Did anything change?
Yes. I feel better.
Is there anywhere where you feel painful or numb?
None. Thank you.
Then let me hear your heartbeat.
Please raise your shirt.
Okay.
[ Kaoru Nishimi ]
Mr Shimada
seems feels quite a lot of pain and can't sleep.
So give him some aspirins.
Understood.
And then, Mr Okano.
Be sure to not let him smoke cigarettes until tomorrow's surgery.
Okay.
Explain the risk of the respiratory complications again.
- Okay. - Dr Nishimi!
- What's wrong? - Come here, come here.
Come here, come here.
Play that Moanin'!
Play it! Play Moanin'!
Did you not cry in this morning's blood extraction?
We didn't cry.
We didn't cry!
Okay. Since I'm busy, I'll play it a bit.
He dashed carelessly in that slope which I really hate.
1966.
I met him in that slope.
[ Sakamichi no Apollon Slope of Apollo Kids on the Slope ]
'Morning.
What do we have for today?
What an annoying slope.
Um, due to family circumstances, Nishimi here,
moved from Yokosuka which is very far.
Everyone, get along with him.
Yes, Sir.
Hey, hey.
Heard his grades were the best at the school in Yokosuka.
What? Really?
Heard also that he's the nephew of the head doctor at Yonkacho Hospital.
- The one who owns a mansion? - Yeah, yeah.
What the hell? He's a rich kid.
Look, look. He's wearing an expensive watch.
It seems like he's someone who's hard to please.
Why did he transfer to this school at this time of the year?
It feels like studying is his friend...
He has an air that it's hard to approach...
Excuse me, Nishimi.
Yes?
I was asked to show you around school during lunch break.
It's alright. I'll be able to remember the places when I'll be going here normally...
I am Ritsuko Mukai from the class committee.
Nice to meet you.
Ah. Yeah.
Um... which way is the rooftop?
Ah. The rooftop is in the main building of the school. But it's better if you don't go there now...
Nishimi?!
What's this?
Ah...
So you came to pick me up?
What?
Hm?
Who the hell are you?
And why are you holding my hand?
What the! You're the one who held it!
Just who the hell are you?
Where did you come from?
Please move and get out of the way. I want to pass through.
I want to go the rooftop no matter what.
This one here is locked and needs a key...
Kawabuchi!
Do you have the 10,000 yen?
Didn't I tell you to go to the classroom?
That key is mine.
Do you plan to sell what you stole from someone?
Go to the rooftop.
Hey, junior high kid.
Hm?
I'm talking to you, junior high kid.
I'm not a junior high kid!
Do you want the key?
What?
Wait here.
It's too reckless to fight three seniors.
You wanted this, right?
How about for a 100 thousand?
Huh?
I got my body hurt. 100 thousand is cheap.
Dammit... So you were after that.
Hey!
Ah! This feels great!
You'll also feel refreshed if you get yourself showered.
Why did you want the rooftop's key?
None of your business.
I also get choked with the air of the classroom.
Which reminds me, I never gotten to the classroom even once today.
Stop it! What are you doing?!
Hey!
Nothing good comes if you're frightened.
Kaoru.
It's alright to play the piano.
But you came here at the Nishimi mansion to only succeed the hospital.
And it would not be good if you don't show effort.
Even your father who passed away
would have thought the same, correct?
I'm sorry, Auntie.
As expected, was it hard for a single father
to properly discipline his child?
Even so, he left you and ran away.
He also has responsibility to act as a mother.
It would be bad if you just act freely.
This is not your house after all.
...all living things came near to hear him.
The birds came into the trees over his head;
the snakes came out of their holes;
the bears came out of the forest;
The chap from the city is showing off...
Eurydice loved his singing.
"I love you, Orpheus, and I will be your wife."
But one day, when they were walking...
So you were the richie rich transfer student?
The snake bit her.
She cried out and fell down. Orpheus ran to her.
I haven't received the money for the key.
I'll even accept down payment.
Orpheus walked over the hills and in the forests singing sadly.
I don't understand what the hell you're saying! You should talk in Japanese, Richie!
I'm reading the textbook! I'm not talking to you.
Sentaro! You're saying unnecessary things again!
What's with you, Rikko? What are you yelling about?
You're still an idiot even if you've become a high schooler!
Nishimi, have you gotten used to the school?
Yeah, somehow.
Ow!
Rikko! I'll go ahead!
Geez. Just what is it with him?
Sentaro's always in a fight.
And even though everyone's afraid of him, the truth is, he is a boy with a kind heart.
I guarantee it as his childhood friend.
Childhood friend?
So that's why the two of you call each other in your first names.
Just ask anything you want to ask
regarding school and this town.
Okay.
Ah, if that's the case,
do you know any shop who sells records of classical music?
Record? If you're looking for records, we have a lot.
How about you come over?
What? Your place?
Yeah.
In other words...
Ah, but to suddenly go to home...
I think is too sudden and bold...
[ Mukae Records ]
Our place sells records.
I see...
Anyway, that is my father.
Nishimi, you like piano?
It's not that I like it but the one I'm using for practice started skipping sounds.
So you can play the piano?
I'm not really that good.
If that's the case, Nishimi, come here, come here.
Huh?
Ritsuko!
Outsiders are off limits there.
He is a precious friend of me and Sentaro.
Sen's?
Ah, no. Me and him are not friends...
It's fine.
Go on.
There's something like this under the record store?
Richie!
Why are you here?
I can ask the same to you.
Sentaro. Looks like Nishimi here can play the piano.
It's probably just some timid classical music fit for the rich.
What do you mean timid?!
Jazz?
Nishimi?
Play the piano too, Nishimi.
Huh?
Ah... Well...
Hey, Rikko.
The only music permitted here is jazz.
I'll play the piano in his place.
I've had enough listening to that!
- That's how you play it. - There wasn't any swing!
The sound is too flat.
I want to hear the session of you two.
That would be impossible.
He doesn't have a sense in jazz.
I have no interest in something like that savage jazz you play.
Sorry for intruding.
Nishimi!
Um, come again.
Just what is the song that he played on the piano?
Huh?
Let's see...
What Sen played on the piano?
He can only play the intro of "Moanin'".
I'll have this one, please!
He bought really something different from classical music.
Just who is he?
He's a friend of Sentaro.
Yeah. I'm sure he'll get into it.
Geez. He gets on my nerves.
He made a fool of me.
Just how many years does he think I've been playing the piano?
No matter what it takes, I'm gonna show him.
Dissonant chords?
Syncopation and a unique accent...
Separation of powers is the three powers where the country holds.
Legislative power...
Executive power.
Judicial power.
These powers are divided into the parliament.
The cabinet.
This is what the French philosopher, Montesquieu said.
What the hell, Richie! Did you desperately practice?
I just listened a little at the record.
There's no way it's fun to have a session with a pencil and fingers.
I'm fine playing if you asked me.
What are the two of you talking about?
Well, Richie here insisted.
I want to go to your place already and have a session!
That's because he said it beforehand.
That's because you said that you haven't practiced.
I can play that song easily even if I didn't practice.
Oh, oh. You sure are not honest.
Oh, you three are together.
Hey.
Go downstairs. He's waiting!
Could it be, Jun?!
Jun!
Sen-boy.
When did you come back?
Long time no see. Doing good?
You just arrived today?
Jun is someone who Sentaro has looked up to since he was small.
He's going back and forth from a university in Tokyo.
And when he sometimes come here, he plays sessions with him.
Are you doing well in Tokyo?
Yeah.
Long time no see, Ritsu.
Who is that boy?
Ah, um...
He's my friend.
Richie.
Friend.
What? There's no music?
You're just tirelessly chatting?
Indeed.
Sen.
Alright.
What? Just like that?
What are you jittery for?
Don't sweat the details, just jump in!
Kaoru smiled?
To think that Sen said he's his friend.
It's gonna snow.
Music sure is amazing.
Are you still a member of the student movement in Tokyo?
I'm just showing myself in the sect I'm frequent.
You aren't going to the university anymore?
I think it's better if I stay in this town for awhile.
Are you being serious?
Yes. This is Mukae Records.
Hello. This is Nishimi.
Kaoru? What's wrong?
Ah, it's just that during summer break, I've only been playing piano.
I'm just thinking maybe we could go to the library to study next Sunday.
Sure. If I'm with you, I'll make some progress.
Then, how about we meet up at the church?
Ah, sure, it's okay.
~ In response to prayers, He gives comfort ~
~ Amen ~
In His holy name,
please bless this offering.
May these become our Lord Jesus Christ's
holy body and holy blood for us.
Before our Lord Jesus Christ was crucified,
He took the bread and give thanks.
Divided the bread and give it to His disciples and said,
"Take this all of you and eat it. This is my...".
Kaoru.
Ritsu.
You were here early. Sorry for making you wait.
It's nothing.
Then, let's go.
Oh!
- Let's go, Richie! - Huh?!
Okay!
Wait!
Yahoo!
How come he prepared a swimsuit?
Since you're already here, Kaoru, wanna swim?
Even you, Ritsu...
Hey!
Rikko! Richie! Come here!
What's wrong?
Ah, well...
I just wonder what Sen is wearing in his neck...
It's a rosary.
It's not something one should wear on his neck though.
But the priest said that Sentaro is special that...
Rikko.
Don't say things that're unnecessary.
Hey, hey, where are you going? Let's have some fun.
Please stop it.
There's nothing wrong.
Let go...
Let's go eat some spaghetti.
Hey!
Don't you see she doesn't like it? You should get your hands off her.
Just who the hell are you?
Hm? Me?
Yeah.
I'm Kawabuchi from East High.
Kawabuchi?
Kawabuchi...
What's your problem?
Wanna piece of me?
Well...
We've had enough for today.
L-Let's go.
Why is Kawabuchi here?
That hat always gets blown away by the wind.
Thank you. You've saved me.
I guess I should attach a string
like your hat.
What's with that face?
Oh, it's just you, Richie.
Looks like she's a bit famous.
There's a rumor that she came here suddenly from Tokyo.
She really looks like someone from a high class family.
Are you talking about
that girl we met by the sea?
Her name is Yurika Fukahori. She's 20 years old.
She went to Tokyo to enter college. Heard she's an art student.
Whenever you think about her,
your chest feels tight and you're unable to eat, right?
I feel sorry for you. You're completely lovesick.
Love?!
This is just...
Could it be that you've never fallen in love before?
No.
You've got lots of rivals.
Let's not practice today and just have a meeting to plan strategies.
Why my place though?
Can't we just do it downstairs here?
- Of course not! - Whoa!
Hm?
What will we do if Ritsu hears about it?
Hm?
Okay then. This way.
Skip, skip, step!
You've got that step wrong.
- Bro! - Bro!
- Welcome back, Brother! - I'm back, I'm home.
Are you gonna play jazz today?
Well, Sachiko, today we'll have a meeting to plan strategies.
Richie, come on in.
I'm home.
Ma!
Hey, Ma!
Kouta, where is Ma?
She was near the well awhile ago.
What? You're so noisy.
He's Sen's friend.
Ah, hello.
Thank you for always taking care of Sentaro.
Ah, no, he's the same with me.
Even though our place is rowdy, make yourself at home.
I'm going to cut some watermelons. Wait for them.
Did you draw Sachiko?
Daichi, what's this?
A monster.
Monster?!
To think you were unable to eat awhile ago.
I have room for watermelons.
You're so lively.
The truth is...
When we were talking at the rooftop,
I was probably relieved that
there is someone nearby who understands what I feel.
So anyway, have you already thought about the strategy
that I will be able to meet her?
Didn't she said she wanted a string for her hat?
How about giving her hat attached with a string as a present?
I don't have that kind of money.
Then how about just the string?
That's all of sudden. Besides, how would I give it to her?
Well, you wait and ambush her.
Where?
Well, somewhere?
Huh? What meeting is this?
Nothing will come out from this from you.
In the end, when talking about love, I should ask Jun.
Well, excuse me.
Are we really gonna be okay?
Don't worry. It's the bar of Jun's friend.
Jun!
Oh, Sen-boy.
Kaoru too.
Good evening, Jun.
You just got here in time.
What do you mean by that?
The owner just invited me to play a live performance here just now.
What the! That sound fun!
Owner, he plays drums and he plays piano.
But if you play poorly,
the regulars will get you.
Hey.
A Japanese boy is playing jazz in this bar?
Are you kidding me?
What? You can't speak Japanese?
It's for you.
Can't you drink it since it's not your mom's milk?
Oooh!
I just drank it. Thank you.
- Sen, let's leave. - Richie, wait here!
Hey! Are you making fun of me?!
Are you making fun of me?!
Hey!
Lemme go!
Let go!
Violence is meaningless.
Wake up, ladies!
Now, let's get to party. Okay?
That's fuckin' Jap!
Richie!
One, two.
~ They're writing songs of love, but not for me. ~
~ A lucky star's above, but not for me. ~
~ With love to lead the way, I've found more clouds of grey ~
~ than any Russian play could guarantee. ~
~ I was a fool to fall and get that way; ~
~ Heigh-ho! Alas! And also, lack-a-day! ~
~ Although I can't dismiss the mem'ry of her kiss, ~
~ I guess she's not for me. ~
I have no idea at all what he's saying.
Richie! Just what are they saying?
You understand that much.
Just why is a lady like you going here alone?
It's because I thought you'll be here.
Sen! Wait!
What is it, Richie?
Well, I just thought we should leave soon.
Haven't you noticed her?
She's actually here!
Jun!
Ah, um...
You're the one from before...
You remember me?
You also know her, Jun?
Yeah, for awhile in Tokyo.
Richie!
So it was right that we should go and see Jun!
Yeah...
Hey, young man.
I have a favor to ask.
Me?
I'll do anything you ask!
Stay still.
Um... Do I really have to go as far as
wearing something like this?
Sorry.
I just thought you're a perfect model, Sentaro.
If you put it that way, then it's okay.
Sentaro, you're like Apollo.
Apollo?
Hmm. Maybe I'm just imagining it.
Powerful eyes and muscles that are like springs.
What kind of person is he?
I'm sure you've already saw him. There are also sculptures of him.
Ah!
Is that the one who is naked and difficultly thinking?
That's Rodin.
Apollo is the god of music in the Greek mythology.
God of music!
I wonder if I've met him.
Even if you meet him, he speaks Greek. Can you talk to him?
I don't need to.
I could tell what I feel with just hitting sounds.
There is no need for any rules.
Kaoru.
Huh? You're alone?
Where is Sentaro?
Ah, well, Sen is...
Ah, Ritsu. Were you just humming
"My Favorite Things"?
That's from "Sound of Music", right?
You also know that song?
It was a scene from the movie where the main character is teaching children how to sing.
But I really like it.
Really?
Yeah. I think you fit being a teacher.
Huh?
Teacher, huh?
Hm, I haven't thought about it.
How about you? What will you do after you graduate?
I wonder...
He should get a new pair already.
Say, Kaoru.
How about we give a pair of sticks to him as a present?
We?
Why don't you give him a present alone?
I think
he will be happier if both of us give him a pair.
Richie, what do you think?
Ah...
Yeah, it's amazing.
To think she said that I'm like Apollo.
It seems like he's a god of music.
Ah... I get it already. You should hide it already to keep it safe.
Oh, Rikko!
Hm?
Would you like to look at the drawing where I'm the model?
What model?
Here.
Wow...
Is this you, Sentaro?
Yurika drew it.
It's amazing.
To think she's that beautiful and she's really good at drawing.
Anyway, Sen. Are you gonna be okay in the next test?
You should not get a failing mark...
More importantly, Rikko.
What should one say that a woman would agree if you invite her over?
I'm not Yurika so I don't know.
But I'm going to think about it.
Okay, I'm counting on you!
You've only been talking about women.
Don't you think it's shameless?
What's shameless?
Don't just say things to make me stop this kind of feeling.
Kaoru.
You'll naturally go to medical school after graduation, right?
That's my intention.
Don't just intend but firmly decide.
Because the tuition and your lodging would be our problem.
Yes, Ma'am...
How long will you be staying here, Jun?
Hm?
Father always is happy whenever you're here.
To think he always had a sullen look like this.
Because you can kill time talking about jazz.
To even think making an underground room like this.
Even though it takes a lifetime, jazz is a friend.
Ah, talk of the devil.
You know, the one you performed last time in the jazz bar...
- Yuriko. - Hm?
It's so bad that I don't know at all.
Huh? You don't know?
Oh, Jun. You're here, you're here.
We'll have a session here.
It's just so that Yuriko here,
wanted to hear what we played in the jazz bar last time.
Hm?
Wasn't this place off limits to outsiders?
Hm?
Who's an outsider?
Ritsu?!
Sorry but I don't feel like playing today at all.
I'll also leave.
Ah, Jun!
Geez. Even Jun is moody.
Ritsu, wait!
Thanks.
I should've given this to him.
Sorry, Ritsu...
Coming!
Oh.
What is it, Richie? It's late.
Here...
What's this?
It's a present from Ritsu.
Okay.
You're just in time for dinner. Wanna go in?
No, thanks.
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
I just came to give you that.
Like I'll let you leave with a face like that. I'll send you home.
Hey! I'm going out for a bit!
Be sure to leave some food for me!
You've already ate three bowls!
It's not enough!
Where are you going?
Richie! Wait, come on!
Leave me alone!
You've got things going great.
You're surrounded by a kind family...
You have everything I want...
What everything?
Shut up!
You would never understand
the feelings of someone who doesn't belong anywhere!
Can you?!
Come here for a sec.
Let me go!
I won't!
This is Ritsu...
I understood fully since I was a kid.
That I have the blood of that opposite.
I am also someone who doesn't belong anywhere.
I've wondered if I'm really someone from that family.
I was...
...abandoned in this church.
Father! Father! Here he is.
Just who would do this?
[ May this protect the child ]
You're just an abandoned child! [ May this protect the child ]
You're just an abandoned child!
Leave!
Don't come here!
What's with that hair?! Where did you come from?!
You don't have any parents!
Wherever I go, I'm always teased to be an abandoned child...
Not having children, Ma and Pa
adopted me.
Later, they were born.
Of course they would cherish more their real children.
But...
No matter what I do, I became hopeless.
I didn't get along with Pa.
And then...
Only hitting the drums was the only way I was saved.
But...
By the time I come home, I feel down again.
Even though I'm having fun at home right now,
From time to time,
it makes me think
it's better if I'm not there.
Can't you play any other song than 'Moanin?
It's obvious you're bad at playing since it's an organ.
I'll play for you.
Is that why you're the only one that's allowed
to wear a rosary around your neck?
I was born here.
This is the proof of it.
If I let this go,
I felt like I've been let go.
Me too...
Only the piano makes me forget things I don't like.
Same goes for me for drums.
Up till now.
Sentaro.
What is it, Kaoru?
Ah! Ah!
Hello? Can you hear me?
It's you, Richie!
Um, you're Sachiko if I'm not mistaken? Are you alone?
Sen went to his part time job in the fish shop.
And Rikko is preparing dinner.
I see.
Isn't it boring to talk on the phone alone?
Can we play together?
Really? Then come here.
Hm?
Take this and stay there.
Sachi?!
Can you hear me, Richie?
I can hear you.
Woul you listen to my secret?
Okay.
You know, there's a boy named Hachiguchi in my class.
And he always things that I hate.
What should I do?
Let's see...
Maybe that Hachiguchi
actually has a crush on you, Sachi.
What? He still does those even if I cry.
I wonder why.
Even though he doesn't want to do things that the girl he likes doesn't want him to do.
He actually wants to cherish her.
To think he just wants to see the smile of the girl he likes.
Richie?
Lately,
I also made the girl I love cry.
Even though I think she won't forgive me if I apologize...
She'll forgive you.
Its' my first time.
Sorry.
I'm... really sorry.
I'm also sorry that I just ran away.
No.
To think I wasn't able to say what I truly feel
and I did that...
Even though it might be late...
I'm in love with you, Ritsu.
For me, you are the cutest in the world.
That's why...
I'm happy with what you feel for me.
I am happy but...
I don't know what I should do...
I'm sorry.
It would be better if you stay away from me from now on.
I've made my decision.
I've decided that I would go with you.
It's not that I'm going back to the university.
I will never come back to this town.
I remembered when I played a session with Kaoru and Sen.
I remembered my comrades who I was fighting with in the university.
It won't just end if I just ran back home.
That's why you can't let me come with you?
I don't know what will happen after this.
There's no way I can let someone like you,
who's well bred, come along with me.
If that's the case...
I'll cast away being someone who looks well bred.
- Hey. - 'Morning!
Ah Sen. Good timing. Can you go to Junichi's place?
He forgot his mouthpiece here.
Can I do it after I finish delivery?
It's okay.
Leave it to me.
Sen!
Hey, is this all the boxing club can do?!
Stop it!
Let go, Richie!
Let me go!
Stop it. What are you getting annoyed at?
Nothing.
Nothing?
They...
...grew up together with Jun.
Ah...
Hey, Richie.
What?
You knew that Jun and Yuriko were together?
Ah, well...
Answer me, Richie.
I knew. But...
Why didn't you tell me?
I didn't know how was suppose to tell you.
You're saying the opposite.
Were you laughing at me when you see me being merry?
Sen, there are good things and bad things you can say.
If I knew from the start that they were together, I would have...
That's where you are being insensitive.
I knew that you will be hurt, that's why I didn't say anything!
If that's so!
If I'm insensitive,
I don't want to get along with you, Richie, who's sensitive and a city boy!
Are you serious?
Come on, if the boys aren't participating, hurry and choose.
We can't. All of us here have club activities. Right?
Nishimi.
Can we ask you to be an executive committee for the cultural festival from the boys?
What?
It's already been decided that Mukae from the girls.
See, you and Nishimi get along well, right?
Ah...
Hey, is Kawabuchi here?
Ah, he's been called to the teacher's room. Heard he got into a fight with the boxing club.
I heard he knows how to play the drums.
Can you tell him if he can join my band?
We can't tell that to Kawabuchi.
Sen is devoted to jazz.
He won't play rock.
You tell him then.
Even if I tell that to Sen, it's the same.
Ah?
Ah, Kawabuchi!
Can you play drums in my band?
I don't mind.
Besides, I don't really have plans playing with anyone.
Except going back to that underground room,
I want to do anything, even not jazz.
Then, please write down your performance at the bottom.
[ East High Cultural Festival Presenters' Reception ] Then, please write down your performance at the bottom.
[ East High Cultural Festival Presenters' Reception ]
Then we'll do this please. [ East High Cultural Festival Presenters' Reception ]
- Okay. - Let's go.
Kaoru, isn't it difficult
that you were forced to be in the executive committee?
It's alright. I would get distracted if I'm busy.
[ Rock Band Musical Performance ]
Okay.
Wait, Sentaro.
Here.
[ Jazz Session ]
You too, Kaoru.
It's alright if there would be performance of a rock band and jazz.
Sen!
Kaoru! Sentaro!
Stay away!
[ East High Cultural Festival ]
~ My cute friend is ~
~ My girl, my girl ~
~ Surrounded in a white terrace ~
~ She lives in that castle of dreams ~
~ Oh star, oh star ~
Matsuoka!
~ What's wrong? Hurry ~
~ The sky blue morning sun that cannot sleep ~
~ Is very very cold ~
Sorry, Ritsu.
Things might never become like back then again.
Kaoru.
What happened? There's a power outage.
Did something happen?
Ah, I think it's electrical system breakdown. The main power system is highly degraded...
I'll also help.
Ah then, kindly check the wiring backstage.
Got it.
Enough with the electrical music. Proceed with the next performance.
We're sorry. We'll soon get back the electricity.
Please wait.
To think we were all excited.
We cannot just leave ending with a sloppy performance!
We are currently checking them.
What can the executive committee do?
Please wait.
Ah, Sentaro.
Please wait a little more.
They are checking the wiring now.
It's alright if we already stop.
I originally didn't want to perform rock.
Then it should be alright if you refused.
I was an idiot.
I lost something precious to me.
I thought friendships last a lifetime.
But...
If only there is a way to recover it.
There is a way. Kaoru is...
Sentaro...
Hey, executive committee.
Yes?
What are you doing?! It's still not fixed?
Sorry, we're calling the teachers now. Please wait a little bit more.
I'll make them stay for awhile.
You should prepare when the power is restored.
What's going on?
Why is an executive committee playing the piano?
Huh?
Is this "Sound of Music"?
"My Favorite Things".
Run!
Playing sessions every time with you, Richie,
is the best after all!
Why did you suddenly say that?! It's gross!
Jackpot!
It's going to be the church's Christmas party soon.
I would be happy if I get to listen to the session of you two.
I also said this to the guys at school:
If they want to listen to our sound, go to the church.
I think everyone would be happy. They even waited for an encore last time.
Speaking of which...
Hm? What is it?
How about singing, Ritsu?
What're you saying? I can't sing.
Next time, all three of us should perform "My Favorite Things".
I want you to sing it.
Rikko, if you want to turn him down, now's the time.
Once we started, we won't go easy on you.
Ritsu.
While you two are smiling and having fun,
you always make sounds of the piano and the drums here.
That is my favorite thing.
Is it alright if I enter that kind of world?
Of course! Right, Sen?
"My Favorite". So it means it's one's favorite, huh?
My favorite things are drums, watermelons, and rice balls.
What are you favorite things, Richie?
As for me...
I'll think about it.
Richie!
Me and Rikko already said ours.
Kaoru, you're being unfair.
So you won't say them?
I said I'll think about it.
Say it, Richie!
Christmas Jazz Performance December 25 (Sun) 7PM Mikagamichi Church ]
Rikko!
What? You're nervous?
Of course I am.
Ah! I can't wait until it's the evening!
I guess Richie also feels like that.
- Shall we go get him? - Yeah!
- Is it alright for me to sit at the back? - Yeah.
Okay, let's go.
Kaoru, just how many times do I have to tell you?
What you must do now no matter what is...
Auntie.
I will go to Tokyo as soon as I graduate.
What's with that all of a sudden?
I will talk to my father's acquaintance about a lodging.
It's because I really don't like
having the responsibility of becoming a doctor.
I want to be one with my own intention.
Is that so? That's a nice way of thinking.
I'll carefully remember what you just said.
- Hey, Sentaro. - Huh?
I can't seem to understand what I feel lately.
You see, I've been thinking about Kaoru...
Again? This is really worn out already.
So, what about him?
You see, last time,
when I see Koaru, I somehow feel my heart skip.
I can't hear you. What'd you say?
Uncle!
How is Ritsu?
She's still... unconscious...
You can't do anything even if you're here.
I'll call on you again...
Where is Sen?
[ Announcement Unfortunately, the Christmas Jazz Performance for today has been canceled. - Mikagamichi Church ]
Sen...
Oh...
Here comes the angel.
If you're going to take someone,
is it alright you take me instead of Rikko?
I know it's absurd to send me to heaven.
But it's alright even if you don't send me there.
Why do I...
...give harm to people I cherish.
What is the reason I was born?
Enough already.
Richie...
What's wrong?
Hey, why are you crying?
Wait... Let go, Richie.
If I do this,
we would be at ease and won't be able to see each other crying.
What do you mean each other? Just who do you think is...
It's alright to cry, Sen...
Mr Mukae!
She's conscious!
Ritsuko! Do you hear me?!
Ritsu!
Ritsuko!
Ritsuko.
Thank God.
They said there's no need to worry.
I had a dream about that time.
Sentaro was sitting at the church.
It was very dark outside the windows...
But...
Sentaro said we should go home...
Where is Sentaro?
Oh, he just had some bruises.
There's no need to worry.
He might be blaming himself.
Please tell Sentaro that it's not his fault.
Okay.
Leaving his rosary, Sentaro disappeared.
And with that,
10 years have passed without ever seeing him even once.
I became a doctor in Tokyo.
This doesn't look good.
[ Tokyo Medical University Hospital ]
Did your grandchild came to visit you?
Yes, she did.
That's good to hear.
She came all the way from Osaka.
Then for your grandchild too,
it would be best if you get better and be discharged sooner.
Yes. I will do my best.
Kaoru.
So you got married.
Yes.
I also hardly recognize you. You look respectable.
Are you still playing the piano?
Only once in a while...
Is it a boy or a girl?
I don't know. But I'm looking forward to whatever gender our child is.
There is something we want to show you, Kaoru.
What is this picture?
A friend from my hometown
sent a picture of their wedding ceremony.
Haven't you notice?
[ Closing Notification ]
It's an annoying slope as always.
- Hello. - Hello.
Kaoru?
Long time no see.
You've really become a teacher.
Yeah.
Geez! You should've called and told me you're coming!
I just feel like I won't be able to say these through the telephone.
You were also nervous when you tried to invite me to the library a long time ago.
But in the end, instead of studying, we went to the beach.
You know, Ritsu,
I finally found him.
Would you come with me to see him?
This is...
It doesn't feel like we've been apart when we walk like this.
But time actually really passed.
It's true. It feels like yesterday.
Kaoru.
If Jun and Yuriko
didn't had that picture, what were you intending to do?
I've always had a feeling we'll meet somewhere.
Friendships last a lifetime after all.
I also haven't changed since then!
I will properly respond that feeling to you, Kaoru.
Even though it took so long...
See you tomorrow then, Priest Trainee.
Come any time.
What's with you two together?
If you come here to ask to give you a marriage ceremony, I'll even give you one and my blessing.
What are you talking about?!
I can ask the same, can you really give a ceremony?
Are you sure you're not just wearing a costume?
Huh? I can't hear you.
What? I look handsome?
What? There's no music?
You're just tirelessly chatting?
Rikko, you're just like your father.
I found my favorite things!
I've always wondered about them.
What are they? Tell us what are your favorite things!
It's now! This!
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