Beautiful Childhood Friend Saw Me Buying a Pregnancy Test for My Sister And Started Crying
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00:00All right, almost done.
00:03My name is Kota Kato.
00:05I'm a shy and introverted 17-year-old high school student.
00:09My parents are busy scholars who travel around the country, and my older sister got married
00:14a few years ago.
00:15I started working part-time at a drugstore because I get bored hanging out at my house
00:21where I practically live by myself.
00:23It's a rewarding job and a fun workplace.
00:26But there was one problem.
00:28Can you move over more?
00:30Sorry, but there's no space on my end too.
00:34The problem is Saya Aoki's existence.
00:38Saya and I are the same age.
00:40We are childhood friends, as well as next-door neighbors.
00:44We went to the same elementary school, and because of that, we spent a lot of time playing
00:48together in our childhood.
00:50That was until Saya took an entrance exam for a private junior high school.
00:55From there, we lost touch and stopped seeing each other, because she was busy with club
01:00activities, and our commuting times were different.
01:04However, I unexpectedly reunited with her at this part-time job.
01:09We used to be pretty close, but...
01:11Fine, whatever.
01:12I'm going to the till.
01:14Hey, we're still in the middle of unpacking.
01:16You can do it by yourself.
01:19Man, I really wish we could just get along.
01:22Come to think of it, Saya's family is rich enough to send her to a prestigious school,
01:27so why is Saya working part-time?
01:31After work that day.
01:32Thanks for another great day.
01:34I'll take this.
01:35Why is Kouta buying a pregnancy test?
01:38Who's expecting?
01:40Hm?
01:41It feels like someone is watching me.
01:45One hour later.
01:46Hello?
01:47Hi, come in.
01:50I bought the things you requested.
01:52Hey, are you okay?
01:55Yeah, I feel so nauseous.
01:58Probably morning sickness.
02:00You should lie down for a bit.
02:02Here, I'll leave the pregnancy test here.
02:05Thank you.
02:06I'm sorry for asking you to do so many things.
02:09No worries.
02:10It just conveniently happens to be my workplace.
02:13Hey, I meant to ask you, Saya also works with you, right?
02:18I want to see her too.
02:19It's been so long.
02:21You can visit when you're feeling better.
02:23I think she'll be happy to see you too.
02:25I hope.
02:26Hm?
02:27What's wrong?
02:28Well, I feel like Saya doesn't like me.
02:32I want to be friends with her again, like we used to, but I don't know.
02:36I see.
02:37In that case, I have something good for you.
02:41Here, try inviting Saya to go here with you.
02:45Isn't this the amusement park that opened recently?
02:48Are you sure?
02:49Of course!
02:50It was a gift, but I can't go because I'm not feeling well.
02:53Also, if you have something you want to say, it's better to tell her honestly.
02:57Yeah, you're right.
02:59Easier said than done.
03:01Next day.
03:02Absolutely no way she'll say yes!
03:05And I didn't realize before, but this is a date!
03:09Hm?
03:10And why is she glaring at me like that?
03:13Did I do something?
03:14Yeah, I'll ask her another time.
03:17Hang on a second!
03:19Eek!
03:20What, what is it?
03:22You dropped your tickets.
03:23Oh, my bad.
03:25Thanks.
03:26I'm going back to the till.
03:29This is my only chance to invite her!
03:31Wait, Saya!
03:32What is it?
03:34Would you like to go to this amusement park with me on our day off?
03:38Huh?
03:39Are you sure you want to go with me?
03:41Yeah, I want to go with you, if you want to.
03:44Sure!
03:45I have nothing better to do.
03:48Oh!
03:49Thank you!
03:50Phew!
03:51I'm so glad she agreed!
03:54And so the day arrived.
03:56I haven't hung out with Saya like this since elementary school.
03:59I got here too early because I was nervous.
04:03Sorry I'm late, Kouta.
04:04Did I keep you waiting?
04:06Oh, no.
04:07I just got here too.
04:09Ah!
04:10What do you think?
04:12Do I look okay?
04:14You, you look great!
04:16I'm glad to hear that!
04:18Well, should we get going?
04:20We don't want to waste time!
04:22Uh...
04:23Wha...
04:24Saya!
04:25What's wrong all of a sudden?
04:27Just for today!
04:29Just for today!
04:30Huh?
04:31Give me all your attention!
04:33Just for today!
04:35What do you mean?
04:36Don't worry about it.
04:38Let's go.
04:39What?
04:40I'm so confused.
04:42After that, Saya didn't let go of my hand.
04:45I had questions, but we went ahead and enjoyed our time at the amusement park.
04:50Well, this place is giving off quite the vibe.
04:53Kouta!
04:54Don't you dare leave me alone in here, okay?
04:58I won't do that.
04:59Don't worry.
05:00By the way...
05:01What now?
05:03Aren't you a little too close?
05:06I can't help it!
05:08I'm not scared or anything, but it's dark here.
05:12You don't sound very convincing.
05:14It's true!
05:20Kouta!
05:21Kouta!
05:22It's okay.
05:23I'm right here.
05:24Right.
05:25She's always been a scaredy cat.
05:27One hour later.
05:29Here.
05:30This is for you.
05:31Thank you.
05:32Wow!
05:33It looks delicious!
05:34You've always had a sweet tooth.
05:37Yeah.
05:40So sweet.
05:41I'm in heaven.
05:44You're so easy to please.
05:47Can I have a bite of your food, too?
05:50Sure.
05:55This is indirect kissing!
05:58This one is good, too.
06:01I don't know if my heart can handle this.
06:04As the evening approached, our fun day was coming to an end.
06:08Saya was smiling today, just like before.
06:12If this keeps going, I could...
06:14Um, if it's okay with you, can we keep things like this between us from now on?
06:20What do you mean by that?
06:22Like, as good friends.
06:24It'll make work more fun, too.
06:26Huh?
06:27What's that supposed to mean?
06:29Are you trying to make me your lady of convenience?
06:32Huh?
06:33I was prepared to end it today!
06:35I was prepared to forget about you today!
06:38Sorry, I'm not following at all.
06:41You say things that make it impossible for me to forget about you!
06:45I want to be the only one who has your baby's quota!
06:48Huh?
06:49I saw you buying that pregnancy test!
06:52Your girlfriend's pregnant, right?
06:54No! Absolutely not! That was for my sister!
06:58Huh? For Hana?
07:00And so, I explained everything to Saya.
07:04I explained to her how my sister Hana got married
07:07and was currently living nearby in a rented apartment.
07:10How I sometimes take care of her
07:12because her husband is away on a business trip right now.
07:15And how I got her the pregnancy test because she was not feeling well.
07:20No way! So, it was all my misunderstanding?
07:24Simply put, yeah.
07:26Uh...
07:28At the worst time possible, we finished our Ferris wheel ride.
07:33Um, about what you said...
07:35Oops! I totally forgot I had plans after this!
07:39Huh? Hey, Saya!
07:41Let's call it here for today!
07:43See you at work! Bye!
07:45Hey, wait!
07:47And she's gone.
07:49So, was that a confession?
07:51I never knew Saya saw me in that way.
07:54But wait, she didn't tell me explicitly that she had feelings for me.
07:58As a result, I couldn't stop thinking about everything that went down after going home.
08:03Because of that, I couldn't sleep a wink until morning.
08:06The next day
08:10What am I doing?
08:12Kouta will definitely think that I'm a weirdo!
08:15What do I do? What do I do?
08:19You seem quite troubled, miss.
08:21Huh? Oh, Hana!
08:24It's been a while, Saya.
08:26Look how pretty you are now.
08:29I haven't changed that much.
08:31How are you feeling, Hana?
08:33I'm feeling fine.
08:36So, how was the date with Kouta yesterday?
08:39Were you able to charm him?
08:41Well, it's a long story.
08:44Oh, wow.
08:46Sounds like you went through an emotional rollercoaster.
08:51It's not funny!
08:53I'm seriously cringing and feeling lost.
08:58Sorry.
08:59Hey, Hana, what should I do?
09:02I'm so confused and I don't know what to do.
09:06Leave it to me.
09:08I'll give you the perfect game plan.
09:10Really?
09:11Of course.
09:12I know everything about Kouta and what he likes.
09:16A few days later
09:18Things have been awkward between Saya and I.
09:21When I try to talk to her about what she said that day...
09:24Saya, wanna go home together?
09:27Sorry, I have plans after this.
09:30Huh? Hey!
09:32She ran away again.
09:34She's really avoiding me.
09:36At home, I am all alone.
09:38Of course, in that environment, all I could think of is Saya.
09:41What should I do?
09:43I don't hate Saya, but I've always thought of her as a childhood friend.
09:47How do I really feel about Saya?
09:50Who could it be?
09:52Coming!
09:53Oh, Saya.
09:55I thought you had plans.
09:57Yeah, I went to get groceries.
09:59Groceries?
10:01So, um, how can I help you?
10:03I'm here to make dinner.
10:05Dinner?
10:06An hour later
10:08Ta-da! What do you think?
10:10I can cook, too. Bet you didn't expect that.
10:13Yeah, I'm surprised.
10:15I didn't know you could cook.
10:17Eat while the food's hot.
10:19Here, open your mouth.
10:21It's okay, I can eat it myself.
10:24Don't be shy, here.
10:26Oh, okay.
10:28Uh...
10:30How is it?
10:32It's really good.
10:34I really like this.
10:36I'm so happy to hear that.
10:38Saya?
10:40I tried so hard.
10:42That's probably why I'm tearing up.
10:45Your hands...
10:47Apparently, Saya has been going to Hana's apartment after work to practice her cooking skills.
10:53You have to capture a man's heart through his stomach first.
10:57That's how I won over my husband.
11:00I'm learning so much from you, Master!
11:03Koda always cooks for himself, so he's probably defenseless against a girl cooking for him.
11:08Show me your ways, Master Hana!
11:11That makes sense, why she has been so busy lately.
11:15Koda, what do you think? Did I grab your stomach with my cooking?
11:20Absolutely. You captured it hard.
11:24That sounds painful.
11:27She did this all for me. Saya...
11:33Hug attack!
11:35Huh? Saya, are you okay?
11:38I don't know. I'm just overwhelmed with joy that you liked my cooking.
11:42But this is...
11:44I've always liked you, Koda. Since we were kids.
11:48All this time?
11:50Yeah. I started working at the drugstore because you were there.
11:54You started avoiding me in middle school.
11:56No! I never avoided you!
11:59You're lying! You hated me because I went to a different school, right?
12:04We stopped going to school together and we stopped hanging out.
12:08Well, you see, our commuting times were different and you started club activities in middle school, right?
12:14So I thought you might be busy.
12:17Is that really why? You don't hate me?
12:21Of course not! There's no reason why I would hate you, Saya.
12:25So you weren't avoiding me.
12:27I thought you didn't like me and I didn't know how to act around you.
12:31Oh, I see.
12:33So that's why you've been acting strange since we met again after so long.
12:37I'm sorry for acting strange. I was probably a pain to deal with.
12:42No, don't worry about it. It's not your fault.
12:45I'm sorry for making you feel lonely all this time.
12:48You'd better be! I was so lonely!
12:52I'm so sorry.
12:55So, can you tell me how you feel, Kouta?
12:59How do you feel towards me?
13:01Um, well...
13:03Well?
13:05To be honest, I don't know.
13:07What?
13:09Does that mean you hate me after all?
13:11No, it's not that.
13:13I do like you, Saya.
13:15But I'm not sure if I like you because you're my childhood friend or if it's something more than that.
13:21I'm still trying to figure that out.
13:23Sorry for giving you such a vague answer.
13:27But I really cherish you, Saya.
13:29And that's why I want to take time to think and reflect.
13:33I've decided.
13:35Decided what?
13:37I'm going to make you fall for me, Kouta.
13:39I've already got your stomach, so there's only one step left.
13:42One step?
13:44Like, for example...
13:46A kiss?
13:48Wait a second! Are you serious?
13:51I'm not emotionally prepared for that yet.
13:53And besides, that's something that couples do.
13:56We'll do it to become a couple.
13:59Wait!
14:01Kouta, I brought you some food.
14:03Hana!
14:05This is not what you think!
14:07Wow, Saya!
14:09You're so bold.
14:11As your master, I'm surprised by how far things have progressed between you two.
14:14No, that's not-
14:16Hana, listen!
14:18What?
14:20I can't hear anything.
14:22A month has passed since then.
14:24Saya frequently comes over to my house and takes care of me.
14:28But apart from cooking, she's not very good at housework.
14:32Oh no, Kouta! The washing machine is acting up!
14:36Wait, how much detergent did you put in?
14:39Saya, you're covered in bubbles!
14:41Help!
14:43I spent many fun days with her and finally made up my mind.
14:47One day after work.
14:50I'm sorry for making you wait so long.
14:52I love you too, Saya.
14:54Will you be my girlfriend from now on?
14:56Huh?
14:58Oh wow, it took you long enough.
15:00I waited so long for this.
15:02This is payback.
15:06It's true that I kept her waiting.
15:08But thanks to that, I was able to uncover my true feelings.
15:12From now on, I'll be sure to give my full attention to my somewhat anxious and needy and very sweet girlfriend.
15:20Hi! It's me, Mel!
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