This is the last day that I'll be wearing this uniform.
And... this is the last day that I'll be going to the same school as Hiroshi-kun.
Do you want to have sex with me, Hiroshi-kun?
I'm... Okay with it.
It's all right.
Don't you... find me attractive?
I'm going home.
Why don't you understand?
You don't understand me either!
You don't understand how I feel!
I couldn't smooth things over with Hiroshi-kun.
Graduation
Thanks for breakfast.
Aren't you hungry?
Yes.
What's wrong? Are you getting sentimental already?
No, it's just...
You need to eat properly. What if you collapse during the ceremony?
I'll be fine.
I'm going to school.
Yuuko.
Dad! Is this...
This is a graduation present from all of us.
You've wanted this, right?
You gathered many pamphlets about this.
It's a bit expensive for a graduation present,
but you like writing, don't you?
You'll be able to record your precious memories,
and write an interesting script like you did for the culture festival.
I'd love to read it.
Dad!
I'm so happy! Thank you!
This will be for your birthday and your entrance ceremony, too.
Okay! That's fine!
Thank you so much!
This is awesome!
I didn't think they'd get me such a wonderful present!
Hiroshi-kun!
Hiroshi-ku-
Yuu-chan!
Good morning!
Oh, good morning.
I think I'm going to bawl my eyes out at the graduation ceremony.
Me too. I'm about to cry.
Have you heard? Ton-chan's gonna be our class representative.
We... won't be together after this...
Graduation Ceremony
Good morning, Yuu-chan.
What's wrong? You look depressed.
Oh, I'm fine.
I know how she feels.
Today's the last day we'll be coming to this school.
That's not it. Yuu-chan doesn't want to leave Naganuma-kun.
Well, I don't think you would be able to understand the bitterness of having to say farewell.
Of course not.
I can't wait to get outta here.
I won't have to see you anymore.
What's your problem?
10th Day All Graduating Students
Still, I'm glad that everyone can go to the high schools they wanted.
You're going to a beautician's school.
You're going to Sakuragaoka High.
You're going to Nishi High, right?
What're you doing?
Oh, good timing.
What do you want?
After the graduation ceremony, why don't we go to an okonomiyaki place nearby?
Don't be late.
Is this another one of your schemes?
What's your problem?
I'll go if I feel like it.
Kawai-san.
You'll come, won't you?
Oh? Yes.
Igawa's gonna be our guest of honor.
Igawa-sensei?
That's right. We should thank him.
He's done a lot for us.
I guess so.
What should I get?
Don't be silly. I've already taken care of it.
Hashimo!
The ceremony will be starting soon. Move quickly and orderly to the gymnasium.
What'll I do?
What were Hashimo and the others whispering about?
I'd usually talk about it with Hiroshi-kun.
Even Hashimo wouldn't do something that stupid.
You're thinking about it too much.
He seemed quite serious.
Igawa yelled at him all the time.
But I think it was Hashimo's fault.
Why don't you talk about it with Naganuma-kun later, Yuu-chan?
But...
I don't what happened between you two, but shouldn't you make up with him as soon as possible?
He's going to Shizuoka High, after all.
It's not because something happened, but...
Somehow, the timing and my feelings aren't right.
Then something DID happen, didn't it?
Things won't improve unless you tell him how you feel.
Taka-chan.
You should greet him with a smile.
That'll help him see where you're coming from.
That's our Taka-chan!
You should also discuss things over with your crush.
Grrr!
Sasaki Kazuo.
Here.
Suzuki Yusuke.
Here.
Naganuma Hiroshi.
Here.
I'm so stupid! What am I doing?
Year 3, Class 5.
Aizawa Naoko.
Here.
Ishida Hitomi.
Here.
Kawai Yuuko.
Here!
Man! I can't believe you spaced out at the graduation ceremony!
You can say that again.
It was weird, but I just couldn't make myself cry.
Sorry.
I just can't find the right time to talk to him.
Still, there's nothing wrong with being yourself, Kawai-san.
Miyau!
You're always following me.
Do you want to take a picture of us?
Oh, yes.
Um... will you take it together with me?
Sure.
Okay, stand over there.
You too, girls.
C'mon, hurry.
U-Um... well... that's not what I meant.
Okay, here goes!
You're out of film, Miyau.
That's weird.
Senpai.
Um... I have a favor to ask.
May I please have the second button on your shirt?
What's so special about the second button?
Don't you know?
The second button on their uniform is close to the heart, so they give it to the girl they like.
I can't believe you didn't know that.
Thank you so much!
Why? It doesn't make any sense.
I just don't understand Hiroshi-kun's feelings.
Yuu-chan?
Sorry. I'd like to be alone.
But...
Please.
Okay.
I'll see you at the after-party.
I'm despicable.
I made everyone worry about me right up to the end.
Kawai-san.
Um... Could you write a message please?
Me?
Yes.
A lot has happened, but I'm going to miss you now that you're graduating.
I'd like to keep this as a memento.
Naganuma-senpai always turned me down.
Earlier, I asked him to give me the second button on his uniform.
But he gave me the first button on his uniform.
Then, that was...
He was always thinking about you, Kawai-san.
He never stopped loving you.
Kugayama-san.
I hope I'll be able to meet someone like him one day.
Let's talk about love some day, OK?
Kawai Yuuko
He gave her the first button on his uniform.
Maybe I didn't understand how Hiroshi-kun felt.
Maybe he was right…
Oh, Kawai-san.
Miyau.
Where are you going?
Oh, I'm going to buy some film.
What about you?
Hey, Miyau, will you listen to me for a bit?
Sure.
If, let's say, the girl you liked said that she'd give herself to you, what would you do?
Oh, I'm talking about a friend of mine.
Oh, I get it.
Sorry. I don't really understand how boys feel.
Say, Miyau, what would you do?
G-Good question.
If she said it like that, I would be really happy, but I'd wonder if she's forcing herself.
I might feel a little uneasy.
Besides... Besides, I think the most important thing would be to keep her pure.
What do you mean?
Because... You can't just do things like that with the one you love.
You're precious to me, so I can't just-
If I just said "yes", it'll seem like I just went out with her just for sex.
So... I don't want to think of you as just a sex partner!
He was right. I couldn't see things from his point of view.
I'd be happy just talking alone with the one I love.
Thank you.
I'm glad I discussed this with you.
Oh, no problem.
Thank you very much.
Oh, the after-party's about to start!
Y-Yeah.
We should hurry.
I'll apologize to Hiroshi-kun as soon as I get to the okonomiyaki restaurant.
Was she talking about...
No way!
Oh no! I forgot about Igawa-sensei!
Stop!
What's going on?
Yuu-chan!
Well then, I would like to start Shiomi Middle School's graduation after-party!
I would like to present you with a certificate and a gift to show our appreciation.
I have your graduation certificate, Igawa Seizaburo-dono.
You have successfully completed your term as the homeroom teacher
for Shiomi Middle School's 15th annual graduates.
All together now, Shiomi-chu 15th annual graduates!
Sensei! Thank you very much for everything you've done for us these three years!
Then... the gift... the gift is...
Sensei.
Thank you so much...
Nanja Monja
OK, that's it for the ceremony.
Let's have some fun!
Yeah!
Hashimo explained the plan to everyone before Igawa arrived.
There'd be a graduation ceremony for the teacher, and he asked everyone to support him.
I don't blame you for getting the wrong idea.
I'm sorry.
You don't need to apologize.
You misunderstood because Hashimo was being his usual, immature self.
What's your problem?
I haven't had much time to think today.
I missed an opportunity to apologize to Hiroshi-kun.
Come here, Hashimo.
Why do I have to go there?
I've got lots to say to you.
Yuu-chan! Swap seats with Hashimo.
B-But...
Just do it!
O-Okay.
You're gonna burn it!
Turn it over!
Oh, you're such a klutz!
Sorry.
I'm sorry.
Don't worry about it.
Eat up! Put some seaweed on it.
Oh, you're hopeless!
Sorry.
I know! Why don't we all go on a trip?
A trip?
Yeah. To commemorate our graduation.
Let's go in groups that we were in during the trip to the ocean in our second year.
We'll bring Kitano along and it'd be a blast!
I'll be organizing it.
If you're together with Naganuma-kun during the trip, you'll have a chance to make up with him.
Taka-chan...
I'd love to go!
Me too!
Hey, where are we going?
Hawai!
We can't afford that!
I'd like to go to some hot springs.
You sound like an old fart.
Well, we've gotta go to the soccer club's farewell party.
We'll go prepare for the trip.
See ya.
Laters.
A trip?
I'll definitely be able to make up with Hiroshi-kun then.
Hiroshi
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I want to send my feelings to the unknown future.
I'll be going on a journey, bit by bit.
If my eyes well up with tears, I'll look up at the sky.
So much has happened.
Congratulations on your graduation, and thanks for everything these last three years. I'm leaving on Sunday.
Hiroshi
Our lives are like the aqua sky.
It's always there right before us.
Next week on Mizuiro Jidai: The Day of our Departure.
The Day of our Departure
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