Episode 10

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## Level 10

* Title Card
* Episode

**“I’ll definitely be hurt someday”** (きっといつか傷つく, *Kitto Itsuka Kizutsuku*) is the tenth episode of the *My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999* anime series, produced by MADHOUSE Inc.

## Synopsis

Akane was about to collapse while going through a horrible cold, but then Yamada appears before her. Yamada picks her up and carries her to a nearby hospital. Meanwhile, noticing that he had missed his cram school lesson, his classmate Tsubaki, who recently joined their guild, starts to worry about him.

Tsubaki had become acquainted with Yamada after playing against him in another online game, and also knows why he avoids associating too closely with women. In her heart she knew, “it would be horrible to fall for someone this cruel,” but she couldn’t help but feel Yamada was starting to mean more and more to her…

## Introduction

While seated on the floor, Akane finds herself in a precarious state, prompting Yamada to intervene swiftly and prevent her from collapsing. Nonetheless, Akane is convinced she merely witnessed a hallucination upon encountering Yamada.

## Plot

Tsubaki encounters Okamoto, who inquires about Yamada's responsiveness to her calls. After learning that he hasn't picked up, Tsubaki assumes he is occupied with tutoring responsibilities. Still, Okamoto refutes this notion, finding it peculiar for Yamada to remain unresponsive to them. Furthermore, Okamoto suspects that Yamada might be spending time with a girl, while Tsubaki holds a different belief. This prompts Okamoto to urge Tsubaki to make a move on Yamada soon, warning her that someone else might seize the opportunity first.

Overwhelmed with emotion, Tsubaki reminisces about her initial encounter with Yamada, where she introduced herself as an FPS player and challenged him to a game of Gos:E, suspecting him of cheating when they coincidentally played together. As Okamoto dozes off early, leaving Tsubaki and Yamada as the only awake individuals, Tsubaki expresses regret for doubting Yamada's gaming abilities and suggests that he pursue a career as a professional gamer, eliciting a smile from him. Tsubaki envisions the possibility of Yamada finding someone the way she found him. On the other hand, Yamada carries an unconscious Akane to her apartment bedroom to lay her down.

Tsubaki reflects on Yamada's demeanor, noting that despite his reserved nature, he possesses qualities of kindness and humility. She recalls an incident where he forgot the face of a girl he once worked with in the Student Council, highlighting his seemingly cold exterior.

One day, Tsubaki overhears her classmates discussing Shiraishi's unsuccessful attempt to ask Yamada out on a date. This leads them to speculate that if Shiraishi couldn't win Yamada's affection, perhaps no other woman could. They even question Yamada's preferences, wondering if he is interested in women.

Later, during their meeting for class duty, Tsubaki confronts Yamada about the baseless rumors surrounding his relationship status. She inquires about his type, but Yamada claims he has no one and has never experienced love. However, he eventually reveals an elementary school girl with feelings for him. Living nearby, Yamada would assist her with schoolwork after classes, as she was frequently bullied, and he felt the need to protect her. Tsubaki asks if he has feelings for her, and Yamada recollects a moment when she asks him to promise they will grow old together.

Yamada continues to share that the girl was eventually forced to transfer schools due to relentless bullying, and he often thinks about how their last conversation made her cry. This experience has made it difficult for him to navigate romantic relationships. Tsubaki concludes that she should not develop feelings for Yamada, as it would only lead to heartbreak since he has no interest in romantic pursuits.

Meanwhile, at Akane's apartment, Yamada attempts to coax her into drinking water but is unsuccessful. Akane mumbles in her sleep while Yamada takes care of her, and suddenly she wakes up with a fever. Deciding it's best to take her to the hospital, Yamada accompanies her, and they return hours later to her apartment with Akane feeling improved. In the middle of the night, Akane awakens to find Yamada asleep by her bedside.

Akane is taken aback when she discovers Yamada seated on the floor of her room, causing her to panic and question whether it's a figment of her imagination. However, her severe sneeze prompts Yamada to inquire about her well-being. Still surprised by Yamada's presence in her apartment, Akane experiences a headache from her earlier movements and decides to rest. Now lying on her bed, she informs Yamada that she feels better than before, to which he reveals that she had fainted on the bicycle rack outside her building.

Overwhelmed with gratitude for Yamada's rescue, Akane becomes emotional, shedding tears and expressing her appreciation for his kindness, despite initially perceiving him as aloof. Unexpectedly, Yamada steps on one of her borrowed romance books to pass the time, prompting Akane to embark on a tangent about his tendency to reject girls. However, she grasps her head in pain due to her headache and acknowledges that constantly rejecting people, especially for someone as kind as Yamada, must be exhausting. Yamada recalls when he made his childhood friend cry and confesses that he doesn't consider himself as genuinely kind as Akane praises him for being.

Akane observes Yamada's lament and draws a parallel, mentioning that Takuma had worn a similar apologetic expression in the past. Despite that, she believes that such actions stem from love. Reflecting on her own experience, she expresses gratitude for Takuma's honesty about his affair, allowing her to accept the situation promptly and minimize the emotional impact of their breakup. Akane believes Yamada should remember her as a smiling individual and regret losing such a remarkable woman rather than remembering her in a state of utter despair. Yamada recollects his childhood friend once again, who cried upon realizing that Yamada's friendship with her was based on pity, and he concurs with Akane's perspective.

Akane diligently monitored her temperature, hoping for a decrease, and consumed a yogurt Yamada had bought. Unexpectedly, she was overcome with tears, the cause of which remained unclear. Intrigued by her emotional response, Yamada jokingly asked if the tears resulted from the yogurt's deliciousness. Though feeling a bit awkward, Akane recognized Yamada's caring nature, which provided her with a sense of comfort and security. In her state, she even imagined seeing angelic wings on him. However, she couldn't help but worry about the potential pitfalls that could arise from Yamada's lack of experience with women.

Suddenly, Akane's legs seized up, rendering her unable to move and causing her to cry out in pain. Coming to her aid, Yamada requested her leg, which he then massaged to alleviate the cramp. Despite feeling like she was on the brink of demise, Yamada brushed off her dramatic reaction. Following this incident, a silence settled between them, and their eyes met, prompting Akane to ponder the intensity of Yamada's gaze and whether her burgeoning feelings for him resulted from his comforting presence.

As Yamada attempted to retrieve a fallen spoon, Akane was taken aback and stumbled backward, accidentally striking her head on the bed's headboard due to her own clumsiness. This elicited laughter from Yamada, leaving Akane feeling a deep sense of embarrassment for her actions.

## Post-credit

As dawn breaks, Akane becomes concerned that Yamada is heading to school without sleeping, but he reassures her that he is accustomed to such circumstances. He reminds her of the doctor's recommendation to return for a follow-up checkup in the morning. Before his departure, Yamada mentions that he may not be able to visit her that evening and notices Akane's firm grasp on his coat. Unaware of her action, Akane begins repeatedly apologizing out of embarrassment, and shortly after, Yamada takes his leave.

## Characters in order of appearance

**Akane Kinoshita (anime)**
**Akito Yamada (anime)**
**Yukari Tsubaki (anime)**
**Takeaki Okamoto (anime)**
**Shiraishi**Debut
**Schoolmates**Debut
**Unknown Girl**Flashback
**Takuma Furukawa (anime)**Flashback
## Footnotes

 In the post-credit scene of Episode 10, the first portion of the 31st chapter of the manga series is depicted. This particular segment portrays Akane, who, after recovering slightly from her cold and fever the previous night, unintentionally prevents Yamada from leaving her apartment.
 For the manga version of this section, please refer to the Side Story in Volume 3.
 The post-credit scene in this episode is an adaptation of the initial portion of Chapter 31 from the manga series. The remaining portion of the chapter will be adapted in the upcoming episode.