Shizuka's moving to France.
Shizuka's special to Rui Hanazawa
But...
...Rui Hanazawa's special to me.
Will I ever be special to him?
Love Beyond The Horizon
Hey!
What is it?
Don't you have something to say to me?
Hm? Um...
Idiot.
What? No!
Bonehead?
You...! Don't tell me you forgot!
You blew chunks on my Elmarni suit!
That was bad... though I really don't remember much.
Hey, girls! Here's our big chance!
With Shizuka in Paris, Rui will be fair game, right?
If we can sneak our way into his heart...
I...
You're just like them!
You're so self-absorbed, you can't remember anything else!
And Rui... does it matter what he wants?
I...!
Hey!
What was I thinking?!
I was thinking like they do!
I'm such a coward... such a coward...
This is so not me...
...thinking only about me, and not the one I care about!
I should want what's best for him...
Shizuka!
Hi, Tsukushi! What's the hurry?
I'm so sorry about the other night!
I wanted you to come, but things got weird...
I've just told the school I'll be leaving.
Shizuka! Please don't go to France!
Huh?
You could study to become a lawyer here, couldn't you?
Tsukushi, calm down! What's the matter?
Please!
I know it's none of my business, but...
You've got to stay in Japan!
For Rui Hanazawa's sake, please!
You've got to stay!
I'd always look forward to seeing Rui Hanazawa on the stairs.
The feeling of disappointment when he wasn't there...
I know best.
Just think of how you may never see the one you love again!
Tsukushi...
I can't stay.
I just can't.
Please. I'm begging you.
I know this is stupid...
Tsukushi...
...but this is the only thing I can do!
Please, Shizuka!
I am who I am.
Tsukushi, look at me.
There's something you need to know about me.
When I see an opportunity, I have to take it.
It's like shopping in a foreign country.
If I get on an airplane without buying what I like...
I may never be able to purchase it.
Some spend their lives thinking of what they should have done.
I don't want to. That's why I'm going.
Shizuka...
Please forgive me.
No need! You make me happy.
Things have changed here because of you.
Not everyone could deal with Tsukasa's bunch.
Oh, no...
Goodbye, Tsukushi. I really do like you.
Shizuka...
...I like you too.
I idolized you. You had it all.
But you've given it all up to follow your dreams.
I'm glad Rui Hanazawa is in love with you.
Rui Hanazawa...!
What was that all about?!
Who asked you to say anything?
"For my sake"?! How can you say that?
Who told you to butt in?
What were you thinking?! Pleading with her that way...!
How could you do that?
It's unbelievable!
W-well...
She was leaving, you were sad. You might never see her again...
That's none of your business!
Go away!
GO!!
Damn it!
Maybe it is none of my business...
But then again...
This... this is the elementary school.
I don't even know half of what they know about each other.
But still...
Ms. Urara?
Memories are strange.
Someday, you might treasure even the most painful memories.
Someday, I might treasure even the most painful memories...
Hey, did you reach Rui?
No. I've been trying him a lot, but he hasn't answered.
Shizuka's leaving! What the hell's he doing?
Why isn't he here?
He may never see her again.
I'll try him one more time.
Alright. I'll come with you.
What have you got there?
A going-away present for Shizuka. Wanna see?
Sure!
Got ya!
If only Rui Hanazawa were more easy going, like Tsukasa...
Why the gloomy face?
If someone slaps your back, it'll freeze that way.
Tsukasa...
Have you ever loved someone?
What?
She hasn't got a clue.
How is it like to be in love?
Who told you to butt in?
Is it really healthy to repress your feelings?
Is it really okay to let things end this way?
No, that'd be stupid.
It's like there wasn't a relationship to begin with.
How simple...
That's just common sense.
...and yet, so profound.
What if you died tomorrow?
You will regret it forever.
You... you... might actually be smart!
You mean you just realized?
Neither Rui Hanazawa nor l could figure that out...
...but Tsukasa did without a moment's thought.
No good...
...no answer.
Man, Rui's such a jerk!
Rui Hanazawa...
We'll miss you!
Are you really not coming...
Rui Hanazawa?
Departing passengers on Flight 284 for Paris...
...please proceed to the gate for boarding.
It's time.
Shizuka...
Take care, Shizuka.
Thanks...
Keep in touch, okay?
Sure!
Shizuka, I got this for you...
Thanks, Tsukasa!
Good luck, Shizuka.
Take care of yourself...
You too.
I'll miss you, everybody!
Is this how you want it to end, Rui Hanazawa?
Please give Rui my regards.
Sure.
Bye!
Good luck!
Don't forget to write!
Stay well!
Come back soon!
And then she left, to the sound of her many friends' happy farewells.
I'm not sure I'll meet such a wonderful person ever again.
I can picture her in Paris looking fabulous, even in jeans...
When you wear beautiful shoes...
...they will take you to beautiful places.
Well, she's in the sky now...
Shall we have some fun here on the ground?
Rui never showed up. What a jerk.
R-Rui Hanazawa?!
Rui!
Where were you?! Shizuka's gone.
How long have you been hiding?
About an hour.
Did you see Shizuka?
From behind a pillar.
Behind a pillar?!
You go after her!
If you love her, go after her!
Was watching from behind a pillar enough for you?
What kind of a man are you?!
I know-you're the kind who hangs out with these three...
...that's why you don't get it!
I've got a seat on the next flight.
Seriously?
Way to go!!
Tsukushi... it's really all because of you.
I couldn't do it on my own.
I finally realized... that I couldn't let it end like this.
Thank you.
Oh!
Good luck!
Call us when you get there!
I was speechless.
His beautiful eyes... his soft brown hair...
...his moss green sweater... all blurred together in my tears.
Rui finally came through!
And Tsukushi convinced him!
Didn't she have a crush on him?
It's like I've been saying all along... no chance!
Right!
He never said that, did he?
Whatever.
Aaah, I'll miss the guy.
He'll be back someday.
So long, Rui Hanazawa.
Tsukushi...
...let's go on a date.
Huh?
Got it? We'll decide on a place and time later!
What was he saying?
Alright, let's blow this taco stand!
Hang on a minute... Tsukasa?!
What's with him? What was he saying?
Tsukushi... Let's go home.
Okay.
Oh, well... whatever.
Rui Hanazawa flew to Paris to follow Shizuka.
I wonder what he's doing now?
But while I was thinking this, Tsukasa came up to me...
...said something, and left.
I wonder what he's thinking?
Next on Hana Yori Dango: "A Date in the Snow"
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