She paid you?
Wait, no. Don't get the wrong idea. This is just her thing.
Flashback Akihiko?
Flashback,Haru, He used to be pretty wild,
Flashback,Haru, but I think he's calmed down quite a bit now.
Yo, we take a right up here.
Kaji-san.
It's not that you've actually calmed down.
You just don't do stuff like that in front of Haruki-san, right?
I knew you wanted to go all-out to learn more about music,
but I didn't think you'd actually come to this concert with me.
Thank you very much for the ticket.
No worries. I didn't pay for them, anyway.
Huh?
Apparently, he's taken a liking to you.
I'm pretty sure I've seen him before.
Damn it, I told him to brush his hair...
Um...
So why is the guy with the violin the only one standing?
That's how violin concertos work.
Ugetsu was the first genius that I ever encountered.
His talent was aggressive.
Back then, there was still something like aspiration in my music,
as well as something resembling confidence.
But that all ended the day I met Ugetsu.
Ever since that day, I've hated him.
Kaji-san.
I...
I... want to write songs.
Whoa...
We made it through the second screening...
Second?
Screening for what, now?
Our entry for CAC!
Huh?!
CAC? What's that?
Countdown-Fes Amateur Contest!
It's a super huge rock festival held at the end of the year.
There's a slot where amateurs get to play with the pros!
When did we even apply for that?
Uh, we talked about entering when we decided on our band name, remember?!
Wait, when did we even get through the first screening?
You never mentioned it!
I definitely told you they cleared our application!
So how many screenings are there?
The third one coming up is the last one.
They'll be judging our performance live.
A live performance?!
Why are you so happy?!
Do you understand how big a deal this is?!
Ue. Down, boy.
I wanna do it.
With what? The one song we have?
But it makes me happy.
Seeing all the comments, I mean.
Don't they make you guys happy?
To be honest...
I'm ecstatic.
Same.
Good. Because...
I really want to do this.
sign Karaoke_Plaza
Mafuyu, you said you wanted to write songs, right?
Yeah.
Our first song gave me some personal closure, basically.
So for our next one, I...
Seriously, what ?! Don't just give up in the middle of your thought!
I do have something I want to say.
Just say it, then!
Another time.
What?!
After hearing his performance, I realized two things.
The first is that you can make emotions resonate through music.
The second
is that I think Kaji-san is the same as me.
I'm... home.
Are you here, Akihiko?
I'm back in Japan for the first time in ages, and you're in bed before me? Seriously?
Hey, so how was the Tchaik concerto?
Akihiko.
It was probably so good, it made you hard.
Aki—
What? Are we doing this today? That's rare.
You never get tired of this, do you, Akihiko?
I'm pretty sure Kaji-san is also in love with someone he can't replace...
and it's unrequited.
Akihiko! Someone's here!
Akihiko!
Yeah... Just one more minute...
Uh, if you don't answer it now, they're gonna leave.
Who is it?
Oh...
Ah! You're the vocalist kid!
The hell am I looking at right now?
Shh.
Yeah, that sucked.
So the -bar progression after the hook...
The "lala lala lala" part...
I think you didn't know what to do, so you brought down the intensity.
I bet it's supposed to be more like, "Lala lala lala..."
Those are the emotions you wanted to sing, right?
Mafuyu, is that your new song?
Yes. That's all I've finished so far, though—
Yeah, yeah, got it.
I've got plans with Haruki.
Keep Ugetsu company for me.
Huh?
A-Are you sure it was okay to just leave him there?!
Sure.
W-Wait, you have a roommate?!
I do.
But, man... Mafuyu's gotten so much better, it's scary.
Everything he's kept bottled up inside is finally free,
so it's probably just all overflowing.
R-Roommate?
He actually had the balls to show up at my place unannounced, so yeah.
I swear, geniuses just end up losing sight of everything else.
He has a roommate...
And then there's Uenoyama.
I know he's taking remedial classes, but only for two subjects, right?
I know, right?!
Being average at that school means you're already super smart!
He's pretty much a borderline genius himself. He's got what it takes.
So, Akihiko...
I know this might not be the best way to put it, but you're different.
You were in orchestra in college, so you're actually a really good violinist,
and you can play the guitar and bass.
But... like, you're super talented overall, but you don't excel in any one thing.
Wait, was that a diss?
No!
It's sorta cool being a jack-of-all-trades, but a master of none, you know?
Meanwhile, I'm the dictionary definition of mediocrity.
But...
I was just thinking that must be hard sometimes.
You're the peacemaker.
Huh?
That's why everyone loves you.
Uh, what?
Nothing. Just saying you're way more popular than you think.
Uh, I'm not actually popular with anyone!
Hm... There's nothing here.
Um, Uge... tsu-san, are you and Kaji-san...
Oh, sleeping together?
We're not exactly together anymore.
Huh?
I met Akihiko in high school.
And my first love was so much fun.
He spoiled the hell out of me, and I became more cowardly.
But...
Around the time we graduated high school
and I started working as a violinist, I suddenly realized...
that we were suffocating each other more than anything else in this world.
Akihiko.
Hm?
Let's end this.
With Akihiko around, I don't have any freedom with my music,
and my existence overall was causing suffering for him, too.
And I think you know the rest.
We both spent two years being desperate,
and somehow, we just keep crawling back to each other.
Why did you tell me all this?
Well, I don't have any friends.
Maybe I just wanted someone to understand.
Even just a little bit.
I'm not very expressive,
so I'm pretty sure Akihiko thinks I'm the worst piece of sh*t ever and hates my guts.
I love Akihiko to death,
and even though I'm the one who dumped him, I haven't been able to let go.
I've been trying to get rid of him at every opportunity,
but that still hasn't worked out, either.
All this time... I've been waiting for him to finally leave me.
Well, anyway. I'm gonna head out, too.
The place is soundproof, so make yourself at home.
If you liked that story,
go ahead and use it as inspiration for your new song.
Right around the time we first started living together,
and he tried to give me my first gift...
For some reason, I hated them so much
that I said I didn't want them and knocked one out of his hand.
It was just a mug.
I should've just said I was happy.
I want to stay by his side.
I want to stay by his side.
I want to stay by his side.
Even so... I love music.
But now... I'm sure nothing will surpass that.
He's just seriously such a great guy.
sign Ugetsu_Murata
sign I_m_bringing_hom,Sign, I'm bringing home my new boyfriend. So you'll have to find a different save point today.
Mm? What?
What do you mean?
Okonomiyaki,Sign, Okonomiyaki
We talked about doing a get-together with the other bands...
What?! What do you mean, you're not coming?
I'm in a really shitty mood right now,
so I'm not coming.
Bu—
Bye.
That was... a girl.
They were definitely doing it.
It looked so good!
What did?
The udon?
Yeah!
Take, ,Something happen?
It's super good.
It's so simple to make.
I had some sukiyaki broth left over,
Akihiko seems to be really irritable these past few days.
so I just added eggs and tofu and mixed them all together.
Oh, and I added some cheese.
So that's why you're tired.
I've never made sukiyaki before.
Seriously, just forget about him already!
Seriously?
Do you just cook the meat?
Yeah, I mean... yeah...
You chop up some vegetables,
and then stew them with some soy sauce, mirin, and sugar.
Hey.
I've never used mirin before.
Do you even cook?
Why not play bass for another band for a change of pace?
Not at all.
Char siu boys!
That doesn't count.
As a support bassist.
Then do you just eat out all the time?
What? In your band?
Yeah. I should be saving money,
Nah.
It's, uh... your ex-girlfriend's band.
but I really don't know how to cook.
Take cooks.
My ex-gir... Uh, no!
Yatake-san cooks?
I figured you'd be okay...
His family sends him veggies all the time.
Okay? Seriously?
He shares some with me sometimes, and it's awesome.
More importantly, are you okay?
Lucky.
You don't cook.
You seem really stressed lately.
Maybe if I got some free veggies.
Are you actually enjoying music lately?
You guys are close.
Yeah. Of course I... am...
I mean, we get along.
I guess.
You guess?!
But I'm definitely... suffering even more.
Workin' hard?
Hey.
Wait, it's just you two?
Where's Akihiko?
He said he couldn't make it because of something at school.
School? Really, now?
Well, we just wanted to talk about the new song today rather than jam.
Can you take a listen?
Sure.
Okay, let's do this.
One, two, three, four.
What's for dinner tonight? Udon or pasta...
Yeah, those aren't the final lyrics yet.
Oh, thank God!
We can probably add in a drum fill here.
This is the part we wanted to discuss with you, Haruki-san.
Wait, hold up.
Mafuyu's really starting to understand how music works.
When did he learn so much about it?
We don't have any lyrics yet,
and we've only written up until the first hook.
They didn't even have to add lyrics for me to realize it.
This is a love song.
He's a genius.
As the sound spreads, you can feel
the presence of a thousand musical pieces behind it.
He actually put in the work and listened to them.
Just calling him a genius is misleading.
But...
This feeling I get sometimes where I feel like I'm clearly
If we're gonna be judged in October,
a different being than Uenoyama or Mafuyu...
I'm thinking we can make another song by then.
It comes with a feeling of alienation.
Even if the sessions are short, I want to get into the studio as much as we can.
Seriously... What even am I?
So let's hold off on doing live performances.
Huh? Yeah, uh... sure.
Thank you.
Akihiko Kaji Are you still up?
I_m_awake,
I'm right in front of your place
Can I stay over?
Hey.
What happened to your face?!
Yeah, so I... sorta got into it with my roommate.
"Got into it"?! You had a fist fight?!
So I've been spending the night at random places to get by.
Huh?!
You mean you haven't been home at all?!
I mean, it hasn't been that long.
He's like the old Akihiko.
How was the studio session today?
Oh... I listened to the new song.
They want to hold off on live performances for a while to focus on songwriting.
Guess we'll have to hit the studio as much as possible, then.
You have time during the summer, don't you?
Um...
What? You have other plans?
N-No, I wouldn't actually call them plans...
Are you hiding something?
Huh?
What are you hiding?
Uh, what's with you?
Wait, why are you in such a bad mood?
There has to be something.
I mean... Sort of...
I don't wanna hear that from you.
Hey, that hurts!
Just tell me.
My ex-girlfriend asked if I'd fill in as a support bassist for a while!
This doesn't even concern you!
So...
Are you going? To your ex-girlfriend?
Things are getting too hard, so you're gonna abandon your current band.
That's not true... I never said anything like—
You...
You're in love with me, but you're gonna run away?
Wh-What are you talking about? Wait, why are you...
Why? Who cares anymore?
Haruki...
You keep mentioning an ex-girlfriend,
but are you actually able to sleep with any girls when you're like this?
Screw you! You can't be serious!
I was sleeping with them just fine before I met you!
Wait...
Akihiko...
Aki—
No, wait, wait. Stop! You—
Damn. I'm just taking out my frustration on him.
I'm bringing home my new boyfriend. So you'll have to find a different save point today.
Even after separating, Ugetsu and I would clash regularly.
Like he keeps using those opportunities to finally let go of me for good.
Like he's trying to tell me he doesn't need me
and force me out of his world for good.
Why?
If you don't want me anymore,
then why do you still accept my attachment to you?
If you feel so sorry for me and my feelings,
why are you trying to throw me away?
I want to hold you.
I want to run away.
I want to give up on this.
But I just can't let go of you.
I want to touch you.
And it hurts so much.
Akihiko...
What is it? Please stop...
Don't make that face...
Please don't look so hurt...
What is it? Tell me, please.
I'll do anything for you.
Telling you won't solve anything.
I'm sorry.
Why couldn't it just be you?
I'm really sorry.
This was completely my fault.
That's not what I want you to apologize for.
I told you I'd do anything. In the end, it was basically consensual.
You can spend the night tonight.
What?
I'll go to a friend's place. Just leave in the morning.
You can use whatever I have here.
Don't worry about locking up when you leave.
Haruki—
I'll hold off on filling in as bass.
So... just be gone in the morning.
Telling you won't solve anything.
I'm sorry.
sh*t!
I rely way too much on Haruki...
How lame can I be? I have nowhere to go.
Akihiko
Basically...
I haven't had a home ever since my parents separated during my last year of high school.
And right when I was trying to figure out what to do...
Why don't you come to my place, then?
From then on, I had a place to call home that never got any sunlight.
Whenever I fought with Ugetsu,
I did whatever it took to find another place to stay.
It was pitiful and pathetic... and I did things I can't even laugh about.
But I just... didn't want Haruki to find out about any of it.
Oh, God. Something happened.
Akihiko Kaji
hanks
Hey
Sorry, is Haruki at your place?
Yeah, something definitely happened!
Yatake
What the hell happened to you?
Those dark circles are intense!
This barley tea is delicious.
Seriously, what's going on? It's painfully obvious that something happened.
Please, sir, may I have some more?
Uh, are you even listening to me?
Take-chan.
You always cut your own hair, don't you, Take-chan?
Mafuyu Sato
Sorry
But is Haruki at your place?
He's not
sh*t.
Haruki hasn't come home yet.
I ended up waiting because I didn't want to awkwardly bump into him, but...
Should I go look for him?
Wait, is he okay?
Uh, do I need to put in a missing person's report?
Haruki—
Oh. You're still here.
Huh?
Hey. Good morning.
Wh-What happened to your hair?!
It's been too hot, so I cut it.
You're still here.
Sorry, but as you can see, I'm pretty exhausted since you rejected me.
Could you just go home?
H-Hang on a sec—
Look. I'm actually mad here.
Sorr—
I'm saying it pisses me off even more when you apologize to me!
Just go home. For both of our sakes.
I don't have anywhere I can go.
Huh?
I seriously don't have anywhere else I can go right now.
I've been staying a few days here and there...
But I'd be pushing my luck if I stayed longer...
Could I stay here for a while—
Hell no!
Right.
I'll do all the housework... And I'll sleep anywhere.
Even the floor.
What?!
I promise I won't try anything again.
I was at my limit yesterday... and I went too far.
I'm sorry.
Please help me.
I would've totally abandoned you if we weren't in the same band.
Hey, wait, stop!
We're totally off today.
What the hell? Why are you in such a bad mood, Haruki-san?
Yikes!
Sorry, I'm just a bit off today.
But... I'll be fine.
Hey!
Haruki! Hey!
Stop following me.
I'm so pathetic.
Everyone else looks like they're sparkling.
Haruki!
I'm so lame.
It hurts.
Hey!
It doesn't matter if it's music or anything else...
Why am I always the one who's so desperate?!
Damn it, wait!
Am I even necessary?!
I'm not a genius like everyone else.
And I was way off playing with you guys today!
I'm so pathetic. I want to disappear.
What?
That's because you were looking down the whole time you were playing.
Of course you'd be off if you don't look up.
You don't have to look in front of you, but at least look at me.
Being in a band is different than being a solo artist.
A band would never work out with four geniuses.
Someone has to be there to support them, and we need you.
I'm pretty sure I tell you that all the time.
Any objections?
No...
Who the hell do you think you're talking to?
What do you want for dinner?
I'll make you something if you're feeling down.
I am a freeloader, after all.
You've got this mooching lifestyle down.
Damn straight.
And that was the start of our bizarre life together.
Akihiko was far louder than I could've ever imagined.
Please accept this meal
Our bass and drums are really in sync lately.
Oh, really?
Did something happen?
No, not really.
It was just obvious to me that Akihiko could do anything.
I guess I wasn't actually paying attention to Akihiko at all.
It's really not fair that I can't actually hate him.
Oh, right.
Today's the fireworks festival.
This place is pretty high up,
so you get a good view, even from far away.
Must be nice.
You couldn't see them from your place?
Not at all.
I mean, the place was half underground.
I didn't even know they did fireworks around this time for Bon.
It's sorta freaking me out, actually.
Didn't you ever go see fireworks with... them?
Nope.
But these are prettier than I thought they'd be.
We're pretty much done.
More like I was basically a friend with benefits and a freeloader.
We weren't technically dating.
He dumped me a long time ago,
and I'm just left dangling.
What the hell? You're totally in love with him, though.
I sure was.
But now... it just hurts.
Hey... Thanks for letting me stay here.
You're welcome.
Great job today!
We don't have lyrics yet, but...
Yeah.
I'll send the recording to you guys later.
Make sure you all check your parts.
Okay.
Haruki, you got plans after this?
Nope.
I'm gonna hit the drums a bit more. Wanna help me practice?
Where'd this come from?
I'm just having a lot of fun.
I think we need a different approach.
Huh?
To the lyrics.
You said you wanted to write a different kind of song.
It's not like I don't have any ideas at all.
But when I feel like I've almost got it,
I keep feeling there's a piece missing.
Then why don't you go look for it?
You're the type that gets inspiration from your own feelings
or what's going on with the people around you.
Yikes...
Yeah, the last train took off ages ago.
It's such a waste to call a cab.
And that's why we walk.
Huh?
We just walk.
Wait, what? You mean all the way to my place?
Are you insane?
It'd probably take us about an hour.
Are you nuts?
No, really. An hour goes by fast.
Seriously...
You think like a -year-old college student.
Come on, stop that.
How'd you even find that?
It was hanging off some grass.
It's a dragonfly.
Put the poor thing back.
Aww.
What are you, five?
Bugs are awesome, though.
Well, I guess I used to catch them all the time when I was a kid.
Oniyanma dragonflies and stuff.
Was that the first train?
I believe so.
You idiot! This is all because you kept taking detours!
I'm so sweaty.
I don't want to take another step.
I guess I'll at least take a shower.
Wow, good boy.
I can't anymore.
I'm home.
Welcome back.
What?
I was just thinking you play your violin more than I realized.
Nah, I don't practice near as much as someone who's hardcore.
Really?
Come to think of it, isn't there some famous musician from our school?
He plays the violin... What was his name again?
Oh, Ugetsu Murata.
Um, I...
Ah...
Jeez, you scared me.
Oh, sorry.
Your door was unlocked, and I heard a loud noise.
I thought Akihiko came home.
Wait, Kaji-san's not here?
Did you come here to see Akihiko?
I-I came to see you, Ugetsu-san!
Me?!
Mafuyu!
Apparently, the day they'll be judging us has been set.
You think you can make it?
Yeah.
The lyrics are done.
We can do this.
Akihiko Kaji
Haruki Nakayama
Voting Slip
Here's your voting slip.
I thought the judging for these performances
was going to be more like an audition.
Make sure you pay attention to everything.
We're up tomorrow.
Yup.
I'm here!
Haruki-san.
Sorry, things got a bit chaotic when I left.
Is it about to start?
Yeah. Actually, where's Kaji-san?
Is he not going to make it?
Um... Yeah.
Akihiko.
Here.
Drink up.
Sure.
So, hey.
I'm leaving this place.
I came by to at least grab my long-sleeved clothes today.
Oh. I see.
Yeah.
Your room is way too messy.
Shut up.
Want me to make you some food before I leave?
Who are you, my mom?
Why? Why are you leaving now?
Music's actually been fun lately.
I continued playing the violin so I could be your equal.
I was convinced that this was all I had,
and that you were all I had.
But I was suffering that whole time.
When you said you wanted to break up with me, I wanted to run to something else.
When I started the drums to spite you,
I thought it was easier than doing classical music.
My overall passion for music was pretty much gone.
But...
I want to leave this place.
I want to leave here and play different music.
No.
No!
Why?
Call me when you get home
Haruki-san.
Haruki-san!
I said, do you want me to take your cup back?
Oh... Sorry.
Thanks.
Are you worried about Kaji-san?
Y-Yeah...
You're living together now, right?
What?!
H-How much do you...
Not much, actually.
Huh?
But it's hard watching you two sometimes.
Huh?
Because, I mean...
You're in love with Kaji-san, right?
Have I always been that obvious?
Well, sort of.
I-I see...
But it's okay.
He's just staying over for a while.
There's nothing going on between us.
I crashed and b*rned, so I don't feel that way anymore.
Really?
What?
I mean, it's not like my feelings for him just suddenly disappeared.
But knowing that the one you like doesn't want anything from you
hurts.
Welcome back.
What are you doing?
Mm.
Did you forget your key?
No, I have it.
What happened to your face?
Mm.
Haruki.
What?
I'm home.
Just so you know,
I'm still mad at you, but let me calm down over a smoke first.
Huh?
I'm gonna run to the convenience stor—
Huh?!
Don't go right now.
Stay right here with me.
That was amazing.
Yeah, it was.
They were all really good.
What?
Wh-What?! Wh-What is it?!
What should I do? I'm starting to get nervous.
What?! You actually get nervous?
I start to wonder if I'll be able to sing this right or not... and I get scared.
I want to get these feelings across. I want them to understand.
I think I'm getting a little greedy.
You've changed...
At first, you were like, "I can't join a band. I'm not thinking about anything.
I can't express myself." You were all hesitant.
Come here.
Don't worry. You're way cooler than anyone else.
Yes, sir.
Why the "sir"?
Thanks. Could we get some bass next?
Why...
You're going to abandon the violin just like that?!
Whatever.
Get out.
Maybe if I just gave up on music, everything in my life would work out.
Come on, now.
Look at that pathetic face.
given, you're up.
Before, it took everything I had to let my own words out.
Come on, get started.
He's really building up to it.
My feelings for Uenoyama-kun.
My love. Someone else's love.
New music.
Having others resonate with you.
Even if I can't sleep, a new day will dawn
And I sit here staring at it
Even though this white wall is unchanging
What was that just now?
The morning sun shines on it, and the clock moves forward
This feeling...
I keep moving further away
It's almost like...
From the seasons we spent together
Yet I just want to drift through
This night
Seriously?
Even if I can't sleep, a new day will dawn
Damn.
How long has it been since I got goosebumps like this?
And I sit here staring at it
When...
The things that are changing, the things that are ending
When did I start hating music?
The things that are about to begin
Even though you're gone, I can go on living
I loved it so much.
In the end, that makes me sad
But when I heard Ugetsu play for the first time,
I had the same goosebumps I have right now.
See? Soon now, a new day will dawn
Yeah... I love music.
A new day will dawn
It blooms in the spring and withers in the fall
Ah...
When I saw their performance last time,
I had a feeling that if he had some kind of trigger,
But still, it sprouts again, over and over
he could really turn into something.
I guess this is where I got to see the answer.
Oh, I see...
I realize that it's not what has passed
So he's the one.
But what's about to happen
Even if I can't sleep, a new day will dawn
I'll eventually have to let go of your hand
Even if I'm left at a loss and cry my eyes out
I'll eventually stop crying
Even though you're gone, I can go on living
Even if I can't be loved, I still want to see you
See? Soon now, a new day will dawn
A new day will dawn
Over and over, I've thought about what I'd do if Akihiko never came back.
When there's a wish that we don't know will ever come true
No matter how many times I thought about it, I couldn't imagine it clearly.
I'd think he'd suddenly come home tomorrow... or maybe not.
We call it hope
But at the same time,
Even though you're gone, a new day will dawn
I want this pain to end just as much.
My hand is empty now, but one day I'll find another hand to hold
But at the same time,
After the long night, we discover the light
I don't want all the things filling this room to disappear.
That's why even if we're scared, we can live on
Maybe something will remain.
Even if we can never be the same again...
So long as the sun rises, we can take that step forward again
Even if we go somewhere far away...
See? Soon now, a new day will dawn
I hope at least the music will remain.
So don't worry
It'll be okay.
See? Not long now, it's just around the corner
You'll be able to go wherever you want.
A new day will dawn
Let this reach you!
Thank you so much.
Can we have the next act get ready?
Haruki!
I need to go see someone off to the station!
Sure, but the next act is gonna start soon.
I'll be right back!
I'll see you in a bit.
Ugetsu!
Hey, Ugetsu!
Hey, stop!
No.
Huh?! Wha—
Because... if I stop, you're going to talk about breaking up, aren't you?
You did great on the drums.
Seemed delicate as usual, though.
Hey!
Hey, listen to me!
I... love the violin!
Playing the drums is fun,
but everything I poured into playing violin isn't a lie!
What the hell?
So you are breaking up with me.
Yeah.
Sorry.
And I'm sorry for how much I've hurt you over the years.
Thank you.
I'll be rooting for you.
I get it, so could you just let go?
It'll be okay.
Bye-bye, Akihiko.
You sure you'll be okay?
You've got a place to stay?
Yeah.
Thank you for everything.
After all that, we failed in the very last stage of judging.
It's not like we actually thought we'd make it,
but we didn't think we'd fail, either.
It was super frustrating...
But we had a lot of people approach us.
Akihiko started showing up at the studio all prepared before anyone else.
He quit all his part-time jobs,
and I started seeing him at school more often.
Then we rang in the new year.
I kept playing with given while filling in as bassist for another band
and played quite a few shows.
Haruki!
Here! This is for you!
Uh... Thanks...
You've been acting weird lately.
Yeah, sure. You're welcome.
And then spring arrived.
Akihiko entered a violin competition.
Somewhere deep down,
I didn't think Akihiko had that kind of intense passion in him.
Wait... Was Akihiko Kaji always like this?
Sorry. I'm not feeling well, so I'm gonna head home.
Huh?
Akihiko changed.
And I ended up imagining who could've been the one to change him.
Akihiko?
Seriously!
You should've told me you'd be there!
I noticed you while I was on and almost said something!
Seriously, why were you there?!
Mafuyu just invited me out of nowhere this morning...
I was so embarrassed! So God damn embarrassed!
Huh? But you looked really cool and all...
Well, thanks! How are you feeling?!
Uh, yeah...
How'd the results go?
I placed fourth.
Huh? Congrats?
It's not actually that great.
But... thanks.
I ended up breaking up with Ugetsu, the guy I was in love with.
Huh?
You just up and left my place, so I thought...
Actually, I ended up apologizing to my parents
and asked if they could help me out with some cash.
Then you started getting really serious about the violin!
That's because... I'd been running away all this time,
so I wanted to see just how much I could do.
And you suddenly started acting all distant with me!
That's because...
And you just kept on changing!
Ugh, would you shut up for a second?!
The reason I decided to make changes in my life was because...
I wanted to become a man worthy of your love!
Haruki.
Haruki...
May I touch you?
Sure.
I love you.
Please go out with me.
We can't go back anymore
This new pain we felt while waiting for the spring
We jumbled our love and dreams into it and ran
These scars we gained while playfully messing around
That seem to fade but just won't disappear
We'll be walking away from a place
That's different from where we piled them on
Putting the days we spent sobbing behind us
I'm going to go
See? Just watch me
We laughed during the fun times
We got mad over misunderstandings
I'm going to make our dream come true
Whenever I'm sad, whenever I'm in a lot of pain
I'll use the memories I recall and the time we spent together
As a backrest for my heart to lean on
The next time we look behind us
I hope we can still smile and wave at each other
Even if we wander deep into the forest
The sunlight lets us know that the dawn is coming
Even if we can't see it
The past, future, and present hold hands
Shining upon the next night
I'm right here
Please come to my side
The desires I left behind still linger
Even though I go through life putting up a strong front
When I want to see you, when I want to embrace you
I'll use the memories I recall and the time we spent together
To guide me through the future I can't see
When I scream in despair
That I want to disappear or run away
Even on the worst of days
When I loathed encounters and miracles
Since I can't pretend they never happened
I hope that in the end, I can at least feel
That I'm still glad to be alive
We can't go back anymore
I'm going to go
See? Just watch me
I'm going to find something more important than you
Because you're the most important person to me
When I want to see you, when I want to embrace you
I'll use the memories I recall and the time we spent together
As a backrest for my heart to lean on
I'll sing these precious feelings for you over and over
And I'll make them into a theme song just for us
Sorry, I rushed that.
I'm lame, I don't play fair, and I'm a brat...
I may end up hurting you again,
and Uenoyama might yell at me again...
But ever since I heard Mafuyu's song, I wanted to change.
So let me try that aga—
Okay, I get it.
Huh?
Sure.
For real?
For real.
Mafuyu's song is like magic.
It makes me want to give love another try.
Ah, Akihiko...
Let's go home.
I fell in love one autumn.
This is an ordinary love story that took place one ordinary spring.
Given: The Movie (2020)
Moderator: Maskath3