I've been waiting ten years.
The hit of the summer, "Ten Years of Solitude,"
starring Takura Mao.
Come on, is this some kind of maze?
Wait!
Damn it.
Dang, she actually was meeting a guy?
Uh, excuse me?
Wait, Haruki?
Come on, Hayato. You're late! Late!
Sorry. The station's just so big.
Oh, what's this? Am I making you nervous?
Wha—? No way!
You're wearing makeup today?
Mm-hmm! It's my first time, but I gave it a shot.
So, how's about it?
Um, you look very pretty.
Yeah. You look great like that.
Ack! This is just... you know!
Yeah, I know. Y-You dressed up just to show me, right?
Uh, no, you're not... wrong, but it's... Ahh!
Let's hurry up and find you a cell phone!
Haruki?
But thanks.
Sure!
OH BOY, WAS I WRONG ABOUT HER
EPISODE 4 "SMALL HANDS, BROAD SHOULDERS"
Thanks a lot, Haruki.
I couldn't have done it alone.
You're welcome.
But are you sure you wanted the same one as me?
There were a ton of other options.
Isn't it easier if we go together?
G-Go together?
I mean, if I can't figure out how to use it, I can just ask you.
Oh, that's what you meant.
But in that case, why not get the same one Hime-chan has?
Himeko is my sister.
That would be a little weird.
Hmm. I can't say I know what that feels like.
Oh, sorry. Was I walking too fast for you?
I can tell you aren't used to those yet.
Uh, it's not the shoes.
The skirt is just...
sort of short.
Huh?
The fabric is thin and flimsy,
so I can really feel the breeze against my thighs.
If the wind blows the wrong way, it could flip upward,
and if I'm not careful when I bend over to pick something up,
people might be able to see underneath, you know?
Yeah. That sounds... awful?
I mean, isn't it unfair to make me go through this alone?
You should wear a skirt too, and then you'll understand my struggle.
Don't be ridiculous!
I'd look terrible in one!
Oh, I don't know.
You are Hime-chan's brother, after all.
I think you'd look great in one!
She is the one who selected my...
Oh!
I think I'm finally starting to understand how Hime-chan felt yesterday.
Hey! Stop understanding that! You look totally serious!
Jeez.
So this is the big city.
Hayato, is there anywhere else you wanted to go?
I-I guess. But there are so many shops to choose from...
Then it's the perfect time to put your cell to use!
Oh, of course!
Do a search for the store and neighborhood.
There it is! Wow! Um...
A 100 yen store this big?!
I've never been here before either!
And everything they sell is only 100 yen!
All right, let's go!
STORAGE
There was so much to choose from, I couldn't decide.
Yeah, you've always been indecisive, Hayato.
Like when we went to Auntie Murao's candy store,
you couldn't decide and didn't get anything.
When you aren't sure, go with a Ramune and ice cream!
That was our usual thing, right?
Yeah, it was.
Those were really good times.
Haru...
...ki?
I guess I'm hungry.
It's already past one.
Wanna go eat somewhere?
In that case, I know exactly where to go!
What the hell is this?!
In Tsukinose, karaoke was for bus trips and big gatherings.
Oh, whoops! Apologies for the distraction.
I guess I'm rebelling after being so careful earlier.
Tee-hee!
Yeah, well, you don't need to show me everything. Jeez.
Don't tell me that piqued your interest.
The only thing it did was make me realize I see you the same way I see Himeko.
Hmm? Now how could that possibly be, I wonder.
Not to brag or anything,
but I am pretty popular with the boys, you know.
Hey!
What do you say, Hayato?
Haruki!
Pardon me!
Ah!
Here is the ripe banana maple syrup pudding honey toast that you ordered.
Will that be everything for you?
Y-Yes!
And this isn't that kind of establishment, so please tone it down, okay?
I-I must have looked so trashy!
Calm down!
But yeah, I can't deny that it looked pretty trashy.
Hey! Wait!
Okay, damn it! Wait for me!
Man, I'm stuffed.
What the heck are we doing?
Yeah, this is so silly.
My first trip to a karaoke box and I didn't sing at all.
Yeah, too bad.
But we'll get another chance.
That's right! Another chance!
So, Hayato, you're a boy, right?
What's that got to do with anything?
I was just wondering what that makes us.
With you the way you are and me the way I am.
Yeah, I don't know.
But together, we're still us, right?
We're still us, huh?
Oh, look. Something's going on over there.
Let's go see.
Haruki?
Oh, are they filming something?
They're shooting that show, "Ten Years of Solitude."
Wow, that's Takura Mao. She looks so young!
I hear her private life is a mess, though.
But people let her get away with it. She's mesmerizing.
That's the person from the ad at the station.
Haruki?
Haruki!
If we walk along the train tracks, will that take us back home?
I don't know.
Wanna find out?
Hayato?
You're always so pushy, Hayato.
You think?
Your hand feels so big and strong.
I did help out in the fields a lot back home.
I remember when I used to be taller than you.
I don't remember that.
Well, I sure do.
C'mon, let's go play!
This is just like the first time we met.
Hayato, can I get something off my chest?
Sure.
Listen, I...
I live in that house all alone.
Mommy! Daddy!
Be careful now.
I'm trying my best to be patient, though.
Never mind.
We finally made it to the station.
Looks like it.
It's too early for dinner,
and I don't want to intrude if Hime-chan is studying.
I'd love it if you could help Himeko with her homework until dinner.
Okay!
Yo! Hey! Yeah!
Wow, look at Haru-chan go!
Don't forget to take a break from your break.
Okay! Yo! Hey!
Sure is sexy the way she flashes those gams.
Himeko, you sound like an old perv.
So Haruki, what do you think about Haru-chan's outfit today?
Hmm? I think it looks pretty cute on her.
Well, considering that it's Haruki.
Ah, yes. Of course.
What's your problem?
Well? Did you see that?
I just got the top score!
I'll take it back this round!
Don't blame me if you're sore tomorrow!
I'm gonna get fat!
I can't stop eating!
Now substitute that "y" with a "4"...
Wait a minute, where did that "4" come from?
Huh? Can't you snatch it from that first expression?
I still haven't figured that one out yet.
Wait, I think you're right!
It's getting pretty late.
I should get going.
Hayato, why don't you see her off?
Yeah.
It's totally pouring.
Can you lend me an umbrella?
Yeah.
Actually, I'd feel stupid using an umbrella.
Here you go.
I'll just run instead.
Wait!
Don't go. Stay the night.
Huh?! Oh my gosh, you're so bold!
Does this mean you're gonna try something dirty?
N-No! I just don't want you to catch cold!
You know what I mean!
Do I, though?
Doesn't it mean you want to spend more time with me? Doesn't it?
Yes, fine!
Just stay over tonight.
We're going back.
B-But I'm not emotionally prepared yet,
and Hime-chan's gonna be there!
Yeah. Himeko will be thrilled to have you.
It's just, Haruki... For some reason, today...
I don't want to send you home.
You don't?
Okay.
A sleepover? Yes!
But wait, you're both soaked!
Hurry up and get in the bath.
Hayato, you can go after Haru-chan.
Welcome back.
I'm borrowing your stuff.
You didn't borrow one of Himeko's shirts?
Well...
Actually, I did. I tried to borrow one of hers,
but when I said the chest was too tight,
she threw one of your shirts at me.
Haruki, you had to realize Himeko would be self-conscious about that!
Hime-chan looked super pissed about it.
Should I say something?
Come on, Hayato! Quit laughing at me and give me some helpful advice!
Ouch! Ouch! Just give her some sweets. That'll cheer her up!
Get serious!
Hime-chan has really turned into a girl too, huh?
You're so big.
The differences are so striking now.
Hime-chan is already outgrowing me,
and you're such a great cook now.
We aren't the way we used to be anymore.
Listen, I had so much fun today.
Huh?
I know we've both been through a lot,
but I'm glad I got to spend the day with you, Haruki. I really had fun.
You know, Haruki, ever since you left, I was lonely.
I had no other friends my age.
And it isn't just today.
Ever since I moved here, every day has been fun like the old days.
I'm so glad that I found you again.
Hayato...
So, I don't know what happened with you,
and I think there's a limit to what I could do anyway.
But at least I can be here standing by your side.
And now that I've got a phone, if anything happens, I'll come running.
Haruki?
Huh?
What's wrong with me?
What? Why?
This isn't like me.
Here. Lean on me.
Mm-hmm.
I guess I can do that.
I don't know.
Haruki?
I don't know what happened over the last seven years.
I'm sorry.
Mother...
But someday, once we make up for those seven lost years,
I'm sure she'll tell me everything.
Good night.
There's no need to rush.
We're both keeping alive that small promise we made so long ago.
Hayato.
Haruki, we'll always be buddies!
What?
Oh, that's right. Yeah.
I guess sometimes people do keep their promises.
How can I get him back?
Wait, what am I doing?
But I gotta do something.
He's always messing with me.
Hey. If you don't wake up, you're gonna be sorry.
You can consider this payback.
Yo, Kirishima.
Hey, what is that?
Huh?
Oh. Must be a bug bite.
Huh...
But what's going on over there?
She's got pictures with that childhood friend of hers.
She said they went shopping for clothes over the weekend.
I've never seen this side of Nikaido before.
Huh?
Man, don't you even care, Kirishima?
Her friend's supposed to be a cutie too!
And you could see what Nikaido wears outside of school!
I'm dying to see!
Good morning there, Nikaido-san.
You sure are getting a lot of attention today.
Good morning, Kirishima-kun.
Would you like to take a look?
It's a photo I took with an old childhood friend.
Don't you think it's a great picture?
Well, I don't really...
That... What?!
Wow!
Nice picture, right?
This is a very dear childhood friend of mine.
H-Haru... Nikaido!
You keep pulling the same old crap when we're alone!
Haru-chan, what did you do?
Um, well...
I think I might've gone a little too far.
I'm sorry.
Welcome home.
I'm home!
TRANSLATION: MICHAEL ARNOLD
TIMING: HENRY LIN EDITING: ZACHARY CARLYSLE
QUALITY CONTROL: S. BILYEU TRANSLATION CHECK: ELIZABETH ELLIS