When I Gave the Cold Shoulder to My Childhood Friend Who Turned from Plain to Gorgeous…
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00:00Hiro, have you read this week's Toki Love?
00:04Of course!
00:05Miru is the best as always!
00:08I'm Hiro Yamada, an introverted and nerd high school boy.
00:12This guy, who is as excited as me, is Tamotsu Otakura, one of my few nerdy friends.
00:19That scene where Miru's unwavering love comes through is the best, right?
00:24It truly reflects her innocence.
00:27Whoa!
00:29This voice is...
00:31It seems like the princess has arrived.
00:35Good morning, everyone.
00:38Good morning, princess!
00:40Princess, you look beautiful today, too!
00:44Haru, look at me!
00:48Oh, come on! Your eyes are like a million volts!
00:52Thank you, everyone!
00:56Whoa!
00:57Haru, you're amazing!
01:00The best of the morning!
01:03Wow, her popularity is as incredible as ever.
01:07Ugh...
01:09The girl called Princess is Haru Okada.
01:12Despite being the complete opposite of me, an introverted guy, she's actually my childhood friend.
01:20When we were young, we used to play together a lot.
01:24Hiro! Hiro! Am I cute?
01:27Hmm... Do I make a funny face?
01:30Everyone says I'm like a round snowman.
01:34Even if you're round, you're cute, Haru. You're Haru, after all.
01:38Really?
01:40Really!
01:41Hey, Hiro. Do you like me?
01:45I do!
01:46If you like me, will you stay with me forever?
01:50Of course!
01:52I'm happy!
01:54Hiro, don't ever leave me, okay?
01:58Yeah!
02:00There were some things, but she's probably forgotten all about them.
02:05Besides, if I accidentally call her Haru now, she'd probably get mad.
02:09Why did such a big gap develop between us?
02:13Sigh...
02:15Oh, what's wrong? You're sighing.
02:18It's nothing.
02:20If you keep sighing, happiness will run far away, you know.
02:25Miss Okada!
02:26That's why you aren't popular.
02:29Learn from me, you know?
02:31I'm always smiling, so something good happened today, too.
02:35Something good?
02:37Of course! A confession!
02:40Con-fe-tion.
02:44Even though he's from a different school, a really handsome guy confessed to me this morning.
02:51Sigh...
02:53He said he's been interested in me for a long time.
02:57Isn't it wonderful?
03:01Humans truly shine when they're loved, you know?
03:05Here we go again.
03:07Since entering junior high, she started to become more beautiful.
03:11She started dieting, dressing up, and rapidly transformed into a beauty.
03:17And as the beautiful Haru, she quickly became popular upon entering high school.
03:22She often gets confessed to, and she brags about it every chance she gets.
03:27It's so empty. I've liked her for so long.
03:32Every time she's praised for being popular, the gap between us becomes more apparent.
03:38It's really sad and painful.
03:41One day...
03:43Toki Love, this week was amazing too, right?
03:47That scene where Miru passionately pleads while crying was insane!
03:52I know, I know! That was incredible!
03:55Speaking of iconic scenes, there's that girl!
03:59Are you talking about manga again?
04:02What's going on today?
04:05I got confessed to again today!
04:09Today it was a handsome senior from the soccer club.
04:13He said he's had his eye on me because I'm cute.
04:17Being popular is such a bother, isn't it?
04:21Hey, Hiro, are you jealous?
04:25As an introvert, you can't have experiences like this, right?
04:29Not really. I'm not jealous or anything.
04:33I prefer things like manga anyway.
04:36And if you're going to call me an introvert or whatever, then just don't bother with me anymore.
04:42Hiro?
04:43Huh? Wait!
04:46Come on, the class is starting. Hurry back to your seat, okay?
04:51Ugh!
04:52I tried to act indifferent so she wouldn't realize.
04:56Ugh, I wonder if I did it convincingly enough.
05:01Maybe I could create more distance with her, but this is fine.
05:05This was the right thing to do to protect my heart.
05:08This should bring peace.
05:10Despite thinking that.
05:13Next morning.
05:14Hiro, would you like to have lunch together?
05:18Eating with me makes anybody happy, you know?
05:23Sorry, I'm having lunch today with Otakura and discuss about toki love.
05:28You can do that anytime.
05:31There's still more to talk about from this morning.
05:34Besides, not everything can be done anytime.
05:38Strike while the iron is hot.
05:40So, see you later.
05:42Ugh!
05:44Hey Hiro, how about we go home together today?
05:48Huh?
05:49I could walk you home sometimes.
05:53Sorry, today I'm going to a collaboration cafe with Otakura.
05:57I absolutely want Miro's exclusive merchandise.
06:01Let's go!
06:03Alright then, I'm off.
06:05Ugh!
06:07Wait!
06:09What is it?
06:10I want to go with you too.
06:13Sorry, this is by reservation only.
06:17Let's go together next time, okay?
06:19Ugh!
06:21Why is she trying to hang out with me?
06:24I told her not to bother me yesterday.
06:26So what's going on now?
06:29Without understanding her true intentions,
06:31I enjoyed the collaboration cafe and upon returning home...
06:36Hey Hiro.
06:38Why are you here?
06:40Your mom let me in.
06:42I told you not to bother me, right?
06:45Despite that, today you're approaching me like...
06:48I don't know about that.
06:50Whether I get involved or not is my business.
06:53Besides, you are too cheeky to be just Hiro.
06:58W-what?
06:59W-why are you hugging me?
07:02Anyway, I can't say that I won't get involved.
07:05Just go home already!
07:07No way!
07:10Why won't you leave?
07:11I'm no match for you right now.
07:14Shh!
07:15Who do you think I put all the effort into becoming cute for?
07:19Huh?
07:21I put in a lot of effort for you, Hiro.
07:24I became cute.
07:26What?
07:28What does that mean?
07:30It means nothing and everything.
07:33Anyway, I absolutely won't admit it.
07:37I might even start clinging to you.
07:39Be prepared.
07:41What's going to happen to me now?
07:44The next morning, after this incomprehensible declaration...
07:49Wake up, Hiro.
07:51Just five more minutes.
07:54Is five minutes enough?
07:55I'd be fine staying together all the time, you know.
07:59Huh?
08:01Wait, this isn't my mom, is it?
08:05Good morning, Hiro.
08:09Honestly, you're such a late riser.
08:12Miss Okada, why are you in my bed?
08:16Don't call me Miss Okada.
08:18It's sad.
08:20Just call me Haru.
08:22No, no, don't try to deceive me.
08:25When I came to pick you up, your mom let me in.
08:28So, since you were still sleeping, I thought I'd wake you up.
08:33Mom, it's too casual for a childhood friend.
08:37Are you happy that I woke you up?
08:40It's more embarrassing than happy, so just leave.
08:44You are so stingy.
08:47I'm not stingy.
08:50Seriously, what's going on?
08:52If I keep getting woken up like this, my heart won't be able to take it.
08:57For now, I can't be late, so I should change.
09:01Leave changing to me. I'll support you properly.
09:07Weren't you supposed to leave earlier?
09:10I felt the vibe of changing, so I came back.
09:13You didn't need to come back. I'm fine.
09:16No need to be shy. I'll help you perfectly.
09:20So just relax.
09:23I said I'm fine. I can change on my own.
09:27No need to be shy, okay?
09:31It's not about being shy. Just go away already.
09:36And even my way to a school.
09:41Haru, it's a bit hard to walk like this.
09:44This is fine for me. It's better this way.
09:47I want to be together.
09:49Even so...
09:52It's okay. It's nice to show off our lovey-dovey side.
09:56Lovey-dovey?
09:58Yes. Hiro and I are lovey-dovey.
10:02No, no. I have no idea what's going on.
10:06Another day.
10:08Come on, Hiro. Say ah.
10:11No, I can eat on my own.
10:14No need to hold back.
10:16Also, why are you here?
10:19I want to be by your side. Is that not okay?
10:23I'm supposed to discuss toki love with Otakuda.
10:27That's later. Right now is our time.
10:31Here, eat up.
10:36What? Why is it like this?
10:39I really don't understand at all.
10:42After declaring the estrangement, Haru started sticking around like this.
10:47Honestly, being able to be with her like this is nice.
10:52My feelings for her are getting stronger day by day,
10:55but I don't understand the meaning behind Haru's actions.
11:02Are you in trouble?
11:04Otaku.
11:06I'm not an otaku. I'm Otakuda. What's wrong?
11:11Lately, I don't understand Haru.
11:14Why does she go to such lengths for me?
11:17And she says it's all for my sake.
11:20Well, does she really like you?
11:23Huh? But I'm an introvert, you know?
11:26It doesn't match, right?
11:28That's what you think, but I don't think she sees it that way.
11:32If you have low self-esteem and insecurities,
11:35why not try changing yourself?
11:37By doing that, things might change.
11:40You love her, right?
11:43Why do you know?
11:45Your eyes are telling me that you are in love.
11:49I see. I lack confidence in myself and couldn't accept Haru.
11:54In that case, I'll do my best.
11:56I'll definitely become a man who suits Haru.
11:59Thanks for the advice, Otakuda.
12:02And so, training began on this day.
12:05Physical transformation, fashion, speaking style, and so on.
12:09I did everything I could.
12:12After a month passed...
12:14Yeah, I feel like I've shed a lot of my rough edges and look pretty good now.
12:20One day...
12:22I still have a long way to go, but I'm closer to Haru than before.
12:26Ah... Ah... Ah...
12:30Huh? Sumiko, are you okay?
12:34Ah, Hiro.
12:36Sumiko, a classmate of mine, was carrying a large load.
12:41That's quite a load you've got there.
12:43The teacher asked me to take it.
12:46I'll carry this for you.
12:48Eh? No, it's okay, really.
12:51It's fine, don't worry about it.
12:54Oh, thank you.
12:57If you ever need help, feel free to ask anytime.
13:00Carrying stuff is something I can do anytime.
13:04Ahaha, Hiro, you're kind.
13:07You think so?
13:09You helped me like this before, too.
13:12Hiro, you're always helping others like this.
13:15Thank you.
13:17I'm just doing what I can.
13:20That humble attitude of yours is charming.
13:24Charming? Don't tease me.
13:31A few days later, after school.
13:34Sorry for calling you out of the blue, Hiro.
13:37There's something I want to tell you.
13:40Something you want to tell me?
13:43First, I want to confirm something.
13:46Hiro, are you dating Haru?
13:50We're not dating. Why do you ask?
13:53Ah, I see. That's good.
13:57You know, I really like you, Hiro.
14:01Eh? What? M-me?
14:05You've always helped me when I was in trouble.
14:08I thought it was wonderful.
14:10I like the kindness in you.
14:12And lately, you've become really cool, too.
14:15Um, well...
14:19Huh?
14:20Haru!
14:22I'm glad for you, Hiro.
14:25I wanted to go home together, but...
14:27I couldn't find you, so I was looking around.
14:31Then I found you here.
14:33Um...
14:35You've got your eye on Hiro, huh?
14:38You understand well, don't you?
14:41Hiro is kind, warm, and cool.
14:46Ah...
14:47He matches really well with someone as gentle as you.
14:51Be happy, okay?
14:53Haru!
14:55I'm sorry. Um, I'm really happy about your confession.
14:59But the one I like is...
15:02It's Haru, right?
15:04Wha? Y-you knew?
15:07I was looking at you.
15:09Just like how you were looking at her.
15:12I can tell who's at the end of that gaze.
15:16Even so, I-I wanted to tell you.
15:19Feelings that you don't confess are the same as the feeling not being there.
15:24I didn't want to turn my feelings into nothing.
15:27Uh...
15:29Hehe.
15:31Go after her. Quickly!
15:34She's probably waiting for your words.
15:37Thank you!
15:39I hurriedly chased after her, but Haru was nowhere to be found.
15:44She probably went straight home.
15:46She's not answering her phone, either.
15:49In that case, there's only one option!
15:52Haru, are you there?
15:54Uh?
15:56Even if you hide, I can see her silhouette through the curtain!
16:00If you don't come out, I'll keep shouting!
16:03What is it?
16:05I just turned down the confession from earlier!
16:08Huh? W-why?
16:11Because the one I like is you, Haru!
16:14W-what?
16:16It's the truth! I've liked you for a long, long time!
16:20Then... it's too late to say that!
16:24Take this!
16:26Whoa! Haru, be careful!
16:29I love you! I love you so much, Hiro!
16:33You protected me when others made fun of my appearance.
16:37You said it was okay for me to be the way I am.
16:40I love that kind and gentle Hiro.
16:44But Hiro, do you remember?
16:47When you were in 6th grade, you were obsessed with that idol.
16:52She was slender, beautiful, and cute.
16:56The complete opposite of me.
16:59So I tried to become like her, to make you like me.
17:04I desperately went on a diet and dressed up.
17:07I see.
17:09But why did you come to report that you were confessed to?
17:13That was... I just wanted you to notice me.
17:17Even if just a little.
17:20Hiro, I'm sorry for my terrible attitude until now.
17:25It's okay. I understand your feelings now.
17:29I'm the one who should apologize for saying not to get involved back then.
17:34Hiro...
17:36Haru, I love you. I love you so much!
17:41I love you too, Hiro. I love you a lot.
17:45And so, Haru and I, after taking a bit of a detour,
17:49were able to confirm each other's feelings and became a couple.
17:54From then on, we were lovey-dovey every day together.
17:58Because we were so affectionate at school,
18:00we became known as the most loving couple in school.
18:04And by the way, it turned out that Sumiko, who had confessed to me,
18:08and Haru had become good friends without me noticing.
18:12It seems there are many things only understood by maidens in love.
18:17As time passed...
18:19This is delicious!
18:21But what if I gain weight?
18:24If I become round and chubby like before...
18:28That's okay, isn't it?
18:31Because I love Haru no matter how you are.
18:35You're being unfair saying that!
18:38I love you too.
18:40Our lovey-dovey youth has just begun!
18:54I love you too!