Your profile looking up towards the blue sky
The stopped spiral of time
I'm always stubborn and hiding my feelings
I ache for you so much (I pine for you so much) that it hurts
I'm not actually that strong
In truth, I become afraid about the distance between us two
I want you to touch my heart
If I can still reach the goal taking the long way around
Start line
A story that unravels the heart
I'll say goodbye to tears and walk towards the future
Because I can go with the kindness I found clasped to my heart
Please, just for now, stay the way you are
"Suzuka"
Well, I'm off to school!
Yamato, do you have a handkerchief?
Button up your uniform...
My high school life is about to start!
Yamato, hurry up! Suzuka is already ahead of us!
Wait, Asahina!
I'm at a new starting line, and I feel like something will change.
Something good... will happen...
"The Visit"
"New School Year Entrance Ceremony"
No way! You're also in Class C, Yamato?
Suzuka, me too.
What? Does it bother you that we're in the same class?
Not really...
Not really... Gee thanks.
Can't you get a little more excited?
She even left without me this morning... She's so stuck-up.
That boy's name... is Akitsuki...
Shopping?
Yeah. Can you go with me after practice?
But why with me?
I was asked to buy a dozen sports drinks,
but my friend who was supposed to go with me is absent today.
Do you have any commitments already?
N-Nothing really...
Thanks! Then wait for me after school.
Oh well, it sounds like a pain in the neck, but I'll go with you.
Asahina!
Huh?
You're in Class C, we're right next to each other!
Well, I'll see you later.
Y-Yeah.
What time does practice start today?
It starts at one o'clock.
Were we supposed to bring something?
Oh, that's cute.
But it's sorta weird.
They're friends from track and field.
She already made friends...
Really?
I'm serious, I saw it!
Wow!
That's cute. Where did you buy it?
It's a secret!
I feel so alienated. Everyone's friends with everyone else.
Basketball? I don't know the rules.
Doesn't matter, let's join in!
Why do girls talk about breaking up so often?
They really do, don't they?
They actually don't want to, they just say that.
Yasunobu is chatting with his friends...
Asahina isn't in the classroom yet...
I'm the only one left out.
Uh... Akitsuki...
Huh?
Well... we're in the same class.
Who... are you?
Huh? You don't... remember?
How about secret...
Oh, I didn't tell you my name yet.
I'm Honoka Sakurai.
Huh? Sakurai?
I forgot to tell him where to meet...
His friend?
Oh? That's Sakurai over there.
Hatori... Do you know her?
Yeah, we went to the same junior high school...
She usually doesn't start talking to guys.
Yamato is getting picked up by her!
Aren't they just friends?
Yamato doesn't have any friends except us!
Yamato is a kind of shy around girls, so I've been worried about him.
But I'm glad.
They're probably making a date for today.
So, how about the two of us going out? Are you listening?
Okay everyone, go back to your seats.
T-Talk to you later.
Y-Yeah.
Oh! Sorry!
Sakurai... Honoka Sakurai...
Who is she? I really don't remember.
Well, I'll wait for Asahina.
Now where were we supposed to meet?
Uh... Akitsuki...
Honoka.
S-Sorry... hold on sec...
Oh, Asahina! About our shopping today...
It's okay. I'll go by myself.
Huh?
Sorry, I'm in a hurry.
Wait!
Hey, Asahina!
W-What's her problem? I really don't understand.
Um... Akitsuki, is she...
Huh? She's my friend. But she's so crazy.
A friend...
By the way, have we met somewhere before?
I really can't remember.
When I was in elementary school...
I saw you at my family's shrine... Inari Shrine which you often visit.
My family's shrine?
You mean your family runs that shrine?
Yes... When I played with the bell and broke it a long time ago...
Oh no! Daddy will be so upset with me.
Oh, you broke the bell.
That's bad. I bet you hung from it, didn't you?
Um... I'm sorry.
I thought you were going to tell my dad that I broke the bell...
Stop crying. I'll fix it.
This dent isn't so bad...
It's impossible...
Don't worry, I'll take care of it.
Wow!
Look, this is between you and me.
O-Okay. It's our secret.
Just between you and me...
Oh! Now I remember...
I'm glad you remember it.
Actually, sometimes I went there and ate croquettes.
Oh, really...
Actually, I saw you often eating croquettes there...
Akitsuki, do you like croquettes?
Not only croquettes, but I like everything tasty!
Well, do you know about the new okonomiyaki restaurant
near the train station?
Oh, yeah. I've been wanting to go there!
R-Really?
Well... How about... Um...
Can... we... go... there... today?
Um... Today?
I-it's okay, if you can't.
I just asked you...
It's okay. I'll go by myself.
I really don't understand her!
Why should I wait for her after she says that to me?!
Oh...
Huh?
Boy, we had a long practice today.
Asahina, don't forget the dozen sports drinks, okay?
Okay.
A dozen... I'll need to make two trips to carry them all.
I wish Yamato were here to help me.
They're probably making a date for today.
He's so wishy washy!
Don't tell me if you can't do it!
Oh...
How long do I have to wait for you? Be more considerate!
Y-Yamato!
Did you wait for me? For five hours?
I didn't have much choice. It's too heavy for you to carry, right?
Yamato... Akitsuki...
Sorry, Honoka. But I'm supposed to go shopping with Suzuka today...
I don't want to, but she needs some help.
He's very kind... and honest...
You're really nuts! Who'd wait for five hours!
Huh?
Hey! Who do you think I did this for?!
It was damn cold!
Are you listening to me, Asahina!
"Shusse Inari"
Good morning, Akitsuki.
Hey! I got a cold because I was waiting for you!
How can you say I'm crazy!
I didn't ask you to wait, so don't blame me.
Say that again?
You'd better go to bed, Yamato. I already notified the school.
That's right. You don't want to get worse, right?
I'm off to school now.
I don't want to catch a cold before the meet.
Hey, wait.
Go ahead and take this medicine, Yamato.
Right, or you'll die, Yamato.
Let me take attendance.
Akitsuki is absent with a cold.
Asahina.
Yes.
Inoue.
Here.
Akitsuki has a cold. I hope he's OK...
School just stared... and that idiot already is sick...
Who catches a cold in April?
Asahina, sorry about yesterday.
I had no idea that your partner was out.
One dozen must've been very heavy.
But another friend helped me.
That's good.
Actually, I could've managed by myself.
Really?
I feel like... I'm getting worse...
Sorry, Yamato. But I'll be busy until late tonight...
Miho will be home by around five.
Ayano and Miho won't come back for a while...
I... might die, Goro...
Asahina will... No, that'll never happen...
Can that be... Asahina?
What's up?
Wh... at?
Speak up louder! One more time! What's up!
Go home. You make me more tired.
Are you sure? I've brought a girl.
Uh... Are you... all right, Akitsuki?
H-Honoka?
"Yamato Akitsuki"
She insisted on coming to visit you.
"Yamato Akitsuki" No, I didn't...
It's okay. I'm gonna get some orange juice and leave you guys alone.
So enjoy yourselves!
Stop it!
Akitsuki...
Are you all right? Sorry for coming by when you're sick.
I-It's okay.
This is your room...
There's a cat!
Sorry, the room is messy.
N-No, it's not.
Well, it's very nice of you to come visit me.
Although Asahina lives next door, she didn't even visit me.
What? Asahina lives here?
Oh, didn't I tell you yet? This is my aunt's complex.
I see...
That's why they're close friends...
Uh... Are you hungry, Akitsuki?
Not really. I don't have an appetite now...
That's not good. You need to eat, especially when you're sick.
Can I make you something?
R-Really?
Yeah. Believe me. I'll make something tasty...
But I don't have any cooking utensils.
Don't worry. My house is near by, so I'll bring something.
That's right... I live close to him, too.
If I try hard enough, maybe I can become closer to him than Asahina.
Asahina...
Is she going to visit Yamato?
Oh hi, Sakurai. I didn't know you were here.
Yeah. I was going to make some food for Akitsuki.
I see... Please tell him to get well soon.
Uh... Asahina. Don't you want to see him?
No, I don't want to catch his cold.
O-Okay.
They may not be such close friends...
Oh! I'd better in hurry! I'll go home and make something for him.
Boy, that was really delicious!
Thanks for dinner.
Uh... well...
You're such a good cook, Honoka.
Yeah. I especially like the flavor of the bonito broth.
Honoka, how about me?
Sorry, it's all gone.
Don't worry, Yamato. You won't die from skipping a meal.
That's right.
What are you guys doing here? My fever is getting...
Don't worry, Yamato. I'll take care of your cold.
Here we go. I'll give you a shot.
No!
What the hell is that? I don't care for those things!
Really?
How about this?
Okay, open up your jammies.
Stop it!
Be quiet! Hold his legs, Hatori!
Okay.
- Don't move! - Whoa! Stop it!
It sounds loud upstairs...
Hatori and Sakurai are visiting Yamato. Oh, Saotome, too.
Should I leave his dinner here?
He'll be fine. Because Sakurai told me she's cooking for him.
Then let me take this away.
Oh... Hey, Goro.
Goro is going to have his dinner, Mom.
They all finally left, but...
...I'm starving...
I can't believe Asahina didn't come to visit me at all.
I caught a cold because I was waiting for you!
Humph, that's not my fault!
Maybe I should try it...
Damn! I'm starving! I feel awful!
You're such an ingrate, Asahina!
Hey, why are you guys coming back!?
Oh, Asahina...
The door wasn't locked...
It's not my fault if you catch my cold.
Well, then you can pay for medicine at least.
Here we go.
What's that?
I had nothing to do, so I just made it.
Well, I know you're stuffed with Sakurai's food...
Really? You're a lifesaver!
Huh?
I'm really starving! Thank you, Asahina!
Really? Why didn't you tell me that earlier...
What's this?
A honey and lemon drink...
...without the honey.
It's sour!
I didn't have honey...
Then, it's just a lemon drink!
Sorry. You don't have to finish it.
No way. I'm starving right now.
I'll finish it no matter what!
Huh?
Besides, no one else would drink anything so sour.
Yamato...
Actually, it's not so bad having a cold...
Really sour...
But I guess anyone can boil eggs.
Well sure, I just put them in the microwave.
W-What's wrong?
You can't just make everything in a microwave!
Oh, I can't?
Isn't it obvious?
I'll become the wind on the green field
Right now, I'll just...
Get a little "reckless" and "fired up" and speed up
Let's go
Run
Stop
Advance
Falter
Jump
Squat
Sing
Shout
Triumph
Fall short
I'll live, right here
Living recklessly like this isn't altogether bad, either
Something'll happen, I have this feeling
Day after day of getting covered in bruises
Some days, I feel my "limit", though...
I'll become the wind on the green field
I'll run right through the moment
The shapes of things change, it's just the way it is
You can't stop it...
A little "stubborn" and "mischievous"
"Competitive"
That spirit
Run
Stop
Advance
Falter
Jump
Squat
Sing
Shout
Triumph
Fall short
I'll live, right here
Okay, let's practice.
A-Asahina, I forgot my umbrella, so can I share yours?
If you don't want to, that's fine.
What is he doing?!
"Next episode: Spring Storm" What is he doing?!
"Next episode: Spring Storm" Could he be a stalker?
"Next episode: Spring Storm"