You think you can meet the exhibition deadline?
I definitely will be chosen.
Oh no, its wet. Let’s leave!
Could you stay that way just for five minutes?
Please paint me, sensei.
Here, a present. Eat it if you want.
She's a tsundere!
Izumi san, why are you..
Why are you so beautiful?
This hotness is the sun wreaking havoc.
However, in the middle of the summer hotness, there is a person who fell in love.
Izumi-san..
Why are you..
Why are you so beautiful?
Well, something like that.
In Mukojima, an up and coming gifted painter suddenly appeared,
yearning for love, which also troubles the life of Tokix.
Now, today too, there’s a storm of premonition in Mukojima.
Agh, watermelon seed stuck in my throat..
Actually today I went to the studio, but it was locked.
Locked?
Is Akamatsu-sensei still painting Izumi-san?
I bet so. The atmosphere is really like a place only for the model and the painter.
But that guy really has guts, right?
What do you mean?
Jin-sensei will also display his work in the exhibition.
If you submit a work with the same model as in the “I” series, then you must have guts or just be plain stupid.
Izumi-san, it’s ok now.
I will continue working on this alone,
you can go home and rest.
No, it’s fine. I will pose for you all night.
Do you want to eat something?
Oh right, let’s eat the sushi roll that Tsune-chan brought.
I’m fine, just go home first.
If not I’m..
Sensei?
It’s nothing.
I probably won’t be back at the apartment for a while.
I have to stay here finishing the painting, at least until the deadline.
I understand.
You want to concentrate working alone.
If that’s so, then I won’t bother you, I’ll take my leave.
Please do your best.
That’s right.
If we stay together more than this..
It won’t end well for me.
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Amazing! You made it in time.
Jin-sensei.
So, how is it? Do you feel confident?
I..
..do!
Is there an artist who has no confidence in their own works?
Not again.
So you are Aoyama Jin, that master painter huh?
Isn’t that my painting?
If I can be totally honest, I think your work is outdated.
The Izumi-san I painted is more suited for this age.
You are pretty convinced, hmm..
I'm TOKIX.
Ah, Topiks-kun! Art is not about new or old.
Genuine art are those works which are appreciated through the ages.
As always, Jin-sensei is cool.
Hey, are you really going to submit this?
The opening in the eras is always because of adventurous outsiders like me.
To the reception desk then!
Well then, I’m looking forward to the Izumi that Akamatsu-kun painted.
Nevertheless, compared to last year, the submissions are less powerful in general.
Don’t you think so, Aoyama-sensei?
I think there is a good one this year.
You mean your student?
Yes.
He’s not yet well refined but I think he brought something good.
We can hope, right.
I’m looking forward to it.
Can’t wait to see the Izumi painted by another man.
And the following piece is his first submission.
The piece number 53, named “The I Portrait."
Eh, the title same as mine?
You’re pretty feisty, aren’t you Akamatsu..
Is this really the first submission by this artist?
Yes.
Akamatsu Keisuke. My student.
What is it, Komomo? You need to go to the toilet?
No! I’m curious about the judging.
Can Akamatsu-sensei’s painting make it?
I’m anxious. Will it be alright?
Well then, I guess I’ll give Mega-matsu some support.
Was this in Venice? Or Nice?
It’s Mukojima.
That is the Sumidagawa.
And there you can see the Tokyo Sky Tree.
Ohhh... But who are you?
This girl seems sorrowful.
And it’s raining.
The water that rolls down her cheek, is it the rain, or is it tears?
This is a portrayal with profound meaning that arouses the viewer's curiosity.
Like losing yourself in this beautiful Izumi, standing tear-stained on the side of the Sumidagawa?
Could this be the candidate for the first prize?
First prize?
Of those submitting for the first time, one is chosen as the Rookie of the Year.
By the way, the prize is studying abroad in Italy.
I... It...
ITALY~NYA!?
Everyone, I think we should nominate this piece for the prize..
OBJECTION!!
Just listen!
Look at that rain and tears. This piece is the biggest poor work of the century!
If this piece wins the prize, then you will be the laughingstock of the artistic world.
The piece suitable to win the prize is..
Ah, this one!
Everyone, it has finally begun.
This is, the Neo-Japanesque Renaissance coming out from Tokyo!!!
How long have I been sleeping?
About one hour.
You seemed quite exhausted after working all night long.
Thank you for your hard work.
Oh Izumi-san?
Why are you here?
I want to see the finished work.
Where can I see Akamatsu-sensei’s painting?
Oh, it seems the judging ended.
Jin-san.
Oh my, what a cute mushroom.
Looks so delicious,
makes me want to eat it with pasta.
But no, this is a poisonous mushroom.
I won’t get fooled by this beautiful color, if I eat it,
I might immediately be heading to another world.
Ohh! Jin-sensei, you make me dizzy.
Izumi, you shouldn’t come here, right.
I..I’m sorry.
There’s nothing to apologize for.
Izumi-san is free to go wherever she wants to.
I think it’s ridiculous that Jin-sensei puts restrictions to Izumi-san’s life.
Is that so? I see.
It’s no wonder you’re able to paint such a painting.
The winner announcement is next week.
Looking forward to it, Akamatsu-kun.
Ah!
What should I do? I have promised to not interfere with Jin-san’s painting activities.
Eh? Was Jin-sensei mad at you?
Thinking about it, I do understand.
This is for Jin-san..
No, for the artist Aoyama Jin,
the most sacred place of all.
- Miss, take me to Italy please! - Let’s go!
Izumi-san, please don’t be sad.
Yes.
Tada!
This is my passport.
Eh, you have a passport? Cool!
Whoever between us gets chosen, no bad feelings kay!
Does that painting have the potential to win anything?
Of course.
If I win, the prize is to study abroad in Florence.
How awesome. I want to go to Italy too. Right, Izumi-san?
I'm..
Then if Akamatsu-sensei wins, how about you let him bring you along?
What are you saying, Mama-san?
Jin-sensei never took her even once, right?
That’s why Akamatsu-sensei should take her with him.
I can’t.
Traveling is out of my..
But, Italy’s scenery is really beautiful.
I’ve seen it on the postcard Jin-sensei sent me.
I’m fine.
I’m happy just to be able to see it from that postcard.
- You’ve been chosen? - That’s right!
That Tokix’s first work got chosen is a miracle!
But I didn’t get the prize.
Did Akamatsu-sensei get this mail too?
I don’t know.
Akamatsu-sensei has been staying over in the studio and didn’t come home.
Eh? But hasn’t he already finished the painting?
That is true. I wonder what’s going on?
I’m going to check the mailbox.
Damn, it’s locked.
Let’s buy a ring that suits you here on Vecchio Bridge.
Aw, it’s like a dream!
- Hurry, let’s go! - Yes.
Let’s run.
Run?
- Ready. - Eh?
- Go! - Eh!?
Wait!
Izumi-san?
Izumi-san!?
Ehhh!?
I was just shout something, right? Quite clearly.
What the hell was that dream?
Here, there is Akamatsu-kun.
Jin-sensei, why are you drunk like that?
Come on, you drink too.
Wait!
This is destiny.
This wine, Chianti Classico 2006, was produced near Florence.
You don’t know yet?
The result of the exhibition?
Eh?
Tsune-chan?
Did the announcement arrive?
It didn’t.
Then what is that?
This is..
Just some information about bacteria examination,
Oh, I see.
Tsune-chan!?
So, in the first place, in the world of art, when someone evaluates another person’s work, isn’t it frankly speaking a contradiction?
I never asked to be evaluated by someone.
This kind of cold is only assaulting the passion of my works. Here, the evaluation of an outsider doesn’t exist.
So, who got the first prize?
Ah, not that I’m interested. I don’t care.
Sorry for interrupting you.
Where is Tsune-chan?
“The winner gets to study abroad in Florence.”
“Then if Akamatsu-sensei wins, how about you let him bring you along?”
Tsune, let’s go home already.
I was looking for you guys.
I have something to tell you all!
Mega-matsu..
What is your plan?
Eh?
Do you want to take Izumi-san with you to Florence?
I'm..
If Izumi-san wants to go.
I’m not going to stop her.
Therefore, tell us your real intention.
That’s right, we’re friends after all.
Ya know everyone keeps telling Tokix is popular and all..
Tokibaa, not now.
Say it! You want to paint her, right?
Of course. With my painting, Italy’s people will..
Tokibaa, it's really not the time.
You want to paint Izumi-san in Florence, right?
I do..
want to.
I see.
It’s been a short time but thank you so much for taking care of me.
Do you know why this happened, Mega-matsu-kun?
I’m thankful that Izumi-san was allowed to live here.
But now, she can no longer live with you under the same roof.
That is because..
you have fallen in love with her.
No, I am..
You’ve said that you want to take her to Italy, right?
Yes, but that was because Tsune-chan asked me.
Truthfully, this sort of mood is no good for Izumi-san.
Ehh?
It’s worrisome! She’s affected by it.
Very much so!
No, I am just worried about Tsune-chan.
Now Tsune is a “Wild Knight.” *Arakure Knight is a name of a biker gang manga series*
Eh?
Tsune~~~
Are you crying?
Stupid, no way I’m crying.
Really?
Yeah.
Are you seriously not?
So pushy!
Sorry~~ Don’t be mad at me.
Do you know, before, the completion of the Sky Tree was just a dream.
Is that so?
Everyone was anticipating how tall it was going it be.
But from now on, the Sky Tree will always be as it is now.
I guess so.
When I think about that somehow it’s boring.
I’m fine being as I am now.
Tsune..
Next year and the year after that.
From now on..
I will be just like this.
Tsune~
“I am terribly sorry.”
“In the end, I am troubling you.”
“Sensei, also please eat at school.”
“Take care!”
This futon was used by grandpa before.
It already dried in the sun.
Thank you.
Then, goodnight.
Goodnight.
Hello?
Izumi..
Jin-san?
Would you come to the exhibition tomorrow?
There will be an award ceremony for Akamatsu-kun.
You’re the model of the winner prize so come and dress nicely.
Okay.
My new work will also be displayed.
Please come and see.
And then..
Please go to Italy with Akamatsu-kun.
I will handle your travel expenses.
“You have been connected to the voice mail service.”
Izumi-san..
Would you come to the award ceremony tomorrow?
I want you to see the painting I did of you.
That's why..
I will wait for you tomorrow.
Izumi-san, it’s time to go to the ceremony soon?
What’s wrong?
Tsune-chan..
Well then, we will begin with the award ceremony of the National Painting Exhibition.
This year the number of total applications was more than 300 pieces.
Izumi-san and Tsune are late.
126 paintings have been chosen this time.
Jin-sensei, said that you should go to Italy?
I see.
I’m afraid to see Jin-san’s painting.
He might already have used a new model for that painting.
Even so, I think you should go and see the paintings of both of them.
This is the chance for Izumi-san to move on from Jin-sensei.
And now for the winner of Rookie of the Year.
Akamatsu Keisuke.
Umm..
This work is..
Err..
This creation shows an acquaintance that I asked to be my model.
She posed in the rain for me and..
it’s a piece I did fully absorbed in painting the canvas..
to express my emotions at that moment.
I wasn’t expecting that I would get this great award.
And honestly I was surprised.
Thank you very much.
I don’t see Jin-sensei’s painting.
Tsune-chan..
Look.
Tsune-chan!
Would you please go ahead and look first?
Please.
Okay.
Jin-sensei.
Eh?
Jin-san?
Izumi.
You came.
But I think your piece somehow has a similar feeling to Aoyama-sensei’s.
I guess because the model looks similar.
More than similar, it’s actually the same person.
Oops, did I say something bad?
I see.
That’s why Aoyama-sensei’s painting is like that.
What does that mean?
This is the last piece of “The I Portrait”
I’m not there.
Goodbye, Izumi.
I will not paint you anymore.
For real?
This is shocking.
Did Izumi-san see this painting?
She saw.
I said to her that the “I” series has ended.
Why did you say that?
As a painter you should understand.
In all times and places, artists created their work with their own lovers as their model,
the models are their muse as well as the work of art itself.
It means, it’s impossible to share her with another person.
Then, why didn’t you stop me when I asked for Izumi-san to be my model?
Yeah.. I should have refused then.
Your painting has exceeded my imagination.
To the extent that I’m not able to paint Izumi again.
It was a great piece.
You beat me..
and also..
stole Izumi from me.
Is that the scenario you have planned?
Are you satisfied now that it worked?
Those guys are taking too long..
But I’m not that stupid.
I know that you’re using me in order to cut Izumi-san from your life.
I was right!?
He’s too awful, but so handsome.
I unintentionally called off Tokix.
What a man.
That is definitely cruel.
If Izumi-san sees this, she might be so shocked that she will want to die.
What!? That’s terrible!
We have to look for her!
Akamatsu-sensei!
Help! Izumi-san said she wants to die.
EHHH!?
Please! Just let me die.
Stop it! I won’t let you jump!
No! Let me go!
Izumi-san!
Don’t do it!
Why?
Why, Akamatsu-sensei?
Why are you stopping me?
Just let me die, please..
Izumi-san..
You can’t die.
Please live and give my paintings strength by being my model.
Go to Florence with me.
From now on,
I will be the place you can turn to.
Tsune..
You okay with that?
What do you mean?
About Akamatsu-sensei and Izumi-san.
Isn’t it good?
They can go to Florence and Izumi-san can forget about Jin-sensei.
Tsune?
As long as Izumi-san is happy.
I’m fine.
You’re lying.
“As long as Izumi-san is happy, I’m fine.”
“You’re lying.”
I’m not lying.
I don’t lie.