All the silly lies she told me.
I Think you dropped this.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
Merry Christmas!
Dear Shizuru,
Thanks for your letter.
Next month I'm coming to New York to see you.
It's been two years since we last met.
When I heard your photo exhibition would open in New York,
I was surprised.
I can't wait to see it.
Excuse me. Where is, uh, this point?
This about two blocks this way and then you make a left.
I still think about us a lot.
In the three years we spent together.
I wonder how many silly lies you told me
Hey, you should be careful.
Why?
Even if you pretend to read,
someone can still see...
everything you're thinking
One out of every five people has ESP.
It's true! I can prove it.
How?
Easy.
If you suspect a person has ESP,
just look at him and think
"There's a spider on your shoulder!"
If they suddenly check their shoulder,
then they definitely have ESP.
You should've seen...
when I did it in a crowd!
Among all the students here,
I'm sure Miyuki has it.
Miyuki?
If you don't believe me, you can try it.
Sorry I'm late.
'A' combo again?
Biscuits again?
Want some?
You going to class?
American literature? For sure.
Spider...
What?
Nothing.
Hey!
What is it?
Never mind.
After these two years,
the first thing I want to say
is that the forest is still there...
We were eating snacks,
chasing birds among the trees and taking pictures...
The forest where we were together...
is still there.
HEAVENLY FOREST
All of you here today
must've thought seriously about
what you could learn here,
and chose Meikei University.
Six years ago, I skipped the entrance ceremony
No Trespassing
Well...
There's a signal button at the crosswalk up the road.
Probably better to cross there.
Drivers have to stop for students.
There's no way they'll stop here.
Even though it's a crosswalk?
Well...Are you a senior?
Today's my first day at that university.
I'm a freshman, too.
On exam day, I also tried to cross here,
but I gave up.
Okay, let's be late together!
Actually, I am not planning on going
Why not?
I don't like crowds.
Anyway, try over there.
Nice meeting you.
Don't worry; I'm just testing it out.
I wonder if anybody's nice enough to stop.
Once Putin entered office,
President Clinton, who had a strong relationship with Yeltsin...
Itchy!
Man, I'm beat.
What's that smell?
is it you?
Not that kind of smell.
More like medicine or something.
Must be coming from the factory.
It'll stink even more in the summer.
It smells?
Do you have something that smells less?
I thought it was odorless.
It doesn't smell at all.
It does.
100. you've been using it for so long,
100. it's your imagination.
102. The odor has bothered me since I was a kid. I can't help it.
That's why I've always kept a distance from people.
Is this seat taken?
No...
Why'd you take a photo of me at the crosswalk?
You noticed?
Of course. Who wouldn't?
... No special reason.
What does that mean?
It means no reason.
What's your major?
English language.
I'm majoring in French. My name is Shizuru Satonaka.
I'm Makoto Segawa.
Nasal inflammation.
My sense of smell is 1/100th of normal people's.
Oh, I see...
Did you make any new friends?
Not really...
Me, neither.
It's harder to make new friends as you grow up.
That's your lunch?
Yeah. Want some?
No, thanks.
These donut biscuits are yummy.
It's my staple diet.
Biscuits?
They are made with wheat flour...
and have a hole in the middle.
So, why don't we be friends?
Bad idea?
It's the way you asked...
I guess men and women can't really be "friends".
What are you looking at?
You don't think I'm attractive?
I wasn't looking...
By the way...
Yeah?
Were you able to cross the street?
Nope.
There weren't any nice people after all.
Too bad.
But I'll show you I can do it before I graduate!
It's so pointless.
A crosswalk where nobody can cross.
It's like a soccer referee
at a baseball game.
I can cross it. It's easy.
I know the secret.
Show me!
Wow!
All-you-can-cross!
I'm so happy!
Anyway...
I've gotta go.
See you.
Hey!
It says "No Trespassing".
Yeah, I know, but...
What are you gonna do in there?
Take photos. It's my hobby.
What're you doing?
I've got plenty of time before class.
Yeah, but...
Hey, look!
There it is.
Over there?
I can hear it singing.
Where?
Over there!
So pretty.
You think it'll eat them?
Yeah! It's the yummiest snack in the world.
A little to the right.
What?
Have you ever kissed a girl?
Well, have you?
Yes.
What was it like?
What do you mean?
Was it sweet?
Well... - Did you melt?
Yeah, kinda.
You've never kissed a girl, have you?
Of course I have! Lots of times.
Ok, I'm done.
Was I heavy?
No. Surprisingly light.
Is that really all you eat?
It has enough nutrition.
It's growth hormones I need.
You've got crumbs in your hair.
They're yummy, right?
Pretty good.
One's enough.
Okay, one more.
Hello, Makoto.
Why don't you come and join us?
Eating by yourself is so boring.
We're all in the same class,
after all.
Thanks.
Here he comes.
Hello. -Hello.
Not gonna sit? -Yeah, please.
You okay?
Surprised you can even talk!
It's been months since school started.
You never say a word.
Some guys are like that.
Are you that type?
I don't have anything against talking.
Which is it?
I've just been a little shy until now.
Well, that's long enough.
A toast to our new friend.
Cheers!
You gotta say it too.
Cheers.
If you think about it,
we all have some sort of ESP.
Even without words,
you can tell what's in someone's heart.
He likes her...
And he likes her, too.
And her? She seems to like him.
Shizuru is definitely able to read minds.
She must have noticed...
From the first day of school...
I've been in love with Miyuki.
The scene is so beautiful
The air is fresh
It's a perfect place
Women take forever to get ready.
I know.
It's hot. Let's jump in!
Hey, what happened?
I scratched myself.
It wasn't by someone else?
It's not like that.
Let me see it.
No.
Hi, guys.
See, they're gawking.
No we're not. Right?
Snap out of it!
A little closer.
We've got five seconds.
3, 2, 1...
Stop staring at it.
Your tits are kinda small.
Shut up.
You guys missed a good time.
Nah, we're not little kids.
I took that one.
Your girlfriend might find out.
Girlfriend?
You have a girlfriend?
No, I don't.
I saw you walking with a girl.
Who?
That girl who takes French.
She's just a friend!
Who is she? -You know,
the one who sits in the back row
of International Affairs
Oh, her.
You hooked up with her?
Who?
The one with the flyaway hair
and runny nose.
There's one word for her. "Freak."
Freak...
That's a little harsh.
I said she's a friend.
It's okay. Everyone has different tastes.
I'm just saying
it's a matter of taste
There's a girl just like that
right behind you.
You hurt her feelings.
I didn't know she was there!
That's not an excuse...
I didn't say anything bad about her...
You called her a "freak."
I was joking
It wasn't funny
It was just a joke.
I just remembered, I have an appointment.
See ya.
You idiot!
You and your big mouth!
What?
Sorry.
For what?
It's not what you think.
They were just making fun of me. They always do.
It's no big deal.
Really?
That's good.
If you believed that...
then you are an insensitive jerk too.
I don't care if people think I'm a freak
I'm used to it.
What makes me sad is you.
"She's just a friend."
It's like you were apologizing.
I don't wanna be that kind of "friend".
Sorry.
If I was a real friend,
you could've stood up a little for me.
You could've said to them,
"She's not a freak, she's just unique."
Well...
I brought these
for you.
A specialty from my hometown.
For me?
Yes. If you want it.
If I eat these...
I'll cry.
Even if I try my best not to,
I'm gonna cry.
What for?
I'll bawl my eyes out.
Really loud?
Then forget it.
No!
Why?
Take two exposures.
Did you change the f-stop?
Yeah, I changed it.
One more time.
What's wrong?
I almost passed out.
Why?
'Cause I was holding my breath.
What?
That house.
The rent is cheaper than an apartment near the station.
Have a seat.
Something to drink?
Hey, what is this for?
Don't snoop around.
Sorry.
You don't have to hide it.
It's okay. Men use stuff like that.
What are you thinking?
It's fine.
The darkroom is that way.
It has to be pitch black.
Are your eyes closed?
They're closed.
Wait a second.
It's not winding.
Look.
Whoops.
Take out the print.
Okay.
Place it in the developing liquid.
Nice and easy.
Good.
Soak it.
The whole sheet.
Wow, cool!
What do we do next?
Grab it by the edge.
Sorry, it's so late.
I can still catch my train.
It's easy to lose track of time in the darkroom.
Time flew by because we were having so much fun.
The last photo's almost done.
Then I'll walk you to the station.
I'm so happy today.
Taking pictures...
And you taught me how to develop them.
Oh, no problem. Come any time.
Seriously?
It's a lot faster than the lab.
I'll come again for sure!
Before you know it,
you won't be able to stop taking my photo.
Photos of the new me will be all over your house.
What do you mean?
But not yet.
Give me a little time.
At least until I outgrow these glasses.
Your glasses?
The doctor said when I become an adult,
I won't need them anymore.
I told you before,
I'm lacking growth hormones.
Are you really gonna keep growing?
Yup!
My chest and butt will become curvy.
I'll get my adult teeth, too.
I've still got my baby molars.
You're joking.
But don't worry.
When I become a woman, you'll be shocked by how pretty I am.
Men will fall in love with me.
What will you do after these incredible changes?
What kind of "incredible changes"?
Anything and everything.
Inside, outside, around me, everywhere!
After I become a woman and my blouse is out to here,
I'll strike sexy poses for you.
When these glasses come off,
I know your heart will skip a beat.
I wonder...
Is your imagination that bad?
Not at all.
Is that so?
What do you mean?
You're already in university.
It'll start from now.
Even if I am in university.
Impossible. -No it's not.
No way! -Yes way
I wanted to be with Miyuki all the time,
so I stopped putting on the medicine.
It stinks.
Close the window.
It really does smell bad.
The poison gas factory?
It's helping me, though.
What's that?
Interesting?
Very.
I'll be a bride someday.
You'd make a beautiful bride, for sure.
Thanks.
Have you ever thought about marriage?
No, it's still way too soon.
But you will one day?
I wonder...
It's probably not for me.
Why not?
No special reason.
That's a waste.
You think so?
Not for you,
but for the person you fall in love with
You hold one person's happiness in your hand.
Somewhere in the world there's a girl waiting to receive it.
So, you should make her happy.
You okay?
It's a little tiring, isn't it? -No, I'm okay.
Sorry we're late.
Hello. -Hi.
I told her about here,
Miyuki wanted to see this place, too.
It's so beautiful.
I told you. There's more up ahead.
Give me a minute, okay?
What's wrong?
She is definitely a pretty girl. She knows she's pretty,
but is still cool about it.
Both girls and guys must like her.
Parents, kids probably like her, even dogs, too.
You can't ask for anything more.
What's wrong?
I'm the complete opposite!
Why did you bring her here?
I thought this was our place.
A special place, only for us...
May I sit here?
Sure.
Thank you.
Oh, about yesterday...
Um...
Amethyst!
Do you have any?
I wish.
This stone brings love.
Wow!
It's pretty.
I know.
Is it rose quartz?
Yeah. They're both love stones.
How lovely
It's in a heart shape
Yeah, it's in a heart shape
What are you doing?
"Oh"?
Look, it's a love stone.
Can I talk to you for a minute?
What do you think you are doing?
What?
Don't "what" me.
What are you doing with Miyuki?
Well, we became friends.
You were angry yesterday.
I wasn't angry with her.
Yeah, but...
Is this some kind of game?
I'm not playing games.
You're lying. -Lying?
I just want to...
Like someone you like.
"Like someone I like"
This strange 3-way relationship
continued though our junior year.
Spider...
What?
Nothing.
Hey!
What is it?
Never mind.
What's everybody's plan?
Sekiguchi is taking a training seminar.
Shirahama and Yuka have internships.
Saki's studying at Berlitz.
Everyone's started looking for jobs.
Yes. What about you?
Instead of a job, can you take photos?
How would I survive?
Eat grass or something...
You've got plans, right?
Yes, through my father, luckily.
Foreign company?
Right. I'm starting off overseas.
That's all I know.
She's in the jet-set now.
Sorry.
So, you'll be gone after graduation?
I'll miss you...
Me, too.
Hey...
What about you?
What are you doing?
Oh, Makoto. You scared me!
Why all the bags?
Well... -Well what?
I left the nest.
You moved out?
Not a little move, a big one!
Maybe I can find a room in the school.
At the university?
Why not?
Nothing.
I went to a real estate agent, but they don't rent to kids.
Of course... -Of course?
Sorry...
I came up with a plan.
The mountaineering club room...
isn't being used these days.
And I'll use the showers in the gym.
You can stay at my place.
I didn't know why I suddenly said that.
You used to come a lot anyway.
You can stay with me.
All you had to do was ask.
Really?
It's been a long time.
You stopped coming.
'Cause I felt sorry for Miyuki.
Nothing's changed here.
No reason to change things.
What about the darkroom?
Still there.
Really?
Shall we? - Good idea!
When did you take these?
Recently.
It's more interesting than photographing scenery.
These days, I only take photos of people
Shower's free.
Are you going in?
Not yet.
Are you sick?
Don't be nosy!
Don't peek at a woman's medicine.
Sorry.
All the lies she told me.
We're a drug couple. - What?
Nothing. Let's go to sleep.
You can use the bed.
It's my first time.
Please teach me what to do.
What the...
I'm ready.
I can't pay you in cash,
so I'll pay with my body.
No...
You can even use that lubricant. It's okay.
Wait a second!