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
Episode 3
Overflowing tears
How's Kagari?
Well. She's resting at home.
She seems to have calmed down a bit.
Jeez, she really scared me back there.
Kagari!
She fell asleep?
She's trying to start walking again.
She's calmed down a lot since then.
Ah, thank God. Keep at it, Yomi.
Sorry I just blurted that out... I didn't mean to be so casual...
Oh no, not at all... Mato.
Hey!
Oh, Yuu.
Where have you been? I told you we had practice this morning.
Oh no, we'd better hurry. Do you mind if I run ahead?
No, not at all. Go on without me.
But...
It's fine, go ahead.
Sorry, bye!
Nice shot!
You little...
K-Kohachi?
Not bad, girl!
All right Mato, you'll be in our starting lineup for this summer's tournament.
Eh?!
Get ready for the training camp from Hell tomorrow.
I expect blood, sweat and tears from you.
You did it, Mato.
Looks like you've grown close enough to that Kotori Asobi chick that you can walk to school together.
Ah, well...
Cut that out, weirdo.
Save it for after the camp.
Blood, sweat and tears...
The captain's unrivaled as far as one-on-ones go.
Pretty scary...
She can be pretty brutal.
Every time I hear those squeaky footsteps on the court I—
There she is!
....Or not?
Who's that?
Is she confessing?
No way!
Ah, she's as red as a beet!
Look at that awkward stance!
Oh shit.
How many towels will I need?
One for wiping my sweat, one in case I spill something...
Oh right. Where's the ointment...
I didn't dream last night.
That kid...
Blue tears...
In the blue tears of Heaven, the little bird flies.
The little bird flies in the multicolored sky
The little bird flies in the multicolored sky.
The orange of a smile.
The pink of a cold.
The blue of a teardrop.
It takes a journey through all sorts of worlds,
clad in all the colors it has seen.
A beautiful, rainbow-colored bird.
But the bird wanted to see even more colors.
Gradually, all the colors started to blend
and the hues began to fade.
And then...
I wonder if the colors in that girl's eyes changed?
Oh, Yomi?
Mato? Sorry, I thought that if you weren't busy or anything, we could maybe...
If we could "maybe"? You bet we can!
Well? How's the packing going?
It's a pain.
Yuu messaged me earlier about it.
She's so worried that she even sent me a list of things not to forget.
Honestly, she worries enough for both of us.
You sure get along with her well.
Yeah, we're pretty much joined at the hip.
We've known each other since kindergarden.
I see.
She acts all grown-up these days, but she used to be a real oddball.
Oh?
How do I put it...? She couldn't stay put.
Like in primary school, she would make a run for it in the middle of class.
Huh?
What's up, Yomi?
Oh sorry, I called you at a bad time.
No, no, it's fine.
It's not fine.
I'll hang up now.
I'll text you later.
Eh?
Good night.
Hey, Mato. If you must, use the bag.
Ugh, no need...
Hey, you all right?
Oh? Who are you?
It's Jamane.
Oh, right, right.
Sorry. I'm not good with faces.
C'mon now, you'll feel better if you let it out.
Nope. Ain't happening.
Jeez, you're stubborn.
Go for it, Mato!
Good stuff!
Hey, Kohachi.
Do you think putting her on the team was a good idea?
Why not?
There's no teamplay.
She has no synergy with the other members.
You think?
It'll be fine with Jamane there.
With Jamane?
Hey! Put your backs into it!
It's coming!
Mato, what's up?
Er...
What a strange dream.
Yeah, they're usually about the same people...
But I didn't recognize anybody in this one.
All the usuals weren't around.
Oh, what if...
Saya said something to me once:
"Someone will help you bear the pain."
What if those kids were helping you bear your pain... or something?
Wouldn't that be cool?
Helping me bear my pain?
Sounds cool, but I don't really get it.
One of the girls kept recurring in my dream.
She seemed a bit older than the others.
Older?
Give it back!
Nope!
Come on, give it back.
Show me the rest, too!
Nope!
Not now.
Morning Glory Consultation Room
What's wrong?
It's nothing!
I was thinking I'd get this for Saya.
Might as well get this one, then.
If warm it up, her boobs show.
Lewd.
Whoa Kohachi, what's that?
Don't you think this is perfect for a man of glorious Japan?
Kohachi, is that for a boy?
Ah! Wh—No.
Oh, we know. It's him, the one in class 3...
Stop, stop! Shut up!
She must be getting it for that guy we saw earlier.
Kohachi is kind of cute.
Mato, you want a boyfriend too?
What?
It's still too early for that.
I'm not even in high school yet.
What about that "playful bird" of yours?
Hey, can it.
I-It's nothing!
Kuroi Mato
Takanashi Yomi
Here!
For me, really?
Have some, the samples were really good.
Thanks.
Was the camp fun?
Yeah!
But Yuu's snoring was so loud that I couldn't sleep!
It's weird, she gets in this rhythm and...
Eh? What's up?
Oh, nothing.
Really?
Really.
Well, that's good then.
If there's ever something on your mind, just say so.
We're friends.
But not best friends.
Ah, sorry.
Thanks.
Oh, right.
I have something to give you, as well.
Oh, a different color! Can I have it?
It's pretty.
Excuse me.
Oh, Mato.
What happened, Yuu?
This is...
'Sup people!
Attention!!
What's everyone gathering 'round here for?
Looks pretty interesti—
Dear Taku
Hey, Kohata.
Great job, writing a love letter to a guy and all.
What a great way of telling him!
And you got him a wooden sword from camp, too?
Isn't that right, Taku?
Er, yeah.
Hey, have some heart.
That wasn't in character at all, was it?
Whoops, my mistake.
Kohachi...
Hey everyone, if you want to look it'll cost ya.
Kohachi.
She was smiling.
In her shoes, smiling would be the last thing on my mind.
And yet she did.
What, you're crying?
Yuu too.
All the time they've cried together.
All the time they've spent together up until now.
All the time they will spend from now on.
All the tears thus far, all the tears to come.
All of it, they did together.
It's coming!
Well, it's not like I'm not used to it by now.
Kohata, it's all right to cry.
If it hurts, you can cry.
Well, there's no use crying over spilled milk, as they say.
You're strong.
Eh?
You're strong...
It must hurt.
Er, Saya...
After all, everyone was laughing at you.
Eh?
They were laughing.
Laughing at you.
At me...
You poor thing.
You're the school's laughing stock.
You put up a front and try to act strong.
Your heart is aching.
And...
Your very existence is painful.
It hurts.
Hey, girl.
Want some coffee?
Kohachi!
What happened?
I'm sorry!
I tripped you up...
No, it's fine.
Really, just a little twist.
Terrible timing! The summer tournament is approaching fast!
It's fine.
Er, Mato.
Lend me your shoulder.
Okay.
Kohachi...
Infirmary
Are you sure you're okay?
The thing about me is...
Whenever something bad happens, I'd rather think that no one's at fault.
Kohachi...
If someone else takes responsibility for it, then it's completely out of my control.
I prefer to take the blame myself.
Then I can always do something about it.
That way, I can always run
and I can always fly, right?
Kohachi...
I kinda suck at first aid.
Let me go fetch the actual nurse.
Righto, thanks.
If she's not around, I'm sure Saya would do in a pinch.
I'll be fine without her.
No, really.
I can manage by myself.
You'd better return to practice.
But...
If you skip practice, you'll lose your place on the team.
So get at it!
R-Roger!
What a cutie.
Takanashi, how many sugar cubes do you want?
Oh, two please.
Gotcha.
Here you go.
Thank you very much.
It's bitter.
I made it black.
Kohachi is really something.
Even after all that's happened to her,
she remained as strong
and as kind as always.
Kohachi...
Kohachi!
You want to be somebody else,
but there's no way that could happen
If you feel sorry for yourself
a different side of you hidden deep inside
will tell you what to do
Some things are just the way they are
Everybody has troubles, everybody struggles
We complain
and grumble
and pass the days doing that
We're used to being hurt, but we know
you can't survive on feelings of kindness alone
But one day, we'll want to be who we truly are
and walk down that path as always