A Star Brighter than the Sun (2025) s01e11 Episode Script

Oh no! It's dismissal time!
Dismissed! Take Kamishiro's stuff
to the staff room or something!
Class 1-A, let's clear out!
Iwa, she was probably feeling sick.
Yeah
I think I'll stick around a little longer.
EPISODE 11
A STAR WITHOUT A CONSTELLATION
This milk candy is sweet.
She must be pretty light.
If it were me, he'd break a bone.
I wonder if she's in the nurse's office.
Thanks! I'm fine now!
Huh? Why are you looking at me like that?
It's probably anemia.
You're too skinny. Are you eating enough?
I am. I just don't gain weight.
He's the one who barely eats and is picky.
Why drag me into this?
I do eat now.
Well, just rest a little longer
until your parent gets here.
Back in elementary school,
you couldn't drink milk, so a classmate
always drank it for you, right?
It was that kid called Sae Wait.
That Sae is the Sae I know?
Yeah.
I remember how happy you were
to have someone drink your milk for you.
Back in the day, I was happy about it,
but I didn't really think about why
You think I'm still a kid, don't you?
No, not at all.
I guess I teased you too much.
I'm sorry, I'm always making fun of you.
The truth is, I like how honest you are.
I've always liked that about you.
What are you doing here?
School's been over for a while!
Are you a first-year? Well?
Uh um
Which class?
Teacher, give her some room to speak.
Iwata? Did you come to check on us?
Um she looked a bit unwell.
I thought maybe
your blood sugar had dropped
so eating something might help.
Thanks! I'll eat it now!
So impulsive
Hey, Kamishi
This is delicious! I feel so energized!
Seriously
I'll let it slide this time,
but go home now.
Ah, yes.
Thank goodness.
I feel better now. Thank you.
You still look pale.
Why don't you take tomorrow off?
I can't. There's no one to cover for me.
I'm the festival committee chair,
lead in our class play, and am in charge
of the after-festival party.
That's a lot
How about asking someone to help you?
No can do. Everyone's busy.
I'll help you, both days.
You can't.
People will talk if a first-year who's not
even on the committee helps a third-year.
I don't care what people say.
I'll just tell them we're cousins.
-Might spark rumors.
-That's cool of him
I don't think so.
People don't care much about others.
But that means he won't have time
to check out the festival.
So no chance of bumping into him
or even catching a glimpse?
But I'll be at the reception with Iwata
from noon on Day 2, so I can't help then.
Huh?
Right?
Y-Yeah.
Got it.
I guess I can count on you to help me out.
Okay.
You two can head home.
My parent is picking me up by car.
Thanks for the chocolate bars, Sae!
NORTH HIGH FESTIVAL
The teachers decide
who wins the grand prize.
Our astronomy exhibit will probably
make a good impression.
So, Class 1-A, let's aim
for the grand prize and give it our best!
-Yeah!
-Yeah!
Koki, let's go explore the festival.
I actually
Actually?
I can't, sorry.
Mio, I'll help.
Is there anything I can do?
There's nothing left to help with.
I can carry the sign around the school
to promote our exhibit.
Good idea.
We're Class 1-A!
We've got an astronomy exhibit!
It's so pretty,
so please come check it out!
You can take pictures
with the centerpiece!
With you, too?
You can't.
We're Class 1-A!
Please come check it out.
LONG LINE
JAM-PACKED!!
Sui so many people are showing up!
Really? I'll go get some more!
Thank you! But we're good now.
You two enjoy the festival.
Go check out whatever you like.
Where should we go?
I'm good with anything.
Anywhere you want to go?
Oh, how about the third-years' play?
Maybe we'll see some cute guys!
I'm the lead in our class play.
The performance is ongoing,
so please enter quietly.
That's her! Her dance moves are so sharp!
She's not just good at acting,
she's great at dancing, too.
That was awesome!
Thank you so much!
How come?
He's helping her out.
SHE'S GOT A LOT ON HER PLATE
Did you see him? Subaru's beloved cousin.
He was cool and cute!
I thought he was her boyfriend.
They were flirting backstage earlier.
Subaru was teasing him.
They were making eye contact
during the show, too.
WHIP
So they're basically a couple?
Is this so-called school festival magic?
Thanks
She covered my ears,
but I'd already heard it
What are you guys doing?
Um
Oh, Iwa. Come with us!
To the sub-arena!
ULTIMATE
STRENGTH
CONTES
CONTES
ULTIMATE STRENGTH CONTES
You were great at judo in P.E.,
so you're definitely going to win, Iwa!
Here you go.
It's a contest to see how far
you can drag this weight before time's up.
Good luck!
What?
-Go for it!
-Iwa!
All together now!
-Iwa, Iwa, Iwa
-Iwa, Iwa, Iwa
We've got a new record! Three meters!
How do you feel right now?
It was tough at first,
but once I got it moving, it got easier.
Great work, first-year!
Sumo champion!
Hey, you can't call a girl that.
Huh? Wait, I meant that as a compliment.
I'll give it a try.
-Ayukawa in a strength contest?
-You know how, right?
-Is he secretly ripped?
-Good luck.
-When did Izawa get here?
-Ready
Time's up.
Huh? Time's
Your record is maybe one millimeter?
Ha, you're as weak as you look!
-Great work, first-year!
-Nice try!
Drink your protein shake!
Everyone's different.
Are your hands okay?
My hands?
The rope was pretty rough.
My hands are tough.
He said he was insecure
about being skinny,
but he still did that to help me?
Here you go, a sandwich and a hot dog.
Thank you.
PHEW I MANAGED TO GET MIO'S LUNCH
Hey, Sae.
Oh, hello.
Kamishiro's not with her?
Koki? He's packing up right now.
She saw right through me
Sae,
thanks for the song request.
We'll play it during the fireworks.
Huh? You can tell who requested what?
You wrote your name, Sae.
Even though it could be anonymous.
I figured it was a "Play mine" signal
Guess not.
You're such a goof.
I might get Koki to help out
during the fireworks, though.
Actually, it's fine.
You don't have to play my song.
Why not?
I just feel like maybe this event
isn't really for someone like me.
If the song comes on
and Kamishiro's nowhere to be found,
that'd be too sad.
I might cry.
You're so timid.
I get scared, too,
whenever I try something.
I'll play the song.
For you, Sae.
You're so timid.
Thanks to you,
our exhibit was a big success.
The parents liked it, too.
The stories about astronauts
seemed to resonate with them more
than the astronomy part.
I find astronomy more interesting, though.
There are so many accidents.
How could they not be scared?
People who got on rockets didn't do it
because they weren't scared.
Because they wanted to reach space
Uh-oh.
They're checking if anyone's still here.
What? Is it past dismissal time?
Yeah.
It's that scary teacher.
-What do we do?
-Apologize?
Let's run.
Someone's downstairs,
let's use the window!
Won't we be in even more trouble
if they catch us like this?
Here I go!
Iwa, hurry up!
Huh? Down already?
It's
pretty high.
What are you guys doing?
It's okay! I can jump! It's really okay!
I'll crush you if I land on you!
Move aside!
You'll be fine.
They didn't get on the rockets
because they weren't scared
See?
I love your smile.
That was quite the stunt.
All right, let's run.
I'm sure space is just as captivating.
Back to the starting line!
-Here you go!
-Here you go!
Uh, I'll do my best.
The weather's clear and calm today.
The fireworks will go up.
Anytime someone mentions a crush,
Kamishiro's always
the first person I think of.
Even after getting popular in junior high,
he still waves when our eyes meet
and talks to me with a smile.
How could I not
I've always liked him.
If he only sees me as a friend,
I'd feel bad about ruining what we have,
but I'm going to tell him tonight.
Morning, Iwata.
Morning.
This is the shirt
that got ink splattered on it.
The stains didn't come out.
When our eyes meet, you always talk to me.
IT'S PAINT, AFTER ALL
That's why I've always liked you.
Kamishiro from Class 1-A,
come to the prep room.
It's her voice.
Kamishiro, she's calling for you.
Yeah, I know.
Go, run!
Okay!
Iwata, see you later.
Shuffle, shuffle, shuffle
Iwa,
today,
confession,
fireworks
PAGER CODE?
Reception
Sui,
at that point,
you might as well have said it all.
Where are you meeting him tonight?
Ah! Good point.
The bike parking should be empty
during the fireworks.
And if someone's there,
just pretend you came to get your bike.
Got it.
Okay, I'll try to get him to come
to the bike parking.
Don't worry, I'm not going to peek!
She didn't say anything, Sui.
Just thinking about it
makes my heart clench.
ULTIMATE STRENGTH CONTEST RANKING
YESTERDAY'S WINNERS
GIRLS
CLASS 1-A, IWATA
Oh, did you see that?
Hilarious, right?
Not at all.
G-Guess what, Iwa really hyped things up,
dragging it a long way.
Then, Ayukawa showed up, and
Ayukawa?
Thought he was a strongman,
but his record was one millimeter!
Why did he even join the contest?
Hi.
Hi.
Iwata didn't seem to like milk that much,
by the way.
Huh?
I gave her milk-flavored candies,
and she looked kind of puzzled.
Iwata likes milk.
I didn't like milk,
so she'd always drink it for me.
Oh, that's a sweet story.
Got any other stories like that?
Tell me.
Nope.
You're
stingy.
STINGY STINGY?
Fine.
Fine what?
Guess you mean I should ask her myself.
Check.
All in!
Please come again!
-KNOW THE RULES?
-JUST WANTED TO SAY "ALL IN"
Where should we go next?
I'm kind of interested
in the fortune-telling booth,
but there was quite a line earlier.
Should we maybe skip that for now
and grab lunch before noon?
-Hello?
-Yes?!
You're really watching the time.
Want to head to the reception early?
Kamishiro hasn't shown up.
Kamishiro
He'll come, he'll come.
I just got here really early.
Okay then, here's how.
Names go here.
General visitors here,
students and staff here.
Got it.
Iwa, you got this, fighting!
Sui.
Fighting!
Sui.
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING
Will finds a way.
Let's hurry and get the songs ready
before the after-party.
Do people really confess
during the fireworks?
They do.
Does it always work out for them?
No way.
It's admirable to have the courage
to act anyway.
1-A, IWATA
"JUST A SUNNY DAY FOR YOU" BY YORUSHIKA
Isn't she cute?
She wrote her name
even though she didn't have to.
Apparently, she didn't mean to.
I like that song.
I wonder if Sae's going to confess.
Or maybe she just requested
a song she likes.
Is that clock stuck?
What? Oh, you're right. It's stopped.
Oh no!
Koki?
NO ONE'S COMING AT LUNCHTIME
The desk next to me,
the seat next to me
This reminds me of elementary school.
Kamishiro has the flu.
Does he have a fever?
Is he feeling really sick?
He's not coming today either.
Maybe he'll come tomorrow?
I wonder if Koki's coming.
Maybe he'll come tomorrow?
Sae!
Sorry I'm late!
No worries. I wasn't busy at all.
Kamishiro came.
Can we go in?
Oh, sure.
Can I have your names?
Here are the info sheets and the surveys.
Instructions are here.
I'm sorry,
we've only got ten more minutes
Ten minutes?
I'd better hurry and tell him.
"Meet me at the bike parking
during the fireworks."
"Meet me at the bike parking
during the fireworks."
Iwata.
I'm going to ask the person I like
to the fireworks.
What
She'll probably turn me down,
but I've got to try.
I've been trying to catch up,
to make her like me,
to be helpful and all.
But just seeing her smile
when she's with me makes me happy.
I kept telling myself
I'd confess once I felt more confident.
But that was just an excuse
for lacking courage.
I don't want it to end
without telling her.
I'm sure
she doesn't have a clue how I feel.
I'll probably get rejected,
but I'll tell her anyway.
Why do I always seem a bit late
or have such bad timing?
I'm sure it'll work out.
Once she gets to know you,
she'll definitely fall for you.
You told me that before
I mean it.
Because I like you, Kamishiro.
You've always been so kind
since elementary school,
and I've liked you.
You haven't changed at all
since the day we met.
It's not the "like" you feel for a friend.
You've always been
my star brighter than the sun.
What?
I guess I'm going to be rejected.
Forget what I just said.
I still want us
to be friends
I hope things work out
with the person you like, Kamishiro.
Iwata!
Excuse me.
Iwata?
I want to stay friends with Kamishiro,
so I need to talk to him properly.
I'll tell him,
"Good luck asking her to the fireworks."
I cried,
I ran away,
and I couldn't say it the way I wanted.
But at least I tried.
I'm proud I was able to say it.
I wish I could tell my past self
who fell for Kamishiro that day,
"You have good taste."
I almost gave up countless times,
but Kamishiro
My feelings for Kamishiro
kept shining so brightly
like a light guiding me forward.
Subtitle translation by: Aki Tamaoka
Here we go!
-Iwata!
-Yeah!
Episode 12,
"A Star Brighter Than the Sun."