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“More Than Likes” A science fiction film in which a schoolgirl was addicted to social media winds up in “the same classroom in another world”, where one’s popularity on social media determines their hierarchy in class. In this classroom, the students’ hierarchy is set based on the number of followers on their social media accounts. For example, the nerd of the class is now the popular guy, and the queen bee is now the bullied girl. In a world where only popularity on social media defines the “value” of people, our protagonist begins to realize the true values of people that cannot simply be measured by the number of likes and followers.

Cultural/Context information for the jury

In rankings for popular careers in Japan, influencers like YouTubers and Instagrammers are ranked in the top 3, showing how famous people on social media are beginning to gain social status. The youth today are occupied to increase the number of likes and followers on their social media accounts. As a result, every 1 in 7 people are said to be diagnosed as “social media addiction”. In addition, over 80% of the Japanese population own a smartphone today, and with the ever increasing number of users, it is causing changes in the values of the Japanese youth.

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Shinori:You know...I...I have always liked you. Will you be my boyfriend? “Parallel School Days” Eiko: It’s so cold! I’m so cold and sleepy. Shinori: Morning, Naru-chan. Naruko: Oh, morning Shinori. Eiko: Sumio, was blackout yesterday crazy? Sumio: Yeah, there’s been so many recently.It’s like the world is going to end. Eiko: It’s scary to think of being alone when that happens. Sumio: Maybe you should just hurry and get a boyfriend? Eiko: Don’t say that Sumio! Seriously. Morning Misaki. Misaki: Hey Sumio: Yo Eiko: Hey, hey, wasn’t that blackout yesterday crazy? Misaki: I didn’t notice. Eiko: Are you serious? Misaki: Well, I went to bed right after work. Eiko: The world is in trouble, for real. Sumio: It’s the end of the world! It’s over! Eiko: Oh my god, I hate being alone when the lights flicker on and off. Shinori M: It’s like there’s a gradation in the classroom and popular kids are in the center. The outside ring is practically transparent. It doesn’t matter whether you even exist or not. And there’s no way the two could never mix. Eiko: No way…hey, do you know about this? Sumio: What’s that? Eiko: Shirousa-chan. She mostly brags about her boyfriend, but she also gives good dating advice. She’s pretty popular. Misaki: What’s so fun about that anyway? Sumio: And there it is. Misaki-kun criticizing social media again. Misaki: I’m not criticizing it. Eiko: Hey Tsurue, do you know Shirousa-chan? Tsurue: I’m not interested in those things. Eiko: Whoa, ok fine. Naruko: I’m following Shirousa-chan too. Shinori: Huh? Naruko: I think you would like her, she really shines.It’s like she has the ideal high school life. Shinori: Oh, I see. Naruko: It’s so nice. Don’t you want perfect relationship like this? Shinori: Hmm. I think I’m okay. Shinori M: My heart felt a little heavy, lying to Naru-chan like that. Misaki: Sorry to keep you waiting. Shinori: It’s okay, I just got here. Misaki: Oh, ok Shinori M: That same day, half a year ago Shinori: I’ve always liked you. Will you be my boyfriend? Misaki: I’m Sorry. I...should be the one saying that to you Shinori M: After that he became my boyfriend. Shinori: Yeah, there have been a lot of blackouts recently. Misaki: Yeah, it even happened on that day too. Shinori: Hm? Misaki: The day you became my girlfriend. Shinori: Kind of nostalgic, isn’t it? Misaki: Yeah School Girl: Oh my god, isn’t he so handsome. School Girl: So handsome! School Girl: Right? Shinori: Misaki-kun is so cool and nice, But he keeps our relationship a secret from everyone. Misaki: Hey, Shinori, do you know Shirousa? Shinori: I think Naru-chan was talking about it. She said it’s really popular, but I don’t know much about it. Misaki: They say she talks fondly about her boyfriend on it. Shinori: Hmm. Misaki: I don’t really do that sort of thing,and don’t know much about it. What’s so fun about reading and writing that stuff? Shinori: Hmm...I think I can relate to it. Misaki: What do you mean? Shinori: Well, it’s like when you have a great boyfriend and you want everyone to know about it. Misaki: Is that how you feel too? Shinori: Huh? Not me, I’m fine with the way things are now. Misaki: Hey, what’re you doing? Shinori: Your birthday is in about a month. Have you decided where you want to go? Misaki: Stop it. Shinori: It’s fine, come on! Misaki: Nah, I’m okay with what we always do. Shinori: No way.We have to spend it together. Misaki: Okay then, why don’t we meet at the usual park after school? Shinori: But we always do that. Misaki: It’s fine. The usual, together Shinori: Really? okay. Hey wait a second. Misaki: Hm? Shinori: Say cheese! Misaki: Why the shadow? Shinori: It just felt right. Shinori’s Mom: Shota, at least put it down for dinner. Shota: I know, jeez. Shinori’s Mom: Come on. You too, Shinori. Shinori: Okay. Shinori’s Mom: Alright, let’s eat. Customer: Excuse me, may I order please? Misaki: Yes sir. Shinori M: I have a secret that I can’t tell anyone. That’s why I…secretly become Shirousa. Shinori: Morning Daichi. Hey, isn’t this nostalgic? It’s like when we used to walk to grade school together, huh? Sumio: Misaki, you need to look at this too! Misaki: I’m fine, thanks. Sumio:Man, I can’t stop watching Harekure Harekure: I’m absolutely overjoyed! Thank you! Misaki: Eat up. Sumio: Wait, this is more important. Misaki: What’s so important? Eiko: Ugh, you’re watching Harekure again? Sumio: But, it’s so funny! Eiko: You really watch that too much. Sumio: I can’t stop. Eiko: You should be looking at this instead. Sumio: Oh! Shirousa. Eiko: This girl is definitely one of the students here. Sumio: Huh? Why? Eiko: Because this picture was taken at a park near our school. Sumio: I don’t know. You can’t really tell from this picture. Eiko: Hey Misaki, have a look. Misaki: I’m fine. Sumio: Even if you showed him, he wouldn’t understand. He doesn’t use things like Twitter. Eiko: You know, doesn’t this kind of look like you? Misaki: Yeah, like that’s possible. Eiko: But look, it says doing the usual, together for his birthday. Your birthday is next month. Sumio: Rather suspicious, isn’t it Eiko: Suspicious indeed. Misaki: I don’t know what you mean. Eiko: Okay then, what are your birthday plans? Misaki: I don’t really have any. Eiko: Alright! Let’s all go somewhere together? Sumio: A done deal! Eiko: A done deal! Where should we go? Sumio: I recommend karaoke. Eiko: Oh so karaoke then? What should I sing... Shinori: Sorry, did you wait? Misaki: No, not really. Shinori: Hey, did you decide where you want to go for your birthday? Shinori: I can’t go anymore Shinori: huh? Misaki: I’m going to hang out with Sumio and Eiko for my birthday. Shinori: But you promised that we would celebrate together. Shinori: What happened? Misaki: Shinori, are you hiding anything from me? Shinori: Huh? What do you mean. I’m not. Misaki: It’s you isn’t it? Shirousa. Eiko showed me the picture. You’re uploading everything about us online. Don’t you think it’s horrible? It’s supposed to be between us, but you keep it from me and go behind my back. I can’t believe it. Shinori: You’re the one who wants to keep it between us, right? Misaki: What? Shinori: You’re embarrassed of me and you can’t tell anyone about it, right? Misaki: Like that would ever happen Shinori: Okay. Can you message Eiko and everyone right now and tell them about me? See. You can’t, right? Misaki: That’s enough. If you can’t keep calm, then there’s no point in continuing. Shinori: Wait Misaki: So that’s how you really thought of me. Shinori: Misaki-kun! Wait a second! Misaki: Sorry, I’ve got work Kanon:Misaki, Table 4 please! Misaki: Okay, Kanon. And add 3 more beers. Kanon: Okay. Misaki: Excuse me, here you are. Customer: Thank you. One more order please. Misaki: Yes sir. Customer: Bamboo shoots and cherry tomato. Misaki M: Why did it turn out like this. Misaki: Okay Customer: Baby corn Misaki: Okay Shinori M: Why did it turn out like this. Screen>>>>>>>>>> @sanamukichi111 replied: Shirou... @kyouko397 replied… Screen>>>>>>>>>> Shinori: I always get the words I want to hear Screen>>>>>>>>>> - Shirousa-chan must be so beautiful - - 10 more followers until 105,000! – Shinori: from people from far away. Faces I’ve never seen. Screen>>>>>>>>>> -You’re so close with your boyfriend. Jealous!- Shinori: They don’t even know that Shirousa is fake. Screen>>>>>>>>>> I want to see your faces! The ideal couple Screen>>>>>>>>>> -I hope to be a happy couple like you two- -I want you two to be in love forever- Shinori: I want to be like her too. I wish all of this world come true. Screen>>>>>>>>>> I wish all of this world come true. Misaki M: I’ll apologize as soon as I see her. Shinori M: I’ll apologize as soon as I see him. Misaki M: If I do Shinori M: If I do Misaki/ Shinori M: Everything can go back to normal Daichi: Morning Shino Shinori: Huh? Daichi: What are you doing? Your seat is over there, come on let’s go. Why are you in wrong seat this morning? You’re. Here. Right? Shinori: Taichi-kun, right? Daichi: What’s with you? You’re funny. Tsurue: Shinori! You’re still sleepy? Let’s go! Wake up! Shinori: Tsurue-san? Daichi: Morning Tsurue-san Tsurue: Morning Taichi-san! Shinori: Eiko-chan? Sumio-kun? Misaki: Huh? Eiko: Morning Misaki: Hey, why isn’t Futawata’s seat there? Eiko: Huh? Misaki: Shinori Futawata – where is she? Eiko: Who? Misaki: What? Eiko: Eh? Misaki: “Who”... Shinori: Naru-chan! What’s going on with everyone? Naruko: Sorry, what do you mean? Ms. Futawata Shinori: Huh? Ms. Futawata feels so distant... Naruko: Well, we don’t really talk that much, so... Shinori: Huh? Misaki: Hey, where is Shinori Futawata’s seat? Naruko: I’m sorry, I don’t know Misaki: What do you mean you don’t know? You’re friends... Sumio:Hey Misaki, you’re scaring her Misaki: But…Taichi! You know Shinori, right? Daichi: Huh?I Who’s that? Misaki: Your childhood friend? Daichi: I don’t know Misaki: But your house is next to hers. Tsurue: Hey, could you keep it down? Eiko: Oh, You made her mad Misaki. Misaki: What is happening... Shinori: What is happening... Misaki: Hello. Shinori: Misaki-kun? Misaki: Shinori? Thank God I got a hold of you. Shinori: There’s something weird going on at school. Misaki: Huh? You’re at school? Shinori: Yeah Misaki: Where? Shinori: I’m at the terrace at the end of the hallway. Misaki: Hold on, I’m on my way. Shinori: Okay Misaki: I’m here. Shinori: Huh? You’re here...why... Misaki: I was in the classroom and nobody remembered anything about you. Shinori: What? Is this some sort of prank? Misaki: No. You know I hate those sort of things. Shinori: Then what? What’s going on? Misaki: I don’t know. Shinori: Everything is so weird. Naru-chan isn’t my friend, Daichi and Tsurue-san are so energetic, Eiko-chan is withdrawn, and everyone is so nice to me. Misaki: Okay. Let’s calm down. I’ll look into it. Shinori: Okay Misaki: I’ll talk to you later. Shinori: Okay. Tsurue: If you draw it like that, it just looks like a normal crane. Daichi: Hold on, the feet are a little off. Tsurue: Why are you fixing the feet? She’s back. Are you okay Shinori? Shinori: Eh? Tsurue: Yeah, you bolted out of the classroom. We were totally worried. Daichi: Yeah, what’s wrong Shino? Daichi: Did something happen? Shinori: I’m fine...and you’re a little close. Daichi: Whoa, acting all cool. Come on, we’re friends! Shinori: We’re friends? Daichi: Yeah, we’ve been together since we were born. We live next to each other! Tsurue: How touching. An inseparable, royal relationship like in girl’s comics? Daichi: Yup Classmate: Hey Shinori, listen to this message from my boyfriend. Classmate: Hey, hey, hey Shinori: Wait a second. Sorry. Has Suga Misaki-kun already come to school? Daichi: Suga? Who’s that? Tsurue: No idea Shinori: It’s just like he said... Tsurue: Shinori seems to be feeling down, so I guess I’ll just have to sing! Daichi: Oh! Go for it Tsurue! Tsurue: Thank you! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Shinori’s heart is cleansed! Classmate: That’s so cool Tsurue-san! Shinori: What is this… Tsurue: Thank you, thank you. Thank you very much. All of your worries – cleansed! Shinori: What are these numbers? Daichi: Numbers? Shinori: Let me see. Classmate: Thank you. Tsurue: May your heart rest easy Shinori: Taichi, you can’t see these numbers? Daichi: I don’t see them. Hey, Shino, are you okay? Misaki: Excuse me Shinori’s Mom: Yes? Misaki: Is Shinori-san home? She didn’t come to school Shinori’s Mom: Hm? Shinori? Misaki: Yes Shinori’s Mom: There is no girl by that name here. Shota: I’m home Shinori’s Mom: Welcome back Misaki: I see. Excuse me. Shinori’s Mom: It’s ok. Misaki: Pardon me. Shinori: I’m home. Shinori’s Mom: Welcome back. Shota: Welcome back! Shinori: What’s wrong with Shota? Shota: Ok, ok...Nice! Shinori’s Mom: What are you talking about? He’s always like that. Shota: Hurry, hurry! 10 seconds left! Nice, keep going! Yea! Shinori’s Mom: Shinori? Shinori: Hello Misaki: Hello Shinori: I was waiting the whole time Misaki: I’m sorry Shinori: I’m sorry. I can’t seem to call or message from here. Misaki: I see. Shinori: Hey, where are you now? Misaki: The bench - at the usual place. Shinori: I’m at the bench too. If I knew this would happen, I would have said goodbye with a smile. Misaki: Don’t say goodbye. Shinori: Huh? Misaki: I will definitely bring you back. Shinori: Misaki-kun Misaki: I will definitely find a way to bring you back. So don’t worry. Shinori: Okay. Misaki: Alright. I’ll call you again later. Shinori: I’ll be waiting. Misaki: Okay. Shinori M: Hearing your voice gave me a little relief. Thank you. Daichi: Shino! Thank goodness! I was worried! Shinori: Huh? Daichi: You suddenly left school, and when I went to your house they said you hadn’t come home yet. I was worried. Shinori: You were worried about me? Daichi: Yeah, you were acting really different today. You didn’t seem like your usual self. Shinori: That’s it! I’m a different me than the one you know. I don’t know if you’ll believe me, but it seems like I came from a different world. Daichi: So, are you waiting for my witty comeback? Shinori: But I’m telling the truth! Daichi: Hmm…Could you tell me a little more about it? Shinori: Yeah Daichi: Hmm I see. Shinori: I’m sorry. It doesn’t make sense does it. Daichi: Not one bit. But I’ll help. Shinori: Huh? Daichi: Help you get back to that place with your boyfriend. Shinori: You believe me? Daichi: Honestly, I have no idea. Shinori: Then why? Daichi: You’re my childhood friend. I can’t help but believe you. Daichi: Well, see you tomorrow. Let’s get to planning! Shinori: Thank you Daichi: Bye bye. Misaki: Wow, Taichi actually believed you. Shinori: In this world, it’s like Taichi and I are best friends. Misaki: Everyone really has changed Shinori: Exactly. The straight-laced Tsurue is a completely different person. She’s so energetic, talks all the time, and suddenly bursts into song now. Misaki: Tsurue? That’s unnerving. Shinori: It’s like everyone’s standing in the class has been flipped Misaki: Flipped? Shinori: Everyone asks me for relationship advice. It’s so confusing. Misaki: I’m not in that flipped world. Shinori: Exactly. You’re the only one who’s not here. Misaki: And you’re not in this world. Shinori: Yeah Kanon: Misaki, Misaki, give me a hand. Misaki: Okay. Sorry, I’ll call you again tomorrow. Shinori: Yeah. Thanks. Screen>>>>>>>>> “I kind of like the second one too.” “Hold on, the 2nd one. ROFL.” “2:09 is hilarious. Am I the only one who likes it?” “The second one made me LOL!” Screen>>>>>>>>> Daichi: Whoa! You scared me. Morning. Shinori: Morning. Daichi-kun, you draw so well. Daichi: Falling for me? Shinori: Sorry. I’m still not used to your character. Daichi: Hm? What am I like in the other world? Ah, I see. So we’re negative-types in that world. Shinori: Yeah. Daichi: So, Eiko and Sumio follow me around. Shinori: Well, you’re not exactly in charge of the class... Daichi: So it’s a world where Eiko is lively, Tsurue is withdrawn, and you and I are negative people. Shinori: Yeah Daichi: Man, that world sure sounds boring. Shinori: It is not! Daichi: Welcome to the fun world! Shinori: What? Daichi: No reason, just killing time. You closed your eyes! Let’s take another. Ready? Big smile, okay. Screen>>>>>>>>>>> “You’re almost at 15,000 followers!” Screen>>>>>>>>>>> Daichi: Ready? ok, cheese! Shinori: Hey Misaki-kun, can you take a memo for me? Misaki: Memo? Shinori: It sounds weird and I don’t understand it. But I think the world I’m in reflects people’s social media characteristics and popularity into the real world. Sumio-kun. Daichi: Sumio… Shinori: Sumio-kun, 38 Eiko: Oh, here’s Sumio Misaki: Sumio, 38 Shinori: Eiko-chan 17 Misaki: What about you? Eiko: Uh, well I mostly just use it to follow others. Here. Misaki: Eiko, 17 Shinori: And finally, Tsurue-san Tsurue: Do I look super fabulous? Misaki: I need to ask you something...strange. Tsurue-san, do you like to sing? Deep down, you’re a bright person. Tsurue-san, wait. Tsurue: What did you see? Misaki: Huh? Tsurue: Youtube? Twitter? You saw it right? My account! Misaki: Well, no. I haven’t exactly seen it. Tsurue: If you tell anyone that I’m Harekure, I’ll kill you. Misaki: Harekure? Tsurue: Advisor for the troubled,“Hareruya Kurei”. You know it, right? Daichi: So close! It’s at 99.8 and…There’s 100. it’s a 100. 100. Shinori: 30,083... Shinori: I see. So it really was her. Misaki: Actually, I saw Shirousa’s page today. Eiko showed it to me. Shinori: Huh? Misaki: It was updated last night. Shinori: What did it say? Misaki: It said, “Hearing your voice gave me a little relief” Shinori: That’s what I was thinking yesterday. Right after I got off the phone with you. Misaki: So that means whatever you think... Shinori: Updates just like that. Misaki: So that means you’re... Screen>>>>>>>>>> I wish all of this would come true. Shinori: This is all my fault. Misaki: Huh? Shinori: It’s nothing, never mind. Misaki: Ok. I’ll call you as soon as I know something. Shinori: Okay, I’ll be waiting. Eiko: Misaki, Do you have a minute? Harekure: Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Eiko: I can’t believe that Tsurue-san is really Harekure. Look, she has over 30,000 subscribers. It took time but then I found Daichi. It started with his classmates from middle school, and then it just kept growing. He has 100,000 followers. Misaki: Ohh...Wow, Eiko. Eiko: Am I creepy? Misaki: No... Eiko: The social network detective that Sumio told us about was pretty good. Middle school didn’t go very well for me. So I promised myself I would make my debut in high school. That’s when I thoroughly read all of the popular kids’ posts. I studied what they talked about and liked until I reached the point I’m at now. But now I can’t stop reading about everyone’s business online and I obsess over appearances. That’s why I was drawn to Shirousa. She was enjoying her high school life to the fullest…Now I know that she doesn’t shine screen>>>>> Having your voice gave me a little relief. Thank you Eiko: So I’m officially done with it! Now it’s your turn, Misaki. Misaki:Huh? Eiko:You need to rely on me more! Daichi:Shino! Shinori:Taichi Daichi:What’s going on with your boyfriend? Why not talk with him? Shinori:It’s all my fault… that I came to this world. Daichi:What are you talking about? Shinori:When I started dating my boyfriend, I didn’t think I could be any happier So I thought… then that happiness became matter of fact. And I started becoming more and more spoiled. I just wasn’t satisfied and I acted out a fake life. And bragged about that fake life… That’s why I’ve been cursed. Daichi:What’s wrong with being spoiled by the people you like? The problem is when you say things like that. That is what gives you bad karma, right? 00”44”00 Shinori:Taichi-kun Daichi:If... only the other me would say that. Then you wouldn’t be suffering so much and it would be fine. He’s no good, that other me. Shinori:That’s not true. You make an effort with your artwork, right? It’s amazing that you have such talent. Daichi:Well, you’re the only one who seems to have discovered that about me. Shinori: Huh? Daichi:Back in middle school, you saw my artwork and told me you really liked it. It made me really happy. Shinori:That’s the reason why you started drawing? Daichi:Well, Isn’t that usually the case? The reason why you start something. So, don’t say things like I’m sad, okay. Shinori:Okay Daichi:So, you should talk to your boyfriend, yeah? But if you’re ever in trouble, I’ll always be here to listen. Shinori:Thank you. Daichi:Hey, it’s just like then Shinori:Hm? Daichi:It’s like when we were back in middle school, and we walked to school together Shinori:hehe Daichi:What? Shinori:Wait, are you being serious? Misaki:Hello Shinori:Hello, Misaki-kun? Misaki: Sorry for being late. Shinori:Its okay. I’m...sorry, for getting all depressed. It was wrong of me. Especially after I was making such good progress. Misaki: No...I should be the one to apologize Shinori:Huh? Misaki: It’s not your fault that we got separated. If there is a reason, it’s because I made you put up with so much. Shinori:That’s not true. Misaki: The only thing that’s important to me is you, Shinori. Shinori:Thank you Shinori:Fixing our relationship and returning back to normal doesn’t seem so impossible anymore. Shinori:As long as we’re together, I feel like we can overcome anything. Shinori:Hello? Kaoru:If you ruin this world...I’ll kill you. Shinori:Who is this? Kaoru:You’ve been warned. Misaki: Kaoru? Why would she be registered in your phone? Shinori:I don’t know. But she definitely knows something. Misaki: Alright. I’ll see what I can find out over here. Shinori:Hey...if it... Sumio:Misaki, Class is going to start. Misaki:Ok, I’m coming Sumio:Make it quick Misaki:Sorry, I’ll call you back. Shinori:Mhm Sumio:Kao...ru...what’s the kanji? Misaki:This one, Kusakanmuri Sumio:Yeah, that person doesn’t exist Misaki:Ahh...What about you Eiko? Eiko:Found her. Misaki:Eh? Eiko:I don’t remember this girl at all. Who is she?　 Sumio:Oh, you’re terrible! Poor girl. Misaki:Hey...What’s this group? Eiko:A girl’s group we had in our 1st year. But was she in it? Sumio:I would never forget a person I’ve met. You should apologize to that girl – it’s rude, you know! Misaki:Hey, what about Shinori? Sumio:Hey, what kind of game is this? Misaki:It’s fine, just look her up. Sumio:Shi...no...ri. Here she is. Hm? …Who is this? I don’t remember her at all. Eiko:Me either. Misaki:I gotta go Sumio:Maybe she’s from middle school? Misaki:Hello, Shinori? There was some chat history in Eiko’s messages Shinori:Really? Misaki:She was in the same class in their 1st year. The same class and us right? Shinori:Huh? Misaki:But… Nobody remembers her at all. Shinori:That’s... Misaki:The same as you, isn’t it? Shinori:So there’s one more person in this school. Who’s just like me? Shinori, I’m going to keep searching. Misaki:I just might be able to get you back to this world. Shinori:Okay Misaki:I will never give up. Shinori:Thank you. Misaki:Okay Shinori:Do you remember a girl named Kaoru-chan from Class 1-C? Daichi:Was there a Kaoru from class 1-C? Tsurue:No, I don’t think so. Shinori:I see... Tsurue:Forget that, who wants to go to karaoke today? Daichi:Oh, sounds good Tsurue:Hey let’s invite Sumio too. Daichi:yeah Tsurue:Hey, you’re coming right? Sumio:Oh...uhh...I don’t know... Tsurue:Come on! Man up! Answer the question! Tsurue:You should be the one inviting me out! You’re losing to a high school girl! A girl! Sumio: okay, okay Tsurue: Don’t give me that okay, okay... Daichi: Why not ask Eiko? Daichi:They were in the same class right? Sumio: Okay Tsurue:Not Okay! Invite me! Shinori:Eiko-chan Eiko:What is it? Shinori:Do you remember a girl named Kaoru-chan from our 1st year class? Eiko: I don’t know Shinori:Sorry, Thanks anyways. Eiko: There was a boy though. Shinori: Huh? Eiko: There was a boy named...Kaoru-kun. Shinori: Kaoru...kun? Eiko: He’s in the class next to us right now. Shinori: Thank you. Shinori: Umm, Is there a Kaoru-kun here? Male student: Kaoru? Hey! Kaoru! Someone’s calling. Shinori: The phone call...was you right? Kaoru:That’s right. You figured it out huh? But it’s not like you remembered me though, is it? Shinori:Eiko-chan told me about you. Kaoru:Ah, that girl. She’s always looking up stupid stuff. c So were you sent here too? Kaoru:I wasn’t “sent” here. Shinori: huh? Kaoru: I wished for it...and I came here. Shinori:Huh? What do you mean you.. wished for it and came? Kaoru:God probably granted my wish that I would come here. That other world was hell. Kaoru:Everyday, I had to suffer with not being able to be myself. The only place I could be myself was in my phone. Or so I thought. Female student: It’s nice being together Female student: Yeah, being together is nice Kaoru: Sorry, I forgot my phone. Go on without me. Female student:Okay, bye-bye. Female studentA:Look Female studentB:Huh? Is that Kaoru-chan? Female studentA:Yeah, it’s bad. look here. Female studentB:Whoa, she looks like a guy. Female studentA:It’s so bad. Taking selfies like this. Female studentB:Is she dressing up like this? With this look? Definitely a no. Female studentA:Definitely a no Female studentB:Definitely Female studentA:It’s so bad, right? Female studentB:Really bad. She looks so different than she normally does. Female studentA:right? Kaoru: I wanted to disappear so badly. If only this was the real world. I didn’t think I actually came here. Hanging out during break time, Everyone approves of me and I’m happy. Kaoru: I don’t need a world where I can’t be myself Shinori:How can I get back? Kaoru: Get back? That’s impossible. Shinori:Huh? Kaoru: There’s no way to get back Shinori:That’s... Kaoru: You don’t need to go back right? You made a wish and you came here. Remember what it was like living in that world What do you think has changed since you left? You should just enjoy your life here in this world. It sure seems like it’s more fun for you. Misaki:Ohh I see. She is a guy over there. Well, what happened? Shinori: Huh? Misaki:You talked right? How do you get back here? Shinori:Well, I don’t know... Misaki:it’s okay. I will find a way. Shinori? What’s wrong? Shinori:Misaki-kun Misaki:Hm? Shinori:What if I can never come back? Misaki:What do you mean. Why would you ask such a thing? Shinori:No reason. I just wanted to check. Misaki:Stop it, I said you’re coming back. Shinori:You’re right. I’m sorry. Misaki:Hey, it’s okay. You don’t have to worry so much. Shinori: Okay Misaki:Okay, I’ll call you again tomorrow Shinori: Okay, I’ll be waiting Misaki:okay Shinori: Maybe this is all I have now... Shinori:Daichi-kun Daichi:Shino! Shinori:What’s wrong? Daichi:You seemed down today. What happened? Eiko:Misaki! Let’s go home together Misaki:Ohh Eiko:Hey Shinori-chan is your girlfriend right? Misaki:Yeah Eiko:Did something happen between you two? Misaki:There’s nothing Eiko:Liar. Did you fight? Misaki:We didn’t Eiko:Well, why are you so flustered then? Misaki:I did not! Eiko:That’s a lie. You are! Misaki:It doesn’t concern you Eiko:It doesn’t concern me? Remember? I said you need to rely on me more. Looking at you recently makes me sad. Misaki:You wouldn't believe m Eiko:I will, because it's you Shinori:I don't know if I can ever go back. Daichi:what? Why? Shinori:It looks like...there's no way to get back. Daichi:I see... but that's okay, right? You can't do anything about it. You might as well have fun here! Shinori:But Daichi:If you go back you'll just be negative-Shino again, right? Shinori:yeah, but... Daichi:It’s just hard to believe...Negative-Shino. I really can’t imagine it. I would sit all alone near the wall with no friends. Unbelievable. Which one is the real me? If I had to choose, I’d choose this version of me. Shouldn’t you just choose the one you like? They are both Shinori, after all. Eiko:What can we do to get her back? What? Misaki:You actually believe me? Eiko:I did have messages from her on my phone. I just can’t remember. It’s also really strange how you knew about Tsurue and the others’ followers. You don’t have any reason to lie, and you get really upset whenever you talk about Shinori-chan. Eiko:She asked you what you would do if she can't come back, right? I think I can relate to those feelings. Misaki:huh? What do you mean? Eiko:I wasn’t popular when were in middle school. It feels good to be in the center of the group. How should I put it. It’s nice to have a place where people accept you. She wouldn’t want to come back from that. Daichi:You don’t have to answer Shinori: Huh? Forget it. You can’t leave anyway... Daichi:I want you to stay here. Shinori: Sorry Daichi:Sorry, you going to call him back? Shinori: I can’t call from here Daichi: That’s right...I forgot...sorry Shinori: It’s okay. I think he’ll call back soon Daichi:Okay Shinori:Daichi-kun, thanks for listening to me today. Shinori:I’m heading home Daichi:Alright, see you. Tsurue:hinori! Why didn’t you come yesterday? Tsurue: Karaoke! Tsurue: Yesterday was so much fun, right? Daichi: Yeah, I guess Tsurue: Hey, what’s your deal? Why are you acting like this? Is it your new character? Do you think it’s a cool character or something? Daichi: No Shinori: I will definitely be there tomorrow Tsurue: Definitely! We’ll invite everyone from class! Tsurue: You’re going to karaoke, right? Male Student: Wanna go? Male Student: Let’s go Student: yeah yeah yeah! Tsurue: Let’s go, let’s go! You’re coming too, right Naruko-chan? Naruko:Is it okay? Tsurue: Of course! Everyone is coming, right? Classmates: Let’s go! Tsurue: Oh I’m getting really excited! Tsurue: Okay I’ll prepare a song! Shinori:Wow, this is great Tsurue: Hallelujah! Karaoke with everyone! Shinori: If this continues and I don’t go back… Misaki kun is waiting for me to come back in a world where nobody remembers me. Classmates:Morning Misaki:Morning Classmates:Morning Eiko: You’re watching Harekure again? Sumio: Yea this is... Sumio: Harekure is... Eiko: Yeah, she is Sumio: It’s the same Harekure Eiko: What’s this? Shinori: If that’s the case... Misaki:Shinori? Shinori: Misaki-kun? Sorry I couldn’t answer the phone yesterday. Misaki:Hey Shinori Shinori:Misaki-kun, I think I’m okay with not coming back Shinori:You know, this world isn’t so bad afterall. Misaki:So it got better over there? Misaki:Shirousa was updated yesterday. “Maybe this is all there is” Shinori:That’s not what I meant. Misaki:Then don’t give up. Shinori:It’s not like I’m giving up Misaki:You’re not giving up!? Shinori:If I could, I would go back right now. But there is no way to get back! Misaki:I told you I would find a way! Shinori:How? Misaki:I’ll figure it out! Shinori:Kaoru-chan told me I can’t get back! What’s going on there? What’s changed without me being there? I see...that’s how it is. Misaki:It’s not like that Shinori:I’m sorry Misaki-kun Misaki:No way Shinori! Hey! Shinori:Just forget about me! Misaki:Shinori! Shinori! Hey! Classmates:Morning Misaki:Morning Eiko:Hey Misaki Eiko:What happened yesterday? Misaki:What do you mean? Eiko:Well, Shirousa got updated Misaki:Shirousa? What are you talking about? Eiko:You know, Shinori-chan’s Misaki:Shinori? Who’s that? Eiko:She’s your girlfriend Misaki:Hm? I don’t have a girlfriend. What do you mean? Sumio:Morning Sumio:It’s so cold Shinori:I just came back. Back to being in that gradation. Were humans from another world, and our happiness is somewhere else Daichi: Shino, sorry about the other day Shinori:t’s fine. Don’t worry about it. Daichi: Is this really okay? Shinori:Yeah this is what’s best Misaki:What? Eiko:Come on Misaki:What’s with you all of the sudden? Eiko:You really don’t remember? Misaki:What do you mean? Eiko:Shinori-chan Misaki:That again? Eiko:She’s your girlfriend right? Misaki:Are you losing it? Eiko:Is it my fault? Eiko:Because I said something weird? Misaki:The only weird thing you said was right now. Daichi:Shino! Waiting for his call? Shinori:It’s not like that Daichi:Shino. I’m going to protect you. Even if you can’t go back, I would make you happy You know I’ve liked you for a long time. But it’s not like I want you to be my girlfriend right now or anything. I just want you to think about it if you decide to stay here. Shinori:Thank you Daichi: Well, see you later. Sumio:Do you want to go hiking or something? Misaki:Nah, it’s tiring. Sumio:I got it! How about a limousine party? Misaki:Like I’d do that, idiot. Misaki:what’re you doing? Shinori:Your birthday is in about a month. Misaki:Have you decided where you want to go? Stop it. Shinori:It’s fine, come on! Misaki:Nah, I’m okay with what we always do. Shinori:We have to spend it together. Misaki:Like I said, I'm fine with doing the usual. Misaki:Okay then, why don’t we meet at the usual park after school? Shinori:But we always do that. Misaki:Its fine. The usual, together. Shinori:Really? okay. Hey wait a second. Misaki:hm? Shinori:Say cheese! Sumio:I got it! Bowling! Misaki:Let’s have a bowling tournament with everyone from the class! What do you think? Sumio:Alright, it’s settled! Okay everyone, tomorrow is Misaki-kun’s birthday. Once class is over we’ll meet here, and then we’re all going bowling! Shinori:Kaoru-kun Kaoru:Go on ahead male student:Alright let’s go Shinori:I have a favor to ask Shinori:Kaoru-kun, I’ve made my decision. Kaoru:What? Shinori:That I’m going back to the other world. Kaoru:Why? Shinori:I have to go back. Kaoru:Why? What’s so great about that world? Shinori:It’s because Misaki-kun is there. Kaoru:But that’s what was so painful right? That’s the reason you came here. Shinori:It’s fine. I want to go back. Please, tell me how to get back. Kaoru:I really don’t know. But… I have thought that it could be possible if... Shinori:What are you talking about? Kaoru:If you could just release yourself from everyone and make it as if you never came here to begin with. I didn’t have bravery or confidence myself. I don’t want to go back, so it doesn’t matter Shinori:Kaoru-kun, Thank you. You know I’m here, right? Shinori:Over there, I would look out for you. Sumio:Today is Misaki-kun’s birthday! Yeah! Sumio:So we’re going bowling after this to celebrate for Misaki-kun! Sumio:Tsurue-san, you’ll come too right? Tsurue:I’m not interested in that stuff Sumio:Naruko-chan, you’ll come right? Naruko:I’m sorry... Sumio:Hey don’t leave Taichi! Okay, so those that can make it, let’s have some real fun! Tsurue:Alright! Today’s the day for karaoke with everyone! Let’s go! Tsurue:I'm going to sing my heart out and really let loose! Tsurue:Shinori! We’re all going together, so let’s get in the mood! Daichi:Shino, what’s wrong? Misaki:What is it. Eiko:Misaki, is this really what you want? Shinori:I’m sorry to do this now Misaki:Again with this? Eiko:Are you okay with leaving shinori-chan like this? Misaki:It’s fine Eiko:Look at this already! Misaki:What is that? Eiko:It’s fine, just look! Eiko:What exactly were you so worried about!? Shinori:Could you listen to me for a moment? Misaki:What is this? Eiko:Shirousa! She’s your girlfriend right? We looked it up together! Misaki:That’s right. Why was it I even did that Shinori:I’ve been lying up until now. I’m not the person you all think I am. Misaki:Tsurue-san is the one with the Harekurei account right? Tsurue:Wait a second Sumio:You’re Harekure!? Tsurue:Well, uh, It’s… Shinori:I’m actually a boring, plain girl who is worried about how people see me. So I made a secret account so I could write things that I couldn’t say in person. Sumio:I’m a huge fan! Seriously! I can’t believe Harekure is my classmate! Misaki: I thought it was incredible. The way she can express herself like that. I wanted to tell her that when she came back; that she can show and tell everyone about us. Shinori: But I won’t run away anymore!I won’t become a fake version of myself! Misaki: But why can’t anyone remember who you are? Why? Shinori: I want everyone to know the real me. Misaki: Why? Shinori: No, I want to be able to love my cowardly self! I want to stand proud and tell everyone! Misaki: We had so many good memories…And it was so much fun. Shinori: I have so many insecurities. But it doesn’t change the way I feel. Misaki: Why? Shinori: I really like Misaki-kun! More than anyone, more than anything. I love Misaki-kun! Misaki: Shinori? I’m sorry everyone. I just remembered something. Sorry I have to go. Shinori: Daichi-kun, I’m sorry. Daichi: It’s fine Shino, go ahead. Screen>>>>> All of the people I met in this world are so precious. "I lost so much time since I became Shirousa." "All of the people I met in this world are so precious." Shinori: Okay Shinori M: I lost so much time since I became Shirousa. All of the people I met in this world are so precious. Thank to them, I know what is really important to me. That’s why I want to return to a world where I can be with Misaki-kun. Misaki: Shinori? Shinori: Misaki-kun Misaki: Where are you? Shinori: I’m at the usual spot at the park. What about you? Misaki: At the usual place, of course. Just as we promised! Shinori: Misaki-kun. I’m sorry for everything up until now. Misaki: I should be the one apologizing. Shinori: I want to see you Misaki: I want to see you too Shinori: I want to go back there. The place where you are. I'll embrace who I am, so please let me go back to the real world! Misaki: I wanted to see you Shinori: Me too Misaki: Shinori, I want you to be with me forever Shinori: I wanted to be the one to say that first Shinori’s Mom : Good morning! Shinori/Shota: Morning! Shinori: I’m leaving! Shinori’s Mom : Have a good day! Shinori: Bye! Shinori: Here, your lunch Misaki: Thank you Shinori M: The important things are different for each person. It doesn’t matter whether it’s the internet or the real world. Neither is good nor bad. Naruko: Hey Shinori-chan, I saw your picture yesterday. Classmate: Morning! Shinori: Taichi-kun thank you for everything Daichi: What are you talking about? Shinori: Ah, it’s nothing Sumio: Okay everyone! Today is the day we celebrate Misaki’s birthday for sure! Shinori Misaki:: It doesn’t matter where I am. From now on, I just want to be myself. Then I know the world will be brighter. Misaki: Hey this is creepy Sumio: Happy… Classmate: Birthday!! Tsurue: Misaki-kun, happy birthday, Now blow out the candles. Shinori: Happy birthday Misaki: Thank you. A scarf. Sumio: There’s one happy guy! Eiko: Misaki, you’re blushing! Misaki: No I’m not Naruko: Shinori-chan, that was so lovely. Shinori: Thank you Sumio: Ok! Let’s take a picture with everyone! Line up, let’s go! Say cheese! Screen>>>>>>>>>> We’re having fun here too