I want more.
So shiny and beautiful.
People's thoughts and feelings. Desire.
I want to collect all the colors
and blur the lines between them.
Only if we spend the night.
That was my condition for our next date.
Of course, with this one.
I can't do that with a minor.
I'm having a wholesome date with him next week.
There's no real reason for the order.
This is how it usually is.
I always try to cross the line with everything.
If I had to say if I was suited for it,
I'm probably not.
Do you know what you've done?
You spent the night at his house, didn't you?
I didn't have a reason to say no.
There's something wrong with you!
Is he angry that I spent the night?
Hey.
Why do you look so sad?
Does this mean that I crossed a line?
I don't know.
Making someone special cross their line,
the pleasant feeling of having your own line eroded...
Joy, anger, sadness,
I'm sure I was never meant to feel them.
Because
I feel so disconnected.
Why do you keep doing this when you're not suited for it?
Why?
We're almost there.
You were fast asleep. Are you tired?
Atami Special Issue
No.
That's because I was with a young guy last night.
Spending a night in Atami...
It's like we're having an affair.
I'm not married!
So this is a pre-honeymoon. Wait, I'm not sure if that's right either...
Well...
It was just a joke.
A Kind God
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 how have things been with you, Ms. Yasuraoka?
Why do you suddenly ask?
It seems like you're not spending time together with Mr. Awaya anymore.
I came because you said you wanted my advice on something.
So why are we talking about me?
Because we can learn a lot from your experiences.
You were such an attractive couple, you had everyone's attention.
Really?
So we're curious about what happened!
Yeah! So please, tell us.
I don't think we've seen each other since summer vacation.
-Why not? -It's the end of October already!
Well...
I think it's better we didn't see each other now.
You're such a grownup, Ms. Yasuraoka.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
You're surprisingly easy to get along with.
Really?
I just stopped putting on an act since it didn't matter anymore.
You should act more like that at school.
Absolutely not.
Your ice cream will melt.
Why do you continue this?
How the hell should I know?
Probably because it's my life's work?
This view is incredible!
I don't care about the view.
It sure is windy today.
I don't want to beat around the bush here.
I need to know what this relationship is.
Oh, I'm so tired.
Are you okay? Do you want me to bring you some water?
Honestly!
I'm sorry, I'll...
Why don't we rest first?
Yes?
I'll go get some water!
Why...?
Okay, let me think about this from a different angle. Why did things end up like that then?
Come on.
Just one drink.
No, I really can't drink alcohol.
Come on! Come on!
Chug it down!
Nice!
Alcohol?
That feels so nice.
I remember going to a hot spring with my mother once.
I bet the stars are incredible.
Too bad I can't see them without my glasses.
Anyway, this is like a dream.
I'm on a trip with Ms. Minagawa.
All right! Let's go see the stars together in our room!
Oh, no. This is seriously bad.
Why do I always do something like this when it counts?
I really wanted to see the stars together.
You took a long time.
Huh? What happened to your glasses?
Because I'm serious about this.
Please don't laugh when I tell you this.
The stars, the flowers...
All the beautiful things in the world
exist to be compared to you.
Is the room too dark?
It's fine. I want to see the moon.
I can see even less in the dark.
Yes?
What did you mean when you said I didn't need to stop?
What are you referring to?
How do you not remember?
You know, me being a slut.
You do it because you like it, don't you?
You don't have to stop then.
You make it sound like a hobby.
Do I not have it right?
I do it because I like it,
but I'm asking you how...
How it makes you feel...
Are you serious?
You have to think about this? Really?
Wait, what am I feeling?
Why am I nervous?
-I-- -I...!
I don't like it! You have to hate it!
What am I saying right now?
Will you hate me if I don't get upset?
Yes.
God, this is so pathetic.
He really throws me off.
I see.
But...
I love you.
I still love you.
Hypothetically, could you continue to love somebody who hates you?
Most people would say no.
Even if you say you love someone,
part of your feelings
is connected to the notion that this person also loves you.
Normally, that is.
Loving someone unconditionally
is unthinkable.
I don't get it. Why?
That's like...
How could you
feel that way about me?
Why do you love me?
It's difficult to explain why I love you.
But you're a literature teacher.
I just want the person I care about
to live a happy life.
That actually sounds heartfelt.
It is.
Then that won't do.
It's not enough.
That's enough for you?
Why can't you want more?
Once I start wanting more, I can't stop.
I won't be able to stop my desires.
I'm scared that it might
hurt the person I care about someday.
I think you're wrong about that.
If you want them so much,
even if they get hurt
if it's a special kind of pain they'll be able to become stronger.
I didn't know it could feel so good.
I can't believe it.
I finally feel connected.
Ow, my head.
Mine too.
Did I really drink that much?
Do you even remember what happened last night?
Of course I do.
Ms. Mi... Ms. Akane.
My first name?
Is that okay?
It's fine.
Please marry me!
People don't change that easily.
I'm still always calculating.
And this feeling might be an illusion too.
Then what do I do?
Okay.
I'm going to cheat on you all the time.
Really, are you sure?!
Yes!
You're okay with the cheating?
I'll have to check and see
if it's really an illusion.
Can people change?
Some people say no.
I'm sure what they truly feel is...
-Have you been waiting long? -No.
Wow, this feels like a first date!
They think, "If I can't make them change--
There's a cafe.
--then I don't want to see someone else change you."
Was that a date?
That's what I think it is.
I'm just kidding. Let's go.
Okay.
Our first date will probably be our last.
-Do you like tall places? -Yes.
It's so exciting.
Looking down at the ground from up here,
people from a long time ago didn't get to do this.
There was one moment when I thought I got a glimpse of Ms. Akane's true feelings.
It seems that I like teaching.
Why?
You don't find it tedious?
No way.
I wouldn't take this job if I did.
When I die, I don't want to be remembered by anyone.
Isn't that the opposite from what you're doing?
Teaching is about being an influence on someone.
When I'm a teacher,
I stay a teacher in their memories.
I thought I understood in that moment.
She doesn't feel comfortable unless she's attached herself to something.
Teacher, woman, someone older.
The reason she clings to roles
is because she actually wants to be freed from her boredom.
If that's the case,
one day, I'll come for you...
Thank you.
Back there on the observation deck...
I like them for the same reason.
With all of the new things we're able to do,
it makes me want to try them.
I like that we have more things we can do
because I feel like it gives us that much more freedom.
I can understand that.
So...
So I will...
I'm getting married.
Something new I haven't been able to do...
I think I'm going to try it out.
People can change.
But it's always because of someone other than me.
By the one destined person who can't be substituted.
Ms. Akane wasn't a teacher anymore.
And she wasn't a sad, lonely woman
trying to define herself to the world through a man.
That's because she looked so beautiful
trying to set out on her own
after finally been given a name and shape.
There's a few things I should say like, "Are you serious?"
But instead, I...
Congratulations.
I...
Well, thanks.
This is far enough.
I really loved your face, Mugi.
Do you think I'm terrible?
I do, but I don't blame you.
You're so kind.
Well, bye.
I'm not kind at all.
I don't have any right to blame her.
In the end, it turned out
that I loved you when you were a weak, manipulative and broken woman.
Ms. Akane!
I will always remember!
No matter how much you want me to forget!
I thought that I always wanted to change you!
But I was wrong!
I loved the way you were before you changed.
So...
So I...
I won't forget!
Thank you.
Goodbye,
Ms. Akane.
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