When I Declined the Class Reunion Invitation, this Hot Event Planner Came to My House
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00:00A class reunion, huh?
00:03I'm Masato Ono.
00:05I'm a university student, and people tend to label me as an introvert and a loner.
00:10By the way, I've been a loner since elementary school.
00:14I'm always failing at making friends, so it doesn't bother me that I'm on my own.
00:20That's why I have absolutely no interest in class reunions.
00:24Going to class reunions just makes me feel like a total loner.
00:28Hey, Reina.
00:30Have you figured out how many people are coming to the reunion this time?
00:35Not yet, but the deadline isn't here yet.
00:38Ah, I see.
00:39Hey, Reina, how about later we...
00:43Sorry, not interested.
00:46Ugh.
00:47She's Reina Ikeda.
00:49She's kind of frosty with everyone, but some guys dig it.
00:53Funny enough, we went to high school together.
00:56She's still got that cold vibe going on.
01:00Back in high school, Reina and I were in the same student committee and did a bunch of projects together.
01:06But we hardly ever talked.
01:08We didn't mind the silence, but we weren't exactly super close either.
01:12Our relationship was just kind of awkward.
01:15I wonder if she's going to our class reunion.
01:18I don't think she had many close friends like me.
01:21Ah, well, it doesn't matter.
01:24Hey.
01:25Whoa, you startled me.
01:28Aren't you coming to our class reunion?
01:30Huh?
01:31Oh, I was planning on skipping it.
01:34Why?
01:36Why do you even care?
01:38Any chance you're having stomach problems?
01:41Uh, how long do you think is my stomachache going to last?
01:45You got plans then?
01:47It's not exactly like that.
01:49You're thinking about giving yourself a stomachache.
01:52Why do you keep going on about me getting a stomachache?
01:56I don't have any stomachache.
01:57I just don't see the point in going because I'm a loner.
02:01Everyone's coming.
02:03But still.
02:05I'm the organizer, so I've booked a nice restaurant.
02:09And also I want to drink with you, you know.
02:12Oh, I get it now.
02:13She's obviously lying.
02:15Does she really want to get everyone together that bad?
02:18She's only asking me to come along because she's organizing everything and doesn't really want to have a drink with me.
02:25I already figured that out.
02:27Can you give it another thought?
02:29So are you telling me that you'd actually say yes if I invited you over?
02:34If you're keen on drinking together, why not come over to my place?
02:39Huh? Your place?
02:41If that's what you're saying, then just come over if you want to have a drink with me.
02:46It's like there's no chance that'll happen.
02:48I probably said something too forward.
02:51I must look so cringy right now.
02:56See, I knew she'd refuse.
02:59She seems pretty turned off.
03:01So I guess she's given up.
03:03Well, then that's that.
03:07Why does everyone like this kind of thing?
03:10It's great to have a fun atmosphere.
03:12But it's only fun for people who had a good time in high school.
03:16I can't relate because I don't have any good memories like that.
03:20Oh, well, at least I didn't mind the time spent in the student committee with Reina.
03:26I'm probably the only one who thinks that way, though.
03:29After that, Reina never tried to invite me to the class reunion again.
03:34It doesn't matter to me anymore.
03:36Thinking like that on the day of the class reunion,
03:40they're probably all having fun right about now.
03:43Not like it matters to me, though.
03:46I'm bored. Maybe I'll go watch a movie.
03:51Who could it be?
03:53Good evening.
03:54Reina, why are you here?
03:57You invited me over, didn't you?
03:59Thanks. I was really happy.
04:03Say what?
04:05I'm here to drink with you.
04:07Can I stay at your place tonight?
04:09Both you and I are 20 now, so we can drink, right?
04:14Huh?
04:16Hold up, what? How did this happen?
04:19Wait, hang on a second.
04:21Why are you here? Weren't you turned off by what I said last time?
04:25I was ecstatic and couldn't even move when you said that.
04:30Huh?
04:31What is she going on about? What's going on?
04:35What about the class reunion?
04:38I just popped in for a bit and then slipped out.
04:41Because you invited me over at your place, didn't you?
04:44I brought lots of alcohol, so let's have a good time tonight.
04:48Wait, what?
04:52How the heck did this happen?
04:54Why am I even drinking with her? It doesn't make sense to me.
04:58And she's been silent this whole time. Is she okay?
05:03Um...
05:07What?
05:10Oh gosh, this is delicious!
05:14Hold on, are you already hammered?
05:17You didn't even finish one drink, did you?
05:19Mmm, this is delicious.
05:23Oh boy, this isn't working. You're just saying the same thing over and over.
05:28Here we go!
05:30Whoa!
05:32Oh, it's you, Masato.
05:38Whoa, calm down! Take it easy, okay?
05:43I like you, Masato. I really like you.
05:49Hold up, did she just say she's into me? Is she playing around? Is this a joke?
05:55When you say you like me, what do you mean?
05:59Uhhhh...
06:03Seriously? She fell asleep?
06:06Wait, hey, what about what you said earlier about liking me?
06:10Uhhhh...
06:14Ugh, let's just get you tucked in and call it a night.
06:21Next morning.
06:23I'm sorry. I had too much fun and drank too much.
06:27You drank too much? You didn't even finish a drink. Wait, you had fun?
06:33I liked spending time with you, Masato.
06:36The time we spent together in the student committee during high school was really nice.
06:41Wow, she felt the same, huh?
06:44By the way, do you remember anything from yesterday?
06:48I can't remember anything at all.
06:52I had a feeling that was gonna happen!
06:55Did I say anything weird?
06:58Say anything weird?
07:00She said she liked me, but that must have been a joke.
07:04Nah, you didn't say anything weird.
07:07Thank goodness. I was worried for a sec.
07:11Um, can you give me a chance to make it up to you?
07:16Huh? Make it up to me?
07:19I didn't mean for things to turn out like this. I want to make it up to you.
07:24It's no big deal.
07:26It's really annoying me! I can't stand being a bother to you.
07:31Where did her cold attitude go?
07:34But if she's so insistent, I can't just dismiss her kindness.
07:39Okay.
07:40Thank you. Then, um, let's go out together on the next holiday.
07:45So we ended up going out together, but...
07:48Closed for unexpected reasons.
07:52Oh, well, that's life for ya.
07:55If this place is closed, we can hit up another place.
07:59So you still in for it?
08:01That's fine, but...
08:03Thank you!
08:04We moved on to another location, but...
08:07This place is closed, too?
08:10And this one, too?
08:12No way! Even this place is closed!
08:16Ugh...
08:18It's okay. Don't be so down.
08:20I really gave it my all, but nothing worked out.
08:24Why does this have to happen?
08:29I feel bad for her.
08:31I guess I'll just have to go with it.
08:35Just wait here.
08:36Huh? Um...
08:39I'll be right back.
08:40Um, okay.
08:43A few minutes later.
08:45Sorry to keep you waiting.
08:47You went to a convenience store?
08:49Yeah, let's eat here.
08:51Huh?
08:52The weather's nice, so let's have a little picnic.
08:55Masato...
08:57Thank you for being so thoughtful.
09:00But really, I'm so sorry.
09:02We were both looking forward to this holiday, and...
09:05It's okay, no big deal.
09:07I know you were trying to make it fun for us.
09:10Um, Masato...
09:13I'll make it up to you next time, for sure!
09:16Yeah, it seems like one try isn't enough for someone as clumsy as you.
09:20Haha, okay, I'm counting on you.
09:24Next time, let's go somewhere you like.
09:27From that day on, I started going out more often with Reina.
09:31Ugh...
09:33Whoa, she's really into that painting.
09:36And wow, her eyelashes are seriously long.
09:39And her nose is perfectly straight.
09:42Masato, this explanation is really interesting.
09:46Oh, really? What's it about?
09:49Hm? Ah!
09:50Huh?
09:52Um, uh, um, it's nothing.
09:54Let's go to the next one.
09:57Hm?
09:58That was weird, but I was surprised she could make that face as well.
10:03Several hours later...
10:05Um, did you have fun today?
10:07Why?
10:09I was really caught up in the paintings and didn't say anything.
10:12It's all good, I didn't mind the silence.
10:15Honestly, it was quite nice.
10:18I'm thrilled I got to discover your interests.
10:21Thank-
10:22Huh? Is it starting to rain?
10:25The forecast said it would be sunny all day today.
10:28How about we find a spot nearby to stay dry from the rain for a bit?
10:32Maybe it'll stop raining soon.
10:34Ugh, we got completely drenched, didn't we?
10:38Dang, she looks cute when she's all wet.
10:42Ah-choo!
10:44Are you okay?
10:45Yeah, I'm fine.
10:48She might catch a cold like this.
10:50Hey, my place is just around the corner, wanna come over?
10:54Is that okay?
10:56I don't want you catching a cold.
10:58Uh, thank you.
11:01Thanks for the bath and the shirt.
11:03It's fine, no problem.
11:06I'm really happy to be with you.
11:09I feel really calm when I'm with you.
11:12That's why I want to spend more time together.
11:15She's spouting off confusing stuff again.
11:18Hey, is that really how you feel-
11:20Ah-choo!
11:23Huh? She fell asleep already?
11:26Ah-choo!
11:29Ah, well, fun things can really drain your energy.
11:34I'll just let her sleep without waking her up.
11:37Later, Reina woke up and started apologizing to me all over again.
11:42The more time we spent together, the more I enjoyed getting to know Reina.
11:46And I started catching feelings for her.
11:49So I got even more curious.
11:52Did she really mean it when she said,
11:54I like you before, or was it a mistake?
11:57I was a bit lost on what she meant.
12:00But then she invited me to grab drinks with her.
12:03Is it okay if we have drinks together?
12:05I want to have a drink with you.
12:07It's fine, but-
12:09Wahoo! I found a restaurant that seems really good!
12:13She's not the best with alcohol,
12:15but is she actually sure she wants to go for drinks with me?
12:20I had this thought, but-
12:22Ehehehe! This drink is delicious!
12:27I knew it!
12:29Ehehehe! Masato! Ehehehe!
12:34Um, you shouldn't stick so close to a guy like me too much.
12:38No! I want to stick with you wherever you go!
12:44Huh... Hey, do you do that with everyone else?
12:49No, I don't.
12:50You're really not budging on this one, are you?
12:53I only do this with you, Masato.
12:56She's saying it again, not knowing how I feel!
13:00Um, what do you mean by that?
13:03Zzz...
13:06Zzz...
13:08How does she keep falling asleep like that?
13:10She can sleep anywhere!
13:13Zzz...
13:17Ah... Well, can't be helped, I guess.
13:21She's just carefree, but sometimes forgets to be careful.
13:26Ehehehe! Oh, Masato. I like you. I really like you.
13:35She's saying that again. I don't know how serious she is.
13:40Wait a minute! I don't even know where she lives!
13:43Well, this is unavoidable, I guess.
13:46For now, we'll just head back to my place.
13:49Huh? Masato?
13:52Uh, you are?
13:54Oh, my bad.
13:56We went to the same high school, remember? It's Narushi.
14:00Oh, it's you.
14:02Isn't that Reina? What's up with her?
14:06She dozed off while we were drinking. I'm taking care of her.
14:09Wait, you and Reina were drinking together?
14:14Well, yeah.
14:15Ha! You guys aren't a good fit for each other!
14:20What?
14:21Reina is so caring. Maybe she's just watching out for you because you don't have many friends.
14:28You were the only one absent from our class reunion, after all.
14:32Try not to bug her too much, alright?
14:35And, uh, I'd prefer if you didn't get too close to Reina.
14:40Why are you saying that?
14:42Obviously, Reina won't like having a loner like you hanging around her.
14:48Have you ever considered your looks and everything?
14:51You're just not right for her, you get me?
14:54Depending too much on Reina's kindness could also be an issue, don't you think?
14:59Uh...
15:00I wasn't really considering how she felt because I was having fun.
15:05I know for sure that me and her are not a good fit.
15:08I've made my point.
15:10If you actually care about Reina, you better think about your choices.
15:15The next morning.
15:16I'm sorry for being a pain to you once more.
15:20It's fine. I knew you couldn't handle alcohol well.
15:24I tried not to get drunk, though.
15:27Um, I feel bad for causing you hassle, so...
15:30Can I make it up to you again?
15:33Uh...
15:35I want her to do that, but...
15:38If I stick around her, it will only make things more difficult for her.
15:43So...
15:44I'm sorry, but I think we should call it quits now.
15:48Huh?
15:49You're probably dealing with a hangover, so take it easy.
15:52I'll leave for now, but when you go back to your home, lock up and put the key in the mailbox.
15:58See you!
15:59Masato!
16:01This is for the best, so I don't end up causing any trouble for her.
16:05Ever since then, Reina and I have been more distant.
16:09I've been telling myself that this was the right decision, but...
16:13Want to join us?
16:15Hmm... I'll think about it.
16:18Ugh...
16:20They're such a good fit for each other, aren't they?
16:23Man, what the heck am I even thinking about?
16:25I realized that I actually like Reina.
16:29And I wish I hadn't said that to her, even though there's no going back.
16:34But compared to me, even when things don't go her way,
16:37She never held back in telling me how she feels.
16:41So, let me make it up to you.
16:44Next time, I really want to make it up to you.
16:47Can I make it up to you again?
16:50Gasp!
16:51I can't keep being so down and negative like this!
16:55I'm not gonna distance myself from her because of this, but...
16:58I need to change myself and think of a way to make her happy!
17:02So, what I should do is...
17:05A few days later...
17:07Reina!
17:08Oh, Masato!
17:11I'm sorry!
17:12W-what's going on all of a sudden?
17:15I ran away from telling you how I feel and made excuses to not hurt you.
17:21But from now on, I won't run away anymore!
17:25What are you even talking about?
17:28Changing how you look is one thing, but what about who you really are, you know?
17:34Someone like you can't make Reina happy.
17:37That might be true.
17:39But if I'm not good enough for her, I'll put in the effort to be a better man for her!
17:44Besides, this is none of your business!
17:47It is my business!
17:48I like her!
17:50I wanted to see her again, so I asked her to be the organizer for our class reunion,
17:55thinking we could talk a lot!
17:57But because of you not being there, she left our class reunion so quickly!
18:02Why does it have to be you?
18:03You don't care about Reina at all, do you?
18:06At first, I didn't think much about Reina.
18:10But as I spent more time with her, I realized I liked her.
18:14Not even talking and just being with her was so special to me!
18:18I like Reina!
18:19I like Reina too!
18:22I'm sorry.
18:24Narushi, I appreciate your feelings, but I...
18:28I know.
18:30I had a hunch about your feelings, but I needed to hear it from you directly.
18:35Thanks for being honest and rejecting me properly.
18:38Masato, make sure you make Reina happy.
18:42Narushi, thank you!
18:44Reina, I wanted to apologize properly for hurting you.
18:48I'm really sorry.
18:50Masato...
18:51But, um, why do you feel that way about me?
18:55I've had a lot of people crushing on me.
18:58But then they went and started gossiping and spreading rumors.
19:03On top of that, they tried to make me live up to their standards, and I was so not into that!
19:10But Masato...
19:12You didn't do anything like that.
19:15During those silent moments while working together, when I would get flustered and feel the need to say something...
19:21Masato, you said this to me.
19:25You don't have to force yourself.
19:27That one phrase made me feel like you truly saw the real me.
19:33Since then, I've been in love with you.
19:37But I didn't have the courage to tell you until now.
19:41I thought our class reunion would be a chance for me to tell you my feelings.
19:46So I tried my best.
19:48Being shy...
19:50It was quite difficult.
19:53Shy?
19:55Yeah, I'm not good at talking to people.
19:59Ah, so that's why she seems standoffish.
20:03Masato...
20:05I really...
20:06Truly like you.
20:09I know.
20:10Huh?
20:12Well, you confessed that when you were hammered in a sleep, you know?
20:17Say what?!
20:19OMG, how embarrassing!
20:22Ahahaha...
20:24And so, Reina and I are now a couple.
20:28Narushi is my new bud, my first true friend.
20:32I always tell him about our lovey-dovey moments, and he always mocks me with a thanks for sharing.
20:38Narushi will be there too.
20:40So let's go to our class reunion together next time.
20:44Yeah, if there's an opportunity.
20:47You always say that.
20:49Come on, just promise me, okay?
20:52Ah!
20:54And time passes.
20:56Hey, we got the class reunion invitation.
20:59What do you reckon?
21:01It's been almost 20 years since the last reunion.
21:04So, do you wanna go?
21:07Of course, I have to show off my amazing wife.
21:11And I'm sure Narushi will be there too.
21:14Ehehe, I'm gonna show off about you too.