Art Room
Damn it. I slept like a log...
Chikura-san!
Sogabe-kun.
Are you going home?
I couldn't decide on the farewell portrait for the graduates.
Would you mind if we walked home together?
W-We're actually walking together...
Chikura-san smells kind of nice.
I wonder if it's her shampoo...
Or is it...
The sunset today is so pretty.
Don't you think so, Sogabe-kun?
Huh?
Oh! Yeah!
It looks like it would taste good, doesn't it?
D-Did I say something strange?
I always thought that you were hard to talk to, Sogabe-kun.
But you're actually really funny!
Th-thi-this smile!
I might be able to say it now.
Those words!
C-Chikura-san!
U-Um...
So... see you tomorrow!
I did it! I did it!
Oh, yeah.
See you tomorrow.
Sogabe-kun?
Yay! See you tomorrow!
I don't get it but, Sogabe-kun is really an interesting guy.
I've decided.
Those Memories in Full Bloom
What?!
What the hell are you doing, Sogabe?
That was a perfect time to confess!
Idiot!
Do you not understand the meaning behind those words, Kusuda?
She said, "See you tomorrow!"
We're going to meet up again tomorrow.
We'll talk together, too.
Those words were meant as a promise!
Are you sure you aren't making a big deal out of it?
Right, Zaitsu?
What the hell have you been depressed about all morning?
The one who's supposed to be feeling down is me...
There was a little mistake.
Kappa?
Yes, a kappa.
Man, I have no idea what women are thinking.
Do you girls know exactly what you did?
I can't believe you took them to see their beloved give chocolate to someone else,
in order to make them give up on their beloved.
Think about someone doing that to you.
I know ,that both of you didn't have any bad intentions
but you can imagine how shocking it was, right?
Enomoto sure is good at this stuff.
Kei-chan has a strong sense of justice.
What am I going to do, Koyoi-chan?
Zaitsu-kun realized what I was doing!
Me too!
I did such a cruel thing to Onii-chan; I'm such a bad girl!
I'm going to apologize to Zaitsu-kun!
I'll go apologize to Onii-chan too!
Both of them seem to understand now.
And what about your valentine, Enomoto?
Well, he might have been my valentine...
Or he might not have been my valentine...
Which is it?
Gah, stop it already.
I just packed it too nicely okay?!
I'm really sorry.
It's fine. I'm not worried about it.
I'm glad I was properly rejected.
I feel relieved.
I'll see you later.
Art Room
Chikura-san! We left the keys here!
All right, take care!
Okay, what's next?
Renjou Yukito
Every time I look at this picture, I'm mesmerized.
I wonder how long I've gazed at this painting since I've entered the school?
How many times would I have to stroke my brush in order to approach you?
Renjou Yukito
I really have no idea,
Renjou Yukito-san.
What happened?
Did you forget something?
That's right, probably.
Maybe I did forget something.
Um... Who are you?
Are you the only club member?
Oh, everyone already left.
This uniform...
If I'm not mistaken, that's Kaitei High's uniform.
Wow.
What are you drawing?
Well, I'm still working on the outline...
Sakura, huh?
This tree's shape has a good feel to it.
My drawings are no where near as good as his.
That painting of cherry blossoms lining the road?
Yes.
I drew that picture.
Wow. I would never have thought it would be put on display like this.
What's wrong?
I- I really like that picture.
I always, always come here to see it.
I'm so glad I got to meet you, Renjou-senpai!
Thanks.
But no matter how much I paint, I've never drawn anything that compares.
I wonder, how I can draw a picture that radiates such warmth and kindness?
Let's finish this picture together then.
I've got nothing to do until graduation anyway.
I-Is that really okay?
Yeah... Um...
Chikura!
I'm Chikura Nao!
Pleased to meet you, Chikura-san.
Me too!
Why don't we start with the sky?
O-Okay!
Okay, see you tomorrow.
Thanks so much!
Tomorrow...
Yo.
Chikura-san, good afternoon.
You really came!
I didn't think you would actually come.
I didn't think you would either. Thank you.
Even though there are no club activities, you still came.
I totally forgot that clubs take Thursdays off.
I'm not very good at painting clouds.
In this case, it's easier to wait until the paint has dried a bit.
I think it would be perfect for this.
You're right.
Good, good. You're doing great, Chikura-san.
When you say that, I feel really happy...
What?!
Renjou-senpai, you mean the one that painted the piece with the sakura?
You were really good, even a long time ago, weren't you?
Sorry, but would you mind giving me some advice?
Oh, help me with mine too!
Everything is ready to be locked up.
Senpai, come again, okay?
Chikura-san, take care of the keys.
Okay!
Man, this sucks.
Final exams are next week.
Be careful on your way home!
Um... Senpai?
If you don't mind, could you come look at my painting for a bit?
I'm sorry for being selfish, but I wasn't able to make much progress today...
I was planning to stay behind anyway...
Really?!
Could you do the rest yourself later, Chikura-san?
Your finals are next week, right?
The club's taking a break during that time too.
Once my graduation ceremony is over, I don't think I'll be able to come here anymore.
Even though I said we would finish this togetherâ
I'm coming anyway!
Chikura-san...
To me, the time I spend painting with you is far more important than any exam!
All right.
Thank you so much.
Though I was always looking forward to finishing this painting,
before I realized it, I found myself praying that I would never, ever finish this painting.
And I hope that I can always, always be by Senpai's side.
Come to think of it, Senpai, you said that you wouldn't be able to come here anymore after your graduation.
Does that mean you'll be busy preparing for university?
No, I'm going overseas.
You're going overseas to study?
That's wonderful! Where are you going?
I'm not going to study.
Huh?
There are Japanese humanitarian organizations in poor countries.
Joining one of those groups, traveling to many different countries,
and painting artwork with children from each those countries for the rest of my life,
that's my dream.
The rest of your life...
Yeah.
Paintings don't perish, right?
The sceneries you see now, the dreams painted in your heart,
and the precious smiles of those you met in the past...
I think it would be great if those memories could last forever in people's hearts.
Chikura-san?
I'm sorry.
I'm moved.
You're moved? It's nothing amazing...
Senpai, you're really amazing.
I think you're amazing!
With Senpai's words still echoing in my ears, I wasn't quite able to talk much after that.
For the rest of your life, huh?
H-Hey,
Chikura-san.
Sogabe-kun!
Was that an acquaintance?
He used to be a member of the art cub.
He's Renjou-senpai.
He's really good at drawing and goes to Kaitei High.
Huh? Kaitei? As in the one where graduates from our school rarely go to?
Yeah, he's amazing, isn't he?
But instead of pursuing a higher education, he wants to volunteer as a humanitarian.
An ordinary person couldn't justify that.
He might not ever return to Japan...
After all, his dream was to travel to all sorts of countries.
Real-
I'm sorry.
Even though you have a bike, you ended up walking with me.
No, it's fine.
I'm going this way.
Okay.
Thanks.
See ya.
Sogabe-kun!
See you tomorrow!
Just what are you telling me?
See you tomorrow, huh?
That's right. I haven't finished the painting yet.
I've still got tomorrow.
Tomorrow!
Today is our school's graduation day.
Oh? Is that so...
Um... Congratulations on your graduation!
Thank you.
I really wanted to finish it before the graduation ceremony.
Even though we couldn't finish it in time for the ceremony, we should finish it before the sakura blossoms.
Renjou-senpai, I really respect the path you've chosen for your future!
So do your best, okay?
Chikura-san.
Thank you.
Thank you so much.
Senpai...
Well, see you tomorrow!
Yay! Exams are over!
Let's party all day at Ayumi's place today!
Okay, let's go shopping later!
Chikura, you're coming, right?
I'm sorry, not today.
You guys have fun, okay?
I even bought that movie!
Off to club again?
She's been working pretty hard lately...
I want to meet him!
I want to cherish it!
The time I spend with Senpai!
Senpai.
Huh?
He's usually here at this time...
But waiting for Senpai like this is kind of fun too...
What happened, Senpai?
This is... me?
To Chikura-san
Senpai...
fukai toiki koboreru hibi tesaguri na hibi
A deep sigh. Visible days. Fumbling days.
doko e ikou ka?
Where are you going?
wakaranai michi wo aruita
Walking along an unknown path.
Chikura-san,
if you're reading this letter, I might have already left Japan.
yubisaki wo surinuke
Slipping through my fingers,
I'm really sorry for not saying a word before I left.
kotoba ga yuraide
your words tremble.
But when I saw you smiling and having fun painting that picture,
wasureteta basho
A forgotten place.
I couldn't bring myself to tell you that I was going to leave today.
nanairo no kaze sora ni mau
The prismatic wind dances in the sky.
tatta hitotsu mitsuketa
I found the one and only.
Until now, I've been feeling troubled about my future.
taisetsu na mono sagashitekuru
I'm looking for something precious.
My parents, friends, and even my teachers were against my decision.
tatta hitotsu kagayaku
The one and only that's sparkling.
That's why I came back to my junior high school.
kimi to deau tame ni utatteru
I'm singing for the sake of meeting you.
I wanted to remember the days when I had the most fun painting.
nagai toki usureru hibi nani mo nai hibi
A long time. Fading days. Empty days.
I'm truly glad that I met you, Chikura-san, and was able to paint together with you.
doko e ikou ka?
Where are you going?
hajimete no michi wo aruita
Walking the first path you took.
I'll never forget those words you spoke to me and that last smile you gave me for the rest of my life.
So please, keep smiling forever.
kokochi yoi kaze fuku
A pleasant wind blows
Senpai...
nagareyuku happa to
along with flowing leaves.
wasureteta basho
A forgotten place.
nanairo no kaze sora ni mau
A prismatic wind dances in the sky.
tatta hitotsu mieru yo
I can see the one and only.
kimi dake wo oitsuzuketeiru
You're the only one I'll continue chasing.
tatta hitotsu kagayaku
The one and only that's sparkling.
In the end, I never finished that painting.
kimi to deau tame ni utatteru
I'm singing for the sake of meeting you.
Regardless, your colors continue to shine as warmly and vividly as the sakura flowers outside.
Paintings don't perish, right?
The smiles of those you love never will, either.
nanairo no kaze sora ni mau
The prismatic wind dances in the sky.
tatta hitotsu mitsuketa
I found the one and only.
taisetsu na mono sagashiteru
I'm looking for something precious.
tatta hitotsu kagayaku
The one and only that's sparkling.
kimi to deau tame ni utatteru
I'm singing for the sake of meeting you.
I wonder if I painted it well enough...
Did I, Senpai?
Have you ever fallen in love?
Kusuda is in ecstasy after the theater club's boob girl invited him to appear on stage with her.
Huh? A rival appeared?!
That perverted Kappa.
What the hell are you up to this time?