The little birds fly in the blue sky.
The ocean mirrors the blue of the sky.
The deep azure is heaven's ocean.
In the blue of the sky, heaven's tears lie.
In the tears of heaven, the little bird flies.
2012
Entrance
Ceremony
It is said that your personality begins to take shape in the first year of your life.
Episode One
Just how much longer should I shout?
I am convinced that middle school, where you are now, is where you lay the groundwork of your future life.
Too long.
So short!
In bloom.
Falling.
Blue.
Hurry up!
Sorry!
Are you okay?
Red...
I-it's nothing, I'm fine.
That looks wonderful!
I made it myself.
You actually made something like that yourself?
It's not hard.
I just braided some strings.
Braiding...
Her name is Kotori Asobi?!
White...
There are girls of so many different colors.
'Sup, Mato.
Yo there.
Hey, Yuu.
What kind of person do you think Kotori Asobi is?
Kotori Asobi?
Yeah.
The kind that wanders around like a chicken with a string around its legs or that bobs around like a balloon.
That's so cruel.
I've lost interest.
Hey, you're making me sound like the bad guy, Mato.
Kotori Asobi isn't like that.
She can braid!
Huh?
Red really suits her!
So does white!
In English, please.
So, basically, you want to be her friend.
Oh come on, that's not it at all...
Scratch that, I totally do.
What kind of a reaction was that?
Takanashi Family
I'm back.
How was your day?
I met an interesting girl.
I liked the faces she made.
Don't even think about it.
I know.
You're not allowed to.
Sis.
Mom said you're supposed to take a bath.
You reading that again?
Mom said...
I got it!
The Little Bird and Many Many Colors
Ever since I was a child,
I've revered this little bird that would bring me to a world of many many colors.
Blue.
Orange.
Black.
K-Kotori Asobi!
Takanashi.
It's read Takanashi as in "no hawks", but written with the characters for "little bird"..
Why is it read Takanashi?
Because where little birds play, there are no hawks.
W-Wow, that's a name for smart people!
H-sHey, which club are you going to join, Takanashi?
Have you decided?
I...
I haven't decided yet.
Is something wrong?
Restroom.
Oh... okay.
I wouldn't want that, either.
I wouldn't want someone following me around all the time.
Sounds like an excuse to me.
Morning Glory Consultation Room
"Morning Glory Consultation Room"?
Precisely!
Want some?
Want more?
Gladly.
What is this place?
Didn't the teacher tell you?
She's here to help you deal with any emotional problems you might have.
She's a counselor.
Problems?
Yep.
Even middle schoolers have issues.
Oh I see. Not a very intuitive name.
I guess.
Here's the sugar.
Thanks.
The fewer problems, the better.
Come and find me if there's ever anything I can help you with.
Drop by anytime if you want some coffee.
Thanks!
Aiyo, pick up the pace!
You too, Momo!
Even trial members have to do all that training?
Middle school is serious business.
All right! Time to run a few marathons!
Off we go!
Okay!
Art Room
All right, please sketch two drawings.
Pair up with a partner.
Take turns being the model while the other draws.
She's beautiful.
I feel horrible.
You got too worked up.
One lap would've been enough.
I have trouble breathing...
Thanks.
Well then, I have some paperwork to take care of.
Okay.
Just cook something simple, okay?
Curry?
I'd eat it, but...
I mean, ah... yeah, curry is fine.
All right, bye.
That...
That's the little bird of many many colors, right?
You know of it?
I have it here.
You have it on your phone!
Where did you get it?
I drew it myself.
Seriously? It's great!
But it makes sense.
This drawing wasn't in the book.
Do you have a later edition?
Did the first edition have this?
Yes.
Yeah, it has a different dust jacket.
What, really?
Show it to me!
I will.
It's at home.
Your room is huge!
You could play basketball in here.
Something wrong?
No, not at all.
The book is over here...
The Little Bird and Many Many Colors
This looks so good!
You can have it if you want.
Are you sure?
Yeah. I can make another one for myself any time.
Thanks.
A visitor?
Yomi, Kagari's here.
Wait!
Takanashi?
Not yet!
Wait!
Good evening.
Kagari...
Good even—
You know...
You brought this on yourself.
It's your fault, Yomi.
Have a macaroon.
Oh, okay.
Eat the brown one.
Thanks.
Delicious!
Color of asphalt.
Thanks.
Color of chaos.
You get the pink one, Yomi.
Red's all mine.
All the dirty colored ones are yours.
Kuroi...
You... don't have to.
No, I'll eat them.
Wow, it's so detailed!
There's even icing on the cake!
Here.
This is you.
It's... cute.
Hey, Mary.
How long do you think she'll stick around?
When will she leave?
Go home.
Kagari...
Kagari isn't home.
Mary's speaking now.
Go home.
Go—
Thanks for everything.
See you.
Yeah.
I'm scared...
That girl is scary.
Mato?
What about the curry?
I don't want any!
What's wrong with her?
What was with that reaction?
What was with those macaroons?
Why?
Did I do something wrong?
04/18 19:12
Takanashi Yomi
(no title)
I'm sorry.
Takanashi...
I told you you shouldn't have.
You belong to me, so act like it.
You know that, don't you?
I know that.
The Little Bird and Many Many Colors
I know all too well.
Go home.
Hey, Kuroi!
Did you hear there's going to be a festival by the shrine near the station?
Ah, yeah.
We're trying to find out who among the girls wants to go.
Are you interested?
I...
I'll pass.
Aw, come on!
Are you busy?
I thought it'd be fun.
Do you think we'll find enough girls?
Morning Glory Consultation Room
So...
Uh, well...
I kinda wanna ask him out, but like... It's hard to just, like, talk...
Just confess, Kohata.
It's not so easy.
It's not like my chest is the size of a mountain ridg—
Kohata?
An underclassman?!
I gotta go.
This was between you and me.
Just between us!
Hi there.
Do you have something you want to talk about?
I see.
You're wondering if she hates you.
Ah, it was Kuroi, wasn't it?
As soon as I met you, there was something I noticed about you.
It was how beautiful your eyes are.
They're the eyes of someone who has never known hate.
No way...
It's good to have no enemies.
But it's normal to unintentionally make a few along the way.
Normal?
Yes.
It happens to everyone.
You just have to accept that.
Does it hurt there?
Even if your heart feels like it's been stabbed,
it won't bleed or leave a scar behind.
There'll be someone who'll help you bear the pain.
Someone else?
It'll all work out, so don't brood over it.
No matter how much it seems to hurt, it's all just a trick of the mind.
Want more sugar?
Someone will help me bear the pain?
Who would do that for me?
Are you staying behind?
Yes.
Don't take too long.
I won't.
You joined the art club?
You're really good at this!
You know that, right?
Don't you get it?
Even if you try to be my friend, I can't be yours.
So...
There's a festival!
Let's go together!
A-A festival...
I can't.
Why?
Because... I just can't.
I'll just hurt you...
I won't be hurt!
No matter how much it seems to hurt, it's all just a trick of the mind!
Kuroi...
Let's go have fun!
Let's go see a lot of different things!
A lot of things with many many colors.
A world of many many colors.
The ocean mirrors...
the blue of the sky.
The deep azure is heaven's ocean.
In the tears of heaven...
the little bird flies.
BlackWRock Shooter
How much longer do I have to shout?
How much longer do I have to cry?
Stop now, I can't run anymore
The world I dreamed of one day closes to me
On this dark and cracked road, without the faintest light
I felt like I saw the rays of hope
emanating from my past
Why?
Black Rock Shooter, what fond memories
I recall my times of happiness
Black Rock Shooter, but I can't act
I wish upon the stars soaring through the darkness
because I will run one more time