-I'm not that far in.
-Who wants some mocktails?
[CHIHAYA]
I apologize
-for just showing up.
-[ANNA] Thanks so much!
[chomping]
Anyway, what'd you
want to talk about?
I guess first I should say,
I'd like to be honest with you.
I suspect that Mitsuki
could be cheating on me.
I have been
following him everywhere
trying to catch him in the act.
[CHIHAYA]
And if you're so inclined,
I would humbly ask you two
for your assistance.
[NUKUMIZU]
Sorry, but--
[ANNA]
I don't see why not.
I'll help you however I can.
Oh, come on!
Of course, I know those two
were close childhood friends
and I'm well aware
that she has a crush
on Mitsuki.
[CHIHAYA]
We haven't been together long
but I really like Mitsuki,
and I want him to be happy.
Even if that means
I'm not the girl by his side.
[NUKUMIZU]
Are you saying?
I've been wondering
for quite some time now.
Is it possible that
he'd be better off
dating her instead of me?
Does it look like
I came from nowhere
and just stole her
childhood sweetheart?
[CHIHAYA] That's why
I'm trying to understand
Mitsuki's real feelings.
If he truly does yearn
to be with Yakishio
and not me.
[ice clinking]
Well, then
I won't stand in their way.
[KAJU]
I feel like I'm losing him.
Like my brother is fading away.
[sighs]
[GON-CHAN]
Don't worry, Nuku.
If it comes to that,
I'll take you in.
[KAJU]
But I want my brother.
[GON-CHAN] Aw,
I swear, you're such a cutie.
C'mon and be
my blushing bride already.
[KAJU]
I don't wanna.
[indistinct chatter]
So, when are you
going to tell me
why you decided
to help her with this?
Didn't you see the look
on Lemon's face
when she was walking
with Ayano?
-Hmm. -If she'd really
given up on him,
her face wouldn't
light up like that.
When it comes down to it,
the only people
who can really
watch over Lemon
or tell her how it is
are you and me, dontcha think?
[phone chiming]
[ANNA] So, what's our status?
Did you spot them?
I did.
They're checking out
all the food trucks right now.
[CHIHAYA]
We should stay here and wait.
How did you figure out they'd
be meeting up here, anyway?
[CHIHAYA]
GPS.
[NUKUMIZU]
We're just committing crimes
like it's no big deal.
-So, that thing--
-[CHIHAYA]Keep your voice down!
That's them!
They went
to the Italian gelato truck.
♪
[sighs]
[both gasp]
[running footsteps]
♪
[running footsteps]
[NUKUMIZU]
You doing okay?
This is a lovely book cover.
Don't you think
that Mitsuki would like it?
Oh, yeah, sure.
I mean, he's a big book lover.
[CHIHAYA] You know he says
he wants to find a job
that lets him work with books.
The first time he told me,
I was quite surprised.
That's when I realized
I was in the company
of someone who shared the same
hopes and dreams as me.
[chuckles softly]
It's funny,
he really dislikes sweets.
Because of that, I have never
pushed anything sugary on him.
[CHIHAYA] Which means
there are a lot of treats
we haven't tried together
like gelato.
Sure, right, but hey,
there are savory ones, as well.
We don't know what he ate.
Maybe it wasn't sweet.
Tuna mayo?
[CHIHAYA] Tuna mayo by itself
would give him a stomachache.
Mitsuki would need
to have a salad to go with it.
[laughs]
[CHIHAYA]
I envy Yakishio.
You know
where you stand with her
and she's not afraid
to show her feelings.
All I ever think about is how
I don't want to upset him,
so I really don't
assert myself.
[NUKUMIZU] I'm sure it's fine
if you just ask him to eat
ice cream with you sometime.
He's not the type of guy to get
upset over something like that.
You're actually a very
kind person, Nukumizu.
[chuckles]
Wow, I had you all wrong.
[NUKUMIZU]
I'm starting to think
our entire school
has me all wrong.
[gasps]
♪
-[CHIHAYA] Hurry!
-[NUKUMIZU] Hey, wait a sec!
[gasps]
[grunts]
[NUKUMIZU] Ayano?
Is Yakishio with him?
[CHIHAYA]
He's here by himself.
Let me see what he's up to.
[gasps]
Huh?
[CHIHAYA] Um, Nukumizu,
I deeply regret to inform you.
Huh?
[CHIHAYA] Mitsuki found us
and is headed our way.
[gasps]
Ah, what are you two
doing together?
Uh, well
[CHIHAYA]
Funny story.
And you know what?
♪
Nukumizu can explain
everything.
[sighs]