The face of pale, blooming flowers...
...is left behind as the seasons pass by.
The rain stops, and there are clouds in the sky.
And there is a gentle, blue breeze.
On the sides of the two...
...walking from today to tomorrow...
...there are memories that sway without change.
Forever, forever blooming yet never withering.
The racing of this heart will never cease.
More than anyone, more than anyone, I have looked at you.
Without bounds, this feeling... forever.
I wonder if Orihime-sama and Hikoboshi-sama...
...ever found each other.
The bamboo leaves sway to and fro.
The stars shimmer like gold and silver sand.
Hey, what kinda wish did you write down?
Well, I wrote, "I hope I can be a better cook."
I see.
And "I hope I won't break any more dishes."
"I hope I won't let anything rot in the fridge."
"I hope I can sort the trash properly."
And, and...
Y-You made that many wishes?
Yes! What about you, Tina-senpai?
I put it bluntly.
I hope the entire Milky Way is happy.
Wow, that's so global!
Isn't it?
What'd you wish, Aoi-chan?
I, um...
Come to think of it, Tanabata is Aoi-sama's birthday.
What?
- Aoi-chan's birthday? - Miss Landlord's birthday? - Aoi-san's birthday?
Y-Yes.
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A birthday that I will spend with Kaoru-sama...
What kind of birthdays did you have at home?
Well...
Father and Mother are busy every year around this time...
Last year, like many others, I ate cake with Miyabi-san.
I see.
That was a slightly lonely birthday.
All right!
Then this year, we have to get everyone together for a party.
Let's make it more fun than any other birthday you've had.
Kaoru-sama...
But maybe a birthday alone with her wouldn't be too bad...
Kaoru-sama...
I love you, Kaoru-sama.
A-Aoi-chan...
I-I apologize.
I was very happy, and I...
I will go buy something to drink.
Excuse me.
I guess that'd be impossible.
But it wouldn't be too bad to walk together like that for once.
I'm sure Aoi-chan would be cute no matter what she wears.
Western-style clothing...
Kaoru-sama?
Is something the matter, Kaoru-sama?
N-No, nothing's wrong.
I see.
Here you go.
T-Thank you.
Come to think of it, I had a lot of expenses this month.
I still have time.
All right...
Good morning.
Kaoru-sama, breakfast is ready.
I-I'm sorry, Aoi-chan...
I have to go now.
I have to submit a few reports at the college...
...and I'm a bit busy.
So I won't need breakfast today.
I-I see...
Well, I'm off.
Yes, please be careful.
Kaoru-sama sure is late...
Kaoru-sama!
Welcome back.
I-I'm back...
What is the matter?
You seem rather tired...
T-That's not true.
I will bring dinner to your room.
Oh, I'm fine tonight.
Um...
I'm so tired.
Kaoru-sama, breakfast is ready.
Kaoru-sama?
Left early, won't need breakfast. Kaoru
He is busy again today.
You've got energy this morning, part-timer.
Yeah!
Kaoru-sama...
That's right!
Kaoru-sama seems very tired...
...so the menu tonight should be very nutritious.
The soy sauce is one per customer.
One for me and one for you.
Thank you.
What should we make tonight, Aoi-san?
Let me see...
Meat with potatoes, broiled fish...
How about steamed spinach as a side dish?
That sounds good.
Oh, that's Senpai's favorite menu, so he'll be happy!
Oh, t-that's true.
You can switch models right away!
Your phone number won't change!
This job really is...
No, this isn't the time for that.
You can switch models right away!
Your phone number won't change!
Kaoru-sama is out late again tonight...
Kaoru-sama?
I wonder if he did not come back?
I overslept!
I'm late for work!
Kaoru-sama...
It feels like we have not spoken in quite a while.
Perhaps he is avoiding me now?
Does Kaoru-sama dislike me?
Did I fail as his fianc馥?
Kaoru-sama...
Um, Tina-senpai, are you really an American?
Yeah, why?
Do they really sing that way...
What's that mean? Take this!
I-I'm sorry!
By the way, what are you wearing to the party?
What about you?
Hey, where's the featured person?
I wonder if I will not see him tomorrow on my birthday...
- Oh, there she is! - Aoi-san!
What's wrong?
You're really gloomy lately.
I am the same as always.
- Really? - Aoi-san...
What are you wearing tomorrow?
A wonderful evening gown, perhaps?
I have not worn many pieces of western-style clothing...
I see.
Then we'll spice up the party for ya!
I guess so.
Let's do our best!
Almost tomorrow...
I have to do my best.
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Kaoru-sama...
I wonder if he'll be back early tonight.
- Happy birthday! - Happy birthday!
I was actually thinking about using these during the party...
...but she insisted we use them now.
It's all right! No problem!
See, I still have this many crackers.
I somehow managed to earn what I wanted.
Excuse me.
Where's the outfit that was displayed there?
I'm sorry.
That item has been sold...
No way...
Don't you have any more in stock?
Actually, it's a popular item, and we don't have any left.
If you want to special-order it, it will take about a month...
A month...
No way...
Please tell me where I can find that outfit!
Kaoru-sama...
The first time I saw that outfit, I thought...
...that it would look perfect on Aoi-chan.
That's why it has to be that outfit!
To think he has not contacted us yet...
Senpai sure is late.
What's Kaoru doing?
The food's going to get cold.
Aoi-sama.
Why don't we begin without him?
U-Um...
We have waited quite a while.
Aoi-sama?
Can we wait just a little bit longer?
Just a bit longer.
If you say so, Aoi-sama.
That's true.
It's not really fun unless everyone's here.
Guess we'll wait a bit more.
Kaoru-sama...
Then this year, we have to get everyone together for a party.
Let's make it more fun than any other birthday you've had.
Maybe Kaoru-sama dislikes me now, after all?
Kaoru-sama!
I'm sorry.
I was planning to come home sooner...
Happy birthday, Aoi-chan.
Kaoru-sama...
Kaoru, you're late, you're late!
You could call, at least!
Oh, no! You're soaking wet!
A towel, a towel!
Aoi-chan sure is pretty.
Happy birthday!
Thank you so much.
Cheers!
Come on, we're going back.
I've reached my limit...
Good night.
I will be waiting in the backyard.
Aoi.
Aoi-chan?
Is that you, Kaoru-sama?
Aoi-chan.
What's wrong, Aoi-chan?
Um...
Kaoru-sama...
Please I ask you...
...to not laugh at me.
S-Sure.
U-Um...
Does this suit me?
Aoi-chan...
That outfit...
The other day, Kaoru-sama...
...you were looking at these clothes for quite a while.
And since I wanted you to look at me...
How do I look?
Careful, the ground isn't lit well.
Oh, please do not look down.
Huh?
I had forgotten to buy shoes.
It's a bit late, but...
For me?
Yeah, open it.
Kaoru-sama!
How did you know these shoes...
Aoi-chan...
Happy birthday.
It痴 just as I thought.
Kaoru-sama, can it be that...
You look really good in that outfit, Aoi-chan.
Thank you very much.
I am so glad...
Kaoru-sama!
Since I had not been able to see much of you lately...
...I thought that you no longer liked me.
I'm sorry to make you worry.
It's all right.
I am happy that you and I felt the same way, Kaoru-sama.
Aoi-chan.
So beautiful...
Looks like Orihime and Hikoboshi were able to meet.
Just kidding.
Because I was born on Tanabata...
...I envied Orihime-sama and Hikoboshi-sama always.
Why?
Because...
They both get to meet the person they love...
...even if only once a year.
I hope I can see Kaoru-sama. Aoi
But from now on, I will always be with you, Kaoru-sama.
That's right.
Next year, the year after that, and many more after that...
My wish...
...came true.
To be together from now on... Aoi
What is the weakest thing in this world?
Even so, it exists to protect the two.
Because there's as much of it as there are stars above.
I wanted to hear it from your voice.
So tell me it's love.
Tell me that it really is love.
Even if the two are like unknown flowers...
To fall in love...
To become very strong...
Because I want you to feel the same thing...
...a small, fragile love.
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Hanabishi-sama...
What do you wish of Mayu?
Mayu will do anything for you.
- Time is up. - Hey, Saionji!
- Don't interfere! - Wrap it up.
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I will not!
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