I'm a little jealous.
You have a place with so many memories and friends.
Because I'm in love with you.
I'm sorry.
I want you to ask your dad to take the billboard down.
Ah! Whee! Squeeze!
Uh... what are you doing?
Don't you think men's collarbones and chests are shaped to fit a girl's body?
It guess it depends.
It was so easy to lean on! Just perfect!
Now I know how Cinderella felt when her feet went right into her heels!
And?
Huh?
And?
And what?
Did you go to his home after,
or did you bring him over here, or went to a hotel and stuff?
Why do I have to do that?
What else are you going to do after hugging like that?
Why would you making me rush?
Okay, fine. Good bye.
Don't be so cold to me, foreign supporter!
Man, that feels good!
So, like...
are you two...
going out now?
Hmm...
Dunno!
What do you mean?
Well, he didn't say anything about it yet.
Girl,
you should learn from Hikaru.
Hikaru?
He's going out with Aoi.
Can't be true.
It's true.
What?!
We're talking about the novel and eyeglasses Hikaru, right?
It's not true, right? Say it isn't so.
It's true. Asahi...
Wait, didn't you meet Hikaru for the first time when we were playing with water guns?
You only need 10 seconds to fall in love with someone.
Girls from overseas are so bold.
Hikaru suddenly grabbed me. I thought he's pretty wild.
That book nerd grabbed you?
But he was a weakened pray,
so I went aggressively for the capture!
Capture? You made the first move?
There's no rule that says girl can't make the first move.
Girls from overseas are so bold!
That was tasty.
Am I losing it?
"That was tasty" sounded really naughty to me.
Cut it out.
Bring Hikaru next time. - I'll try.
Maybe I'll start wearing glasses and read novels starting tomorrow.
That kind of thinking is the problem.
Huh? Really?
I thought Hikaru was after someone else.
What? Who is it?
Nah, I probably got it wrong.
What? Give me a hint!
Asahi.
There's a customer looking for you.
A customer?
Yes.
What's this photo for?
It's for my résumé.
I'm thinking of looking for a new job soon.
But if I were the interviewer,
I would disqualify you the second I see that surly look on your face.
And it's a professional's job to make it a good photo.
Can you show me a pleasant smile, then?
If you say something funny to make me smile.
I hear you're going out with Aoi.
That's not funny at all.
That was a total surprise to me.
I got rejected by the girl I liked.
The thought of not giving up crossed my mind,
but I knew a certain someone who persevered for years without avail.
That's not funny at all.
You'll take care of her, right?
What?
I'm talking about Hanae.
I will.
Of course I will.
Very well.
I am going to believe in your words.
Why would you shoot at that timing?
Sorry, my hand trembled from sheer pressure.
And this is how it's done by a professional.
Ready?
Yes.
Thanks for your patience.
Blue Hawaii and Lemon.
Enjoy. - Hey, lady?
Yes, yes, yes?
Yer not from this town, are ya?
You're right.
It feels I'm in a different town when I'm eating your food.
What happened to Setsuko, huh?!
She's still on leave.
Are ya that girl?
Huh?
The miserable girl whose man ran on her?
Say what?!
"Say what"?
You're hopeless 'cuz you can't speak with elegance!
That's why guys run away from you!
Ah! Geez!
Who the hell spilled it on me?!
It's so cold!
I'm sorry, I'm sorry.
I'd better take it off.
Don't take it of here!
Shut up!
I'm free to take it off if I want!
Like hell you can!
What's going on?
Do something about him!
Sir?!
If it ain't Asahi!
It's been a long time.
Hey, do you know this guy?
Idiot, he's Hanae's dad.
Serious?!
He's so noisy.
Izumi is the president of a brewery, but he's the biggest lightweight in this town.
Hold on,
Izumi is more common as a girl's name and sounds girly.
his name is "Izumi" with that face?! Really?
What a joke! - Quiet down...
I don't care if he hears me.
So Asahi, are you going out with Hanae?
Kenji!
Don't worry, he's sleeping.
Looks like he's not going to follow through!
- Come on, give me a break.
What?
So Asahi, are you going to ask her to be your girlfriend?
Well, we're not kids anymore. Do I really have to confirm it like that?
Huh?!
I guess not, but you probably won't get away with it in this town.
Yeah.
Oh, I know!
Do it today. Tell her today.
That's absurd.
How come?
Her dad's here.
He's asleep.
I'm wearing sandals.
Doesn't matter.
The firework festival is coming up.
I repeat, doesn't matter.
- Actually, it does.
It happens to matter.
Even you're on his side now?
In this town, all the guys and girls confess their feelings on the day of the firework festival.
It's like an unspoken rule.
Firework Festival - Let your feeling be known on the special day.
So are you telling me you and Setsuko also...
Yes, I'm ashamed to admit...
What are you making me say?
Me too!
He almost gave me a heart attack.
He definitely heard the whole thing.
Don't worry.
Local legend has it that if you start a romantic relationship on the day of the firework festival,
you'll have a happy marriage.
You stink of alcohol.
Dad!
Didn't I tell you to not show up and drink in my territory?!
Someone's here to take me home, so I'm leaving.
I'm sorry, did he say something stupid?
Well, I guess you could say he did.
Unbelievable.
Asahi.
Yes?
You want me to take down the billboard by the beach?
Yes.
Are you sure about that?
Yes, please.
I'll talk to you later.
Be careful on your way home.
Your bag, Izumi!
Oh, sorry!
I sent his pants to be cleaned.
Thank you.
Don't pee there, dad!
Don't I have any freedom around here?
Like hell you do, moron!
You won't have any excuses left once that billboard's gone.
What?
I mean, you'll have to go with Hanae.
I know that.
How about you tell her on the day of the firework festival?
I really need you to man up soon,
or you'll make me a horrible foreign support.
Foreign support?
I'm hired to get you two together.
It's nice you're helping others, but what about yourself?
What do you mean?
Do you want a relationship again,
or is there anyone you're interested in?
Obviously not.
Is that so?
Think about, I'm still recharging now,
and my previous wound is still healing.
But you have to force yourself to move,
you'll be rusted and crippled.
What? Are you stupid?
Ow.
I don't want to hear that from you.
The Second Miss Misaki Contest is coming up.
You shoot the photo of the winner again for our next billboard.
Okay.
Be careful.
Kasumi's lingering presence in my heart
was about to disappear without a trace with the departure of this billboard from our town.
From now on, I will walk my path with Hanae beside me.
Or so I thought.
Translated by 8thSin
The winner of the Second Miss Misaki contest is Horikiri Aoi!
You're not getting me to photograph Aoi?
I can't say Taniyama Brewing Company has a bright future ahead.
I don't know about that.
Mami, since when did you start siding with Asahi?
- Turn around.
Let's take a break.
Okay!
Watch your step.
Good work.
Hanae.
There's something I want to ask you.
What is it?
How can I make Hikaru happy?
Hikaru?
He told me he had a crush on a girl for a long time.
So I have to try hard to make it work.
Are you fine with that?
Well, if a couple had to love each other from the start,
then there wouldn't be many people around.
You're right.
Take care of Hikaru.
He's a far better person than he appears.
Farther left.
We take a family photo every year on the day of the Firework Festival.
You shoot it this year.
But my boss takes it every yea... - What?!
I'm asking you. Are you going to refuse?
You gonna refuse?!
No, it would be an honor.
A man keeps his word.
Yes.
What? You promised to shoot?
Yeah. Why not?
I don't think it's possible this year.
How's that?
My dad has been living away from home.
Away from home?
My mom even threatened to divorce him.
It's a huge mess right now.
So you're saying this isn't just about taking a family photo.
The problem is whether or not Asahi can save his marriage before the Firework Festival in 5 days.
It would be awkward to ask the boss, so he asked me.
That must be it.
How did they get in a fight anyway?
My dad says he saw a dolphin in the sea.
A dolphin?!
But she laughed at me, saying there can't be dolphins near the shore.
Of course she would laugh at you. No dolphins around here.
It could've been something else, too.
I saw it with my very own eyes!
An outsider shouldn't be arguing with me about this town!
I'm sorry.
He was talking about my mom, not you.
They've been married for 25 years already, but he still treats her like an outsider.
An outsider will always be an outsider!
It always turns into a big fight because you always say that!
Man, that's early!
Hey, Natsuki!
Hi there!
What brings you here, Setsuko?
I'm doing the preparations instead of Kenji today.
You've recovered already?
Yeah!
I'm thinking of getting back to work in Aoyama soon!
I see.
Hey, Natsuki...
I'm sure Kenji explained to you,
but did you think about staying in Aoyama?
If you're coming back...
then I think I won't be needed anymore.
Why?
Well, everyone's waiting for your food.
That's not true!
Can you help out until end of the summer?
Can you let me think about it for a little while longer?
I'm expecting to hear the good news.
You're scaring me.
It suits you, though.
What?! You went to take pictures of dolphins?
Hanae's mom would have to forgive him if I can prove dolphins can be found here.
But I thought you wouldn't find a dolphin in the sea here.
I'll believe him.
I don't want to talk about Hanae's dad this way,
but I don't like men who rule their home with an iron fist.
He acts like he's always right.
You have the wrong impression of Izumi.
You sure?
Would someone who only cares about himself have family photos taken every year for 25 years?
Huh?
You don't get just how amazing it is to have the same people,
gathered at the same place, on the same day every year.
They kept it up for 25 years.
25 years!
That's why I can't let it end this year.
I see.
The soft-boiled egg! So good!
Right?
It's so good.
Hey, which one is cuter?
This one? Or this one?
They're both cute!
Come on, pick seriously for me!
This year's Firework Festival is going to be the biggest test of my life!
Bon dance is canceled this year even if wear a nice yukata.
What? Really?
Misaki Town Hymn's songwriter is going to publicly apologize after being charged for tax evasion.
What a pain, huh?
Oh...
Summer Bon Dance Canceled.
Kiyoko!
Haruo!
Yes?
K-Kiyoko?!
Summer Bon Dance may have been canceled,
but my love for you couldn't!
Summer Bon Dance may have been canceled,
but my heart has started dancing.
What?
Because I ran into the Goddess of Summer...
the prettiest girl in Yukata!
Misaki, our home, a town of love
Even more so in the summer
It's time to pay your dues in love
Fortune arrives upon payment...
What did you send just now?
My résumé.
Oh, you're starting a new job?
If they hire me.
Right.
By the way, I hear you made a girlfriend.
I was really surprised.
I was, too.
What? Surprised at yourself?
I got a girlfriend, so...
I can't be there with you this year on the day of the Firework Festival.
You cried every year because he turned you down, right?
I'll be busy this year.
So I can't stick around for binge drinking.
I'll be fine.
Are you sure?
I'll be fine this year.
I sure hope so.
See ya.
Is this Hayao?
He's so cute!
Yeah.
Izumi had so much hair.
He slipped in the bathroom and broke his leg on the day before,
but he stormed out of the hospital for the shoot.
Are you serious?
Such tenacity!
He may not show it, but he loves Mom and the family.
Oh...
Did anyone tell you why my dad named it "Sea Breeze Beer"?
No.
It's because my mom's name is Asako.
But what does "Asako" have to do with "Sea Breeze"?
When you add water radical to "Asa", you get the first kanji for "Sea Breeze", right?
"Asako who came to the town by the water"?
- Yeah.
The breeze brought Asako here from Tokyo, so it's "Sea Breeze Beer".
That's so dumb!
I didn't know such a corny message was hidden in the name.
Yeah.
And that impressed my mom enough to marry him,
so they're both pretty weird.
I see...
But you know...
I didn't grow up with my father,
so I honestly wish I had family photos like these.
Then would you like to take my mom's place this year?
Me? No way!
Absolutely not. The cameraman will be mad at me.
Asahi?
It seems he's really feeling the responsibility of continuing your 25 years of family photo tradition.
Oh, I didn't know.
But hey, maybe he'll be in the photo next year.
Stop mocking me!
I wonder what I'll be doing next summer.
Cheers.
"Asako" Beer is so good!
I did it! Yes!
I didn't think you actually practiced surfing this early in the morning.
I didn't think you actually thought you could take photos of dolphins.
You're so stupid!
Let me tell you this, you're not going to suddenly get girls just because you can surf well.
Are you dumb?
There isn't anybody who's good at surfing and can't get girls.
Which girl are you trying to get?
Natsuki, obviously.
Right, but you're not making any moves.
Are you really dumb? How many years have you lived in this town?
You make your move... in 2 days!
You're planning to make your move on the day of the Firework Festival?
Of course.
Fireworks launch, our feelings synch, lips clench, and...
we'll have lunch?
You're not making any sense.
But you guys have it easy.
What is?
I mean, it's like a rigged game where you'll win with certainty.
Hanae would never turn you down.
It's on the house.
Perhaps I mistook dolphins for something else.
Shouldn't you apologize to your wife, then?
That's a completely different issue.
Did you know...
There's someone trying to take pictures of dolphins because he believes in your words.
Sounds like a promising fellow.
Sorry for treating you like an outsider.
Even though you came to this town to help us.
Don't worry. I wasn't offended.
When does the miserable girl plan to become a happy girl?
As you may already know, it hasn't been long since my man ran away from me.
Time is not an issue.
Sure it is!
I was determined to get married until recently.
I can't just turn around and find another guy.
Why not?
Why?
Isn't it embarrassing?
It'll look like I can't survive without a man.
I think it's far more embarrassing to be worrying about something so trivial.
You should just be true to your feelings.
If you can't be true to yourself with the view of ocean in front of you, then where?
Morning.
Oh! Good morning!
What's up?
I thought I'd have breakfast outside.
Breakfast while observing dolphins must be great.
By the way, Izumi said he might have mistook dolphins for something else.
What? Are you serious?
Wow... I'm shocked.
Want one?
Thanks.
Why don't you sit down?
It's bad manners to stand and eat.
Okay.
It's really good.
Dolphins can use ultrasound, right?
I think so.
Wouldn't it be so useful if people could, too?
Why do you say that?
Then you wouldn't have to put your feelings to words.
What?
You want another one?
My ultrasound worked!
How was that ultrasound?
I really sent the message, "give me another rice ball."
It's not hard to guess from that wistful look on your face.
In fact, that was simple enough to put into words.
Come on, try sending it to me.
I think I can feel it right now.
You serious?
Hurry, hurry, hurry!
I sent it.
The first syllable is...
"Lo"?
Am I right?
No... well... uh...
Lo...
Lobster eggs?
Huh?!
You're not even close.
And it's salmon caviar.
Are you stupid?
What was the answer?
Not telling.
Ah!
No way!
No, uh...
Huh?
Look.
I couldn't find any dolphins.
I'm so sorry.
But I'll have the four of you take a family photo.
What?
Please take a look at this.
Asako has been waking up early to go to the beach.
Probably to find dolphins.
She was trying to believe in what you said.
Can you please forgive her now?
Uh, what's for dinner tonight?
Chilled noodles?
I was just craving for that.
Hanae
Hello?
Hello, Natsuki?
Yes. What is it?
I have something important to discuss.
Sorry for the sudden request, but can you come to my home now?
Yeah, okay.
Natsuki.
Yes?
Tada! Put this on!
What's this yukata for?
You're giving it to me? - Yep!
You serious?!
I'm glad I finished it. Just barely before the day of the Firework Festival.
It's surprising what you can accomplish if you try.
Thank you! This is amazing!
You're welcome.
Wow...
I'm really grateful for all you've done for me.
If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be looking forward to the Firework Festival with so much joy.
I've always thought someone can't be considered to be an important friend
unless we spent really long time together,
but I realized time didn't matter after meeting you.
I already think your uniform number will be retired.
It's super rare for a foreign supporter to receive the honor of retired number, you know?
Uh, hey...
Don't tell me there's a number on the back of this yukata.
I totally forgot.
I so didn't need it. Phew!
Time to clean up.
Thanks.
Let's clean this up quick, and have beer!
Please relax.
Taking picture!
How is it?
Perfect.
I'm so relieved.
We made it again this year.
Yeah, I was so worried.
You look good in yukata.
Really?
Excuse me.
May I ask for a favor?
Takashi, you give us a sign.
Okay. - Don't mess up.
Natsuki sure is taking her time.
Should I go get her?
You'll just slow her down.
What's up, Hikaru?
Talking big now that you have a girl?
Here she comes!
Come on, why are you being embarrassed? Don't worry, you're cute!
Wow!
You look so good in it!
I guess if you're pretty, you look good in everything.
Look, look, we're wearing a matching pair.
Move away. Don't get in my sight.
I'll hide her if you're mean to me.
Stop arguing here and get going!
Welcome!
Stop talking.
Wow, look at all these stalls! - 200 yen each! It's cheap!
Try some!
Oh, we just had some takoyaki.
We'll be back.
I'll be waiting, Natsuki!
She's mine. - Stay away from me.
Don't drop it.
Thank you.
It's so cute!
Yay! I caught one!
You're good. - You try to catch one, too.
Wow! That's amazing!
You caught one! Yay!
Please pack this for me.
Yeah, put it inside.
Yes I hit it!
Huh? Did you use double-sided tapes to keep prizes from falling?
Sponsored by Misaki City Hall.
We wish another healthy year for our residents.
Wow! It's beautiful!
They're having fun.
Next firework is sponsored by the 35th graduating class of Misaki Junior High.
Celebration of 60th birthdays.
It was customary to cheer "Tamaya (Jade Shop)", the name of a famous firework studio in Edo Period while watching fireworks in Japan.
"Noriya" is literally "Dried Seaweed Shop". This could be the 'sign' mentioned earlier by Asahi.
Noriya!
We will continue to work hard.
My family runs a noriya!
Next firework is sponsored by Taniyama Brewing Company.
It is dedicated to Ms. Chiyohara Natsuki.
We would like to send this firework as our token of appreciation to Natsuki.
Thank you for always making us delicious food.
Thank you!
Thank you so much for coming to this town.
The name "Natsuki" is written in kanji as "summer" and "hope".
You have truly become our hope for this summer.
Natsuki, get it?
We may have had difficulty in putting our feelings into words,
but we are praying for your happiness from the bottom of our hearts.
From members of Restaurant Aoyama Fan Club.
Yeah! She's Natsuki!
Shooting up fireworks.
Thank you!
Nice!
Tamaya! Noriya!
Tamaya!
I could've made a touching announcement that would've brought you to tears.
But well, Asahi set up the whole thing this time.
It's lacking a bit of impact, right?
Whoa!
Thank you so much, everyone.
By the way, it's a really important day today, right?
Go on and confess your feelings to each other.
We don't mind, let's watch the whole thing together.
Bye, we'll be leaving.
The second segment "Sea Breeze", sponsored by the Firework Festival
will continue after a short break...
Come on, get going, guys!
We don't mind.
You two are so inconsiderate!
Hurry and leave us alone.
I'm worried about leaving you two alone.
Are you nervous?
You've worked so hard for this.
Go and savor the taste of happiness.
Hey,
You can't send ultrasound,
so man up and tell her with words!
I know.
Really?
Anyway, what was your message that started with "lo"?
Was it "lobster eggs"?
"Lo"?
Lo...
Lonely foreign support.
Huh?!
Okay, go for it.
I wish you happiness!
We're finally alone, Natsuki...
I'm sorry.
Oops, sorry.
Are you okay? - Yeah.
Natsuki, I've been waiting for you!
Natsuki?
Wow! It's so pretty!
Beautiful, huh?
Oh! Natsuki.
I saw your firework earlier. It was great.
Are you all by yourself?
Natsuki?
I...
I love this town.
I like this town even more after what happened tonight.
I see. That's great.
I love everyone in this town,
and they're really important to me...
So I'll return to Tokyo.
W-What?
What?
It's painful.
If I stay here...
I'll...
I think I'll fall deeper in love.
It's too painful.
It's beautiful.
Yeah.
Hanae.
Yes?
Listen...
Yes?
Will you...
Kasumi?
Why did you come back?
You haven't changed.
Do you know what happened to Hanae and Asahi?
Is everything okay with him?
The billboard was there until very recently.
Did you think it was long removed, 3 years ago?
I couldn't lie to myself any longer.