It happened on one winter day.
Oh, my God, no.
Why does it have to be now?
Is he bothering you?
Exam
Thank you.
-I'm taking the same exam. -Really?
Well, let's do our best.
Don't hold back.
It was scary, wasn't it?
Hanabi never let go of my hand
until we arrived at the venue.
That was my first love.
-Your pajamas are so cute. -Really?
Up until then, I just assumed that I just hated men,
or that I wasn't really interested in romance.
You're the one who made me realize, Hanabi.
Episode Three
I want to treasure the most what is most precious
But even something so simple Is the one thing I can't do
"If destiny is real
Then you are the person I'm destined to be with"
Those are the words I can't say Because I'm scared it will destroy what we have
Even when you're near, you feel so far
This feeling that comes and goes
"Give up" "Don't give up"
The petals I pick are never ending
The treasure box remains locked
Embracing the sparkling feelings
Hiding the faintly colored fragments in my sighs
If our eyes meet, please don't look away
See through this lie I've locked away
I don't know how much more I can take
So please don't say anything yet
It hurts
I love you so much it's scary
So we went to a diner because they wanted to talk about romance,
and they were like "he's got good specs" and "I can't choose between them."
I mean, if she does that, she's going to end up with neither, you know?
You're so pure, Hanabi.
You'll end up alone, right?
Are you sleepy, Hanabi? Do you want to go to bed?
I'm sorry the bed is so small.
Oh, crap. She's going to hear this.
She smells like shampoo.
I smell like shampoo now too.
Ecchan.
What's your crush like?
I want to know.
Tell me.
I can't...
I can't hold back anymore.
Ecchan?
You don't really like Awaya that much, do you?
Why?
Why do you pretend you like him?
This is a gamble.
My sense that something's out of place.
If this is just my imagination, then I'll move on.
What are you talking about?
I know.
Because I've been watching you.
I can tell.
Ecchan
is so pretty.
There's
somebody that I like.
But that person doesn't like me back.
That's why I'm with Mugi.
Are you disgusted with me?
Then I...
Then why can't it be me?
I might be able to comfort you too.
I can't stop now Let me be with you
Hanabi...
I want to be in charge of my destiny
...I love you.
Hanabi, are you up?
Can you go down to the store for me?
What's the matter? You've been out of it ever since your friend left.
There's nothing more revolting than the affection of someone you're completely disinterested in, is there?
I'm sorry if I revolted you.
I had no idea
that being the object of someone's desires
was so heavy.
Oh, great!
Now my day off is ruined!
Did she just ignore me?
Hey!
Why does it have to be Mugi?
It doesn't have to be Mugi, right?
Don't take him away from me!
Mugi is the only one for me!
Mugi
You're in the same situation I am.
Once you fall for someone, it has to be them.
I can't choose between them.
I mean, if she does that, she's going to end up with neither, you know?
You'll end up alone, right?
I'm no better.
I'm just running away too.
I probably still didn't know what love was.
Four years ago
Yo.
Oh, my God.
-Look how cute they are. -The freshmen seem so young.
Oh, Mei.
Not getting enough sex?
-Maybe. -What, seriously?
-Thank God for junior-high girls. -They're so sexy.
Especially Ms. Hayakawa.
She's skinny, but has big boobs. Boyish, yet sexy.
Whoa, aren't you interested?
Yeah, of course. S-- Skinny with big boobs?
Why are you sounding so robotic?
Actually...
She was almost frailly thin,
and her breasts were big.
I remember how translucent her skin was.
She was always lonely.
It wasn't normal.
Her body was cool to the touch, and didn't feel real.
But all of this passion was directed at me.
I was scared.
Scared of you.
Jesus.
Why are you so excited?
H--? How did you get in here?
I rang the doorbell, but the door wasn't locked.
That right?
Well, I'm trying to sleep.
Whoa, whoa, whoa!
-It's way too hot for this. -The AC is blasting in here.
This is terrible timing.
Mugi, is there--?
Don't look!
You're hard.
Great, she looks totally interested.
Um...
Yes?
Touch it.
What? High school?
I'm not going.
I'm too stupid.
-That's very rock 'n' roll. -Right?
You've got a good head on you at least.
Good luck on your exams.
Come on. Don't cry.
You love that tutor of yours, right?
I guess nobody ever found out about us.
It was fun.
Sorry,
for robbing you of your adolescence.
Secrets can save you.
So I pretended that it was just casual,
but actually, it was much more serious.
Let's not do this.
Why?
I won't be able to stop. I know I won't.
It's fine.
Then don't stop.
I guess I never learn.
I'm just a toy for adolescents.
-Are you trying to break it? -That hurt?
How am I supposed to know?
This is my first time.
Then here.
-Do this. -Like this?
Does that feel good?
I see.
It feels good for him.
That's kind of...
Cute
That was so easy.
I can touch Mugi so easily.
But in that moment,
I was too scared to touch Ecchan.
Why?
Because she's a girl?
I feel at ease with you.
Yeah?
Why?
Probably all this fooling around has made me real comfortable with you.
I take issue with that.
Don't make it sound like we did it.
Hey, why aren't you coming out from the covers?
Are you in super cool-down mode?
Or are you feeling sorry about getting my outfit dirty?
God, this is annoying.
Mugi.
Mugi,
I...
I want to try to love you, Mugi.
I'll get your clothes back to you washed.
-I really liked that outfit. -I said I was sorry.
-Does it really come out? -Yes!
Just imagine if it didn't.
-Like motels. -Oh, right.
It'd be nice to go somewhere different sometimes. Why don't you take me?
G--
Good evening.
What the hell?
She has a guy with her this late?
And isn't he kind of young?
-Who are they? -They're my students.
-Students? -At the school I work for.
-What? -Is it a younger brother?
Just go find us a table already.
I don't want to.
-Hey! -What?
A younger brother who really, really loves his sister.
I guess that's a stretch.
Come on, let's go.
S-- Sorry. Um...
Let's both keep this secret for each other.
Oh, right. Being out with a guy at this hour,
I guess I'm doing the same.
Just great.
I always thought she was fake.
Never trusted her.
Well, actually,
I knew that guy Ms. Akane was with last night.
What?
I don't think he remembers me.
I'm pretty sure he's a student she used to tutor just like me.
I saw them picking out a reference book together once.
-And? -What do you mean?
He's just a former student.
He probably just called her up late last night to get her help or something.
Love will make you blind.
Just a student she tutored?
Yeah, right.
Why?
Why can't he see things like I do?
Ms. Akane.
I guess it makes sense.
We haven't known each other long.
I was only imagining that we had some connection.
Mugi loves that woman.
He's a boy, and his own person.
He's not me.
But why...?
I feel as clear as this sky.
Maybe I was looking for someone better for Brother than me,
an excuse for me to give him up and move on.
But now I feel something else.
Something seething.
This is...
Sensei.
This is hatred.
Is the person you were with last night your boyfriend?
Oh, no.
He was just a friend.
Not a former student?
Then if there's nothing between you...
Let's both keep this secret for each other.
...why do you need it kept a secret?
More importantly, we both have a person in common that we don't want to find out.
And she's realized that?
She realized I have feelings for Brother?
Then what about Mugi's feelings for you?
Is something the matter?
Oh, no. Class is starting!
Ms. Yasuraoka, let's talk more about this after school in the music room.
Just then,
Ms. Akane runs down the hallway smelling faintly of cigarettes,
wearing the same outfit
as she had been yesterday.
Let's escape from the solar system
And cross it in parallel lines
Stretching out in parallel lines
Like our shadows
You can blame the times we live in
For your lack of courage
Searching for a place
Where there is a wish not going anywhere
I want to be the words
That pour out of your lips
Let's escape from the solar system
And cross it in parallel lines
Taking along impossible wishes
And our timid voices
Once we're drained of emotion
I can start to imagine
I will reach out to our shadows
Ah Parallel lines