Rin-kun, it's morning.
Rin-kun, good morning.
Kaede...
Sorry, but I'm going to need a little more sleep, today.
But you won't have enough time to eat breakfast.
Today we have your favourite, nameko soup.
The nameko have to be from Hirata, Niigata.
Of course they are.
And what about finely sliced scallions?
It wouldn't be right without them.
Do you ever go "Oh no, I forgot!"?
Not for you, Rin-kun.
Breakfast is ready, so come down soon, okay?
A childhood friend who's my age, huh?
A Man Who Can Become Either A Demon or A God
It's been eight years since I, Tsuchimi Rin, started living in Kaede's house.
Both my parents and Kaede's mother died in an accident.
Since then, Kaede has taken care of all the household chores for me.
Really, I should be the one doing all the chores. I am the guest, after all.
Here, Rin-kun. Enjoy!
Thanks.
Hey, Kaede,
I've told you this before, but we could just have toast in the morning.
If you like toast, then we can eat western style tomorrow.
Let's see, we could have bacon, eggs, onion soup and...
No, I mean...
...isn't it a lot of work to make this much every morning?
No, not at all.
It's my joy to take care of you.
Is that a bad thing?
No...
Um...
Can I have some tea?
Yes, right away.
Here is your lunch.
Thanks.
Kaede, what about yours?
I'm sorry!
She's forgetful when it comes to herself.
Thanks for waiting, Rin-kun.
I guess our neighbour, Sato-san, is moving out today.
Yes.
Also, Tanaka-san, Yamamoto-san, Uesugi-san, and Goshogawara-san are gone too.
Eight neighbours on both sides of us, gone.
Maybe they're avoiding us?
I wonder...
Is your father going to be away for a while on his current business trip?
I heard he's going overseas.
I think so.
He said he was going to be gone for three or four months.
Is it really okay to leave a young man and a young lady alone like this?
That shows how much he trusts you.
Really?
He told me to try my best since I have his approval.
Eh!?
I think he should put more thought into his daughter's future.
The fact that we live together already causes you trouble with men.
I think he thinks about me more than enough.
No, it's nothing.
I've been waiting for you, Tsuchimi Rin!
I am from the Fuyou Kaede fan club,
Kitto Kitto Kaede-chan, otherwise known as the KKK.
I am Magnum Sakai!
Um, are you really a high school student?
Silence, Tsuchimi Rin!
Let's fight over Kaede-san right now!
Or so he says.
What does our "prize," Kaede-san, think?
Um...
No excuses!
I have already dedicated myself both physically and mentally to Rin-kun!
I'm sorry.
I meant to say, "I am going to..."
Kaede, it's a bit late for that.
Are you okay, Kaede?
Yes.
How vexing!
I guess we lost them.
There were only a few groupies out today.
Sheesh, morning after morning...
It's not easy dealing with them every day.
Um, Rin-kun...
S-Sorry!
No, it's all right.
Hello!
A-Asa-senpai...
Good morning, Rin-chan.
Good morning, Asa-senpai.
You walked to school together, again?
You're getting along pretty well, huh?
So you attacked me out of jealousy?
Don't say it like that, Rin-chan.
Girls' hearts are very delicate.
You should be more careful about your choice of words.
I think I'm far more delicate than you are.
Don't say it like that, or else...
A-Asa-senpai!?
Is this type of attack more girly?
Hey!
Just kidding!
Would you stop doing that if you are not being serious?
Is that what you think?
Damn, playing around with a man's mind like that.
She's as energetic as usual.
She's wearing me out.
Kaede.
OK.
Kaede-chan! Welcome to my heart!
Midoriba-kun...
Um, good morning.
Welcome to my heart, Midoriba Itsuki-kun.
Rin, welcome to my heart.
Would you learn your lesson already?
I wanted Kaede-chan in my loving embrace.
Like I'd let you do that.
Besides, why just Kaede?
There's Mayumi and many other girls too.
Come on, there's the issue of huggableness.
Mayumi's flat chest isn't as fun.
Shut up!
Mayumi-chan, good morning!
Good morning.
Don't mock the compact breast.
There are many who prefer them nowadays.
Well, that's still the opinion of the minority...
The era where F and G cups were preferred is over.
The ones that fit entirely in your hands are much more popular now.
Oh, Mayumi-chan...
Is that really something to be proud of?
Boys who love to snuggle with each other first thing in the morning wouldn't understand anyway.
Hey, don't put me in the same class as Itsuki.
I am not interested in boys at all.
Girls come first, then girls again.
There is no third or fourth, and fifth is girls once again.
Girls are the joy of my life.
Listen to him.
Can you imagine his response if the transfer student is a girl?
The transfer student? You mean the one we've heard rumours about?
The transfer student is already here?
I don't have any of the details, but I guess he or she's coming tomorrow.
I wonder what kind of person will show up.
Considering the time of year, it has to be either one of the Gods or a Demon.
The transfer student will be a pretty girl.
How can you tell?
I can smell pretty girls.
My nose does not fail me.
It works like radar?
Midoriba-kun's sense of smell is really something when it come to girls.
Like if it matters if it's a boy or girl.
You sound uninterested.
Oh, so I guess it doesn't really concern you since you already have Kaede.
It's not like that.
Don't say that, Rin!
Your life as a man is over, if you lose your interest in girls!
I'm not sure if that's very convincing or not...
You're too spoiled!
Since you have the beautiful Kaede-chan to take care of you every day,
you cannot see the meaning of true happiness.
True happiness? What do you mean by that?
Listen to what you are saying.
Rin, do you really feel as though your everyday life is fulfilling?
So,
let's go hunt girls after school so we can achieve true happiness!
So that's all you wanted.
Take your seats! We're starting class.
Ten years ago, an incident known as the "Kaimon" opened the gates...
...to the realm of the Gods and the realm of the Demons.
Shortly after, the Gods and the Demons started migrating to our world,
and now we have places where humans, Gods, and Demons...
...can share the same public space, such as this school, the Verbena Academy.
The history of the gates will be on the final exam.
If you get it wrong, I will make you do bunny hops with weights tied to your back.
Do you really feel as though your everyday life is fulfilling?
Girls are the joy of my life.
It's my joy to take care of you.
Mayumi finds joy in chasing after scoops.
Asa-senpai likes to be as energetic as possible, every day.
They all have something like that.
Compared to them, I just don't have...
You sure look relaxed, gazing aimlessly out the window.
Is my class that boring?
I'm sorry that I'm so bad at teaching.
N-No...
You got lucky, Tsucchi.
I need to talk to you. Come into the hallway.
When you were young, did you get to know any children from other races?
I don't remember.
I didn't think much about race back then.
What about it?
It's not anything special.
It's just...
It's rare for you to be so vague.
Anyway, this is all I can say for now:
stay strong,
and good luck!
I will support you to the best of my abilities.
Uh, wait...
Remember to stay gutsy!
Stay strong and survive.
Don't give up until the end!
What exactly will I be fighting against?
Let's go home, Kaede.
I'm sorry, but...
You have something to do?
Kaede! We're here!
Asa-senpai,
and Kareha-senpai too.
Why are you in our classroom?
Hello, Rin-san.
I heard you had a passionate encounter with Midoriba-san again today.
What kind of sick rumours are being spread around by the upperclassmen?
Such a forbidden love.
My my my!
Please stop getting wrapped up in such deluded fantasies.
I know.
Rin-chan is Kaede's knight and Kaede's knight alone, right?
And why is it that your words feel a bit sharp?
I'm sorry, mister knight, but we are going to borrow Kaede for a little bit.
You see, Rin-kun, we're learning a new recipe in cooking club today.
She wants to make you delicious food.
You lucky man!
Would you stop hitting me?
I've got a scoop!
The transfer student is a female!
And there happens to be two of them!
What!?
The first one is one of the Gods and the other one is a Demon. They're also both absolutely gorgeous!
Aren't you interested, Rin-chan?
Not really.
Looks like it'll be a long time before Kaede-chan gets a romantic rival.
A romantic rival?
We should get going, or we'll be late.
I'm sorry, Rin-kun.
I'll prepare dinner as soon as I get home.
Don't worry about it.
Inariya
Some milk...
Hmm, are we out of anything else?
I should have asked her about it before I came here.
I'll do the shopping, so you just go and relax at home.
...is exactly what she'd have said.
Oh well, anything goes, I guess.
Those ears...
She's one of the Gods.
I don't remember seeing such a cute girl living around here.
If I go by weight, this is cheaper, but overall, this package is cheaper...
Hey, which one should I buy?
S-Sorry?
I narrowed it down to these two, but...
It's for a man who really eats a lot,
so I was wondering if I should buy two of these medium packages, or one of the large ones.
I see.
So, which one is better?
If he really eats a lot, I think you'll need two packs, right?
I thought so too!
I'll go with two packs, then.
Thank you very much.
You're welcome.
I'm sorry to leave you so suddenly, but there is a time-limited sale on toilet paper at the drug store.
It's not a big deal, so don't worry about it.
So, see you later, Rin-kun.
Maybe I bought a bit too much.
Well, Kaede shouldn't have to go shopping for a while.
...sazanamitachi wa ima mo tsuzuku keredo
...the ripples still continue to wave.
anata no shigusa anata no koe wo
Your gestures, your words,
hitotsu hitotsu omoidashite mireba
as I remember them one after another.
naze ka...
For some...
Oh, sorry, did I scare you?
No.
Were you listening to me the whole time?
Well, yeah.
You're very good at singing.
Not really.
There are many people who sing better than me.
Don't say that.
But I thought nobody was listening, so I'm a little embarrassed now.
Um...
I'm sorry, but I must head home now.
I'm sorry to have bothered you.
No,
I'm glad that I could talk to you, even if it was for such a short time.
I hope I can hear you sing that song again.
Maybe you'll get another chance.
I look forward to seeing you again, Rin-sama.
A Demon girl this time...
I met girls of both races today...
Huh?
Did I introduce myself?
How did they both know my name?
I've never seen them at school.
So, see you later, Rin-kun.
I look forward to seeing you again, Rin-sama.
Oh well.
I'll see them again, if we know each other, I guess.
Looks like it'll be a long time before Kaede-chan gets a romantic rival.
No way...
Starting today, some new friends will be joining this class, but...
...I guess you don't really need me to explain it.
Hey, settle down.
Come on!
The first impression is the most important one, when meeting a girl!
Yeah, yeah. Suit yourself, then.
Everyone, are you ready!?
Yeah!
Fine, then.
Both of you, you can come in now.
Hey, the human school seems like it's a fun place too.
Yeah, it does.
With so many young girls around, it may even make me feel young again.
Huh? What's wrong with you guys?
Are they...
Did Itsuki's nose think that these old men smelled like pretty girls?
So, which boy is it?
Let's see...
Ah, there he is.
Over there.
You've got a good face.
I can leave Sia with you, then.
Not so fast, Shin-chan.
Rin-chan is Nerine-chan's groom.
No way!
Rin-dono, please take care of Sia.
Yeah...
Yo! Be more energetic!
Show me the energy that you will use to push Sia over and...
Quit saying weird thing, Dad!
Sia, I've told you before... hitting people with chairs is a bit too extreme...
Sia-chan, perhaps that was a little too...
Oh, you girls are...
So, I'll let them introduce themselves.
I'm Lisianthus.
I came from the realm of the Gods.
My name is a bit long, so you can call me Sia.
Um, and I am Nerine.
I came from the realm of the Demons.
Please call me Rin.
I am Eustoma,
Sia's father, and I am also the lord of the Gods.
I am Forbesii,
Nerine-chan's daddy, and I am the lord of the Demons.
Hello there.
You two, keep quiet.
Um, Sensei,
am I hearing things, or did they just say that they are the lord of the Gods and the lord of the Demons?
Well, that's how it is.
It's extremely unbelievable,
but those two are the respective rulers of the realm of the Gods and the realm of the Demons.
Please don't concern yourself with the fact that we are royalty.
I would be happy if you treat us like we are just normal friends.
As you can see,
Tsucchi, it is up to you to take care of these two.
How exactly does that follow?
I will explain that.
You see, Rin-chan, you have been chosen to be the potential husband for either Sia-chan or Nerine-chan.
Huh?!
Eh?!
What?!
No way...
In other words, you can become either the lord of the Gods or the lord of the Demons.
If you pick Sia, you can use the power of the Gods as much as you want.
Of course, if you pick Nerine-chan, the power of the Demons will be yours to use however you please.
All of a sudden, I became the man who could become either a God or a Demon.
Um, do you live this way?
Yup, we're almost there.
Um, everyone...
We live there.
And we live there.
From now on, let's be good neighbours.
It's a pleasure to have you as a neighbour.
Y-Yes...
You're our new neighbours...
Are you serious?
futari de aruiteru
二人で歩いてる
Together we walk,
futari de sagashiteru
二人で探してる
together we search,
demo hitomi ni utsuru no wa
でも瞳に写るのは
but reflected in your pupil...
yurameiteiru kimi no katachi
揺らめいている君の形
...is your own flickering form.
kimi to boku to no aida ni aru no wa
君と僕との間にあるのは
In the moments we were together,
yume tachi ga mazariau noizu no umi
夢たちが混ざり合うノイズの海
the dreams blended into the sea of noise.
kawaranai mono
変わらないもの
Those unchanging things...
kimi no naka ni dake ikizuiteru
君の中にだけ息づいてる
...live on only in you.
sekaijuu de dare mo sawaru kotonai sono takaramono wa
世界中で誰も触ることないその宝物は
In the whole world, nobody could touch that treasure...
kitto kimi no tame ni nani yori tsuyoku kagayaku kara
きっと君のために何より強く輝くから
...for it surely shines brighter than anything, for you.
Preview
Sia-chan, since we're now in the human realm,
are there any foods you'd like to try?
How about Sushi! Tempura!
That sounds good.
Mt. Fuji!
No, um...
Geisha!
That's yummy, isn't it?
Yeah!
Next time on Shuffle. Episode Two: I Wanted to See You.
Are you sure Geisha is a food?
I Wanted to See You
That's what my father said...