Let's run away... together.
Have to stop running away from the past.
After meeting her, I finally realized...
So I only want to face forward and continue living.
You're late!
Sorry...
What...Are you serious?!
Taking a vacation...don’t come looking for me Osamu
He does this every year.
Dad's passions of becoming a rock star stirs up again after every Band Festival.
He grabs his guitar and wanders off without a destination.
Still acting like a child at his age.
He may be going to Okinawa this year.
No, he recently renewed his passport, so going overseas is more likely.
All the while everyone is still working hard here.
Oh... but, what about everyone's wages?
What’s going to happen to this hostel?
Don’t worry.
I will take care of paying your salaries.
I will run the hostel.
It is the wife’s job to manage everything in her husband’s absence.
Yeah, that sounds about right, Emily-san.
- But...wi... - WIFE?!?
I never mentioned it?
- Sorry. - We should prepare for tomorrow, mom.
That’s right, good evening all.
- That old man sure is something. - What's the age difference?
It has to be more than double for sure.
What’s up with him taking a vacation alone?
I can understand how he feels.
That night was so amazing.
Makes you want to continue singing forever. And not stop after just one time.
Then, let’s continue.
Eh?
The Band Festival might be finished, but we're not.
That’s true.
We can join and take part in any live performance.
I want to see more of Ryuusuke on stage.
- That’s right. - Yes.
- I'll show you, I'll show you! - Yeah.
What about you, Kouji?
- Agreed. - Good.
Then it’s unanimous, to Moon Child’s fresh new start!
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There he is!
Kudou-san...Kudou-san...
Why was Asami’s comeback press conference cancelled?
- Sorry, please let us through, excuse me... - Please respond, Kudou-san.
Please let us through... Excuse me, please stop asking...
Kudou-kun, you still haven't found Tachibana Asami?
Yes.
You can’t even control one newbie singer.
- Your abilities seem to really be lacking. - What about her debut concert?
All the preparations have already been made!
I heard that with all this chaos Tachibana Asami has created,
that project has been placed on the back burner.
- Our only solution is to discharge you from this project. - Hold on...
If a new band is all you want, I already have a target in mind.
Will this be alright?
There will be no more problems with this project.
The plan last time was to produce a new band,
to promote a new type of band.
Yes.
You’ve seen the band audition tapes, and there are none.
We can’t just randomly select one, that would hurt Kudou-san’s reputation...
No need to worry, they will sell.
Continue searching for Asami’s whereabouts.
15 seconds...
20 seconds...
25 seconds...
Okay, 6 times.
That’s it for tonight.
- I want to train a little bit more. - Kaoru-chan...
I’m sorry to have to make you train with me like this, Doctor.
I know that the recovery for my hand will be difficult,
but I am the lead singer in a band now, and I have a responsibility to them.
So I want to do as much as I can.
Alright then, I will stay with you for as long as you want.
- Doctor... - Yes?
How long do you think I have to live?
Kaoru-chan...
I’m not expecting another 10 years or anything,
but even if it is for just another day I will be satisfied.
Because I want to sing.
So...
Start.
Come in...
Kaoru, you won’t believe who came...
Who?
Kudou Youhei, he wants to see you.
- Hurry, hurry, let’s go... - Hold on...
- Welcome home. - Welcome home.
Nice to meet you, my name is Kudou.
Nice to meet you.
I apologize for some of the things said on the phone before.
It's okay.
As well as the ghost writer thing.
You must have a horrible impression of me.
Well...
- Kaoru... - No, it’s fine.
If this is regarding Asami, I don’t know anything.
I am not here about that.
- I saw your performance last time. - Performance?
At the Band Festival.
That friend of yours, Fujishiro, I think, was right.
He said you had a natural charm about you.
You have this ability to make people lose themselves in your song.
The other four are also appealing.
Even though, except for the guitarist, the others still have a long way to go.
It was the first time I'd seen a band perform so happily on stage.
Would your band be willing to accept me as their producer?
Truthfully, the company is currently seeking a new band to promote,
and I am the project leader.
Just when the project hit a snag,
I saw your band perform.
So... well... so... are you talking about a debut?
We will prepare a contract for you, use all our resources to promote you,
and of course, there will be a bonus for you.
That’s awesome, Kaoru!
Kaoru...?
I have to decline your offer.
W...why? This is your dream.
Haven’t you always looked forward to this day?
Right now, I only want to sing.
To be able to sing is enough.
So, I decline your offer.
I will not accept your reasons for declining.
Until I get a good answer, I will keep trying, no matter how many times it takes.
Good-bye.
Wait a minute!
What are you doing here?
Are you here to trouble Kaoru about that ghost writer business again?
Perfect, just the person I was looking for next.
I want to debut your band.
Even though Kaoru rejected the offer, I don't plan to give up.
Kaoru rejected your offer?
Are you willing to help me persuade her? I have no bad intentions.
But...
If we were to debut,
what about Asami?
I don’t want to waste anymore energy and time on renegades like her.
She hasn’t returned yet?
Are you really that worried about Asami?
Yes.
We’ve been through a lot together from the years at the orphanage.
She never thought about you this way, though.
Well, bye for now.
What happened?
Weren’t you supposed to come pick me up?
Why?
Why did you reject the offer to debut?
How did you hear about that?
I bumped into Kudou Youhei on my way to pick you up.
I see.
- Kaoru... - I mean,
I can’t trust that Kudou.
It’s not because of Asami, is it?
It’s not because he's Asami’s producer?
Of course not, it has nothing to do with that.
I trust you, Kouji.
I just really don’t like that guy very much.
If the producer were anyone else, I would have said, "OK," right away.
What a pity.
So, please don’t tell everyone else about this.
I don’t want everyone else to get involved.
What are you just standing there for, come on, let’s start.
I understand.
I know how you feel, but are you sure this is alright?
But are you really okay with that?
Until you touched my trembling hands,
I didn't realize other people's tenderness and warmth
Kudou’s new target is this girl,
her name is Amane Kaoru.
Oh...
This is his new toy?
The story gets even more interesting.
This person...
With Tachibana Asami, they have a love triangle.
Thanks to you, I was able to get such an excellent inside scoop.
We’re not done yet, we need more incriminating evidence.
I want to crush both Asami and this girl Kaoru in one blow!
The following members.
Amane Kaoru
- Kudou-san. - What is it?
I got some information on that band.
That female lead singer...
XP?
It seems to be an incurable illness where the body has no defenses against UV rays.
So that’s why... I finally get it.
Now I know why Amane Kaoru is so special,
and the reason she declined.
She must feel she doesn’t have very much time left.
A nervous system disease with symptoms such as paralysis of limbs,
difficulty with respiration, deterioation of vision and hearing, and more.
Hello...
I guess you were unable to return to the past.
Your past didn’t choose you, he chose the girl he is with now,
so you decided to come to me?
Stop all this nonsense!
I...
betrayed you.
I no longer want to go back to the past.
Then what are you here for?
I came to fulfill my duties as Tachibana Asami.
I only have singing left.
Even though I searched, there was nowhere for me to go.
Originally...
We had planned for you to hold your first concert one month from now.
Instead, what do you think about holding a retirement press conference?
Kudou-san...
I have no need for a Tachibana Asami who is only capable of writing songs like this.
I don't want you anymore.
I’ll do anything you want. I’ll even sing the songs of a ghost writer.
I beg of you...
I’ve already found your replacement.
It is Amane Kaoru.
It'll be a band debut.
Fujishiro Kouji will be in the band as well.
In a month, everyone will know her songs.
Everyone... will forget about you.
Why...?
Why does everyone want her?
Why does everyone keep choosing her?
Amane Kaoru has an illness called XP.
She cannot be exposed to the sun and doesn’t have long to live.
She never lets life just pass her by. She works hard to live for her future.
Her songs convey this strength.
I was attracted by this strength.
Strength...
Kouji, too?
I'll contact you about your retirement press conference.
Until you find another place to live, you can stay here.
Misaki-chan, what time is your curfew today?
We haven’t been on a date in so long...
I want us to be together until morning. What do you think?
Misaki-chan...?
I’m sorry, I didn’t hear what you just said.
What's up with you today? You're acting strange.
Kaoru told me not to tell.
But I think going on like this is not the best thing for Kaoru either, so...
- Come over here and sit. - What is it?
It’s like this...
Let’s try playing together.
It’s still fine without the bass.
- Let’s play it together. - Ah... then we will play without Ryuusuke.
Kaoru-chan, Kaoru-chan, Kaoru-chan, Kaoru-chan., Kaoru-chan..
Hurry and write a new song. The previous song was just perfect.
You’re too kind.
Our star member has appeared.
Why?
I heard you declined an offer for us to debut professionally, why?
- What is he talking about? - I have no idea.
Misaki-chan told me all about it just now.
We were noticed by that producer Kudou Youhei.
But Kaoru-chan just declined his offer without consulting us.
Is this true Kaoru-chan?
I’m sorry.
Why?
Because Koudo is not really a trustworthy person, last time...
I wasn’t talking to you.
- Kaoru-chan... - Kaoru-chan...?
Kaoru rejected him because she had us in mind.
She didn’t want to get everyone involved.
Even if we ended up being a success, it wouldn’t be for long.
She was only thinking of what would happen to us after she departs.
Kaoru doesn’t want to mess up our futures,
- so she gave up her dreams. - Are you kidding me?
What do you mean it was all for us?
If she had indeed considered our feelings, she would have discussed it with us first.
Told us about it at least.
We are a band, right?
We’re friends, right?
I guess not.
The truth of the matter is, Kaoru doesn’t trust us.
- That’s not true. - Then why is Kou-chan the only one who knows?
Kaoru didn’t tell me anything. I accidentally bumped into Kudou...
That doesn’t matter anymore.
I’m truly shocked.
- Me too. - Me too.
If it’s going to be like this, we should just disband.
There’s no reason to continue...
Yuuta, just wait a minute... Hey... hey!
He seemed to have over-reacted a bit.
At this point, just admit it, you really wanted to accept the offer.
I can’t do it.
You’re all so nice.
If I said yes, everyone will agree.
That’s why I can’t do it.
It’s better this way.
Yuuta and Ryuusuke can attend university next year.
Haruo can take over his family’s soba noodle business.
It’s good this way.
Everyone has their own futures.
It was fun.
It was truly fun.
It’s all over.
What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?
Kudou is going to be your producer.
About that, I’ve rejected him.
As it should be...
There’s no way you’ll be able to sing.
You... have a disease, right?
So, please let Kouji go.
Eh?
You won’t be able to bring him happiness.
How many years can you be together?
If I were you, I would let him go.
Because... that isn’t love at all.
Are you giving up so easily?
You lecture others about not quitting, yet you yourself are so quick to give up.
If you take your life away, I won't forgive you.
Leave me alone!
I will be your guitar.
I...
I’ve had Kouji by my side, protecting me all this time.
It’s true, 10 years from now I will not be with him.
But...
If I can't be with him 10 years from now,
I want to use the time I have now,
and shower him with 100 years' worth of my love.
This is how I feel, I want to give him my all right now.
Why...?
Why are you so strong?
I’m actually not strong at all.
I hesitate all the time and make lots of mistakes as well.
But...
After I found music...
I met Kouji...
Made me certain of one thing,
I cannot live without either.
Give Kouji back!
You at least still have your music.
Please don’t take everything away from me.
Please...
I... like you.
So please stop saying things like that.
- You’re early. - Yup.
- I have something to ask you. - What is it?
If I were... not around anymore, what would you do?
Uh...
I guess I would cry for a while.
Then...?
Cry a lot,
then resent the world for being so unfair.
I would believe that this is proof that God doesn’t exist.
After that, I don’t know.
The present is more important than the future.
Right now, I see the most important person in front of me.
Excellent.
Kouji is important to me too...
Now is important.
Kouji, I want to have a talk with everyone.
I want to tell them how I feel.
- Stop looking. - I wasn’t looking.
Kaoru has something to say.
Guys...
I’m sorry for not telling you guys about the debut offer.
I want to continue this band.
I might someday be unable to sing,
And someday...
But I still want to be a part of this band... with all of you.
I might mess up...
and you may all end up regretting this decision.
But, please satisfy this selfish request. Please.
No way.
Why should we comply with your selfishness?
If this is for your dream, then we'll follow you every step of the way.
Sorry~
- What about you guys? - Of course we’re in.
I’ll do it, I want to become an idol.
- Me too. - I want in too.
You guys...
- Thank you. - There's no need for thanks.
That’s right. We should be the ones thanking you.
If we hadn’t met you, we would still be lost and directionless.
- Just going to any old university. - Taking over the family soba noodle shop.
Instead of leading meaningless lives,
we would much rather try our hardest and fail at something meaningful.
Great.
If you guys are really serious about this, then you have to really work hard at it.
No joking around.
- Of course we know that. - Leave it to me. - Hold on a moment.
Watch this, check out this trick.
- Not assuring. - Not assuring.
- Let’s all practice. - Yeah, let’s.
Really?
Then let’s not waste any more time, we’ll meet tomorrow afternoon at 1...
No, how about 9 at night?
Yes, that should be fine. I'll see you then.
Do your best.
When the CD comes out, daddy will buy them all.
Don’t be ridiculous. No point in talking about something that won’t happen until much later.
Plus if you buy all the CD’s, it’s like saying I’m a singer with no appeal and can’t sell.
Oh, is that so...
Your dream is about to come true. This is so great.
Hey, that’s not fair. I want in on that, too.
- No, don't want. -Hey, stop that.
- Stop it. - It's great, your dream is finally coming true! - Ouch, that hurts!
21:00 ASH Records Kudou
Is that so.
Kaoru-chan is about to debut.
Such happy news, it’s a good thing right?
How the disease will next affect her nervous system, we do not know.
So, we’re right in encouraging and supporting her right?
Sorry to keep you waiting.
We’re all here.
Here, bought your ticket already.
- Let's do our best. - Yes.
- Let’s go. - Let's go!
Your dreams are really coming true.
We have...
That’s so awesome, awesome, awesome.
opened the doors to our world of dreams.
All of you in Moon Child are now officially signed contract artists.
In the future, all activities pertaining to the band
will follow what is set out by this contract,
which will be determined by the company.
Our promise to you is that we will handle all marketing and promotion for your band.
- Ah, I made a mistake. - You...
Because everyone is here with me,
I don’t feel scared at all.
In a moment we will be taking the pictures for the promotional posters.
Please come over here.
Kouji-kun, please move up a bit...
That’s good.
A little stiff...relax.
Not bad...
Very good.
Alright, everyone, please look over here.
Ready...smile.
Until you touched my trembling hands, I didn't realize other people's tenderness and warmth
When I opened my long-closed "window", a new breeze blew in
I laughed, cried, and met you, and then the world around us began to shine
How is it?
Amongst the swinging sunflowers under the sun, I was feeling the wind and you
Everything is coming along so smoothly, just like a dream.
But...
Tachibana Asami and newcomer immersed in love triangle
Kaoru!!
- Misaki, didn’t I tell you before to knock first? - Did you see this?
Eh?
You only realize how wonderful dreams are when you finally woken up to reality.
You may be debuting,
but you are still not allowed to do a half-assed job.
You’re killing me, killing me, killing me!
Hurry up, what’s wrong with you...
Everyone, come take a look at this.
The other party is a 19-year-old with a criminal assault record
The rival is a newcomer with an incurable illness called "XP"
Decline all requests for an interview.
There are no requests for interviews.
Tachibana Asami’s false stay at the hospital has been found out,
many fans have been calling.
Hurry and pick up the phone...
There she is. Are you Amane Kaoru’s mother?
Yes.
Is it true that your daughter has XP?
Did you know she is currently dating someone with a criminal record?
We’d like to know how to get in contact with him.
Please respond.
Please leave, please don’t bother us...
- Wait a moment. - Please respond.
Please respond.
What happened?