No.
No, that's not...
That's not what I...
That's not what I wanted to say.
LOVE THROUGH A PRISM
#17/A CONFESSION GONE WITH THE WAVES
Where have you got to, Lili?
Huh?
Lili!
Here, drink this. It's got honey in it.
Thanks.
Careful. It's hot.
Careful. Don't burn yourself.
Mm.
Can I ask what happened? You seem rather upset.
But only if you feel like talking about it.
I have received an official notice from Japan.
I've been instructed to go back within ten days.
Huh?
Oh no, Lili! That's terrible!
It looks like Shin received the notice as well.
I'm afraid there's nothing we can do to change it, Dorothy.
It can't be...
It's all so sudden. I don't know what's happening.
My head is spinning from it all.
I can't stay in England any more.
I don't know when I'll be able to come back.
I might never be able to see you all again.
It frightens me so much how quickly things can change,
and things I always took for granted could disappear forever.
Lili.
No one knows what's going to happen next.
The world's in turmoil.
But I know,
no matter where we are, we'll always be the best of friends.
And no matter what happens, that fact will never change.
Dorothy...
We'll meet again. I know it.
Yes, we will.
Students, I know it's been bleak of late,
but I have more unfortunate news.
Miss Ichijoin will return to Japan
due to the current situation spreading across Europe.
Why? I don't understand.
Though her time here has been short-lived,
I'm sure her progress here has been an inspiration to all of you.
It has been a great honour to study with you here at Saint Thomas's academy.
- Thank you all for everything. - Humph!
- Hmm. - Hmm.
I'm sure that we all wish her the very best for the future.
And there's someone else leaving us.
Huh?
Mr Anthony.
Sir.
Peter?
Why?
Mr Anthony has taken on the challenge
of the difficult and prestigious King's College transfer exam
and succeeded in passing with distinction.
- Goodness! - The King's College?
He passed the exam first time?
"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players."
"They have their entrances and their exits,
and one man in his time may play many parts."
Even though we all face tough times...
The professor's Shakespeare somehow feels more poignant today.
And Saint Thomas Art Academy will continue to watch over you all,
whether near or far.
No matter where in the world you may end up finding yourselves.
Thank you, Professor Brant.
Now, everyone,
let's carry on painting while we can.
I'll have to say goodbye to this sky very soon.
Oh my, how diligent!
Huh?
- Hmm. - Hmm.
Wh-- What do you want?
So you're going back to Japan?
W-- Well, yes.
Being suddenly summoned back home like that,
I bet you feel terrible.
It's all very sudden and such a shame.
And to think, it's just when your English was finally starting to sound decent.
Come on, that's a bit harsh.
She was trying her best, even if it's bad.
And yet insults seem to run so very smoothly off your tongue.
I have to concede your piece for the critique session wasn't bad.
Huh?
How did you even come up with that idea?
I thought it highly unusual, impossible even.
You didn't expect to win, did you?
- You've got some skill. - You've earned my respect.
We can give you some credit.
W-- Well, thank you.
Oh, and you know, you've changed a bit while you've been here.
Huh? Do you really think so?
When you first arrived, I thought you were plain and unimpressive.
But you've definitely polished up.
And life here won't be as fun when you're not around to tease.
I'd never have guessed you'd win first place.
What a strange world we live in.
Well, it doesn't really feel like I'm being complimented at all.
- Hmm. - Oh, it wasn't a compliment.
Right. I didn't think so.
- Oh, I just remembered. - Huh?
Hold out your hand.
My hand? Why?
Here, I'm giving this back.
Wait, this looks like my...
Yes, it is mine!
It's my blue paint. I thought that I'd lost it! But how...
Huh? You lot stole my blue paint?
Bye! Got to be going now!
- Bon voyage! - Toodle-oo! Safe travels!
Hey! Now get back here!
For goodness' sake.
This brings back memories.
It all began with this little tube of blue paint.
I say! You're hard at it again today.
Whatto!
Let's just head down to the pub. They will all be there.
Mm.
Yes, let's. Just give me a minute.
What the blazes is going on right now?
It's all happening so terribly quickly.
First Kit goes, then it's Shin and Lili,
and to top it all, Peter's off now too.
I know. It's awful, isn't it?
And off to King's College, no less!
That's a bolt from the blue.
Sorry I didn't say anything. I didn't think I stood a chance.
I wouldn't even dream of applying there.
So you're studying economics?
I never really gave up on my studies.
And I'm so relieved I passed.
Jolly good.
And Kit, it was he who spurred me on.
You mean that night?
Yes.
What Kit said made me so angry.
I didn't want to admit that I had limits.
But then, as soon as he said it, I realised
that he was so right.
What do you mean?
That sometimes what you love
and what you're suited to can be two different things.
I took a wrong turn,
but I found a dream that had been sleeping inside me.
A dream?
Mm.
To travel around the world and enjoy art everywhere.
I want to share art's beauty with as many people as possible.
And that, naturally, includes the work of my dear friends.
How wonderful!
What a dream!
I love that idea.
That's amazing, I wish you luck.
You're a closed book, Peter.
I'd never have guessed that was your dream.
But you're right. Young people should follow their dreams!
- Huh? - Huh?
And my dream is to open my own pub!
There will be fine wine from all over the world
and a piano for anyone to play.
My slice of heaven.
You just want to drink whenever you feel like it.
Oh, come on.
In these uncertain times,
don't we all need a place where everyone can come together and smile?
Yes. You could be right for once, Joffrey.
Hm. It sounds splendid!
When I open my pub,
I will hang all your paintings upon the walls.
A superb idea.
You would have to pay to exhibit them, though.
You don't miss a trick, do you?
By the way, are you on course to graduate?
Uh, well, that's... That's, uh...
You're the one who's in the most danger of failing,
so you'd better work hard.
- What's wrong, Lili? Are you all right? - Oh.
Oh, it's nothing. I'm absolutely fine.
Anyway, I can't believe
Kit just disappeared without saying a word.
I was planning to make his painting the focal centrepiece of my pub.
So, not one of your own pieces, then?
I'm a little surprised, though.
But I suppose it can't be helped
when you think about his family's situation.
Well, I think he's heartless.
Does he care so little for our friendship?
I say, that's a bit harsh, Joffrey.
Yes. Kit will have a good reason, I'm sure.
Well, maybe, but even so, it just doesn't sit right.
Is it not too much to ask to say farewell?
I mean, it's the height of bad manners.
I suppose you're right.
Knowing him, he'll show up again once things settle down.
Let's hope so.
And then we can raise ours glasses together in Joffrey's pub.
Hear, hear! I shan't give up hoping
that he'll paint a picture for my pub wall.
Kit has given up painting.
- Huh? - Huh?
- Huh? Are you serious? - Did he tell you that himself?
Is that true, Lili?
As an aristocrat, he has other duties.
He said paintings are a waste of... time.
I can't believe it!
Kit actually said that?
Mm.
I'm done with being an artist.
It's coming, Shin. War is upon us.
I don't believe it.
Lili...
Try not to imagine the worst.
It's typical Kit, Lili, isn't it?
Don't worry. It's bound to be one of his usual jokes.
Exactly. Can you imagine Kit giving up painting?
I finally found you!
- Huh? - Huh?
I've been looking for you everywhere, Lili!
Lady Catherine?
- Mm. - Catherine?
- We have to go! - Huh?
W-- W-- W-- Wait, C-- C-- C-- Catherine! What on earth's going on?
Don't you dare play dumb with me, Lili!
Wh-- What is it?
I will spell it out for you.
The ship's leaving! There's no time to lose!
Huh?
Kit's going away.
His ship sets sail today.
Huh?
- Today? - Huh? Why didn't he tell me?
- It's true. - Huh?
He won't be back for some time.
Shin, uh, how do you know that he won't?
He is going abroad on diplomatic duties.
It will be a long trip.
And there's a chance you will never see Kit again.
Are you all right with that, Lili?
I... I don't think I'm...
of a status where I may attend such a farewell.
- I... I'm not an aristocrat. - Enough of that.
Huh?
The Lili I know
would never hide behind something so trivial!
Why are you hesitating, now of all times?
B-- But...
Lili.
You know what you have to do.
Huh? Shin...
Let's go.
Yes, come on, Lili!
You can worry about not being invited later!
The right thing to do is what you want in your heart.
It's that simple.
Ah! Why are you doubting yourself right now?
Where is the feisty Lili that I know?
Get it together!
- I'll go. - Huh?
I'll go!
Hm. Now that's more like it!
Come on, then!
Oh yes! Let's all give him a piece of our minds!
If the ship sets sail this evening, we have no time to waste.
Everyone...
Let's see.
- Which dock does he sail from? - St Katherine's Dock.
He's taking a tender from there out to sea.
He's then boarding the Dreadnought, which is anchored offshore.
We'll get there if we take a bus. You ready?
Mm!
Don't you worry, Lili. We will get there in time.
I need to apologise to Kit.
I screamed at him. I said terrible things.
Don't waste your time apologising.
Huh?
You'll have no time for that.
Just tell him... how you really feel.
- Catherine. - She's right.
Don't lie to yourself about how you feel for Kit.
And be certain to tell him everything.
Dorothy...
Where's the ship?
Pier three!
Please let us make it in time!
Kit!
Look!
- I see him! - He's there!
Kit!
Lili!
- Kit! - Huh?
Lili?
I have to tell him. I have to tell him. I have to tell him!
Kit!
Thank goodness! We made it!
We finally found you!
Kit, you damn fool! You'd leave without a word?
This is not the kind of surprise we wanted!
Our friendship's forever! Promise you'll come back!
At least send us a letter once in a while!
- Take care of yourself! - Yes, you always forget to eat!
- Farewell, Kit! - Say something, you idiot!
Lili, he's leaving now!
You fool.
I say! Lili?
Kit! You fool!
You're always, always, always, always so selfish!
You promised me that you wouldn't disappear again!
Don't forget our forever promise!
If you break it, that's a thousand needles in your eye!
Because I... Because I...
Wait!
Not yet!
Kit!
That's not... That's not what I wanted to say.
That's not what I meant.
Why am I so...
But why are you...
Why are you leaving?
Ever since...
the day... we looked for the lilies in the cave, I knew.
I... I knew.
Kit...
I love you.