Chastity High (2024) s01e08 Episode Script
Episode 8
1
Give me a break.
Did you see this?
A student is suing the school.
Arisawa's trial is today.
-Wonder how it'll go.
-Will the rules change?
"First oral proceedings."
I will now ask you some questions
about this incident.
FIRST ORAL PROCEEDINGS
YOKOHAMA DISTRICT COUR
A trial?
I'm going to sue the school
to get rid of the romance ban.
You're at fault for breaking a rule,
no matter what it was.
Now you're telling them
to rescind your expulsion?
-That's self-serving.
-Yes, but
Stop obsessing over that school.
Find a new one and start over already.
My goal isn't to undo the expulsion.
I want to change the rules
for students who are currently enrolled.
While at that school,
everyone hides their love lives
and keeps close watch over each other,
stamping out something very precious.
I can't stand it anymore.
I only talked about money the other day.
But now my wish is even stronger
to protect everyone's right to romance.
I want to see that duty out to its end.
Will the witness please state
their name and position at the school?
FIRST EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE
My name is Yoko Ikushima.
As principal of Asuran Academy,
I established the ban on romance
between boys and girls.
COMPLAIN
A lawsuit will damage our reputation.
The fact that she filed a complaint
all of a sudden
means she has no intention of talking.
Her goal must be
to go through the court system
to make her claims
widely known to the public.
Is she truly trying
to make us abolish the rule?
Please tell us the purpose
behind this school rule.
To protect the students.
They are physically and mentally immature
and must be protected
from potential harm caused by romance
so they can focus on their main duty,
which is studying.
The rule is indispensable
for this purpose.
Are you familiar
with the government guidelines
for high school education?
Of course.
The guidance calls for sex education
that provides appropriate information
to allow students to make
their own informed choices.
When you established the no-romance rule,
did you not think
it might contravene this guidance?
As I'm sure you are aware,
private schools are free
to conduct education
according to their own traditions
and culture.
The ban infringes
on students' basic human rights
concerning privacy and personal feelings.
The rule was established
after a thorough discussion
based on the opinions of numerous experts.
Therefore, I concluded
that it was reasonable.
This goes without saying,
but after expelling so many students,
admitting you were wrong won't cut it.
Realistically speaking, can you win this?
Honestly, it seems uncertain.
I asked the lawyer,
but she said this case is unprecedented.
Shame on you, man.
Letting her fight all alone.
Your head's still messed up. Go home.
No way. This is Arisawa's house.
-Ichica, your friends are here.
-Greetings.
That's a weird pair.
She gave me a ride here.
Here you go.
Wow.
-Looks good!
-Are you sure?
LK helped me, after all.
Looks tasty.
And you listened when I needed
to get stuff off my chest.
For now
Here.
Use this.
See? This is your problem.
Trials cost money, right?
No, put it away. I can't accept it.
I want to testify at the trial.
-What?
-What kind of testimony?
That the school rule is wrong.
What?
Come on, Fujino.
You were the Rabbit Hunter boss.
You were the most fired up
about that rule, for sure.
Actually, I can't believe you're here.
That's why!
I got so mindlessly invested in the rule
and punished people for falling in love.
That's why
I want to face everyone properly
one more time.
How about we start
by having Arisawa and Maki dance?
-What?
-Huh?
-What?
-The LK dance.
Wasn't that you two dancing?
It was super cute!
You're right.
Okay, dance.
-Hard pass.
-Please!
You want to see it?
-I do!
-Yeah.
-Go on.
-Dude.
I'm sorry
for making you handle the trial alone.
It's okay.
You're amazing, Ichica.
You even convinced your mom.
I don't think
even I could convince your dad, though.
No romance, remember?
I'm in the middle of a trial.
No more romance ban if you win.
Expulsion if you lose.
You make me stronger, Maki.
Yeah.
Asuran Academy has a website
used for exposing information.
It started as a counseling site,
but students began submitting info
about romantic relationships.
Did the school take
any measures against this?
No.
I suggested closing down the site,
but my proposal was rejected,
and I was told that students
monitoring each other was a good system.
As school counselor,
how do you think the romance ban
affected students mentally?
The students differ individually
in how interested they are in romance,
so I couldn't generalize.
But
I feel that it had dire effects
on the minds of some students.
I got reported for romance too.
How did the school punish you?
They didn't.
It wasn't considered a problem.
Because the person I dated
was male.
I wanted to talk to you in person, Yuma.
I'm going to testify in court.
You said you wanted to talk in person
about your testimony.
Why was that?
Because we can't keep hiding.
When I was told
same-sex romance didn't count,
I felt like my own existence was denied
even though I'm right here.
As a member
of the student council's Rabbit Hunters,
I cracked down on student romances.
We patrolled areas
where couples were likely to go,
took photos if we found anyone,
and reported them to the school.
When you say "patrol,"
do you mean on campus?
Outside too.
The principal instructed us to do so.
Hotels were our regular haunts
since they offered the easiest prey.
Once I waited for two hours outside
for a couple to come out.
But
I regret it now.
Because I realized
that no one has the right
to deny anyone
what it feels like to fall in love.
I want to apologize
to the people who were hurt
and got expelled because of me.
When you were summoned
to the principal's office,
what kind of photos were you shown?
Photos of me and a male student kissing.
What questions were you asked?
Well
If we'd had sexual intercourse.
I was asked repeatedly.
Then I was told to take out my phone
and show all my messages and photos.
When questioning Ms. Ichica Arisawa,
did you demand to see the messages
and photos on her phone?
It was not a demand.
It was merely a necessary check
in order to gain
a clear understanding of the facts.
How did you feel when she said that?
She kept demanding in such a harsh tone.
I felt very frightened.
And my personal photos
Having to show them like that
was extremely embarrassing
and difficult for me.
I saved some dinner. Are you hungry?
You don't have to forgive me.
I have a lot of regrets,
but my greatest is
I taught you the wrong way
to love a person.
Cut that out already.
I said you make me sick.
Real love doesn't make you sick,
nor is it dirty.
Even if you fall in love with someone
and find some ugly feelings
within yourself,
I don't want you to get scared
and never love anyone else.
When the schools merged,
were the rules explained to you?
Yes.
Were you informed that excessive contact
would be punished with expulsion?
Yes, I was.
Did you object
to the romance ban at the time?
No.
At the time, I thought it felt safer.
I was grateful for the school's wish
to protect the children.
But, well
I'm sorry.
I'm no expert or anything.
I can't tell if the school rules
are wrong or not.
But romance is
How do I put it?
I think it's part of growing up.
Feeling that another person matters
can foster compassion and kindness.
My daughter fell in love
for what I think was the first time.
It's made her grow up a little.
She said she started this trial
not for her own sake,
but rather to protect the love lives
of students at the school.
It sounds a bit sanctimonious,
but I think that was her main motivation.
That's why
I am now against a blanket ban on romance.
I see.
Is your daughter, the plaintiff,
of the same opinion?
Of course.
She started this trial
arguing that the romance ban is invalid.
However, your daughter took advantage
of that rule in order to make money,
working with the male student
she fell in love with.
Objection.
That has no relevance to this case.
I'm ascertaining the plaintiff's thinking
as it relates to the case.
Objection overruled.
Please continue.
Your daughter argues
that the romance ban is invalid,
but she sent photos as proof
of students in romantic relationships
and threatened them with expulsion
if they did not pay her.
Didn't your daughter do that
precisely because she recognized
the ban as valid?
I'm very sorry about what happened
She reaped the benefits of the rule,
but as soon as her own romance
was exposed,
she argued that the rule was invalid.
Wasn't it, in fact, your daughter
who made the other students suffer,
using the romance ban as cover?
-Objection!
-Wait a second!
It started like that.
Ichica did it for the money.
She needed money to stay in school.
-Maki.
-Spectators will remain silent.
But things changed along the way!
Seeing people in love changed her mind.
She wanted to help them
regardless of the money.
Even risking exposure
of her identity as LK.
-I order you to leave the courtroom.
-Um
Leave the courtroom.
Excuse me!
I was LK too. I worked with them.
That's why I know
it was a deal, not extortion.
We helped students
who would've been expelled otherwise.
-Stop this now!
-Look at the messages and you'll see.
It wasn't extortion,
but a deal to protect students
from the school rules?
Do you, too, wish to say that?
That's right.
You do understand
that argument only holds up
if the students you helped
were also aware that it was a deal?
Yes.
You haven't named a single student
that you claim to have helped.
With no way to confirm
the other party's view,
how can you declare it was a deal?
If that's your claim,
please present evidence.
Which students did you help?
What are their names? Can't you tell us?
If not, then you can't argue
that it was a deal rather than extortion.
Objection, Your Honor.
I'm done.
Spectators, refrain from interfering
with the proceedings.
Feeling down?
What?
You're so quiet.
What about you?
Sure you want to leave with me?
What?
Don't you have something to tell Ichica?
Like what?
You like her, right?
That's why you got pissed off
and snitched on us.
It must be nice
being so simple.
-What?
-I never trusted in love.
It seemed a stupid thing
to lose control over.
I actually threw up in disgust
at what I could do out of jealousy.
What?
In the end, I accepted
that we can feel that way.
So I won't try to get between you two.
But I'm totally useless.
I can't convince my own family,
let alone the court.
Ichica's fighting all the battles.
Publicly saying things
she'd rather keep private,
facing all that blame,
and I can't do anything.
I'm so pathetic.
Well, you could stand to grow up a little.
That's where you're
supposed to cheer me up.
Ouch.
#ROMANCE-BAN-TRIAL
I was shocked to see
the news about Asuran.
Making such a big fuss over a trial.
Honestly, it's deplorable how
a high school student can act so wantonly.
What are her parents doing?
Indeed.
Wow, it's already busy.
-Hey.
-What is it?
Come here.
Hey, do you have high blood pressure?
What?
Is your heart strong?
Yeah, I guess. Why do you ask?
In that case, good luck.
Hi!
I really am sorry.
Really.
Can you pay the debt?
I'll figure it out.
And the part you guys paid,
I'll repay that too.
Can she win?
She's expelled if not, right?
I don't know.
But
I was wrong too.
I said I put Ichica in that school
for her own sake.
But maybe I just forced her
to be responsible for my life.
I just wanted her to be happy,
but I couldn't show her how.
You're a good parent.
The next hearing will be
the final showdown with the principal.
She's tough.
Even after hearing all that in court,
she remained completely unshaken.
That means she's very confident
about the rule, doesn't it?
I was wondering about that myself,
and I looked into it.
Why is Ms. Ikushima
so obsessed with banning romance?
The principal graduated from our school.
Her best friend died in her third year.
What?
She was pregnant.
TRAGEDY: FEMALE STUDENT GAVE BIRTH
AND DIED ON RIVER BANK
She couldn't tell her parents
and tried to give birth secretly.
And because of that
Seriously?
Maybe the principal
has lived with regret all her life.
Because she
didn't stop her best friend's affair.
FIFTH EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE
YOKOHAMA DISTRICT COUR
Today, the plaintiff would like
to hear directly from the witness.
She will question the witness
with my support.
Is that okay?
Certainly.
During the course of these proceedings,
have you ever thought there may be a need
to reconsider the romance ban?
No.
Several people have testified
about psychological distress
caused by the rule.
Has that not changed your mind?
I admit that there were problems
with how I handled things.
I apologize for that
and vow to improve.
But regarding the romance ban itself,
I still believe it is a necessary rule
for the students.
That is unchanged.
Private schools
are free to educate as they see fit.
However, with changing societal attitudes
and the present focus on diversity,
do you not think
the school rules need to be revised?
You mean to say
that we must change our school rules
to meet society's demands?
Perhaps by issuing a blanket ban,
a school may fail to foster
the autonomy required in today's world.
The outcome is obvious if students
who are physically and mentally mature
were left to their own devices.
"Depriving students of human rights
is problematic."
"Don't push adult values on kids."
"Let the students decide
what's right and wrong."
These are empty theories
peddled by armchair critics
and third parties who do not
have to take any responsibility.
Excuse me.
What I'm trying to say is
I want you to trust students more
We wouldn't need rules
if trust were enough.
The real world can't run on ideals alone!
When something irreparable happens,
who will take responsibility?
As you say, Ms. Ikushima,
we are immature.
But prohibition isn't what we need.
Don't we need you
to provide proper guidance
to avoid the irreparable situations
you're talking about?
"Do the things
only high school students can do."
That's what adults say.
But that applies to romance too.
Objection, Your Honor.
This is not questioning.
She is stating her opinion.
I never said don't fall in love.
Even so, if a school bans romance,
people will feel
that falling in love is bad.
-Arisawa.
-I
I don't think my love is a crime.
That's why
I don't regret it.
Let us decide our feelings for ourselves
our experiences and failures too,
so we won't grow up to regret
being smothered by overprotection.
The plaintiff will settle down.
The defendant's objection is sustained.
Do not state your opinions.
Please stick to the facts of the case.
The school is not allowed regret either.
Ms. Ikushima.
Back then,
if they'd banned it properly
Even if they had
to tie her up to stop her
it might have prevented so much harm.
She might not have had
to go through what she did.
The school
cannot be allowed regrets like that!
No matter what, the school
must protect students until the very end!
Please.
People are free to be in love
and free to not be in love.
Please.
Have the courage
Have the courage to trust in us.
Today I went to pay my respects
at your new school.
I've decided already.
Here's the school brochure.
Take a look at it.
Listen, dear.
I need to talk to you.
You made this?
Yeah.
It feels like ages ago.
Whether you win or lose the trial,
make your own decisions from now on.
Don't worry about me.
Because I trust in you.
"We won't have any regrets
if we decide for ourselves."
Is that true?
I don't think people are that strong.
I'm sure we'll always have regrets
when things don't work out.
But we still want to trust in ourselves.
We want to learn to like ourselves.
People sure are a greedy bunch.
All rise.
I will now pronounce the verdict.
Main text. One.
The court confirms that the plaintiff
is a student of Asuran Academy,
a school run by the defendant.
Two.
The plaintiff's other demands
are all dismissed.
I heard Arisawa didn't win the trial.
I see.
I want to apologize to Arisawa and Maki.
But I can't find the courage.
I never thought I was this kind of person.
Getting jealous of people.
Framing them.
I'm so heartless.
First of all,
you should accept yourself as you are.
Then take it slowly,
making sure you don't hate yourself,
and think about what you want to do.
Will you still continue the trial?
Yes.
Isn't this enough?
Your expulsions have been revoked.
Other students who have been expelled
can also return if they so wish.
But the romance ban is still in effect.
Nothing will change if you keep suing us.
The court found the rule reasonable
for encouraging you
to focus on your studies.
-But
-The rule will not change.
If you disagree,
then leave the school.
Excuse me.
-Save it for later.
-Well, it's just
Sorry to interrupt.
I was dating Mr. Maki.
I'm planning to announce that
on social media.
What? Wait.
-Greetings.
-Wait. Greetings.
Hey. Miyama, wait.
What's the meaning of this?
Did you come here
just to tell us about going public?
If you get rid of the romance ban,
I won't go public.
What are you saying?
What's going on?
What are you doing?
Let's go.
What?
I know I'm being foolish,
but I can't find any other way
not to hate myself.
At any rate,
I cannot give in to such threats.
Hey! I said stop!
Hey, wait!
Come on! Jeez!
Why are you here?
We've gathered signatures.
Please abolish the romance ban.
Seriously?
I'm not interested in romance.
Frankly, it's a pain,
and there are other things I want to do,
but I think it's wrong
to forbid those who want it.
I don't want romance,
but the school shouldn't decide for me.
Falling in love
gave me the courage to step forward.
And I learned
how to identify unsuitable men.
Like, romance is totally awesome.
I don't think it's wrong to fall in love.
There's no good or bad
in how each of us live our lives.
Please trust in us.
Please trust in us.
Please abolish the rule.
Please abolish the rule!
Please abolish the rule!
This is where you vote.
Please state your school year,
class, and student number.
FOR
AGAINS
Please state your school year, class
AGAINST - FOR
Two for, one against.
Two for, one against.
Okay.
FOR 33 - AGAINST 28
It's okay. It's not over yet.
Are you satisfied?
Ms. Ikushima.
Do you remember Ema Komori?
She had a child.
She seems happy.
So, she already gave birth.
You knew?
The results should be in soon.
No matter how it goes,
that rule was necessary.
You too
will understand soon enough.
THREE MONTHS LATER
Dear Maki.
How are you?
Hope you're not messing about
and getting into trouble over there.
I'm doing all right, as usual.
YOKOHAMA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
I'm studying hard
for university entrance exams.
I'm even getting along
with the rich girls.
The Rabbit Hunters were disbanded,
but romance is still banned at the school.
The romance ban didn't go away that day
FOR 239, AGAINST 258
ABSTENTION 41
because a majority of the students
decided that this school
doesn't need romance.
They thought about
what mattered the most to them
and what kind of environment
they needed for that.
I think they chose for themselves.
Like you did, Maki.
I'm
gonna study abroad.
All my life,
I've just been rebelling against my dad.
I felt ashamed
when I saw you fight in the trial.
That's why
I'll study on my own.
You're serious about it.
But
we had some good times, didn't we?
Yeah.
Well, take care.
Ichica!
Wait for me.
I won't wait.
Let's talk every day.
Go study on your own!
Thank you, Maki.
P.S.
I also
now have a dream.
CREATE AN AMAZING SCHOOL
THAT EVEN THE POOR CAN ATTEND!
If there's no path for you, make your own.
My life, my rules.
HELLO, WE ARE LK
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK
AND BY LK, WE MEAN "LOVE KILLER"
YOUR LOVE IS UNDER SURVEILLANCE
PREPARE 500,000 YEN IN CASH IMMEDIATELY
OR BE REPORTED TO THE SCHOOL
CHASTITY HIGH
Subtitle translation by: Helen O'Horan
Give me a break.
Did you see this?
A student is suing the school.
Arisawa's trial is today.
-Wonder how it'll go.
-Will the rules change?
"First oral proceedings."
I will now ask you some questions
about this incident.
FIRST ORAL PROCEEDINGS
YOKOHAMA DISTRICT COUR
A trial?
I'm going to sue the school
to get rid of the romance ban.
You're at fault for breaking a rule,
no matter what it was.
Now you're telling them
to rescind your expulsion?
-That's self-serving.
-Yes, but
Stop obsessing over that school.
Find a new one and start over already.
My goal isn't to undo the expulsion.
I want to change the rules
for students who are currently enrolled.
While at that school,
everyone hides their love lives
and keeps close watch over each other,
stamping out something very precious.
I can't stand it anymore.
I only talked about money the other day.
But now my wish is even stronger
to protect everyone's right to romance.
I want to see that duty out to its end.
Will the witness please state
their name and position at the school?
FIRST EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE
My name is Yoko Ikushima.
As principal of Asuran Academy,
I established the ban on romance
between boys and girls.
COMPLAIN
A lawsuit will damage our reputation.
The fact that she filed a complaint
all of a sudden
means she has no intention of talking.
Her goal must be
to go through the court system
to make her claims
widely known to the public.
Is she truly trying
to make us abolish the rule?
Please tell us the purpose
behind this school rule.
To protect the students.
They are physically and mentally immature
and must be protected
from potential harm caused by romance
so they can focus on their main duty,
which is studying.
The rule is indispensable
for this purpose.
Are you familiar
with the government guidelines
for high school education?
Of course.
The guidance calls for sex education
that provides appropriate information
to allow students to make
their own informed choices.
When you established the no-romance rule,
did you not think
it might contravene this guidance?
As I'm sure you are aware,
private schools are free
to conduct education
according to their own traditions
and culture.
The ban infringes
on students' basic human rights
concerning privacy and personal feelings.
The rule was established
after a thorough discussion
based on the opinions of numerous experts.
Therefore, I concluded
that it was reasonable.
This goes without saying,
but after expelling so many students,
admitting you were wrong won't cut it.
Realistically speaking, can you win this?
Honestly, it seems uncertain.
I asked the lawyer,
but she said this case is unprecedented.
Shame on you, man.
Letting her fight all alone.
Your head's still messed up. Go home.
No way. This is Arisawa's house.
-Ichica, your friends are here.
-Greetings.
That's a weird pair.
She gave me a ride here.
Here you go.
Wow.
-Looks good!
-Are you sure?
LK helped me, after all.
Looks tasty.
And you listened when I needed
to get stuff off my chest.
For now
Here.
Use this.
See? This is your problem.
Trials cost money, right?
No, put it away. I can't accept it.
I want to testify at the trial.
-What?
-What kind of testimony?
That the school rule is wrong.
What?
Come on, Fujino.
You were the Rabbit Hunter boss.
You were the most fired up
about that rule, for sure.
Actually, I can't believe you're here.
That's why!
I got so mindlessly invested in the rule
and punished people for falling in love.
That's why
I want to face everyone properly
one more time.
How about we start
by having Arisawa and Maki dance?
-What?
-Huh?
-What?
-The LK dance.
Wasn't that you two dancing?
It was super cute!
You're right.
Okay, dance.
-Hard pass.
-Please!
You want to see it?
-I do!
-Yeah.
-Go on.
-Dude.
I'm sorry
for making you handle the trial alone.
It's okay.
You're amazing, Ichica.
You even convinced your mom.
I don't think
even I could convince your dad, though.
No romance, remember?
I'm in the middle of a trial.
No more romance ban if you win.
Expulsion if you lose.
You make me stronger, Maki.
Yeah.
Asuran Academy has a website
used for exposing information.
It started as a counseling site,
but students began submitting info
about romantic relationships.
Did the school take
any measures against this?
No.
I suggested closing down the site,
but my proposal was rejected,
and I was told that students
monitoring each other was a good system.
As school counselor,
how do you think the romance ban
affected students mentally?
The students differ individually
in how interested they are in romance,
so I couldn't generalize.
But
I feel that it had dire effects
on the minds of some students.
I got reported for romance too.
How did the school punish you?
They didn't.
It wasn't considered a problem.
Because the person I dated
was male.
I wanted to talk to you in person, Yuma.
I'm going to testify in court.
You said you wanted to talk in person
about your testimony.
Why was that?
Because we can't keep hiding.
When I was told
same-sex romance didn't count,
I felt like my own existence was denied
even though I'm right here.
As a member
of the student council's Rabbit Hunters,
I cracked down on student romances.
We patrolled areas
where couples were likely to go,
took photos if we found anyone,
and reported them to the school.
When you say "patrol,"
do you mean on campus?
Outside too.
The principal instructed us to do so.
Hotels were our regular haunts
since they offered the easiest prey.
Once I waited for two hours outside
for a couple to come out.
But
I regret it now.
Because I realized
that no one has the right
to deny anyone
what it feels like to fall in love.
I want to apologize
to the people who were hurt
and got expelled because of me.
When you were summoned
to the principal's office,
what kind of photos were you shown?
Photos of me and a male student kissing.
What questions were you asked?
Well
If we'd had sexual intercourse.
I was asked repeatedly.
Then I was told to take out my phone
and show all my messages and photos.
When questioning Ms. Ichica Arisawa,
did you demand to see the messages
and photos on her phone?
It was not a demand.
It was merely a necessary check
in order to gain
a clear understanding of the facts.
How did you feel when she said that?
She kept demanding in such a harsh tone.
I felt very frightened.
And my personal photos
Having to show them like that
was extremely embarrassing
and difficult for me.
I saved some dinner. Are you hungry?
You don't have to forgive me.
I have a lot of regrets,
but my greatest is
I taught you the wrong way
to love a person.
Cut that out already.
I said you make me sick.
Real love doesn't make you sick,
nor is it dirty.
Even if you fall in love with someone
and find some ugly feelings
within yourself,
I don't want you to get scared
and never love anyone else.
When the schools merged,
were the rules explained to you?
Yes.
Were you informed that excessive contact
would be punished with expulsion?
Yes, I was.
Did you object
to the romance ban at the time?
No.
At the time, I thought it felt safer.
I was grateful for the school's wish
to protect the children.
But, well
I'm sorry.
I'm no expert or anything.
I can't tell if the school rules
are wrong or not.
But romance is
How do I put it?
I think it's part of growing up.
Feeling that another person matters
can foster compassion and kindness.
My daughter fell in love
for what I think was the first time.
It's made her grow up a little.
She said she started this trial
not for her own sake,
but rather to protect the love lives
of students at the school.
It sounds a bit sanctimonious,
but I think that was her main motivation.
That's why
I am now against a blanket ban on romance.
I see.
Is your daughter, the plaintiff,
of the same opinion?
Of course.
She started this trial
arguing that the romance ban is invalid.
However, your daughter took advantage
of that rule in order to make money,
working with the male student
she fell in love with.
Objection.
That has no relevance to this case.
I'm ascertaining the plaintiff's thinking
as it relates to the case.
Objection overruled.
Please continue.
Your daughter argues
that the romance ban is invalid,
but she sent photos as proof
of students in romantic relationships
and threatened them with expulsion
if they did not pay her.
Didn't your daughter do that
precisely because she recognized
the ban as valid?
I'm very sorry about what happened
She reaped the benefits of the rule,
but as soon as her own romance
was exposed,
she argued that the rule was invalid.
Wasn't it, in fact, your daughter
who made the other students suffer,
using the romance ban as cover?
-Objection!
-Wait a second!
It started like that.
Ichica did it for the money.
She needed money to stay in school.
-Maki.
-Spectators will remain silent.
But things changed along the way!
Seeing people in love changed her mind.
She wanted to help them
regardless of the money.
Even risking exposure
of her identity as LK.
-I order you to leave the courtroom.
-Um
Leave the courtroom.
Excuse me!
I was LK too. I worked with them.
That's why I know
it was a deal, not extortion.
We helped students
who would've been expelled otherwise.
-Stop this now!
-Look at the messages and you'll see.
It wasn't extortion,
but a deal to protect students
from the school rules?
Do you, too, wish to say that?
That's right.
You do understand
that argument only holds up
if the students you helped
were also aware that it was a deal?
Yes.
You haven't named a single student
that you claim to have helped.
With no way to confirm
the other party's view,
how can you declare it was a deal?
If that's your claim,
please present evidence.
Which students did you help?
What are their names? Can't you tell us?
If not, then you can't argue
that it was a deal rather than extortion.
Objection, Your Honor.
I'm done.
Spectators, refrain from interfering
with the proceedings.
Feeling down?
What?
You're so quiet.
What about you?
Sure you want to leave with me?
What?
Don't you have something to tell Ichica?
Like what?
You like her, right?
That's why you got pissed off
and snitched on us.
It must be nice
being so simple.
-What?
-I never trusted in love.
It seemed a stupid thing
to lose control over.
I actually threw up in disgust
at what I could do out of jealousy.
What?
In the end, I accepted
that we can feel that way.
So I won't try to get between you two.
But I'm totally useless.
I can't convince my own family,
let alone the court.
Ichica's fighting all the battles.
Publicly saying things
she'd rather keep private,
facing all that blame,
and I can't do anything.
I'm so pathetic.
Well, you could stand to grow up a little.
That's where you're
supposed to cheer me up.
Ouch.
#ROMANCE-BAN-TRIAL
I was shocked to see
the news about Asuran.
Making such a big fuss over a trial.
Honestly, it's deplorable how
a high school student can act so wantonly.
What are her parents doing?
Indeed.
Wow, it's already busy.
-Hey.
-What is it?
Come here.
Hey, do you have high blood pressure?
What?
Is your heart strong?
Yeah, I guess. Why do you ask?
In that case, good luck.
Hi!
I really am sorry.
Really.
Can you pay the debt?
I'll figure it out.
And the part you guys paid,
I'll repay that too.
Can she win?
She's expelled if not, right?
I don't know.
But
I was wrong too.
I said I put Ichica in that school
for her own sake.
But maybe I just forced her
to be responsible for my life.
I just wanted her to be happy,
but I couldn't show her how.
You're a good parent.
The next hearing will be
the final showdown with the principal.
She's tough.
Even after hearing all that in court,
she remained completely unshaken.
That means she's very confident
about the rule, doesn't it?
I was wondering about that myself,
and I looked into it.
Why is Ms. Ikushima
so obsessed with banning romance?
The principal graduated from our school.
Her best friend died in her third year.
What?
She was pregnant.
TRAGEDY: FEMALE STUDENT GAVE BIRTH
AND DIED ON RIVER BANK
She couldn't tell her parents
and tried to give birth secretly.
And because of that
Seriously?
Maybe the principal
has lived with regret all her life.
Because she
didn't stop her best friend's affair.
FIFTH EXAMINATION OF EVIDENCE
YOKOHAMA DISTRICT COUR
Today, the plaintiff would like
to hear directly from the witness.
She will question the witness
with my support.
Is that okay?
Certainly.
During the course of these proceedings,
have you ever thought there may be a need
to reconsider the romance ban?
No.
Several people have testified
about psychological distress
caused by the rule.
Has that not changed your mind?
I admit that there were problems
with how I handled things.
I apologize for that
and vow to improve.
But regarding the romance ban itself,
I still believe it is a necessary rule
for the students.
That is unchanged.
Private schools
are free to educate as they see fit.
However, with changing societal attitudes
and the present focus on diversity,
do you not think
the school rules need to be revised?
You mean to say
that we must change our school rules
to meet society's demands?
Perhaps by issuing a blanket ban,
a school may fail to foster
the autonomy required in today's world.
The outcome is obvious if students
who are physically and mentally mature
were left to their own devices.
"Depriving students of human rights
is problematic."
"Don't push adult values on kids."
"Let the students decide
what's right and wrong."
These are empty theories
peddled by armchair critics
and third parties who do not
have to take any responsibility.
Excuse me.
What I'm trying to say is
I want you to trust students more
We wouldn't need rules
if trust were enough.
The real world can't run on ideals alone!
When something irreparable happens,
who will take responsibility?
As you say, Ms. Ikushima,
we are immature.
But prohibition isn't what we need.
Don't we need you
to provide proper guidance
to avoid the irreparable situations
you're talking about?
"Do the things
only high school students can do."
That's what adults say.
But that applies to romance too.
Objection, Your Honor.
This is not questioning.
She is stating her opinion.
I never said don't fall in love.
Even so, if a school bans romance,
people will feel
that falling in love is bad.
-Arisawa.
-I
I don't think my love is a crime.
That's why
I don't regret it.
Let us decide our feelings for ourselves
our experiences and failures too,
so we won't grow up to regret
being smothered by overprotection.
The plaintiff will settle down.
The defendant's objection is sustained.
Do not state your opinions.
Please stick to the facts of the case.
The school is not allowed regret either.
Ms. Ikushima.
Back then,
if they'd banned it properly
Even if they had
to tie her up to stop her
it might have prevented so much harm.
She might not have had
to go through what she did.
The school
cannot be allowed regrets like that!
No matter what, the school
must protect students until the very end!
Please.
People are free to be in love
and free to not be in love.
Please.
Have the courage
Have the courage to trust in us.
Today I went to pay my respects
at your new school.
I've decided already.
Here's the school brochure.
Take a look at it.
Listen, dear.
I need to talk to you.
You made this?
Yeah.
It feels like ages ago.
Whether you win or lose the trial,
make your own decisions from now on.
Don't worry about me.
Because I trust in you.
"We won't have any regrets
if we decide for ourselves."
Is that true?
I don't think people are that strong.
I'm sure we'll always have regrets
when things don't work out.
But we still want to trust in ourselves.
We want to learn to like ourselves.
People sure are a greedy bunch.
All rise.
I will now pronounce the verdict.
Main text. One.
The court confirms that the plaintiff
is a student of Asuran Academy,
a school run by the defendant.
Two.
The plaintiff's other demands
are all dismissed.
I heard Arisawa didn't win the trial.
I see.
I want to apologize to Arisawa and Maki.
But I can't find the courage.
I never thought I was this kind of person.
Getting jealous of people.
Framing them.
I'm so heartless.
First of all,
you should accept yourself as you are.
Then take it slowly,
making sure you don't hate yourself,
and think about what you want to do.
Will you still continue the trial?
Yes.
Isn't this enough?
Your expulsions have been revoked.
Other students who have been expelled
can also return if they so wish.
But the romance ban is still in effect.
Nothing will change if you keep suing us.
The court found the rule reasonable
for encouraging you
to focus on your studies.
-But
-The rule will not change.
If you disagree,
then leave the school.
Excuse me.
-Save it for later.
-Well, it's just
Sorry to interrupt.
I was dating Mr. Maki.
I'm planning to announce that
on social media.
What? Wait.
-Greetings.
-Wait. Greetings.
Hey. Miyama, wait.
What's the meaning of this?
Did you come here
just to tell us about going public?
If you get rid of the romance ban,
I won't go public.
What are you saying?
What's going on?
What are you doing?
Let's go.
What?
I know I'm being foolish,
but I can't find any other way
not to hate myself.
At any rate,
I cannot give in to such threats.
Hey! I said stop!
Hey, wait!
Come on! Jeez!
Why are you here?
We've gathered signatures.
Please abolish the romance ban.
Seriously?
I'm not interested in romance.
Frankly, it's a pain,
and there are other things I want to do,
but I think it's wrong
to forbid those who want it.
I don't want romance,
but the school shouldn't decide for me.
Falling in love
gave me the courage to step forward.
And I learned
how to identify unsuitable men.
Like, romance is totally awesome.
I don't think it's wrong to fall in love.
There's no good or bad
in how each of us live our lives.
Please trust in us.
Please trust in us.
Please abolish the rule.
Please abolish the rule!
Please abolish the rule!
This is where you vote.
Please state your school year,
class, and student number.
FOR
AGAINS
Please state your school year, class
AGAINST - FOR
Two for, one against.
Two for, one against.
Okay.
FOR 33 - AGAINST 28
It's okay. It's not over yet.
Are you satisfied?
Ms. Ikushima.
Do you remember Ema Komori?
She had a child.
She seems happy.
So, she already gave birth.
You knew?
The results should be in soon.
No matter how it goes,
that rule was necessary.
You too
will understand soon enough.
THREE MONTHS LATER
Dear Maki.
How are you?
Hope you're not messing about
and getting into trouble over there.
I'm doing all right, as usual.
YOKOHAMA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
I'm studying hard
for university entrance exams.
I'm even getting along
with the rich girls.
The Rabbit Hunters were disbanded,
but romance is still banned at the school.
The romance ban didn't go away that day
FOR 239, AGAINST 258
ABSTENTION 41
because a majority of the students
decided that this school
doesn't need romance.
They thought about
what mattered the most to them
and what kind of environment
they needed for that.
I think they chose for themselves.
Like you did, Maki.
I'm
gonna study abroad.
All my life,
I've just been rebelling against my dad.
I felt ashamed
when I saw you fight in the trial.
That's why
I'll study on my own.
You're serious about it.
But
we had some good times, didn't we?
Yeah.
Well, take care.
Ichica!
Wait for me.
I won't wait.
Let's talk every day.
Go study on your own!
Thank you, Maki.
P.S.
I also
now have a dream.
CREATE AN AMAZING SCHOOL
THAT EVEN THE POOR CAN ATTEND!
If there's no path for you, make your own.
My life, my rules.
HELLO, WE ARE LK
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR WORK
AND BY LK, WE MEAN "LOVE KILLER"
YOUR LOVE IS UNDER SURVEILLANCE
PREPARE 500,000 YEN IN CASH IMMEDIATELY
OR BE REPORTED TO THE SCHOOL
CHASTITY HIGH
Subtitle translation by: Helen O'Horan