It's spring. We're finally in the ninth grade!
I've been in the same class as Hiroshi-kun since the fifth grade, but now we're in different classes.
Yo, Yuu-chan!
Morning!
Now, I'm in the same class as Taka-chan, and Kitano-san, a friend I met at cram school.
Hey, are you free this Sunday? There's a movie I wanna see.
Good idea. It's been a while since I've seen a movie.
What about Hiroshi-kun?
He has to train for another tournament in summer.
That's right. He'll have to quit after summer.
Yes. It's his final tournament.
There, there. We're here for you.
Yeah.
Lately, the three of us have always been together.
A Friendship in Crisis!
It's a lot more laid back when they're no boys around!
Yeah.
This one?
Hall 1
Everything starts from here ---------
For a Distant Love
Hall 1
Everything starts from here ---------
For a Distant Love
Super Big
Hall 2
A manly police action movie for fathers all over Japan. This will be part of Japanese movie history
Hall 2
A manly police action movie for fathers all over Japan. This will be part of Japanese movie history
Super Big
Wow! It's still on!
Let's see this one! C'mon!
That's okay with you, Yuu-chan?
I don't mind, but...
We came to see this one.
We shouldn't change plans now.
Right, Yuu-chan?
I-I guess.
But they'll stop showing this one soon.
No way. Let's see this one.
Please, don't fight.
We shouldn't be squabbling like this!
Wouldn't you rather see this one?
She said she'd rather watch this one.
Oh, I don't mind either way.
Please make up your minds one way or the other.
Yuu-chan!
You decide!
So, which movie did you see?
Neither.
You need to be mature and pick one side over the other.
There has to be an independent mediator. It's the fairest way to do it.
But...which side should I take?
W-well... No matter which side you choose, the other side won't be happy about.
That's not an answer.
You should have decided on the movie that you yourself wanted to see.
But...
Yuuko's always so indecisive.
It's very difficult when three girls are involved. You don't understand that.
Field Trip Choose where you want to go Kyoto Osaka Nara
Form your own groups for the school trip.
Field Trip Choose where you want to go Kyoto Osaka Nara
Okay.
Nara
Please form groups of three or four girls or boys.
Hey, wanna go together?
Sure, if you say so.
Same here.
We're going to the Kansai region.
We'll be there for three nights and four days, and you'll have one day of free time.
Osaka
Please decide among yourselves where you would like to go.
Kyoto
Osaka
A Journey in Nara
Where do you wanna go, Kitano-san?
I'd like to go to Osaka. They have lots of great restaurants there!
Really? I had no idea!
I read a book about the special savory pancake they're serving.
Yeah. It'd be nice to eat in Osaka.
I'd rather go to Kyoto.
Well, it's a city rich in history.
What about you, Yuu-chan?
Well, I don't mind either way.
You'd rather go to Kyoto, wouldn't you?
No! You'd like Osaka better, right?
C-Calm down! Let me think about it for a bit.
Geez. They're both very stubborn.
Music Room
So, where do you want to go, Yuu-chan?
Kyoto or Osaka.
Well, I don't have a strong preference either way.
Just tell me your honest opinion. I won't get mad.
They both have their merits.
Well, to be honest...
I want to see Shibazaki.
That's right. Shibazaki-kun lives in Kyoto now.
I-I came to say goodbye.
Thank you.
I'm not crying. I'm strong.
That's what I like about you.
I see. That's why she...
He sent me this picture on White Day, and when I look at it, I miss him even more.
I'll try talking to Kitano-san. I'm sure she'll understand.
Please don't tell her.
I can't talk about Shibazaki with anyone except you.
I guess I should go to Kyoto for Taka-chan's sake.
Kitano-san!
I'll go with you to get rid of the rubbish.
Thanks!
I've gotta tell her.
I have to tell her.
I bet you're looking forward to the class trip.
Yeah!
O-Osaka sounds like fun, but...
I've never gone on a trip like this before.
I didn't like the camping trip we had in grade seven.
I didn't get along with the other girls in my group, so I felt left out.
But this time, I'm happy because I'll be able to spend time with you.
You're the first friend I've ever had.
O-oh no! You're embarrassing me.
O-Oh, sorry!
Can I talk with you about anything that's on my mind?
Sure.
I'll help you with anything I can.
However, I'm not good at anything but studying.
Oh, that reminds me! Let's keep an exchange diary.
It'll be proof of our friendship!
An exchange diary?
Taka-chan and I started in grade seven.
We're up to diary volume 20!
Oh, okay!
All students must finish their duties as soon as possible.
Students still cleaning should complete them as soon as quickly.
C'mon, hurry!
Hey! Slow down!
I couldn't tell her that I wanted to go to Kyoto.
What'll I do?
Is Hiroshi-kun still training?
I'm in grade nine. I've gotta sort this out on my own.
Of course! The exchange diary!
Let's see. How should I start?
"Dear Kitano-san"...
Dear Kitano-san, I bet you're looking forward to the trip.
Kitano-san said that Osaka would be good, and I'm excited about a food tour in Osaka.
But Taka-chan said that she wants to go to Kyoto, and there's a reason behind that.
Her boyfriend Shibazaki lives in Kyoto.
Please don't tell her.
I can't talk about Shibazaki with anyone except you.
Taka-chan is my friend from primary school, and once she starts talking,
she won't listen to anyone else.
She doesn't want to go anywhere except Kyoto. I guess that's just her selfishness talking.
It's unfortunate that we'll miss out on Osaka's food tour, but we known each other for a long time.
I think we should let her have her way this time.
What do you think, Kitano-san?
I look forward to your reply.
There we go.
Here you go, Yuu-chan!
Yeah.
I've been thinking about this since we started cram school, but Kitano can be quite harsh sometimes.
We got a mock exam back the other day, and...
How can you not understand that? The answer to question 3 is definitely 'a'.
That's what she said.
Oh, I see what you mean... She said that to me as well.
She's smart.
Yeah, so she doesn't understand what it's like for dummies like us.
That wasn't very nice of her.
Oh, Yuu-chan!
Where've you been?
Osaka
You said we'd discuss it together at lunch.
I wrote it in the exchange diary, didn't I?
What? You're keeping an exchange diary with her?!
Yeah.
We're close friends, right?
I've been close friends with you for even longer!
Since the first year of Junior High. I win!
Now, let's start with chapter one of Tsurezuregusa, a Japanese diary.
Dear Taka-chan
After that, I'll give you some handouts.
This isn't good.
If I say that I wanted to go to Kyoto or Osaka, I'll end up disappointing one of my friends.
What'll I do?
I think Kitano-san has her heart set on Osaka.
To tell the truth, I don't want to go to Osaka.
You want to see Shibazaki-kun, don't you?
Kitano-san's never had any real friends up until now, so she doesn't know how to deal with things like this.
She does nothing but study. Anyway, we're just idiots.
I feel like you're the only one who understands me, Taka-chan.
Sorry I'm late!
You can say that again!
It's been a while since we've gone home together like this.
Soccer practice must be tough, especially since your final tournament's coming up.
Yeah.
Have you decided what to do during your free time?
Well, actually... We can't decide whether to go to Kyoto or Osaka.
Where are you going, Hiroshi-kun?
We're going to Nara to stretch our legs.
We're gonna feed the deer!
Oh, that sounds fun!
You're always so indecisive, Yuuko.
You always go along with the flow.
But that's also one of your strong points.
But not everyone sees it as a good point.
Sometimes, you have to take one side over the other.
Come to think of it, that's exactly what Taka-chan said that to me.
Sometimes, I'm too scared to tell the truth, so I lie, and I end up hurting people.
So, where do you want to go?
Well, I'd rather be with you.
Man, your group's a mess.
Morning, Taka-chan!
Yuu-chan!
I thought you were my friend.
That's the exchange diary between me and Taka-chan.
You don't want to go to Osaka, do you?
T-That's not...
I'm sorry I didn't notice.
"I don't know what to do, because I don't have friends."
That's right. You still haven't broken that habit.
You're too scared to tell the truth, so you lie instead.
Well, I guess I'm just too stupid to notice.
B-But why did you show each other your exchange diaries?
We had a long discussion about this yesterday.
Don't you see? You're the only one who wants to go to Osaka.
Why do you have to bother Yuu-chan like that?
Liar! I know that you want to go to Kyoto for your own selfish reasons.
You don't know how much Yuu-chan thinks of you.
What do you mean?
Read this.
No way.
Yuu-chan said she didn't want to go to Osaka.
Show me.
But... But...
What?
If you have something to say, hurry up and say it.
This is what I hate about you.
Should I be blunt and say whatever's on my mind, like you do all the time?
I always keep my feelings bottled up inside.
What do you keep bottled inside?
I want to tell you how selfish you are, but I just can't!
You're so stubborn, and you don't try to get along.
I want to get along with both of you, and I tried to help you get along with each other.
But you tried to make me support you for your own selfish reasons.
I hate it! I don't want either of you to hate me. I hate this!
How... How did I get myself into this mess?
It's always like this.
I try to make everyone happy, but I end up making things worse.
It's difficult for three people to get along.
Yuuko. Yuuko! Your friend's here!
Were you asleep?
Should I ask her to leave?
Who is it?
It's Kitano-san.
What?
G-Good evening.
H-Hi.
I've decided to go to Kyoto for the Junior High trip.
You kept that thing about Shibazaki-kun a secret, right?
How do you know about him?
Taka-chan told me.
You couldn't tell me about him, so you left it out of our diary.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about it. I spoke with Taka-chan about it, and we caused trouble for you.
And besides, I was very happy that Taka-chan told me about Shibazaki-kun.
I felt like Taka-chan finally recognized me as a friend.
Can you forgive me?
Diary ashita no peeji wo akete
Oh diary, open tomorrow's page
Of course. And will you be my friend forever?
Sure!
Diary negai wo sotto tsuzutta
Oh diary, you spelled out my wishes dearly
Taka-chan!
We caused a lot of trouble for you.
Yuu-chan.
I'm sorry. I'm just so happy!
Diary ashita no peeji wo akete
Oh diary, open tomorrow's page.
So, what do you want to see in Kyoto?
Okay.
How about going to the Kitano shrine to pray for success in our college entrance exam?
Diary negai wo sotto tsuzutta
Oh diary, you spelled out my wishes dearly.
I can't believe you'd say that!
Itsuka anata to aruite mitai
I want to try walking with you someday
But-
I'm going to Kyoto to see Shibazaki.
Then what should Yuu-chan and I do?
Kaze no yureru ano michi wo
on the road where the wind blows us around
Calm down, you two!
Just kidding!
Geez, that's mean!
Kaze no yureru ano michi wo
on the road where the wind blows us around
We got her good!
Next Episode Report
A young lady's love approaches full bloom.
Absence made her heart grow fonder. Should she cast aside her feelings from the Uji river bridge?
Should she cast them aside at the Kiyomizu temple?
Memories gather at Sanzenin Temple.
An ancient aroma, echoes of the Gion Bells of the Shinto shrine.
Heiankyo, the capital which its shades of twilight presages the mending of the friendship.
Next time: School Trip!
School Trip!
Please look forward to it!