My heart swings like a pendulum...
It flutters to the right and feels sadness to the left
It's very enchanting, but sad at the moment.
Let's keep staring at each other!
Girlhood, times of innocence, and adolescence...
Those words are commonly used.
Somebody, understand my frustrations!
Maze, you can be in a mature relationship with childlike feelings.
Yes, this passion is somewhat familiar.
I have dreams that go beyond my admiration.
That's why I call out for love, even though I'm just a young girl.
I know... I know I'm not the only one.
Everyone is feeling shy and it's unstoppable...
What makes me want to see you?
If I had magical powers...
I'd try to let time flow by much faster.
Then I can let summer go by quickly...
We made a promise.
Promise?
After the summer is over, we can see each other...
Amane senpai...
The Roar of the Sea
Looks like the president still plans on getting...
...Amane to enter the Etoile election.
Seems like it...
There's still a possibility. Let's just wait a little longer.
She just doesn't know when to quit.
You're right.
It's Kenjyo-sama and Kiyashiki-sama.
So beautiful!
But if Amane doesn't have what it takes to qualify for the election...
Either way...
...we'll need to keep her under close surveillance.
What?
Next Sunday?
Yeah.
Yes, I'll be there.
Where do you want to go?
Anywhere!
Sunday, huh?
Well, how about a movie?
Movie?
You can get close to each other while watching it...
...and you can even talk about it afterwards.
I highly recommend it for first dates.
A date...
It's not like that with Amane senpai...
Then what is it like for you, Hikari?
Hey, Yaya-chan. What do you think I should wear?
You look cute no matter what you wear.
Be serious.
I want Amane senpai to think I'm cute.
Let's see...
Maybe it's better to tell Amane in person.
In person?
That her actions might have negative effects on people around her.
Yeah...
That's a good idea.
And on top of that, if we ruin her relationship with that girl...
...nothing can get in between our glorious future.
You're amazing, Momomi...
Hey, Yaya-chan. Help me with the buttons.
Please?
Okay, okay.
It looks good on you.
Do you think Amane senpai would say the same thing?
I'm sure she'll say the same thing.
There. All done.
Thanks.
You chose this dress for me, so it'll be fine, right?
Yeah.
So you're going to the movies after all?
Yeah.
We'll meet at the station and then head into the city...
I see...
Oh no! Look at the time!
Come on. Hurry up!
Well, I'm going now.
Say hello to Amane-sama for me.
Don't tease me, Yaya-chan.
Konohana-san.
I need to talk to you. Do you have a minute?
It won't take long.
What's this about?
It's about Kaname.
No!
Now, it's Amane's turn.
Huh?
Hikari forgot her handkerchief.
Don't give me that look.
Hikari!
Didn't you hear? We just want to talk to you.
Talk?
Hikari!
She's fast...
Amane-san.
Just the person I've been looking for.
Well, I need to talk to you about something.
Talk?
For example, global warming.
Global warming is caused by increased emission of carbon dioxide.
That's common knowledge, right?
Common knowledge?
Yeah, common knowledge.
No, a lot of people think it's common knowledge.
But...
There's no evidence that points to carbon dioxide as...
...the main cause of global warming.
The phenomenon known as global warming is just a hypothesis.
Some people might make that claim.
I guess I'm an inarticulate person.
Basically, I'm telling you to be skeptical of common knowledge.
Common knowledge?
Yes, the common knowledge you believe...
Kaname is dangerous, even though she's beautiful...
Kaname is dangerous, even though she's wonderful...
You have to be skeptical of the dangerous part.
Take a good look!
Think about it!
I'm beautiful and wonderful.
But am I dangerous?
No!
I'll get straight to the point.
I don't want you to participate in the Etoile election.
I have no intention of being part of it.
I know. But the people around you don't think of it that way.
They definitely know you're going to run.
That's what they're all expecting.
Why?
Konohana-san is a nice girl.
Think about it.
Even if you don't plan on running...
...there are people that will suffer...
I mean, many people are going to be hurt by your actions.
People who want you to be the next Etoile are...
...dreaming a dream that will never come true.
They're a hindrance for a person wanting to be the next Etoile.
You need to do things more carefully.
That's the responsibility for the star of Spica!
Please let me go!
I can't do that.
That's because the moon is really beautiful.
What?
Souseki Natsume was a genius.
That's how he translated one of the English texts.
I love you.
You do understand, right?
You should really think about it.
It's all up to you.
Either way, Konohana-san is not coming today.
She understood.
This is...
Why?
You should only think about me.
Then you'll forget about Amane.
Yaya-chan!
Go.
But...
Hurry!
Thank you, Yaya-chan.
What are you planning to do?
I'm not planning anything.
You're lying.
Please don't do this kind of thing again!
I just simply love Hikari.
Do you have the right to interfere with our love affair?
Right?
That's right.
You don't have that kind of right.
It's true. Only thing that can stop love is love itself.
Only thing that can stop love is love itself...
You think you can knock before you come in next time?
I'd like you to follow the rules of Strawberry Hall.
Amane senpai...
Amane senpai!
Umm... we're heading in the opposite direction from the city...
Yeah.
So pretty.
I like this place since it's quiet.
I wonder if Hikari made it in time...
Only thing that can stop love is love itself...
Umm...
I'm sorry!
What?
You must be mad that I was late, right?
We couldn't go to the movie either...
Sorry. It's not like that.
What?
It's not like that...
Amane senpai...
What happened?
What?
You're missing a button.
It was nothing.
Did something happen with Kenjyo?
Hikari!
I'm fine...
Yaya-chan came to the rescue.
That's why you were late?
Those two...
It seems like I'm giving you lots of trouble.
That's not true! It's not your fault, Amane senpai!
But...
It's okay!
I'm happy as long as I'm with you...
That's all...
Thank you.
What?
I feel the same way.
I'm glad I was able to come here with you.
Amane senpai...
I don't want to inconvenience you anymore.
What?
But I want to see you again, Hikari.
Me too!
Was it right for me to let her go?
What do you think, Yaya?
I believe her name was Yaya.
It was unexpected for sure...
Oh? Are you depressed?
Since you let the girl escape again.
It's only a matter of time.
If I really wanted to...
I know.
Welcome back! I found this on the floor!
I'm back!
Welcome back!
Yaya-chan! Thanks for what you did for me today!
You're welcome.
You know what? Amane senpai said she'll see me again!
I see. I'm happy for you...
Yeah!
Hikari, this is for...
A present for you.
What?
Here.
A cherry shell...
For me?
Yeah...
What?
Yaya-chan?
What's wrong?
I feel sad. I feel sad.
That's what my heart was feeling.
This isn't good. I'm dreaming about...
...this deep guilt that is taken away from me.
Please give me eternity.
I bite my finger and wait for seduction.
My glass doll.
I want to break apart inside your arms.
You are my destiny.
Touching you gently is not enough.
I want to cry and want you to cry as well.
Kiss my tears.
Door opens quietly, and that is our secret.
Huh? We weren't in this episode at all.
You're right.
No wonder we had so much free time.
What? Does this mean we're not the main characters anymore?
Don't worry. We'll be in the next episode.
We're still the main characters, right? Right?
On the next episode of Strawberry Panic, "More than Friends."
What's the difference between friendship and love?