35th Hakuhou Festival
Hakuhou Festival will finally be tomorrow
Seems like we made it somehow.
Yeah.
Nice work.
That goes for you too.
You stayed for so long to help me out.
Thank you.
What are you talking about?
We're friends, right?
I'm only doing what I should be doing.
Yuuto, you're such a nice guy.
Don't make fun of me.
I'm not.
Whether it's for the execution committee or the swim meet,
you've always helped me out without complaints.
I think someone who willingly works to help others out is very cool.
Oh? Are you embarrassed by that?
That's cute.
N-Not at all.
Seems like I got it right.
Shiina!
I'm sorry. I...
No...
Haruka?
Nogizaka-san...
No, this is...
Um... well...
...I'm sorry!
Haruka?
Yuuto, you need to catch up with her!
Don't worry about me.
Just go after her now!
Hurry!
Yeah, I got it! Sorry!
「I want to be together...」
Haruka!
E-Excuse me.
W-Wait up!
Just listen to me first!
Haruka!
Are you okay?
U-Um...
About that just now...
...that was a misunderstanding.
It was an accident.
Anyway, I didn't do anything wrong.
Yes, I understand.
Something must have happened,
and that was why it turned out like that...
I understand.
Yes, I really do understand that.
Huh? Why am I...
Haruka.
It's nothing.
It's nothing, really.
But...
Please excuse me!
Haruka...
Nogizaka Haruka
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Yes, this is the Nogizaka residence.
Hazuki-san?
It's Yuuto.
Do you need something?
Um... Haruka...
Haruka-sama has just gone to bed.
Please call back tomorrow.
I see...
Yuuto-sama.
No, never mind. Goodbye.
Just thinking about it won't get me anywhere.
Anyway, I need to give Haruka an explanation.
Good morning, Yuuto-san.
The cultural festival finally starts today.
Let's do our best!
What's wrong?
What's the matter?
Why is she this energetic?
This won't do at all.
We don't get cultural festivals very often,
so you need to work yourself up.
Let's do our best, Yuuto-san.
Yeah...
Yup. That's the spirit.
Haruka-senpai!
You're in the way!
That's such a cute costume!
You look good in anything, Haruka-senpai!
Haruka-senpai, congratulations for being nominated for the beauty contest this year!
You will definitely win!
Yup, I will root for you all the way!
Seems like she's doing fine.
Heh? So Nogizaka-san is also entering the beauty contest.
Shiina? By "also", are you saying...
That's right.
Amamiya Shiina-jou has also entered.
Only the eight people with the most votes from the school's male students may participate.
Starting from the ones in our class, the other people include:
The vice president of the naginata club, Asahina Mai-jou...
...and the Faithful Dog, Yatsusaki Setsuna-jou; these two have also been chosen.
Other than that, there are contestants such as the Princess Blizzard Tennouji Touka...
...and the Riot Orihime, Orikawa Tomoe.
Yeah, I got it. That's enough.
The beauty contest will be held in the gym starting at two o'clock.
If it's okay, why don't you come see it too?
That's right.
Leaving that aside, is Nogizaka-san still worried about what happened yesterday?
No, it looks like she's fine.
Really?
Yeah, she seemed like her usual self when I talked to her.
I see. Is that so?
In order words, she's still not sure about it.
Don't worry about it. I was just talking to myself.
I'm a little worried since I thought Nogizaka-san looked upset.
See you.
You will definitely win!
Not at all!
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Welcome! Welcome to Marginal Symphony!
Two Magical Rainbow Coffees and one Charming Cranberry Crêpe, correct?
Understood.
We have a new order!
Oh, I need one each of I Love You Iced Tea and Heartbroken Cream Puff.
Sorry for the wait.
Here is your order of Lively Peach Juice and Gleaming Shortcake.
Haruka.
I'm sorry. I am heading to table five.
Welcome!
Class 2-1's cosplay café, Marginal Symphony, is now open!
Um, Haruka...
I'm sorry, Yuuto-san.
Leading one patron in.
Yuuto-san, it's about time,
so I am taking a break now.
Yeah.
Um, Haruka?
Yes, what is it?
No, never mind. Nice work.
Yes. Please excuse me, then.
Yahoo, Onii-san!
I'm here to play.
M-Mika?
The store looks way cuter than what I heard.
You also look quite handsome.
Yes, even the servers at the Nogizaka estate would give you a second look.
I-Is that so?
Eh? What is it?
No, it's nothing.
Hey, Onii-san, how did it turn out yesterday?
Eh? Yesterday?
Come on. Didn't Onee-chan bring you a treat last night?
Did anything like a thank you kiss happen?
Not at all!
Hey, how was it like?
Please tell us in detail.
No, it wasn't a big deal at all.
Well, that's fine.
Anyway, Onii-san, do you have time after this?
Hm? Oh, it's about time for my break.
Let's walk around together, then.
There is still time before the beauty contest.
I'll go with you too.
What about you, Hazuki-san?
I will stay behind.
Let's go, then, Onii-san!
Y-Yeah
Okay, we will pick this year's Hakujou Grand Prix from these contestants!
Who will take home the prize?!
Miss Hakujou Academy Grand Prix
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sign: ♥ Haruka
That's great. We made it in time.
Haruka-sama, do your best!
Let's announce the winner now.
The 35th Miss Hakujou Academy Grand Prix is...
...entry number eight, the Nuit Étoile, Nogizaka Haruka-san!
Nice! That's as expected from Onee-chan!
Well done!
Congratulations!
Is she breaking a tear of joy?
Her tears bring her beauty to another level!
What's the matter, Onii-san?!
Yuuto-san.
Haruka, um...
What's the matter, Yuuto-san?
What's the rush?
It's about yesterday.
Um, by yesterday, do you mean...
I meant what you saw at the classroom.
Anyway, let me explain.
That was...
I don't want to.
I don't want to listen to you.
I don't really know why, but I don't want to hear about that.
Nogizaka-san? I haven't seen her.
I haven't.
What do you need Haruka-senpai for?
I don't know.
Are you two in a fight?
Yuuto, you bastard!
Haruka...
During that time,
Haruka...
...was sad the entire time.
Even so,
why didn't I notice?
Huh, Yuuto?
What are you doing here?
It's just something...
Oh, that's right.
Hey, Yuuto, would you like to folk dance with me?
Folk dance... I...
Oh, I'm sorry, speaking of that, I made a promise with Mai.
Shiina...
Well, I'm go meet them now.
What should I do now?
She's not here either.
Are you looking for Haruka-sama?
Hazuki-san.
I understand the circumstances.
I've seen everything that has happened to you two.
I even saw what happened yesterday when I came to school as Haruka-sama's bodyguard.
Where is Haruka?
I do know that, but before I answer you, there is something I would like to tell you.
It's about how to face Haruka-sama.
How to face Haruka?
I won't say something such as, "Please place Haruka-sama as your top priority regardless of anything else."
However,
please do not make a mistake when you have to make your decision.
When I make my decision?
Yes. Three years ago, as my beloved Eric was disappearing,
I couldn't get a good look at him.
As a result, Eric disappeared from my eyes.
I naïvely thought that Eric would always be there for me.
I hope you will never have to experience that lonely feeling.
That's why....
I got it. I'm sorry for making you bring up something sad.
It's nothing.
Haruka-sama is behind the gym.
Please go.
Haruka-sama really needs you right now.
Yes.
This is...
Haruka.
May I sit next to you?
I'm sorry about yesterday.
Even though you went as far as bringing me a treat,
something weird like that happened.
That's not all.
Starting that moment, a lot has happened until now.
I don't know where I should start apologizing from.
Anyway, I'm sorry.
Not at all!
That's not your fault.
Please don't apologize.
But...
You got it wrong.
I didn't really understand what was going on.
You didn't understand?
Yes. My heart felt achy and painful when I saw Yuuto-san and Amamiya-san.
Before I realized, I was running.
It felt like something important to me was lost.
That probably was the first time I felt that way, and I didn't know what to do.
However, in order to keep you from having any painful memories, I smiled.
Still, when I think about it, my heart starts aching again.
It somehow feels like Yuuto-san is leaving me.
I'm not going anywhere.
At least I don't plan on leaving you until you hate me.
That's because I want to stay with you forever.
I want to be together.
Yes, I want to be together with you.
I don't want to be left with memories like that anymore.
Haruka.
Yuuto-san.
Yuuto-san!
The 35th Hakuhou Festival is now over.
Could all the students please help clean up?
Have you calmed down?
Yes.
Let's dance, then.
Didn't we promise each other to folk dance?
Yes, but the dance is over.
That's fine. If we need music...
May I have this dance?
Yes, it's my pleasure.
I'm sorry.
No, it's fine.
Onee-chan is doing her best.
We're taping this to save it forever.
I didn't know Hazuki-san had such a sad past, though.
I am ashamed.
However, Eric returned to my side afterwards...
...in an auction.
In an auction?
Yabee! Auction.
Um, could Eric be...
This is Eric.
I see.
Congratulations.
Next Time
「...Sorry for the Wait♪」
On a remote island in the South Sea, two souls guided by fate shall now cross their paths and flare up!
Akihabara Princess, Nogizaka Haruka, versus the chosen everyman, Ayase Yuuto!
This is a noteworthy battle regardless of class and ranks!
Now, who will win this fight?!