Hana Yori Dango Season 1 -

Tsukasa stands before the entire school assembly. He rips the F4’s platinum badge from his chest—the symbol of his power. He announces that if Tsukushi is expelled, he will burn Eitoku Academy to the ground. Then he declares that he, Tsukasa Domyoji, will marry Makino Tsukushi.

The bullying resumes, but this time it is orchestrated by an adult. Tsukushi’s parents lose their jobs. Her home is nearly repossessed. Desperate, Tsukushi agrees to transfer to a crummy night school to save her family. She leaves Eitoku in silence, believing she is protecting everyone she loves. hana yori dango season 1

Tsukushi nurses him back to health in her cramped home, sleeping on the floor while he takes her bed. His mother sends bodyguards to drag him back. He fights them off. He finally admits it: “I love you, Makino Tsukushi. I don’t know how, but I do.” Tsukasa stands before the entire school assembly

Tsukushi is shocked. But her heart still belongs to Rui. Then he declares that he, Tsukasa Domyoji, will

“Why?” she asks. “Why would you give up everything for me?”

Tsukasa, for the first time, does not rage. He whispers, “I don’t care if you hate me. I don’t care if you love Rui. I won’t leave you.” Then he collapses—exhausted, feverish, soaked.

He looks up, his face bruised but his eyes clear for the first time. “Because you’re the only real thing in my life.”