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And that's what happened.
I was surprised myself.
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Let's now start the first song for this week.
The hit song from 2010, Kana Nishino's "Best Friend".
~ Thank you, I'm really glad ~
~ that you're there for me ~
~ Because no matter how tough the situation ~
~ I can always keep a smile on my face ~
~ Even if we are far apart ~
~ or no matter how many years pass ~
During that time, studying was everything for me. ~ or no matter how many years pass ~
During that time, studying was everything for me.
~ It will probably never change ~
I didn't need romantic love nor friends. ~ It will probably never change ~
~ We will always be Best Friends ~
I spent the days with English words, ~ We will always be Best Friends ~
math formulas, and chronological tables of history. ~ I love you, ~
But before I realized it,
I am surrounded with friends. ~ I really do ~
The one who was center of it all was that monster...
Haru Yoshida.
Who the hell are you?!
During the spring of our first year in high school, Haru Yoshida, who was seated next to me,
since starting a fight in the first day of school,
didn't come to school even once.
And also, regarding these documents for Yoshida,
who hasn't attended chool since the entrance ceremony...
Since you're seating next to him, Mizutani.
Mizutani.
These are for Yoshida. Please give these to him.
Okay?
One month has already passed since you all started high school. Finally...
[ Admission Guidebook ] One month has already passed since you all started high school. Finally...
[ Admission Guidebook ]
Excuse me...
I am Mizutani.
~ Thank you ~ I am Mizutani.
~ I'm really glad ~
I'm looking for Yoshida. ~ I'm really glad ~
I'm looking for Yoshida.
~ that you're there for me ~ I'm looking for Yoshida.
~ that you're there for me ~
Haru? ~ that you're there for me ~
Haru?
~ Because no matter how tough the situation ~ Haru?
~ Because no matter how tough the situation ~
I was asked to deliver these to him. ~ Because no matter how tough the situation ~
I was asked to deliver these to him.
~ I can always keep a smile on my face ~ I was asked to deliver these to him.
~ I can always keep a smile on my face ~
Hmm.... ~ I can always keep a smile on my face ~
~ Even if we are far apart ~
Bye... ~ Even if we are far apart ~
So you've been sent by the school, huh?
Huh?
So that teacher sent you?
She came to nag me again to go to school.
I was just asked to deliver the lecture notes!
Lecture notes?
Hey.
So you mean that
you're that friend who would deliver lecture notes to that someone who was absent from school because of being sick and stuff?
What's your name?
Shizuku Mizutani.
I see. Shizuku, huh?
Call me "Haru" then. Since we're friends.
See you again, Shizuku!
This is how I, Shizuku Mizutani,
met the monster who is sitting beside me.
[ Genius - Brawler Big Problem Child Cutting Classes - Boyfriend ]
[ Haru Suda Masaki ]
[ Hard Worker - Frank Cold-blooded Girl Differential Equation - Honor Student ]
[ Shizuku Tao Tsuchiya ]
[ Yamaken - Yuki Yamada Natsume - Elaiza Ikeda ]
[ Oshima - Minami Hamabe Sasayan - Gaku Sano ]
[ Micchan - Mokomichi Hayami Yuzan - Yuki Furukawa ]
[ Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun The Monster Sitting Beside Me My Little Monster ]
Stay still.
C'mon.
This is something like
friends hanging out on the way home from school.
Haru!
Hey!
- Lend me some money. - What? Again?
Come on. We're friends, right?
I guess I have no choice.
How much do you have?
It'll be better if you give us all of it.
Here.
- Thanks. - See you then.
- Yeah. - Thank you.
Yoshida.
Hm?
If you really want to have friends, why don't you go to school?
No!
I don't know why but everyone seems to be afraid of me.
When I realized it, I'm being avoided. That's why I hate school.
But you're the first one who came to my house.
They also started hanging out with me when they were afraid of me first.
That's why I don't need to
- go to school. - You're the only one who's thinking that.
If they are really your friends, they won't
extort money from you.
Since I don't have any friends, I'm not really sure.
But it would be better
if you don't have friends like that.
You're horrible.
Poor girl...
I see...
You're amazing, Mizutani.
To think you did that to Yoshida.
By the way,
who are you?
What? Well...
At least remember the face of your classmate.
I'm Sasahara. You can call me "Sasayan".
Then, what do you want?
Well, I am indebted to Yoshida.
I came from the same middle school with Yoshida.
And I was in the baseball club...
There was someone who was always being bullied.
Don't you think it's better to help him?
Huh?
I wasn't able to help him. But Yoshida...
He went pick a fight with them to help him.
That became an issue and he stopped going to school.
That's why I'm just thinking it would be better if he comes to school this time.
That would be good but...
Huh?
Mizutani, I have another favor to ask.
Mizutani...
If he continues to skip classes, it seems like he will be expelled from school.
Goodbye.
Hey.
Want to try hitting balls?
I wasn't able to help him. But Yoshida...
I see...
Come on and give us money.
It was the same that time too.
Even though I just pretended I didn't see it...
Who the hell are you?!
So Haru was trying to help him that time.
Geez, that Haru is really is worthless.
He hasn't given me money recently.
Then there's no point.
And I thought I'd just found a convenient cash machine.
- I know right. - Yeah, dammit.
- Shall we play billiards? - How about nine-ball?
Let's play nine-ball then.
Then the one who loses this time will have treat noodles.
But I don't have money.
But anyway,
do you think Haru really think of us as his friends?
Of course he does! Remember how happy he looks!
I kinda pity him a bit.
He seems pleased about it, so don't mind it.
It's rather a good thing.
Ah. She's the girl that was with Haru the other day.
Yoshida...
Huh?
He really thinks all of you are his friends.
That's why...
Please be more sincere
and be friends with him.
What?
Ow! Ow ow...
You bastards
can just get lost today.
Haru! Haru, sorry! Sorry! Ah...
Ah, Haru!
Take me down! Hey, help me!
It's not something to cry about.
Does it really hurt that much that you're not friends with them?
No.
I just feel really happy...
It's alright.
Because before long,
you will be surrounded by many people.
I think...
It's alright to give school a try as long as you're there.
It seems like...
My heart is beating fast...
I think I like you.
I think...
- You just mean as friends... - No.
I mean as members of the opposite sex.
Shi-Shizuku!
Shizuku!
Shizuku.
Ah! Yoshida!
I'm glad you came to school...
I hate you.
Scram!
Haru!
Wow...
I'm really surprised that you really came.
I did.
Um, just like this.
From the latter...
And just like that.
The seat beside me
is finally filled...
Hey!
Where are you going, Shizuku!
Shizuku!
Shizuku! Shizuku! Shizuku!
SHI-ZU-KU!
HEEY!
What are you doing, Shizuku?!
SHI-ZU-KU!
So you're cleaning? I'll do it too! Whoopsie.
- Give it. - It's fine.
- Don't be shy. - It's fine.
- Hey, come on. - Forget it.
Ah, Shizuku?
Shi-zuku.
- Take me to this. - No.
Why?!
Studying is much more important.
But friends usually hang out after school!
That's not it.
I want to go with you!
Nobody makes eye contact with me except you.
Listen!
Midterm exams will be soon.
I intend to not to lose to anyone.
Mizutani.
Please help me with my studies.
Ah, Shizuku!
- What? - It's mentai mochi cheese monja!
Monja!
Excuse me!
- Please wait! - Monja!
I am Asako Natsume.
Um, anyway, Yoshida is tremendously glaring at me though.
Don't mind him. He's just being precautious.
Ah, it seems like I almost failed the entrance exams.
If I get a failing mark, I'll need to get supplementary lessons.
But I have something important coming up that day. That's why Mizutani...
I decline.
You sure decide fast...
I'm sorry but I have nothing to do with it.
But hey, hey...
As you can see, I am cute.
That's why I'm popular with guys.
And that's why many girls hate me...
Ah! Please have a look at this.
My name in the internet is "Golbez".
I'm always being surrounded by friends. And even though I don't know how they look like...
It's the first time I made such precious friends.
That's why I want to go the offline meetup no matter what.
If you need someone to help with your studies, I'll do it.
What? Really?!
In exchange, let me come with you in this offline meetup!
Ah! Okay! Okay!
Ah, but...
But please don't fall for me. It would be troublesome.
Okay! Leave it to me!
That's stupid. For me, studies are more important than having friends.
I've always liked being the best because all my efforts will be rewarded.
What I'm doing is right. That's what I think from the bottom of my heart.
What? You want the electronic dictionary?
Mizutani.
Shall I hand it up to you?
What?
There, I hand it up.
Tsk. Damn rich kid...
Okay, next lesson would be...
[ First Year Midterm Examination Results ]
Ah!
Excuse me. Excuse me. Passing through.
It's the highest marks I got in my life!
[ 2nd Place - Shizuku Mizutani ]
Ah! You're second, Mitty. As expected from you! [ 2nd Place - Shizuku Mizutani ]
Ah, can I call you "Mitty"?
Huh?
[ 2nd Place - Shizuku Mizutani ]
[ 1st Place - Haru Yoshida ]
Could it be that
you're the one who got the top marks in the entrance exams?
I'm sorry but until the final exams, you're my enemy.
Wait! Hold on!
Ha-Haru! That's...
You see, when I was on my way here, it was wandering in the middle of the rain...
Don't you feel sorry for it? Right, Shizuku?
Let's raise it together! Okay, Shizuku?!
Sasayan, are you done?
Anyway...
Let's start this meeting.
Mitty.
We'll now start the meeting how to raise the chicken.
Haru, Sasayan, listen.
Haru's cousin?
Call me Micchan.
Micchan, don't just feed it.
Okay.
Since we already got permission from school,
our problem now is we need a chicken pen...
[ Expected Completed Diagram ]
How about we all make one together? [ Expected Completed Diagram ]
Then, let's go buy the materials.
During no classes with my classmates?
Let's go all together!
Right, Shizuku?!
You're part of that "together"!
Okay, Shizuku? Come on, okay?
- Okay, Shizuku? - Hey...
Hey, stop that. Hey.
Come on, okay?
Haru.
Don't put stuff we don't need.
- Ow! - Ah, I'm sorry.
Ah...
Mizutani.
You're the girl from before...
- You again? - Her casual clothes look lame.
Ah, you punks!
What?! What do you want this time?
Come on, come on. Calm down, Haru.
Yamaken.
They said they want to apologize.
Huh?
So you've already made up!
- You should've told me sooner! - Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
That hurt. Hey...
Do you know Haru?
We were at the same school until grade school.
And his big brother will surely show up every time he's being bullied.
And he gives such outrageous punishment.
Big brother?
Haru has a big brother?
Weren't you his girlfriend?
No, I...
I want to study.
Even if you say that,
you seem to be enjoying yourself.
What?
Nagoya!
[ Nagoya ]
Awesome! [ Nagoya ]
Awesome!
Wow, we did a good job.
It's not cute.
Okay! Here comes Nagoya!
- There it is! - Go!
Go! Go!
Good!
Go! Go!
Nagoya!
Oh! Nagoya! Nagoya! Hm? What's wrong, Nagoya?
Go! Go! Go! Nagoya! Nagoya!
Go! Go! Go!
Nagoya! Nagoya! Just one more step!
Alright!
Wow! It went inside by itself.
It's fine if you leave me here, Haru.
Don't worry about it. I want to be with you longer anyway.
[ Micchan No subject Yuzan is here.]
Yuzan... [ Micchan No subject Yuzan is here.]
You can really just leave me here.
I'm going to stay somewhere else tonight.
What? To think I bought this.
Mitsuyoshi, coffee.
Okay.
To think I've come all this way...
How long will Haru ran away from me?
Well, he used to hit them recently.
If he doesn't hit right now...
Hey, Pops. Can I change the channel?
Um, Shizuku!
Ah! J-just who is he?
He said he doesn't want to go home tonight.
What does he mean by that?
- Huh?! - Huh?
Hey Shizuki! There's a zashiki child here!
H-hey!
Come on, look! I got him!
That's my brother, Takaya!
Huh? Brother?
Nice to meet you. I am Takaya Mizutani.
The way you're being unfriendly is exactly the same with Shizuku!
Isn't he a good boy? He's a little too shy.
Oh.
Did you cook these?
There are also pickles.
You're amazing!
Yum!
Pops, tea.
Ah, okay. Well, you sure are easy-going.
Wait. Don't you have a Mom?
- Work. - Hm?
Since my wife...
is working, our family get by.
And I failed businesses countless times.
What?!
- Six times. - Six?!
You sure is a hopeless father.
Right? I'm really hopeless.
That's why my wife is not living with us.
That's why Shizuku and Takaya...
Probably are having lonely thoughts.... Yeah...
Wow, Shizuku. You're still studying at home?
You're also behaving properly recently, l-listening to lessons.
Yeah. Even though I don't get it,
you said that studying is important.
I'll also make the things important to you, important to me too.
But why do you always just study?
Goldfish.
Huh?
I made a promise with Mom a long time ago.
We will all catch goldfish in the ladle together during the fireworks festival.
But Mom is busy with work. - Okay, got it.
Even though I was looking forward to it...
- Shizuku. - Hm?
- Shall we go together? - No, it's alright.
I was afraid of being betrayed with my expectations.
But studying won't betray me.
That's why...
I decided that I would study.
I will be satisfied if I study.
Because I will be rewarded if I worked hard.
It's the first time to talk about this to someone else.
I wonder why I said it to Haru.
It's alright for you to stay here, Haru.
It's alright if you stay here forever.
I'm going to cast a magic spell to you.
Haru, why didn't you come home last night?
Yuzan wanted to see you.
They didn't even attended Aunt Kyoko's funeral.
What do you they want now?
Go! Go! Okay, okay, okay...
Yoshida! Shoot! Shoot!
What?!
Yes!
Wow! Awesome! Yoshida, that's a nice shot but
the hoop is over there!
The hoop is there.
Hm?
Wow! He's awesome!
Oh... Here.
Thank you.
Whoa! Watch it! Watch it!
- Yoshida! Watch it! - Okay, passing through. Passing through.
Passing through.
It's been three months since I met Haru. It's our first summer vacation.
Hey, Shizuku!
Look.
Here you go.
Ah! Ah! It's the same! It's the same! Your clothes are the same!
It's the same! Look! You have the same clothes!
I can't see.
Go! Go!
Ah! Whoa!
Watch it! Watch it!
Ah! It's lit!
Oh! It's a goner. Let's stop, let's stop.
What?
Whoa!
Ow!
Natsume.
Are you okay?
Yeah...
Are you... Shizuku Mizutani?
Yes?
I thought so. Just like what Mitsuyoshi said,
it was because of you that Haru started going to school.
Excuse me, but...
I am Yuzan Yoshida. Thank you for taking care of my little brother.
You know that Haru is currently
living in our cousin, Mitsuyoshi's place?
Yes.
Our dad, how can I put it, is strict.
Haru was driven out of the house before he went to middle school.
Because he's somehow a problem child.
But we heard that he started going to school recently.
And now Dad said he wants to bring Haru back to our house.
What? Back to your house?
You bastard!
What game are you playing, Yuzan?!
Don't bother Shizuku!
I thought so.
You'll surely show up if I did this.
Long time no see, Haru. Doing good?
I don't care what you and Dad are thinking!
But I have no plans to get back to your house now!
Let's go, Shizuku.
Wait, Haru!
I might not understand everything, but I think it's better to talk to your brother.
Why do you run away from him? He came all the way to see you.
Don't pry on everything!
That's right.
Why am concerned with Haru?
It's unthinkable that I would be affected by others.
What's important to me is studying and eventually a firm future.
Shizuku! Shizuku! Shizuku! Shizuku! Look, look, Shizuku. Shizuku.
Things that would prevent that...
should be discarded. That's what I intended but...
Chairman, Chairman, I'll leave these to you. Sorry.
Chairman, I'll leave these to you too.
Okay.
Are you...
...the class chairman?
Ah. That's right.
You're amazing!
Being the chairman, no, I mean...
You have the position everyone admires and be the most popular in class!
What? No... I was just...
Forced because I am wearing glasses.
Glasses, huh?
I see! There's that kind of way.
Chairman, you're nice.
I am... Oshima...
Oshima, you're nice.
Could it be that you're jealous?
[ 12th Shoyo Festival ]
Welcome to the Shoyo Festival! [ 12th Shoyo Festival ]
Please stop by and look around. [ 12th Shoyo Festival ]
It's that season of this year again! [ 12th Shoyo Festival ]
It's that season of this year again!
With its 12th Shoyo Festival, the current theme is:
"For One Purpose"!
Whoa! I'm not scared at all! I'm not scared at all!
Let's hurry and go.
Whoa... What the hell is this?
- You're too startled! - Stop it! Really!
Whoa! Whoa! You're also in this too?!
Come again!
Shizuku!
I've ran out of blood.
Wow, you're really popular, Haru, "The Blood Baron"!
Hm?
I've noticed recently
that you've been cold with Haru.
It's nothing.
It's just that
I feel stupid being affected by Haru.
Is this love talk between girls?
Okay, okay, okay...
You are special for Haru after all.
He always notices you.
And no matter how anyone looks, you're the best and only one.
Haru just wants me to be with him because he doesn't want to be alone.
It just so happens that it's convenient that I'm around.
It's normal for anybody to hate being alone.
It's normal that one would think
that the person nearest him would be special.
For you, Mitty, Haru is...
It's none of your business, Natsume.
Whoa...
Sorry.
Could it be that the weird looking girl there be Natsume?
I had a fight with Mitty.
I, Asako Natsume, is announcing my end.
End? Why?
Once girls have a fight, it's over.
It's not over, right?
True friends break up and fight
and start over.
Hey.
What are you doing here?
Geez, the size of this school sure is big.
The size is normal though.
Could it be...
...you're lost?
How are things recently with Haru?
I don't know. We are not talking much.
Why?
It's painful when I'm with Haru.
I can't even concentrate on my studies.
That's why I don't like to see him.
Hey.
Shall I tell you why you can't ignore him?
Because you're depending on him.
You're depending on him. But you can't return that dependence back.
You're unfair, Mizutani.
That's why you're lonely now.
Not really...
I've been alone all this time. I don't think I feel lonely.
Idiot. You feel lonely because you're with him.
I see.
You're amazing, Yamaken.
When I'm with you,
my mind becomes clear.
Here's your change.
Yoshida, do you like Mizutani?
Yeah, I like Shizuku. Though she's been cold with me recently.
Are those feelings...
the "like" towards a girl?
I'm sorry.
I told you that it was none of your business awhile ago.
I am...
a friend of you, Mitty, and Haru.
Of course it's my business.
Yeah.
It's just as you say.
Please stop throwing firecrackers!
Just because you don't have a partner, stop throwing firecrackers!
That Haru...
However you look at him, he's just a normal high schooler.
Hey! You should properly escort me!
Yamaken!
Have you fallen with Shizuku?
If I am, do you have any complaints?
It's alright if you stay here, Haru.
I will cast a magic spell on you.
A spell that someday, you'll be embraced and feel their warmth.
I'm sure by then, you'll be someone who's really happy.
We have to hurry or Natsume will leave.
Stop it.
Confess, confess.
Natsume. He said he wants to talk to you.
No, not really...
You're blushing! You're really creepy.
He said he's a candidate as your boyfriend.
Stop it!
You sure are in a bad mood, Natsume.
I really hate boys.
But I like girls a lot.
Being in love is nice, you know. For better or worse, people change because of it.
A great romantic love
makes people go round and round.
Then would you, Micchan, make me go round and round?
Huh?
I-It's nothing.
Confession?
Yes, but... I've been completely ignored.
Do you like Micchan?
I probably...
...like him a lot.
It's really weird that someone like me would be, right?
During middle school
I've been abandoned by the the girl I get along the most.
I've always thought
asking myself why I am alone.
It's really weird, right?
I understand. I really understand.
Natsume.
That past is past. There is nothing that will restrain you.
Micchan said this:
"Romantic love makes people go round and round."
If a broken heart would go round and round,
I also want someone to be with me.
I was always afraid
that things would still not be realized even if I worked hard.
That helpless feeling of someone else...
That pain...
I wonder if I can endure it.
Shizuku's birthday?
So she said. It's February 14.
Well, I kinda want to celebrate it.
But she said she wants to spend it together with her family only.
Her birthday cake...
She's making it on her own...
[ Happy Birthday Shizuku ]
Welcome.
We humbly thank you for coming
to Soreie Mall today.
Today is February 14th, Valentine's Day.
Do you have your chocolate ready?
Whoa!
Oh, it's really you, Oshima! I saw you the moment when you took a peek.
Wow. You have good eyes.
Yeah.
Um... I'm sorry that I suddenly called you to meet up today.
Um... You see...
There's something I want to give you!
Well, don't worry about it. I also wanted to talk to you.
What?
Shizuku's birthday present.
I have no idea at all what I should buy, you see.
Do you have any insight?
Hmm...
Imagine something that will make Mizutani happy.
Hm?
- Once you find one, - Okay
imagine the face of Mizutani that looks happy because of it.
Ah! There is one!
I thought of something good. I'll go and buy it.
Huh?
Why did you call me again?
Forget it. Good luck.
Okay.
Her birthday party
she's doing the decorations herself.
Natsume.
It's about me...
Would you just give up?
But I'm really happy about it.
No.
You said it, right?
Romantic love makes people go round and round.
You're always so kind...
The reason I'm kind to you
is not because I want to face you eye to eye.
I'm serious.
I really like you.
Is it because of our age gap?
If that's the case, I'll be an adult in several years...
You have
no place within me.
To have more than what we have,
I guess it would be little more troublesome.
In the end, she's at work.
All the food here are things your mother likes.
You did a good job making them, Shizuku.
Tomorrow I'm going to make what you like, Takaya.
These are from me and Dad.
Thank you.
Ah, that's right.
I have something to give to the two of you.
What are you doing here, Haru?
I brought a present.
But dammit...
But to think I would just secretly place it on your table.
But I've been found out, huh?
Shizuku, happy birthday.
Open it, open it.
I would have never thought
that you would give me something this practical.
Well, Micchan and Mom has exactly the same pen.
I thought it would be perfect for you.
Thank you. I'll treasure it.
Okay.
Excuse me...
I'm sorry to interrupt your conversation, but what about the party?
What? Is it really alright if you invite me over?
No, no. It's not about being alright or not.
You've already invited yourself inside before I said it's alright.
By the way, where's your Mom?
That's the most delicate zone today...
She's not here even though it's her birthday?!
Yeah, she has work.
That's why I'm glad that you came.
Because there's one extra seat.
Shizuku, here.
Here.
Then, without further ado...
Happy birthday!
Happy birthday.
Wow, that was a lot of fun.
I kinda wanted to meet your Mom.
Ah...
Shall we try calling her?
No... There's nothing important.
But there is. It's your birthday.
That one you wanted the most to come
is not me, right? It's your Mom.
Come on, try calling her.
I'm also here.
Hello? Mom?
Cellphone?
This is my friend's.
Today...
is my... birthday...
And I wanted to talk to you in a bit...
Alright.
Bye.
Huh? How was it?
She said she'll call me back in an hour
and we'll be able to talk slowly and with ease.
That's great, Shizuku!
Bye then.
Good night.
Yeah, good night.
Haru!
I like you, Haru.
Huh?!
I like you. Got it?
Yeah, got it.
If you get it, then good.
Hello? Mom?
You know...
I...
...found someone I like.
Up until now, my world was being completed only by me.
The one who changed my world...
Shizuku.
...is Haru.
- Good morning. - Good morning.
Oshima!
Mitty, we're in the same class again this year.
Mitty.
Shizuku, put out your arm.
Shizuku!
Let's go, Shizuku.
Too fast! Too fast!
Does this fit in watermelon splitting?
Probably.
Okay guys, gather up.
Here goes. 3, 2, 1.
Micchan, is it okay?
Yeah, it's perfect.
Huh?
Ah, Mizutani.
That's rare. Is something the matter?
I kind of wanting to borrow a book in the earth sciences.
Ah.
Ah, which reminds me.
I heard you don't want to go to college, Yoshida?
Ms Saeko was looks really distressed about it in the staff room.
What will you do if you're not going to college?
Catch tuna.
What?
Catch tuna?
Yes. He said he's going to board a ship once he graduates.
He said he can't always depend on you.
Well, that's something he would do.
Haru is excellent, beyond me always.
Does his family know?
Haru's family is complicated.
His parents divorced.
And even though his father took him in...
Well, many things happened and he was driven out.
And in the end, he lived with me.
Haru
doesn't say anything.
You again.
I seriously have a favor to ask of you today.
Next Sunday, there would be a party for my birthday.
And I was wondering if you could attend.
I definitely won't go.
Our father is waiting.
Hell I care.
Please.
It's a very important day for me.
I beg you.
Why don't you go, Haru?
Isn't it a birthday party?
If you'd like, come too, Shizuku.
I'll prepare delicious food.
This will be... the last.
Never destroy my world anymore.
I owe you.
Is it really alright for me to go?
Won't it be the first time in awhile since your family will be complete?
My only family at that house was Yuzan.
But he gradually stopped smiling.
And I lost the place where I belong.
That's why I will never get back.
To think we'll be picked up.
That Yuzan doesn't trust me at all.
I think the one who will the successor
would be Haru.
What?
Haru will...?
Understood.
So be it.
Sorry, it took so long. The employees did many things...
But why do I have to look like this?
It's just a birthday party, right?
Um, today,
to congratulate my son, Yuzan...
Haru.
I really think I've seen your father.
Like in a news about the National Diet.
You're just imagining things.
Surrounded by these many people, and together with you all,
and be greeted by all of you
is something to be very joyous about.
This is also a heartfelt gratitude for everyone's
support and cooperation...
Haru, long time no see.
You don't reply at all.
Even though I said to come and visit the laboratory.
Don't wanna, it's in Alaska.
It's Alabama. I'm really sure you'll be interested in the Gulf of Mexico.
I'm sure Kyoko would have wanted it too.
Are you Mr Haru Yoshida?
We would like you to say a few words up in the stage.
Your father also asked you too.
Excuse me, let us greet you.
Thank you very much.
I'm stunned. So it's you, Shizuku.
This is a notepad.
Because I thought it would be a normal birthday party.
Happy birthday.
That's right. It should be my birthday party.
I forgot.
Thank you for bringing Haru.
Your father has always been taking care of us.
Haru.
Welcome back.
Our father is also thankful.
He's relieved that Haru became decent.
He intends to seriously bringing him back home.
And if possible, he wants to be the successor...
And not me.
Haru said...
he doesn't want to go back home.
He won't also go to college. He said he'll get on a tuna fishing ship after he graduates.
Haru doesn't understand his own worth.
To think he has many opportunities.
I made a promise long ago.
It's alright, Haru.
I will make a place where you belong.
But our father is only interested...
Next.
...only in Haru's special brain.
Next.
And on that day...
Haru is lucky.
He doesn't imagine
how I always felt.
"I think it would be better if you don't exist."
That's what I thought.
And now, let me introduce you.
He's my another son.
My second son, Haru Yoshida.
Even though he's inexperienced...
This is ironic.
The one who made a place where I belong
was Haru.
I should support him this time.
During the time when Haru said he won't go to college,
somewhere within me doesn't allow him to.
During that time,
I was jealous of Haru.
And eventually, I will raise Haru to be my successor.
Bullshit.
Hey, Haru.
Let's go, Shizuku.
Are you alright?
Yes, I'm alright. I deeply apologize.
Ah, that was stupid.
Let's leave now.
I'm starving. Let's go eat takoyaki.
Shizuku?
Why don't you go back?
Huh?
Don't run away just like that. Stop giving Yuzan problems.
Think more about your future.
Enough already. Let's go and eat takoyaki.
I thought we're the same.
Huh?
You and me are actually the same.
What is?
We wished the same, and in the same way it's not enough.
But if you
extend your hands, you will reach it. If you put your mind to it,
you would be able to get anything.
But you cast away everything and ran away.
The hell? Even you?
You won't understand how I feel!
Then do you understand how I feel?!
If I didn't met you,
I didn't imagine feeling like this.
I thought you would be able to understand...
You, Yuzan, this party too!
All of them are shit!
Huh? Where is Haru?
If I suddenly show up at that party,
everyone would be surprised.
I don't know why
I said those things that way.
That I would feel that way.
Say,
I think you are more suited with me.
What you're doing is not romantic love.
You're just repeating pretending to be friends.
I wonder...
At the very least, if you're with me,
I won't give you any worry or hesitation.
Listen, Mizutani.
People's feelings change.
There's no way it would change.
There surely is something that was built up among us.
"Tomorrow,"
"I will apologize to Haru if I meet him." That's what I decided.
"Apologize and talk normally."
It's alright.
I'm sure that Haru will just say, "I see" like always and smile.
It's alright.
It's going to be normal again.
And I know...
that kind of being "normal"...
would be broken easily.
~ Ever since the day you suddenly broke up with me ~
~ even if I am not beside you, even now you are doing fine ~
~ I cannot erase from my mind ~
~ the way you say things, the way you laugh ~
~ Everything I do, it reminds me of you ~
~ ah nothing can be done if I continue on like this ~
~ Hey, where are you, what are you thinking of? ~
[ Missing Name: Haru Yoshida His favorite food is takoyaki ] ~ Hey, where are you, what are you thinking of? ~
[ Missing Name: Haru Yoshida His favorite food is takoyaki ]
~ Even now, I am here waiting ~ [ Missing Name: Haru Yoshida His favorite food is takoyaki ]
~ Even now, I am here waiting ~
Thank you. ~ Even now, I am here waiting ~
~ Until the time we can meet with smiles on our faces ~
It's nothing. ~ Until the time we can meet with smiles on our faces ~
~ I will never forget your kindness ~
~ I wish these feelings will reach you, I believe ~
~ I'm wishing I'm wishing ~
I'll be on your left. Here goes.
Smile.
Thank you.
Yeah, it's good.
The venue of National Center Test is here.
And now, please start.
[ Acceptance Letter ]
Congratulations.
Thank you.
Anyway guys, good job in taking the test! Cheers!
Cheers!
What's that?
Someone gave it to me.
Thanks
to the irreplaceable friends I met here
that I was able to spend
a fulfilling time like this.
Even though on this good day, we will be leaving this
school building, laughing and crying together later,
I pledge to take a step forward
with great strength, along with the memories I earned in my heart.
Graduate representative, Shizuku Mizutani.
Hey, Mitty! No!
Don't graduate! Let's repeat another year together.
I don't like that.
What? That makes me sad!
Let's take a picture together.
Let's take a picture in front of the blackboard.
- Okay. - That sounds nice.
Then, move closer together. Squeeze in together.
Okay, okay. Say cheese.
Yay!
It's good.
It's the diploma I truly want.
Natsume, it's amazing you graduated.
Mizutani! Mizutani.
I'm sorry, Mizutani. These are...
Yoshida's. I'll leave them to you.
[ Yoshida's Belongings ]
Ah...
[ Admission Guidebook ]
Shizuku. [ Admission Guidebook ]
But you're the first one who came to my house.
Call me "Haru" then. Since we're friends.
But friends usually hang out after school!
I want to go with you!
Hey, Shizuku.
Look.
[ Radio Exercise Attendance Card ]
Happy birthday. I thought it would be perfect for you.
You're part of that "together"!
That's great, Shizuku! Hey, Shizuku! Shizuku!
Haru...
I came to see you.
To be honest...
At first, I intended to ridicule Haru.
Besides, you're not my type.
I wondered why.
But...
You're always honest,
serious,
you clearly say what you think.
Knowing you from the beginning,
it would have been better if I said this:
I like you.
I...
...think you always come to save me.
If I'm with you,
I can be myself.
But as for Haru...
I would be completely exhausted.
I would be angry and shocked.
He just always exceed my expectations.
But it was fun.
Even now...
When I think of Haru...
I'm having fun.
I'm sorry, Yamaken.
Huh? Did you just listen to what I said?
Don't regret it.
There would never be another guy who would appear like me, you know.
These are Haru's.
Sorry. They should have been heavy.
I would have come and get it if you called me.
No, it's alright.
It's somehow nostalgic.
Bye.
Hey.
Since you're here anyway, how about hitting the balls for the last time?
Thanks to the irreplaceable friends I met here
that I was able to spend
a fulfilling time like this.
Even though on this good day, we will be leaving this
school building, laughing and crying together later,
I pledge to take a step forward with great strength...
Congratulations!
Please accept the gift that was prepared.
Wow! Homerun.
Huh?
I'll give this to you, Shizuku.
As always...
You're abrupt
and crazy.
Even if you suddenly come back like this,
I'm too happy that I'm having trouble reacting.
Everyone keeps avoiding me.
Goddammit.
That's why I thought I go somewhere
as far as possible.
To the ocean.
Ocean?
Yeah, the Gulf of Mexico.
I rode the laboratory ship from sun up and down. It was pretty fun.
Before long, I thought, it doesn't matter.
It's alright that I won't go back.
That's what I thought. I continously worked and starved.
When I realized it, I've fallen asleep on the way.
When I woke up...
Shizuku.
I unintentionally mumbled "Shizuku".
The first thing you said to me was
"Because before long,"
"you will be surrounded by many people."
I don't know how much I was saved by those words.
I don't know how much it gave me hope.
I remember those words, that's why I'm here.
I reached out
to a lot of things
with all my might.
But I...
I don't need anything else.
I missed you.
Welcome back, Haru.
I'm back, Shizuku.
- From here. - Okay.
Haru! I told you, you don't have to do that!
Yamaken, what is that?
A present. A thousand sheets of divorce papers.
Thanks.
I'm kidding.
Right after we met,
I've already said it...
I think I like Shizuku.
I think there was something that change since then.
I...
...love Shizuku!
Cheers!
Hm? You're late, Yuzan.
Here, a gift to you two, Shizuku.
Thank you very much.
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