Someone said,
your arms exist to embrace a person who you cherish the most.
And your legs exist to run to a person who is precious to you.
We reach out desperately,
and we run like crazy to where
she is... waiting.
Aoi-san is late, isn't he?
This is a story of me, Aoi,
and other Aoi. And one of us
is getting married to her.
Koinaka Episode 1
July, 2015
No way, I'm using Sash windows!
Why are you telling me this now? It's unacceptable.
President insisted on these changes.
Please.
Your request is ridiculous.
Please, can you at least try?
President said, you can finish it on time since you are skillful.
President said, you can finish it on time since you are...
I heard you!
I'll do it.
Thank you very much!
This is a small suggestion, but...
if you move the pipes, you can build the ceilings higher,
and it would be more spacious...
But, this is too sudden, so you can't do that, can you?
Please forget it.
Who asked your opinion?
I know, right?
I brought something for you all.
Mariko-san, can you confirm this, please.
- Mariko-san, can you confirm this? - Hey,
- have you seen my tape measure? - Eh?
I just used it little while ago.
Where did it disappear to?
- Mariko-san, in your pocket... - Hm?
There it is.
Ow! Same as always.
Somehow, it feels different.
- Please check this. - Uncomfortable.
- Oh, Aoi. You finally returned. - Yes!
How long does it take to tell them the changes?
I'm sorry. The chief refused to agree...
You are making an excuse again.
Because you were late,
I was forced to fix this blueprint.
- I'm sorry. - You are sorry again?
Keep repeating yourself makes you sound like a character from Dragon Quest.
I don't think so.
- Miura-kun. - Yes?
What about the drainage pipes? These look same as before.
That's fine. It was only my perspective anyway.
Why? It was a great idea.
You didn't consult with a chief?
He wasn't in a good mood.
But, he agreed to fix all the changes you made.
You are really...
how should I put this,
- boring. - Huh?
Do you know what is the most important element for an architect?
- For an architect...? - Hello.
- Oh, Yui-chan.
My client wants to make some changes in design.
Okay, then come here.
Okay.
Good work.
You, too.
No way, you were dumped?
Since Ruiko-chan is getting older, so she is seriously considering about marriage.
Miura-kun is kind and good-looking, but not dependable.
Leave me alone.
That's odd way of eating.
That's an insult for Gyoza. (Gyoza = meat dumpling)
It's delicious. Do you want to try?
No thanks.
Only you eat like that in a whole world.
I know! Ruiko-san dumped you because of your eating habit.
- That's not it. - Having different taste in food is crucial for a relationship.
I said, that's not it.
I totally get it. That was the reason I broke up with my first love.
What? You dated your first love, Isohara-san?
- I did. - That's amazing.
Normally, the first love ends unrequited. That's why it stays as a beautiful memory.
That's right!
How about you, Aoi?
- Huh? - Your first love.
Ah... I don't remember.
Was it unrequited love?
It's Kohei.
Hello. Hello?
I'm in Tokyo!
You are too loud. What is it?
What a cold response. What? Is that a big city attitude since you live in Tokyo now?
- If you don't have things to say, I'm hanging up. - Ah, wait a minute.
Just read the Facebook. See ya. Whoo!
You have an invitation from Kanazawa Kohei-san for Toyama High School Reunion in Tokyo
Summer, pool and reunion!
Let's meet at Tokyo.
Please bring your memento
Serizawa Akari
No match was found.
"First love became a beautiful memory, because it was a one-sided."
That's a lie.
May, 2008
2008 - Toyama prefecture swimming competition
Pour your soul into each stroke Toyama Third High School - Swimming Team
Akari-chan, over here.
I'm glad you made it.
My bus was late.
- Where is Aoi? - He's up next.
Isn't that Aoi?
Lane 3,
Mizuno Yuki-kun, Miyashita Academy.
Lane 4,
Miura Aoi-kun, Toyama Third High School.
Aoi!
Aoi-Senpai, do your best!
Aoi-Senpai is totally hot! Seriously.
Can I borrow that?
Aoi!
Go for it!
Ready.
What?
Lane 4, fales start, disqualified.
Really? Okay.
I see.
Ugh.
Sorry.
Wait a moment. I'm getting there.
- It's okay! - Don't worry about it!
He shouldn't have done that.
You are an idiot. Why did you make a false start today?
You are usually a slow starter.
Shut up. You were the last place, too.
At least I participated in race.
That was our final race.
Miura
I'm home.
Let's Go! Hoku-shinetsu tournament Practice everyday! Aim for new time record!
Ugh! It hurts...
- What's wrong? - Are you asking me, what's wrong?
- Were you crying, perchance? - I wasn't crying.
- But you have teary eyes. - This was your fault.
- Why are you here? - I thought you might be feeling down.
I'm not feeling down.
You don't have to
force yourself.
But...
if it was me, I definitely wouldn't be able to recover.
Aoi. The junior students were screaming at you "so cool, so cool!"
But you had to screw up like that. It was too funny.
- I didn't see anyone was screaming for you, though. - But those kids
don't know that you used to be short and wore glasses and bullied a lot.
You. Don't look without my permission.
You became taller and popular. But you didn't fully become a yearned-for senior, did you?
That's why you can't get a girlfriend.
Did you come all the way here just to say that...?
Akari-chan. Mom has cut some watermelon.
Yes!
- What are you doing? What's wrong? - No, nothing really.
Watermelon?
Watermelon sounds good.
Watermelon...
Let's Go! Hoku-shinetsu tournament Practice everyday! Aim for a new record!
Ahh~! That was delicious!
Thanks for the watermelon.
- Come again, yeah? - I am coming again.
- Hurry up. I'm going. - Hey, wait up.
- I'm off then. Bye bye! - Bye bye!
Hey! Wait for me, Aoi!
Hey. This bike as noisy as usual.
Don't ride if you're going to complain.
What? What is it? It's dangerous.
- You were so small before, but now you have bold shoulders. - Really?
But your personality hasn't changed a bit.
In fourth grade,
our class decided to perform "The Three Little Pigs" at the school play,
and you practiced so hard to memorize your lines.
- I practiced too much and I lost my voice for the play. - That's right.
In 8th grade,
For the first time, you were chosen for the relay team at the sports event.
- so you ran around your house every morning. - I got a shoe sore, and I didn't do so well during the race.
As for today, you worked so hard on weight training...
I didn't even participate the race because of false starts.
That's so like you. You really don't let down my expectations.
Like me, huh?
I wonder if I stay the same.
Thank you.
Dad, I'm home.
Welcome back.
Auntie gave us a watermelon.
Hello.
I hear you failed gaudily.
Hey, Dad!
I'm going home then.
Aoi!
You were cool today.
Don't make fun of me.
You were eager to reduce your time even for a second, right?
You were too eager, so you become hasty.
It was a typical of you,
but you were pretty cool.
Bye bye!
It was always like that.
No matter how depressed I am,
when she smiles, it was like sun was shining on me.
For the longest time, I've been
in love with this smile.
Niwa Mariko Architect Bureau
- Miura-kun? - Yes?
You have a guest.
Shota.
- I'm sorry to visit so suddenly. - It's been a while.
I got a high school reunion notice from Kohei,
and I knew you live in Tokyo.
I see.
Somehow, you've changed.
- Do you think? - Uh, yeah.
What's up?
- I need to talk to you. - Talk?
Aoi?
Do you have a minute?
There was something like this before, too, right?
Aoi+Akari
- Aoi? - Yes?
Not you.
Come on in.
Aoi Shota-kun.
- A transfer student from Tokyo. - Tokyo?
Isn't he too plain to be from Tokyo?
Greet everyone.
- Nice to meet you. - And he's gloomy.
Your seat is the window seat at the back.
Then, I'll hand out the career-choice form. Submit it by the end of next week.
- Understood? - I'm
Miura Aoi. I thought he was calling me, so I replied.
Because my name is Aoi, too.
Ah.. I see.
It's hard to get along with him.
- Isn't he just shy? - Even so, he's too gloomy.
I think it's a lie that he's from Tokyo.
He's too plain, uncool and unsociable.
She's awesome, and shining brightly.
Ah, Shiraishi Kurumi?
- I'll invite her to see the fireworks this year. - You will!? - Shut it!
How about you? What would you do?
Aren't you going to invite Akari this year for sure?
Huh? Why would I?
I'm telling you.
The comfortable relationship between childhood-friends,
only exists in Adachi Mitsuru (Manga) world.
Well then...
I have to go (to her).
Summer is coming!
- Aoi! - Hhmm?
Can I borrow your English book? I forgot mine.
- You're clumsy. - Oh, right.
- Isn't there a transfer student in your class? - Yeah. - What kind of person is he?
He seems like a quiet urbanity.
- He looks smart though. - Eh...
And his name is Aoi Shota.
- Eh, Aoi? - Yup.
You guys have the same name but different personality.
Shut up.
But it must've been hard for him to change school in middle of school year.
We only have six months till the university entrance exams.
How about you, Akari? What is your first choice?
Toyama Central University, department of education, I'm applying for a scholarship.
Do you really want to be a teacher? Well, I'd hate to be in your class.
Huh? Shut up!
How about you, Aoi? Have you decided yet?
Not yet.
Didn't you say you want to become an architect after watching the Abe Hiroshi drama?
- I can't decide my future so easily. - Although you are simple-minded, you are giving it serious thought.
- Ah, I took home my English book. - Eh...the class will start soon.
Sorry, sorry.
Aoi-kun, sorry but could you lend her your English book?
Sure.
Here.
Thanks. I am Serizawa Akari from class 5. I'm his childhood friend.
- Hello. - Then, I'll borrow this.
- Well then. - Oh!
From: Kouhei Summer didn't come for me.
Idiot!
Dad, I'm sorry. Mom, I'm sorry.
Even though it's a fine day, I'll be going.
I might be an undutiful son,
but this is my way of living. My life
- has been a blessing. - Kohei!
- Farewell. Farewell, everyone. - Kohei!
- Don't come! There's no reason to live anymore.
- If you come, I'll jump! - Are you serious...
This is bad. This is really terrible!
- Don't let go of me, okay? - Aren't you going to die?
My knees gave away. I can't hang on anymore!
- Someone help us. - I can't hang on.
I'm going to fall.
- Aoi-kun. - What should we do?
- Save me. Save me. - Let't pull him up on three.
- Ready? One, two... - Save me.
- Strawberries? - Idiot, don't pull me.
- I'm sorry that I got you involved. - Here, use this. - Thanks.
- What was his problem? - Well,
a girl rejected him. Ridiculous, right?
Don't say it's ridiculous! You've never been rejected before.
Don't mock me, just because you became good-looking recently.
- I didn't. - You were short and wore glasses before.
Everyone called you "Detective Conan" (manga).
But you became a good-looking guy.
Where is my frined who looked good in a bow-tie? (detective Conan wears a bow-tie)
Throwing is dangerous.
Tokyo (urban guy) is laughing.
- Ah, right! Why don't we go there? - What is this?
Toyama's special black ramen. He always eats this when he get his heart broken.
I miss this saltiness, especially in times of heartbreak.
- I'm sure the Tokyo guy doesn't understand the goodness... - Yum!
It's salty but delicious.
- You are a rather nice guy. - It's my treat today. - What?
Sure, why not! Why did you confess in a first place?
If you knew, you were going to be rejected.
"It's okay if you miss a penalty kick,
as long as you have a courage to kick".
- A quote by Roberto Baggio. - What's up with you all of a sudden.
I mean, I don't want to hear anything from a person who doesn't have the courage to kick.
Baggio is an Italian Soccer player, right?
- Ah, welcome back. - You are in my room again while I'm out.
- What are you reading? - So you are seriously considering becoming an architect.
Don't read my books without my permission.
Hmm...
- Here. - What is this?
Build me a house like this when you become an architect.
You are terrible at drawing.
- What are you listening to? - Ginnan BOYZ.
- Good song. - Isn't it?
- The lyrics are funny. - Yeah.
But actually, you sounded to me like a person.
In the sentence, we use "sounded" as a predicate verb for a noun "you".
you can't see 'sound' as a verb in the next sentence,
do you see the difference in meaning between the two? Iwashita-kun, can you read the next sentence?
Yes.
- Did I sound like that? - Okay.
[ Thank you - Serizawa ] Can you translate that, Matsui-san?
Did I sound like that?
Hey, you! You are looking the wrong way. You, too. Don't fall asleep.
- Why were you looking away. - Because you were sleeping.
I was sleeping so comfortably. You should've let me sleep more.
Aoi! Hm?
- Let's go home together. - See you later.
- Aoi-kun, let's go home together. - No. - Why not?
That's right. Aoi-kun, let's go home together.
- Let's go. - Okay, then.
Aoi-kun, where do you live?
- Umm... Yoshihisa. - Oh.
That's near Aoi's house.
- Don't leave without me. - You guys are so slow in a relay.
That's because Kohei was on our team.
- Delicious. - I know. - Hey, you!
Hey!
With Akari and Shota.
I never thought the season (our time) would end eventually.
I thought we'll stay
forever like this.
I'm sorry. What did you want to tell me?
- Are you free tonight? - Yeah, I think so.
Well, I'll tell you then since you seem busy.
I'm sorry after you came all the way out here.
- Later. - Yup, later.
- Who was that? - A high school friend.
What did he want?
Who know? I'm not sure. I haven't seen him seven years.
He's behaving differently, too.
You haven't seen him for seven years. Weren't you his friend?
Did something happen?
Not really.
This is big! Aoi! Aoi!
- Calm down, okay? - You should calm down first.
Uchida from Soccer team,
is going to confess to Akari now.
Hey, what are you going to do?
No woman has ever refused his confession.
- I wouldn't do anything. It has nothing to do with me. - Hey.
Aoi!
Why aren't you saying anything?
I heard...
- a rumor. - Of what?
Uchida confessed to you.
He didn't confess.
Really? Kohei, what was he thinking?
He invited me to the fireworks.
And... are you going?
I haven't decided yet. What do you think?
Why are you asking me?
Why don't you go? Uchida is popular among girls.
I suppose I should. I mean, I was going with him anyway.
Then don't ask my opinion.
You know... he's probably making fun of you.
I don't think Uchida is into a tom-boy like you.
You are taking him seriously? How stupid.
[ Handmade Tofu ] Thank you so much.
Is there something wrong between Aoi and Serizawa-san?
They've been acting strange ever since summer break started.
Probably a lovers' quarrel as usual. Don't worry. They'll reconcile soon enough.
They haven't talked for a week.
Aoi isn't attending make-up class.
Akari seems to be depressed, too.
It's unusual for them to fight for this long.
- Akari. - See you later.
This could be something serious.
We should do something about it.
But, I'm in Okinawa!!
On family vacation. So I leave everything to you.
Seriously?
I'm sorry.
Can you wait little longer?
I'll pay you back for sure.
Why did you call me out here?
Why did you do that for?
- You are quite cheerful. - What?
You haven't been yourself lately.
What do you care?
Your problem wouldn't be solved by thinking.
But you already know that.
Why don't you kick whole-heartedly...
the penalty kick.
I know your intention. You are going to pull me to the pool, aren't you?
I wouldn't play such an obvious prank. I'm cold. Hurry.
- Or not! - Whoa!
Hey, don't mess with me!
You want to fight? Bring it on.
What's wrong?
I want to talk to you.
Do you have a minute?
What is it? Tell me.
You know...
Yeah.
One piece's new book will be published tomorrow.
Is that what you wanted to talk about?
It smells like gyoza.
I've learned this recently.
Did you know, that if you put a raw egg on gyoza, it tastes good?
Uh, that's not what I wanted to say...
- I like that, too! - Eh?
- Dumpling and raw egg. - Really?
It makes the taste milder.
Right, right. It becomes more profound taste.
People say it's weird, but...
They should try it at least.
No vinegar or chili oil.
You can bet on it.
Yeah!
I'm sorry for the other day.
I was too harsh on you.
I'm sorry!
Can I come to read it tomorrow?
Huh?
One Piece. Aren't you going to buy it?
Uh? Yeah.
Then, I'll forgive you.
The fireworks...
Let's go together.
With who?
With me.
Alone?
Alone.
Decline Uchihida's invitation.
That gaudy dude...
Don't go.
You are misunderstanding.
I've rejected him already.
Eh?
I suppose I'll go with you.
It's too pitiful if you don't have anyone to go with.
That's my line.
I hope the weather will be nice.
Yeah.
Bye bye!
I've fallen in love. She probably hasn't noticed.
Deliver it to you a message.
Serizawa-san?
Aoi-kun.
Are you going to wear a yukata?
Ah, that's not it! It doesn't suit me anyway.
Really?
When we were kids, Aoi made fun of me when I wore one.
"It doesn't suit you at all", he exploded with laughter.
That's terrible, isn't it?
I think it'll suit you though.
Should we go inside?
Do you want to take a picture?
Yes, please.
Yes.
Thank you.
It suits you very well. Right?
Uh, yes.
Why did you pause?
How do you like this one?
This one please.
I bought the 51th volume. Send.
What? It's you.
I'm borrowing the One Piece.
You can't.
- Why can't I? -Because I say so. Give it back.
Did Akari-chan get a boyfriend?
- What? - It saw her dating earlier.
What are you saying? You saw someone else.
- No, really. It was her. - Did your eyesight worsen again? You should get new glasses.
Who do you think I'm waiting for?
- How long are you going to keep us waiting? - Where's your dad?
Who knows.
"Who knows" doesn't help us!
Dad!
You're late, aren't you, Serizawa-san?
Don't worry.
You've made us wait for a long time.
Connecting... There's no new mail
Kchh...
I almost forgot.
Please. Give me one more week.
No, please wait five more days.
We came here, because you kept us waiting and not paying back.
Pay back what you've borrowed properly!
Do you think this is a joke?
I'm sure you're borrowing money from other places.
Say something!
Dad!
Please go to Aoi's house for a bit.
- But... - Just go.
Hurry!
When I passed by the store earlier,
lady said you forgot this.
Ah...
Are you alright?
My dad...
What?
I'm sorry.
Thanks for bringing me my phone.
Yeah.
What did you want to talk about?
Aoi?
What's wrong?
You should know that better than I do.
That's unusual that you invited me out.
Do you feel uneasy staying at home?
That must be nice.
I also want to go see the fireworks with a girl.
I wonder if Akari is going to wear a yukata tomorrow?
Come on, eat. It'll grow stale.
Salty.
One Piece volume 51
I'm going to Aoi's for a bit.
Akari.
What's wrong?
I'm sorry.
In the summer you were here, unable to express
my feelings well, oh.
Why are our two hearts drifting away?
Why?
What about Aoi?
He told me to come instead.
Hey miss, how about some chilled cucumber?
One for 200 yen. It's tasty. Here.
Would you like one?
Welcome. How about some chilled cucumber?
Sorry.
I... have to go.
To see Aoi?
Yeah.
I'm sorry.
I knew you'd be here.
Why?
Because I wanted to
watch it with you...
the fireworks.
It doesn't suit you, as usual.
Shut up!
How pretty.
Hey. Aoi.
Hm?
What kind of adult
do you think you'll become in the future?
What do you mean, what kind?
I'm sure I won't change much.
I guess.
Even if we grow up,
you'll still be Aoi.
Why do you say that all of a sudden?
From now on, Aoi...
you'll probably continue to fail, but...
I'm rooting for you.
Always.
Aaalways.
Then.
Teach me English starting tomorrow.
So that we can get into
Toyama Chuo University together.
You know...
my...
yukata doesn't really suit me after all.
I wouldn't say...
Bye bye, Aoi.
At that time,
why didn't I notice the feelings
hidden behind that smile?
If I had run after her, reached out to her,
maybe it didn't have to lose Akane.
It was so sudden.
- Morning. - Morning.
Morning!
Aoi!
What is it? What's up with everyone?
Haven't you heard?
What?
Did something happen?
Akari has disappeared.
What?
Apparently the workshop went bankrupt.
Her dad borrowed money from bad guys.
So he left with Akari. In the future that you drew
The entrance ceremony is starting. Come on now. I'm not in it. Nor are those times
Don't be so slow. It was only a little, but the two of us were hurt
Following our dream. I thought we were
- Aoi! - Yes? - What're you doing? Hurry up. going to change the colors
Yes. however we want
Without finding any answer,
Aoi! Go for it! the world continues on spinning
You were eager to finish the race even for a second faster, right? The summer and miracle you gave me
It is typical of you, but you were cool. The summer and miracle you gave me
Thanks for the food. I won't forget it
You took him seriously? How stupid. the overflowing emotion,
I hope the weather'll be nice. hidden in the twilight. So why, so why, so why...
Bye bye, Aoi. Then, I realized your
true love, true love
Akari! The wind that blows in the gap of time
In the corner of the classroom
Your hair was swaying, and I was just charmed
I fell in love with you
It's almost as if we walked the skies
The number you have dialed is no longer available... every day. It was only natual to be
by your side
I've always imagine in the future would be the same
In the summer you were here, unable to express
my feelings well, oh.
Why are our two hearts drifting away? So why...
Aoi. Akari-chan... so why, so why...
cannot be reached
Ah! Too late to realized
Welcome home, Aoi. it was only a trap of love
Akari. it was only a trap for love
My twisted feelings wander around seeking for the lights
Unfulfilled wish
The end of the season that I thought would always continue...
I left it all behind
was too sudden,
and too one-sided. True love
Are you meeting with someone?
Ah, yes.
Hey!
Hey. There he is.
Excuse me.
I'd like a Gimlet highball please.
I'll have the same.
Certainly.
This is amazing. Do you always drink at the place like this?
Not always.
Your job... what do you do?
I graduated from med school last year, now I'm a resident at the university hospital.
So that means, you became a doctor, Shota?
Incredible.
Not a big deal.
What did you want to talk about? Renovating your house?
There's someone I want you to meet.
Someone you want me to meet?
Here she comes.
Akari?
Aoi?
Why...?
Both of you, I'm sorry for not telling.
I wanted it to be a surprise.
What's going on?
I wanted to tell you properly, Aoi.
About us.
What?
We're dating.
~Preview~ Perchance, do you still like Akari?
Friendship between man and woman is not possible.
When do you stop talking like a child?
I want to take you somewhere.
Forget it. We shouldn't have met.