Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! (2024) s01e11 Episode Script
Let's Have a Talk about Responsibility
♪
[chuckles excitedly]
[all panting]
[KOTO]
Hmm, maybe?
[TAMAKI]
No, of course not.
You don't know
unless you try, right?
♪
[stammering] I'm the president
of the Literature Club,
Ko-Komari.
[breathes shakily]
[NUKUMIZU]
You know, I could go
to the presidents' meeting
instead.
You don't need to do that.
It's important
that I go myself.
I hear you,
but I could do
the activity report.
[KOMARI] But what would
be the point of that?
Surely, you can
delegate it this one time.
-[door slides open]
-[KOMARI] But, but
[ANNA] All right, I heard
everything you two said
and I'm here
to break up the fight!
Really now?
Everything?
Yeah, no.
It just felt like
a cool thing to say.
Go ahead and fill me in.
[chomps]
[munches]
[ANNA]
You should practice in
front of strangers
to get better.
Like rush hour
at Tohohashi Station?
[NUKUMIZU]
That's way too brutal.
Well, they may not notice me.
[NUKUMIZU]
But Komari's never gonna budge.
I still think you should
appoint someone else.
[KOMARI]
Why, what good would that do?
[NUKUMIZU]
Oh, come on, at this rate
That's the problem
with you, Nukumizu.
Can't you see how hard
our new president
is practicing?
Nukumizu's never been
much of a man, anyway.
[grunts]
Ooh,
I just thought
of something good.
[KOMARI] I'm still glad
that I liked him so much.
The president and Tsukinoki
trusted me enough to leave
the Lit Club in my hands.
[KOMARI]
So
I want to live up
to their expectations
and make them proud.
[NUKUMIZU]
Everything went great
during Tsuwabuki Fest,
thanks to you.
I think you're doing
more than enough.
[KOMARI]
Hm.
Thing is,
I had everybody's help.
This next time,
I-I've got to do it alone.
And if I can't,
then I can't stand up
for the club.
Well, we're all here
to support you,
so don't overdo it.
Yeah, thanks a lot, Nukumizu.
B-But you know,
I'll be fine.
I got this.
[sheep bleats]
[ANNA]
Nice, Nukumizu.
Looks like the goats
are already all about you.
[NUKUMIZU] That's
because I'm feeding them.
When animals really
fall in love with someone,
it looks like that.
-[sheep bleating]
-Huh?
[NUKUMIZU] But does this
really count as practice?
[ANNA] If she wants
to get used to people,
she might as well
start with animals.
Plus, she's been super-duper
stressed out lately,
so this has
got to be a nice break
from her regular life stuff.
Yikes.
Think we need to go rescue her?
[NUKUMIZU] Komari said
all she wanted to do
is pet some animals.
That's the whole reason
we brought her here.
Seems rude to interrupt her.
[ANNA]
I guess I kinda thought
she meant
cute little baby animals
like bunnies and guinea pigs.
[NUKUMIZU]
Huh?
[KOMARI]
Don't just sit there! Help me!
[whimpering]
[KOMARI]
They stink!
[squawking]
[KOMARI] You, um,
literally left me there to die.
[NUKUMIZU] They're
so intimidating, though.
[NUKUMIZU]
Their pupils are so creepy.
Where do you guys
wanna go next?
Who else is excited
to check out
this Malayan sun bear?
Let's see
the nocturnal animals,
you know what's cute?
African dormice!
Huh.
The nocturnal house
is all about the aardvarks.
So, don't make things up.
[gasps]
[ANNA] Is there anything
you were hoping to see?
Yeah, I guess so.
I'd like to go
to the botanical garden.
[birds chirping]
[KOMARI] So, where did
Yanami wander off to?
She went to get snacks
because she's on a new diet.
[NUKUMIZU]
Apparently, eating more meals
helps you lose weight.
[KOMARI]
Y-You think that's true?
[NUKUMIZU]
I don't think I understand
the science behind it.
Since we're here
[NUKUMIZU]
Hm?
Um, is it cool
if I practice with you.
Just a little?
Like right here?
It seems like
way more of a challenge
than in the clubroom.
[NUKUMIZU]
Hm.
[inhales deeply]
[exhales]
Hi, I-I am
Chika Komari.
[KOMARI]
Um, the new president
of the Literature Club.
[stammering]
Nice to meet everyone here.
[panting]
I want to help you.
You usually talk normally
with me and Yanami.
Why do you have so much trouble
when you're practicing?
Um, because
when I start to imagine
talking to a room
full of strangers
my mind goes completely blank.
I-I'm going to need
to practice giving
the activity report, too, so
[KOMARI]
I-I'm the p-president
of the Literature Club
Chika Komari.
[NUKUMIZU]
That's a little bit better.
[coughs]
-[NUKUMIZU] But just a little.
-[KOMARI] Today
I'd like to report
-Hold on.
-[KOMARI] Hm?
I think I should do
the activity report.
I already said I would.
There's no way that
you'll to be ready by then.
[NUKUMIZU] The meeting's
the day after tomorrow.
And all I have to do is
read the report
out loud anyway.
If you can't do it, let me.
[whimpering]
Huh?
[KOMARI] Why do you keep saying
you don't think I can do it?
[NUKUMIZU]
I mean
Sure, it might be
really easy for you,
but I'm over here
practicing my hardest,
and I can tell I'm getting
better at it each time.
[NUKUMIZU]
Nobody's trying to deny
all the work you've put in.
I get that you want
to push yourself
now that you're president,
but you need to
I never even wanted
to be the president!
[gasps]
[KOMARI] I kept calling
Tamaki "president,"
and thought I'd be able
to remember him like that,
but now people are
calling me president
and nothing
makes sense anymore.
I don't know what to do!
[Komari sniffles]
Komari,
if being president
is hard for you,
we can get everyone together
and work--
[KOMARI] But I'm the only one
who can do it!
Uh!
[KOMARI]
Leave me alone!
[footsteps approaching]
[Nukumizu sighs]
[ANNA] Doesn't seem like
she messing around this time.
[gasps]
Is there anything I can do
that would ease your mind?
Gotcha.
[bites]
[bell chimes]
[door opens]
[KAREN]
Nukumizu,
you seem distracted today.
Oh, do I?
Believe me, you don't
have to say another word.
I get it.
You're starving, right?
Nope, I'm not hungry at all.
Really?
I almost always
guessed right with Anna.
So, um, quick question.
Is there some reason
you wanted to talk?
Yeah.
I noticed that
Anna's been acting
a little bit weird today,
as well.
So, that makes me wonder
what's going on.
If you and Anna are both upset,
I'm thinking
there's a connection.
That seems like a coincidence.
[KAREN]
You think so?
Hey, I'm surprised
to see you sitting together.
We were legit
just talking about you.
[ANNA] Aren't you going
to the clubroom today?
Huh?
Uh, no.
You wanna get some udon?
Nikake udon: 250 yen
tuna-tomato udon: 400 yen
Stir-fried udon: 350 yen
Curry udon: 350 yen
tonkotsu udon: 300 yen
I have a very important
announcement to make, Nukumizu.
-[NUKUMIZU] Hm?
-Check it.
I have officially
lost 2 kilograms
in the past couple of months.
What?
You sure about that?
Yeah, I've lost two
of the three kilos
I gained over the summer!
Isn't that great?
[NUKUMIZU] So, two steps
forward, one step back?
How can you lose weight
while eating all the time?
Maybe you should
go see a doctor.
I'm just more careful about
how much I let myself eat.
Like, no seconds,
and ordering large sizes
is a no-no.
[slurps]
[ANNA]
So, anyway,
did you explain
things to Komari?
Not yet.
[sizzling]
Is that all you want to say?
Oh, were you hoping
I would chew you out?
[ANNA]
Would that have felt cathartic?
Well, I don't
want to play games.
It's just, I said
some awful things to her.
[ANNA] You can't just
go around telling people
how you feel without a filter.
You have to give them a chance
to express how they feel, too.
There's no point
in overthinking it though.
Who cares
if people get mad at you?
Just remember
how Komari must be feeling,
go talk things over with her,
you know.
So, you can get back
to butting into her life
like you always do.
[slurps]
[munches]
I've got your back.
I'm always here
to take care of your leftovers.
Huh!
[Nukumizu sighs]
[slurps]
[ANNA]
Hm.
[both slurp]
[NUKUMIZU] Everything Yanami
said was spot on.
I interjected myself,
and then when things
didn't go my way,
I basically blamed Komari
and tried to back out.
[car honking in distance]
[NUKUMIZU] In my mind,
I'm always thinking of others,
but in reality, I don't realize
how selfish I can be.
[train horn blares]
[train chugging]
[rain splattering]
[car honking in distance]
What's going on?
You've been acting
really distant
since yesterday, you know.
Yeah, you're right.
I hurt my friend's feelings.
[KAJU]
You really care a lot about me,
don't you, dear brother?
Even in kindergarten,
you were always
running in to help me
if I started crying.
[NUKUMIZU] Well, of course.
I am your big brother.
[KAJU]
In elementary school,
you would always come find me
and keep me company
instead of having fun
with your own friends
during breaks.
[NUKUMIZU] That's 'cause
I didn't have any friends.
You were always
worrying about me,
and sometimes
you'd lay into me,
but know what?
You never tried to control
how I saw things
or change what I thought.
It was important to me
that you be proud
of who you are.
I know.
[KAJU]
Then what about this person
whose feelings
you say you hurt?
[drop drips]
[KAJU] Why aren't they okay
the way they are?
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
I don't know for sure
but I think
you may've helped me see
what I need to do
to make things right.
[KAJU]
I'm very glad to hear that.
I hope things work out
between you and her.
[door opens]
Oh, wow, look!
The moon's beautiful, isn't it?
Uh, hey.
Wait a second.
How did you know
I was talking about a girl?
Woman's intuition.
[rain splattering]
[ANNA]
So,
what you're saying is
you still haven't
talked to Komari?
[NUKUMIZU] I haven't found
the right time or place yet.
What's the big deal?
I buy light novels for later.
Why would you buy a book
you're not going to read?
Anyway, when Komari gets here,
I'll talk to her.
And see, I brought her cakes
to say sorry.
Whoa, is that
a bag of financiers?
[ANNA] You should've
said something sooner!
Here, I'll take care
of them for you.
Stop it!
Don't you dare open them.
[gasps]
[SHIKIYA] No yelling
in the hallway, ever.
Oh, right, sorry.
Have you seen
Komari from the Lit Club?
Which one is that?
-She's the tiny girl, right?
-Yeah.
She's not used
to public speaking,
so if things go bad,
it'd mean a lot
if you'd back her up in there.
[NUKUMIZU]
Uh
[munches]
[chuckles excitedly]
[SHIKIYA]
Oh, my,
it's theft, but like cute.
How nice.
[NUKUMIZU]
I should've known.
Oh, hey, Komari.
[KOMARI]
What?
Um, well,
I want to apologize
for everything.
I-I have to get
to the meeting now.
[munching]
Shot you right down.
[rain splattering]
[TIARA]
Great, thank you very much.
Next up is the Literature Club.
Please make your presentation.
[whimpering]
Oh, yeah.
I am the president of the
literature club, komari chika.
I hope to expand the
literature club's
activities and
become even more active
Um, I'm
president of the
[breathes deeply]
[exhales]
[clears throat]
Huh?!
[cap clatters]
[both gasp]
[SHIKIYA]
Literature Club.
She's Chika Komari.
[SHIKIYA] Happy to make
your acquaintance.
[sighs]
[TIARA]
All right, then.
Please do go on
with your activity report.
I, um, of course.
Ah!
[TIARA]
Literature Club, are you good?
Huh?
Yes, um, I'll be fine.
Thank you.
If you have nothing to report,
we'll move on
to the Broadcast Club.
Huh?
Oh, um, please I can do this.
I'm sorry,
but we're behind schedule.
[TIARA]
Moving on.
Broadcast Club,
your report, please.
[whimpering]
[groans]
[NUKUMIZU]
Well,
that went about as bad
as I thought it might.
Everyone else
will probably forget
it even happened
in a couple of days.
[NUKUMIZU]
Unfortunately,
it won't be
that easy for Komari.
She'll probably
end up looking back at this
with regret
for the rest of her life.
There's no way
I can just stand by
and watch her fail like this
in front of everyone.
[NUKUMIZU]
What should I do?
[rain splattering]
[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 1]
This year, the Broadcast Club
handled school announcements
for Tsuwabuki Fest,
as well as live commentary
for sports day activities and--
Are you lost or something?
[NUKUMIZU]
My apologies for being so late.
I'm Nukumizu,
the president of the Lit Club.
[gasps]
I don't see your name
anywhere on the list.
Did you fill out
all the paperwork we gave you?
The paperwork
is merely a formality.
[HOKOBARU]
Go ahead.
[NUKUMIZU] Right.
Thank you very much.
Is this a joke?
What are you doing?
Just let me handle this stuff
from here on out.
[grimacing]
[KOMARI]
Screw you!
You're such a jerk, you know.
Don't you get
what this means to me?
[thuds]
[footsteps receding]
Huh?
Are you all right there?
[NUKUMIZU]
I'll be fine.
Here's the Literature Club's
activity report.
I'm starving now.
[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 2]
Wanna go get some crepes?
[ANNA]
That did not go well at all.
[Nukumizu sighs]
[NUKUMIZU]
No, it did not.
[Anna chuckles softly]
I think I understand
what you were trying to do,
but I'm sure Komari's
completely disillusioned
with the general idea
of you now, you know?
[patting]
Here, I saved the last one
especially for you!
[ANNA]
Hm.
Huh
[sighs]
And why is there only one left?
Anyway,
I think I should find Komari.
I'll let everyone else know.
[Nukumizu running]
[water splashes]
[gasps]
Did you find Komari?
[LEMON]
Hmm.
She's petite,
and she has short, wavy hair
she pulls to one side.
[NUKUMIZU]
All right, that's her bike.
So, she's got to be
somewhere on campus.
[water drips]
[footsteps approaching]
[KOMARI]
Why?
For real.
So embarrassing.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have stuck my nose
in your business.
[KOMARI]
You were way out of line!
Seriously though?
I told you
I could do it myself.
I
I even told you
I needed to show them I could!
Nukumizu,
why are you always so
[Komari crying]
[phone chimes]
komari chika: when i joined
the literature
Club in april,
i was the only first-year
It's fun now,
but i used to be scared every day
thinking about how i'd be
alone once my senpai graduate.
[NUKUMIZU]
Komari
is addressing me directly
and writing out
exactly how she feels.
[NUKUMIZU]
This is the real Komari.
I know these words
are way more meaningful
than anything she could
ever manage to say out loud.
They are very bitter words.
Aimed right at me.
[Komari sobs]
[NUKUMIZU] She may act grumpy
most of the time,
but she grabs my sleeve
when she gets nervous.
At lunch,
she's munches on
cheap loaves of bread
but she's also
reading my writing
and giving me
really helpful feedback.
♪
I'm not good with people,
and i don't have any friends
and i'm always scared
because i'm so helpless.
At least i finally found
a place where i belong
[KOMARI]
Like,
if you're all going
to abandon me anyway.
[sniffles]
Then stop pretending
to be so nice to me.
[gasps]
[Komari sniffles]
[NUKUMIZU]
I'm such an idiot.
I thought Komari and I were
more alike than we are.
I do all right by myself.
In fact, I prefer being alone.
But she's different.
She gets lonely
when she's alone.
She wants to be with people.
The thought of being left alone
to fend for herself
scares her to death.
She's actually
just a normal teenage girl.
[Komari sniffles]
[phone chimes]
[KOMARI]
Um, what do you mean by this?
Oh, well, basically,
I really like you a whole lot--
[KOMARI]
Huh?
No, I mean,
I really like
the way you write.
Uh, Nukumizu.
[NUKUMIZU] I've never been
very good at writing.
Honestly, you're the only one
making this
a real Literature Club.
I want you to write.
I might not seem like
the most reliable
friend you have,
but I promise to support you
on any projects
you decide to take on.
So, please,
don't say you're all alone.
[door slams open]
You better quit bullying
my friend, you moron!
I can't breathe!
Help!
Wait, stop it.
[KOMARI]
He didn't do anything wrong.
-[Nukumizu gasps]
-Oh, seriously?
I saw what you both
said on the chat
and thought
he was bothering you.
What do you mean by
you saw the chat?
[ANNA]
Duh.
Didn't you know
that you were using
the Lit Club's group chat
the whole time?
[gasps]
[LEMON]
Oh, and, Komari,
I didn't know
you felt left out!
It'll be okay.
No one's going to abandon you.
We're totally
gonna be BFFs forever,
I just know it.
[Komari crying]
Looks like you finally got
a chance to reason with her.
Guess you could say that.
Honestly,
I think we both just said
what we needed to.
And I know I should thank you.
Uh-huh, you're very welcome.
And with that,
your charismatic consultant,
Yanami, has finally
achieved her goal.
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
Tsukinoki and the president
wanted to keep this club active
for Komari's sake
and they asked me
to watch over her.
[NUKUMIZU]
Komari isn't really just here
for the literature aspect.
But it took this whole mess
to finally figure that out.
Life's funny like that.
Of course,
we're all following
different paths,
and things won't
always be the same,
but isn't that true
for any kind of relationship?
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
The truth is,
life's all about making
these temporary connections.
You don't stay together
forever with
everybody you meet.
And there's something
kind of lonely about that,
but it's not
always a bad thing.
[NUKUMIZU]
At least, I don't think it is.
[ANNA]
That's that, huh?
But you know,
you still made Komari
do all the talking.
Is there a good reason
you didn't give her
words of support
and encouragement?
Huh?
But I gave her a response.
You think it wasn't enough?
[ANNA]
Well, let's see.
-Ew!
-Ew!
Nukumizu,
wanna explain
what you meant by this?
[NUKUMIZU]
Huh?
That I plan on
staying in the Literature Club.
I just meant
I'm not going to quit.
[growls]
[ANNA]
You're clueless, aren't you?
[NUKUMIZU]
What, why?
[ANNA] That's the whole problem
with you, Nukumizu.
Unfortunately,
that's the sort of man
our new president
happens to be.
[LEMON] Nuku, you gotta
get your act together
if you're going
to be president.
You mean,
wait, are you okay with that?
[snickers]
Go!
Don't blame me.
You're the one who said it,
so take responsibility.
♪
There's no way to back out now.
We need you.
You're our president.
Episode 11: let's have a talk
about responsibility
[chuckles excitedly]
[all panting]
[KOTO]
Hmm, maybe?
[TAMAKI]
No, of course not.
You don't know
unless you try, right?
♪
[stammering] I'm the president
of the Literature Club,
Ko-Komari.
[breathes shakily]
[NUKUMIZU]
You know, I could go
to the presidents' meeting
instead.
You don't need to do that.
It's important
that I go myself.
I hear you,
but I could do
the activity report.
[KOMARI] But what would
be the point of that?
Surely, you can
delegate it this one time.
-[door slides open]
-[KOMARI] But, but
[ANNA] All right, I heard
everything you two said
and I'm here
to break up the fight!
Really now?
Everything?
Yeah, no.
It just felt like
a cool thing to say.
Go ahead and fill me in.
[chomps]
[munches]
[ANNA]
You should practice in
front of strangers
to get better.
Like rush hour
at Tohohashi Station?
[NUKUMIZU]
That's way too brutal.
Well, they may not notice me.
[NUKUMIZU]
But Komari's never gonna budge.
I still think you should
appoint someone else.
[KOMARI]
Why, what good would that do?
[NUKUMIZU]
Oh, come on, at this rate
That's the problem
with you, Nukumizu.
Can't you see how hard
our new president
is practicing?
Nukumizu's never been
much of a man, anyway.
[grunts]
Ooh,
I just thought
of something good.
[KOMARI] I'm still glad
that I liked him so much.
The president and Tsukinoki
trusted me enough to leave
the Lit Club in my hands.
[KOMARI]
So
I want to live up
to their expectations
and make them proud.
[NUKUMIZU]
Everything went great
during Tsuwabuki Fest,
thanks to you.
I think you're doing
more than enough.
[KOMARI]
Hm.
Thing is,
I had everybody's help.
This next time,
I-I've got to do it alone.
And if I can't,
then I can't stand up
for the club.
Well, we're all here
to support you,
so don't overdo it.
Yeah, thanks a lot, Nukumizu.
B-But you know,
I'll be fine.
I got this.
[sheep bleats]
[ANNA]
Nice, Nukumizu.
Looks like the goats
are already all about you.
[NUKUMIZU] That's
because I'm feeding them.
When animals really
fall in love with someone,
it looks like that.
-[sheep bleating]
-Huh?
[NUKUMIZU] But does this
really count as practice?
[ANNA] If she wants
to get used to people,
she might as well
start with animals.
Plus, she's been super-duper
stressed out lately,
so this has
got to be a nice break
from her regular life stuff.
Yikes.
Think we need to go rescue her?
[NUKUMIZU] Komari said
all she wanted to do
is pet some animals.
That's the whole reason
we brought her here.
Seems rude to interrupt her.
[ANNA]
I guess I kinda thought
she meant
cute little baby animals
like bunnies and guinea pigs.
[NUKUMIZU]
Huh?
[KOMARI]
Don't just sit there! Help me!
[whimpering]
[KOMARI]
They stink!
[squawking]
[KOMARI] You, um,
literally left me there to die.
[NUKUMIZU] They're
so intimidating, though.
[NUKUMIZU]
Their pupils are so creepy.
Where do you guys
wanna go next?
Who else is excited
to check out
this Malayan sun bear?
Let's see
the nocturnal animals,
you know what's cute?
African dormice!
Huh.
The nocturnal house
is all about the aardvarks.
So, don't make things up.
[gasps]
[ANNA] Is there anything
you were hoping to see?
Yeah, I guess so.
I'd like to go
to the botanical garden.
[birds chirping]
[KOMARI] So, where did
Yanami wander off to?
She went to get snacks
because she's on a new diet.
[NUKUMIZU]
Apparently, eating more meals
helps you lose weight.
[KOMARI]
Y-You think that's true?
[NUKUMIZU]
I don't think I understand
the science behind it.
Since we're here
[NUKUMIZU]
Hm?
Um, is it cool
if I practice with you.
Just a little?
Like right here?
It seems like
way more of a challenge
than in the clubroom.
[NUKUMIZU]
Hm.
[inhales deeply]
[exhales]
Hi, I-I am
Chika Komari.
[KOMARI]
Um, the new president
of the Literature Club.
[stammering]
Nice to meet everyone here.
[panting]
I want to help you.
You usually talk normally
with me and Yanami.
Why do you have so much trouble
when you're practicing?
Um, because
when I start to imagine
talking to a room
full of strangers
my mind goes completely blank.
I-I'm going to need
to practice giving
the activity report, too, so
[KOMARI]
I-I'm the p-president
of the Literature Club
Chika Komari.
[NUKUMIZU]
That's a little bit better.
[coughs]
-[NUKUMIZU] But just a little.
-[KOMARI] Today
I'd like to report
-Hold on.
-[KOMARI] Hm?
I think I should do
the activity report.
I already said I would.
There's no way that
you'll to be ready by then.
[NUKUMIZU] The meeting's
the day after tomorrow.
And all I have to do is
read the report
out loud anyway.
If you can't do it, let me.
[whimpering]
Huh?
[KOMARI] Why do you keep saying
you don't think I can do it?
[NUKUMIZU]
I mean
Sure, it might be
really easy for you,
but I'm over here
practicing my hardest,
and I can tell I'm getting
better at it each time.
[NUKUMIZU]
Nobody's trying to deny
all the work you've put in.
I get that you want
to push yourself
now that you're president,
but you need to
I never even wanted
to be the president!
[gasps]
[KOMARI] I kept calling
Tamaki "president,"
and thought I'd be able
to remember him like that,
but now people are
calling me president
and nothing
makes sense anymore.
I don't know what to do!
[Komari sniffles]
Komari,
if being president
is hard for you,
we can get everyone together
and work--
[KOMARI] But I'm the only one
who can do it!
Uh!
[KOMARI]
Leave me alone!
[footsteps approaching]
[Nukumizu sighs]
[ANNA] Doesn't seem like
she messing around this time.
[gasps]
Is there anything I can do
that would ease your mind?
Gotcha.
[bites]
[bell chimes]
[door opens]
[KAREN]
Nukumizu,
you seem distracted today.
Oh, do I?
Believe me, you don't
have to say another word.
I get it.
You're starving, right?
Nope, I'm not hungry at all.
Really?
I almost always
guessed right with Anna.
So, um, quick question.
Is there some reason
you wanted to talk?
Yeah.
I noticed that
Anna's been acting
a little bit weird today,
as well.
So, that makes me wonder
what's going on.
If you and Anna are both upset,
I'm thinking
there's a connection.
That seems like a coincidence.
[KAREN]
You think so?
Hey, I'm surprised
to see you sitting together.
We were legit
just talking about you.
[ANNA] Aren't you going
to the clubroom today?
Huh?
Uh, no.
You wanna get some udon?
Nikake udon: 250 yen
tuna-tomato udon: 400 yen
Stir-fried udon: 350 yen
Curry udon: 350 yen
tonkotsu udon: 300 yen
I have a very important
announcement to make, Nukumizu.
-[NUKUMIZU] Hm?
-Check it.
I have officially
lost 2 kilograms
in the past couple of months.
What?
You sure about that?
Yeah, I've lost two
of the three kilos
I gained over the summer!
Isn't that great?
[NUKUMIZU] So, two steps
forward, one step back?
How can you lose weight
while eating all the time?
Maybe you should
go see a doctor.
I'm just more careful about
how much I let myself eat.
Like, no seconds,
and ordering large sizes
is a no-no.
[slurps]
[ANNA]
So, anyway,
did you explain
things to Komari?
Not yet.
[sizzling]
Is that all you want to say?
Oh, were you hoping
I would chew you out?
[ANNA]
Would that have felt cathartic?
Well, I don't
want to play games.
It's just, I said
some awful things to her.
[ANNA] You can't just
go around telling people
how you feel without a filter.
You have to give them a chance
to express how they feel, too.
There's no point
in overthinking it though.
Who cares
if people get mad at you?
Just remember
how Komari must be feeling,
go talk things over with her,
you know.
So, you can get back
to butting into her life
like you always do.
[slurps]
[munches]
I've got your back.
I'm always here
to take care of your leftovers.
Huh!
[Nukumizu sighs]
[slurps]
[ANNA]
Hm.
[both slurp]
[NUKUMIZU] Everything Yanami
said was spot on.
I interjected myself,
and then when things
didn't go my way,
I basically blamed Komari
and tried to back out.
[car honking in distance]
[NUKUMIZU] In my mind,
I'm always thinking of others,
but in reality, I don't realize
how selfish I can be.
[train horn blares]
[train chugging]
[rain splattering]
[car honking in distance]
What's going on?
You've been acting
really distant
since yesterday, you know.
Yeah, you're right.
I hurt my friend's feelings.
[KAJU]
You really care a lot about me,
don't you, dear brother?
Even in kindergarten,
you were always
running in to help me
if I started crying.
[NUKUMIZU] Well, of course.
I am your big brother.
[KAJU]
In elementary school,
you would always come find me
and keep me company
instead of having fun
with your own friends
during breaks.
[NUKUMIZU] That's 'cause
I didn't have any friends.
You were always
worrying about me,
and sometimes
you'd lay into me,
but know what?
You never tried to control
how I saw things
or change what I thought.
It was important to me
that you be proud
of who you are.
I know.
[KAJU]
Then what about this person
whose feelings
you say you hurt?
[drop drips]
[KAJU] Why aren't they okay
the way they are?
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
I don't know for sure
but I think
you may've helped me see
what I need to do
to make things right.
[KAJU]
I'm very glad to hear that.
I hope things work out
between you and her.
[door opens]
Oh, wow, look!
The moon's beautiful, isn't it?
Uh, hey.
Wait a second.
How did you know
I was talking about a girl?
Woman's intuition.
[rain splattering]
[ANNA]
So,
what you're saying is
you still haven't
talked to Komari?
[NUKUMIZU] I haven't found
the right time or place yet.
What's the big deal?
I buy light novels for later.
Why would you buy a book
you're not going to read?
Anyway, when Komari gets here,
I'll talk to her.
And see, I brought her cakes
to say sorry.
Whoa, is that
a bag of financiers?
[ANNA] You should've
said something sooner!
Here, I'll take care
of them for you.
Stop it!
Don't you dare open them.
[gasps]
[SHIKIYA] No yelling
in the hallway, ever.
Oh, right, sorry.
Have you seen
Komari from the Lit Club?
Which one is that?
-She's the tiny girl, right?
-Yeah.
She's not used
to public speaking,
so if things go bad,
it'd mean a lot
if you'd back her up in there.
[NUKUMIZU]
Uh
[munches]
[chuckles excitedly]
[SHIKIYA]
Oh, my,
it's theft, but like cute.
How nice.
[NUKUMIZU]
I should've known.
Oh, hey, Komari.
[KOMARI]
What?
Um, well,
I want to apologize
for everything.
I-I have to get
to the meeting now.
[munching]
Shot you right down.
[rain splattering]
[TIARA]
Great, thank you very much.
Next up is the Literature Club.
Please make your presentation.
[whimpering]
Oh, yeah.
I am the president of the
literature club, komari chika.
I hope to expand the
literature club's
activities and
become even more active
Um, I'm
president of the
[breathes deeply]
[exhales]
[clears throat]
Huh?!
[cap clatters]
[both gasp]
[SHIKIYA]
Literature Club.
She's Chika Komari.
[SHIKIYA] Happy to make
your acquaintance.
[sighs]
[TIARA]
All right, then.
Please do go on
with your activity report.
I, um, of course.
Ah!
[TIARA]
Literature Club, are you good?
Huh?
Yes, um, I'll be fine.
Thank you.
If you have nothing to report,
we'll move on
to the Broadcast Club.
Huh?
Oh, um, please I can do this.
I'm sorry,
but we're behind schedule.
[TIARA]
Moving on.
Broadcast Club,
your report, please.
[whimpering]
[groans]
[NUKUMIZU]
Well,
that went about as bad
as I thought it might.
Everyone else
will probably forget
it even happened
in a couple of days.
[NUKUMIZU]
Unfortunately,
it won't be
that easy for Komari.
She'll probably
end up looking back at this
with regret
for the rest of her life.
There's no way
I can just stand by
and watch her fail like this
in front of everyone.
[NUKUMIZU]
What should I do?
[rain splattering]
[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 1]
This year, the Broadcast Club
handled school announcements
for Tsuwabuki Fest,
as well as live commentary
for sports day activities and--
Are you lost or something?
[NUKUMIZU]
My apologies for being so late.
I'm Nukumizu,
the president of the Lit Club.
[gasps]
I don't see your name
anywhere on the list.
Did you fill out
all the paperwork we gave you?
The paperwork
is merely a formality.
[HOKOBARU]
Go ahead.
[NUKUMIZU] Right.
Thank you very much.
Is this a joke?
What are you doing?
Just let me handle this stuff
from here on out.
[grimacing]
[KOMARI]
Screw you!
You're such a jerk, you know.
Don't you get
what this means to me?
[thuds]
[footsteps receding]
Huh?
Are you all right there?
[NUKUMIZU]
I'll be fine.
Here's the Literature Club's
activity report.
I'm starving now.
[FEMALE CLUB PRESIDENT 2]
Wanna go get some crepes?
[ANNA]
That did not go well at all.
[Nukumizu sighs]
[NUKUMIZU]
No, it did not.
[Anna chuckles softly]
I think I understand
what you were trying to do,
but I'm sure Komari's
completely disillusioned
with the general idea
of you now, you know?
[patting]
Here, I saved the last one
especially for you!
[ANNA]
Hm.
Huh
[sighs]
And why is there only one left?
Anyway,
I think I should find Komari.
I'll let everyone else know.
[Nukumizu running]
[water splashes]
[gasps]
Did you find Komari?
[LEMON]
Hmm.
She's petite,
and she has short, wavy hair
she pulls to one side.
[NUKUMIZU]
All right, that's her bike.
So, she's got to be
somewhere on campus.
[water drips]
[footsteps approaching]
[KOMARI]
Why?
For real.
So embarrassing.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have stuck my nose
in your business.
[KOMARI]
You were way out of line!
Seriously though?
I told you
I could do it myself.
I
I even told you
I needed to show them I could!
Nukumizu,
why are you always so
[Komari crying]
[phone chimes]
komari chika: when i joined
the literature
Club in april,
i was the only first-year
It's fun now,
but i used to be scared every day
thinking about how i'd be
alone once my senpai graduate.
[NUKUMIZU]
Komari
is addressing me directly
and writing out
exactly how she feels.
[NUKUMIZU]
This is the real Komari.
I know these words
are way more meaningful
than anything she could
ever manage to say out loud.
They are very bitter words.
Aimed right at me.
[Komari sobs]
[NUKUMIZU] She may act grumpy
most of the time,
but she grabs my sleeve
when she gets nervous.
At lunch,
she's munches on
cheap loaves of bread
but she's also
reading my writing
and giving me
really helpful feedback.
♪
I'm not good with people,
and i don't have any friends
and i'm always scared
because i'm so helpless.
At least i finally found
a place where i belong
[KOMARI]
Like,
if you're all going
to abandon me anyway.
[sniffles]
Then stop pretending
to be so nice to me.
[gasps]
[Komari sniffles]
[NUKUMIZU]
I'm such an idiot.
I thought Komari and I were
more alike than we are.
I do all right by myself.
In fact, I prefer being alone.
But she's different.
She gets lonely
when she's alone.
She wants to be with people.
The thought of being left alone
to fend for herself
scares her to death.
She's actually
just a normal teenage girl.
[Komari sniffles]
[phone chimes]
[KOMARI]
Um, what do you mean by this?
Oh, well, basically,
I really like you a whole lot--
[KOMARI]
Huh?
No, I mean,
I really like
the way you write.
Uh, Nukumizu.
[NUKUMIZU] I've never been
very good at writing.
Honestly, you're the only one
making this
a real Literature Club.
I want you to write.
I might not seem like
the most reliable
friend you have,
but I promise to support you
on any projects
you decide to take on.
So, please,
don't say you're all alone.
[door slams open]
You better quit bullying
my friend, you moron!
I can't breathe!
Help!
Wait, stop it.
[KOMARI]
He didn't do anything wrong.
-[Nukumizu gasps]
-Oh, seriously?
I saw what you both
said on the chat
and thought
he was bothering you.
What do you mean by
you saw the chat?
[ANNA]
Duh.
Didn't you know
that you were using
the Lit Club's group chat
the whole time?
[gasps]
[LEMON]
Oh, and, Komari,
I didn't know
you felt left out!
It'll be okay.
No one's going to abandon you.
We're totally
gonna be BFFs forever,
I just know it.
[Komari crying]
Looks like you finally got
a chance to reason with her.
Guess you could say that.
Honestly,
I think we both just said
what we needed to.
And I know I should thank you.
Uh-huh, you're very welcome.
And with that,
your charismatic consultant,
Yanami, has finally
achieved her goal.
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
Tsukinoki and the president
wanted to keep this club active
for Komari's sake
and they asked me
to watch over her.
[NUKUMIZU]
Komari isn't really just here
for the literature aspect.
But it took this whole mess
to finally figure that out.
Life's funny like that.
Of course,
we're all following
different paths,
and things won't
always be the same,
but isn't that true
for any kind of relationship?
♪
[NUKUMIZU]
The truth is,
life's all about making
these temporary connections.
You don't stay together
forever with
everybody you meet.
And there's something
kind of lonely about that,
but it's not
always a bad thing.
[NUKUMIZU]
At least, I don't think it is.
[ANNA]
That's that, huh?
But you know,
you still made Komari
do all the talking.
Is there a good reason
you didn't give her
words of support
and encouragement?
Huh?
But I gave her a response.
You think it wasn't enough?
[ANNA]
Well, let's see.
-Ew!
-Ew!
Nukumizu,
wanna explain
what you meant by this?
[NUKUMIZU]
Huh?
That I plan on
staying in the Literature Club.
I just meant
I'm not going to quit.
[growls]
[ANNA]
You're clueless, aren't you?
[NUKUMIZU]
What, why?
[ANNA] That's the whole problem
with you, Nukumizu.
Unfortunately,
that's the sort of man
our new president
happens to be.
[LEMON] Nuku, you gotta
get your act together
if you're going
to be president.
You mean,
wait, are you okay with that?
[snickers]
Go!
Don't blame me.
You're the one who said it,
so take responsibility.
♪
There's no way to back out now.
We need you.
You're our president.
Episode 11: let's have a talk
about responsibility