It's spring break.
We're finally going on our trip together.
It will be the last of our memories for our junior high years.
But Hiroshi-kun is not sitting next to me.
What?
Hey, what do you mean?
The soccer trials are coming up.
No way!
That's the same day as our trip! This sucks!
We can't change our schedule.
Oh, forget it!
He said... that Naganuma-kun can't come with us.
What?
He said that the new soccer players have a training camp until the soccer trials, and he left for Shizuoka today.
I can't believe he's so busy.
If we could be alone together on the trip, I thought that everything might go well.
I thought we might be able to make up.
The spring sunlight is very gentle, almost too much so.
The Day of our Departure
Hey, Takako, wanna talk about what we're gonna do when we get there?
What? Now?
Hey, want to take my window seat?
No thanks.
Why not? You'd be right in front of Hashimo.
I can see his face when I pretend to look out the window.
Fine.
You can have my seat, Miyau.
Okay.
I'll get some juice.
I'm glad the weather's nice.
Yeah.
It's too bad he couldn't join us.
Yeah.
Oh, sorry.
He's working hard at that camp.
You should support him.
Oh come on, Miyau! That's so corny!
How can you say that with a straight face?
Y-You think so?
Anyway, this will be our last trip, so let's make some happy memories.
Kinugawa Hot Springs Station
Smile Paradise
Kinugawa Small World
Damn it!
Ice cream
I'll go get some ice cream!
Anyone want some?
We just had a buffet.
Dummy. Food tastes best when you've got a craving.
So, no one wants any?
Oh, I'll go with you.
OK, let's go.
Things are really heating up!
What do you mean?
Rumiko wants to tell Hashimo how she feels during our trip.
What? I thought she gave up on him.
Ice cream
I guess not.
Oh, I get it!
Hirayama-san likes Hashimoto-kun.
You're so dense, Kitano! Honestly!
What's your problem?
Rumiko's changed a lot.
What does she see in him?
Oh, that's mean, Taka-chan.
What? Everyone will think the same at a glance.
I guess. It's Hashimo, after all.
Shiramizu Hotel
Wow! This looks great!
Awesome!
There was a name for this rock they have here.
Yeah. Something-iwa.
What did they call it?
What was it?
Tateiwa!
This is great! It's so big!
Oh, this is heaven!
You sound like an old man, Taka-chan.
Where're Yuu-chan and Hirayama-san?
They're tired, so they'll come back later.
No way.
They have low blood pressure.
What a waste.
We can come back here anytime.
That's what's great about hot springs.
There you go again, you old man!
It feels strange to wear a yukata over my T-shirt.
But Hashimoto-kun and the others are here.
Say, Rumiko.
Good luck. I hope you can tell Hashimo how you feel.
Huh? Oh...
Marilyn told me.
She's such a blabbermouth.
You're really cute, I think he likes you too.
You'll be fine.
But I don't think I'll do it.
Why not?
This is our last trip, and I won't like it if it doesn't go well.
But this is our last trip.
We'll all be going to different schools, so this might be your last chance.
Yuu-chan.
You can't give up now.
You'll regret it for the rest of your life.
So, why not?
Whoa! What a feast!
OK, put your hands together.
You're like a grade school kid!
You can say that again.
Thanks for the food.
Thanks for the food!
What do you want to do after we eat?
We just started eating!
Dummy. If we don't make up our minds now, we'll fall behind schedule.
We could go to the video arcade. We don't have to stay here all the time.
Maybe we should play cards in the girls' room.
How about it?
More importantly, why don't we take a look at the inner garden?
I think the stars will be especially beautiful tonight.
There's nothing special in there.
It's just a normal garden.
I think it's a good idea.
Yeah. Why not?
I agree!
Me too.
Okay.
If that's what you all want, then fine.
Yeah!
Oh! The potato sashimi is quite good!
That's fishcake.
Hey, Miyau.
You still in there?
Yeah. I'll be a while.
Fine.
The girls are probably already there.
I'm not ready yet.
We'll cause problems for Takako again.
We have to hurry.
Yeah. Sorry, I'll meet you there.
OK, I'll leave the key on the doorknob.
Here he comes!
Come on, Rumiko!
I-I'd rather not.
It's too late now.
Even Socrates would go.
You're only young once. Be brave and do it!
Liar!
What's going on? Where are they?
What are they up to? Geez.
Come on! Hurry!
Hashimo's going to go inside again!
Call him over!
H-Hashimoto-kun!
Oh, you came.
Where's everyone?
Um... well... they're taking their time.
Fine. I'll go call them.
H-Hashimoto-kun, wait!
Um... I have something I'd like to tell you.
Well... I...
What is it?
I... I... I like...
I can't take it any more!
The mood's perfect!
It's never easy.
Go for it, Rumiko.
I-I guess I'll go call them.
Hashimoto-kun!
I...
I like you, Hashimoto-kun!
She said it!
Hashimo, if you reject her I'll kick your ass.
Are you stupid?
You don't mind an eccentric like me?
If you are, then it'd be my pleasure.
Thank goodness!
Good for you, Rumiko.
It went well.
It really... huh?
Why? Why?
Why am I...?
Shiramizu Hotel
What's wrong?
Well, I was thinking...
Shouldn't you call him?
I don't want to bother him.
He chose that high school to play soccer, so today's an important day for him.
Why... Why did it have to be today?
I'm worried about our relationship.
At this rate... we might...
What are you saying?!
Hiroshi-kun's going to live in a dormitory.
And I won't be able to see him anymore.
That's right. You won't be able to see him as often.
That's why you have to make up with him.
That's right.
She's right. You have to be honest with him.
Right, Yuu-chan?
Yeah.
We've fought with each other so often.
There were times when we wouldn't even talk to each other.
I really wanted to talk to him, but...
I pretended to be angry and ignored him.
I thought, "I'll get to see him again tomorrow"...
"We'll always be together"... and so I was relieved.
Shiramizu Hotel
Sou ve ni rs
Souvenir
Safe Home
I... I don't want to leave him like this.
I don't want to!
Huh?
Yuuko, congratulations on graduating.
Yuuko congratulations on graduating & thank you for these 3 years. I'll be leaving this Sunday. Hiroshi
Thank you for these three years.
I'll be leaving this Sunday. Hiroshi.
Sunday...
Hiroshi-kun, are you leaving?
Yes.
Goodbye.
U-um... I got you this souvenir the other day.
Thank you.
I'll write often, so...
Come to the station with me.
We took the road we always took to school.
This is the park where I always played with Hiroshi-kun.
We made many memories on the road to school.
We won't be going to school together on this road any more.
Height Limit
Tokyo Station
The doors for the train on platform 17,
the Kodama s 467, will now open.
Goodbye.
Yuuko.
I'm sorry. I didn't understand how you felt.
Why? Why are you saying this right at the end?
We... We'll never see each other again, so I thought I'd see you off with a smile.
We'll see each other again.
No matter how far apart we are, our hearts will always be as one.
Just kidding! Was that too corny?
The 2pm Kodama bullet train 467 will be departing shortly.
All passengers please board.
Hiroshi-kun.
Make me a pinky promise.
We'll always be together.
Bento and Souvenirs
I think I was able to make up with him then.
But...
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Kawai
Next Episode Report
Kawai
How are you? What are you doing?
Are you running right now?
In a new place, a new time, I'll try and make something of myself.
A lot has happened, so I'm not lonely.
I can't see you, but I don't feel too bad.
I don't know why, but it feels bright.
I'm doing well, better than I thought I would.
That's what I wrote in a letter.
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The Way We Were
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