Episode 10

## ""Proof"

**"Proof"** (証明, *Shōmei*) is the tenth episode of the Hige wo Soru. Soshite Joshikousei wo Hirou. Anime.

## Summary

Yoshida informs Hashimoto and Yuzuha of Sayu's eventual departure back home with her Issa lunch at the IT Company. Hashimoto tries to put a positive spin on the situation, however, picks up Yoshida's tacit disaproval as he slurps his udon noodles. Yoshida then state that because Sayu ran away from home, he could tell that her parents were weren't the best. However, Hashimoto points out that her brother is at least on her side, to which, Yoshida agrees with and Hashimoto suggests to not delve any deeper into Sayu's family problems. Yoshida quietly agrees and continues to eat his udon noodles as Yuzuha and Hashimoto look concerned.

That night, Yoshida runs into Issa who waits for him outside of his apartment. At a park by a bench, Issa apologizes for his rude remarks from the day before. Yoshida brushes it off and the two sit down and talk; they first talk about Yoshida's first encounter with his sister. The subject then changes to about Sayu's family backstory involving her parents and most of Sayu's adolescent life leading up to the present day. Issa confesses that Sayu maybe the first parent-like figure that Sayu has ever liked. This surprises Yoshida as Issa then bows in respect and thanks him for taking care of his sister. As Yoshida brushes off the compliment as nothing special, Issa notes that only a few days remain for Yoshida to remain with Sayu and for him to continue being by her side. Back at Yoshida's apartment, Sayu is informed of Yoshida's talk with her brother, who then notes the problems she caused for the two of them and her fear of returning home. Sayu, however, realizes that she has to return home and to make sure that she's ready.

The next day, Yuzuha eavedrops on Yoshida talking with Endou about how Yoshida stayed overtime to help him with some of his work. Back at home, Sayu hands Yoshida a notebook with an assortment of recipes written in it. It's purpose is for Yoshida to cook meals for himself instead of constantly going to the convenience store to buy food for himself. Yoshida appreciates the sentiment and thanks her for it. At work the following day, Hashimoto invites Yoshida to have lunch together, Yoshida but he declines as Yoshida is too busy with his work. Sad that Yoshida declined his offer, Hashimoto advises that Yoshida should take breaks, hence Yoshida claims he takes smoke breaks, but that's not what Hashimoto meant. Once Yoshida finishes his dinner, Sayu takes Yoshida to the spot on the hill where Asami once took her. Sayu then mentions her time with Asami there and her own self reflection. She also thanks Yoshida for helping her realize the mistakes that she made, allowing her to avoid any fatal mistakes. To her, her life changed for the better when she met Yoshida, but is resolved to face her mistakes rather than stay and keep running from it. Sayu then declares that she wants to prove it in order to be able to live on her own one day and on the day that she leaves, she hopes that Yoshida cheers her on. To that, Yoshida promises to do it.

At the break room of the IT Company, Hashimoto, Yuzuha, and Yoshida talk about how the following day, Sayu is going to head back home. Hashimoto suggests that Yoshida go home and spend his remaining time with her, but Yuzuha suggests that he follow her back to Hokkaido. However, Yoshida rejects that idea as too weird, but Yuzuha argues that everything he's done that whole time has been "weird". Yoshida then asks what'd happen with work if he leaves, but Yuzuha reassures him that it'd be alright, and Hashimoto backs her up. Yoshida then mentions that Sayu is trying to face her problems head on alone and that him getting involved in her situation, wouldn't help in the slightest. On the other hand, Yuzuha notes that it wouldn't matter if he helped or not in Sayu's situation. Afterward, Yoshida gets a call from Asami who asks Yoshida if he knows where Sayu is as she's not picking up her phone and can't find her any where. Taking innitutive of the situation, Hashimoto reports to their superior Airi that Yoshida and he are feeling unwell and wish to take the remainder of the day off. Airi understands and allows them to leave, although Yoshida still has work that has to be done, Yuzuha volunteers to complete it.

Driving down the highway, Hashimoto and Yoshida have a heart to heart about Yoshida's feelings for Sayu. Mainly it's about how much Yoshida cares and worries for Sayu as that's the only thing that's been on his mind as of late. Hashimoto also chastises him for diverting his attention from Sayu the past couple of days by working. Eventually, Airi contacts Yoshida and they then arrive at Yoshida's apartment where she, Asami, and Sayu were waiting for him. It turns out that Sayu wanted to see where Yoshida worked at and wanted to walk home with him. Later that night, Sayu asks if she can sleep in bed with Yoshida becasue its her last night there with him and he allows it. Getting into the bed with him, Sayu notes how that's the first time the two of them have been so close and promises that she won't do anything "weird". However, she does then grasps onto his back and asks; if Yoshida was her father, would she have been a normal girl? On the other hand, Yoshida states that he's not her father, he's just someone who let her inside of his apartment. Sayu agrees and mentions that the place was kind and warm, but stops midway. Yoshida then reveals that he has one last surprise for Sayu and that's he's going to follow her to Hokkaido. The revelation astonishes Sayu as Yoshida pats her on the head saying she'll be lonely going home alone, so he'll keep an eye on her and meet her mom. To that, Sayu hugs Yoshida and thanks him.

## Characters

List of characters in order of their appearance:

* Yoshida
* Hashimoto
* Yuzuha Mishima
* Issa Ogiwara
* Sayu's Father *(mentioned)*
* Sayu's Mother *(mentioned)*
* Sayu Ogiwara
* Endou
* Airi Goto
* Asami Yuuki