We're not adults, but we're not children either.
We're not in our Springtime of Life yet, it's our Aqua Age.
I have a story about my Aqua Age. I hope you'll listen.
Miyau's Crush
Memory Album 3
April 3rd (Monday) Sunny
Our entrance exam will be held tomorrow.
I was plain and introverted when I was in primary school,
but I want to be more positive and confident in junior high.
At school, during my free time, and also in love...
Yeah, right.
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E n t r a n c e C e r e m o n y
Ow!
So uncool of me to fall down.
E-Excuse me...
Are you all right?
Oh, I'm fine.
April 4th (Tuesday) Sunny
I met her as soon as I started Junior High. That klutz's name is Kawai Yuuko.
As her surname implies, she's a little cute.
I was surprised to find out that she was in my class.
April 4th (Tuesday) Sunny
I think I'll enjoy my time in junior high.
TL Note: He changed "Chotto" (A little) to "Kekkou" (Quite)
Yuu-chan! Let's have lunch together.
Sure.
Scored up some fried egg!
Hey, that's my favorite!
Which one?
Dummy. It's obvious.
You're like an open book.
Which one catches your fancy?
I-It's not like that!
That's not why I was looking at them!
Well, I wouldn't go after either of them, if I were you.
Why do you say that?
Takahata is too bossy, and there were rumors about Kawai in primary school.
Oh, speak of the devil. She's right over there.
Please lend me your English homework.
They're next-door neighbors, childhood friends,
and they were class representatives in elementary school.
Just between us, they've seen each other naked.
N-Naked?
Yeah.
B-But...
They were really young, right?
That was when they were in kindergarten, right?
Maybe, maybe not.
It's true, you know.
Naganuma used to be a geek. I think Naganuma started playing soccer in order to grab Kawai's attention.
Okay! Okay! I'll fix your mistakes!
He was a geek?
That's right. He was obsessed with trains, and he can say out the names of all the stations by heart..
For a period of time, he collected stamps too.
You're late!
C'mon! Hurry!
Good morning.
Did you put dumbbells in here?
It's pretty heavy.
Oh.
H-Hi.
Man, that was heavy!
Thanks.
Good morning, Miyauchi-kun.
G-Good morning.
See you in class.
I won't lose at Rock-Paper-Scissors tomorrow!
What's the station at the northern tip of Japan?
Oh, um...
It must be nice to be boyfriend and girlfriend.
We're just childhood friends. We're not like that.
It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
I'm not embarrassed.
She's not interested in guys like me.
She likes tall, cool and ambitious nice guys.
Or so I heard.
Talk about high expectations.
So it's just a rumor?
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Conserve Water
Yeah.
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Conserve Water
We come to school together because we're neighbors,
Conserve Water
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but she's too selfish and crass for me.
A nice guy...
An ambitious guy, eh?
Class Monitor : Miyauchi Hirayama
Morning!
Miyauchi
Kawai
TL Note: Writing names like that under an umbrella means that the people are a couple.
Kawai
M-Morning.
You're awfully early today, Miyauchi-kun.
I'm on duty today.
Wow!
You're really dedicated!
You're quite early yourself.
Well...
Actually, I thought that morning training starts today,
but it starts next week.
Since I'm here, let me give you a hand, Miyauchi-kun.
Please, call me Miyau.
That was my nickname in primary school.
Miyau?
Yeah.
Meow!
I'm not a cat!
Meow!
C'mon! Cut it out.
Meow. Meow.
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
Miyau. Miyau. Meow meow meow.
Meow, meow, meow, meow, meow, meow.
Um... Kawai-san.
Yes?
Do you remember what happened at the morning during our entrance ceremony?
What was it?
Morning!
Sorry, I overslept.
Morning!
The classroom we were alone in had the smell of flowers.
It felt like I was walking through a forest.
She blushed when I mentioned the entrance ceremony.
Maybe... Maybe she also...
Maybe...
Maybe she also...
Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!
Wake up!
Wake up. Wake up. Wake up.
Wake up!
Wake up. Wake up. Wake up.
I can't be plain and introverted anymore.
Wake up. Wake up. Wake up.
I'll wait for you at the roof during lunch.
Morning.
M-Morning.
What are you doing?
And then...
No way!
Yes way!
It kinda makes me feel relaxed.
Oh, Miyauchi.
Good morning, sir.
That reminds me.
Yes?
You're the health monitor, aren't you?
Yes.
I'm sure I called you...
Please, Sensei!
By now, Kawai-san will be here any minute!
Oh. You're the library monitor.
Sorry.
Phew! I made it!
Thank goodness!
If I follow her too soon, it'll look like I'm stalking her.
I should wait a few minutes.
What's up?
I've got an errand to run.
Okay.
I see.
Come here, Yuu-chan.
Is she using the toilet?
So, I have a favor to ask.
Could you ask Naganuma-kun if he has someone he likes?
Taka-chan.
Oh crap! I put it in the wrong locker!
Kawai-san?
What's she doing here!?
Naganuma?
Why'd you call me all the way out here?
Um, well, do you have someone you like?
W-Where'd that come from?
Never mind. Tell me.
I do.
Who is it?
What's it to you?
It's important to me. Tell me.
We're childhood friends, aren't we?
I want to know who you like.
D-Do you like me?
Oh, don't be silly!
We're just childhood friends!
I like you.
What did you say?
You're the one I like!
Hiroshi-kun!
I am curious
I want to know who you like.
Does she
You're the one I like!
like him?
or not?
Oh, man!
I was there first.
I was.
Have Yuu-chan and Naganuma-kun gone home?
Takahata-san.
What'll I do with her?
I thought they were going out.
Naganuma-kun probably wants to, but Yuu-chan...
I went to all that trouble to set it up for them to go home together.
I see.
If Yuu-chan found someone else, my wish would come true.
That makes sense.
It's not too late
But a normal confession wouldn't work.
You're the one I like!
I can't compete with something like that.
Comics
Bam
Hiroki-kun.
Hiroki-kun...
Bam
Hiroki-kun...
Bam
Hiroki-kun...
Aiko. This is how I feel about you.
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Aiko. This is
how I feel about you... ...
Hiroki-kun likes me...
the flowers of love bloomed~
Hiroki-kun likes me...
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
Hiroki-kun likes me...
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
Let's tell each other how we feel.
Hiroki-kun likes me...
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
Hiroki-kun likes me...
Let's tell each other how we feel.
The day I met you~
the flowers of love bloomed~
The day I met you~
Hiroki-kun likes me...
Let's tell each other how we feel.
I won't hesitate any longer....
I won't hesitate any longer.
Let's tell each other how we feel.
I won't hesitate any longer....
Comic
This is perfect!
When I first met you,
Name: Kawai Yuuko
Birthday: December 1st
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Blood Type: O
Height: 150 centimeters
Weight: 43 kilograms
Measurements: ???
Likes: Cream-filled pastries, writing poems
Dislikes: Studying
Why do you shine so brightly?
Your smile...
Sagittarius
November 23rd ~ December 21st
Confess your love outdoors.
You might be able to tell them your feelings during the school camp.
Everything is going well. For your own sake...
Should I only sing it once and change the tempo for the next verse?
Your smile is like an angel's gift.
It's alright to promise to seize your future!
Thank you!
Yay!
You're up, Yuu-chan.
I think that's enough. You suck.
What's your problem?! Meanie!
How about a song by Makihara Noriyuki?
You like her, don't you?
Yo! Naganuma and Kawai are a lovely couple!
They're the perfect couple!
Why not do a duet!?
Things'll heat up now that they're in the same group!
W-We're not like that!
It's not like I wanted to be in the same group.
We drew lots!
You must be tied together by fate!
Oh, I get it!
Geez! It's none of your business.
Weirdo!
Wait for me on the third night.
Hey! Check this out!
He brought his guitar with him!
Oh, that's...
You said you weren't good at karaoke so you wouldn't have to sing.
You really want to sing, don't you?
Yeah! Sing at the campfire!
No, that's not-
That's not why I brought it.
Line up in the groups you were assigned to.
What do you wanna do?
Wanna tell horror stories?
Dummy. Let's talk about the girls we like, instead.
The girls we like?
Let's say the name of the girl we like, one by one.
Even if you like them just a little, that's okay.
We'll start with you.
Um...I like... Tobita.
Oh, she's so depressing!
What about you, Hashimo?
I like... Hirayama.
What about you?
I like... Kawai!
She's such a nice girl.
What do you see in that indecisive, clumsy girl?
But you like Kawai too, don't you, Naganuma?
H-Hashimo!
Makes sense.
I should've known.
All of their family supports their marriage.
D-dummy! We're not like that!
Never mind that.
You don't have to push yourself.
K-Kawai-san...
Kawai-san, you're a Sagittarius, right?
Yeah.
They've got very good luck today.
The horoscope said that something nice might happen at our school camp.
I sure hope so.
When I first met you, you were...
Later...
Yes?
Um... I have something I have to tell you.
Sorry.
Say, Naganuma...
Yes?
I-I think of you as a friend, so I want to be honest with you.
Okay.
I-I... l-l-like K-K-Kawai-san.
S-So... I'm going to tell her how I feel.
Is that okay with you?
That's strange. Where did I drop it?
Naganuma?
Y-Yeah?
Don't worry about me.
Naganuma.
I dropped one of my contact lenses.
Don't worry about me. Just go.
You're such a nice guy.
Thanks.
I'll be back soon.
O-Okay.
So, what was he talking about?
You shouldn't run away, Yuu-chan.
I know.
You should be honest with yourself.
You like him, don't you?
It's a pig.
What did Miyau want to say to me?
Could it be...
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Miyau.
I put my feelings into this song.
If you feel the same way after it, I'd like to go out with you.
You don't have to sing to me.
I don't need to hear it. I like you too.
When I first met you...
Um, where's Hiroshi-kun?
He's looking for his contact lenses near the water fountain.
Thanks.
Those two really get along well.
The more they fight, the closer they'll get.
Kawai-san.
Miyau?
What happened?
Maybe he's gone off to practice in secret!
I see. He wanted to sing that badly.
Yeah.
Prediction
Anxiety
Regret
I'll wait for you.
Kawai-
Five years... Ten years... Twenty years... Even a hundred years!
You don't need to wait any more.
What do you mean?
It means this.
Look, a shooting star.
When I first met you, you were shining so brightly.
Your smile was like an angel's gift.
Sometimes it was like a smile from a cute demon.
Yay! Yay! Yay!
You don't know how I feel about you, but that's all right.
I love you, and that's enough! Yeah!
You don't know how I feel about you, but that's all right. Because I...
That's right. My Aqua Age passed in the blink of an eye.
...love you!
Next Episode Report
I can't do anything about it, so I'm going for a walk.
What's wrong, Kitano-san?
It's a poem by Taneda Santouka.
I feel like that sometimes.
That's because you're smart, Kitano-san.
Is that why?
If you're worried about something, tell me.
We're friends, after all.
Friends, huh?
Huh? Are you worried about your friends?
Hm?
Next time on Mizuiro Jidai, Memory Album 4: My First Friends.
Memory Album 4:
My First Friends
I hope you'll watch it.