A Sign of Affection (2024) s01e06 Episode Script

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I-Itsuomi-san
You said you don't mind if it's me, right?
What exactly don't you mind?
Everything.
He kissed my hand
Why?
Our breath is white under the blue stars
In the scenery reflected in your eyes
Even if the color is different
In the world you're in
And the world I'm in
There are no such things
As borders anywhere
Our hands shiver
In the swirling falling snow
But if they touch, our fingertips warm
It is embarrassing but I want
This feeling of our beating hearts
To remain like this forever
I've been searching for how
To express my love
That confession that
Only the two of us understand
Find me in the world you see
I chant it silently in my heart
Yuki!
Are you okay?
Calm down.
My smartphone
Where is it?
It was in my pocket the entire time!
Anemia?
No
I'm okay
Sorry to worry you
If you're okay
could you turn this way?
Maybe I'm overreacting?
But because Itsuomi-san did such a thing
This guy's always invading
my personal space!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THAT SIGN MEANT?
Ah, yeah.
Everything.
I see.
Did he realize my feelings for him?
He's pretty perceptive, after all
And he's staring right at me!
WHAT IS IT?
About Rin
I can tell she comes to the cafe
to see Kyoya
What about you?
Am I the reason you go there?
I think Itsuomi-san already
I kind of
thought you might
See?
But he probably doesn't know
how much I love him.
I discovered so many feelings
surrounding love I never knew
realizing just how much I didn't know.
I LIKE YOU
Got it. Yeah, sure.
He wasn't looking?
Sorry.
Someone reserved
the entire cafe today, so I gotta go.
Also, I'm traveling abroad
at the start of next week.
I'll be back at the end of spring break.
Does that mean
He'll be gone for a month?
I see
Send me some sign language videos
I'll study them while I'm there
GOT I
When I return
I'll have. Quality time. With you.
What is it?
"Why?"
"Earlier?"
I already told him
what head pats meant in sign language.
YUKI
CAN I FALL IN LOVE WITH YOU?
WEREN'T YOU IN A HURRY?
Yeah, that's right.
I find myself calming down
as I breathe in the cool winter air
Yuki!
Huh? Did something good happen?
I only got to see him for a moment,
but the fact that what he did to me
was something I'd do only to the important
people, and that made me so happy.
I'm on cloud nine.
Man, it's cold.
Looks like it's gonna snow again.
Oushi-kun?
Ah, you're Yuki's
Good evening.
Taking Mint-chan out on a walk?
Izumi's family is out on a trip,
so I'm taking care of the dog.
My, Izumi-chan's so lucky!
Do you want to go on a trip?
No, I meant she's lucky to have
such a kind childhood friend like you.
I'm sure Yuki also feels safe
having you around in school.
I doubt Yuki-san feels that way.
Give yourself more credit!
You even know sign language.
If she runs into any trouble at school,
I'll be there.
She can rely on me.
Why, thank you.
How has Yuki-san been recently?
Now that you mention it,
she just texted me that she's staying over
at a friend's house.
Rin-chan also gave me a call after that.
Yuki's never stayed over
at a friend's house since grade school!
Okay, thanks!
Alibi complete!
Thanks, Rin.
No way that's happening.
It's nothing.
What is it?
Could I ask for Yuki-san's number?
Good job today.
You too.
I'm so happy they chose us
as their wedding after-party venue.
After-parties are usually a chance
to meet someone new.
I feel bad for the guys
having to compete with you.
Didn't you just say earlier
that you didn't want a girlfriend?
Well, you travel abroad so often,
so I really thought
you wouldn't date someone.
You're going off
somewhere again next week, right?
Itsu, what are you planning to do
with Yuki-chan?
Why do you sound so uneasy?
I'm really worried about you, you know!
You're such a scatterbrain sometimes!
Like when you went abroad
but didn't book a room.
I wouldn't be surprised
even if you fell into a volcano and died!
You just go into things
without thinking!
Yeah, they don't have fences,
unlike in Japan.
Stay on topic!
What are you
planning to do with Yuki-chan?
You sure like talking about love, Kyoya.
Yeah, right! I love following
passionate celebrity relationships!
Geez, that's not the point, you know.
Just my personal take, but
Yuki is transparent.
Maybe part of it is because she's never
heard the sound of unpleasant words.
People are like that at first,
transparent like glass.
Then human influence scratches, dirties,
or sometimes even polishes them.
I want to have an influence on Yuki.
I thought I wanted to keep watching her.
Her eyes, hands, expressions
they're all beautiful.
But now, it's more than just watching.
I can't take my eyes off her anymore.
He's
He's head over heels for her!
Doesn't he realize it?
Are you guys still open?
Rin-chan! Yuki-chan!
It's fine, come in!
Yay!
WHAT ABOUT YOUR CURFEW?
Yuki's staying over at my place today.
Sounds nice.
Really feels like you're in college.
Can you give us a moment?
Didn't realize it was snowing.
It was clear until dusk.
I'M STAYING OVER AT RIN-CHAN'S.
WAS IT A BOTHER I SUDDENLY CAME OVER?
No, not really.
You're so warm.
The skies were like this, too,
when you first came to the cafe.
I DIDN'T THINK I'D SEE YOU AGAIN
BEFORE MY TRIP
If I show her this,
she'll look at me.
I WAS THINKING OF TELLING
YOU THIS AFTER MY TRIP
I'LL SAY IT IN SIGN LANGUAGE
YUKI
CAN WE
That sign What is he implying?
Wait, I never taught him that.
Yuki
Can we be a couple?
Can we be a couple?
WHY?
Why? Because I want to go out with you.
WHY?
I never expected this would happen.
I'm probably going to be abroad a lot.
And I'll probably meet
all sorts of people.
But no matter where I go,
you're not there.
My sight is blurring.
I can't read his lips straight.
Did you read my lips?
I couldn't read everything.
I want you, Yuki.
Your. Answer?
Itsuomi-san
Okay.
-Got it.
-Huh?
That's it?
WE WANT THAT KID!
WHICH KID?
Is he picking me for his team?
Like the children's game, Hana Ichi Monme?
I'll learn. More. Signs.
Wh-Why are you clinging onto her?
We're a couple now.
Th-That came outta nowhere!
What? Really?
You're dating?
For real?
They're talking too fast for me to read.
What's wrong?
You all got the same look on your faces.
Of course we do!
So, you two are really dating
Oh, my gosh, Yuki!
Stop covering your mouth, Rin.
Man, Itsu
Gimme a beer, Kyoya.
Sure, got it.
So? How are things going to be like
now that you're going out with Yuki?
The same as usual.
I don't know what your "usual" is!
I see! I knew you liked Yuki!
-Rin-chan celebrating our relationship
-I'm so happy for you, Yuki!
makes it feel a little more real.
He really is impossible to read.
You better head home.
Huh? But I still have so much
I want to talk about.
Yuki's curfew is 10:00 p.m., remember?
We're already past it.
She's staying over at my place, though.
I'm sure her parents don't know
she's outside right now.
Oh, yeah, you're right.
I'll walk Yuki to your place.
Okay, I'll get ready.
You should stay for a drink or two.
Kyoya, can you walk Rin home later?
Okay. Have a drink, Rin-chan.
Sure!
Here is the key.
Speaking of keys, Yuki was so worried
when you gave another girl your key!
Well, that's
I understand.
Let's go.
Rin-chan's not coming with us?
"I'm happy you got to be alone together
I'll catch up after a bit"
Oh, I get it.
She gets to be alone with the owner, too.
Itsuomi-san just texted me.
Don't worry about Emma
borrowing my keys the other day
I just let her borrow my room
Are they sharing each other's rooms
or something?
I won't do it again
I wonder how much I can ask
about his social life.
If possible,
I don't want to stir up trouble.
I would never want to restrict his world.
Someone else also texted me.
Oushi-kun?
Got your # from your mom
Add me - Oushi
Why did he add me now?
That reminds me.
I wonder why he was glaring at Itsuomi-san
so much the other day.
I'll add him later.
He's firmly holding onto my hand.
It had always felt like
he was just grasping it.
I see So this
is what it means
to actually hold hands.
There was no hesitation in the way
he moved his hands.
It doesn't feel like I'm walking home
right now.
Man, I was so surprised!
I never expected them
to start going out today!
I know, right?
But Itsuomi-san's the same as usual
even though they're dating already.
Are they going to be okay?
You know,
I think he was in a really good mood.
Huh? So he was just hiding
his embarrassment?
I don't think he was hiding it.
He might not look like it,
but it was written all over his face.
Anyway, I'm happy for them.
Me too.
I hope things will turn out well for them.
Hey, Shin.
Where's Itsu-kun?
He already went home.
You're going already? How about a drink?
No, I don't want to interrupt you two.
Thanks for accompanying me
Sure
Have a safe trip
Yeah
Do you have a passport?
No. I'm interested
in traveling abroad though
I'll take you with me
once you get one
Together Me and him.
I'll save up for it
It's my goal now
Bye for now.
SEE YOU NEXT TIME!
Yuki.
These hands
that are embracing me right now
Those eyes
They'll know an entirely new world again.
I don't want him to think
I can only see him up close.
So I'll never tell him this, but
I even love how I have to tilt my head
to look at him.
Every expression he shows me
shines down on me,
almost like I'm bathing in light.
On February 21st
Our worlds
intersected.
I meet another "you"
A side I've never known before
I'm liking you more and more
I'm gonna burst!
I meet another "me"
A side I've never known before
If I end up liking you even more
I want you to hear it
Gently through my fingertips
So, why tonight of all times?
What do you mean?
You're traveling
at the start of the week, right?
Don't you think it's harsh leaving
her behind just after you started dating?
I had to tell her
as soon as possible.
Didn't want to have any regrets.
Okay
I know
we just started dating, but
Yeah?
I can't imagine breaking up with her.
What's with the pause?
Well, you just sounded so young
and passionate
But I'm not trying
to deny your feelings.
I'm cheering you on. Both of you.
Thanks.
See ya.
Man, Itsu. I knew you were on cloud nine.