A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025) s01e09 Episode Script

Twenty-two minutes, ten, eleven
Nice pace!
-I can't run anymore
-If you've hit the goal, you can rest.
I-Iwa
Apparently, people
GASP, WHEEZE
People confess their love
during the school festival!
Huh?
I guess we humans
are easily swept up in the atmosphere.
Exactly! The atmosphere! It's magic!
The atmosphere magic?
Yes! There'll be a campfire
at the after-festival party, right?
The folk dance got scrapped
after a student rebellion ten years ago,
but now they play requested songs
and everyone dances freely.
And that's when people confess,
right when their requested song comes on!
Isn't that awesome?
Why not roll with it, Iwa?
Sui, Iwa has her own way of
I know! Just in case,
just saying it's one way to go.
I see.
That's great.
I'll give it a shot
I'll confess.
I want you to see me as a man.
I've always seen you that way.
Huh? What?
Why are you the one who's freaking out?
Was I being too pushy? You mean it?
I mean, there's no way he'd
ever figure it out unless I confessed.
I've liked you all along.
Iwata.
I saw you finish. Second place, right?
You sure are fast.
Huh? You came in third?
Or is that a peace sign?
You've gotten faster since junior high.
Iwa?
Just thinking about confessing
made me so nervous.
We're not there yet! You okay?
I'm okay.
I'm still figuring out what to say
but I want to tell him everything
I've been holding in all this time.
After the midterm exams next month,
the school festival is waiting for you.
Actually, the real fun comes
at the after-festival party.
Well, you first-years probably
PFFT, HEH HEH
don't know yet.
But, if you know, you know
Teacher
Anyway,
we need to decide
on the committee members for the festival.
One boy and one girl.
This is your chance!
I'll nominate Kamishiro.
Do it with him, you'll bond more!
What? Well, um
Oh, you're volunteering, Iwata?
Then, for the boy,
someone you're close to would be best.
Uh, teacher
Ayukawa.
Huh? Are we close?
Wait, shouldn't that be me?
Are we close?
Hey, teacher,
maybe don't put everything on Iwata.
She's got club practice, you know.
Izawa seems like a good choice, though.
So you're saying I'm dependable?
I'll do it. I'm not in any club.
Wow, volunteers just keep coming. Amazing.
Teacher, I didn't volunteer
Okay, our school festival committee
members are Izawa and Kagawa!
Give them a big hand!
Let's go get that win!
Win what?
Are you relieved?
Yeah, I wasn't too keen on it.
Me neither
but I figured I wouldn't mind
if it was with you.
Huh?
I wonder what's happening
at the after-party.
You know anything?
People confess their love!
Looks like you do.
Okay, since it's time, let's get started.
I'm Subaru Kamishiro from the third year.
I was chosen as committee chair
by student council vote.
I'm overseeing the whole school festival,
so if you're not sure about something
or who to ask,
and I know first-years might be,
feel free to ask me anything.
Let's make it absolutely amazing
and unforgettable for everyone!
And now, teachers, please cover your ears.
This part isn't for you.
We've now set up the request box
for campfire songs.
Please drop in your requests!
Oh the famous confession time.
Just so you know,
I don't have a boyfriend or a girlfriend!
Me neither!
Let's go!
She's single?
She's dazzling.
But she thinks of Kamishiro
as a child, right?
I'm sorry, Kamishiro.
I'm sorry I felt relieved when I found out
she didn't have feelings for you.
I'm sorry that made me happy.
Grade champs?
That's us. I've got faith in this class!
First-years will be doing
classroom exhibits.
I'd like to start by deciding on a theme.
We can do this!
Each class will use their own room
for the exhibit.
The student council gave us
a ¥30,000 budget.
I believe in us!
-Does anyone have any ideas?
-Believe in yourselves!
Believe in Izawa! Let's win this!
They're totally out of sync,
it's hilarious.
Apparently, there's a vote
for the grand prize.
Oh, really?
I heard the teachers are the ones judging.
I looked into what kinds of exhibits
were done in previous years.
-Let's get hyped!
-Think it over before our next meeting.
Kagawa's doing such a great job!
It's like she's the only class rep.
That's it for today's
extended homeroom session.
Always at max, my goals are deluxe!
Hope I can come up
with something for the exhibit
Sorry.
That was my stomach growling.
Don't mind it.
Oh, right.
Ayukawa's bento is always pretty small.
I'm broke at the end of the month.
Oh, I've got two pieces of bread today,
want one?
Whichever you like.
Really?
Thank you.
I'll pay you once I get money from home.
Oh, don't worry,
they're just leftovers from home.
What's up? You hungry, Ayukawa?
Want this?
Oh, jelly drink. That might be better.
Maybe bread is too heavy
on an empty stomach?
Maybe I'll go with bread.
Ayukawa prefers bread?
Which one do you want? This one?
Is it okay if I take this one?
Thanks.
So Ayukawa is a bread person, huh?
Well, the jelly is lukewarm.
Kamishiro's so kind.
Okay then, I'm off to club practice.
Are you okay?
I'm okay
Sorry, I'm sorry!
See you!
Ah, did Kamishiro see that?
I totally messed up I'm so embarrassed.
So, you live in the dorm, Ayukawa?
Iwata told me.
Maybe that's why you seem kind of mature.
I haven't really changed
since moving into the dorm, though.
Yeah?
So you've always been this way.
Kamishiro.
You and Iwata are friends, right?
Yeah, we are.
So it's okay if I invite Iwata for
shogi again, like the other day, right?
If I said no, you wouldn't invite her?
Huh? I'll still invite her.
It's not really your business.
You're not making any sense.
If Kamishiro's cousin fell for someone,
she would probably go all in.
-Is there room for ours?
-There is.
-Okay, in it goes!
-Oh, that's the request box?
So, what did you request?
"Just a Sunny Day for You" by Yorushika.
I put in Ado's "Show."
How nice
Can I really confess my feelings?
Will the words come out the way I want?
I wonder what Kamishiro will think
if I say I like him.
Oh, that's
Kamishiro's cousin's painting
What
This is terrible.
It looks like
I did this, doesn't it?
Did you see who did it?
Huh?
I've got a lot of enemies.
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Someone messed with my painting.
It's not Iwata.
I know.
She wouldn't do that.
You're actually pretty straightforward.
It is what it is.
Some people just do stuff like this.
It was a beautiful painting
You're so sweet, Sae. I like you!
She might treat Kamishiro like a child,
but she's not a bad person.
Um
I'm sorry if I came off rude
the other day.
The other day?
Not at all. Thanks, though.
I've been thinking about what you said,
and maybe you were right.
What? What does that mean?
Koki, hold this.
I'm heading to the student council room.
Okay.
Look at you! Definitely not a kid anymore.
Well, it's pretty light.
Bye-bye, Iwata.
You're such a big help, Koki!
Knock it off, let's just go.
Wait
I'll help, too!
Wait.
This one's
light.
Iwata!
A Star Brighter Than the Sun!
Iwata!
What am I doing?
I'm sorry, I'm sorry
Seriously, what am I even doing?
Are you secretly a klutz, Sae?
Hey, she was trying to help.
I know, I was just teasing her.
I'm sorry, Sae.
No, I'm really sorry.
I guess I'll take you up on your offer.
Sure.
The bright tone of her voice
kind of reminds me
of how Kamishiro sounded
back in elementary school.
Kamishiro's voice is deeper now.
STUDENT COUNCIL ROOM
Huh, nobody's here.
I wonder where they went.
I'm sorry about the bag.
No worries.
Hey, look, Koki.
Doesn't she look cute?
Please stop
She does.
A rookie actress and a veteran actress.
What are you even talking about?
Kamishiro's talking to her in a rough way,
-like he would to his guy friends.
-Oh? What happened here, Koki?
Uh, I might've scratched it on something.
Dang! Your arm is super sunburned!
Hey, that hurts!
Stop squeezing my arm like that!
She can touch him like it's nothing,
while I need courage
just to stand near him.
Want some sunscreen?
I have some, but I still burn.
You get a tan from being outside
for club activities, right?
Huh? Uh, yeah.
Oh, yeah, you've got a tan.
She has beautiful, fair skin.
There you are, Subaru.
We've been looking for you.
Our go-to people for the after-party
fireworks aren't available this year.
What? Can you tell me more?
About getting permission
to use school equipment
Subaru, mind taking a look
at this printout, too?
Let's get going.
Yeah.
Oh, the painting
You can leave it.
I'll take care of it later.
Both of you,
make sure to request a song
for the after-party!
Do you think she'd mind
if I wiped her painting?
We can give it a try
and see if it comes off.
Just say it was me if she says anything.
She always yells at me anyway.
Okay
But you know, Kamishiro,
I don't think she dislikes you
or anything.
What song should I put down
for the after-party?
He doesn't know
it's basically a confession event.
Maybe "Stellar Days"?
I like that song.
I like you.
The survey results are in!
And the theme for our exhibit is space!
Does anyone have any ideas?
Let's hang stars all over the ceiling!
Does it have to be limited
to the solar system?
I want to make it look like a planetarium!
How about adding some mystical stories?
Wow, so many ideas!
I-I'll take notes.
Maybe the centerpiece
should be a symbolic object.
How about we focus
on scientific content
-Can we use blackout curtains?
-Can we hang things from the ceiling?
Hang stars from the ceiling,
a planetarium
We'll get started right after school!
Let me help, Kagawa.
Oh, me too! I want to help!
Thank you
Iwa, are you good at rock-paper-scissors?
There's a blackout curtain showdown
this Friday.
Yushin Yushin
What about Izawa?
He suddenly got really weird with me!
Weird?
He said he had something to tell me
at the after-party,
then just stared at me!
Oh
And what did you do, Sui?
I said no and ran away.
That's
I mean!
Iwata.
Any idea where Yushin is?
He bolted on his bike.
-What
-What
K-Kagawa?
I get it.
Yushin hasn't done anything
as a class rep.
Everyone's talking about it,
but what's the deal with the after-party?
They play music on the field
and set off fireworks,
and rumor has it
it's like a confession event!
Oh I see
Now he knows
what the after-party is really about.
Can you go look for Izawa?
I'm staying
since both class reps can't be gone.
Oh, I'll go.
Maybe you shouldn't go, Iwata.
Huh?
He might end up falling for you.
No way
He might start thinking,
"Iwa's totally into me," you know?
Yeah, I can see that happening.
He's a pain through and through.
I'll go. I'll ride around on my bike
and look for him.
If he comes back, I'll let you know.
He might be down by the riverbank.
Why?
I feel like he'd like the vibe.
Okay!
I can't ride a bike,
so I'll just walk around and look for him.
Kamishiro's gone to look, so it's okay.
You don't need to go.
You can't ride a bike?
I can't.
Is it my fault?
You did absolutely nothing wrong, Sui.
Yeah.
What should I have done?
I said "no way" without thinking,
but should I have said it more gently?
A no is still a no,
no matter how it's said.
It's up to him
how he handles the rejection.
"Rejection."
What a scary word.
Kamishiro found Izawa by the riverbank.
Oh, that was fast.
He said he'd talk to him
before bringing him back.
He'd
talk to him?
Why aren't they coming back right away?
So he really was at the riverbank.
I'll go see if everything's okay.
You coming?
Yeah.
I'll turn him down properly.
It must be heartbreaking
to be turned down.
I've never been rejected by Kamishiro.
I've never even confessed to him.
I'm not going back!
Come on, let's go back.
No one's talking about you.
You're the class rep, we need you there.
Must be nice to be good-looking!
Bet you don't have any worries!
You'd still look cool, even rejected!
Well
I mean, Sui would've said yes
if it were you who asked!
Seriously, you
In the end,
it's all about looks and money!
I've got my own problems, okay?
Don't talk like I'm brainless!
You're always going on about looks.
Maybe you think that's all that matters,
so you assume others do, too.
But it's true, isn't it?
There's got to be something more.
It's not just about that
when you fall for someone.
Not for me.
Someone's not holding back.
I mean, Onodera's working super hard
for the school festival.
With Iwata and Kagawa, the three of them.
So I think anyone who's not serious
is out of the picture for her.
Huh? I am taking it seriously!
No, you're not.
Whether you like it or not,
you were chosen, so just do it.
Yeah, exactly!
What's that "something"
that makes Kamishiro fall for someone?
A bug!
Oh
-Sui!
-Uh-oh
You were
actually worried about me
and came to find me?
Um
Sorry I made you worry, Sui!
I'm okay now!
I'll go all out for the school festival!
O-Okay
Huh?
That's a relief.
Wait, did you guys come on one bike?
Yeah, Iwa pedaled super fast.
Thank you, too, Iwa.
You always help me out.
Can I tell you why I panicked?
The guys in our class
were saying Sui's cute,
and I panicked,
thinking someone might snatch her away.
I was such an idiot.
We're in similar situations
well, not really,
but I get where he's coming from.
It must've been painful to be told
"no" by the person he likes.
It must've taken courage.
I think it's admirable.
Iwa
That's why you shouldn't do that!
You can't be nice to him
when he's feeling vulnerable.
Oh really?
R-Really?
Really!
I wonder if Kamishiro would still come
running to me like this
if I told him I liked him.
Izawa!
Whoa, scary!
Izawa! Say sorry, now!
What?
Is it okay if I don't mean it?
Ah!
Izawa!
Iwa! Help me!
If Kamishiro ever feels vulnerable,
I'd give him all the kindness I have.
Subtitle translation by: Aki Tamaoka
By the way, Koki
Where'd that come from?
Do you jump on your bed?
I don't.
You're adorable when you get angry.
Don't treat me like a kid!
-Episode 10, "Rumors."
-Episode 10, "Rumors."