It appears that I survived, huh?
Because... you're still alive.
Please...
Ah! It's hot!
Please... give me a reward.
The second movement?
Love, I've got to feel it
If you put your trust in me
I know what my life would be
Oh, you are all I ever need
I try to hear what you say
So I pray
But you're fading away
Don't go and break my fragile heart
We won't fall apart
'Cause you're my only star
I wonder why my tears come at night
Calling you, so like a little child
All the things you have in mind
I wish I could see your insides
My love, you've got to feel it
And if we put our trust in you and me
You know what our lives would be
Oh, you are the one, I believe
Damn it!
It can't be helped. I'm going to have to use my last resort.
Sent History
Miyako
Kei
Kyousuke
Nagi
Compose New Message
Hirono Nagi
Sorry, I need your help
Sorry, I need your help.
Hiro
embrace
Why...
Why is it that everyone dies?
A cold?
Yeah.
Mizuki's been a bit feverish since this morning.
I see.
Here's some soft-serve ice cream.
It was supposed to be a present, but now it's a get-well gift, okay?
There's some for everyone, so please eat it right up.
Thank you very much.
How's Mizuki-chan doing?
She's just feeling a bit ill. Everything else seems fine.
She's taken some medicine and is sleeping right now.
I see.
Well, I'll just go peek at her sleeping face and leave for today.
Sorry about the other night.
Rest well today.
...lp.
Mizuki-chan?
He... lp.
Good morning, Princess.
Kuze... san?
Are you all right?
Yes. As long as an angel keeps smiling at me.
Renji will see us.
This is just mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, so it's all right.
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation?
Yes!
Yesterday's was a reward, and this one is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!
how
Himura-senpai, sorry to make you wait!
You're late.
I'm so sorry. I overslept a bit.
I couldn't really get to sleep, and I ended up falling asleep at dawn.
Maybe I was nervous.
A surprisingly cute characteristic of mine, don't you think?
I get it. Let's go.
I don't feel like wasting even more time on your outright nonsense.
Okay! Well then, what should we eat for lunch?
I thought we were going to buy you shoes!
I didn't say anything about eating with you.
Why do you think I decided to meet you at lunchtime?
I don't eat lunch.
I do, though!
I've always wanted to come here.
This place has a nice atmosphere, doesn't it?
Oh. Okay.
You don't have to be mad at me.
It's not your kind of place?
I'm not interested in eating out in the first place.
Do you not eat lunch because...
Yeah, it's because of money.
I see.
Well then, I'll pay the bill here—
Don't do something unnecessary.
It's not like I'm completely out of money.
I'm just saving it for my tuition fees.
Tuition fees?
Are you going on to the next year?
Yeah.
'Cause everything burned down, and I've lost it all.
I've hit rock bottom, so there's nothing for me to do but look up, is there?
Himura-senpai, you're amazing, just as I thought.
No matter what situation you're in, you don't give up.
It's not like that.
Because I don't have anything to protect, I can aim higher without thinking about the time I fell.
And that's all there is to it.
So you're just going to look up and not draw anymore?
You!
Did Amamiya send you or something?
No, he didn't!
No matter what anyone says, I don't plan on drawing anymore.
I told you, that wasn't my intention.
It's just that I... really liked the pictures you used to draw.
That was child's play.
I can't make a living that way.
Is that so?
Well then, should we leave?
What about your meal?
I'm going to skip lunch as well.
This and that have nothing to do with each other!
I can't eat if you don't.
Sheesh, what a waste of money.
Love
A new pair really feels great, right?
You picked the same ones as last time, after all that thought?
These are my favorites.
But they're pretty cheap.
Well, we can't be sure that they won't be damaged again.
Are you sure you don't want me to punish those girls?
If you were to threaten them, it would end up as a permanent trauma!
Somehow, I feel like punishing you now.
Eeeek!
Senpai, you're finally going to bully me, aren't you?!
Yuko, is this your way of living?
Even if something unpleasant happens, you laugh it off.
You fool yourself and act like it isn't painful.
Is that really all right?
It's all right, because I'm having fun right now.
Also, because of what happened, I'm on a date with my admired senpai!
You sure have a memorable way of living.
Whoa, wait a second!
This isn't a date!
You're far too late,
since I consider it a date.
Hey, don't be selfish!
Could it be that this is your first date as well?
It is your first, isn't it?
I didn't say anything.
Yay, I'm so glad!
Hey, wait!
Since it's the first time for both of us, it will be an important anniversary, won't it?
Say what you want.
Himura-senpai?
What is it?
To tell you the truth, I want you to accompany me to one more place.
it
Wow, this really hasn't changed at all!
Oh? Did I say something to annoy you again?
You made me come back to a place like this.
You can't blame me for being unhappy.
As for me, I've always wanted to revisit this place.
This is from the orphanage, isn't it?
I'm sure they've been told not to play around here.
Oh, so there are still kids that don't listen to the teacher?
What are you trying to say?
There was one kid who'd sneak out of there habitually, you know.
And a certain other kid would habitually sneak out with him and follow him around.
Cute fugitives, don't you think?
I
This place hasn't changed much, either.
Oh?
Nii-san!
Why are you here, Amamiya-sensei?
I thought it was rather unusual for Yuko to go on an outing, but...
I see.
Sensei, are you sure you're not misunderstanding the situation?
Being young is wonderful, isn't it?
Whoa.
Are you here to worship?
I didn't know you were Christian, Amamiya-sensei.
Nah, not me. My sister.
Sister?
Yuko, here.
Oh, geez!
Himura-kun, have you perhaps already performed illicit sexual activities with Yuko?
Wh-What are you...
Will you let me give you a piece of advice?
I told you, I'm not...
If you want to make Yuko yours, then prepare yourself.
Prepare?
If you lay a finger on Yuko without preparation, you'll definitely regret it.
I don't have any such intentions.
No matter what your intentions are, it seems like you've taken the first step.
Geez...
What did brother say?
Just his usual jabber.
But besides that, are you Christian?
No, I'm not.
But he said earlier that his sister was a believer.
He wasn't talking about me.
Nii-san is just like you, Himura-senpai.
Nii-san lost his little sister in that earthquake.
He... lost his sister as well?
He's a very sad man as well.
two hands, joining together
After the time of encounter
What's this, an ambush?
"Ambush" isn't a very appealing word.
We have the day off, so why are you in your uniform?
I rarely wear regular clothing.
You don't change at home either?
Too much of a hassle.
What about after you take your bath?
I just go to sleep afterwards, so I don't wear anything.
You have a younger brother at home, don't you?
Yeah. I've got a younger brother, and my father is there too.
They're both painters.
This is precisely why artists are...
Amamiya-sensei visited my house a little while ago.
Amamiya?
He was a student in my father's drawing class, so he occasionally comes to visit,
although he doesn't draw anymore.
Even though he's an art teacher?
Yeah.
Ever since that earthquake, Amamiya-sensei hasn't drawn anything new.
I see.
He's a hardcore idiot as well.
What's up, Nagi?
Amamiya-sensei...
He told me that he saw you and Yuko-chan on a date today,
but is that true?
I mean, you don't have to tell me about it, but can you blame me for being curious?
And we're friends too, so I don't think we should keep things from each other.
I think you should tell me the real situation here.
Hold on!
Slow down a bit.
Oh, sorry about that.
It wasn't a date. We were just out shopping.
It's exactly like the times when you drag me around.
Anyway, why are you worried about it?
It's not important, is it?
I feel like I'm going to start hating you soon.
What the hell?
on
At a time like this, which one do you think better represents the springtime of youth:
me punching you, or you punching me?
At a time like this, I really don't want to experience the springtime of youth with you.
You're the one who led Mizuki-chan on, aren't you?
"Led" isn't the appropriate word.
Still, I'm not mistaken that you encouraged her, right?
She made the decision of her own accord.
All I did was give her words of advice as a "helpful older man".
Let's go. The results of your test should be ready.
Which one should I draw next?
You're done already, aneki?
You're just slow.
Should I draw this one?
Nah, that one's fine. I'll draw the characters myself.
Will you finish in time that way?
It's integral to my pride.
Those words should only come from someone who makes his deadlines.
If you've got any complaints, then hurry up and draw!
If not, I'll draw everything.
I'll pay you an assistant's fee.
I don't want it.
I make a lot more than you do.
I'll add your name to the "special thanks" list then, so...
I don't want it.
I'm merely imitating your bad form.
I'd feel horrible if people viewed this as representative of my abilities.
You're making me feel horrible!
Whatever, just keep moving your hand.
I have to go to Australia soon.
Hiro, you quit school of your own accord and decided to focus on being a mangaka
without discussing it with me at all.
My bad.
Nah, you're not bad. I'm proud of your decision.
Aneki?
But now that you've decided, the responsibility is all yours.
I'll help you out, but suffering is part of your role.
Suffer to the max.
Received
Miyako
Yoohoo~ ♪
Is your script moving along?
After you're done with work,
let's go out and play!
I guess it can't be helped.
Yoohoo~
Sorry, I've got my hands
full at the moment, I'll
contact you again later.
The same reply again?
How boring.
Well then...
I wonder what I should make today?
So you're all right now, huh?
I guess I'd be lying if I said I wasn't lonely, but yeah.
Hiro-kun was aiming for that job.
I have to cheer him on, you know?
You've become stronger, haven't you?
Once you have a place to return to, you become stronger.
When I didn't have anything,
I used to think that I'd be stronger if I had nothing to lose.
I guess I don't have a use for this anymore.
me
Akane, is this what you want?
Nah, I'm just looking at it.
Akane?
I get cold if I'm by myself.
At least take it off when you're sleeping.
I don't want to.
You like it that much?
Yeah.
Onii-chan, you actually wanted to buy paint, didn't you?
Nope.
Liar.
I'm not lying!
Thanks. I'll treasure it, okay?
Yeah.
Good night.
An earthquake?!
Akane? Where are you?!
Akane?!
Onii-chan?
Akane!
Onii-chan! Onii-chan!
Akane!
Onii-chan, where are you?!
Onii-chan, where did you go?!
Fingertips
Sorry about today.
Nah.
Do you wanna drink a little?
I'll pass.
Come on, relax at my house once in a while.
Chihiro-chan's waiting for you, isn't she?
I guess you're right.
Do you need something?
Could you go buy me a calendar?
A calendar?
Hey, Kuze...
Hmm?
Aren't you scared?
Man, why are you asking this now?
I'm asking this because it is now.
Of course I'm scared.
Of course... I'm scared
Don't say things like that with a laugh
I'm sorry about being in bed all day yesterday.
No, I should be the one to apologize.
Basically, it's my fault you got sick.
What were you doing yesterday?
I was thinking about you all day long.
Geez, y-you say embarrassing things without a thought, don't you?
Well, there isn't really anything else I want to think about at the moment.
Could you wait a second?
I'm going to take this in for repairs.
When we're like this, I feel like a winner as a woman.
When you view this as an outsider, it kinda pisses you off, doesn't it?
You're not romantic at all, even though you're a musician.
That's because I've retired from being a musician.
Well then, can't you pretend to be my lover like a normal person would?
But I'm not your lover.
Can't we become lovers?
Mizuki-chan, the fact that I'm going to die is not a joke.
I know that.
I can only do things like this for so long.
Are you going to be hospitalized?
Eventually.
That's why I'm clearing the decks before that time comes.
Clearing the decks?
Well, first I sorted out all my interpersonal relationships.
Then to get ready for death, I disposed of all my possessions, other than documents.
That violin was the last of them.
Is it okay if I ask something that may seem unnecessary?
Go ahead.
Kuze-san, were you perhaps dating someone?
I was.
I loved her.
We loved each other, and we were even engaged.
That's why I broke up with her.
That's why... we broke up
I'm sorry.
Ah, a sunshower.
Hey, Miya-chan.
Here's dinner.
Where's Hiro-kun?
He collapsed right after he finished his manuscript a little while ago.
Well then, please make him eat this when he wakes up.
There's some for you too, Nagi-san.
Thanks.
Are you sure you don't want to eat with us?
No, please let him sleep.
I'll make him repay me for this for the rest of his life.
Gotcha.
When he wakes up, I'll punch him for you.
Yup!
This is a surprise.
This is the first time I've ever seen him this carefree.
Himura-san!
Did you hear about his disease?
Yes.
If you keep on going this way, you'll have a terrible experience.
You're probably right,
but I'll manage.
Only humans are able to record the day they'll die on their calendar.
Perhaps he feels it's better than an unexpected end, or perhaps it's just a bad joke.
How can you stay calm like that, Himura-san?
I'm used to others dying. Just a little bit.
Was it... the earthquake?
Are you unafraid because you're used to it?
It's the exact opposite.
I'm terrified.
Because I know the pain, I feel as though I'd be crushed if I didn't continue to smile.
But I've watched the people and the city that arose from it.
It looks like I put you through something that turned out better than I expected.
I apologize.
No, thanks a lot.
If you change your mind, feel free to come punch me.
Umm, Himura-san!
What is it?
Could you please say that thing?
The thing that goes, "May God's aid be with us".
I'm neither a priest nor a pastor.
But it still suits you.
"May the Force be with you."
What's that?
It's a lot more decent than God is.
Mizuki-chan?
Mizuki-chan.
Did you wake up?
Oh... when did I doze off?
Were there any more sunshowers?
Huh?
Because if there were, I might've been drooling this time.
I'll just pretend I didn't notice.
Mizuki-chan, what do you want to be in the future?
I haven't decided yet.
But...
I guess I want to be happy!
I see.
Well, I like you too.
That's why I can't reciprocate your feelings.
Go home now.
And...
please don't ever come see me again.
hikaru kaze odayaka ni
The shining wind calmly sways from gaps in the clouds.
kumoma kara yureru
hibikiau oto ga kirameite
The echoing sounds sparkle.
nakushikaketa kibou sae
Even if it's a hope that was nearly lost,
kitto mitsukerareru hazu
I should be able to find it again
anata no oto
Holding firmly onto your sound,
gyutto dakishime
I don't let go of your hand joined with mine.
tsunaida sono te wo hanasanai
wasurenaide taisetsu na koto
Please don't forget the important things.
egao wa mirai ni tsuzuiteru
A smile continues on into the future.
Fine.
Words of atonement,
and the intertwined hearts.
ef - a tale of melodies.
Utter.
Can you hear it? The melody of truth.