Did everyone bring theirs?
Yeah.
I'm sure you know this, but we don't have much time left.
Let's finish all our summer homework today!
Yeah.
Okay.
The final day of summer vacation...
We decided to face what was left of our summer homework.
I already finished all mine.
Huh?
#9 Last Day with Friends.
There are ten pages of math handouts.
They assigned too much math this year...
Every year, you put it off until the very last day.
Listen, this is what most normal students do!
I'm sure you finished all yours on the first day again.
Doing them later is a hassle.
Fujimiya-san, what about you?
I did some every day, so I only have a bit left.
That's no surprise.
I knew an honor student like you would have nothing harsh to say.
Sorry for being such a harsh honor student.
I'm most worried about you, Yamagishi-san.
I've been waiting to hear that.
Ta-da!
I knew it...
When I called you yesterday,
you didn't even remember what had been assigned.
Actually, it's more like...
I forgot summer vacation was ending.
How did you manage your summer homework until now?
I copied someone else's.
You haven't changed at all.
Oh, yeah.
You two are childhood friends.
What?
We are?
Huh? Weren't you in elementary school together?
Were we?
Yeah.
Were we in the same class, too?
Yeah.
I make it a point to only remember fun things...
Oh, that's right!
Did you remember something?
Yeah, there's a TV show I wanted to watch.
It's starting soon.
Do you want to watch it downstairs?
All right.
Kaori-chan, watch it with me.
It's really interesting.
But our assignments...
It's only a little break. Come on, let's go.
A break?
We haven't even started yet...
Just to be sure,
you aren't getting annoyed with Yamagishi-san, are you?
This much doesn't bother me at all.
I've seen how she usually acts.
I know she doesn't mean any harm.
You're surprisingly observant.
Despite what you say, you worry about her.
You really are a busybody.
But you're starting to annoy me.
Huh?
Hase-kun, did you make any progress?
No, none...
If you don't understand something, just ask.
Okay.
You, too, Saki-chan.
Hooray.
Everyone should have reliable friends.
Especially you.
Everyone, I brought tea and snacks.
Thanks.
Sorry about the mess.
That's fine... You're doing your summer homework, right?
Thanks for the food.
Shall I help?
Huh?
I thought doing assignments with you might make me feel young again.
Um...
Oh, right. I baked some cakes today, too.
Come down later, and have some.
Hooray!
Make yourselves at home.
Your mom's so friendly.
You think so?
Well, good luck.
You should show some restraint.
I'm getting sleepy, too.
You, too?
What about your work?
Oh, yeah... I almost forgot.
Let's finish our assignments.
If we all work together, we'll be done soon.
I'm finished.
That was quick. You really did have only a little left.
Yeah. Can I help with anything?
No, I'll try a bit more on my own.
I really am terrible at math...
You're probably thinking about it too hard.
Huh?
Math is like a puzzle or a game.
There's a clear answer, and you're going on a journey to find it.
But there are many ways to reach that answer.
That's why it's so fulfilling when you find the solution.
There are ways to find an answer promptly, or more freely.
Even roundabout methods
can bring you to a definite solution.
The method may not be pretty,
but when the answer you worked hard to discover is right,
it makes you happy.
That's why I think the problem-solving process is important.
Sorry! I was rambling!
No, it's totally fine.
Kaori-chan, you really do like math.
Let's take a break.
These look delicious!
I heard you were coming over, so I started baking this morning.
Have all you like.
Is tea all right?
I'll help.
I'll help, too.
Could you take these to the other room?
Sure.
Saki-chan, there's a tea tin in the cabinets.
Could you get it?
Okay.
Is this it?
Yeah, thanks.
Was there a student this tall in my elementary school?
I don't think he was always that tall...
Those are pictures from when Kaori was in elementary school.
We took a family trip over summer vacation.
It feels like we've returned to that time.
Every day, Kaori seems so happy.
Now she says she can't wait for school to start.
Six months ago, I couldn't have imagined it...
That she would make friends and be smiling this way.
The power of friendship is amazing.
I haven't done anything.
Oh, are you more than friends?
Huh?
I'm kidding.
I wish I could be your little sister.
Then I'd get to eat delicious cakes like these every day.
Today is special.
Ah, there's more, so have all you like.
Okay.
These are so good, I could eat them forever.
If there are any leftover, can I take some home?
Of course.
All right.
Hase-kun...
Should I bring some more tea?
Uh... Okay.
How about you, Kiryu-kun?
Sure.
Give me a minute.
I'll go with you.
I wonder if I'm helping Fujimiya-san...
Huh?
Fujimiya-san's problem hasn't been resolved.
It may even be a problem that can't be solved.
But the process is important, right?
In Fujimiya-san's words,
the process is more important than the solution.
If that's true, then aren't things fine as they are?
Yeah.
Yeah, you're right...
What? What are you talking about?
Nothing.
I was just saying this cake is better than anything I've ever had.
You're exaggerating.
No, I mean it.
I should probably head home.
I said I'd be back by dinner.
Can you finish your assignments yourself?
Well, after the second semester starts, we'll have a few days to turn them in.
I'll figure something out.
I hope so...
I've got some shopping to do.
I should be going, too.
You, too?
I only have one more handout.
You can leave after you finish it.
I'll stay with you.
See you at school tomorrow!
Yeah!
It's just the two of us now.
Huh? Y-Yeah...
Well, I'm going that way.
Oh, hang on.
What is this?
For your math assignment.
I wrote down the equations and answers.
When?
Earlier, I had nothing to do, and I was bored.
Huh?
Didn't someone do this for me before?
In elementary school...
I found a notebook like this in my shoe locker.
I always wondered who left it there.
So that was you, Kiryu-kun.
But why?
No reason...
No matter how much everyone teased you,
you never tried to solve anything yourself.
I just thought it'd encourage you to make an effort to change yourself.
That was the first time anyone ever did something for me.
It made me really happy.
I didn't know who it was,
but I always dreamed of having someone that dependable to take care of me.
I guess I went about it wrong.
Later.
Kiryu-kun!
Huh?
Thanks for this.
And for elementary school, too.
I hope I can keep counting on you!
Dork.
I'm finally finished.
Good work.
You helped with the parts I didn't understand.
I was able to focus better than if I'd done it alone.
That's good, then.
I hope I'm at least a little helpful to you.
You've been helping me for a long time now.
Oh, yeah...
I'll write about this in my diary.
That you worked hard, and you finished your assignments.
This summer, I made a lot of memories.
It's thanks to you.
I should thank you.
Hey, by the way...
Why are you able to remember me more lately?
Sorry for asking out of the blue.
If you knew the answer, there'd be no problems, huh?
I'm not exactly sure myself...
But since I met you, I feel like I've been changing.
Until recently, I'd given up on making friends.
I was afraid to make friends.
I knew I'd lose my memories,
so I thought that, if I'd never be able to keep friends for long,
then I didn't need them in the first place.
But...
After meeting you,
I realized there are some people who will stay my friends, no matter what.
When I read my diary, I knew what kind of person you were.
I truly believed I could trust someone like that.
It made me feel much more relaxed.
It's thanks to you that I'm not afraid of making new friends anymore.
Thank you.
Fujimiya-san...
Oh, right! Why don't you stay for dinner?
I'll tell my mom.
A-Ah, I couldn't—
Ouch...
Sorry!
Did you hit—
Huh?
F-Fujimiya-san...
I got it.
Huh?
There was dust in your hair.
I heard a loud noise! What's going on in... here...
Sorry to interrupt!
It's not how it looks!
It was just an accident...
It's all right... High school is such a sensitive time in life.
I consider myself fairly understanding of these things.
I told you, it wasn't how it looked!
I know, I know!
I tripped, and Fujimiya-san fell down!
In any case, it wasn't like that!
Morning!
Fujimiya-san...
We don't usually meet in the mornings.
Yeah... This might be the first time.
I'm so happy.
I feel like something good will happen today.
Let's go.
Something good has already happened.
Hase-kun!
Okay!
Let's change seats, to refresh your minds a bit.
We'll draw lots.
Come draw them, one at a time.
Sensei!
I want to sit in the back!
So does everyone else.
I'm surprised you can say that so boldly.
Idiot...
Okay, time to change seats.
I'm going to the faculty office for a bit.
It's not like I have any impure thoughts
about eating lunch early or taking naps or anything...
If I sit in the back, I can watch Fujimiya-san.
That sounds plenty impure to me.
It's a miracle...
See? Something good happened.
Y-Yeah.
You look happy.
Ai-chan's behind me,
so I think I'll make it through the second semester okay.
She'll help me.
Hey, I can hear you.
Unlike me, Ai's pretty strict.
I'm worried about Saki.
Come on, don't talk as if I'm an ogre...
Take your seats.
I have an announcement to make.
I've brought a transfer student.
You can come in.
Kujo Hajime
This is Kujo, who's moved from Hokkaido.
My name is Kujo Hajime.
Nice to meet you.
You'll take whatever seat is free, right?
Sure.
Then take that one in the very back.
Are you Fujimiya Kaori?
Do you know me?
Huh?
What was that?
You don't remember me at all?
I'm sorry, I...
Well, it's no wonder.
You broke our promise.
I guess I was so insignificant, you forgot about me.
What?
You traitor.
Hajime-kun...
Fujimiya-san!
Are you okay?
Fujimiya-san! Fujimiya-san!
Fujimiya-san...
You really scared me.
You suddenly collapsed.
But I'm glad you're awake.
Yamagishi-san was worried, too.
Shogo didn't say anything, but he was concerned.
I couldn't focus on the lesson at all.
Thanks for worrying about me.
But what's your name?
I'm sorry.
I know you're really concerned about me.
But I'm not good with names...
Um... Are you all right?
Wh-Why?
Fujimiya-san!
What are you doing?
On this day, Fujimiya-san
completely lost
her memories of me again.
Friends and Friends.