I, an Unpopular Guy Goes to a Mixer and My Delinquent Childhood Friend Tags Along
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00:00I so need a girlfriend!
00:03My name's Kota Ito, and I'm a sophomore at Koiwa University.
00:08What's up with you all of a sudden?
00:11I watched this anime called Koiwa School Days yesterday and got super jealous of the characters with girlfriends.
00:18Is there some gadget that can get a girlfriend for a guy like me who's been single since birth?
00:24Please, Otaemon!
00:26I'm not some future robot cat! I'm Otakuda!
00:30He's my buddy, Otakuda Tamotsu, and fellow sophomore who always listens to my woes.
00:37If you want a girlfriend, you've gotta get out there and meet people. For example...
00:42How about a group date?
00:45Wait, Charo?
00:47He's Charo Yabasugi, another fellow sophomore. Unlike me, he's an extrovert and always chatting up girls.
00:55We're having a group date this weekend! You should come!
00:59Really? Otakuda, you in?
01:02I have no interest in the real world besides anime!
01:06Hmm... So you're going to a group date, huh? Then let me join in too!
01:13Wait, for real?
01:15She's Alisa Ono, another fellow sophomore and my childhood friend who lives next door.
01:21She used to be shy and quiet, but now she's totally the opposite.
01:26What's your angle?
01:28I'm worried about whether you'll actually get a girlfriend, so I thought I'd keep an eye on you.
01:34And the real reason?
01:36I just want to see what kind of mess you get yourself into at a group date!
01:41She's definitely planning to mess with me!
01:44Of course, Alisa! You're more than welcome to join!
01:48Alright, come to my house and let's talk details.
01:52Alright! Let's go, Kouta!
01:54Don't drag me like that!
01:57Hey, what about me?
01:59Shall we walk home together?
02:02I'd rather walk with a girl!
02:04Are you seriously going to this group date?
02:08Hmm? Are you worried I might get hit on by other guys?
02:12No, it's just that you're usually not into these group dates. You always turn them down.
02:18It's not that I'm not interested, but it's sweet of you to be concerned. Thanks!
02:26Stop patting my head!
02:30A few days later, the group date's finally here.
02:34I'm so nervous!
02:39She looks a lot like the heroine from Koiwa School Days.
02:43Alright, let's start with introducing ourselves. Kouta, you go first.
02:49Uh, sure. I'm Kouta Ito. My hobbies are...
02:54Probably anime and games, right?
02:57Huh?
02:58You're such a nerd. That's why you've never had a girlfriend.
03:02But hey, I'm nice enough to invite you to a group date!
03:06What are you saying? Are you using me to make yourself look better?
03:11No way! They need to get to know you first!
03:15But still...
03:17And the fact you've never had a girlfriend is true. It's perfect material!
03:23What's your problem?
03:25What's wrong with being a nerd and not having a girlfriend? I've never had one either!
03:30That's because you turn guys down!
03:34Being a nerd isn't a bad thing! Having passion for your interests is great!
03:38Right? I'm actually a nerd too!
03:43Huh?
03:44I was hiding it because of the group date, but you gave me courage! Thanks!
03:50Uh, that's not what I meant.
03:53Thank you for the encouragement!
03:56I've been watching an otaku friend. What kind of anime do you like, Ito?
04:01Uh, right now, I'm really into Koiwa's School Days.
04:05I love that one too! My outfit's actually inspired by the heroine!
04:10No way! It looks awesome on you!
04:13Thanks!
04:15How did it come to this?
04:19After that, we totally hit it off talking about anime. Turns out, we have the same favorites.
04:25Then, after a bit, we decided to play The King's Game.
04:29Wait, I'm the king?
04:32Looks like I didn't get to be king again.
04:35Kouta's chopsticks split. That's gotta be the lot I drew earlier.
04:39So he's number two, and that girl's chopsticks split like number one.
04:45Something wrong?
04:47Nothing! Okay, how about two and one switch seats?
04:52So, I'm number two, which means I sit next to Kouta!
04:57And I'm number one! I get to sit next to Alisa!
05:01No way! My plan to make Kouta into me by sitting next to him!
05:07Alisa? You okay?
05:10N-Nothing!
05:12Thirty minutes later. The group date's almost over, but things are going pretty well with this girl.
05:19Maybe I've got a shot!
05:21Hey, so, um, wanna talk a bit more after this?
05:26Uh, sure!
05:28Wait, sorry, I actually gotta go.
05:31Huh? Then I can at least have your number.
05:35Uh, I forgot my phone today.
05:39But, um...
05:43I need to use the restroom!
05:45Oh, did she just dodge me? Was I too forward?
05:50Maybe I'm just not cut out for this.
05:55Kouta isn't mine! I'm never, ever, ever, ever, ever giving him up!
06:00Huh? I feel a chill.
06:04What? Maybe it's just your imagination.
06:08Weird.
06:10Uh, what went wrong? Is it cause I look too plain?
06:15Well, fixing your hair and outfit might help.
06:19Then can you help me out? You've got a great fashion sense.
06:23Are you asking me out on a date?
06:25No, we've gone out together before anyway.
06:29Huh. Just hanging out won't make him notice.
06:33Fine, I'll help you.
06:36Really? Thanks!
06:38You're so dense. You wouldn't notice my feelings if I didn't make a move.
06:43Huh?
06:44Nothing. Just talking to myself.
06:47We can start by fixing your hair. Let's hit the salon after class tomorrow.
06:52So the next day, we headed to the salon.
06:55How's it look?
06:57Uh...
06:59Hey, your face is all red. You okay?
07:03N-nothing's wrong.
07:05That reaction. Was she staring at me like she's into me?
07:09Nah, no way!
07:12The next day.
07:14Man, I've been getting a lot of attention from girls today, thanks to you helping me with the makeover, Alisa.
07:22Why do you look so grumpy?
07:24Nothing. Plus, even if your hair's good, your outfit still needs work.
07:29Then let's go after class again today.
07:32No! I want to take my time picking clothes. How about we go out on the weekend? I need to get ready too.
07:39Get ready? What's she planning?
07:43And then, the weekend came.
07:47What's that noise?
07:51His sleeping face is so cute.
07:54Huh?
07:55Alisa! Why are you in my room?
07:58Today's our date day! I told your mom and she let me in. Your sleeping face is still adorable.
08:05Quit it! Delete it!
08:07Nope! Anyway, get ready already!
08:10Got it! Wait, that outfit. It kinda looks like my favorite character's clothes.
08:18Hmm? You falling for me or something?
08:22No way! But she looks even cuter than usual today.
08:28Alright, I'm ready. Let's go.
08:31Then to make sure we don't get separated...
08:34Why are we holding hands?
08:36What's wrong with it? We used to hold hands all the time.
08:40Let's get going!
08:42Whoa! Her soft things have been pressing against me all morning.
08:47What's got you blushing? Embarrassed cause your childhood friends hugging your arm?
08:53Why is Alisa being so bold today?
08:56Hmm... What kind of clothes would suit Coda?
09:01Why is she sticking so close today? Did I do something?
09:05Alright, I picked it. Go try this on.
09:09Uh, okay.
09:11Alisa, about this outfit...
09:17Ugh, Charo.
09:19What's up?
09:20That guy keeps bugging me since the group date. I really don't want to see him.
09:25He's coming over! Is he gonna try something on?
09:29What should we do?
09:31Alisa, over here!
09:36Oh no! If we get caught here, we're toast!
09:40When I get ripped, when I get buff, I'll have a hundred girlfriends for sure!
09:47What kind of tune is that? And besides, he's super skinny!
09:52A few minutes later...
09:54Alright, I choose you! This guy's gonna get me a girlfriend at the next group date!
10:00Ah, finally he's gone. What a weirdo.
10:04Alisa, you alright?
10:06D-don't look!
10:08Huh?
10:10I'm super embarrassed right now!
10:13Man, her blushing face is way too cute!
10:17Alright, we got the clothes. You're looking pretty good now.
10:23Thanks! It's all thanks to you, Alisa. So, what next? It's still early.
10:29W-well, how about we grab lunch?
10:33Is she asking to keep the date going?
10:36We've got time. What do you say?
10:39Y-yeah, sure!
10:42After that, we kept the date going.
10:45We had lunch together and played at the arcade.
10:48We've hung out together before, but Alisa's definitely acting closer today.
10:54Ah, today was a blast! Feels like it's been forever since we just hung out like this.
11:01Hey, this park. We used to play here all the time when we were kids, right?
11:06Yeah. Let's check it out.
11:09Whoa, you're really close!
11:12It's fine. It's easier to talk like this.
11:15Plus, I've been wanting to try out these swings. They weren't here when we were kids.
11:20True, and that playground equipment wasn't here either. Things change over time, huh?
11:26I've changed too.
11:28What?
11:29I used to be such a crybaby, remember?
11:32Yeah, I was always cheering you up.
11:35I'm really grateful for that. But why did you always come for me back then?
11:40Well, I just couldn't leave you alone. You're my childhood friend.
11:45Was that really the only reason?
11:48Come to think of it, back then...
11:50Hey! Why are you with Alisa?
11:54Uh, it's Chutto.
11:57And what's with your outfit? Trying to change your look because you bombed at the last group date?
12:02No matter how you look, you're never gonna score at a group date, dude!
12:07I'll nail it next time!
12:09Then come to the group date tomorrow! Don't chicken out, cause you're scared to fail.
12:14I'm not running away!
12:16Alisa, you should come too! I'll make sure you have a good time this time.
12:21Ugh, I'm not going.
12:23Sorry, I just remembered something urgent. I gotta go.
12:27No, Alisa!
12:29What's up with Alisa?
12:33The next day.
12:35Ugh, what's wrong?
12:38Well, yesterday...
12:40Speaking of which, Alisa isn't here today.
12:44She skipped classes. Did I do something wrong?
12:49Maybe she doesn't want you to go to the group date?
12:53Huh?
12:54How would you feel if Alisa went to a group date alone?
12:58I wouldn't want her to go. I'd worry she'd get tricked by some bad guy.
13:03Is that really the only reason? I think there's a deeper reason.
13:08Oh, right! I...
13:11I think Alisa feels the same way about you.
13:15Hey, Otakura, can you do me a favor?
13:20A few hours later.
13:22Ugh, Koda's probably at the group date right now.
13:26What have I been doing all this time?
13:29Hey there!
13:31You seem troubled.
13:33Wanna talk about it?
13:35Ugh, no thanks.
13:37Aw, don't be like that.
13:39What do you think you're doing?
13:42Stay away from her!
13:44Koda!
13:45Whoa, she's got a guy with her.
13:47Our bad. Let's get out of here.
13:50You okay?
13:52Yeah, but why are you here?
13:54What about the group date? You were all geared up for it.
13:58I asked Otakura to take my place.
14:00If I bailed last minute, it'd mess up the numbers.
14:04But you wanted a girlfriend.
14:06I realized who's most important to me.
14:09Huh?
14:11I like you, Alisa.
14:14I've always had trouble making friends.
14:16When the group date flopped, you helped me change.
14:19You've always supported me.
14:21I used to think of you as family, but I realized I love you.
14:25I've always relied on you too, Koda.
14:28You've always been there since we were kids.
14:31Even when my dad passed away, you were there to comfort me.
14:36Whenever I was down, you were right by my side.
14:39I've always loved that about you, Koda.
14:42I see. So all this makeover stuff was kinda pointless, huh?
14:48Doesn't matter how you look.
14:50My feelings for you won't change.
14:52I even tried to change myself to make you like me.
14:56Really?
14:57Remember when my dad passed away?
15:00You said you liked strong people.
15:03Uh, yeah. I guess I did say that.
15:06So I tried to become strong for you.
15:08But you only saw me as family.
15:11And I couldn't tell you how I felt.
15:14Oh, I'm sorry about that.
15:16It's fine.
15:18I thought I was safe, since you didn't have any close girlfriends.
15:22But that last group date freaked me out.
15:26Huh?
15:27I went to keep an eye on you, to make sure you didn't get a girlfriend.
15:32Then I realized I almost helped you get one, and I panicked.
15:36Oh, so that's why you've been acting so forward lately.
15:40Yeah. It was embarrassing.
15:43But I wanted you to believe that I seriously love you.
15:47But in the end, I probably just messed up your chances at the group date.
15:51I'm sorry.
15:53It's okay. I'm the one who didn't realize how you felt all this time.
15:57I'm sorry.
15:59But from now on, I'll make you happy.
16:02Will you go out with me?
16:04Yes! I love you so much, Kota.
16:09The next day.
16:11Aren't you a bit close?
16:13It's fine. We're dating now.
16:16But all these people staring at us...
16:19Hey! How did you two end up together?
16:23You were too scared to stay at the group date yesterday.
16:26I realized it's more important to be with Alisa than to be popular.
16:31Kota is the most important to me.
16:33Quit making out in front of me!
16:36So, how did it go for you, Chotto?
16:39Well...
16:41Wait up! Otakura!
16:44I want to know more about you, Otakura.
16:47I have no interest in real-life girls.
16:51What's going on?
16:53Well...
16:55At yesterday's group date, Chotto only invited girls who shared my interests.
17:01Why?
17:03Otaku girls would be easy to score with, so I figured I'd have no trouble.
17:08But none of them paid any attention to Chotto.
17:11And now I'm stuck with this.
17:14I'm better looking than you!
17:17I guess it's not all about looks.
17:20I hope you find someone special someday, Chotto.
17:24I'll show you I can be popular, too!
17:27Chotto kept going to group dates after that.
17:30But it seems like no girls paid him any attention.
17:34I've been getting more attention lately.
17:37Maybe thanks to my new look.
17:39Thanks for the help. It made things a lot easier.
17:43No problem. Let me know if you need anything else.
17:46Thanks! See ya!
17:48Yeah, later.
17:50Kota?
17:52Whoa! What's up?
17:55Seeing you talk to other girls makes me sad.
17:58Even though I know it's necessary.
18:01Sorry, but you seem really different now.
18:04I've been holding it in all this time!
18:07If we're gonna date, you better take responsibility and give me lots of attention, darling!
18:13My childhood friend is too cute!
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