Kimi ni Todoke
Episode 22
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Sawa!
Morning!
It's currently mid-December.
Ow.
I'm so glad...
The end of term tests are now over,
and the busy second semester was coming to an end; with only the closing ceremony to wait for.
I'm so happy for Chizu.
Seems like she got a lot of things off her mind. She was able to see Ryu's brother again, too.
I guess it's thanks to Ryu for calling him over.
Chizu-chan, while blushing,
told us later that she had Ryu cheer her up afterwards.
I'm really glad.
We're done with exams, too.
Everything's going well.
That did not go well!
I have to attend remedial classes!
You have an excuse for not doing well this time.
And Sawako went through the trouble of compiling notes for me, too!
I-I'm sorry they weren't of any use...
Why just me?! I-I'm sorry they weren't of any use...
How did you do well?!
Dunno.
Shouldn't remedial classes be over before Christmas?
Christmas...?
Oh, that flashy event where lovers get together and show off their affection.
I thought you loved festivals and such...
Come on, we don't have classes on Christmas Eve.
Why don't we gather all the people who are single and throw a party?
For Christmas.
I've already discussed with Ryu, Joe, and the others about getting together.
Right?
Yeah.
We can exchange gifts and stuff!
And eat tasty food!
"Tasty food"?!
We can also make it a relief party for those who have to take remedial classes.
Thanks, Kazehaya!
You'll invite girls too, right?!
We can also play the King's Game!
No to the King's Game.
Ch-Christmas!
With everyone!
A-Are there any requirements to participate?
I told you, everyone's invited!
Is Sadako praying to spirits or something?
Everyone?
Yano-chin's also gonna be free for this year's Christmas!
Very free.
By everyone,
I mean everyone, Kuronuma.
Everyone?
This may be the first and last Christmas I'll get to spend with Chizu and Sawako.
I probably won't be able to next year.
Hey! I may have a date next Christmas too!
Wow... I'm part of 'everyone'...
Well, I'm going to put up a sign-up sheet as always.
Be sure to sign up if you're going to attend.
So it's okay...
Oh, thanks.
My pleasure.
...for me to attend.
I'm allowed...
...to write my name on here.
I've always dreamed of this...
What should I do?
We're probably going to celebrate Christmas at home too, right?
I should ask my parents for permission first.
Oh, you were still at school.
Y-Yeah.
Aren't you gonna go, Kuronuma?
Oh, I thought I'd decide after discussing it with my parents first-
Come with me.
Come to the party.
Okay.
I want to go!
A Christmas with people outside my family...
A Christmas with friends...
That's the spirit!
My first Christmas...
...with Kazehaya-kun.
Okay...
An apron for Chizu-chan,
and drink coasters for Ayane-chan.
I already made them Christmas gifts beforehand!
A knitted stomach band for Dad,
slippers for Mom...
I wonder what I should make for the gift exchange...
But first, I should ask whether or not it's okay to attend.
Kazehaya-kun...
No, no.
A hand-knit scarf would be a bit frightening.
And besides,
even if I do knit one, I wouldn't be able to give it to him.
I'm sure of that.
I guess I'll just knit one for the heck of it.
Just to knit one.
Sawako!
Dad's home, dear!
Coming!
I'm going to ask if it's okay to attend the party!
Dad?
Welcome home!
About Christmas...
Oh!
That's right, Sawako!
You haven't written a letter to Santa this year about what you want, have you, dear?
You'd better get on with that, or he's going to have to stop taking requests!
Umm, then...
Can I get a notebook and some lead for mechanical pencils?
Come on, even I can buy that for you!
Santa told me he was willing to spend a lot this year!
O-Okay, then may I please have one mechanical pencil that has a soft grip?
Why are you asking me, Sawako?
You need to write it on a piece of paper and hang it on the tree for Santa!
What should I do...
Boy, the chicken you made for us last year was really good!
Your cooking is very good too, dear.
Dad's... Your cooking is very good too, dear.
...really looking forward to Christmas...
You can bet that I'll be helping you guys out from early in the morning!
U-Umm...
Huh?
What is it, Sawako?
This must be about the cake.
I'll leave that one to you and save it as a surprise!
Huh?
Since you're such a good girl, Santa never hesitates to visit every year!
Th-Thanks.
I can't say it...
Come with me.
Hey...
Hey, Mom and Dad...
Sawako, you were actually due on the 24th.
We were really worried because you still weren't born after that date...
But look at you now. You're all grown-up and healthy.
Yeah.
Wow, that really brings me back.
And in the end, you were born on New Year's Eve.
For us, you were like our Christmas gift from God.
Look at you, dear! Crying at the dinner table!
Dad...
What is it?
Now that I think about it, you were trying to say something earlier...
Nah.
It's nothing, Dad.
I... can't bring myself to ask, after all.
Huh?!
You're not coming, Sawako?!
I can't.
My dad is really looking forward to it.
Come on! Just go!
Can't you drop by for just a brief moment?
At my house, the entire day is part of the celebration...
Th-That's quite a feat.
S-So...
I'm sorry this is kind of early, but...
Huh?
Well, look at that! An apron!
I can use it whenever I'm helping out at Ryu's store!
Th-Those are drink coasters for you, Ayane-chan.
Wow, these are so cute!
Don't tell me you made these yourself?
I-I did.
I guess that was too much...
That's amazing...
Thanks a bunch!
Yeah, thanks! I'll be using this!
They liked them!
Whoa, what's all this?
Oh, this?
I got them from Sawako.
You jealous?
Christmas gifts, apparently!
Seriously?
Lucky you!
I wonder if he'll accept it...
Yeah, right...
I'm getting too full of myself.
Shouldn't you have waited till Christmas, though?
Oh, about that. Sawako can't go, apparently.
Huh?
Sawako's dad is really excited about Christmas.
Wait...
Really?
Come with me.
I want to go!
Yeah...
Oh...
Kazehaya!
Yo!
We've booked a place for the party!
Could you come here for a sec?
Thanks.
Sawako.
For next year's party, let's do it on a different day!
Yeah!
We can even do it on the 25th instead.
I hope you two have a great time.
He invited me, too...
Maybe next year...
And on the day of Christmas Eve...
I made it...
I won't be able to hand it to him, but I'm still happy about it.
Guess I'll keep Mom and Dad's presents hidden so I can surprise them.
Sawako! Dad!
Are you both up already?
Yeah!
It's really cold this morning...
The bathroom's open!
Wow, that looks great on you!
Don't you think so?
It's a perfect fit!
Sawako!
Thanks so much for the Christmas present!
So you remember me saying that my head always got cold in the winter...
You've got a big forehead, after all.
Wow, this is so warm...
I've always wanted something like this!
Thank you so much, Sawako!
Merry Christmas!
I'm...
...glad you like it, Dad.
I was actually planning on giving it to you later,
but this one's for you, Mom.
I wasn't going to be able to give it to him, anyway...
Oh my! I wasn't going to be able to give it to him, anyway...
Oh my!
It's better for Dad to use it rather than having it sit on my shelf, and he likes it so much...
I wonder if everyone's having fun right now...
Something bothering you, Sawako?
Having fun?
Of course.
Is that the phone?
Yeah, I'll get it.
Hello?
Shut up, guys! I can't hear anything!
Hello!
Chizu-chan?!
Oh, is that you, Sawako?
Shut up!
We were wondering what you were up to.
It's really lonely without you.
Let me pass the phone on to Yano-chin.
Here, Yano-chin.
Hello? Sawako?
Ayane-chan?
You're not lonely, are you?
Just calling to make sure you're okay.
It would have been nice if you could have showed up for a little while.
But since you can't, I have a christmas gift for you right here.
Huh?
Who is it?
Kuronuma?
Is that you, Kuronuma?
It's you, right?
I want to go!
What should I do...
I can't... talk...
I want to say hi, so could you give me the phone, dear?
Hello?
This is Sawako's mother speaking.
Thank you for taking care of my daughter all the time.
H-Huh?
Oh, good evening.
Oh my!
You guys sound like you're having fun!
M-Mom...!
Sawako, come here for a second.
Yeah, we are.
But...
...we'd have twice as much fun if Kuronuma-san were here.
Dad,
would you mind...
...would you mind if I were to attend the party for just a little while?
We'd have a lot more fun if Kuronuma were here!
See what's inside.
It's from Santa...
No, it's from me.
Go on.
You need to tell me about this stuff sooner.
Be sure to call if you're going to be late.
I've charged it already.
Thanks so much, Dad!
Oh, she left already?
Yeah...
This day has finally arrived...
Oh come on, this is still the tip of the iceberg.
I wonder if I'll make it in time...
Okay! Let's call it a night!
Let's hope there will be less of us here next year.
Cheers!
Maybe I won't make it...
Sawako...
But even then, I want to go...
Let's hit up the karaoke bar next!
Who's with me?!
Let's go, Kazehaya!
Seriously?
I want to go!
I had a feeling you might show up.
You're here!
Yeah.
Both the party and the gift exchange are over...
...but this is for you.
Might be pointless for you, though.
Th-The thing is...
I still don't know how to use this, but...
Let me see it.
There, sent.
Kazehaya-kun's name was the first entry in my first ever cellphone.
Both the fact that I was lonely, and the fact that I couldn't make it to the party...
Oh right, I also brought a gift for the... exchange...
Wow, really?!
Cool! A neck warmer?!
The small miracle, and the slight blunder...
A-A-A s-stomach band...!
All of those things made it a merry christmas.
The echoing chimes.
One regret.
Next time: The Two.