[Enka music playing]
I'm not hiring anyone over 35 right now.
Please. I have a daughter. A high school student.
I have to pay her tuition.
What about your husband?
He died of a disease.
He asked me on his deathbed to look after our daughter.
Well, he's still alive.
But he's so worthless. He might as well be dead.
Please, ma'am.
Please!
[woman] Where do you live?
Nearby?
Uh, yes.
I can't have you looking that plain, hon. Go home and change.
[gasps happily]
Right. I'll go get changed immediately.
Thank you, ma'am!
I'll get changed right away!
-[chuckles] -[woman laughing]
[rhythmic music playing]
[Ryogo] You want us to pay you not to tell?
That's messed up.
[Ichica] Fine. I don't care if you think it's messed up.
DEMAND NOTICE 750,000 YEN
[Ichica] Huh?
A second job at a bar?
Don't worry. I'm good at getting people to drink.
Now, does this look good on me or not?
It's unhealthy for you to work so hard.
I do what I have to.
I'm the adult, aren't I? Let me worry about money.
I know your first semester tuition is late, but I can pay it soon, okay?
Don't worry about tuition. It's fine.
Fine, how? What do you mean by that?
[sizzling]
[gasps]
Hold on.
Don't tell me you're dropping out of school!
Scholarship. Yeah.
-I just got one. -A scholarship?
[intriguing music playing]
Since when?
Um, since the school went coed, they started a new program.
So I applied to it, and I got it.
Does that mean
your second semester is covered too?
Uh, yeah, it would be… if I had a scholarship.
-If you had one? -Which, of course, I do.
[music stops]
Way to go, Ichica!
[both laugh excitedly]
Congratulations! You're the best daughter in the world!
[Ichica] A semester is 750,000 yen.
Throw in the 300,000 I owe, and I'm still 800,000 short.
-Best daughter in the world! I mean it! -[both exclaim]
[opening theme music playing]
CHASTITY HIGH
COMMUTER PASS
[Ichica] I'd like to, uh,
get a refund for my pass, please.
[Ichica] Just 800,000 yen,
but it's still a lot.
And it's way too much for a poor high school student like me.
[rhythmic music playing]
[girl] Oh!
[window motor whirring]
[girl] Arisawa! Hey!
[giggles] See you at school!
[laugh echoes]
[Ichica] Now I'm kicking myself for not charging her two million
to keep my mouth shut.
-[music fades] -[guard 1] Greetings.
-[girl] Now you're just teasing me! -[whistle blowing]
You there! Absolutely no physical contact!
That's right! Move along! [groans]
They've waited to go to a coed school for so long…
Mm, they may know the rules,
but their bodies just won't listen. [laughs]
Please refrain from speaking inappropriately.
Um, maybe it's a bit late to say this,
but shouldn't the kids experience that special kind of mental love
that only happens in puberty--
[Ikushima] Do you really think it will stop at the mental stage?
[pensive music playing]
When you find yourself alone with the person you love,
of course, you'll want to touch.
And from there,
you'll only want to go further.
In order to avoid this problem,
we should ban it before it begins.
[man 1] That said,
there's a limit to how much we can supervise them outside of school.
-She started swinging with a knife. -A knife? That's insane!
Sh! You're being too loud. She was totally wasted!
-[girl 3] That's when she grabbed it? -[girl 1] And started swinging.
[loud clattering]
[Yuzuki] You should apologize to Nashiki.
I thought he was getting too handsy with you.
Are you in love with him or something?
You know that's not what I'm saying.
Maybe what I feel for you isn't,
you know…
I think maybe it isn't
love.
[pensive music playing]
We can't do this.
Not anymore.
[guests laughing]
You're the one who lied about being 20.
I was so shocked to see you at the school.
I'm not the only liar.
You told me you worked at some company, right?
I have to consider my position.
I can't tell my real job to a girl I met online.
More than that, I'm worried that you'll get expelled.
We had three months. They were great.
I'll never forget you.
[Haruto] Here's a hint.
You see right here? Try drawing another line.
-Oh, I see. -Hm. You got it?
-Yes. Thanks, Mr. Maki. -Right.
[girl 4] Can you help me too?
[Miss Tokui] A scholarship?
Yes.
Are there any I can apply for right now?
Hold on a second.
-[Ichica] There was nothing. -[Ema] Figures.
This school is so cheap when it comes to things like that.
[Ichica] Mm-hmm.
What's wrong? Is money tight?
Mm-mm. I just thought there might be something.
Right.
[Ryogo] About that one million…
I'll pay too.
[girl] No, it's okay. I paid because I wanted to.
Yeah, but I just thought…
It's fine. Better we forget it anyway.
[Ryogo] Hmm?
Oh, forget the kiss, you mean.
[girl] There you have it.
I guess it wasn't really all that big of a deal to you, huh?
Well, uh…
-Mmm… -It's fine. I know you're popular.
So much so, you can't tell the difference between all the girls you've kissed.
Wait. Do people say that about me?
See ya.
Sorry. One more thing.
Uh, why did she accept the one million?
Why did Arisawa?
Oh, you know, to keep quiet.
Yeah, but everyone at this school comes from money, right?
Uh…
Ichica Arisawa isn't rich.
I know that much.
[piano music playing]
[woman] Sideways sweep.
[Ichica] Somehow I need to make 800,000 yen before October,
when the tuition fee for the second semester is due.
Any normal part-time job won't be enough.
And if the school finds out I'm working, I'll get expelled.
I need a secret job that no one will find out about.
SECRET JOBS FIND A RICH SUGAR DADDY
[Ichica] Ugh. No, no, no.
Hmm? What's up?
Huh? Oh, it's nothing. [laughs]
-[Ema] Hmm? -[giggles]
[Ichica] I'm gonna study at Ema's before coming home.
Uh-huh. Sounds good. Say hi to her for me.
Okay.
Hey, you know what I did today?
I barged into the collector's office.
What?
I told them since we're not paying their illegal interest rates,
they had better recalculate.
Seriously? So cool.
[laughing]
Once you get your scholarship, it should be smooth sailing from now on.
Sounds great.
Okay, see you.
Bye-bye.
[disconnect tone]
[music fades]
[Ryogo] I wanted to say sorry about the other day.
It's fine, really.
I, uh, didn't know about your situation.
My what?
Mm. You know…
Oh. So I guess that you heard I'm from a poor family.
Listen. I'll pay as well if that's cool.
Huh?
Well, my parents will, actually.
They'd love to pay you off. Should I ask for two million?
This is why I can't stand rich kids.
I let you and Koharu's kiss slide for one million yen.
That was the deal.
I don't want any more money.
[Ema] What did you and Maki talk about just now?
It was nothing.
What? You're hiding something.
No, that's not true.
Just be careful. Dating will get you expelled.
I'll be fine.
-How about you? -Huh?
Uh, well, we broke up.
What?
How did Akkun take it?
-[Ema] He cried. -Aw!
Even so, he still understood.
Here, they're ready.
He was such a nice guy.
-He was never gonna be rich though. -That's important.
[both laughing]
I think that's long enough.
-Voilà! That looks so good! -[Ichica] Wow! It's perfect!
[slurping]
[sighs happily]
-This tastes so good. -Mm-hmm.
[Ema sighs]
Anyway, my semester abroad in the UK starts September. I told you, right?
Mm-hmm.
Did I say it's because my mom also studied abroad there?
-Oh yeah? She did? -Mm-hmm.
I knew she graduated from the same school.
Mm. My mom used to be wealthy, actually.
[Ichica] Mm.
Yeah, I guess she wants me to have all the same things that she did.
[Ichica] Oh.
-Want some tea? -[chuckles softly]
Here.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
I guess my mom doesn't want to accept she's a fallen noble.
[Ichica] Mm.
Which is why I'm going to do everything to make her rich again.
[both laugh]
How about it? Should we toast to the return of the queen?
Yeah. I hereby declare the return of the queen!
-The queen! -[both laugh]
[laughs] Well, how's the cake?
I tried to make it a little less sweet.
-[Atsushi] Mm. -[man] You did?
Your cakes are delicious no matter what.
Really? Why, thank you!
[all laugh]
[woman] How's school going, Atsushi?
Now that it's coed.
[chuckles] Mm. Yeah, it's been fun.
Ah.
Well, that's great.
And the Arisawa girl. She's there too, right?
[uneasy music playing]
[chuckles uncomfortably]
Um, I forgot the melon.
[dishes clatter]
[uneasy music continues]
You can't even mind the house while I'm gone, huh?
At least I had a good time.
Maybe putting him in our school was a mistake to begin with.
-He doesn't have the talent. -Didn't ask to go there.
I only went for basketball.
And you pulled some strings to make yourself look good.
[glass shatters]
Don't get up.
[tense music playing]
SEVEN PERKS OF HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL IN THE UNITED STATES
EXCHANGE PROGRAM FOR STUDENT ATHLETES
[knocking at door]
It's all right.
Your father and Haruto have gone out.
[door closes]
Another campaign event?
The election is coming up.
Thanks. Here.
Only six months, and you'll be leaving.
[mom sighs]
Maybe… I shouldn't go after all.
What?
If Dad finds out about our secret plan, you'll be in trouble.
[chuckles softly] Well,
probably, but he won't kill me for it.
Mom, this isn't a joke.
Ryogo, please. You need to get away from here.
[emotional music playing]
I know you see what your father is doing,
and I know you can't ignore it.
I don't want these precious years
to be consumed by rebellion against your father.
[emotional music continues]
[singing] ♪ Your best! My best! That's how we're living ♪
♪ So failure's no big deal after all ♪
♪ Fortune and happiness Go to those who smile ♪
[music fades]
[dramatic percussive music playing]
[pen clicking]
FIRST SEMESTER MIDTERM EXAMS
[music resumes]
[music fades out]
[gasps]
[breathing nervously]
[students chattering]
I won't tell on you.
I know you don't usually do that kind of thing at all.
You're all laughing at me, aren't you?
You think I'm desperate.
I don't, really!
Go ahead and tell!
-Tell everyone I cheated! -Hey, keep it down!
Oh, I don't care anymore!
[silence]
[chattering resumes]
What happened?
Uh, I don't know.
Let's go to practice.
[Ema] Oh, right. I'm sorry.
I can't make it. I have to get ready for my trip.
Oh, okay.
Well, good luck.
Thanks.
[footsteps retreating]
[Yuki] You're Asuka Miyama, correct?
Oh, I am.
Mm. So how may I help you today?
You're pretty for a teacher.
My face, you mean?
Well, thank you. I paid enough for it.
Are you single?
-No, actually. -What?
Oh, that sucks. [groans]
WeIl, if nothing's bothering you, we can--
I'm not interested in girls my age. That's my problem.
Maybe it's 'cause of my younger sister.
-[Yuki] Mm… -That's where you come in.
You are exactly my type.
If you're uncomfortable talking about any of your problems directly,
you can submit your questions to me on this page in "School Post."
It's a messaging app we use.
"School Post," huh?
♪ Number one ♪
♪ Hey, hey ♪
♪ I'm the number one stunna Number one stunna ♪
♪ Number one ♪
♪ Hey, hey… ♪
-[boy 1] Let's go, Ayami! -[boy 2] Shut up, dude!
♪ Number one stunna… ♪
-[Haruto] Is that so? -[girl 1] I want to go too.
[music continues over speakers]
[Mr. Izawa] Let's see some hustle!
There we go. Nice shot! Nice shot!
Okay, now come on back. Let's see some defense. That's it.
Keep it up. Come on, come on! Go!
♪ Number one stunna… ♪
COUNSELING REQUEST SENT
[computer chimes]
♪ I'm the number one… ♪
COUNSELING REQUEST I LOVE YOU - ASUKA MIYAMA
♪ I'm the number one… ♪
DELETE
MESSAGE DELETED
♪ I'm the number one ♪
♪ Hey, hey ♪
♪ I'm the number one stunna Number one ♪
[computer chimes]
YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE
EMA KOMORI FROM 2D ENTERED A HOTEL WITH A BOY FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL
THEY WALKED TOGETHER DOWN THE STREET LOOKING SUSPICIOUSLY CLOSE
[unsettling music playing]
CLEAR VIOLATION OF SCHOOL RULES
[music fades]
[Ema] But we already broke up.
We broke up because of the new no-romance rule.
We talked about it and decided to break up until graduation.
[Ikushima] Then why did you go to the hotel?
He told me he… wanted us to be… alone with each other one last time.
At the hotel,
did you have sexual intercourse?
Miss Ikushima!
[Ikushima] Did you have sexual intercourse?
Did you, or did you not?
Give me an answer.
[unsettling music playing]
We didn't do it. [breathes shakily]
We just talked.
Then you must have nothing to hide on your smartphone.
Miss Komori, take it out.
[unsettling music continues]
[Ikushima] Please show me your photos.
Do as she says.
[music fades]
[Ema gasps]
Please, no. Wait! [grunts]
[tense music playing]
[Ikushima] To be both graceful and intelligent.
To be proud
and dignified.
To study at our school,
you must strive to be a true lady in all things.
Miss Ema Komori,
any student romance
is an offense that will get you expelled.
[dramatic music playing]
[door opens]
[Miss Tokui] Mrs. Komori!
-Why you…! -[Ema grunts]
You fool! Why?
-[Miss Tokui] Mrs. Komori, please stop. -Why did you do it? Tell me why!
-Mrs. Komori, please calm down. -Why? [sobs]
This isn't helping.
[Ema sobs] I'm sorry.
[Miss Tokui] Mrs. Komori!
[dramatic music continues]
[Koharu] Somebody snitched on her to the principal.
Really?
That's terrible.
[Ema] We can't.
[dramatic music continues]
[Akkun] One last time.
Give me a memory, and I can wait two years.
[camera clicking]
[music fades]
[Ichica] Please! Can't you give her one more chance?
She's been through so much!
Her dad died when she was little.
Her mom's been raising her alone ever since.
Miss Arisawa!
She works to pay for everything.
She put herself through school!
In that case, Miss Komori should have given more thought to her actions.
Please, Principal Ikushima.
For young men, the act of intercourse
is merely an act of excretion to satiate their own desires!
Students who can't understand that
are clearly too foolish to look after themselves.
My school is better off without them.
Principal Ikushima!
Please listen to me!
If you can't accept my decision…
you can always go with her.
[melancholy music playing]
[melancholy music continues]
It's not fair.
But who knows?
Maybe dropping out of this school is the move.
I mean, what is this? The medieval ages, or…
I'm thinking of dropping out myself.
Then I can play basketball in America.
[Ichica] With whose money?
Huh?
Ema was going to study abroad, but now she can't.
It's too much. Her family can't afford it.
[Ryogo] Couldn't she transfer to another school? Then, maybe she--
Maki, I'm sorry, but you don't get it!
You can go around kissing girls like it's nothing,
even if it does get you kicked out.
[scoffs] No matter what you do,
everything will always work out because your family's rich.
That's kind of mean, don't you think?
Whatever.
Someone like you could never understand.
-[girl 1] What's going on? -[girl 2] Is she okay?
[bag rustling]
[Ema] She kept asking how many times we did it while looking at my photos.
Super creepy.
Well, it's over now.
Once they learn why I was expelled,
I doubt there are many schools that would accept me.
And definitely not any on the same level as this one.
I can help you find a school.
And we'll make new plans together.
[Ema chuckles]
That's right.
If you don't have sex, that's only a suspension.
That's the rule.
But if you have sex,
then you've met the criteria for expulsion.
[Ema laughs]
It's ridiculous.
[chuckles]
[sobs] God.
Why did I keep those damn photos anyway?
-[emotional music playing] -If I had just deleted them… [sniffles]
…there wouldn't be any evidence.
I ruined our plans.
[Ema sobs]
Ema.
[sniffles]
Ichica, listen.
You have to make it.
[Ema sobs]
[both crying]
[both continue crying]
[Ema] I'm sorry.
[Yuki] We've received several tips from anonymous students.
SAW POSSIBLE VIOLATION
We've been getting a lot of them since Miss Komori was expelled.
I'm afraid, at this rate, this situation will only escalate.
I recommend we shut the page down.
And what's so wrong with a little escalation?
The students are monitoring each other.
It's quite a good system, don't you think?
The students are the best people to keep tabs on each other.
[uneasy music playing]
Miss Shinoda,
I want you to be this page's administrator.
Any tip you receive, large or small,
you will report to me at once.
I understand.
[woman] The no-romance rule has been strictly enforced.
[dramatic music playing]
But I'm sure you know there are still more and more violations.
Therefore, it has been decided
that the student council will be empowered to crack down on rule-breakers.
[students murmuring]
You mean our job is to spy on our class?
[Ikushima] The student council's primary responsibility
is to ensure that the rules are followed.
[dramatic music continues]
Who better to prevent any further expulsions… than you?
From now on,
you must act as a deterrent for the other students.
-Yes. -Yes, ma'am.
[students murmuring]
[music swells to crescendo]
STUDENT COUNCIL
We'll split up into pairs and make patrols.
In and out of school.
Focusing, in particular, where people hang out.
If you spot any suspicious students, talk to them immediately.
If you see them walking together, holding hands…
Any actions that could lead to romance between boys and girls
must be immediately dealt with.
["Native Dancer" by D.A.N. playing]
Our mission is nothing less than to protect the order of Asuran Academy.
[camera shutter clicks]
MORE NIGHT PATROLS FOCUS ON ARCADE
WEEKEND CROWDS
[Ichica] Why is everyone so motivated to do this?
[Atsushi] Maybe they think it'll reflect well on their grades.
Or else I wonder if they really believe
that romance interferes with school.
-[Ichica] Oh. -Crap!
[girl] Let's go! Run, go!
["Native Dancer" continues]
I'll go this way.
-Okay, I'll go this way. -I'll go that way.
Listen to this.
They started to call what we do "Rabbit Hunting."
-"Rabbit Hunting"? -Mm-hmm.
-Basically, high school students… -[man 1] Yeah?
…are just like rabbits. They're in heat all year round.
No amount of rules or punishment will ever stop them.
NO RABBIT HUNTING
[Sawa] What is this?
They're the rule-breakers!
[paper rustling]
[music fades]
[sighs]
[books clatter]
[footsteps approaching]
Excuse me.
[intriguing music playing]
[both moaning]
[music fades]
[door opens]
[door closes]
My supervisor said he wants to go out to eat together sometime.
He wants to finally see who I'm dating.
Ooh! Pressure.
I'd be happy to.
[Yuki] I'll set the date.
Thank you.
Hey.
[Haruto] Mm-hmm?
I shouldn't say this, but
the principal is out of her mind, right?
Well, aren't we all?
[footsteps approaching]
What the hell is this?
I went ahead and canceled your plans to study abroad.
Huh?
I called up the agency, and I told them to cancel everything.
Are you kidding?
Why would I be?
You went behind my back like a little sneak.
[Ryogo] It would've been good for you too.
With me in America, there'd be no one to embarrass you!
I can't have people think of me as a stupid father
who hides his failure of a son in another country!
-Who do you think you are? -[tense emotional music playing]
You're a big shot in Japan, but you're nothing over there.
Studying abroad to join a third-rate team isn't much of a future, is it?
It's better for me than anything in this house!
Just so you know, they issued me a full refund.
What?
Those were Mom's savings. From before you married.
From now on, I'll handle the money.
You prick.
Give my mom back her money now!
Hey!
Give it back!
Ryogo!
-Hey! -[mom] Stop it, please!
Stop it.
Please. That's enough.
Sorry.
Hey.
Clean this up.
[music fades]
[distant siren wailing]
[Ichica] Hey, isn't this a little much?
You saw them go in the hotel.
I'm sure they were from our school.
No one will find out unless we tell.
Do we really have to catch them in the act?
Don't talk like we're the bad guys here.
They are for breaking the school rules.
Well, it is against the rules.
You talk like you're trying to do the right thing,
but you're only on the student council to pad your resume.
You just want a recommendation.
Just accept that we have to do this.
I don't care how it makes you feel.
I'll go and check out the other exit.
If they come out here, take photos.
[distant siren wailing]
[girl] All clear. [giggles]
I had a great time, Sota.
-[Sota] It was fun. Yeah. -[girl] Yeah. Bye.
[Sota] Next time, we'll stay the night.
-[girl] Stay the night? Sure. -[Sota] Mm-hmm.
[camera shutter clicking]
[Ryogo] Rabbit Hunting, huh?
Seriously?
Your best friend just got expelled,
and now you're the school's little watchdog?
[emotional music playing]
[Sawa] Hey!
Did they come out?
-[Ichica] Yeah. -Did you take a photo?
Uh, yes, they came out, but it turns out they weren't from our school after all.
Let's check the next hotel.
[emotional music continues]
EMA: FREE TOMORROW? YOU OKAY?
CAN I COME TO YOUR PLACE?
[emotional music continues]
PAY UP, YOU BUMS
PAY UP, SCUM
YOUR POOR DAUGHTER PAY UP!
[debt collector 1] Excuse me.
What the hell?
I already paid you people for the month.
-[debt collector 1 grunts] -[gasps]
Yeah, but you forgot the interest.
You can't do that!
-[gasps] -I'll call the police!
[debt collector 2] You think we care about the law?
Your husband knew what would happen when he ran off.
One way or another, we're gonna collect.
[dishes clattering]
[music fades]
EMA: YOU OKAY? CAN I COME TO YOUR PLACE?
CALL
CALLING: EMA
[phone line ringing]
[panting]
Ema?
Ema!
[wistful music playing]
WE'LL GRADUATE TOGETHER
GRADUATION TRIP TO HAWAII?
[Ichica sobs]
[sobbing]
[music fades]
[automated voice] The person you have called is not available.
Please leave a message.
[Ichica] Hey, Mom.
The scholarship is officially decided.
Tuition fees, school trip costs…
You don't have to worry.
[Ichica] Ema.
Remember what we used to say?
If there's no way forward, make one yourself.
NO ROMANCE
[Ichica] Don't wait.
Take it by force.
["This Hell" by Rina Sawayama playing]
[Ichica] I've made up my mind.
[phone chimes]
[Ichica] I won't be the school's watchdog anymore.
Listen. "We know all about your little fling."
This is bad.
[Ichica] I won't get expelled.
[girl] "The fee for our silence is 200,000 yen."
What do we do?
["This Hell" continues]
[Ichica] I won't surrender to a destiny that someone else has decided for me.
♪ Saw a poster on the corner… ♪
[Ichica] "Put a bag containing 200,000 yen cash
in a locker by the gates at Fukunaka Station."
♪ Don't know what I did, but they seem… ♪
"Immediately send the locker number and the code printed on the receipt."
LOCKER NUMBER 0007, CODE 308791
[Ichica] If you try to identify me in any way,
the deal is off.
♪ Getting ready for the night ♪
♪ Damned for eternity ♪
♪ But you're coming with me ♪
♪ Into the afterlife ♪
♪ This hell is better with you ♪
♪ We're burning up together, baby… ♪
MONEY RECEIVED YOUR LOVE IS SAFE
DELETE THREE PHOTOS
NO PHOTOS OR VIDEOS
♪ With you… ♪
NOTICE NO RULE VIOLATIONS THIS WEEK
♪ With you ♪
♪ Oh, with you ♪
♪ This hell is better with you, ha ha ♪
♪ Flame red, caught the moment Posing for the paparazzi ♪
♪ Fuck what they did to Britney To Lady Di' and Whitney ♪
♪ Don't know why we're here But might as well get down and dirty ♪
♪ That Satan's looking thirsty Not even he can hurt me ♪
♪ Walk a mile on these coals Busy cleansing my soul ♪
♪ Getting ready for the night ♪
♪ Damned for eternity But you're coming with me ♪
♪ Into the afterlife ♪
♪ Wow, that's hot ♪
♪ This hell is better with you ♪
♪ We're burning up together, baby That makes two ♪
♪ 'Cause the devil's wearing Prada And loves a little drama, ooh-ooh ♪
♪ This hell is better with you With you ♪
♪ This life gave us nothing to lose ♪
♪ We're going down together Got a ticket for two ♪
♪ 'Cause the devil's wearing Prada And loves a little drama, ooh-ooh ♪
♪ This hell is better with you With you ♪
♪ With you ♪
♪ Oh, with you ♪
♪ This hell is better with you ♪
♪ Got my invitation to eternal damnation ♪
♪ Get in line, pass the wine, bitch We're going straight to hell ♪
♪ Got my invitation to eternal damnation ♪
♪ Get in line, pass the wine, bitch We're going straight to hell ♪
♪ This hell is better with you ♪
♪ We're burning up together, baby That makes two ♪
♪ 'Cause the devil's wearing Prada And loves a little drama, ooh-ooh ♪
♪ This hell is better with you With you ♪
♪ This hell is better with you Oh, it's better with you ♪
♪ This hell is better with you ♪
[music ends]