A Sign of Affection (2024) s01e09 Episode Script

1
Ta-da!
What do you think?
I know, right?
Try something out, too, Yuki!
Wow!
Looks good on you!
Cute!
I wonder which one I should pick
for the training camp.
Itsuomi: Saturday,
sign language camp, mountains.
That's way too vague, Itsuomi-san.
Mountains?
Those clothes are no good then.
Mountain parkas it is then!
Matching outfits
with style and practicality!
Sounds great, yeah?
You look so cute in that, Yuki!
You're the cute one, Rin-chan
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
Well!
Looks like our clothes are good to go!
Madoka:
Yuki! I asked around
Madoka-chan!
You're getting a part-time job?!
Cool!! Leave it to me!
I asked her to help me find a workplace
a while back. Maybe it's about that?
Yuki! I asked around
for places you could work at.
And I think I found one!
One of their guys is quitting cuz they
got busy to find a full-time job
Imma text you again!
Please let me land a job soon
so I can travel with Itsuomi-san!
Sorry about that.
What is it?
Something bothering you?
Yeah Somewhat
Remember that place I worked for
during spring break?
There's an employee there
who's always inviting me out for lunch.
His name is Tsujimura,
and he always helped me out.
Maybe he's interested in you?
But I'd rather not be alone with him.
Rin-chan is as popular as ever.
Kyoya-san hasn't texted me yet
If ever there's a chance for me
to be alone with Kyoya-san during camp,
help me out, okay?
That'll also mean
you'll get to be alone with Itsuomi-san.
Can't Saturday come faster?
It's finally Saturday!
Hope I didn't keep you waiting,
Yuki-chan, Rin-chan.
Hello!
Thank goodness the weather's clear.
Perfect for a training camp.
What do you think, Itsuomi-san?
We're wearing matching clothes!
Right, they're matching.
What a dry reaction!
Wow, you look cute in that!
Wasn't ready for that!
Come on, get in.
Okay!
Sit in the front.
Itsuomi-san's driving?
Itsuomi-san! Drive safely, okay?
Yeah.
Maybe I should avoid staring
so I don't distract him.
I'll focus on watching the scenery.
I can't talk to him like this,
but I guess it can't be helped.
Yuki!
I thought of a game
we could all play together in the car.
It's called Wish Word Chain.
Rin-chan!
I THOUGHT OF A GAME
WE CAN ALL PLAY TOGETHER IN THE CAR
FIRST IS THE WISH WORD CHAIN,
FLIP THIS PAGE!!
That's so thoughtful of her.
RULE
We play Word Chain
by writing down your wish.
Do a thumbs up if you like that wish.
I'll write for Itsuomi-san,
so just tell me.
Okay, turn one goes to me!
Discover a cool new D.S. cosmetic!
Cool.
What's a D.S. cosmetic?
It's short for drug store cosmetics,
ones you can buy dirt cheap.
Dirt cheap
You're next, Kyoya-san!
Think of a wish starting with "C."
Then how about
Come up with the next cocktail menu
for the bar.
Oh, cool.
Sounds great! I wanna try it!
Your turn, Yuki-chan.
"Receive a cute pair of shoes," huh?
Nice one!
Nice one.
Your turn, Itsuomi-san!
Wish for something that starts with "S."
Set out on an overseas trip
with my girlfriend.
That's awesome! Yeah, you guys should go!
Look at this, Yuki!
So Itsuomi-san is looking forward
to our overseas trip, too.
I have to land a job soon.
Still no word from Madoka-chan.
The tent's done!
It looks great!
It's like we're glamping.
Do we really need those?
Absolutely!
I'm gonna get our lunch ready.
Thanks.
I'm getting hyped!
Hey!
Let's get started
with sign language training!
Yuki! What's the sign for "mountain"?
Moun. Tain.
You're gonna ask it like that?
That's so like him.
Mountain.
And this?
Stone.
What about this?
Smartphone.
And the river?
The tent?
And this?
Let it go!
Guys! How about a little break?
Tasty!
I went all out on this meal.
Is it good?
So that's the sign for "tasty."
I'm not sure I can absorb
everything I learned here.
We'll have a pop quiz later.
-For real?
-Of course.
Whoa.
They're talking too fast.
I couldn't read their lips.
This one's. Good.
Now you're just showing off.
Rin-chan, wanna go for a walk after this?
Good idea!
Those two are really getting along.
I know, right?
Do you have anyone like that, Rin-chan?
You mean a boyfriend?
TSUJIMURA-SAN
CALLING
Why?
Excuse me for a bit!
Sure.
Yes?
Rin-chan?
Sorry for calling you out of the blue.
Actually
Sorry, I'm in the middle
of something right now.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Looks like I caught you at a bad time.
Can I call you again?
If you're trying to invite me again
Sorry, I'm not interested.
I understand.
Do you have someone you like already?
Kyoya-san's right behind me!
That's right. I already like someone else.
I'm sorry, but those are my feelings. Bye.
Sorry about that.
I knew you were popular.
Sorry, I kind of overheard.
I'm not popular at all!
I've only ever dated one person before
Was your last relationship a long one?
Yeah.
The longest one was six years.
Six?
Don't you want one right now?
At my age, I feel like the process
I have to go through to date someone
is more trouble than it's worth.
I see
It's tough if you're not interested.
You can fall in love with me, you know.
So
Who's the lucky guy?
It's not from Madoka-chan
Itsuomi-san?
It got away.
Don't force yourself.
It's still April.
Of course the water's cold.
You're gonna fall!
Such a pure smile.
Would he dislike it if I called him cute?
This feeling of security
is making my heart race all over again.
If luck is allocated through life,
I'm probably spending too much of it now.
Your feet are freezing.
Did something happen, Yuki?
I haven't found a job yet
I see.
But my friend might
have found one for me
She hasn't texted back yet,
so I'm getting anxious
Sry if ur feeling pressured
cuz of wat i said in the car
I'm looking forward to it.
Even more than you are.
More than me?
How would you know?
How is he so good at making my heart race?
It's still bright out,
but the thought of having to go home
is already getting me down.
What do you want to do after this?
Can't you stay overnight?
I don't want to take you home yet.
He pinched me.
That's the signal we agreed on before.
Sorry, guys!
I think I broke my foot.
Are you hurt?
I kinda went a little overboard
You were making out?
I swear it wasn't like that!
You sure you're okay?
I'll take her to a hospital.
What about you guys?
Let's head back.
I'm so sorry!
You should rest in the car.
We'll put away the tent.
Have some water.
Oh, sorry.
I'd feel better if you thanked me
instead of apologizing.
Thank you.
About before
So, who's the lucky guy?
I'm not a child,
so I try to keep a cool head
so I don't misunderstand, but
When I'm with you, I really feel like
I may not have the wrong idea after all.
Then Am I being a bother?
No, not at all!
Didn't you say dating
wasn't worth the trouble?
That was different!
Tell me how you really feel.
It's worth it if it's you, Rin-chan!
To be honest, I didn't like it when you
were on the phone with another guy.
I try to act mature,
but deep down, I'm dumb and childish.
Pretty lame, huh?
That's not true! There's nothing lame abo
I can't believe how lame I am!
Come on, that's not true.
Besides, that made me happy.
I think you're really cute, Rin-chan.
I'm going to help clean up now.
Okay.
It was short, but I had so much fun.
LET'S ALL HANG OUT AGAIN SOMETIME
I'm gonna take her
to the hospital now.
Sure. Take care, Rin.
I'll call you later.
Okay.
What's with that reaction?
It's just that
you're finally alone together.
It's still 6:00 p.m.?
All right,
let's continue our training camp.
IZAKAYA
MARU
Here. Good?
Okay.
Thank you for your patronage!
That was so fun.
It's already 9:00 p.m.
Let's stop by a convenience store
and go home.
Huh?
I'm at Itsuomi-san's house!
He did say he didn't want
to take me home yet.
I'm staying over at
Rin-chan's house tonight
Hand-washing and gargling.
You're sleeping over, but we're just going
to spend time together.
You don't need to be nervous.
I'm gonna take a shower now.
Can't undress here?
Sure, but you get changed too, okay?
He lent me his clothes.
They're so big on me.
The softener smells different
from the one at home.
It's mixing with his scent.
I'm back at his house.
SIGN LANGUAGE
The sign language notebook!
We talked a lot using this notebook.
BUY - SELL
OPPOSITE
Did Itsuomi-san write these?
FOREIGN
ALSO MEANS FOREIGNER
TRAVEL
LIKE TRAIN WHEELS
RAIN
CLOUDY
He's adding lots of notes.
Now that I think about it
Itsuomi-san rarely messes up
when he uses the signs I taught him.
SNOW: MAKE A CIRCLE WITH YOUR FINGERS
AND ROCK IT DOWN ONE HAND AT A TIME
Hey, Oushi. Aren't dogs great?
They're like an open book.
You're here 'cause you had
something to say, right?
Stop beating around the bush.
I saw Yuki-san go into a pub with a guy
who seemed like her boyfriend at night.
Her boyfriend?
SAVED
So what?
I'm sure they'll break up before long.
Are you okay with that, Oushi?
What are you trying to say?
That man used a little sign language.
Sign language?
Did he have silver hair?
Do you know him?
You came all the way here
just to say that?
No!
You should be
more honest with yourself, Oushi.
Watching you like this is painful.
OUSHI
VIDEO CALL
Every time
Your tenderness touches me
My heart thumps like crazy!
The warmth lingering from your hand
Fills me in every way
I've always been waiting
Shaking more than the fluttering snow
I've never felt this way before
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