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"
Hey, Yamato! The bath water is lukewarm!
Hey, I know you're there, right?
Answer me now!
Hey! Hey!
Geez...
"Decision"
Let's go. The night parade may be going on...
O-Okay.
I... like you, Asahina.
Huh?
Will you go out with me?
Are you... serious?
I'm sorry...
It won't be the same between us since I told her my feelings...
Yamato.
Aren't you going home?
Uh... Yeah...
Are you free today?
Huh? Why?
Well, I'm getting together with some girls,
but there aren't enough people.
How does that sound to you?
Don't worry. They're all pretty girls. You just have to make an effort...
Sorry.
Huh?
I'm sorry...
That's okay.
Well, just let me know if you change your mind.
I know many cute girls...
Okay.
Well now... what should I do?
Why did I say something like that...
Mom, what about Suzuka?
She ate with her friends on the way from club practice.
Oh...
Hey, Yamato, do you still remember our promises?
Promises?
Right... When I was a little girl,
you said you would marry me when I grow up.
I do recall you saying that.
Was that when you were in kindergarten?
That's right!
Oh, way back then?
I think I forced myself to agree.
Therefore...
Don't worry. If you're not popular with girls, I'll be your wife.
Huh?
Why are you suddenly saying that now, Miho?
No reason. I just wanted to say it...
I see.
She knows I was turned down...
Yamato, I have to change my bride's dress at least 10 times.
Oh, if so, we'd better start saving money.
Exactly, Mom. Please!
Okay, okay.
Even Miho is trying to cheer me up.
I feel very embarrassed...
Isn't Asahina going to have dinner with us anymore?
Oh?
A-Asahina.
I guess it's hard to talk to me...
Shoot, I feel like I'm gonna cry again.
I'll just turn in.
It couldn't be...
Asahina! I'm all right about...
Good evening! We're back again!
Go home!
Hey, you're so cold.
Did you have such a tough time...
...having your heart broken by Suzuka?
H-How do you know?
I can tell just looking at you!
- There, there, there... - Hey, I said go home!
So, I came here to see how you're doing...
And as I expected, you look terrible...
Stop it, you nasty woman!
Hey, Yamato, let's celebrate your heartbreak and have a party!
Join us, Megumi!
M-Megumi?
Poor... Yamato...
Huh?
All right. Let me take good care of you tonight.
M-Megumi... I can't breathe... Argh...
What?
Everyone wants to dump me because they're tired of my boobs!
Geez! What idiots!
Men are always like that...
Boy, I feel like crying...
Hey, let's drink!
Oh? Megumi is sleeping now.
How boring.
Hey, get over it!
You're a real sissy!
Shut up!
I'd dump a guy who talked too much and was irresponsible.
Listen, you're just too dull.
Don't you know the difference between
a "sweet man" and a "submissive man"?
Geez, I can't stand it.
I hate wishy-washy guys.
I'm going to have a drink outside.
Let's see...
Crazy! What are you doing?
What are you really doing?!
Yuka!
Are you surprised?
Man, stop acting like a child.
Hey, come over here and cool off.
And bring my booze!
Okay, okay.
This is the perfect spot to have a drink.
You're lucky, Yuka. You always seem to be enjoying yourself.
Huh? What does that mean?
I wouldn't have told her if I knew I'd suffer this much...
Humph... You sound like you're the only one having a hard time...
You think it's better to say nothing
and watch Suzuka and the other guy go out together?
That's even... worse...
I see... We're both wounded pretty badly.
What?
Well... I've really liked the guy since I was in 9th grade...
But I confessed my feelings for him and got shot down.
Really? That happened to you, Yuka?
At the time, I was really a simple girl,
and couldn't say what I was thinking...
You're kidding! You were a simple girl?
Don't joke around like that.
But it's true.
Wow! You're right.
But why do you keep this picture?
Well, half as a joke, and the other half is to encourage myself.
It just reminds me how I was back then...
After all, I couldn't say anything to him in all my school years.
So, I decided that when I started college
that I'd try to dress nicer and be confident in myself,
then I could share my feelings to him again.
Although I confessed again and again, it never worked...
Again and again?
You didn't give up after you got shot down?
I couldn't stop because I liked him.
And he left for the United States after transferring...
...I tried to give him up, but I couldn't...
I can't get him out of my mind...
Come on, why are you getting down on yourself...
Well, I think we're really similar...
Similar?
Give me a break! I'm not a wimp like you!
I'll become a more attractive woman, and will win him over someday!
Yuka...
Well, I guess I drank a little too much...
I've never told anyone this silly story except you.
I'll kill you if you tell anybody, got that?
Okay. I won't.
I thought it's over after one heartbreak...
When I came to Tokyo, or started high school...
I expected changes in my life, but...
...nothing will happen if I just wait!
I like Asahina!
Huh?
I'll never give up!
Oh, he seems to be a bit of a strong man, all of sudden.
The idiot!
If nothing will change if I just wait...
...then I'll change things myself...
"Asahiyu"
Asahina!
Yo! Good morning!
G-good morning.
It's a nice day today!
- Are you going to morning practice? - Yeah...
Well, I'm all right about it.
Huh?
Your answer to my declaration.
Umm... yeah...
So, can we eat together like we did before?
Yeah...
Ah, sorry... I...
I know, you don't want to be late.
See you in the classroom.
Okay.
Track and field club...
Good morning, Akitsuki.
Good morning.
You're... from the track and field club...
I'm Miyamoto.
I'm wondering if you thought about my offer the other day...
Let me ask you again.
Could you join our club, Akitsuki?
Huh?
You have the talent.
You have such fast legs, and it would be a waste if you didn't use them.
You can answer me whenever you like, just think about it.
O-Okay.
Huh? You want to join track and field?
Yeah.
Why are you saying that all of a sudden?
I don't get what you're thinking.
Well, if I joined, I'd have more chances to be with Asahina.
That might be true, but...
I want to be with Asahina as much as I can.
Be with her? I don't think that would be the case.
What are you guys talking about?
Ah, Suzuka. Well...
Asahina, I'll join the track and field club.
What?
You know, I want to be with you as much as possible...
Are you serious?
Huh?
I'm asking if you're serious.
Yeah.
Our club is not for people to have fun.
We all work very hard to improve our marks by one second, by one centimeter.
Yamato, do you think you do that?
Well... I think... I probably can...
- Probably? - Umm...
What do you mean "probably"?
If you can't do it, you'll quit then?
I'd be very annoyed if you joined with that kind of callous attitude!
Oh, boy...
She didn't have to get mad that much...
I guess you went a little bit too far.
If something goes wrong, you'll be considered a stalker.
How?
Stalkers are called stalkers because they don't realize what they're doing.
I thought we had a good relationship back...
Well, that was your fault.
Why?
Because it's obvious that you have ulterior motives for joining track and field.
Am I wrong?
Well...
Suzuka got mad because she's serious about sports.
If you joined, you'd just bother the others because you're irresponsible.
It's enough to make her upset, I guess.
I-I'm not irresponsible.
Oh yeah?
I hate to tell you this, but everyone thinks you never follow up on your words.
I don't think you'll do well in the club because you've been so irresponsible.
Anyway, I think it's better if you apologize to Suzuka.
If not, you'll really lose your chance.
Chance...
Akitsuki!
Ah, Honoka...
Huh? The track and field club?
Yeah.
Why all of a sudden?
Umm... well...
But Asahina and Yasunobu discouraged me
because they said I was irresponsible.
I see...
I think you had better not join as well.
Because...
I'll see you less and less.
...because the track and field club's practices look very tough...
...and you'll get tired, I think.
Yeah, you're right.
Maybe it's better not to join...
Yeah, I think so.
Right...
I don't know how hard track and field club is...
I should apologize to Asahina very soon...
"Asahiyu"
It's harder to talk to her now than when I was rejected.
Suzuka, would you like to have another bowl?
No, thanks. I had enough.
Hey, Asahina.
What?
N-Nothing...
Thanks for dinner.
What?
You haven't apologized to her yet?
Yeah...
The longer you wait with things like this, the harder it gets.
It's better if you apologize as soon as possible.
I can't help it.
I just haven't done it yet.
You're really hopeless...
Then I'll go with you.
Huh?
I kind of expected something like this to happen.
The track and field club will have a meeting after school today, Yamato.
"Meeting room"
Come in.
Excuse me.
Oh? You're really early.
Huh?
The meeting starts at 3:30... I think...
Right.
It's unusual that you'd mix up the time...
What are you looking at?
About that guy...
I found out something interesting about the relay race at his junior high
and why his team ended up in last place.
I can't believe someone kept a record of the race.
It says, "Although the team finished last,
the catching up by the anchor was extraordinary."
Is that right...
Asahina, he should do track and field.
Don't you think so?
I don't think so.
Huh?
What? Did you guys have a fight?
It's not like that.
I see...
Come in.
We're coming in.
Hattori...
...and Yamato.
Hi, Akitsuki.
Have you decided about joining the track and field club?
No, no. He's not here for that.
He needs to talk to Suzuka.
Me?
Come on.
Y-Yeah...
Asahina, I...
Huh?
Actually, never mind...
Miyamoto Sempai.
Huh?
I don't know how hard the track and field club is...
...but I want to be with Asahina.
I'll join the track and field club!
Huh?
What!
Huh?!
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
She's a scholarship student for the track and field club...
...and is admired by everyone.
She even trains on her own after those hard club practices.
I feel like the more I get close to her,
"Next episode: Distance" I feel like the more I get close to her,
"Next episode: Distance" the more I feel like I'm slipping away from her...
"Next episode: Distance"