Given the Movie: Hiiragi Mix (2024)

[bunniefuu]

I was checking out what's

gonna be on our finals.

Do you have a lot of shifts

lined up during spring break?

No, not yet.

Ah...

What about you?

Same.

We definitely want...

some studio time, right?

Yeah.

We can go look at more

effects pedals again.

Yeah.

Make sure you all take just

one sheet of origami paper.

This one's mine!

No, it's mine!

This isn't first come, first served.

If there's a color you want,

ask politely to switch.

I want silver!

No fair! You always get it!

What? It's totally fair!

- I want the silver one, too!

- Oh?

Shizusumi-kun, you picked

the same color again.

Don't you want gold like

all the other kids?

I just need one.

I don't need any more.

What?! You've never gotten the gold one?!

Mafuyu.

Hey, is he around?

Hiiragi...

And Shizu-chan.

What I'm telling you is

Mafuyu's more like a little brother

than a childhood friend.

Okay, and?

And, I'm saying that I know Mafuyu

a hundred times better than you!

Oh, yeah? Does how long

you've known him really matter?

Actually, Mafuyu was saying you

were like a little sister to him.

I'mma k*ll his a*s!

Also, how is that related to

you playing the wrong note?

I'm saying there's something

fundamentally wrong with you

if you can't just play along with me!

And you thought I sounded

better, right, Shizu?!

Yeah.

Can you at least pretend

you give a crap about me?!

Shut up! Back the hell off!

And Mafuyu's got nothing to do with this!

It's pissing me off that you're

acting all smug as his boyfriend

when you're not willing

to work with others at all!

Fine, then you need to work with me first!

You need to be able to figure me out!

Why, though?!

Uenoyama-kun, it's almost time.

And stop fighting, you two.

We're not.

We have studio time with given next.

Okay, see you the day after tomorrow.

Have a pleasant day!

Right back at you!

Bye.

God, we're viscerally incompatible!

Why does he act like he's

God's gift to the world?!

I guess like repels like.

We clearly can't get along.

I absolutely despise guys

who only think of themselves.

I guess like repels like.

You really can't figure out

how to play together?

No... Actually, when our sound's

together, it's really together...

So they can, then.

Then can I ask...

why you agreed to help Hiiragi out?

Why? Because...

They sounded way more badass

than I could've imagined.

I've always hated sellouts.

At least, that's what I thought.

It's not just the fact that they're good.

Even the pauses between

the sound were thrilling.

Once in a while, it'd go against

everything I know and just felt good.

It was just good.

- In fall of our second year in high school,

Hiiragi's band won at CAC

- Honestly, I knew we were gonna win!

- and they were gonna debut

because of that.

Whatever, man!

- But then their session guitarist left.

- Congrats!

- You guys were awesome!

That said, we definitely felt some pressure

since we're in the amateur rankings.

When they were trying to fill that position,

the one who got the call was...

Me?!

We just need you until

we find our next guitarist.

You'll just fill in for now.

For, like, two shows, maybe.

If your other guitarist quit,

you don't need to do shows right now.

Of course we do. Gotta strike

while the iron's hot.

Okay, but why me?

Because I saw you play at CAC,

and it made me want to play with you.

More importantly, why are

you even here today?

What? Were you bored?

Did the little high schooler come

to see his first little concert?

I mean, I'm inviting you to play with us.

And...

There's something I want

to try doing with you.

In the end, the reason I agreed

to be their session guitarist is...

No need for ambiguous sensations

because it seemed like it'd

be a hell of a lot of fun.

Beyond the media

Yeah. What it comes down to is...

- Deconstructed and reconstructed

- Hiiragi's got what it takes.

Thoughts are mostly the same

Let this voice carry through now

Remember the memories back in the day

On a blank piece of paper

You could draw anything

Let it boom so that the color won't fade

Imitation of hope will come to an end

And I'll be singing until it reaches you

given the Movie Hiiragi Mix

Um, this is for you.

Hey, a gift? Thanks!

Wait, can I really have this?

Yes! Please use it if you want to.

Can I get a picture with you?

A picture? Sure.

Hey, Uenoyama!

Haruki-san?! And Sis?!

Heya.

What're Wait, it's just the two of you?

We met at the door. We're guests today.

Because we helped sh**t

their music video the other day.

Ah... Wait, then where's Take-san?

Working overtime.

What about you? Where's that boy

who looks like a Pomeranian?

Huh? Oh, Mafuyu?

He's got work today.

Huh...

Well, I'm gonna go say bye

to everyone and head home.

Well, anyway...

Great job tonight. You were awesome.

Thanks.

Kaji-san's not with you today?

I guess he's been busy

with the violin lately.

We're all split up lately.

Could we group him in next time?

Sure, of course!

Thanks!

Anyway, shouldn't you be over there?

Nah. I can't keep up

with Hiiragi's social circles.

Oh! Matsumura-san! You came!

- I mean, Hiiragi's definitely

got charm and he's a fun guy...

- Thanks so much!

I'll come by to say hi later.

But I want my own band to get recognized.

Huh?

I'm jealous of him.

Sometimes it really pisses me off.

Uh, yeah... Actually, about that...

We actually got an offer

to debut... as given.

By someone from a record label.

Huh?

Ah... I... got contacted today...

What?!

To debut?!

Er, uh, wait!

It's not guaranteed that

we'll be able to debut.

They just asked if we were

interested in debuting.

They gave me a business card at CAC

and said to reach out if we're interested.

I don't know if anything would

happen immediately, but...

Huh? Wait, did you reply?

No. I've only told you so far.

They're huge. Sounds good to me.

Hey! Were you listening

You're the one who was just

shouting something about a debut.

You should be more aware

of your surroundings.

Wha

I'm gonna talk to Akihiko about it.

You should ask Mafuyu.

Ask about his future plans,

and just how far he

wants to go with music.

Anyway, I'll forward you the email later.

See ya!

The future?

Huh? Why the hell do you look like

you've never thought about it before?

I have.

I mean, I have thought about it, but...

Hey.

It's almost time.

Sure.

Hiiragi! Did you...

Did you ever feel conflicted?

About how you want to live right now?

Not really.

But now you've got an opportunity, right?

You should be happier, dude.

Be happier?

Yeah, this is causing my stomach to turn.

We didn't win at CAC.

I was envious of Hiiragi,

since he got to debut.

But now, I'm so excited

I'm about to burst.

Seriously?

Isn't this actually cool as hell?

Oh, hey. I know him. That's Mafuyu-senpai.

Oh, he's in a band, right?

Is he famous?

I think his band was in some festival.

Whoa, awesome.

I want a picture with him!

Right?

Hey!

Mafuyu!

Uenoyama's looking for you.

De...but?

Sato

Haruki-san asked if we'd planned on it.

And, like, if we want to keep

doing music in the future.

And what we want to actually

do in the future, and stuff.

I'm genuinely super happy about this.

Hey, will you give it a shot?

Huh?

I'll think about it later.

What do you mean, "later"?

Sorry. I'll talk to you later.

Mafuyu! Hey!

What? Why?!

What?!

We're in a different classroom next.

Hey, Hiiragi!

You're going home already?

Work again?

Ayup.

By the way, have you seen Shizu?

Shizusumi? He said he was

gonna skip in the nurse's office.

Shizu.

Hey, let's go home.

Hey.

Shut up. You're so loud.

This is boring.

Let's head to the studio.

What are we supposed to do

in the studio every day?

We'll make a new demo.

Hiiragi! Did you...

Did you ever feel conflicted?

God, he must be really dumb.

After Yuki died, I decided that

I was gonna be in a band again.

And this way I can keep Shizusumi

tied to my life a little bit longer.

Shizusumi always looks like he wants

absolutely nothing to do with me...

But in the end, he'll always follow me.

Even though he looks like he's

not listening to a word I say...

He says exactly what

I want to hear sometimes.

When I asked him to form a band with me,

despite any reservations

he may have had, he agreed.

When I couldn't get a

hold of Mafuyu anymore...

Will you go back to your place already?

I don't wanna. There's no one

home even if I go back.

It's cold. Hurry up and get in.

Shizusumi can be nice sometimes.

Until recently, that was more than enough.

Maybe, just maybe...

Maybe, my a*s! I'm pretty sure

that I really like Shizusumi!

Dude, it's hot.

It's all because Mafuyu said I should

hurry up and get together with Shizu!

God, he's so antisocial,

but I love him so much!

Uenoyama said he made it to the station.

I love you, I love you, I love you,

I love you, I love you, I love you.

First off, look at this handsome face!

Are you listening?

What the heck is that look for?

And he's so built. He used

to be scrawnier than me!

Hiiragi.

On top of everything,

even his voice is hot!

What am I gonna do?! I love you!

Huh? What do you want?

Uh... What?

Mafuyu...

Man, Mafuyu is hilarious!

This isn't funny at all.

That's the best thing I've heard all day!

Shut up! Quit enjoying this!

I mean... You worked

up all that courage...

and asked him to consider

going pro with you...

then got told, "Talk to you later!"

And we're done here.

Hold up.

First off!

Why does he suddenly back off

whenever I say we should do something?!

You're probably hella annoying about it.

I'll k*ll you!

But yeah. He always did take

forever to make up his mind.

Once he's made up his mind,

he won't back down,

but he'll go quiet until he decides

so he doesn't make a mistake.

And once he's done thinking, he'll answer,

so it'll usually be out of the blue.

I'm leaving.

Okay, okay. Sorry!

Anyway, why aren't we in the studio today?

Well, we just wanted to

discuss something today.

Discuss something?

I just sent you some audio.

What? You want to do

a new song or something?

It's not a new song, but one

that's been around for a while.

I thought I got audio

of all your songs already.

No, we had one we didn't give to you yet.

It's a song from when Yuki was our singer.

Yuki?

He's Mafuyu's...

childhood friend who died.

Have you heard about him before?

Er, I mean... just barely...

We originally started this band

with Yuki, Shizu, and me.

The three of us wrote songs together,

and a lot of them were basically complete.

That's one of those songs.

Huh? Then what're all your other songs?

What you've been playing up

until now are all songs I wrote.

We haven't played the songs from when

Yuki was our vocalist ever since he passed.

Er, wait. Why haven't

you played them since?

Because I didn't think I could fill

Yuki's shoes and sing his songs.

Not entirely because it hurts, but put

simply, I'm not good enough to do it.

I don't get what you mean.

Was this dude amazing or something?

Sorry, but I can't imagine this

Yuki guy being better than you.

You don't understand a damn thing.

Yuki was stupidly charming.

My songs are basically junk food,

but Yuki's were different.

This demo's still unfinished.

Both the lyrics and the music.

I think we'll probably lose

our opportunity to play this

once we get an official guitarist.

I want to complete it before that happens.

Er, wait.

I seriously don't want to do this.

Well, I guess I can't blame you.

It's really hard to finish someone

else's song from the middle.

And you've probably never

written lyrics before.

It's fine if you can't do it.

Shut up! I can do that much, dumbass!

Anyway, just give that demo a listen.

I only decided to help them out because

I acknowledged Hiiragi's talent.

I really don't like this.

Honestly, I can't get into it.

I mean, it's Mafuyu's ex-boyfriend.

Tch. Oh, fine!

You know, with Yuki...

Even on that night... He probably

just thought he'd give it a shot,

and just tapped over that white line

normal people wouldn't be able to cross.

I still don't fully understand Yuki.

I wonder if Uenoyama'll agree to it.

Hey, Shizu, are you listening?

Sorry, something came up.

Huh?

I'm gonna go home this way.

Huh?!

See you tomorrow.

Hey, wait! Who are you meeting up with?!

Damn it! You almost tricked me!

Bye.

Who are you meeting with at this hour?!

Hey!

Damn it, he's fast!

Mafuyu.

Hey.

Shizu-chan.

Is this about your debut?

You heard?

From Uenoyama, yeah.

So you can't make up your mind?

It's not... that I can't make up my mind.

I just don't know.

I never even thought about it.

When did you start thinking about

that kind of stuff, Shizu-chan?

When Hiiragi told me.

I'm gonna go pro!

He said he was going pro,

so I was like, "Oh, okay."

Honestly, what do you

even have to think about?

I don't know.

I'm okay with going along with

anything Hiiragi says he wants to do.

Because you like Hiiragi?

You're scared, aren't you?

I'm not like you or Yuki.

I'm sure you wouldn't understand

since the two of you basically

fell into each other's laps, but...

I don't have any options.

I don't have time to be unsure

when it comes to what I want.

I don't mind giving up my life for it.

Must be nice being you.

If you like Hiiragi that much,

why don't you do anything about it?

You know...

He probably liked Yuki just a little bit.

Huh?

I don't know what kind of "like" it was...

Wha...

But he definitely idolized him.

There's something I want

to try doing with you.

And he still does.

It's the same as when

we started playing music.

Why do you think Hiiragi's

still keeping up with a band?

It's always been like that.

You may have been too close to notice,

but the four of us always

had Yuki at our center.

You think... so?

Yeah. Honestly, you all adore

Yuki so much it pisses me off.

That's why I don't care if

I'm in it for the long haul.

We went off-topic.

Anyway, the only thing

I can tell you is...

When it comes to your band

or at least, Uenoyama...

If you don't have the resolve or

attachment to live your life with him...

I say this for your own good:

just give up.

Hiiragi ended up blooming in Yuki's light.

He's talented, honest, fragile...

and dazzling.

I want to taint him.

I was a foster kid, so the only

world I knew was filthy until then.

Compared to my cynicism

and lack of emotions,

Hiiragi shines so brilliantly.

I carefully... carefully

cherished him for so long.

Like wrapping my hands around a

shining rock I found in the sandbox.

Damn it.

I'm seriously...

such a piece of sh*t.

What... What even is this place?

This is where you live, Akihiko?!

Is that even possible?!

It's even noisier during the day

because there's a print shop.

Say what, now?!

I'm gonna put some beer in.

A-Are all of these thrown out

convenience store bentos?

You've even got some frozen...

Doing my part to stop food waste.

You didn't even freeze them properly.

Doesn't the rice get hard?

Ah... the rice that gets

hard after freezing it...

usually tastes fine when

you put it in ochazuke.

You're a genius.

This place is definitely cursed,

but if the rent's cheap and you can

play your drums, it can't be that bad.

Right? The ghost of an

old guy pops up, though.

Huh?!

But this place is pretty freakin' awesome.

Have you seen him?

Have you actually seen him?!

They sh**t fireworks

around here in the summer.

Huh?

There's a river just past the station,

and they said we'd probably be

able to see them from up here.

Huh...

Aki.

Uh, w-wait just a sec.

Huh?

Before that, there's something

I want to discuss with you.

Later.

Hey! I... Oh, jeez!

It's not what I imagined at all.

It's not like Hiiragi's music,

or Mafuyu's, either.

Are we gonna play this?

Damn it.

I really don't wanna. But...

God damn it.

Ritsuka, food's ready

Oh, man. He's at it again.

Huh?!

I made a demo. Listen to it.

What?!

Dude, that was way too fast!

Just hurry up and listen, damn it.

You do realize you're at

a different school, right?

Okay, okay, I got it. Jeez.

For crying out loud.

Couldn't you wait until the studio...

Hiiragi.

Hurry up and say something.

Why...

This song actually... isn't your sound.

That's how I wrote it.

Huh... So it's his ex's song?

That's why you're in such a bad mood.

Yeah... but also, no.

Eh? Then what's with that expression?

Look, it's someone else's song.

It's kind of like...

For example, like you were gonna finish

someone else's incomplete painting.

Okay...

You can pretty much paint

over it however you want.

But there's no point if you just

completely paint over the old painting.

Ah, I see.

So that's why it's bugging you.

That sounds a little like

restoring paintings.

What's that?

It's where you fix paintings that are old,

damaged, or have paint peeling off.

Not only do you need the proper technique,

you need to know the artist

and what they were trying to express.

You have to understand this Yuki

person better than anyone else.

That's basically what you're

trying to do now, right?

But man, you're too much

of a softy, you know that?

Okay, then what if...

you were asked to take care of a

painting by Yatake-san's ex-girlfriend?

I'd rip it to shreds.

I mean, that's basically like a

love letter written by his ex, isn't it?

It'd be hellish.

Yuki Yoshida.

The impression I get from the demo

is that he's self-righteous,

pleasure-seeking, and cool-headed.

And yet, there's a hint of loneliness.

To be honest, I'd imagined someone

delicate... Someone more like Mafuyu.

Actually, if I'm being really honest,

I was trying not to think about him at all.

You see, I...

had someone I really, truly loved.

Uenoyama-kun!

Uh... Mafuyu?

I kept calling for you.

Er, right.

He scared me...

I sent you a message asking when

you wanted to have the band meeting,

but you never responded.

Oh, so you came to ask me directly.

He's pouting...

It's sorta adorable.

I thought he was actually avoiding me.

Kaji-san asked if the weekend would work.

Oh, sorry. I'm gonna have to pass.

I already promised Hiiragi

I'd go into the studio with him.

Have the three of you been

together all the time lately?

All the time...

Actually, aside from when

I'm working, yeah, maybe.

Sorry. I'll contact Kaji-san later.

Hiiragi's already got it.

I only gave him the demo a day

or two ago, but he's already got it.

To be honest, this

band's freakin' awesome.

It's just like when I think

a band is gonna make it big,

and in a few months, they're

doing a song for a commercial.

First off, Hiiragi doesn't have any flaws.

And then there's Shizusumi...

How the hell is he so good at the drums?

Maybe it's because he played sports,

but he's great at using his wrists.

He's got great rhythm, and

most of all, he's so open-minded.

Damn... I want to try to finish this song.

Hey.

We're gonna finish this song by the

time of our record release show.

He's got some brass

ba*ls on him, for sure.

Damn it, I'm starving.

Let's get something to eat.

Agreed.

Oh, we're gonna be sh**ting a music video,

so we'll be rehearsing that next time.

A music video? Didn't

you sh**t one before?

They shot that for us as a

supplementary prize for CAC.

This one's gonna be for our debut song.

You're gonna be in it, too, y'know.

What?! But I'm just a fill-in!

It's fine. You probably won't

be in it much, anyway.

What do you mean, it's fine?!

Mafuyu!

Hey! What's up? Heading home from work?

Yeah.

You guys were in the studio again today?

Yup!

We've got a show coming up.

And we're sh**ting a music video soon.

We're about to grab some food.

You should come with us.

Come with us!

I'm not going.

Huh? What? C'mon...

No.

Huh?

See you later.

Okay, be careful.

Let's go get ramen.

I can't speak very well.

The band, Uenoyama-kun...

A bunch of things are

suddenly falling on me...

And I can't hear the music properly.

It's just like before...

I feel like I'm being

left behind by everyone.

I hate it. I'm scared.

Okay, okay, okay.

I'll be right there! Jeez.

Huh?

Eh? Uh... What?

Dude, you seriously always

show up outta nowhere.

How'd you find out where I live?

Haruki-san told me.

I was already warned,

but it really is bad.

Yeah, it's noisy.

No, I mean other things, too.

Ah...

I guess it's been a while, huh?

Sorry I haven't been to

the studio in a while.

College exams and preparing for

my competition's been pretty rough.

Oh, that reminds me!

The thing about our possible debut!

Isn't that crazy?

That's how much influence CAC has?

Also, we're friggin' hot.

You want to debut, Kaji-san?

Huh?

Wait, what?

Do you want to?

Hm? U-Uh... Okay, one sec. Uh...

We're starting from there?

Okay... listen.

It's not about "want." I'm gonna do it.

I don't care how many years it takes,

or what it looks like.

I'm gonna do it.

I can be in a band. I can be a violinist.

I really want to make a living with music.

I feel like I can do anything if I'm

with you, Uenoyama, and Haruki.

So I'm gonna take every

opportunity that comes my way.

Also, I haven't been looking for a job

since I've been playing violin so much.

How do you feel about it?

Don't worry. I'll keep it a secret

from the other guys. Just tell me.

Uh... Um...

Uh...

Uh-huh.

Um...

I'm scared... I think.

I don't know. I can't imagine it.

I was just playing music

because it was fun.

But I saw Uenoyama-kun with guys

from another band today,

and I remembered how everything

fell apart because of music.

If I go pro, I won't be able to

run away from music anymore,

and I may lose something again.

And even if that happens...

No matter what happens,

I keep wondering if I'm still going

to have to give my all to music.

Yeah, I get that.

Aren't Hiiragi or

Uenoyama-kun scared at all?

Yeah, I don't know about that.

Those guys are definitely light-types.

Rather than worry about all the

negative stuff that may come,

they probably only pay attention to all

the sparkly stuff that's in the light.

This is my shot!

They have a record release show

coming up, don't they?

Why don't you go check that out?

I get that you might not want to see

Ue supporting some other guy, but...

I don't wanna go.

Yeah, I definitely get that.

Thanks for having me over.

Sure. Be careful getting home.

No, really.

Mafuyu was acting all weird, right?!

You're saying that now?!

It finally hit you?

He's probably pissed that a guy from

his band got poached by another one.

People actually feel that way?

Seriously, what is Mafuyu to you?

Or he might be thinking

his guy's been stolen again.

Huh? But no one's stolen me.

That's not what I mean!

Listen to me, damn it!

With everything that happened with Yuki,

I can't have him hating

me again over music!

What are you talking about?

He hasn't told you?!

Why else would I ask?!

I'm saying that Yuki...

Back then, when Yuki...

Right before it happened,

those two had a huge fight.

I mean, I don't know

the details, either...

But I'm pretty sure the reason was music.

Back then, Yuki was completely

obsessed with music.

But Mafuyu never said

he wanted to play, too.

Mafuyu might've thought that he

ended up alone because of music.

So he probably hated music...

and I never thought he'd

come over to this side.

That's why I was pretty shocked

when he was suddenly in a band...

O-Oh, sh*t...

Huh?

Wait, what?!

My head's been so full

with that song lately,

I think I might've been

doing the same thing...

Th-This is... really bad...

Could I get more noodles, please?

You got it!

I totally assumed Mafuyu

would come to our show...

I need to actually talk to him.

You know, it sure took

you guys long enough.

O-Oh, sh*t!

M-Mafu... Mafuyu's gonna hate me...

I just... Nothing ever goes well for me!

That so?

Yes!

We started this for Mafuyu and

ended leaving him all alone again!

Yeah, pretty much.

I can't!

It's not like I was

trying to keep secrets!

But still...

Shizu?

Are you mad?

Honestly... I really do understand

Mafuyu's feeling left out.

Huh?

The one who's truly being left out here...

is me.

Huh?

I mean...

You liked Yuki, too, didn't you?

Wha

Wait, what?

What exactly are we

talking about right now?

You always looked like you were having fun

after Yuki invited you to be in the band.

B-But you were also...

You were having fun, too...

Me?

What?!

What? Why is Shizu mad? What?

Me? Like Yuki?

Wait... Wait, wait,

wait, that's not right!

You! I like you! You've got

the wrong idea, dumbass!

It's you! You! I like you!

I-I...

Not to mention...

Why do you want to play Yuki's song now?

For Mafuyu? Is that really the case?

It's because you're still sad about it.

No, really. What the hell?

This all came outta nowhere.

You're acting like you have

any idea how I feel!

First of all, I

I...

I like you, damn it!

I see.

Huh?!

Then what do you want to do?

Wait... what?

What do I want to do? With Shizu? Huh?

Did you hear what I just said?

I like you! So say something back!

See? It's not like you actually

want to do something with me.

Huh? I never said that.

You know, I want to

take it step by step...

L-Like holding hands at first...

Huh?

I-It's touching

When you say you like someone,

it usually involves getting this put in.

You wouldn't be able to do

that stuff with me, would you?

If you're going to actually

respect our boundaries, so will I.

So, what do you want to do?

You can decide.

Wha...

What a piece of sh*t!

Hiiragi? Are you home?

What's his problem? Why's he mad?

Also, was Shizusumi always like that?

Hiiragi?

Actually...

When I think about it rationally,

Shizusumi might be right.

Saying that I want to finish the song,

or have Mafuyu listen to it...

They're all just excuses.

Maybe I really have just been

sad because Yuki's gone...

And this whole time...

I might've just been relying on Shizusumi

and wanting attention from him.

I idolized Yuki.

He was someone special to me, but it's

not like I wanted to end up with him.

I mean...

Yuki took Mafuyu by the hand, and

they completed their own little world.

And from the looks of it, their world

had nothing to do with me.

They were...

Yuki was a sanctuary for me.

Just basking in Yuki's special light...

Just listening to Yuki's special music...

All I needed was to be able

to watch from the audience.

Right next to Shizusumi.

Of course Shizu would

think that I liked Yuki.

Hey, don't hit my teeth

with your piercing.

What? I thought you liked

Huh?!

Hey.

Aki, come on. Hurry up

and answer the door.

Let's ignore it.

No, really! Get the door!

Your lights are on! It's

obvious you're home!

Nah, whoever it is will eventually leave.

God damn it! Hey, Mafuyu!

I keep telling you to stop

showing up unannoun

Wait... Huh? It's the other one?

Akihiko!

U-Um...

Who was it?

Could you fix your clothes?

Um...

Sorry for showing up at a bad time...

No, no, it's fine.

So... It's been a while since the three

of us have gotten together, huh?

Yes.

What brings you here so late?

Oh, right. The reason I'm here.

It was on my way home.

Here.

I came to give you these tickets.

Hiiragi's band's first major show.

Yikes.

Aw, man. You get to do all

the cool things. No fair.

Wha I mean...

We can just debut, too, then!

Yeah, I'd love to. Wouldn't you?

I just said I would!

Then quit wasting time and convince

Mafuyu so you don't have to be so uptight.

But you're holding back on him.

Hurry up and convince

our vocalist. Am I right?

Hm...

So, about our debut...

The deal's still on, so let's

set a few things straight.

Did you know that we're

all graduating this year?

Huh?

Me from graduate school,

Akihiko as an undergrad,

and you two are graduating high school.

So, yeah. No matter what we do,

there's a lot changing for us up ahead.

You're pretty awesome, you know that?

After all's said and done,

you're always closest to the stage.

I...

Since you're gonna be on stage,

why not pull Mafuyu up from there?

As usual, you're just gonna

have to reel him in with music.

I was trying to be nice,

and you just keep blathering on...

I'm freaking out here because

music's clearly not working!

Not to mention I'm dealing with

the guy who's made of mysteries!

Damn it! Reel him in with music?!

Just wait until the day of the show!

I'm gonna beat the sh*t

outta you two with my music!

You're not supposed to laugh!

You know, I totally get Mafuyu's

anxiety and Uecchi's hesitation.

Where'd that come from?

Just think about it. Isn't this a bit

much for high school kids?

Along with the band, their current

relationship's being added to the pile.

It's pretty insane, having to think about

what you're gonna do if you break up.

Wait!

Wait a sec, sorry. This is

probably hitting close to home...

Huh? Not really.

Honestly, I'm pretty confident,

even with stuff like that.

But I guess this might be pretty

heavy for seventeen-year-olds.

I mean...

It's basically like committing double

suicide with your current partner, right?

Yeah. I'm not going today.

I'll be okay. See you later.

I couldn't sleep at all. I cried so hard

that my face feels all dry.

I feel sick.

I was exhausted from crying

and kept having short dreams.

They were all about

the past and Shizusumi.

What do you want to do?

"After hearing you guys in

the studio the other day,

I wanted to change up the song a bit.

Give it a listen."

I'm exhausted.

Damn it. What am I supposed to do?

This is so freaky! Come up here, Shizu!

Is there actually anything fun about that?

Oh, yeah. That guardrail...

When Shizu and I were little, we walked

on top of it and got yelled at big-time.

Another dream about Shizu?

That guardrail...

I tried walking on top of it twice.

That winter when I entered high school...

I just felt like doing something

bad, like when I was a kid.

But once I was up there, the flaming

sunset was just so terrifying

that I couldn't even take a single step.

Hiiragi.

He's right. He did

change it just a little.

Huh?

Wait...

Wait, I just figured something out.

I think I just figured something out.

I think I figured out the

continuation of this song

that Yuki wanted to write.

The way Uenoyama and Yuki

would look at Mafuyu...

Just like me... they just...

liked Mafuyu, plain and simple...

Why didn't I realize it sooner?

I liked Shizusumi in

that same special way.

Hey.

Hey.

Do you really understand

what your actions imply?

Isn't it obvious?

What?! You've never gotten the gold one?

Oh, fine...

I'll trade you for my gold one.

Here.

That day in class when

I gave him the gold paper

that only one kid could get...

I think I saw Shizu

smile for the first time.

I'm not sure why Shizu, who

rarely smiled, actually smiled.

I could also be correcting my memories.

But after that...

Before Shizu would just come with us,

I ended up taking his hand

and leading him around.

And even after that...

I wanted his eyes to see only me.

I was so happy that Shizu got closer to me

despite all the holes in his life.

From the start, I was

always the one who...

I like you, Shizu!

What?

Hey.

From the very beginning,

when you made me a god over that

single sheet of gold origami paper...

This superiority complex

from feeling needed...

I want to fill those holes.

I love him so much.

I want to belong to him.

Tell me you want me.

I'll give myself to you.

Do you really get what you're doing?

You're the one who doesn't get it!

Stop holding back on what

you want by acting cool!

Stop saying things to

push me away from you!

No. You definitely don't get it.

Do you really understand what it means

to tell someone walking through the desert,

"Sure, you can lick up a bit of my water"?

Well...

You can have a lick.

You can have all of me.

Do you really understand

what I'm going to do to you?

You're going to be crying and whimpering.

I won't cry!

Huh?

Wait, down there

Yeah, my hand is going there.

No way...

You're gonna be fine, right?

Shut up! I know what's going to happen!

Do you want to stop?

Shut up! No!

Stop asking me over and over, stupid!

Huh? Why...

Why are you smiling like that?

Wait, what?!

No, no, no! I'm scared! Wait!

No way! It's going in

What is this? What is this?

I'm already crying my eyes out...

And he's got the biggest grin

on his face. Really?

What the hell's going

on with his emotions?

But...

He's showing his teeth as he smiles.

He's smiling the same way

he did last time...

Wait.

I guess he might've been

showing his teeth back then, too.

Yesterday... he let me do everything...

Even the things I felt

a little bad about...

He let me do all of them.

He let me do them.

This is the best.

What time is...

Hiiragi.

I love you.

Let me stay by your side...

until I die.

Until... you die?

Wh-What?!

You're so freakin' dramatic, Shizu.

Am I?

That's how you're going to ask me out?

Why can't you ask normally?

That was the most casual way I had.

God, you're dramatic.

All right. We will now begin our sh**t

for the music video for syh's "Parade."

It's a pleasure to work you all today!

Thank you.

You're all set.

Thanks!

You need this many people

to sh**t a music video?

I can take your water for you.

Uh... Thank you.

Cameras are ready!

Thanks for waiting!

Here we go!

Within internal arguments

opinions come and go

Delight, anger, sorrow, and pleasure

Are covered by a mask

My own thoughts

I don't have confidence

Again, towards a sloppy direction

the screen invites me

Can you hear

the restless mood?

Get ready for it

and I'll be waiting for you

Now, come with me

to our dream parade

Don't be afraid, it's not scary

Hey, holding up the rotten justice

the masquerade sneers hope;

let's escape from it

and parade in the way you are

Damn it! He always pisses me off!

Hey, Hiiragi.

Did something happen with you?

Huh?

Your sound sorta changed... and

I think the way you sing has, too.

Did you two

N-Nothing happened!

I guess I hit the nail on the

You didn't hit sh*t! Just shut up

and go buy our food already!

I want the cheeseburger meal!

Thanks! 'Preciate it!

He's always provoking me!

And yet, he's always an

emotional roller coaster!

Being in a band with him for too long is

gonna send my emotions off the rails, too!

I see.

Your music is awesome, at least...

I see.

"I see. I see."

I've thought so for a while, but you

seriously lack any presence.

How'd you end up in a band with Hiiragi?

Because I love him.

It's green.

W-Wait a sec!

Wait. Are you two

actually going out, then?

Yeah.

Huh?!

Hooking up when you're

the only two in the band...

That seems worse than our band.

Does it?

I mean... you guys are pros!

That's different from us.

Not to mention...

Don't you think about how your sound

might change if things get in the way?

I like music. I'm pretty sure

I'm taking it rather seriously.

More than you, even.

I'm doing music so I can

stay by Hiiragi's side.

There's nothing else.

So there'll be no change

or hesitation in my music.

I can sacrifice myself

for Hiiragi's music.

I can't be like you or Mafuyu...

But I've never felt suffering like you

guys have... and that's my strength.

This dude's messed up.

He's actually insane.

I thought he had no sense of self and

was just doing what was asked of him,

but it's the total opposite.

I didn't know guys like him existed.

He's a bit extreme,

but I'm actually sorta jealous

of the way he doesn't hesitate.

Mafuyu. Mafuyu.

Oh...

I'm dreaming about Yuki.

Are you going off somewhere again?

Oh, right. He formed a

band with the others.

Wait.

I'm really lonely, so

don't leave me behind.

Wai

My voice won't come out.

Let's escape from it

and parade in the way you are

A dream...

Lately, I can't hear music.

From the moment I met Uenoyama-kun...

No matter what we did,

it never stopped playing, but now...

Huh?

How long have I not been singing?

How did I even sing?

My heart pounds every time you smile

Now I know that this flickering is love

It's driving me crazy

My feelings cannot be described

with beautiful words

It will only cause trouble."

"They will never get along."

Even if the rest of the world

is trying to get in our way

I don't care about it anymore

I truly love you from

the bottom of my heart

That's all I'm living for

We don't need scientific evidence

I don't care about it anymore

I can give up everything for you

With this Super Ultra

I LOVE YOU in my heart

I sing this song for you

Benefit or justice cannot measure love

We fall in love again

without learning a lesson

If they dont understand us, that's okay

Ah, I'm holding the regrets in my arms

A container labeled "Human Being"

We're all squeezed inside it

At least for this

invisible feeling of love

I wish it will stay free

I don't care about it anymore

Even without words, we seek each other

Trying to communicate with

what we have just learned

With those heavily used,

old-fashioned phrases

This feeling cannot be fully described

I don't care about it anymore

I truly love you from

the bottom of my heart

That's all I'm living for

We don't need scientific evidence

I don't care about it anymore

I can give up everything for you

With this Super Ultra

I LOVE YOU in my heart

I sing this song for you

My heart pounds every time you smile

Now I know that this flickering is love