On the morning of a beautiful sunny day
I was waiting at the place we promised to meet
I stood there watching the laughing children
As I patiently waited for you to come
I watched a perfect arc as a ball was being thrown
And it flew right before my eyes
It was just an ordinary sight to me
Now, if you were just with me
As this world kept turning slowly
But it seemed like it was leaving only me behind
The clouds just wouldn't hide me
It was a Sunday where the sun seemed to hurt more than usual
You have to get ready, dear.
Yeah...
What are you looking at?
She was so good when she was young.
She has been going to school every day though, lately.
Since that boy Sudo came by, she's been acting better.
She sure was a daddy's girl back then, wasn't she...
Hey, daddy? Does it look okay? Does it make me look older?
Daddy, daddy.
She was a daddy's girl, right?
Did I do something wrong?
You were too nice.
Huh?
Episode 1 1 : The Unseen Horizon
You shouldn't have come back to school.
Shimura, did you do your homework?
It's done. Do you need to look?
Yes, I do! Let me see!
Oh, me too!
So why...
do those girls ignore Sakura so much?
Probably because she's a weirdo.
I can't play while talking about this. Someone take over.
I'm in.
I'm out too.
Yeah, yeah.
So, what?
Well, maybe they don't even need a reason. Anything will do.
They just treat anyone that's not in their group as the enemy.
Oh man, well that sucks.
Also...
Sakura's the type that just makes you want to bully her.
Hey, hey, hey...
I'm just kidding. I understand what you feel, Ishi.
Huh?
It's so obvious...
But, at least she's still kind of cute.
Did you know that Shimura used to get bullied in elementary school?
You're kidding. Her?
I heard it was pretty bad.
Shiina!
Huh?
Looking for someone?
For Hiro.
She went home with Ozaki already.
Oh, I see...
Hiro, you got a 100 percent again. Aren't you a smarty!
It was a 97, not 100.
That's the same as getting a 100. We just round the score up.
Well then. Time for your punishment.
Tada! Special juice!
I... I got them wrong on purpose...
On purpose and still so high! Amazing!
So, you really did get a 100!
If you don't drink it, there's going to be more.
M-My grandma was saying... t-that it's medication...
That's perfect.
Right, Hiro?
But I did exactly like you told me.
I don't know what to tell you.
There you are.
You'd better hurry up and drink it, or else there will be more.
And did Shimura drink it?
She did... or more exactly, she got it poured into her.
I heard that Shimura was crying and screaming. It got out of hand.
So, they basically forced her to drink it.
I guess even a genius student like Hiro can't drink it by herself.
Want me to help you drink it?
S-She... really drank it...
There's a real smarty... She has to be able to do at least that...
What's that look? Are you making fun of us?
You're even making fun of Shiina behind her back!
Do you want to suck up to the teachers that badly?
What was the name?
You have to behave like a good girl, or else you won't get into the school.
Good luck with your tests, Hiro. We'll be rooting for you.
If you don't get in, then we'll be together for another three years...
We sure as hell don't want that.
Hey, let's go.
Huh... y-yeah...
Oh? Over already?
See you, Hiro!
See you tomorrow!
Sure looking forward to that next test!
What's with these scores?
Hiroko, are you slacking lately? It's a crucial time for you.
You don't even have four months until your entrance exams.
You have to be able to get full marks on elementary tests like this.
I'm sorry...
I guess I should have put you into a proper school from the start.
Is it that girl?
What's her name...that backward student.
Don't hang out with her anymore. You'll only learn her bad habits.
Just go to school for recommendations.
The classes there are low level and, the kids are all good for nothing.
Those classes are far behind their curriculum,
so they're not learning everything again this year.
Unbelievable.
Listen, Hiroko. If you want friends, stick with ones from private school.
Umm... about Shiina... I...
If you can't tell her... then I'll call them.
I'll do better... next time...
I'll do better next time...
What are we doing for tomorrow's test? The same?
That didn't have any effect on her. She didn't seem to care.
We stick this in her and kick her in the stomach.
T-That's going t-too far...
Half-assed won't work on her! She'll think we're going soft!
Besides, it'll be okay.
If she listens to us, we'll forgive her.
I'll send her a new execution letter. This time she'll have to get a 70.
See you!
Bye bye!
Oh man... there's a test again, tomorrow... How depressing.
Huh? Hiro, bye bye!
Bye! See you tomorrow!
Oh man, I bet Hiro never had to feel like this.
Oh, right... Tissues... and some gardening...
Sakura... Huh? Sakura's house isn't over this way...
Headache medication?
Oh. Welcome.
Um, e-excuse me.
Someone you know?
Huh? Yes, kinda...
So, you're the cause.
Huh?
Guess you don't get it...
What, some medicine?
What's wrong with her?
All right! Nice pass! Over here! Shoot it! Run, run!
All right! Let's go!
Sakura, you look pale.
I-I'm okay...
If she's not feeling well,
then she should just sit on the sidelines.
She just gets in the way as it is.
Sakura! Quit screwing around! Run!
Come on Sakura! Run run!
Teacher! Teacher!
Who's in charge of taking people to the nurse in Group B?
Huh? I don't want to!
What are you saying?
Because it's gross! I'm not touching that!
Ishida! The princess needs an escort to the nurse's office!
Will you just quit that already?
Teacher, I'll take her.
Huh... Okay.
Whoa... you're too cool!
'Cause he's in love.
Can you walk, Sakura?
Y-Yes...
Okay, then try and walk to the nurse's office.
Sakura! You smell funny!
S-Sakura, let's go.
Ishida, tell her you love her!
S-Sakura... you smell nice...
Do you put something on? Like perfume?
Huh?
N-No... I didn't mean it like that. Really... I... think you... smell nice...
S-Sorry... Let's just go...
C-Can you stand?
Why am I apologizing?
Infirmary
Huh? The nurse isn't here...
Oh well. You just have to lie here, right?
Well... I'm going to head back.
Hey...
Sakura, I think you can have more confidence in yourself.
I don't hate you.
I really like you, Sakura.
See you...
Wait... Hey, Sakura!
Uh... h-hey...
Huh?
S-Sakura...
Okay, start.
Tamai! Where are you looking?
I'm sorry!
Kaizuka called in herself. She said she's not feeling well today.
Infirmary
W-We can't ! Sakura!
Owww...
Sorry, I-I... just can't !
Umm... I'm really happy,
but if I don't get back, who knows what Shimura will say.
But, but... but...
But, I...
I-I don't know how to say it... I'm just not confident...
S-Sorry...
Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it...
Pathetic... My mouth is all dry...
I think school is over by now...
I didn't know I could get hungry around now...
Shiina!
E-Excuse me...
Are you waiting for Shiina?
I-I'm waiting for Shiina too... Would you like to wait with me?
I'm in Shiina's class. I'm Hiroko Kaizuka.
U-Umm... I'm Akira Sakura... I'm ... Shiina's friend.
Sakura senpai, you go to the neighboring junior high school, right?
Where do you know Shiina from?
O-Oh... well... from the sparring class...
Shiina is a nice girl, isn't she?
You know, I...
I'm embarrassed to say it,
but Shiina's the only one I can call a friend.
M-Me too...
We're kind of similar, aren't we?
Huh?
I skipped my very first day of school today...
I've never done it before, except for days I was sick.
T-That's great... I-I almost always skip school...
Why... today?
I just kind of got tired.
Aren't there times when you just get tired of everything?
You're trying hard, but nothing is going right...
You do your best, but no one accepts you.
T-That... happens to me every day.
What should I do? What do you do?
But, it's usually my fault...
You're at fault? It's not... the people around you?
I think...
it's the world's fault.
Sometimes, I think this world should disappear.
Huh?
The Eleventh Episode The Unseen Horizon - The End
It spans the entire sky and stretches on endlessly
I look up and wish that it would take me and envelop me
Even if I can't walk alongside everyone
I want them to see my footprints and know that I'm not there
That day, I let go of your hand
You never even looked back
You just left me behind
Can't you see that I have my dreams
And they're waiting on your doorstep
It spans the entire sky and stretches on endlessly
I look up and wish that it would take me and envelop me
Next Episode
The curtain falls and we're allowed a moment's rest.
A break from the endless daily routine heals our souls.
Who is this rest for?
From the edge, the breath of violent destiny starts to stir.
Next Episode: My Eyes Are a Victim's Eyes. My Hands Are a Criminal's Hands.
I'm always anxious during peaceful times.
Because I am blind to the fact that an end will come.
My Eyes Are a Victim's Eyes. My Hands Are a Criminal's Hands.